March 13, 2017

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Vol XXVII No. 96

DIMAPUR, monday, march 13, 2017 Pages 12 ` 4.00

US forces in Syria are ‘invaders’: Assad

Spurs enter FA Cup semi-finals

Sukma attack: Rajnath to avoid Holi celebrations

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BJP-led NDA set to form govt in Manipur, Goa

BJP MLAs along with other newly elected legislators of the NPP and NPF call on Manipur Governor Najma Heptulla to stake claim on Sunday night.

Correspondent

Imphal, Mar 12: Manipur is all set to have its first-ever BJP coalition government after the party managed to steal a march over the Congress by netting the lone All India Trinamool Congress (AITC)member and defection of a Congress legislator and expecting the lone independent MLA Ashab Uddin from Jiribam to be brought to its camp.

The independent candidate, Ashab Uddin, who won from Jiribam A/C turned was the target of both the Congress and BJP upon arrival at Imphal Airport Sunday afternoon.

JCC reminds govt Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, MAR 12 (NPN): Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) on Sunday reiterated the demands put forth by Nagaland Tribes Action Committee (NTAC) and the JCC to amend/ repeal the Nagaland Municipal Act, 2001 by constituting a committee/law commission to recommend amendment or repeal of the above Act within three months and during which, no election to ULBs in Nagaland be held “in the best interest of all concerned.”

This was stated in the joint memorandum signed

by NTAC convenor K.T Vilie and and JCC convenor Supu Jamir, which was submitted to the chief minister on Thursday.

Meanwhile, JCC has clarified that the demand for suspension of former Dimapur Commissioner of Police, DC Longleng and erring IRB/police personnel was made since it was the norm, as per government service rules, to suspend an official(s) to show that a fair and impartial inquiry is conducted.

In this regard, JCC further made it clear that they were not against any particular official/personnel, but for the government to deliver justice to the bereaved family members of the two slain youths.

This is it!

“Ho, ho! Boys, too bad your bicycle is no longer ride-able.”

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Ashab arrived at Imphal Airport from Silcher of Assam this afternoon, around 1 pm along with state agriculture minister Md Nasir who was reelected from Lilong A/C of Thoubal district.

However, he was taken to Guwahati by a special flight after a chaotic situation erupted between the BJP and Congress leaders which include elected legislators at the airport over taking the elected independent legislator in their camp.

Reports said that he has to confine himself in the lobby room of the airport as he was not in a position to out from the airport

where large numbers of Congress and BJP leaders were there.

The BJP won 21 seats while Congress won 28 seats in the 60member house.

However with North East Democratic Alliance (NEDA) partners, the BJP tally rose 21+ NPP 4 + NPF 4+ LJP 1+AITC 1+ Ind 1+ 32 legislators.

With the BJP already executed its plan of ‘mukt Congress’ with a combination of resources, power and planning, the worse was in store for the Congress when its legislator T Shyam Kumar pledged his loyalty to the BJP on Sunday. This has only livened up the prospects of forming a BJP-led government in Manipur.

The resignation of rival party MLAs who then contest on BJP tickets is an old BJP strategy which it carried out with success in Karnataka.

Shyam Kumar, the Congress MLA from Andro constituency, will resign and contest on a BJP ticket which means he will be disqualified, bringing down the total number of Manipur Assembly to 59. Thus, the effective majority now will go down to 30, allowing the BJP to form the next government comfortably.

Apart from Shyam Kumar, AITMC MLA Rabindro on Sunday also joined the BJP-led alliance. With Rabindro’s joining,

Remarks of MLAs slammed DIMAPUR, MAR 12 (NPN): ‘The Citizen Believers’ (TCB), a recently formed body comprising of Christian professionals from various fields, at a meeting on Sunday, deliberated on matters of both public and spiritual concerns with regard to the situation in Nagaland.

In a press note issued by its media cell, TCB drew attention to statements made

by NPF legislators which it described as shocking and blasphemous. It pointed to recent statement made by minister of Rural Development, CL John (as quoted by NPF media & press bureau) that the “NPF would continue till the second coming of Christ.” TCB said it was shocking that the minister could make such a “blasphemous statement” equating the NPF party with the second coming of Christ.

TCB has therefore asked CL John to make an “unqualified apology to the

people of Nagaland and the Church and also urged upon his Church authorities to take note of this issue.”

TCB also took serious note of the statement made by parliamentary secretary for Housing, Er. Levi Rengma on July 9, 2016 at the get-together cum picnic organized by Jalukie Valley Youth Organization at the JSU’s Central Park when he said: “It is God’s decision to make T.R. Zeliang the chief minister and to go against him would be going against the will of God.” Such “cheap statements” that shamelessly used God in political speeches, were utterly blasphemous and which ought to be condemned by all, it said.

TCB further questioned the silence of the Church to such remarks. It vowed to remain vigilant against anyone who indulges in making a mockery of Christian tenets in order to place facts before public for scrutiny.

the strength of BJP has gone up to 32 (31+1). The formation of BJP led coalition government in the state will be decided after BJP national leader and Union human resource development minister Prakash Javadekar arrived at Imphal. He will be arriving tomorrow (Monday), he added.

Earlier, state BJP today extended red carpet to party’s elected candidates in a function held in Imphal’s Hotel Grande in which Ram Madhav, NEDA convener Himanta Biswa Sarma and state president K Bhabananda also attended.

NPP, LJP extend support

BJP, which won 21 seats in the assembly elections held earlier this month, achieved the vaunted 31-seat mark earlier in the day with the support of its ally Naga People’s Front (NPF) (4 seats), and the NPP (4 seats), LJP (1) and one Independent.

On Sunday, the BJP-led alliance meet Manipur Governor Najma Heptulla to stake claim to form the new government in the state with the support of the NPP and the LJP. The Number Game: The ruling Congress finished as the singlelargest party, but three short of a majority while the BJP with 21 seats was 9 short of a majority in a hung Manipur Assembly.

Parrikar chosen as new Goa CM

PANAJI, MAR 12 (AGENCIES): BJP on Sunday staked claim to form the next government in Goa with the support of the NCP, smaller outfits and Independents.

The saffron party has announced that Union defence minister, Manohar Parrikar will be the chief minister of the coalition government. Parrikar will resign from the post before taking oath as the Goa CM. This was also confirmed

by Union minister and the BJP’s election in-charge for Goa, Nitin Gadkari. “Parrikar will resign as the Defence Minister before taking oath as Chief Minister of Goa,” Gadkari said.

Parrikar earlier today met Goa Governor Mridula Sinha in evening with the letters of support from three members each of the Goa Forward Party (GFP), the Maharashtrawadi Gomkantak Party (MGP), two Independents and lone NCP MLA, taking the tally of the coalition to 22.

With this, the BJP which has won 13 seats has cobbled up the requisite number needed to reach the magic figure in the 40-member House which

Manohar Parrikar

had thrown up a hung verdict, though the Congress has emerged the single largest party with 17 seats.

Goa Governor Mridula Sinha on Sunday appointed Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar as the new Chief Minister of Goa. Parrikar has been asked to prove majority on the floor of the Goa Legislative Assembly “15 days after administration of oath of office and secrecy”, a letter issued by Secretary to the Governor Rupesh Kumar Thakur said.

While addressing a press conference soon after his meeting with the Governor, Parrikar said that the date of swearingin ceremony will be announced shortly.

NPA reminds govt to implement NJWS

Gov, CM extend Holi greetings DIMAPUR, Mar 12 (NPN): Nagaland Governor P.B. Acharya and chief minister Dr. Shrühozelie Liezietsu on Sunday greeted the Hindu community in the state and the country on the occasion of Holi.

Governor called upon the people to let this festival strengthen the secular fabric of the nation and foster unity, fraternity, joy and togetherness among the people. He also hoped that joyous spirits of Holi would rejuvenate and strengthen the age old bond of love, harmony and understanding in the society and keep all sections of the people united.

In his message, Shrühozelie said, “Holi is one of the major festivals in Hindu culture but the warmth, fun and togetherness makes this festival transcend the boundaries of culture and religion”. He expressed hoped that the festival celebrated with traditional fervor and gaiety will bring peace, happiness and prosperity to all.

DIMAPUR, MAR 12 (NPN): Nagaland Press Association (NPA) has once again reminded the state government to “fully implement and operationalize the Nagaland Journalist Welfare Scheme (NJWS) effective from 2017-2018 financial year.

This was resolved at the meeting of the NPA executive body and members on March 11 held at hotel Saramati. In this regard, NPA has asked the government to demonstrate its political will towards this end by allocating the financial requirements during the upcoming Budget Session.

Among several resolutions adopted by the house, NPA general secretary Along Longkumer said house also revisited the issue regarding accreditation policy. The house urged upon the government to empower media persons in the state with accommoda-

tive spirit. It also suggested that the government initiate a “consultation process with the media fraternity” in order to come out with an acceptable policy.

Further, the house took serious note of the rising intimidation and threats made against media houses in Nagaland.

“While, the NPA resolves to be a responsible and accountable medium in upholding the freedom of speech and expression, it affirms to be resolute against forces that threaten to reduce the democratic space of media houses, and will not be pressured into publishing press statements/articles/news,” the house affirmed.

In order to further strengthen the media fraternity of the state, the house also proposed that a consultation meeting of Nagaland’s media fraternity be held at the earliest.

In this regard, NPA’s interim executive body was entrusted to formulate a plan to organize the consultation meeting of all sections of the state media fraternity.

The house also resolved to appeal all media houses/newspapers to encourage their staff-working journalists and non-journalists, including technical staff, to actively take part in strengthening the NPA. In order to keep the media fraternity informed and updated with new learning, NPA has also decided to organize an orientation program for journalists in Nagaland this year.

Lastly, the NPA, which is currently being managed by the interim body, has decided to hold the general body elections at the earliest possible time.

We will back any non-Cong party in Manipur: NPF KOHIMA, MAR 12: The Naga People’s Front (NPF) will support any non-Congress party to form the new government in Manipur, an NPF official said on Sunday.

The Naga People’s Front bagged four seats yesterday in Manipur elections, which threw up a hung assembly with the ruling Congress bagging 28 of the 60 seats and the BJP making giant strides to muster 21.

“We are an alliance of NDA and therefore we will support the North East Democratic Alliance, which comprises non-Congress parties even in Manipur,” NPF spokesperson Achumbemo Kikon told PTI. Achumbemo asserted that NPF will not join the Congress even if approached to form the government in the state, maintaining the party’s earlier stance to rid the region of Congress.

The candidates who from NPF ticket include-K Leishiyo, Khashim Vashum, Losii Dikho and Awangbow Newmai.

BJP subverting democracy: Cong NEW DELHI, MAR 12 (IANS): As BJP staked claim to forming a new government in Manipur, Congress on Sunday accused it of “playing a dangerous game of subverting democracy” and abducting an Independent MLA from Manipur by misusing the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) at Imphal airport.

“BJP is now misusing CISF and airport authorities to detain and abduct independent MLA Asab Uddin at Imphal airport and take him to Kolkata,” Congress spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala tweeted.

Surjewala said: “Asab Uddin is travelling with minister Sh. Nasir. Federalism and rule of law being murdered in broad daylight by Modi government.” He said that according to the Constitution and norms, the singlelargest party is always invited to form the government.

Assembly poll results make Prez race easy for BJP UNTABA wants restoration LUCKNOW MAR 12 (PTI): The BJP’s decisive victory in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarkhand assembly polls will empower the saffron party in the selection of the next presidential candidate when Pranab Mukherjee retires in July.

The BJP, which has a thumping majority in the Lok Sabha, having 281 MPs in the House of 543, needed extra numbers to have the candidate of its choice in Raisina Hills when the incumbent demits office on 25 July, 2017.

Pranab Mukherjee’s successor will be elected by an electoral college comprising members of both houses of Parliament and elected members of the assemblies of 29 states plus the national capital territory of Delhi and the Union Territory of Puducherry.

BJP is already in power in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Haryana, Chhattis-

garh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh and Assam and in coalition with the PDP in Jammu and Kashmir and with TDP in Andhra Pradesh.

Now with Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand in its kitty with a huge majority, the BJP is now in a better position to see its candidate through to the office of president.

Having a person of its choice in Rashtrapati Bhavan will be helpful to the party if it needs support in complicated political situations besides getting formal assent to laws passed by Parliament.

The win in UP is especially significant because UP Assembly members carry the maximum value of votes in a presidential election, given the fact that the state is India’s most populous.

The value of a vote of an elected state legislator is

equivalent to the population of the state divided by the number of elected legislators divided–yet again–by 1,000.

Also falling vacant in August is the vice president’s office with incumbent Mohammed Hamid Ansari completing his second fiveyear term.

While the BJP will be certain to nominate one of their own candidates for the post of president, the post of vice president could go to an ally.

The BJP in 2002 got its nominee—former Rajasthan chief minister Bhairon Singh Shekhawat—elected to the post of Vice President.

The BJP hopes that the good show in the elections will also help it on the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Bill.

The Goods and Services Tax, considered to be country’s biggest reform

measure in two decades has been pending since 2015 because for lack of cooperation from Congress in the Upper House of Parliament where the BJP is short in numbers.

For passage of the bill in the Rajya Sabha, there is a need that the number of MPs opposing it comes down.

Now, with the massive majority in UP and Uttarakhand, BJP hopes to send maximum number of its candidates to Rajya Sabha during the biennial elections to the Upper House.

The changed scenario will pave way for more BJP Member of Parliaments in the Rajya Sabha by the end of July with upcoming retirements.

Initial discussions in the BJP had catapulted veteran party leader Murli Manohar Joshi and External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj as top favourites.

Infor med sources, however, say the names of two other women politicians are also doing the rounds -- Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan and Jharkhand Governor Draupadi Murmu.

Interestingly, L.K. Advani, once a staunch backer of the man who is today Prime Minister, is not being considered for the post of head of state that will fall vacant in July.

The electoral college which elects the President is made up of 4,896 legislators-- 776 Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha members and 4,120 MLAs. All MPs have an equal vote value of 708 while that of MLAs depends on the population of the state.

The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance would require around 75,000 more votes to ensure that its nominee wins the presidential poste.

of Naga lands in Assam

D I M A P U R , M ar 1 2 (NPN): United Naga Tribes Association on Border Areas (UNTABA) delegation on March 11, called upon NSCN (I-M) ato kilonser, Th. Muviah and Interlocutor Naga Peace talk RN Ravi at New Delhi separately, and apprised both the leaders on the need to restore the traditional and historical Naga lands under the occupation of Assam.

At the meeting, UNTABA chairman, Hukavi T. Yeputhomi and general secretary Imsumongba Pongen urged Muviah to take up the matter so that the traditional and historical boundary with Assam could be settled during the final political settlement.

After through discussion, UNTABA said that the NSCN (I-M) leader assured to pursue the issue in the

right perspective in the ongoing political talk with the Government of India.

UNTABA also met Ravi and reiterated on its demand to bring back the transferred Naga lands in Assam to its rightful owner as per its commitment enshrined in the ‘9 Points & 16 Points Agreements’ of 1947 and 1960.

The delegation and Ravi also seriously deliberated on the present status with regard to the ongoing political talk between Centre and NSCN(I-M).

Further, the Interlocutor assured them he will sincerely dwell on the Naga political issue in order to find appropriate mechanism to meet the aspiration of the Naga people. He also assured to conduct further consultation on the issue with the people.

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Induction training culminates in Mon

Trainees after cleanliness drive around the monolith area at Mon town.

DIMAPUR: Twelve-day DOPT sponsored “induction training programme” for newly recruited group‘B’ & ‘C’ state government employees of Mon district conducted by ATI Kohima in collaboration with district administration culminated on March 10.

During the training, Resource persons of district TOTS imparted training on motivational talk, personal

effectiveness, personal and organizational values, qualities of an excellent employees, verbal and non verbal communication, Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, E-Governance, problem solving & decision making, managing conflict, leadership and team building, time management, emotional intelligence and goal setting.

While resource persons from ATI Kohima imparted

training on the Nagaland Government State Serve Conduct Rules of 1968, The Nagaland Services Rules 1967, file management, noting & drafting skills, forms of communications, RTI Act 2005, maintenance of service books, seniority & promotion, cyber security, NPS, course evaluation and disaster management.

As part of the training there was a field visit to

Shiyong village on March 4.

The purpose of the visit was to familiarize the trainees on social, cultural and economic environment of the local populaces. And to observe the issues, challenges and problems faced by the local citizens and also to observe various village development programme structures and its impact.

Meanwhile, trainees held meetings and interacted with the village council and later visited the tea garden and orchard cardamom field.

Besides, the trainees also conducted cleanliness drive around the monolith area of Mon town in collaboration with Mission I Love My Mon Town (ILMMT) on March 9.

The programme concluded with distribution of certificates to the trainees by the ADC, Mon. Altogether 34 trainees from different departments under Mon district participated in the training.

UPHC organises outreach camp DIMAPUR: Urban Primary Health Centre (UPHC) Burma Camp Dimapur, under NHM, conducted special outreach camps at Bank Colony and Police Colony on March 9 and March 10.

According to a release

by UPHC, Pentavalent vaccinations were given as a part of routine immunisation during the camps. Non Communicable Diseases (NCD) such as diabetes and hypertension were screened, where many were found to be irregular in their medications. Importance of HbA1c test in knowing their average blood sugar level was imparted to all the diabetic patients.

The camp was conducted by medical officer in charge of UPHC Burma Camp Dr. Anguto assisted by his staff and 2 technicians from malaria department. More than 200 patients benefitted from the camp.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur monday, march 13, 2017

news in brief DRSU general meeting: Dimapur Rengma Students’ Union (DRSU) has convened its general meeting on March 18 at 10 a.m. at TUD office, Tenyimi Complex, next to Hotel Tragopan. DRSU has requested president and colleagues of Rengma Hoho Dimapur, Rengma Mothers’ Association Dimapur, its executives, area representatives, senior leaders, advisors, students and concern citizens to attend the general meeting. For further information one has been asked to contact information & publicity secretary, Kvuchulo Khing at 918731943362, 918014173513.

