June 23, 2016

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India launches 20 satellites at one go

SRIHARIKOTA (AP), JUN 22 (PTI): Creating a record, India today successfully launched 20 satellites including 17 foreign and its earth observation satellite in a single mission in 26 minutes from here, in a crucial step to become a key player in the multi-billion dollar space launch market.

In a precision launch, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) workhorse Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C34) took off in clear skies from the second launch pad of Satish Dhawan Space Centre here, about 110 km from Chennai, at 9.26 AM and placed the new generation earth observation satellite (Cartosat-2 Series) and 19 others in the designated polar Sun Synchronous Orbit (SSO) 26 minutes later.

Thirteen of the satellites are from the US including the 12 earth imaging Dove satellites from Planet Labs organisation, each of which weighs just 4.7 kg, and a 110-kg earth imaging satellite called SkySat Gen-2 made by a Googleowned company. There are two Canadian satellites and one each from Germany and Indonesia.

Launching 20 satellites in a single payload was like “allowing birds to fly in space”, a beaming ISRO Chairman Kiran Kumar said, adding, “PSLV C-34 has done its job.”

Earlier, ISRO had sent 10 satellites into orbit in a single mission in 2008. The record

RBI may get a new chief before Parl’s monsoon session

NEW DELHI, JUN 22 (PTI): A new Governor for RBI may be appointed before the start of the monsoon session of Parliament next month even as former RBI Deputy Governor Rakesh Mohan appears to be emerging as the front runner for the job. Sources in Finance Ministry said the government is close to picking the successor of Raghuram Rajan, who last week announced his decision not to seek a second term after his current term comes to an end on September 4. The appointment, they said, was likely by mid-July.

Currently India’s Executive Director in the Washington- based International Monetary Fund, Mohan is being mentioned in official circles as the front runner to bag the coveted job in Mint Street.

Others who are said to be in the fray for the RBI top job include SBI chief Arundhati Bhattacharya, former RBI deputy governor Subir Gokarn and Economic Affairs Secretary Shaktikanta Das. RBI Deputy Governor Urjit Patel and Chief Economic Advisor Arvind Subramanian were also considered to be in reckoning.

Mohan, who studied at Imperial College, University of London as well as Yale University, holds a Ph. D in Economics from Princeton.

He was Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) from September 9, 2002 to October 31, 2004 and July 2, 2005 to June 10, 2009.

This is it!

“Our minister hasn’t made money. Public say you’re generous. Retire next year and contest in 2018.”

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ISRO’s PSLV-C34 lifts off successfully from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday. (PTI) for the most number of satellites launched in a single mission belongs to Russia, which sent up 37 satellites in 2014.

The US space agency NASA launched 29.

The payload included

devices ranging in weight from more than 700kg to as little as 1.5kg. “We have the current generation of earth observation satellite of Cartosat 2 series,” he said, adding ISRO had done a “wonderful job”.

Govt steps in on Naga youth fiasco in Rajkot Dimapur, Jun 22 (NPN): Reacting to news report appearing on June 22 in the local media regarding ‘nonpayment of dues’ to 40 Naga youths employed in a private firm ‘King’s Catering’ Baroda; the Director of Employment, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship(ESD&E) has clarified that the youths were contracted to work at the Rajkot firm for four months till May 16,2016 with salary of Rs.10,000 each per month including free food and lodging and the issue cropped up when the youths were not paid their last month’s salary.

In a statement, Director ESD& E Muthingnyuba Sangtam also clarified that the youths were not sponsored by the state for training or placement. He informed that when contacted by a department officer, a couple- Athobo Sumi and his wife, Toihan Konyak – said they had been working with the Naga youths since the past two to three years, arranged at their own initiative and through the help of a

private recruiter who had given placement for the 19 girls and 25 boys. The Director ESD&E also informed that the state government through the intervention of chief secretary Nagaland, has asked the Principal Resident Commissioner(PRC) Nagaland House, New Delhi, to pursue the matter with all involved. It was also stated, that the Principal Resident Commissioner stated on Wednesday, that Bharat Bhai, owner of King’s Catering, had assured to settle the salary by July 3,2016.

In addition, the Director ESD&E informed that when the PRC had spoke to Karan Vaghela DCP(Zone-II) Rajkot, the latter assured full cooperation in settling the matter. He also said that the state government was also monitoring the situation and appropriate steps were being taken to resolve the matter. Meanwhile, according to information made available through various sources, it was learnt that the state government has ordered a probe and blacklisted the particular institute for further action.

Cartosat also has strategic applications.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi while hailing ISRO’s feat said, “20 satellites in a go! @isro continues to break new barriers. Hearty congratulations to our scientists on the monumental accomplishment”. “Our space programme has time and again shown the transformative potential of science and technology in people’s lives”, he said.

“Over the years, we developed expertise & capability to help other nations in their space initiatives. This is the skill of our scientists”, he said in another tweet.

The 727.5 kg Cartosat-2 series satellite will provide regular remote sensing services with its panchromatic and multispectral cameras and its imagery will be of multiple use.

Two academic satellites are from Sathyabama University (Sathyabamasat) in Chennai and from College of Engineering (Swayam) at Pune.

Use of Cartosat 2 includes cartographic, urban and rural applications, coastal land use and regulation, utility management like road network monitoring and water distribution.

Also, creation of land use maps, precision study, change detection to bring out geographical and man-made features and various other Land Information System and Geographical Information System applications can be

Gov mourns Rev. Lano’s demise DIMAPUR, JUN 22 (NPN): Nagaland governor, P.B. Acharya, has expressed grief at the passing away of Rev. Lano Longchar, president, Evangelical Fellowship, Mokokchung.

In his condolence message, the governor said Rev. Lano Longchar was a great preacher and social worker, who worked with various Christian organizations not only in Nagaland but also worldwide. “A person that departs from the earth never truly leaves, for they are still alive in our hearts and minds, through us they live on,” said Acharya.

In his death, the governor said Nagaland has lost a great Missionary and he would always be remembered for his contributions to the people of Nagaland.

Further, the governor conveyed his heartfelt condolences to Mrs.P. Amenla and other members of the family and prayed Almighty God grant them strength to bear the irreparable loss and departed soul rest in peace.

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done. It is similar to the earlier Cartosat-2, 2A and 2B. P Kunhikrishnan, Director, SDSC-SHAR, said that it was a major accomplishment

by PSLV in its 35th consecutive successful mission.

“PSLV has become a success symbol for ISRO and India. ISRO is adopting more and more professionalism,” he said. D Jayakumar, Mission Director, described today’s launch as a major landmark and said that the vehicle was performing “exceedingly well.”

This is the 14th flight of PSLV in “XL” configuration known for its capacity to carry more load which uses ‘solid strap-on motors’.

The total weight of all the 20 satellites carried onboard PSLV-C34 is about 1288 kg.

India has 11 operational earth observation satellites, including RESOURCESAT-1 and 2, CARTOSAT-1, 2, 2A, 2B, RISAT-1 and 2, OCEANSAT-2 are in orbit.

Beginning in 1988, ISRO had launched many remote sensing satellites (for earth observation) and the data are for varied use including agriculture, water and ocean resources besides disaster management.

Jayakumar said initially there was a little hesitancy in taking up 20 satellites at one go.

“Our team ISRO could resolve it,” he said, adding the order of precision was perfect and what ISRO achieved today showed it has enough expertise.

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Police deptt responds to Aboi bodies D IMA P UR , J U N 2 2 (NPN): State police department has responded to the statement issued by the Konyak Union (KU) Aboi Unit and Aboi Area students’ Union (AASU), in which they expressed dismay over the Home Minister’s statement declaring to reduce the construction of residential complex of 11th IRB camp at Aboi, under Mon District.

In a press release, Nagaland Police PRO, M.Tungoe, clarified that construction would continue, however, it would be based on actual requirement on the ground, which would be ensured through timely assessment of needs in a consultative manner.

Police department reminded that the present location of 11th IRB Camp at Aboi was chosen by the government after due consideration of all relevant factors.

Therefore, the department said it would be futile on the part of the government to abandon such an ideal location at this stage.

Expressing gratitude to all the stakeholders, including the landowners, Konyak Union, Aboi Unit and Aboi Area students etc. for their constant support in establishing the camp, the department has further appealed for the same even in the future.

No decision on separate passport, flag for Nagas: Rijiju New Delhi, June 22 (PTI): Government today denied having agreed to a proposal of Naga insurgent outfit NSCN-IM of granting separate passport and flag for Nagas saying peace talks with the group was still continuing.

“Government recognises the unique Naga history and is committed to it. Talks with NSCN-IM is going on. News of granting separate passport and flag are not true,” Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju told reporters here. Rijiju’s comments came in the wake of reports which suggested that the government has agreed to NSCN-IM’s proposal for separate passport and flag for Nagas. With an aim of ending insurgency in Nagaland, government, had in August last year signed an accord with NSCN-IM which Prime Minister Narendra Modi described as a “historic” step to usher in peace in the state. The pact was signed in the presence of the Prime Minister, Home Minister Rajnath Singh and National Security Adviser Ajit Doval by the outfit’s leader T Muivah and government’s interlocutor R N Ravi at the PM’s residence here on August 3,2015. The signing of the pact cane after over 80 rounds of negotiations that spanned 16 years with first breakthrough in 1997 when the ceasefire agreement was sealed. While National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Isaac-Muivah) is the biggest Naga rebel group which has

Centre approves setting up of committees for UD schemes DIMAPUR, JUN 22 (NPN): To promote people centric planning and execution of new urban development (UD) schemes launched by the government, the Union Minister of Urban Development M.Venkaiah Naidu has approved setting up of District Level Advisory and Monitoring Committees with the elected representatives of the people across the country.

In a first of its kind, these Committees will oversee, review and monitor implementation of urban development, affordable housing and urban poverty alleviation programmes.

Implementation of schemes to be monitored by these Committees include Swachh Bharat Mission, Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT), Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana (HRIDAY), Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Housing for All (Urban) and Deendayal

Antyodaya Yojana-National Urban Livelihoods Mission.

States/UTs would appoint the senior most Member of Parliament as the Chairperson of the Committee. Two more MPs, one each from Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha will be the Co-chairpersons.

All MLAs from respective districts representing the Urban Local Bodies, Mayors and Chairpersons of ULBs, Chairpersons and Chief Executives of Urban Development Authorities in districts, Commissioners and Chief Executive Officers of ULBs, senior most representatives of the Department of Public Health Engineering and senior most officials of para-statal bodies like water board, sewerage board will be the members of the District Level Advisory and Monitoring Committees.

District Collector or Municipal Commissioner of metropolitan cities will be the Member Secretary.

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been maintaining the ceasefire, another faction led by S S Khaplang continues to indulge in violence and was believed to be behind the deadly attack on army in Manipur in June 2015 that left 18 soldiers dead and 18 injured.

Spl Correspondent(New Delhi) With hardly two months left for the August 3,2015 Peace Accord to attain a year, the onus for hastening the assured of agreement has shifted to the state of Nagaland where various factions have yet to officially negotiate with the government of India and its interlocutor in order to have a broad-based agreement.

According to official sources , any such agreement is to be within the framework of the August 3 Accord. Former Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio who presently represents the state in the Lok Sabha, has been trying to obtain support of various MPs to support an early solution.

Nagaland chief minister TR Zeliang has also been appealing to Nagas to work towards bringing all factions together to hammer out a solution with the government of India. In a recent statement in the local media, Zeliang lamented: “If the Naga political problem is allowed to linger on, I am afraid more political groups might crop up in the years to come and that will only compound the problem and solution would be more elusive than ever.

Parl’s Monsoon Session likely to begin on July 18

NEW DELHI, JUN 22 (PTI): The Monsoon Session of Parliament is likely to begin in the third week of July and end by mid August, with the Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs set to meet on June 29 to decide on the schedule.

Sources say that the Session is expected to start from July 18 and continue till August 13. The CCPA headed by Home Minister Rajnath Singh will, however, take the final call at its meeting on June 29.

With increased strength and support from some opposition parties in Rajya Sabha, the government is keen to get the GST bill, which has been pending for a long time now, passed in this session in the Upper House. The government has already missed the target of implementing the GST regime from April 1, this year in the wake of stiff opposition to the tax reform measure by Congress and some other parties.

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has recently claimed that almost all the states have agreed to support GST. After a meeting of State Finance Ministers in Kolkata recently, Jaitley had said that except Tamil Nadu, which has some reservations, all other states favour the proeration whether a court’s posed legislation. intervention in public works should be minimal. Smooth functioning of public works projects can be effectively managed through a monitorDimapur, Jun 22 (NPN): ing system and regulatory A joint meeting on June 20 of mechanism,” the committee Loth Hoho with frontal organiheaded by Legislative Sec- sations, resolved to express apretary G Narayan Raju has preciation to various organisasaid in its report submitted on tions such as-Nagaland Tribes Monday.

Council(NTC), Central NaThe report also observed galand Tribes Council(CNTC), that the role of courts in this C o n c e r n e d C i t i z e n s o f exercise “is to interfere to Nagaland(CCN) etc for backthe minimum extent” so that ing ACAUT Wokha unit. public works projects are not Lotha Hoho chairman impeded or stalled.

Mhao Humtsoe, general secThe panel said there retary Er.Mhondamo Ovung was a need to change the ap- in a joint statement, also approach, from damages being preciated ACAUT Wokha unit the rule and specific perfor- for efforts to “protect those mance being the exception, intimidated by unscrupulous to specific performance being elements.” the rule, and damages being Lotha Hoh has appealed the alternate remedy. to public to cooperate with T h e r e p o r t c o m e s law enforcement agencies and months after days after com- also exercise restraint in order mercial courts were estab- to maintain a peaceful atmolished and arbitration law sphere and harmonious coamended for faster disposal existence within Lotha ara and of business disputes.

Wokha district. the Committees include; to promote effective citizen involvement, to review improvements in service level indicators like water supply, review progress of implementation of reforms with focus on e-governance and ease of sanctioning of construction permits, advise state and central governments regarding bottlenecks in implementation, suggest mid-course correction in implementation and facilitate coordination among various agencies.

Committees shall meet at least once in three months and shall submit Action Taken Reports to State/UT Governments for necessary action.

States/UTs in turn will submit consolidated reports every year to the Ministry of Urban Development and Ministry of Housing & Urban Poverty Alleviation. No daily allowance or travelling allowance would be paid to any member for attending the meetings of the Committees.

MoD objection to road construction irks Arunachal ‘Need for minimal interference NEW DELHI, JUN 22 (PTI): Arunachal Pradesh government has knocked the doors of the Union Home Ministry alleging discrimination at the hands of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) which had red-flagged its ambitious highway project connecting remote areas of the state.

During a recent meeting, which was attended by officials of the state government and representatives of Defence and Home Ministries, a senior Army officer raised objections to the alignment of the 1,500km transArunachal Pradesh highway connecting Tawang with Vijoynagar.

The Army officer opined that the road would be too closer to the SinoIndian border and sought changes, a suggestion that upset the state government, official sources said.

The state government alleged that the army was creating hurdles in its development project and pointed out that the Defence Ministry gave clearances to eight advance landing grounds (ALGs) near the border.

The construction for ALGs, at Mechuka, Zero and Tezu were being completed without informing the state government and the local administration.

However, the Ministry sources that the infrastructure was being built for defence of the country for which required

permission was taken from the state government.

Pasang Dorjee, an MLA from Arunachal Pradesh, said that “in the case of the highway, the army is putting hurdles.

Instead of saying that the road should be closer to the border, like China did, the army is saying it should not be along the border.”

Dorjee claimed that the land for the ALGs was given on a condition that it would be used for both military and civilian purposes. “Now, they are shutting the doors for us. When the Mechuka ALG was inaugurated, neither the state government nor the district administration was informed,” he said.

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Kalikho Pul will soon write a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to lodge a protest against the Defence Ministry’s “attitude”, he said.

Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju, who belongs to Arunachal Pradesh, said that he was informed about the development and would soon convene a meeting to sort out the differences.

The trans-Arunachal Highway is a planned mega two-lane highway project in Arunachal Pradesh.

It extends from Tawang in the western part of the state to Kanubari

of courts to speed up projects’

(Vijoynagar) in the east covering 1,559 km and touching eleven of the existing NEW DELHI, JUN 22 district headquarters.

(PTI): There should be minimal interference of courts to ensure that public works projects are not stalled or delayed, NEW DELHI, JUN 22 (AGENCIES): a Law Ministry committee set Another Chinese incursion on Indian up to review an over 50-yearsoil, which took place on June 21, has old law as part of governbeen reported. Nearly 50 soldiers of ment’s ease of doing business the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of initiative, has recommended.

In a report submitted China came in three different groups and intruded a region in Arunachal Pradesh, to Law Minister D V Sadananda Gowda, the committee reports NewsX Bureau.

On the one hand, the Indo Tibetan said there is a need to provide Border Police Force (ITBP) performed guidelines for reducing the yoga on Pangong Tso Lake in order to discretion granted to courts celebrate International Yoga Day, and and tribunals while granting on the other PLA of China was busy performance and injunctive reliefs. intruding our Indian border.

The committee, set up in In a recent incident, nearly 250 soldiers of the People’s Liberation Army January to review the Specific of China intruded into the territory of Relief Act, 1963, observed India after crossing the Line of actual that there is a need to classify Control at Yangtze near Tawang in Ar- diverse public utility contracts as a distinct class recognising unachal Pradesh on June 9.

According to sources, the transgres- the inherent public interest to sion by the Chinese soldiers took place at be addressed in the Act. The law deals with spethe time when India is trying to secure membership of the Nuclear Suppliers cific fulfilment of contracts.

“Any public work must Group (NSG) which China has openly opposed citing India’s non-accession to progress without interruption. This requires considthe Non-Proliferation Treaty.

Another Chinese incursion in Arunachal

LH appreciates NTC,CNTC,CCN

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ATI organises training on ‘office courtesy’

state TVCU appeals for peace DIMAPUR: Tuensang Village Citizen Union (TVCU) has reiterated its appeal to public to restrain from violence so as to maintain peace and harmony among the people livingin and around Tuensang district Hqs. According to a press release issued by TVCU president, H. Wongto and general secretary A. Choba action would be taken against any individual or group involved in extortion, kidnapping, murder or bloodshed within Tuensang district Hqs.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur Thursday, June 23, 2016

NCC cadets organise blood donation camp in Mokokchung

Participants of ATI training on “office courtesy” for Grade-IV. DIMAPUR: Training on “office courtesy” was conducted

by Administrative Training Institute (ATI) Nagaland, Kohima for Grade-IV staff on Wednesday.

