March 23, 2018

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Vol XXVIII No. 105

No GST exemptions for NE, hill states: Minister Shukla NEW DELHI, MAR 22 (IANS): Central government on Thursday said that no exemptions from tax refund had been given to the North Eastern and hilly states under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime till March 2027. It said the GST Council had in September 2016 decided that all entities exempted from payment of indirect tax under the then-existing tax incentive scheme will have to pay tax in the GST regime.

“It was also decided that the decision to continue with any incentive given to specific industries in existing industrial policies of states or through any schemes of the Central government shall be with the concerned state or Central government,” Minister of State for Finance Shiv Pratap Shukla told the Rajya Sabha in a written reply. And in case the state or Central government decides to continue any existing exemption or incentive scheme, it shall be administered by way of a reimbursement mechanism through the budgetary route, he added.

Businessman shot at in Dimapur

Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, MAR 22 (NPN): A non-Naga businessman was shot at by two unidentified armed miscreants, inside his grocery shop at Nagarjan area on Thursday at around 4.30 p.m.

Police sources informed that the miscreants went to the shop in an auto rickshaw and shot the victim identified as one Joy Chandra (41) from a close range. Police recovered one empty shell of .22 pistol from the spot.

The victim was rushed to a private hospital and a bullet was removed from his lower back, police said. Police said that more details will be known only tomorrow as investigation was on.

NAYO condemns

DIMAPUR, MAR 22 (NPN): Northern Angami Youth Organization (NAYO) has vehemently condemned the March 15, 2018 hit-andrun case at New Secretariat in Kohima where its bona fide member was killed. In a press release, NAYO press secretary, Kiyasetuo Kenguruse, alleged that one Noel Thong Rengma driving a Ford Figo claimed the life of late Neichatuolie Kense, son of Pfusiehu of Tuophema village. NAYO appealed to the law enforcing agencies to award befitting punishment to the accused. The organisation asserted that it would not remain a mute spectator in bringing justice to the victim and his family.

This is it!

“They went to Delhi with proposals. Let’s see if the PM will send them back with disposals.”

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FRIDAY, MARCH 23, 2018 Pages 12 ` 5.00

Maldivian President ends state of Emergency

Women’s T20 Tri-series: Aus beat Indiax

Linking Congress to data scam diversionary tactics, says Rahul

international, Page 9

sports, Page 11

national, Page 7

Budget deficit hits to `1657.88 cr

CM appoints 20 new advisors

D I M A P U R , M A R 2 2 Wangnao, Phowang Konyak, hovi Yepthomi, Bongkhao, (NPN): Nagaland chief min- Phukayi, Dr. Nicky Kire, R. H. Haiying, Imnatiba and ister, Neihpiu Rio on Thurs- Khing, Mmhonlumo Kikon, Er. Zhale Neikha. Though day appointed 20 legislators Tovihoto, Dr. Longriniken, all the PDA alliance MLAs Correspondent under development schemes stakeholders together for a as advisors to various state Imtikumzuk, Namri Nchang, have been accommodated, government departments Khumo, K.T. Sukhalu, Toshi one NDPP legislator- Zhaleo before releasing payment long term peace.

Wungtung, Kazheto Kinimi, Rio’s name did not figure in KOHIMA, MAR 22 (NPN): and that a policy would be The governor further with immediate effect.

They include Noke Mhathung Yanthan, H. Khe- the list.

Exposing the truth behind adopted to ensure comple- stated that, along with the the deficit that the NPF-led tion of projects in given Government of India, his SL. No. Name & PARTY Departments Allocated DAN government had for timeline without any cost government too was com1 Noke Wangnao (NDPP) Social Welfare, Home Guards & Civil Defence years placed at “around escalation. mitted for a new vision of 2 Phowang Konyak (NDPP) Fire & Emergency Services, SIRD and Relief & Rehabilitation Rs.1400 crore”; Nagaland He also reiterated that Nagaland that would be 3 Phukayi (NDPP) Food & Civil Supplies, LM&CP and NSDMA Governor P.B. Acharya inhis government’s top agenda based on the foundations of 4 Dr. Neikiesalie Kire (NDPP) Rural Development formed the 13th NLA that was for early resolution of good governance, transpar5 R. Khing (NDPP) Vety & AH, Women Resources the new PDA coalition has the Naga political problem ency, development and eco6 Mmhonlumo Kikon (BJP) IT, Science & Technology, NRE inherited a huge deficit of and work with all stakehold- nomic growth and assured 7 Tovihoto Ayemi (BJP) Power Rs.1657.88 crore. Worse, ers for a solution that was to stand firm on its motto 8 Dr. Longriniken (BJP) Law & Justice, Border Affairs and Treasuries & Accounts the Governor also informed honourable, sustainable and “Deeds not Words”.

9 Imtikumzuk (NDPP) Sericulture and Excise that the figure was expected acceptable to the people.

He said transparency 10 Namri Nchang (NDPP) Irrigation & Flood Control to rise higher by the end of He vowed that his gov- and good governance would Governor P.B. Acharya 11 L. Khumo (NPP) Fisheries, Evaluation, Economics & Statistics March 2018. ernment would not come be the prime focus of his 12 K. Tokugha Sukhalu (NDPP) School Education India.

