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Deadlock to India’s NSG bid

TASHKENT/SEOUL, JUN 23 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi today urged China to support India’s NSG bid, but there was no breakthrough on the issue at the meeting of the 48-nation grouping in the face of stiff Chinese-led opposition.

As Modi and the powerful Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Tashkent, some 5000 km away in the South Korean capital, India’s case, although not on the formal agenda, came up at a special post-dinner meeting of NSG members, who remained divided over India’s entry because it is not a signatory to NPT. Besides China, which has been publically vocal in its opposition to India’s membership, it is understood that countries like Turkey, Austria, New Zealand, Ireland and Brazil took the stand that no exception can be made in the case of India.

Clearly, Modi’s urgings had not changed the Chinese position, but what transpires tomorrow, the final day of the two-day plenary, remains to be seen.

Although admission of members like India which are not signatories to the Nuclear non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) is not on the agenda, Japan and some other countries are understood to have raised the matter in the opening session which led to the matter being taken up at

Antibodies found that ‘neutralise’ Zika virus PARIS, JUN 23 (AFP): European scientists announced today they had discovered antibodies which attack Zika, a step they hope will pave the way for a protective vaccine against the brain-damaging virus. The antibodies -- frontline soldiers in the immune system -- “efficiently neutralise” Zika in human cells in lab dishes, and are also effective against its cousin virus dengue, the team reported. The discovery “could lead to the development of a universal vaccine” against both diseases, they hoped.

The Zika-zapping molecules were obtained from people who had previously been infected with dengue and whose immune systems had produced antibodies to fight that disease.

Shot fired near NP gate

Dimapur, Jun 23 (NPN): Unidentified miscreants in a Mahindra Scorpio fired a shot in the air near the gate of Nagaland Post at Link Road(Nepali Basti) Thursday at around 9.02 p.m. Security staff of Nagaland Post rushed but the Scorpio, which had entered Link Road from Metro Hospital side, sped away towards Midland side.

A complaint was lodged with police over the incident, which happened to be the first such in the vicinity. Police is expected to seriously probe any threat angle in the light of some complaints reported earlier. The incident has also exposed the vulnerability of public at the hands of armed miscreants in Dimapur. (Staff Reporter)

This is it!

“Hey, you should do the survey on that side of the border which is disputed.”

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a meeting in Tashkent on Thursday on the sidelines of SCO Summit. (PTI) a special meeting after dinner.

Indian diplomats, led

by Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar, are in Seoul to press India’s case, although they are not the participants at the plenary in the absence of India’s membership. He has met a number of delegation leaders in this regard.

About 300 participants from 48 member countries are attending the plenary which was preceded by official-level session that began

on June 20.

Seeking China’s support for India’s membership, Modi urged Xi to make a “fair and objective” assessment of India’s application which is before the Seoul plenary.

The two leaders are in Tashkent for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit.

The line take by Modi was that New Delhi’s case should be judged on its own merits and that China should

contribute to an emerging consensus in Seoul.

That there was no immediate commitment by Xi was indicated by External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Vikas Swarup who refused to comment saying, “You know, it is a complex and delicate process. We are waiting (to see) what kind of news comes from Seoul. I will not make any more comment on this.”

An indicator of the importance attached by India to the membership of the elite Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), which will enable it to trade in nuclear technology, is the fact that the Modi-Xi meeting was dominated by this topic.

Asked if India talked about the need to delink India and Pakistan’s NSG membership bids, he said, “...

You have heard what Prime Minister told Xi Jinping that China must make a fair and objective assessment of India’s application on its own merits and China should join the emerging consensus in Seoul.”

Later, when asked at a press conference about Xi’s response to Modi’s request, a top Chinese official refused to comment.

China has been unrelenting in its opposition, harping on the need to have a criteria for non-NPT countries like India and clubbing India’s case with that of Pakistan for which it is batting.

Tuliram Ronghang, 18 EMs join BJP Correspondent

DIPHU, JUN 23: Assam’s top Congress leader from Karbi community and chief executive member (CEM) of Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) Tuliram Ronghang along with his 18 executive members (EMs) Thursday came to the BJP’s fold at a solemn function on the raising day of the KAAC at BJP office in Diphu.

BJP MLA Joy Ram Engleng, Diphu MLA Sum Ronghang, Bokajan MLA Numal Momin, Karbi Anglong BJP president Lanki Phangso, party observer Ajay Gupta were present in the function.

Those who joined BJP along with Ronghang are: Bidya Sing Rongpi, Mongol Sing Timung, Pradip Difusa, Jiban Pathak, Aton Sangma, Mohesh Chuhan, Chandra Tamang, Golap Surin, Dhonsing Kro, D. Uphing Maslai, Pradip Rongpi, Pradip Signar, Kachey Timungpi, Longki Timung, Surya Rongphar, Rupsing Teron and Bidyasing Tokbi.

In the function, senior BJP leaders announced that 6 MAC (Member of Autonomous Council) of regional party HSDC are making way for joining BJP. The joining of Ronghang is considered to be a major blow to the Congress party as the Karbi Anglong goes for council polls in January 2017. With this joining the power of the KAAC goes to the BJP from the Congress party from today.

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Governor launches women helpline DIMAPUR, JUN 23 (NPN): Describing women as the living force behind human race, Nagaland and Assam governor, P.B Acharya, on Thursday asserted that the society was witnessing women who were marching ahead in every field.

Governor said this at the launch of women helpline- 181 and inauguration of Sakhi - One Stop Centre (OSC), a Centrally Sponsored Scheme, at the premises of District Hospital Dimapur. The OSC is intended to support women affected by violence, in private and public spaces, within the family, community and at the workplace.

According to an official bulletin, the governor highlighted on the various roles played by women as home makers, guardians of children and the hard work put in by them in every field.

“Yet despite all these, sometimes women are taken for granted and not looked at as human beings due to greed for money and entertainment and we should change this mindset with all seriousness”, Acharya said. Observing that domestic violence was committed by one’s own nearest and dearest people, the governor reminded the gathering that “women are our own mothers, our sisters and our daughters.”

The governor expressed optimism that problems of distressed women would be addressed through this project. He also appealed to all the stakeholders to extend cooperation so the rate of vio-

Governor Acharya speaks at the programme. (DIPR)

lence against women could be brought down.

Nagaland minister of social welfare and parliamentary affairs, Kiyaneilie Peseyie, who also spoke at the function, appealed to the people to extend their cooperation for strengthening the security of women.

“Let us all join hands to bring unity, peace and prosperity in our land”, he maintained.

Also, speaking at the function, the deputy commissioner (DC) Dimapur, Kesonyu Yhome, termed as “relevant and timely” the launching of women project. He said that violence against women needed to be addressed with urgency as a social concern.

“The real test of the project will be seen when services are provided to the women in need to achieve the commitment”, he opined. DC Dimapur assured to render all support to ensure success of the project. Nagaland State Commission for Women (NSCW) chairperson, Dr. Temsula Ao, said violence against women

was escalating and felt the need for introspection.

Congratulating the social welfare department for launching the much needed helpline, NSCW chairperson questioned, “Why do we even need such centres?” and added that “we have to consider and question ourselves as the biggest threats are from within.”

She further congratulated the stakeholders for completing the project and expressed hope that the centre proves to encourage women to find justice for themselves.

At the programme, Lino Awomi enthralled the gathering with a special number.

Social welfare secretary, Dellirose M. Sakhrie delivered the keynote address, while State Resource Centre for Women, Nagaland, mission director Daisy Mezhur delivered welcome note. Nagaland State Social Welfare Board chairperson, Bano Vinito proposed the vote of thanks while social welfare director, T.Merang Aier chaired the programme.

NEDA seeks more funds for region from PM Rally in Longleng over polytechnic site DIMAPUR, JUN 23 (NPN): Pointing out that the annual fund allocation of the region had been stagnant at Rs 800 crore, the North East Democratic Alliance (NEDA) has appealed to the Prime Minister to institutionalise budgetary provisions so that 10% of the funds of the Non Lapsable Central Pool of Resources (NLCPR) was mandatorily deposited with the Ministry of DoNER. Recently formed political coalition, NEDA has submitted a memorandum to the Prime Minister, in which they stated: “What we require today is greater empowerment of the Ministry of DoNER and the NEC to serve as effective vehicle for transferring resources and capacities to the Northeastern States.”

The “Memorandum of Request” was jointly signed

by Nagaland chief minister T.R. Zeliang, Assam chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal, Arunachal CM Kalikho Pul, Assam minister and convenor of NEDA Himanta Biswa Sarma, Meghalaya MP

NEDA leaders along with BJP national general secretary Ram Madhav at Guwahati.

Lok Sabha and president of NPP Conrad Sangma, Ex CM of Mizoram and president of MNF ZoramThanga, Assam minister and AGP president Atul Bora, working president of UDP and former Meghalaya minister Paul Lygndoh, among others.

According to a press statement issued by media cell, CMO, Nagaland, the decision was taken after the leaders of the NEDA met at Guwahati June 22 night.

It was also requested that annual fund allocation to NEC should be “substantially enhanced and mechanisms be created and systems put

into place… to fuel the muchdesired growth of this largely backward region” of the country. Reminding the announcement made by former Prime Minister Vajpayee in January 2000 that the government had created a pool of non-lapsable funds for the Northeast and Sikkim meant for development projects in the region so that resource gaps could be filled, the signatories said in the early years when the visionary development plan was executed, the region witnessed “dramatic changes in its development trajectory.”

“As the benefits of eco-

nomic development had yet to steadily accrue to the region, this initiative, which stipulated that at least 10% of the budgets of the Central Ministries/ Departments, would be earmarked for the development of North Eastern States was truly s definite blessing,” the Memorandum stated “However, in the recent past, it has been noted with great apprehension that the quantum of funds allocated to the Northeast under the NLCPR has been declining.

At a time when the fund allocation to the Ministry of Development of the North East Region (DoNER) and the North East Council (NEC) should have increased with corresponding rise in cost index, it is ironic that it has stagnated, to the extent that it currently has only an annual allocation of about 800 crores.

“This has greatly impacted the rate of growth of the infrastructure and economies of the Northeastern States,” they said.

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L O N G L E N G, J U N 2 3 (NPN): More than five hundred people from twenty villages including student members from Eastern Yingnyu Students’ Union (EYSU) and Namching Hung students Union (NHU) and all the village council members took out a silent procession at district headquarters here on Thursday demanding early revocation of previous order for establishment of Polytechnic institution at Yongnyah.

Protestors from twenty villages under Sakshi block and Longleng sadar converged at NST junction here and demanded that the department of higher and technical Education conduct early re-verification of sites at Hukphang, Bhumnyu and Orangkang villages. The protestors held placards some of them which read, “No political power to subvert development, there is enough land for development at Longleng HQ, we demand unbiased re-verification etc.

After holding short pro-

Protesters holding placards take out silent procession in Longleng on Thursday. (NP) gramme at NST junction, the protestors marched towards the office of the deputy commissioner (DC), where they submitted five-point memorandum to DC Longleng.

The memorandum was signed by Hukphang Orangkong Bhumnyu (HOB) Union, Longleng president N.M e tpo ng P ho m , c o n venor of 20 villages GBs, NHSU president C.Ngalam Phom and EYSU speaker

L.M.Shamdok.

In the memorandum, organisations have served a 15day ultimatum on the government to revoke the order, failing which they cautioned that there would be a public protest against the government.

They said bandh would be imposed in the entire district and the concerned department and government would be held responsible for any untoward incident.

SARDP-NE project: 5 tribal bodies submit memo to PM The state of dryness exposed Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, JUN 23 (NPN): Five Naga tribal organisations – Phom People’s Council (PPC), Sumi Hoho (SH), Chakhesang Public Organisation (CPO), Ao Senden and Konyak Union (KU), have on Thursday submitted a joint memorandum to the Prime Minister of India, through Nagaland governor P.B. Acharya, seeking resumption of the abandoned Special Accelerated Road Development Programme for North East (SARDP-NE) project in the state.

The memorandum was handed over to the governor at the Circuit House, here by PPC president H.Leisha Phom, SH president Toniho Yeptho, CPO president Kekhwengulo Lea, Ao Senden president Imolemba Jamir and KU president Manlip Konyak.

While receiving the memorandum, the governor said the government wanted to help and finish the project, however, he added that there was too much corruption in the system.

He said that the people should raise their voices to curb corruption in the state.

Asserting that “money is generously coming to the state,” Acharya, however, said the greed for money and corruption has been preventing development in the state.

Expressing his concern at the hardship faced by the people of the affected districts, the governor assured the team that he would take a strong step to ensure that the work resumed.

The governor also told the team that he would forward the memorandum to the Prime Minister immediately.

In the joint memorandum, the five tribal bodies highlighted about the state and how state and its people were fully dependent on the central government assistance for development and maintenance of the road connectivity in the state.

They also highlighted how the SARDP-NE project for construction of two lane roads from (1) Mon-TamluMerangkong, (2) Longleng-

Changtongya, (3) Phek-Pfutsero and (4) ChakhabamaZunheboto for a total length of 329 kms was sanctioned by Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRT&H) and work was allotted to a Hyderabad-based company-Maytas-Gayatri (JV).

The memorandum stated that construction work (earth cutting) was going on in full swing, but came to an abrupt stand-still from June 2012 on the pretext of non-approval of Revised Estimate (RE) by MoRT&H. As the project was abandoned, they said it ultimately led to blocking the lifeline for five districts which in turn had affected the innocent public.

Despite submitting numerous representations at regular intervals, the five tribal bodies lamented the authorities had given a deaf ear without any justification.

The memorandum also highlighted how the affected parties filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) and how the court disposed the PIL by judgment order dated October 13,

2015 with specific directions to the respondent to do the needful within a month’s time.

However, the organisation said till date there was no development and the public were continuously facing untold miseries and hardships, which, they insisted should not be ignored in a welfare state.

The signatories said they failed to comprehend as to why the government of India was “giving step-motherly treatment to the people of Nagaland”, adding that the action of the government was sheer denial of democratic ethos, defeating the very essence of Democracy, “Government of the people, by the people and for the people.”

“It is a clear case of discrimination to the innocent public that are victimized at the hands of government authorities who were/are nominated, elected and appointed by the people in the interest of public,” the memorandum said.

Maintaining that the then government had not considered the pleas and hardships of “our people”, the organisa-

tions, however, stated that the people have high hopes and expectations that “your esteem governance will definitely acknowledge and hear the prayers of the innocent people of Nagaland.”

Due to inordinate delay, the signatories said the grievances of general public were being published almost every day in the media coupled with agitations, submission of time bound ultimatum and declaring bandh at regular intervals.

The organisations pointed out such untoward incidents could be resolved only by resuming the construction of the road project, which, they said, would be possible only by sanctioning the Revised Estimates (RE) that was still pending in the ministry (MoRT&H).

In the light of the facts and circumstances, the organisations cautioned that if the matter was not attended immediately, they would be “compelled to take our own course of action and in such eventuality the government shall be held solely responsible.”

Wine bottles openly displayed in Dimapur. (NP)

Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, JUN 23 (NPN): It is an open secret that liquor flows throughout Nagaland despite measures to tighten the dry law. Nagaland is perhaps among the wettest states in the region in sharp contrast to the dry law, supposed to be in force.

VVIP and VIP functions, especially parties are not com-

plete without the choicest of liquor that would not only surprise but shock many visitors from outside.

Liquor of all types, both foreign make and brands produced within India including beverages like beer, champagne, cognac etc are available for a price.

There is no place in Dimapur where liquor,beer or wine of any make can be available for a price. Everyone knows that, especially those who are regular customers.

In Dimapur, one has to act like a dubious character to buy liquor in any of the numerous joints.

However, a store in Dimapur has hit upon a bold idea of doing business without fear or favour by openly selling choicest wines displayed on the shelf. The wines are priced from Rs. 1500-1700.

Liquor or beer is available in plenty at nearby Khatkhati where lakhs of rupees are transacted each day. In fact, regular clients of the bars and wine stores in Khatkhati are from nearby Nagaland and it is no secret.

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Trainees sensitized on NULM

Participants of sensitization programme on NULM after the programme. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: Sensitization programme on National Urban Livelihood Mission (NULM) based on Employment through Skills Training and Placement (EST&P) was held at Deputy Commissioner (DC)s Conference hall Mon. The programme was organised by District Urban Development Agency (DUDA) Mon with DC Mon, W. Honje Konyak as the guest of honour.

According to DIPR report, the DC asked the trainees how far they are com-

mitted to the training and whether they are confident to live their life and earn for the family doing private jobs after they have undergone the training. He requested all the trainees to be committed to their training soulfully for their success in life He requested the chairman, UDO & member Secretary and community organiser of DUDA to identify and introduce trades like plumbering, house painting and electronic mechanics under their programme.

The DC also requested

the service providers and instructors to upgrade the capacity and standard of the training for better future of the trainees.

The programme was chaired by ADC Mon & chair man DUDA Mon, M.A. Shihab, introduction and familiarization of the NULM/EST&P was given

by UDO and member secretary DUDA, Pat Keyhie and community organiser DUDA, L. Wanshom Konyak respectively. The programme was attended by 90 trainees.

Accountant General informs pensioners

DIMAPUR: Accountant General (AG) has informed all retired state government officers/officials that pension and GPF final payment cases settled up to the month of May 2016 have been uploaded on the AG Nagaland website- www.agnagaland. gov.

The AG has asked pensioners to log on the website and click “felicitation” and “pension or GPF felicitation” or directly click on “click here to view list of settled pension /GPF final payment cases”. The list has been displayed at public relation cell and can be viewed on any working days during office hours, added AG. AG (A&E) has also requested all pensioners to record their mobile numbers in the pension documents to enable the department to intimate them on the progress of their pension cases through SMSs. It informed that the SMSs would be trigge r e d t h r o u g h p e n s i o n database SMS gateway no.9402739265. However, since the number is integrated with the system, pensioners have been requested

not to call the number but to note it down as all SMSs would be initiated through the number.

The AG has also informed that SMSs would be sent when confirmation on the pension case was received, when the case was sent back to the department due to observation/objections, and on completion of pension case.

Aggrieved pensioners or government officials with genuine problems have also been requested to write directly to the deputy accountant general (A&E) Kahoto J Yepthomi via e-mail at kahoto_j@yahoo.co.in or agaenagaland@cag.gov.in or through a handwritten letter addressed to Kahoto J Yepthomi, IAAS, Deputy Accountant General (A&E), Office of the Accountant General (A&E), Kohima, Pin 797001,Nagaland.

Meanwhile, all heads of department in the state government have been requested to submit all retirement related documents six months before the date of retirement so as to enable the pensioners to receive their retirement benefits in time.

2 arrested on ‘extortion’ charges Orgns condemn manhandling of BJP leader

The two arrested in police custody. (NP) Correspondent

ZUNHEBOTO, JUN 23 (NPN): Zunheboto DEF, anti extortion team/cell has arrested two on charges of “extortionist” here in Zunheboto town on June 19.

The arrested persons have been identified as Pito of

Thakiye village and Vikheto of Lumami village. Accorsing to SDPO Zunheboto Yevukhu the duo were apprehended following complaints of demanding money in guise of NSCN (K). A regular has been registered against by them informed SDPO Zunheboto.

Kohima police seize ganja

DIMAPUR: Kandi Range village councils, namely, Kandinu, Ehunnu, Yikhanu, Sishunu, Kandinu station and Tsonsa have condemned the manhandling of national BJP vice-president (ST Morcha), Johny G. Rengma on June 19 at his residence, Kandinu station allegedly by NSCN (I-M) cadres.

A press release by the six village council chairmen, namely Kandinu village council, Thanchilo Kath, Sishunu village council Joel Kath, chairman Elhunnu village council Caleb Kath, Yikhanu village council Jenenlo Kath, Kandinu station village council Nentilo Katha and Tsonsa village council Isak Apon has asked NSCN (I-M) authorities to give an appropriate clarification for the incident.

The signatories stated that the citizens of Kandi range condemn the humiliation meted out to one of their tall leader who has not only been acknowledged at the national level but respected as well.

The release claimed that two miscreants, namely, Kunri Tep son of Humpo Tep and Shayhenlo Magh son of late Ndayhun Magh both from

Nagaland Post, Dimapur Friday, June 24, 2016

news in brief WSBAK joint meeting: Western Sumi Baptist Akukuhou Kuqhakulu (WSBAK) has convened a joint meeting o June 25, 9 a.m. at Aküvüto mission centre. All the WSBAK council members, women executives, youth executives and Christian education executive members have been asked to attend the meeting.

NPF youth wing 7th Peren AC meeting: NPF youth wing 7th Peren AC has

convened a consultative meeting on June 25, 12 noon at New Market Colony, Jalukie Town. All the president’s and secretaries of NPF youth wing under 7th Peren AC NPF youth wing have been requested to attend the meeting.

NRMSATA Wokha unit general meeting: Nagaland RMSA Teachers’ As-

sociation (NRMSATA) Wokha unit has convened a general meeting on June 28, 10 a.m. at local ground Wokha. It has been informed that the executives would not take any responsibilities for anyone failing to attend the meeting to register their names, current place of posting etc. for onward submission to the NRMSATA central forum.

For further information one has been asked contact at 8794668567/8732040650.

KUD joint meeting: Kitami Union Di-

mapur (KUD) has convened a joint meeting on June 25, 9 a.m. at the residence of Sukhavi Swu, Chekiye Aqasa. All members have been asked to attend the meeting.

SDEO Kiphire informs: SDEO Kiphire

has informed the teachers in-charge/head teacher under Kiphire district to submit the actual enrolment from pre-primary to class-8 under the respective jurisdiction. It informed that the last submission shall be on or before July 4 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.

11 a.m. at DMC office compound. All citizens, representatives of different communities, citizen forum, chamber of commerce, NGOs and press media have been requested to attend the meeting.

