July 8, 2019

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Vol XXIX No. 211

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Faggan Singh Kulaste (3rd from L) with state BJP leaders in Kohima on Saturday. (NP)

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KOHIMA, JUL 7 (NPN): Union minister of state for steel Faggan Singh Kulaste claimed that the North East, along with rest of the country, was moving towards development and progress under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s able leadership.

“No PM in the past had thought so much about the welfare of the people of the North Eastern region. But now, under the leadership of Modi, the region is moving forward towards development and progress along with rest of the country,” Kulaste remarked while launching a membership drive for BJP in Nagaland at Hotel Japfu here on Saturday. The membership drive is part of

State given a miss under NEC, DoNER Staff Reporter

Dimapur, Jul 7 (NPN): Former Addl. Chief Secretary, H.K. Khulu in a write up said DoNER has not achieved the desired results.

He pointed out that the 10% allocation of funds under Non Lapsable Pool of Central Resources (NLPCR) lacked a mechanism for implementation.

He mentioned that while all other states have either regional or national institutes, Nagaland has missed out. Nagaland missed out in having the Regional Medical College in Dimapur since the state could not give land in the early 70s. He also noted that no officer from the state has been posted at NEC or DoNER as member, secretary or adviser etc. Even if efforts were made to post officers, for some reason, it has not been considered.

He said Nagaland missed out on road connectivity like the Tri-Lateral Expressway to connect India with ASEAN countries from Porbander (Gujarat)Assam-Manipur-Myanmar -Thailand. He said work has not started for the DimapurPangsha via Zunheboto road that could link up with the Tri-Lateral Expressway. Also no work has started on the Avangkhu-Pangsha-Lungwa road connecting Intl trade centres . (Full text on p-6)

the two-month-long Sangathan Parv (nationwide enrolment drive).

The event was also held to coincide with the 118th birth anniversary of BJP stalwart Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee.

Kulaste claimed that the trust of the people of the nation on the BJP-led NDA government was increasing due to which the party’s membership in the country had reached 11 crore.

Mentioning that Nagaland now had 1.18 lakh BJP members after the first membership drive was launched in 2014, he asserted that the State unit was targeting to enrol another 2.5 lakh members during the current membership drive to have at least 3.5 lakh BJP members in the State.

He urged the BJP State leaders, legislators and mandal functionaries to work hard to bring in more members into the world’s largest political party and work together for development and progress.

Nagaland deputy chief minister Y Patton, who was also present, called upon all citizens of the State to come forth and enrol themselves and be a part of the world’s largest political party.

Mentioning that BJP was given an “unprecedented majority” in the recent Lok Sabha elections by the people of India, he said the resounding mandate for the second term came with huge responsibilities, expectations and trust.

“Modi’s mantra of ‘Saab Ka Sath, Saab Ka Vikas, Saab ka Viswas’ needs

cool down soon.

Karnataka had plunged into a major political crisis on Saturday as 13 MLAs from the ruling Congress-Janata Dal (Secular) combine quit, reducing the 13-month-old government to a minority in the 225-member state Assembly.

The Congress hit out at the BJP for “orchestrating the defections” in a bid to pull down the government, but asserted that it would survive. The BJP, however, blamed the resignations on the “disgruntlement” among the ruling alliance lawmakers.

Of the 13 legislators who submitted their resignations in the Assembly Speaker’s office, 10 are from the Congress and 3 from the JD(S).

Meanwhile, former Karnataka chief minister and Congress leader Siddaramaiah Sunday evening warned party workers to

not speak against JD (S) leader Deve Gowda and CM Kumaraswamy.

He asked them to beware of any attempts by the opposition BJP to try and create rift in the coalition.

Gowda ar rived at JDS office for party legislature meeting. On the other hand, JDS workers assembled outside party headquarters in Bengaluru and demanded that Kumaraswamy shouldn’t resign amid crisis.

Rebel MLAs refuse to withdraw resignations

The political drama unfolding in Karnataka deepened after a rebel Congress MLA said that all the dissenting lawmakers are firm on their resignations.

Cooped up in a Mumbai hotel, Karnataka Congress MLA ST Somashekar said that there was no question of 13 MLAs going back to Bengaluru and withdrawing the resignations.

SDRF personnel with diving equipment during the rescue operation. (SDO-C, Wokha)

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of the Old Secretariat. The area will be fully developed with star hotels, malls, open air theatres, green parks, multi-level car parking facility, mini sports complex, digital library and many other things at an estimated project cost of Rs. 114.36 crore. Site development of Old Sectt. is already under progress at an estimated cost of Rs 4.51 crore.

Community Amenities project with parking facility and community hall at New Market is estimated to cost Rs.3.27 crore. This will include multi-level car parking (basement will have parking capacity of 14 Cars and ground floor will have space for 16 cars) and community hall for citizens with revenue

generating potential for municipality through a revenue sharing mechanism.

Creating of walk-ables and redevelopment of the local ground is also in the DPR preparation stage. Under this, road connectivity to open southern gate of the local ground towards north gate in order to convert the area from Old NST to Razhü point as walk-able area and redevelopment of the ground, including parking, have been proposed and all these will cost Rs 40 crore.

DPR is also being prepared for development of Park (War Tank area) for beautifying and developing the area with provisions for restaurants, parks and green eco-friendly recreational

area at an estimated cost of Rs 4.98 crore. “To innovate the area and to create open space for promote indigenous art and culture, while an open competition will be organised to design around the WW-II tank heritage,” report stated.

Though Kohima was selected under the smart city project in September 2016, implementation work began only in October 2018.

According to KSCD Ltd chief executive officer Kovi Meyase, seven projects had been taken up in the past nine months. Altogether 63 projects should be taken up under the smart city project within a period of five years from the date of its declaration.

Acharya, Patton Army busts NSCN (I-M) ‘hideout’ in Manipur greet on Tuluni NEW DELHI, JUL 7 DIMAPUR, JUL 7 (NPN): Nagaland Governor, P.B. Acharya and deputy chief minister, Y. Patton have extended greetings to the Sumi community on the occasion of Tuluni Festival 2019.

In his message, Acharya stated that Tuluni was a festival of great significance which is marked with merry-making for the Sumi’s through dance, songs, food and thanks giving to the deities for good fortune and blessings.

He called on all to take time and thank the Almighty for His unwavering love and blessing. Acharya said it was also an occasion to rededicate oneself with renewed vigour to achieve peace, progress and prosperity. “Let us also continue to safeguard and promote the rich culture and traditions through our festivals and come together and rededicate ourselves to make the atmosphere (Cont’d on p-7)

(AGENCIES): The Army has dismantled an undesignated hideout of the NSCN (I-M) in Manipur after its members were allegedly found extorting from people at a village, the Army said.

“An undesignated and unauthorised hideout of NSCN (I-M) was busted on July 6 by the Army troops at Kekru Naga village in Manipur. Based on a specific input regarding NSCN (IM) cadres camping in Kekru Naga and carrying out illegal extortion, a wellcoordinated operation was launched on the night of July 5,” the Army said in a statement.

“However, seeing the troops advancing toward their camp, the cadres fled leaving huge amount of arms, ammunition, uniform and other war-like stores,” the Army said.

A member of the NSCN (I-M) was detained after he was found trying to

Arms, ammunition and other items recovered from the camp at Kekru-Naga village.

hide among people in plainclothes, the Army said.

The weapons found by the raiding team included an American-origin M16 assault rifle with 125 rounds, one self-loading rifle with 26 rounds and some AK series assault rifles, apart from other “warlike stores”.

The Army said it is working closely with the police, intelligence agencies, civil administration and the locals to identify “unauthorised hideouts” of the NSCN (I-M). “Immedi-

ate action is being taken to identify and dismantle such undesignated NSCN (I-M) camps in Manipur and to stop atrocities as well as illegal activities of these cadres,” the Army said in the statement.

The NSCN (I-M), which entered into a truce with the Centre in 1997 has been continuing dialogue with the Centre’s emissaries.

Meanwhile, sources in the 3 Corps Hqs also confirmed about the operation.

Bodies of 2 boys recovered from Doyang Bridge damaged under Longchem sub-division

This is it!

“They plan huge projects like this hospital but don’t think of manning them.”

Old Secretariat Redevelopment Conceptual Site Zoning: 1. Hotel -3880 SQ.M 2. COMMERCIAL COMPLEX-4025 SQ.M 3. open space/park-2350 SQ.M 4. ROOF TOP RESTAURANT-195 SQ.M 5. LIBRARY-80 SQ.M 6. SECURITY ROOM-45 SQ.M 7. ATMs-195 SQ.M 8. WASTE WATER TREATMENT-485 SQ.M 9. MULTI-LEVEL CAR PARKING-805 SQ.M 10. RECREATIONAL ZONE-2183 SQ.M 11. MINI-SPORTS COMPLEX-1320 SQ.M

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KOHIMA, JUL 7 (NPN): In line with the projects being undertaken for the Kohima Smart City Mission, four more projects are currently being prepared for an estimated cost of Rs 162.61 crore.

According to data made available by Kohima Smart City Development (KSCD) Ltd, the four projects under the DPR preparation stage are City Centre (Old Secretariat), Community Amenities (New Market), redevelopment of Kohima local ground and development of park (War Tank area). As per DPR, the City Centre project is (Cont’d on p-7) meant for re-development

K’taka crisis: Cong-JDS may revamp cabinet BENGALURU, JUL 7 (AGENCIES): The Congress and JD(S) may go in for a complete revamp of the Karnataka cabinet to give ministerial berths to disgruntled MLAs who have been holed up at a Mumbai hotel following their resignations on Saturday.

Sources said negotiations with the rebel MLAs are still on and that several leaders have been expressing dissatisfaction with HD Kumaraswamy leading the coalition.

While several Maharashtra BJP leaders have been spotted at the hotel housing the rebel MLAs in Mumbai, back in Bengaluru, JD(S) patriarch Deve Gowda held a crucial meeting with senior leaders of his party and the Congress, including DK Shivakumar.

After the meeting Shivakumar, known as the troubleshooter for the Congress, claimed the situation will

Creating of walkables and Redevelopment of Kohima local Ground Total Cost of the project: Rs. 40.00. Crores Creation of walkables from MLCP to Razhii Point Alternate road behind Local Ground Parking Areas Up gradation of Kohima Local Ground

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to be emulated by all BJP karyakartas and we should take this vision to every nook and corner of this country and to our people and make it a reality,” he exhorted.

Patton also announced cash incentives of Rs 2 lakh, Rs 1.5 lakh and Rs 1 lakh respectively for the three best performing mandals in the membership drive.

He also reminded the gathering about Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee’s contribution to national unity and integrity and described Mukherjee as a unique symbol of patriotism, sacrifice and dedication.

Speaking on the occasion, BJP State president and higher & technical education minister Temjen Imna Along appealed to party legislators to strengthen their mandals and also to support the party workers who would reach out to interior areas for the membership drive.

Along reminded them that, unlike other States, it was not easy in Nagaland to reach out to grassroots people, adding how difficult it was to win the hearts of the people of the State.

Additional projects for Kohima Smart City to

NE progressing under Modi: Kulaste

DIMAPUR, JUL 7 (NPN): Bodies of two boys who had drowned in Doyang river just a little downstream the Doyang Hydro Electric Project (DHEP) in Wokha district on Friday afternoon were recovered on Sunday morning.

According to Wokha SDO (Civil) Chonpenthung Ezung, the district administration had received reports

around 3 p.m. on Friday that two boys had drowned. On receiving information from Wokha deputy commissioner (DC), he claimed Sanis administration officials immediately rushed to the spot and confirmed that four individuals had gone down to the river bank and two of them unfortunately had drowned between 2:45 and 3 p.m. It was further ascer-

tained that, upon receiving a report about the incident, the dam & spillway division had immediately switched off all three hydro machines.

He said the Wokha DC also immediately wrote to DHEP authority to suspend power generation until the bodies were retrieved.

Meanwhile, local volunteers and divers carried out a search, while the State

Disaster Response Force (SDRF) team stationed at Wokha was immediately requisitioned by the Wokha DC. Though the SDRF team reached the spot at 6:10 p.m. and immediately initiated a search operation with their divers, the operation had to be called off at 9:25 p.m. as it was very late and the water was extremely murky.

SDRF commenced their search operation the following day at 6 a.m. with motor boats and divers, even as another team led by EAC Aitepyong, Wokha SDPO and Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) assistant commandant numbering around 50 searched downstream beyond the Doyang bridge.

Two teams were formed to cover both banks and the groups covered one km on foot to identify potential locations. (Cont’d on p-7)

Old wooden bridge under Longchem sub-division damaged by flood. (Social Media)

DIMAPUR, JUL 7 (NPN): Liangmen bridge, the lifeline to several villages under Longchem sub-division in Japukong range, was damaged on Sunday by flood due to incessant rains during the past few days.

According to reports, heavy rainfall in the subdivision has also caused mudslides and flash floods in the area.

Despite several appeals to the state government regarding the weak wooden

bridge, the citizens of the area said that no positive measures have been taken to look into their genuine grievances.

It was also learnt that the bridge will remain closed until further notice.

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Committed to bring change: Ozukum

Tongpang Ozukum with others during the site inspection.

DIMAPUR: Minister of PWD, Tongpang Ozukum said that he was committed to bring change in all aspects, based on honesty and transparency and will continue to strive for result oriented development to the people.

The minister said this during his visit to the proposed site for upgradation of primary health centres in Phangsang and Mongsenyimti villages on July 6, stated in a press release is-

sued by minster’s press secretary, Imliyanger Aier.

Informing the gathering on the step taken by the government to introduce health and wellness centres at Phangsang PHC and Mongsenyimti PHC, Tongpang asked the land owners and village council members to continue to cooperate with the government. He also asked them to allow a free hand to the departments so that development takes place at the

earliest.

Reiterating PDA government vision to bring change in all spectrum through development, Tongpang said the PDA gover nment under the leadership of Neiphui Rio, was dedicated to bring all round development across the state.

He thanked the villagers, especially the councils and landowners for coming forward selflessly for the common benefit of

the area people. He also appreciated the medical department for upgrading Phangsang sub-centre to PHC which he said, was a much needed blessing for the six villages under Phangsang area.

Deputy director H&FW, Dr. Kika Longkumer in his address appealed to the council members and leaders to continue with the same spirit by cooperating with the department especially on land issues so that primary care and infrastructure can be installed at the earliest.

CMO Mokokchung, Dr. Chubala thanked the minister for personally visiting the proposed sites for PHC sites despite his busy schedule. She also asked the area people to use the facilities offered by the government judiciously and with care as it belongs to all.

Earlier, short speeches were delivered by S.Simon, chairman Adhoc Town Committee, Phangsang and Ngangshi, president, Phangsang area. The minister was accompanied by officials from PWD, medical departments and district administration.

Model Christian College holds freshers’ day DIMAPUR: Model Christian College (MCC) held its 12th fresher’s meet at the college auditorium on July 6, where programme was hosted by Arnado Kiphur and Bendangtoshi Jamir of 3rd semester.

A press release from MCC media cell stated that, Albert Ariicho, administrator of the college, in his speech, stressed on the need for students to develop an attitude of dedication, sacrifice and hardwork. Ariicho also encouraged the students to be inquisitive in their classrooms. Speech on behalf of the fresher’s was delivered

by David of BA 1st semester and on behalf of the alumni by Yaoreiso M.K. Simrah of 2014 batch.

Earlier, welcome note was given by Nukulu, the acting president of MCCSC and Lam Grace, an alumni of the college, made a special appearance after which performances from third and fifth semester students followed.

Maongtula of BA 1st semester and Chubalong of BSc1st semester were crowned Mr and Miss freshers.

ATMA conducts activities for farmers

Nagaland Post, Dimapur MONDAY, JULY 8, 2019

SSW launching to be finalized

Members of SSW at the meeting held on July 6 at Dimapur.

DIMAPUR: The official launching of Salesians in the Secular World (SSW) movement in Nagaland will be finalized on July 13. The decision was taken at the first meeting of the group of former Salesians (Don Bosco) members and trainees held at AIDA conference hall, Dimapur on July 6.

A press release from SSW convener, Joe Ngamkhuchung stated that, the

Supply colony road to remain closed

DIMAPUR: In view of the ongoing road construction in Supply Colony, the colony council has informed vehicular movement will be restricted till July 15.

While expressing regret for the inconvenience, Supply Colony council chairman, Tokheho Achumi said any one violating the rules will be imposed a fine of RS. 5000.

SASU annual presidential meet

ATMA Dimapur within state farmers training

ATMA Kohima visits Botsa and Zhadima

DIMAPUR: Seyochung Area students' union (SASU) has convened its annual presidential meeting on July 25 at 10 a.m at SASU treasurer Hqs, Seyochung town.

All its federating units president and general secretary, SASU planning committee and history committee have been requested to attend the meeting.

members also deliberated for participation in the SSW national summit to be held in Bangalore in August 2019, and to participate in the welcoming of the rector major (Global Head of Don Bosco Society) visit to Don Bosco institutions in Nagaland in September 2019 and to facilitate SSW movement in Manipur and Arunachal.

During the meeting, Mark Lanthou, was se-

lected as president, PA Thomas, as secretary and David Humtsoe as finance secretary.

