June 27, 2017

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Vol XXVII No. 201

DIMAPUR, tuesday, june 27, 2017 Pages 12 ` 4.00

Oil tanker fire death toll rises to 160

Rahane hits ton as India beat WI

Committee to prepare final draft of NEP

international, Page 9

sports, Page 12

national, Page 5

BJP govt corruption free: Modi

WASHINGTON, JUN 26 (IANS): Projecting his government’s success in the areas of fighting terror and graft, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that there has not been a single blot of corruption against his regime and no country has questioned the surgical strikes conducted across the border.

Addressing the Indian diaspora here, he also promised a supportive environment for developing the country matching the progress in the US. Calling corruption as the root cause for which previous governments were changed in India, Modi said his government has emerged corruption-free in the past three years.

“Governments were changed because of corruption. The common people hated this... There has been not a single blot on our government in the past three years. And governance is being modified so that honesty becomes an in-build process,” he said to a cheering audience.

“Technology is helping with that,” Modi said.

“Increased usage of technology brings transpar-

EDSC serves ultimatum on contractor DIMAPUR, JUN 26 (NPN): East Dimapur Sumi Council (EDSC) has served a two-month ultimatum on contractor to complete the under construction footbridge at Old Dhansiri River bridge site. In a press note, EDSC chairman, Dr. Hitoca Achumi, and secretary, Tokihe Awomi, warned that the council would take its own course of action against the contractor if the footbridge was not completed by August 2017.

EDSC said when the council visited the construction site at Old Dhansiri River Bridge they noticed that the dangerous old and conked out footbridge was being used as the only means by the students and commuters to cross the river.

EDSC also claimed that after numerous requests by the organisations and individuals the contractor promised to construct a footbridge, but was delaying the construction of the footbridge citing one reason or the other.

In this regard, the council cautioned that if anybody was injured while plying the rusted old footbridge, the concerned contractor would be held responsible and should compensate appropriately.

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“I’m glad at least we’re among people in the North East who also share the food sentiment.”

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Narendra Modi

ency in systems. When I think of a developed India, I think of a healthy India, particularly the good health of women and children of our nation,” he said.

Talking about the army’s surgical strikes on terror launching pads across the border on October 26 last year, the Prime Minister said no country has questioned the government’s action.

“The entire world could have raised many questions and pointed fingers at us over the surgical strikes.

But, not a single country questioned India’s surgical strikes against the terrorist launch pads in Pakistan (last year). Those (Pakistan) who suffered because of this, is a

different thing,” Modi said.

Maintaining that the entire world is suffering because of the menace of terrorism, which is against mankind, the Prime Minister said, “When India spoke about terrorism about 20-25 years back, for many countries, it was beyond their understanding.

For them it was a law and order problem, because they were not the sufferers.

Today, it is not required to explain what’s terrorism.

Terrorists have themselves explained it to them.”

“But when India conducts surgical strike, the world understands India is a patient country but if required, it knows how to demonstrate its ability,” said Modi.

“We are bound by international laws. We believe in the idea of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (the world is one family). This is our character,” he added.

Modi also said: “We do not want to disrupt the global order. Following the international norms and law, in order to ensure that the sovereignty, security and peace is maintained, we are capable of taking very stern action.”

Face-off between DDCC alleges anomalies in Excise deptt Chinese, Indian responsible for illegal flow egorically stated that the vaof liquor in the state. cancies were under process Demands action troops in Sikkim In this regard, DDCC for advertisement “to avoid US declares Syed Correspondent against consultant; has demanded the state piece meal advertisement”, to thoroughly he said. Aye also informed Salahuddin as SHILLONG, Jun 26: Indi- alleges backdoor government probe into the activities of that apart from the RTI consultant and also to disclosure, there were 35 Chinese soldiers have global terrorist anonceandagain appointments the take immediate action. vacant posts in the departengaged in a ma-

A few hours before Prime Minister Narendra Modi met President Donald Trump at the White House, the US Department of State has declared Syed Salahuddin, chief of the terrorist group Hizb-ul-Mujahideen, a Specially Designated Global Terrorist. Syed Salahuddin operates out of Pakistan.

A US State Department statement on Monday said the order would prohibit US nationals from engaging in transactions with Salahuddin. Also, all of Salahuddin’s property and interests in property subject to United States jurisdiction are blocked.

Indian Foreign ministry spokesperson Gopal Baglay said “it does vindicate India’s long standing position on cross-border terrorism emanating from Pakistan. It underlines strongly that both India and US face the threat of terrorism and are working together, not in one particular area but globally.”

NNPGs, APO hold consultation

jor stand-off after People’s Liberation Army (PLA) personnel breached the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Sikkim and destroyed two makeshift military bunkers over a week ago in Lalten area of Doka La sector, an official said on Monday.

The Chinese Defence Ministry confirmed the border trouble but accused Indian troops of crossing the border with China “in an attempt to prevent a road construction by the Chinese side.

Chinese Defence Ministry spokesperson Ren Guoqiang said urged the Indian side not to complicate border issues and reiterated China’s firm resolve to safeguard its sovereignty.

An Indian Army brigadier, on condition of anonymity said: “They (PLA) claim that our bunkers are on what they see as their side of the LAC. They smashed two makeshift bunkers and tried to advance further but our men resisted them and pushed them back.”

Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, JUN 26 (NPN): Dimapur District Congress Committee (DDCC) on Monday came out in open to point out irregularities in the functioning of the state Excise department, including alleged backdoor appointments made since 2015.

Taking note of the recent multi-crore scam, involving consultant to DGP Nagaland, MKR Pillai, DDCC has revealed that the state Excise department had also appointed one retired official as consultant to Excise department, who was in charge of training of Excise personnel and looks after the bonded warehouse.

Talking to media persons here at the Congress office, DDCC president Kughato S. Aye, without naming the consultant, alleged that the consultant had siphoned off huge amount of money meant for training purposes and was also

By-election for 10 NA-I likely July end or Aug Correspondent

Leaders of the NNPGs along with APO representatives after the meeting.

DIMAPUR, JUN 26 (NPN): Working Group (WG) of the six Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs) and the Angami Public Organisation (APO) met at Tourist Lodge Dimapur on June 26 and held consultation in a free and frank manner in true Naga way, stated a press note issued by Working Group media cell.

APO expressed appreciation at the formation of the Working Group by six NNPGs and declared that the unity of all Nagas was also the ardent desire of the

Angami people.

Media cell said “APO conveyed that the Naga political issue was a common property of all Nagas and therefore the formation of Working Group was a positive approach towards achieving our common aspiration.”

APO also encouraged the Working Group to be accommodative to ground reality and avoid dictatorial and emotional attitude on the part of the political leaders, it added.

The convener and

co-conveners of the WG acknowledged the contribution, commitment and resilience of Angami people in the Naga political struggle and appreciated APO leaders for keeping this legacy.

The WG leaders also appealed to APO that “the socio-political condition of Nagas at a present time demands that as pioneers, at any given time, the opinion and wisdom of Angami people will matter much in any political discourse between the 6 NNPG and the Government of India.”

KOHIMA, JUN 26 (NPN): Election Commission of India (ECI) is likely to announce By-election in Nagaland which may be held after the July 17 presidential polls. NPF party sources informed Nagaland Post that the notification for the by election had been delayed for Nagaland, Uttar Pradesh and Goa since they could not be held before the presidential election.

The by election in Nagaland will be held for the 10-Northern Angami-I constituency which was vacated by sitting MLA Khriehu Liezietsü in order to enable chief minister Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsü to become a member of the 12th Nagaland Legislative Assembly within six months after being sworn-in.

Chief Minister Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu who is also president of the ruling party NPF, was sworn-in as chief minister on February 22 after previous incumbent T.R. Zeliang had to step down under intense public demand following the turmoil and violence after elections to the ULBs were called.

DDCC also demanded action against retired officials who were still using government registered vehicles of department.

Backdoor appointments: DDCC based on an RTI response (filed by one former Highway Area Sumi Students Union president, Vikato S. Aye) alleged that the Excise department had made 21 backdoor appointments during 2015-17.

Demanding a thorough probe by a Special Investigation Team, DDCC revealed that among the 21 employees (three appointed on compassionate ground in 2015-16) included- one Assistant Inspector Excise (AIE), two LDA, three head constables, 11 constables, one steno, one driver and two peons.

During 2016-17, Kughato Aye said 40 employees retired from service-four AIE, 30 head constables and six constables. However, the same vacancy has not been filled up, he said. The department in the reply cat-

ment- four LDA-cum computer assistant, four head constables, 25 constables and two peons.

In this regard, DDCC demanded that the all vacant posts be requisitioned and advertised for open recruitment and open exams.

Further, it was also revealed that the department during 2005-2017 purchased 25 vehicles and later issued “condemnation” order for 11 vehicles.

DDCC said it was also shocked to learn that the PIO, in the RTI reply, mentioned that uniform personnel with disability were engaged in excise field duties for detection and seizure of liquor and drugs. To this, DDCC went on to hit out at the department for not maintaining any reservation/provision for people with disabilities/ handicapped. It rather made known that employees with disability should be deputed for clerical jobs and not to man check gates, saying it was in total violation of human rights.

LDDU takes on PWD for deplorable road DIMAPUR, JUN 26 (NPN): Drawing attention to PWD (National Highway) on the deplorable road condition of the 30 km stretch between NH 702 LonglengChangtongya, the Longleng District Driver’s Union (LDDU) has urged the department to take up the repairing work at the earliest.

In a statement, LDDU president O. Alemtetba Phom and general secretary Lakba Phom, cautioned that the union would be compelled to go for agitation in the event the department failed to take up repairing and clearing of the road within this week.

LDDU said that the stretch is the only life line of the people of Phom and taking note on the plight of the people during rainy season, the matter was also taken up with the responsible department on numerous occasions.

Therefore, LDDU viewed that all the “unaccounted suffering” faced by the people of the area, especially students was due to the “unscrupulous attitude” of the department officials towards Passengers seen pulling a taxi stuck along the NH-702 dilapidated road. the people of Phom community.

16,000 IDUs given CST in 2016-17: Official data NE states to benefit from GST: Dr. Jitendra Singh Correspondent

KOHIMA, JUN 26 (NPN): As per data given at the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking held at Hotel Japfü Kohima on Monday, 16,441 Intravenous Drug Users (IDU) registered under 45 Targeted Interventions (TI) projects in the state were given care, support and treatment (CST) from April 2016 to March 2017.

Nagaland State AIDS Control Society (NSACS) project director, Dr. Ngangshimeren, highlighting the activities conducted by the organisation also stated that out of 4007 IDUs registered under 31 TI- Opioid Substitution Therapy (OST) centres in the state, 614 completed the treatment during this period.

Further, NSACS project director stated that out of the 22, 519 tested in TI-Integrated counselling

and testing centres (ICTC), 22 were tested positive and started Anti-Retroviral Treatment (ART).

Under TI-STI, 54,179 UDUs attended and 67 treated, under TI-condom, 8,15,000 condoms were distributed to IDUs and under needle syringe exchange programme, 15,04,210 were distributed to IDUs. Meanwhile, speaking as chief guest on the occasion, Dr. Nicky Kire, MLA urged upon society to combat the menace through a united effort with a proper plan and budget as envisaged in the Nagaland State Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Police 2016 which was passed by the state assembly Dr. Kire stressed on the need for more detox and drug treatment centres in the state to combat drug abuse.

He reminded that everyone has a stake in com-

bating the menace of drugs and illicit trafficking and in particular, urged organizations to play their role and ensure that government fully implemented the Act that was passed in the assembly.

The programme held on the theme “Listen First” was organized by RRTC NE-11, Kripa Foundation Nagaland, in collaboration with the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Nagaland Social Welfare Department, Nagaland Police (Narcotic branch), Nagaland Users Network and FHI360.

NSACS project director, Dr. Ngangshimeren, in his address, enunciated that the objective of the programme should be to reach out to the masses and educate everyone about the dangers of substance abuse and its addiction.

He said the problem of drug trafficking required a

two-pronged approach: cutting the supply chain by law enforcement agency and reducing the social demand of abusive drugs by creating awareness about the ill effects of drug abuse among the population both at government and NGO levels.

IGP (Crime) Kewetso Mero in his address, informed that the state police has arrested 560 people for smuggling liquor and banned drugs during the past 18 months.

He pointed out that 9711 kg of ganja, 63.75 kg of opium, 12 grams of heroin, 4.5 kg of brown sugar, 1 kg of Yaba, 5,27,626 spasmo proxyvon capsules, 12,297 bottles of cough syrup and 2,02,919 bottles of India Made Foreign Liquor were seized during this period.

Mero opined that organizing such programmes would sensitize the masses against the effects of drug abuse.

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NEW DELHI, JUN 26 (NPN): Barely four days left for the Central government to roll out the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on midnight of June 30 and July 1, Union minister of state for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Dr. Jitendra Singh on Monday stated that the eight North Eastern states were among other states which are likely to benefit.

Contrary to certain misconceived notions in certain quarters, GST would offer North Eastern states an opportunity to realize fiscal growth in tandem with the more developed states of India and thus make up for their own shortcomings, Dr. Singh told media persons here.

Earlier, while addressing a congregation on the (Cont’d on p-7) theme “Development of

North-Eastern Region” organized by National Housing Development Organization at Pragati Maidan, he said, the Central government’s target of “Housing for All by 2022” would also gain momentum through reinforced state ex-chequer, consequent to the supplementation of the tax-pool following the implementation of GST. Recalling the history of 70 years of independent India, Dr. Singh said, GST was perhaps one of the most meticulously and diligently worked out reform which took several months and years before it assumed its present, final shape.

It is also perhaps for the first time, he said, that the Union Finance minister sat side-by-side with the Finance ministers of each State and each Union Territory of India to work out the smallest and minutest details with absolute una-

nimity. In case where the absolute unanimity was not forthcoming on a certain point, a series of meetings were held to achieve consensus, he added.

He said the Central government has been able to establish a new benchmark in decision making by following a formula of 3/4th majority in GST Council, out of which 2/3rd essentially has to be represented by the States.

When asked about the possible inconveniences during the early transition phase after July 1, Dr. Singh assured that there was no need to panic. “It is only like any other transition in one’s routine happening at any other level as well, like, for example, whenever an individual or family changes the place of residence, in that case too, there are initial hesitations and it takes time to get used to the new order,” he said.

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World Drug Day observed across Nagaland

DEF personnel during the programme. (NP)

15 Assam Rifles.

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Mokokchung: The DEF Mokokchung observed the international day against drug abuse and illicit trafficking at the PSI complex on June 26. At a brief pro-

CCA members at Ahthibung.

Seminar-cum-workshop by 9 Assam Rifles. gram held to mark the day, the program focussed on spreading awareness about drug abuse amongst the personnel. The program was chaired by Yanren additional SP Mokokchung.

A painting competition was

Consultation workshop on child protection held in Dimapur DIMAPUR: One-day consultation workshop on “role of schools in child protection” was conducted on June 24, organized by State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (SCPCR) Nagaland in collaboration with CHILDLINE Dimapur at Holy Cross.

Hr. Sec. School, Dimapur.

The speaker on the topic was Meilemla Pongerner, chairperson of SCPCR, Meilemla Pongerner.

Nagaland.

organized at DEF School Mokokchung sponsored

by DEF Mokokchung. The winners in the competition were awarded with cash prize.

CCA Pfutsero: Cultural Club of Ahthibung

tions and future strategies of muga and Eri culture etc.

Dr. S. A. Ahmed, Scientist C, CMER&TI, was the programme coordinator as well as resource person.

Dr. B. K. Singh, Director CMER&TI, graced the closing function of the programme and encouraged the participants to work hard towards making Nagaland a front runner in silk production in the country.

Deputy director of Sericulture, Yashimeren, encouraged each participant to implement the knowledge

DIMAPUR: Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA) has been conducting various trainings and demonstrations for the farmers across the state.

ATMA Longleng: ATMA Longleng organized one day training and demonstration on June 17 at Longleng block. The training and demonstration was conducted on the topics, “oyster mushroom cultivation” and “preservation of mushroom using steeping method” with block technology manager, Longleng block, Aienla, as the resource person. Altogether 10 women farmers attended the training programme.

ATMA Shamator block:

that they’ve gained in the field level. Vote of thanks was given by Vilhousienuo Khro, assistant sericulture officer.

Altogether, 30 trainees, including district sericulture officials and NGO members, attended the programme.

Resource persons of the fiveday programme were Dr. Anukul Borah, scientist D, Dr. Sanjib Borua, assistant professor EEI Jorhat, D. Goswami, scientist D, Dr. M. C. Sarmah, scientist D, Ninoto Zhimomi, textile consultant.