ANATG Mon unit informs: As per the directives from ANATG Kohima, All Nagaland Ad hoc Teachers’ Group (ANATG) Mon unit has informed inform those to those unregistered members who have completed three years and above of continuous service as on March 31, 2015 to submit their membership fee before June 30, 2016..

For further information one has been asked to contact at 8974456778.

HASPO coordination meeting: Highway Area Sumi Public Organization (HASPO) has convened a coordination meeting on June 25, 2 p.m. at Western Sumi Hoho building in view of the upcoming Tuluni festival. All chairmen of Sumi village council/ community and GBs under HASPO jurisdiction, officials of HASSA and HASSU have been requested to attend the meeting.

IGNOU B.Ed workshop: Study Centre 2009P in State College of Teacher Education, Kohima would be conducting a 12day IGNOU B.Ed workshop from June 28 to July 9 for 1st & 2nd year simultaneously.

QF investor consultative meeting: Investors of Queensberry Foundation (QF) under Peren district have been informed that there would be a consultative meeting on June 27, 10 a.m. at Jalukie town hall on the agenda of the latest position. Investors have been requested to come positively as informed by member Subrata, clients committee Queensberry Foundation Jalukie, Peren. One has been asked to contact at 8575878395/9612877639

YRS celebrated yoga day: Wokha deing good will” towards NSCN partment of Youth Resources & Sports in (I-M).

RES art competition: The 3rd Radiant coordination with NSS, NCC, BS&G and KSU: Kandi Students’ Educational Society (RES) art competition NYKS celebrated the 2nd international Union in a condemnation on “child rights begins in the womb” would day of yoga at indoor badminton stadium note by its president, Mehimo be held on June 25, 9 a.m. at SIRD audito- Wokha. The inaugural function was graced Apon has questioned the atrium New Secretariat Colony Kohima with by YRO Wokha, Neilhousatuo Kense. He tack on a “high profile citizen” joint secretary social welfare and society briefed about the importance of yoga which without any valid reason. KSU director state child protection society Na- keeps the body healthy and wise. He also further appealed to the congaland Z. Nyusietho Nyuthe as the chief urged everyone to spread the message of cern authorities and the town yoga. guest. command of NSCN (I-M) Tseminyu to award exemplary LSWOK career guidance: Lazami Sahitya Sabha meeting: A meeting punishment to the individuals Society Welfare Organization Kohima of handing taking charge of Sahitya or group going around creating (LSWOK) would be organizing one day Sabha would be held on June 26, 11a.m. at havoc in an otherwise peaceful career guidance seminar for degree students Namghar All members have been requested society. KSU has also strongand educated youth of Lazami on June 25, to attend the function. ly warned any individual or 10 a.m. at hotel East gate Kohima with as- Clarification: Apropos the news item group to refrain from introducsociate professor guidance and counselling under the caption “inauguration of floriculing such anti-social element cell SCERT Nagaland Dr. Zavise Rume as ture course in DGC” published on June 23 within its jurisdiction adding the resource person for the seminar. should be read as inaugurated at Dimapur that the union would not be PMEGP Zbto general meeting: Ag- Government College and not as published. mere observers of injustice grieved PMEGP beneficiaries of 2014-2015 State to observe ‘’word drug day’: Nameted out to its citizens. batch, financial year has convened a general galand state would be observing the “interSVC: Sishunu Village meeting to deliberate on 2nd Instalment on national day against drug abuse and illicit Council (SVC) in a condemnaJune 28, 10 a.m. above Super Travels Coun- trafficking”/ “world drug day” with the rest tion note by head GB, Sishunu ter, Project Colony Zunheboto. village, Hallo Apon and secof the world on the dated June 26, 2 p.m. retary, SVC John Kath stated AMRUT 1st anniversary meeting: In at Hotel Japfu Kohima. Minister for Social that if Johny had committed commemoration of the 1st anniversary of Welfare & Parliamentary affair Keyaneilie any offense, then the perpetraAtal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Peseyie and chief secretary, Pankaj Kumar tors should prove it instead of Transformation (AMRUT) citizens cum would be the chief guest and guest of honthreatening his life. SVC while press meet has been convened on June 25, our respectively. terming the matter as “serious” has demanded that involvement of whichever group should be thoroughly investigated by the higher authority and justice ne delivered at the earliest.

DIMAPUR: Certification entrepreneurs to get into the Correspondent program for solar training renewable energy domain program was held at Youth- as there was a huge scope of ZUNHEBOTO, JUNE 23 (NPN): 5 Assam Rifles has Net office, Kohima with growth. director of New and RenewHe highlighted that so- extended cash relief to one ingak ‘sergeant’, Ngailon ‘sergeant’, Along able Energy, Nagaland, Er. T. lar installations need main- Vihuto Yepthomi, victim of ‘sergeant’, Kikibo ‘sergeant’, Lunjgong S. Angami as the chief guest. tenance and the state cur- “Mukalimi Siege 2013” on The month-long pro- rently lack people with the June 22. ‘sergeant’, S. Ato ‘l/corporal’, Chingkhu ‘l/ Commandant (CO) 5 corporal’, Yangthong ‘private’, Kheanglu- gramme was conducted un- skills and offered to share the mong ‘captain’, Ngushu ‘lieut’, Lakhum der the PMKVY training schemes and subsidy related Assam Rifles Col’ Sachit Suri ‘lieut’, Ngakosamba ‘2nd lieut’, Yangtase scheme with 2E Knowledge to the solar energy and to visited Vihuto who under‘2nd lieut’, Kossam ‘2nd lieut’, Manshin ‘2nd Ventures Pvt. Ltd., Hydera- assist those who wish to set went amputation on 2013 aflieut’, Mushiu ‘2nd lieut’, Chingyan ‘2nd bad and YouthNet as part- up their own enterprises in ter he was shot in the leg. He was then relying on artificial lieut’, Shingmei ‘s/major’, Nganlong ‘s/ma- ners and attended by 20 par- the field.

The team at YouthNet limb which has not worn out. jor’, Nayangako ‘s/major’, Samuel s/major’, ticipants who were interested After recording all the Tokivi ‘s/major’, Pango ‘s/major’, Khole ‘s/ in solar panel installation and shared with the certified major’, Thepongse ‘s/major’, Khone ‘s/ maintenance and setting up trainees about placement op- details, plights and physical portunities in Hyderabad and examination of the victim, major’, Angukavi Swu ‘sergeant’, Tsalumse and designing solar plants.

In the programme, the encouraged them to avail the Col’ Sachit Suri handed a ‘sergeant’, Azean ‘sergeant’, Wanme ‘sergeant’, Tongmath ‘sergeant’, Beri ‘corporal’, chief guest congratulated same, get work experience temporary relief and assured Metshen ‘l/corporal’, Pongjei ‘2nd lieut’ and the certified participants and eventually set up their Vihuto, a new sets of artificial and encouraged more local own firms in Nagaland.

Teyeang ‘sergeant’. limbs at the earliest.

Tesophenyu village, claiming to be cadres of the NSCN (I-M) man-handled a bonafide Kandi citizen without any reason.

It then stated that after being caught by the youths, the miscreants confessed that they were sent to Johny’s residence by a certain NSCN (I-M) functionary. In this regard, the Kandi range has asked NSCN (I-M) as to what action it would be taking against those involved.

Stating that the miscreants have already been arrested by the police, the released stated that the concerned authorities should also book the culprits under NSA as they were found to be in possession of arms.

KPU: Kandi Public Union (KPU) in a press statement by president KPU Hillo Kath and general secretary KPU A. Kheyiya Apon has urged upon the concern authorities to investigate into tJune 19 incident thoroughly, unmask the culprits, expose the sponsors and ensure that the perpetrators were brought to justice swiftly. Failing which the union said it would be compelled to take its own course of actions including “withdraw-

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The two accused along with the seized ganja.

DIMAPUR: Kohima Police personnel manning Peducha check gate on June 22 recovered 260 kgs of contraband ganja worth Rs. 13 lakhs in the national market from one Tata Sumo (AS19A-4786).

In a press note, SDPO and PRO, Kohima Police informed that the contraband ganja was found neatly

packed and concealed inside the vehicle.

In this connection, Kohima police said two persons identified as Psiina (31) wife of late Aka and Felix (22) son of Thalung both from Senapati, Manipur has been taken into police custody and a regular case has been registered against them.

Excise Kohima conducts raid

DIMAPUR: Office of the Superintendent of Excise and Prohibition Kohima on June 21-22 conducted routine checking in and around Kohima town and seized 506 bottles of assorted Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL). According to Superintendent of Excise Kohima Vikikhe Aomi 33 persons were arrested in this connection and informed that Excise personnel would be carrying out such raids so as to curb sale of liquor.

He also informed that Excise personnel was vigilant in carrying out their duties and ensuring that smuggling of contrabands and liquor was minimized within the district.

Unidentified body found

DIMAPUR: An unidentified dead body (non-local) age around 35 years was found near Rail Bazar Dimapur on June 22. Dimapur police has informed that the deceased has been shifted to Civil Hospital Dimapur for conducting

DIMAPUR: GPRN/NSCN has welcomed “home comers” to its fold and has lauded their decision to join the government under the leadership of its president “Gen.” (Retd) M.B Neokpao Konyak and Ato Kilonser N. Kitovi Zhimomi.

In a press release, GPRN/NSCN kilo kilonser Seochum lauded the wise decision of the members from NSCN (I-M), NSCN (K), NSCN (R) and FGN and welcomed them to the functionary.

The members who joined the group are: Nukshi ‘major’, Akhiubo ‘major’, Tinglise ‘captain’, Toma ‘lieut’, Laknyei ‘lieut’, Ako ‘lieut’, Keshah ‘lieut’, Yopong ‘2nd lieut’, Yongnyu ‘2nd lieut’, K. Atsu ‘s/major’, Shophu ‘s/major’, Among ‘sergeant’, Ch-

ATMA organises trainings for farmers

post mortem.

In this regard, Dimapur police has appealed to anyone having any information regarding the identity of the deParticipants of demonstration programme at Yongam village. ceased to contact Sub-Urban Police Station Dimapur at DIMAPUR: With the main sowing, spacing, transplanting socio-economic security. Vote 7085055036. objective to increase plant period and irrigation manage- of thanks was shared by ATM, health with vigorous roots for ment.

Nuksunginla Jamir. Altogether significant growth of seedUsing pico projector, 22 farmers attended the proling plants, one day training PPT of the research work at gramme.

AT M A L o n g l e n g : DIMAPUR: The dead body of a person, reportedly a Naga and programme was conducted Aliba and Moalenden village later identified as Chisietho was found at a terrace in a place by ATMA, Kobulong block, was also presented to the farm- ATMA Longleng, Tamlu block called Sunderhand some 80 kms away from Jammu city Thurs- Mokokchung on June 21 at ers for enhancing their knowl- conducted demonstration programme on May 24 at Yonday. The victim was reportedly working in the Telecom depart- SRI farm school, Mening val- edge and skills.

Research assistant, vet- gam village. The programme ment. According to Robin Hibu, IPS, Nodal Officer for North ley, Longjang village.

In the training resource erinary department MKG was chaired by Nokchensaba East People, Delhi, death was suspected to be a case of murder as indicated by a head injury. Post Mortem was being carried. Hibu person was SMS Agronomy, (BTT convener) Dr. Aoyim- ATM, Tamlu Block. Resource also informed that he had contacted SSP Jammu district Sunil KVK Mokokchung, Samuel sen encouraged the farmers to person BTM, Tamlu Block Kumar IPS for immediate action and also contact DGP J&K. deliberated on origin, methods adopt such innovative ideas Chubanaro Jamir demonstratHowever, he said DGP Nagaland could not be contacted at the of cultivation practices like and practices in the sector ed on the preparation of nursseed selection technique, line which involved wider scope for ery seed bed for maize cultivatime of filig this report.

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tion and highlighted on how to get better yield for maize.

She also demonstrated on the use of neem oil and cultivation of beetlevine. The other resource person Aienla, BTM, Longleng Block demonstrated on the use of biopesticidestrichoderma. Altogether 11 farmers participated in the demonstration programme.

Phek : ATMA Phek, Chetheba block conducted training, demonstration and capacity building programme on June 16 with, BTM, Kikruma block, Keduwete-ü Lomi as the resource person. During the training the resource person covered the topics on scopes of floriculture under Phek district, IPM on rice and use of tricho cards as a natural enemy against insect pests and methods on the preparation of dish wash gel and detergent powder. After the programme farmers were provided with kits for making detergent powder and tricho cards were distributed for pests control on rice and vegetable crops. Altogether 33 farmers attended the programme.

UAWS condemns attempted rape

DIMAPUR: Upper Ag ri Women’s Society (UAWS) has vehemently condemned the attempted rape of a minor girl allegedly by one Dilip Pradhan, a retired government servant on May 31, 2016.

In a press release, UAWS president Achü.M.Dzüvichü and general secretary Shetoli Tungoe stated that such acts of malafide intent did not have a place in a civilized society. “It is even more shocking that the shameful act was committed to a minor by a person old enough to be a grandfather!”, they said.

Stating that “our children” deserved to grow in a society without fear and “our women” with dignity, the UAWS appealed to “all right thinking citizens” to condemn the act.

It also fervently appealed to the law enforcing agencies to dis-

pense with speedy justice.

The society has extended its “unflinching support’ to the victim and family members and also prayed that such incidents that damaged society were done away for good.

Meanwhile, UAWS has stated that the accused would no longer be granted residency in the colony and anyone who provided him shelter would be doing so at their own risk.

It also requested colony residents hailing from outside to cooperate with the efforts of the local bodies to maintain a safe social atmosphere for all.

It further stated that non cooperation was a hindrance to justice and the society would not be responsible in future for those who preferred to remain outside the norms of the colony guidelines.

PWUC informs; cautions

DIMAPUR: Phetso Ward-2 Union Chumukedima (PWUC) has informed all residents that it would take stern action against anyone found selling drugs or alcohol within its jurisdiction. In a press note, the union warned it would impose stern action with heavy fine against bootleggers or drug peddlers and that landowner/house owner would also be held fully responsible. Further, PWUC has appealed its residents for cooperation to make the area a drugs/alcohol free zone.

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Governor P.B. Acharya partakes in Yoga exercise during the programme. (NP)

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DIMAPUR, JUN 23 (NPN): Governor of Nagaland and Assam, P.B. Acharya while reiterating that yoga has nothing to do with religion has called upon Nagas to “embrace” it.

He said this while gracing the three-day “yoga shivir culmination programme” on Thursday at Lions Club Dimapur organised by Patanjali Yog Samiti and Bharat Swabhiman Trust, Dimapur in commemoration of Inter-

national Yoga Day. “Yoga is a scientific way of life inherited by us from ancient times and doing yoga daily brings good health as well as better mental strength and help us to lead a balanced life,” the Governor said.

He also praised Patanjali Yog Samiti and Bharat Swabhiman Trust for taking the initiative in propagating awareness about yoga among the people.

The governor also gave away awards to outstanding

yoga teachers and founders of Patanjali Yog Samiti Dimapur.

He also took part in the yoga exercise along with participants from across Dimapur.

President, Naga Council Dimapur, T. Bangerloba also addressed the gathering.

Earlier, welcome address was given by Ramesh Agarwal of Bharat Swabhiman Trust.

The programme concluded with vote of thanks by president of Patanjali Yog Samiti, Dilip Bhagat.

MTLT demands restoration of transformer

DIMAPUR: Mokokchung Town Lanur Telongjem (MTLT) has asked power department to speed up the process of power restoration in Mongsenbai ward under Mokokchung district with “high urgency”.

In a press release, MTLT media cell said Mongsenbai ward under Mokokchung district has been without power for the last two weeks due to the malfunctioning of the transformer alloted for Mongsenbai ward.

Keeping in mind the hardship faced by the mass and especially those whose businesses depend on the promptness of the power supply, MTLT media cell has asked the power department to speed up the process of power restoration.

It stated that transformer which had been sent to Dimapur be repaired on a “war footing basis” to bring back normalcy and convenience for the residents of Mongsenbai ward.

MTLT further stated that it was well aware of and keeping a close watch on basic necessities that require constant attention.

SBAK-NM meeting

Dimapur: SBAK-NM has convened an executive council meeting on June 25 at Mission centre NM. All the concerned council members of SBAK have been requested to attend the meeting.

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(6-R) Kejong Chang along with others after inaugurating the guest house. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: Parliamentary Secretary for Horticulture and DB & GB, Kejong Chang on Thursday attended Tuensang District Planning and Development Board (DPDB) meeting cum inauguration of the guest house.

According to DIPR report, the guest house was constructed by the contribution of the seven elected members of the Tuensang District which was initiated by the district administration and supervised by the CAWD Tuensang.

After the inauguration, Kejong along with the district officers planted tree saplings around the guest house to commemorate the inauguration.

He advised all the district officers to work tirelessly so that the all the officers will be a mirror of development in the district and added that history only remembers the best and the worst.

The inaugural programme was followed by the district planning board meeting at the Circuit House Tuensang.

The Deputy Commissioner of Tuensang, Alem Jongshi explained the detail report of the VIP Guest House Construction to the gathering. The meeting began with the review of the previous agendas.

The board discussed the names of the societies proposed for registration and

decided to send the names of three societies for government approval.

The proposal for the renewal of the societies was also discussed and the board decided to send five societies for the renewal to the government.

The introduction of the project Traffic Related Accidents and Crime Response (TRACER) by SP Tuensang was also discussed and the board decided to implement it for the safety of commercial vehicles and public of Tuensang.

SP Tuensang has been requested to submit the project details to the DPDB forum for better implementation.

Survey on ‘Swachh Bharat Mission’ Inter-departmental co-ordination meet in Wokha

Ajay Kumar (2-R) interacting with media persons at Kohima on Thursday. (NP) Correspondent

KOHIMA, JUN 23 (NPN): A team led by senior field manager Centre for Media Studies (CMS) New Delhi Ajay Kumar has been visiting different parts of the state to conduct a national level study on situational analysis and impact assessment of Swachh Bharat mission implementation in Nagaland.

The ministry of drinking water and sanitation government of India, the nodal ministry for Swachh Bharat Mission have engaged the CMS based at New Delhi for the national level social

research organization In an interaction with the media persons at Aurora Hotel Kohima on Thursday, Singh informed that the team has visited seven villages under Kohima district.

He further informed that the team would be visiting Mokokchung district next week to do the assessment adding that the team.

He said the team would be collecting the data during the survey, review the impact of Swachh Bharat Mission in the state and report it to the nodal ministry at Delhi.

Singh informed that the team has visited Kohima district villages like Khono-

ma, Jotsoma, Chiephobuzou, Tuopheme, Botsa, Chedema and Kohima village. Field supervisor CMS Dinesh Kumar has also accompanied Singh.

DIMAPUR: Inter-departmental co-ordination meeting of all head of offices under Sanis, Sungro, Aitepyong and Lotsu Administrative headquarters under Sanis Sub-Division, Wokha was held on June 22 at Sanis SDO (C) office.

According to DIPR report, chairing the meeting SDO (C) Sanis Nchumbemo impressed upon all the head of offices of various departments to be present in station and perform their assigned duties sincerely for upliftment of the community.

Nchumbemo also lamented that some offices/ departments are found to be not functioning properly in the sub-division for which he apprised the concerned of-

ficers in charge to address the problems and activate them to function properly under their respective charge.

Various problems and issues faced by the departments were also highlighted by officials during the meeting.

The meeting also resolved to organise mass social work with the participation SDO (C) Sanis addressing the co-ordination meeting. (DIPR) of all departments and public by repairing the roads under Sanis HQ to be held on July 16 and to hold inter-departmental meeting cum sports meet on November 5.

Earlier the meeting started with introductory speech by EAC Aitepyong, Er. Imtiakum and vote of thanks was proposed by EAC, Lotsu, Wanmei. C.Phom.

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the people of Meghalaya and when election comes, they will have contradictory objectives,” he said.

However, Sangma was optimistic that the Congress would bounce back as it has always withstood the test of times. “There was only a brief period that the Congress could not lead the government in Meghalaya,” Sangma said.

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Correspondent IMPHAL, JUN 23: Normal life was paralysed on Thursday, the first day of the two-day bandh call given demanding rolling back of wanted tag on the head of former JCILPS convener Kh Ratan.

The bandh call given by “JAC Against The Announcement of Wanted Against JCILPS leader Kh Ratan and on Implementation of ILPS” began from Wednesday midnight and will continue till midnight of Friday.

No untoward incident has been reported so far. Except some private vehicles, almost all commercial vehicles including passenger service were off the road in response to the bandh call.

Shops and business establishments, banks, oil pumps and educational institutions remained closed for the day.

In the meantime, police have picked up younger brother of former JCILPS convener identified as Kh Poireiton alias Bobby (33) of Singjamei Wangma Bheigabati Leikai who was among the protestors blocking road at their locality this early morning.

Irked by the arrest, locals of the area came out on the streets in large number and imposed the bandh.

They smashed windshields of some vehicles violating the ban.

the economy and also resulted in setting up of showrooms of various big companies now. “people’s memories are short, and they should be reminded again and again. Look at Assam, what was happening 15 years ago, and after the Congress government under the leadership of Tarun Gogoi as chief minister. People should see and compare,” Sangma said.

Reacting to Congress’ defeat in last month bye-election to Tura Lok Sabha constituency to the National People’s Party, Sangma said, “We know when to win and when not to win elections,” adding that he stood by his earlier statement that the NPP would be buried in 2018.

“I did not find people who can really connect the ideology of the BJP. They have to tie up with other parties to reach to

Legislators holding the post of parliamentary secretaries in the state would not face disqualification since their rank was equated to “minister of state” only for perks and facilities, Sangma said.

However, according to the “rules of procedure and conduct of business in Meghalaya Legislative Assembly”, “minister means a member of the council of ministers, a minister of state, a deputy minister or a parliamentary secretary”.

“Equating the rank of parliamentary secretaries to “minister of state” was only for perks and facilities,” Sangma told journalists last evening.