TSUD consultative meeting: Tenyimi Students’ Union Dimapur (TSUD) has convened consultative meeting on March 15 at 2 p.m. at Tenyimi Union Dimapur (TUD) complex with its constituent units, college representatives and senior members. All the members have been requested to attend the meeting DC Tsg informs: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Tuensang has informed all the holders of arms licences issued by the office of the DC Tuensang and who have not had the Unique Identification Number (UIN) generated for their licences have been reminded that the last date for generation of UIN is March 31, 2017. It also informed that due to

the erratic internet connection in the office, all such arms holders have been instructed to apply for generation of UIN on or before March 25 so that licences are not rendered invalid. DC informed that office would not be held responsible if concerned individual failed to generate their UIN. ADC Nuiland coordination meeting: Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Niuland has convened monthly sub divisional departmental coordination meeting under Niuland sub division on March 15, 12 noon at the ADC office chamber, Niuland. All head office and department under Niuland sub division have been requested to attend the meeting.

BJP Dmu 4th district executive meet: BJP Dimapur district has convened its 4th district executive meeting on March 14, 2 p.m. at Hotel Saramati, Dimapur. All district office bearers, Mandal presidents and general secretaries, BJMM, BJYM and Kisan Morcha have been requested to attend the meeting along with their reports.

Art of living extends greetings: Art of living, Nagaland has extended Holi to people of Nagaland. Art of living said Holi is a day when sore hearts are set at peace, hard hearts soften and unclean minds are washed clean through the medium of colours.

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ZAPO dismayed over govt’s ‘lackadaisical attitude’ Peren Forest Division, Sericulture Deptt. bid farewell D I M AP U R : Z u k e t s a Area Public Organisation (ZAPO) has expressed displeasure at the “stepmotherly” treatment and lackadaisical attitude of Nagaland gover nment meted out to Zeketsa area student community in particular and public in general.

A press release by ZAPO president, Ngupelo Therie has pointed out that Government High School Zuketsa has been locked down on March 8 putting at stake the future of hundreds of students.

The release stated that the school was first locked down on September 2014 by the landowners as state government failed to heed to the order of Gauhati High Court to advertise the post of chowkidar at GHS Zuketsa within 3 months from the date of receipt of a certified copy of the Order.

ZAPO claimed that despite conveying the news of school being locked down by school administration and NGOs from the area to the department and administration, there

was “sign of interest as no officials from the department or administration visited the school”.

Questioning the sincerity of the government towards the area people, ZAPO said the incumbent HoD of the DoSE even visited the school in 2016 and had an interaction with the school administration and was briefed about the grievances.

The organisation has also appealed the DoSE to appoint headmaster, science teacher and language teacher at the earliest.

D I M AP U R : O f f i c e r s and staff of Peren Forest Division and Sericulture department organised a farewell programme for its retiring officers in separate programmes.

Peren Forest Division bade farewell to its retiring DFO, C. Vilalhoulie in a brief farewell programme held at the office premise of the DFO, Jalukie, In his farewell speech, Vilalhoulie recalled the wonderful years that he had served in the department under various ca-

pacities. Vilalhoulie said he would fondly cherish the sweet moments of his prime years when he had given his utmost for the welfare of the people. He thanked God for keeping him and his family safe and sound throughout his service.

Officers and staff of Peren Forest Division also extended their best wishes to the retiring officer.

Sericulture Deptt: Department of Sericulture organized a farewell programme on March 7 for

outgoing director Chandan Basera, who retired on February 28 after 35 years of public service.

In his speech, parliamentary secretary for Sericulture, Home Guards and Civil Defence, E.E Pangteang Konyak, recalled the privilege he had working with the outgoing director and described him as a sincere, dedicated and devoted person. Pangteang also expressed gratitude for all the initiatives Chandan had taken in uplifting the department and bring-

ing many monumental achievements during his tenure.

Secretary, Sericulture C.M Tsanglao, while wishing the outgoing director a healthy and long happy retired life, reminded the officers and staff of the department to carry forward the good legacy he had left behind. He also welcomed the incoming director, Imtisosang Ao. In his farewell speech, Chandan Basera gave a brief account of his service life, challenges, experiences

and achievements he had in the department.

With his theme of “service before self ”, Chandan impressed upon the officers and staffs to work consistently to fulfil the missions with patriotism, sacrifice and professional excellence.

Chandan also expressed gratitude and honour to the department for all the support and coordination he had received during his tenure and said he would cherish the fond memories in his retired life.

Assam Rifles, CRPF conduct various programmes across state

(L-R): Swachh bharat Abhiya at Jalukie. Medical camp at Sakhalu village. Health interaction at Chentang village.AR constructs borewell at Longtho village.

(L-R): ‘Toilet block’ inaguratred at Chiephobozou village. Lecture-cum-interaction at Noklak village. Borewell constructed at Kiphire village. Free medical camp at Dihoma village.

(L-R): Interaction with the GBs and village chairman of Doyang region. Inaguration of road at Diphupar, Dimapur.

DIMAPUR: Assam Rifles (AR) under the aegis of Inspector General Assam Rifles (North) and Central Reserved Police Force (CRPF) have organised various programmes for villagers across Nagaland.

Samzuiram village: 36 Assam Rifles under the aegis of IGAR (N) conducted a mass cleanliness drive to promote “Swachh Bharat Abhiyan” at Samzuiram village, Peren on March 7.

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a spirit of togetherness among locals and youths.

Public area like roads, bus stops and drains were cleaned and was carried out by the local populace of Samzuiram village. Approximately 80 local youths with civil administration participated.

Sakhalu village: 5 Assam Rifles under the aegis of Headquarters IGAR (North) conducted a free medical camp on March 8 at Sakhalu village, Zunheboto District.

The Assam Rif les medical team was led by deputy commandant, Ra-

tan Chabungbam and assisted by Dr. Bohovi and Dr. Mughalu. Medical officers from district hospital and their supporting staff provided free medical treatment to the villagers of Sakhalu and surrounding villages of Yemish and Shoixe. Altogether 361 patients were examined and given free medicines.

Exhibitions stall of ‘know your Assam Rifles’ was also established to familiarise the locals about various projects undertaken in various spheres in Zunheboto District. In addition career counselling with

the theme “recruitment in Army & CAPF” was also held and pamphlets were distributed to generate awareness among the local youths.

Chentang Saddle village: To promote healthy habits and preventive measures for good health 15 Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (North) conducted a lecture on health issues on March 8 at Chentang Saddle village.

A total of 30 villagers attended the interaction programme wherein Captain (Dr) Prakash Chandra Rai, RMO spoke about hy-

giene sanitation and other health related issues. He further emphasized on the preventive measures to be taken against prevalent diseases and offered help at unit MI room for emergency cases.

Longtho village: In an endeavour to provide basic amenities to locals in remote villages of Mokokchung district a Water Supply Scheme (borewell) has been constructed by 44 Assam Rifles at Longtho village, to alleviate the problems of drinking water to villagers. The borewell was handed over to the transit camp Longtho village on March 8.

Chiephobozou village: 9 Assam Rifles (AR) under the aegis of 5 Sector/ IGAR (N) constructed and handed over “toilet block” to Chiephobozou village, Kohima district on March 10.

“Toilet block” comprising of four toilets was inaugurated by Neikeduo and Colonel Rajat Tyagi, Commandant 9 Assam Rifles in a ceremony at-

tended by all the GBs of the village, village council members, people of village and members of civil administration.

Noklak village: A team from 15 Assam Rifles (AR) conducted lecturecum-interaction on health and hygiene at Noklak village on March 10, AR informed. During the event, assistant commandant S V Sudheer, ARMO educated the locals about health related issues and hygiene with an aim to generate awareness on the importance of health and hygiene. The doctor explained the measures to be taken against prevalent diseases and also offered assistance in case of emergency at unit MI Room. Altogether, 70 villagers attended the lecture.

Kiphire village: 7 Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (North) provided water supply scheme (borewell) to Kiphire village on March 7 with an aim to propagate the concept of “healthy society”.

According to PRO-

IGAR (N) Kohima, the Borewell was handed over to Kiphire village, in the presence of village council chairman and members.

The installation of water supply scheme (Borewell) would help overcome the water shortage in Kiphire village.

Dihoma village: 9 Assam Rifles under the aegis of IGAR (North) conducted a free medical camp on March 7 at Dihoma village.

According to PROIGAR (N) Kohima, the camp was conducted to provide free medical treatment to the local populace.

The camp was attended by villagers from Kezocha sub division wherein a specially constituted medical team under chief medical officer 2 IC C Satyaranjan treated a total of 152 patients.

Necessary treatment and free medicines were distributed to the sick and ailing people during the medical camp. Apart from providing medical assistance, basic knowledge on health education including precautions from common

viral diseases was also imparted. Emphasis was laid on importance of hygiene and sanitation for healthy and better living.

Doyang: 28 Assam Rifles (AR) under the aegis of HQ IGAR (North) carried out interaction with the GBs and village chairman of Doyang region on March 11, at Doyang, Wokha. Altogether, 23 GBs and village chairman of surrounding villages of Doyang region participated in the interaction.

During the interaction programme, number of important issues pertaining to development, health, education and empowerment of women were discussed with GBs and village chairman. Chieswema Garrison: Lecture on joining the Indian Army was conducted by 9 Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (North) on March 6 at Chieswema Garrison.

Col M K Singh, director recruiting officer, ARO Rangapahar, delivered the lecture highlighting various job avenues in the Indian Army and required standards to join such as passing written exams, physical tests and medical examination. A total of 50 young boys along with parents attended the lecture.

173 BN: In continuation to the ongoing civic action programme (201617) of 173 BN CRPF under the aegis of Inspector General of Police, Manipur & Nagaland 173 Bn CRPF repaired the road/tracks of 300 Mtrs(Approx) in the F-Khel (colony) under Diphupar village, Dimapur Nagaland which was organized at headquarters 173 BN CRPF, airfield, Dimapur (Nagaland).

The programme was organized in the presence of Diphupar Village Council (DVC) Chairman Lanu Tosai, as chief guest and Commandant-173 BN CRPF Sh. Joseph Keishing. The occasion was also graced by officers and all ranks of 173 BN CRPF and several other distinguished guests of Diphupar Village.

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nagalandpost.com Poll Q.: Are pre-poll and exit polls dependable and accurate?

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Next poll

Q: What was the factor for

the massive victory of the BJP in UP ?

Modi and Amit Shah’s  organisational skill Entire central govt with  resources camped in UP  Can’t say

WEATHER FORECAST March 13

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala Hazy sun

29 15

Aizawl

Mostly sunny and pleasant

Guwahati Hazy sun Imphal

23 9 27 11

Mostly sunny and pleasant

Itanagar Some sun with a shower

24 6 21 11

Shillong

Hazy sun

Kohima

An afternoon shower in spot 22 8

18 3

Dimapur Hazy sun

27 12

Mostly sunny and cooler

21 5

Tuensang Mostly sunny and cooler

14 5

Mostly sunny and cooler

18 11

Zunheboto Mostly sunny and cooler

18 3

Mkg Wokha

(5-L, front): Resource person Dr. Aküm Longchari along with Patkai students.

DIMAPUR: Students Union Patkai Christian College in association with the department of political science and history organized an interactive session under the theme “Naga Political Destiny” w i t h t h e o b j e c t ive o f reckoning the genesis of nationalism, awakening the generation amidst political confusion (Naga politics).

Addressing the students, resource person of the session, Editor, cofounder and managing director of The Morung E x p r e s s , D r. A k ü m Longchari, enlightened the students by tracing back the

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past history.

He said that a good understanding of the state at the grassroots level, engagement in conversation among the citizens and with a proper self realisation were the primary essentials for resolving the dilemma which the Nagas faced.

Dr. Aküm elaborated that the power lay not with the upper section of the political structure but with the common mass.

He said the key reasons behind the chaos were the absence of shared analysis, no questioning of the structure of power, and critiques which were limited

to the function of power.

Real power, he said, lies in its redefinition which leads to transformation. On inquisitions regarding the ignorance and disinterest of most youth in the matters of politics, Dr. Aküm stated that it was due to the wrong conception of politics which had been ingrained into the minds of most youth of today.

D r. A k üm f ur t he r stated that youth of the generation must struggle not for unity but for unity in purpose which would result in the much desired Naga reconciliation. He concluded that truth,

justice, mercy and peace should go hand in hand for reconciliation of the divided Nagas.

Questions were also raised by students wherein the resource person addressed each of the questions.

Earlier, the programme was chaired by Imkongnukla Ao, opening prayer by C h a p l a i n Pa t k a i Rev. Vichuko Neikha, vote of thanks was delivered by president Students Union Patkai Christian College, Yitatu Thurr and closing prayer by president Sumi Students Union (PCC), Bothuka.

RALH urges govt to redeploy IRB in DAB DIMAPUR: Ralan Area Lotha Hoho (RALH) has strongly urged upon the government of Nagaland to permanently re-deploy IRB personnel in the Disturbed Area Belt (DAB) under Ralan area that has been withdrawn during the recent ULB election crisis.

In a press release, RALH, secretary CS Ovung stated that IRB police personnel were deployed at Ralan area soon after the 2014 landowners- tenant confrontation issue, the issue which was yet to be settled.

RALH stated that the Assam Armed Police (AAP) which has established its pockets in around 12 locations in the area after the 2014 crisis was yet to be withdrawn. Therefore, the Hoho termed that it was urgent and important that the re-deployment of Nagaland IRB personnel be at the earliest as without which, RALH said the safety and security of the Naga/ Lotha public would be at stake and its lands under threat. Besides without the presence of IRB personnel in the area, it would be doubtful that the neutral forces posted in the area would exercise neutrality while dealing with the issues related to the Lotha Naga public, RALH stated.

NBCA certifies ministerial license to FFBC Pastor

Rev. R. Meren handing over the ministerial licensed certificate to Pastor Rukuolhoulie Solo.

KO H I M A : N a g a m e s e Baptist Church Association (NBCA) has certified a ministerial license to Rukuolhoulie Solo, Pastor, Flames of Fire Baptist Church (FFBC), Kohima during a service held at its church Naga Bazaar, Sunday.

After administering the art of commission, NBCA executive secretary, Rev. R. Meren spoke on the topic “Catch the vision”. He said the ministry of church should be evangelism, preaching and proclaiming the good news that Jesus Christ is the Messiah.

R e v. M e r e n a l s o challenged the youths to “catch the vision” of the

church and bring revival in the church saying, without the presence of the Holy Spirit a church would not be functional.

E a r l i e r, Pa s t o r Rukuolhoulie Solo also shared his life testimony.

Women Secretary NBCA Mhabeni Ngullie led the service while Daniel Sangma, Pastor, Garo Baptist Church pronounced the invocation.

License recommended was announced by Salie Nuh while Medosecho Yongo read the scripture and short speech was delivered by Rev. Niveilie Mere. Hosanna Prayer Group and Youth Worship Centre presented a special number.

93rd battalion BSF celebrates Holi DDSA, WDLSA organise training for PLVs, legal workshop

93rd battalion BSF jawans celebrating Holi festival on Sunday.

KOHIMA: Holi festival was celebrated by the 93rd Battalion of the Border Security Force (BSF) on Sunday at Chedema, about 10 Kms from Kohima with D. K Pathak, former Director General of BSF and chairman, Ceasefire Monitoring Group (CFMG) as chief guest.

Speaking on t h e o c c a s i o n , Pa t h a k commended the commandant 93 Battalion

o f B S F, f o r h a v i n g organized such a festival in a grand manner, as the members of the battalion were celebrating Holi being far away of their home places for the defence of the country.

Pathak also extended warm Holi greetings to all troops and their families and exhor ted them to celebrate the festival of colours to bring peace, unity and harmony in the

country.

Commandant of the 93rd BSF battalion Hemant Kumar welcomed the guests, CFMG chairman D K Pathak, Nagaland Director General of Police (Prison) Rupin Sharma and deputy commissioner of Kohima Rajesh Soundararajan.

The jawans of the battalion also presented colourful cultural function and Hindi songs during the celebration.

DIMAPUR: Dimapur District Services Authority ( D D S A ) a n d Wo k h a District Legal Services Authority (WDLSA) on Sunday, in a separate programmes, organized training for Para Legal Volunteers (PLVs) of Dimapur district at the conference hall of District Court, Dimapur and legal wo r k s h o p a t E l u myo v i l l a ge u n d e r Wo k h a District respetively.

Dimapur District Services Authority in association with Nagaland State Legal Services Authority (NSLSA) conducted the orientation training for PLVs which was imparted by master trainers and legal aid counsel-cum-trainer of NSLSA. The training commenced with ice breaking session led by master trainer NSLSA Cheliam Khiamniungan, who also briefed on the training methodology and concepts. Ajong Imchen gave detailed illustration on the Do’s and Don’ts, proper practice, rules and

mode of operation of PLVs. In the practical session, master trainer Nagaland State Legal S e r v i c e s A u t h o r i t y, Alemwapang Ao, conducted drill on drafting of Petitions, Complaint, F.I.R to equip PLVs with adequate drafting skill.

Legal aid counselcum-trainer NSLSA, Easter Aye, pre pared the PLVs on dealing and handling cases related to crime against women and children and their protection.

Role of PLVs in cases of motor accidents and claims was presented by master trainer Nagaland State Legal Services Authority, Limasenla Longkumer, and exercise on Consumer Redressal Techniques & For ums was presented by Cheliam Khiamniungan.

In the afternoon session, Easter K. Aye spoke on human trafficking issues and current realities within the local context.

In the second practical session, exercise on

maintenance of records, Para Legal Volunteer register, filling of success stories, was coordinated

by Alemwapang Ao. Re s o u r c e p e r s o n of the training, member secretary NSLSA, Nino Iralu, highlighted on the c h a l l e n ge s, t e c h n i c a l issues and way forward visions on the context of PLVs and panel lawyers.

Imasenla Longkumer apprised the Para Legal Volunteers on Prisoners Right and ways to ensure the prisoners right.

Later, group discussion session was also held with the PLVs and officials of Legal Services institution on various National Legal Ser vices Authorities (NALSA) Schemes and flagship programmes.