During the training activities such as ventilating

exercise by participants and guidance, presentation on rights and responsibilities, basic rules of the government and basic office courtesy were taken up by deputy director, ATI, Dr. Hovithal Sothu,.

Altogether 29 Grade-

IV staff from various departments attended the programme. The trainees expressed their gratitude to the ATI for arranging such a programme for them. Participatory certificates were presented to all the participants.

NNC/GDRN (Non-Accord) collective leadership has appointed Toivi Aye of Sitimi village as new kilo kilonser.

MIP NNC.GDRN (NA) has directed to all the concerned to make necessary correspondence through the newly appointed kilo kilonser.

IRCSN meeting postponed: Indian Red Cross Society, Nagaland State Branch (IRCSN) has informed that that the 30th annual general meeting of the state branch scheduled to be held on June 27-28 has been postponed till further notice due to unavoidable circumstances by the Governor of Nagaland and president IRCSN. DDADU emergency meeting: Dimapur District Au-

torickshaw Drivers Union (DDADU) has convened an emergency meeting on June 25, 1 p.m. All the advisors, office bearers and executive members have been requested to attend the meeting.

NCC cadets attend blood donation camp.

DIMAPUR: Blood donation camp was organized at the ongoing NCC Camp at Mokokchung, where a class was conducted by the Mokokchung blood bank authorities for all the cadets.

The benefits and the importance of blood donation and the requirement to have a blood bank were explained to cadets in the simplest words.

It was also clarified on which organizations were authorised to collect blood and how to recognize them.

The cadets were enlightened on what and how to check the implements like syringes for sterilization, also who could donate blood. After thorough medical checkup, eligible 21 cadets and 11 staff members donated blood.

Condolence messages for late Rev. Lano Longchar DIMAPUR: Parliamentary secretary for Municipal Affairs and Economics & Statistics, R Tohanba has expressed extreme sorrow and pain at the sudden demise of late Rev. Lano Longchar, one of the pioneers of Christianity in Nagaland. In a condolence note, Tohanba stated that late Rev. Longchar would always be remembered, especially by the Eastern Nagas for spreading the Word of God in the backward areas. “His humility, his dedication and commitment to spread the Gospel in remote and unreached areas is an example for all

missionaries. We the Eastern Nagas have received so many blessings through God’s trusted servant in the form of Rev. Lano Longchar”. Further, Tohanba also conveyed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members.

YBBA: Yimchungrü Baptist Borü Amukhungto (YBBA) in a condolence messages stated that the most remarkable convenant between God and Yimchungru during leaders revival in May 2012 under the patronage of late Rev. Lano Longchar. YBBA stated that while YBBA is saddened by his demise, it

also thanked God for the well lived life, noteworthy service and priceless testimony of late Rev. Longchar.

STBC: Shamator Town Baptist Church (STBC) in a condolence note stated that late Rev. Longchar was the most frequent revival speaker and lover of the Shamator Church and that many received physical and spiritual healing through him.

STBC also praised God for his wonderful testimony and consistent faith on God, of which, his legacy remains in Shamator. It also stated that it would continue to pray for

the bereaved wife and family members.

NNC/GDRN (NonAccord): NNC/GDRN (NA) through its MIP has expressed grief at the demise of late Rev. Lano Longchar. NNC/ GDRN (NA) described the late reverend as a humble and honest preacher who sacrificed his entire life for saving the lost souls. It also conveyed its deepest condolence to the bereaved family and pray that the departed rest in peace.

CNTC: Central Nag a l a n d Tr i b e s C o u n c i l (CNTC) in a condolence message has described late

Rev. Lano Longchar as an extraordinary servant and a powerful prophet used by God for the Glory of His kingdom in Nagaland and beyond. The Council said by his charismatic and magnetic personality and armed with the Word of God, late Rev. Lano Longchar brought many people deeply rooted in sin to God and saved many lost souls by transforming their lives. CNTC stated that no quantity of words could ever describe the amount of pain it felt at the passing away of such a humble, dedicated and a dearly loved

International Day of Yoga observed ZSUD conducts seminar on career orientation

Troops of 111 Battalion BSF take part in yoga session.

DIMAPUR: Along with the rest of the world, 111 Battalion BSF observed International Day of Yoga at BN HQ Satakha, Nagaland under the supervision of Nitin Gupta, 2IC/ Offg. Commandant 111 BN BSF. All troops present at the BN HQ as well as all CI Posts participated in the event and

carried out a set of exercises to keep the mind and body healthy. School children of Satakha town also took part in yoga session.

NU SET & SMS: School of Engineering & Technology and School of Management Studies, Nagaland University observed International Day of Yoga

at the Nagaland University residential complex, Dimapur. Prof. D. P. Chaturvedi, DEAN of SET & SMS welcomed the yoga team led

by Yoga guru Sudeep Roy from Patanjali Yog Samiti, Dimapur Unit. The faculty, staff and students of SET & SMS participated in the yoga session.

DIMAPUR: Zeliangrong Students’ Union Delhi (ZSUD) organized a “career orientation cum workshop on social awareness and responsibilities” at Mizoram House,Vasant Vihar, New Delhi on June 18.

Guest speakers were assistant professor, Delhi University Dr. Avitoli G. Zhimo, advocate Gaichangpou Gangmei and co-founder and chief technology officer, Greymeter Services Pvt. Ltd, Ningning Niumai. Dr. Avitoli G. Zhimo deliberated on the topic “catching up with academics” wherein she instructed the students in the areas of admission, classroom performances and its relation to internal assessment, examination tips and scholarship. Advocate Gaichangpou Gangmei educated the young people on the necessity of knowing one’s rights as well as those of others and emphasized on respecting

other’s rights as such understanding are essential in building peace and harmony in the society. A young entrepreneur Ningning Niumai said that entrepreneurship involved a lot of risk both for the person and the person’s family. He stated that there was a great need for a changed mindset, to start exploring beyond government jobs. Assistant professor, Delhi University, Jeremiah Pame also exhorted the gathering to keep their dreams alive and make their dreams happen through hard work and dependence on God. Retired major Moses Charenamai also spoke on the importance of education in shaping one’s life and encouraged the participants to do well in their profession and become a responsible person. The programme was attended by the Zeliangrong students and working people from Delhi and national capital region.

true messenger of God. The Council further prayed that Almighty God offers his ever loving kindness solace to his bereaved family.

SBAK-NM: Sümi Baptist Akükuhoü Küqhakulü (SBAK-NM) Zunheboto has mourned the demise of late Rev. Lano Longchar, president International Evangelical fellowship (I.E.F) native of Longkhum village. SBAKNM sad it is deeply saddened and prayed to the Almighty God to grant courage and solace to the bereaved family and for the departed soul to rest in peace.

Horticulture deptt launches 6-month course DIMAPUR: A six-month certificate course in horticulture under the flagship programme of Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA), a centrally sponsored scheme under the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) for vocationalization of higher education in India has been launched by director of Horticulture, Watienla Jamir on June 20.

The chief guest shared her experiences about the beginning of floriculture industry in Nagaland and encouraged the new batch of students on the benefits of this industry. Jamir said she encouraged by the male students joining the course saying in what was considered a woman’s domain has today become an industry even for men to shine.

DAPCC Mon meeting conducted LCS & RTI Dmu warn defaulters

Members attend DAPCC meeting at Mon on June 20.

DIMAPUR: District AIDS Prevention and Control Committee (DAPCC) meeting was held on June 20 under the chairmanship of deputy commissioner, W. Honje K at conference hall, DC office, Mon. In the meeting, the DC acknowledged the participation of government departments, defence personnel, civil societies, churches, students, NGOs, medical and

para medics in the committee.

He called upon the members to share their activities and views to effectively implement the HIV prevention and control programme in the district.

District programme officer, DAPCU Mon, Longyim Tzudir highlighted the key activities carried for prevention of HIV and AIDS in the district and thanked the

members for extending cooperation in implementing the programme in the district.

He also shared the plan to conduct awareness programme on HIV and AIDS with the church leaders through Legislators’ Forum on AIDS (LFA) support.

Tzudir briefed about the objective of establishing the social protect help desk at all facility centres (under NSACS) in Mon. He ex-

pressed optimism that people living with HIV (PLHIV), children affected by AIDS (CABA), and Most at Risk Population (MARP) would access benefit schemes provided by the state government and central government.

Further, the launching of formation of Mon Voluntary Blood Donors Association (MVBDA) during the observation of World Blood Donor Day 2016 was highlighted to the members.

Mon Users’ Network (MUN) general secretary Sashi shared the proposal for observing the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit trafficking on June 26 at Mon. The members decided to jointly observe the event at the district level, for which a programme coordination committee headed by additional SP Mon, S. Lanu Aier was set up for necessary arrangements.

While discussing on the benefits of OST services, EAC, Monyakshu, Sentilong Ozukum briefly shared on the functioning of OST centres at Monyakshu under Tobu area, where the deputy commissioner had opined his concern and the need for more such centres in the district.

AND&DGDU annual general meeting: All Nagaland Directorate & District Government Drivers’ Union (AND & DGDU) would be holding its 24th annual general meeting on June 25, 10 a.m. at Nagaland contractor supplier union conference hall (NCSU), PWD junction, Kohima.

All the members have been asked to attend the meeting.

NNC/GDRN (NA) appoints new kilo kilonser:

ANTA supports ‘one govt, one tax’

DIMAPUR: All Nagaland Taxi Association (ANTA) units of Nagaland held a general meeting on June 17 at Kohima to discuss some of the important issues of ANTA. The meeting deliberated on the issue of taxation by the national workers and affirmed that henceforth ANTA would follow the “one government, one tax” theme of the Naga people. The meeting was attended by all the unit presidents and executive members of ANTA, Nagaland.

news in brief

DIMAPUR: Life Consumer Society and RTI (LCS&RTI) Dimapur District has warned those dealing in consumer products including food items to adhere to the guidelines of the Consumer Act. In press release LCS&RTI press secretary, Vitoho Yepthomi, stated that the notice was initiated after it received complaints that some of the mobile/cell authorized servicing centres were charging fees even when warranty periods had not expired.

It claimed that mobile parts are never available in the servicing centres and in turn sent it to the company outside which takes more than months time thereby causing inconvenience to the consumers.

In this regard, the LCS

& RTI Dimapur district, has warned all the authorized mobile servicing centres to stop such practices and to give genuine services to the consumers at the same time informed the consumers to contact its office at Naga Shopping Arcade, Dimapur, if they have any complaints.

Meanwhile, the society has also warned those dealing in motor parts and accessories to sell their items only at the rate which was prescribed by the company as it was also brought to the notice that some of the shops were charging higher rates by tampering the label of the original price of the product. It said that if any shop was caught not following the notice, action would be initiated as per the relevant act.

GPRN/NSCN Phom region informs DIMAPUR: Following complaints of irregularities government employees posted in Longleng district, GPRN/NSCN Phom region has informed that it would be conduction routine checking of government departments within its jurisdiction.

In a press release NPAC member cum supervisor of GPRN/NSCN Phom region Hamshau Leinak cautioned that stern action would be initiated against any head of departments or staff found absent without “genuine” reason.

The region has also requested Phom People’s Council (PPC), Phom Students Conference (PSC) and all its units to extend cooperation.

GBSUD general session: GBs Union Dimapur general session has been convened on June 24, 10 a.m. at Lotha Hoho Ki, DC court junction, Dimapur. All GB members under Dimapur sadar have been requested to attend the meeting wearing GB waist coat.

PBSC meeting: Purana Bazar Sumi council has convened a public meeting on June 25, 10 a.m. at East Dimapur Sumi council hall for the amendment of the constitution. All the Sumi public residing at six colonies of Purana Bazar have been requested to attend the meeting.

Primary teachers meeting: An emergency meeting for all the primary teachers irrespective of qualifications/nature of appointment under SDEO Dimapur and SDEO Niuland has been convened on June 25, 11 a.m. at GMS Diphupar (Ao). All primary teachers under Dimapur district have been requested to attend the same and to further contact at 8974194490, 9436210708.

KTDSSU silver jubilee meeting: Kiphire Tuensang District Sumi Students’ Union (KTDSSU) silver jubilee planning board has convened its meeting on June 25, 10:30 a.m. at DUDA guest house, Kohima. All the planning board members, committees and sub-committees have been asked to attend the meeting.

KLH meeting: Kohima Lotha Hoho (KLH) has convened

a meeting with Lotha elders, Lotha officers association executive members, AOD/HOD on June 25, 10 a.m. at Japfu Hotel Kohima Nagaland. Lotha Hoho Wokha and all the elected members from Wokha district and all concerned members have been requested to attend the meeting.

ANDMSA federal assembly: All the units of All Na-

galand District Ministerial Service Association (ANDMSA) have been informed that federal assembly of the association has been scheduled on June 24, 11 a.m. at zonal council hall (old assembly secretariat) Kohima. All the executive members of the district units have been requested to attend the meeting along with agendas/ideas and draft constitution for the association. Further all those units who are yet to submit the welfare fund have been requested to submit the same on or before June 24.

STYO environmental awareness prog: Satoi Town Youth Organisation (STYO) would be organising the environmental awareness programme cum plantation drive at Satoi town on July 6, with EAC Satoi, Nockpai Konyak NCS as resource person under the theme “global warming and its impact”. All the citizens of Satoi town, including the institutes and government establishment located in Satoi town have been requested to attend the programme.

Kripa foundation informs: Kripa foundation Nagaland

has infomrfed that it would be observing “International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking” on June 26, 2 p.m. at Hotel Japfu conference hall Kohima with minister social welfare Kiyanilie Peseyie as the chief guest and chief secretary Nagaland Pankaj Kumar as the guest of honour.

NSCN (I-M) Chakhesang region condemns: NSCN/ GPRN Chakhesang region has condemned the inhuman act of leacy, Chakhesang region, Khushopra Veswu who had allegedly raped and committed such heinous crime.

NSCN/GPRN Chakhesang region expressed deep anguish and conveyed heartfelt sympathy to the victim and the family. It also appealed to the concern authorities to take its own course of action against the accused.

Lerie Panchayat informs: Lerie Panchayat has directed all the residents of the colony to shift or remove the pipes from the drainage and culverts to allow free flow of muddy water and protect the main road. The Panchayat has requested the residents to bear the inconvenience caused and co-operate with the panchayat as it was for the welfare of all the colony residents.

SASA presidential meeting: First Southern Angami Sports Association (SASA) Presidential meeting has been convened on June 24, 10 a.m. at SAPO (SABT HALL) Mohonkhola Kohima. All unit presidents have been requested to attend the meeting.

Kohima DC invites: Deputy Commissioner cum chairman District Child Protection Committee, Rovilato Mor has invited organization, individual, church, co-operate sector, business establishment or any other voluntary organization to adopt a children home that is providing necessary facilities for care of children below the age of 18 years in the state. The DC stated that this was related to childcare and protection as directed by Ministry of women and child development.

DSE informs SDEO: Office of the Directorate of School

Education (DSE) has informed all Sub-division education officers (SDEO) to submit the actual enrollment from preprimary to class-8 under the respective jurisdiction, inclusive of primary schools, middle schools, high schools and higher secondary schools. It informed that the last submission shall be on or before July 8 and that the enrolment should be class-wise and school-wise with an abstract copy of the total number of class-wise enrolment under the jurisdiction.

MHN to organize seminar: Mao Hoho Nagaland

(MHN) will be organizing one day seminar on ‘Ememei Identity’ on June 25, 10 a.m. at Model Christian College, lower AG Kohima hosted by Moa Union Kohima (MUK).

All the Ememeis above the age of 13 residing in Nagaland have been asked to attend the seminar.

WDPA general meeting: Wokha District Pensioners Association (WDPA) has convened its general meeting on July 8, 10 a.m. at the Lotha Tribal Council (LTC) hall, Wokha. All the pensioners have been requested to attend the meeting.

National lok adalat: National lok adalat would be held on June 30, 1 p.m. in the premises of the Gauhati High Court Kohima Bench at Kohima for disposal of the MAC appeal cases. Concerned parties like the insurance companies, state government and the claimants or authorized representatives have been requested to be present so that the cases could be disposed of on settlement between the parties.

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KOHIMA, JUN 22 (NPN): With an aim to adapt and adopt new demands of technology and means of communication, Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) has launched an application “Naga News” for Smartphone users. The application was launched Wednesday by DIPR director Pausui Zeliang in a brief programme held at IPR directorate.

Giving a brief introduction on the application, DIPR deputy director Asangla Imsong said that information and communica-

tion technology was causing major changes in the way one live.

She informed that “Naga News” is a daily news bulletin published by the department since 1972 which primarily focuses on the government’s programmes and policies and developmental activities.

Asserting that the department was making every effort in disseminating government’s policies and activities effectively and timely, Imsong said the launching of the app was a significant move towards achieving the goal.

She informed that peo-

ple using Smartphone with an android operating system could download the app for free while informing that the department would soon be making the app available in other operating systems.

The deputy director also expressed gratitude to director and additional director, Limawati for spearheading the project and for their constant support during the process of building the app.

She also thanked Ben Imchen and his team from Elysium Enterprise for taking up the project and successfully completing it in a short span of time.

Developer of the application, director Elysium Enterprise Ben Imchen in his brief address on the components of the application highlighted the various sections that one can access on the application.

Imchen said that one can search for any news archived in the application including photographs, important government notifications, advertisements and other information.

He further added that information related to the government set up including contact numbers etc. could also be accessed easily from this application.

The programme was attended by DIPR staff and officials and media persons.

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Deo Nukhu advises students to instill reading habit DIMAPUR: Parliamentary Secretary for Higher and Technical Education, Deo Nukhu while advising students to acquire quality education also asked them to inculcate reading habit.

Speaking as chief guest at the freshers’ day of St. Joseph’s College, Jakhama on Wednesday, Nukhu advised the students to make use of their college library saying “I hope you pick up the habit of reading in the library”.

While lamenting that most of the colleges in the state does not have trained librarians, Nukhu encouraged the students to pursue it as a career.

Noting the existence of ragging culture in most colleges across the country, the parliamentary secretary asked the students of St. Joseph’s College to restrain themselves from adopting such culture adding “we should show good example as a Christian college”.

Lauding St. Joseph’s College, he said that the department of higher education and the government of Nagaland have great expectations in the college performance while hoping that it would soon earn autonomous status.

Nukhu also shared his dream for the college to be a university in the near future while referring to the number of enrolment of more than 3000 students, which he said is more than a size of a University.