Moreover, he said that the there was a case where the Supreme Court had also given its ruling that perks and facilities can be equivalent with anybody.

ITANAGAR, JUN 23 (PTI): The 22-member team of the Indian Army has completed the long, challenging and adventurous GAJRAJ Mountain Terrain Cycling Expedition covering a distance of over 900 km within a span of 25 days.

The team was flagged off on May 28 from Rupa in West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh, a defence communique said today.

The expedition team led by young officers and JCOs of the Blazing Sword Division traversed through the high altitude regions (12000-15000 ft) of West Kameng and Tawang districts along the Indo-China Arrested bomb maker of NRFM. border. Despite the odds of Correspondent at his residence especially for rugged terrain, high altitude the NRFM “gang”. All the IMPHAL, JUN 23: A joint materials and financial aid team of Manipur police and for making the bomb were 12 Bihar Regiment Thursday provided by the commander busted a bomb factory and of the NRFM gang. All the recovered a large quantity bombs used by the NRFM of materials used in making were supplied by the arrested bomb. person, the SP alleged.

The man who runs the “The recent bomb at- TEZPUR, JUN 23 (PTI): factory and allegedly supply tacks at various places and The carcass of a wild tusker the same especially to Na- residences of individuals and was Thursday recovered near tional Revolutionary Front mobile phone towers as a Rajiv Gandhi Orang National Manipur (NRFM) identified means of extortion carried out Park in Assam’s Sonitpur disas Nameirakpam Mangi alias by NRFM gang were made trict, a forest official said.

The carcass of the male Yaima (48) has also been ar- by Mangi,” the SP said while rested. reading out a series of bomb elephant, aged about 45 years, The recovered items in- explosions in the recent time was found in a paddy field clude 27 gelatine sticks, 50 which were also claimed by at Phata Simalo in Barchalla area, West Sonitpur Dividetonators, two six-feet long the NRFM. non-electric safety fuse, two Police have recently ar- sional Forest Officer Diganta mobile phones and one Hon- rested nine members of the Borbora said.

The tusk of the elephant da Activa during the raid at his gang (NRFM) in separate opresidence. erations. Most of them were was intact and the cause of Addressing a press con- involved in hurling bombs at the animal’s death is yet to be ference, Imphal West SP, Dr the houses of individuals in ascertained, he added.

AK Jhalajit said that Mangi connection with extortion dewas running a bomb factory mands, he went on to allege.

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IMPHAL, JUN 23: Seven persons were injured in a fresh clash over a land dispute at Maram area of Manipur’s Senapati district on Thursday.

Official reports said that the villagers suffered injuries as guns were fired during the clash between the villagers of neighbouring Maram Khunou and Khabung Karong of Senapati district.

Of the seven injured persons, five whose sustained severe bullet injuries have been rushed to hospitals in Imphal.

Two of them, Th Viinii (19) and Sahiinii (20), have been admitted at Shija hospital. Viinii was hit by bullets on his right hand, left shoulder, abdomen and chest while Sahiinii on his abdomen.

Three more, V Paul, A John and P Daihrii were rushed to Raj Polyclinic.

Daihrii was hit by bullet on his neck and thigh, Paul on his left shoulder and abdomen and John got a bullet grazed mark on his forehead.

All the five injured are from Khabung Karong.

According to the relatives of the injured persons, the fresh clash over the longstanding land dispute erupted after villagers of Maram Khunou constructed around 60 houses at the disputed area.

The two villages are divided by a river and villagers of Maram Khunou

constructed the houses allegedly encroaching beyond the river towards lands belonging to Khabung Karong village around three weeks ago.

Alleging that the land where the houses constructed belongs to Maram Khunou, the villagers have been asking to stop the construction immediately.

As the construction continued despite repeated reminders, a group of Khabung Karong villagers rose up and dismantled the under construction houses early today morning, around 3.30 am.

While they were dismantling the structures, villagers of Maram Khunou came out and opened fire at the rival villagers, injuring seven of them.

The clash that erupted out the gun firing continued till a combined team of police and 35AR personnel who rushed to the spot intervened.

The situation has now been brought under control.

However, as tension was running high, district authority has detained armed police personnel in and around the disputed area preventing entry of any villager at the disputed site.

An official source said that tension between the two villages was prevailing since the last week of May and prohibitory order under section 144 Cr PC 1973 was being imposed at the disputed site since May 30 last by the Senapati district magistrate.

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conditions, snow covered tracks and rainy conditions, the team completed the formidable challenge, showcasing grit, determination and indomitable spirit of the Indian Army.

Apart from promoting a spirit of adventure amongst the troops, the expedition team reached out to the local populace in far flung areas to include school going children, ex-servicemen and next of kins of the valiant martyrs, spreading the message of national integration and solidarity. The team also spread the message of nature conservation amongst the local populace by planting saplings at schools, monasteries and villages, the communique said.

Negotiating through the steep

passes of Bomdila (9500 ft), Sela (13700 ft), Bumla (16500 ft) and Gonkarla (15567 ft), the spirited expedition team reached its final destination Tezpur on June 21 and was flagged in by Lt Gen D Anbu, General Officer Commanding GAJRAJ Corps.

While appreciating the achievement of the expedition team, Lt Gen Anbu highlighted the role of adventure activities in Army to inculcate leadership qualities, camaraderie, team spirit and resolution to achieve victory against all odds.

Gen Anbu also congratulated the team and exhorted all ranks to keep up the tradition of Indian Army with such adventurous commitments.

NEW DELHI, JUN 23 (PTI): The pact for suspension of operations with the Assam’s Bodo insurgent group NDFB(P) was today extended by the government till December 31.

A meeting of Joint Monitoring Group consisting of representatives of the Centre, government of Assam and National Democratic Front of Bodoland (Progressive) was held here today.

The observance of agreed ground rules for suspension of the operations was reviewed.

the Goddess in for her annual menstrual period.

The temple will reopen on Sunday morning and the lakhs of devotees will be allowed to visit and worship the Goddess. During this period, Hindus do not worship and farmers do not plough their land.

Kamrup (Metro) Deputy Commissioner M. Anga-

muthu said the district administration had made elaborate arrangements to ensure that devotees do not face any problem.

The Kamakhya temple is one of the better known Shaktipeeths and is dedicated to Goddess Durga (Shakti).

All the temples in Assam will remain closed during this period of Ambubachi.

Meghalaya sent bread samples to Laboratory

Correspondent SHILLONG, JUN 23: Food Safety Officers in Meghalaya have collected samples of bread from various bakery units across the state to ascertain presence of carcinogenic compounds in bread.

“We have already sent the bread samples to the Assam Public Health Laboratory on Wednesday if they contain any hazardous chemicals like potassium bromate and iodate,” Health and Family Welfare Minister, Alexander Hek told journalists.

However, he said that the government is yet to receive the reports from the laboratory. “In case, the samples fails to comply with the provisions of the food safety and standards Act, and is reported to contain such additives, necessary actions as per the provisions of the Act shall be initiated,” Hek said.

On Monday, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India’s (FSSAI) has banned the use of potassium bromate as an additive in food products. Potassium bromate is known to be a category 2B carcinogen and is already banned in Britain, the European Union, Australia, Canada and Sri Lanka, among others.

“After discussions, it was agreed to extend suspension of operations for a period of six months up to December 31, 2016,” a Home Ministry official said.

The NDFB(P) has been under peace pact with the government for the last few years after laying down arms to find a lasting solution to their demands.

Another faction of the group, NDFB (S), however, continues to indulge in subversive activities.

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Thousands of devotees gather at Kamakhaya Temple during the ongoing Ambubachi mela in Guwahati on Thursday. (PTI)

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Lakhs throng Kamakhya temple

G U WA H AT I , J U N 2 2 (IANS): Lakhs of devotees from various parts of the country and abroad thronged the Kamakhya temple here in Assam to take part in the annual Ambubachi fair that started on Wednesday.

The temple authorities closed the main door of the sanctum sanctorum from Wednesday morning to lock

AGARTALA, JUN 23 (PTI): Rescuing trafficked children, arresting thieves and drug users and recovery of stolen goods goes to the credit of the Railway Protection force of N.F. Railway last month, official sources said on Thursday.

Pranav Jyoti Sharma, Chief Public Relation Officer of N.F Railway said, “As many as 44 children were rescued from trains and stations and handed over to respective parents / guardians or local NGOs. Two persons, one male and other female, were arrested by RPF for being woman traffickers while trying to traffic minor girls by train in the month of May”.

Sharma in a press statement said last month RPF arrested 25 persons for being involved in theft cases and recovered stolen property worth Rs. 74,300.00. Altoghether 49 persons were also apprehended for stopping trains by pulling Alarm Chain and prosecuted under section 141 of the Railway Act. Five persons were also apprehended for being involved in touting activities while conducting raid and search against touting activities from different places and booked. In all 62 persons were apprehended by RPF for unauthorised entry into the ladies compartment and prosecuted under section 162 of Railway Act. Two criminals who used to drug innocent railway passenger and loot their belongings were also apprehended and prosecuted. Eight persons were arrested by RPF with recovery of contraband goods worth Rs. 4, 61,000/- during the month.

Inter-village firing leaves 7 seriously wounded in Manipur

P. MUNGJAI CHINGKUNG 24th June 2014

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RPF rescues 44 trafficked children

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"The grief is inexplicable The loss feels unbearable The breavement seems never ending The lament seems to do nothing The pain is strong and relentless The hurt has rendered us helpless The damage is done permanent Your death was our life's worst moment" Remembering you with silent tears.

Loving husband, daughters & son

1ST DEATH ANNIVERSARY of our beloved father

LATE RATAN SINGH SANGMA 24.06.2015

1st DEATH ANNIVERSARY

On this day, you have left for heavenly abode to be with Eternal Father leaving us empty and sad. Even though you are no longer with us but your good memories and love will always be cherished in our hearts.

We miss you Daddy.

24th June 2015

Loving wife, sons, daughter, in-laws and grand children

Died on : 24th June 2011

It has been 5 (five) years since you left us, but your legacy of wisdom, integrity and courage will go on forever.

You will be in our hearts forever.

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SHILLONG, JUN 23: Meghalaya Chief minister Mukul Sangma on Wednesday asked the ruling BJP to get out of the euphoria (elections) and talk about development.

“No need for the BJP to be in euphoria. Elections happened not only in Assam but in other states too. But one has to look at the vote share of the Congress. It is time for them (BJP) to get out of the euphoria, and talk about development,” Sangma told journalists.

The veteran Congress leader was reacting to BJP national spokesman, Nalin S. Kohli who on Tuesday claimed that the Mukul Sangma-led government would fall under the “burden of its own power games and contradictions.”

“This government is not at the mercy of Kohli or anybody. If he does not do that (make such statements), Modi (the Prime Minister) will sack him,” Sangma said.

Attacking the Narendra Modi-led government, Sangma said the railway project in the Northeast inaugurated

by Prime Minister, Narendra Modi was a result of the initiatives of the previous Congressled government at the Centre.

Similarly, the East-West corridor project in Assam was also initiated by the Congress government which has boosted

northeast

FIRST DEATH ANNIVERSARY of our beloved

Late Imtisashi (Longkhum)

Time.... has flown by but never the memories you left behind Words fail to express the deep void you left in our lives never to be filled.

How we long to hear your voice, your cheerful smile, your laughter That seems miles away today.

Our only solace knowing now.... Your are safe in the arms of the Almighty.

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Loving mother, sister and loved ones.

24th June' 15

One year has passed, on this very day, with tears and heavy hearts we still remember your good and sweet memories of our days together.

Though you are no more with us, memories of you come our way. You will always be in our hearts.

Still loved and missed very dearly.

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India denies training North Korean experts in ballistic tech

NEW DELHI, JUN 23 (IANS): India on Thursday strongly denied allegations in the media that a research centre in Dehradun may have violated UN sanctions by training North Korean experts who went on to occupy important positions in secretive military programmes of the reclusive communist nation.

The allegations came up in an Al Jazeera article, citing a UN Security Council report, that the Centre for Space Science and Technology Education in Asia and the Pacific (CSSTEAP) has trained at least 30 North Koreans in the last nearly 20 years of its existence.

The trained North Koreans included “Paek Chang-Ho, who was designated for his role in the launch of the Unha-3 rocket” on December 12, 2012, according to the UN Security Council report of FebruaryMarch 2016.

Currently, the centre has two students from that country studying there, the UN report said. One of them is affiliated with North Korea’s National Aerospace Development Administration, which plays a key role in the country’s nuclear development programme.

But India denied that the institute conducted courses that

could help North Koreans in training or transferring nuclearrelated, ballistic missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes as alleged in the Al Jazeera article. “We have come across the article. The insinuation in the article regarding India’s assistance to North Korea’s UN proscribed activities is baseless and without any merit,” External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Vikas Swarup said in a statement.

The UN report said one of the courses offered instructions that “could be directly relevant” to “designing and testing a launch vehicle using ballistic missile technology, such as those on launch vehicles, attitude control, and telemetry, tracking, command and data-handling systems”.

Swarup said the UN report was result of “subjective” and “limited understanding” of the experts “who have authored it”.

“India has made its position clear in this regard to the UN Security Council. The topics covered in the courses offered by CSSTEAP are very general and cover basic principles in the respective areas,” the spokesperson said.

The UN-sponsored centre was established in 1995 to

ensure that “no country in the region will have to look abroad for expertise in space science and technology application”.

The UN report said the courses offered by the centre were not deliberately designed to assist ballistic missile development but the expert panel’s assessment “is that certain modules or sub-modules constitute specialised training that could be used by (North) Korea in its prohibited activities.

“Participation in the space and atmospheric science and global navigation satellite systems courses is a ballistic missile-related activity prohibited” under UN resolutions to impose sanctions against North Korea.

Refuting the contention in the UN report, Swarup said: “We believe that these courses are unlikely to contribute in any way to a violation of the various UN sanctions” against North Korea.

He said a representative of the UN Office for Outer Space Affairs (UN-OOSA) is a permanent observer on the governing board of the institute and its advisory committee, which evaluates and reviews the course curriculum and criterion for the selection of candidates, is also chaired by the director of UN-OOSA.

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Truck carrying carcasses of cows set afire MATHURA, JUN 23 (PTI): A truck was set ablaze and the National Highway 2 was blocked today by residents of Chaumuhan area here after the vehicle was found carrying carcasses of 30 cows, police said.

The trouble started when the residents noticed blood spilling out of the truck, which was parked at the outskirts of Chaumuha. When they removed the plastic cover from the vehicle, they found it full of dead cows, police said.

“A total of 30 cows were found dead in the truck,” SDM Chatta, Vishwa Bhusan Mishra said.

The angry villagers then set the truck on fire and blocked the National Highway, police said. The negotiations were on between the residents and the police even as the villagers demanded the arrest of the culprits. Deputy SP Chatta, Peeyush Kumar, Dy SP Mathura, Chakrapani Tripathi along with Mishra, have rushed to the spot with heavy police force, police added.

In a late night development, Mishra said that the blockade has been lifted.

The blockade was lifted after we assured the protesters that National Security Act will be slapped on the culprits, he added.

AAP wants Lt Gov’s arrest over officer’s murder NEW DELHI, JUN 23 (PTI): The relations between Najeeb Jung and Delhi’s ruling AAP today hit a new low with the latter demanding the arrest of the Lt Governor over his alleged role in the murder of an NDMC official and a state assembly panel saying he would be summoned for “questioning” in five scam cases.

The Aam Aadmi Party escalated its confrontation with Jung over the recent murder of NDMC officer M M Khan, allegedly at a hotelier’s bidding, after he refused to accept a bribe to extend the lease of his establishment.

“His (Jung’s) role is suspicious in the case. Why had he written to NDMC seeking action against Khan? We demand that the LG be arrested and sacked from his position,” AAP’s Delhi Unit Convener Dileep Pandey told a press conference.

“We also demand that the Delhi police stop reporting to the LG and report to Ministry of Home Affairs,” he added.

It has come to light that a day after Khan was murdered for allegedly refusing to take bribe from Delhi hotelier Ramesh Kakkar, Jung’s office had purportedly sent Kakkar’s petition against Khan to NDMC asking for “action as per law”. Khan, an estate officer of New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC), was shot dead in Jamia Nagar a day

Arvind kejriwal before he was scheduled to pass the final order on the lease terms of hotel ‘The Connaught’ which was functioning on a property of the civic body, on May 16.

Further intensifying its tirade against Jung, with whom it has been locked in confrontation over a number of issues, Rakhi Birla, the chairperson of the Petitions Committee of the state assembly, said Jung and Anti-Corruption Branch chief M K Meena will be summoned for “questioning” in connection with five cases of alleged scam during the tenure of Sheila Dikshit as Chief Minister.

Birla claimed the panel has the power to summon the LG who has to tell as to why action was not initiated on the five FIRs registered during the AAP government’s earlier 49day stint in power.

She said investigating officers of these cases will also be

summoned by the nine-member committee whose all members are Aam Aadmi Party MLAs. “At a meeting of Petitions Committee, we have decided to summon the LG, Meena and investigating officers for questioning. We will also seek legal opinion from the Standing Counsel to proceed in the matter,” Birla told reporters.

She said the issue was serious as two former Union Ministers and a prominent industrialist were involved in the cases. She alleged the Lt Government and ACB adopted an “indifferent attitude” in getting the cases probed. The development came a day after AAP MLAs Somnath Bharti and Rajendra Pal Gautam submitted their complaints in connection with the five cases to assembly Speaker Ram Niwas Goel, demanding action against Jung and Meena.

Yesterday, 12 AAP MLAs had gone to the LG’s official residence demanding registration of an FIR against Jung and Meena without a formal appointment. They later claimed that LG “refused” to meet them.

The LG Secretariat, however, said Jung’s schedule for the day had already been prepared and that procedures had to be followed for seeking an appointment with him.

The ruling party legislators had then approached Goel and submitted their complaints

to him. Goel had forwarded the complaints of the two MLAs and those received from public to the Petitions Committee of the House.

“You (LG) have been protecting Smt Dikshit in the 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 coaccused in these four FIRs,” a letter signed by Gautam had said. The Delhi Police, meanwhile, said the murder case of Khan was being “politicised” and that investigation into it was being done without any pressure or bias.

D e l h i Po l i c e ’s c h i e f spokesperson Taj Hassan said, “Unfortunately this case is now being politicised. We are investigating the case without any pressure or bias. We have taken all relevant documents from NDMC. The allegations being levelled through certain section of the media are baseless.” Joint Commissioner of Police (southeastern range) R P Upadhyay said BJP MP Maheish Girri and NDMC vice chairman Karan Singh Tanwar had no role in Khan’s murder.

Mehbooba for revival of Indo-Pak reconciliation process Mercy plea of 2 J’khand convicts rejected of Baba Chamliyal near the International Border (IB) in Ramgarh sector of Samba district on the occasion of the annual Mela of the mystic saint.

MP Jugal Kishore Sharma, state Industries Minister Chander Parkash Ganga and state Tourism Minister Priya Sethi accompanied the Chief Minister.

Mehbooba said given its socio-religious significance, Chamliyal could become the hub of a new movement for reconciliation in the region.

“I hope our good intentions are reciprocated by

Swamy continues attack on CEA; dismisses Arun Jaitley’s remarks

Subramanian Swamy NEW DELHI, JUN 23 (PTI): Unfazed by the government and BJP distancing themselves from his remarks, Subramanian Swamy Thursday continued his attack on Chief Economic Adviser Arvind Subrmananian while dismissing Finance Minister Arun Jaitley’s counsel for restraint.

“Let him say what he wants....I have nothing to do with what Jaitley says. I can talk to the party President or the prime minister,” he

told reporters who asked him about Jaitley’s disapproval of his attack on a technocrat in the government who cannot respond.

Earlier in the morning, Swamy kept up his criticism of Subrmanian saying he will “suspend” the demand for his sacking if the government considers him patriotic despite his attempts in the past of trying to twist India’s arm. “If an Indian?, held patriotic, can advise a foreign nation where he works, to twist India’s arm, is to be forgiven, then I suspend my demand.

“AS (Arvind Subramanian) to US Cong: “US initiatives by discriminating against India companies and exporters will exert pressure on India to open up” AS 13/3/13!,” Swamy tweeted on Thursday.

Swamy on Wednesday caused a flutter when he sought Subramanian’s sacking for allegedly taking anti-India stance when he was an IMF economist in Washington prior to joining the Finance Ministry.

Sena asks PM Modi if Yoga will relieve pain of inflation

MUMBAI, JUN 23 (PTI): In yet another salvo at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Shiv Sena Thursday said bringing yoga to the centre stage of the world was a praise-worthy effort, but will practising the ancient form of exercise relieve people of the pain of inflation.

“Prime Minister Narendra Modi deserves praise for making 130 countries perform yoga. The world bends if somebody makes it do so. Through yoga, Modi made 130 nations lay on the ground. “What is now needed is to make Pakistan lie down forever. This can only happen with the help of weapons. Pakistan deserves a permanent ‘Shavaasan’ (a yoga position that involves lying down like a corpse),” the Sena said in an editorial in its mouthpiece ‘Saamana’. It said that while chief ministers of non-BJP states may oppose Modi, yoga is a science that should not be opposed.

“A lot can be achieved through yoga. But, in daily life, can yoga help in relieving the pains of high inflation and corruption?

It would be good if a clarification is given on this as well,” it said. The United Nations had last year declared June 21 as the International Day of Yoga. Lakhs of people across India and abroad stretched themselves in various postures to mark the second International Yoga Day as the Prime Minister maintained that yoga is not a religious activity. Sena, which is part of the BJP-led governments in Maharashtra and at the Centre, has been critical of BJP and the Modi government following strain in their ties since their alliance in Maharashtra collapsed ahead of the October 2014 Assembly polls due to problems over seat-sharing.