Participants at the programme conducted by Kiphire Wildlife Division.

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chief conservator of Forests, Dharmendra Prakash as chief guest applauded the conservation efforts of the public. While sharing on his personal experiences and examples of successes, he urged the public to share their suggestions.

Wildlife warden Kiphire, Suman W M Sivachar enlightened on the position, policies of the state govern-

Kuki Inpi Nagaland, Town Committee Ahthibung, GBs of Ahthibung, teachers from various schools, various church leaders and different walks of life attended the programme.

Pfutsero: 9 Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ 5 Sector, IGAR(N), Lightway Society, Kalos Society, Red Cross, Pfutsero Branch and Kripa Foundation observed International Day against Drug Abuse on June 26 as a second phase at Pfutsero.

First phase of this campaign was organized on 7th June in the form of seminar wherein more than 150 people participated. The day was observed with a rally which included town youth, students of TMT school, troops of 9 Assam Rifles, NGOs and people of Pfutsero. They

drug and tobacco addiction and how to stay away from them. Limaienla was the chairperson, Hikato pronounced the invocation, Kanoli Yepth presented a s p e c i a l nu m b e r a n d Temsujungla vice principal pronounced the vote of thanks. The members also pledged to stay away from drug and tobacco .

15 Assam Rifles: 15 Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (North) conducted an anti- drug drive in the remote villages of Dan, Noklak, Shamatore and C’ Saddle. Awareness lecture at Shamator was conducted by Captain (Dr) Prakash Chandra Rai, RMO. Lectures were also conducted by 15 Assam Rifles at C’ Saddle, Dan and Noklak . Altogether

ATMA Shamator block conducted training and demonstration on June 21 at Yakor village.

In the training programme, resource person ATM Lanrhonthung Ezung covered the topic on integrated farm management and use of organic method for pest and disease management.

Altogether 13 farmers attended the programme.

ATMA Kobulong Block: Training on sustainable organic plant protection practices was held at Mopungchuket village ATMA Kobulong block, Mokokchung on June 23. Resource person Dr. Lanunochetla, SMS from the district agriculture department sensitized the farmers on the ban of DTT and

Wokha BJP membership drive DIMAPUR: Wokha district BJP led by its president would be carrying out special membership drive in all the constituencies- 37th Tiyi A/C on June 29, 38th A/C Wokha on June 28 and 40th Bhandari on June 30.

Therefore, all mandals presidents have been informed to make necessary arrangements for the tour of district president and the entourage, informed BJP Wokha district general secretary Z. Mhomo Humtsoe.

Human-animal conflict mitigation prog held

DIMAPUR: As part of the human-animal conflict mitigation campaign being conducted across Nagaland, an awareness and interaction programme with the public was conducted by Kiphire Wildlife Division of Environment, Forests and Climate Change on June 24 at the dobashish court hall of Meluri, Phek district.

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Students of CMS Dimapur.

carried out march in town with banners, placards and posters to create awareness among people about the harmful effects of drugs and awareness on prevention of HIV/AIDS. Vikholie Yiese, program manager, Kripa Foundation and master trainer in his guest lecture emphasized on substance abuse on drug, alcohol and narcotics. Program objective was shared by Vesusa Tetseo, project director, Lightway Society.

CMS Dimapur: Christina Memorial school conducted an awareness program to commemorate the international day against drug abuse and trafficking with Dr C Tetseo DNO NTCP as the resource the person. He gave a PowerPoint presentation on

271 villagers attended the lectures. Free medicines were also distributed to the ailing.

9 AR Zadima: 9 Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (North) organised a seminar-cum-workshop under Chiephobozou sub division of Kohima district on June 26. The workshop focused on creating awareness about ill effects of HIV/ AIDS and drug abuse. 2IC N S Rani, chief medical officer of 9 Assam Rifles delivered a lecture upon substance abuse of drugs, alcohol & narcotics. The programme was organized with the help of village council members of Zeizou and Zadhima villages which was attended by 115 villagers and 27 personnel from 10th IRB Bn of Zeizou.

ATMAs conduct training & demonstration

Technology orientation prog concludes

DIMAPUR: Central Muga and Eri Research and Training Institute, Ladoigarh, Jorhat in association with the department of Sericulture Nagaland conducted a five-day technology orientation programme for the district sericulture officials and NGO members from June 13 to 17 at district sericulture office, Dimapur.

The programme covered a myriad range of topics including eri and muga silkworm rearing management, host plant management, technology innova-

(CCA) observed the day at Ahthibung town hall.

A press note by CCA-TINGO programme manager, Hengoulal Singsit stated that EAC, Lithrila Sangtam was the chief guest. It stated that representatives from

9 Assam Rifles and others.

ment and MoEFCC to the public. The virgin forests of Phek contain flora and fauna that were unique not only to the region but also to the entire world, he added.

Village leaders explained in detail the efforts taken by the villages in the area towards conservation, banning of hunting and reduction of jhum cultivation. The villagers requested

for usage of camera traps in the region to identify more fauna species in the region.

They requested additional inputs from the department on management of abandoned jhum lands. The participants also acknowledged the efforts of Rongsenlemla, DFO Kohima.

A total of 110 members including Throtingba EAC Meluri, Chiilekhu president Pochury Hoho, Pochury Mothers Association, Women Welfare Society Meluri town, Kenei officer-in-charge Meluri, staff from administration, police, forest and allied departments, village leaders from 27 villages, women and children attended the event.The program was sponsored by MoEFCC, Government of India, New Delhi.

T h e p r o g r a m wa s chaired by Seichutho Katiry, range forest officer, Phek Forest Division and welcome address by Velatso, DFO Phek.

Gammahexane and explained the harmful residual effects on human health due to its malicious use in agricultural practices. The farmers were encouraged and trained on the use of locally available plants and weeds, kaolin clay and cow urine as organic insecticides for sustainable management. Package of practices on soya bean was also imparted to the farmers during the training program.

Free Knapsack spray, roban, agri lime, organic fertilizers and soya seeds from the Agriculture department and Neem oil provided by the Horticulture department, Mokokchung were distributed to the farmers, for immediate control of plant pests and rodents.

Faith Christian Fellowship International (FCFI), Dimapur conducted blood donation drive on June 24, at District Hospital Dimapur. FCF also donated six benches, garments, Naga shawls and some amounts were also contributed towards the poor patients’ fund.

KVK Longleng organizes training programme

DIMPAUR: Five-day training programme on “production and propagation technique of fruits’’ was organized by Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Longleng under ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Nagaland centre from June 16 to 21, at KVK office, Longleng for Rural youth and practising farmers.

The training was benefited by three blocks namely Longleng, Tamlu and Shakshi covering Yaongyimchem, Alayong, Bhumnyu, Hukphang, Lingtak, Pongching, Pongo, Nyang and Hongnyu village.

Altogether, 30 farmers attended the training programme. The training programme consisted of 21 technical sessions where the participants acquired the scope and importance of fruits crop for livelihood improvement. Farmers were trained on scope, importance and strategies for fruit production; production and propagation techniques of khasi mandarin, banana, pineapple, litchi and mango; rejuvenation of fruits crops; nutrient management in

fruits crops; IPM and IDM on citrus and banana and management of fruit drop in citrus. Demonstration on budding technique of Khasi mandarin; grafting technique of mango and air layering of litchi fruit was demonstrated. Film show on scientific cultivation practices of pineapple and banana, grafting, budding and air layering techniques, nursery bed preparation for sowing orange seed, compose preparation and IPM on fruit crops were showed to the farmers.

Resource persons for the technical session were SMS (Horticulture) course co-ordinator K. Lily Rangnamei, SMS (Plant Protection) E. Lireni Kikon and SRF (soil science) A. Namei.

The valedictory programme was chaired by E. Lireni Kikon, key note address by Dr. Lily Ngullie and vote of thanks was delivered by K. Lily Rangnamei.

Certificate along with budding and grafting knife was distributed to all the trainees. The programme ended with feedback from the farmers.

ASU to conduct ILP verification drive

DIMAPUR: Angami Students Union (ASU) would be conducting the annual ILP verification from June 27 till July 29 from 10 a.m till 4 p.m at ASU Oofice, Hqs below AIR Station, BOC, Kohima. A press note by ASU general secretary, Vizokho Zashumo has stated that all non-locals inhabiting in Kohima district must verify and register their necessary documents including ILP, identify card if under any service, valid trade license, voters ID and other relevant IDs. Original documents along with 2 passport size photos must be produced during the verification. Government servants and school teachers are exempted. Union will also conduct an enumeration drive of all the business enterprises in Kohima town to collect statistical data. ASU has urged citizens to cooperate and bear the inconveniences.

news in brief NSSATA Kiphire unit meeting change of venue: The venue for general meeting of Nagaland SSA Teachers’ Association, Kiphire Unit would be held at USSC conference hall (near police station Kiphire) while date and time shall remain the same.

MCCK invites: Model Christian College Kohima (MCCK) would be observing its 12th foundation day on July 1, 10 a.m at the college auditorium. The management, staff and students of the college has therefore invited all the alumni to attend the function.

DC Kiphire informs: Deputy commissioner and district election officer Kiphire, Sedevikho Khro has informed all concern that open declaration of support in favour of a particular candidate/political party by village/ward/ khel or community through public announcement and even through publication in electronic/print media etc was a violation of Article 326 of the Constitution of India which grants universal adult suffrage of every eligible Indian Citizen, Rule 39 of the conduct of Election 1961 directing to maintain secrecy of vote by electors and section 135A of Representation of the People Act 1951 on “offence of booth capturing” and whoever commits the offence of booth capturing, it shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than one year and may extend to three years with fine. This order/directives has been issued in public interest and for strict compliance failing which necessary action would be taken.

NSSATA executive meeting-cum-election: Nagaland Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan Teachers’ Association (NSSATA) has convened a joint executives meeting on July 6, 10 a.m at Ungma Kiti Hall, Old Minister’s Hill, Kohima with all its eleven (11) district units for election of new office bearers of NSSATA central executives for the tenure 2017-2019. All the district unit executive members have been asked to attend along with their nominees compulsorily of fifteen (15) members for Dimapur and Kohima, and ten (10) members each for the remaining districts without fail. The meeting would also be compulsory for the esteemed advisors and former executive members.

SCC combined meeting: Supply Colony Council (SCC) executive committee, Supply Colony Mothers’ Union and youths held a combined meeting on June 24, at Children Park. During the meeting house elected Hecto as convener and Chibo as co-convener to re-organized youth body on or before July 2. House resolved that a combined meeting with colony council, mothers’ union and youth body on July 10, should finalize Colony Core Group (CCG). House further convened social work on July 1, 6 a.m. in their respective areas. All youths have been informed to gather at Children’s Park to clean the park in response to “the cleanest colony competition” from July to November 2017, which has been initiated

by Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC).

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State Road safety awareness programme

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nagalandpost.com Poll Q . : Is re s u r g e n c e o f violence in Darjeeling due to conspiracy?

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Next poll

Q: Will GST lead to increase

or decrease in profits for businesses ?  Increase  Decrease  Can’t say

WEATHER FORECAST June 27

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala A thunderstorm in the area

32 26

A thunderstorm in spots

28 22

Guwahati Couple of thunderstorms

32 25

Aizawl Imphal

A couple of thunderstorms

Itanagar Couple of thunderstorms

30 22 29 23

Shillong

A thunderstorm in the area

23 19

Kohima

A couple of thunderstorms

24 20

Dimapur Mostly cloudy with a t-storm 30 24

A couple of thunderstorms

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Pangteang and Yollow addressing at KUK meeting, Monday Kohima. (NP)

Correspondent KO H M A , J U N E 2 6 (NPN): Parliamentary secretary of sericulture, civil defense and home guard, E.E Pangteang asked the Konyak tribe to maintain cordial relationship with other communities and hohos.

Addressing at the Konyak Union Kohima (KUK) 28th general meeting at CANSSEA conference hall, Monday, Pangteang lauded the office bearers for shouldering the responsibilities of the Konyak community living in the state capital.

He also opined that KUK must have consultations with the parent body Konyak Union and ENPO when any major issue arose.

Further he pointed out that language being the main identity for any tribe, Pangteang insisted that every Konyak individual should learn the common language of the Konyak.

Pangteang reminded the office bearers’ about their responsibilities and advised them to abstain from usage of intoxicant and also urged the government servants to be sincere in performing their duties saying “government job is God’s job”.

Parliamentary secretary for agriculture, Y.M. Yollow said that reformation within the Konyak community should begin from KUK and reminded the initiative of KNSK against the Liquor Prohibition Act 1989.

He urged to continue

its support and also to strive to do away with corruption.

Expressing concern over education within the community, Yollow asked the gathering to give priority in educational sector as education was the only agent that could change the world.

Meanwhile a new team of office bearers was inducted for the term 2017-19.

The new team is led

by Dr. Phola as president, Khongjah as general secretary, S.A Engo as finance secretary, B.Tingshem as advisor and three other members.

Dimapur: Naga Council Dimapur (NCD) directed by the motor vehicles department under the initiatives of ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MORTH) and Association of State Road Transport Undertaking (ASRTU) would be organizing road safety awareness programme with motor vehicles department of Nagaland under the theme, “time for action” on June 27, 11 a.m at IMC hall, Dimapur.

All the councillors, tribal hoho/union, GBs (sadars), DUCCF, DDCF and NWHD have been requested to attend the programme positively.

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ZSU members during the plantation drive.

DIMAPUR: Zhavame Students Union (ZSU) organized a tree plantation drive at the union reserved forest (Lokhro Vao) under the theme, “save the earth”

on June 24.

A press note by ZSU general secretary, Derhu Pohena stated that more than 550 Alder trees were planted and student mem-

bers voluntarily came to attend the plantation drive.

The drive was undertaken to save the environment for the future generation.

DIMAPUR: Forest Colony Dimapur for the first time started the clean election campaign (CEC) initiated by NBCC and the joint forum of DUCCF & GB Union under urban municipal area and has resolved that no political youth camps would be set up in the colony.

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members Vikaho, Shilumayang and Vivika Sema, general secretary also spoke on the campaign. Along with the clean election pledge, the forest colony Dimapur has also resolved not to solicit or give away cash/kind for selling or buying votes. The program was chaired by S.Bendang, chairman forest colony council Dimapur.

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Nemcha Kipgen, L Jayantakumar Singh and Th Radheshyam Singh during the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. (NP) Federation of Indian NGO’s for Drug Abuse Prevention (FINGODAP) and Coalition Against Drugs & Alcohol (CADA) in observing the day.

State health & family welfare minister L Jayantakumar Singh, social welfare minister Nemcha Kipgen and education minister Th Radheshyam Singh graced the occasion as chief guest, president and guest of honour respectively.

Addressing the occasion, minister L Jayantakumar drew the attention of

the people in highlighting the importance of the day to fight against drug users and drug traffickers.

Government of Manipur is trying to wipe out drug abuse and illicit trafficking and also to educate the society of the harmful effect that drugs, said the minister.

“Will power plays a vital role in fighting against drug abuse, usage of drugs or drugs addiction. Without strong will power and cooperation from the people, it will be quite difficult to

Eid-ul-Fitr celebrated in M’laya

Centre to set up Technology Centre for MSMEs

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IMPHAL, Jun 26: Manipur Monday joined the rest of the world in observing the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking-2017 with the theme “Listen First – Listening to Children and Youth is the First Step to Help Them Grow Healthy and Safe.”

Besides various civil society organizations campaigning against drug abuse, state social welfare department joined hands with

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Shillong, Jun 26: Eid-ul-Fitr, marking the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramzan, was on Monday celebrated across Meghalaya, a predominantly Christian State, with prayers for peace across the world.

“We are sad about the situation across the world and even in our country. Allah will listen to our prayers for peace, stability, development and happiness in the world,” Shillong Muslim Union general secretary Sayeedulah Nongrum, said.

Thousands of men and children clad in new clothes and wearing skull caps offered prayers in Eidgahs or open grounds and mosques in Shillong, Dawki, Nongpoh, Lad Rymbai, Byrnihat and in the Garo Hills region.

The biggest congregation was at the Eidgah of India’s first glass m o s q u e, t h e M a d i n a Masjid in Shillong, where over 10,000 people offered prayers.

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ily gave to charity - fixed at Rs.60 this year - as per Islamic rules, so that the poor can also celebrate the festival.

After the prayers, Muslims visited the houses of relatives and friends to greet them. Guests were treated to “sheer khorma” (sweet made of vermicelli, milk and dry fruits) and other delicacies.

Governor Banwarilal Purohit and chief minister Mukul Sangma greeted the people on the occasion.