Congratulating 1342 new students who have enrolled themselves in the college for their higher education, he reminded them that they

Bishop Theodore and Deo Nukhu (3-R) in St. Joseph’s College fresher’s day. must respect their seniors and that seniors must also guide and love them.

While wishing the students all the best in their studies, he expressed the hope that they would all become make significant contributions to the society.

Also speaking in the programme, Bishop Theodore Mascarenhas, Auxiliary Bishop of Ranchi referred to Nagaland as a beautiful small paradise on earth.

Bishop Theodore also expressed happiness to see lively youth comprising of young men and women who he said would be the leaders of Nagaland.

Saying “let St. Joseph’s College be a temple of learning’”, Bishop Theodore hoped that the students would not only earn their degrees but would become good citizens and good people. “We want each one of you to flourish”, he stated while urging them to

apply themselves, work hard and produce results.

Bishop Theodore said that each one was blessed with leadership qualities while expressing his desire for all the students to become leaders.

Stating that Nagas have “your own unique culture”, Bishop Theodore advised that they should never be ashamed of their language or culture.

Highlights of the event included prayer song, wel-

come note by the Principal of St. Joseph’s College, Jakhama, radioactive by Toka, address by president, student’s council, SJC, haunting melody by Hisolo Magh and Akumrenla, synchronous

by Stax Ivory Crew, introduction of freshers’ by CRs and VCRs, Acapella by college choir, fresher’s special by The MNR’s and gratitude by the cultural secretary. Kehozhol Noel Kulnu and Kinighali were the compeers.

DIMAPUR: Office of Food and Civil Supplies has informed all the beneficiaries to submit their aadhar number at the time of collection of ration card in their respective offices of Food & Civil Supplies department.

In a press release, director of Food and Civil Supplies, Alun Hangsing (NCS) has informed that the exercise was being carried out for seeding of aadhaar number in ration cards as per the directives of government

of India and the process to authenticate the genuine beneficiaries of PHH (priority household) ration card holders and existing AAY (Antyodaya Anna Yojana) ration card holder under NFSA. It said the list of all indentified beneficiaries would be displayed/made available in the offices of the respective ADS/SoS of the district which would also uploaded in the department website http://fcs.nagaland.

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Participants of ‘Summer Bible School’ on Wednesday. (NP)

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Meanwhile, during the camp the students also observed a one-minute silence in remembrance of Rev. Lano Longchar who passed away on June 20 and remembered the grieving family in prayer.

The “Summer Bible School” which commenced on June 20 is attended by 49 students and would conclude on June 24.

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DIMAPUR, JUN 22 (NPN): Five-day of an exciting “Summer Bible School” is underway at KWC. The camp is organized by Kids Worship Centre for students of class 6 to 12.

During the camp, the students are taught the basics of Biblical doctrines, workshops on jewellery making by Asangla Imchen (Expression

Life), baking class by Atu Jamir (A Sweet Escape) and Drama by Tiakumzuk Aier and Bokavi Swu (Dreamz Unlimited).

The resource persons for the Bible camp are director of The Warehouse Jack Pucho, founder director of Lets Go Life Ministry Among Lemtur, Rev. Robert Kikon from Fathers House Church, worship leader Simon Shohe and KWC founder director

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G U WA H AT I , J U N 2 2 (IANS): Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Wednesday asked the Deputy Commissioners and Superintendents of Police to take all possible measures to protect the one-horned rhinos.

The Chief Minister held a high-level meeting with the Deputy Commissioners and Superintendents of Police of Jorhat, Golaghat and Nagaon districts that encircle the National Park at Kaziranga, and asked them to make every effort to protect the rhinos from the poachers.

“Whatever measures need to be undertaken will be adopted for protecting the rhinos and Kaziranga National Park, the World Heritage site.

We will take advice from international experts on protection of rhinos,” Sonowal said, appealing to everyone to protect the rhinos.

“To save the pride of Assam, we will extend all pos-

Former militant leader and aide found dead in Mnp Correspondent IMPHAL, JUN 22: Former chairman of PREPAK (VC) Ningombam Nongdrenkhomba alias Nabachandra (57) along with two surrendered militants were found dead inside the 7th Manipur Rifles battalion headquarters in Imphal’s Khabeisoi in a mysterious circumstance.

The slain militant leader has been lodged inside the 7th MR complex since he laid down arms before the authorities along with some other aides in December 2014. His aide Leisangthem Sanjit Singh alias Chingkhei (41) was also found dead inside his lodging place with bullet injury marks. Police came to know the incident only after the authority of the 7th MR lodged a complaint after the wife of the militant leader reported to them in the morning.

Nongdrenkhom’s wife came to the complex to visit her husband after he failed to respond to her calls. Security men of the battalion suspect the assailant(s) might have intruded from outside the complex from an unfenced portion of the complex taking the advantage of the festival. On the western side of the complex, there is an unfenced portion of around 80 feet, according to the security men there.

Sarbananda Sonowal sible support to you to stop it from extinction,” he told the officials.

The Chief Minister also said the poachers will not be spared.

He also appealed to the people living on the fringes of the park to remain alert against poachers and urged them to also identify the culprits.

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Centre asks NE states to form committees for ADCs

nine one-horned rhinos in the park this year. Ahead of the assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party in Assam had campaigned against the then Congress government’s failure to protect the rhinos.

The state government also made a major reshuffle in the ranks of park authorities and brought at least four new officers, including one Assistant Conservator of Forest (ACF), one Forest Ranger and two Deputy Conservator of Forest to strengthen the antipoaching measures.

Earlier, the Assam government had also suspended the Director of the Kaziranga National Park for allegedly not disclosing to Assam Forest Minister Pramila Rani Brahma about poaching of a rhino when she was visiting the park.

Brahma had recently said that the anti-poaching measures in the park could be overhauled.

SHILLONG, JUN 22 (PTI): The Centre has directed all northeastern states whose autonomous district councils have received Rs 1,000 crore special assistance from the Ministry of Tribal Affairs to constitute two committees for utilizing the fund.

Officials said 10 autonomous district councils in Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram and Tripura have been given shares of the Special Assistance Grant for scheduled areas in February.

“We have been asked to constitute two committees – one headed by the chief executive members of the ADCs and the state level committee headed by the chief secretary,” Meghalaya Chief Minister Mukul Sangma said.

He said one of the reasons in the delay in releasing the grant amount to the ADCs, Meghalaya has three, was due to the fact that the state government was waiting for a complete clarity on the guidelines for spending the grant.

The guideline was issued by the finance ministry on June 10 and was received by the state government on June 14.

It will be be mandatory for the ADCs to consult MPs and MLAs while proposing any projects.

As per the guideline, the state-level committee will examine the project proposals received from the district council level committees. Both would be responsible for monitoring the implementation of the projects.

“The state level committee will approve suitable projects and intimate the details of approved projects to NITI Aayog,” Sangma said.

Of the 1000 crore special assistance, Rs 267.4 crore was sanctioned for three ADCs in Meghalaya for 2015-16, Rs 16.86 crore for three ADCs in Mizoram, Rs 539.79 crore for three ADCs in Assam and Rs 175.95 crore one in Tripura.

The funds have already been deposited with the respective governments.

Kamakhya Temple door closes for Ambubanchi Mela GUWAHATI, JUN 22 (PTI): The main door of the famed Kamakhya Temple here closed for four days from Wednesday with devotees from across the country and abroad thronging the sacred seat of ‘Shakti’ cult atop the Nilachal Hills on the occasion of the annual Ambubachi Mela.

The temple will remain closed for devotees till June 25 and will reopen on the morning of June 26, Kabinath Sarmah of Kamakhya Parichalana Samiti said.

More than 25 lakh devotees are expected to throng the seat of Shakti cult during the Mela which the newly elected BJP government in Assam was projecting as the ‘MiniKumbh’.

According to myths and

legend, the Ambubachi Mela marks the fertility cycle of Goddess Kamakhya who is also revered as the deity of procreation.

Assam Governor P B Acharya today greeted the pilgrims on the occasion of the Mela and appealed to the temple management, concerned government departments and all other participating organisations to ensuring smooth conduct of the holy occasion.

He also appealed to all pilgrims and tourists to maintain peace, order and discipline during all the days of the festival and ensure that the temple premises and the surrounding areas are kept clean.

Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has directed the concerned authorities to

make elaborate arrangement to ensure the comfort of devotees and tourists visiting the temple during the four-day festival.

Sonowal also directed the officials to ensure that utmost cleanliness was maintained on the temple premises and its surrounding areas.

“We are expecting over 25 lakh footfalls, and thus have drawn up a foolproof plan to help the temple authorities organize the mela in the most flawless manner,” Kamrup (Metro) Deputy Commissioner M Angamuthu said.

The authorities have already installed over 700 temporary toilets and 400 temporary bathrooms for the large number of pilgrims in and around the temple com-

plex, in addition to more than 400 permanent toilets already existing. The Kamrup(Metro) district administration has made elaborate arrangement to ensure smooth conduct of the mela and five pilgrim camps with basic facilities of shelter, baths, toilets, drinking water etc have been set up in and around the temple premises for the devotees.

The state tourism department has mounted a massive campaign to showcase the Ambubachi Mela as a major attraction for pilgrims as well as other visitors from across the country.

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ULFA(I) militant nabbed in Assam GUWAHATI, JUN 22 (PTI): A hardcore ULFA(I) militant has been apprehended by security forces in Assam’s Dibrugarh district, police said here on Wednesday.

Acting on tip-off, a joint team of police and Army personnel launched an operation in Rajgarh village under Lahowal police station and nabbed the militant late last night, an official spokesperson said. The security officials also recovered from his possession a cache of ammunition, including 14 rounds of AK rifle, five rounds of 9 mm, nine rounds of .22 bore and two empty cases of .22 bore ammunition, he said.

A case has been registered under the Arms Act in this connection, the spokesman added.

Sangma opens 23rd meet of NE police chiefs

SHILLONG, JUN 22 (PTI): Meghalaya Chief Minister Mukul Sangma Wednesday inaugurated the 23rd conference of the police chiefs of seven North Eastern states and West Bengal.

Two-day conference dwelt at length on the security scenario region and stressed on inter-state and inter-departmental coordination besides issues such as the international border management, a statement from the police said.

The conference was attended by Spl DG of the IB, DG Narcotic Control Bureau, DGPs of Meghalaya, Assam, Sikkim, Nagaland, and ADGs of Tripura, Manipur as well as West Bengal, it said. Shillong had hosted the conference for a record eight times in past 24 years since it was first convened.

NSU to be shifted from Manipur to other state: BJP

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IMPHAL, JUN 22: Manipur BJP Wednesday expressed its apprehension of Manipur missing the golden chance of having the first-ever national level sports university.

Addressing a news conference, former Manipur BJP president Sh Shantikumar alleged that Ibobi government has not taking the issue seriously.

He alleged that the Centre had sent a letter on May 23 last asking the state government to settle the problem of land acquisition for construction of the university within June 2016.

In the letter, Union joint secretary (development) of youth affairs and sport Rajvir Singh said, that if not settle then government of India might reconsider the site of the proposed National Sport University. Union ministry of youth affairs and sports was in process of setting up sport university in Manipur after Rs 100 crore was allocated in the Union budget for 2014-15.

In August 2015, Manipur government had handed over 336.93 acres of land at Yaithibi Loukon, Thou-

bal to the Union ministry of youth affairs and sports for the university although the Centre asked for only 200 acres. However, certain cases are pending at courts with regard to some portions of land acquired for the university.

BJP leader alleged that a patch of land measuring about 34 acres falling in the middle was still under litigation and has not been acquired so far.

He further said that the land in controversy was not only in 34 acres but still cases of 63 acres were pending at High Court of Manipur and remaining 273.93 acres of land was under objection from 200 pattaders. Union DoNER Minister Dr Jitender had already sought a report of the settlement for the controversial land acquisition which the state government has to provide within June 23.

“But, the government is yet to give the reply till today,” Shantikumar alleged.

“The situation is not taking political mileage but the dream of our young generation for having the National Sport University is shattered owing to negligence on the part of Ibobi government.

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Wishing you both a blessed and wonderful birthday. May our Almighty continue to bless both of you a happy long journey called LIFE. Happy Birthday.

Love Ailen,Lilong and Henthung.

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This is to inform Mrs. Lhiteu Kapfo W/o. Z. Kapfo to come and settle the issue regarding the sale agreement of land Patta No - 151, Dag No 38/426, Mouza No 3 at KUDA C Dimapur dated 17/02/16 within 7 days from the publication of this notice.

Failure to Comply within the Stipulated period. The Society shall initiate necessary legal proceeding for transfer of ownership of the land. Hence, whosoever dealing with the above mentioned land, will be doing so at their own risk.

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Five years have gone since you left us for heavenly abode to rest in peace. The thought that you’re no longer with us still hurts as much as it did the day you died.

We’ve cried many tears yet our heart’s broken just the same. It's only the memories of you that lives with us. We are proud and blessed by what you taught us and the legacy you left behind. Though you are gone, yet you are always near, still missed and always dear. You’re forever in our hearts until we meet again.

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GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER TUENSANG : NAGALAND NO.GAB/RV-4/2016-17/1875

Dated Tuensang the 17th June 2016

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Dearest Dad, we remember you once again that on this day you left us for your journey. We remember your courage and struggle as you slowly ebb away in front of us. We believe that our Almighty God delivered you from all sufferings and took you eternal rest in his loving arms. The unconditional love, sacrifices you made and value of life that you taught is what we are today, and it will be our strength and guidance through our lives.

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Whereas the office of the Deputy Commissioner, Tuensang is in receipt of all relevant documents pertaining to the recognition of the proposed Thiyang Village under Chessore Sub-Division of Tuensang District and whereas the total area of the proposed village is 1156 Acres and having the following boundary schedule :1. North :- Keyangakuk hill (Sotokur Village) 2. South :- Longtotukhum hill (Y. Anner village) 3. East :- Longkhung nala (Sangphur village) 4. West :- Youngzhuke nala (Chessore HQ) Now therefore, I Shri. Alem Jongshi, Deputy Commissioner, Tuensang do hereby issue this pubic notice inviting claim/ objection with regard to the recognition of the proposed Thiyang village and if any may submit the same in written to office of the Deputy Commissioner Tuensang within 30 (Thirty) days from the date of issue of this notification. Otherwise, the process for recognition of Thiyang village will be taken up under the procedures as laid down by the Government.

The public notice will come into effect wef the date of issue.

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Swamy attacks CEA; Arun Jaitley jumps to his defence Rajan gone, now Swamy guns for chief economic advisor

NEW DELHI, JUN 22 (PTI): After forcing RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan out, BJP MP Subramanian Swamy on Wednesday opened a new front, targeting Chief Economic Adviser Arvind Subramanian and demanded his sacking, ruffling feathers in the government and the party.

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley and BJP quickly stepped in to dismiss Swamy’s statement in a bid to douse speculation whether his statement had the backing of anyone in the government or the party.

“Well, the government has full confidence in CEA Arvind Subramanian. His advice to government from time to time has been of great value,” the Finance Minister told a media briefing where questions were asked on Swamy’s statement.

BJP national secretary Shrikant Sharma said the party does not agree with Swamy’s criticism of Subramanian and termed it as “completely his personal opinion”.

Attacking Subaramanian, a former IMF economist who was appointed in October 2014 by the NDA government to the post of CEA in the Finance Ministry, Swamy referred to some of his views on Indian economy he had held during his tenure with the multilateral lending institution.

“Who said to US Cong on 13/3/13 the US should act against India to defend US Pharmaceuticals interests?

Arvind Subramanian MoF !!

Sack him!!!,” he tweeted.

Swamy’s attack comes in the wake of reports of Arvind Subramanian being among the probable successors of Rajan as the country’s central bank chief.

“Guess who encouraged Congi to become rigid on GST clauses? Jaitley’s economic adviser Arvind Subramanian of Washington DC,” Swamy tweeted, saying he is “helping Jaitely to recognise the enemies in our camp”. In a

Subramanian Swamy series of tweets attacking the chief economic adviser, who is an NRI, he said, “Now PTs (Patriotic Tweeples) can understand why our core economic sectors could not perform last two years. Trojan horses galore in MoF/Fin Institutions.”

“Was AS (Arvind Subramanian) deposing before US Cong Committee against India as a US citizen or Indian? Does any PT know?,” he asked.

The Congress exploited Swamy’s statement to say that his target was not the CEA but Jaitley and asked whether Prime Minister Narendra Modi is handing over Finance Ministry to Swamy.

Former Infosys co-founder T V Mohandas Pai said in the face of Swamy’s attack, people are asking a question “who is running the country.”

“I think it is very important that the Prime Minister and Finance Minister put their foot down where he gets off. If Swamy has got some evidence, got something, then they can talk to the people in the party and decide what they want.

Whatever you want to do, do it quietly,” he said. Referring to Swamy’s attacks on Rajan, Pai said the government said it supported him but the BJP MP still went after him.

S w a my h a d e a r l i e r launched a scathing attack and demanded the sacking of Rajan accusing him of destroying economy by keeping interest rates high. Then

too the government and BJP had disapproved of his comments but Rajan last week announced that he would not seek a second term in the RBI after September when his three year term ends.

At the press conference called to brief media on decisions taken by the Cabinet, Jaitley said, “In fact, the presentation on textiles made just now (at the briefing) on textiles and garments sector was prepared in active consultation with him.”

Referring to the party’s statement distancing itself from Swamy’s latest attack, the minister said even the BJP does not concur with Swamy’s views.

“They have said they do not share Swamy’s view,” he added. Jaitley said he would also add one more fact and raised a question. “From the point of view of discipline of Indian politicians, to what extent should we attack those... discipline and constraints of office prevent them from responding. And this has happened more than once,” he said.

Asked by a re por ter whether people like Swamy should not be reigned in, Jaitley shot back “thank you for your suggestion”.

As opposition Congress saw Swamy’s real target in Jaitley, IT and Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad responded saying, “integrity of Arun Jaitley is impeccable.

His transparency and integrity is unquestionable.”

Asked for his comments on Rajan not seeking a second term because the government did not defend him in face of Swamy’s attack, Jaitley said, “The premise of the question is incorrect. I had categorically spoken on this subject when the comments were made about the RBI Governor. Even party president had specifically stated that party does not agree with that comment which was made.”

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Massive search ops in Pathankot FS in Seoul for final push to India’s NSG bid PATHANKOT, JUN 22 (PTI): A day after a parliamentary panel claimed some “terrorists were still hiding” in villages close to the “vulnerable” Pathankot airbase, Punjab Police Wednesday carried out a massive door-to-door search in at least 28 hamlets near here.