Though they did come together after the election, Sena has been reduced to a junior partner and has lost no opportunity to hit out at BJP leaders. Recently, Sena had been critical of Modi’s remarks abroad about India being plagued by corruption, saying they “maligned the nation’s image”, and questioned if scams in BJP-ruled Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat can be attributed to others.

our neighbour,” she said, emphasising on people-topeople contact between the two countries “to remove mistrust and create a congenial atmosphere for dialogue and reconciliation”.

The PDP leader said like “siblings locked in an endless rivalry”, India and Pakistan have bickered for well over six decades.

“Transforming that rivalry into a mature, productive relationship will be difficult but the consequences of continued animosity will be much worse,” said Mehbooba, adding that there is always a pos-

sibility of friendship between the two countries as both the cultures share “a fondness for each other”.

She said if there is any “silver lining in the grey clouds of competition”, it is the fact that normalising relations would be a boon for business in both countries.

“It may sound simplistic but building relationships is the key to peace and economic prosperity in the subcontinent in the foreseeable future,” she said, adding that some “measurable amount of friendship” will become unavoidable “very soon”.

NEW DELHI, JUN 23 (PTI): The mercy plea of two convicts, who killed eight members of a family including a physically disabled youth in Jharkhand nearly nine years ago, has been rejected by President Pranab Mukherjee.

The President has rejected the plea of the convicts-- Mofil Khan and Mobarak Khan, officials said on Thursday.

The duo had in June 2007 killed Haneef Khan with sharp-edged weapons when he was offering prayers at a mosque in Makandu village under Lohardaga district in

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After killing him, they murdered his wife and his six sons which included the disabled youth. A case was registered by the local police against Mofil and Mobarak and two other assailants.

Following the probe, a local court there had given death sentence to all the accused.

However, the Jharkhand High Court had upheld death penalty to Mofil and Mubarak and

modified the sentence to life term for the two others.

The Supreme Court in its final judgement in October 2014 also upheld the death penalty given to the convicts.

A mercy petition was then filed before the President through the Home Ministry.

The plea, which was received in December last year at the President’s secretariat, seeking mercy has been rejected by Mukherjee, they said.

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The Cause List will be available at www.kohimahighcourt.gov.in (Mrs. Y. Longkumer) Registrar Gauhati High Court Kohima Bench

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CHAMLIYAL BORDER (SAMBA), JUN 23 (PTI): Batting for revival of the IndoPak reconciliation process to bring about peace in Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti today said if hostilities between the two neighbours can become news, why cannot cultural bonhomie.

“I wonder if hostilities can become news between the two neighbours, why can’t such cultural bonhomie,” she told reporters here.

Mehbooba joined thousands of devotees from the two countries at the shrine

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Irrepressible Swamy

H

e makes very controversial comments time to time; he is an intelligent person, but he is hardly ever away from controversies. He is Dr Subramaniam Swamy, the irrepressible and now India’s most well known loose cannon ball.

He is very blunt in his opinions, and puts things as it is. This has more often created problems, especially among the minorities, for whom Swamy is not known to make politically correct arguments.

Though, he has held ministerial portfolios before, but then he was not as big a name as he is now, and hence can cause a much bigger embarrassment for the BJP if any unwarranted comments come from him. After attacking RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan and CEA Arvind Subramanian, Subramanian Swamy, took a veiled dig at the Secretary of Economic Affairs, Shaktikanta Das. Responding to a tweet which asked for removal of Das on microblogging site Twitter, the Swamy claimed that there might be a case pending against Das for allegedly helping P Chidambaram “swallow” real estate in Mahabalipuram. He had also said that Subramanian had advised the United States to arm-twist India on IPR-related issues. Swamy has been a loose cannon for sometime and has been switching sides frequently and could even turn the tables on the Current NDA government. Like a pendulum, his stand and support oscillates between politicians and parties. He was vociferous against Jayalalitha between 1992-1996 but prior to that he was close to he and joined hands to trump Karunandihi on the issue of support to LTTE. Once he made Jayalalitha and Sonia Gandhi sit together (over a, now infamous cup of tea) that led to the fall of the Vajpayee government in 1998. He then switched sides and supported the DMK against the BJP. For those who may dismiss Swamy simply as a maverick and political pirate; one thing is clear, he is a feared foe who politicians dread to be on the other side. He had fought and succeed in getting those involved in the 2G case jailed, the Rama Sethu, Avoidance of EVM fraud, Jayalalitha’s disproportionate Assets, Reliance , Ramakrishna Hegde case and many more. Dr. Swamy was very close to the Congress party, due his close friendship with Rajiv Gandhi.

It was only after Sonia Gandhi took over that he decided to launch a full-frontal attack on the NehruGandhi family and the Congress. He did what Modi and BJP didn’t do in pursuing the National Herald case and making both Sonia and Rahul as respondents. In fact, Swamy getting Sonia and Rahul summoned to appear in court, was something considered not done. He has also pursued with the Jet Etihad deal and Sunanda Pushkar case.Swamy’s recent pickings on-Raghuram Rajan, then CEA Arvind Subramaniam and lately Shaktikanta Das (secretary Economic Affairs) does not hide his real target-finance minister Arun Jaitley. Swamy rightly or wrongly believes he is best suited as finance minister and so his focus on those close to Jaitley.

Political commentators opine that Swamy has the backing of RSS and important BJP leaders and perhaps Jaitley may be either shifted to another portfolio or have some branches of the finance ministry given to a cabinet minister.Either way, Swamy has proved he is not going to lie low any time and could even oscillate again. Having said all of the above, BJP would benefit if he can support the government on an advisory role with a cabinet rank.

DailyDevotion “Acquainted With Grief” He is…a Man of sorrows and acquainted with grief.

—Isaiah 53:3

We are not “acquainted with grief” in the same way our Lord was acquainted with it. We endure it and live through it, but we do not become intimate with it. At the beginning of our lives we do not bring ourselves to the point of dealing with the reality of sin. We look at life through the eyes of reason and say that if a person will control his instincts, and educate himself, he can produce a life that will slowly evolve into the life of God. But as we continue on through life, we find the presence of something which we have not yet taken into account, namely, sin— and it upsets all of our thinking and our plans. Sin has made the foundation of our thinking unpredictable, uncontrollable, and irrational.

We have to recognize that sin is a fact of life, not just a shortcoming. Sin is blatant mutiny against God, and either sin or God must die in my life. The New Testament brings us right down to this one issue— if sin rules in me, God’s life in me will be killed; if God rules in me, sin in me will be killed. There is nothing more fundamental than that. The culmination of sin was the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, and what was true in the history of God on earth will also be true in your history and in mine— that is, sin will kill the life of God in us. We must mentally bring ourselves to terms with this fact of sin. It is the only explanation why Jesus Christ came to earth, and it is the explanation of the grief and sorrow of life.

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Happiness often sneaks in through a door you didn’t know you left open. ~ John Barrymore

Nagaland Post, Dimapur friday, June 24, 2016

Post-mortem

Drifting of the intellegentia: softening or sulking!

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opalkrishna Gandhi in a column article titled The general drift of society appeared in “The Hindu” dated June 16, 2016, aptly connects the sayings of some of the intellectuals of the 20th Century to the current impasse amongst the intellectuals. In the column article, as a wise man he speaks as he thinks and writes as he thinks. His has extensively used George Orwell, English Novelist, Essayist, journalist and critic known for his integrity and honesty. Known for his clear stance for social justice and opposition to totalitarianism and leaned towards democratic socialism. He has been outspoken because when he says it as it is and yet says it as it has not been said before. Undoubtedly he has been an imaginative and creative writer who never minced words and confused the readers. He said differently and distinctly on diverse issues of his times.

Gopalkrishina Gandhi brings in some of the renowned persons to bring clarity to the passivity of intellectual in their times.

For instance, “On the surface, Polemic was anti-Soviet which in varying degrees seemed like being anti-communism. But it was essentially against totalitarianism, not just the Stalinist variety but of all types, including that of intolerant majorities”. It is not only the current scenario even in the mid-and later part of 20th Century and even now starting from the beginning and current times of the 21st Century, we have been witnessing the intolerance of the majority around the world.

On this there have been many contributors including the iconic iconoclast Bertrand Russell as Gopalkrishna Gandhi elucidates that “The fundamental cause of the trouble is that in the modern

world the stupid are cocksure while the intelligent are full of doubt”.

In similar vein, he adds another celebrated American author Henry Miller (“I need to be alone,. I need to ponder my shame and my despair in seclusion”). Likewise he adds a few in the list that the philosopher A.J. Ayer (“… when one buys a pair of shoes, one is buying three things, the right shoe, the left shoe and the pair”), the British poet-novelist Stephen Spender (“Great poetry is always written by somebody straining to go beyond what he can do”), the Welsh poet Dylan Thomas (“Do not go gentle into that good night”), the historian Hugh Trevor-Roper (“The function of a genius is not to give new answers, but to pose new questions which time and mediocrity can resolve”), the controversial thinker C.E.M. Joad (“Some turn to vinegar, but the best improve with age”) and Orwell.

Of the five essays that Orwell contributed to Polemic, the most famous is “Notes on Nationalism”, the most important is “The Prevention of Literature’.

Gopalkrishna Gandhi succinctly elaborates the main essence in the essay about the enemies of intellectual liberty. Orwell unpacks the threats to freedom of thought in England wherein the concentration of the press in a few hands, monopoly of radio, the bureaucracy and, curiously, the unwillingness of the public to buy books. Orwell subtly uses a remarkable phrase—direct and terse—to describe this threat as “… the general drift of society”.

In our age, he writes that “the idea of intellectual liberty is under attack from two directions. On the one side are its theoretical

enemies, the apologists of totalitarianism and on the other its immediate, practical enemies, monopoly and bureaucracy. Any writer or journalist who wants to retain his integrity finds himself thwarted by the general drift of society rather than by active persecution.” Even after seven decades there is resonance though Orwell wrote this essay in 1946.

His frank fluent and coherent ideas did disturb and should be disturbing many over time. More than his times, his essay is more valuable for us today, both as a piece of masterful writing and also a warning. Gopakrishna Gandhi brings lots of convergence between Polemic and the justappeared volume, Words Matter: Writings against Silence, edited

by K. Satchidanandan and published by Penguin-Viking, which includes essays by Nayantara Sahgal, Romila Thapar, Gopal Guru, Gith Hriharan, A.R. Venkatachalapathy, Ananya Vaipeyi and others, with selections from the writings of the slain freethinkers Narendra Debholkar, Govind Pansare, and Malleshappa Kalburgi, will illume us why it is so. Gopalkrishna Gandhi in fact compares this volume as a contemporary Indian avatar of Polemic.

Gopalkrishna Gandhi weaves in “The current Indian establishment’s priorities do not include the independence of writers. They do not place freedom of thought and expression high on its list. But no less worrisome for the defenders of free expression is the “general drift of society” today.”

Adding further to the current fiasco, “The troubled intellectual in India today is being asked to choose between free speech that can lead to intellectual murder or a silence that can end in intellec-

tual suicide. And who is demand this? Not the state, not directly anyway. It is what Orwell called the ‘general drift of society”.

Gopalkrishna Gandhi connects the Orwellian times and our contemporary times quoting Orwell that “The journalist is unfree, and is conscious of un-freedom, which he is forced to write lies or suppress what seems to him important news: the imaginative writer is unfree when he has to falsify his objective feelings…”

Gopalkrishna Gandhi draws Orwell’s perception and candid understanding to the staggering scenario that we face in India that reflects the desire, often inchoate but not unclear, of the ‘general drift’ towards blind conformity, hero worship and the narrowest narrow nationalisms. He substantiates that “Totalitarianism is not always operated diktat. It is insinuated by suggestion and replication. A political is not in operation in India. But a political orthodoxy has certainly crept into our national life. The political orthodoxy genuflects in supromo worship, sees Hindus as India’s master race of the purest Aryan descent and the goal of India’s Reich-like dispensation as being a superpower status. Pride is cousin to fear. And fear does not have to be proclaimed by the state.

It can be set going as a public floatation.”The non-intellectuals and pseudo-intellectuals could be mesmerized by the mega-events.

Intellectuals are the guardians of intellectual liberty should stand against subtle and direct gagging of free-expression in all forms.

Words matter, because they are powerful and means of change and transformation.

Dr. John Mohan Razu, Former Professor of Ethics, CTC, Mokokchung

The future I want

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s I ponder my thoughts towards making a better society, I realised that to begin for a better society we need to change ourselves first. We all talk about bringing change to the society but we never talk about the change we have to bring in us.

Well there is a saying which goes as ‘Change occurs when someone begins with himself/herself.’ My dear fellow beings, today we are living in a society where everyone desires for a change but no one is willing to take the initiatives to bring the change. It is not about you and me anymore, it is about ‘US’. We cannot bring any change until and unless we change ourselves and bring unity among ourselves. Yes, it is good to respect our own tribes and culture but don’t you think we are focusing too much on our tribes that we are forgetting to work together as one resulting tribalism? People, it is not that we know nothing, we know so many things and we have learnt so many things yet we hesitate and does not contribute anything to our society. Of course this might see. Nothing for some people but for me, it is very important. We Nagas have to tendency to always go with the flow. We don’t raised questions, we don’t give feedbacks, we give up so easily and there is no one who can stand and fight for their rights bravely and courageously. There is no time for us to sit and clap anymore, we have to take the initiatives now. There is another saying which says ‘As I am, so is my nation’.

Today when I realised that I contributed nothing to the society, I felt that I should stop complaint and stop talking about the change I want to see in people because somewhere, someone is also expecting the same from me. I am here today to do every bid of what I can to improve myself and start my journey in doing good for my people. We tend to believe that only great people can bring changes but did you realise that those people whom we call ‘GREAT’ were once just ordinary people like us? People, let us stop saying ‘They are Angamis, we are Sumis. They are Lothas , they are Zeliang’ . Because of our concept of tribalism, it will not be wrong for people to call us ‘primitive and backward’. Today the world is offering enormous possibilities and opportunities to young people, so you have to seize the moment , widen the horizon of your imagination and explore the world of possibilities. Everyone should have a specific, measurable, achievable and testable goal so that your life and success will become meaningful with a purpose.

I want to encourage the people to keep your dreams alive even in times of challenges and discouragement which are eminent and only perseverance is the key to success. We are all an asset and should never become a burden to the society. Let us be the change we want to see in others. People, “Now or Never”.

Kepevino Hozoyeh, Medziphema Town

Battle of Kohima (1944) facilitated the rise of Naga nationalism

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eventy-two years ago, on 22nd June 1944, the battle of Kohima came to an end. This battle has been voted ‘Britain’s Greatest Battle’ the British Army has ever participated in all course of its history on 20 April 2013 conducted

by National Army Museum at London. In the early part of March 1944, under the code name U-Go operation, the Japanese 15th Army under Renya Mutaguchi, divided into three Divisions started the invasion of India marching in three directions across the IndoMyanmar frontiers. Moving across the Naga Hills was the 31st Division of 15,000 troops under Lieut. Gen. Kotoku Sato.

In this fierce battle of 64 days (4th April- 22nd June 1944), the Japanese were defeated and they withdrew back to where they came from. The Japanese 15th Army, 85,000strong, eventually lost 53,000 dead and missing in this entire U-Go operation and the British sustained 16,564 casualties.

During the Battle of Kohima alone, the British and Indian forces lost 4,064 men, dead, missing and wounded, and against this, the Japanese had lost 5,764 as battle casualties in the Kohima area and many of the 31st Division subsequently died of disease or starvation (Louis Allen, Burma- the Longest war, p.643).

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ers of the time it was all about victory and defeat far from their respective mother countries. But for the people amidst whom the battle was fought, it was a cathartic moment of historical reckoning having far reaching consequences. The Nagas, hitherto living in their traditional world with little or no contact with outside world save the Britishers and Christian missionaries, were abruptly awakened, to face the vagaries of modern world in a harsh way when the two empires fought one of its fiercest battles in its heartland. The passage of such large modern armies back and forth across their lands, and the hunger and disease wrought by fighting had traumatised traditional communities (Fergal Keane, Road of Bones, p.409) leaving them deeply affected mentally and physically. Tens of thousands of Nagas were mobilised across the hills in the form of labour corps, stretcher bearers, informers and soldiers.

In the battle of Kohima along 600 Nagas participated. One way or the other the whole of the Naga Hills was affected.

The battle of Kohima and WW II in general, had serious implication in the polity of the Nagas which left them awakened with a new sense of identity consciousness. This war brought them into contact with people of different nationalities and therefore they now

began to perceive themselves as a separate distinct entity.

The enormous participation of Nagas in this war gave them experience and transformed their whole perception of things. They were able to grasp the fast changing political situation after the war and thus consolidated themselves to negotiate their future. The implication of the war can be gauged from how the people especially around Kohima who had experienced this war the most with the main battle fought at Kohima, pioneered to espouse the political future of the Nagas. Then Naga WW II veterans whether involved with the Japanese or Allied forces, got themselves involved in the fledging Naga nationalism in the later days signifying another direct impact of this war on the Nagas. Men like A.Z Phizo who was involved with the Japanese and the Indian National Army (INA) got much insight into the international politics during WW II and thus the NNC taking a drastic turn under his leadership may have lots to do with this event though not denying the influence of tradition of independent-mindedness of his native village autarchic tendencies against the colonial power that might have moulded his thinking. The large availability of weapons left behind by both the British and Japanese in Naga Hills dis-

trict also produced far reaching implication as they were used by the later Naga army when direct armed confrontation with Indian Union exacerbated.

The war brought new weapons into the hills; for the first time Nagas were using Tommy guns and stocks of Chinese rifles sold across the border from Burma (Keane, op.cit. p.409). Nationalism was stirred in the minds of the Nagas. But as a result of the war, isolation of the Nagas from the outside world was broken. Nagas experienced large scale arrival of people during the war and communication with the outside world greatly increased as a result of the military needs.

The British and the nonNagas for this matter failed to grasp the changed disposition of the Nagas after the war.

When Louis Mountbatten promised that British would never forget her debts to the Nagas, he never comprehended what political future really awaits the Nagas but was speaking in the bright glow of victory when nobody could have imagined a civil war in the hills (Keane, op.cit. p.443). In the immediate aftermath of the war, Charles Pawsey the then DC of the Naga Hills spoke with apparent confidence about returning to the old way of life.

In June 1944 speaking to visitor, Pawsey said the presence of war and British and Indian

Money madness

oney can’t buy happiness or health. Money is a terrible master but an expedient slave. From the market commodities reeling down to the basic necessities of life, money is indispensable. In today’s milieu, survival in such a commercialized world is inconceivable for the downtrodden and common people.

Perhaps we are living in the times of prophet Amos where the poor are bought with silver and needy being sold for a pair of sandals. Without money, you can’t step out of your confinement. Now, the education based on business outlook has created a huge gap between the rich and poor. It’s not about competence or the desire for learning on the part of the kids anymore.

It’s about whether the parents can afford to support them financially.

Maybe that’s an overstatement in some sense but the fact of the matter remains. Poor families struggle to pay their school dues while the rich kids spend lavishly on their branded apparels. The poor have to be satisfied with two meals per day while the rich tosses the food for disposal. The poor and the rich have one thing in common: their Maker but it is not so while we live here on earth.

In a striking poem, “Money Madness” penned by DH Lawrence, he pointed out that the world has gone mad because of the seductions of money. Money

makes people tremble and fear.

Money enslaves and counts people on the basis of how much they are worth. If he has no money, then he is left to eat dirt and go cold. This thing called money has made every human a fool. The poem woefully retorts and ends with these lines, “We must have money to save us from eating dirt and this is so WRONG. Bread should be free, shelter should be free, fire should be free to all and anybody, all and anybody, all over the world. We must regain our sanity about money before we start killing one another about it.” Indeed, we have lost our saneness in our rush for selfishness, possession and material gains.

Not only that, money seems to be the hidden face behind every profession of works. From the political arenas ranging to educational and religious spheres of responsibilities, the word “money” plays a major role in the decision process. Of course, none can escape from that reality but my point here is if money takes the upper-hand in every role, then truly and sadly, humans have become a slave of money. Dr. Ravi Zacharias in his book, “Recapture the Wonder” narrates a meeting that took place with an ambassador of the United Nations. Dr. Zacharias asked the ambassador if he was optimistic about the world scene and the role of United Nations. To this, the man gave a staggering reply.

There was a tone of sadness in his voice as he quietly said, “I’m afraid that in the end it all boils down to money. Whoever has the money calls the shots.” The spiralling of money-madness from the international politics down to national and state level is uncovered right before our eyes. The hunger for money has become insatiable. The rich craves to become richer and richer at the expense of exploiting the less fortunate while some wanting to get rich overnight has become the prey of the racketeer.

Many unsuspecting Nagas have been hoodwinked by the moneymonger from within and without.

We love money too much but we don’t have enough! The delirium of seeking money is killing our society, families and individuals.

Money is dividing walls between ‘the haves’ and ‘haves not.’We are not living for money nor are we living for ourselves! But when will we gain our sanity before we spin out of control? When will we realize that human lives are much more valuable than gold or silver?

When will we, before we all get lost in a money-madness world?

The Bible says: For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs (1 Timothy 6:10).

Vebu Khamo, Bible Student

troops on their territory is not likely to have any profound influence on the Nagas (keane p.409). The British who were still busy fighting a war could not contemplate what political future they envisaged for the hills and would leave the Nagas to make their way with India.

The British books recorded about what the Nagas did in those epic days, but not what they thought. Infact, Naga Hills and Kohima was remembered as a place but not as a people.

Though the first exposure of some 2000 Nagas during WW I to France and the subsequent formation of Naga club 1918 and the presentation of memorandum to Simon commission in 1929 can be traced as beginning of identity consciousness, yet what happened in 1944, transformed the Nagas once and for all. The formation of NNC (only mandated organisation ever formed by the Naga people in all course of its history) on 2nd February 1946 and the events that followed like series of negotiations, declaration of independence (1947), plebiscite (1951), etc are historical facts that will always act as the pivot giving perennial lives to Naga nationalism.