Purohit hoped “this joyous festival which celebrated the end of Ramadan will reinforce our belief in human values like compassion, sacrifice, brotherhood and harmony.”

Sangma said Eid-ulFitr “enables each one of us to reaffirm our commitment to spread the spirit of love, compassion and empathy and further strengthen the elements of understanding, tolerance and solidarity.”

Muslims constitute four percent of the nearly three million people of Meghalaya.

Agartala, Jun 26 ( Ag e n ci e s ) : U n i o n Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) Kalraj Mishra announced setting up of a Technology Centre for MSMEs in Tripura.

Mishra on Sunday inaugurated a new building of MSME-DI and mini tool room in Agartala.

He said the newly opened Centre will impart training for different enterprising activities and it will help the youths in setting various micro and small scale industrial units for self-reliant. He said the Central Government is planning to sanction a Technology Centre for the state that could be beneficial for prospective entrepreneurs and added, “An amount of Rs 20 crore will be released for this purpose aiming to usher in new opportunities for the unemployed youths of the state.”

The Minister asked the state government to take the full advantage of PMEGP to address the unemployment problem.

stop such harmful mishap in the society,” he added.

State education minister Th Radheshyam highlighted the significance of the theme and stressed on the importance of ‘listening’ or ‘being a good listener’ to build a better relationship in the society. He further said that the problem of drug addiction cannot be abolished by force or by moral policing.

“It can be done only through awareness programmes and support from near and dear ones, he said.

Social welfare and cooperation minister Nemcha Kipgen pointed out the role played by government to encounter both drug trafficking and drug abuse.

Substance abuse and illicit trafficking of drugs is a hindrance in the development of the society and a reason behind imbalanced lifestyle amongst most of the youth today, the minister maintained while advising the people to stay away from such intoxicants. “We should all work hand in hand in making our state a Substance Abuse Free State and to develop a healthier community,” she said.

Guwahati, Jun 26 (PTI): Lakhs of pilgrims today offered prayers to Goddess Kamakhya after the doors of the Kamakhya temple atop the Nilachal Hill here reopened after remaining closed for four days .

The doors which were closed from the 22nd of this month reopened after routine rituals and prayers at 6.15 am this morning with devotees eagerly waiting to get a darshan of the Devi.

The faithfuls said they queued up from 2 am to enter Kamakya temple, considered most sacred and oldest of the 51 Shakti Peeths of the country, so that they could offer their prayers and obeisance to Maa Kamakhya at the culmination of Ambubachi Mela.

A s s a m G ove r n o r Banwarilal Purohit and Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal also offered offered prayers to Goddess Kamakhya on the occasion

of the Ambubachi mela.

The temple this year witnessed an unprecedented rush of an estimated eight lakh pilgrims from all over the country and abroad converging at Kamakhya temple on banks of the mighty Brahmaputra for Ambubachi Mela, according to Kamakhya Te m p l e m a n a g e m e n t sources.

The mela, also known as Amoti or Tantric fertility festival during the monsoon season falling in the

NE woman shunted out of Delhi Golf Club for wearing Jainsem Correspondent

New Delhi, Jun 26: A governess was shunted out of the Delhi Golf Club for wearing a Jainsem, a dress worn by the indigenous Khasi women in Meghalaya.

On Sunday, Tailin Lyngdoh had gone to the Club along with her employer Nivedita Barthakur after they were invited for lunch by a member of the Club.

However, 15-20 minutes into the lunch, two Club officials asked Lyngdoh to leave the table and the Club saying the dress (Jainsem) she was wearing was a “maid’s uniform” and also allegedly hurled racial abuse at her.

“We were invited for lunch at the Delhi Golf Club. We were all seated and the lunch was almost to be served. Suddenly the Club official came to me and asked me to leave the place,” Lyngdoh said.

“I enquired the reason.

They told me that the dress (Jainsem) I was wearing was a maid’s uniform. They even said that I look like a dustbin,” said a visibly upset Lyngdoh, who hails from Meghalaya’s Langtor village in Mairaing Civil Sub-Division.

The Club President, Siddharth Shriram, said that he had no knowledge of the incident and had received no complaint.

“The attire comprises of two pieces of fabrics which are either tied or pinned at the shoulders and is worn either below the knee or ankle length. The Jainsem is generally worn with a blouse and a petticoat underneath,” said Meghalaya’s leading designer Daniel Syiem, who has showcased ethnic apparel in global fashion hubs like New York, London and Rome.

Barthakur, who is an entrepreneur and advisor to the Assam government, said that they had a lunch invitation from her friend.

She said the two Club officials who told Lyngdoh to leave were Ajit Pal and Sumita Thakur.

“We explained to them about the dress... I am appalled that a citizen of India is judged on her dress and treated as a pariah,” she said.

“I am astounded over the Delhi Golf Club episode.

It was a bitter experience for me and Nivedita and everyone out there. You cannot judge a person by what she wears and call someone a dustbin,” Lyngdoh added.

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Mizoram govt to hold political level talks with HPC (D) Aizawl, Jun 26 (PTI): The peace talks between Mizoram government and the Hmar People’s Convention (Democratic) scheduled to be held during July is most likely to be elevated to political level talks from the present official level talks, a senior state Home department official Monday said. The official said that four rounds of talks held since August 10 last year were held under cordial atmosphere and mutual trusts and had proceeded fast towards reaching an amicable settlement to the vexed Hmar imbroglio. The ongoing talks had revolved around deliberations on the autonomy and functions to be accorded to the Sinlung Hills Development Council (SHDC) which is most likely to be renamed as Sinlung Hills Council (SHC). Financial allocation for rehabilitation and resettlement of HPC (D) cadres once they came over ground with arms had reportedly been approved by the state Finance department.

Manipur BJP observes ‘Black Day of Emergency’ Correspondent

IMPHAL, Jun 26: BJP Manipur Pradesh Monday observed “Black Day of Emergency” in remembrance of the emergency imposed in Manipur by the then Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi on June 25th, 1975.

Paying tributes to people who sacrificed their lives in the revolt against the challenge to democracy marked the occasion.

Attending the remembrance function, chief minister N Biren Singh said, “the revolt against emergency by people of the time laid the foundation for today’s democracy. We remember them so as to avoid repetition of such anti-people and anti-democracy in future.”

He urged the BJP workers and activists to serve the people with true spirit of democracy and not to indulge in anti-people activities under any circumstance which would blacken the image of democracy of the country.

“We feel proud when we are able to honour those

Lakhs of pilgrims visit Kamakhya temple

Devotees light earthen lamps as they offer prayers at Kamakhya Temple after the temple reopened following the 4th day long Ambubachi Mela. (PTI)

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Assamese month of Ahaar, is the celebration of the yearly menstruation course of goddess Kamakhya.

Believing the temple’s presiding goddess Devi Kamakhya or Mother Shakti or Mother Earth goes through her annual cycle of menstruation during this time the doors of the temple are closed to visitors for four days.

According to Hindu tradition Ambubachi symbolizes ancient agricultural concept that Mother Earth is a fertile woman whose womb germinates seeds.

The temple has no idol of the presiding deity but Goddess Kamakhya is instead worshipped in the form of a yoni-like (private part/womb) stone over which a natural spring flows in the sanctum sanctorum of the temple.

According to the Kalika Purana, Kamakhya Temple denotes the spot where Lord Shiva’s wife Sati’s yoni fell after Shiva danced with her corpse, while a later work Yogini Tantra ignores this and associates Kamakhya with the goddess Kali and emphasises the creative symbolism of the yoni.

who raised their voice against the imposition of emergency,” he said.

To serve the people in true spirit of democracy will be the befitting tribute paid to our yesteryear’s leaders who raised their voice against violation of constitution and democratic practices in the country, said Singh.

Attending the observance function, state BJP leader and senior minister Th Biswajit backed PM Narendra Modi’s remark on Emergency saying that remembering the day by younger generation would help to check repetition of such dark chapter in India’s electoral history.

“Remembering the day will help politicians check themselves going beyond the Indian constitution and violating the rights of the citizen,” he said. “It is our duty to respect the constitution and protect the rights and liberty of the citizen.

We, in the government, will work in the best interest of the people and their welfare,” Biswajit added.

Muslims offering Namaz at Gedu Miah mosque on the occasion of Eid-ulFitr at Agartala in Tripura on Monday. (PTI)

Snakebite kills three in Tripura

Agartala, Jun 26 (IANS): Three members of a family, including a child, died of snakebite in Tripura, police said here on Monday.

A snake bit Kamal Krishna Tripura, 27, and

Flood in eight Assam districts Guwahati, Jun 26 (PTI): The flood situation in Assam worsened today as four new districts were hit by flood taking the total number of flood hit districts to eight.

According to an Assam State Disaster Management Authority report the deluge has affected the districts of Lakhimpur, Karimganj, Jorhat, Karbi Anglong, Hojai, Golaghat, Sivasagar and Sonitpur overrunning 126 villages.

Over one lakh people in the eight districts are affected by the flood.

Altogether 170 hectare of agriculture land with

standing crops have been submerged by the floods with the worst hit being Lakhimpur district, the report said. Eight relief camps have been set up with seven of them being in Sonitpur district and one in Karimganj giving succor to a total over 11,700 flood displaced people.

In Majuli district erosion had damaged an embankment at Sesuguri area and roads damaged at several places. River Dhansiri at Numaligarh in Golaghat district and Katakhal river at Matazuri in Hailakandi district were flowing above the danger level, it added.

Huge quantity of ganja seized; two arrested

Shillong, Jun 26 (PTI): Two persons from Tripura were arrested here after a huge quantity of ganja worth several lakh was seized from their possession, police said.

The accused have been identified as Hirani Deb Barma (26) and Mangal Deb Burma (19), both hailing from West Tripura district, they said.

Officer-in-charge of Sadar police station D Prasad said the duo were arrested by the patrolling party while they were moving suspiciously in Police Bazaar area in the morning.

Around 41 kg of ganja worth several lakh was seized from their possession, he said while informing that the seizure made was a big catch by the police after a very long time.

his wife and two-years-old daughter on Sunday night when they were sleeping at their home at Gandachara,” a police official said.

He said that the villagers killed the snake and took the victims to the

hospitals, where doctors declared them brought dead. Forest officials, who were also rushed to the spot, said that there were a large number of King Cobra snakes in the mountainous region.

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE ADDITIONAL DEPUTY COMMISSIONER, CHOZUBA DISTRICT, PHEK, NAGALAND No. JUDL/SUCC-20/2012-13/24 Dt. Chozuba 16th June, 2017

NOTICE

Whereas Shri/Smt/kumari Rüüsie-ü S/o, w/o D/o Lt. Dutsosi-o a resident of Rikhuba Chetheba village/Town has applied for succession certificate in her/his name under the Indian succession Act of 1925, to enable her/him to draw/claim dues and benefit in respect of her/his late Husband Lt. Shri/Smti Dutsosi-o who was working sweeper under the establishment of PHC-Chetheba (Department) and expired on 06-06-2017.

Public are asked to file claims/objection if any, within 30 (thirty) days from the date of issue of this notice.

Sd/Additional Deputy Commissioner K-2011 Chozuba, Phek, Nagaland

Regd. No. 460(132) DECLARATION

Date : 20.6.17

This day the 20 June 2017 I, Smt. G.JINTHUI, D/o Lt. TADINGPAU make this solemn declaration in the presence of the Magistrate Peren.

1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India belonging to Zeliang (Naga), resident of Mbaulwa Village under Peren District, State Nagaland.

2. That my actual and correct name is Smt. G.JINTHUI. 3. However in my Service Appointment Order my name is inadvertently written as SMT. G.JINTHUI RONGMEI and Smt. JINTHUI in my regularization order.

4. That the name G.JINTHUI; G.JINTHUI RONGMEI and JINTHUI refers to one and the same person.

5. That from this day of signing this affidavit G.JINTHUI shall the right name and shall be used for all official purpose and legal proceeding.

6. Therefore I solemnly declare by way of executing this affidavit in the said court is hereby made as correct to the best of my knowledge and nothing conceived.

Declarant Solemnly declared before me on the 20th day of June 2017. st 1 Class Magistrate DP-6620 Peren : Nagaland th

Regd. No. 111(14) Date : 22/06/17 DECLARATION I, Smti. Banuo Putlang of New Tesen Village under Peren District, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare before the Magistrate on this day 22.6.2017 as follows.

1. That I am bonafide citizen of India, and resident of the above referred address.

2. That my actual name is Banuo Putlang which is recorded in my SBI Pass Book, ID Card and GPF statement.

3. That my name is inadvertently recorded as Banuo Zeliang in my Service Appointment Order and Banuo in my Service Book and in my Class x Admit Card.

That the above mentioned name Banuo Putlang, Banuo Zeliang and Banuo are one and same person which is referred.

Henceforth, I shall use my name as Banuo Putlang for all other officials purposes and future correspondence.

That the statements made in para 1-5 are true to the best of my knowledge.

Deponent Solemnly declared before me by the deponent on this day 22 of June 2017 st who is identified by 1 Class Magistrate.

1st Class Magistrate Peren : Nagaland DP-6586

Eid celebrated across India; clashes in Kashmir Valley

CRPF men chasing away protesters during a clash which erupted after Eid prayers, in Srinagar on Monday. (PTI) New Delhi, June 26 (IANS): Eid-ul-Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan, was celebrated across India on Monday with tens of thousands of Muslims converging at mosques to offer prayers and greet each other.

In the turmoil-hit Kashmir Valley, clashes were reported between stone-pelters and security places at various places.

Eidgahs across various states saw members of the Muslim community coming out in large numbers to offer ‘Namaz-e-Eid’.

Thousands of people offered prayers at the Jama Masjid in Delhi, and main mosques in Mumbai, Lucknow, Hyderabad, Srinagar, Bhopal, Bengaluru and sev-

eral other places.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the nation on the occasion, hoping that the auspicious day further the spirit of peace and brotherhood in our society.

A string of Bollywood personalities, including Amitabh Bachchan, Hema Malini, Anil Kapoor and Varun Dhawan, wished their fans and followers a year full of happiness, peace and love.

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday extended his greetings to the people of Kashmir on Eid, saying he hoped the festival will bring peace, harmony and happiness in the Valley.

However, clashes broke out on Monday between the security forces and stone

pelters at several places in the Kashmir Valley after Eid prayers.

At least 10 protesters were injured in the clashes in Anantnag, Sopore, Kulgam, Pulwama and Pattan towns, police said. Eid prayers elsewhere in the valley ended peacefully.

A huge number of devotees were seen offering Eid prayers at the Hazratbal shrine and other mosques and Eidgahs in the valley.

Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti offered Eid prayers at a mosque in the high security Sonawar area.

The largest crowds were witnessed in the-Muslim dominated areas like Malappuram, Kozhikode, Kannur as well as Kochi and

GJM threatens to intensify Gorkhaland stir

GJM supporters holding placards demanding a seperate state.

Darjeeling, Jun 26 (IANS): Urging the Central government to start a dialogue about a separate Gorkhaland state to be carved out of northern West Bengal hills, a section of GJM leadership on Monday vowed to intensify their agitation though actions like “self-sacrifice” and fasting till death.

“The Central government should immediately start dialog about the sepa-

rate state of Gorkhaland,” Prakash Gurung, President of the Gorkha Janmukti Yuva Morcha (GJYM), the youth wing of the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha, told reporters here. “We will intensify our agitation for Gorkhaland by taking the path of self-sacrifice and fasting till death from now on,” he said.

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of three GJM activists in a clash with security forces in Singmari area here, Gurung said there would be symbolic protest against the role of state government in handling the situation.

“Three of our brothers were martyred in the Gorkhalannd movement but the state government and Central government is silent about it. The one point agenda of our agitation is Gorkhaland. “We will do a symbolic protest by burning the GTA documents at various places in the hills and the Dooars region tomorrow (On Tuesday). We will also burn the documents at the Pintel village in Darjeeling where the GTA agreement took place,” he added. Meanwhile, the security personnel and senior officers of West Bengal police route marched in Darjeeling to oversee the law and order situation.

Trivandrum. Mutton and beef stalls were crowded at most places as people were seen queuing up to get their requirements for the day since late Sunday evening.

Eid celebrations were held with fervour in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.

Huge congregations were seen at the historic Mir Alam Eidgah, Madannapet Eidgah, Ujale Shah, Balamrai, Makkah Masjid, Public Gardens mosque, hockey grounds, military grounds and Secunderabad Eidgah in the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secundrabad.

Eid celebrations were also held in Kolkata and other places in West Bengal.

Since morning, people gathered at mosques, including Kolkata’s main Nakhoda Masjid, to offer prayers and greet one another. The sprawling Red Road in the city saw a huge number of faithfuls sitting on rugs and offering prayers.