“We conducted a search operation in 28 villages starting at 5 am for five hours. We asked people whether they have seen any person or suspect who is not from their village. They said they have not seen anyone,” Pathankot SSP Rakesh Kaushal said.

Led by the Pathankot SSP, a total of 300 policemen including 2 SP-rank officers conducted search operation in villages such as Dhira, Tajpur, Akalgarh and Chonga near Pathankot airforce base.

The search team also comprised highly trained and specially equipped Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) commandoes. The police also inspected security outside the Pathankot airforce base and

found that everything was safe. “Everything is safe there,” said Kaushal, adding that the airforce was also secured by its own Garud commandoes.

Search operations were also carried in areas inhabited by ‘Gujjars’, officials said.

“We found nothing suspicious,” said the SSP. He, however, said security has been intensified in the border district which had witnessed a terror attack at the airforce base in January. Yesterday in Jammu, Chairman of Parliamentary Standing Committee (PSC) on Home Affairs P Bhattacharya had said, “After going back from Pathankot, we made our suggestions to the government and said that there can be further attack on Pathankot... We were told by the villagers that some terrorists were still hiding in the villages there.”

“Do you know that a few days ago, government asked the CRPF, BSF and the Army to guard the air force station because some terrorists are hiding there...,” said Bhattacharya.

SEOUL/NEW DELHI, JUN 22 (PTI): Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar Wednesday arrived in the South Korean capital ahead of the crucial NSG Plenary from tomorrow, where India is hoping to clinch membership which is being strongly opposed by China and some other countries.

Jaishankar, who was closely monitoring the goingson during the official-level meet of the 48-nation grouping which started on Monday, arrived in Seoul this afternoon to lobby with members to boost India’s prospects of getting membership.

“While it is true that Foreign Secretary has flown to Seoul, the NSG plenary hasn’t even begun yet.... This is a delicate and complex process. At this point, let us not speculate,” a government source in New Delhi said.

Senior External Affairs Ministry Official Amandeep Singh Gill, in-charge of ‘Disarmament & International Security’ division, is already

in Seoul since Monday to garner support as well as explain India’s case, another source said.

Meanwhile, China continued to make ambivalent statements on India’s bid for NSG membership amid clear indications that it was unrelenting in its opposition.

Clubbing India and Pakistan once again, the Chinese Foreign Ministry in Beijing said members of Nuclear Suppliers Group have had three round of unofficial discussions on the membership of the two countries. China is seeking to equate India’s impeccable non-proliferation record with that of Pakistan for which it is batting.

The NSG works under

the principle of unanimity and even one country’s vote against India will scuttle its bid.

While majority of the elite group members backed India’s membership, it is understood that apart from China, countries like Turkey, South Africa, Ireland and New Zealand were not in favour of India’s entry into the NSG. China maintains opposition to India’s entry, arguing that it has not signed Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). India has asserted that being a signatory to the NPT was not essential for joining the NSG as there has been a precedent in this regard, citing the case of France.

57 killed in heavy rains, storm in Bihar

PATNA, JUN 22 (PTI): Fiftyseven people were killed and 24 others injured following heavy rains and thunderstorm in Bihar, a senior official said on Wednesday.

The thunderstorm accompanied by heavy rains lashed Bihar since yesterday killing 57 people, while 24 others sustained injuries, Principal Secretary (Disaster Management) Vyasji told PTI. While six persons were killed in various parts of Patna district, five others died in Buxar district, he said.

Nalanda, Bhojpur, Rohtas, Kaimur, Aurangabad, Purnea registered four deaths each, while Katihar, Saharsa and Saran districts recorded three human fatalities each, Vyasji said.

Bhagalpur, Munger, Samastipur districts recorded two deaths each, while Banka, Madhepura, Muzaffarpur and West Champaran districts registered one death each, he said, adding three more deaths were reported from other areas.

In addition, 24 other persons sustained injuries in lightning in various districts, he said, adding that 13 cattle also perished.

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Whereas, the Government of Nagaland has constituted a One Man Inquiry Commission vide Notification NO.CON/LOR-3/2012 Dated 13th November 2015 called 'Wuzu Firing Incident Inquiry Commission' as provisioned under the sub-section (I) of Section 3 of the Commissions of Inquiry Act, 1952, (60 of 1952) with Shri Veprasa Nyekha, District & Sessions Judge (Retd) as the single member Chairman.

On 16th July, 2015 while 45 Assam Rifles and 12 Para Commandos returned from Avankhung area under Meluri Sub-Division, Phek District after encounter with NSCN (K) cadres in which 2 (two) NSCN (K) cadres were killed and dead bodies were being taken to Meluri Police Station for legal formalities on the way near Wuzu village the village leaders of Wuzu, Old Phor and New Phor requested the dead body of SS Capt. Puhachu of Wuzu village to be handed over to them to which the Commander of the Security Forces refused after which incident of firing took place resulting in the death of two civilians both class 7 (Seven) students namely – Tiizali, Son of Siikhaho of Phor village and Miss Aso, daughter of T. Yeteli of Wuzu village and injury to one woman Mrs. Vitsiirho Esther, Wife of Riitu of Wuzu village.

The Commission is to make an inquiry into the causes and source of firing which led to the death of two minor children and injury to one woman, the person/s responsible for firing and whether the incident could have been avoided.

Accordingly, the Inquiry Commission invites Written Statements from 46 Assam Rifles, 12 Para Commandos, Village Council/s, individuals, NGOs, family members of the victims, organizations and any other witnesses interested to assist the Inquiry Commission regarding the incident that took place at Wuzu on 16/07/2015. Written Statements should be filed before the Inquiry Commission, whose office is situated at the Police Officers' Central Mess, Chumukedima, Dimapur District on or before 20th July, 2016 (Wednesday).

The Written Statements should be accompanied with affidavits, documents and evidences in any form, in possession of the individuals/ authority filing the Written Statements.

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Between The Lines

Travesty of justice

Vol. XXVI NO. 195 Dimapur, thursday, June 23, 2016

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Discomforting issue

n the light of BJP MP Yogi Adityanath’s continuing hate speeches against religious minorities, minorities are very concerned about the fallout.

Recent hate speeches hurled by political leaders of some communities are not isolated but are made too often. India is a land of many diverse religions, races and castes and the fabulous line paints a picture of a rich tapestry of a wonderful and huge country. The line also explains the irrelevant and propensity among many who continue to mouth the oft-used context of India being so diversified but unified. The concept of unity in diversity may sound nationalistically correct but aside from that, the ground reality explains why some fall prey to the old adage ‘don’t mistake the wood for trees’. India is still not fully united in as far as the need for social and communal harmony because there is gain when conflict exists among sections of people. The diversity of India has developed into a fissiparous tendency which explains the resurgence of extreme fundamentalism in various parts of the country whether on communal, caste of religious lines. The big divide in India that began during the pre-independence era continues to be between the organisations claiming to defend people of the majority Hindu religion and the Muslims. The voices of reason may be many but are subdued. Hate speeches in a supposedly secular and multi-religious India are not rare, but those delivering venomous speeches have more often than not either evaded arrest, dodged the authorities, or have not been taken to task for various reasons and that is the tragedy that secular India faces. If the government of India including state governments taken prompt criminal actions long time back, India would have been spared of many communal riots and loss of so many innocent lives.

It may be recalled, that last year, in protest against attacks on those espousing freedom of expression, over 212 renowned personalities from writer, authors, academicians, historians and national award winners returned their awards in a show of solidarity and protest against the NDA government’s disinclination to crack the whip on erring ministers and members. RBI governor Raghuram Rajan, had also raised the issue last year as he opined, that tolerance and respect was needed to improve the climate for progress. Needless to say, he has been targeted by Subramaniam Swamy Rajya Sabha member of the BJP during the past weeks and has decided not to seek a second term. A lesson could be drawn from the plight of M.F.Husain, India’s most famous and internationally known as ‘India’s Picasso’ was forced into exile and who died in London on June 9,2011 at the age of 96. Hussein was hounded by radical groups and worse, even the government in 2006 dragged him to the courts on charges of hurting religious sentiments. Strangely, artists and cine artistes who initially mildly protested against encroachment on freedom of expression, did little and eventually, Husain, alone and in perpetual fear, had to flee India in 2006.If India’s image as a free nation for free trade is to be convincing, the Prime Minister should deal strictly with such people and put them in their places without fear or favour.

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ith all due respects to the Gujarat High Court, I beg to differ with its judgment that the firing

by Ehsan Jafri provoked the mob to kill him. I knew him and he was a staunch Congressman.

The Gulbarg Society massacre was the doing of local Gujarati leaders hoping to parochialise the people. When Jafri was surrounded by the Hindu mob, he rang me up, seeking my help to rescue him from the frenzied crowd he had around him. I rang up the Home Ministry in Delhi and told them about the telephone call. They said they were in touch with the state government and were “watching” the situation. As I put down the telephone, the bell rang again and Jafri was at the other end, beseeching me to do something because the mob was threatening to lynch him.

His cry for help still resounds in my ears.I admit I could not do anything beyond ringing up the ministry once again.

Therefore, the court’s verdict that Jafri provoked the crowd is misplaced. It is a travesty

of justice. But then the Bench is not to blame because it has to go by the evidence placed before it. The prejudiced police had neither done their job, nor homework thoroughly, and so the court had come to the conclusion that the provocation came from Jafri.I hope the matter will come up before the Supreme Court and the real facts may emerge for the knowledge of the wider public. This is important because the general impression is that Jafri was to blame. The tragedy is that even the judges have now been taken in by the sordid job done by the police. India is a pluralistic state and it is ruled by the Constitution which Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs and Christians in the Constituent Assembly together had adopted.It goes to the credit of leaders of the national struggle that they adopted a secular constitution although the population of Hindus was an overwhelming 80 per cent. The Hindu Mahasabha which gave birth to the Jan Sangh could not even return 10 members to the Lok Sabha. The

ZPON (N) on CM’s qualification row

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hough ZPO (N) is an apolitical organization it is compelled to intervene on the qualification row of Shri. T R Zeliang because of the fact that the constant paper war between the NPF and the Congress party is going beyond limit. No doubt the case is in the court and the court will decide who is right and who is wrong, but being the apex Zeliang tribal organization, ZPO (N) would like to make its stand clear once and for all.

It came as a surprise to the whole Nagas particularly the Zeliang community when T R Zeliang was elected to take over the reign of Chief Ministership from Shri. Neiphui Rio who chose to go to Delhi as Lok Sabha member. Never had there been any CM from Zeliang Community nor can we expect any in the next few decades, so the Zeliangs were looking forward to reap the benefit of this good fortune. However, some few individuals from our own community blinded by some political opportunists from the advanced tribes are trying to bring down the present Govt by making a ‘big’ issue out of a ‘non-issue’. Qualification has got nothing to do in winning an election or winning the confidence of the electorates, so nobody bothered whether T R Zeliang is a graduate or a post graduate or under-matriculate. It is for the love of him and his developmental activities that made the electorates of Peren district vote him to power for the 6th times to the Nagaland Legislative Assembly. Therefore, the ZPO strongly condemn those complainants who have lost their patriotism and working at the behest of their political master from other community. Is it for the love of the Zeliangs that they are trying to bring down T R Zeliang from the seat of Chief Minister?

Any Zeliang going against the welfare of his own community is highly condemnable. And that too, betraying one’s own community for settling personal grudges is not at all acceptable.

Whether T R Zeliang is a graduate or an under matriculate the whole Zeliang community stand behind him for his vision and development and will continue to do so as long as he managed to occupy important seat and work for the welfare of his community. But for those few Zeliang individuals who are being blinded by other tribes to betray his own community, a day will come when the whole Zeliang will judge you for going against your own brother.

Kiezen Zeliang, President, Zeliang Peoples’ Organization (N)

Nagaland Post, Dimapur thursday, June 23, 2016

party has, in fact, improved its of society. Where will it end? position and today commands There is no option from the a majority in the House on its rule of law. Fortunately, some own. It has 262 seats in the activists are still trying to bring Lok Sabha, guaranteeing it a democracy back on the tracks, clear majority. Close allies like but the atmosphere has become the Shiv Sena have added to so polluted that their job looks its strength. tremendous and W h a t almost impossiKuldip Nayar plagues Inble. Ultimately, dia is that the government ap- parliament is the arbiter. The paratus reflects the ideology of nation will have to see that it the party in power. This applies elects such people who have as much to Congress as to the faith in the rule of law and the BJP. Even the communists are Constitution which came into not innocent. How we recon- being from 1950.In fact, there cile these shortcomings with were many options before the the rule of law is the biggest Constituent Assembly. Adproblem that the nation faces. viser B.N. Rao, who had gone Since all political parties are around the world to see various culpable, there doesn’t seem to systems in operation, placed be any light at the end of the before the advisory committee tunnel. Unfortunately, the main of the Constituent Assembly onslaught today is against the the presidential form of governminorities and the marginal- ment pursued by America and ized. If the rule of law is not the one followed by France. maintained, all members of Jawaharlal Nehru, whose ideas the society are vulnerable and prevailed at that time, preferred will be victims one by one. The the parliamentary system. It enemy phobia will be sustained. is alleged that his education Today the Muslims are to at Harrow and Cambridge blame; tomorrow it will be the had moulded his thoughts. turn of some other members That may well be true but he

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There are two kinds of light — the glow that illumines, and the glare that obscures. ~ James Thurber

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he old saying goes, ‘Golden Opportunity comes but only once’. The present situation is a golden opportunity for both GoI and the Naga people for lasting and permanent solution to Asia’s oldest Naga Political embroil. The previous agreements or accords taught a good lesson that, old formulas should be avoided and find out inclusive formula to ensure permanent solution. The words Indian and Nagas remained to be a vertical line drawn between two people and this differentiation will not die down easily. Out of dozens of different Naga Political Groups, leaving aside a single group will inflame the entire future political scenario because of continuation of tug of war between the Indian and the Nagas.

The entire political scenario drastically changed in the recent past. The Naga people blamed for floating of multiple Naga Political factions and the NSCN/GPRN –Reformation is not exceptional. Yet, its formation changed entire scenario from blood path to peaceful atmosphere because of visionary leaders who chosed to provide peaceful environment to the Naga people. The NSCN-IM and GoI have signed framework agreement on 3rd August 2015 after more than fifteen years political engagement but neither NSCN-IM nor GoI can guarantee the future Naga Political Situation unless it is made inclusive and transparency after all the issue is between the two entities.

Unilateral abrogation of fourteen years old cease fire agreement by SS. Khaplang is also another political contribution towards permanent solution because his walking away from cease fire with GoI is right decision he have taken because he too have similar political engagement with

Still the prejudice has worked in jobs in the private sector.

Very few Hindu establishments have Muslims as their employees. In fact, the Sachar Committee appointed by Dr Manmohan Singh, then the Prime Minister, has said that the condition of the Muslims in India was worse than that of Dalits. Very little improvement has been noticeable since then. Regrettably, the judgments like the one in the Jafri case could only provide the Hindutva crowd with a justification that aggressiveness of Muslims forces the Hindus to adopt a communal line.

Maybe, I am overly optimistic, but I still hope that the society would realize on the whole that a country with so many complexities can survive in a pluralistic and democratic alignment.

People will themselves see the incongruity between the values of the Constitution and what is being practised otherwise. Pluralism is not only an ideology to prize, but also something to cherish that it is needed for the country’s integrity.

Post-mortem

Does Nagaland need AFSPA…? A tribute to Rev Lano Longchar

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FSPA was enacted in Nagaland in 1958. It has been almost 58 years that we……the Nagas, have witnessed Indian Army function in our State under this Act. Off-late, there has been quite a lot of clamour regarding AFSPA in Nagaland with a strong demand to repeal it. The contentious Act has been branded as ‘draconian’ and ‘against the ethos of human rights’.

Almost every Stakeholder in the State has criticized AFSPA and has called for its immediate revocation. The reasons cited – return of peace in Nagaland, recognition by the Indian Govt about our ‘unique status’ and positive talks for settlement of Naga issues under Framework Agreement. The revocation of AFSPA by Tripura after 18 years, in June last year, has fuelled our demands for a similar action.

First lets see why AFSPA has been revoked in Tripura after twenty seven years of insurgency? For 18 years, no armed group exists in Tripura. They have either surrendered or been eliminated and political setup in the State has been very effective under its Chief Minister. With peace and stability, the State machinery is now dealing with whatever is left. In addition, all Camps of Tripura based Groups in Bangladesh have been closed. Extortion has been eradicated in the State and there are no underground demands made to the general public or Govt officials.

A premise for enactment of AFSPA, is that the State (or part of it) has to be declared ‘disturbed’. Prerogative for the same is with the State Govt.

When a State feels that unrest has become ‘warlike’ and beyond control of local security forces, it approaches the Centre for assistance. The Centre, before deployment of Para-Military Forces or the Army, invokes AFSPA. Contents of the Act legitimizes presence and actions of Central Forces to control internal disturbances. Often the Act has been criticized as ‘harsh’, ’colonial’ and is believed to have been

misused by the Army.

Now let us examine our State Nagaland. Have Underground Camps closed in Nagaland? Infact, they are mushrooming. Have acts of violence

by NSCN (K) cadres vanished? No, they are planning more attacks. Have their camps in Myanmar closed? No, they have not. Have the ‘Factions’ stopped exploiting the people of Nagaland for unabated taxation? No, it is only increasing with increase in the number of factions. Is our Police upto meeting these challenges? No, they are not. Is the present or past political set-up devoid of underground support?

Sadly, No. Whatever hatred we Nagas can austere for Security Forces, but its only them who are catching the tax collector - regardless of factional affiliation, they are the one who are catching unlicensed arms and drug smugglers.

All my friends of Naga Hoho or NSF who want these Security Forces to go back to barracks – are they doing something to check this menace? Mere lectures and baseless desires cannot resolve these issues plaguing our Naga society. Moreover, is our State police in a position to deal with the sophisticated weaponry of the factions?

Given the delicate peace in Nagaland and a precarious environment, no sensible Naga will desire return of violence. We have seen enough bloodshed …. Memories of anarchy are fresh.

We and our children want to enjoy the fruits of this peace. I would want AFSFA to be removed, if it does not embolden other Factions and criminals and reduces undergrounds taxation.

In Manipur they removed AFSFA from Imphal - see the result now - it is a stronghold of every faction and criminal activity has increased many folds as statics speak for themselves.

We want that anarchy in our cities? I really don’t know?