Joe Ngamkhuchung and PA Thomas were selected to represent Nagaland SSW at the National Summit on August 10 and 11 at Bangalore.

Earlier, PA Thomas opened the session with a prayer and Raphael Yanthan said the closing blessing.

NPGN/NNC condemns Ovung’s ‘unethical statement’

DIMAPUR: NPGN/NNC has condemned the “unethical statements” and “falsehood attitude” of the “then acting president” of NPGN/NNC, T. Ovung which it claimed has exposed his lack of ability to be a leader quality.

In a press statement, MIP of NPGN/NNC said that his statement has reflected his image of “lack of principle” and “immature sentiment”.

In this regard, MIP claimed that T. Ovung, who is not a member of NNPGS working committee or a part of NPGN/NNC, has no authority to use the name of NNPGS on his own interest. It therefore warned T. Ovung to stop making such “foolish press statement” or else NPGN/NNC will be compelled to take stern action for his act of disrespecting the NNPGs and the entire Nagas in general.

NPGN/NNC also demanded that T.Ovung must

apologize for claiming to be the president through his “unethical statement”.

The release also said that the alleged raid on the house of Ovung’s loyalist claiming to be by organisation of NNPGS was a “great insult to the above mentioned government”.

NPGN/NNC therefore asked Ovung to give every details of the entire scenario as on which case and who had taken action against them instead of accusing the members of NNPGs. The release stated that T. Ovung have no right event to speak about the Naga political issue since he was no longer a member of any well recognised Naga political groups.

Further, NPGN/NNC warned Ovung “not to make or talk false press statement” and not “to play the dirty game of divide and rule policy as it is totally against the aspiration of Nagas in general”.

Review meeting on WPSF in Peren ATMA Dimapur Niuland block.

DIMAPUR: Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA) in different districts has been conducting various programmes and activities for farmers across Nagaland.

Following are the reports.

AT M A D i m a p u r within state farmers training: ATMA Dimapur organized within state farmers training programme on “scientific beekeeping” in collaboration with Nagaland Beekeeping & Honey Mission (NBHM) on July 2. A press release from ATMA Dimapur, deputy project director, Tonikali Achumi stated that, technical training session aimed at the value importance of beekeeping, the rearing practice and the seasonal routine management. Resource persons were Bokali, Nitoshe, Letgong Patrick, Neilazono and Francis, NBHM team members. The programme was chaired by Tonikali Achumi deputy PD, ATMA. Altogether 13 ATMA self help groups and food security groups from Niuland, Aghunaqa, Kuhuboto, Chumukedima, Medziphema and Dhansiripar blocks participated K Y M C

in the programme. The participants were informed that seed money would be given through direct benefit by transfer to group bank accounts.

ATMA Kohima visits Botsa and Zhadima: ATMA Kohima conducted a joint visit with KVK, Kohima at Botsa village and Zhadima village from June 26 to 27, where ATMA team along with three KVK scientists visited the food security group (FSG), maize demonstration plot of Botsa village and orange farm at Zhadima village. A press release from ATMA Kohima deputy PD, Rokoshuno Angela stated that, technical session on fall army worm (FAW) was taken up by Michael Pienyü (ACTO) plant protection, KVK. Resource person Zhiete (ACTO) Soil and Water Conservation also encouraged the farmers on the use of bio-fertilizers with special emphasize on vermicompost and its nutritional contents. Field inspection was undertaken where it was found to be satisfactory with timely intervention

by ATMA Botsa block on FAW. Khekali, ACTO, Horticulture apprised the farmers to maintain the or-

ATMA Kohima, Sechii Zubza block chard with planting systems and timely pruning of the plants and put keen attention on stem borers of the orange plant as it will affect the whole orchard.

ATMA Dimapur Niuland block: Agriculture Technology Management Agency (ATMA) Dimapur Niuland block in collaboration with Agricultural Engineering Association of Nagaland (AGEGAN) conducted within district farmers training on “Farm Mechanization and Water Management in Agriculture”. AGEGAN president Mulukhoto Khamo, encouraged the farmers to cope up with the modern technology in farming such as tractors, power tillers, power weeder, power operated maize sheller, transplanter, reaper, fruit harvesters. He emphasized on precision agriculture with the help of these machines as it boosts the production and high yield. Dr. Lamneithem Hangsing stated that with the non-uniform distribution of water round the year causing shortage of water (drought) and excess of water (floods) it was very important to manage water.

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fed areas can also be encouraged by practicing water harvesting for agriculture using micro catchments, small pits, contouring and terracing. ATM, Niuland block Nzamo Kikon, spoke on proper identification and management of Fall Army Worm (FAW).

ATMA Niuland block within district farmers training: ATMA Dimapur Niuland block conducted within district farmers training on “Prevention of swine fever and deworming in pigs” at Hozukhe village on May 25. A press release from ATMA Dimapur stated that, resource person Dr. T. Vekuto Sema, VAS, department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services emphasized on deworming to be conducted on a regular basis for internal and external parasites else symptoms like reduction in growth rate, diarrhoea occurs in pigs. During the programme chaired

by Demalu Hasnusa, BTM, Niuland block, a total of 35 farmers, mostly women attended the trainings who were all distributed fenbedazole tablets meant for deworming in pigs.

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Sechii Zubza block: ATMA Kohima, Sechii Zubza block launched Food Security Group (FSG) on May 22 at Sechiima. A press release from ATMA Sechu Zubza stated that during the launching programme, ATM, Keviravono Visa addressed the members on the importance of an FSG and its advantages and disadvantages. She also apprised the members that an FSG should serve as a “Model Food Security Hub” through establishing kitchen garden, animal husbandry etc. Seed money was given to the group for the initial start up of the group. Training on integrated pest management of Fall Army Worm (FAW) was held at Sechii Zubza. ATM, Thejavizonuo Kelio spoke on the life cycle of the pest and its severity on the infestation in and around the district. AFA, Thepfulelie Yhome spoke on the usage of chemical, its doses and its precautionary measures. Emamectin Benzoate 5% SG under the trade name “Pocket” was distributed to the farmers in lieu of the heavy infestation in the village. Altogether 40 participants attended the training.

Dr. M Nukshisangla Jamir addressing the gathering on July 5.

DIMAPUR: Chief medical office (CMO), Peren, under the chairmanship of CMO, Dr. Denis Hangsing, held its district review meeting-cum-orientation on World Population Stabilization Fortnight (WPSF) on July 5 at conference hall, CMO, district HQ, New Peren.

A press release from district media officer, CMO, Pezanguno Celine Secii, stated that DPO, UIP/RCH, Dr. M Nukshisangla Jamir, briefed the gathering about WPSF, which is to be held from July 11 to 24.

She also highlighted about mobilization fort-

night that has been underway since June 27, where ASHAs are conducting inter personal communication in all the villages, awareness conducted using church platforms by IEC personnel and DCM, and focus group discussion to be held in all Health Units.

All the members were later asked to carry intensive awareness about family planning and health units to conduct counselling.

She also informed that lap ligation will be done at CHC Jalukie and District Hospital Peren.

Continuing medical

education on common eye diseases and its management was presented by MO Ntuma PHC, Dr. Lydia Ndang and management of diarrhoea in children by MO Heningkunglwa PHC, Dr. Ramdeu Lungalang.

D y. C M O, D P O NVBDCP, DTO RNTCP, DPO UIP/RCH, medical officers from Mbaulwa, Ntuma, Azailong, Heningkunglwa, Dungki primary health center, epidemilogist, pharmacist and nurses from all health units, DAPCU, district programme management unit and block programme management unit staff attended the meeting.

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Sumis celebrate Tuluni with fervour

DIMAPUR: Sumi community of Upper Assam comprising of six villages under Margherita subdivision, Tinsukia district celebrated Tuluni festival on July 5 and 6 at Tingkupathar Sumi village with the theme, “Our Culture is our Shield.”

The celebration was graced by commissioner and secretary Land Resource Department, Y. Kikheto Sema as “Tuluni Papu”.

In his address, Kikheto stressed on the need for Sumi community living in Upper Assam to live in peace and harmony with people of all communities especially Assamese people.

He said the area was inhabited by some Sumi Nagas as early as 1883-84 when they served there as Political Labour Corps (PLC).

The Sumis settled in the area in 1904 at Sodiya, cleared thick jungles and forest for Digboi Oil Refinery. In 1911 too, they participated in the AngloAbor war. Later, among other Naga tribes majority of which consisted of the Sema (Sumis) helped in construction of Stillwel Road.

According to Kikheto, since many of those Sumis

Y. Kikheto Sema being honoured on his arrival.

Women group after presenting a folk song at Tuluni celebration.

came in the area in the prime of their youth they married and settled in the area. He said the British gifted the land to the Sumis as requested by them in recognition of their help to the British. This is how the Sumis, established several villages in Upper Assam, he stated.

He lauded the youth departments of Churches of the six Sumi villages for organizing the programme and preserving the culture.

Stating that their forefathers braved all situations and sustained, Kikheto urged them to take pride

He was accompanied by host of GBs, elders, students and others leaders.

Western Sumi Kukami Hoho, vice president, GB Mughavi Awomi and All Sumi Students’ Union president, Atokiho Assumi also exhorted the gathering and urged them to maintain their identity by preserving the culture and language.

Head GB of Tingkupathar, Yetoi Awomi delivered the welcome address while other Sumi villages including, Lal Pahar, Paharpur, Longtong, Balijan etc took part in various traditional items. The event

in it and emulate their forefathers in a positive manner.

He said it was understandable that the Sumi culture and language in the area had taken a diminutive image for sometime owing to inter-marriage. However, he lauded them for putting in best efforts to revive and preserve it.

He further encouraged them to preserve the way of life and language of the forefathers adding it does not mean dishonouring and hating other cultures.

Kikheto also highlighted on the significance of Tuluni festival.

WDLSA legal literacy classes commence

Nagaland Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) state executives visited the orphanage Wondang Ki Charitable Foundation (WKCF) on the occasion of national president, Ram Vilas Paswan birthday on July 5.

CBCMHK youth week culminates DIMAPUR: Under the aegis of the Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) youth ministry, the Chakhesang Baptist Church Ministers’ Hill, Kohima (CBCMHK) youth department along with the rest of the NBCC affiliated associations and its churches observed a weeklong programme “NBCC Youth Week 2019” under the theme, “The truth will set you free” (John 8: 32) from July 1 to 7.

A press release from CBCMHK stated that, the grand finale was held on July 7 with Punesayi Swuro as the guest speaker.

The grand finale ceremony was led by CBCMHK youth director, David, opening prayer by deacon Kewekolo Khalo, Rev. Dr. Vevo Phesao, sr. pastor CBCMHK said a pastoral prayer and led a special prayer for the youths. Deaconess Nienu tendered offertory prayer,

asst. youth director, Khrukutulu Shijoh read the word of God while Rev. Dr. Vevo Phesao pronounced the closing prayer. Competitions on sports (indoor & outdoor), literary, singing, talent exposition, painting, indigenous events etc were conducted. More than 300 youths attended the programme. Earlier, BDO Pfutsero block, Vekhrolo Koza graced the inaugural programme as the special guest.

DIMAPUR: Wokha District Legal Services Authority (WDLSA) launched its month long legal literacy classes on July 4 at JNV, Chukitong, Wokha.

A press release from WDLSA stated that district & sessions judge /chairperson WDLSA, Nino Iralu was the guest person for the launching programme.

She highlighted on Consumer Act, Nagaland Victim Compensation Act, Motor Vehicle Act, Consumer Act, Public Utility Services, and Constitutional Rights and Responsibilities. Altogether 92 Students along with teachers, panel lawyers and para legal volunteers participated in the launching programme.

Earlier, Wokha District Legal Services Authority (WDLSA) also conducted a conclave for rural women of Pongidong village, Wokha on June 25 on legal rights & privileges and welfare schemes.

was marked with rich and colourful display of Sumi culture and tradition.

SCNUV: Sümi Community of Naga United Village (SCNUV) also celebrated Tuluni festival on July 6, marking the season to give life and protection to the crops and to rejoice the most abundant and fruitful yielding.

A press release from SCNUV secretary Kakihe Zhimo stated that, Khuheshe Aye vice chairman SCNUV narrated the importance and significance of the festival. Cultural and traditional show was performed by Sumi

Students Union of NUV led by Mughavi Awomi president SSUNUV and folk song (Aye küzüle) was presented by women group led by Ngukatoli Zhimomi and Atibo Zhimomi.

E a r l i e r, t h e p r o gramme chaired by Kivigho Zhimomi and recorded

by Mughaho T Swu began with an invocation by pastor Khehoyi, pastor SBA NUV and welcome address

by Hovito Chishi chairman SCNUV. Vote of thanks was delivered by Kakihe Zhimo secretary SCNUV and benediction by Akato Zhimo associate pastor SBA.

3 Mega voluntary blood donation camp in Dimapur DIMAPUR: Rotary Club of Dimapur (RCD), Inner Wheel Club, Dimapur (IWCD) and National Highway & Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (NHIDC Ltd) jointly organised a mega voluntary blood donation camp at Durga Mandir Hall with the support of District Hospital Blood Bank, Dimapur on July 7.

A press release from RCD stated that, the important feature of the camp was blood donation by ladies in huge numbers. Altogether 70 volunteers donated blood during the camp.

The camp was spearheaded by Dr. Temsu and his team of technicians from DHD Blood Bank, where Dr. Temsu appreciated the good work done by RCD and IWCD. He appreciated the effort by Sumit Patni and rotary secretary Avijit Choudhury and all the other members of both the clubs.

Chairmen of the project Sumit Patni for RCD and Manisha Jain for IWCD thanked all the blood donors from Dimapur city for their noble cause.

President RCD, Ashok Agarwal and IWCD Pinky Agarwal applauded the donors for their contribution to save a life.

Painting competition on Kargil war martyrs

DIMAPUR: To create awareness about the Kargil war martyrs among the younger generation on the occasion of 20th anniversary of Kargil Diwas under the theme, an online open painting competition is currently underway in the state.

A press release from, PRO (DEF) Col C Konwer stated that the competition will be open for all school children upto the age of 18 years. The participants should make a painting and then digitize it by scanning or by using a high definition camera. The participants have been requested to send only the digitized version of the painting. The digitized painting should be A3 in size (11.69 by 16.54 inches) with a minimum 300 ppl resolution. The digitized painting should be sent to the mail ID honourpoint.in@gmail.

com along with the contact details of the participant and his/her photo identity (adhar/school etc). The participants can send more than one painting, all the submitted paintings must be original and should not have been used anywhere else.

The participants should submit an undertaking (written and signed at the base of the painting) stating (“I certify that the work submitted by me is my own and honourpoint is free to Ongoing construction of 2-lane Pfutsero-Phek road utilize the same in any me- under SARDP-NE under package III. (Vecuto) dia or form”). The winner of first position will win a cash prize of Rs 20,000, second prize Rs 10,000 and five consolation prizes. The competition started from July 1 and last date of submission will be July 24. For more information on Kargil war heroes, one may visit www.honourpolnt.in.

NCC CATC-36 underway at LFHSS, Dimapur D I M A P U R : Te n - d a y Combined Annual Training Camp (CATC-36) of Nagaland Girls Battalion NCC under the aegis of NCC Group HQ, Kohima commenced on July 3 at Livingstone Foundation Higher Secondary School, Dimapur.

A press release by PRO (Defence) stated that 405 NCC girl and 31 boy cadets from all districts of Nagaland, along with eight associated NCC officers are attending the camp.

The release stated that Group Commander, NCC Group HQ Kohima, Brig SS Dhankhar, visited the camp on July 5 and urged the cadets to imbibe the maximum possible training to develop their character and personality which in turn will substantially arm them do well in all walks of life.

The camp commandant, Col Avinash Pitre, said that he and his team of officers and staff will make all out endeavour to develop the character, qualities of leadership, comradeship, discipline, secular outlook, spirit of adventure, sportsmanship, ideals of selfless service and all round development of cadet’s K Y M C

The training camp in progress at LFHSS, Dimapur.

personality especially in confidence, public speaking and time management, and impart an intensive training, of both military as well as non military subjects to the cadets.

The camp will conclude on July 12.

Equestrian training for cadets Meanwhile, at the ongoing camp, 1 Nagaland

Equestrian training (Horse Riding) was conducted as a joint initiative of 1 Nagaland Girls Bn NCC. All 405 girl cadets and 31 boys cadets underwent an orientation and introductory session to the various equipment, characteristics of a riding horse followed by a horse ride under controlled conditions.

A press release by PRO

(defence) stated that not only is this is the first time that the girls and boys got the opportunity to mount and ride a horse but also the first time that equestrian training was conducted as part of NCC CATC. The coaching was given by Dinesh Chandra Sikdar, a coach of International repute of yesteryears.

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JE claims 50 lives in Assam

DC of Kamrup (Metro) Biswajit Pegu addressing the DTF Meeting on Japanese Encephalitis at DC Conference hall in Guwahati on July 6. (Image by UB Photos) health minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday announced that free treatment would be provided to the Japanese Encephalitis patients in the state.

While addressing a press conference at Janata Bhawan in Guwahati on Saturday minister Sarma said, “The treatment and medicines for Japanese Encephalitis patients, who are treated in the Intensive Care Units (ICUs) of medical colleges’ hospitals, will be free. The state government will make payment to the medical colleges for the

treatment.” He also said, “The Japanese Encephalitis affected patients, who undergo treatment in private nursing homes, will also get financial assistance of Rs 1 lakh from the state government.” Sarma announced that the doctors, nurses, ASHA workers and other employees engaged in government medical college hospitals and any other government hospital would not get leave up to September.