Amid the ongoing indefinite shutdown in the hills, the Gorkha Janamukti Morcha leadership had announced a “partial relaxation for 12 hours” on Monday to enable the Muslims to celebrate the festival.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee also greeted people on the occasion but also warned there is an “environment of intolerance” in the country and urged the people to stay united.

Rajnath hopes Eid will help in bringing peace in Kashmir New Delhi, Jun 26 (PTI): Conveying his Eid greetings, Home Minister Rajnath Singh today said the festival will help in bringing peace and happiness in the Kashmir Valley.

In a video message to the people of the Valley, which has been witnessing unrest for nearly a year, Singh said he conveys his Eid greetings to all Kashmiri brothers, sisters, youth, seniors and children from the bottom of his heart.

“I am fully confident that this festival of goodness and humanity will help in bringing peace, understanding, brotherhood and happiness in Kashmir Valley and pave the way for a new dawn there,” he said.

Committee to prepare final draft of NEP Spl. Correspondent

NEW DELHI, JUN 26 (NPN): The Central government has constituted a committee to prepare the final draft of National Education Policy (NEP) under the chairmanship of eminent scientist Padma Vibhushan Dr K. Kasturirangan.

The other members of the committee— former, vice chancellor of SNDT University Mumbai Dr. Vasudha Kamat, prominent academician from the field of education technology; K.J. Alphonse, was instrumental in achieving 100 % literacy rate in Kottayam and Ernakulam districts of Kerala; Dr. Manjul Bhargava, professor of Mathematics in Princeton University USA; Dr. Ram Shankar Kureel, vice chancellor of Baba Saheb Ambedkar University of Social Sciences, Madhya

K. Kasturirangan Pradesh; Dr. T.V. Kattimani, vice chancellor of Tribal University, Amarkantak; Krishna Mohan Tripathy, former chairperson of Uttar Pradesh High School and Intermediate Examination Board; Dr. Mazhar Asif, a Professor of Persian in Guwahati University and Dr. M.K. Shridhar, former member secretary of Karnataka Innovation Council and Karnataka Knowledge Commission.

The council has been asked to start work with

immediate effect. In an exhaustive democratic exercise carried for last 30 months the HRD ministry has received thousands of suggestions from, educationists, teachers, experts, students and other stakeholders from across the country.

Consultations were held at Tehsil, district and state level. Regional conferences were organized where state governments have given their detailed opinion.

Rajya Sabha debated the issues and a special education dialogue was organized in which 48 MPs from all parties participated.

Many MPs have given their views in writing. On MyGov platform 26, 000 people gave their views online. TSR Subramaniam committee has given its detailed input.

All these suggestions and inputs will be considered by the committee.

15 deaths in AP tribal village; food poisoning suspected R aja m a h e ndra varam (AP), June 26 (PTI): Fifteen people from a tribal village in East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh have died in the last two weeks, with food poisoning suspected to be a possible reason.

Another 24 people from the same village, Chavaraee in Y Ramavaram mandal of East Godavari district, have been admitted to hospitals in Rajamahendravaram and Kakinada since last night as their condition deteriorated.

Integrated tribal development agency (ITDA) project officer A N Dinesh

Kumar said that several people from the village suffered suspected food poisoning after partaking a marriage feast at Maradumily village on May 29.

A couple of days after the feast, many people took ill. The village, located in a forested area, recorded 15 deaths in the course of last two weeks, and food poisoning was suspected to be one of the possible reasons, he said.

Twenty-four persons from the village were admitted to hospitals yesterday when they complained of severe vomiting and diarrhoea, he said.

Deputy chief minister N Chinna Rajappa meets with the tribals at Rampachodavaram hospital on Monday.

District collector Kartikeya Mishra, who rushed to the area after the reports of deaths reached the head-

quarters, said family members of the deceased will be given a financial aid of Rs 2 lakh each.

Khandwali mourns Junaid with black bands Khandawali, Jun 26 (PTI): As villagers today wore black bands to protest the killing of a Muslim youth onboard a Mathura-bound train, his elder brother, Hashim, struggled to come to terms with the reality that he would be celebrating this Eid without his sibling.

Despair hung like a shroud over Khandawali village, lying on the outskirts of the national capital, as the family and other locals remained in a state of shock over the brutal killing of their 17-year-old “son” Junaid.

The Muslim residents, who wore black bands during the special morning namaz today, said Eid has lost all its meaning and wondered if “the spate of lynchings” would ever end.

Junaid’s father Jallaludin (55) told reporters that Eid would never be the same for the family.

Though prayers were offered in the morning, no Eid celebrations were held here. The villagers gathered around Jallaludin and other family members, consoling them in their hour of grief.

Reports stated that people also wore black bands at some other places, including Mewat, as a mark of protest against the horrific killing.

Junaid’s cousin, Sanovar Khan, said they had posted about the protest on social media.

Hashim (20) broke down several times as he recalled the fateful Thursday evening when he along with his other siblings boarded the train from Delhi’s Sadar

Residents of Ballabgarh village wore black armbands to protest the lynching of Junaid.

Bazaar after finishing Eid voice choking with emo- my cap, threw it down and shopping. tion. they also tried to pull my “They killed him in “When Junaid and I beard,” he said. cold blood. All of a sudden, asked why they were pushJallaludin, while trya group of 20-25 persons ing, they pointed to the skull ing to console Hashim, who had boarded the train cap on my head. They said dismissed the police’s claim from Okhla station pushed we are Muslims, anti-na- that Junaid was killed bemy brother Junaid and he tionals, Pakistanis, that we cause of a dispute over the fell down,” he recalled, his eat beef. Then they pulled sharing of a seat.

Police yet to arrest Kannada tabloid editors The two editors were held guilty by the assembly of criticising lawmakers, including Speaker K.B. Koliwad.

Koliwad, on June 21, issued bailable arrest warrants on the recommendation of the assembly’s privileges committee, sentencing the two editors to one year jail and a Rs 10,000 fine each for defaming him, fellow ruling party lawmakers B.M. Nagaraj and S.R. Vishwanath in their tabloids over the last two years.

A hospital spokesperson, however, told IANS on phone that Belagere was discharged earlier on Monday and left for Bengaluru as he was feeling better. He did not want to wait for the duty doctor to come and certify his recovery from illness, the spokesperson added.

Sharanappa however said that they had no information as to when Belagere left the hospital and where he went. “We will verify with the hospital and find out his location,” he added.

An employee of Belagere’s tabloid told IANS that his editor was not seen in the city or at his home town.

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Meanwhile, media sources said that the two will move the high court against the conviction and sentence “We have not arrested Hai Bangalore editor Ravi Belagere or Yelahanka Voice editor Anil Raj though we got arrest warrants from the assembly for breach of privilege and criticising lawmakers,” Deputy Commissioner of Police, South Bengaluru, S.D. Sharanappa told IANS. Belagere, 59, was admitted to a private hospital on Saturday at Dharwad, about 400 km from here, after he complained of chest pain and uneasiness.

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Nagaland Post Vol. XXVII NO. 201 Dimapur, Tuesday, June 27, 2017

Land of compromises

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orruption in Nagaland has been rampant for decades and has destroyed the moral and ethical foundations of society. Today morality has undergone a 360° turn. Earlier, around some 20 years back, when one refers to a “black sheep of the family” it meant some one who brings shame or disgrace to the family through a conduct(s) that is/ are considered to be immoral or illegal. Today, after society has become totally criminalised, morality has undergone revolutionary change. The entire society has become black (criminalised) and therefore, ‘black sheep’ is no longer something people are ashamed of. Instead, to be a ‘white sheep’ is to be conspicuous and the odd one out in today’s topsy-turvy world. Corruption is all pervasive and is the most dangerous cancer that destroys the souls and brings doom on society. Every religion in the world preaches against corruption and evil. In recent times, the issue of corruption in Nagaland has been hotly debated and well written and quite rightly so.

Individual corruption is the cause of institutionalized corruption, the latter being the most dangerous and deadly. Today, institutionalized corruption has become so deep rooted in the government and people have become insensitive to it. If one were to look at recent highlights in the media on various scams, it would seem that no one is guilty enough to be prosecuted and convicted. It means crime does pay in Nagaland. In the most recent huge multi crore scam in the Police department which was unearthed after Income Tax sleuths conducted raids on the private residences and business premises of M.K.R. Pillai Consultant to DGP Nagaland and retired ASP; the response of the state and police department have been shocking. Pillai syndrome in the police department is a damning indictment on the entire system and speaks very poorly about the integrity of officials in uniform and also questions the roles of various home ministers and chief ministers. From a mere constable appointed in 1971, Pillai became the pillar of the department’s bigwigs and got promoted out of turn by superseding many others till the post of ASP. The post of ‘consultant’ which became a popular ruse since 2003, to re-employ favourites or efficient middlemen to departments is also a syndrome of a highly criminalised system. Even after the scam broke out, police department failed to take suo moto notice. Instead of issuing summons on suo moto, it instead preferred to wait till Pillai returned to find out facts(from an offender). In another bizarre decision, the State Vigilance Commission (SVC), as per media reports, chose to use its suo moto power to file FIR against Pillai’s appointment as consultant and not making him answerable for offences detected by IT sleuths where huge amount of cash were detected and a Nagaland Police vehicle discovered in one of Pillai’s residence in Kerala. The state government owes it to the public of Nagaland to inform what it proposes to do or has done to make Pillai answerable for the scam. It appears the state government is over cautious probably because Pillai has very powerful friends in high circles and beneficiaries of his dealings. That means, truth shall not prevail because corruption has become a way of life. This issue is not about Pillai but about the entire totally corrupt government system in Nagaland and a society whose morality has been dulled to crimes.

DailyDevotion Drawing on the Grace of God— Now We…plead with you not to receive the grace of God in vain. —2 Corinthians 6:1 The grace you had yesterday will not be sufficient for today. Grace is the overflowing favor of God, and you can always count on it being available to draw upon as needed. “…in much patience, in tribulations, in needs, in distresses”— that is where our patience is tested (2 Corinthians 6:4). Are you failing to rely on the grace of God there? Are you saying to yourself, “Oh well, I won’t count this time”? It is not a question of praying and asking God to help you— it is taking the grace of God now. We tend to make prayer the preparation for our service, yet it is never that in the Bible. Prayer is the practice of drawing on the grace of God. Don’t say, “I will endure this until I can get away and pray.” Pray now — draw on the grace of God in your moment of need. Prayer is the most normal and useful thing; it is not simply a reflex action of your devotion to God. We are very slow to learn to draw on God’s grace through prayer. “…in stripes, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labors…”

(2 Corinthians 6:5)— in all these things, display in your life a drawing on the grace of God, which will show evidence to yourself and to others that you are a miracle of His. Draw on His grace now, not later. The primary word in the spiritual vocabulary is now. Let circumstances take you where they will, but keep drawing on the grace of God in whatever condition you may find yourself. One of the greatest proofs that you are drawing on the grace of God is that you can be totally humiliated before others without displaying even the slightest trace of anything but His grace. “…having nothing….” Never hold anything in reserve.

Pour yourself out, giving the best that you have, and always be poor. Never be diplomatic and careful with the treasure God gives you. “…and yet possessing all things”— this is poverty triumphant (2 Corinthians 6:10).

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Money can buy you a fine dog, but only love can make him wag his tail. ~ Kinky Friedman

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nline giant Overstock.com is the latest retailer to ban the sale of rabbit fur, called angora. Angora hair or Angora fibre is the downy coat that covers the Angora rabbit. More than 230 Major Retailers have publicly refused to sell rabbit fur any more.

They include Anthropologie, ASOS, Calvin Klein, French Connection, Gap Inc., Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, H &M, Esprit, Zappos, Forever 21, Eddie Bauer and Zara among others.

In 2013 several clothing retailers suspended the sourcing of products containing angora wool after Peta’s video evidence surfaced of live rabbits with their paws tied and bodies stretched out on racks, their hair being plucked raw in Chinese fur farms. These normally mute animals scream with pain as their fur is torn out. Many rabbits go into shock, even die. Other rabbits watch this torture from their cages , waiting fearfully for their turn.

In September 2016 French animal rights groupOne Voiceand its president Muriel Arnal released footage of how Angora rabbits are treated when bred for their fur in France . The video footage taken over a period of six months at rabbit rearing centres farms across the country shows animals being pinned down with

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their front and hind legs spread apart while workers pluck and rip the fur from their skin. In the video, the rabbits shriek as their fur is ripped off, leaving them completely bare except for their heads These gentle, docile and clean animals rabbits, live their entire lives isolated in Chinese small, dirty wire cages surrounded by their own faeces. Rabbits are sociable, happy animals and to have to live as condemned and regularly tortured prisoners is another black mark against humanity – and the people who wear rabbit fur. Or buy it to make silly jangly toys hung from car mirrors. Or wear awful white rabbit hair collars and white bags.

Why are their hair pulled out rather than cut ? Because longer fibres get more money. So breeders pull the hair out from its roots. Once the rabbit has had all its hair pulled out , it is put back into its cage till it grows back and then the process is repeated.

Angora wool is one of the most sought after materials for those soft, warm sweaters so many people desire. There are five main types of Angora rabbit: English, French, Satin, German and Giant. Other breeds such as the Jersey Wooly and theAmerican Fuzzy Lopalso produce wool, though less. Each breed produces a different quality and quantity

Protective thinking, Nagas and the future

t has always been physically dangerous in one way or other to comment, work and sacrifice for a Naga cause by a Naga individual due to identity crisis which worsen after the creation of the Nagaland Statehood, but as a true believer in Naga Race, Identity, Culture and most importantly in future of the Nagas, I muster up my courage to pen down my thoughts which I believe are relevant in the present context.

And in order to avoid complication of the said statement, let me put this way: long ago a group of related tribal’s groups identifying themselves as Nagas came together to fight for independence, they fought and fought, where in between, separate groups put up other demands to Union of India, giving their own valid reasons leading to the establishment of Nagaland State, to which I believe has created both positive and negative impact on the Nagas. But the struggles never end till today. In the process, it breaks the already divided Nagas into numerous groups. A careful/ sensible Naga avoid choosing sides and prefer living outside for their own safety but only a rich man can do that not the poor public who will soon be forced to choose sides if the actors like in the near past resort to terror to settle their disagreements and old scores. The victims as usual will be the poor innocent publics not the decision makers.

It is already clear that our future is not bright like a clear summer sky for various selfish reasons. We are living right above the melting pot of a volcano where wrong decisions taken by the old and new actors will bring inferno along with generation of chaos if the responsible leaders of different groups fail to compromise and decided to go forward with their own respective agendas. Here the present leaders must never ever forget that many capable past leaders has gone before solving the complex Naga Political Issues as the then leaders had clash of ideologies and what not, in these matter, it is imperative to remember that unlike the Chinese population, Naga population is so few and leading to much fear civil war will be the end of our race and identity making us the smallest minority groups in the world. China was able to rebuild its National economy and resources by the hard working people surviving the Chinese Civil War whereas Nagas are lazy. Returning to the main topic, the question now is whether we face the repetition of the same old political drama

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No animal welfare laws of fibre, and has a different range of colours from white to tan, grey, brown even black. It costs as much as$10–16 perounce(35 to 50 cents/gram).

While France, Chile and the United States have hundreds of angora farms (the rabbit was introduced to the US in 1920) , it is , of course, the land of the damned – China- that produces 90% of angora fur. China has more than 50 million Angora rabbits and collects 2,500–3,000 tonnes per year in this hideous, brutal, shocking way.

Each rabbit produces on average one pound of fur per year. These defenceless prisoners are subjected to this terrible pain every four months. No one is allowed to enter these “farms” and picture taking is forbidden.

In some Chinese rabbit farms, the rabbits are sheared . This is done by throwing the rabbit on the ground and pinning it down by putting one foot on its ear and the other on its stomach while jabbing it with sharp scissors that often enter its body . The sheared angora sells for

slightly less but, according to the Chinese , it takes less energy than pulling out the hair manually.

This is how rabbit fur is graded : The premium first quality wool is pulled from the back and upper sides of the rabbit. Second quality is from the neck and lower sides. Third quality is the buttocks and legs. Fourth quality consists of hair pulled from around the anus or feet and is sold to pet shops to line artificial nests Angora is used alone rarely. It is usually mixed with wool to make it more elastic. Commercial knitting yarns typically use 30–50% angora to make the wool softer and warmer. It is usually blended with other fibres such as sheep’s wool, mohair, silk, and cashmere and used in apparel such as sweaters , shawls and suitings, knitting yarn, and felt.