Acharya maintained The Governor who in the way of any political government. In this regard, 13 Toshi Wungtung (NDPP) I&PR, SCERT and Village Guards was addressing day two of that, given the financial agreement that would solve the governor said his gov14 Kazheto Kinimi (BJP) Skill Development, Labour & Employment and CAWD the ongoing budget session situation, his government the Naga political issue, add- ernment had decided to 15 Mhathung Yanthan (NDPP) Horticulture is being forced to take hard Thursday said the State’s ing that it would move with ensure that government 16 H. Khehovi Yepthomi (BJP) Tourism and Art & Culture budgetary deficit, which decisions and said it would a firm resolve for reconcili- departments and institutions 17 Bongkhao (NDPP) DUDA stood at Rs 950.09 crore do all that was required to ation among all sections of would have their websites 18 H. Haiying (BJP) Prisons, Printing & Stationary on March 31, 2014, had curb wasteful expenditure the Nagas and for a negoti- and social media accounts 19 Imnatiba (NPP) Industries & Commerce, NIDC skyrocketed to Rs 1657.88 and misuse of funds. ated political settlement to provide all information 20 Er. Zhale Neikha (NDPP) Youth Resources & Sports In this regard, he said that would bring permanent related to them to citizens in crore as on March 31, 2017, a leap of almost 75% and the new government has peace. Asserting that “Peace a time bound manner. said the figures were likely decided to do away with VIP for Development and DeAcharya further into be higher by the end culture and were committed velopment for Peace” was formed the House that his of March 2018. Acharya to take austerity measures to his government’s motto, government had decided said his government faced ensure that all available re- Acharya said it was com- that periodical appraisals a real challenge of trying to sources were used primarily mitted to ensure ushering and assessments of all debring in fiscal prudence and for developmental activities in an era of development partments would be carried “Whose fault is it, who discipline, besides ensuring and welfare of citizens. and peace. He informed the out to ensure timely achieve- NEW DELHI, MAR 22 dared her to make public Acharya said the gov- House that his government ment of targets to avoid de- (PTI): Congress Thursday the sources who formed the tried to mislead and keep the that Nagaland received its decided to move a privilege basis of her claims that the issue in deep freeze for four due share in taxes and fiscal ernment would ensure strict had plan to set up a centre lays and cost escalation. motion against External 39 Indians kidnapped by years. It is of the external verification of work done grants from Government of for peace to help bring all (Cont’d on p-5) Affairs Minister Sushma ISIS were alive. affairs minister. It is her reSwaraj in the Rajya Sabha “ I a c c u s e S u s h m a sponsibility,” Soni alleged. for “misleading” the House Swaraj of misleading the “We have continuously on the issue of the death House. She gave an assurance tried to raise the issue, but of 39 Indians who were that these people were alive. Swaraj always said she canNEW DELHI, MAR 22 (AGEN- with Rai, Alexander Nix (suspended clearly says that “Our client achieved a kidnapped in Iraq’s Mosul Our sources have proved not share the sources nor CIES): Controversy surrounding the CEO of CA) and Amrish Tyagi (son of landslide victory, with over 90% of to- town in 2014. right and her confidential any document and always alleged data breach involving London- JD-U leader KC Tyagi) and Alexander tal seats targeted by CA being won.”

Congress MPs Am- sources have proved wrong,” claimed that they are alive.

Breaking more than four days of bika Soni, Pratap Bajwa and Soni told reporters. based Cambridge Analytica turned Waddington Oakes as its directors.

The government’s efforts to into a full-blown political blame game While Nix was the CEO of CA, Tyagi silence, Facebook CEO Mark Zucker- Shamsher Singh Dullo said She said they were put a cover on the issue led to on Thursday. While the BJP and Con- leads its Indian arm – Ovleno Business berg admitted mistakes and outlined they would move a motion definitely going to bring a misconceptions among the steps to protect user data in light of against Swaraj in the Up- privilege motion against the families of the deceased,” gress traded barbs, the RJD questioned Intelligence. the lack of action against senior JD(U) In the interview with NDTV, Rai a privacy scandal involving a Trump- per House after compiling external affairs minister of Soni said, adding, “We have documents and information India for misguiding Parlia- come to know from Iraq leader KC Tyagi for his son’s company claimed that he along with Nix had connected data-mining firm.

Zuckerberg said Wednesday that on the issue. They accused ment and her insensitivity that they died at least a year Ovleno Business Intelligence linked formed the company to create demowith Cambridge Analytica. graphic profiling of voters and pitch it Facebook has a “responsibility” to Swaraj of misleading the in “playing” with the lives ago, but our government has been so insensitive.”

A political slugfest has broken to political parties. “We had planned to protect its users’ data and if it fails, “we House for four years and of 39 Indian citizens. out between the ruling BJP and the collect data of five constituencies [Lok don’t deserve to serve you.”

Congress over its association with Sabha] – including two from RajastCambridge Analytica to use data han, one from Bihar and Amethi and Union law minister Ravi Shankar analytics to influence several elections Raebareli and gift it to Rahul Gandhi,” since 2010.

Rai told Jain. He added that one of Prasad accused the Congress of “ly- DIMAPUR, MAR 22 (NPN): State govern- the local public authority of the state i.e. the While the BJP and Congress the company representatives “an NRI ing’ and referred to three news articles ment conforming to the Ministry of Health state TB officer and district TB officers.

State TB officer said that as per the held press conferences to deny any woman” possibly of “Gujarati” origin which claimed that Congress was in & Family Welfare (H&FW)’s ambitious association with Cambridge Analytica said, “I am from the client’s side [rep- talks with the data mining company goal of eliminating TB by 2025 has stated publication “the clinical establishments, that non notification of TB cases by clinical pharmacy, chemist and druggist, failing to and accuse each other of enlisting the resenting the client]” and she later said, before the Gujarat elections.