Meanwhile, NSLSA has informed that such trainings were imparted both at State and District level regularly to create a breed of PLVs in the State and also to ensure that the trained Para Legal Volunteers act as intermediaries, bridging the gap between the people

at village/community level and the legal service institutions for successful implementation of Legal Services and aid schemes in the State.

WOKHA: As part of the legal literacy and awareness c a m p a i g n , Wo k h a District Legal Services Authority conducted the legal workshop during which several members of Wokha District Legal Services Authority took tur ns and highlighted various legal provisions, schemes, and Acts to the villagers.

Panel lawyer, Daniel Ezung spoke on the purpose of the workshop and highlighted the activities, functioning of legal services institution in the state and flagship programs of legal services authority being implemented in the state.

Speaking on ‘The Nagaland Village Council and Area Act, 1978’, assistant public prosecutor and ex-officio member of WDLSA, Renbemo Tungoe, elaborated the salient features framed

under the Act and powers vested on the village council and functioning of the subordinate and district customary courts.

Later, Grace Ezung spoke on the basic provisions of law on the topics Domestic Violence and illustrated the features and provisions on Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005.

Re s o u r c e p e r s o n Renpon, panel Lawyer WDLSA, spoke on the topic of Consumer Protection Act, 1986.

He mentioned the various laws and rights which have been enforced to protect the consumer.

Panel lawyer, Meribemo, apprised the villagers on Right of Children to Free and Compulsor y Education Act (Right to Education Act).

The workshop concluded with interaction sessions.

The programme was coordinated by members and panel lawyers of WDLSA and chaired by David Ezung.

ATMAs conduct various programmes for farmers across state

KOHIMA: One day farmers’ training on ericulture and its economics and integrated fish farming was organized

by Agriculture Technology Management Agency (ATMA) Kohima on March 7 at DAO conference hall.

During the programme, ATMA, Kohima deputy PD, Rokoshuno Angela, stressed on the importance of income generation for farmers which can be obtained from various farming activities.

At the technical session, Sericulture Extension Officer (SEO) Keneizetuo Khro, gave an explanation on ericulture. The plantation technology of Castor and Kesseru were explained in K

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detail. Different types of rearing were also discussed.

The economic importance of Ericulture was deliberated to the participants.

Meanwhile, resource person, fishery inspector, department of fisheries Wa b a n g L o n g k u m e r, covered the following topics on the advantages of paddy fish culture, site selection, species of fish suited for paddy cum fish culture.

The technical session was followed by an interaction between the resource persons and the participants. Altogether 32 farmers attended the training programme which was chaired by ATMA

Kohima de puty PD Visizolie Virie.

T U E N S A N G : AT M A Tuensang, Noksen Block organized mobilization of far mers g roup and demonstration programme at Noksen village and Noksen town on March 10 and March 11.

During mobilization of farmers’ group programme importance and up-gradation of women groups were highlighted and new FSG under the nomenclature “Semya FSG” was also formed.

Demonstration on integrated pest and disease management of ginger and package of practices for

mushroom cultivation were conducted by Limasunep ATM at Noksen village at March 10.

On March 11, Selila ATM gave demonstration on care and management of piglet and mobilization of farmers group at Noksen town. Altogether 22 farmers and two from farmers’ friend attended the programme.

ZUNHEBOTO: ATMA Zunheboto organised “within state farmers tour” to SARS Yisemyong on March 2.

The tour was led by BTM Akuluto, Aolemla Kichu with the objective to expose the farmers to research farm activities and

interact with subject matter specialist.

T h e f a r m e r s we r e highlighted to experimental plots, organic farm, vermi compost unit, germplasm collection, water harvesting structure, watershed model area and horticulture poly house cultivation.

The farmers also i n t e r a c t e d w i t h A . O, M a r l e p z u k a n d A . O, Kikatemjen. Altogether 6 farmers from Akuluto, Suruhoto and Tokiye block participated.

AKULUTO: Twoday far mers field daycum-demonstration was o r g a n i z e d b y AT M A Akuluto block on the topic

“cultivation of maize” and “soil conservation in jhum field” on February 25-27 at Ajiqami village and Lumami village. In the programme, resource persons were SDAO & BTT convenor, Imliakum and BTM, Aolemla.

During the programme, the resource persons imparted the farmers on seed bed preparation, seed rate and spacing, weed management and intercropping with other crops. Also farmers were taught on different methods of soil conservation a n d i m p r o ve d f a l l o w management. Altogether 29 farmers were benefited through the programme.

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(Left-Right): Agriculture Technology Management Agency officials and farmers after the training programmes in Kohima, Tuensang, Zunheboto and Akuluto respectively.

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Bodos on hunger-strike decline medical help separate state demand so that the Bodoland issue dies down.

“Since the movement has started, the government of India is seen to be playing truant, not conceding the separate state demand for Bodos,” said ABSU President Pramod Bodo.

Over 2,000 people participated in the hunger strike in Kokrajhar and other parts of the Bodo Territorial Area Districts (BTAD), which also include Chirang, Baksha and Udalguri.

The Bodo groups also threatened economic blockade on the lines of the Manipur economic blockade.

According to the Bodo communities, the Bodo Territorial Council (BTC) -formed to give autonomy to the Bodo people under the Sixth schedule (Amended) of the Constitution -- has several shortcomings in terms of executing the monetary schemes of the central government for the

welfare of the Bodo people.

The Bodo groups have also alleged that the BTC government in BTAD is not in a position to do overall development.

Thousands of people from various parts of the state assembled at the venue to mark their support to and solidarity with the hunger strikers.

“This time Bodos will not fall prey to any diplomatic moves unless a comprehensive political dialogue on the long-pending issue of Bodoland is called,” said Bodo.

The NDFB-Progressive said despite shunning arms and joining peace talks on the demand for Bodoland on the government’s plea, there is no positive response from the government.

“It is very shameful on the part of the government that there is no policy decision for amicable solution to our demands,” said Dhiren Bodo, Chairman of NDFB-Progressive.

Myanmar Army intrudes into Mnp; residents stage protest

Man arrested for possessing IED in Assam

Kokrajhar, Mar 12 (IANS): On the third day of their hunger strike to press for a separate state for the community, the Bodos on Sunday said they would not accept any medical aid until the government accepts their long-pending demands.

“It has been decided that despite deteriorating health of many protestors, we won’t take any medical help. Both the Centre and the Assam government need to address the Bodo issue immediately,” said a statement issued jointly by the Bodo groups leading the huger strike.

The All Bodo Students Union (ABSU), National Democratic Front of Bodoland-(Progressive) and the People Joint Action Committee for Bodoland Movement (PJACBM) are together holding the indefinite period hunger-strike.

The groups have alleged that the governments are deliberately staying away from taking up the

Tengnoupal, Mar 12 (Agencies): Fear continues to grip the border villages of Manipur, a week after the Myanmar Army’s alleged intrusion into the Indian Territory.

According to reports, Myanmar troops intruded Holenphai village of Tengnoupal district on March 4 and vandalized a saw mill, taking away all its machines.

Panic-stricken residents of Lhangcham and Holenphai villages staged a protest against the alleged intrusion on March 10 and demanded the deployment of security forces.

“We are asking the state and centre governments of India that we are in border zone, border line and we are not safe from the disturbance of this foreign army. So the authority should give us safety and peace. We want peaceful

life in India, but now we are not safe. We are afraid of this Burmese Army,” said Chief of Holenphai village, Haokip.

India’s northeastern states of Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland and Mizoram share the international border with Myanmar.

Tengnoupal is the highest point of a road (NH-2) between Imphal and northwestern Myanmar (Burma).

Chief of Lhangcham village, Lanminlen Haokip, said the Indian Government should ensure safety of its people.

“We are sacrificing our life, but nobody cares for us.

Our loyalty to Indian citizens has been undermined by the government, so how can this happen every now and then? Is Indian government vulnerable to protect its people?” said Haokip.

Guwahati, Mar 12 (PTI): A man was arrested after five IEDs (Improvised Explosive Device) were seized from his possession by a joint team of Indian Army and Assam police in Barpeta district here.

“Acting on a tip-off, Red Horns Division under Gajraj Corps and Barpeta police launched a joint operation yesterday and seized the explosives from his shop in Goraimari,” officials said.

The accused was allegedly involved in manufacturing of IED at his shop, they said.

“During the search operation, five explosives, each weighing approximately 500 grams, were seized,” officials said. “The explosives will be sent for forensic analysis.

The accused was yesterday handed over to Barpeta police station,” they said.

30 shops gutted at Simul Tula village

Residents inspect the razed down shops on Sunday.

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Diphu, Mar 12: Around 30 business establishments were completely razed down at Simul Tula village, Karbi Anglong on Sunday morning. Residents of the

village have alleged that some miscreants torched the houses however police believe that the fire was caused from electric short circuit. The actual cause of the fire, however, is yet to be ascertained.

This is the second incident of fire in the district.

Earlier on Wednesday, around 20 shops and residential houses were destroyed by fire at Lungnit market around 26 kilometers from Diphu.

northeast HYPA to fight for tribal cause Correspondent

Diphu, Mar 12: Hills Progressive Youth Association (HYPA) has Sunday vowed that it would fight to preserve the right granted by the Sixth schedule of the Indian Constitution. The sole aim and objective is to promote unity, peace and development amongst all the hills tribe that have coexisted in Karbi Anglong since decades, said HYPA president Bikram Tisso.

“HPYA will also raise its voice against corruption and all the illegal activities prevailing in Karbi Anglong under the administration of Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council,” the president reiterated. The organisation also stand firm on land policies and land related matter in the border areas and opposes all the land holding by outsiders, he added.

HPYA, which was formed in 2011 by concerned and conscious youths of Karbi Anglong, will try its best to promote sociocultural and educational system of the regions among all the indigenous tribes of the hill district, said general secretary of HYPA Enjoy Tisso .

spent in Tripura and a large amount of the funds is being used for increasing the ruling CPI-M’s properties.

Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, who also addressed the public gathering, echoed Madhav’s claim.

The state government in a release on Saturday night said that the state had received only Rs 21,407.63 crore during the past three financial years.

“The central fund of Rs 21,407.63 crore was received as a share of central taxes, and to the centrally

sponsored schemes and central assistance to state plan,” it said.

It added that the actual facts of central funding to Tripura were also communicated to Madhav and Sonowal.

“The statement made

by Ram Madav ji is not true,” the release stated.

With this official statement, the war of words between Tripura’s Left parties and the BJP will get intensified in the upcoming days.

Ta l k i n g t o I A N S, Tripura Finance Minis-

Ibobi Singh elected as CLP leader I mph a l , M a r 1 2 (Agencies): Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh was on Sunday elected as the Congress legislature party leader.

The 68-year-old politician, who had earlier made a record of running three successful governments from 2002-2017 in the insurgency-hit border state, led from the front and helped the Congress to emerge as the single largest party.

The Chief Minister won from the Thoubal As-

Okram Ibobi Singh sembly seat by a margin of 10,400 votes. Rights activist Irom Sharmila, making her poll debut, was relegated to

the fourth position.

Manipur witnessed a nail-biting contest between the BJP and Congress. The Congress won 28 seats to the BJP’s 21 in the 60-member Manipur Assembly.

Out of the 60 assembly constituencies, a party has to win 31 seats to form the government in Manipur. In 2012, the Congress led by Ibobi Singh registered victory by winning 42 seats.

Manipur has had 16 different CMs so far and not one has been from BJP.

College teachers asked to check board scripts GUWAHATI, Mar 12 (Agencies): The state government has cracked the whip on college teachers reluctant to evaluate answer scripts of the Class XII state board exams.

In a directive to college principals, the directorate of higher education has asked them to engage college teachers in script evaluation as it would be hard for schoolteachers alone to check the papers of around 2.5 lakh students taking the Class XII state boards. In the past, some college teachers had expressed reluctance to check the scripts as they said it would add to their teaching load. “All principals have been asked to engage college teachers in evaluating the answer scripts of the Class XII state boards so that the results can be

announced at the earliest. If college teachers don’t cooperate, it becomes difficult for schoolteachers to evaluate the papers,” a senior official of the state higher education department said.

Unlike other states, Class XI and XII is part of colleges in Assam. College teachers have long campaigned for de-linking of Classes XI and XII from colleges but to no avail. They want teachers from higher secondary schools to be engaged in the evaluation process since college classes have become hectic after introduction of the semester system. “Students have to appear for semester exams every six months.

So it becomes difficult for us to spend days evaluating board exam answer scripts,” a college teacher said.

Ntl Integration tour flagged off in Arunachal Guwahati, Mar 12 (Agencies): A National Integration tour for the children of Tirap District, Arunachal Pradesh as part of OP SAMARITAN 201617 was flagged off from Khonsa.

Kohima based Defence PRO Colonel Chiranjeet Konwer said that, the aim of the tour is to acquaint the children of far-flung area with the vast and rich cultural heritage of our country.

“23 children and 3 teachers from Tirap District, Arunachal Pradesh are participating in the tour which will visit various places of historic interest in Delhi March 16, Agra from March 16-17 and Lucknow from March 18-20. The Students will also interact with President Pranab Mukherjee, Union MoS Home Kiren Rijiju and Army Chief Gen Bipin Rawat during the stay at Delhi,” Konwer said.

The event will go a long way in not only widening the intellectual horizon of the young minds but also further solidify the spirit of National integration.

UGC ordered special audit in Tripura University Agartala, Mar 12 (Agencies): University Grants Commission (UGC), the apex controller of universities of the country, has ordered a special audit in Tripura Central University (TCU) to unearth scams and corruption in past three years following series of allegations against incumbent vice-chancellor Prof Anjan Kumar Ghosh.

Besides, complaints from the students and teachers, political personalities wrote against corruption and misdeed of Prof Ghosh to Prime Minister’s office, Ministry of HRD and UGC several times, which prompted UGC to recommend special audit, said a senior official of the university.

According to officials, Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) last year during audit of accounts found largescale irregularities and corruption in

procurement of e-books and process of other purchases in the university but Ministry of HRD did not take any action. “The VC and his corrupt officers have managed the officials of MHRD and as a result, there was no action on the CAG report of corruption.

Later, several complaints were lodged against VC and Register for appointment of under qualified librarian, deputy librarian, teachers and a large number nonteaching staff in past three years by corrupt means but no action, which encouraged them to continue,” the official said.

However, Register of the university O S Adhikari said whatever actions have undertaken from his part was total under the instruction of vice-chancellor but reserved his comment on the corruption charge.

According to report, Vice Chancellor Prof Ghosh

India-B’desh border guards celebrate Holi together

Yaoshang festival kicks off in Mnp

Agartala, Mar 12 (IANS): Border guards of India and Bangladesh on Sunday celebrated the festival of Holi together along the international border.

India’s Border Security Force (BSF) and Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB) played Holi at Akhaura integrated checkpost and other bordering areas of Tripura and exchanged sweets.

“BSF and BGB are very close and have celebrated various annual carnivals each year. Celebration of each other’s festivities together would bring both the organisations closer,” BSF’s 195 Battalion cCommandant Ajit Kurmar P. told reporters at the Akhaura checkpost here.

Tripura rubbishes Madhav’s claim on central funds

Agartala, Mar 12 (IANS): Tripura’s Left Front government rubbished BJP National General Secretary Ram Madhav’s claim that Rs 1 lakh crore have been pumped into the state government over the past three years.

Madhav, addressing a public gathering here on Friday, claimed that the central government has given Rs 1 lakh crore to Tripura.

The Bharatiya Janataa Party leader also alleged that about 25 per cent of the central funds has not been

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ter Bhanulal Saha said on Sunday that the Centre had stopped much of its aid and changed the sharing pattern for the centrally sponsored schemes (CSS).

This had caused Tripura a net loss of Rs 1,356 crore in 2015-16 fiscal.

“The Centre had even stopped funding under normal central assistance, special plan assistance and special central assistance.

Besides, the fund flow under some major schemes was reduced by Rs 314.72 crore during 2015-16,” Saha said.

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IMPHAL, Mar 12: The five-day Yaoshang festival, the biggest festival of Manipur, got underway Sunday.

Like Holi, Yaoshang begins with colour play besides a host of other activities. The most prominent being sports events and Thabal Chongba (traditional dance).

Traditionally, the festival begins with the symbolic burning of a Yaoshang (a small hut built with bamboo and thatch) in the evening followed by the Naka-theng, during which children go from house to house in the Leikai (locality) to collect money for their Yaoshang festivities like buying colours and other paraphernalia.

However, with sport competitions round the corners in almost all the localities across the valley areas of

had bought a large number of expensive mobile phones, laptops and other electronic gadgets for his personal use from public exchequer illegally. Allegedly, he has also been paid a huge amount of money annually for past three years to a particular furniture supplier of Agartala showing procurement of same items.

“The fame of the university was gone down when Prof Ghosh could not restrain his wife from interfering into the regular functioning and purchases for university guest house and matter was reported to MHRD. He compelled the female teachers of the university to join his wife’s NGO Mohona in the campus and paid a huge sum to the NGO on several occasions,” said a teacher.

He, however, pointed out that VC appointed an under qualified person recently as finance officer of

the sport-crazy state, torch rallies were organized in the morning to mark the kicking off the events. Sacred flames were lighted from temples of deity in their respective localities. Locals in Imphal and its outskirt, however, converged at Kangla fort located in the heart of state capital for lighting torches with sacred flame from a temple inside the fort.

Newspapers will stay off the stands for five days.

Business establishments and shops will also remain close during the festival. However, government offices and banks would remain close only for three days. Elders who have watched the festival take off in a major way in the last few decades said that Yaoshang promotes sporting excellence, and is one of the main reasons for Manipur excelling in sports nationally and internationally.

the university by managing the corrupt lobby of the ministry and also had attempted to elevate an un-

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ZHADIMA : NAGALAND

No.10BN(IR)RO-54/2016-17/3293 Dated, Zhadima the 9th March 2017

To

No. 101464 Constable Chipanglim Lims S/o. Thsanso Lims 'D' Coy, 10th NAP Bn (IR) Zhadima; Nagaland Sub : PRELIMINARY HEARING

Preliminary hearing of D.E has been fixed on Thursday the 16th of March 2017 at Bn. Office at 1000 hrs. You are required to attend the proceeding, failing which I shall proceed ex-parte.