After four years of this torture, or sooner if the animal yields less fur , it is killed by hanging it upside down on a conveyor line and slitting her throat. The carcasses are sold to the meat market.

The male Angora rabbit has 80% less fur than the female so males are killed immediately after birth since they are less profitable to the breeder.

Rabbits are socially complex, and intelligent animals with individual personalities, just like dogs and cats. They make wonderful pets and are gentle with children. The industry tries to hide this cruelty by saying that rabbit wool must be harvested for the rabbit’s well being . The angora rabbits have a constantly growing coat and they moult every three/ four months ( the hair comes out by itself !). It is only the loose fibres which are plucked or stripped from the rabbit, much as the hair of a pet dog is removed when it comes loose. Its like saying that the hair on your head keeps growing and has to be pulled out for your own good.

Angora wool farms, like every other industry, only continue to exist because of demand. The fashion industry systematically attempts to conceal the abuse and killing of animals for their products as much as possible – if consumers knew the truth, after all, it could hurt sales.

But, the public need to take some of the blame as well for their refusal to acknowledge theabuse in the productsthey purchase.

Are you one of those people who couldn’t be

bothered about what you are wearing and how much pain it has caused to a being exactly like you ?

Are you a monster that believes in fashion that abuses and senselessly kills animals which are regarded as nothing more than commodities in the fashion market – leather, fur, feathers, wool , silk ? It is because we ignore the meanness to animals in the industry, that makers of fashion goods are mean to humans as well, crowding underpaid and overworked women and children into sweat shops that catch fire, like the one in Bangladesh that killed dozens of people.

China is notorious for being the most cruel nation on earth. It abuses every animal as it has virtually no animal welfare laws and encourages the poaching of animals all over the world. Money is the only thing that matters to this country and it doesn’t care how it is made – from adulterating baby food, making fake sugar and rice to killing every species on the planet.

Stop buying anything with angora on the label. Write to manufacturers in India as well – many of those in Ludhiana import angora from China and blend it in to their products.

To join the animal welfare movement contact gandhim@nic.in, www. peopleforanimalsindia. org

Post-mortem

with new and different players or to rest the Naga political conflicts to bed once and for all where all the Nagas can sleep with a peace of mind. Superficial unity and superficial peace do not last long.

Only permanent peace can ensure all round development for the majority of the poor Naga populace. The present leaders hold the key to the bright and promising future and failing to guarantee better future, they will fall in the same line with their predecessors who failed the economically poor Nagas, by blindly following their own selfish agendas and ignoring the larger picture.

The present debates between the leaders of various political groups including self styled Righteous Naga intellects/think tanks have only shown the replay of the past debates where the then leaders too debated by not compromising on their views and interests. Nothing new and positive developments are visible till now adding more fears and uncertainties to the ongoing unhealthy debates. Even the public opinion is not clear and will never be after all the poor public is confused. One of the chief factors to our infighting I strongly believe is that almost all Naga individual consider Naga entity to be a mere apex organization of different Naga tribes the very reason Naga cause fell succumbed to respective tribe’s cause and interest and also Naga leaders occupying the top post has no power to go against his tribe dictates. But one phenomenon which topped the lists and has done irreparable damage to Naga cause is the subject of defining proper and improper Naga.

The said practice not corrected in short time, permanent solution shall remain elusive leading to the dissolution of Naga entity.

Nothing is permanent. The present political scenario shows that we are heading to our dooms day. The Naga destiny lies in the hands of the good and brave Nagas who can deliver justice in this world where the word “Justice” is long gone.

Another reminder to democracy loving Naga is that USA was built on the principles of compromise and integrity even in the times of great clash of ideology between the Federalist and Anti-Federalist camp. The Nagas still clashes as we are not yet enlightened and will never be as long as we blindly follows federal structure without knowing properly how to follow it.

Pakinrichapbo, Advocate, Dimapur

Considerable trepidation on 18 points agreement for clean polls

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he historic movement of the NBCC in its endeavor for clean election is a new dawn to the Nagas, bringing all the political parties into one fold of ideological integrity is liken by every sensible Nagas but in the same breath apprehension loomed large in every Naga’s mind for the fact that Nagas are extremely expert in exploiting the loopholes at every opportunity.

Retrospection shows that, since the inception of Nagaland state, it’s the Naga failing Nagas in every front has a bitter telltale that stands akin to “Dog to bone” where construction party is always closely followed by demolition party with holy bibles in their hands like a fashion dress without the slightest remorse should look for a recourse in Christianity in faith, belief and action as a true Christian. Nevertheless, I just wouldn’t like to call myself a decadent Christian but surely others would if my action failed to follow my tongue and invariably all the Nagas are keenly observing the good Samaritan team members and their action with crossed fingers, where everyone expects them control their own flock then 50% of the work is done and the rest 50% assured by all the stakeholders.

Indeed, this is purely a war on moral decadent for moral righteousness, where the warrior cannot sink their teeth on the defaulter but only make them

understand the virtue of just and fair election.

More so, the organization being born out of the top Christian forum NBCC many wayward considered it as a toothless tiger and true as well for the fact that defying the set of 18 rules will neither be imprisoned nor fine or excommunicates them from the church, town village and ward etc.

Therefore, it is my humble view that there should be subordinate action groups comprising of youth volunteers in every village, town, and wards monitored and supervised by the apex body NBCC. Similarly action group may chalk out their own plan of action according to the local custom and usage which can be quite variable from place to place.

Well, within the context of the 18 point inked between political parties and NBCC on 22nd June 2017 for clean polls, there seems to be missing some vital points that I believed to be essential to make it more inclusive and stringent as shown herein;1. It is the general knowledge that most villages frequently makes a collective decision, “to whom they should vote for” where very often polling officers become voiceless and passively allowed to cast votes for the entire village by the few selected person chosen by the village council. POINT:- “No collective decision in favor of any candidate be allowed in any level

whatsoever.

2. In certain constituencies there occurred time and again “COUP” system, arbitrarily dividing villages and area wise between two or more candidates that ultimately defeating the very purposed of real and clean election, ultimately setting bad precedents.

POINT:- No coup system shall be allowed in any constituency.

3. Many a time candidates pompously promised to dole out govt. jobs if he is elected. This has created a mess not only in election but over employed in every department with the highest ratio against population wise in the country and this has directly depleting our fragile state’s exchequer. POINT:- No candidate should promise govt. job for votes 4. No organization or church should invite candidate as Chief Guest during election.

Truly, the noble idea of the NBCC for clean election through political consensus, involving all the political parties enliven our aspiration and hopes for the ensuing election 2018 that’s knocking at our doorsteps where, every sensible Naga should ardently support for the common good cause.

Big thanks to NBCC and all political parties, we are behind you; keep it up.

N.Haisoyi Ndang, Author & Founder Naga script, Lower Bayavu Kohima, (haisoyindang@gmail.com)

Reader’s Post

Sir,

Sunday market pandemonium

The Sunday Market near the city tower junction, adjacent to the KFC outlet is causing a lot of harassment to the general public especially for the Sunday church goers. Though the intention of the authorities maybe good yet it is causing a lot of inconvenience and disorder to the believers earnestly attending the Sunday devotional services. Members of several major churches like the Lotha Baptist Church, DABA, Chang Baptist Church, Sumi Baptist Church take this route from in and around the vicinity. The vendors and the vegetable hawkers hovering near the narrow road create a lot of pandemonium for both pedestrians as well as motorists. Buses and trucks plying have a hard time manoeuvring the market area due to the random parking, thanks to those drivers driving the latest cars with no civilized sense. After the market sprouted up, it has now become a miserable routine and a dreary habit of arriving late for the church service as the obstruction by the market causes the delay. From time to time this market have been shifted to other location like the Tata parking site by orders issued from the authorities but it becomes the same again and it comes back to square one after sometime. We have another open market site near the bus and sumo stand behind the Town Hall. The reason best known to our authorities why this market shed is still not used for such a long time. Even after the church service gets over, one have to yet go through an ordeal of negotiating the stretch getting home from that so-called Sunday market which sometimes take around 20 minutes to half an hour. It’s a complete mess. One cannot deny that the market is giving some solace from going to such a far distance as Dillai gate bazaar or Khatkhati but atleast do give us some relief from the chronic traffic snarls, atleast on Sundays, atleast to the church-goers.

Jonah Achumi

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

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DIMAPUR: Kuhuboto Ghakhu Public Organisation (KGPO) has reminded the government for revoking the transfer order of the SDO (C) Kuhuboto.

In a memorandum to the chief minister, the KGPO president, Ghoshito Shohe and general secretary, Z. Ato pointed out that public of Kuhuboto area consisting of 23 villages and Kuhuboto town has appealed the government to revoke the transfer order earlier but there had been no positive response.

KGPO therefore stated that the problem be addressed immediately by the government for the welfare of the people of Kuhuboto area.

D imapur : A m o t s ü Lobemo Tsoro-Nichen Ekhung (ALTNE) of Tsungiki Village under Wokha district has convened its general meeting for the year 2017 on July 1 at 11 am at its chairman’s residence at Mount Tiyi Colony, Wokha town. In this regard, the Ekhung chairman, Yanthungo Kikon has asked all its members to attend the meeting with agendas.

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and HIV/AIDS’ at North Town Higher Secondary School, Chumukedima.

The event was conducted in association with District AIDS Prevention and Control Unit (DAPCU), Dimapur and Shalom Rehabilitation Centre, Chumukedima.

The workshop aimed at spreading awareness about drug abuse and HIV/ AIDS amongst the students.

Chako and Dr PS Dutta a councillor from Salom Rehabilitation Centre educated about substance abuse and ill effects of alcohol and narcotics, while, DAPCU

“Run for fun” in the morning hour and also conducted a drawing competition relating to HIV/AIDS awareness at the 36 Assam Rifle camp, Peren. Students from different schools in Peren town attended the programme.

5 Assam Rifles: 5 Assam Rifles under the aegis of Headquarters IGAR (North) provided humanitarian assistance to demolish an old school building of Govt Higher Secondary School, Zunheboto. 5 Assam Rifles provided a team of troops along with JCB to demolish the old building which was in a dilapidated condition.

members Mecierinuo and Oren educated the gathering on causes of spread of HIV/ AIDS, stigmas attached with HIV/AIDS and various preventive measures.

The programme was attended by North Town Higher Secondary School (NTHSS) principal Bishnu Chetri, teachers, staff and students.

36 Assam Rifles: The 36 Assam Rifle Peren in collaboration with the Peren Students’ Union Nagaland (PSUN) organised a sensitization program for HIV/AIDS on June 24 at Peren town.

Rally was held on the theme

School authority was not in position to conduct regular classes due to leakage of water since long.

15 Assam Rifles: A lecture on preventive measures on HIV / AIDS was conducted at Christian High School, Noklak by medical team of 15 Assam Rifles on June 23. Altogether, 25 School Staff and 93 Students attended the lecture.

The lecture highlighted on causes leading to the diseases and its ill effects with emphasis on preventive measures and precautions to be taken against such disease.

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DIMAPUR: Tuensang Town All Ward Union (TTAWU) has vehemently condemned the crime committed by Thunglim Lemba at Tuensang town on June 15 where two innocent minors were raped, inflicting physical and mental injury.

A condemnation note by TTAWU president S.Ato Chang and joint secretary, C. Yenten while condemning such act as savagery has also appreciated the police for the arrest of the culprit and that he should not be released till befitting penalty was awarded as appropriate section of the law. The union also wished speedy recovery to the victims.

Dimapur: WTBC youth director Y. Chumbenthung Murry has informed that NBCC Youth Prayer Day would be observed at Wokha town Mother Church on July 2. There will also be a special prayer of blessings for the youth of Wokha town. Therefore, all youths have been requested to attend the Sunday devotional service in traditional attires.

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He said this was to advocate with the government and stakeholders for a more humane drug policy and implementation of relevant programmes. He said substance use and abuse were not just an individual problem, but a socio-economic, socio-political and human rights issue.

He also appealed to the state government to implement the Nagaland State Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Policy 2016 passed by the assembly.

Parliamentary secretary for Mechanical and Nagaland State Mineral Development Corporation (NSMDC), Er. Vikho-o Yhoshü, also addressed the gathering. The programme was led by NSLSA coordinator Akumla Longchari, welcome address by Ketho Angami (NUN), invocation prayer was said by KABA Associate Pastor Tiatoshi, special songs were presented by Choir Central Baptist Church Kohima while Kewe-u Kenye, OSD DSW, gave closing remark.

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(From p-1) He said there could be more banned substances entering the state but lamented that the law enforcement did not have required manpower, gadgets and skill to use gadgets to identify and detect such materials. Mero said the law enforcement agencies were not only to undertake preventive work by apprehending drug traffickers but also to sensitise the masses against the effects of drug abuse.

He further pointed that Nagaland was not only used as a route for trafficking, but local people were also slowly and discreetly resorting to cultivation like cannabis.

“This trend needs to be addressed urgently and taken seriously by all sections of society,” he said.

Kripa foundation Nagaland director, Abou Mere, in his address said the occasion was an opportunity for the health activists and people using drugs to share the thoughts, concerns and visions in the spirit of dialogue and mutual respect.

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It further resolved not to allow setting up of youth camps.

It resolved that no resident will demand money from the candidates or his workers and that political parties & candidates would not be allowed for pocket meeting and house visiting. Its seventh resolution stated that if any candidate wanted to have a meeting with the general public, he or she must approach the council and request for the same.

Lastly, it resolved that if any resident violated the above resolutions, he or she shall be deprived of all facilities and rights as the resident of the colony. This punitive punishment and condemnation would be lifted only after the next round of election where he/she must prove the commitment to change by abiding and fullfiling the clean election pledge.

A special prayer of forgiveness on bitterness and misdeeds of past elections was led by Amongla. Earlier in the programme chaired by council chairman, Simon Kelio, the invocation was delivered by Yanarao Lotha and short speeches by P. Lotha GB, council member Hekuto Zhimomi, president mothers’ union Zhetoli Kiba and president youth body Toyeto. Keynote address was given by council chairman and benediction by Lhovito Hesso.

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DIMAPUR: Residency colony has passed resolutions to make 2 Dimapur II A/C as a model polling station in the meeting held on June 24 by the colony clean election committee, comprising of the all council members, GBs, women leaders, youth leaders and some church activists.

A press note by residency colony chairman stated that during the meeting, the members were apprised about the DUCCF & GBs union decision to take the clean election campaign at the colony level based on the clarion call of NBCC. The meeting passed 8 point resolution wherein it resolved to make residency colony polling station number 65, 2 Dimapur II A/C as a model polling station of clean election, whereby committee would see that every genuine voter came out to cast their valuable vote and verify the queue and insist on every voter to hold their colour voters ID card. On the polling day elderly voters would be allowed to vote first. Youths would vote at the end while the chairman would be the last person to cast his vote. It resolved that the meeting mandated the committee to assist the BLO to purify the E roll as and when CEC notifies. All non existing people’s name would be deleted. Its third resolution was that no proxy or outsiders would be allowed to vote.

DIMAPUR: Assam Rifles has conducted various civic action programmes across the state.

32 Assam Rifles: With the aim to spread awareness amongst youths about armed forces and to apprise them about opportunities available to join the Armed Forces 32 Assam Rifles under the aegis of Headquarters IGAR (N) conducted a lecture on “Career in defence forces” at Lingrijan Village.

Recruitment procedure, eligibility criterion, salary package and other benefits applicable to Armed Forces were highlighted during the lecture programme.

Altogether, 21 youths and locals from Lingrijan and neighbouring villages attended the programme.

Meanwhile, 32 AR under the aegis of Headquarters IGAR (N) conducted an interaction with GBs at Razaphe village, Dimapur.

The aim of the interaction was to spread awareness and promote various government schemes amongst villagers. Issues pertaining to development projects, creation of Jan Dhan accounts & Aadhar cards and other government scheme were discussed and villagers were asked to avail maximum benefit from these schemes 41 Assam Rifles: 41 AR under the aegis of HQ IGAR (N) conducted a workshop on drug abuse

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DIMAPUR, Jun 26 (NPN): Good news for aquariums lovers, with the opening of another aquarium store “Fins and Ripples”

at Khensa building, Duncan Bosti, Dimapur on Monday.

Briefing about Fins and Ripples aquarium proprietor, Temsunaro disclosed that around 40 imported va-

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been scientifically tested to make the water soft such as Pink, sandsiber and white rock would be available at the store.

She said that there have been many aquariums lovers but to provide most customers satisfaction, the new store has been opened. She also assured to provide the best available services.

The store would also provide servicing, installing and information to maintain the aquarium at its best.

The shop comprises of four workers manager, supervisor and two technicians.