Roko Angami, Dimapur

DailyDevotion The Unchanging Golden opportunity for both GoI & Nagas Law of Judgment With what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you. —Matthew 7:2 This statement is not some haphazard theory, but it is an eternal law of God. Whatever judgment you give will be the very way you are judged. There is a difference between retaliation and retribution. Jesus said that the basis of life is retribution— “with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.” If you have been shrewd in finding out the shortcomings of others, remember that will be exactly how you will be measured. The way you pay is the way life will pay you back. This eternal law works from God’s throne down to us (see Psalm 18:25-26).

Romans 2:1 applies it in even a more definite way by saying that the one who criticizes another is guilty of the very same thing. God looks not only at the act itself, but also at the possibility of committing it, which He sees by looking at our hearts. To begin with, we do not believe the statements of the Bible. For instance, do we really believe the statement that says we criticize in others the very things we are guilty of ourselves? The reason we see hypocrisy, deceit, and a lack of genuineness in others is that they are all in our own hearts. The greatest characteristic of a saint is humility, as evidenced by being able to say honestly and humbly, “Yes, all those, as well as other evils, would have been exhibited in me if it were not for the grace of God. Therefore, I have no right to judge.”

Jesus said, “Judge not, that you be not judged” (Matthew 7:1). He went on to say, in effect, “If you do judge, you will be judged in exactly the same way.” Who of us would dare to stand before God and say, “My God, judge me as I have judged others”? We have judged others as sinners— if God should judge us in the same way, we would be condemned to hell. Yet God judges us on the basis of the miraculous atonement by the Cross of Christ.

wanted a system where every adult would participate. In the Constituent Assembly, Dr Rajendra Prasad, who was in the chair, wanted some educational qualification as a requirement for voters. Nehru replied that the uneducated and the ignorant constituted the main force which fought during the independence struggle. Now when the country was free, should he tell them that they were not entitled to vote? Another principle which goaded the movement was secularism. This was embodied in the Constitution which gives one person one vote, whatever their community’s strength in the country.

It may be unthinkable today in certain circles of society, but the representatives of the majority community accepted this principle. So much so that the Muslim community’s leaders Constituent Assembly refused to have reservations or quotas in the legislatures, educational institutions and even in government jobs which they had enjoyed under the British.

This is the practice even today.

Union of Myanmar for Naga solution in Myanmar side. If we deeply analyze the situation, ultimately we believed it to be God’s programme for the Nagas.

The formation of ACAUT and its counter attack on NPGs for taxation is another serpent that bites and poisoning Naga National Movement. Yes, the collection of various taxes become intolerable burden for the Nagas. In many cases, the selfish workers forcibly collecting multiple taxes for their selfish interest, yet some case may be of genuine one. The ACAUT shouting for one government and one tax is common desire and we all are for it. We all believe, although it could not be possible at this juncture, yet solution table will provide one government where we don’t require to pay any taxes to any government anymore. However, deployment of its volunteers in all Districts and Towns of Nagaland by ACAUT against genuine taxes for the survival of Naga National Movement by collaborating with enemy have crossed their limit. The ACAUT brands the donation and few amount of taxes from Naga Businessman and Government Employees by different NPGs as ‘EXTORTIONIST’ sounds too radical and more of anti-Naga.

Recently, in many news papers and medias, some individual, NGOs and even State Government objected the concealing of GoI – NSCN-IM talk blaming it anti-Naga because no Naga knows the contents of talk. However, I really wondered as to why the same people changed their chameleon colour? During 1998 general election, the same people shouted ‘We want solution, not election,’ yet some of them

became even the legislators. What was the content of NSCN-IM talk during 1998 that, they have supported to the extent of opposing democratic franchise and why the same people started complaining for non-transparency of talk today? I am not trying to blame anybody but I only want all of us to be truthful to our sacred cause. Right after the signing of 3rd August framework agreement 2015 between GoI and NSCN-IM, every newspaper carried the resentment and opposition opinion against the said agreement.

Yet, the NSCN-Reformation came out openly appreciating both GoI and NSCN-IM for the agreement believing that, the NSCN-IM would open their hearts and welcome all other NPGs. The leaders of NSCNReformation only want NSCN-IM to act like elder brother of all NPGs but they only want everybody to join them which is impracticable. The President and General Secretary of NSCN-Reformation met atleast five times with NSCN-IM leaders which include two times sitting with Th. Muivah, General Secretary NSCNIM but the profit of coming closer with them was arresting and torturing of NSCN-Reformation workers

by NSCN-IM which only sown the seeds of bitterness. It is only love and forgiveness which will bring us together and not by force and violent.

Even today, the NCSN-IM must act maturedly towards other NPGs. The Naga issue is a sacred cause and no Naga should lose their hearts because the movement/struggle will continue till we achieve our goal and the NSCN-Reformation have committed for it.

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

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he passing away of Rev Lano Longchar on Monday, June 20 is indeed a loss for not just the Aos but for the Nagas and all other peoples that he reached out to in his most distinguished lifetime. Though many of us will remember him for his spiritual triumph and the passion that he brought to his mission work, the other greatness of the Late Reverend was his inclusive theology—of building a national identity that went beyond the narrow confines of ‘my tribe or the self ’. His passion for sharing the gospel took him to all corners of the Naga country and he was much loved and held in reverence wherever he went. As reported in the newspapers, Rev Lano Longchar travelled widely and had preached the Gospel in at least four foreign countries, 12 states in India and to 15 tribes in Nagaland.

This is testimony to the wide reach and acceptability of ‘the King’s messenger’, as one newspaper headline described the Late Reverend. In a time when Nagas are caught in the vortex of tribalism, parochialism and the distrust of the other, Rev Lano Longchar stood for peaceful coexistence and fraternity. His preaching and sharing of the gospel went far beyond the Ao country and reached out to people of all tribe and colour. Here was a missionary who had a truly national outlook, something that should not come as a surprise given that during his younger days, the Late Reverend was actively involved in the Naga national movement. Lest we forget, fraternity of the Naga people was his cherished vision.

The story goes that on March 15, 1956, while serving his jail term in Shillong he committed himself to serve God for the rest of his life. And what a commitment it was. Till his last breath, Rev Lano Longchar remained devoted to serving the Lord. As long as he was able to share the gospel, the discomfort of leaving home or his failing health did not bother him. Even after turning 80 years old, he continued to travel, mostly away from home, long distances, to be able to bring the good news, healing and hope to the masses. This was a remarkable quality about him—a steadfast spirit and total surrender to his mission of serving the Lord. I had the privilege of knowing him personally and called him up on June 15, 2016 to wish him on his 81st birthday. Showing my concern for his old age and weak health, I advised him to take it slow and concentrate on his health instead. He responded by saying that he would be in Dimapur around the beginning of July for more speaking engagements!

That was the last that I would ever speak to this amazing ambassador of Christ. A selfless missionary who stood for the greater cause of the gospel—a unifying figure, a true legend of our time. May his legacy continue to inspire the future generations of Nagas to unite and glory in our Lord and saviour Jesus Christ!

Along Longkumer, Senior Naga journalist, Camp: New Delhi

Reader’s Post Sir,

Appeal to DC Phek

That sir, it is learnt that check post has been closed in many areas and illegal taxation is totally ban at the check post. However, Lanye Check post under your jurisdiction is one of the worst check post while travelling from Dimapur to Kiphire where police at the check post are levying Rs.200 to Rs.1000/- per load without challen. Moreover, harassment by the man in uniform is a regular one during negotiation of the tax. Now we are facing hardship that many trucks refuse to travel by this route owing to untold harassment at this check post.

In the light of the above grievance faced by us, we fervently appeal your esteem authority to kindly intervene into the matter to stop such kind of unnecessary taxation and harassment to the travellers.

Yangtsali, President, Butchers Union Kiphire Town and Tsalimong General Secretary, Butchers Union Kiphire Town

Sir,

Follow-up appeal to district sanitation department

I regret to inform you that even after making an appeal in the month of February no action has been taken regarding the sanitation problem in Dimapur.

It is the duty of the government to establish proper drainage systems, but it is the responsibility of the sanitation department to maintain these systems within the district. The poor drainage conditions in Dimapur district persists and this matter has been left unattended till today, due to which the general public suffer from unhygienic environmental conditions.

The main problem concerning the labor for sanitation is that, individuals within the government use the given labour for personal work and this leaves the drainage systems in the district neglected. I should mention again that it is only due to the contributions of the concerned colony residents that we have it is not possible to keep all sections of the district check. It should be the department in concern who supervise the sanitary status of the drainage systems instead f the public. The public taking part n the maintenance of the drainage systems renders the sanitary labor redundant and it should be a priority for the departments in concern to ensure the proper management of labor regarding district and state sanitation, as we; as the state and national highway labor to ensure that proper labor is distributed towards efficient drainage management. These measurers concerning the proper use of the labor from the departments in concern are necessary for public sanitation in the district and the state as a whole.

Supply colony Dimapur GB H. Y Swu

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.

BSP leader Maurya quits party

LUCKNOW, JUN 22 (PTI): With Assembly polls in Uttar Pradesh only a few months away, BSP was jolted Wednesday, with its senior leader Swami Prasad Maurya quitting the party while attacking its chief Mayawati who slammed the “habitual party-hopper”.

62-year-old Maurya, the Leader of the Opposition in the state Assembly, said he felt “suffocated” and accused Mayawati of “auctioning” tickets for next year’s Assembly polls.

The MLA from Padrauna Assembly constituency and a minister in the former Mayawati government left BSP amid speculation that he might join the ruling Samajwadi Party and could be made a minister when Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav expands his Council of Ministers on June 27.

“I feel suffocated and cannot continue in the party any more,” he said at a hurriedly-convened press conference here.

“Today I have written a letter informing her (Maya-

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national

Swami Prasad Maurya shaking hands with SP leader Azam Khan in Lucknow. (PTI)

wati) that I am relinquishing all party posts,” he said.

Attacking the BSP chief, Maurya said, “Tickets are being openly auctioned by Mayawati on a large scale. She is not making the right choice of candidates.

Tickets are not only on sale in the party, they are being auctioned.”

He also accused Mayawati of “murdering” the values and principles of B R

Ambedkar and BSP founder Kanshi Ram. To a question, Maurya said he would announce his next course of action soon.

He is said to be in close touch with senior SP leaders Shivpal Singh Yadav and Mohd Azam Khan, giving rise to rumours that he was cosying up to the ruling party in the state.

Soon after Maurya announced his resignation,

Mayawati told media that he had quit as he was unhappy after she refused to accept his demand for giving tickets not only to him but also to his son and daughter.

“I would have expelled in a few days.

He has done a great favour to the party by leaving it himself,” she said.

Slamming Maurya as a “habitual party-hopper”, she said she had not only accepted him in her party fold but also had given him the coveted post of LoP in the state Assembly.

She dared Maurya to disclose as to how much money he had paid her for his party ticket to contest the last polls.

Mayawati said Maurya was insisting for tickets not only for himself but also for his son and daughter.

“I said nothing doing.

BSP does not encourage dynastic politics,” she said.

“May be Samajwadi Party will give tickets to Maurya and his son and daughter,” she said.

‘Jung be made a co-accused’ NEW DELHI, JUN 22 (PTI): Attacking Lt Governor Najeeb Jung, AAP Wednesday wrote to him demanding that he and ACB chief M K Meena be made “co-accused” in four cases pertaining to alleged scams during the Sheila Dikshit government including one that is related to prices of natural gas from the KG basin.

12 Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs went to Raj Niwas, the LG’s residence, around 11.30 AM with the demands.

They later claimed that Jung “refused” to meet them, but the LG Secretariat said Jung’s schedule was already prepared for the day and procedures have to be followed for seeking an appointment.

The development came after Delhi’s Anti-Corruption Branch Chief Meena said Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal may also be quizzed apart from Dikshit in the tanker scam case after an FIR was lodged, leaving the AAP and Kejriwal bristling with anger.

Accusing Jung of protecting the alleged culprits, AAP MLA Somnath Bharti said that the party has also approached Delhi Assembly Speaker Ram Niwas Goel demanding that the cases be forwarded to the House Committee on petitions, which he said has the power to summon “even the LG”.

“You (LG) have been protecting Smt Dikshit in these four FIRs through your inaction. Shri Meena, imposed by the Union government as ACB chief, has also colluded with you in this criminal activity.

“Kindly forward my letter to ACB with a direction that Shri Meena and yourself should be made co-accused in these four FIRs,” a letter signed by AAP MLA Rajendra Pal Gautam said.

An offical in the LG Secretariat received the letter.

Bharti claimed that the MLAs were frisked “like a terrorist” at the Raj Niwas and were not given an appointment with Jung though he was present inside the Raj Niwas premises.

Dalit girl ragging case: FIR against five A-TO-Z COACHING CENTRE

KOZHIKODE, JUN 22 (PTI): Five students of a nursing college in Karnataka have been booked in connection with the alleged ragging of a first-year Dalit girl student, who has been hospitalised here with severe stomach problems, police said.

The case was registered against Lakshmi of Kollam, Athira of Idukki and Krishna, Shilpa and Joe of Al Qamar College of Nursing at Gulburga, based on a statement from the 19-year-old victim, who is undergoing treatment at Kozhikode Medical College

Hospital, Sub Inspector of KMCH Police Station, Habib said.

He said the girl had named only five of the eight seniors who were involved. The SI said her condition was now stable. A copy of the FIR had been sent to Gulbarga Police commissioner for further investigation into the matter, he said.

Police said the victim was allegedly forced to drink toilet-cleaning lotion by eight of her seniors, who are all from Kerala, on May 9.

Hospital doc operate upon youth’s left leg instead of right NEW DELHI, JUN 22 (PTI): In an alleged case of medical negligence, doctors at a private hospital here have wrongly operated upon the left leg of a 24-year-old youth instead of the injured right leg.

The Delhi Medical Council has taken suo motu cognisance of the matter and initiated an enquiry into it.

Ravi Rai, a resident of Ashok Vihar, injured his right leg after he fell down from stairs on Sunday.

He was rushed to Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh and underwent tests including CT-scan and X-Ray following which the doctors said that Ravi has suffered a fracture and that his condition was serious. “Doctors told us that there was a fracture in the ankle of his right leg and that they need to do surgery to insert

pins in his ankle for support.

“Trusting them we agreed for the surgery.

But later, when our son gained consciousness, we realised that instead of the right leg, his left leg which was perfectly fine was operated,” said Ramkaran Rai, father of the patient. Meanwhile, the hospital issued a statement saying, “Patient safety is of paramount importance to us.

We are deeply concerned and are looking into the matter and will take appropriate action as deemed necessary.”

Ravi, a CA student, has been shifted to another hospital for further treatment.

“We have also complained to the police. And we will also approach Medical Council of India (MCI) and Delhi Medical Association (DMA) for justice.

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ALL NAGALAND COLLEGE PRINCIPALS’ FORUM GENERAL CONFERENCE 2016 AT ON TIME

: SAKUS MISSION COLLEGE, DIMAPUR. : 27.06.16 : 10:00 A.M. ONWARDS.

Chief Guest : Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Nagaland University.

• All members are requested to attend the conference without fail.

• Agendas (if any) to be mailed to principalsmcollege27@ gmail.com on or before 22.06.16.

• All members are requested to bring their membership fees for the session 2016.

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Doctor Visiting Day Every : Thursday 10 a.m to 3 p.m

HERBAL SKIN CARE

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ALTO K10 VXI 2013 Top Model Price ; 3.10 lakhs (Negotiable) Contact : 7085752415

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Model : 2014 NOV KM - 12,000 Price : 3,25,000 (Nego) Contact : 7085231386

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Darogapathar, Dimapur Contact : 9436261075 8974783634

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LAND FOR SALE 120 x 60 with Building at BAMUNPUKHURI-I near Sumi Baptist Church Price : 30 lakhs (Negotiable) 7½ Bighas Paddy Field at ZUTOVI 3.5 lakh per Bigha (Negotiable) No Broker 9863050520

URGENTLY REQUIRED FOR RENT

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URGENT FOR SALE Measuring : (1) 80 x 150 Rs. 80/ per sq. ft.

(2) 100 x 300 Rs. 50/ per sq. ft.

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URGENT LAND FOR SALE

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2. Tea Garden Harvesting for 4 yrs, Rubber Plantation of 700 tree (3 yrs old) & 36 Bighas @ Rs. 15 per sq. ft 3. Teak Plantation (7 yrs old) 10 Bighas @ Rs. 12 per sq. ft at Nikhekhu Village (Negotiable) Contact : 9615602763 No Brokers

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2. 3 Bighas, Resident Plot dry land, Colony Road attach.

M. No. : 9862586625/9856068191

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120 x 60 (Sq. Ft) Near Ao Church

at Medziphema Town

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Across 7 Stamp collector setting out in a little ship (11) 8 Racket in English final (6) 9 A military pageant also includes a motorcycle race (6) 10 Father’s mobile home - it’s obvious (6) 12 Bold prosecutor gets call (6) 13 Part of the body, and what Cockneys do with it (3) 14 One who shoots bird by river (6) 16 Everything has a weight, we hear, at all times (6) 18 What goes on a bit of bread, say? (6) 20 Making holes is not at all interesting (6) 22 Numerical factor that makes a little company business-like (11) Down 1 Begin to write after the first of October (4) 2 A clergyman has to eat about six (6) 3 Child seeing the Changing of the Guard (8) 4 Before exercises we cried (4) 5 Very cold beer (6) 6 Ruined - yet ran to a lawyer (8) 11 Declare a girl’s put on weight (8) 12 Recoil from disadvantage (8) 15 Parking, say, provided by club (6) 17 More vigilant - that is right after armed conflict (6) 19 Floating platform right at the back (4) 21 £20, perhaps, for a short letter (4)

Name : TALIKALA AO F/Name : Imnanungsang Age : 18 Years Complexion : Dark Brown Height : 4'10" Missing since : 17 March 2016 From : Half Nagarjan, Dimapur Finders may kindly contact :

NOTICE INVITING OTHER CLAIMENTS TO REPRESENTATION TO COME FORWARD (SECTION 375 OF THE INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925) In the Court of Smti. Elizabeth Ngully Additional Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur, Nagaland

Succession Case

Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate of Lt. Hekuto Y. Awomi Deceased, has been filed by Smti Hekuto Y. Awomi relation wife R/o. Purana Bazar to draw his Family Pension, Bank Acct. etc, who expired on 15.5.16.

Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate of the said deceased, may if she/he so desire appear in this Court on the said day of 21.7.16.

Given under the hand and seal of the Court this 20 day of 6/16.

Addl. Deputy Commissioner Dimapur : Nagaland.