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(KHRUOSUTHO) NPS Inquiry Officer Dy. Commandant Adjt. th 10 NAP Bn (India Reserve) Zhadima, Nagaland

Dated, Zbto the 09th March 2017

NOTICE CALLING OBJECTION FOR THE ISSUE OF SUCCESSION CERTIFICATE Shri. Phutoi Sumi of New Colony Zunheboto Town, District Zunheboto has applied for the issue of Succession Certificate/Guardianship Certificate declaring that his wife Late Aketoli has expired on 03/12/2016.

It is hereby notified that if no objection to issue this certificate is received from anyone within a period of 30 (thirty) days w.e.f the date of the publication in press, the certificate shall be issued, and no further complaint will be entertained for issue of the same.

TRIDIBESH ROY, Deputy Commissioner, Zunheboto, Nagaland DP-2268

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

OFFICE OF THE COMMANDANT 9TH NAP BN (INDIAN RESERVE) SAIJANG : NAGALAND

No. 9BN(IR)RO-10/2016-17/2633 Dated, Saijang, the 11th March 2017

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qualified assistant professor to associate professor that outburst the anger in the university.

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Digvijaya advises Parrikar, Congress to ‘perform now’

Manohar Parrikkar and Digvijaya Singh New Delhi, Mar 12 (IANS): If Manohar Parrikkar played his cards well, “he might even replace Prime Minister Narendra Modi”, Congress general secretary Digvijaya Singh said on Sunday and advised him now “to prove to be a good Defence Minister”.

Singh, who is in charge of the Congress affairs in Goa, also had a piece of advise for his own party: “Congress should also understand that the people of Goa have given us last chance to perform or else perish. May God help us.”

Taking a dig at Parrikar who has spent a long time in Goa despite being appointed the Defence Minister, Singh said he should now relax in Delhi and “should prove to be a good Defence Minister”.

“My sympathies for Manohar Parrikar. But give him credit for his neversay-die spirit. In spite of losing badly, he is still fishing in troubled waters! But then he loves Goa fish,” Singh said on his official

Twitter account.

“Come on Parrikarji, now relax in Delhi and prove to be a good Defence Minister. Who knows if you play your cards well you may replace Modi!” he added.

The Congress, the single largest party with 17 elected legislators, and the BJP with 13 lawmakers are negotiating with the regional parties and Independent candidates to form the new post-poll government in the coastal state. In the 40-member assembly, any party seeking to form the government needs a simple majority of 21 members.

Digvijaya thanked the Goa voters for having faith in Congress. He also advised the Congress to understand the mood of people in Goa. “Many many thanks for the Goa voters to have reposed their faith in Congress. Highly obliged. We have learned our lesson and mistakes made in 2007-12 won’t be repeated. We shall deliver the promises made in a time frame,” he said.

Chandigarh, Mar 12 (IANS): Punjab Governor V.P. Singh Badnore on Sunday dissolved the Punjab assembly following a resolution passed by the outgoing state cabinet.

The order stated that the 14th Vidhan Sabha stands dissolved from March 12.

The decision recommending the dissolution was recommended by the state cabinet at its last meeting, chaired by outgoing Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal, here on Sunday.

Badal then submitted his resignation to the Governor.

At the same time, Congress leader Amarinder Singh was unanimously elected leader of the Congress Legislature Party (CLP), paving the way of his becoming the next chief minister and met the governor to stake claim to form the next government.

The Congress returned to power after 10 years, winning 77 seats in the 117member assembly, while the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) managed to win 20 seats and ally Lok Insaaf Party two seats. The Shiromani Akali Dal won 15 seats while its ally, the Bharatiya Janata Party, won three seats.

PM Narendra Modi launches #IAmNewIndia on NaMo app

322 of new UP MLAs crorepatis, 143 criminals New Delhi, March 12 (IANS): A whopping 322 of the 403 new lawmakers elected to the Uttar Pradesh assembly are ‘crorepatis’ (multi-millionaires) while as many as 143 have criminal cases, including of murder, pending against them.

According to a report by the National Election Watch, the list of multi-millionaires elected members is headed by the Bharatiya Janata Party’s Ajay Pratap Singh elected from Colonelganj constituency in Gonda.

Singh, who in his poll affidavit declares himself as a farmer, possesses properties worth over Rs 49 crore.

That includes 60 kg of gold, seven vehicles and six guns, three each in his name and his wife’s.

As many as 1,455 multi-millionaires contested the assembly polls, the results of which were declared on Saturday. Of the 143 new legislaors who have declared pending criminal cases against them, 107 face serious charges including of murder and crimes against women.

Mafia-don-turned politician Mukhtar Ansari of the Bahujan Samaj Party leads the pack of new legislators with criminal antecedents.

Elected from Mau, Ansari has 16 criminal cases against him, and that includes five charges of murder. Of the total 4,853 candidates who contested the polls, 860 had declared that criminal cases were pending in courts against them.

NEW DELHI, MAR 12 (AGENCIES/IANS): PM Narendra Modi today unveiled #IAmNewIndia, a nation-building exercise on the NaMo App, which is “a pledge to build a new India”.

Similar to last Diwali’s #Sandesh2Soldiers on the app, which led to an outpouring of affection for the country’s armed forces, the PM hopes to use the occasion of Holi to get the country to commit to one of nine goals. The goals include a corruption-free India+ , a pledge to undertake more cashless transactions+ and encouraging women-led development, among other things. The PM said on

Twitter today that by 2022, he hopes citizens will make India a country which Gandhi, Patel and Ambedkar would be proud of. “ India is transforming, powered by the strength of each and every citizen of India,” the PM said. This transformation, he added, is and will be accomplished with innovation, hard work and creativity of the youth And the kind of India to aspire for, according to him, is one where women, the poor and farmers “are truly empowered”, one “free from corruption, terrorism, black money and dirt” and one “characterized by peace, unity and brotherhood.”

Saudi King to visit India this year

New Delhi, Mar 12 (IANS): India on Sunday said it looks forward to the first official visit here by King Salman of Saudi Arabia to further deepen the strategic ties between both countries, an Indian official said.

“We are looking forward to the visit of the King of Saudi Arabia later this year,” Secretary, External Affairs (Economic Relations), Amar Sinha, said at an event here organised by the Saudi petrochemicals giant SABIC. “Our historical and deep relations have been growing rapidly over the last couple of years. While both countries have intensified joint production and investment and are looking at new investments in infrastructure, manufacturing and pooling of technical resources and skills,” he added.

Salman was crowned the new king in January 2015, following the death of his half-brother, King Abdullah.

Sukma attack: Rajnath to avoid Holi celebrations NEW DELHI, Mar 12 (PTI): Home minister Rajnath Singh has decided not to play Holi tomorrow in view of the killing of 12 CRPF personnel by Maoists in Chhattisgarh.

The Home Minister will not play Holi this time as he was saddened by the death of the 12 CRPF men at Sukma in Chhattisgarh, a Home Ministry spokesperson said.

In one of the deadliest attacks on security forces, 12 CRPF personnel were yesterday killed and their arms looted when Naxals ambushed their patrol party in the Maoist hotbed of Sukma in Chhattisgarh.

The incident occurred at 9.15 AM in the dense forests near Kottacheru village under Bhejji police station, around 450 kms away from the state capital, when 112 personnel of CRPF’s 219th battalion were out for a road opening task.

Singh had visited Raipur yesterday where he paid respect to the departed souls. The Home Minister has described the attack on CRPF personnel as “cowardly act” and said their sacrifices won’t go in vain.

It has been decided that the total ex gratia which will

Rajnath Singh be given to the families of the slain jawans should not be less than Rs 1 crore, the Home minister had said.

Bats for Rs 1 crore compensation to kin of martyred soldiers

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday while condemning the Maoist attack in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district said the martyrdom of the soldiers won’t go in vain, a news agency reported.

The home minister also said that the government has decided that the compensation to kin of martyred soldiers shouldn’t be less than Rs 1 crore under any circumstances.

He also expressed confidence that the government will be able to control the activities of Maoist.

Ram Jethmalani NEW DELHI, MAR 12 (AGENCIES): Nonagenerian lawyer Ram Jethmalani has advised Calcutta high court’s justice C S Karnan+ , who has been issued bailable warrants facing contempt of Supreme Court+ , to withdraw his “lunatic” charges against judges and judiciary and tender unconditional apology.

Known for his craftsmenship in conducting criminal cases, the 93year-old Jethmalani has written a terse letter to Justice Karnan, who has been levelling unfounded and wild allegations against sitting and retired judges for nearly a year culminating in the contempt of court proceedings drawn against him by the SC. His failure to respond to summons made a seven-judge bench of the SC issue bailable arrest war-

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Jethmalani analysed the allegations so far levelled by Justice Karnan and said there is no escape route for him from the contempt proceedings even if he took lunacy as a ground for defence.

“I am sorry to tell you that I am convinced you have lost your mind. Your behaviour is that of a lunatic+ and some day that may be the only defence available to you though with no bright chance of success,” he said and promised to put some sense into the judge’s head if he chose to meet him.

Jethmalani said: “As a senior member of the bar and living in the departure lounge of God’s airport, I am advising you to withdraw every word that you have uttered and humbly

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10 drown during Holi celebrations in Telangana Hyderabad, Mar 12 (IANS): Tragedy struck Holi celebrations in Telangana as at least 10 persons were killed and two went missing in various incidents of drowning across the state on Sunday, officials said.

All the victims were youngsters who had gone to water bodies to take a bath after playing Holi with families and friends.

In Mahabubnagar district, two students were drowned while taking a bath after playing Holi in a tank in Ayyagaripalli village. The deceased were identified as Charan (9) and Virender (8).

Two youth were drowned in a reservoir in Bommakuru village in Jangaon district, two boys were killed in a lake in Siddipet district and two students met a watery grave in Godavari river near Bhadrachalam in Khammam district. In similar incidents, two youth died in Nalgonda district.

A student, who had gone for bath in SRSP canal in Jagtiyal district, went missing. Another youth went missing in a lake in Sangareddy district.

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Instead of coming close to a resolution in the face of a rout of the party in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls, the family feud in the SP appeared set to intensify as results trickled out on Saturday, with Shivpal Singh Yadav launching an attack on his nephew Akhilesh Yadav. “This is a defeat not of the Samajwadis but of arrogant people. People of the State have taught a lesson to those who insulted

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me and removed Netaji,” Shivpal said.

“The two factions are likely to move further apart now. While workers of the party know that the Chief Minister has worked hard, he is under attack from those who damaged the party by creating a crisis,” said a leader considered close to Akhilesh. Apart from putting its own house in order, the SP now needs to negotiate the altered ground reality of a saffron surge in the State after two decades or more.

“We will look at the results to figure out why we lost despite the Chief Minister’s popularity,” U.P. MLC from the SP and Akhilesh’s close aide, Udaiveer Singh, told The Hindu. “This is not a vote against us. If it had been, the Bahujan

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Dal (Soneylal Patel) and Suheldev Bhartiya Samaj Party bagged nine and four seats respectively.

The Samajwadi Party was relegated to a distant second with 47 seats and its ally, the Congress won seven seats.

Samaj Party (BSP) would also not have lost so badly.”

He added that the party would have to brainstorm on whether the results reflected changed social dynamics or the success of the BJP’s campaign.

However, there is already hair-splitting on the result taking place within the SP. An SP leader rued that while the BJP had begun to systematically tap non-Yadav OBCs such as Kurmis, Rajbhars, Mauryas and Lodhs., well before the poll campaign picked up, the SP’s outreach could not pick up as it was occupied for very long with infighting in party ranks.

The leader added that the BJP brought on board many leaders through whom it could reach out to these castes. “We could not tap different leaders and castes as we got embroiled in a family struggle. None knew who would be doing seat distribution,” said an SP leader. Another added that while people seem to have bought the “tall promises” made by Modi and BJP president Amit Shah, Akhilesh’s “promises and work” could not connect well with people because of conflicting statements from within the SP caused by infighting.

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New Delhi, March 12 (PTI):EtawahSamajwadi Party leader Mulayam Singh Yadav today defended his son Akhilesh Yadav after the party’s humiliating loss in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, saying “no one person is responsible for the defeat”.

“No one person is responsible for the defeat. We failed to convince voters,” Mulayam, who was ousted

by Akhilesh as party chief after the power tussle in the family, told reporters here.

“Everyone is responsible for the loss. A single person cannot be blamed,” he said on arriving at Saifai, his native village, for Holi.

“It was people’s inclination towards BJP as it has made a lot of promises. Let us see how many promises they fulfill,” Mulayam said.

Mulayam’s brother Shivpal, who had fallen out with Akhilesh ahead of the polls, had earlier in the day said the party would analyse the reasons behind its poor performance in the polls.

“In politics, you win and lose. SP has its orgins in struggle and we will struggle again and win,” he said here. The BJP emerged as the single largest party in Uttar Pradesh with 312 seats while its allies Apna

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pray for pardon for every stupid action you have so far indulged in. If you do not know the enormity of your madness do meet me and I might put some sense in your head.”

Instead of appearing before the SC, justice Karnan had defiantly disobeyed the summons and written a letter to the SC Registrar General requesting transfer of his case to Parliament or postponement of the hearing till the present CJI retired. He had also alleged that he was being targeted because he belonged to dalit community. SC had rejected the request and finding him to be defiant had last week issued bailable arrest warrants against him.

Without giving any instance of his past work, Jethmalani said: “As a lawyer, I have worked all my life for the backward classes and I have great concern and sympathy for them.

But you are out to cause the greatest damage to their interests.”

“Please listen to sensible advice of an old man,” Jethmalani appealed being convinced that Justice Karnan faced the prospect of setting the dubious distinction of being the first HC judge to be arrested and produced before the SC on March 31.

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nlike any other political party and even including the BJP under Vajpayee, Advani and Sushma Swaraj, the BJP under Narendra Modi is not an ordinary political party and never can be; after all, the presence and the involvement and presence of thousands of RSS sewaks makes the party organisation among the most well organised and disciplined. The massive win for the BJP in Uttar Pradesh (UP) surprised many even within the party as it had surprised them in previous Lok Sabha elections in 2014. But, the people have maintained their record of giving clear mandate since 2007. In 2007, Mayawati formed clear majority government, in 2012 Akhilesh Yadav too formed clear majority government and in 2014, people gave BJP a decisive mandate in Lok Sabha. However, the vote share of Mayawati was just 30% and Akhilesh formed government on 29% votes, the minimum since independence on which any government was formed in UP. But, this time the people gave massive mandate to BJP which won 312 seats with its allies Apna Dal and Suheldeo Bhartiya Samaj Party with impressive 41.4% votes that is almost identical to its 2014 LS vote share 42.3%. The BJP had been known as upper caste-urban-middle class-traders party with 19 % share in population. But, PM Modi’s sabka sath, sabka vikas opened a new window for including more-backward, most backward, ati-dalits into BJP’s constituency. A massive 32% more-backwards, 37% most-backwards and 21% ati-Dalits have shifted to BJP since 2012. Often taunted by Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi for being the prime minister of a suit-boot-ki sarkaar, Modi pitched for a massive rural drive. He went for neem coating of urea that eased urea availability, introduced soil health card and fasal bima yojna providing farmers security, arranged free LPG to village women under Ujjwala scheme. Besides the rephrasing and review of programmes, the Modi government also made sure that the respective Lok Sabha MPs and union ministers from UP make close contact with the people and address their grievances. Even though demonetisation was potentially the biggest negative against the Modi government; yet it could sail through the storm mainly because the Congress and Samajwadi Party totally failed to capitalise on it. It is also a fact that the BJP political juggernaut operated by Modi-Shah duo clicked excellently because the homework had been undertaken ever since the 2014 Lok Sabha elections. The BJP has been occupying the spaces of Congress and also gobbling up Congress leaders with impunity. It did that in Uttarakhand by taking in Vijay Bahuguna who it hounded for alleged corruption during the flood in 2013, while he was then Congress chief minister. Including his sister Rita Bahuguna Joshi, then UP Congress chief. Both the Bahuguna siblings quit Congress over leadership issue and joined the BJP. The outcome of the polls in UP and Uttarakhand went in favour of the BJP but it managed to steal the states of Manipur and Goa through questionable means. It proves that the BJP is determined to capture power in all states in India by hook or by crook and will use all means and resources within its power. As of today, Modi faces no challenger even in the far distant horizon as he is the absolute leader. That will then indicate or reveal how Modi will bring the change that has been so much speculated about.

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Total Surrender

Peter began to say to Him, “See, we have left all and followed You.” —Mark 10:28 Our Lord replies to this statement of Peter by saying that this surrender is “for My sake and the gospel’s” (10:29). It was not for the purpose of what the disciples themselves would get out of it. Beware of surrender that is motivated by personal benefits that may result.

For example, “I’m going to give myself to God because I want to be delivered from sin, because I want to be made holy.” Being delivered from sin and being made holy are the result of being right with God, but surrender resulting from this kind of thinking is certainly not the true nature of Christianity. Our motive for surrender should not be for any personal gain at all. We have become so self-centered that we go to God only for something from Him, and not for God Himself. It is like saying, “No, Lord, I don’t want you; I want myself. But I do want You to clean me and fill me with Your Holy Spirit. I want to be on display in Your showcase so I can say, ‘This is what God has done for me.’ ” Gaining heaven, being delivered from sin, and being made useful to God are things that should never even be a consideration in real surrender. Genuine total surrender is a personal sovereign preference for Jesus Christ Himself.

Where does Jesus Christ figure in when we have a concern about our natural relationships? Most of us will desert Him with this excuse— “Yes, Lord, I heard you call me, but my family needs me and I have my own interests. I just can’t go any further” (see Luke 9:57-62).

“Then,” Jesus says, “you ‘cannot be My disciple’ ” (see Luke 14:26-33).

True surrender will always go beyond natural devotion. If we will only give up, God will surrender Himself to embrace all those around us and will meet their needs, which were created by our surrender. Beware of stopping anywhere short of total surrender to God. Most of us have only a vision of what this really means, but have never truly experienced it.

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One must not let oneself be overwhelmed by sadness. ~ Jackie Kennedy

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emonetisation, stricter Indian government rules and positive US economic figures have led to a fall in gold demand and world prices.