Varieties of fish feed, water conditioner, plant fertilizers, filter, imported aquarium, medicine and test kits, etc would be made available at the store. Interested individual can contact (9612162467) (9856356103) or Email id:finsripples@ gmail.com

Bengaluru, Jun 26 (Agencies): Gold prices fell one percent to hit their lowest in near six weeks on Monday, amid a stronger dollar and rise in Asian shares, ahead of a flurry of U.S. data due this week.

“This sharp depreciation, which lacks any fundamental drivers on a relatively quiet trading day has left investors bewildered,” said Lukman Otunuga, research analyst, FXTM. “With the fundamentals out of the picture, price action may be the key culprit behind the decline,” he added.

Spot gold was down 1.2 percent at $1,241.89 per ounce, as of 0912 GMT, touching its lowest since May 17.

U.S. gold futures for August delivery slipped 1.1 percent to $1,243.10 per ounce.

“The market remains clueless about this trigger.

The sweep went through CME, 18,500 lots gold and 5,500 lots silver,” said Afshin Nabavi, head of trading at MKS in Switzerland. “A few Centre in the Middle East and Far East are closed for the Eid festivities, so the market is thin.”

Investors are settling into a cautious mode while they await the U.S. data, including June consumer confidence, pending home sales, crude oil inventories and revised first-quarter GDP for signs of softness that could push back rate hike expectations.

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by, chairman Zynorique Initiative, architect Richard Belho. Asstt.director Zubemo also delivered short speech.

The inaugural function was chaired by Phyobemo

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which is in default of Rs 14,075 crore, to the NCLT. Crisil, in a report today, described it as a big and positive move for the banks’ balance sheets. It said that the banks have already provisioned 40 per cent for these accounts worth Rs 2 trillion, which is equal to a quarter of the total NPAs in the system.

Sitaraman, however, said the move may provide some breather to the hapless lenders by way of amortisation. “The impact of this huge haircut can be mitigated if banks are allowed to amortise the provisioning across six to eight quarters,” he said.

The RBI has reviewed the top 500 exposures that are partly or wholly classified as NPAs, and has given its recommendations, which include referral of the top 12 NPAs for resolution under the IBC. The Reserve Bank also recommended that for other large NPAs, banks should figure out a resolution within six months and if a viable resolution is not reached withing six months, the banks must begin liquidation proceedings.

view the needs of tapping human resources of local talents and to make them self reliance by way of creating job opportunity, has initiated the training programmes.

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are – Bhushan Steel (Rs 44,478 crore), Lanco Infra (Rs 44,365 crore), Essar Steel (Rs 37,284 crore), Bhushan Power (Rs 37248 crore), Alok Industries (Rs 22,075 crore), Amtek Auto (Rs 14,075 crore), Monnet Ispat (Rs 12,115 crore) Electrosteel Steels (Rs 10,274 crore), Era Infra (Rs 10,065 crore) Jypaee Infratech (Rs 9,635 crore), ABG Shipyard (Rs 6,953 crore) and Jyoti Structures (Rs 5,165 crore).

Of these, six have already been referred to the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT).

The SBI, which is the lead banker to six of these 12 accounts, has already referred Bhushan Steel, Essar Steel and Electrosteel Steels to the NCLT, while PNB has sent Bhushan Power to the same body last week.

Besides, the IDBI Bank referred Lanco Infratech, which is in default of Rs 44,364.6 crore to a clutch of lenders, to the NCLT for possible liquidation.

The state-run Corporation Bank also last week sent the Delhi-based auto ancillary maker Amtek Auto,

Zynorique Initiative, Youth Net and Directorate of Employment, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, organized the inaugural programme for re-skilling/ up skilling programme for assistant masons at Government ITI, Wokha on June 26.

According to DIPR report, exhorting the trainees SDO (C) Wokha, T. Lanusenla Longkumer, said, that the event would be a beginning of a new chapter and urged the participants to take the six-day

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Mumbai, Jun 26 (PTI): The strong steps taken by Reserve Bank to resolve NPAs are likely to raise provisioning by a whopping 25 per cent this year as lenders will take up to 60 percent hair cut while resolving these accounts.

“Based on our assessment of the embedded value in the top 50 NPA cases, we estimate a 60 per cent haircut would be needed on these loan assets. That would mean banks will have to increase provisioning by another 25 per cent this fiscal, compared with nine per cent in the last fiscal,” Crisil senior director Krishnan Sitaraman said.

The RBI over a fortnight back referred the 12 largest bad loans for resolution under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016 (IBC), which provides for these companies to be referred for liquidation.

The apex bank took the decision based on the recommendations of its internal advisory committee (IAC) that also mandated a time-bound resolution of these cases. The largest 12 accounts the RBI named

Washington, Jun 26 (PTI): American business schools could study India’s implementation of the “complex” Goods and Services Tax (GST), Prime Minister Narendra Modi has suggested, ahead of the roll out of the landmark tax reform measure from July 1.

“The implementation of the landmark initiative of GST could be a subject of studies in US business schools,” Modi said yesterday while interacting with 20 top American CEOs at a roundtable here ahead of his first meeting with US President Donald Trump.

On GST, the Prime Minister said that this is becoming a reality after years of effort. He added that its implementation is a “complex” task and went on to suggest that this could be the subject of future casestudies. Implementation of the GST shows India can take big decisions and implement them swiftly, the prime minister said at the interaction with the group of CEOs that included Tim Cook of Apple, Sunder Pichai from Google, John Chambers from Cisco and Jeff Bezos of Amazon.

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur business tuesday, june 27, 2017 US bus schools Prog on year of construction workers in Wokha can study India’s D I M A P U R , J UN 2 6 training programme seri- Keynote address on Khuvung, welcome address State gover n- ously. She also added the Year of Constr uction was delivered by principal GST: PM Modi (NPN): ment in partnership with government keeping in Workers was delivered GITI, Wokha Er.Enchiba

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Foster said: “This agreement will operate to deliver a stable government in the United Kingdom’s national interest at this vital time.”

The DUP supported Brexit but has emphasised the need to keep the border with the Irish republic

China villagers begin to mourn dead after deadly landslide XINMO, JUN 26 (AGENCIES): Villagers in China visited what used to be their relatives’ homes on Monday to mourn loved ones lost when a landslide swept down a mountain, with little hope of finding anyone alive after more than 48 hours of fruitless searching. At least 93 people are missing after the landslide engulfed Xinmo village in mountainous Sichuan province as dawn broke on Saturday. Ten people have been confirmed dead.

“Our house was somewhere around here but everything has been destroyed beyond recognition,” said a middle aged woman, one of a few residents who were away when disaster struck, after she pulled a green blanket she recognised out of the mud and

rocks. The government has sent some 3,000 rescuers, along with heavy digging equipment, and has promised to do all it can to look for survivors.

Heavy rain triggered the landslide, authorities have said.

Some villagers said they’ve always known landslides are a big danger but authorities never offered to help them move.

With danger of more landslides, authorities have been restricting access to the disaster zone, but hundreds of people were allowed back on Monday.

Mournful wails and firecracker explosions echoed through Xinmo’s steep valley as bereaved relatives returned, many clutching snacks and wrapped in plastic and bottles of wine as offerings

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Presidential polls begin in Mongolia

for the dead.

Some people burned paper money and lit incense which, along with setting off fireworks, are traditional acts of mourning. “Every single family has been impacted by the landslide, it’s horrible,” said Sun Danxian, from a neighbouring village who was walking through the site. The government of Mao county, where the village is located, posted on Monday drone video footage of the area showing about dozen mechanical diggers shifting through a landscape of grey rocks.

Earlier on Monday, about 100 villagers, unhappy with what they said was limited information, met government officials at a nearby primary school, insisting they had to get to Xinmo.

ULAN BATOR, JUN 26 (IANS): Mongolians started voting for a new president on Monday, a media report said. There are nearly two million voters in the country, which has a population of around three million. The polls mainly involve candidates from three leading parties, who have offered different measures to ease the government’s mounting debt pressure if elected to office, Xinhua news agency reported.

Voting began at 7 a.m. and would continue till 10 p.m. Miyegombyn Enkhbold of the ruling Mongolian People’s Party and Battulga Khaltmaa of the opposition Democratic Party are considered the main contenders. The new president would inherit a $5.5 billion International Monetary Fund-led bailout aimed to stabilise the country’s economy.

AIRFIELD COLONY COUNCIL

The Mopungchuket Ait Laisher Telongjem (MALT) strongly condemns the brutal murder of our esteemed member Late Mr.Sentilong Aier, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tiatoshi Aier on the night of June 23, 2017 at Mokokchung Town.

The MALT is shocked and grieved to learn about such barbaric, beastly and senseless crime done to our member. The Union expresses heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family at such a time of grief. The union also demands the concerned authority to award inconsiderate punishment to the culprits without any prejudice.

Sd/Sd/Akumyanger, Rongsentsula, President, MALT Gen.Secy, MALT

Airfield Colony Council and Youth Organization had a combined social work on 19/06/2017 in the Colony for clearing the side drain which was almost abandoned by the department. During which our most respected Shri. Mhomo Tungoe SDO (Civil) had arranged JCB from Mechanical Department Wokha for the whole day with all maintenance borne by him.

I therefore on behalf of the Colony public in general appreciate and extend gratitude for his generous contribution.

Y. Phyosao Jami Chairman, Airfield Colony DC-1518

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P.O:IMPUR PIN:798615 The Village Council Mopungchuket vehemently condemns the brutal murder of our citizen, Mr.Sentilong Aier by Mr. Zulutemjen, Son of Mr.Yashirangba(Longmisa) resident of Alempang ward,Mokokchung and Mr.Imtinungsang son of Mr.Akoknukshi (Ungma) resident of Sangtemla Ward,Mokokchung who was a PhD Scholar at Nagaland University.

The murder came as a great shock for the Mopungchuket Village Council and strongly denounces this inhuman act. The Council appreciates the Mokokchung Police for taking up the case with all seriousness. The Reongsanger Putu Menden is observing the case closely and demands the culprits to be punished, otherwise we would have no option but to pursue the matter in our own way.

Sd/Sd/Talimeren Aier, Secretary Aosadang Lemtur, Chairman Village Council Mopungchuket Village Council Mopungchuket

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The Jakhama Students' Union proudly congratulates the JSU Members, 1. Miss. Vilavonuo Yiene, D/o Mehotha Yiene, 7th Rank in BBA, St.Josephs College, Jakhama 2. Miss. Vizotonu Joyce Kharutso, D/o Tepulesen Kharutso, 3rd Rank in BBA, St. Josephs College, Jakhama 3. Miss. Mhalesenu We-o, D/o Zemozol We-o, 9th Rank in General Department, St. Josephs College, Jakhama 4. Mr. Rukuvikho Savi, S/o Visano Savi, 9 th Rank in BBA, St. Josephs College, Jakhama We feel proud and give Glory to God and wish them success in their future endeavours.

The Union also congratulates the Principal and Teaching Staff of St. Josephs College, Jakhama for their selfless efforts in the recently declared Degree Examination 2017.

Rukukhonu Rolnu, Gen. Secy., JSU Teisozhavi Tetso, President, JSU

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GUATAPE (COLOMBIA), JUN 26 (AGENCIES): At least six people were dead and 31 missing after a tourist boat sank in a reservoir in northwestern Colombia on Sunday, the country’s president said.

Authorities did not yet say what caused the fourdeck Almirante to go down in the El Penol reservoir in the tourist town of Guatape, where Colombian and foreign tourists take leisure cruises.

There are “six people deceased so far and 31 reported missing,” Santos told reporters in Guatape, after the regional government earlier gave a death toll of at least nine.

An official in the National Risk Management

Colombian officials said the tourist boat Almirante sank in a matter of minutes.

Unit, Carlos Ivan Marquez, confirmed the toll of six separately to AFP. He said they were “all Colombians, and no minors.”

Regional authorities said the boat was carrying 170 people, most of whom

OFFICE OF THE

KOHIMA: NAGALAND

FELICITATION

DIST. LONGLENG, PIN : 798625 : NAGALAND

The Pongo Bühü (Citizen), with immense pride and profound gratitude extend our heartiest congratulations to Shri. S. Chanlei Angh, Superintendent of Excise on promotion to the post of Asst. Commissioner of Excise.

The Citizen further wishes him sound health and success in his future endeavour.

C. Chingau Phom President Pongo Bühü (Citizen)

M. Alem Phom General Secretary Pongo Bühü (Citizen)

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SAKIPHETO RANGE STUDENTS' UNION Medziphema - 797106, Nagaland

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We the Sakipheto Range Students' Union with immense pride and honour extend our heartiest congratulations to Miss Magdalene K Zhimomi, D/o Mr. Kheto Zhimomi for securing top 8th position in B.Sc, Department of Mathematics from St. Anthony's College, Shillong in the recent NorthEastern Hill University Examination 2017. The SRSU extends its best wishes and success in your future career.

The SRSU furthermore congratulates all the successful candidates of CBSE, HSLC, HSSLC and Degree examination 2017 and wishes them success in all their future endeavours.

Vinoto Ayemi President

Mughavi Chishi General Secretary

LONGJANG KAKETSHIR TELONGJEM DIMAPUR UNIT

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The LKTDU with immense pride and honour would like to convey our heartfelt congratulations to Miss. Imliyangla Longkumer, D/o Mr. Ningsang Longkumer for securing 5th position in B.Sc, Department of Bio Chemistry, St. Anthony's College, Shillong in the recent North-Eastern Hill University Examination 2017.

We also congratulate all the successful candidates of NBSE, CBSE and NU examination 2017. May the Almighty bless their future endeavours.

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Nagamese Baptist Fellowship Shokhuvi was dedicated to the glory of God

by Rev. Dr. Hevukhu Achumi, Executive Secretary, WSBAK on 16/06/2017.

The Church building was donated by Mr. Vekuto Swu, G.B and family

were rescued by other boats or escaped by themselves.

“It sank extremely quickly. It all happened in a few minutes,” said a fire service captain involved in the rescue effort, Luis Bernardo Morales. One heli-

copter from the air force and two from the army went to help in rescue operations, the military said. The reservoir is 68 kilometers (40 miles) from the city of Medellin and is one of Antioquia department’s main tourist draws. One woman who survived, Laura Baquero, said on television that the two lower decks were “too crowded” and the passengers were not wearing lifejackets. “We started to feel like the boat was going to capsize,” she said.

She said there were “lots of children” on board.

Santos said he had been told “the boat had a capacity greater than the number of people on board, so that it was not due to overloading” that it sank.

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SHOKHUVI VILLAGE

Lahore.

Rather than celebrating Eid, a large number of relatives of the victims were waiting outside hospitals in the district to claim the bodies most of which have been burnt beyond recognition and will be identified only

by DNA tests.

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, who was in London to celebrate Eid along with his family members, cut short his trip and visited the victims at Victoria Hospital.

The prime minister said it has been decided to hold an in-depth inquiry into the oiltanker fire tragedy.

“We have to look into what was the condition of that tanker. We will not let this incident go ignored

Six dead, 31 missing after Colombia tourist boat sinks

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CONDEMNATION

LAHORE, JUN 26 (PTI): Eid celebrations in Pakistan were today overshadowed by the grisly oil tanker explosion as the death toll in the catastrophic fire rose to 160 with families rushing to hospitals to claim the bodies of their loved ones most of whom were charred beyond recognition.

The harrowing tragedy struck Pakistan’s Punjab province yesterday just a day before Eid celebrations when a tanker carrying 40,000 litres of petrol overturned and burst into flames as hundreds of villagers had gathered to collect the fuel spilled over on the highway at the Ahmedpur Sharqia area of the Bahawalpur district, some 400 km from

(without reaching any conclusion,” he said.

Sharif said, “Illiteracy and poverty lead to such accidents”. “Yesterday, some people did politics on television. It is inappropriate.

There should be no politics on such tragic occasions, when we should console the injured and affected,” he said. The tanker was travelling from Karachi to Lahore when its tyre burst and the driver lost control crashing the truck on the highway.

Hundreds of people from a nearby village ignored warnings to stay away from the tanker which had overturned and rushed to the scene to collect the spilled petrol. Minutes later the tanker exploded, engulfing the crowd as well as dozens of other vehicles in a massive fireball.

It is believed that a spark from the many cars and motorcycles that raced to the scene ignited the fuel. Doctors are struggling to save the lives of around 40 patients who have received 60 per cent burn injuries, a senior Rescue 1122 official told PTI. Most of the bodies kept in the cold storage of the Quaid-iAzam Medical College ( QA M C ) B a h awa l p u r could not be identified.

The Seiyhama Students’ Union would like to extend its heartiest congratulations to all the successful candidates of HSLC, HSSLC and Bachelor Degree Examination of 2017.