These three articles published establishments, pharmacies, chemists and notify a tuberculosis patient to the nodal company’s service, an in-depth look at “we are here to defeat the Congress.” officer, and local public authority health Cambridge Analytica’s India partner When Rai questioned Nix about between October and November 2017, druggists was a criminal offence.

Informing this, State TB officer, Re- staff of general health system or urban local Ovleno Business Intelligence (OBI) this mystery deal, he replied “we are Prasad alleged, show that Congress misused the services of Cambridge vised National TB Control Programme, bodies, and not taking appropriate public Private Limited, suggests both parties here to make money”.

Directorate of Health & Family Welfare health action on receiving tuberculosis paneed to come clean on their level of Cambridge Analytica has also Analytica to win elections in India.

Prasad alleged that Rahul’s “en- (H&FW), stated that it was essential to tient notification may attract the provisions engagement with either company. made no secret of its links with India.

Avneesh Rai, one of the directors Its India section mentions its work dur- tire social media campaign has been collect complete information of all TB of sections 269 and 270 of the Indian Penal of Strategic Communications Labo- ing Bihar Assembly Election in 2010 managed with the help of Cambridge patients in order to ensure proper diagno- Code (45 of 1860) as the case maybe”.

Meanwhile, the Revised National TB ratories Private Limited (SCL) which that was won by Nitish Kumar’s JD Analytica and they have had meetings sis of Tuberculosis and its management (Cont’d on p-7) in patients and their contacts. The officer Control Programme Nagaland has appealed was incorporated in November 2011, (U) in alliance with the BJP. The bio also.” stated that there were also specific formats to all the private health care establishments, for reporting of those cases, which were be- private practitioners, pharmacies, druggists ing circulated to all concerned. It has been etc to extend their support to the initiatives informed that cases were to be notified to that were being undertaken.

Deficit expected to be higher by end of March

Iraq deaths: Congress to move privilege motion against Swaraj for ‘misleading’ RS

Data-gate: The ‘foreign hand’ in Indian elections

BJP, Cong slug it out

Not notifying TB cases a criminal offence: H&FW

Organizations condemn murder of govt official DIMAPUR, MAR 22 (NPN): Various organizations have condemned the abduction and murder of late Lunkholal Singson, veterinary field assistant, at Mukhami village under VK area on March 17, 2018 and demanded that perpetrators be awarded befitting punishment.

KIN: In a press release, KIN information &publicity secretary, Richard Haolai, said no right thinking citizens should ever think of bailing out the perpetrators as doing so would only encourage such crimes.

With the life of the sole bread earner of the family been snatched away, KIN has appealed to the state government to provide job to the widow of late Singson so the children could survive. KIN further appealed that monthly salary of late Lunkholal be given to the family until

the time of his retirement date.

Meanwhile, KIN has expressed gratitude to the leaders of Western Sumi Hoho, Sumi Hoho, VKAGB, police, administration, NGOs and people of VK area who took all possible steps to trace the missing person and arresting the accused.

Extending solidarity with the bereaved family in this moment of grief and pain, KIN prayed to Almighty God to comfort and give them solace.

CNTC: Central Nagaland Tribes Council (CNTC) has vehemently condemned the murder of Lunkholal Singson and demanded strongest action against the perpetrators.

CNTC through its media cell stated that such barbaric act has no place in a civilized society.

CNCT maintained that those “criminals” should

be taught a befitting lesson, which would act as deterrent for others in future.

CNTC also conveyed its condolences to bereaved family members and prayed that Almighty God grant them courage in this great hour of distress and pain.

VK area bodies: Various organizations under VK area led by VK Area GBs Association (Kukami Hoho), VK Range Students’ Union, and VK Area People’s Organisation have strongly condemned the “barbaric and inhuman murder” of late Lunkholal. They appealed to the authorities to award the perpetrators with stringent and most befitting punishment.

VK area organisations stated that both the accused have been banished from the area for ten years starting from the day of completion of their conviction.

The bodies cautioned

individuals or organisations against seeking bail for the two accused. “In doing so, he or she shall be solely responsible for any outcome that may arise following it,” they warned.

Meanwhile, the three bodies have lauded the quick response of the administration headed by EAC VK Throngdiba Sangtam and PS VK headed by OC Temkhah Konyak in nabbing the perpetrators.

Informing that a number of signboards have been placed along NH2 under its jurisdiction providing Helpline numbers, the organisations stated that any incident of accidents or anti social activity under its jurisdiction be reported immediately.

The organisations also expressed their condolences over the death of late Lunkholal and shared the sorrows with the bereaved family members.

FGN, GPRN/NSCN observe ‘Republic-day’ KOHIMA, MAR 22 (NPN): Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN) celebrated the 63rd Nagaland Republic Day with its Kedahge ‘gen.’ (retd.) Viyalie Metha unfurling the “Naga national flag” and addressing the gathering at Transit Peace Camp (TPC) here Thursday.

In his “Nagaland Re-

public Day” message, FGN Kedahge remembered past leaders and dear ones who had suffered and sacrificed “defending our land.” He also highlighted brief Naga National history.

Metha cautioned that enemy was trying hard to annihilate “our people” in all manners, saying even “our Religion is being put in danger.” (Full text on p-6)

Earlier, Thepfiihouvi Solo also addressed the gathering. Programme was led by FGN killo kilonser Shevohii Keyho, bible reading and prayer by Chiechama Baptist Church pastor Soneiu Metha, special song by Chiechama Baptist church youth, folk song by Khomi women, while vote of thanks was proposed by FGN Tatar hoho speaker Lhouvitsii.