But gold remains the most sought after metal across the globe despite losing its sheen since October, 2016, shortly before Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced scrapping of high value Rs 1000 and 5000 currency notes. Ironically the demand for gold-backed ETFs and similar products reached a three-year high in 2016, says the World Gold Council (WGC).

The demand for gold rose 2 percent in 2016 to 4,308.7 tonnes, the WGC said pointing that investment demand was up 70 percent reaching its highest level since 2012.

China continued to boost the demand, however, as its growth slowed down.

Attention also turned to Europe, where investors added around 114 tonnes to their holdings as concerns grew around the busy electoral calendar in 2017, with the Netherlands, France and Germany all going to the polls, says the WGC. It is a pointer that gold

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remains a reserve currency amid economic turmoil.

The WGC predicts that gradually Indian demand is also to grow as it comes out of the shock of note-ban.

The falling prices may also attract investors.

The US data, however, at present are likely to be the greatest factor in determining the prices which are seen sliding below $ 1200 an ounce. Better US figures, improving job situation, prospects of Federal Reserve hiking interest rates and a stronger dollar are changing the dynamics. The dollar is more lucrative as investment for its easier liquidity. In Singapore, gold touched $ 1196.70 an ounce.

The WGC indicates that India’s fight against black money is having an impact on gold trade. The gover nment during the past about 18 months had imposed several measures including putting a curb on high value cash purchases, using tax-related PAN numbers, tax raids on jewelers, and promotion of digitized trading. In November 2015, three gold-related schemes – India gold coin, gold monetization and sovereign gold bond schemes

- were launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to tap household gold stocks of around 22,000 tonnes. The WGC, however, also states that many of these steps had less than the desired effect.

It notes that instead of nuggets, the demand for jewellery is growing. India is the world’s largest market for gold jewellery, representing about 822 tons (746 Shivaji tonnes) of gold in 2010. Indian women own about 19,841 tons (18,000 tonnes) of gold jewellery. “Over time, we anticipate that economic growth and greater transparency within India’s gold market will push demand higher.

By 2020 we see Indian consumers buying 850 and 950 tonnes”, WGC says.

The RBI has set up a committee in August last to study Indian household financing pattern and why they spend large sum of money on gold. The central banks also are increasing the gold purchases.

The RBI itself, despite preaching virtues of not holding physical gold, in November 2009, bought 200 tonnes of gold around $ 6.7 billion from the Interna-

tional Monetary Fund (IMF) that boosted gold’s share in overall RBI reserves to 6.13 percent from 3.3 percent.

The purchase came close on the heels of the global financial crisis, making it look like an effort to safeguard the country’s forex reserves against the impact of the crisis. The RBI with 557.7 tonnes of gold holds the 11th highest Sarkar reser ves in the world.

The RBI statement of March 3, 2017 says that the value is worth Rs 1329 billion.

The IMF rules say that countries can make payments to it in gold. It virtually makes it an international currency. According to the WGC, emerging market central banks have been big buyers of gold since 2009.

The purpose of holding gold as a reserve asset by central banks is to diversify risks.

This is the exact reason why most Indians buy gold when they can. The central banks across the globe are apprehensive about the present rise of dollar.

They have a feeling it can crash any moment as the fundamentals are doubtful. Its rise is more linked to crisis in Europe, China and

Japan. It can change with a slight alteration of factors of the economy of any one, may be even India.

The gold investment demand, WGC says, would remain firm for six factors, heightened political and geopolitical risks, currency depreciation, rising inflation expectations, inflated stock market valuations, long-term Asian growth and opening of new markets.

In short, the crisis in commercial banks across the world, including India, and low performing economies, makes gold dependable.

It calls for the nations to reformulate their financial policies. The decades of efforts by governments to decouple from gold has not succeeded. Currencies may not have technically gold standards, but the governments across are trying to hedge these and the economies against gold reserves.

European countries are trying to boost economies through various stimuli, which have a high social cost. It makes their currencies volatile and recently many lost against dollar, including British pound amid Brexit and feared exit of many others from EU.

So the world economy since the 2007-08 crises has yet to stabilize. The US growth is uncertain in the long run more so as President Donald Trump experiments. Even Gulf nations are facing difficulties amid slump in oil prices raising questions whether oil should be called liquid gold.

Emerging economies face the worst uncertainties.

India though remains the fastest growing economy; the global uncertainties are impacting it in many ways.

The country is doing many experiments to do away with the gold, but it remains an integral part of the economy.

Mere government rules may not change the scenario though it may impact the course in the short run.

WGC forecasts that as India comes out of shadow of demonetization and is bound to grow so would gold demand. It should be viewed as positive and not a spanner for the economy The policy makers need to look the gold paradigm from new perspective. All major currencies have depreciated over the past century.

It has to be integrated with real economy. Gold cannot be hedged out.

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n March 6, after a big public meeting, organised by a little-known Bengali Hindu refugee group called Nihil Bharat Udbastu Samanway Samitee (NIBUSS) led by its national President Subodh Biswas paraded across the Silapathar town, in Dhemaji District of Assam, shouting slogans.

Biswas, a Nagpur based lawyer and another Kolkata based lawyer Mukandalal Sarkar, reminded the gathering that the Assam Accord and the issue of post-1971 immigrants has become null and void after the repeal of the IMDT Act by the Supreme Court. They told the gathered public, mostly D (doubtful)-category voters, that they need not be fearful about the National Register of Citizens (NRC) updating process in Assam and their citizenship status. While revising the Assam voters list since 1997, the Election Commission had added the letter “D”, for doubtful voters, against names of people whose citizenship was questionable. The idea behind labelling people as D-voters was to weed out foreigners from among the legitimate citizens in the region, which has seen waves of migration from Bangladesh over many decades.

NIBUSS in the meeting demanded citizenship for all members of the Bengali speaking community in the state “irrespective of their legal status”. NIBUSS demanded that the names of Hindu Bengalis be unconditionally removed from the list of D-voters. Silapathar which falls under Jonai Assembly constituency where between 25 to 30 per cent of the total population is Bengali-speaking. Subodh Biswas said “Our fight for our rights will continue. We will leave no stone unturned for our rights. Every political party says it will fight to remove the (D-voter) tag before the elections, but after coming to power they turn their back on us”. The Samitee demanded that documents issued by panchayat and village headmen in the past be recognized officially for NRC and called for steps to settle the cases of Bengalis Hindu D-voters within a fixed timeframe.

Already instigated by speech of the NIBUSS leaders, the crowd in the procession, for which there was no police permission, went on rampage and took out their frustration by vandalizing the All Assam Students Union (AASU) local office, pelted stones, destroying the furniture and defacing the Swahidbedi (martyr monument). The police had to fire teargas shells and use batons to disperse the crowd, which led to a few injuries. The AASU leadership termed this as an attack on “Assamese swabhiman (pride)”. AASU adviser Dr Samujjal Kumar Bhattacharyya said such attacks would not be tolerated, warning of “severe consequences” if the culprits were not arrested immediately. He also said: “The

foreigners’ problem the state has been saddled with must be solved only on the basis of the Assam Accord. Religion has nothing to do with it. The indigenous people must call the shots in Assam, not Bangladeshis.” AASU demanded that the government arrest the persons who incited the violence and said the government’s decision to give citizenship to Hindu Bangladeshis is a factor behind such incidents. On the Hindu Bangladeshi issue, AASU Adviser said under no circumstance can Assam take the burden of any further illegal migrants irrespective of their religion, as being encouraged by some of the cabinet rank minister of the state.

Indian Army personnel had a Flag mach in Silapathar town on 7th March Tuesday following the unrest on Monday evening. Pressurized by public the state government has declared Subodh Biswas “most wanted” and declared a reward of 1 Lakh for any information leading to his arrest. But, the public in Assam is skeptical about the sincerity of the BJP-led state government in its effort to arrest the fugitive, allegedly having affiliation to RSS, which it failed to do even after five days.

Freud once said “a group is impulsive, changeable and irritable”. He wrote: “A group is extraordinarily credulous and open to influence, it has no critical faculty, and the improbable does not exist for it. It thinks in images, which call one another up by association….and whose agreement with reality is never checked by any reasonable agency. The feelings of a group are always very simple and very exaggerated, so that a group knows neither doubt nor uncertainty.” By “group” Freud meant not only something bordered on a mob but also any organization.

What separate a “group” from a random crowd is shared schemas: some common understanding, “a common interest in an object, a similar emotional bias in some situation.” But, mob psychology is such once the tinder is lighted it can spread like wildfire and now we see a series of retaliatory attacks, shops owned by innocent Bengali businessmen in not only in Dhemaji but in other districts like Golaghat, Rangia, Kamrup district are being set on fire.

The recent Gauhati High Court decree making invalid the citizen certificate from Gaon panchayats for NRC record made certain section of people desperate. In February, there was even an attack on a Foreigner Tribunal member in Goalpara. A vested interest group is working overtime to derail the NRC process and the illegal Bangladeshi identification and deportation process.

The spectre of immigrants both Bengali-Muslim and Hindu from erstwhile East Pakistan and Bangladesh has been haunting

Assam since 1953 census. The immigrant Bengali Hindus have been all along been the main contender for white-collar jobs, and in recent decades turning to rural parts for agriculture and trading. The bulk of Bengali-speaking Muslim immigrants is agriculturist and in later census returned Assamese as their mother tongue. They wanted land in the Brahmaputra valley and did not mind about their mother tongue if accepting Assamese language can help them to become indigenous.

While the Bengali Hindus always returned Bengali as their mother tongue. In Cachar where indigenous Assamese owning land is minority, the immigrant Muslims have returned Bengali as their mother tongue. Like the Bengali Muslim politics, Bengali Hindu politics in Assam is bifurcated between the two valleys. In Brahmaputra valley Bengali Hindus have migrated to these fertile land from different parts of Bengal, whereas the Bengali Hindus in Barak Valley have almost entirely came from Sylhet.

Also, the geographical isolation of the Bengali speakers has given them a feeling of security which the Bengalis in Brahmaputra Valley lacks.

The seeds of Assamese-Bengali tension had been sown long ago in the fifties and the rift has further deepened with Muslim politics in the region. The Muslim settlers due to their natural hunger for tillable land have embarked on vote-bank politics and now have become an independent political force to contend with by many national level parties. Now the power that be in the state has as part of its strategy has started wooing the immigrant Bengali Hindus assuring safeguard with the amendment of the Citizenship Act. The Supreme Court in February taken note that massive influx of illegal immigrants from neighbouring country has affected the core constitutional value, “In fact, it has been held in Sarbananda Sonowal case that such an influx is ‘external aggression’ within the meaning of Article 355 of the Constitution of India, and the Central Government has done precious little to stem this tide thereby resulting violation of Article 355.”

Only positive of the Silapathar event is that more than 19 organisations indigenous communities led

by AASU are now rallying and sworn to pressurize the state government to solve this long standing foreigners’ problem and hasten the process of publication of the NRC data as soon as possible. It has appealed to the public to display restraint, to maintain peace and harmony and to strengthen Assam’s pride of being a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural, multi-lingual and multi-religious society.

Dipanjon Konwar The writer teaches Organisational Behaviour in Post-graduate level.

Theological education as praxis

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y six years of theological journey has given me a serious thought on theological education as praxis and not something abstract. And I would like to clarifyone of the false notions regarding theological academy. In the theological circle, many doubt and question how to implement theological education in ministries or in day to day life activities saying, “These are simply theoretical and bookish!!” But I see a whole lot of praxis in the books and theories provided that we contextualise it.

As an academic community, we teach, read, learn, study, and write. To some extent, we are armed with solutions and responses for questions and issues. But the question is how far are we implementing it? For e.g. we do so much onpost-colonial readings in all the disciplines, be it biblical, communication, ethics, history, mission, counselling, ministry, religion, or theology. We critic Eurocentrism and emphasize in looking at things from our experiences. But how far are weimplementing it? Are we just a solution learner or solution giver rather than solution implementer? If we do not implement what we are learning then we are adding fuel to the fire onthe false notion that theological education is bookish and nothing practical. Unless we contextually

apply the academic studies, we will continue to be a bunch of people who have a pot full of rice not knowing how to cook and eat. I want to bring home my thought by noting that knowledge is like the rice, contextualising the scholars’ views in our experiences is like cooking, and implementing it, is like eating the rice.

Until we apply the theories in life’s activities, we cannot givea chance to theological education to live with us.The fruitof education does not contain in the grades that we score or in the degrees that we hold, rather it contains in the constructive changes we bring by implementing what we learn. We will be in a sorry state if we consider education as mere bookish or mere degree supplier.

Theological education is never static, and we cannot demarcate academic learning from ministries or life’s activities.Education is alive, ready to push us, if wecan relate it in our daily life experiences. Therefore, as many theological academiesprepares for the graduation and as we venture into different fields and ministries, may we be always reminded that we are to contextualise our learning, give life to the theories and testifytheological education as praxis.

Sentinaro Longkumer, CTC (Department of Christian Communication)

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Safeguarding patriarchy in the guise of tradition?

Sir,

As the dust of ULB vis-à-vis women reservation agitation settles a new narrative that raises doubts on the very impetus behind the ‘movement’ seem to have appeared. The unprecedented show of newfound unity among the Nagas somehow clouded the minds of the mass and many joined the protests without proper understanding of the issue. None so far has clearly explained whether 33% women’s reservation infringes upon Article 371A and the topic remains open for different interpretation.

However, besides the legal narrative, comments of some leaders of the movement in national and international media suggest an alarming patriarchal mindset behind the agitations.

Most Nagas don’t believe in subordination of women nor do they wish to confine their women in the kitchens!

With the surfacing of leader’s comments that grossly denigrate women, even the volunteers fumes in retrospective rage as they realise their participation might have lend legitimacy to something which they’d oppose.

All in all, Nagas have been portrayed as male chauvinists due to such comments of some leaders. Therefore, it is imperative that we unite and take corrective measures lest we become a laughing stock of the global community due to comments that does not represent the true voice of the Nagas.

Libemo Yanthan, Wokha Town

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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Modi says a new India is Amarinder Singh elected as CLP emerging, post poll wins leader; swearing-in on March 16

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A d ay a f t e r B J P stormed to power in Uttar Pradesh and Uttrakhand, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday undertook a victory parade in the national capital.

Amid the presence of thousands of party activists and supporters, Modi, flanked by prominent party leaders, began the march from Le Meridien hotel to the nearby party head-

Parliamentary secretary for Irrigation and Flood Control, Jacob Zhimomi inaugurated the village gate of Suhoi village on March 9. The gate was constructed under Grant in Aid 2012-15 and one lakh donated by Jacob Zhimomi through LADF. Jacob Zhimomi seen with village elders after inaugurating the gate.

Modi most dominant leader: Chidambaram

Senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram on Sunday said the BJP’s landslide electoral wins in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand showed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi “is the most dominant political leader”. “The victories in Uttar Pradesh (UP) and Uttarakhand have re-confirmed that Narendra Modi is the most dominant political leader,” said Chidambaram on his official Twitter account. The BJP, powered by an aggressive campaign spearheaded by Modi, won a whopping 312 seats in the 403-member Uttar Pradesh assembly -- an unprecedented showing by any party in the country’s most populous state -- and 57 seats in the 70-member Uttarakhand assembly.

Wokha police along with prosecuting staff destroyed 10, 733 bottles of Indian Made Foreign Liquor seized on different occasions from Wokha on March 11.

As part of the year plan, Kidima Catholic Juniors Association (KCJA) team led by Sister Alet, Franciscan Sisters of Saint Mary of the Angels (FSMA), trekked to Puliebadze, Jotsoma of Kohima district on March 12.

Amit Shah to decide UP, Uttarakhand, Manipur CMs New Delhi, Mar 12 (IANS): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Amit Shah will take the final call on the names of new Chief Ministers for Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Manipur after central observers, being sent to the states, hold meetings with local MLAs, it was announced on Sunday.

Addressing a press conference after a meeting of the party’s Parliamentary Board here, Union Minister J.P. Nadda said BJP leaders M. Venkaiah Naidu and Bhupendra Yadav will go to Uttar Pradesh as observers.

Rural Development Minister Narendra Singh Tomar and party leader Saroj Pandey have been named observers for Ut-

With the BJP naming Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar as the new Goa Chief Minister and some other Union ministers being hinted as front-runners for the top job in Uttar Pradesh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi might soon be needing new members in his ministerial council.

Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari on Sunday announced that Parrikar will be Chief Minister in a BJP-led government in Goa. “The Defence Minister will resign before he takes oath as the new Goa Chief Minister,” Gadkari told reporters in Panaji after Bharatiya Janata Party leaders, led by Parrikar, met Goa Governor Mridula Sinha to stake claim to forming the new government in the coastal state.

There are also speculations that Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, Communications Minister Manoj Sinha and Culture and Tourism Minister Mahesh Sharma were being considered for the chief ministerial post in Uttar Pradesh.

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“Party President Amit Shah has been tasked to decide the Chief Ministers from the party in all the states after seeing the reports that the observers send,” he said.

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NEW DELHI, mar 12 (Agencies): India summoned Pakistan’s deputy high commissioner Syed Haider Shah to convey government’s “grave concern” and lodge strong protest over the continuing incidents of ceasefire violations by the Pakistan side at the Line of Control (LoC) and International Border (IB).

“The government registered its strong protest at the fatal casualty of an Indian soldier in unprovoked firing by Pakistan forces on 9 March 2017,” the MEA said. According to the government, Shah was conveyed India’s expectation that Pakistan will not take any step detrimental to peace along the LoC and IB and to the security of India.

MLAs that Rahul Gandhi had proposed the name of Amarinder Singh as the new CLP leader and the Congress MLAs subsequently unanimously elected Amarinder as their leader by a show of hands.

Outgoing Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal earlier in the day submitted his resignation to the Governor after the Shiromani Akali DalBJP alliance lost in the assembly elections.

The Governor asked Badal to continue as caretaker Chief Minister till the new government was sworn-in.

after is ‘chitta’ (white synthetic drug). We will take action,” he said.