HSCL 1. Adiese Sopfünuo, 2. Thejangunuo Metha, 3. Kelechülie Zumu, 4. NeichütuonuoMetha 5. Thepfudelie Theünuo, 6. Kekhriezha-ü Metha, 7. AvizoTheünuo, 8. Ketouzolie Sopfünuo 9. Ruokuongu-ü Sopfünuo, 10. Keduozo Therno, 11. Keneinguzo Zumu, 12. Teisoseinuo Theünuo, 13. Khreisienuo Thepa, 14. Dievituo Zumu HSSLC 1. Neikieü Sopfünuo, 2. Menuole-ü Zumu, 3. Vithongulie Sopfünuo, 4. Thekrusalie Theünuo, 5. Thejangulie Zumu, 6. Kevisao Zumu, 7. Medolenuo Metha, 8. Khriekethozo Sopfünuo, 9. Kehoukhrienuo Sopfünuo, 10. Rüyazeü Metha, 11. Medongulie Thevo, 12. Shürhuozenuo Zumu.

B.A 1. Keneisao Metha, 2. Thejasenuo Metha, 3. Atoulie Sopfünuo, 4. Pelesienuo Sopfünuo.

The Union further wishes them all the best in their future endeavor.

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ment which will enable us to work together in the interests of the whole United Kingdom,” May said in a statement.

Pakistani rescue worker and hospital staff transport a victim of an oil tanker explosion at a hospital in Multan, Pakistan, Sunday, June 25, 2017. (AP/PTI)

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opposition to gay marriage and abortion and concern that an agreement could upset the fragile balance of the peace process in Northern Ireland.

The deal is a “confidence and supply agreement”, meaning that the DUP will only guarantee to support the Conservatives in confidence and budget votes. For any other measures support would be on a vote-by-vote basis, the text of the agreement said.

“I welcome this agree-

BEIJING, JUN 26 (PTI): China’s indigenous next generation bullet train with a maximum speed of 400 kmph made its debut today on the country’s busiest Beijing-Shanghai line.

‘Fuxing’, a CR400AF model, departed Beijing South Railway Station at 11:05 AM for Shanghai. At the same time, a CR400AF model left Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station for Beijing.

The train took about five hours and 45 minutes to reach Shanghai. On its way, it stopped by 10 stations, including Jinan, Shandong province and Tianjin.

The new bullet trains, also known as electric multiple units (EMU), boast a top speed of 400 kilometres per hour and a consistent speed of 350 kilometres an hour, state-run Xinhua news agency reported.

‘Fuxing’ or rejuvenation, made the debut on the Beijing-Shanghai line, the country’s busiest route used by 50,5000 passengers daily. The train was designed and manufactured

by China, the report said.

Oil tanker fire death toll rises to 160

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Britain’s Prime Minister Theresa May (left) poses for a picture with Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader Arlene Foster at 10 Downing Street in central London on June 26, 2017.

open, and Foster said the deal would back a Brexit process “that supports all parts of the United Kingdom”.

Foster said the extra money would be spent on infrastructure, health and education, benefitting the whole of Northern Ireland after concerns voiced by the republican Sinn Fein party, the DUP’s rivals.

The deal will face its first test in parliament with a confidence vote expected on Thursday.

The main opposition Labour Party has said it will push for another general election.

Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron immediately slammed the agreement as a “shoddy little deal”.

“The nasty party is back, propped up by the DUP,” he said in a statement.

Discussions between the Conservatives and the DUP began immediately after the election, stirring up fur ther resentment against embattled May.

China’s fastest bullet train makes debut

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V.K AREA PEOPLE'S ORGANISATION B.P.O V.K Town, P.O. Mokokchung Dist. - Zunheboto, Nagaland. Pin - 798601 Regd. No. Home/SRC-7006 Motto : "Victory through Harmony"

VOLLEY BALL TOURNAMENT

V. K. Area People's Organisation is organising 31st Tulunih Volley Ball Tournament (All Sumi) at V.K. Town from 4th to 6th July 2017, wherein Shri. I. Kheto Kinimi, Former Minister, Nagaland will grace the same as Chief Guest and Shri. Hokishe Assumi, Managing Director, NHHDC, Dimapur will be the Guest of Honour.

Prize of the tournament are :1. Winner :- Rs. 35,000/- with Certificate 2. 1st Runners Up :- Rs. 15,000/- with Certificate.

3. 2nd Runners Up :- Rs. 10,000/- with Certificate.

4. 3rd Runners Up :- Rs. 5,000/Individual Prize :1. Player of the tournament.

2. Best set-upper.

3. Best spiker.

4. Emerging Player of the Tournament.

Interested team/club can contact in the following numbers :- (1) 9436403981 (2) 8575653775 Registration fee Rs. 3000/- per team/club.

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PM Theresa May strikes power deal with Northern Ireland’s DUP

L O N D O N, J U N 2 6 (AGENCIES): British Prime Minister Theresa May’s Conservatives struck a deal Monday with the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) that will allow them to govern despite losing their majority in a general election this month.

The agreement with the ultra-conser vative Northern Irish party was signed in May’s Downing Street office after more than two weeks of negotiations following her disastrous showing in the June 8 general election.

Under the terms of the deal, Northern Ireland will receive an extra £1.0 billion (1.1 billion euros, $1.3 billion) from the state over two years in exchange for DUP supporting May’s Conservatives.

The Conser vatives have 317 seats in the 650seat parliament after the election and need the support of the DUP’s 10 MPs to be able to govern.

The deal with the DUP will prove controversial because of the party’s

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Manushi Chhillar crowned Event Movers organizes theatre play Miss India World 2017 The performers acting on the theme ‘last attempt’ based on Naga identity. (NP)

M-Table members after the press conference held at hotel grand Tizu, Dimapur, Monday. (NP)

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-Table, short for Musicians’ Table will be organizing a musician’s seminar ‘Out Of The Box-2’ (OOTB) on July 1 at AIDA building, Don Bosco, Dimapur, from 1:30 p.m.

The resource persons for the seminar are; Jaya J Singh: Assistant manager-content acquisition and label artist relations, business development (Artist Aloud-Hungama).

Tetseo Sisters: Naga Folk Artiste group, performers.

Moa Subong: Abiogenesis band founder and inventor of Bamhum.

Among Jamir: Bass player of Pritam (Bollywood) and former member of Agnee.

Alobo Naga: Singer, songwriter, composer and performer.

James Swu: Music lecturer at Margaret Shishak School of Music, composer and conductor.

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seminar details during a press conference at hotel Grand Tizu, Alobo Naga said basing on the success of the first seminar of the same kind held last year, the upcoming seminar was planned with the sole purpose of helping out fellow Nagas to make a living out of music. He disclosed that Artist Aloud-Hungama was one of the largest music portals in the country which provide market to its registered clients and thereby making it easier for artistes to promote their work. He added that during the seminar Hungama would provide special packages for the participants and help their market their music.

Other resource persons will also be dwelling on crucial topics and hold interactions with the participants on various issues faced by individuals who wish to pursue music professionally, part-time etc.

The seminar will also have one of the pioneers

in Naga music industry, Methaneilie Jütakhrie Solo as the special guest while Minister, Rural Development, Government of Nagaland, CL John will be the chief guest.

The organizers have informed that a maximum of 150 participants will be accommodated on first come first basis for RSVP and registration due to sitting capacity limitations at the seminar venue. The seminar is open to anyone willing to learn, sharpen their skills or understand the fundamentals of music industry in a deeper way.

For more information, one may contact 9089-409715, 8787-51-6614 or 873002-4687.

Out of the Box-2 is supported by Music Task Force (Government of Nagaland), artistaloud.com (Hungama), Grand Tizu, Eclectic Northeast, RGB Printing Press Dimapur and Crescendo sounds.

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vent Movers team in collaboration with the Art and culture department (Art wing) Nagaland and Modern Institute of teachers education organized a theatre play at RCEMPA Jotsoma with deputy director Art and culture Vilalhou Noudi as the special guest on Monday evening.

The ‘Event Movers’ team consisting of Elelvi Alo Kennao (entrepreneur), Aribah Kips (musician), K. Cynthia Kolakhe (fashion Artist) with the aim to promote theatre play in the state and to contribute for the social cause organized the

Manushi Chhillar (centre) after being crowned Femina Miss India World 2017. anushi Chhillar, cus is competing at the Miss a 20 year old resi- World pageant -- a title no dent of Haryana, Indian has won since Priwho is currently studying yanka Chopra brought back medicine was crowned Miss the crown in 2000. Other Indians who won the title India World 2017.

She said her focus was in the past include Reita on winning the Miss World Faria (1966), Aishwarya title for India, but her life’s Rai (1994), Diana Hayden mission, she added, was also (1997) and Yukta Mookhey to spread awareness about (1999).

Talking about her inmenstrual hygiene through her intiative Project Shakti. spiration in life, she said she M a n u s h i w a s a n - is motivated by Miss World nounced winner at the 54th 1966 Reita Faria.

Femina Miss India World 2017 held at Yash Raj Studios in Mumbai on Sunday night. The first runner-up was Sana Dua from Jammu and Kashmir and the second runner-up was Priyanka Kumari from Bihar.

With dancing, singing, poetry writing and painting as her favourite interests, Manushi believes in just one motto: “The sky is the limit.

We are limitless and so are our dreams, we must never FINS AND RIPPLES AQUARIUM OPENS doubt ourselves.” at Khensa building, Duncan Bosti Building, Dimapur.

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1st edition “Theatre play” where all the plays were performed by the students Modern Institute of teachers education. In the first play on title “the last attempt” was displayed about the importance of one’s identity especially the Nagas in the midst of modernization and westernisation. In the second play, demonstrated about “the last hope” where a nominal and true Christian family behaved. In the last play performed about “the next education” stressing on the importance and indispensable of education in this modern world.

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show the special guest in his speech shared about the importance of art and imagination in one’s life to create something innovative and creative. He said the thoughts and idea can be displayed or expressed in the form of Arts, theatre and music. He reminded that Arts without its expression outwardly it die within. He encouraged the young people to utilize the Arts, good imagination, thoughts and talent to contribute for the society.The programme was attended by B.Ed students of different colleges of Kohima, students and others.

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England clinch T20I series vs SA

England players celebrate after winning the T20 Series against South Africa.

C a r d i f f, J u n 2 6 (Agencies): England beat South Africa by 19 runs to win the final T20I in Cardiff and claim a 2-1 series win.

England stayed true to their promise of rotating their squad in the series, with captain Eoin Morgan surprisingly resting himself for the final game to bring in Dawid Malan on debut.

Malan made the most of his opportunity, confidently cracking 12 fours and two sixes in his 78 off 44 balls to top-score in England’s 181-run tally

batting first.

With South Africa 64-3 at the halfway point of their chase, AB de Villiers (35 off 19 balls) threatened, blasting Mason Crane for 16 off the next three balls, but the young legspinner, appearing in only his second international, responded superbly, picking up the South African skipper as his maiden T20I wicket later in the same over.

Chris Jordan (3-31) then claimed the scalps of David Miller (7) and Farhaan Behardien (3) in his following overs and despite

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AR presenting a gift hamper to the youth team.

Di m a p u r , J u n 2 6 (NPN): 9 Assam Rifles organised a friendly basketball match with the youth at Chizami village on June 25. The aim of the event was to encourage the village youths to take active participation in sports and

take to healthy lifestyle.

The match was followed by an informal interaction and refreshments.

During the interaction, youth were also informed about the opportunities available to join armed forces.

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a late flurry from Mangaliso Mosehle (36 off 22), containing four big sixes, the visitors fell someway short on 162-7.

Earlier, Jason Roy (8) suffered a first failure of the series when gloving a sharply rising Morne Morkel short ball behind in the second over after England were put into bat.

In came Malan, and he signalled his intent early on by pulling Chris Morris for a mighty six over deep backward square off only his second ball faced.

He and Alex Hales shared in a century stand

for the second wicket.

Hales, who was also badly dropped on 10 by Andile Phehlukwayo, was eventually dismissed by the guilty party in the 13th over for a 28-ball 36.

Malan, who had brought up a maiden T20I fifty, off just 31 balls, in the previous over, then followed his partner back to the pavilion not long after, top-edging Imran Tahir to long-on.

Acting skipper Jos Buttler had some fun in the final few overs, smashing 31 off 22 balls, but like in their defeat to the tourists in Taunton on Friday, the England lower-order fell away badly in the face of some fantastic death bowling - Paterson finding himself on a hat-trick at one point, and finishing with 4-32.

But barring the brief De Villiers fireworks, South Africa’s reply was poor - only their captain and JJ Smuts (29) managed double-figure scores from their top.

Mosehle had some fun late on, sharing in an explosive seventh wicket stand of 54 with Phehlukwayo (27no), before departing to the final ball of Curran’s penultimate over; England securing the T20 series to go with their ODI success in May.

Gay misses out on world c’ships Sacramento, Jun 26 (IANS): Former world champion Tyson Gay will not be able to compete at this year’s world athletics championships, after failing to reach the final of either of his preferred sprint events at the US athletics championships here. Gay missed the final of the 200 meters on Sunday after finishing in a time of 21.37 seconds in his semi-final. Despite the failure, Gay, who has struggled with form since the shooting death of his teenaged daughter in Kentucky in October, told reporters that he had no intention of ending his career just yet.

a strong comeback in Nice last season, scoring a total of 17 goals in 28 appearances in all competitions and helping the team clinch a spot in UEFA Champions League qualifications with a third place finish in French top-flight league.

“Despite a large amount of interest, the Italian international compromised financially to continue, just as he had always intended to during the break, his adventure in Nice, favoring the sporting aspect and following his heart,” the statement said. Sources close to the club revealed that Balot-

ARKANSAS, Jun 26 (PTI): Leading Indian golfer Aditi Ashok secured a career-best tied 25th finish in LPGA’s Walmart NW Arkansas Championship.

Aditi totalled eight-under 208 with rounds of 70, 64 and 71.

It was a highly eventful round for Aditi as she went all out. She had five birdies, three bogeys and a crippling double bogey.

At one stage it was 10under and within a shout of a top-10 finish. But a double bogey on par-4 12th and a bogey on par-13th dampened her challenge, even though she did manage a closing birdie on

Aditi Ashok

18th.

At the top So Yeon Ryu, the world’s third ranked player, captured her fifth career win on the LPGA. With her victory, Ryu ascends to No. 1 in the rankings for the first time in her career.

Ryu’s victory made a statement as she put on a record- setting performance in Arkansas. She set the new tournament record with a 10-under par, 61 on Saturday, which resulted in a new 36-hole record at 16-under par.

Jayawardena rules himself out of India post C o lo m b o, J u n 2 6 (Agencies): Sri Lanka batting legend Mahela Jayawardena has ruled himself out of running for India coach’s role despite some murmurs to the same doing the rounds. At the same time, Sri Lanka Cricket president Thilanga Sumathipala believes he doesn’t yet have enough experience to take over for the national team following the departure of Graham Ford.

“Mahela is still short of experience as a senior coach, he may be good as

Nice confirm Balotelli’s contract extension

Paris, Jun 26 (IANS): Ligue 1 side Nice have announced that they have extended the contract of controversial Italian striker Mario Balotelli, but did not disclose the length of the newly-signed deal.

“Super Mario Balotelli stays at Nice!” Xinhua news agency quoted the French top division football club as saying in a statement on their official website on Sunday.

Balotelli, who suffered a slump in form in recent years, especially undergoing two terrible seasons in 2014-15 and 2015-16, made

Aditi Ashok records career-best finish

elli could extend his contract with Nice by two years on a monthly salary of 450,000 euros ($503662). Balotelli will return to training with his teammates next Monday to be able to prepare for the third qualifying round of the Champions League.

“Proud to have been able to convince the superstar of last year and to have seen him grown both on and off the pitch, Nice today savour the happiness of securing his services, and to have him as part of the squad that will enter into the new training ground,” added the club.

a T20 batting or a fielding coach,” Sumathipala told local Neth FM radio. He further added that the former Sri Lanka captain also has some of his playing day contemporaries in the current national side. He called time on his career in 2014 after a glittering career.

Since then, he has been part of Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League as a coach.

Ford quit from his post this past week after just one year reportedly due to differences of opinion with Sumathipala’s manage-

ment. Sri Lanka has suffered ever since the retirement of Jayawardena and Kumar Sangakkara with no one really stepping up and making themselves count.

Even in terms of coaches, the Island nation has seen nine interim and permanent coaches since 2011.