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Regd. 1174/16 Dt. 21/6/16

AFFIDAVIT DECLARATION

I, Smti. Daili Komuni aged 29 years, W/o Laxman Kumar Digal permanent resident of Kalinamai Village Senapati, Manipur and presently residing at Christ for the Nations Bible College, High School Colony, Kohima, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as follows : 1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India.

2. That in all my academic records my father's name has been entered as N. Daili where the initial letter 'N' stands for my grandfather's name Neli and my mother's name as L. Asha-a, the initial 'L' refers to my maternal father Lokho.

3. That this affidavit shall be used as a piece of evidence in reference to the above paragraphs in all official correspondences and records.

4. That this affidavit is made for the purpose of any complications that may arise in the future.

5. That I verify that the contents of this affidavit are true to my knowledge and nothing has been concealed and verified at Kohima this 21th day of June, 2016.

Deponent Notary Public K-2282 Regd. No. 1562 Date : 20.06.16

AFFIDAVIT

(Rectification/Correction of self name and Father's) I, Shri/Smti/Miss. Ashok Biswakarma S/o, D/o, W/o, Shri/Late Shashi Kumar Biswakarma aged about 21 years permanent resident of Sarakateri Ward No. 9 District-Gulmi Tamgas, Nepal, presently residing at Police New Reserve Kohima, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare on oath as follows : 1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India.

2. That my correct name is Ashok Biswakarma and my fathers correct name is Shashi Kumar Biswakarma however, in my Academic records my name has been inadvertently recorded as Ashok Lama and in my Birth Certificate Recorded as Ashok Kumar and my father's name has been recorded as Shashi Kumar Lama and S.K. Lama hence, the stated name represents the same person having single identities, i.e. myself and my father.

3. That henceforth I herewith rectified the same and declares that my correct name will be Ashok Biswakarma and my father's correct name is Shashi Kumar Biswakarma for official and references.

4. That the above statements made are true to the best of my knowledge and no material facts has been concealed herein and I signed this affidavit before the competent authority on 20th June 2016 at Kohima.

Deponent Solemnly sworn before me by the deponent above mentioned named on this day 20th June 2016 at Kohima, Nagaland.

Notary Public K-2279

AFFIDAVIT

Regd .No. 1671/2016

9615670279/7085055037/ 03862-225211

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LOST NOTICE

I, Wangyong CP has lost my HSSLC passed certificate between SM College Campus and PWD Junction on 21.06.2016.

Name : Wangyong CP F/Name : S Chingin D.O.B : 02.03.1996 Sakus Mission College Dimapur, Year : 2016 Finder may please contact : 8731860180 DP-3776

LOST NOTICE

I, Smti. M. Alemla Jamir AHM have lost my original service appointment order b/no. ED/SE/C/48/84/853128 dtd 19/3/1988 on 18th June 2016 while travelling in vehicle.

Finder may contact : 9402638087 DP-3792

LOST NOTICE I,Nilotpal Purkayastha has lost my Registration Card of Engineering issued by NU from Duncan Bosti on 18.06.2016.

Name : Nilotpal Purkayastha DOB : 08.02.1991 Regd Card : 2011 Roll No : 110568 College : SET (NU) Contact : 9089828626

Date : 15/06/2016

I, MES/243749, Shri. Bir Bahadur Maurya, Elect.(HS-II), S/o. Late Ram Ugrah Maurya, Permanent Resident of Vill & P.O.-Sonadih, Teh.-Belthara

Road, P.S- Ubhaon, Dist.-Ballia, State Uttar Pradesh PIN-221715 and presently serving at Garrision Engineer, 868 Engineer Work Section, C/o.

99 APO, PIN-913868, Dimapur, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under : 1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India.

2. That, I married with Shakuntala Devi, daughter of Bhola Maurya, Resident of Vill.-Sasana Bahadurpur, P.O-Akhop, Teh.-Belthara Road, Dist.-Ballia, Uttar Pradesh PIN-221715.

3. That in my all documents her name has been recorded as Shakuntala Devi.

4. That, I have sworn this affidavit to declare her correct name as "Shakuntala Maurya" and shall use the same in all my future correspondences and records and further to rectify the same in my service records and all correspondences.

5. That my family details as on date are as under :Sl. No. Name i Smt. Shakuntala Maurya ii Mr. Avinash Maurya iii Mr. Abhishek Maurya

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FOR SALE

GYPSY HARDTOP

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Wine Red, (NL-07) Price : 1,50,000 (Nego) Ph : 9615264749

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ALTO LXI (2008)

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Price Rs. 3.90 (Negotiable)

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Model : 2010 Last, Maroon Price : 3.80 lacs (NL-Regd) Contact : 7085575735

BOLERO SLX

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BOLERO SLX - 2009

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Silver, NL-07 (Km 42000) Price : 1,70,000 (Nego)

VAN E-III (2011)

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Thilixu Block - 2.

Course-Chinese, Continental, Baking, Thai, Korean/ Japanese 5Days LAND FOR SALE Day Course-cuisine of your choice.

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In addition as per TRAI repost BSNL has also added highest numbers of net mobile subscribers amongst all telecom operators during April 2016.

Director (CM) BSNL Board, Shri. R.K. Mittal said that “We are thankful to our esteemed customers for reposing faith in us. We are committed to provided the best services to our customers.”

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DIMAPUR, JUN 22 (NPN): The public sector telecom giant, BSNL has registered the highest growth in the country in providing new wireless connections during April 2016.

In an official press communiqué, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) stated that BSNL has topped the list amongst all telecom service providers in the country leaving behind all other private operators.

Growth of BSNL in April 16 is 1.32% against the industry average 0.06%. BSNL

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Datsun redi-GO, India’s first Nili Nissan, Purana Bazaar, urban cross car was launched Dimapur. Aiming to redefine DIMAPUR, JUN 22 (NPN): in Nagaland on Wednesday at the entry-level car segment, Staff Reporter

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Datsun redi-GO comes in five variants with prices starting from 2.43 lakhs (ex-showroom, Dimapur).

The car showcases a new Japanese design philosophy called YUKAN-which stands for brave and bold. Datsun rediGO features ‘tall-boy’ styling and offers best-in-class ground clearance of 185 mm suitable for Nagaland roads, extra roominess and good external visibility for the driver.

The car was officially launched at Nili Nissan by Nissan regional manager, sales, Mudit Gupta along with area sales manager, Dipjyoti Deka, CEO Nilli Nissan Mukesh Kumar Singh, and guest of honour AGM SBI Dimapur and DGM Nissan regional manager, sales, Mudit Gupta unveiling the car along with area sales SBI Dimapur. manager, Dipjyoti Deka, CEO Nilli Nissan, Mukesh Kumar Singh, AGM and DGM of SBI Dimapur. (NP)

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6. That, the statements made above from para 1 to 5 of this affidavit is made by me, which is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, belief and nothing is concealed therein.

And I have signed this affidavit on this 15th day of June 2016 at Dimapur, Nagaland.

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GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER KOHIMA : NAGALAND PUBLIC NOTICE

NO. REV/TRANS-1/2014/ Dated Kohima, the 21st June 2016 Whereas the following persons have applied for Transfer/bifurcation of land patta Sl. No Name Patta No. Location 1.

Vilasanyü Mechülho 5034 Mohonkhola to Kechangulie Keditsu 2.

Menuovilhou Suokhrie 5158 Nagabazar to Rokovisie Suokhrie 3.

Prem Kumar Thapa 6697 Chandmari to Roma Thapa 4.

Hezotuo Liezietsu 5573 Bayavü Hill to Liangmai Baptist Church 5.

Neingulie Metha 7671 Bayavü Hill to Rasüle Metha 6.

Hesenlo Kath 7879 Lerie to Losü Sapruna 7.

T. Yongdang 7018 P.W.D Area to Talisangba Longkumar Therefore public are hereby asked to file claims/objections if any within 30 (thirty) days from the date of publication of this notice. After expiry of the stipulated time, no claims/objections will be entertained by this office.

Rovilatuo Mor, IAS Deputy Commissioner, Kohima DC-1480

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER HEAD-QUARTER CHUMUKEDIMA CAMP-DIMAPUR : NAGALAND

NOTICE

NO.VLS-11/93-D/2131-32 Dt. Dimapur the 22nd June 2016 In the matter of petition submitted by Shri. Tseiu Obed for cancellation of Pattas illegal mutated in his name as scheduled below : Patta No 77 494 496 510 520 528 522 512

Dag No 152 152/685 152/685 152/705 152/724 705/732 152/726 707

Area 04B-01K-16Ls 05B-00K-00Ls 02B-00K-00Ls 05B-00K-00Ls 03B-02K-10Ls 03B-00K-00Ls 01B-00K-00Ls 04B-02K-10Ls

Name Shri. Tseihu Obed -do-do-do-do-doHitoka H. Ayemi Shri. Tseihu Obed

The undersigned do hereby invites claims/objection if any concerning to the said land for cancellation and to restore back the actual area of 09B-01K-16Ls to the original Pattadar Smti. Sanuo Obed on or before 05/07/2016.

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N Korea fires 2 suspected midrange missiles the Sea of Japan. It said in a statement that they didn’t pose a threat to North America.

In April, North Korea attempted unsuccessfully to launch three suspected Musudan missiles, but all exploded in midair or crashed, according to South Korean defense officials. Earlier this month, North Korea had another suspected Musudan failure, South Korean officials said.

Before April’s launches,

North Korea had never flighttested a Musudan missile, although one was displayed during a military parade in 2010 in Pyongyang, its capital.

The launches appear to stem from Kim Jong Un’s order in March for more nuclear and ballistic missile tests. The order was an apparent response to springtime US-South Korean military drills, which North Korea views as an invasion rehearsal.

The US has strongly conN Korean leader Kim Jong Un looks at a rocket warhead tip after a simulated test of atmospheric re-entry of a demned North Korea’s launch of two ballistic missiles describballistic missile, at an unidentified location. ing the move by the hermit its fourth, and launched a long- reported distance is well short nation as “threatening and range rocket that outsiders say of past tests of other midrange provocative”. “We strongly condemn these and North Kowas a cover for a test of banned missiles. missile technology.

A US official also said rea’s other recent missile tests, A statement from South the first launch appeared to be which violate UN Security Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff another failure, adding that the Council Resolutions explicsaid a suspected first Musudan US was assessing exactly what itly prohibiting North Korea’s launch from the east coast had happened. The official launches using ballistic missile city of Wonsan failed early wasn’t authorized to com- technology,” State Department Wednesday morning. It didn’t ment publicly and requested Spokesman John Kirby told elaborate. But Japan’s Defense anonymity. Another American reporters yesterday.

“The US is aware of the Ministry said the missile frag- official said the first launch mented and pieces fell into wa- was a suspected Musudan but reports that North Korea fired ters off the Korean Peninsula’s initial indications were that it two ballistic missiles. We are east coast. failed in flight over the Sea of monitoring and continuing to Later Wednesday, the Japan, which the Koreas call assess the situation in close coordination with our regional JCS said the North fired an- the East Sea. other suspected Musudan, The US Strategic Com- allies and partners,” he said.

UN resolutions ban North which flew about 400 kilome- mand in Hawaii said its systers. Seoul didn’t immediately tems detected and tracked Korea from any use of ballistic classify this launch as either two suspected North Korean missile technology, although a success or failure, but the Musudan missiles that fell into it regularly fires short-range

missiles into the sea off its east coast.

“These provocations only serve to increase the international community’s resolve to counter the North Korean’s prohibited activities, including through implementing existing UN Security Council sanctions,” Kirby said.

The US intends to raise its concerns at the UN to bolster international resolve in holding the North Korean accountable for these provocative actions.

Stressing the need for a united response, he said the US will stand with its allies, including South Korea and Japan to defend from any attack or provocation. “Our commitment to the defence of our allies, including the Republic of Korea and Japan, in the face of these threats, remains Ironclad.

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India seeks to purchase maritime patrol drones from US WASHINGTON, JUN 22 (PTI): India has sought from the US high-tech multi-mission Predator drones for protecting its maritime assets, especially in the Indian Ocean.

India’s has conveyed its desire to purchase the drones in a letter of request (LoR) to the US last week, sources said.

This is part of the Indian Government’s efforts to fast track its goal to secure the country’s maritime assets in particular in the Indian Ocean and detect untoward intrusion – like the one during Mumbai terrorist attack – on a real time basis.

The LoR comes less than a fortnight after India was inducted into Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) and was recognised as a “Major Defence Partner” by the US after a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Barack Obama.

Sources said the request has been made for state -of-theart multi mission maritime patrol Predator Guardian UAV’s from General Atomics.

The Predator ‘Guardian’ platform, which provides high altitude wide area long endurance maritime intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capability, would help in protection and vigi-

lance of its maritime assets in the Indian Ocean and both its east and west coast.

Flying at an altitude of 50,000 feet, these drones have the capacity to fly non-stop for more than 24 hours and monitor the movement of objects as small as a football on a real time basis, sources said requesting anonymity.

It is understood that India had previously shown interest in purchasing these drones from the US, but the Obama Administration was unable to process these request as India was not a member of MTCR. Now that India has become a member of MTCR, the US – after it granted India the status of Major Defence Partner – has started looking into the proposal and is believed to be moving ahead to the next phase of letter of acceptance (LoA).

“Early this month President Obama and Prime Minister Modi affirmed their support for US-India cooperation in promoting maritime security,” sources said.

The issue of these drones were personally raised by the Prime Minister during his meeting with the President, to which he is understood to have given a favourable response, sources said requesting anonymity.

Xi, Modi to meet on sidelines of SCO summit in Tashkent BEIJING, JUN 22 (PTI): President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tashkent beginning tomorrow during which India is expected to seek China’s support for membership of the NSG. “We will release relevant information in due course,” Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said today.

The spokesperson said the two leaders would be meeting on the sidelines of the SCO summit in the capital city of Uzbekistan.

During his meeting with Xi, Modi is expected to seek China’s support for India’s bid for membership of the Nuclear Suppliers Group, which Beijing is keen on blocking. Hua, however, refuted perception that China is blocking India’s entry into the NSG. “With regard to India’s entry into NSG, I would like correct that the word China blocking India’s membership is not proper,” she said.

“The word blocking is not proper. In the NSG agenda we have never seen the topic of non-NPT countries entry. So it does not make sense to say we block the entry,” she said.

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WASHINGTON, JUN 22 (IANS): Americans’ views of presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump have drifted slightly more negative over the past month and a half, while his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton’s image remains steady, according to a Gallup poll.

Trump’s net favourable rating slipped to -33 for midJune, from -28 in the first week of May, according to the poll released on Tuesday. At the same time, Americans’ view of Clinton has remained significantly less negative and more stable, with a current -13 net favourable rating, Xinhua cited the Gallup as saying.

By this point in an election cycle, when each party’s nomination has been clinched, candidates typically have had a more positive image than has been the case for Clinton and Trump. Since 1992, Gallup has tracked a few presidential candidates with a negative net rating in June and July of an election year, Gallup found.

The last month and a half has been an eventful period for both candidates. Trump for instance secured the number of delegates he needed to win the nomination. He also attracted a great deal of attention by questioning the impartiality of the federal judge who is hearing a case in which he was being sued by a former student of Trump University who claimed he did not get his money’s worth.

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Loving wife, children and relatives.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Words fall short to express our profound gratitude to groups and individuals who stood by us materially, financially and in prayer at the sudden demise of our beloved Lt. Agam Bahadur Rai on 19.06.2016.

Our special thanks to : * NCRC, Sumi Dimapur Town * UNB (Naga Colony Council) * UNB (Naga Colony Women Society) * NCRC (Women and Youth Department) * Ayinato Prayer and Healing Centre * Doctors & nuses of Civil D.O.B : 14.08.1953 Hospital, Dimapur and Nagaland Multi-Speciality Research Centre. * Mr. Kuhoi Zhimo (Chairman, Sumi Council Dimapur) * Mr. Viketo Jakhalu (Chairman, Deacon Board NCRC Sumi (DMR) * Mr. Luheto Awomi, Sub-Council Chairman, Ayinato. * Mr. Khehuto Awomi, Burma Camp * Mr. Hoshito Kinimi, Burma Camp * Friends, neighbours, relatives & well wishers.

We deeply regret our inability to mention all individual but pray that Almighty God bless you abundantly in your endeavours.

Loving wife Hovili Awomi Rai & children

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We the bereaved family members and relatives of Late L. Doungel (Retd.) Junior Soil and Water Conservation Officer (JSCO) and then G.B of Bungsang Village, P.O- Medziphema, are deeply grateful to every individual, churches, organizations, friends, neighbours and wellwishers who showed great kindness and support during the prolonged illness and in the time since he left us on 18th June 2016.

We deeply regret our inability to thank each individual personally but it is our humble prayer that Almighty God blesses you all abundantly.

Loving wife, children, siblings, in-laws, grand children and relatives.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT “The Lord gave, and the Lorth hath taken away, blessed be the name of the Lord”

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KABUL, JUN 22 (IANS): At least 28 bus passengers abducted by Taliban militants were freed in southern Helmand province of Afghanistan, police said on Wednesday.

“Following efforts by security forces and elders to secure the safe release of the abductees, a total of 23 kidnapped passengers were freed late on Tuesday and five were released earlier on Wednesday,” Xinhua news agency quoted the police as saying. In the early hours of Tuesday, Taliban militants intercepted three vehicles in Gereshk district of Helmand and detained the travellers.

Helmand, notorious for poppy growing, is also a Taliban stronghold.

The Taliban-led insurgency has been rampant since early April when the militant group launched its annual rebel offensive in different areas of the country.

The Taliban urged civilians to stay away from official gatherings, military convoys and centres regarded as the legitimate targets by militants besides warning people not to support the government.

The militants launched several kidnapping attacks recently to snatch off-duty security forces or government workers.

"I have fought a good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith" (2 Timothy 4:7)

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Through this column, we would like to sincerely convey our heartfelt gratitude to all individuals, well wishers, different organisations, churches, unions and friends from all walks of life who stood by us in prayers and supported us physically, morally, materially and financially at the sudden and tragic demise of our beloved father Late Shovixe Chophy Emlomi Village on 19/06/2016. Your love and support gave us hope, strength and comfort during our darkest hour.

We deeply regret our inability to thank each and everyone by name, but your love, generous support and kind gestures will always remain close to our hearts ad with a humble we pray that our Almighty God bless you all in abundance.

Our especial thanks to :1. Dimapur Sumi Baptist Church.