DIMAPUR, MAR 22 (NPN): GPRN/NSCN celebrated the 39th Republic Day at Tatar Hall, Khehoi designated camp on March 21, with kilo kilonser Seochum Sangtam unfurling the national flag.

In his presidential speech, read out by kilo kilonser, the GPRN/NSCN president ‘gen.’ (Retd) MB Neokpao Konyak main-

tained that “Indo-Naga political solution” would be hard to come by without unity within the “fragment Naga family”.

Neokpao, however, expressed the belief that today the political weather over Naga homeland has changed. He said that there was better understanding among the Naga National Political groups, adding that

the government of India too has understood the ground reality. (Full text on p-6) Earlier, assistant chaplain GHQ, Wangkai Konyak gave invocation which was followed by obituary report and Naga army rank declaration by Yeshika Chophy, additional secretary (secretary i/c Keya Affairs). Assistant pastor CHQ Toluvi Sumi said the benediction.

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IEC workshop on ODF imparted to WATSAN committee members

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, MARCH 23, 2018

Inner Wheel Dist 324 chairman visits Dmu

LUC general meeting : Lotha Union Chumukedima (LUC) has convened a general meeting on March 24, 10 a.m at the union Chairman’s residence, Seiuruza colony Chumukedima. All the Lotha residing at Chumukedima have been requested to attend the meeting.

LCYA general meeting

Participants from WATSAN committee during the workshop.

DIMAPUR: An IEC workshop on ODF was imparted to WATSAN committee members and council members at Town Hall Chumukedima town on March 19. The programme was organized by PHED, Chumukedima sub-division, sponsored by WSSO Nagaland.

A press release issued

by SDO (PHED) Chumukedima, Er. Ichirang Zeliang said that the main objective of the workshop was to accelerate efforts to achieve universal sanitation coverage and to focus

on sanitation under Swachh Bharat Mission which aims to achieve a ‘Swachh Bharat’ by October 2, 2019.

In rural areas, this means improving the levels of cleanliness though Solid and Liquid Waste Management activities and making Villages Open Defecation Free (ODF) and clean.

Er. Ichirang Zeliang laid emphasis on the goal of Swachh Bharat Mission which required adequate efforts of the community to improve environmental sanitation including management of solid and liq-

uid wastes at household as well as community levels through sustainable methods and social mobilization.

He briefed the members on the importance of toilets and highlighted the profound impact of the sanitation crisis in our society. He encouraged the participants to actively participate and involve in the mission to achieve an ODF village as well as making Dimapur an ODF district in 2018.

The workshop was also attended by EAC Chumukedima, Thezavizo Nakhro as special guest, who

USLP and YTC coordination meeting-cum-picnic held

Members of USLP and YTC during the meet.

DIMAPUR: The United Sangtam Likhüm Pumji (USLP) and Yimchungre Tribal Council (YTC) held coordination meeting-cumpicnic on March 21 and 22 at Zungki River.

The two bodies in their meeting discussed about various issues and on how do work together

for the area. USLP and YTC both assured to work harder for building trust and confidence between the two communities, to work hand in hand for infrastructural development within the district and for peace and prosperity within the district. Both the bodies affirmed to give

fullest cooperation to the government for any developmental activities that may be carried out.

Meanwhile, USLP and YTC strongly appealed the state government to immediately address the demands of the displaced families, due to February 6, 2016 incident.

expressed his gratitude to participants for showing concern towards this noble mission of making an ODF district.

The workshop programme was chaired by SDO (PHED) Chumukedima, the invocation prayer was said by J.E. (PHED), Lipok Imchen, while a welcome address and introduction was given by J.E. (PHED), Watisangba Ao. The workshop was attended by village council members and WATSAN committee members from villages under Chumukedima block.

SCGC Tuensang organises ‘parting social’ DIMAPUR: Sao Chang G ove r n m e n t C o l l e g e (SCGC) Tuensang organised “parting social” for the 6th Semester students on March 21 at the college auditorium with additional superintendent of police, Tuensang, L.L. Lemtur, as the guest speaker.

A press release by SCGC Tuensang stated that in his speech, Lemtur congratulated the graduating students for completing their studies. He advised the students that, graduating from the college was not the end of one’s learning in life, but that they should have higher goals beyond, to bring success by exploring oneself to the outside world. “We should learn to get connected with people of different parts of the world to have broader outlook which will bring inspirations to compete in all areas of modern society,” said Lemtur. He also advised them to face obstacles and failures as part and parcel in life and not to give up until they achieve their goal.

: Lotha Catholic Youth Association (LCYA) has convened a meeting on March 24, 10:30 a.m at Don Bosco youth centre Wokha town. All the church leaders, catechist, unit president, former executives and well wishers have been requested to attend the meeting.

VDB Medziphema informs : Village Development Board (VDB) association Medziphema has informed that an emergency meeting would be held on March 24, 10 a.m at Hotel Casa KE complex Nagarjan police point, Dimapur. All VDB secretaries under Medziphema have been requested to attend the meeting failing which, strict action would be taken.

Inner Wheel Dist 324 chairman, Mira Oberoi along with the members.

DIMAPUR: Inner Wheel Dist 324 chairman, Mira Oberoi visited Inner Wheel Club of Dimapur during her official visit on March 19.

A press release by Inner Wheel Club of Dimapur (IWCD), president Jyotsna Singh stated that Mira Oberoi had expressed happiness over the projects undertaken byIWCD, especially under TEACH program of RILM. She also spoke on

the programs of International Inner Wheel. Four students of Pranab Vidyapith Higher Secondary School were given awards

by Mira Oberoi.

The students had participated in a drawing competition held by the club which was organised

by Prafulla Dahanukar Art Foundation.