A total of 135 persons died due to Japanese Encephalitis in 2015 while the death toll in 2017 was 87.

Sikkim CM P S Golay for reduce, re-use and re-cycle practices

TNGCL reduces prices of CNG, PNG

GUWAHATI, JUL 7 (AGENCIES): The death toll due to Japanese Encephalitis has now risen to 50 in Assam after an elderly lady died due to the disease at Haflong Civil Hospital in Dima Hasao district on Saturday.

The lady has been identified as Kunjalata Hakamkasa. She is a resident of Hatikhali area of Dima Hasao district.

The death of the 60year-old-lady is the first case of death due to Japanese Encephalitis in Dima Hasao district this year. Assam

GANGTOK, JUL 7 (AGENCIES): Sikkim chief minister P S Golay has appealed to the people of the State to resort to reduce, re-use and re-cycle practices and manage natural resources efficiently and make this a habit and way of life in the State, reports Northeast Now. In his message on the occasion of ‘A Day for Mother Earth,’ being observed across the State on Sunday, the chief minister said the State Government has come up with the novel idea of dedicating a day for Mother Earth on July 7 every year as a permanent feature.

The day is also coinciding with the closing day of Van Mahotsav Week.

“Amidst our daily busy schedule, let each one of us spare some time during this event to dedicate our green good deeds to the Mother Earth by contributing in whatever small ways possible,” Golay stated in a message, according to reports.

“Every living being on Earth has a role to play in maintaining the ecological balance. We humans are, however, more responsible for tackling the global threat of climate change that has

P S Golay (File) taken alarming proportions,” he added.

“It calls for our positive action which is the need of the hour to safeguard future generations. Clean and healthy environment starts from our homes,” the chief minister added in his message. “Hence, it is the bounden duty and responsibility of every citizen to be all aware and conscious and environmental issues and that we should put green ideas into action,” Golay further said.

During the Van Mahotsav, Golay appealed to the people to clean and beautify the neighborhood, plant native saplings, resort to eco-friendly lifestyles and create low carbon footprints.

AGARTALA, JUL 07 (AGENCIES): The Tripura Natural Gas Company Limited (TNGCL), in accordance with the order from the Tripura government, has reduced the price of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and PNG (domestic pipeline gas), reports The Northeast Today .

Within two weeks of fresh hike in the prices of CNG and PNG, TNGCL has reduced the prices after a gazette notification of state government to reduce the price of goods taxable from existing 15.5 % to 9 % and accordingly the price of PNG and CNG are reduced.

The reduction in the prices of the CNG and Piped Natural Gas (PNG) will benefit about 40,000 domestic consumer of Piped Natural Gas (PNG) in and around the Agartala and above 500 commercial and small industrial consumers across Agartala. The TNGCL presently operates 8 CNG stations, dispensing CNG to over 15,000 vehicles every day.

Sources in TNGCL said that in accordance with the gazette notification of Tripura government issued on July 5th, 2019, the TNGCL has reduced the pricing of CNG and PNG.

Boy injured while trying to click selfie with wild elephant

Ankit Dey. (Courtesy- Northeast Now news) D I B RU G A R H , J U L 7 (AGENCIES): A 16year-old boy was seriously injured on Sunday when he was attacked by a wild jumbo while trying to click a selfie with the tusker at Digboi in eastern Assam’s Tinsukia district, reports Northeast Now news.

The teenage boy identified as Ankit Dey, a resident of Muliabari, PNGB road in Digboi, has been admitted to Assam Medical College Hospital (AMCH), Dibrugarh in a critical condition.

Locals said Ankit, a class X student of Little Stars Senior Secondary

School, Digboi, was attacked by a wild elephant around 2.30 pm when he along with his two friends went to Digboi Oil Field Area to click a selfie with the wild jumbo wandering in the area.

“Ankit went to one of the wild elephants to snap a moment with him. Getting intimidated, the tusker went violent and chased Ankit while he moved too close to click a selfie. The elephant charged at him and attacked him,” Soumin Debnath, a friend of Ankit, who accompanied him, told Northeast Now. A little later on be-

ing informed, the security personnel who had allowed the boys earlier to get into the area, rushed to the spot and rescued him. He was immediately taken to Digboi Civil Hospital for treatment and then to AOD Hospital but doctors referred him to AMCH in Dibrugarh for advanced treatment.

Doctors in AOD hospital said Ankit sustained multiple rib fractures and injuries on his head, chest and abdomen.

“He is in a semi conscious state and has been referred to AMCH for advanced treatment,” said an AOD doctor.

Tripura High Court orders closure all 393 brick kilns AGARTALA, JUL 7 (AGENCIES): The High Court of Tripura has ordered the closure of brick kilns in the state, which have been flouting the statutory environmental clearance for manufacturing, reports UNI. They were barred to operate and carry out any commercial activity, without complying the statutory provisions.

A division bench of the high court comprising Chief Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice Arindam Lodh while examining the affidavit filed

by Tripura State Pollution Control Board found that almost all 393 brick kilns in the state have been running without having obtained or submitted the environmental clearances.

According to record, there are 393 brick kilns in the state and last year 280 brick kilns were functional, 70 brick kilns last were not fun.

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Mnp student’s death: CBI finally registers FIR IMPHAL , JUL 7 (AGENCIES): A student from Manipur, who had died in mysterious circumstances in Lucknow’s Gautambuddha Nagar, nearly after 22 months the special crime branch of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Lucknow, registered a case of murder and concealment of evidences against unknown persons on Friday, reports Hindustan Times .

A student, Pravish Chanam (22) went missing on the night of September 8, 2017 after he along with his three friends went to a music concert at India Expo Centre and Market under Knowledge Park police station limits of Gautambuddh Nagar district.

On September 9, 2017, his body was found lying alongside the road near Murga market under Sector 20 police station area. Police cremated the body without ascertaining his identity on September 13, 2017 after conducting its postmortem examination.

Pravish Chanam (File) A senior CBI official said the case was registered with the special crime branch of CBI, Lucknow on Friday evening in pursuance of the notification issued by the Union government on June 13, 2019. As per the complaint of Pravish Chanam’s elder brother Phanjoubam Lingthoingambi, an FIR was lodged in this connection against unknown persons. Earlier, he had lodged a similar FIR with Sector 20 police station of Gautambuddh Nagar on September 16, 2017. Before

it, he had lodged a missing complaint on September 9, 2017, with the Knowledge Park police station after coming to know about his disappearance through his friends Ashok Thounaojam, Sachin and Teresa Karam (a girl). The CBI official said the police personnel of Sector 20 had discovered that Pravish was admitted to BR Ambedkar hospital in Sector 30 by a doctor Amit, who also visited the concert, after finding him lying injured outside the concert venue on Septem-

ber 8, 2017. But, Pravish slipped from the hospital on September 9, 2017 and was found lying dead near Murga market the same day.

The victim’s brother came to know about the recovery of his brother’s body and its cremation when he approached Nithari police outpost searching for him on September 14, 2017.

The complainant has raised suspicion of foul play and said that it was really surprising why police personnel cremated the body without getting its identity ascertained when he had already lodged the missing complaint with Knowledge Park police station on September 9, 2017 itself.

He said the post-mortem report clearly mentioned that the victim’s cause of death was shock and haemorrhage due to head injury and multiple abraded contusions and swelling on his entire body.

He said the local police despite this did not probe the matter properly.

Mnp CM urges engineers Women market inaugurated at Mangaldai to work with dedication Correspondent

IMPHAL, Jul 7: Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh on Sunday said that progress of the state and its infrastructural development was dependent on the dedicated services of engineers.

Speaking at the inaugural function of Mid-term council meeting of the Indian Engineers’ Federation (Northeast Region) Imphal’s Hotel Classic, Singh asserted that engineers have a great role in a society.

“Engineers have the responsibility of ensuring proper planning and effective implementation of various developmental projects in the state,” he said.

He added that fulfilling the commitments of all-round development was a collective effort and the contributions of the engineers of the state will go a long way towards achieving the goal of the government’s ‘Sabka Saath,Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas.’

Singh informed that the government was planning to construct elevated highways and ring roads for better road connectivity in the state. The state government has submitted a proposal with an estimated cost

of around Rs1000 crore, he added.

In order to streamline the engineering departments, he urged the engineer fraternity to submit a proposal to maintain a proper transfer and postings policy of the engineering departments under the state government.

The chief minister further said that the state government will discuss about the re-creation of the post of secretary (technical) soon.

He maintained that engineers should not work under pressure of politicians, bureaucrats etc. and should hear their own conscience to execute good work.

The chief minister hoped that such meeting will help bring about better understanding and appreciation of the challenges and issues facing by the engineering community and suggestions on how best to address them.

State forest and environment minister Th Shyamkumar, Executive Council Members of Indian Engineers’ Federation (Northeast Region), retired chief engineers and engineers of various engineering departments attended the function.

The market exclusively for women inaugurated by Gurujyoti Das. MANGALDAI, JUL 7 (AGENCIES): The City Mission Management Unit of Mangaldai Municipal Board of Assam’s Darrang district has set up a temporary market in Mangaldai town exclusively for the local women folk, reports Northeast Now news.

The market is an attempt in bringing a temporary relief to the need of an organized platform for market promotion of the products prepared by different woman SHGs under Assam State Livelihood Mission. Mangaldai legislator Gurujyoti Das inaugurated the market on Saturday.

The programme was also g raced by several prominent people includ-

ing chairman of Mangaldai Municipal Board Manik Sil Sharma, district development commissioner Sweety Gogoi Kalita, executive officer of the civic body Hemashri Khanikar, vice chairman Zinkul Ali, city project manager Manash Das and its nodal officer Amulya Saharia among others.

In his inaugural speech, legislator Das hoped that this unique kind of market which is very rare in the State would definitely attract the buyers from different corners of Darrang district.

The initiative would also help in transforming the dream of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and

chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal of women empowerment into reality.

Meanwhile, talking to Northeast Now, a section of the members of the SHGs including Snigdha SHG, Lakhimi and Pragati SHGs who have been ably guided by their community resource persons (CRP) namely Purabi Ray Saikia, Jesminara Begum and Hiranmoyee Saikia Deka have expressed satisfaction over the response of the buyers on the inaugural day of this weekly market.

“We are delighted. The people’s response to our home made food staff like laaru, pitha, pickles etc are excellent,” they said with much enthusiasm.

Tamu leaders want Assam records first swine flu death this year militants from Mnp out TAMU, JULY 7 (AGENCIES): Burmese leaders in the border town of Tamu opposite Manipur’s border town of Moreh have strongly pitched for throwing out undergrounds from Manipur hiding in the town, reports Northeast Now news.

This became evident during the first ever ‘peace talks’ held in the town on Saturday (July 6).

The panel discussion was held in the Mon Hall in the town in the evening organised in the background of a bomb explosion in the house of a Meitei resident last month. Lower house MP Naing Naing Win from Tamu constituency delivered opening address and then Sagaing Region legislative assembly legislator Myint Naing Oo delivered his speech.

After that Upper House MP Maung Maung Latt, Nga Ngai representing Kuku Youth Organization, chairperson of the Reducing Orphanage Children Organization Ei Thone and Thang Say from an ethnic organization joined the panel discussions.

Loca l people who attended the peace talks raised questions that were answered by the panelists.

Tamu Youth Network leader Ei Thone said, “Pre-

viously, we could not hold such local peace talks in our town. We held it for the first time. The local people are scared with the presence of illegal armed organizations.

So we hold this talk to let the government know about the problem.”

All the speakers strongly asserted that the illegal armed organization should not be allowed to stay in the town. Some of the speakers said the government could consider allowing these rebels stay outside the town or in some designated area but certainly not in Tamu town.

And that if these rebels were in peace more talking to Indian government.

“The adults and children are frightened and scared with their presence in the town. We held this talk for that reason,” said Thone.

This peace talk was jointly organised by CSOs in Tamu town and it was attended by over 50 local people.

A bomb exploded on June 18 this year in Tamu at the premises of a Meitei resident. It is open secret that Meitei rebel groups openly operate out of Tamu town. Only once in 2001 a large number of them were arrested only to be let off reportedly huge bribes to local Burmese military commanders.

GUWAHATI, JUL 7 (AGENCIES): Assam recorded the first case of swine flu death this year after an elderly man recently expired due to H1N1 infection at Narayana Superspeciality Hospital in Amingaon.

The 75-year-old man identified as Bhagawan Prasad died at 5 am on Wednesday last. The information was shared on Sunday. Prasad, who hails from Tamulpur area of Baksa district, was first taken to a hospital in Rangiya.

However, he was later admitted to Narayana Superspeciality Hospital after his condition became serious.

As per reports, the man who was

admitted to the hospital on Tuesday was suffering from high fever and was found to have a septic shock with left ventricular failure. Prasad unfortunately developed cardiac arrest in the wee hours on Wednesday.

He later expired on the same day.

His medical test which was conducted in the microbiology department of Gauhati Medical College and Hospital confirmed that he was suffering from H1N1 infection.

Swine flu is a respiratory disease which infects the wind pipe (respiratory tract) of pigs and gets transmitted to human beings. It results in nasal secretions, cough, decreased appetite and restlessness.

Drug, opium worth Rs 9.7 crore seized from three women in Mnp Correspondent

IMPHAL, JUL 7: Three women were arrested in Manipur with large quantity of contraband crystal methamphetamine valued at around Rs seven crore and opium worth around Rs nine lakh in separate cases.

A police source said that the contraband methamphetamine was seized from a woman hailing from Tamil Nadu while the opium from two local women hailing from Kangpokpi district.

The woman detained with 20kg of methamphetamine worth around Rs nine crore in the international market was identified as Sushila

(61) wife of Selvam. She is from Chennai, Tamil Nadu, the police said.

A combined team of Narcotics and Affairs Border (NAB) of state police and 12 Assam Rifles arrested the woman with the contraband item at PVCP (Permanent Vehicle Check Post) of Assam Rifles at Khudengthabi along Imphal-Moreh section of NH-102 in Tengnoupal district on Saturday, around 9.30 am.

Sleuth of NAB Imphal also arrested two women with 13 kg of opium from Bishnupur district’s Nachou Lamkhai on Saturday. The seized opium would worth around Rs nine lakh in the

international market, the police source said.

The two arrested women were Kikim Haokip (50) wife of Heliry Haokip and Hevah Haokip (49) wife of Henthang Haokip, both from Pangmol village of Kangpokpi district.

NAB registered cases against them and investigations were on to establish the origin of the contraband items, the source added.

As Manipur shares its border with Myanmar, it is used as a transit point for smuggling drugs, arms, human trafficking and security forces seize different forms of drugs worth crores of rupees every year.

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Scindia, Deora resign amid leadership crisis New Delhi, Jul 7 (PTI): The spate of resignations within the Congress continued on Sunday with Rahul Gandhi loyalists Jyotiraditya Scindia and Milind Deora resigning their posts in the party, weeks after the Lok Sabha poll debacle.

While Scindia resigned as AICC general secretary for Western Uttar Pradesh, Deora resigned as Mumbai Congress chief; both took moral responsibility for the party’s poor electoral show in their respective areas.

“Accepting the people’s verdict and taking accountability, I had submitted my resignation as General Secretary of AICC to Shri Rahul Gandhi.

“I thank him for entrusting me with this responsibility and for giving me the opportunity to serve our party,” Scindia tweeted.

Deora said he is looking forward to play a role at the national level to help stabilise the party.

He recommended setting up of a provisional collective leadership comprising three senior Congress leaders to oversee the party’s city unit till the Maharashtra assembly polls, due later this year.

“We all will have to get ready for roles that these times demand,” he said, adding political realities have changed since the Lok Sabha poll results were declared on May 23.

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Aghadi’ is a challenge for the Congress in Maharashtra, a statement issued by Deora’s office on Sunday said.

Deora had expressed his desire to quit after meeting Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi on June 26.

“The same has been conveyed to All India Congress Committee general secretaries Mallikar jun Kharge and K C Venugopal,” the statement said.

Deora was appointed president of the Mumbai Congress before the Lok Sabha polls and he had replaced Sanjay Nirupam.

“I had accepted MRCC presidentship in the interest of uniting the party. I felt I should also resign after meeting Rahul Gandhi,” he said.

Gandhi quit as Congress president and informed about it via Twitter on Wednesday, but the Congress Working Committee, the highest decision-making body of the party, is yet to decide his successor.

“I have suggested a

three-member panel (to oversee the city party unit) and I am being consulted by leaders to identify names. I look forward to play a national role to help stabilise the party. Needless to say, I will continue to guide and unite the Mumbai Congress,” Deora said.

Deora unsuccessfully contested Lok Sabha election from Mumbai-South constituency, but lost to Shiv Sena’s Arvind Sawant.

Indian Youth Congress president Keshav Chand Yadav too had resigned Saturday, taking moral responsibility for the poor electoral show.

A number of middlerung leaders have resigned their posts in the Congress, but top leaders have refrained from quitting after Gandhi quit as Congress president.