Ruling out any ‘vendetta’ politics by his government, he said that proper investigations would be conducted to pin responsibility in drugs and other crimes, and suitable action will be taken against those found guilty. Amarinder said that the election results had blown the lid from the hype created regarding the popularity of the AAP in the state, while the Congress’ winning performance in three of the five states that went to polls showed that the party’s overall standing had improved.

He said that he would be meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi soon to discuss various development projects for Punjab.

Asked about farm loan waivers, a key poll promise in the manifesto, Amarinder said he was fully committed to implementing the same and would ensure that adequate funds are raised for it.

On his promise of revival of industries, he said the industrial policy would be liberalised to check the flight of industries and make Punjab an attractive destination.

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Sunday called for a “bigger role” for regional leaders.

Amarinder Singh told media in Patiala, 60 km from here, that it was important to promote regional leaders in order to counter other regional parties in states.

“It is vital to project a regional face that could identify with the people of the region,” he said, noting that the absence of a regional face was as one of reasons for the drubbing received by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in the state.

Regarding Navjot Singh Sidhu’s role in the new dispensation in Punjab, he said the decision in this matter rested with Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi.

Amarinder said that the priorities of his government would be to eradicate the prevalence of drugs in Punjab and implement the non-monetary promises made in the Congress manifesto. He announced that a Special Task Force (STF) would be set up to crack down on the drugs racket in Punjab. Amarinder, during the campaigning, had vowed to eradicate drugs from Punjab within four weeks of coming to power.

“The drug that we are

quarters on Ashoka Road where the BJP parliamentary board was to meet to decide on the Chief Ministers for the two states. Top party leaders, including BJP president Amit Shah, were also expected to brainstorm about the future course of action in Goa where the recent polls have resulted in a hung assembly. Elaborate security arrangements were made by Delhi Police for Modi’s victory parade.

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Chandigarh, Mar 12 (IANS): The Congress, which swept the Punjab assembly elections, on Sunday formally elected Amarinder Singh as the head of the Congress Legislature Party (CLP). Amarinder later met Punjab Governor V.P. Singh Badnore and stalked claim to form the next government in the state. “We have staked claim to form the next government. The swearing in will take place on March 16,” Amarinder told media after his meeting with the Governor.

This is the second time that Amarinder will become Chief Minister of the state. He had remained Chief Minister from 20022007. Amarinder said that a few cabinet members will also take oath of office along with him, but did not give any details.

The newly elected Congress legislators met here on Sunday to elect the CLP leader. After the meeting authorised Congress President Sonia Gandhi and Vice President Rahul Gandhi to take a decision on the new leader, Congress general secretary Asha Kumari called up Rahul to apprise him.

She later informed the

New Delhi, Mar 12 (AGENCIES): Prime Minister Narendra Modi hinted today that the BJP’s election victories signal that “a new India is emerging.”

The PM also underscored that his party’s phenomenal victory yesterday in the state elections was a mandate in favour of performance and development.

Yesterday, BJP president Amit Shah said similarly that it was the party’s “prodevelopment performance” and its “pro-poor” schemes that got the party its emphatic wins in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. PM Modi, who’s been credited for the BJP’s victories, also tweeted today that Indians should “commit to building a new India.” In 2022, India will have been independent for 75 years and the PM hoped that it will be a changed country by then.

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“We realised that the job of acquisition, construction and maintenance of owned and leased premises,... were being looked after by 1,100 officials of the bank including 200 technical officials,” Bhattacharya said .

SBIIMS will have its circle office in each local head office centre of SBI and about 100 zonal offices at administrative office centre on pan-India basis. Initially this subsidiary will look after work related to premises and estate of SBI group only, it said.

BSNL to install 28,000 mobile sites

NEW DELHI, Mar 12 (Agencies): State-run BSNL will install around 28,000 new mobile base stations across the country to replace all 2G sites with 3G and roll out 4G services at select locations by end 2017-18.

“Under phase-8 expansion, we are replacing all 2G base stations and old equipment with modern base stations which can provide 3G and 4G services.

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European firms Nokia and Ericsson and Chinese telecom equipment firm ZTE are in the fray for the project.

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In all, 450 employees were involved in fraud cases in different public and private sector banks during April-December 2016, in 3,870 cases involving a total value of Rs 17,750.27 crore.

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during the period include Axis Bank (189), Bank of Baroda (176) and Citibank (150). However, in value terms, frauds involving Rs 2,236.81 crore were reported in SBI, followed

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New Delhi, Mar 12 (PTI): ICICI Bank topped the list of banks that witnessed most number of frauds during April-December period of 2016 with state-owned SBI taking the second spot, RBI data said.

During the first nine months of the current fiscal, as many as 455 fraud cases involving Rs 1 lakh and above were detected in ICICI Bank, closely followed by SBI (429), Standard Chartered (244) and HDFC Bank (237).

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as GPRN/NSCN collective leaders have made their position clear to Naga people and Government of India on its stand. “National workers must have patience and confidence in any situation and at all times”, he said.

GPRN/NSCN also reaffirmed on the stand of Konyak people towards strengthening the will of the people of Nagaland in its pursuit for honourable and acceptable solution.

GPRN/NSCN, KU officials and Konyak general public have also agreed to maintain better understanding and coordination among them. RAO Konyak Region Angki Konyak further, acknowledged Konyak union (KU) and Konyak general public in extending support and cooperation to maintain peaceful atmosphere in Konyak region.

in the accounting system but also glaring lapses on the part of accounting officials.

The national auditor has also examined the impact of non-rectification of errors on financial statements and key indicators.

During the review, 64 cases of persistent miscalculations of expenditure worth Rs 53.47 crore were pointed out by the CAG and accepted by the railways.

Similarly 66 cases of irregular adjustments in 11 zonal railways involving a monetary value of Rs 1,431.05 crore were pointed out by the auditors and accepted by the railways.

The CAG has suggested effective coordination between executive departments and accounts to detect and rectify the mistakes before the end of a financial year and to take effective measures so as to keep stringent check on misclassification in accounting.

The national auditor has advocated for internal audit to identify the thrust areas where misclassifications are committed and to strengthen the internal control mechanism suitably.

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DIMAPUR, MAR 12 (NPN): GRPN/NSCN Konyak Region has re-affirmed on its commitment to uphold the National political aspiration in unity under the leadership of GPRN/NSCN chairman, Gen. (Retd) M.B.Neokpao Konyak, and general secretary N. Kitovi Zhimomi.

The decision was adopted at the meeting of GPRN/NSCN Konyak region held on March 1 at Mon Hq, attended by senior national workers led

by Maj. Gen (Retd) Mohpa Konyak, Kilonser and Nyemlao Konyak, NPAC member and more than 60 Konyak national workers, said RAO Konyak region in a statement.

Addressing the national workers, Maj. Gen. (Retd) Mohpa said that there should not be any apprehension and doubt in the minds of true patriots

New Delhi, Mar 12 (PTI): The country’s apex auditor CAG has flagged “glaring lapses” on the part of railway accounting officials, leading to numerous cases of misclassification and mistakes in accounting.

Despite repeated assurances by the railways of rectifying the errors, the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has observed several cases of misclassification in the railways’ accounts in the five-year period between 2010-11 and 2014-15.

Misclassification refers to an income or expenditure classified under the wrong head of account. Mistakes in accounting include nonaccounting of transactions, belated adjustments in accounts and operations of unauthorised heads of accounts. In its latest report, the CAG also referred to the findings of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) which had objected to the accounting errors repeatedly. Quoting PAC reports, it said the railways should devise a mechanism to bring down the cases of misclassification as these indicate not only apparent inadequacies

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those who acquired shares in unlisted companies after October 1, 2004, if they had not paid securities transaction tax (STT) at the time of purchase.

“Since this is the last month of the current fiscal year, the CBDT chairman has stressed on a speedy filling of the prosecution and disposal of the pending compounding application.

It is a very good move to expedite the momentum to book the defaulters under the law,” Prakash Sachin & Co Partner Prakash Sinha said. Shell companies are characterised by nominal paid-up capital, high reserves and surplus on account of receipt of high share premium, investment in unlisted companies, no dividend income and high cash in hand.

Also, private companies as majority shareholders, low turnover and operating income, nominal expenses, nominal statutory payments and stock in trade, minimum fixed asset are some of the other traits of shell companies.

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monitor action against deviant shell companies.

According to the tax department, there are about 15 lakh registered companies in India of which only 6 lakh file annual returns.

This means a large number of these companies could be indulging in financial irregularities.

While the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) has filed cases against 49 shell companies, Rs 3,900 crore is believed to have been laundered by 559 persons with the help of 54 professionals. Also, Rs 1,238 crore cash has been deposited in shell or dormant companies, postdemonetisation. The I-T department is taking steps to plug loopholes in the law and deter people from wrongly availing capital gains benefits.

With bogus capital gains of Rs 80,000 crore availed by shell companies last year coming to the notice of the I-T department, the Budget 2017-18 has proposed 10 per cent longterm capital gains tax on

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New Delhi, Mar 12 (Agencies): As the noose tightens around shell companies evading taxes, the CBDT Chairman has asked field officers to file prosecution cases against those entities which claimed bogus long-term capital gains.

In a letter to Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) Chairman Sushil Chandra has called for fast track prosecution proceedings in cases where the Settlement Commission has rejected entry operators who have claimed advantages of longterm capital gains.

“Prosecution proceedings can be successfully initiated in several cases of entry operators, including those concerning bogus LTCG (Long Term Capital Gains) claims, cases rejected

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Turkey warns Netherlands of ‘harsh’ retaliation US forces in Syria are ‘invaders’: Assad

An k a r a , M a r 1 2 (Agencies): Turkey has told the Netherlands that it will retaliate in the “harshest ways” after Turkish ministers were barred from speaking in Rotterdam in a row over Turkey’s political campaigning among Turkish émigrés.

President Tayyip Erdogan had branded its fellow NATO member a “Nazi remnant” and the dispute escalated into a diplomatic incident yesterday evening, when Turkey’s family minister was prevented by police from entering the Turkish consulate in Rotterdam.

Hundreds of protesters waving Turkish flags gathered outside, demanding to see the minister.

Dutch police used dogs and water cannon early this morning to disperse the crowd, which threw bottles and stones. Several demonstrators were beaten by police with batons, a Reuters witness said.

They carried out charges on horseback, while officers advanced on foot with shields and armoured vans.

Less than a day after Dutch authorities prevented Foreign Minister Mevlut

Supporters of Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan wave flags outside the Dutch consulate to protest, in Istanbul, early Sunday. (AP/PTI)

Cavusoglu from flying to Rotterdam, Turkey’s family minister, Fatma Betul Sayan Kaya, said on Twitter she was being escorted back to Germany. The Dutch government, which stands to lose heavily to the anti-Islam party of Geert Wilders in elections next week, said it considered the visits undesirable and “the Netherlands could not cooperate in the public political campaigning

of Turkish ministers in the Netherlands.”

The government said it saw the potential to import divisions into its own Turkish minority, which has both pro- and anti-Erdogan camps. Dutch politicians across the spectrum said they supported Prime Minister Mark Rutte’s decision to ban the visits.

In a statement issued early this morning, Prime

Minister Binali Yildirim said Turkey had told Dutch authorities it would retaliate in the “harshest ways” and “respond in kind to this unacceptable behaviour”.

Turkey’s foreign ministry said it did not want the Dutch ambassador to Ankara to return from leave “for some time”.

Turkish authorities sealed off the Dutch embassy in Ankara and consul-

ate in Istanbul in apparent retaliation and hundreds gathered there for protests at the Dutch action.

The Dutch government had banned Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu from attending a rally yesterday in Rotterdam but he said he would fly there anyway, saying Europe must be rid of its “boss-like attitude”.

Cavusoglu threatened harsh economic and political sanctions if the Dutch refused him entry, and those threats proved decisive for the Netherlands government. It cited public order and security concerns in withdrawing landing rights for Mr Cavusoglu’s flight and said the threat of sanctions made the search for a reasonable solution impossible. “This decision is a scandal and unacceptable in every way. It does not abide by diplomatic practices,” Mr Cavusoglu told reporters in Istanbul.

Dutch anti-Muslim politician Mr Wilders, polling second ahead of Wednesday’s elections, said in a tweet: “To all Turks in the Netherlands who agree with Erdogan: Go to Turkey and NEVER come back!!”

China’s population to peak by 2030 ‘Russia cyber attackers

may target UK elections’

Beijing, Mar 12 (PTI): China, the most populous country in the world, has said its population will peak to 1.45 billion by 2030 and drop to 1.1 billion towards the end of this century, even as it shrugged off concerns over a declining labour force.

China’s population is expected to peak to 1.45 billion in 2030, then drop to 1.4 billion by 2050 and 1.1 billion by the end of this century, Wang Peian, deputy head of the National Health and Family Planning Commission, said here yesterday.

Dismissing concerns over demographic crisis leading to increasing old age population, he said, “China doesn’t lack in population, not in a few de-

cades, not in 100 years.”

About the concerns over a declining labour force, Wang was quoted by the state-run Global Times as saying that China’s working age population between 15 and 64 years is still a little over one billion and accounts for 73 per cent of the total population.

The working age population will gradually drop to 985 million in 2020 and to around 800 million by 2050, he said.

“Although the total working age population in developed countries in the US and Europe is around 730 million, which is less than our one billion, they have a much higher productivity rate,” Wang said, noting that the drop in workers will be compensated by ad-

vances in technology.

Last year, China had relaxed its decades-old rigid ‘one child policy’ amid concerns over rapidly ageing population which has already touched about 220 million and was expected to climb sharply in the coming year.

Wang noted that following the second-child policy, a total of 18.46 million births were recorded across China in 2016.

The number is the largest since 2000 and is two million more than past averages. Official surveys pointed out reluctance on the part of many women to have a second child over fears that it will affect their career prospects and costs involved in bringing up one more child.

the network security of political parties’ own systems. Attacks against our democratic processes go beyond this and can include attacks on Parliament, constituency offices, think tanks and pressure groups and individuals’ email accounts,” Martin said.

Exper ts at GCHQ have made protecting the political system from foreign hackers as “priority work”.

They fear that Kremlin-backed hackers could steal and leak internal emails or publish private databases of voters’ political views in an attempt to damage the standing of political parties with the public, according to the report.

A senior government source said GCHQ would help with the security of “personal datasets, including the electoral roll and voter identification data”.

Damascus bombings toll rise to 74 Beirut, Mar 12 (Agencies): The toll from twin bombings targeting Shiite pilgrims in the centre of Damascus has risen to 74 dead, a monitor said today.

Among the victims of yesterday’s blasts were 43 Iraqi pilgrims who had come to the Syrian capital to visit Shiite shrines in Damascus’s famed Old City, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.

The Britain-based monitor said that 11 bystanders and eight children were among those killed, as well as 20 members of pro-government security forces. Observatory head Rami Abdel Rahman told AFP that a roadside bomb detonated as a bus carrying pilgrims made its way through the Bab al-Saghir area of the Old City before a suicide bomber blew himself up.

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in creating problems and destroying, but they are very bad in finding solutions,” said the Syrian President.

US Marines have arrived in northern Syria with artillery to support USbacked local forces fighting there, US officials said.

They are preparing to move in to assault the city of Raqqa, IS’s self-declared capital, according to reports.

The Pentagon and the Marine Corps have declined to confirm the deployment, citing security concerns.

The US has also deployed approximately 100 Army Rangers in and around Manbij, Syria.

In the interview, Assad was asked whether there can be room for cooperation between the US and Syria.

“In theory, yes, but practically, not yet, because there’s no link between Syria and the US on the formal level. Even their raids against IS happened without the cooperation or the consultation with the Syrian Army or the Syrian government, which is illegal,” he said.

Assad said the Trump administration’s rhetoric during and after the presidential campaign focused on defeating IS and he called that “a promising approach to what’s happening in Syria and in Iraq, because we live in the same area and we face the same enemy”.

But Assad also said, “we haven’t seen anything concrete yet regarding this rhetoric, because we’ve been seeing now certain is a local kind of raids.”

Assad said the approach towards terrorism needs to be “comprehensive” and not “local”, reported SANA. “It cannot be from the air, it should be in cooperation with the troops on the ground, that’s why the Russians succeeded, since they supported the Syrian Army in pushing IS to shrink, not to expand as it used to be before that.”

Cyclone kills 50, affects 176,000 in Madagascar Analamanga, Mar 12 (Agencies): Cyclone Enawo killed at least 50 people and affected 176,000 people after it hit Madagascar earlier this week, the national disaster management agency said Saturday, with thousands forced into emergency shelters.

The toll issued by the head of the BNGRC agency Thierry Venty was significantly higher than the earlier estimate of just four deaths and 10,000 people displaced issued on Thursday.

More than 53,000 people have been displaced and 180 injured by the storm, the agency said in a statement on Friday, while 32,000 have been affected in the capital city Antananarivo alone. Officials have opened 137 shelters to house those hit by the cyclone.

Enawo hit Madagascar`s remote northeast on Tuesday, swelling rivers to burst-

ing point and sparking fears of widespread flooding.

It has weakened since making landfall and has now been reclassified as a tropical depression which is moving southwards, away from the island which lies 250 miles (400 kilometres) off the coast of Africa.

Videos on social media showed flattened trees, flooded roads and corrugated sheeting ripped from roofs after the cyclone struck. Up to 700,000 people could be affected by the cyclone which was the most powerful to strike the island since 2012, according to the Red Cross.

The group has deployed 500 volunteers to help the 176,000 islanders who are known to have been affected by the storm so far.

In 2012, tropical storm Irina and tropical cyclone Giovanna claimed more than 100 lives.

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The Humtso Village Youth Organisation (HVYO) would like to extend our heartiest congratulation to Ms. Zuboni Humtsoe for being conferred the “Nari Shakti Puruskar Award 2016” on 8/3/2017 at the Rastrapati Bhawan, New Delhi on the occasion of International Women’s Day 2017 for her outstanding contribution towards women empowerment. The organisation wishes her good health, wisdom and more success in her future endeavours.

Y. Mensemo Yanthan Asst. General Secy., HVYO

Yisanbemo Humtsoe President, HVYO

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China’s population is expected to peak to 1.45 billion in 2030.