The prog ram was chaired by the club’s president IW Jyotsna Singh who spoke about the vari-

ous projects undertaken till date. She also highlighted that the club has adopted one more school as a HAPPY school and is also planning to start a Vocational Training centre in Dimapur.

Earlier during the day, dist chairman Mira Oberoi inaugurated an adult literacy centre at Gautam Bosti which would be run

by IWCD and benefit the illiterate population of the area.

the bell CIH Medziphema organizes Ring campaign farmers’ training programme organised in Kma

CIH officials with farmer participants.

DIMAPUR: A threeday farmers training programme was organised

by Central Institute of Horticulture (CIH), Medziphema, Nagaland in collaboration with College of Agriculture, Tripura from March 15 to 17 at Tripura.

A press release from CIH, Medziphema stated that topics included “post harvest loss reduction and value addition of potential horticulture crops for livelihood in Tripura”, “technological advancement for HDP and canopy

management for enhanced production in horticultural crops” and “advances in production technologies of horticultural crops, nursery management and propagation of horticultural crops”.

The participants were taken for a field exposure visit on canopy management, high density planting and meadow orchard at Horticulture Research Centre (HRC), Nagicherra.

The resource persons for the trainings were eminent scientists & horticulturists from department of

Horticulture, College of Agriculture and ICAR Tripura centre.

The valedictory programme was graced by Krishnadhan Das, MLA, 3- Bamutia Assembly constituency and Sudarshan Paul, general secretary, Kisan Morcha (Tripura).

Seeds and planting materials were distributed among the trainees. Altogether 216 farmers participated at the three-day farmers training, out of which 86 participants were male and 130 participants were female.

DIMAPUR: “Ring the bell” campaign was organised

by RAISE-NE and Cherry Blossoms School, Kohima, at GMS Aradura on March 21 under the slogan “all children are welcome to school including children with a disability”.

Speaking at the campaign programme, disability commissioner of Nagaland, Dr. Atha Vizol presented the statistics on funds being received by Persons with Disabilities (PwD), wherein he noted that there were 1.5 percent of disabled persons from the total population with 2000 PwDs- under monthly pension, 208 – Scholarship, 1300 – blind pension; 1276 – scholarship for the disable children going to school and 496 – soft loan through NFDC. Others who spokes included Purnima Kayina, headmistress of Cherry Blossoms School, Visienuo, key teacher. GMS Aradura head teacher Ganga Thapa, VEC chairman Khrieketoulie GMS school teachers, students, along with two SSA teachers were also present.

NSACS launches MMD & CAOC models KMC farewell programme ‘World Oral Health Day’ observed at Aboi for outgoing administrator

DIMAPUR: Kohima Municipal Council (KMC) organised a farewell programme for outgoing KMC administrator, Kethosituo Sekhose on Wednesday.

A press release from KMC office secretary, Zakiekhotuo Kiso stated that at the programme, KMC highlighted some of the activities achieved during Kethosituo’s tenure and

Joint director (CST), Dr. Keneinguzo Dzüvichu at the launch.

DIMAPUR: Nagaland State AIDS Control Society (NSACS) on March 14 has launched Multi-Month Dispensation (MMD) and Co-located ART-OST Centre (CAOC) under Differentiated Service Delivery Models (DSDM) ARTC Plus Kohima.

A press release by deputy director (IIEC), Thejangunuo, informed that the models were launched by joint director (CST), Dr. Keneinguzo Dzüvichu.

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decongest the ART centre by dispensing ART for three months to stable clients, improve ART coverage among PLHIV and key populations and to reduce the travel cost and travel time to access services.

He also emphasised that all the PLHIV and staff of ART Centre should co-operate and respect each other for the success of the DSDM. Dr. Keneinguzo further informed that MMD will be implemented at ARTC plus Kohima & ARTC plus Dimapur and CAOC at

FIDU CAD Foundation, Dimapur initially.

Earlier, in a welcome address, state program coordinator I-TECH, Bendang Jamir, thanked all the stakeholders for the support received while developing the concept notes for the two models and during the site visits.

He further stated that the success of the models depends on the continuous support and participation of all the stakeholders. He therefore called upon everyone to join hands and work for the success of DSDM.

lauded the administrator for his tireless efforts in completing major tasks & assignments.

Speaking at his farewell, Sekhose lauded the staff for their cooperation and support in all the activities and appealed to the staff to continue with the same zeal to work for the welfare of KMC and Kohima city.

KSO (N) condemns murder

DIMAPUR: Kuki Students’ Organisation Nagaland (KSUN) has vehemently condemned the brutal murder of Lunkholal Singson (VFA) of Sirhima Village under Medziphema Sub-Division. In a press statement, KSO (N) media cell stated that the deceased, a father to three small kids, the sole bread earner of the family and innocent of any criminal activities, was “mercilessly murdered just for the sake of ransom”. The student body has appealed that such uncivilised and evil act should never repeat again upon any family, community and the Naga society. While expressing gratitude to Sumi community in their brotherhood help rendered upon Lunkholal’s family, KSO (N) has made three-point appeal. KSO (N) appealed that befitting stringent punishment by law to the accused; the respective village authority and family of the culprits, as per the custom upheld by both communities, to make an appeasement call onto the GB and Village Council of Sirhima and the bereaved family of the deceased; the concerned department of late Lunkholal, a job to his wife on sympathetic grounds in order to support her family.

DIMAPUR: Aboi block celebrated “world oral health day” on March 20 with the theme “say ahh, think mouth, think health” for the students of class 3, 4 and 5 of Ying-Angh School along with the head master and teachers.