Hence, any future solution not based on this historical facts will only prove ephemeral nor final solution can appear until it comes through the only given mandated organisation of the

Nagas. The phoenix will always rise back from the ashes in the ebbs and flow of time until solution comes through the given mandate if permanent solution is to be found. NNC took right decision at the right time. It was a moment of historical decision, what was once decided will be final and binding and no more change can be done again. It was not a matter of fear to antagonise the powerful neighbour (which was prevalent) but of doing the right thing no matter the imminent consequences. As expected reaction (from Indian union) was sharp and suppressive but the historical decision of NNC is a reality that cannot be erased anymore. The reason why Nagas took decision differently from other communities of NE as far joining Indian Union is concern is because it underwent a different experience in its experience with WW II. The impact of the event on the Nagas has been all pervading and permanent.

Infact if WW II and battle of Kohima never occurred in the Naga hills, its doubtful if Naga nationalism would ever be there or even if it is there, the same magnitude might not be there and Nagas might just have accepted the Indian constitution like any other communities of the North east India.

Zhokusheyi Rhakho, PhD, Phek Town

Reader’s Post

Sir,

Kudos to Kohima Press Club

I congratulate the members of the new team of office bearers of Kohima Press Club for the tenure 2016-19. Today, your Club is 16 years old and I extend the best wishes to Mr. Xavier Rutsa, who have been elected as president for two consecutive terms, its a sign of headway at present and the future in extending its ‘most intelligence’ and survey to the horizon of the world. Kohima Press Club has come a long way braving the odds and difficulties to maintain the credibility of freedom of the press.

I believe that you will usher in the work of demanding media fraternity and a sense of responsibility that voices to do much to shape the public opinion in the State.

The reporter’s work is an adventure, so full of fresh experiences that men and women who has been in it for years still come to work with a subconscious wonder about what unexpected development the day will bring. He will put in mind that his reader, look something about the cracks in political parties, corruption, ultimatum, deadlines and agitation etc. on his breakfast table before he plans for the day. News stories have the different objectivity and like everybody else they try to present the shape of their world view and the future of society. Journalist is not concerned with the news values of the people among whom he is living, but with what people at home in, eg. London or New Delhi, will want to know, so that he may see the events of the country in what he senses. The newsmen work under severe time pressures in a society whose standard are in flux. They work not in the luxury of contemplation but under the tyranny of the clock. The life of a reporter is not quite all the Taj Mahal by moonlight and the gondolas on the Grand Canal. You are giving the readers at home a complete background service, explaining and interpreting the news, providing the scenes and happening which are taking place and is therefore news worth covering. It is true that you are prepared to cultivate a calm temper, a prepared not to take life too seriously, but to accept the rough with the smooth, receiving with the like occasional thanks of the paper and the report. There is no place in trade and technical press, for the light, superficial writing, skimming the surface of a topic or taking human angle story for the man or woman in the street.

I wish to share with and encourage the Kohima Press Club to endeavour to publish full and accurate accounts of the major events of the day at home and abroad, whether or not they were comfortable to some and to the government.

Keduovilie Linyü

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.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur friday, June 24, 2016

Focus on defence as Modi meets Uzbek Prez

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shakes hands with Uzbekistan’s President Islam Karimov during a bilateral meeting in Tashkent, Uzbekistan on Thursday. (PTI)

TA S H K E N T, J U N 2 3 (IANS): India and Uzbekistan on Thursday took note of their growing defence

cooperation and called for with Uzbekistan President enhanced security ties as Islam Karimov here on Prime Minister Narendra Thursday.

Modi held bilateral talks President Karimov

Can’t allow school to be run from unsafe building: SC NEW DELHI, JUN 23 (PTI): Supreme Court Thursday refused to allow a Mumbai school to continue its academic session from an old building, declared unsafe and unauthorised by civic authorities, saying the structure will be unable to sustain the onslaught of monsoon.

“The building will not be able sustain the onslaught of monsoon in Mumbai.

The safety and security of students is of importance. We cannot allow the school to go on from the old structure,” a vacation bench of Justices Adarsh Kumar Goel and A M Khanwilkar said.

The Mumbai-based St Thomas High School had approached the apex court against Bombay High Court’s order which had directed demolition of the building after considering the report of the Municipal Corporation on its structural safety.

The High Court had restrained the school from starting the new session from its old building. The apex court also refused to agree with

the submission of senior advocate Huzeba Ahmadi that alternate arrangements will be made in a year’s time and said that “in Mumbai during monsoon, drains overflow and the building will not be able to bear the onslaught of this season.”

Ahmadi, who appeared for the school, said over 3000 students were studying and if time was not granted to them to make an alternate arrangement, then their future would be in jeopardy.

The bench, however, refused to interfere with the Bombay High Court order.

The school, in its petition filed through advocate Maheen Pradhan, said “the High Court has failed to appreciate the fact that a report of a structural engineer from their own panel has also submitted that the building is safe for occupancy and the prayer of the petitioner to permit them to continue using the same for a period of one year to arrange for make-shift arrangement could have been accepted.”

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EAC Ngully visits GMS, Kenchenshu

DIMAPUR: EAC Mopong Circle, Yanithung. N. Ngullie has visited the recently upgraded GMS Kenchenshu under SDEO Tobu in Mon district on June 20.

He inspected the teachers attendance and strength, enquired about the utilization of facilities issued by the state government to the school.

He even taught the students in classroom for more than half-an-hour.

He is the only administrator who visited and inspect the school for the first tim.

Village Education Committee (VEC) Kenchenshu secretary Secretary E. Haomang. Konyak and teaching staffs appreciated the EAcc for the visit and said the society needs such determined officer who wants to promote the importance of education in remote place like Mopong area.

They also expressed gratitude to the government for posting such efficient and sincere officer in place like Mopong.

welcomed Modi on his second visit to Uzbekistan within a year and Modi thanked Karimov for support to India’s membership of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).

Modi also conveyed the government decision to extend e-tourist visa facility to Uzbekistan.

“Both leaders recalled old historical and cultural connections and discussed ways to further expand and strengthen relations.

Modi conveyed decision to extend e-Tourist Visa to Uzbekistan and to organize a Festival of India and an Indian Trade Exhibition in Uzbekistan to mark 25 years of Uzbekistan’s independence and 25th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations with

India,” said a Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) statement after the talks.

“Both leaders noted cooperation was growing in defence and an MoU on Cyber Security had been concluded.

They called for more cooperation in security,” it added.

This was their second bilateral meeting since Modi went to Uzbekistan in July last year during his visit to the five Central Asian countries.

Modi was received at the airport by Uzbek Prime Minister Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

Modi is here for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, which is to kick off the process for India’s absorption as a member.

BSF, Pak Rangers vow to maintain peace CHAMLIYAL BORDER (J&K), JUN 23 (PTI): Border guarding forces of India and Pakistan Thursday vowed to maintain peace and tranquility at the Indo-Pak border in a meeting held here.

The decision was taken at the meeting held between Border Security Force and Pakistan Rangers at the International Border (IB) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba district.

“On this auspicious occasion of Chamliyal Mela, a Sector Commander-level meeting was organised between both border guarding Forces at zero line today,” DIG (G) BSF of Jammu Frontier Dharmendra Pareek said.

“During the meeting both sides assured each other to maintain peace and tranquility in the border area.

The meeting was concluded in a very cordial atmo-

Do joint exercises with friendly foreign countries: Parrikar to armed forces

NEW DELHI, JUN 23 (PTI): Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar Thursday directed the armed forces to carry out joint exercises with friendly foreign countries specially, in South East Asia, in tune with India’s ‘Act East Policy’.

He also asked them to optimise resources and enhance cost effectiveness even as he exhorted them to exploit joint capabilities for predominant role in the volatile region around the country.

Parrikar reviewed key security issues facing the nation and important strategic, operational, administrative and logistics aspects pertaining to tri-services were also deliberated upon.

“To keep in tune with the India’s Act East Policy, Parrikar urged the Armed Forces for conduct of joint exercises involving more than one Service with our friendly foreign countries specially, in South East Asia,” a defence ministry statement said.

He stressed on the need for jointness of the three services to optimise resources and enhance cost effectiveness, so that maximum funds can be made available for modernisation of the armed forces, it said.

Parrikar while addressing the two-day Annual Unified Commanders’ Conference here, said by virtue of India’s dominant geographical location, the country is poised for a predominant role in the volatile region around us.

The minister said, hence, there is a requirement to exploit this advantage by developing joint capabilities.

In order to achieve selfreliance, he emphasised on ‘Make in India’ initiative and indigenisation of defence production.

He commended the armed forces for their devotion to duty and the stellar role played by them in safeguarding the country’s unity and integrity.

The minister also paid homage to all valiant soldiers, sailors and air warriors for their supreme sacrifice in honour of the nation.

Earlier, opening remarks were given by the Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee and Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha covering tri-services issues.

Army chief Gen Dalbir Singh Suhag and Navy chief Admiral Sunil Lanba addressed the conclave highlighting the major issues pertaining to their respective Services. A report covering major achievements on key tri-services issue was presented by Officiating Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee Air Marshal A S Bhonsle.

During the day-long conference, key security issues facing the nation and important strategic, operational, logistical, administrative aspects pertaining to tri-services were deliberated upon.

sphere”, he said.

Pakistan Rangers visited the Indian side today for the annual fair of saint Dilip Singh Manhas popularly known as Baba Chamliyal.

The fair was celebrated with fervor and joviality at BOP Chamliyal in Ramgarh Sector of Samba.

The Pakistan delegation, consisting of 8 officers of Pak Rangers and 7 officials of civil administration led by sector commander Brigadier Wasim Jaffar Bhatti, participated in the meeting, Pareek said.

The DIG said that the Indian delegation consisted of 8 BSF officers and 8 civil administration officials with eminent citizens of area.

It was led by B S Kasana, DIG BSF SHQ Jammu, IAS officer Sheetal Nanda, Samba District Magistrate and Ashkur Ahmed Wani, IPS DIG Jammu Kathua Range.

The Pakistan delegation was received at Zero line by BSF Commandant in force tradition and the sector commander was presented a guard of honour.

During the meeting, pleasantries and greetings were exchanged by both side’s delegates and thereafter mementos were presented to all members of delegation to each other from both sides, he said.

The sector commander of Pakistan Rangers handed over a ‘Chaddar’ to B S Kasana as a customary gesture and in return BSF officials along with other officers handed over ‘shakkar and sharbat’ to the rangers.

The fair was well attended by BSF, civil and police officials and thousands of devotees paid obeisance.

Large number of people of Pakistan have shown their

AAP MLA booked for misbehaving with women NEW DELHI, JUN 23 (PTI): AAP MLA and vice chairman of Delhi Jal Board, Dinesh Mohaniya, was Thursday booked for allegedly misbehaving with a group of women who approached him with a complaint regarding water crisis in their locality.

The Sangam Vihar MLA has been booked on charges of causing hurt, criminal intimidation and using word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman, police said. “An FIR has been registered under Sections 323, 506 and 509 of IPC against Mohaniya at Neb Sarai police station following a complaint by the group of women,” Nupur Prasad, Additional DCP (South), said. Police sources said that the MLA was likely to be arrested in connection with the case. The complainants, who are residents of Sangam Vihar, alleged that Mohaniya and his accomplices “manhandled” and “threatened” them yesterday when they sought his help in the water crisis faced by them.

6 ultras killed in two encounters in J&K

SRINAGAR, JUN 23 (PTI): Six militants were Thursday killed in two separate encounters with security forces that broke out in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district.

Three militants were killed in the first encounter in Lolab area after a joint team of army and police, acting on a tip-off, launched a search operation in Dobwan forest area, an army official said.

As the search operation was going on, the militants opened fire on the security

personnel who retaliated.

In the ensuing gunfight, three militants were killed, he said. In the other encounter, three militants were killed in Drugmulla area in the evening, the official added.

He said security forces launched a search operation in Waterkhani forests of Drugmulla following information about presence of militants there. The exchange of firing is going on intermittently, the official said adding the operation is still on.

Himachal Pradesh CM turns Discontent over ministry reshuffle in K’taka intensifies 82, PM extends greetings

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To save the party, if leadership change is needed, we are ready for it,” senior Congress MLA from Yadagiri Malka Reddy told reporters after a meeting.

“We will fight being within the party. First option is to see if there is any chance to strengthening the party without leadership change. First, we will give medicine, if things are not solved, we will be open for surgery,” he added.

Another MLA from Afzalpur Mallikayya Guttedar, sulking over not being given a ministerial berth, said “we will decide whether leadership change is needed.”

The state Congress leadership continued its efforts to douse dissidence, with newlyappointed Working President Dinesh Gundu Rao seeking

to pacify key sacked ministers like Ambareesh and Srinivasa Prasad, who have openly questioned Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s action of dropping them.

After meeting Ambareesh and Prasad, Rao said, “...he (Ambareesh) has no resentment against the party. I feel he will come out of these things soon, his support is needed for the party.”

Senior leaders like Prasad, Qamarul Islam, Ambareesh, Baburao Chinchansoor who were dropped from the Ministry have openly criticised Siddaramaiah.

Ambareesh has even resigned as MLA, which has not been accepted.

Ministerial aspirants like Guttedar, Malka Reddy, S T Somashekar and Rajshekar Patil among others have made

open remarks against Siddaramaiah and Mallikarjuna Kharge (Congress Leader in Lok Sabha), whose son Priyank Kharge has managed to find a ministerial slot.

Somashekar has claimed that eight legislators were contemplating resigning their Assembly membership in protest. Sources said party’s state in-charge Digvijay Singh is expected to visit here soon in order to control the growing resentment within the party.

Siddaramaiah had carried out the reshuffle after the Congress High Command gave its clearance for the major rejig, seen as an attempt to improve the party’s image to retain power in the next polls in the only major bastion under its control after losing power in several states, most recently in Assam.

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SHIMLA, JUN 23 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended birthday greetings to Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh who turned 82 on Thursday.

Modi wished him long and healthy life in a tweet this morning. His admirers, supporters and well wishers including ministers, MLAs and officers, chairpersons of boards and corporations and people from different states made a beeline to his private residence at Holley Lodge to greet him.

Singh also inaugurated a blood donation camp at Sanjauli in the evening and participated in community lunch organised by Harish Janartha, Vice-Chairman of state Tourism Development Corporation at IGMS Shimla.

“I am a God fearing person and believe in myself, the law of the land and above all the truth and not afraid of any inquiry or investigations,” Singh said, adding ultimately truth will prevail and he will come out clean from all the allegations. “I have had 54 years of clean public life and never considered any person my political enemy and believe that difference of opinion should not become a cause of enmity,” he said adding that he believed only in serving the people.

When asked about his successor in the party, he said whosoever wants to be in race will have to get it by his or her own caliber and capabilities and added that he had a successful political journey and has no regrets.

BE NG ALU RU, J U N 23 (PTI): Discontent on Thursday snowballed in the ruling Congress over Karnataka’s major ministry revamp as disgruntled party legislators decided to meet shortly to plan their next course of action, keeping the option open of pressing for leadership change.

A series of meetings were being held for the past two days by several dropped ministers and ministerial berth aspirants after Chief Minister Siddaramaiah carried out a major rejig on Sunday, sacking 14 ministers and inducting 13 others to burnish the party’s image with two years left for Assembly polls. “...we will meet on Sunday or Monday.

We will all sit together, whatever decision is taken there, is final. Now we have

Air operator permit policy to be amended for new FDI norms New Delhi, Jun 23 (PTI): The government today said it will amend the existing policy for grant of air operator permit (AOP) to bring it in line with its recent decision to allow 100 per cent foreign direct investment in domestic airlines.

It would also be “examining” the substantial ownership and effective control (SOEC) norms of the various countries which permit more than 49 per cent foreign direct investment (FDI) in their airlines, Civil Aviation Secretary R N Choubey told reporters on the sidelines of an aviation event here.

Under the current norms, AOP or flying licence is granted to a company only if its chairman and two-third Directors are Indian citizens and its substantial ownership and effective control is vested in Indian nationals.

“The policy relating to AOP being given, that policy will be completely aligned with the FDI Policy. So if there is something when higher FDI investment is not resulting in AOP being given, then the AOP requirement will be to that extent will be amended,” Choubey said.

Foreign investors, bar-

Wheat procurement falls, but no Reliance says it expects to shortage issue: Government announce Aircel merger shortly

ITC for compulsory licensing for all cigarette-makers

New Delhi, Jun 23 (IANS): Decline in arrival of wheat has also resulted in shortfall in its procurement this season by the official agency Food Corporation of India (FCI), Food ministry sources said here on Thursday even as the government maintains that there “will not be any shortage” of the commodity.

“Last year’s procurement of wheat was at about 31 million tonnes, this year there is a marginal decline to 25.6 million tonnes due to low arrival,” a ministry source said here, adding bulk procurement is completed generally between April and June.

The domestic production has suffered this year due to

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley meeting Chairman Bank of China, Tian Guoli in Beijing on Thursday. (PTI) in various countries.

On Sunday, he would take part in a seminar discussion Infrastructure and Global Economic Growth along with Chinese Finance Minister Lou Jiwei, Pierre Egide Gramegna, Minister of Finance, Luxembourg, Imad Najib Fakhoury, Minister of Planning and International Cooperation, Jordan, Jin Liqun, AIIB President,

drought and long dry spell in several parts of the country.

“However, with the Food Corporation of India (FCI) having adequate stock there should not be any shortage,” a senior Food Ministry official told IANS. The government’s confidence about no shortage comes from the fact that initially the government had proposed a buffer stock of only 27.7 million tonnes as on July 2016.

In view of the lower procurement, the government has reduced the quantity of wheat to be sold under Open Market Sale Scheme (OMSS) in 201617, the source said.

The government has also meanwhile decided to further

Sensex reclaims 27,000 on optimism over Britain referendum Mumbai, Jun 23 (PTI): On the day the UK votes on ‘Brexit’ referendum, market benchmark Sensex logged a surprise rally of 237 points to reclaim the 27,000-mark, in line with strong gains in Europe-based shares as investors saw fewer chances of Britain leaving the European Union.

Millions of Britons began voting today in the historic referendum that will decide whether the UK will stay in or leave the 28-nation bloc after an acrimonious campaign.

The last poll tracker of ‘The Daily Telegraph’ and a YouGov poll for ‘The Times’ showed ‘Remain’ at 51 per cent and ‘Leave’ at 49 per cent.

Consequently, shares of Tata Motors, which gets a major part of its revenue from the UK, surged 3.28 per cent to Rs 488. Other companies with exposure to Britain also saw revival in buying after selling in yesterday’s trade. Bharat Forge, Hindalco and Infosys gained up to 2.03 per cent.

“Rising hopes of Britain remaining within EU nudged Indian stocks to break free of the sluggishness of the recent days”. Europe’s firm opening added further fuel to the rally, pushing Nifty back towards a month’s highs,” said Anand James, Chief Market Strategist, Geojit BNP Paribas Financial Services.

Chris Heathcote, CEO, Global Infrastructure Hub. The AIIB is also hosting a seminar on Financing Green Infrastructure: The Role of the Multilateral Development Banks in which KV Kamath, President, New Development Bank of the BRICS countries and Arundhati Bhattacharya, Chairperson of the State Bank of India are due to participate.

extend 25 per cent import duty on wheat to curb inward shipments. Government sources said private traders have so far imported 5 lakh tonnes of wheat. Australia and France are two principal providers of imported wheat to India this year.

Market estimates say the millers have bought a total 350,000 tonnes of Australian wheat and the remaining 150,000 tonnes came from France. The central government had first imposed a 10 per cent duty in August 2015 and then increased it to 25 per cent in October last year on the pretext of decline in global prices and adverse impact on domestic growers.

Jaitley will meet his counterpart Lou Jiwei on June 27.

Officials said India-China financial dialogue at the level of Secretaries which was due to be held on June 27 has been postponed to July. The Postponement has been necessitated because of inability of India’s Economic Affairs Secretary Shaktikanta Das to travel to Beijing for the meeting.

Mumbai, Jun 23 (Agencies): Having extended talks with Aircel twice, Reliance Communications (RCom) Thursday said it expects to announce the merger with the company “very shortly” after the signing of a “binding definitive” pact.

“RCom and Maxis Communications Berhad (MCB) and Sindya Securities and Investments Pvt Ltd (Sindya), the shareholders of Aircel Ltd (Aircel), expect to sign binding definitive documentation and announce the proposed transaction for the combination of the Indian wireless business of RCom and Aircel very shortly,” the company said in a BSE filing. It said however that any transaction will be

subject to regulatory, shareholders’ and other third party approvals. “Hence, there is no certainty that any transaction will result.” Earlier last month, the company and Aircel had decided to extend by 30 days the discussion period for their possible merger. This was for the second time the companies had extended the discussion period for the merger. The telcos previously on March 22 had extended the merger talks by 60 days. Last year in December, the two firms announced that they have entered 90-day ‘exclusivity period’ for the deal that will exclude RCom’s tower and optical fibre assets for which a separate sale process is ongoing, the company said in a statement.

‘Analytics to reach $16 bn industry’ H y d e r abad, J u n 2 3 (IANS): Big data analytics sector in India is expected to witness eight-fold growth to reach $16 billion by 2025 from the current level of $2 billion, the National Association of Software and Services Companies (Nasscom) said on Thursday. India is currently among top 10 big data analytics markets in the world. Nasscom, which is holding fourth edition of its big data and analytics summit here, has set a target of making India one among the top three markets in next three years.

K.S. Viswanathan, Vice President, Nasscom, said the sector was expected to grow at CAGR (compounded annual growth rate) of 26 percent over

next five years.

“The sector has huge growth potential and by 2025, India will have 32 percent share in the global market,” he told reporters on the sidelines of the two-day summit which began on Thursday.

He said Nasscom was partnering with its members to build a multi-pronged approach that encompasses skill development, thought leadership, products and platforms to realise the vision.

According to Nasscom, there are about 600 analytics firms in the country, out of which 400 are start-ups. About 100 companies were added during 2015. There is approximately $700 million worth of start-up funding over the last

two-and-half years.