L o nd o n, M a r 1 2 (IANS): Spies at the Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) have called an emergency summit with Britains political parties after warning them that the next general election is vulnerable to cyber attacks by the Russians.

Ciaran Martin, chief executive of GCHQ’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), has written to leaders of all the main political parties offering expert help to strengthen network security, reported the Sunday Times.

In his letter, Martin said: “You will be aware of the coverage of evnts in the United States, Germany and elsewhere reminding us of the potential for hostile action against the UK political system.”

He called a “technical seminar” on cyber-security for politicians.

“This is not just about

Damascus, Mar 12 (IANS): Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad scoffed and questioned the US actions in Syria, terming as “invaders” the American troops deployed to the country because he hadn’t given permission for them to enter the country.

There’s been no “concrete action” from the Trump administration towards Islamic State (IS) terror group, Assad said in an interview with Chinese media outlet Phoenix TV. It was published on Syria’s state-news agency SANA on Saturday.

“Any foreign troops coming to Syria without our invitation or consultation or permission, they are invaders, whether they are American, Turkish, or any other,” Assad said.

“And we don’t think this is going to help. What are they going to do? To fight ISIS? The Americans lost nearly every war. They lost in Iraq, they had to withdraw at the end. Even in Somalia, let alone Vietnam in the past and Afghanistan. They didn’t succeed anywhere... they only create a mess.” “... they are very good

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Iraq’s special forces troops patrol in the eastern side of Mosul, Iraq

Mosul, Mar 12 (PTI): Iraqi security forces have retaken more than a third of west Mosul from the Islamic State group since launching an assault on the area last month, a commander said today.

“Around more than a third of the right bank (west Mosul) is under the control of our units,” said Staff Major General Maan al-Saadi.

Mosul is split by the Tigris River, and its eastern side is referred to as the

left bank, while the western is known as the right back. Iraqi forces launched the operation to retake west Mosul -- the most populated urban area still under IS control -- on February 19, pushing up from the south.

IS overran large areas north and west of Baghdad in 2014, but Iraqi forces backed by US-led air strikes and other support have since retaken most of the territory they lost.

Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my life; you stretch out your hand against the wrath of my enemies, and your right hand delivers me.

Psalm 138:7 Glory be to God in the highest for His goodness and mercies!

Though this column we would like to express our profound gratitude to all who stood by us and rescued us during the unfortunate accident we met on that fateful day of 7th March 2017 below Kohima Orphanage at around 4:00 PM. Indeed it was the hand of God that saved us miraculously from the jaws of dead. We praise and thank God for His Grace.

Our sincere thanks for your unflinching and selfless service rendered to us physically, financially, materially and above all for upholding us through your prayers in times of our need. We regret that we could not mention any names in particular; yet it is our sincere prayer that the Almighty God may bless you all in abundance in return for your invaluable services.

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SNF releases debut single ‘Perfect Stranger’

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NF, short for Search and Found, the winner of Hornbill International Rock Contest 2016, has released a single titled ‘Perfect Stranger’ on Sunday evening in the Naga music portal Indihut and on their Facebook page.

SNF fans have been eagerly waiting for the band to release their original works after their series of successes in the past year including, Winners of Hornbill International Rock Contest 2016, Rockville National Rock Contest 2016, National Summer Beats Battle of the Bands 2016 and TechAura National Rock Contest 2016.

SNF is a four piece band made up of Albert Jinger on the vocals, Wati Imchen on the lead guitars Neil Gonmei on drums and Imnamaong Imchen on bass.

The band has made their way to the top through hard work and perseverance and has proven to all their compatriots that the sky is the limit for those who invest their best in what they do.

Although the members had all be active in their own respective musical scenes for quite some time now, the band was formed only in the later part of 2015 and since then the rest has become history.

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Sia and P!nk’s new single ‘Waterfall’

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ia and P!nk have shared their collaborative track ‘Waterfall’.

The two artists teamed up with Norwegian songwriting duo Stargate on the track.

Stargate have previous credits on the likes of Beyoncé‘s ‘Irreplaceable’, Rihanna hits ‘Don’t Stop the Music’ and ‘Diamonds’ and Fifth Harmony‘s ‘Worth It. According to Digital Spy, Sia was the one to make the collaboration happen, with the star bringing P!nk on board for the song, which she also cowrote with Diplo and Jr Blender.

Meanwhile, Sia has called on Kanye West to go

fur free during the debut of his new fashion line at his Yeezy Season 5 show.

The new Yeezy Season 5 line includes what appear to be several large fur coats and some fur accessories.

West’s new clothing featured the phrases “Lost Hills” and “Calabasas”.

A projection showed the models on a big screen before they took to the runway. Kanye failed to come out at the end of the show.

Taking to Twitter, Sia wrote; “Dear @kanyewest would you consider going fur free? This is the reality of fur for fashion – it’s so sad.” She added a YouTube video called ‘Under the Fur Coats: Rabbits’ Screams of Death’ to the tweet.

long drought for the prestigious Hornbill International Rock Contest by becoming the first band to win the title after it was rechristened as an international level contest.

Their single ‘Perfect Stranger’ is a song that embraces the state of being in oblivion about oneself and falling in love with a stranger permeates the lyric as a metaphor.

Produced and recorded by Temjen Jamir at Jam11 Studio, the art work for the single was created

by Akhum Thongz.

The live video for the song performed by the band during the HIRC could be viewed from YouTube.

(Staff Reporter)

‘Avatar 2’ has been delayed again

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irector James Cameron has revealed that Avatar 2, the sequel to his 2009 blockbuster, has been delayed again. It now won’t be released until after 2018.

The movie was originally scheduled for release at Christmas 2016, but was later moved to Christmas the following year.

As Rolling Stone reports, 20th Century Fox then announced in January 2016 that that release date would likely move back even further to Christmas 2018. Cameron has now given a new interview in which he suggests there’ll be an even longer wait.

“Well, 2018 is not happening,” he told the Toronto Star. “We haven’t announced a firm release date.”

He explained that the ambitious levels of the project are what is delaying production on the sequel, as he is planning on making all four of the planned films in the franchise at the same time. “What people have to understand is that this is a cadence of releases,” he explained. “So we’re not making Avatar 2, we’re making Avatar 2, 3, 4 and 5.

his time last year, Maren Morris was a relative unknown, playing a side stage at London’s Country 2 Country festival. Then something unexpected happened.

“My single My Church hadn’t been out for very long,” she recalls. “But the crowd already knew all the words.

“That was the first documented ‘wow’ moment for me, hearing that whole crowd sing it back to me.”

Fast forward 12 months and Morris is one of country music’s biggest new stars.

She was named best new artist at the Country Music Awards, won best country song at the Grammys, played on Saturday Night Live and staged her first ever tour.

“Everything took off a little bit faster than we had imagined,” she marvels.

“It’s been turbo-speed.”

with Clement Imsong as the frontman, Imkumer Jamir and Toshimoa Jamir on the guitars, Akihito Zhimomi as the bassist and Alemtemsu Ozukum as the drummer will be giving a treat to the classic rock fans very soon.

The band will be performing live on March 17 at Supermarket Area, Dimapur which will be their debut performance as a band.

The band described that the sole reason behind the formation was to revive Classic Rock and dedicate itself at delivering the sound and feel of the 80’s Rock n’ Roll scene.

Although the bigger picture of the band is yet to be revealed, it is safe to say that they will surely deliver given the history of the members in their previous journeys either as solo performers or with their respective groups.

They all have been keeping themselves busy till they came together as a band and with nothing but pure love for the timeless classic rock music; LOR is set to reignite the dying passion for a genre which comparatively has taken a backseat worldwide.

The list of their influences includes Guns N’ Roses, Bon Jovi, Mr. Big, Metallica, Skid Row, Extreme etc. and all these bands have been instrumental in producing a generation of rock fans all over the world.

Their first show will be an open air free concert which all the more gives a different picture behind

T3 Hype: best tech released this week

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ather than doing oodles of separate stories on various announcements, we’ll filter them to bring you only the stuff that matters most, updating every Friday for your reading pleasure.

This week we have the McLaren 720S, Navdy, PS4 Boost Mode, Fitbit Alta HR, Project Hero and more.

McLaren 720S: Hot off the floor at the Geneva Motor Show 2017 comes the latest McLaren 720S. Aside from looking jawdroppingly, achingly good, it’s specs really impress.

This 710bhp beast features a 4.0-litre V8 that can churn out a face melting 212mph top speed. So the £207,900 price tag seems fair then - sort of.

Navdy heads-up display: The future of cars is in heads-up displays. Sure you can get basic ones as options in motors now, but they’re limited. The new Navdy aims to change all that.

The full colour transparent display lets drivers clearly read navigation, read connected phone message, control music and more all while keeping your eyes on the road.

Want to pre-order now?

Make sure you’ve got the £600 cost price spare.

PS4 Boost Mode: Sony has released the PS4 4.50 software update that supercharges your console.

So, what does it offer?

For PS4 owners you can now use external hard drives for extra storage.

At last. For PS4 Pro owners you can turn on Boost Mode for faster frame rates and overall smoother gaming on older titles for the PS4. Sony PlayStation 4 gamers get external hard drive support and “Boost Mode” today in System Software 4.50 update Land Rover Project Hero rescue vehicle: Land Rover has released a new rescue vehicle that goes beyond its own limits thanks to a built-in drone. Meet Project Hero.

Yup, this new version of the Land Rover Discovery was created 120 times in conjunction with the Red Cross. The drones feature the world’s first magnetic retention self-centring tech so it’ll be able to land on the car even when driving. Badass.

Land Rover’s new rescue vehicle has its own drone Fitbit Alta HR: This is the world’s slimmest wearable with continuous heart rate monitor, says Fitbit.

The Fitbit Alta HR is available for pre-order for £130 which gets you the slender activity tracker and heart rate monitor combo.

It’ll also track light, deep and REM sleep which should make that super slender build ideal for constant wearing.

the motive of the band as free concerts are rare not to mention a free rock concert.

The band seems to be taking the job seriously as they have even tied up with Rockstar EI Pvt. Ltd. as their management.

Their debut performance might set into motion a whole resurgence of classic rock concerts which

a decade back was quite a common event all over the state but lately has taken a diminishing turn.

Hoping that their efforts will be well rewarded by a huge attendance, taking into consideration the fact that Nagaland is short in everything else but music lovers, especially classic rock fans.

(Aneila Seyie Keretsü)

‘X Factor’ set for huge makeover to match

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Factor could be set to undergo a huge makeover in an attempt to match the success of fellow ITV talent show Britian’s Got Talent.

The show’s bosses are said to be considering drastically changing the series after fears that viewers have become bored with the format.

According to the Sun, executive producer Mark Sideway is planning to scrap the several weeks of live shows and replace them with just a week of them instead, with seven heats ahead of the final.

A source told the paper: “The X Factor executives feel it needs a shakeup with big changes to the format. They have been discussing having just a

few weeks of live shows – so people get to know the singers – and then one big finals week.

“They think viewers would prefer one week of great TV, with star performers. BGT is a huge success, so they could take inspiration from worse places.”

The source also said the changes would work better for the judges’ schedules. “If the live shows were focused on one week it would be easier to fit into schedules for the judges,” they said.

“Sharon [Osbourne] had to commute from the States every week for months [last year]. Cutting down live shows is just one of a series of scheduling options.”

Pearl Jam invite all five of their drummers to RRHF induction Vedder, bassist Jeff Ament, and guitarists Stone Gossard and Mike McCready.

Matt Chamberlin, Dave Abbruzzese, and Jack Irons were snubbed by the Hall of Fame and will not be formally inducted. Dave Abbruzzese drummed with the band from the 1991

tour behind ‘Ten’ and contributed to the recording of 1994’s ‘Vitalogy’.

Pearl Jam have now expressed their desire to reunite with Abbruzzese and their other former drummers, Jack Irons and Matt Chamberlin, at the induction ceremony next month.

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Live performances of the show will be telecasted in various local channels in the region besides social media such as YouTube, Facebook and Instagram.

Winner of the show will be rewarded with a brand new scooty and also get a recording contract

worth Rs. 5 lakhs.

Po t e n t i a l s i n g e r s among the contestants will be shortlisted for entry into national TV Show.

Auditions will be held in all the major cities across the region while the auditions for Nagaland will be held on March 24 and 25 in Dimapur and Kohima respectively.

Registration forms will be made available at Kiran Sports shop, Popular bakery, Dimapur and Popular Bakery, Purana Bazaar.

Interested candidates may call 9862-09-4672 or 7005-64-9854 for more information.

“While awards and accolades are understandably subjective and a countless number of our peers have yet to be honored, we do feel fortuante to be recognized and provided the opportunity to reunite with everyone who has been part of the group,” an open letter reads.

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Only founding member Dave Krusen and current drummer Matt Cameron are to be formally inducted alongside frontman Eddie

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The Special Handloom Expo (State Level) was inaugurated by Smti. Mhalo Humtsoe, SDO(Civil) Dhansiripar on the 7th of March 2017 at Doyapur. The 14 days long exhibition is organized by the Nagaland Apex Weavers and Artisans Federation Ltd. (WEAFED) Dimapur and sponsored by Office of the Development Commissioner (HANDLOOM) Ministry of Textile, Govt. of India, New Delhi As many as 30 different stalls of Cooperative Societies and Self Help Groups participated in the exhibition which includes 18 registered Cooperative Societies from Dimapur,Peren,and Mokokchung. Soon after the inauguration of the expo, the Chief Guest along with other guests made a full round of the stalls and while interacting with the societies and self help groups. The chief guest emphasized that their products should be affordable and reputed for trade and the quality should not be compromised.

Shri. S. T. Subramanian, Deputy Director incharge, Weavers Service Centre, Dimapur along with other officials from the Department of Cooperation were present during the inaugural function.

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Hull City win basement battle; Toffees triumph

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sports Rain ruins Dunedin Test

Dunedin, Mar 12 (Agencies): The first Test between New Zealand and South Africa in Dunedin ended in a damp squib of a draw as rain washed out the final day without a ball being bowled.

The umpires called off the match just after lunch with the forecast of more bad weather preventing the prospect of either team winning.

South Africa were set to resume their second innings on 224-6, with a lead of 191 runs, and the match delicately poised.

Visiting captain, Faf du Plessis - unbeaten on 56 overnight - was left ruing a missed opportunity for his side to take a 1-0 lead in the three-Test series.

“When a Test match finishes on a day like today it’s very frustrating,” he said.

“If today was a full day of cricket, we felt with New Zealand one seamer Abel Hernandez came closest to opening the scoring in the first half for Hull City against down and missing one of Swansea City but headed wide. their main batsmen, we L o n d o n, M a r 1 2 victory which gives them to have earned a point for fancied our chances.”

(Agencies): A double real hope in their battle West Ham. But King lashed from substitute Oumar against the drop. the ball into the roof of the Niasse earned Hull City A Joshua King hat-trick net in injury time to win a cr ucial 2-1 win over gave Bournemouth their first it for the hosts and move Swansea City at the KCOM win of 2017 as they edged Bournemouth six points A g a r t a l a , M a r 12 (Agencies): The Stadium. past West Ham in a five-goal clear of the drop zone.

The striker, who is on- thriller at Dean Court.

At Goodison Park Tripura Cricket Association loan from Everton where The striker suffered a Everton cruised to an easy (TCA) has somehow got he struggled to get any blow early on however, when 3-0 win over a lacklustre it all quixotic, increasing minutes on the pitch during his ninth-minute penalty West Brom. Kevin Mirallas the size of its managing a disastrous personal spell flew wide of the post. broke the deadlock on 39 committee to a humongous on Merseyside, grabbed the Within a minute the minutes when he swept 45 members, comprising five opener with 68 minutes on Hammers had taken the home after Ben Foster had elected office-bearers — a the clock when he fired past lead, Michail Antonio parried Ross Barkley’s drive. president, vice-president, Lukasz Fabianski. sweeping a low shot into the Morgan Schneiderlin made secretary, jt. secretary and T h e 2 6 - y e a r - o l d corner of the net. it two just before half-time treasurer — a member each doubled the Tigers’ King levelled on 31 when he controlled well from its 14 affiliated clubs, advantage over their fellow minutes when he did well and lifted the ball over the 18 sub-divisional cricket relegation candidates just before volleying past Darren advancing Foster for his first associations and five elected from its 237 life members, eight minutes later with a Randolph. The Cherries goal for the club. powerful effort which gave missed another spot-kick R o m e l u L u k a k u a male and female player Fabianski no chance. minutes later when Benik completed the scoring with representative and a nominee Alfie Mawson gave Afobe’s effort was saved by nine minutes left when of the State Accountant Paul Clement’s side hope in Randolph. he headed the impressive General Office.

The TCA has also added time when he headed King put Eddie Howe’s Barkley’s cross past Foster home Gylfi Sigurdsson’s side in front not long after for his 19th league goal amended its ‘term of office’ free-kick. the break, finishing from of another productive rules to three years for its But Marco Silva’s close range but Andre campaign for the Belgian office-bearers and executive committee members. side held on for a deserved Ayew’s late equaliser looked striker.

Chawrasia clinches second Indian Open title

Gurgaon, Mar 12 (PTI): SSP Chawrasia today became only the second Indian golfer to successfully defend the Hero Indian Open, clinching a seven-stroke win at the redesigned DLF golf and countr y club here.

C h aw r a s i a , w h o was sharing the lead with Spain’s Carlos Pigem and England’s Eddie Pepperell after day 3, emerged as the sole leader after 42 of the 69 golfers who made the cut returned to complete the third round today.

“I am very happy. It is such a tough course, I think I got lucky this week,” Chawrasia said after pocketing a winner’s cheque of USD 291,660.

This was his sixth win on the Asian Tour and overall sixth international victory.

On the eve of the tournament, Chawrasia had predicted 10-under could be a winning score and his prediction came true as the 38-year-old from Kolkata sunk four birdies and dropped three shots, including a last hole bogey,

Pawan Munjal CMD Hero MotoCorp handing over trophy to Hero Indian Open 2017 winner SSP Chawrasia in Gurgaon on Sunday. (PTI)

to card exactly 10-under 278.