In the programme, dental surgeon, Aboi, Dr Neiphrezo Soriinuo, shared the importance of oral hygiene.

The Aboi team also organized drawing and speech competitions to make the environment more interest- Students and Dr Neiphrezo Soriinuo during the camp. ing and interactive, followed by prize distribution for the such as fluoride toothpaste his team sang a song in-order to flag off the “world oral winners. The team distrib- and toothbrushes.

Dr Neiphrezo along with health day” with a smile. uted free oral health kits

Earth Hour on March 24

DIMAPUR: The Earth Hour, an annual worldwide event organized by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), would be observed on March 24, 2018 from 8.30pm to 9.30pm.

The event encourages individuals, communities, and businesses to turn off non-essential electric lights for one hour.

Starting as a symbolic lights out event in Sydney in 2007, Earth Hour is now the world’s largest grassroots movement for the environment, inspiring millions of people to take action for our planet and nature.

Meanwhile, the Governor of Nagaland, PB Acharya, has appealed to the people of the state to lend support to Earth Hour by switching off non essential lights on March 24, 2018 from8.30pm to 9.30pm. Acharya also urged all responsible to create a healthy and environmentally safe world by playing one’s role in reducing carbon footprint in personal life and work place. Further, the governor appealed to the people to log onto to www.earthhour.in to know how they can adopt simple practices in their day to day lives that were environment friendly.

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Guwahati Partly sunny

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Aizawl Imphal

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Itanagar Spotty showers in the morning 24 16 Shillong Partly sunny

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Dimapur Sunshine and pleasant

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‘World Water Day’ observed in Nagaland

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Zunheboto A p.m. t-storm in spots

Officers and staff after the programme.

DIMAPUR: Soil & Water Conservation department celebrated the “UN world water day” with the theme “nature for water” on March 22 at its conference hall.

In the programme, additional director, Viliehu Ngüzhu in his opening remark, stressed on the importance of water.

He quoted that water was the blood of the

plants and nerve of the soil.

Deputy director, Lochumi Venuh gave a short presentation on “rainfall trend in Nagaland” where she mentioned that the average annual rainfall of Nagaland has decreased from 2500 mm to 1525 mm within 30 years span coupled with uneven distribution which are very alarming.

Project director, K. Zhekheto Awomi also

Eco-Club students cleaning the pond.

spoke on the history and theme of “world water day 2018”. He stressed that new solutions in managing water resources were needed to meet emerging challenges caused by population growth and climate change and that “green” infrastructure and “grey” infrastructure should be harmonized wherever possible.

He further added that

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10 cleaned the pond, which they use as the source of water for washrooms and the flower-garden.

A release by the school informed that the EnergyClub students observed the day by holding drawing competition.

The headmaster of the school exhorted the students to conserve water and be economic in the use of water.

DIMAPUR: A one-day workshop on academic development was organised

by Phek Gover nment College (PGC) on March 16 for students and the faculty with director of the Kohima Institute of Advanced Studies, editor of the refereed research jour nals, “The South Asianist” and “The Highlander” of the Edinburgh University, Scotland, Dr. Michael Heneise as the resource person.

In the first session with the students, Dr. Michael highlighted the strengths and weaknesses possessed by each individual.

He emphasized that one must first recognize one’s strength and then work on it with a whole hearted effort in order to excel.

In the second session with the faculty members he dwelt on the necessity of developing the academic potential of the teachers.

Dr. Michael Heneise.

He said that identifying one’s disposition was the key to unleashing excellence in any field particularly in academics.

He also expressed his keenness to help the teachers of the college to link up with other scholars in the country and abroad for collaborative research ventures.

Principal, Phek Government College, Dr. Vizovol Mekro welcomed and introduced Dr. Michael Heneise to the gathering while vice principal, Besengulie Venuh rendered the vote of thanks.

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DImapur: Dimapur District GB Association (DDGBA) has convened an emergency meeting on March 24 at its office, near Green park Junction, 10 a.m. I&P secretary, DDGBA, Akhu Naga has informed all the office bearers are requested to attend without fail.

it was time to re-examine nature-based solutions to help achieve water management objectives, rebalance the water cycle and improve human health and livelihood. The programme was chaired by deputy director, Limasunep.

BMS: Baptist Mission School (BMS) Jotsoma observed “World Water Day” on March 22 wherein Eco-Club students of class

3 Workshop on academic development held at PGC

Resource persons/trainers with special invitees from various government departments.

D I M A P U R : O n e - d ay training on capacity building of government employees on E-waste (discarded electrical and electronic equipment)

management was held on March 21 at State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Kohima.

The training pro-

gramme was organised by National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT), Kolkata and funded by Ministry of Electronics

and Information Technology (MeitY) government of India.

Trainers for the training programme which was conducted for government employees by NIELIT, Kolkata Er. Kopelo Letou and IT and e-waste trainer, NIELIT Kolkata, Angu Bahadur Khadka, dealt with E-waste management Rules 2016 which will bring the producer under Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR).

It may be noted that E-waste, discarded as waste by consumers are considered dangerous as certain components of some electronic products

contain materials that are hazardous, depending on their condition and density.

More than 100 participants from various government departments like industries and commerce, youth resource and sports, government higher secondary school, Kohima, DoSE, employment and skill development, state college of teacher’s education, Kohima, government polytechnic, DH&FW, directorate of fisheries, employment and skill development, 4th NAP COY, Kohima, SCERT and others attended the programme.

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DIMAPUR: A two-day teachers’ training on Computer Aided Learning (CAL) programme under Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) organized by District Mission Authority (NMA) in coordination with State Mission Authority Nagaland culminated on March 21 at PTC Hall, Phek.