“The analytical firms are positioning India as an emerging hub for analytics solutions across the globe. The big data and analytics industry is witnessing a rapid growth driven by increased demand for cloud based and predictive analytics solutions by industries such as BFSI, retail, telecom and healthcare,” he said.

Currently employing over 90,000 people in various data analytics roles, the big data analytics segment would require huge manpower over next five years.

Nasscom expects an announcement this year by the government on the proposal for the Centre of Excellence in big data analytics.

Kolkata, Jun 23 (IANS): ITC Ltd. said it has been advocating compulsory licensing of all cigarette-making units irrespective of size, and increase in customs duty on imported cigarettes to rates fixed by the World Trade Organization (WTO). “...Your company continues to make representations to policy-makers recommending compulsory licensing of all cigarette manufacturing units irrespective of size, increase in customs duty on imported cigarettes to WTO bound rate levels...,” said ITC, India’s largest cigarette maker, in its Annual Report.

The company said high incidence of taxation and “a discriminatory regulatory regime” on cigarettes in India have led to a shift in tobacco consumption to lightly taxed or tax-evaded tobacco products like bidi, khaini, chewing tobacco, gutkha and illegal cigarettes, which constitute over 89 per cent of total tobacco consumption in the country.

Over the last four years, the incidence of excise duty and VAT on cigarettes, at a per unit level, has gone up cumulatively by 118 per cent and 142 per cent respectively, exerting severe pressure on legal industry volumes even as illegal trade grows unabated, ITC said.

It said its cigarette business remained subdued during the year ended March 31, 2016, due to unprecedented pressure on the legal cigarette industry in India on account of the cumulative impact of steep increase in taxation and intense regulatory pressures.

ring overseas airlines, are now allowed to have up to 100 per cent stake in local carriers under the recently liberalised FDI norms.

Under the new set-up, 49 per cent FDI will be through the automatic route and for anything beyond, government nod will be required. At present, up to 49 per cent FDI is permitted in scheduled airlines.

However, foreign airlines, under the norms, canot invest more than 49 per cent in the domestic carriers.

The requirement of SOEC comes up at two places—for grant of AOP to an Indian citizen and at the place where India has to grant bilateral rights, he said.

“For the purpose of granting AOP, because the FDI limit has been increased, therefore, correspondingly the AOP requirement of substantial ownership and effective control will also have to be aligned with it.

That will require amendment,” he said.

As far as bilateral rights are concerned, the requirement of SOEC is also a condition from International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and not of a particular government or country, he said.

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“All that it means is that if you are having more than 49 per cent then there may be an issue in getting the bilateral rights for flying abroad. But if you wish to fly within the country, then there is no bar,” he said.

When asked why an airline with 100 per cent investment from a foreign country will fly only domestic, Choubey replied, “India itself is a huge market. So somebody if wishes to use its domestic market they can do so.”

There are also code shares, the rules regarding which have been also liberalised, Choubey said, adding, “If they wish to grow within the country and also take up the code shares, they can do so.”

He said the purpose of allowing overseas investors own up to 100 per cent stake in Indian carriers is to encourage investments in domestic operations.

To a question whether domestic carriers owned 100 per cent by foreign investors will be allowed to fly international skies, Choubey said, “We are examining whether they can fly abroad. But presently, it appears that ICAO regulations are binding on signatory countries.”

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New Delhi, Jun 23 (IANS): India Inc’s foreign borrowings in May fell by as much as 45 per cent to $1.32 billion as compared to the same period in the previous fiscal, according to Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data.

In May last year, India Inc foreign borrowings stood at $2.39 billion.

The borrowings happened through external commercial borrowings (ECBs) and foreign currency convertible bonds (FCCBs), out of which $472.69 million was through automatic route and the remaining $845.72 million was routed via approvals.

Under the approval route, HDFC borrowed $375 million in May for on-lending and sublending. Reliance Industries borrowed $190.72 million for refinancing of earlier ECBs, Adani Ports raised $150 million for ports while Dewan Housing Finance Corporation raised $130 million for onlending and sub-lending, the data showed.

Under the automatic route, Sintex Industries raised the maximum foreign borrowings of $110 million in May for modernisation projects.

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States, China, South Korea and India.

Only some 20 firms named in the “Hall of Shame” are from countries which are party to the convention - Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Spain, Switzerland and Britain.

PAX said the SBI had invested about $87 million in Orbital ATK - a Virginiaheadquartered firm which makes space and rocket systems, tactical missiles, defence electronics and medium- and large- caliber ammunition - since June 2012.

The SBI did not provide any details of the amounts involved with Orbital ATK Inc, but said the firm met all compliance procedures laid out by the syndicate of lenders.

“The syndicated deal was arranged for Orbital ATK Inc. by major global banks viz. Wells Fargo Securities LLC, BoA Merrill Lynch, Citigroup J.P. Morgan, Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey among others,” said the SBI statement.

“The mandated joint leaders had conducted due diligence and completed compliance procedures on the lendee company.”

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Beijing, Jun 23 (PTI): Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today began his five-day China visit by meeting Chinese bankers and wealth fund managers pitching for more investments in India. Soon after his arrival in Beijing today, Jaitley met Bank of China Chairman Tian Guoli and addressed a closed Roundtable meeting of heads of Sovereign Wealth Funds, Institutional Investors and Banks. The Finance Minister will tomorrow address Business Forum Invest in India in which several Chinese businessmen and heads of state-run firms were expected to take part.

On June 25, Jaitley will attend the Board Governors meeting of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) in which India is the second largest investor after China. The Beijing-based AIIB was officially established late last year.

The bank has authorised capital of USD 100 billion.

China is the largest shareholder with 26.06 per cent voting shares. India is the second largest shareholder with 7.5 per cent followed by Russia 5.93 per cent and Germany 4.5 per cent. In all the 57 countries joined as founding members of the bank which was expected to announce first set of loans

(on its impact),” she added.

Talking about the stalled India-EU free trade agreement, the minister said India is waiting for the dates to resume the talks. “We are waiting for the dates. It is my doubt that if because they are waiting for the outcome of Brexit, they have not yet given the dates as yet. The moment they give the dates, we will be keenly wanting to continue the talks to reach the conclusion at the earliest,” she added. Launched in June 2007, the negotiations for the proposed agreement have witnessed many hurdles with both sides having major differences on crucial issues like intellectual property rights, duty cut in automobile and spirits, and liberal visa regime.

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with local laws and regulations and would like to confirm that there is no prohibition whatsoever, either in (the) U.S. or in India, to finance such commercial projects.”

A cluster munition, or cluster bomb, explodes in the air and scatters smaller “bomblets” over a huge area that detonate when stepped on or picked up.

They leave behind large numbers of unexploded ordnance which can kill or maim civilians long after a war has ended, and have been used recently in Yemen, Sudan, Ukraine, Libya and Syria.

The weapons are banned under the Convention on Cluster Munitions, which has been signed by 119 states and came into force in 2010.

PAX said the lenders, which include banks, pension funds and insurance companies, had invested over $28 billion in seven cluster bomb companies from June 2012 and April 2016, adding that such weapons were banned under international law.

The majority of firms named by PAX, however, are from countries which are not party to the convention, including the United

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the “highest level” in the government and hence all steps should be taken to ensure its good publicity.

The CBDT also asked the taxman to hold special sessions in this regard with medical practitioner associations, bar councils, Charted Accountants and trade and business organisations which have “direct links” with the potential declarants.

Town hall meetings in this regard should be held, the CBDT has advised the department.

The IDS was opened by the government on June 1 and will be in force till September 30. Due taxes have to be paid

by November 30 by the declarants.

Under the window, income as declared by the eligible persons, would be taxed at the rate of 45 per cent which is 30 per cent plus a ‘Krishi Kalyan Cess’ of 25 per cent on the taxes payable and a penalty at the rate of 25 per cent of the taxes payable on the income declared.

The scheme was announced by the government with an aim to squeeze out black money from the domestic economy.

NEW DELHI, Jun 23 (Agencies): The State Bank of India (SBI) has defended financing a U.S. cluster bomb manufacturer, saying its investments were legal, after being put in a “Hall of Shame” along with several other major banks by a Dutch campaign group.

A report by PAX last week listed the governmentowned bank as one of 158 lenders - including JP Morgan Chase, Barclays, Bank of America and Credit Suisse that violated an international ban for investing in cluster bomb firms.

India’s top lender by assets was the only the Indian company on the list.

The State Bank of India said it provided credit to U.S. firm Orbital ATK Inc as part of a syndicated deal with other banks but added there was no ban in India on financing such firms.

“To achieve its business growth objectives, State Bank of India participates in syndicated credit deals to finance projects across the globe,” the SBI said in a statement sent to the Thomson Reuters Foundation late Wednesday.

“State Bank of India always works in accordance

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cipal Commissioner of Income Tax in this case, should be the “one and only” point of contact with such a person.

“The idea is to ensure that the declarant is not exposed to multiple persons in the office so that his confidentiality is not compromised and he/she is able to file the declaration in a hassle-free manner,” the directives state.

The department has been asked to ensure that a taxman possessing good interpersonal skills should be made the ‘Facilitation Officer’ in this regard and a special room should be earmarked for such dealings in the designated tax offices of the department across the country. A senior official said the directives were issued to all the field offices of the IT department in the country after Revenue Secretary Hasmukh Adhia reviewed the progress of IDS with CBDT officials yesterday.

“The Secretary asked the CBDT to leave no stone unturned in ensuring a conducive atmosphere for better collections under the IDS,” the official said.

The directives also added that developments under the IDS are being monitored at

New Delhi, Jun 23 (PTI): The “extra push” given to the textiles industry through an incentive package will help create more jobs and push exports, Commerce and Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on June 23.

“It is a sector where India has gained a lot of advantage…

It has a great potential for job creation,” the minister told reporters in New Delhi.

This “extra push” was given to the sector due to various global developments, she said. The Union Cabinet on June 22 approved a Rs 6,000 crore package for textiles and apparel sector with an aim to create one crore new jobs in three years and attract investments of $11 billion while eyeing $30 billion in exports.

Textiles exports contribute significantly to the country’s total exports at about $17 billion in 2014-15. The sector is witnessing huge competition from small countries like Bangladesh and Vietnam, which have access to developed markets at lower tariffs.

When asked about the impact of Brexit (possible exit of Britain from European Union) on India, Sitharaman said that the government is “watching the situation”. “We will be observing the developments. It is too early for me to comment

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New Delhi, Jun 23 (PTI): CBDT has directed the Income Tax department to step up publicity of the ongoing one-time blackmoney compliance window by advertising it at posh markets, clubs and showrooms and also ensure full privacy to those making disclosures for better collections.

The Board has charted out some new guidelines to be followed by the taxman in order to make the window, called the Income Declaration Scheme (IDS), a success.

The directives state that IT authorities across the country should publicise the scheme at places which are “frequented by potential declarants like club houses, posh markets, show rooms of high-end products, among others.”

Such publicity messages and posters, the directives said, should also be put up at “local fairs, fetes and social and cultural functions”.

The Central Board of Direct Taxes has also directed that full privacy should be ensured to the people desirous of availing the IDS so that they can file their black money declarations in a “hassle-free manner” and hence the designated officer nominated for the task, Prin-

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UK’s historic EU referendum on knife-edge as millions vote

Britain’s Prime Minister David Cameron and his wife Samantha leave after casting their votes at a polling station in London, Thursday. (AP) LONDON, JUN 23 (PTI): With the UK’s fate in the EU on a knife-edge, millions of Britons began voting Thursday in the historic referendum that will decide whether the country will stay in or leave the 28-nation bloc after an acrimonious campaign.

Both sides of the campaign have appealed to a record number of registered voters -- more than 46 million -- including 1.2 million British Indians, for a big turnout as Prime Minister David Cameron made his final appeal to “get out there and vote Remain”

and reject the “untruths” of the camp in favour of ‘Brexit’ or Britain’s exit from the European Union (EU).

The Prime Minister voted with wife Samantha at a polling booth in Westminster, just yards from his Downing Street office from where he will keep a keen eye on the results.

“It is a fact that our economy will be weaker if we leave and stronger if we stay,” Cameron told supporters in Birmingham yesterday as he travelled up and down the country to make a final push for votes.

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HOUSTON, JUN 23 (PTI): A team of 13 Indian engineering students, including four girls, will participate in NASA’s prestigious global competition to build and design remotely operated vehicles from scratch.

The team named ‘Screwdrivers’ from Mukesh Patel School of Technology Management, Mumbai, will compete against 40 other teams from countries like China, Scotland, Russia, USA, Canada, Ireland, Mexico, Norway, Denmark, Egypt, Turkey, and Poland in NASA’s 15th annual international Remotely Operated

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was unfortunate since Pakistan was not informed of the strike despite being an ally of the US and Mansour was part of the Afghan reconciliation process.

“Mansour entered into Pakistan from another state and then he was traced and attacked. He was a part of the reconciliation process and was required to play his role for peace,” he said. “Pakistan was not informed despite being an ally. This is the issue Pakistan has been protesting,” he added.

Pakistan has done a lot to combat terrorism but criticism from the West that the Pakistani army is not “doing enough” against militants is “both regretful and unjustified.”

the United Kingdom remain a member of the European Union or leave the European Union?”

Voters have the option to mark a cross next to either “Remain a member of the European Union” or “Leave the European Union” and whichever side gets more than half of all votes cast will win.

Edinburgh Council in Scotland reported that nearly a fifth of the city’s 345,000 voters have already submitted postal votes in the EU referendum, with more than 82 per cent of the city’s postal voters returning their ballot paper by last evening. Polling stations across Scotland reported a steady flow of voters, encouraged by the bright sunshine in the region.

The flow has been more sluggish in other parts as the weather forecast for polling day remains mixed, with thunderstorms causing flooding in some parts of the country.

One voter from Chessington tweeted that she had to be carried into a flooded polling booth to cast her “remain” vote.

A low turnout is likely to benefit the Leave side, however, the general expectation is of a bigger turnout than the 2015 general election which was around 66 per cent.

After the referendum with polls closing at 10 pm local time, sealed ballot boxes will be collected and transported to the count venue for each of the 382 local counting areas.

Vehicle (ROV) competition in Houston from today.

This competition is being organised by MATE (Marine Advanced Technology Education) and Screwdrivers is the only team from India and competing against 40 other teams from countries like China, Scotland, Russia, USA, Canada, Ireland, Mexico, Norway, Denmark, Egypt, Turkey, and Poland.

Competing for a coveted prize as part of NASA’s MATE international ROV competition, the team guided by Prof Sawankumar Naik, is all set to

SEOUL, JUN 23 (AFP): North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un has hailed the successful test of a powerful new mediumrange missile, saying it poses a direct threat to US military bases in the Pacific, state media reported on Thursday.

Kim, who personally monitored yesterday’s Musudan missile test, said it was a “great event” that significantly bolstered the North’s pre-emptive nuclear attack capability, the official KCNA news agency reported.

“We have the sure capability to attack in an overall and practical way the Americans in the Pacific operation theatre,” Kim was quoted as saying.

The Musudan - also known as the Hwasong-10 - has a theoretical range of anywhere between 2,500 and 4,000 kilometres. The lower estimate covers the whole of South Korea and Japan, while the upper range would include US military bases on Guam.

After a string of failures in recent months, North Korea tested two Musudans yesterday, one of which flew 400 kilometres into the Sea of Japan (East Sea).

KCNA said the missile had been fired at a high angle to simulate its full range and had reached a maximum height of more than 1,400 kilometres.

“It provided a sure scitech guarantee for developing the system of strategic weapons,” the agency said.

“The test-fire was successfully conducted without giving any slightest effect to the security of surrounding countries.”

represent India at the NASA Johnson Space Canter’s Neutral Buoyancy Lab from June 23 to 25. “Although it is their third visit to the space centre, but this time, with over 40 participating teams from across the globe, the stakes are higher than ever,” he told PTI. Students are expected to build and design their own remotely operated vehicles from scratch.

Chief Technical Officer, Vijayender Joshi said, “The tasks change each year but are always based on ocean engineering. This year, NASA is going to start a mission to

CONDOLENCE MESSAGE

The Mon District Badminton Association is deeply aggrieved at the sudden demise of Lt. Bongai Konyak, at Eden Hospital Dimapur on 22.06.16. He was the Vice President of the Association and an Executive Member of the Nagaland Badminton Association in the present tenure.

Lt. Bongai Konyak was the former State Badminton Champion in 1984 and a qualified National Umpire from the state. His hardship and contributions rendered to the Association shall always be remembered and cherished.

The Association also conveys our heartfelt condolences to his beloved wife, children and relatives. May his soul rest in peace with our Almighty God. Y. Ponba Konyak President, M.D.B.A M-9612348268

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Tearful bid adieu to Sabri’s funeral KARACHI, JUN 23 (PTI): Thousands of tearful mourners, including women and children, Thursday thronged the streets of Pakistan’s largest city and sang the soul-stirring renditions of Amjad Sabri as they paid tributes to one of the country’s finest Sufi Qawwals who was killed by Taliban militants here.

His funeral prayers were held in a mosque of Liaquatabad area where the 45-yearold was attacked yesterday by two unidentified bike-borne gunmen.

The grieving mourners included members of Sabri’s family, friends and fans. They threw rose petals over an ambulance carrying his coffin and later followed the vehicle to the graveyard, where he was buried near the grave of his father Ghulam Farid Sabri, a leading Qawwal of his time.

“There were thousands of people in the funeral,” police official Muhammad Ali said.

He said some people were singing his famous qawwalis.

The Tehreek-e-Taliban Hakimullah Masood group, which has said it was against any form of Sufism, has claimed responsibility for the fatal attack on Sabri yesterday.

As part of his closing speech, he invoked Britain’s popular war-time Prime Minister Winston Churchill, saying, “The greatest privilege of my life is to stand in my office two yards away from where Winston Churchill made that decision to fight on against Hitler in 1940. He didn’t want to be alone, he wanted to be with the Poles and the French and the others fighting for European freedom and democracy.”

On the opposing side, former London mayor Boris Johnson, heading the final drive for the Vote Leave campaign, insisted his side was “on the verge of victory” and that today could mark the UK’s “independence day”.

The last poll tracker of ‘The Daily Telegraph’ and and a YouGov poll for ‘The Times’ both showed Remain at 51 per cent and Leave at 49 per cent, reflecting the neck-andneck nature of the campaign throughout the four-month period since Cameron announced the date of the referendum in February.

A victory for Remain therefore is within the margin of error, as two further polls from Opinium and TNS also forecast Leave on 51 per cent and Remain on 49.

Last night another poll,

by ComRes, gave Remain an eight-point lead with 54 per cent compared to 46 per cent for Leave.

The referendum ballot paper asks the question, “Should

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT our beloved

Late Achangpong Longkumer

UNITED NATIONS, JUN 23 (PTI): India along with other G-4 countries has called for reflecting the convergences that have emerged so far on issues, including veto, in the intergovernmental parleys on Security Council reform.

In a statement on behalf of the G4 countries, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Syed Akbaruddin said that a large number of member-states including the G4 called for incorporation of elements of convergence achieved so far on all five key issues including the question of veto, categories of membership and regional representation in a consolidated and streamlined text.

Other G-4 nations are Brazil, Germany and Japan.

“The G-4 would like to reiterate its call for reflecting the convergences that have emerged so far and also to include in the elements paper the divergent positions in the other three key areas,” Akbaruddin said at the Informal Meeting of the General Assembly on the Intergovernmental Negotiations (IGN) on Security Council reform here yesterday.

He said the elements paper could complement the framework document and its annex in forming a concrete basis for text based negotiations in the next session of the IGN. The G-4 has also called for submission of proposals and positions to the framework document and its annex

Ever loving Parents, sisters & relatives

ODE TO OUR ONLY BELOVED BROTHER Late Achangpong Longkumer Achang, we know so little that Sunday afternoon, if love alone could have saved you, you never would have died. It is the will of God and chosen you a purpose and there on.

Dear Achang, you left us beautiful memories, your love and humbleness is still our guides. And you are always our hero.

Remembering you in silent tears Loving sisters.

Jupiter’s moon, Europa, since the moon also has water, the students would have to create a model, which will not only work underwater but also survive in space.

“The design is completely revamped from the model that went last year, we’re told. And with various changes in design, the cost has come up to an approximately USD 1,000. Made over a span of five months, the robot, which the team calls ‘spyder’, has two parts — one that can stay above water and another that can go under it,” he adds.

circulated by the letter of President of the 69th session of the General Assembly dated July 2015 by those Groups/Member- States who have not yet submitted their proposals.

“We would like to encourage them again to do so and make positive contributions to the process. Our Group remains open to discuss all options,” he said.

During the last informal IGN meeting in May, Akbaruddin on behalf of the G4 had decrying the “out of date” structure of the UN Security Council, saying the problem of “imbalance of influence” in the Council cannot be corrected if only non-permanent members are added to the powerful UN body as part of its reform and expansion in both categories is essential to achieve equilibrium that reflects current global realities.

The G-4 had called for a consolidated and shortened negotiating text reflecting the convergences and delineated

divergent positions that had emerged so far.

On the key issue of regional representation, the G-4 had said it is “untenable” that entire continents such as Africa are not represented or underrepresented in the permanent category of the Security Council.

Outlining the G-4’s position on the issue of categories of membership, Akbaruddin had said in the May meeting that it is evident from the positions submitted in the text circulated by former UNGA President in July 2015 that an overwhelming majority of member states support expansion in both categories.

In all, 129 member states out of a total 152 or about around 85 per cent support expansion in both categories.

He had urged the IGN chair to consolidate the names of those in favour of the expansion as well as those proposing additions of 5-6 countries in the permanent category.