The party’s top leadership, which is now looking for a replacement for Gandhi, will have a new team once the new Congress chief is appointed and some more resignations are likely to pour in till then.

Priest held for sexually assaulting children Kochi, Jul 7 (PTI): A 40-year-old Christian priest was arrested Sunday for allegedly sexually assaulting six inmates of a boys’ home here, police said.

George alias Jerry was arrested on a complaint lodged by the parents of the children who ran away from the home in Perumbadom on Saturday night when he allegedly attempted to sexually assault them. The priest had been allegedly sexually abusing six children since December, they added.

The priest was the director of the church-run boys’ home, which provided shelter and education to children from poor families.

The issue came to light when six children ran away from the home and called their parents from a phone with the help of a person whom they met on the street Saturday night, police said.

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Over 100 crude bombs seized in WB; 9 arrested

RAF & police personnel guard near the house from where huge number of crude bombs were recovered in Birbhum district of West Bengal. (PTI) Kolkata, Jul 7 (IANS): Police in West Bengal has seized more than 100 live crude bombs and arrested nine persons for keeping illegal arms, police said on Sunday.

Police intensified vigil

across Birbhum, a district with a long history of political violence, after two separate blasts took place in Mallarpur and Labhpur here within a span of 10 days.

Though no one was killed or injured in the blasts

5.28 lakh posts vacant in police forces

New Delhi, Jul 7 (PTI): A whopping 5.28 lakh police posts are lying vacant in the country of which nearly 1.29 lakh are in Uttar Pradesh, 50,000 in Bihar and 49,000 in West Bengal.

There are 23,79,728 sanctioned posts in police forces of all states of which 18,51,332 were occupied as on January 1, 2018, according to Home Ministry statistics.

On that date, a total of 5,28,396 posts were lying vacant, a Home Ministry official said.

Uttar Pradesh, which

has a sanctioned strength of 4,14,492 posts in its police force, has an actual strength of 2,85,540 personnel.The state has 1,28,952 vacant posts.

Bihar has an actual strength of 77,995 personnel against a sanctioned strength of 1,28,286 posts, leaving 50,291 posts vacant.

The West Bengal Police has 48,981 vacant posts in its sanctioned strength of 1,40,904 and Telangana 30,345 vacant posts in its sanctioned strength of 76,407 personnel.

Interestingly, the Na-

galand Police is the only force in the country which is overstaffed as it has 941 more personnel than its sanctioned strength of 21,292 posts.

Officials attributed the large number of vacancies to reasons like slow recruitment process, retirement and untimely deaths.

Maharashtra has 26,195 posts vacant in its police force of 2,40,224 personnel and Madhya Pradesh has 22,355 vacant posts in its total strength of 1,15,731 posts.

The Tamil Nadu Police has 22,420 posts va-

BJP discusses Assembly polls, enrols members bearers of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and discussed the Assembly elections in Jharkhand, Haryana and Maharashtra where elections are due this year and in Delhi early next year.

The meeting lasted for over three hours.

The meeting was supposed to be addressed by

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Union Home MInister and BJP President Amit Shah.

“But he could not attend due to prior appointments,” a party leader said.

The BJP claims it has over 11 crore members and is one of the world’s biggest political parties.

Earlier in the day, after months of flip flop, Sapna Chaudhary joined the BJP

cant against its sanctioned strength of 1,24,130 personnel.

The Karnataka Police has vacancies of 21,943 posts in its total sanctioned strength of 1,00,243 personnel, the Gujarat Police has 21,070 vacant posts in its total strength of 1,09,337 and the Jharkhand Police 18,931 vacancies in its total strength of 79,950 personnel.

Rajasthan has 18,003 vacant posts out of its total sanctioned strength of 1,06,232 police personnel.

In the Andhra Pradesh Police, out 72,176 posts,

17,933 posts are vacant, while Haryana has 16,844 vacant posts in its sanctioned strength of 61,346 posts.

Naxal-affected Chhattisgah has 11,916 posts vacant in its sanctioned 71,606 posts, while the Odisha Police has 10,322 vacant posts against its sanctioned strength of 66,973 posts.

Insurgency-hit Assam has 11,452 vacant posts in its sanctioned strength of 65,987 personnel while Jammu and Kashmir has 10,044 posts vacant in its sanctioned strength of 87,882 posts.

1ST DEATH ANNIVERSARY LT. MOLOY GHOSH Its been a year since you left us, leaving us in pain and sorrow but your good deeds and love for us will always be cherished and guide us throughout our life and your sweet memories and words will always remain in our hearts forever.

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here in the presence of former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, General Secretary Ram Lal, Delhi in-charge Shyam Jaju and Delhi city unit chief Manoj Tiwari.

Chaudhary was the first to join as part of the BJP’s membership drive in the national capital.

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New Delhi, Jul 7 (IANS): The BJP on Sunday discussed the upcoming Assembly elections in four states amid a nationwide membership drive that saw Haryanvi folk singer Sapna Chaudhary joining the party here.

BJP Working President J.P. Nadda held a meeting with the office

as they took place in empty buildings, the incident brought back grim memories of the 2017 blast that had killed eight persons.

“We have seized over 100 live bombs from different areas in Birbhum.

The bomb defusal squad personnel have successfully defused the bombs. Nine persons have been arrested and six illegal firearms have been seized from them during night-long raids across the district,” Birbhum Police Superintendent Shyam Singh told IANS. “We have arrested three persons in the Labhpur blast case. Further investigation is underway,” he said.

When asked whether explosives and illegal arms are being brought in from outside Bengal, the officer refused to comment but said such incidents of blasts and violence “are not new in Birbhum”.

A blast ripped through a club building near Mallarpur railway station in the wee hours of June 30, causing the roof and a wall of the building to partially collapse. Forensic team was called in to ascertain the nature of the blast.

1ST DEATH ANNIVERSARY OF

LT. RONGSENLEMBA CHANGTONGYA

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(Born: 23-12-1952 – Died: 08-07-2018)

Reference to the Advertisement 3 rd Death Anniversary of Lt. Imtimendang Longchar published on 7th July, 2019 issue of Nagaland Post should be read as Lt. Imtimendang Longkumer and not as published.

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REMEMBERING OUR DAD, LT. KHRUHUCHO RUHO, ON HIS 1ST DEATH ANNIVERSARY

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1st Death Anniversary

of Late Mrs. Hetoli .S. Awomi

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

It’s been a year since you left us.

Your loving memories will live on forever with us.

You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measures.

A girl dips in Ranbir Canal to beat the heat on a hot summer day, in Jammu on Sunday. (PTI) Jammu, Jul 7 (PTI): The mercury in Jammu and Kashmir marked an increase Sunday after dropping to several degrees below the season's average following monsoon showers, especially in the winter capital.

Jammu recorded a maximum of 37 degrees Celsius, up by 2.6 notches compared to the previous day, while the minimum temperature in the city increased by 2.5 notches to settle at 26.7 degrees Celsius, a Meteorological (MeT) office spokesperson said.

He said both the temperatures are one degrees above normal during this part of the season.

Monsoon rainfall hit Jammu on Saturday, giving relief to people from the scorching heat, which

led the mercury to drop below the season's average for the first time in the past month.

The city had recorded the season's high at 44.4 degrees Celsius on June 10.

Summer capital Srinagar, which has experienced pleasant weather due to frequent pre-monsoon rains, recorded a high of 31.5 degrees Celsius against the previous day's 28.1 degrees Celsius and a low of 19.2 degrees Celsius against previous night's 17.7 degrees Celsius, he said.

The spokesperson said the day and night temperature in the city is slightly higher than the season's average of 30.2 degrees Celsius (maximum) and 17.7 degrees Celsius (minimum).

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Our dear beloved father, Its been a year since you left us for your heavenly home above place. We miss your smiling face and encouraging words. Our unstoppable disheartened tears will never be fulfilled/completed without your presence.

Today, on this special day, our united families are praying for you.

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Loving wife & children

5TH DEATH ANNIVERSARY 8th July 2014 of our beloved LATE THANGBOI MISAO

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Time slips by and life goes on, We think about you always, We have so many memories but we wish we still had you.

Papa, sometimes we wish for you to come back, but we don’t want you to suffer again.

We know you are with us, From our hearts you’re Never Gone.

We will always love and Miss you Everyday Till we meet again.

Loving Sons, Nathan & Christopher.

15/12/67 – 08/07/18

Every single moment is difficult without you by our side. But we live on with the courage and determination you showed us.

Till we meet again, Iza. Loving husband, children and relatives K-1834

LT. NUNGSANGWALA AIER Died on July 3, 2019 As we grieve the loss of our beloved, Mrs. Nungsangwala Aier, we deeply appreciate and gratefully acknowledge your kind expression of sympathy in so many ways. It will always be remembered.

1. Dimapur Ao Baptist Arogo 2. Doctors, nurses and staff at Zion Hospital 3. Nagaland Multispeciality Health and Research Centre 4. Mopungchuket Union, Dimapur 5. Lake View Colony Council 6. Officers and staff of NEZCC 7. Elite Nursing School, Dimapur 8. Friends, relatives and neighbours.

“In life, we love you dearly, in death, we love you still.

In our hearts you hold a place, no one else will ever fill.”

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OPINiON/EDITORIAL

Nagaland Post Vol. XXIX NO. 211 Dimapur, MONDAY, JULY 8, 2019

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ICU off NPPCL

fter all the efforts made by the state government for decades, to revive the state’s only big industry, the Tuli Paper Mills, the UPA government gave the nod for the revival package under the Board for Industrial and Financial Reconstruction (BIFR) and for which a capital outlay of Rs 552.44 crores was approved in 2006. The revival plan consisted of rebuilding/re-furbishment of paper machine, pulping mill, new power plant etc. The Government of India had allocated Rs 100 crore to HPC, as part of revival plan, but only Rs 33 crore was allotted to Nagaland Pulp & Paper Company Ltd.(NPPCL).

The amount proved too meagre to clear the pending dues to the vendors and arrears as salary of the paper mill’s employees. Unfortunately, the same problems that had caused a premature death in 1993 has come into play to ensure that the mill relapse into its second and perhaps final death. One of the various reasons for the death sentence, was fund diversion by the Hindustan Paper Corporation Limited (HPCL), in violation of standing government orders. This was pointed out by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India in its report released in August 2018. The mill was established mainly due to the efforts of Naga pioneer officers who wanted to usher in industrialisation in a positive manner. The Tuli Paper Mill in fact, a peace packages after the signing of the first cease fire on September 6,1964 with a share equity of 7:1 between the government of India and the state government respectively. The ambitious Tuli paper mill, is a joint venture with the Hindustan Paper Corporation established in 1971.

When it was envisioned, the paper mill was to be among the few with the best of technology and had the potential of producing 60,000 MT per annum.

However, in the mill could hardly produce 1/6th of the installed capacity when it begun production sometime during the late 70s. BIFR was set up in January 1987 by the Rajiv Gandhi government, but it was dissolved on December 1, 2016 by the Modi government which referred proceedings to the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) and National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) as per provisions of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code. The best that has so far come out of the paper mill is not the end product but the raw material called bamboo chips that are cut by chipper machines. It is learnt that the chips are transported to other paper mills in Assam on the plea that since the Tuli Paper Mill is not yet functional. It means that revival of Tuli Paper Mill has been translated into supplying bamboo chips to other paper mills. Now, with the board of directors of HPC having been recently dissolved and taken over by National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), there is likelihood of the corporation being sold to a recognised bidder in order to clear the corporation’s accumulated dues, including those of NPPCL. HPC, has already referred the matter to NCLT to consider for closure. When this was mooted, it was reported that the State government’s representative in the board had not confronted HPC . Whether this is true or not, the fact remains that the mill is likely to be sold as scrap or handed over to a private investor in keeping with the central government’s thrust for sick PSUS.

DailyDevotion All Efforts of Worth and Excellence Are Difficult

Enter by the narrow gate….Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life….

—Matthew 7:13-14 If we are going to live as disciples of Jesus, we have to remember that all efforts of worth and excellence are difficult. The Christian life is gloriously difficult, but its difficulty does not make us faint and cave in— it stirs us up to overcome. Do we appreciate the miraculous salvation of Jesus Christ enough to be our utmost for His highest— our best for His glory?

God saves people by His sovereign grace through the atonement of Jesus, and “it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure” (Philippians 2:13). But we have to “work out” that salvation in our everyday, practical living (Philippians 2:12). If we will only start on the basis of His redemption to do what He commands, then we will find that we can do it. If we fail, it is because we have not yet put into practice what God has placed within us. But a crisis will reveal whether or not we have been putting it into practice. If we will obey the Spirit of God and practice in our physical life what God has placed within us by His Spirit, then when a crisis does come we will find that our own nature, as well as the grace of God, will stand by us.

Thank God that He does give us difficult things to do! His salvation is a joyous thing, but it is also something that requires bravery, courage, and holiness.

It tests us for all we are worth. Jesus is “bringing many sons to glory” (Hebrews 2:10), and God will not shield us from the requirements of sonship. God’s grace produces men and women with a strong family likeness to Jesus Christ, not pampered, spoiled weaklings. It takes a tremendous amount of discipline to live the worthy and excellent life of a disciple of Jesus in the realities of life. And it is always necessary for us to make an effort to live a life of worth and excellence.

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Real generosity toward the future lies in giving all to the present. ~ Albert Camus

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur MONDAY, JULY 8, 2019

Welcome bid to move away from Nehru

he Narendra Modi’s NDA-II government’s budget has changed the focus to peg India’s finances on village and farms – visible shift from the Nehruvian economy of promoting large public sector entities.

The new government instead wants the private sector to be a driver be it infrastructure or overall economy. That is aimed at building a larger $ 3 trillion economy in the immediate future and $ 5 trillion in the course of time. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says, “In purchasing power parity, we are in fact, the 3rd largest economy already, next to China and the US”.

That sounds good.

Sitharaman’s Rs 27.86 lakh crore budget has interesting features. It is ambitious and spread widely.

Her positive is looking for the soul of India, that she says, “lives in its villages”. So the economy is planned to get a boost with empowerment of the villagers, women and farmers. It sees the farms and increasing rural income as the pivot. The Pradhan Matri Awas Yojana Gramin (PMAY-G), PM Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), Bharatmala, Sagarmala and Udaan are designed to be engines of

connectivity and rural and urban – now being called ‘rurban’ – growth. The 1.25 lakh km new roads would entail Rs 80,000 crore investment.

The scheme of fund for upgradation of regeneration to traditional industries (SURTI) will create 100 clusters for 50,000 artisans. The ASPIRE for promotion of technology business incubators (TBI) in rural industry proposes another 100 clusters to develop 75,000 skilled entrepreneurs in agro-rural industry sectors.

This is in addition to 10,000 new farmer producer organsations (FPO), apparently with corporate interface, to ensure economies of scale for farmers over next five years. The PM digital saksharata, Jal Shakti in 256 districts, e-nam, APMC, swachha Bharat for rural solid waste management are designed to spur rural growth.

Many of these would be a bridge between urban and rural growth. These are backed by many programmes for industry. This is likely to create demand and spur the growth of the industry and allied sectors.

Fine. But the finance minister has thrown a span-

ner. Her proposal to levy additional excise duty, road and other cess of Rs 2.50 on petrol and diesel will be inflationary as it would shoot up transport expenses at all levels. Truck, bus and other transport fares are to shoot up. This may thaw the economy.

Already cess, duties are high on fuel. Tolls are at atrocious rates. It calls for a relook and withdrawal of the proposal to keep economy on track.

Another act of raising customs duty on gold, already high at 10 percent, has been increased to 12.5 percent. Presumably, gold is mistakenly Shivaji considered an item of consumption by the rich. No marriage in poor or rural household is complete without purchasing of gold.

Apart, those suggesting such levies forget that NDA-I of Atal Behari Vajpayee had taken the prudent decision of having zero duty on gold import to stop smuggling.

Higher duties are happy indicators for the smugglers, who have links with international gun, drug, runners and terrorist organisations.

Though the aim is to raise revenue, it may end up increasing surveillance at

multiple sectors causing revenue loss. Ideally, this needs to be rolled back as the losses outweigh gains.

Similarly, TDS on cash withdrawals of over Rs 1 crore, not large sum for even small businesses may cause slowdown. The government should not be in a hurry to digitalise economy. Cash is the fastest transaction method. Linking it to black money – simply meaning untaxed – is misnomer.

Let the cash lubricate and speed up economy. Digitalisation would be normal an automatic process. There are apprehenSarkar sions too for digitalization as many Aadhar-linked accounts are stated to have been defrauded. Government needs to go slow and withdraw such strange rules that make dealings and tax filing cumbersome.

It was expected that the FM would say some words on abolishing income-tax.

Instead increasing rates to 47 percent though for an income over Rs 5 crore does not bode well.

H i g h t a xe s r e d u c e disposable income and are dampener for the people to consume. She has still time

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Understanding biotechnology

iotechnology (Bio-meaning Life and Technology- Application, or harnessing of scientific processes for a specific purpose) refers to any technical process or practice that modifies or makes use of any living system or organism to be used for human purpose(s) with the intent to improve the quality of human life.

Biotechnology is a branch of study laid by the foundation of Genetic studies as well as Molecular Biology studies that can in turn be used to study an organism at the simplest level, so called the molecular level.