Away from Sri Lanka, Jayawardena took to Twitter to rule himself out of contention for the India post which has been left vacant since the resignation of Anil Kumble. “Flattered by speculation linking me to India coaching job but I

am not looking at full-time positions right now. I am completely focused on current commitments with MI and Khulna,” he wrote.

Even if Jayawardena does apply for India job, his involvement as Mumbai Indians coach would be considered as a conflict of interest – on the same lines as Rahul Dravid is during his current capacity with Delhi Daredevils and India U-19. The options for SLC as Ford’s replacement are Chandika Hathurusinghe, Stephen Fleming, Scott Styris and Tom Moody.

1st DEATH ANNIVERSARY of

Late Lamshong (Alam) Bygone the days and a year of memory where the un-forgiving fate entitled you as LATE. Many say time heals the pain, yet, memories still afresh.

We are still in agony, BUT for none is immortal, it ends.

Be in the arms of the Lord Jesus Christ, till we meet again.

Dongmei...!!

We deeply MISS you.

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Photo story: Participants during the 3rd Nagaland Shooting Championships 2017 and 8th Aries Rifle and Pistol Shooting Championships in small bore rifle/pistol. The championship was conducted at Aries Sports Complex, Bamunpukhuri-1, Dimapur from June 21-24.

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We the bereaved family members would like to express our deepest gratitude to each and every individual for supporting us physically, mentally, financially and in prayer during the prolonged illness and at the demise of our beloved Mr. L . Nokshong Phom on 23rd of May, 2017 at CIHSR, Dimapur.

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Though we are unable to mention each and everyone of you individually, it is our humble prayer that our good Lord will bless you all abundantly.

Our heartfelt gratitude to:1. Kohima Ao Baptist Church 2. Longmisa Senso Telongjem Kohima 3. Longmisa Tsur Telongjem Kohima 4. Longmisa Kaketshir Senden Reju Kohima 5. Naga Hospital ICU Kohima 6. DEF Kohima 7. B.Compnay 8. Chogin Fellowship Kohima 9. Lower Bayavü Youth 10. Bayavü Colony members 11. Longmisa Village 12. Kohima Okotso Ekhung (Lotha) 13. Kaba Women Department Kohima 14. Longmisa Police Telongjem Loving wife, children & relatives K-2066

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PARIS, Jun 26 (Agencies): Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova moved up to 12th in the WTA rankings released Monday as she made a winning comeback from a knife attack by lifting the Birmingham title.

The 27-year-old Czech was playing just her second tournament since recovering from severe injuries to her left playing hand suffered while fighting off a knife-wielding burglar at her home in December.

Kvitova -- who hit a career-high number two ranking in October 2011 -- will be bidding to add to her two Wimbledon titles in 2011 and 2014 starting on July 3. Birmingham runner-up Ashleigh Barty of Australia moved up 23 places to 54th in the rankings dominated by Germany’s Angelique Kerber ahead of Romanian Simona Halep and Czech Karolina Pliskova.

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Doctor & nurses, Civil Hospital, Tsg Doctor & nurses, CIHSR , Dmp Rev. Chingmak, Secy. ECS, TSG & family Rev. Dr. Anjo Keikung & family Shri. S. Pangnyu, MLA 50 A/C, LLg & family Mr & Mrs. P. Angam , BDO Shri. Lima Imsong, Missionary.

SP & Staff of DEF, Tsg ECS Family, Tsg NEIDA Office, Kohima Phom Baptist Christian Association, Llg PBCA, Lempong Attoi Chang Baptist Lashong Thangyen, Tsg Nepali Baptist Church, Tsg Police Baptist Church, DEF , Tsg Phom Baptist Attoi, Tsg Phom Baptist Attoi, Dmp Phom Baptist Attoi, Signal, Dmp Phom Baptist Attoi, Diphupar, Dmp Phom Baptist Attoi, Chumukedima United Phom Baptist Fellowship, NUV Bethel Prayer Centre, Dmp Longleng Town Baptist Attoi Oushok Baptist Attoi Bhumnyu Baptist Attoi

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Our inability to thank each and everyone of your individuality is deeply regretted, but it is our humble prayer that our Almighty God shower His blessings upon all of you abundantly.

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Ajinka Rahane and Virat Kohli build up their partnership during the second ODI cricket match against West Indies at Queen’s Park Oval in Port of Spain. (AP/ PTI)

Port of Spain, Jun 26 (Agencies): Ajinkya Rahane’s third ODI hundred and a blistering assault by captain Virat Kohli took India to a comfortable 105-run victory over the West Indies in the second one-day international at the Queen’s Park Oval on Sunday.

Replying to the visitors’ formidable total of 310 for five in a match reduced to 43 overs per side due to early morning rain and an two-hour delayed start, the hosts were restricted to 205 for six in reply despite a fluent 81

by Shai Hope at the top of the order.

Following the rainruined no result at the start of the series at the same venue two days earlier, India now take a 1-0 lead

into the next two matches in Antigua next Friday and Sunday.

Rahane’s well-paced 103 in another dominant opening partnership with Shikhar Dhawan (63) set the tone for the tourists after they were put in to bat in heavily overcast and damp conditions.

Kohli then picked up the pace even further when Dhawan departed after a first-wicket partnership of 114, the left-hander being deceived by Ashley Nurse to be stumped.

It was the off-spinner’s only success of the innings although Nurse was by far the best of the West Indies bowlers, conceding just 38 runs off nine overs.

Rahane eventually reached three figures with a boundary off Miguel

Cummins.

However the mediumpacer got his revenge in the same over when the batsmen attempted an ungainly heave and was bowled for 103.

Rahane’s innings occupied 104 deliveries and was embellished by two sixes and ten fours.

Having dominated a 97-run second-wicket partnership with Rahane, Kohli made centre stage all his own in the final assault.

He seemed destined to reach another ODI hundred to the delight of a decent contingent of visiting Indian fans when he was caught at long-off by Nurse off Alzarri Joseph for 87 off 66 balls in the penultimate over, a thoroughly entertaining effort

Sevastova wins Mallorca Open tennis

Anastasija Sevastova with the trophy after winning the Mallorca Open.

Calvia, Jun 26 (IANS): lorca Open by defeating Latvia’s Anastasija Sev- Germany’s Julie Goerges astova won the 2nd Mal- 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 at the Santa

BCCI SGM: ‘Committee’ to be formed to implement SC order Mumbai, Jun 26 (PTI): In a move expected to further delay the implementation of Lodha panel reforms, the BCCI Monday decided to form a committee for analysing how “best and quickly” the principal Supreme Court order can be executed. The two hour and 45 minute long Special General Meeting, attended by controversial former BCCI president N Srinivasan, did not take any decisive call as requested by the Committee of Administrators during a meeting with state units yesterday.

“A five-six member committee will be formed tomorrow to see how best and quickly the principal

order of the Supreme Court can be implemented,” acting secretary Amitabh Chaudhary told mediapersons after the meeting. Chaudhary said that the committee will have a deadline of of a fortnight to submit its report and it will start working in the next two days. The principal issues are ‘one state one vote’, age cap of 70 years, cooling off period after every three years and reinstatement of a five-member selection panel instead of current three.

On some of the other issues like bilateral engagement with Pakistan, Chaudhary reiterated the BCCI’s stance that it can only play the arch-rivals if permitted by the government.

Ponça Tennis Club here.

The 27-year-old Sevastova, placed 19th in the WTA rankings, had to stage a comeback to deal with the No. 54-ranked Goerges, after her rival won the first set on Sunday, reports Efe news agency.

This is the second final Sevastova has played in Mallorca, and the first title she has won in seven years.

Last year, she went down to in this tourney to France’s Caroline Garcia, who this time around was eliminated in the semi-finals.

The Mallorca Open drew several of the world’s best players, including Roberta Vinci (Italy), Kiki Bertens (Holland), Kristyna Pliskova (Czech Republic), Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova (Russia), Timea Babos (Hungary) and Laura Siegemund (Germany).

Also participating in the tourney were Spain’s Carla Suarez, Sara Sorribes and Lara Arruabarrena, all of whom were eliminated in the first round. Belarussian Victoria Azarenka, the former world No. 1 player, reappeared in Mallorca after a year of inactivity after becoming a mother, and although she made it through the first round by defeating Japan’s Risa Ozaki, she was eliminated by Croatia’s Ana Konjuh.

highlighted by four towering sixes and four fours.

West Indies’ indiscipline in the field added to the challenge and their woes were encapsulated by a horrific final over delivered by their captain Jason Holder.

He conceded 20 runs, bowled three no balls and had to be pulled out of the attack with one ball left because two of those no balls were delivered over waist-high to the batsman on strike.

It was left to Jonathan Carter to complete the over and the innings, encapsulating a shoddy effort overall by the home side.

Promoted to open the batting, Hope was the lone bright light in the West Indies response, his attacking innings off 88 balls with three sixes and five hours keeping slim hopes alive until he fell leg-before to Kuldeep Yadav.

Having his first bowl in ODIs, the left-arm wristspinner conceded 32 runs off his first four overs but then tasted success by having Evin Lewis stumped before adding the scalps of Hope and Holder to complete a miserable day for the Caribbean side’s leader.

Brief scores India: 310/5 in 43 overs (Ajinkya Rahane 103, Virat Kohli 87, Shikhar Dhawan 63; Alzarri Joseph 2/73 ) vs West Indies: 205/6 (Shai Hope 81; Kuldeep Yadav 3/50, Bhuvneshwar Kumar 2/9).

Football academy to be set up at Sairang: Goel

Vijay Goel

Aizawl, Jun 26 (PTI): Union Sports Minister Vijay Goel Monday said that a football academy would be set up at the Mizoram Football Association’s (MFA) football ground at Sairang village near Aizawl.

Goel, who is on a maiden two-day visit to Mizoram after becoming the Union Minister, said that the Football Academy would be set up in view of the recent excellent performance of Mizoram teams in national level football tournaments.

Mizoram’s Aizawl Fo o t b a l l C l u b ( A F C ) bagged the prestigious ILeague 2017 while Mizoram team also won the National Games football in 2015 and the the Santosh Trophy in 2014.

Goel accompanied by Mizoram Sports minister Zodintluanga also visited the Suaka Cricket ground.

Chelsea in talks to sign Bakayoko and Sandro L o n d o n, J u n 2 6 (Agencies): Chelsea are in talks to sign Monaco midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko and Juventus left-back Alex Sandro.

Bakayoko played 51 times for Monaco as they won the French title for the first time in 17 years while Sandro was a key member of Juve’s Serie A-winning squad.

Monaco signed Bakayoko from Rennes for £7m three years ago and now value him at €40m (£35m).

Bakayoko came through the Rennes youth academy and broke into their first team during the 2013-14 season, which turned out to be his last with the club.

The 22-year-old has represented France at all age levels and made his senior debut off the bench in a friendly clash with Spain in March.

Sandro played a big part in Juventus’ domestic success and their run to the Champions League final.

Juventus signed him from Porto for £23m two years ago and now value him at more than £50m they are also trying to keep the Brazil international by offering him a new deal.

He had arrived in Europe in the summer of 2011 and made 135 appearances for the club before leaving for Juventus in the summer of 2015.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur tuesday, JUNE 27, 2017

Kohima inter-school football begins

Players being introduced to minister of school education and SCERT, Yitachu before the opening match on Monday (NP)

Correspondent

KOHIMA, JUN 26 (NPN): The first Kohima District Inter-School Football Tournament, jointly organized

by Royal Club Kohima and school education department, kicked started Monday at Khouchizie local ground, Kohima.

In the opening match of the tournament, Northfield School beat Vinyiizo School Kohima by 1-0. The lone goal of the match was scored by Ruokuonguzo in the 65th minute.

In the second match, Model Higher Secondary School defeated Mezhür Higher Secondary School by 3-2.

Chumbemo of MHSS opened the scoreboard in 34 minute. However, Omwang found the equalizer for Model Higher Secondary School in the first half

injury time.

Atong of Model HSS netted the second goal in 52 minutes followed by the third goal through the boots of Omwang in 58 minutes.

Mezhür HSS managed to score their second goal during injury added time through the boot of Khriesa.

Altogether 22 private schools and two government schools are taking part in the 20 days event.

Earlier, addressing the inaugural function, minister of school education and SCERT, Yitachu acknowledged the Royal Club Kohima (RCK) for initiating the tournament. He also appreciated the department of school education for jointly organising the tournament and expressed hope that the department would actively continue to work for the development of students

and sports.

While calling upon all to encourage young players, the minister expressed his hope that talent would be identified through the club’s initiative.

He also urged the players to get to know one another during, understand and encourage each other.

The beauty of the tournament is coming together as it will help them grow and bring the community under one platform of understanding and love, the minister added.

MLA Dr. Nicky Kire, government officials and others attended the inaugural function.

Today’s matches 1st match: 1:00 pm Bethel Hr Sec School Vs St. Peter’s School 2nd match: 2:40 pm Khedi Baptist Hr Sec School Vs TMGHSS

Lopez wins maiden Aegon Championships title L o n d o n, J u n 2 6 (Agencies): Spanish veteran Feliciano Lopez battled back to defeat Marin Cilic and secure his maiden Aegon Championships title at Queen’s Club on Sunday.

Lopez, who held a championship point in the 2014 final against Grigor Dimitrov before crashing to a three-set defeat, clinched his first ATP title since Gstaad in July 2016 after losing in the Stuttgart final last week.

He saved a match point and secured a tight and tense 4-6 7-6 (7-2) 7-6 (10-8) victory on his third championship point to avenge that painful loss.

“Wow, I cannot believe I have finally won this trophy,” Lopez said.

“It was tough to put that match (against Dimitrov) away from my mind. I was serving for the match again and it was difficult to handle my nerves. I was waiting so long so I’m so happy today.”

The 35-year-old was trailing by a set to the bigserving Cilic, and needed two tiebreak sets before holding his nerve in a gripping finale to overwhelm the world No 7 for his sixth career title and third on grass.

Lopez saved his match

Spain’s Feliciano Lopez celebrates with the trophy after winning the Queen’s Club tennis tournament. (AP/ PTI)

point with a steely volley at 5-6 in the breaker before Cilic fended off two. Then, at the third time of asking, crowd favourite Lopez could celebrate after fourth seed Cilic pulled a forehand into the tramlines.

The Spaniard has never gone past the quarter-finals at the All England Club but he will be one of the form players in Friday’s draw.

Murray, Soares claim doubles title

Jamie Murray ensured at least one Murray secured an Aegon Championships title as he and partner Bruno Soares beat French pair Julien Benneteau and Edouard Roger-Vasselin in the final of the doubles.

After brother Andy Murray’s shock first-round

exit in the singles on Tuesday, Jamie Murray took up the British mantle by overcoming Benneteau and Roger-Vasselin 6-2 6-3 alongside Brazilian Soares.

It means the Scot has won his first title at Queen’s Club in 11 attempts and becomes the second British man to win the doubles at the tournament in the Open era after Jeremy Bates achieved the same feat in 1990.

Murray and Soares have proven a strong partnership since joining forces at the start of 2016 and they will now be hoping to add a Wimbledon title next month to the Australian and US Open crowns they won last year.

“Andy didn’t play so well but we’ve been a bit spoilt with him over the years,” Jamie joked after the win. “What with him winning the singles five times it was nice that maybe I could take over for one year.” This is Murray and Soares’ sixth ATP title won together and in a twist of fate Murray lost his last doubles final at Queen’s in 2014 when Soares was on the other side of the net.

“Of course it’s better this time,” Soares said.

“For me it was good both times but having the crowd on my side now it’s a bit better.”

Crystal Palace appoint de Boer as manager on 3-year contract

Lo n d o n, J u n 2 6 (Agencies): Frank de Boer has been appointed Crystal Palace manager on a three-year contract.

The Dutchman replaces Sam Allardyce in the job and is the club’s first full-time foreign boss, although Attilio Lombardo had a brief spell in caretaker charge in 1998.

De Boer has been out of work since an 85-day spell in charge of Inter Milan ended at the start of November last year.

The 47-year-old was previously boss at Ajax, where he won four straight Dutch league titles between 2011 and 2014.

Frank de Boer

“I am thrilled to be appointed as manager of Crystal Palace Football Club,” De Boer said. “It is a great honour to take charge of such an historic club, a club that is known around the

world for its hugely proud and passionate fan base.”

“This role is a hugely exciting opportunity for me, and I cannot wait to get started in the Premier League with the players and staff here in south London.”

Chairman Steve Parish said: “We have undertaken a thorough interview process to ensure we are in a position to appoint a manager of the calibre and experience that Frank brings with him.”

“I am pleased to welcome him to Crystal Palace and I know he cannot wait to get started and prepare for our record-breaking fifth season in the top flight.”

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