OFFICE OF THE WOKHA TOWN BAPTIST CHURCH

WOKHA; NAGALAND. CONDOLENCE MESSAGE The Wokha Town Baptist Church is much saddened by the parting of a dear friend, brother and leader Rev. Lano Longchar who has been called to his eternal home on the 20th of June 2016. We pray that the peace and comfort of God will be upon the family members and pray that all of us will not only cherish but will also follow the legacy which he had left behind.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Through this column, we the bereaved family members would like to extend our deepest gratitude to our neighbours, friends, relatives and every individual who stood by us physically, emotionally, financially and through constant prayers during the illness and at the sad demise of our beloved husband/father Late S. Alem Ao (Sungratsu) on 15th June 2016.

We deeply appreciate the care and support rendered to us during our moment of grief. It is our humble prayer that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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Wife, sons, daughter, in-laws and relatives

CONDOLENCE MESSAGE

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Burremla Imchen

Born : 15-05-1933 | Died : 15-06-2016

Words alone cannot express our heartfelt gratitude to all the individual, neighbours and well-wishers who stood by us mentally, physically, emotionally and financially at the loss of our dearest and adored Late Burremla Imchen and we regret our inability to thank each and everyone but we pray that God will bless you abundantly for your selfless service rendered to us during our time of grief and sorrow.

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21.08.1979 – 12.06.2016

We, the family members, would like to express our heartfelt gratitude and sincere thanks to all individuals, unions, associations, churches, relatives, colleagues, and well wishers who stood by us physically, materially, financially, and with prayers support during the brief illness and at the sad demise of our beloved Late Achangpong Longkumer.

Words are simply not enough to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to all but we pray that the good Lord bless you all abundantly.

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Team from India to participate in NASA competition

India is biggest threat to Pakistan: Bajwa I S L A M A BA D, J U N 2 3 (PTI): India poses the “biggest threat” to Pakistan which has forced the country to make its defence mechanism ‘India-specific’, a top Pakistan army official has said.

Pakistan Army spokesperson Asim Bajwa said that efforts are going on to engage India.

However, the long-standing issue of Kashmir is the cause of tensions between the two nations, he said.

During an inter view with Germany’s international broadcaster Deutsche Welle, he said that the country’s defence mechanism was ‘Indiaspecific’.

This is “due to the fact that India posed the biggest threat to Pakistan’s security”, he was quoted by Geo TV as saying.

He also accused the international community of not doing enough for Pakistan.

“I would say that the international community has not done enough for us,” Bajwa, the Director-General of the Inter-Service Public Relations (ISPR), said.

Bajwa also criticised the recent American drone strike which killed former Taliban chief Mullah Akhtar Mansour in Pakistan. He said that it

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Loving children, grand children and relatives.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Late Biren Bora

Born : 25th Dec 1968 – Died : 22nd June 2016

We the bereaved family members would like to express our deepest gratitude to friends, individual, well wishers and church members who stood by us spiritually, physically, materially and financially during his illness and till his last breath.

We convey our special thanks to :1. Bor-Lengri Lotha Baptist Church 2 Lotha Ekhung Union Bor-Lengri Block-II 3 Rengma Gaon Baptist Church Bor-Lengri.

4. Bor-Lengri I Hindu Somesh Mandir Committee 5. Lotsu Yamo Ekhung Dimapur 6. Dr. Longshithung Jami & Staff (Nikos Hospital Dimapur) 7. Neighbours & friends of Bor-Lengri 8. Mr. Thungbemo Patton (E.A.C Chumukedima) 9. Mr. E.T. Ezung 10. Mr. Areba P.W.D Engineer Kohima.

11. Assamese Baptist Church Dimapur.

We deeply regret our inability to thank each and everyone of you individually but it is our humble prayer that the Almighty God bless you all.

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The Asukhomi Union Dimapur expresses heartfelt condolence at the demise of Late Kikhezhe Yepthomi at the age of 108 years on 16.06.16.

He was the oldest surviving member of Asukhomi Village. He had served as the G.B for 40 long years, i.e.

1956 - 1996. A Fatherly figure for the whole village, whose integrity, honesty and zeal to serve his village was boundless.

His sad demise is a great loss not only for his family but also for the entire village. The Union expresses its heartfelt sympathy to the family members and prays that God grants them solace during this period of bereavement. May his soul rest in peace.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

D.O.B : 09 May, 1972 – Died : 21 June, 2016 Through this column, we would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to each and every individuals, well wishers and different organizations who stood by us in prayer and supported us physically, morally, financially during the prolonged illness and at the demise of our beloved Late H.Yagkhumse (Deputy Secretary GPRN/NSCN) of Kisetong Village on 21.06.2016.

We would also like to convey our special thanks to : 1. GPRN/NSCN Khehoi Camp.

2. Shri C. Kipili Sangtam (Minister of Power).

3. Shri Vikho Achumi 4th Mile Diphupar.

4. Sangtam Baptist Church Diphupar.

5. Sangtam Union Diphupar.

6. Kisetong Union Dimapur.

7. Diphupar Village Council.

8. Naga United Village Council.

9. Sangtam Baptist Church Kohima.

10. United Sangtam Region.

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Lotha Musicians present How I Wish features on VH1 Auditions for Dancing ‘Summer Concert’ at Wokha Star Nagaland Season-2 W

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uditions for Dancing Star Nagaland Season 2 would be held on July 1at Kohima and July 3

in Dimapur. Forms would be available at CityKart (Midland, Dmp), Kutz Hair & Beauty Salon (Chishi Market-

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he Sith lord will be back at the height of his powers in the Dec. 16 film, which takes place just prior to the events of 1977’s original Star Wars.

Ever since Lucasfilm announced that the plot of its first stand-alone movie would focus on the Rebel warriors who staged a heist of plans for the first Death Star, fans knew – or at least seriously expected – that the most iconic villain in film history would return to the screen. If he didn’t…? The collective rage of the Star Wars fandom would probably Forcechoke whoever nixed him.

Well, Enter tainment Weekly has revealed that James Earl Jones will reprise his voice role, while a variety of performers will stand in as the character. “He will be in the movie sparingly,” Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedye says. “But at a key, strategic moment, he’s going to

loom large.” Among the rebels, Darth Vader is known more as a legend than a real threat.

“Within the Rebellion, it’s not commonly spoken about,” director Gareth Edwards says.

“Within the Empire, there is the culture of knowing of the existence of Darth Vader.

There’s definitely an underlying feeling that there is a power—a dark power—available to the Empire and that if you overstep your mark, you will suffer the consequences.”

Darth Vader doesn’t play well with others, least of all other imperial leaders like Director Orson Krennic (Ben Mendelsohn). “Vader doesn’t really play by the rules,” Kiri Hart, Lucasfilm’s chief of story development, tells Entertainment Weekly. “He’s present in the military structure,” she adds, “but he’s not beholden to it. He’s not accountable to anybody, really, except Palpatine.”

ing Complex,Dmp), Popular Bakery (PR Hill, Kma). Interested individuals/groups have been informed to get the forms early as they are limited.

A sur prise celebrity would be the guest judge on the event finale. The show would be judged by master Jiji (Minkamlak), master Felix Matthew Maplance, master Raj Sunar and master Bhushan Lama (Kolkata) Costume, make-up and medical assistance would also be provided.

It may be noted that the show would be based on 50% voting and 50% Judges’ points, SMS voting platform shall be initiated for the contestants and the organizers would also be making charitable contributions every round to any selected orphanages of Nagaland.

This season the winner(s) will walk away with a cash prize of Rs. 75,000 (individual) and Rs. 1,00000 (group),surprise gift for the runners up, and best performer will be awarded every round.

Last date of form submission is June 30 for Kohima and July 1 for Dimapur. The event is organized by R-Gen Organization, Nagaland Fo r f u r t h e r d e t a i l s, contact-9862713774/ 8014061740.

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The new book tells the inside story of Jackson’s final hours on June 25, 2009, including the actions taken by

Led Zeppelin ‘Stairway’ trial goes to jury as both sides plead case

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he jury in Led Zeppelin’s copyright trial will continue its deliberations after being told by the judge that a unanimous verdict must be reached.

Frontman Robert Plant and guitarist Jimmy Page are accused of stealing their iconic “Stairway to Heaven” riff from Spirit’s 1968 instrumental song “Taurus”.

US District Judge Gary Klausner ruled in April that “Stairway to Heaven” bore “substantial” similarities with “Taurus” after Michael Skidmore, a trustee for late Spirit composer Randy Wolfe, filed a lawsuit alleging that Page had been inspired to write his 1971 hit after touring with Spirit in the late Sixties.

Plant and Page deny the allegations but Skidmore’s lawyer Francis Malofiy is adamant that Wolfe deserves

a “third credit”. “It doesn’t displace Mr Plant. It doesn’t displace Mr Page. ‘Stairway to Heaven’s introduction was lifted from a piece called ‘Taurus’,” he said in his closing speech.

Page said in his testimony that he first heard “Taurus” two years ago when his son-in-law alerted him to the comparisons with “Stairway to Heaven” that were emerging online, while Plant claimed to have “no memory” of watching Spirit play at a 1970 Birmingham gig as he was involved in a serious car crash that same night. Plant also argued that it was not a “problem” that Led Zeppelin covered other bands, including Spirit, at their early gigs. “In the nest of rock and rhythm and blues, there has always been cross-pollination,” he said.

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ow I Wish, the debut single of ‘Celestial Sphere’, a rock band from Diphu, was featured on Vh1 India.

Directed by Lorence Kachar, the English music video was released and aired on Wednesday which features Miss Asia Rewati Chetri.

The five-member band c o m p r i s i n g D r. A l e e n a Terangpi (vocal), Lumar (guitar), Thengchum (gui-

tar), Edwardo (bass) and Ben (drums) had previously brought laurels to the Northeast in general and Assam in particular when they won ‘Rendezvous 2015’- annual cultural festival of IIT Delhi.

The music video, shot in Shillong, tells the story of a brave girl (portrayed by Chetri) who steals from the rich and gives to the needy.

Exploring and creating music with members from

different musical background and blending it into a new form of music that has no boundaries and appeals to all generation, the band has been working together as a family for exploring and learning the roots of Karbi and various ethnic folk music.

The sound of western form of music like Rock, Hard Rock, Roots Reggae, Blues and ethnic folk music from the region influences the band.

Al Pacino, the Eagles, James Taylor TV academy blocks sale of among 2016 Kennedy Center honorees Whitney Houston’s Emmy

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he next big event of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) may see its chief Mohan Bhagwat share the stage with Leonardo DiCaprio. Reports suggest the Oscar-winning actor may be one of the star attractions at a rare public event planned by the RSS next month to mark the 50th anniversary of its foreign wing Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh.

The RSS has not officially confirmed it. Its leaders in Delhi said: “We are not aware of any celebrities attending.”

Sources say DiCaprio, 41, may be asked to share his thoughts on being a vegan and on cow protection, both subjects that are dear to the RSS. Some reports say flamboyant businessman Richard Branson may also attend the three-day “Sanskriti Mahashivir” or culture fest from July 29 to 31 at the Hertfordshire County Show ground in Luton, 45 km from London.

‘83 Minutes’ reveals Jackson’s final hours

ackson’s final moments on June 25, 2009 – and the months leading up to them – are detailed in 83 Minutes, a new book by Mark Langthorne and Matt Richards, which is

ith an aim to provide a fun and unique opportunity for the Lotha community to come together and support the Lotha artists from all over Nagaland, various Lotha musicians have teamed up to organise “Summer Concert” at Likya Colony Community Hall on June 28.

The lineup comprise Kenneth Kikon (Bhandari), Mega print Band (Wokha) Renpi Kikon (Bhandari), Konthunglo Ngullie (Wokha), Saronthung Kikon (Kohima), and Nzan Kithan (Wokha).

Through the concert, host Oren Mozhui would bring awareness about H.I.V AIDS, environment and wildlife, and child abortions and blood donation.

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According to 83 Minutes, Michael Jackson’s children learned of the music icon’s tragic death in the worst way possible – by walking in on Dr. Conrad Murray’s resuscitation attempts.

The authors write that after administering 25mg of Propofol to Jackson around 10:40 a.m. – the last of several doses of other powerful sedatives through the night – Murray told police he briefly left the singer’s bedroom. Less than two hours later, at 12:05 p.m., Jackson’s chef encountered Murray in a panic – rushing to get help from the star’s assistant, Alberto Alvarez.

With a call in to emergency responders at 12:21 p.m., Alvarez and Murray then began to perform CPR, 83 Minutes details. The futile life-saving attempts were desperately made as Paris, then 11, and Prince Jackson, 12, looked on. Blanket, at the time only age 7, was not present.

According to the book, Prince was standing at the doorway, a couple of paces inside, “gently weeping with a look of shock on his face at seeing his father stricken on the floor.”

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his year’s Kennedy Center honorees include musicians who span genres including pop, rock, gospel, blues, folk and classical — and an actor known for his extraordinary range.

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts said Thursday that actor Al Pacino, rock band the Eagles, Argentine pianist Martha Argerich, gospel and blues singer Mavis Staples and singer-songwriter James Taylor will be honored for influencing American culture through the arts.

For the Eagles, the recognition will be bittersweet. The band was tapped for the honor last year but postponed its appearance

because of founding member Glenn Frey’s failing health.

Frey died in January, about a month after the honors gala.

For Pacino, the star of The Godfather trilogy who has long been regarded as one of the great American actors, the honor is arguably overdue.

Many of his peers who became leading men in adventurous 1970s Hollywood have already been honored, including Warren Beatty, Rober t De Niro, Dustin Hoffman, Jack Nicholson and Robert Redford.

Kennedy Center president Deborah Rutter, who’s had the job for two years, said she didn’t know why Pacino hadn’t been selected

sooner.

“When I called and invited him, it was an enthusiastic yes,” Rutter told The Associated Press. “You could say all of them are overdue or all of them are exactly at the right moment.

We have a great opportunity to recognize people who are still active and yet have accomplished so much.”

The honorees will be celebrated at a gala on Dec. 3, featuring performances and tributes from top entertainers. The show will be broadcast on Dec. 27 on CBS. Argentine pianist Martha Argerich and gospel and blues singer Mavis Staples also will be honored at the Dec. 3 gala.

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by Whitney Houston 30 years ago is the focus of a legal battle between an auction house and Emmy organizers seeking to block the trophy’s sale.

The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences filed a lawsuit Wednesday in federal court against Heritage Auctions and the late pop star’s estate, saying the sale would violate academy rules.

Houston won the award in 1986 for her Grammy ceremony performance of Saving All My Love for You. The singer was found dead at age 48 in a hotel room in Beverly Hills, California, on the eve of the 2012 Grammys.

In its lawsuit, the academy says Houston won her trophy when the Emmys carried a label stipulating they were academy property and that an heir seeking to dispose of an award must return it to the academy for storage in “memory of the recipient.”

The lawsuit, which includes copyright infringement among its allegations, asks for a court order returning Houston’s statuette to the academy and seeks a jury trial for unspecified damages.

The academy also is seeking a temporary restraining order to halt the trophy’s sale. It’s included in an auction of Houston memorabilia

that, according to Heritage’s website, is set for Friday and Saturday in Beverly Hills, California.

Greg Rohan, the auction house’s president, said that the lawsuit is without merit and the academy has refused requests for proof that Houston signed an agreement barring its sale.

The Emmy was consigned by Houston’s family and has a starting bid of $10,000, Rohan said. He said the academy has failed to intervene in the sale of several dozen other Emmys in the past decade.

“The academy has let slide … almost 40 sales and auctions. Why are they taking on the Houstons?” he said.

The academy declined comment Wednesday on the pending litigation, a spokesman said.

Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, and more sign open letter to Congress demanding gun control

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he petition covers the July 2 issue of Billboard In the wake of four separate failed Senate votes on gun-control measures, new attempts to pass a bipartisan bill have begun, with congressional Democrats now staging a sit-in on the House floor until a vote is held. In a show of solidarity, some of the music industry and Hollywood’s most powerful names are lending their voices to the cause.

An open letter that’s also this week’sBillboard cover is signed by celebrities including Katy Perry, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Paul McCartney, Lady Gaga, Joan Jett, Selena Gomez, andBarbra Streisand.

The opening remarks from the editors address both the mass shooting at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, where 49 were killed, as well as Christina Grimmie’s tragic death the night before in the same city. “The one thing that connects the recent tragedies in Orlando is that it is far too easy for dangerous people to get their hands on guns,” the letter below reads.

It continues: “We call on Lindsay Lohan and fiancé Egor Tarabasov proudly made their red carpet debut as a couple at the Caudwell Congress to do more to prevent Children’s Butterfly Ball in London on Wednesday, the gun violence that kills more June 22. than 90 Americans every day

and injures hundreds more, including: Require a background check for every gun sale. Block suspected terrorists from buying guns.”

Joan Jett was the first to sign the letter, with Lady

Gaga adding her name shortly thereafter. Over 180 artists and executives from all parts of the music industry—Broadway, pop, rap, even the New York Philharmonic—signed in total.

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Belgium down Sweden to book last 16 berth Ibrahimovic quits intl football

failed to score a single goal actively in the tournament, as the 1-1 tie with Ireland was awarded by opponents’ own goal. Ireland finished third with four points and became the last team into the knockout stage as one of the four best third-placers.

In the do-or-die match against Belgium, Sweden played all out but could not get the luck. Only five minutes into the game, forward Marcus Berg squandered the best scoring chance for Sweden. Victor Lindelof ’s free-kick fell kindly inside the penalty box for the Panathinaikos striker, who

volleyed goalwards in close range, but Belgium keeper Thibaut Courtois’ positioning was good enough to palm the ball away.

Belgium gradually gained the upper hand with Kevin De Bruyne and Eden Hazard leading the attack. Striker Romelu Lukaku made several solo runs in the second half to press hard on Sweden’s defence.

Even a tie would sent Sweden home and things went worse in the 84th minute when Belgium midfielder Nainggolan walked on to Hazard’ s cutback from the byline and unleashed a

Man Utd ex-star Scholes signs for Futsal

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Vardy extends contract with Leicester London, Jun 23 (IANS): England striker Jamie Vardy has rejected a lucrative offer from English Premier League (EPL) giants Arsenal and has agreed to a four-year extension of his contract with current club Leicester City.

Vardy was the target of a bid from Arsenal worth 1,20,000 pounds per week last month following his dream run with Leicester City last season which saw them clinch their first ever EPL title.

The 29-year-old had scored 24 goals during that campaign which saw him named as the Football Writers’ Footballer of the Year in May. Leicester City had also offered him a lucrative amount, 100,000 pounds a week for a new contract -- a huge jump from his earlier salary of 60,000 pounds per week.

Securing Vardy’s services for the next season will give Leicester City a huge boost as they prepare to embark on their first-ever Champions League campaign. “Both parties hope that this announcement will end recent speculation regarding Jamie’s future and confirm his long term commitment to Leicester City Football Club,” the club said in a statement on Thursday.

Champions League trophies during his stint with Manchester United.

Scholes, par t of Manchester United’s memorable squad of 1992 -the famous golden generation which included stars like David Beckham, Ryan Giggs and the Neville brothers Phil and Gary -- is widely regarded as one of the greatest midfielders of modern football. He boasts a staggering 718 caps for Manchester United over an illustrious career spanning 22 years.

“Futsal is a fascinating format that has played a pivotal role in developing the skills of

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IWF may ban Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus from Rio Olympics B U DA P E S T, J un 2 3 ( A g en c i e s ) : R u s s i a , Kazakhstan and Belarus face one-year suspensions from international weightlifting competition following the retesting of samples from the 2008 and 2012 Olympics, which may prevent lifters from those countries competing at the Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro in August. The International Weightlifting Federation on Wednesday said the final decisions on the possible bans will be made after the International Olympic Committee makes a definitive ruling on the retests.

The three countries are facing bans because three or more positive cases from each were discovered during the retests.

So far, 20 weightlifting cases have been found among the 55 positives in retesting of samples from all sports which the IOC has reported, including 32 from Beijing and 23 from London. Four Olympic gold medalists from Kazakhstan and medalists from Russia, Ukraine and Belarus have already been provisionally suspended by the IWF. Separately, the IWF also withdrew 11 quota places for 2016 from Russia and five other

Konta stuns Kvitova at Eastbourne

L on d o n , J un 2 3 (Agencies): British No 1 Johanna Konta continued her remarkable surge over the past 12 months by shocking twotime Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova to reach the quarter-finals of the Aegon International in Eastbourne.

Konta, who is the first Briton to be seeded at Wimbledon since Jo Durie in 1984, produced her latest stunning result by fighting back from a set down to win 5-7 6-4 6-0 against the Czech.

The 17th seed for Wimbledon has come to the fore over the last year, having reached the last 16 at the US Open and the semi-finals at the Australian Open.

Konta, 25, has shot up the world ranking from 146th to 18th, elevating her into the highest echelons of the sport.

She looked poised to take the opening set when she led 5-2 but one set point slipped away and Kvitova surged back with a run of five games in a row.

Konta was not disheartened, though, and held on to her lead in the second set to level the match.

Fifth seed Kvitova had her thigh strapped and may have been hampered in the decider but that was to take

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countries for multiple doping violations at the 2015 world championships in Houston.

Russia, Azerbaijan, Moldova, North Korea and Kazakhstan will lose two Olympic places, while Belarus will lose one. Earlier, Romania and Uzbekistan were also stripped of one quota each.

The IWF also said it will set new rules about imposing extra sanctions in doping cases and will create an independent commission to investigate countries with three or more doping violations, including the cases from the 2008 and 2012 retests.

ZDBA elects new team

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Z U N H E B O TO, J U N 2 3 (NPN): Zunheboto District Badminton Association (ZDBA) has elected a new team of office bearers for the tenure 2016-2019 and subsequently handed over the office to the new team on Tuesday. With deputy commissioner as the chairman of ZDBA advisory board, the new team would be headed by Toniho Chishi, Inato Zhimo and Vinoka I Sumi as the president, vice president and general secretary respectively.

Accordingly, the members of various other sub committees were also nominated and elected.