All living organisms are made up of nucleic acids(DNA -Deoxyribonucleic acid or RNA- Ribonucleic acid) which are sequences of nucleotides (a nucleotide is a single structural unit comprised of a Nitrogen base linked to a 5 carbon sugar and Phosphate group).

It is also important to note that the chemical and the structural properties of the nucleotides of every organism, ranging from the prokaryotic single celled (Bacteria and other microbes) to higher multicellular eukaryotes (plants and animals) are exactly the same. The structural ascendency of an organism from the smallest level can be explained as a set of nucleotides in tandem forms the nucleic acids (DNA and RNA); the sequences of DNA/RNA form a chromosome; a set of chromosomes with other cellular organelles constitute a cell; cells congregate together to form a tissue; tissues then form an organ; organs then gives rise to an organism.

There is a clear misconception about the concept of the term “Gene” in this world today. As opposed to the thought of a ‘gene’ as an alien substance that enters an organism through ingestion or exposure to it. Whereas, a gene is just a sequence of nucleotides which can simply bedescribed as a carrier of genetic information.

The information can be converted into a working product through a 2 step change wherein the DNA/ RNA undergoes a structural and functional change into mRNA (messenger RNA). The mRNA is then converted to amino acids.

The amino acids are then linked together by peptide bonds to form a functional protein.Biotechnological approaches makes use of exploiting an organism in its molecular state (DNA, mRNA or proteins) as well as cellular state for human benefit.

Different types of Biotechnology can be classified based on the targeted nature. They are listed in brief below: • Red biotechnology involves medical processes by making use of living organisms to produce new drugs, or using stem cells to regenerate damaged human tissues and perhaps re-grow entire organs.

• White (also called gray) biotechnology involves industrial processes such as the production of new chemicals or the development of new fuels for vehicles.

• Green biotechnology applies to agriculture and involves such processes as the development of pest-resistant grains or the acceler-

ated evolution of disease-resistant animals.

• Blue biotechnology, though it is rarely mentioned, encompasses processes in marine and aquatic environments, such as controlling the increase of harmful water-borne organisms.

Advances in the field of Biotechnology: Healthcare: Recombinant DNA (rDNA) technology utilizes DNA molecules from two different species (a donor and a host) wherein one of the DNA moleculeis isolated and a part of the DNA which contains the useful gene (a transgene)is cloned into a suitable vector to be inserted into the host’s genome (A complete set of an organism’s DNA). This advancement has been used for a number of applications such as: Diagnostics: rDNA technology has proved to be a powerful diagnostic procedure that is useful in both medicine and forensics. In medicine this technologyis used in counselling prospective parents to the likelihood of having a child with a particular disease as researchers look for specific DNA fragments that are located in close proximity to the gene that causes the disease of concern. In forensics, DNA fragments called variable number tandem repeats (VNTRs), which are highly variable between individuals, are utilized to produce a “DNA fingerprint.”

This DNA fingerprint can be used to determine if blood or other body fluids left at the scene of a crime belongs to a suspect.

Gene therapy: Gene therapy is the process where a normal gene is introduced into an individual’s genome in order to repair a mutation that causes a genetic disease.

When a normal gene is inserted into a mutant nucleus, it will most likely integrate into a chromosomal site different from the defective allele.

Upon replacing the mutant gene by the normal gene, it is probable that the transformed cells will produce enough normal gene product for the entire body to be restored to the undiseased phenotype. In human gene therapy, this has been attempted only on somatic (body) cells for diseases such as cancer and severe combined immunodeficiency syndrome (SCIDS). Somatic cells cured by gene therapy may reverse the symptoms of a disease in the treated individual, but the modification is not heritable. Germinal gene therapy which utilizes the germ cells to place corrected cells inside the germ line will prove to be heritable as they will undergo meiosis and provide a normal gametic contribution to the next generation. However, germinal gene therapy has been achieved experimentally in animals but not in humans.

Protein manufacture: rDNA procedures have been used to convert bacteria into “factories” for the synthesis of foreign proteins.

This technique is useful not only for preparing large amounts of protein for basic research but also for producing valuable proteins for medical use. For example, the genes for human proteins such

as growth hormone, insulin, and blood-clotting factor can be commercially manufactured.

Marine Biotechnology: It is an emerging field focused on research and development of technological applications of living marine organisms as well as their derivatives and bioprocesses. The marine derived products have been utilized to several areas such as health, environment remediation, industrial processes,pharmaceuticals and also on food supply which are the areas of interest. Nowadays,more researchers are applying the tools of biotechnology to the discovery and production of marine natural products. The biotechnological processes that have been extensively exploited are the use of marine organisms as biological factories for Bio-processing and extraction of organic substances such as the production of enzymes, proteins,chitin, carotenoidsand biomass.

Crop improvement: There has been significant advances in the improvement of crops using biotechnological approaches which has brought about improvement of both quality and quantity of food crops. The recent advancements also helped in longer shelf life of the food produce by reducing their senescence activity as well as tolerance to herbicides, pesticides, biotic and abiotic stresses through rDNA technology. Micro-propagation through tissue culture of the food crops can be also carried out giving rise to a large number of progeny plants from a single explant (any part of the plant which is grown in a culture medium containing all the essential nutrients). Micropropagation is also used to rescue the immature embryos of the crops which have been developed through genetic modifications or through conventional breeding approaches of distant related crop species.

Industrial Biotechnology: Industrial biotechnology focuses on using micro-organism and cellular matter (enzyme) to make commercial based products like chemicals, textiles, bioenergy (biofuels or biogas), and to reduce impact of harmful wastes from industrial plant by treating them with biological mediums such as microbes.Industrial Biotechnology deals ininitiating new technologies using biotechnological applications to aid the discoveries of products which are useful for the mankind.

The advancement in Industrial biotechnology revealed untapped knowledge in the areas of research such as Bioenergy as an alternative for fossil fuels, Biomaterials (biofilms and bioplastics) as an alternative to plastic use, Biodefence against biological weapons (BW), Bioremediation for the reclamation of land and water sources and nano-biotechnologies where nanoparticles are used as probes, sensors and delivery systems in a living organism which are few of the applications of Industrial Biotechnology.

Limasunep Longkumer, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat

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to review it.

Indian economy needs simplicity in tax administration. More is the rigmarole more the complication for the economy. The NDA-I had started on a good note. The FM should continue that.

Besides, those who have been let off up to Rs 5 lakh income should be allowed not to file tax returns. This only burdens the tax office with more clutter and little benefit.

Another correction in the system should be to allow taxes, as of now, to be calculated at Rs 5 lakh instead of forcing those who earn a rupee above it to pay from the base rate of Rs 2.5 lakh.

This is dichotomy and is not a good sign for tax administration. This drains a taxpayer of huge sum to feed an oversized government at the cost of the comfort to the economy.

Sooner, the FM does it, would be better for all – taxpayers, tax administrators and the market.

Politically too it would soothe the voters, who have as the FM in the opening paragraph says, overwhelmingly supported the Modi government, “putting the nation first”. A small gift would have larger dividend.

Taxing the bank deposits does not suit the welfare nature of Narendra Modi government. It may give small revenues but it causes immense hardship to those who save.

Savings, the FM says, has to be encouraged to boost the economy. The TDS and low interest rates dampen the enthusiasm of the savers. Her words must match the deeds.

It’s a necessity not only for the savers but for a nation that is pining for funds.

If savings are taken care of, the government would not have to look for borrowings abroad as the FM’s speech indicate to spur growth and fiscal management. This swadeshi move would make easy finance available to government and save forex.

The FM may do some rework. It would contain inflation which after this budget is likely to rise to 5 percent. For a $ 5 trillion economy in nine years, it would require a growth rate of at least 11 percent not 8 percent as the Economic Survey indicated.

With a little vision, the budget 2019-20 can become the real growth propeller and deviate from the residues of Nehruvian economy.

Nagaland and beyond

had recently been to Shillong/ Cherrapunji and had dropped in to NEC to say hello to the Secretary NEC and the Financial advisor, NEC. In the course of discussion, it transpired that today the NEC is no longer having any autonomy as it used to have before the Doner Ministry came into existence. The Governing council NEC consists of the CMs and Governors of the NE states whereas the Chairman was the Minister of State, Doner, Government of India. Realising this anomaly, the Union Home Minister of cabinet rank was made the Chairman by the last NDA Government. But no other changes seem to have been made in terms of budgetary support or the system of taking decisions. Nagaland is the only State that has no regional or national institution. All other NE states have some national or regional institutions. We had missed having the Regional Medical college at Dimapur because we could not give the required land in the early seventies. Incidentally, NEC was established in 1972. After Assam, we were one of the first to get Statehood in 1963. Where did we go wrong ? let us ponder !

The setting up of the ministry of DONER does not seem to have brought any improvement, rather there seems to be more confusion.

For example, no ministry is clear about the NLCPR (Non lapsable pool of central resources) which was meant to specifically develop the NE states. By its nomenclature, it is clear that these funds do not lapse at the end of any financial year and comprises of 10% of the budget of many of the central ministries. Even if there was noble intent to focus on the development of NE, the ground realities are very far from satisfactory. The just presented union budget seems to make higher allocations for DONER ministry and hopefully it would also mean higher allocation for NEC. The much hyped Act east policy does not seem to have any mechanism for implementation. The UPA Government had coined it as Look east policy.

The only change seems to be the nomenclature. we are happy with increased allocation presented by the Union Finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman and hope that it will result in actual accelerated

development in the Northeast in general and Nagaland in particular. I take this opportunity to make a few suggestions particularly for Nagaland.

1. There has never been any officers from Nagaland posted in NEC or DONER since inception. As a regional agency for development it would be fair to have officers representing different member states whether as Member, Secretary, Advisor or in other capacities. It is not that efforts have not been made by officers from Nagaland in the past but unfortunately none have been considered thus far.

2. The Tri-lateral highway from India to ASEAN countries is under construction through Assam and Manipur, this is most welcome but it would be good for the Government in Nagaland to make all out efforts to plan out a route through Nagaland as it has a large international boundary. The present route is starting from Porbander in Gujarat and traverses several states in India and touches Guwahati via Silchar ( Doboka road) on to Moreh in Manipur to Bagan in Myanmar and is to go up to Mae Sot in Thailand. There is a road approved by NDA Government from Dimapur to Pangsha via Zunheboto which is already notified as national highway but the works are yet to be taken up.

This road could perhaps be linked up with the Tri-lateral highway somewhere in Myanmar. The present Government must take this up in all seriousness as this will be a vital road especially for the future and the coming generations.

3. Another important road linking all International trade centres-Avangkhu-Pangsha-Longwa, on the international boundary on the eastern sector of Nagaland known as the Trans- Eastern highway has been approved by NDA Government when shri Nitin Gadkari had visited Nagaland in 2015 and has been declared as national highway by gazette notification by GOI. No activities are known till now. This needs to be taken up in right earnest.

Let me confine only to this issues for now.

H. K. Khulu, concerned senior citizen, Nagaland

Reader’s Post

Sir,

Serious effort required

Water shortage is rampant in Kohima where people buy even this basic amenity, but it is sad that some water pipes are left unattended with water freely leaking out. Of course there might be some mischievous people breaking the pipes but at least regular check on water supply pipelines must be conducted. During the rainy season people manage to collect and store water but in the dry winter a drop of water becomes very precious. Water shortage problem is not only confined to Kohima but in many other districts of the state. Serious efforts must be made towards mitigating this.

Wapang Ozukum, Daklane Kohima

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

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Won’t tolerate any crime: Jharkhand CM Simplify land laws, procedures: VP of lynching.

“Is this fair? Why are they insulting a state. None of us have the right to insult the state of Jharkhand,” he had said and referred to violence in states ruled by opposition parties.

“All kinds of violence whether in Jharkhand or West Bengal or Kerala should be treated as same and law should take its course,” he had said.

On June 24, Leader of the Opposition in the Upper House Ghulam Nabi Azad had said that Jharkhand has become a lynching factory where Muslims and Dalits were lynched and attacked every week.

Last year, a fast track court in Jharkhand had convicted 11 people for lynching a meat trader in June 2017 over the suspicion that he was carrying beef in his car.

Bodies of 2 boys recovered from Doyang (From p-1) The Wokha DC wrote an urgent letter to home commissioner seeking technical assistance for the search operation through manpower and equipments. National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team stationed at Dimapur was also rushed to assist in the ongoing operation and although the team moved out immediately, unforeseen circumstances delayed their arrival at the site. The SDRF carried out the search, but the operation had to be called off at 7:30 pm due to rains.

The NDRF team again began its search operation at 5 am on Sunday and its deep divers began checking all possible locations identified by the officers in charge of the operation and locals. An aerial survey was carried out at 7 am with a police drone especially requisitioned by Wokha Superintendent of Police (SP) from Mokokchung. All resources and technology available were requisitioned and equipments like drones and manpower from Nagaland GIS Cell, underwater cameras from NSDMA were used in the search operation while the NDRF and SDRF teams carried on their search op-

eration simultaneously.

Wokha DC, along with SDO (C) Wokha and Wokha SP, also reached the spot to personally supervise and oversee the search operations. Finally, one body was found from a spot at 11:45 am and minutes later the second body too was retrieved from the same location by the NDRF divers.

All necessary procedures were carried out by the magistrates and police on the site and the two bodies were handed over to the family members as post mortem was refused by both families. An ambulance was arranged and both the bodies were taken to Wokha town. Following the successful conclusion

of the search operation that led to recovery of both the bodies within 48 hours, a debriefing session was held at the CISF camp at DHEP where EAC Aitepyong gave a short report on the entire operation, which was followed by reports from officers of various teams involved in the operation like Wokha SDPO, Home Guards Wokha district commandant, NDRF team commander and DHEP. The Wokha DC and SP thanked all the teams for their tireless efforts and the coordination exhibited by them that ultimately led to the retrieval of the two bodies.

EAC Aitepyong, Wokha SDPO, NDRF and

SDRF teams were felicitated for their exemplary efforts in making the operation a success by the DC, who is also the chairman of Wokha District Disaster Management Authority.

The Wokha DC reiterated that people should refrain from going to the dam site or the banks of the Doyang for picnic or any other purpose during the monsoon season as the water level remained very high, and thereby avoid any untoward incident. In this regard, he said a notice had already been issued by his office. The DC further thanked local volunteers, village councils, NGOs and all those involved in the search for the two bodies.

New Delhi, Jul 7 (PTI): Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu Sunday said there should be minimal interface between people and officials dealing with land issues, to eliminate corruption, and urged the Centre and state governments to simplify land transaction procedures and make them transparent.

Releasing a book, titled “Land Registration, Global Practices & Lessons for India”, Naidu also said “age-old” laws require amendments from time-totime.

“I feel that the interface between the people and the officials dealing with land issues, including registration, has to be minimal to eliminate corruption. All states and the Centre should move in the direction of simplifying the procedures and making them totally transpar-

Press, the book deals with a whole gamut of issues relating to land registration systems and makes a comparative analysis of the prevailing systems in India and six developed nations -- Germany, UK, Australia, the USA, France, and the Netherlands.

The vice president added that issue of land grabbing needed to be considered with great concern.

“The laws particularly regarding the land and revenue matters are age-old and required amendments from time-to-time to suit the prevailing situation in our country.

“Moreover, rapid urbanization and the lust of grabbing more and more land for posterity are of great concerns and need to be addressed by taking corrective measures within due course of time,” he said.

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(From p-1) He insisted that the visions, plans and policies and schemes of the party must be made known to the people at the grassroots level to ensure that the targeted people were benefitted. He stressed that the vision of Mod’s “Saab Ka Sath, Saab Ka Vikas, Saab ka Viswas” must be achieved, adding that the aspiration of Nagas, including the Naga political solution, would come from the central leaders.

BJP State general secretary and co-in-charge of state membership committee Jaangsillung Gonmei chaired the programme, while Er Longshi Kikon, in-charge of state membership committee delivered the welcome note.

BJP unit vice-president and Kohima district in-charge Peter Rutsa gave the vote of thanks.

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(From p-1) conducive in our towns and villages for peaceful co-existence and for all round development in the State,” he added.

Dy CM: Y. Patton also extended warm greetings to the Sumi community on the occasion of Tuluni, to mark the end of dry season and beginning of new fruits and bountiful season. He said Sumis have always been in the forefront in various fields, especially their overwhelming contribution in the Naga political history.

Patton said he was optimistic that Sumis will continue to contribute their best for a peaceful and prosperous future of the Nagas.

On behalf of BJP unit and himself, Patton wished the Sumis a very happy Tuluni and hoped that the festival will bring forth love, peace and happiness in abundance.

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He also said that states will have to make mammoth changes in the administrative and legal setup relating to land records and land transactions as there was “not much happening on the ground”. “...The Government of India has taken a policy decision to change-over to the system of conclusive title in the country but the states are not very confident in going for such a massive change in the legal system.

“Consequently, while this issue frequently finds mention in the reports of experts and the policies of the government, not much is happening on the ground,” he said.

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Jashpur/Raipur, Jul 7 (PTI): Chhattisgarh police have lodged an FIR against BJP's Rajya Sabha MP Subramanian Swamy following a complaint that he allegedly made a false statement against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Based on a complaint of Jashpur district Congress president Pawan Agrawal, the FIR was registered at Patthalgaon police station, Jashpur SP Shankar Lal Baghel told PTI. In his written complaint, Agrawal said Swamy alleged that Rahul Gandhi takes cocaine, and added that the BJP leader has no right and facts to make such a statement. "Swamy himself knows that his statement was false and intentional to insult Rahul Gandhiji.