He become the third player to win back-toback Indian Open. Jyoti Randhawa (2006, 2007) and Japan’s Kenji Hosoishi (1967, 1968) were the other two golfers.

Interestingly, this is also the third consecutive win for India at the Indian Open with Anirban Lahiri winning it in 2015 and Chawrasia bagging the title

last year.

Wi t h C h aw r a s i a leading by two strokes over Spain’s Carlos Pigem, any hope of the Spaniard challenging him evaporated by the fourth hole when the Indian sunk a birdie, while Pigem dropped a shot.

Though Chawrasia stumbled on two consecutive bogeys at the sixth and seventh holes, it didn’t hurt his chances as the Spaniard too dropped

a shot at the seventh.

Chawrasia then fired two back-to-back birdies to once again grab a fivestroke advantage.

After making the turn at one-under, Chawrasia picked up another birdie at the 13th hole with a 10-feet putt, while Pigem bogeyed the 14th and 16th before ending his campaign with a double bogey in the 18th hole. He signed off at the fifth spot.

It wasn’t a fairytale ending at the last hole for Chawrasia either as he bogeyed it to finish oneunder.

S c o t l a n d ’s S c o t t Jamieson (72) and Italy’s Matteo Manassero (73) were tied third at twounder 286.

Lahiri, on the other hand, had another rollercoaster round. He struck five birdies against four bogeys to turn in a oneunder card for a share of the fifth spot.

Among other Indians, Chirag Kumar (74) and S Chikkarangappa (72) signed off at the 22nd and 34th spot with totals of 293 and 295 respectively.

Tripura CA forms 45-member panel! Lajong hold Churchill to draw

L o n d o n, M a r 1 2 (Agencies): Mesut Ozil says his decision on signing a contract extension with Arsenal is not dependent on Arsene Wenger remaining in charge.

Ozil’s contract expires at the end of next season and the 28-year-old has previously said he wanted clarity over Wenger’s future with the club before committing to new terms.

However, Ozil has indicated he may not follow Wenger should the Frenchman leave the Emirates.

“I have always said I’m very happy at Arsenal.

Everything fits here - the

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club, the fans and the city.

Arsene Wenger was also one of the main reasons why I joined Arsenal,” Ozil told Germany daily newspaper Bild.

“However, I also know that in football everything moves very quickly and a

lot differently to what you had planned. Therefore, it would be wrong to say that my future is dependent on the coach.” Ozil has won silverware in Germany, Spain and England, but the World Cup winner is still hungry for further success and would like to add the Champions League to his list of honours.

“As a sportsman, you are never satisfied,” added Ozil. “ Yo u n e e d t h i s motivation. I would very much like to win the Champions League one day, ideally with Arsenal. I still have a year left on my contract here.”

Afghanistan’s team pose for group photo after winning against Ireland during their third Twenty20 international cricket match in Greater Noida on Sunday. (PTI)

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blood. In the 11th minute, Churchill striker Anthony Wolfe robbed the ball off Yuta Kinowaki, turned and let fly a powerful shot which beat Lajong goalkeeper Vishal Kaith before coming off the post.

In the second half, Dipanda Dicka and Fabio Pena had back to back chances for Lajong but both failed to convert. In the closing stages, Wolfe took another swipe at goal but was blocked by Lajong defender Pritam Singh.

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cricket match by 28 runs here on Sunday.

A blistering knock of 89 by Mohammad Nabi and a quickfire 72

by Mohammad Shahzad in the lower order helped

Afghanistan post 233/8 in 20 overs.

For Ireland, Kevin O’Brien scalped four for 45 runs while Jacob Mulder took two wickets for 32.

Chasing the mammoth 234-run target, Ireland started the match on a good note as openers Paul Stirling (49) and Stuart Thompson (43) slammed 65 runs in 4.2 overs.

But the magnitude of the target was big and Ireland were bowled out for 205 in the 20 overs.

Apar t from wicketkeeper-batsman Gary Wilson (59), who kept the Ireland hopes alive by scoring at a strikerate of over 170, no other batsman stepped up to the challenge.

W i l s o n’s 3 9 - b a l l knock was laced with five boundaries and two sixes.

He was dismissed spinner Rashid Khan.

Fo r A f g h a n i s t a n , Hamza (2 for 39) and Karim Janat (2 for 34) made the crucial strikes upfront, while Rashid (3 for 28) cleaned the lowerorder batsmen to clinch the match.

S/o Mr. Y. B. Murry At 10:00 AM. Venue :Public Ground Colony, Dimapur

Born on : 25/08/1985 Died on : 13/03/2016

To have, to love and then to part is the greatest sorrow.

God, your joy is eternally sealed.

With silent tears, we miss you so much but death does not steal away the precious memories of the short time we had together in this world.

Always in our hearts.

Loving parents, sister, brothers and dear ones

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Afghanistan beat Ireland by 28 runs in third T20I

G r e at e r N o i da , M a r 1 2 ( IANS ) : Afghanistan completed a clean sweep against Ireland, winning their third and final Twenty20 International (T20I)

Vasco, Mar 12 (IANS): Churchill Brothers stretched their unbeaten run to four games when they were held to a 0-0 draw by Shillong Lajong FC in an I-League encounter here on Sunday.

Churchill had the best chances of the match while Lajong mustered a few in the second period. Churchill are at the sixth position in the points table with 16 points while Lajong are fourth with 20 points.

The home side had two good chances to draw early

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Indian Wells, Mar 12 (IANS): Second-seeded Angelique Kerber notched one of her most convincing wins of the season at the BNP Paribas Open hardcourt tennis tournament, cruising to a 6-2, 6-1 secondround victory over Andrea Petkovic. Kerber has struggled thus far in 2017. But in her Indian Wells opener on Saturday, she appeared to rediscover the form that led her to two Grand Slam titles last year. She broke Petkovic’s serve on five occasions. Next up for Kerber will be France’s Pauline Parmentier, who upset Yulia Putintseva 6-2, 6-3.

members’ list, a male and female cricketer each nominated by the Cricket Players Association (CPA) and a representative of the Accountant General of the State. While the full-members of the BCCI have asked for clarity about the “coolingoff period for executive committee members (not defined as office-bearers by their association’s bylaws)” with the Committee of Administrators (CoA), the TCA has applied the same to the elected managing/ executive committee members” also.

Affected by the a m e n d e d r u l e, f o r m e r TCA managing committee member Subhash Ghosh has taken up the issue with the CoA.

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“So the Executive Committee is virtually the Annual General Meeting or Special General Body meeting and after every three years, there will be a new 45-member executive committee,” quipped a Mumbai Cricket Association official.

Last year, the TCA announced that it had adopted the Justice Lodha panel recommendations in full, but the association has altogether misinterpreted the Supreme Court-validated directive that has impressed upon the full-members of the BCCI to have a uniform MoA and Rules and Regulation with an ‘apex council’ of five officebearers, one representative elected from its ordinary

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Through this column, we the bereaved family members of Lt. C. Mhomo Ngullie would like to express our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to all those who stood by us physically, morally, financially and in constant prayers throughout the prolonged illness and at the sad demise of our beloved Father on 4th March, 2017.

We sincerely convey our special thanks to: 1. Shri. Y. Patton , Hon’ble Home Minister, Govt. of Nagaland.

2. Er. Nyanbemo Kithan and family, Shillong.

3. NEIGRIHMS, Shillong 4. Catholic Church and Baptist Church of Old Riphyim Village.

5. Staff and Students of Bailey Baptist College, Wokha 6. Present Class 11 and 12 Students of DBHSS, Wokha 7. Lotha Elders’ Forum, Shillong.

We deeply regret our inability to acknowledge each and everyone of you individually, but it is our sincere prayer that our Almighty God Bless you all abundantly.

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Spurs enter FA Cup semi-finals

Son’s goal gave Spurs a chance to break out another choreographed handshake celebration, again starring Dele Alli.

L o n d o n, M a r 1 2 (Agencies): Tottenham signed off their final FA Cup game at White Hart Lane with a 6-0 quarter-final thrashing of League One Millwall - although an injury to Harry Kane will concern boss Mauricio Pochettino.

Heung-min Son bagged a hat-trick, while Dele Alli and substitutes Christian Eriksen and Vincent Janssen joined him on the scoresheet as Spurs sealed another trip to Wembley.

Millwall had knocked out Premier League sides Bournemouth, Watford and Leicester en route to the

quarter-finals but were on the back foot from the first whistle, with Harry Winks testing the visitors’ ‘keeper Tom King inside three minutes before Kane rifled at the shot-stopper from a tight angle.

Alli had a penalty appeal waved away after going down under Tony Craig’s challenge as he swivelled to shoot on 23 minutes before Millwall, who had been pegged back in their own half, carved out their first real opening two minutes later, when Lee Gregory chased down a long ball and Steve Morison shot

wide from 20 yards.

Ja n Ve r t o n g h e n responded with an off target strike for the hosts before Eriksen produced a fine angled volley to break the deadlock, firing a loose ball low into the far corner from the right side of the box on 31 minutes.

Byron Webster headed Shaun Williams’ free-kick wide as Millwall looked for an immediate response but they were fortunate not to fall two behind when Victor Wanyama headed Eriksen’s corner onto the bar.

Spurs didn’t have to wait long for their second,

Kumble, Dravid may get new roles: Reports

Anil Kumble

Rahul Dravid

New Delhi, Mar 12 (Agencies): Anil Kumble and Rahul Dravid played pivotal roles during Indian cricket’s ascension to the top of the cricket rankings.

Even after their retirements, both Kumble and Dravid continue to contribute to the growth of Indian cricket.

Kumble is the current coach of the Indian team led

by Virat Kohli while Dravid is the coach for the U-19 side. Under Kumble, India are the World No.1 side in Tests and in 2016, they did not lose a single Test. With

Kumble at the helm, India have won series in West Indies and have continued a great run at home by winning series against New Zealand, England and Bangladesh.

Under Dravid’s coaching stint, the India U - 1 9 s i d e h av e a l s o developed strongly. They entered the final of the U-19 World Cup while they have performed consistently.

With changes in the BCCI following the Supreme Court verdict on January 2, the Indian cricket Board is currently run by the

committee of administrators (CoA) and there are reports of changes soon.

According to a report in a leading English newspaper, Kumble might soon be elevated to as team director as the CoA are keen on structural changes.

The report stated that during the BCCI awards following the end of the Bangalore Test in which India defeated Australia by 75 runs, Kumble met the CoA and they entrusted him with the job to file a comprehensive report on the senior, A side, junior and women’s teams. The series against Australia could be his last as coach and he could take the new role on April 14.

According to a senior official in the BCCI, the plans are already in place and there is a strong possibility that when new contracts are given out, these changes will be made.

though. Picking the ball up on the right flank four minutes before the interval, Son cut inside Cooper and fired a superb left-foot shot into the opposite corner, l e av i n g K i n g w i t h n o chance.

Tottenham picked up where they left off after halftime, with Eriksen drawing a good stop from King before firing over the bar with another right-foot strike, and on 54 minutes they had their third, when Son expertly volleyed in Kieran Trippier’s long ball forward into the box.

Millwall’s best moment in the match came when Jed Wallace clipped substitute Fred Onyedinma’s cutback wide but, after Son blasted over from close range at the other end, Alli made it four, slotting in at the back post from Eriksen’s inviting low pass across the six-yard box.

Tottenham continued to apply the pressure and sub Janssen scored his first goal in open play for the north Londoners by clipping in Son’s pass on 80 minutes.

The Dutchman should have had a second when he directed a close-range header at King and Son saw an injury-time drive sail high and wide. But the South Korean eventually got his hat-trick goal thanks to a goalkeeper error with the last kick of the game.

Mayweather wants McGregor fight in June London, Mar 12 (Agencies): Floyd Mayweather has declared himself “out of retirement” to fight Conor McGregor and demanded the Irish mixed martial arts champion commit to a crossover bout in June.

“I’m not ducking or dodging anyone,” American Mayweather told British media. “I’m only coming out of retirement for one person and that’s Conor McGregor. We don’t need to waste no time. We need to make this ... happen quickly. Let’s get it on in June.”

McGregor has been challenging Mayweather, who retired in 2015 with a 49-0 record, to a fight for months.

The two sides have yet to reach terms and have a number of major hurdles to overcome.

Mayweather has asked for a guaranteed $100 million to make the fight happen, with $15 million going to McGregor, while UFC president Dana White has talked of $25 million to each plus payper-view money.

M c G r e g o r, t h e biggest pay-per-view draw in mixed martial arts, is contracted to UFC and the organization would have to approve any fight.

Indian boxers to miss Chemistry Cup after denied visa NEW DELHI, Mar 12 (PTI): Indian boxers will miss the Chemistry Cup in Germany after not getting the visas on time but the national federation has assured that the pugilists will be compensated by being sent for another event soon.

A 10-member new-look team, which included two Asian youth medallists, was to travel to Halle, Germany tonight for the 44th edition of the tournament.

But the plan went haywire after their visas could not come through.

“The visas could not come because we got to know quite late that the applications for Schengen visas are now supposed to be filed from the region to which you belong. We were used to a centralised process which could be done from Delhi,” Boxing Federation

of India (BFI) President Ajay Singh told PTI. “But this time, we were told that the applications had to be routed through the regional centres from where the boxers came. Some time was lost in the process and therefore visas did not come in time. From now on, we will ensure that visa procurement procedure is started 15 days in advance,” he added. Singh said the boxers, who were sent back from the national capital today, will soon be sent to compete in another tournament.

“The boys who were selected for this tournament will be sent for another event very soon, in fact, in the next fortnight itself. They should not feel disheartened, we are already in talks for a couple of invitational tournaments in the next 20 days,” he asserted.

Murray stunned in Indian Wells INDIAN WELLS, Mar 12 (Agencies): World No 1 Andy Murray suffered a shock second-round defeat in the BNP Paribas Open against Canada’s Vasek Pospisil.

T h e S c o t ’s b e s t showing in California came in 2009 as a runner-up to Rafael Nadal and this 6-4 7-6 loss was his first in five meetings against the world No 129.

Murray, who claimed his maiden title of 2017 at the Dubai Duty Free Championships last week, was sluggish from the start at Indian Wells.

The 29-year-old was broken four times in total

by Pospisil, who celebrated his biggest win on the ATP Tour to secure a thirdround clash against Dusan Lajovic.

Murray said, “It’s a disappointing one as I had opportunities in the first set but I didn’t serve well enough.” “I served a few double faults, especially in the first set at important moments, which didn’t help. I really don’t know why I haven’t played my best here over the years.

He definitely played better in the second set, he was being aggressive and he played some great volleys at important moments. He deserved it.” Pospisil said, “I felt like I had the ability but to actually go through is a whole new thing. I tried

Powercomm beat Muttang FC in MP League Ko h i m a , M a r 1 2 (NPN): Powercomm FC beat Mustang FC 1-0 in the ongoing 3rd edition of Morning Premier League (MPL) played at IG stadium Meriema on March 10.

The lone and winning goal for Powercomm was scored by Senpenlo in 79th minutes. The league is being organized by Morning Fo o t b a l l A s s o c i a t i o n (MFA).

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Andy Murray sits dejected after suffering a second round defeat at the hands of Vasek Pospisil.

to bring different tactics ... versus the other times I played him. I didn’t want to give him the same look each time. I wanted to put pressure coming into the net, using my strength, which is my ability at the net and serving well.”

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga was also dumped out by Fabio Fognini with the Italian winning 7-6 (7/4) 3-6 6-4 in a clash which lasted just shy of two-anda-half hours.

After winning the first set on a tie-break, Fognini lost the second to seventh-seeded Tsonga but recovered well to win a nervy third.

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seeded third, had an easier time of it by beating Paolo Lorenzi 6-3 6-4 and Gael Monfils also progressed with a 3-6 6-0 6-1 triumph over Barbados’ Darian King.

Serbian qualifier Dusan Lajovic was a surprise 6-2 4-6 7-6 winner against 30th seed Feliciano Lopez of Spain and Ivo Karlovic also suffered a second-round exit to Japan’s Yoshihito Nishioka, who triumphed 6-4 6-3.

Pablo Carreno Busta beat Peter Gojowczyk 7-5 6-2 while David Goffin, seeded 11th, was made to work for his 6-4 3-6 6-3 victory over Karen Khachanov.

‘Need £200m for this summer’ L o n d o n, M a r 1 2 (Agencies): Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has reportedly asked for a £200m transfer fund this summer as he looks to further build the Blues impressive squad.

Chelsea are storming to the Premier League title this season, ten points clear with 11 games remaining, but Conte wants guarantees o f s p e n d i n g m o n e y, before he signs a contract extension, The Sunday Times is reporting. Diego Costa and Thibaut Courtois are both being linked with moves away from Stamford Bridge, and Conte wants to replace both players,

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as well as adding further reinforcements.

Conte is coming to the end of the first season of a three-season deal, but it is believed Chelsea will offer the Italian an extended contract following a stunning first season in charge.

Krishan, Thapa in team for Thailand boxing tourney

Vikas Krishan

Shiva Thapa

NE W DE L H I , M a r 1 2 ( P T I ) : Wo r l d Championship bronzemedallists Vikas Krishan (75kg) and Shiva Thapa (60kg) are among the seven Indian boxers selected for the Thailand International Tournament to be held in Bangkok from April 1.

Vikas, a 2011 World Championships bronzewinner, would be competing in his first tournament after the quarterfinal loss in last year’s Rio Olympics.

Former Asian champion Shiva, meanwhile, is continuing a transition to his new

weight category after going up from the bantamweight (56kg) division in December last year. The change has fetched him mixed results so far. The Assamese, who won a bronze in the 2015 World Championships, won the National Championships but lost a closely fought opening contest in the 68th Strandja Memorial Tournament in Bulgaria last month. Among others, Commonwealth Games silver-medallist L Devendro Singh (52kg) will be making his international debut in his new weight category.

9th Sumi games exhibition match DIMAPUR, Mar 12 (NPN): Parliamentary secretary Youth Resources and Sports, Khekaho Assumi would grace the exhibition match-cum-extravaganza night in the ongoing 9th All Sumi Games and Sports meet at Kuhuboto on March 13 at 3 pm. The event is organized

by Sumi Games and Sports Association.

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