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Tiatemsu I. Jamir President, MSU

Tiarenla General Secretary, MSU

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Agnieszka Radwanska relied on a steady serve and a solid game to beat Eugenie Bouchard 6-3 6-3 in a battle of former Wimbledon finalists for a place in the last eight of the tournament.

She next faces 12th seed Dominika Cibulkova, a winner over Kateryna Bondarenko 7-6 (7-3) 6-3, and who came from a break down in the opening set.

Qualifier Monica Puig upset 2009 champion Caroline Wozniacki 4-6 6-3 6-2.

The 22-year-old Puig double-faulted on her first of two match points but completed the job at Devonshire Park in style with an eighth ace.

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With immense pride and honour, we the Kathuza Clan Tesophenyu Group Union, would like to convey our heatiest congratulations to :1. Er. Chengato Kath, SDO PWD (NH) S/o Mr. Sajukha Kath on being promoted to the post of Executive Engineer.

2. Dr. Khonyalo Kath, S/o Dr. K. Kath, for clearing in Medical Council of India (MCI).

W hile wishing them the best in their future endeavours, the union also congratulates all the bonifide members who have successfully cleared in the recently declared HSLC and HSSLC examination.

Ancho Kath Secretary

Germain.

He is the only player to have won 13 championships in four top leagues (Eredivisie, Serie A, La Liga and Ligue 1).

He is also the only player to score in the UEFA Champions League with six different teams -- Ajax, Juventus, Inter Milan, Barcelona, AC Milan and Paris Saint-Germain.

His goals were crucial in Sweden’s qualification campaign for the Euro 2016 finals. However, in 2016, Ibrahimovic did not score a single goal for Sweden, the longest barren r un in his career.

Ramkumar, Raja-Sharan pair bow out of Wimbledon qualifiers London, Jun 23 (PTI): Yo u n g s t e r R a m k u m a r Ramanthan fought his heart out before losing a tight second round singles match while Purav Raja and Divij Sharan bowed out in the men’s doubles first round of the Wimbledon Qualifiers, here.

Up against German 21st seed and world number 130, the 21-year-old Indian lost 6-7(5) 6-7(3), bringing the curtains down on India’s challenge in the singles qualifying event.

Saketh Myneni, the country’s top singles player at number 150, had lost his first round to 23-year-old Frenchman Tristan Lamasine 6-4 6-7 (2) 1-6.

In the men’s doubles qualifiers, the fourth-seeded Indian combo of Raja and Sharan lost 7-6(5) 4-6 6-8 to the German team of Dustin Brown and Jan-Lennard Struff. Rajan and left-handed Sharan had a good build-up to the Wimbledon as they won two Challenger titles - in Manchester and Surbiton.

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In the news item which got published on 22nd June, 2016 under the ‘Acknowledgement’ section from the Pfutseromi Village Council, the mentioned Date 22/01/2016 is corrected as 22/01/2006.

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We the TVSU with immense pride and honour extend our heartiest congratulations to Ms. Lily Yeptho, daughter of Mrs. Kavili Yeptho for securing Top 6 in BSC (Mathematics) from Lady Keane College under NEHU, Shillong.

The Union further wishes her success in her future endeavours.

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Mhasivono Peseyie D/o Rudosielie Peseyie for her achievement in successfully qualifying as Assistant Professor- Computer Science (Class-I Gazetted) under Higher Education conducted by NPSC recently.

The JOK prays that Almighty God continue to bless in her future endeavours.

The JOK further appreciates and applause all the successful candidates of HSLC and HSSLC examination, 2016 from the village and wishes them a bright future.

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nothing away from Konta, who played superbly and will face either Andrea Petkovic or Ekaterina Makarova in the last eight.

“I’m not sure there are words that are big enough to describe that win,” said Konta on wtatennis.com.

“It’s definitely one of my biggest wins, even though I don’t think she’s in the top 10 this week. She has been a top-10 player or top-five player for years and years and years now. She really is a champion, and so I am very happy with the level I was able to produce and just kept plugging away throughout that whole match.”

Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Nyheter named Ibrahimovic the second greatest Swedish sportsperson of all time, after tennis player Bjorn Borg.

Ibrahimovic began his career at Swedish club Malmo in the late 1990s before being signed by Dutch giants Ajax Amsterdam, where he made a name for himself.

H e h a s a l s o p l aye d for Juventus, Inter Milan, Barcelona, AC Milan and Paris Saint-Germain.

A p r o l i f i c s t r i k e r, Ibrahimovic scored 18 goals for Malmo, 48 for Ajax, 26 for Juventus, 66 for Inter Milan, 22 for Barcelona, 56 for AC Milan and 156 for Paris Saint-

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With immense happiness and deep sense of application, we, the Students’ Union Meyilong would like to congratulate Mr. Yangersenba T. Jamir S/o. Toshilemba for securing 1st position in B. Sc. Mathematics Honours with SGPA 6.45 in the NU undergraduate Examinations 2016 from Kohima Science College, Jotsoma. The Union further wishes him the best in his endeavours.

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Mumbai, Jun 23 (IANS): Premier Futsal, the world’s f i r s t - eve r mu l t i - n a t i o n a l futsal league, announced on Thursday the signing of former Manchester United star Paul Scholes as a marquee player for three seasons.

Scholes is one of those rare English footballers who played their entire professional careers at a single club. He is one of the most decorated footballers of England and is one of the most successful footballers in English club football.

Scholes has won a total of 25 trophies, featuring 11 Premier League titles and two

some of the greatest football players. I have seen futsal grow not just back home, but also across the world and I have played in a few of those tournaments,” Scholes said in a release.

“Premier Futsal will be a great way to introduce the sport to India and I’m looking forward to meeting the fans across India who I know are some of the most passionate in the world.”

Scholes thus became the second of the eight marquee players who will be a part of Premier Futsal, a five-a-side variant of football.

After roping in Alessandro Rosa Vieira, the sport’s most renowned player fondly known as Falcao, as it’s first big signing last month, the league signed former Portugal football star Deco and Scholes.

Players will be allotted teams through a player draft which is slated to take place later this month.

Premier Futsal, a game which is split into two halves of 20 minutes each, will be hosted by eight Indian cities, Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Kochi, Hyderabad and Goa from July 15-24 in a franchise based league in the inaugural season.

right-footed drive that whizzed past Isaksson with the aid of a deflection off substitute defender Erkan Zengin.

Hazard was voted the Man of the Match. The Chelsea playmaker and Belgium skipper not only supplied the assist for Nainggolan’s fierce drive but also showed his dribbing and crossing ability, setting up five opportunities for team-mates.

The statistics showed that the two teams shared 50-50 ball possession and 82 percent to 82 percent passing accuracy.

Belgium were superior in total attempts which were 23-12 and “on target” was 8-4.

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Paris, Jun 23 (IANS): Belgium beat Sweden 1-0 here on Wednesday with Radja Nainggolan’s late goal, advancing to the last 16 of Euro 2016 as the Group E runners-up.

Sweden were sent packed, finishing at the bottom of the group with only one point (1-1 with Ireland, 0-1 to both Italy and Belgium).

It was 34-year-old star Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s last game for Sweden as he had announced at the pre-match press conference that he would retire from inter national football. In a sense, Sweden

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Belgium’s Chelsea attacker Hazard (right) whips in a cross with his left foot as Sweden’s Granqvist attempts to block.

Ireland is headed to the European Championship round of 16 for the first time after beating Group E winner Italy 1-0 here on Wednesday to end the group stage as one of the best third-place teams.

Italy, already headed for a knockout stage contest with two-time defending Euro champions Spain, decided to rest eight starters -- including goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon -for the match in Lille, offering a glimmer of hope to the underdog Irish side, EFE news agency reported.

Robbie Brady’s strike in the 85th minute was the first goal to be conceded by the Azzurri at Euro 2016.

The Irish played with their characteristic grit and determination in a foul-filled contest that more closely resembled a rugby match than a soccer game.

Ireland dominated possession in the first half and Italy’s first chance didn’t come until the 54th minute, when Simone Zaza fired just over the crossbar.

The Italians threatened again in the 78th minute, but Lorenzo Insigne hit the post.

The Irish battled on and their work bore fruit when Brady headed in Wes Hoolahan’s cross.

Ireland will play host country France in the round of 16.

Tovito Chishi President, TVSU

CONGRATULATIONS The Phek Students' Union (PSU) heartily congratulates its member Ms. Nutsolü Lohe D/o Khutseizo Lohe, for securing Top No. 1. in the recently declared B.Sc. Anthropology (Honours) results under Nagaland University (NU). Her excellent achievement has set good exemplary deeds for the upcoming youngsters. The PSU on behalf of the entire Phekmi community salutes and honour her commendable achievement.

The Union wishes her a prosperous get through in her upcoming endeavours.

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We the Konyak Nyupuh Sheko Khong (KNSK) would like to congratulate all the Konyak Students who have successfully passed out in HSLC and HSSLC Examination 2016 from different streams especially all the toppers. We Mother’s Association wishes them success and more achievement in the days to come.

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Nice, Jun 23 (IANS): Sweden’s Zlatan Ibrahimovic, one of the world’s top strikers and all-time highest goal scorer for his country, bid farewell to international football after Sweden lost 1-0 to Belgium, finishing bottom of Group E at the Euro 2016 football tournament.

The 34-year-old was the centre of attention during the match on Wednesday since he announced his intention to retire from international football after the tournament.

If Sweden had managed to beat Belgium, Ibrahimovic would have continued to play in the knockout stage. “I’m just a boy from a small little part of Malmo and I got to represent my country. I was able to captain my country,” Ibrahimovic said after the game.

“I’m proud of what I have achieved and I will have many beautiful memories of my Sweden career,” he added.

As the all-time scorer of Sweden, Ibrahimovic has collected 62 goals in 116 appearances. He scored two goals at each of the previous three EUROs. His majic twist dink in the game against Italy in Euro 2004 impressed fans all over the world.

With his playing style and acrobatic finishing compared to Dutch legend Marco van Basten, Ibrahimovic is widely regarded as one of the best footballers of his generation.

His spectacular bicycle kick for Sweden against England won the 2013 FIFA Puskas Award for Goal of the Year.

In December 2013, Ibrahimovic was ranked by the Guardian newspaper of England as the third-best player in the world, behind only Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

In December 2014, the Swedish newspaper Dagens

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Chile to play Argentina in Copa final

Aranguiz is mobbed by his team-mates after he scores a goal during their Copa America semi-finals match against Colombia Chicago, Jun 23 (Agencies): Chile will face Argentina in the Copa America final after beating Colombia 2-0 in a weather-disrupted semi-final that took more than four hours to complete.

The defending champions advanced to a repeat of last year’s final against Argentina on Sunday, with Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Charles Aranguiz opening the scoring in the seventh minute before Jose Pedro Fuenzalida made it 2-0 four minutes later.

Fuenzalida was the ar-

chitect of Chile’s opener, racing clear of the Colombian defence down the right flank before crossing to Alexis Sanchez.

The Arsenal star was beaten to the ball by Colombia’s Juan Cuadrado, but he could only succeed in heading back to the feet of Aranguiz who tapped in from close range.

Four minutes later, Chile doubled their lead. A long goal kick from Chile goalkeeper Claudio Bravo found Sanchez, who turned San-

Vikas, Manoj book Olympic berths

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Baku, Jun 23 (PTI): Asian Games champion Vikas Krishan (75kg) and Commonwealth Games gold-medallist Manoj Kumar (64kg) today booked Olympic berths after advancing to the semifinals of the International Boxing Association’s (AIBA) World Qualifying Tournament here.

While Manoj thrashed Tajikistan’s Rakhimov Shavkatdzhon, second seed Vikas got past Korea’s Lee Dongyun in the quarterfinals by a similar margin of 3-0.

Manoj will next face European champion Pat McCormack of Britain in the semifinal tomorrow. McCormack defeated Frenchman Amzile Hassan in his quarterfinal bout.

Vikas, on the other hand, will be up against Turkmenistan’s Achilov Arslanbek, who got past Italian Cavallaro Salvatore in his quarterfinal contest.

Vikas and Manoj took the total number of Indian boxers assured of Olympic berths to

three as Shiva Thapa (56kg) had made the cut for Rio during the Asian Qualifiers in March.

“Given the terrible state in which boxing is right now, I am relieved to have qualified for the Games. There was a lot of pressure on the team which is competing here and I am glad that I came good,” Manoj told PTI. “I am immensely thankful to the coaches, the Sports Ministry, the national coaching staff, the Sports Authority of India and my personal coach Rajesh, who is also my elder brother. Their efforts have helped me pull it off,” he added.

Vikas, however, is a doubtful starter at tomorrow’s semifinal as he has sustained a cut on his face.

Both Vikas and Manoj had competed in the 2012 London Games as well. While Manoj had lost in the quarterfinals, Vikas was ousted in the preliminaries.

Mumbai, Jun 23 (IANS): The future of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Champions Trophy is back in doubt as the tournament could even be abolished after next year’s edition in England, should a new One-Day International (ODI) league be introduced from 2019.

The Champions Trophy was originally meant to be scrapped after the 2013 edition, but the huge commercial success of that year’s tournament in England led to it being retained, at the expense of the World Test Championship that had been scheduled for 2017, reports ESPNcricinfo. However, now the tournament faces being a victim of the ICC’s ongoing review of the structure of international cricket. Under the latest proposals an ODI league of 13 nations is being planned from 2019, culminating in a play-off between the leading two sides in 2022. Although the Champions Trophy has proved hugely popular, in part due to its condensed nature -- 15 matches will be played over 18 days in next year’s competition -- the ICC has never been enamoured of having two marquee tournaments in 50-over cricket alongside the World Twenty20, and had planned to scrap the tournament as far back as 2011.

“The event has been allocated to India in 2021, but how things will pan out following discussions around international cricket structures, we don’t know,” an ICC spokesman said.

Kumble appointed head coach

Anil Kumble

Dharamsala, Jun 23 (PTI): Former captain Anil Kumble was today appointed the Indian cricket team’s head coach for a oneyear tenure, bringing an end to the prolonged suspense over who will take over the reins of the side.

The 45-year-old Kumble pipped former Team Director Ravi Shastri, Australians Tom Moody and Stuart Law and a host of others to clinch the high-profile position following an elaborate selection process headed by a threemember Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC).

The committee comprising greats Sachin Tendulkar, VVS Laxman and Sourav Ganguly had interviewed 10 candidates for the job in Kolkata on Tuesday in a marathon session which lasted close to 10 hours.

“BCCI has been very transparent. We fixed a criteria. There was the CAC as well.

They have gone through the process, interviewed and recommended few names. After discussions with various stakeholders, we have decided that Anil Kumble will be the head coach of the Indian cricket team for the next one year,” BCCI President Anurag Thakur said in a press conference here.

“It is not about Indian or foreign, it is

about who is best for the job. I think we have used the services of best players who have served Indian cricket. There was no such limitation that we have to have only an Indian coach.

We wanted the best for the Indian team,” he added.

Kumble, the highest wicket-taker for India till date and third in the international list behind Muttiah Muralitharan and Shane Warne, emerged as a front-runner in the last few days even though he has no experience in coaching in the international arena.

Kumble’s stint as a mentor with IPL teams such as Royal Challengers Bangalore and Mumbai Indians as well as his vast experience as an international cricketer might have tilted the scale in his favour.

The former leg-spinner played 132 Test matches and 271 ODIs in a career spanning close to two decades. Kumble finished his Test career with 619 scalps and accumulated 337 ODI wickets which put his combined tally at 956 in two formats. The leg-spinner was the only bowler after England’s Jim Laker to have taken all 10 wickets in a Test innings.

Thakur said the names of the other support staff will be announced later.

Explaining the decision to appoint Kumble despite his lack of experience as an international coach, Thakur said the former spinner’s record itself is a testimony to his worthiness for the job. The BCCI chief said nonetheless, Kumble’s performance would be up for a review after one year.

“He has been a match-winner for India.

He has a great record and that speaks for Anil Kumble as far as winning matches for India is concerned. His performance will be reviewed after one year,” he said.

Thakur said the decision to appoint Kumble was taken after discussion with all the stakeholders.

“Mr Kumble is a great cricketer. The CAC looked into all applications, they shortlisted a few names. When the names came to us, we discussed with other stakeholders. We take feedback from all stakeholders. We wanted to be more transparent,” he said.

Kumble will take charge from the upcoming of tour of West Indies which starts July 9.

Shooters Badminton talent search held KOHIMA, Jun 23 (NPN): The Kohima district badminton Narang, Bindra summer coaching camp and talent search 2016 organized by EveClub Kohima (ECK) was successfully conducted on June 1 disappoint at WC ning to 20. The camp was supervised and coached by ex-national Baku, Jun 23 (PTI): Ace Indian shooters Abhinav Bindra, Gagan Narang and Kynan Chenai narrowly missed out on medals after qualifying for the finals of their respective events at the ISSF World Cup here today.

The three Olympic bound shooters, led by Bindra, struck form just over a month ahead of the quadrennial sporting extravaganza, as they put in commanding performances along with high scores to reach the final rounds of their respective events in Baku, which is hosting the final International Shooting Sport Federation World Cup stage (Rifle/Pistol/ Shotgun) of the year. Bindra, India’s only individual Olympic gold medallist and Narang, London 2012 bronze winner, reached the eight-man final of the men’s 10m air rifle event, while youngster Chenai, who will be embarking upon his first Olympics also reached the six-men trap final.Bindra eventually finished sixth in the event after having shot a solid 627.4 in qualifying to make the final in fourth position. Narang shot 626.6 to qualify for the final round in sixth place, before eventually settling for seventh position in the final standings.

Chenai shot a superb 123 out of 125 to qualify for the finals in second place. In the final rounds, he was the first to be eliminated, having shot 12 birds out of 15 to end in sixth place.

player from Nagaland, Alivoker Aier. Altogether 33 participants (12 girls and 21 boys) attended the camp of age group 8-17 years old under two categories- beginners and advance players.

Nagaland veteran badminton tourney

Kohima, Jun 23 (NPN): The 3rd all Nagaland veteran badminton tournament under the theme “inspire a new generation” would be held at indoor badminton stadium, officers hill Kohima on June 24 and 25. The opening ceremony would be held on June 24, 10:00 am, where Deputy Commissioner Kohima, Rovilatuo Mor, IAS would be the chief guest. SDO Crankers Cycling Club (CCC) members with children during the promotion of SADAR, Kethosietuo Sekhose would be the guest of honor for environment awareness through cycling and planting trees at Bright Morning Star the closing ceremony on June 25, 4:00 pm.

Children Home, Kohima on June 20.

Mary Kom denied wild card for Rio Olympics NEW DELHI, Jun 23 (PTI): Her last hope for an Olympic berth might be over after the denial of a wildcard, but star Indian woman boxer MC Mary Kom on Thursday said she would not hang up her gloves just yet.

The 33-year-old five-time world champion could not make the cut for Rio via the two qualifiers and last-ditch attempts by the Indian Olympic Association and the ad-hoc committee administering boxing in India to fetch her a wildcard entry also fell through after the IOC declined the request.

“I have been duly informed that I won’t be getting a wildcard for the Olympics. It is heartbreaking but it is something which I had no control on. I have to accept this decision but I am not quitting the sport right now. I will continue

to compete till I am feeling fit and for the time being I think I am fit,” Mary Kom told PTI from Imphal.

The London Olympic bronze-medallist missed two chances to book a Rio berth -first in March at the Asian Zone Qualifiers and then last month at the World Championships.

After this, the IOA and the ad-hoc committee approached the International Boxing Association (AIBA) for a Tripartite Commission Invitation Place, which happened to be just one in her category.

“The ad-hoc committee has had a word with AIBA President Dr Ching Kuo Wu. It was always going to be tough to get a wildcard,” she said.

The Manipuri was eyeing a swansong Olympic appearance at Rio before calling it quits but has changed her mind

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at least for the time being. “I am aware that retirement is something that would be talked about a lot but for the time being I have dropped the idea.

Of course I would be spending more time at my academy training young kids but I will continue to devote as much time to my training as well,” Mary Kom said.

Without doubt the big- now. If I continue to feel the gest name in Indian women’s same way, I would continue for boxing, Mary Kom has been a some time,” she said. much celebrated name internationally as well. The diminutive boxer was dubbed ‘Magnificent Mary’ by the AIBA after she claimed a historic fifth world title. She was most recently named one of the eight ambassadors of the World Championships, where she could progress only till the second round.

“There are no competitions apart from Olympics this year.

So I have a lot of time at hand to think and reflect. I will see how things go. It will all depend on my fitness, I feel fit right

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tiago Arias on the edge of the penalty area before unleashing a low shot against the bottom of the post with Fuenzalida on hand to tap home.

Chile’s explosive start to the contest was stemmed at half-time, as a powerful thunderstorm halted play.

Spectators were ordered to take shelter inside the stadium, leaving the ground empty as torrential rain pounded the stands.

For a while it looked as if play would be abandoned, with the teams forced to return

to the venue on Thursday to complete the remaining 45 minutes.

However, a break in the weather allowed teams of ground staff to set about clearing excess water from the field, and after a delay of two hours and 25 minutes, the second half resumed.

Colombia had appeals for a penalty waved away early in the second half when Daniel Torres tumbled over the outstretched leg of Gonzalo Jara in the penalty area.

With Real Madrid star James Rodriguez doing his best to take control of the match, Colombia looked lively in attack but were unable to find the final ball to unlock Chile’s defence.

The Colombians’ job became even more daunting in the 57th minute when Aston Villa midfielder Carlos Sanchez was sent off, collecting a second yellow for a clumsy challenge on Aranguiz.

The closing stages of the game descended into a niggly encounter, with referee Chicas Aguilar of El Salvador eventually issuing eight yellow cards and one red.

Colombia continued to chase the game relentlessly, but came up short, paying the price for a lackadaisical start which saw Chile seize control with two goals in the first 11 minutes.

Sunday’s final will be the second time Argentina and Chile have met in the tournament. Argentina beat Chile 2-1 in their opening Group D match earlier this month.

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