2. Lukhami Union Dimapur 3. Lukhami Union Niu Colony.

4. Nikiqhe Baptist Church (Women & Youths).

5. Nikiqhe Village.

6. Emlomi Union Dimapur.

7. Niu Vety. Fellowship.

8. Gospel Light Prayer House, Niu Colony.

9. Niu Colony Youth Fellowship.

10. Niu Vety. Sunday School Department.

11. Sri. Tovihoto Ayemi, Hon'ble MLA & Chairman (NIDC).

12. Sri. Pukhavi Yeptho, Ex-DMC Member.

13. Sri. Hokuto Zhimomi, Former DMC Adviser 14. Rev. S. Vitoshe Swu, Pastor DSBC. 15. Sukhai Zhimomi (Dr. Avili).

16. Vikishe Chishi.

17. Shikato Chishi.

18. Honito Chishi, Thilixu Block-I 19. Viyito Yeptho.

instead precisely a trouble maker. In the regard of the South China Sea issue, the US is playing an extremely destructive role,” it said.

“China will continue to maintain strict supervision of the sea area conditions and will take appropriate measures should there be any incidences, and defend against the occurrence of situations that harm Chinese territorial sovereignty or security benefits,” it said.

China will not let other countries have their way with their temper or to act arbitrarily regardless of the rules in the regard of South China Sea stability, it warned.

China is locked up in a maritime dispute with Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei and Taiwan over the South China Sea. The resource-rich South China Sea is the main maritime link between the Pacific and Indian ocean, giving it enormous trade and military value.

The sea connects East Asia with Europe and the Middle East and over USD 5 trillion in ship-borne trade passes through the sea annually.

Beijing is concerned over US backing the smaller states to challenge China to assert their rights.

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BEIJING, JUN 22 (PTI): Accusing the US of playing “extremely destructive role” by wading into the South China Sea dispute, a flagship Chinese daily Wednesday said Washington has “chosen a wrong opponent” to make forays into the region and Beijing will not let Washington “have its way”.

“Conveying a so-called message about security through the exhibition of military might and furthermore describing the events as an act of deterrence is something that the US has done far too many times,” t h e r u l i n g C o m mu n i s t Party’s official mouthpiece ‘People’s Daily’ said in a commentary.

“Regardless of how many times it may have gone smoothly in other parts of the world the US has chosen the wrong opponent by selecting China for this type of game. Behind all of this is lack of patience and brassy moves and it also reveals a nature of hegemony beneath the surface,” it said.

“Statements from high ranking officials in the US military as well as the aircraft carrier drills themselves once again demonstrate that the US is definitely not a regional security safeguard, and

28 kidnapped bus passengers released in Afghan

We the family of Late S. Tokheho Ayemi express our sincere thanks and gratitudes to one and all, who have extended enormous kindness and support during his illness and till the time of his demise on 14th June 2016. We are truly indebted and have nothing in return, yet we humbly pray for His abundant blessing upon each and everyone of you.

We would also like to convey our sincere thanks to:1. Kiyeshe Sukhai welfare Dimapur.

2. Neighbours & friends of Lingrijan colony Dimapur.

3. DC Court Sumi Fellowship Dimapur.

5. Dimapur Sumi Baptist Churh Dimapur.

6. Director & staff Food & Civil Supply Directorate Dimapur.

7. Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority NSDMA. 8. Addll Director & staff Department of Tourism 9. M/S Vertex Construction.

10. Kiyeshe Sukhai Welfare Kohima.

11. Sumi Baptist Church Kohima.

12. Sukhai village union Zunheboto.

13. Kiyeshe Sukhai welfare Satakha.

14. Friends from Alato/Sakipheto Village 15. Friends from Ghukhuiyi Village.

16. Friends from Vishepu Village.

17. Friends from Kivikhu Village.

18. Friends from Zhekiye Village.

19. Friends from Aghuyito Village.

20. Friends from Xuivi Village.

21. Friends from Shoixe Village.

22. Relatives and friends from Satoi Town/Village.

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S. TOKHEHO AYEMI (1932 - 14TH June 2016)

Born : 1913 – Died : 11/06/2016 Through this column, we would like to sincerely convey our heartfelt gratitude to all individuals, well wishers, different organizations, churches, unions, groups and friends from all walks of life who stood by us in prayers and supported us physically, morally, materially, financially etc, at the sudden and tragic demise of our beloved Lt. Longtsungkyu Anar G.B Seyochung Village on 11/06/2016. Your love and support gave us hope, strength and comfort during our darkest hour.

We deeply regret our inability to thank each and every individuals by name but your love, generous support and kind gesture will always remain close to our hearts. And with a humble heart we pray that our Almighty God bless you all in abundance.

Loving wife, children, in-laws, grand children and relatives

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SEOUL/ WASHINGTON, JUN 22 (AP): In a remarkable show of persistence, North Korea on Wednesday fired two suspected powerful new Musudan midrange ballistic missiles, US and South Korean military officials said, its fifth and sixth such attempts since April.

Five of those launches failed, many exploding in midair or crashing, and the sixth flew only about 400 kilometers (250 miles), South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said, an improvement but still well short of the missile’s potential 3,500-kilometer range and not long enough to be classified as intermediate.

Despite the repeated failures, the North’s determination in testing the Musudan worries Washington and its allies, Tokyo and Seoul, because the missile’s range puts much of Asia and the Pacific, including US military bases there, within reach.

Each new test apparently linked to a command from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un also likely provides valuable insights to the North’s scientists and military officials as they push toward their goal of a nuclear and missile programme that can threaten the US mainland.

Pyongyang earlier this year conducted a nuclear test,

‘China will not let US have its way in South China Sea’

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We express our heartfelt gratitude to each and every individual who stood by us and supported us physically, morally, financially and through prayer during the brief illness and at the demise of LATE BESII ATHILI, Secretary of Punanamei Village on 19th June 2016.

We would like to convey our special thanks to: 1. Sir Gangaram hospital New Delhi 2. CMC Hospital Imphal 3. Doctors and nurses 4. Blood Donors 5. L. Dikho MLA, 48 Mao A/C 6. A.Kathiprii ADC Punanamei 7. Mao Council 8. Mao Catholic Association MCA 9. Punanamei Village Council 10. Punanamei Senapati Union 11. Youth and Students Union of Punanamei Village 12. Punanamei Women Society 13. Neighbouring Village Council 14. Friends and well wishers.

Loving wife, daughter, family members and relatives

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Zaza leaves audience awestruck coming to the state on such an auspicious occasion.

Former minister Azo Nienu, MLA in a short message greeted the people on the occasion of the special day.

He said music being a universal language should be promoted so as to strengthen the brotherhood and create unity among the Nagas to live as brothers.

Other artistes sharing

the stage with Neil Zaza included Imtiakum, Gold planet, Mengu, GCKA band, U-Turn, Wangyat Wangsu, Aboigenesis, Viputoli Achumi, Jano Nyekha, Moajungla, Brainstorm Island and The Gluttones.

The local artistes one after the other gave amazing performances which made the night memorable to the audience numbering close

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enowned Qawwali singer Amjad Sabri was reportedly shot dead on Wednesday by unidentified attackers in Pakistan.

The tragic attack took place in Liaqutabad area of Karachi. As per nation.com. pk, the police surgeon told media, “he was targeted in his car and was shot for the six times.”

Reports further suggest that Amjad was rushed to Abbasi Shaheed Hospital. Sabri and an associate were in the car when the gunmen opened fire, critically injuring him. The two were rushed to a hospital where Sabri succumbed to his injuries.

to 5,000.

Event partners included Find studio, CBZZ, Metro Meat, Watermarrk Photography, Crescendo Nagaland and International Network Agency Ltd. The event was organized

by The Institute for Music Education (T.I.M.E) while the event was hosted by Yanpo Humtsoe.

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Venue : Chekiye Main Bazar, 3 Mile, Dimapur Date : 6th - 9th July 2016 Stall Booking Open between : 11:00 am to 4:00 pm Limited Stalls Left !!

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For details refer “www.eprocuremes.gov.in” The prospective/likely contractors are requested to look up the website “www.eprocuremes.gov.in”. These tenders are being received based on e-Tendering system, manual offers/bid for these tenders will not be accepted in any circumstances, only electronic offer/bids shall be accepted. Tender information is also available in www.mes.gov.in. call: 03862-249225

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alright’.

As predicted by Zaza, the crowd went crazy with everyone trying to reach out to him as he went playing around performing for them.

Midway through the concert Zaza said, Nagaland was one of his favorite places in the world and that it was very easy to associate with the Nagas since everyone loves music.

He said he wanted to come back for more events.

Lok Sabha MP Neiphiu Rio in his short speech hoped that music would bring peace to Nagaland. He said he had plans to work with the youths especially in various fields including music. He wished the gathered crowd on the occasion of World Music Day. He thanked Zaza for

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Ministry of Minority Affairs invites online application for 2016-17 under "Nai Udaan" scheme for financial assistance from candidates belonging to notified Minority Communities i.e. Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains and Parsis.

2. The assistance would be provided to candidates who have cleared Preliminary examination conducted by Union Pubic Service Commissions (UPSC), Staff Selection Commission (SSC) & State Public Service Commission (SPSCs). The financial assistance will be provided in accordance with the slots provided to each community and on first-cum-first serve basis.

3. The candidates are requested to apply on www.najudaan-moma. gov.in. No hard copies of applications would be accepted.

4. The details of the Scheme, How to apply and information on required documents are available on the website of Ministry i.e. www. minorityaffairs.gov.in and Nai Udaan Portal i.e. www.naiudaan-moma. gov.in The candidates who have already applied offline are also requested to apply online.

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GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE PRINCIPAL VETY FIELD ASSTT TRAINING INSTITUTE MEDZIPHEMA : NAGALAND

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No. VET/TRG/GEN-8/2016-17 Dt. Medziphema, the 21st June 2016 The following list of candidates who applied for VFA Training Entrance Test are disqualified to appear the said test for reasons as indicated below :1. Overage (Form receipt nos)1, 5, 18 , 19 ,24 26, 28, 34, 36, 37, 39, 46, 47, 56, 60, 61, 67, 75, 78, 83, 85, 92, 95, 99, 107, 116, 121, 123, 129, 131, 145, 149, 152, 176, 181, 182, 186, 187, 189, 197, 198, 199, 200, 202, 203, 207, 212, 227, 229, 242, 247, 250, 258, 264, 266, 270, 271, 279, 281, 282, 285, 298, 309, 310, 315, 318, 321, 325, 331, 336, 337, 340, 341, 344, 352, 355, 359, 362, 363, 367, 372, 374, 375, 382, 383, 385, 390, 404, 409, 417, 418, 422, 423, 425, 429, 434, 440, 441, 449, 451, 453, 455, 456, 466, 472, 475, 479, 483, 485, 487, 489, 490, 491, 497, 505, 506, 507, 510, 513, 517, 518, 519, 523, 524, 525, 527, 528, 530, 531, 532, 534, 536, 538, 539, 546, 547, 548, 554, 555, 558, 572, 575, 576, 585, 587, 591, 595, 597, 598, 599, 612.

2. Underage (Form receipt nos) : 35 3. Incomplete documents (Form receipt nos) : 71, 305 Date of written Entrance Exam 25/06/2016 Venue - SFS Hr. Sec. School Time - 10 A.M to 12:30 P.M Result (Written) - 02/07/2016 Oral Interview - 12/07/2016 & 13/07/2016 Result (Oral) - 20/07/16 Commencement of training 01/08/2016 Principal Vety Field Asstt Training Institute Medziphema : Nagaland DP-3749

APPRECIATION

In our joint council meeting held on 18/06/2016 resolved to expressed our deepest appreciation to the contractor M/S Pele Khezhie Regd. Class-1 Contractor and the Department of (PWD) specially E.E NOKLAK and her colleague. In recognition to their workmanship rendered to us by way of constructing the road from Thonok-Sanglo to Kingjun via wie Village. (PMGSY) as per public demand put forward in our joint council meeting which was held on 23-11-2012 at Chuklak-river.

Despite of facing many hardships and difficulties in implementing the project (PMGSY) he has taken public and village leaders into confidence till end. i.e completion of project.

Lastly we once again express our best wishes to contractor and the department of (PWD) and success in the days to come.

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Geared with just his Carvin guitars, Zaza did what he was best at, shredding his guitar into bits of harmonies, arpeggios and blazing melodies. Serenading the huge audience which comprises of dignitaries including Lok Sabha MP Neiphiu Rio and MLA from 19 A/C PhekKuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu, Zaza made it sure that the audience had nothing short of a terrific time.

Playing mostly from his new album ‘Peach’, he completed his set by adding his monster hit track ‘I’m

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(Top to Bottom) Lok Sabha MP Neiphiu Rio speaking during the event. Neil Zaza performing during the World Music Day concert at Agri Expo, Dimapur, Wednesday. United Motorcycle Club getting ready to escort Neil Zaza to the venue. (NP)

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HARARE, JUN 22 (IANS): India overcame the last-minute blues to pip Zimbabwe by three runs in the third and final T20 International and pocket the series 2-1 at the Harare Sports Club here on Wednesday.

India’s young bowling unit put on a collective effort to restrict the hosts to 135/8 after wicketkeeper-batsman Kedar Jadhav’s half century pushed the visitors to 138/6 in their stipulated 20 overs.

Despite losing opener Chamu Chibhabha (5) cheaply, Zimbabwe got off to a positive start with Hamilton Masakadza (15) and Vusi Sibanda (28) putting on 40 runs for the second wicket to take Zimbabwe past the 50-run

mark in the eighth over.

With the hosts in full flow, left-arm spinner Axar Patel managed to break the partnership by foxing Masakadza plumb in front while medium pacer Dhawal Kulkarni packed back Sibanda soon after. Sibanda blasted five fours in his 23-ball knock.

Wicketkeeper-batsman Peter Moor (26) and Malcolm Waller (10) then tried to stabilise the innings with a 26run stand for the fourth wicket.

Moor was at his attacking best during his 21-ball knock as he hammered leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal for three sixes before falling to the same bowler.

Moor’s dismissal brought

NEW DELHI, JUN 22 (IANS): FC Pune City on Wednesday announced the signing of former Barcelona football club midfielder Pitu for the upcoming edition of the Indian Super League (ISL).

Piku made his senior debut in 2005-06 season playing for the Barcelona B Team. He made his first-team appearance under Frank Rijkaard led FC Barcelona in 2006 against Atletico Bilbao coming in as a substitute. Having played in the Spanish leagues, he last represented UE Llagostera making a total of 145 league appearances since joining them in 2012. FC Pune City CEO Gaurav Modwel said Pitu’s

Boxer Vikas enters quarters at Olympic qualifiers BAKU, JUN 22 (IANS): Vikas Krishan (75kg) defeated Kvachatadze Zaal of Georgia in a one-sided contest to enter the quarterfinals of the World Olympic Qualifying Tournament here on Wednesday. Vikas, who turned professional recently, is just one win away from securing a berth at the upcoming Rio Olympics.

The Indian overshadowed his opponent in all three rounds, easing to a 3-0 win.

The 24-year-old, who is seeded second in his weight category in this tournament, will take on Lee Dongyun of South Korea in the quarter-finals. The 2011 World Championships bronze-medallist became the fourth Indian to enter the lasteight stage of the tournament.

Manoj Kumar (64kg) and Sumit Sangwan (81kg) earlier booked their spots in the quarter-finals of their respective weight categories. All three have to

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make the semis to book an Olympic berth besides being assured of a medal.

Laishram Devendro Singh (49kg) is through to the semifinals but has to enter the final of his weight category to book his tocket to Rio. Devendro will meet Spain’s Samuel Heredia, who stunned top seed Dmytro Zamotaev of Ukraine, in the final on Friday.

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Czech Republic’s Ladislav Krejci, left, and Turkey’s Emre Mor challenge for the ball during the Euro 2016 Group D soccer match between the Czech Republic and Turkey at the Bollaert stadium in Lens, France, Tuesday. (AP/PTI)

PARIS, JUNE 22 (IANS): only got one point by a draw Turkey beat Czech Republic with Croatia.

2- 0 in the UEFA EURO 2016 Group D here on Tuesday to earn the opportunity to qualify for last 16.

Turkey’ s forward Burak Yilmaz, who played in China’s On this day, the 22.06.2016 declare Beijing Guoan, scored in Turkey’s first counter-attack that, I Mrs. Meyirenla and my family will in the 9th minute from Emre Mor’s assist. Czech Republic not be held responsible for any financial

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transaction(s) carried out by my mother Mrs. Imtisongla (Süngratsu Village).

PRESS NOTE

There shall be Annual Meeting of Sainik School Punglwa Parents Association (SSPPA) on 25th June 2016 at 12:00 noon in the School premises.

It is further informed that tenure of the present Office bearers has come to an end and the election of the new office bearers and audit of the SSPPA funds will also be held on the same day.

Besides all other important issues.

All the parents are therefore requested to attend the meeting without fail.

Er. Senkathung Jami President, SSPPA

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Cristiano Ronaldo became the first man to score in four European championships with two goals to secure Portugal’s place in the knockout stages of Euro 2016 with a 3-3 draw against Hungary on Wednesday.

Hungary secured top spot in Group F and await the runnersup of Group E. Tournament debutants Iceland also qualified for the knockout stages with a last-gasp 2-1 win against Austria to set up a last 16 meeting with England on Monday.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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LONGSEN VILLAGE COUNCIL Dhansiripar Sub-Division, Dimapur, Nagaland

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Longsen Village Council, Dhansiripar, Dimapur tanko ngühlang hai ngetida: “LONGSEN SANGA KAO YAKYU-JEKYUBÜ PENDOUEI COUNCIL TO TIDANYUAN ONG YAKLA-JEKLA THÜKKEI. COUNCILEI ANGEKO YAKYU-JEKYUAN NGÜH LUONGSI SANGEI MAAT AJEMBULABÜ”.

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AO SENDEN IS APPRECIATED : K.U

Through this column, the elders and general public of Khuwaboto Colony Zunheboto Town would like to express our heartfelt gratitude and sincere thanks to 5th Assam Riffle for their goodwill gesture and humanitarian ground by constructing Council Hall which was in immense need for the welfare of the public. Further we would like to extend our best wishes in their future endeavour.

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The Konyak Union has appreciated Ao Senden for their co-operation and solidarity to the crime committed against a minor girls who was repeatedly raped on 4th & 8th June 2016 by Alemchiba Ao of Khensa Village. The intervention of the apex body of the Ao community for not to bail out the rapist at any circumstances is a commendable role to stop inhuman Act in the Christian State and in civilized society and also appreciated the district administration and police for timely action. Further, the Konyak Union vehemently condemned the beastly act and urged the concerned authority not to bail out at any case and award punishment deserve for such kind of crime as per the law of the land.