Swamy knows that his statement can encourage enmity between political parties and provoke people..." he said in the complaint. The case has been registered under IPC Sections 504 (intentional insult with an intent to provoke breach of peace), 505(2) (intent to incite any class or community of a person) and 511 (attempting to commit offences punishable with imprisonment for life or other imprisonment), the SP said.

Das urged people to refrain from taking law in their hands and expressed his government’s commitment to “punish the criminals” irrespective of caste or the religion.

He also lashed out at the opposition for “giving a communal colour” to stray incidents and said things should not be blown out of proportion and “the government or any particular

the guilty is being taken through fast-track courts in Jharkhand.

Das said that Jharkhand has followed Supreme Court guidelines fully in this regard.

The apex court had in 2018 said that “horrendous acts of mobocracy” cannot be allowed to overrun the law of the land and issued a slew of guidelines to deal with mob lynching and cow vigilantism, besides asking the Centre to consider enacting a new law to sternly deal with such cases.

It had asked the state governments to designate a senior police officer, not below the rank of Superintendent of Police, as nodal officer in each district to take steps to prevent incidents of mob violence and lynching.

Modi in his speech had objected to some people calling Jharkhand a hub

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political party should not be blamed for such incidents”.

It is a matter of great sadness that the opposition starts playing politics on such issues, he said.

“Be it this kind of crime or any crime, my government will not tolerate any anarchy... There will be no discrimination in punishing criminals... the colour of blood is the same.

Our motto is to ensure communal harmony, peace and brotherhood,” Das told PTI in an interview here.

He said his government has constituted a special investigation team to probe the incident and 11 people have been arrested and two police officers suspended.

According to him, there had been lynching cases during Congress regime too but this is the first time that action against

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Ranchi, Jul 7 (PTI): Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das has asserted that there will be no discrimination on the basis of caste or religion while dealing with those involved in mob lynching or other crimes and anarchy won’t be tolerated.

Talking about the recent lynching of a Muslim youth, accused of stealing a motorcycle in Saraikela Kharsawan district, he said, “My government strongly condemns this incident. Our commitment is to punish the criminals...

Jharkhand is the only state in the country where such cases are taken up on a fast-track basis with quick punishment to the guilty.”

Tabrez Ansari was beaten up by a mob and a video showed that he was purportedly made to chant ‘Jai Shri Ram’ and ‘Jai Hanuman’. He later died.

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Therefore, people who earn more should pay higher tax,” he added.

Observing that taxpayers play a major role in nation building, Sitharaman, while presenting the Budget, said in view of rising income levels, those in the highest income brackets,

need to contribute more to the nation’s development.

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to 39 per cent and for those above Rs 5 crore it would go up to 42.7 per cent.

Pandey said before the increase in surcharge the highest tax rate in India was 35.88 per cent. This was against 45 per cent in the UK, 45.9 per cent in Japan, 54 per cent in Canada, and 66 per cent in France.

“In India, we were at 35 per cent. So, even for the sake of equity and on the basis of capacity to pay, people who are earning Rs 10 lakh and people who are earning Rs 10 crore, should they be paying the same percentage of tax. Definitely some more money should be retained by people who are

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ings and CBI filing FIR, on suo moto basis, against the company and its directors, alleging diversion of funds from banking system, a fraud of Rs 3,805.15 crore is being reported by bank to RBI,” Punjab National Bank (PNB) said in a regulatory filing.

“It has been observed that the company has misappropriated bank funds, manipulated books of accounts to raise funds from consortium lender banks.

At present, the case is at NCLT which is in advance

New Delhi, Jul 7 (Agencies): New Delhi: There are indications that the government may completely exit loss-making Air India during the sell-off process. However, a final call will be taken by a panel of ministers, a top official on Saturday hinted.

“A general feeling (in the government) is that if people want to have full (control), let them have it.

But I will be able to tell you only when a specific decision is taken. My personal view is that I do not see any conflict for the government,” department of investment and public asset management (DIPAM) secretary Atanu Chakraborty said.

It may be noted that the recently, government restarted the process to sell debt-laden Air India after putting it on hold last year owing to poor response.

27.87 per cent to 8,501 units last month, compared to 11,787 units in June 2018.

The car market leader had cut total production by over 18 per cent in May. Similarly, it had slashed production by around 10 per cent across its factories in April.

In March, the company had reported a production cut of 20.9 per cent, while in February the company had reduced production by over 8 per cent to 1,48,959 units from 1,62,524 units produced in the year-ago month.

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New Delhi, Jul 7 (PTI): Public sector lender Punjab National Bank said on July 6 it has detected a fraud of more than Rs 3,800 crore by Bhushan Power & Steel Ltd (BPSL) and has reported it to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

PNB said Bhushan Power & Steel Ltd misappropriated bank funds and manipulated its books of accounts to raise funds from consortium lender banks.

“On the basis of forensic audit investigation find-

stage and the Bank expects good recovery in the account,” PNB added.

PNB said the bank has already made provisions amounting to Rs 1,932.47 crore, as per prescribed prudential norms, for the BPSL account.

PNB said its domestic exposure to Bhushan Power & Steel Ltd (BPSL) stood at Rs 3,191.51 crore and overseas exposure of USD 49.71 million (approx Rs 345.74 crore) at Dubai branch and USD 38.51 million (approx. Rs.267.90 crore) at Hong Kong branch.

The state-run bank has reported a new fraud at a time when it is recovering from a major financial embezzlement of around USD 2 billion (around Rs 13,000 crore) by diamond merchant Nirav Modi that was reported in February 2018.

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Dimapur, Jul 7 (NPN): The Nagaland state chapter of Confederation of Indian Tribal Entrepreneurs (CITE) conducted the Start Up India Meet 2019 at Hotel Saramati, Dimapur on July 6.

A release from the association stated that the meet discussed the importance of trade and commerce, entrepreneurs’ partnership with government department and agencies, and how to secure finance for the businesses from National Scheduled Tribes Finance & Development Corporation (NSTFDC), Ministry of Tribal Affair, Government of India.

Director for National Scheduled Tribes Finance & Development Corporation, Ministry of Tribal Affairs Government of India, Johny G. Rengma delivered the keynote address.

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(FRBM) Act. Primary deficit refers to the deficit left after subtracting interest payments from the fiscal deficit.

On the narrative of fiscal relaxation to boost growth, she said, “I would happily join the debate either this way or that way to say should we for a country like India have obsession with 3 per cent (fiscal deficit)...Even now it is a debate.

It has not come to the extent of changing FRBM law and permitting fiscal relaxation yet.” She further said that all the figures mentioned in the Budget are realistic and reasonable. “People feel that targets set for ourself are reasonable and achievable.

There is no exaggeration in any of the targets inclusive

banking financial companies (NBFC)sector.

In a bid to address the stress in NBFC sector, the government proposed that public sector banks would purchase high-rated pooled assets of financially sound NBFCs, amounting to a total of Rs 1 lakh crore during the current financial year.

For this, the government will provide one-time six months’ partial credit guarantee to PSBs for first loss of up to 10 per cent.

The government also proposed to allow NBFCs raise funds in public issues and do away with the requirement for creating a debenture redemption reserve (DRR), which is currently applicable for only public issues as private placements are exempt. As of now, NBFCs that do public placement of debt have to maintain a DRR and in addition, a special reserve as required by the RBI also has to be maintained. In a bid to improve regulatory oversight, the government also proposed to bring housing finance companies under RBI from the fold of National Housing Bank.

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of disinvestment. It is only Rs 25,000 crore more than what it was earlier,” she said in her interaction with media a day after the Budget was presented in Parliament.

As far as revenue targets are concerned, she said, projections for both direct and indirect tax collection are realistic.

The Budget has set a target of 17.5 per cent growth in direct taxes and about 15.5 per cent growth in indirect taxes.

On criticism that the Budget has too little to propel consumption, the finance minister said, “We have not ignored consumption. We did not ignore consumption even in the last term. I am reiterating that public expenditure would be focused through infrastructure development.” Public spending on infrastructure is one of the most effective ways money can reach the hands of the people and that will trigger consumption, she added.

She also said that the Budget has attempted to push consumption by taking the much needed step to tackle the crisis in non-

New Delhi, Jul 7 (PTI): The country’s largest car maker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) has cut vehicle production for the fifth consecutive month in June, according to a regulatory filing.

The auto major said it slashed total vehicle production, including Super Carry LCV, by 15.6 per cent last month to 1,11,917 units as compared to 1,32,616 units in the year-ago month.

The total passenger vehicle production stood at 1,09,641 units last month, down 16.34 per cent from 1,31,068 units in June 2018.

The auto major cut production of mini segment vehicles, including models such as the Alto, by 48.2 per cent to 15,087 units last month as against 29,131 units in the year-ago period.

Similarly, it slashed production of compact segment cars such as the WagonR, Swift and Dzire by 1.46 per cent to 66,436 units in June from 67,426 units earlier. Production of utility vehicles witnessed a decline of 5.26 per cent to 17,074 units, as against 18,023 units in June last year.

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New Delhi, Jul 7 (PTI): Assuring that all the numbers mentioned in the Budget are realistic and achievable, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said as a government minister she is duty bound to follow glide path to achieve fiscal deficit target of 3 per cent as per the law.

In the Budget presented on Friday, the government lowered the fiscal deficit target to 3.3 per cent of the GDP for 2019-20 as compared to 3.4 per cent projected in the interim Budget in February. “I am a government Minister. There is a law under FRBM where we have committed ourselves for the gliding path for the adherence to achieving 3 per cent (fiscal deficit) limit set on me. Till such time the law exists, I have to comply,” Sitharaman said.

The Centre has committed to reduce the fiscal deficit -- the gap between total expenditure and revenue -- to 3 per cent of the gross domestic product (GDP) by 2020-21, and eliminate the primary deficit as per the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management

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Boris Johnson on course to become UK Prime Minister

LONDON, JUL 7 (IANS): Former British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson will win three quarters of the votes in a ballot to choose the UK’s next Prime Minister, according to a new opinion poll published by the Times newspaper.

The poll result came on Saturday as ballot papers started to arrive at the homes of 160,000 members of the ruling Conservative Party, reports Xinhua news agency. Johnson is going headto-head with incumbent Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt in the race to succeed outgoing Prime Minister Theresa May as leader of the Conservative Party.

The winner will automatically move into 10 Downing Street as Prime Minister. In the YouGov/ Times poll, Johnson is backed by 74 per cent of party members and Hunt 26% In an interview with the Times, Hunt has called on members to hold off filling in their voting papers until

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they watch two televised debates next week between the two candidates.

“The big message I want to give to Conservative Party members is wait to see me and Boris in action on the TV debates. Try before you buy,” he said. The Times, in its commentary, says the scale of Hunt’s task in turning around the contest is laid bare by their latest survey which indicates that most members of the Conservative Party do not believe Hunt’s claim that he is prepared to take Britain out of the European Union (EU)

SL inaugurates first model village with India’s assistance

India has partnered with the Ministry of Housing and Construction and Cultural Affairs to build 100 model villages.

Colombo, Jul 7 (PTI): A model village built with Indian assistance as part of a housing project meant for war affected people and estate workers was inaugurated in Sri Lanka, according to a media report.

India has partnered with the Ministry of Housing and Construction and Cultural Affairs to build 100 model villages consisting of a total of 2,400 houses all across Sri Lanka with Indian grant of Rs 1,200 million

(USD 17.5 million).

Minister of Housing and Construction and Cultural Affairs Sajith Premadasa, former President Chandrika Bandaranayke Kumaratunga and Acting High Commissioner of India Shilpak Ambule jointly inaugurated the first model village at Ranidugama in Gampaha on Saturday, the Daily Mirror reported.

The fully constructed houses were handed over to the beneficiaries.

without a deal. Although 90 per cent believe that Johnson will force through a no-deal Brexit, only 27 per cent think that Hunt would, the poll showed. There had been fears Johnson’s campaign would be hit by widespread media coverage of a domestic row he had with his girlfriend hours after winning a place in the leadership contest. But the new survey found an overwhelming majority, 77 per cent, think that Johnson’s private life is not relevant to whether he would make a good Prime Minister.

“That finding helps to explain why he has retained a commanding lead despite media coverage of the row,” said the Times. Conservative members have until July 22 to post their ballot papers, with the result declared July 23. May will then head to Buckingham Palace to inform Queen Elizabeth II of her resignation as Prime Minister, leaving Downing Street on the same day.

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London, Jul 7 (IANS): In leaked emails, the UK’s Ambassador to Washington Kim Darroch labelled American President Donald Trump’s administration as “inept, insecure and incompetent”, a media report said on Sunday.

In the leak of the memos to the Mail on Sunday, Darroch said: “We don’t really believe this administration is going to become substantially more normal; less dysfunctional; less unpredictable; less factionriven; less diplomatically clumsy and inept,” the BBC reported. He questioned whether the White House “will ever look competent”,

adding that it was “uniquely dysfunctional” and “divided” under Trump. He also warned that the US President should not be written off. Although Darroch said Trump was “dazzled” by his state visit to the UK in June, the Ambassador warned that his administration will remain self-interested, adding: “This is still the land of America First”.

Differences between the US and the UK on climate change, media freedoms and the death penalty might come to the fore as the countries seek to improve trading relations after Brexit, the memos showed.

To get through to the President, “you need to make your points simple, even blunt”, the Ambassador added. In response to the leaked memos, the Foreign Office it was “mischievous” but did not deny their accuracy, reports the BBC. An Office spokesman said the public expects diplomats to provide Ministers with an “honest, unvarnished assessment” of politics in their country.

Nepal strives to clear trash from Everest

Kathmandu, Jul 7 (IANS): In a bid to save Mount Everest from trash, Nepal conducted a monthlong cleaning campaign by collecting over 10,000 kg of rubbish from the region.

The historical mega clean-up campaign coordinated by government and non-government agencies by mobilizing a dedicated Sherpa team from the base camp to four higher camps, not only collected waste but also removed four dead bodies from the roof of the world, Xinhua news agency reported on Sunday.

Instead of sending those solid waste to dump in the landfill site near Kathmandy, the items were segregated, processed and recycled as raw materials for various products. “We segregated the collected materials in different categories like plastic, glass, iron, aluminium and textile.

Among 10 tonness of waste received, two tonnes have been recycled while the

12 killed, 179 injured in Afghan bombing

The attack took place in the morning at around 8.30 a.m. near a local base of the National Directorate of Security (NDS) in Ghazni city.

KABUL, JUL 7 (IANS): At least 12 people were killed and 179 others injured on Sunday in a suicide car bombing in Afghanistan’s Ghazni city. The Taliban has claimed responsibility for the attack. “The attack took place in the morning at around 8.30 a.m. near a local base of the National Directorate of Security (NDS) in Ghazni city,” Arif Noori, a spokesman for the governor of Ghazni province, told Efe news. The victims comprised eight security personnel and four civilian, Noori said. Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid claimed responsibility for the attack in a statement.

“A key base of the National Directorate of Security in Ghazni city was targeted by a martyrdom-seeking attacker using a VBIED (vehicle-borne improvised explosive device).

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tial information, the base was completely destroyed and tens of NDS forces and workers were killed and injured,” Mujahid added.

The NDS said that the attack took place at a security check-post located at the first entrance of one of its facilities in Ghazni.

“Civilians living in nearby houses suffered the most,” the NDS said, adding that “the site of the attack has now been cordoned off by the security forces.”

This attack occurred on the same day that a round of intra-Afghan peace talks commenced in Qatar between the insurgents and a delegation including members of the Kabul government taking part in an unofficial and personal capacity.

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani condemned the attack in a statement, labeling it a “crime against humanity” that proved them to be

the enemy of the people.

“By conducting this terrorist attack, Taliban showed a paradox in what they are saying and what they are doing. While they are holding talks in Qatar, everyday in Afghanistan they are shedding more blood of innocent civilians,” Ghani said.

Meanwhile, the Taliban are also holding talks with the US in Qatar. The insurgents have expressed their satisfaction with the advances made in the negotiations, focused on the withdrawal of US troops and the Taliban’s promise that no terror group will attack another country while based on Afghan soil. However, the ongoing talks have not prevented the Taliban from carrying out brutal attacks such as a suicide bombing against a Defence Ministry facility in Kabul on July 1 that killed 11 people and left 65 injured.

Among 10 tonness of waste received, two tonnes have been recycled while the remaining eight were soil mixed with wrappers and semi-burned items.

remaining eight were soil mixed with wrappers and semi-burned items, which could not be recycled,” Nabin Bikash Maharjan, the head of Blue Waste to Value, told Xinhua.

More than 50 people have been involved in Kathmandu-based Blue Waste to Value since 2017, which is a social enterprise dedicated to creating value from waste.

Besides recycling the waste of the mountain, Maharjan’s team is also working

with municipalities, hospitals, hotels and different offices to maximize value from waste by recycling, reducing the amount of waste sent to landfills and by creating green jobs.

To make the Everest cleanup campaign more effective, the company suggested authorities to set up an initial processing unit in the mountain area itself, so that waste can be segregated immediately and easily managed.