Amiya Paul from implementing agency imparted the training. The training focused on how to use the technology in the process of teaching and learning in the classroom. Also, assistant district coordinator DMA Phek shared the importance of the CAL programme and

the responsibilities of school management committee.

Altogether 30 teachers from different schools under Phek district attended the two days training.

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IMPHAL, Mar 22: Employees of Manipur government began their indefinite cease-work strike from Thursday, demanding implementation of pay structures recommended by 7th Pay Commission. The JAC had, on Wednesday, announced to commence cease-work strike as state government failed to give positive response towards addressing its demand despite repeated ultimatum.

A team of JAC led by its general secretary Laitonjam Biken visited some offices in Imphal and asked the employees not to carry any works. Biken said that even though employees of government offices attended as usual, functioning of the offices were paralyzed as they did not take up any official file. He informed that for the time being employees in the emergency services will not be a part of the cease-work strike. However, they too will join soon if government remains adamant.

He maintained that their demand for the implementation of 7th Pay Commission has been going on for years and the state government has been ignoring the demand citing one or other problem.

IMPHAL, Mar 22: Two children were killed after an outbreak of measles in Manipur’s interior Tamenglong district, while over 40 affected by the disease were under medical care.

Official reports said that the disease claimed the lives at Phoklong village under Tousem police station of Tamenglong district.

Following the report, the medical team from the district headquarters rushed to the village. However, the medical team was reportedly facing problem while attending the infected children as no medicine for treatment of children already infected by the disease was unavailable.

M e a n w h i l e, s t a t e health services director Dr K Rajo said that a 12-member medical team from Imphal will leave for the village on March 24 to assist the district medical team. The team will be led by additional director Dr Th Sashikumar, the director said. The Director said that all the preventive measures will be taken in other parts of the state.

Health officials and paramedics have been mobilised for doing the needful.

Shillong, Mar 22: The Meghalaya government on Thursday said that it will put all efforts to ensure resumption of coal mining in the state in accordance with environmental rules and regulations.

NGT had ordered an interim ban on “rat-hole” coal mining in Meghalaya from April 17, 2014, after All Dimasa Students’ Union and the Dima Hasao District Committee filed an application before the tribunal alleging that the water of the Kopili river was turning acidic due to coal mining in Jaintia Hills.

“Coal mining was a traditional form of livelihood in the state and therefore the government would make all efforts to ensure resumption of mining in accordance with the Central environmental rules and regulations,” PWD minister, Prestone Tynsong said.

Replying to volley of queries during the Question Hour in the assembly, Tynsong said that the state had incurred loss of Rs. 416 crore in terms of revenue from coal following the NGT ban on coal mining.

India plans to launch flights to Asean capitals from Assam

2500 new cancer patients detected every year in Tripura

to northeast and then to south east Asia. But, Assam holds more advantage than Bengal and our state is the expressway to south east Asia,” Patowary said.

As the investment proposals received by both states are yet to materalise, the two states are now locked in a battle for investors and for the role of launch pad of India’s Act East Policy to tap the vast ASEAN market. Patowary said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has already declared the northeast at the heart of India’s Act East Policy when he opened the global investors summit here.

“The Act East vision is turning real, with PM Modi redefining and reinvigorating the whole policy with regards to ASEAN. It is in this backdrop that the Government of Assam organised the first ever Global Investors’ Summit, ‘Advantage Assam’ in February.

The summit was a grand success, attracting attention of leaders both in the fields of business and politics from within the country and abroad, especially ASEAN

NEW DELHI, Mar 22 (Agencies): India is planning to operate flights from the north-eastern state of Assam to Asean countries, including Singapore, through a scheme that subsidises air travel.

The move comes amid a growing focus on pushing India’s ties with South-east Asia. Assam’s Minister for the Act East Policy Department Chandra Mohan Patowary told The Straits Times that the federal government and the Assam state government are working on a plan to start routes from Assam’s capital Guwahati to South-east Asian capitals including Hanoi and Singapore.

At present, international visitors to the northeast must transit in cities like capital city Delhi or the eastern city of Kolkata.

“This will have an economic impact on Assam and the north-east,” Mr Patowary said of the plan at a conference organised by the think-tank Kalinga International Foundation in the city of Bhubaneswar.

He said that tenders to award the routes to Indian airlines would likely take place in May. The air connectivity

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With pride and honour, we the Kitami Students' Union express our appreciation and congratulations to Miss Atoholi Swu, D/o Mr. Hokuto Swu for successfully receiving Seven Prizes in different Clusters and overall Academic Award in Bachelor of Divinity (BD) Course at the Valedictory Service of Union Biblical Seminary, Pune.

We further wish her great success in her future endeavours.

Kakuto Shohe Gen. Secretary Kitami Students' Union

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JAPUKONG SENSO SENDEN H.Q. LONGCHEM, DIST. MOKOKCHUNG

CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE

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The Japukong Senso Senden (Japukong Public Organization) with immense pleasure salutes Shri. Along Imna Longkumer for Successfully contesting in the recently concluded Nagaland Legislative Assembly Election from 30th Alongtaki A/C Nagaland.

The Senden also feel elated and appreciates for inducting in the cabinet and allocating the portfolio of Higher & Technical Education, Government of Nagaland which is rightly allotted to our young incumbent who is deeply conscious for the changes in social and educational arenas for the future generation.

Further, the Senden wishes and prays to bestow wisdom, sound health to overcome all the herculean tasks to lead into a new era of transparent and progressive governance to elevate downtrodden societies for a better and decent living.