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OFFICE OF THE MOKOKCHUNG TOWN CHANGDANG UNION CONGRATULATIONS Mokokchung Town Changdang Union would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Shri.

TEMSUYANGER LEMTUR S/o Shri S. Bendang of Changdang village for successfully clearing National Grade II Badminton Umpire Examination conducted on December 2015 at Jaipur.

The Union further would like to extend its best wishes in all his future endeavours.

Bendangwati Imkongtoshi Secretary, MTCU President, MTCU

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LLRPO na thyuta 13th February 2016 nchok Bhandari lo na khitao ji lo Shompo Daniel Ezung na Lotha ntsi nrang otsük 25 khi esiv tsükona NSCN (IM) na mekai lia to phyocho to Imphal Free Press yakchia 15th February 2016 lo erani chüyitokcho. Tolia Shompo Daniel Ezung na hoto unphyo to ehungpvüi tssoyia 16th February 2016 lo ni Shompo Chenirao Jami, Acting LLRPO President na erani jantacho. Heto Lotha Hoho (LH), Wokha, na elana unzechev osi Lotha jipo ji nyikrachiv okhen oyi erana osi LH esopvüi jiang ejüng lona unlan pia yithen kako lo eranthechia (NPost 5th May 2016) to etssowo Yilan shiang erentav tsükona LH na erantsüng chuti echung eni -28th March 2016 elani 2nd May 2016 to ni thüngi picho. Elani LH Advisers, eramoe otsük eni mhonina zothe engathe thyuta tsükona ha ni thüngi rotokcho. Tolia ni na LH thüngi ntok ha untok osi ntia janlan LH enhunga jana unpi.

Shopmo Chenirao Jami, na heto Lotha jipo nyikrachiv okhen oyi erana osi etssophowo shiang tsükona LH esae den na ehungpvui theta mhonina erentav tsükona okhao to “Etsa yivon” shi yithen lo thei ni Shompo Chenirao Jami thüngi ntsitokala. Osi ni na 9th July 2016 nchok 11:00 AM lo LTC Hall, Wokha, ji lo na Lotha Hoho esae den ntoki ehungpvüi theta erentale to ni tsalala. Etsa okhao to ni pio shi ni na ungav unroa tssona LH na ntio ni tsükona methaku sana methaki siv osi ni na unpanlanche to ni ntsitokala.

5th May 2016 nchok Nagaland Post lo Shompo Chenirao Jami nzo tssoe erantao jiang, LLRPO thyuta 13.2.2016 lo etheo jiang yolo ShompoYingashumo Kithan, Ex LLRPO President, Shompo Chumdemo Kikon, Seceretary KLH, Shompo Nyamo Odyuo, 40 AC BJP President, Shompo Chumjamo Kikon, CLOU President, to shiang na ha ehungpvüi ejoe na 9.7.2016 nchok LTC Wokha, lo rotana mhona.

Sd/Sd/MHAO HUMTSOE Er. MHONDAMO OVUNG Chairman President Lotha Hoho, Wokha, Nagaland Lotha Hoho, Wokha, Nagaland

Spain, winner of the last two European championships, will find their road to a third successive title much trickier after losing 2-1 to Croatia here on Tuesday, ceding first place in Group D to the Balkan side.

Finishing second in the group means that La Roja will have to get past Group E winner Italy in the first match of the knockout stage to have any chance of repeating, EFE news agency reported.

experience of playing in the Spanish league would be a great plus for the team.

“Pitu is a very intelligent midfielder and a great reader of the game. We now have a very talented and a creative organiser in midfield, an offensive player who moves the ball around intelligently and can assist our forwards.” Welcoming Pitu into the squad, Pune head coach Antonio Habas said, “Pitu has spent his career playing in the Spanish league with consistent perfor mances, something that we were looking for our midfield. I am looking forward to him meeting up with the rest of the squad so we can include him in our preparations.”

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File – Indian batsman Mandeep Sing, left, raises his bat in salute during T20 International cricket match between against Zimbabwe at Harare Sports Club June, 20, 2016. (AP/PTI)

in for mer skipper Elton Chigumbura, who added 18 runs with Waller to bring up the 100 in the 17th over before Kulkarni dismissed Waller.

With Zimbabwe needing 3 5 o f f 1 7 b a l l s, yo u n g Timycen Maruma (23) joined Chigumbura and the duo almost took the match away from the Indians with a 31-run seventh wicket stand before left-arm seamer Barinder Sran managed to restrict them.

For the visitors, medium pacers Sran and Kulkarni took two wickets each while Patel and Chahal got one apiece.

Earlier, Jadhav’s 42-ball 58 propelled India from a tricky situation after the visitors were sent in to bat. Under pressure after a batting collapse of sorts, the Maharashtra wicketkeeperbatsman resurrected the innings with a defiant knock.

Fresh from a 10-wicket mauling of the hosts in the second match, India found themselves in a spot of bother after losing in-form opener Mandeep Singh (4) cheaply while Lokesh Rahul (22) and Manish Pandey departed off consecutive balls.

Rahul’s 20-ball knock was laced with three fours and a six before the righthander was bowled by Neville Madziva to reduce India to 27/2 while Pandey joined him the next ball, thanks to a brilliant throw at the stumps from Elton Chigumbura.

The failure of the top order provided ample opportunity to the middle order batsmen comprising Ambati Rayudu, skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Jadhav.

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SÜNGRATSÜ VILLAGE COUNCIL AND SENSO MUNDANG FELICITATES

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The Seithekema Old Village Council would like to express our profound gratitude to Col. Ananya Boral Commandant 37 Assam Rifles, Asst. Commandant Hari Ram Prasad (Doctor) along with Lab-Technician, Nurse and other supporting staff for conducting a Medical Camp at our village where many patients were given treatment with medicine free of cost. Its a yeoman service to us, we have nothing to give in return but it is our sincere prayer to our Almighty to bless each and everyone of you abundantly in your service endeavour.

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Neichüu Kuotsu Chairman, Seithekema Old Village Council

(IMO LONGCHAR) Council Chairman Süngratsü village

(S. BENDANG AIER) President Süngratsü Senso Mungdang

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MIDDLE POINT COLONY CIRCULAR ROAD

The Village Council and Senso Mungdang of Süngratsü express our heartiest congratulations and deepest appreciation to the following citizens for bringing laurels to the villagers through their outstanding achievements: 1. Miss Naroinla Ozüküm d/o Mr. & Mrs. Imrongsashi for securing Top 8 th Position (Science) in HSSLC Examination 2016 with subject topper in Physics.

2. Miss Rongpangmenla Longchar d/o Mr. & Mrs. K. Lipok for excelling in AISSCE 2016 (Cl. XII) by securing 93.8% and placed in the toppers list.

3. Mr. Alemzungba Jamir s/o Late & Mrs. Lobosang for securing Top 20th Position in HSLC Examination 2016 with subject topper in Social Sciences and Ao. 4. Miss Emtili Aier d/o Mr. & Mrs. T. Chubayanger for securing subject topper in Music in HSLC Examination 2016.

5. Miss Amenla Aier d/o Dr. & Mrs. Maongwati for excelling in AISSCE 2016 (Cl. X) by securing CGPA 9/10 and place in the toppers list.

6. Govt. High School Süngratsü for achieving cent percent academic excellence in HSLC Examination 2016.

May the good Lord bestow His blessings abundantly upon each one of you in all your future endeavours.

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Argentina enters Copa America final

Argentina’s Gonzalo Higuain (9) celebrates his goal against the United States with Lionel Messi, left, and Ezequiel Lavezzi, center, during a Copa America Centenario soccer semifinal, Tuesday, June 21, 2016, in Houston.

Argentina won 4-0. (AP/PTI) between Colombia and Chile in the third-place match on Saturday in Arizona.

Wednesday’s match also saw Messi create history as he became the highest ever scorer for Argentina. He is now on 55 international goals, overhauling the previous record by former star striker Gabriel Batistuta.

There was a worrying

moment for Argentina however, as Lavezzi fractured his arm after falling over the advertising boards while attempting to head the ball.

The former Paris SaintGermain winger had to be stretchered off and has been ruled out of the final.

The hosts were without three first-team regulars, with Jermaine Jones, Bobby

Portugal’s Ronaldo throws reporter’s microphone into lake

Barcelona not considering selling Neymar

HOUSTON, JUN 22 (IANS): Argentina thrashed US 4-0 in the semi-finals of the Copa America Centanario football tournament at the Reliant Stadium here on Wednesday.

Centre forward Gonzalo Higuain (50th, 86th minutes) struck twice while Ezequiel Lavezzi (3rd) and Lionel Messi (32nd) also found the target for the 14-time Copa America

champions. Higuain is now the highest scorer in the tournament with four goals in five matches.

Argentina are gunning for their first major trophy since 1993 when they won their last Copa America title.

They will meet Columbia or Chile in the final on Sunday.

The US will now play the loser of the second semi-final

A video grab of Cristiano Ronaldo seen throwing reporter’s microphone in lake.

LYON, JUN 22 (IANS): Ahead of the must-win clash against Hungary at the Euro 2016 football championship, Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo threw a reporter’s microphone into a lake when asked if he was prepared for the game while out for a walk with his team-mates.

The reporter from Portuguese news channel CMTV asked the Real Madrid forward if he was ready for the tie. Ronaldo responded by

grabbing the microphone and throwing it into the lake, Sky Sports reported on Wednesday. Portugal are without a win at Euro 2016 and could face elimination if they do not beat Hungary in their third and last match in Group F. It has been a frustrating tournament for Ronaldo, who has failed to score from 20 shots. He criticised Iceland for having a “small-time mentality” after a 1-1 draw and then missed a penalty in the goal-

less stalemate with Austria.

Portugal head coach Fernando Santos revealed the penalty miss had been playing on Ronaldo’s mind.

“Cristiano hasn’t been able to sleep. On Sunday, I was one of the first up and he was already awake. He’s a winner and his experience will help him bounce back,” Santos said. “If there is a penalty in the next game, Cristiano Ronaldo will take it and he will score.”

BARCELONA/RIO DE JANEIRO, JUN 22 (IANS): Barcelona are not considering the sale of Brazilian forward Neymar this summer, despite the interest shown by some clubs in signing him, which would bring the Catalan football giants 190 million euros ($213.8 million), which is the buy-out clause in his contract. The vice president of economics at Barcelona, Susana Monje, stressed on Tuesday that the Catalan team does not intend to sell Neymar, while a club source has indicated to Efe that Barcelona are not willing to raise the Brazilian’s contract more than 15 million euros ($16.8 million) net per season. This is the offer they have for Neymar on the table and his father who has not yet responded, while in recent days the media have expressed doubts the player would accept that amount, reports Efe. The Barcelona source said that now is the time when Neymar “must step forward,” as he will never be paid more than Messi while Argentine remains a Barcelona player. Barcelona understand that a number of European clubs with large resources want to sign Neymar, but the club will not yield even a centimetre in negotiating the exit clause, which is set at 190 million euros.

Wood and Alejandro Bedoya suspended for the semi-finals.

US coach Juergen Klinsman chose to replace the trio’s with Graham Zusi, Chris Wondolowski and Kyle Beckerman while DeAndre Yedlin was returned to the starting XI. Argentina also had one changed forced upon them as the suspended Nicolas Gaitan was replaced by Lavezzi in the starting XI. Fielding their usual 4-4-2 formation, the hosts were always expected to face an uphill battle. Lionel Messi, for long accused of being unable to reproduce his club form in national colours, seemed determined to shed the stigma with a magical performance.

Argentina stamped their domination right at the beginning when an unmarked Lavezzi headed in an inchperfect lob from Messi. The Americans were left to rue some atrocious defending as none of their players picked up Lavezzi’s run from the edge of the penalty box.

Messi doubled Argentina’s lead right after the half hour mark with a breathtaking left-footed freekick that curled in at the far corner.

Higuain snatched his first goal early in the second half when a clever run into the box found him at the end of a cross from the left. The striker’s initial attempt was blocked by US goalkeeper Bradley Guzan, but Higuain jabbed in the rebound to incease Argentina’s lead.

Messi created Argentina’s final goal when he picked up a loose ball in the midfield and outfoxed a couple of defenders before picking out an unmarked Higuain inside the penalty box.

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‘Humiliated’ Anju Bobby George quits Kerala Sports Council; ‘Good’ says sports minister

T H I R U VA N A N THAPURAM, JUN 22 (IANS): Olympian Anju Bobby George, who has come under attack from Kerala Sports Minister E.P. Jayarajan and his party colleague, on Wednesday decided to step down as president of the Kerala Sports Council, and the minister immediately welcomed the move.

“Good that she has resigned,” Jayarajan told reporters and added that no one asked her to step down.

When it was pointed out that along with her the entire council has also resigned, he said: “Good, very happy to hear that also.”

Senior Congress legislator and former Sports Minister Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan, who had appointed George, said this is the end result of a conspiracy by the state government. “This is a shame for sports loving Kerala as the council consisted of top flight international sports personalities. The state government should say why they are doing this,” Radhakrishnan said.

State Congress President V.M. Sudheeran said George is a victim of the intolerance of the new government.

“We appointed her looking only into her talent and it was not a political appointment as we wanted to take sports to a new level under accomplished sporting personalities,” he said.

Former Chief Minister Oommen Chandy said George never approached anyone seeking her post and this clearly shows the intolerant attitude of the Left government. But Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan attempted to

Anju Bobby George play down the issue. “If one council goes, another one will come in its place,” he said.

The conflict began earlier this month after George got a dressing down from the minister when she went to meet him after he assumed office. The minister told her that a lot of corruption had taken place during her tenure.

“I was appointed by the former Kerala state government around six months ago and things started to go wrong when we decided to appoint an ethics commission which was given the mandate to probe corruption, nepotism, harassment over the entire gambit of the council for the past decade,” George said after a meeting of the council here. “The sports lottery that was conducted during the Left government (2006-11) is the biggest misappropriation that has taken place in the history of sports in the state. The infrastructure development in sports that takes place under the council is totally corrupt.

The truth has to come out,” said George, who added that her email was also hacked.

She said being a revenue official and someone who has travelled widely, she was

surprised to see the files in the council, adding that the people of the state should know what is happening in the council.

“Sports can be killed, but the morale of the sports personalities cannot be killed.

The father figure of sports in Kerala is Colonel G.V. Raja and he had to leave the council in tears. We do not see it any more apt to continue in this post and hence, including me, and the council of 12 officials are stepping down,” George said. She also clarified that her brother Ajith Markose is an accomplished coach and unnecessary allegations were raised which said he was favoured by the council for his appointment.

“Even the Athletic Federation of India has said that he is a qualified coach. And to put things in perspective, his appointment was not made by the council, but it was the previous state government that appointed him. However, in the wake of the allegations, he too has resigned from the post,” George added.

George became the first Indian athlete ever to win a medal in a World Athletics Championships in Paris in 2003. The Arjuna awardee has represented the country in the Olympics, Commonwealth Games, Asian Games and World Championships from 2002 onwards.

Leader of Opposition Ramesh Chennithala said it was most unfortunate that the new government is making things difficult for a world renowned athlete and forced her to step down, when they only thought that sports administration should be run by sports personalities and appointed her.

IOA requests AIBA for wildcard entry for Mary Kom

MC Mary Kom NEW DELHI, JUN 22 (PTI): In a last-ditch attempt to fetch MC Mary Kom a Rio Olympics berth, the Indian Olympic Association and the ad-hoc committee administering boxing in the country have officially sent a request for a wildcard entry to the celebrated boxer, who could not make the cut via qualifiers.

“Mary Kom had sought our assistance in the matter and we have written to the International Boxing Association (AIBA) to request for a wildcard for her,” IOA President N Ramachandran told PTI. The ad-hoc committee, headed by Kishen Narsi, has also written to AIBA, seeking what is officially called a Tripartite Commission Invitation Place. There is only one such place on offer in the 51kg

category, in which Mary Kom competes. “...we appeal to you to kindly consider her case that’s extraordinary for a TRIPARTITE COMMISSION INVITATION,” the committee’s letter to AIBA stated. “...our humble request to AIBA is to consider her participation in Rio as a special case wherein a world class athlete who has 5 world titles in her bag and 16 years of illustrious career that can add value to Rio Olympics with her swansong appearance as well...,” the letter added.

“She has been practising hard and certainly hopes that she would prove to be a force to reckon with and the prayers of billions across the country and her well wishers across the globe will propel her, maybe, to win another medal at Rio. This would add another illustrious story to Boxing history and help AIBA’s cause of making Boxing the most talked about sport as well.”

Mary Kom could not book an Olympic ticket after losing in the second round of the World Championships last month.

Mary Kom (51kg), who was a bronze-medallist at the 2012 London Olympics, lost 0-2 to Germany’s Azize Nimani in the second round of an event from where only the semifinalists would make the cut for the upcoming Rio Olympic Games.

Vijender alleges bias in Rio wild card snub

Vijender Singh has questioned the International Boxing Association (AIBA)-appointed ad-hoc committee’s decision to seek a Rio Olympics wild card entry only for MC Mary Kom, and not him, reports DNA. Arguing why such a favour can’t be accorded to the best male boxer in the country currently, the 2008 Beijing Games bronze medallist said no one in the committee including chairman Kishen Narsi was ready to listen to his case despite making several attempts to reach out.

The three-time Olympian, who turned professional last year, is busy preparing for his WBO Asia Pacific title bout on July 16 against Kerry Hope in the Capital. Alleging bias by the committee, the former amateur World No. 1 felt that his plea should also be taken up with the AIBA as his stature is no less than the 2012 London Olympics bronze-medallist Mary Kom. “Why can’t there be a wild card entry for me? Why can’t the ad-hoc committee demand the same for me from the AIBA? They are making every effort to get a wild card for Mary Kom despite the fact that she has not qualified for Rio. But in my case, there is a clear bias because no one in India is

Vijender Singh serious about my Olympic participation,” Vijender said.

“I should also be given a chance if the rules have been relaxed by the AIBA for pro boxers to compete at Rio. I am a three-time Olympian and have fought in Commonwealth Games, Asian Games as well as World Championships,” Vijender, who is currently in Manchester preparing for his fight against Hope, added. Vijender said the boxing administrators in India haven’t taken kindly to his decision of turning pro.

“It seems that I am no longer competing for India. The officials believe that since I have turned pro, I shouldn’t have a chance of going to Rio. They feel they shouldn’t help me because I no longer represent India in amateur boxing. I am fighting my professional bouts under the tri-colour.

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