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Neanderthals used a ‘prehistoric superglue’ Serene Melodia Music School conducts music workshop N eanderthals were able to fashion a primitive form of superglue to hold their rudimentary stone and wood tools together over 40,000 years ago.

The early hominins would have used these tools for various tasks, including crafting spears from wood, working leather and butchering the animals they killed.

An international team of researchers found chemical traces of the glue — made from resin and sometimes with added beeswax — on flints unearthed in two Italian caves.

The resin, which would have been collected from trees outside of the Neanderthals' caves, would have needed to be heated over a small fire in order to fashion the glue.

The findings add to the growing evidence suggesting that Neanderthals were more resourceful and advanced that traditionally

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The glue was detected on tools unearthed in two caves, the Grotta del Fossellone and Grotta di Sant’Agostino (pictured) on Italy’s western coast.

thought.

The glue was detected by University of Pisa chemist Ilaria Degano, Paola Villa of the University of Colorado Boulder

and colleagues on tools unearthed in two caves — the Grotta del Fossellone and Grotta di Sant'Agostino — on Italy's western coast.

The caves were home

to populations of Neanderthals that lived in Europe between around 55–40 thousand years ago, during the so-called Middle Palaeolithic period, thousands of years before modern humans ever set foot on the continent.

Archaeologists have unearthed more than 1,000 stone tools from the two locations, among which are pieces of flint measuring around an inch in length.

To distinguish between the two, the res e a r c h e r s c h e m i c a l ly analysed 10 flints using a technique — finding that some of the tools had been coated with resin from local pine trees and, in one instance, with a mixture of resin and beeswax.

Neanderthals in Italy did not just hold stone tools in their hands, Dr Villa explained.

Instead, they would also attach the flints to handles — allowing them better grip as they used

tools to sharpen wooden spears, work leather and butcher their kills.

The use of a primitive adhesive to glue tools to handles — a technique researchers call 'hafting' — is an important technological advance.

As pine resin dries as it is exposed to air, she added, the Neanderthal crafters would have needed to warm collected resin over a small fire in order to make their glue.

Indeed, the new discoveries are neither the only or oldest known example of hafting being used by Neanderthals in Europe, with two stone flakes previously unearthed from the Campitello Quarry in central Italy predating the researcher's finds.

However, the evidence from the caves does suggest that use of the technique was more common than researchers had thought.

(Ian Randall for Mailonline)

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KOHIMA, JUL 7 (NPN): With the aim to encourage upcoming local musicians, Serene Melodia Music School (SMMS) Kohima organised a music workshop under the theme, “A talk on musical journey” with pianist from Seoul, South Korea, Jiyoung Oh as resource person held at De Oriental Grand Kohima on July 6.

Jiyoung Oh in her address challenged the participants through her testimony based on her musical journey and encouraged the upcoming generation to embrace the benefits of music. Oh performed a piano piece called “faithful servant” and introduced different types of musical instruments like Melodia, Xylophone and recorder. She also led in musical game along with the participants.

Jiyoung Oh (2nd from L) along with SMMS proprietor’s family during music workshop at Kohima on July 6 (NP).

E a r l i e r, we l c o m e speech was delivered by proprietor SMMS, Keduokhrietuo Keretsii, invocation by Dr. Samuel Venuh and special song presented by Bozio Nienu.

The music workshop was

attended by around 50 persons.

SMMS was established by Keduokhrietuo and Vicilu Keretsii in July 2018 located at High School Colony Junction, Kohima.

Did the Mayans go extinct because of corn? Beavers and their dams are so useful to the environment

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bsession with a cornbased diet among the Mayan's urban elites may have contributed to their downfall starting 1,300 years ago, new research suggests.

Previous research hints that the mysterious disappearance of the Mezoamerican culture in the 8th and 9th century AD may have been down to climate change.

Now, experts have found that Mayan populations in more rural areas of Central and South America - who enjoyed a richer diet - fared better than those in cities.

It suggests that concentrating on growing one crop - known as a monoculture - meant the civilisation was less able to adapt its farming to periods of drought.

Scientists from Pennsylvania State University (PSU) analysed carbon and nitrogen isotopes found in preserved bone collagen to make the finding.

The results revealed that the youngest remains studied had higher levels of carbon isotopes from a

isney actor CamMayan pyramid temple of Chichen Itza in moderneron Boyce, 20, has day Mexico. died, according to group of plants that includes during a period known as a report. the Maya staple crop. the Terminal Classic.

The young performer, C o r n i s k n ow n i n The remains of people a native of Los Angeles, North, Central and South living farther from the city was known for his roles in America as maize, due to the center had lower levels of the Disney franchise “Decontinent's Spanish colonial maize-derived carbon in scendants” and the Disney history and lasting impact their bones. People living Channel show “Jessie.” on the language. in the city ate more maize, The actor, also starred The concentration of researchers found. in Grown Ups alongside carbon isotopes was high'Our results show a Adam Sandler, passed away est among the remains of pattern of highly restricted after an ongoing medical elite members of the Maya stable nitrogen and carbon condition'. civilisation. Isotope levels isotopes for elite individuals Boyce died in his sleep among the remains of both in the Late and Terminal “due to a seizure which was elites and commoners from Classic,' Claire Ebert, a paa result of an ongoing medithe Middle Preclassic period leontologist and geochemist cal condition," his family revealed a diverse diet. Over at PSU, said in a written told ABC News on Saturday. time, however, a maize- statement.

"It is with a profoundly based diet became more 'This corresponds to heavy heart that we report popular among elites. a hyper-specialized maizethat this morning we lost As the Maya popula- based diet that persisted Cameron," a Boyce family tion grew and social strati- through the final abandonspokesperson said. "The fication intensified, a split ment of the site.' world is now undoubtedly in eating habits developed, (Tim Collins for Mailonline) without one of its brightest lights, but his spirit will live on through the kindness and compassion of all who knew and loved him." The family said they are “utterly heartbroken” by his passing and asked for privacy while they grieve.

Boyce had been acting since he was 9 years old and was deeply involved in charity work. In March, he introduced former Vice President Joe Biden at the Biden Courage Awards.

"We offer our deepest condolences to his family, cast mates and colleagues and join his many millions of fans in grieving his untimely passing. He will be dearly missed,” a Disney Channel spokesperson said.

Boyce was set to appear in the new HBO show "Mrs. Fletcher," ABC News Khedi Baptist Church choir singing praises on NBCC youth prayer day with theme reported.

(Fox News) "Christ connect" at Khedi Baptist Church Kohima on July 7.(NP)

n array of different animal species benefit from having beavers in their environments because they boost biodiversity, researchers claim.

The semiaquatic rodents were capable of facilitating many groups of organisms to thrive near beaver patches including moose, otters, and weasels.

According to the study, they do this by preventing drought, carbon sequestration, flood management and keeping streams cool.

The team, from the University of Helsinki in Finland, describe them as 'ecosystem engineers' because their dam-building work has such a good effect on habitats.

Both the Eurasian beaver and the American beaver were almost driven extinct by hunting in the early 20th century.

In Britain, beavers became extinct around 400 years ago, mainly because of hunting for their fur and

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The researchers argue that promoting facilitative ecosystem engineering by beavers could be very valuable in habitat conservation or restoration, especially in landscapes deficient in wetlands.

The team set up camera traps and looked at tracks in southern Finland where the American beaver was introduced in the 1950s.

After analysing the footage they compared the composition of mammal fauna of 10 beaver-modified sites with 10 control sites.

The tracks showed that moose, otters, weasels and

pine martens were more active in beaver patches than other sites.

'The otter is a species of some concern in Europe, so this may be important from that point of view,' Petri Nummi at the University of Helsinki, Finland told the New Scientist.

They found that water from the dams beavers build flood large areas, creating shallow ponds that harbour lots of invertebrates, like insects and crustaceans, the study said.

The trees they fell create open spaces in the forest where young saplings can grow, they said.

Felled trees, saplings and aquatic plants can all provide food for moose.

When beavers leave a pond and their dams break, the previously flooded area is rich in nutrients and can become a meadow.

In forests where beavers have been introduced in Finland, their presence is linked to increased activity of several species, according to Beavers have begun to re-establish themselves in Europe, thanks in part to at least 157 reintroduction projects that have taken place in 24 European countries.

In Scotland, they were first reintroduced in 2009 as part of a trial, and now enjoy protected status. But their appetite for destruction has led to conflict with some farmers and landowners.

A trial in Devon ends next year, when a decision will be made whether or not to extend it to other parts of England.

(Victoria Bell for Mailonline)

Britain’s rarest bee is under threat

ritain's rarest bee is under threat because of habitat loss at the only location it is found.

The six-banded nomad bee, is clinging on at the cliffs of Prawle Point in South Devon. It used to be scattered across southern England but is now found in only one place.

Nomads are known as 'cuckoo' bees – as they lay their eggs in other bees' nests.

When the nomad's larva hatches, it eats the pollen stores that the host bee gathered for its own young.

The nomad's choice of host is the long-horned bee, which is threatened itself since it only feeds on a few

wildflowers in the pea family such as everlasting pea and kidney vetch.

And while the longhorned bees haven't disappeared from the nomad's former range, the loss of the nomad indicates they have declined in numbers.

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uge in South Devon, the cliffs provide the perfect habitat for long-horned bees to breed.

But even here, both species are disappearing.

F a r m f i e l d s h av e squeezed closer to the cliffs, removing legume-rich grasslands the long-horned bees depend on. If this continues,

the nomad bee faces extinction in Britain. Now insect charity Buglife is looking to help by encouraging farmers to create wildflower margins near the cliffs to feed the long-horned bees and in turn save the six-banded nomad.

(Daily mail reporter)

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Naga lad wins 5th Indo Bhutan Nigeria knock Cameroon out of Nations Cup Friendship Tennis Tournament title

Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr said the shock defeat

by Madagascar in their final group match might have benefited his side.

“It did us good, it helped motivate us today to win this very difficult match,” he said.

Cameroon coach Clarence Seedorf said his team paid for sitting on their lead. “We slowed down a little too much instead of trying to score the third goal,” he said. “Obviously, Nigeria has all the quality

to score goals and I think that was what went wrong, in general terms.”

It was a scrappy opening with misplaced passes by both sides until Nigeria went ahead in the 19th minute with an untidy goal.

Cameroon’s defence failed to deal with a free kick into the area and Kenneth Omeruo found Ighalo who reacted quickly and scored with a shot that was deflected into the net.

The Nigeria defence

still looked vulnerable as a wild miskick by Omeruo gave Cameroon a corner and they also handed Cameroon a chance which Pier re Kunde Malong wasted by firing over.

But the game turned dramatically before halftime as Cameroon, who had not scored in their previous two games, struck twice in three minutes.

Christian Bassogog wriggled past his marker on the right and sent a perfect cross into the area, leaving

Kohli remains on top in ODI rankings

Mourinho declined €100m China offer

Virat Kohli

London, Jul 7 (IANS): India captain Virat Kohli retained the top position among batsmen after scoring five half-centuries in the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup but opener Rohit Sharma bridged the gap in the latest update to the ODI Player Rankings after a stupendous run in the league stage of the 10team tournament.

Kohli’s 442 runs at an average of 63.14 saw him gain one point and reach 891 points while Rohit bridged the gap from 51 points to only six after becoming the first batsman to score five centuries in the World Cup. His 885 points going into the semi-finals are a career-high.

There were other notable movements too, with Pakistan’s Babar Azam going up to third place, just behind his career-high second place achieved in June 2018, and Australia opener David Warner re-entering at number six after a highly successful group stage that saw him aggregate 638 runs, just nine less than leading scorer Rohit.

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson’s consistent efforts saw him rise four places and back into the top-10 at eighth place while Australia’s Usman Khawaja rose to a careerhigh 15th place. England openers Jason Roy and Jonny Bairstow have risen in the rankings with Roy

reaching a career-best 13th place.

A u s t r a l i a ’s w i c k etkeeper-batsman Alex Carey and South Africa’s Rassie van der Dussen, who came in for a lot of praise from captain Faf du Plessis, also achieved career-best respective rankings of 34 and 30, after gains of 54 and 32 places, respectively.

In other movements among batsmen, Sri Lanka’s Avishka Fernando rose a whopping 110 places to 85th place, West Indies’ Nicholas Pooran rose to 92nd from outside the top 400, while Bangladesh allrounder Shakib Al Hasan reached a career-best batting points tally of 692.

India’s new-ball bowler Jasprit Bumrah extended his lead at the top from 21 points to 56 points after grabbing 17 wickets in the nine league matches at the World Cup, with Boult remaining in second place after a memorable league phase that included a hattrick against Australia, the first ever in ODI cricket at Lord’s.

Afghanistan spinners Mujeeb-ur-Rahman and Rashid Khan remain in the top-10 despite their team losing all matches, while Australia’s Mitchell Starc and Mohammad Amir have improved despite not coming through the league phase with many impressive performances.

London, Jul 7 (Agencies): Jose Mourinho has turned down a bumper £88m (€100m) contract to manage a club in China, according to Sky sources.

It is claimed Guangzhou Evergrande were willing to pay the former Manchester United and Chelsea boss £28m a season, with bonuses, in what is believed to be the biggest managerial offer in world football.

It is understood Mourinho had the right to choose the duration of the contract on offer.

Mourinho was pictured meeting Xu Jiayin, the billionaire chairman of the Evergrande group, in London in April when they discussed a potential move.

Despite declining the offer, the meeting with Jiayin was good-natured with Mourinho flattered by the interest.

The Portuguese, as he has repeatedly stated, wants to continue his career in European football, to coach at the top level and is aspiring to win his third Champions League and his ninth league title in different countries.

He was recently endorsed for the Juventus job

by Cristiano Ronaldo but was out of the Italian club’s price range and didn’t feel it would have been the right opportunity anyway.

Pogba, Lukaku in Man Utd tour squad

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L o nd o n , J u l 7 (Agencies): Paul Pogba and Romelu Lukaku have been included in Manchester United’s squad for their pre-season tour of Australia, Singapore and China.

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Pogba’s agent, Mino Raiola, declaring on Friday they were ‘in the process’ of facilitating a move away from the club.

However, the Frenchman has reported back to Carrington on Sunday ahead of Manchester United’s 18-day trip ahead of the new Premier League

campaign.

Pogba had previously been given extra time off last week along with some of the other international players who featured in the Nations League finals and European Qualifiers in June.

Similarly, Belgian forward Lukaku, who has been

heavily-linked with a move to Italian side Inter Milan, is also set to be on the plane which will leave Manchester this afternoon.

The duo are joined by new signings Dan James and Aaron Wan-Bissaka following their summer moves from Swansea and Crystal Palace respectively.

It is understood both Matteo Darmian and Fred are absent from the 28-man party due to family reasons but will link up with the squad later in the tour.

Alexis Sanchez, who limped out of Chile’s Copa America third-place playoff defeat to Argentina last night, is also missing but would not have been included anyway due to his international exertions.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side will take on Perth Glory and Leeds in Australia before continuing their pre-season tour aganst Inter Milan in Singapore and Tottenham in China.

Dimapur, Jul 7 (NPN): Vilasier Khate from Nagaland won both the singles and doubles titles of the ‘5th Indo Bhutan Friendship Tennis Tournament’ held at Thimphu from July 2 to 7. In the singles event, Khate defeated Ivan Islanovic from Russia with a score of 7-6, 6-3 in the finals.

Khate paired with Tshering Tobgay from Bhutan to lift the doubles title 6-2, 6-2. Keneisezotuo Whourie also from Nagaland lost in the semi finals. Players from India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Russia participated Vilasier Khate receiving the award. in the tournament.

Afghanistan to play WI test in India MUMBAI, Jul 7 (Agencies): Afghanistan will play a lone test match against West Indies when they host the Caribbean side for a short series in November in their adopted home India, the Afghanistan Cricket Board has said. “Afghanistan National team is scheduled to host West Indies for a tour from 5th November

till 1st December in India,” the ACB said. “The series will include three T20Is, three ODIs and a one-off Test match.”

The Afghans made their debut in the longest format against India in Bengaluru last year, losing inside two days by an innings and 262 runs. The strife-torn country, however,

tasted success in only their second test match when they defeated fellow rookies Ireland at Dehra Dun by seven wickets earlier this year. Before the series against West Indies, the Afghans are scheduled to play a test match in Bangladesh in September followed by a triangular Twenty20 series, also featuring Zimbabwe.

Tomic to appeal against Wimbledon fine London, Jul 7 (Agencies): Australian Bernard Tomic said he planned to appeal against his fine for not playing to “required professional standards” during his 58-minute, first-round thrashing by Jo-Wilfried Tsonga at Wimbledon, as he had been unwell at the time.

Tomic lost Tuesday’s match 6-2 6-1 6-4 in a performance described as “appalling” and “embarrassing” on social media and the 26-year-old was fined 45,000 pounds ($56,349) by tournament organisers.

It was the shortest Wimbledon men’s match for 15 years and the second shortest men’s singles match

at the All England Club since records began in 2002.

“Flying from Turkey and losing in (the) quarter-finals (there), playing few matches in 40C heat and I was run down and became a bit unwell over the weekend,” Tomic told News Corp Australia.

“I then competed with one of the top five players on grass, losing 6-2 6-1 6-4.

I didn’t lose 6-0 6-0 6-0.

From the start of the match I knew I had very little chance because I was feeling down but I thought I would go on court to try (because) it’s Wimbledon.” Frenchman Tsonga said he felt his victory had been devalued after Tomic was fined and

Bernard Tomic

pointed out that the Australian had put up a fight in the third set.

“I had no chance, it was 6-2 6-1 before I knew it,” Tomic added. “The third set was a little better but still felt quick. At the end of the day, my best efforts were super poor that day but it’s all I had.” “My movement normally is pretty bad, it

just became super slow motion on court. Tsonga was serving amazing and taking so little time between serves, pushing me to also play. Sorry, guys, for feeling unwell.”

The 1.96-metre Australian, ranked 96th in the world, has not moved past the first round in any of the three Grand Slams this year, losing in straight sets in all his matches.

It is not the first time Tomic has been in trouble for not trying. He was nicknamed “Tomic the Tank Engine” after accusations that he “tanked” - or failed to try his best - in a loss to Andy Roddick at the 2012 U.S. Open.

Quasar interschool TT tourney from July 25

Kohima, Jul 7 (NPN): The Quasar Club Kohima will be organising the 3rd Quasar inter-school table tennis tournament in collaboration with Kohima District Table Tennis Association on July 25 and 26 at Indoor Table Tennis Stadium, Kohima.

In this regard, the club has informed all interested schools under Kohima district to avail the forms from Table Tennis stadium, Officers Hill, Raj Bhawan road, Kohima. For further details, contact 8794881960 or 9077389751.

All India Football Federation D license course instructor, N William Koso from Nagaland is currently conducting a five-day long All India Football Federation “D” License Course for football coaches as chief instructor at Khuman Lampak Sports Complex Manipur. The course is being organised by All Manipur Football Association under the aegis of AIFF. A total of 24 participants are taking part in the meet. The course will conclude on July 10.

Parupalli Kashyap enters final at Canada Open Calgary, Jul 7 (PTI): Former Commonwealth Games champion Parupalli Kashyap produced yet another stellar show to enter the men’s singles final of Canada Open Super 100 tournament, outplaying fourth seed Wang Tzu Wei of Chinese Taipei in a gruelling three-game encounter here.

K a s h ya p, s e e d e d sixth, came from a game down to pip Wang 14-21 21-17 21-18 in a hardfought semi-final contest that last an hour and 10 minutes Saturday night.

By virtue of this win, Kashyap, 32, has extended his head-to-head record against Wang to 3-0. He had defeated the World No 30 at the India Open in March earlier this year.

The Indian will take on unseeded Li Shi Feng of China in the title clash of the USD 75,000 tourna-

ment.

Feng had defeated Koki Watanabe of Japan 20-22 21-10 21-11 in the other semi-final.

The last time Kashyap had reached the finals of an event was at the Austrian International challenger last year.

OFFICE OF THE CHIZAMI VILLAGE COUNCIL DIST. PHEK: NAGALAND

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The Chizami Village Council with profound joy and gratitude to our Almighty God would like to congratulate and felicitate the following candidates and their parents for being successful in the recently declared Nagaland State Entrance Eligibility Test , 2019.

1. Tshekhro-u Wezah, MBBS, D/O Vibizo Wezah.

2. Walhi-u Wezah, BDS ,D/O Vibizo Wezah.

The Council further wishes them greater success in their future endeavours and pray that the Almighty God bless them.

WELHITE NARO KEDUWE TSUHAH Chairman Secretary Chizami Village Council Chizami Village Council

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Nigeria players celebrate after scoring a goal during their Africa Cup of Nations match against Cameroon.

Bahoken with the formality of turning the ball into the net in the 41st minute.

Nigeria had barely time to recover when Cameroon struck again with Bahoken turning provider as he flicked the ball on to Clinton Njie who raced past Olaoluwa Aina and drilled the ball into the net.

Goalkeeper Victor Akyepi made a desperate last-ditch save to prevent a Nigeria own goal early in the second half before the game took another twist.

Nigeria levelled in the 61st minute when Ahmed Musa chested the ball into the path of Ighalo to volley home. He was level with the last man although it was the sort of goal that might be ruled out for offside by the VAR system which will be introduced in the quarter-finals.

Three minutes later, Ighalo turned provider as he set up Iwobi who beat Andre Onana with a calm finish to seal a famous victory and set off wild celebrations among the Nigerian players, officials and media.

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ALEXANDRIA, Jul 7 (Agencies): Nigeria ousted holders and bitter rivals Cameroon from the Africa Cup of Nations, scoring twice in three minutes to come from behind and win a thrilling last-16 match 3-2 on Saturday.

In a game that fully lived up to its billing, Odion Ighalo gave Nigeria a 19thminute lead but Cameroon hit back with two goals in quick succession before halftime from Stephane Bahoken and Clinton Njie.

Ighalo levelled again for Nigeria, who have lost three AFCON finals to Cameroon, in the 63rd minute amid suspicions of offside before Alex Iwobi snatched the winner for the jubilant Super Eagles three minutes later.

The win earned Nigeria a quarter-final against hosts Egypt or South Africa who were meeting later on Saturday.

Both teams finished second in their groups and had not been in the best of form and it showed with an abundance of defensive mistakes, but there was also much to admire in an endto-end match.

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India to take on NZ US clinch record 4th Women’s World Cup title in World Cup semis

Lyon, Jul 7 (Agencies): USA made history by becoming just the second nation to defend the Women's World Cup with a 2-0 victory over the Netherlands in the final in Lyon on Sunday.

Captain Megan Rapinoe set the US on their way with her sixth goal at the tournament, breaking 61 minutes of Dutch resistance, when she converted a VAR-awarded penalty, after Alex Morgan was caught in the area by Stefanie van der Gragt's raise boot.

Rose Lavelle then wrapped up the victory, capping a fine tour nament on a personal level as she slalomed through the Dutch defence and fired a brilliant solo effort beyond the inspired Sari van Veenendaal.

Victory sees Jill Ellis' side deliver a record fourth World Cup title, four years on from their third triumph in Canada in 2015, and become the first side since Germany in 2009 to triumph at back-to-back tournaments.

USA players celebrate with the trophy after defeating Netherlands in the FIFA Women’s World Cup final.

The USA had scored in the opening 12 minutes of each of their World Cup games this summer, but a disciplined Dutch defensive unit brought that run to an end, frustrating the holders early on.

It took USA until just before the half-hour mark to register their first notable

attempt on target, Julia Ertz reacting quickest to the second ball at a corner and stinging the palms of Van Veenendaal.

USA settled into their groove towards the end of the first period but were prevented from converting their attacking dominance into goals by an inspired

performance from Van Veenendaal.

The Dutch goalkeeper denied Samantha Mewis' header at point-blank range and Alex Morgan's low near-post drive on 37 minutes before Morgan's rasping 20-yard drive was tipped around the post at full stretch.

Not for the first time in France, the USA were given a helping hand by VAR as Van Der Gragt's high-footed challenge on Morgan was reviewed by referee Stephanie Frappart, who overturned her original decision of a corner and pointed to the spot.

Rapinoe coolly slot-

ted home from 12 yards to break the deadlock and draw level at the top of the scoring charts with Morgan and England striker Ellen White.

One became two eight minutes later when Lavelle burst forward and fired a fine second beyond Van Veenendaal to secure a lead which proved insurmountable for the Netherlands.

It wasn't just a Women's World Cup winners medal that Megan Rapinoe secured with her penalty in Lyon.

The USA captain's goal - her sixth of the tournament - drew her level with Alex Morgan and Ellen White in the top scorer charts but she won the Golden Boot due to the fact she played fewer minutes than Morgan in the tournament.

And a third honour soon followed as she received the Golden Ball and was crowned the tournament's best player award ahead of England rightback Lucy Bronze and USA team-mate Rose Lavelle.

Leeds, Jul 7 (IANS): After 45 games of the 2019 World Cup in the group stage got over, the final four now know who will play who in the semi-finals.

Australia, India, England and New Zealand knew prior to Saturday’s final group matches that they would be in the top four and all that was to be decided was the end of group standings. India’s seven wicket haul over Sri Lanka at Headingley ensured that they ended on top, leapfrogging Australia following their 10run defeat by South Africa.

Semi-final 1: India vs New Zealand at the Old Trafford, Manchester on July 9 India on top will face fourth placed New Zealand on Tuesday. The two sides have not played each other at this World Cup as their game at Trent Bridge on June 13 was abandoned without a ball bowled. India finished the group stage with just one defeat to finish on 15 points from their nine matches. After a good

start, the Black Caps lost three games and ended on 11 points from their nine games.

Semi-final 2: Australia vs England at Edgbaston, Birmingham on July 11 Australia’s defeat in their final game to South Africa meant that they slipped down to second at the end of the group stages and will now face England at the Edgbaston on Thursday.

Aaron Finch’s men had defeated England in the group stage by 64 runs.

Australia finished the group stage with two defeats to finish at the second spot with 14 points.

On the other hand, pre tournament favourites England started their campaign on an emphatic note. With two straight loses against Sri Lanka and Australia, their chances of making it to semifinals were in jeopardy. However, they came back strongly in their last two league games as they defeated India and New Zealand to finish at the third spot with 12 points.

BCCI raises anti-India banners issue Copa America: Argentina beat Chile to secure third place

Banners reading “Justice for Kashmir,” ‘’India Stop Genocide, Free Kashmir’’ and ‘’Help End Mob Lynching’’ were flown during India and SL match.

Leeds, Jul 7 (PTI): In yet another incident that has political overtone, unnamed aircrafts flew over the Headingley stadium with antiIndia banners during the World Cup match between India and Sri Lanka, here Saturday.

The unsavour y incident has prompted the BCCI to file a written complaint with the ICC, raising concerns about the security of their players.

M i nu t e s a f t e r t h e match began, an aircraft carrying the banner ‘’Justice for Kashmir’’ flew above the ground.

After half an hour, a similar looking aircraft flew over the stadium with a different banner - ‘’India Stop Genocide, Free Kashmir’’.

Midway into India’’s run chase, a third aircraft

was also seen with a banner - ‘’Help End Mob Lynching’’.

“This is completely unacceptable. We have written to the ICC, raising our concern about what happened in Headingley today.

If this kind of incident is repeated in the semi-finals, it will be really unfortunate.

Safety and security of our players is paramount,” a senior BCCI official, who is privy to the development told PTI. This is second such incident inside 10 days as Afghanistan and Pakistan fans had clashed at the same venue on June 29 after ‘’Justice for Balochistan’’ banner was displayed by an unnamed aircraft that landed at the Bradford airport.

A few fans were evicted for engaging in brawl inside

the stadium premises.

The ICC has zero tolerance for political or racist slogans and expressed their disappointment at another security breach.

“We are incredibly disappointed this has happened again. We do not condone any sort of political messages at the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup,” the ICC said in a statement.

Yorkshire, in the north of England, is known for having a sizable Pakistan population with Bradford being their ghetto.

“Throughout the tournament we have worked with local police forces around the country to prevent this type of protest occurring. After the previous incident we were assured

by West Yorkshire Police there would not be repeat of this issue, so we are very dissatisfied it has happened again,” the ICC statement added.

It has also been learnt that the air space above Old Trafford in Manchester and Edgbaston in Birmingham will be turned into ‘’No-Fly Zone’’ during the two semifinals on July 9 and July 11 respectively.

The ICC has been given assurance by the Manchester and Yorkshire police authorities in this respect.

Sao Paulo, Jul 7 (Agencies): Lionel Messi was controversially sent off as Argentina beat Chile 2-1 to win the Copa America third-place playoff in Sao Paulo.

The Barcelona midfielder was shown a straight red card towards the end of the first half following a confrontation with former Cardiff midfielder Gary Medel, who was also dismissed.

Argentina had taken an early lead through Manchester City forward Sergio Aguero.

Chile saw Manchester United forward Alexis Sanchez forced off with a suspected hamstring problem before Paulo Dybala made it 2-0 after 22 minutes.

After Messi and Medel were dismissed by Paraguay referee Mario De Vivar, who had consulted a video replay of the incident, Arturo Vidal’s penalty pulled a goal back from Chile on the hour, with the VAR again called into action.

Aguero squandered a couple of late chances to put the result beyond doubt, but Argentina saw out the closing stages to secure third place as their trophy drought goes on.

Messi had made an early impact when his

Messi claims ‘corruption’ after red

Argentina’s Lionel Messi in action during the third-place play-off against Chile.

quick ball forwards from a free-kick just inside his own half put Sergio Aguero racing clear and the Manchester City striker went around the goalkeeper and opened the scoring in the 13th minute.

Chile were then forced into a change when Sanchez limped off and Junior Fernandes came on, and insult was added to injury as Argentina doubled their lead in the 22nd minute. Juventus forward Dybala was played into the left side of the Chile penalty area and clipped an angled shot into the far corner.

Dybala sent another volley just wide before tempers boiled over as halftime approached when Medel and Messi squared up after chasing a ball going out on the touchline.

Argentina remained a threat on the counter at the start of the second half, but Chile were given a way back into the match. Play was called back as the referee looked at a potential foul

by Argentina’s Giovani Lo Celso on Charles Aranguiz on the edge of the penalty area and eventually pointed to the spot.

Despite the delay, Bar-

celona midfielder Vidal remained calm, drilling the penalty straight down the middle as Argentina goalkeeper Franco Armani dived away.

Fernandes and fellow substitute Diego Vargas both tested Armani before Argentina slowly regained control, with Aguero having a couple of late chances to score again.

In stoppage time, the Chile bench were all up claiming for handball, but this time there was no extensive VAR review as the appeals were swiftly waved away.

Lionel Messi claimed Argentina were treated unfairly at the Copa America and boycotted the medal ceremony to protest the refereeing and “corruption.”

Messi was dismissed towards the end of the first half against Peru following a confrontation with midfielder Gary Medel, who was also shown a red card.

Messi appeared to have been hard done by, with Medel appearing to push his head towards the Argentina playmaker as they squared up, chest to chest. The Argentina captain suggested he had been singled out following his comments over the “crazy” officiating in the wake of their 2-0 semi-final defeat by hosts Brazil i.

“We don’t need to be part of the corruption that we’ve suffered at this tournament,” Messi said, as quoted by Spanish media outlet AS. “Medel is always right at the limit. With a yellow that would have been the end of it for both of us, but well, maybe what I said recently had an impact.

What’s important is that the team finished well in the tournament. Maybe this was ordered and I ended up suffering because of what I said.”

Federer cruises into fourth round at Wimbledon

Federer plays a shot during his Wimbledon third round match against Pouille.

LONDON, Jul 7 (Agencies): Roger Federer kept tennis statisticians on their toes on Saturday as he mopped up a few more records by trampling all over Lucas Pouille’s dreams in a rip-roaring 7-5 6-2 7-6(4) win to reach the fourth round of Wimbledon.

The Swiss became the first player - man or woman - to win 350 singles matches at the majors.

But as the father of two sets of twins, Federer seems to have a penchant for doing things in pairs and Saturday

was no different as he also set a professional era record of reaching the last 16 for the 17th time - surpassing the previous benchmark he had shared with Jimmy Connors.

The Swiss is unlikely to be popping champagne corks to celebrate either milestone, however, as he has his eyes firmly set on much, much bigger prizes - a record ninth Challenge Cup and a 21st Grand Slam title. To get closer to that, however, he will first have to negotiate his way past

Italian 17th seed Matteo Berrettini.

While the hollering fans gave Federer a standing ovation as he completed his 350th match win at the majors just a month shy of his 38th birthday, the world’s favourite tennis son was more circumspect about the record.

“I know back in the amateur times, they were not playing all the slams because it was too far to travel to some places,” said the Swiss after saluting the crowd which included Grand Slam

champions of the calibre of Rod Laver, Billie Jean King and Martina Navratilova.

“It’s a nice number to achieve and I have enjoyed my time at the slams.

They’ve given me some of the most memorable and special moments on a tennis court, so of course it’s nice winning that much.”

“I don’t know how many years I have got left but at the moment I am really enjoying myself. I love to move on the grass, it comes very naturally to me so for me to win today was great ... it’s been wonderful,” added

Federer.

Second-seeded Nadal had an easy 6-2, 6-3, 6-2 victory over Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France to make his ninth fourth round appearance at Wimbledon. His opponent will be unseeded Joao Sousa, who needed five sets to defeat Dan Evans of Britain 4-6, 6-4, 7-5, 4-6, 6-4 to become the first Portuguese to make the fourth round at the Championship. “He’s a super dangerous opponent against everybody. He is very quick, has a very good physical performance,” Nadal commented on Sousa.

Andy and Serena off to flying start

The dream team of Andy Murray and Serena Williams made a winning start to their mixed doubles campaign. Murray and Williams linked up well as they cruised past sixth-seeded Andreas Mies of Germany and Alexa Guarachi of Chile 6-4 6-1 on Centre Court.

Williams overcame an inauspicious start, where she played the first two points with her accreditation lanyard still around her neck, to play her part in winning the first set. Mies’ serve was broken in the first game and there was no looking back as Murray served it out to make it a promising start to their partnership.

They continued to dominate proceedings and as well as entertain the crowd. The level of their tennis will also surely have other pairings shuddering as they demolished Mies and Guarachi in the second set. They broke twice to lead 4-0 and, after Williams saved three break points, they saw out the win in 76 minutes.

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