(Allem Langu) President Japukong Senso Senden

and BBN countries. The intent shown by the industry in making investments in the focus sectors is indeed encouraging. We received investment proposals of close to Rs one lakh crore,” Patowary said.

Patowar y said that Modi has given a further push to the northeast as the centre of Act East Policy after the union cabinet on Wednesday cleared a Rs 3000-crore special package for encouraging the MSME sector, which is the biggest industry segment in the region.

“The announcement of the North East Industrial Development Scheme (NEIDS) is not just timely but also greatly supportive of our efforts to bring investment in the state, to create job opportunities and to gainfully employ our boys and girls,” Patowary added.

He said that this scheme will go a long way to implement the Act East Policy making the northeast a manufacturing hub for the ASEAN and BBN countries.

project is part of the federal government’s Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS), which seeks to connect smaller cities and towns by subsidising fares, maintained at 2,500 rupees (S$50) per hour, and reviving old and disused airports and airfields.

Rates for the international routes have not been fixed yet but the Assam government is setting aside one billion rupees for the subsidies. The money for the subsidies will come from the federal and state government. Assam, with a population of 30.94 million, is seen as the gateway to India’s north-east region and borders Bangladesh and Bhutan. The northeast is connected to the Indian mainland by a narrow stretch of land known as the Siliguri corridor or “Chicken’s Neck”. Distinct from the rest of India due to its location, connectivity and infrastructure remains poor.

Plans to link the area to South-east Asia, including a trilateral highway linking India to Thailand and Myanmar, have been slow.

Analysts say much depends on whether private airliners find it viable to fly from Guwahati to Asean countries. “They are doing this domestically. I am not sure how far it will work out,” said Mr Rajan Mehra, chief executive of private luxury business jet operator Club One Air. “ T h o s e w h o h ave smaller planes will find it difficult to subsidise the seats. The gap that is being bridged (by the governments) is also small. I think the takers will be larger players because they need those with deep pockets and have plans to fly overseas.”

Mr Khin Maung Nyo, adviser to the Myanmar Institute of Strategic and International Studies, noted that travelling to the northeast from Myanmar is difficult at present.

“It is not easy to come to India. I have to take a flight to Thailand and then to India even though Myanmar borders India and is the closest (country) in Asean,” he said. “It (air connectivity) will be a good idea. But one also needs to look at the economic viability.”

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

OFFICE OF THE

Kaliho K. Swu President Kitami Students' Union

Correspondent

Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate of Late Ahao Jajo, deceased, has been filed by Smti.

Somiwon Jajo, relation wife R/o. H.No. 266, Kevijau Colony, Dimapur to draw his/her family Pension, Bank Acct etc, who expired on 5.1.18.

Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate of the said deceased, may if he/she so desire may appear in this Court within 30 days, on the said day of 20.4.18.

Given under the hand and seal of the Court this 19 day of 3/18.

Addl. Deputy Commissioner Dimapur : Nagaland.

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AGARTALA, Mar 22 (Agencies): Regional Cancer Centre Superintendent Dr. Goutam Majumder Thursday said that 2,500 new cancer patients are diagnosed every year in Tripura.

A report has suggested that 1,458 cancer patients died in 2016 in the state, he said adding that most cancer cases were due to head and neck cancer, reported TNT. Dr. Majumder said 3,786 patients succumbed to cancer from 2014-2016.

Among all cancer patients in the state, 40 percent suffer from head and neck cancer mostly caused by chewable tobacco cancer. Tripura tops NE in tobacco consumption in all its forms; 64.5 percent patients admitted using tobacco in a report.

A mega health awareness campaign for cancer would be organized here tomorrow as a part of a pan northeast motorcycle ride for cancer awareness. The ride, hosted

by Tata Trust, has got a group of motorcyclists travelling from Silchar to Agartala via Guwahati, Tezpur, Itanagar, Dibrugarh, Kohima, Imphal and Aizawl.

He said the ruling Meghalaya Democratic Alliance government is likely to adopt another resolution to urge upon the central government to invoke Para 12 A (b) of the Sixth Schedule through a Presidential notification to exempt the state from the central law.

“If need be one more official resolution will be brought during this current session where both sides of the house will also be responsible jointly to knock the door of the Centre for lifting of coal ban in our state,” Tynsong said.

Recalling that the previous Congress-led government had adopted a resolution urging the Centre to invoke Para 12 A (b) of the Sixth Schedule to the Constitution of India to ensure resumption of coal mining, he said, “A decision was also taken then that once the resolution is passed, the leader of the House will take a delegation to the Centre on this regard which unfortunately did not happen.” However, Tynsong said that the government will leave no stone unturned to ensure that the NGT lift its ban on rat-hole coal mining in the state.

New Delhi, Mar 22 (Agencies): Assam has the highest number of beggars and vagrants among the northeast states, Union minister for social justice Thawar Chand Gehlot informed the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. Assam also has the fourth highest number of women beggars in the country, the minister added in a written reply to the House. Quoting the 2011 Census, Gehlot said Assam has 22,116 destitute people, of which 14,847 are women – double the number of men, 7,269. According to the Census report, there were about 4.13 lakh beggars and homeless people in India.

As the data is almost seven years old, the present situation is believed to be worse, according to TNN. Beside Assam, other northeastern states like Manipur, Tripura and Meghalaya, too, showed a similar trend, where women beggars have outnumbered men.

“In Tripura, out of 1,490 beggars recorded, 883 were female. Similarly, in Meghalaya, there are 224 female beggars out of a total 396.

Manipur has 146 female beggars out of total 263 beggars,” he informed. Of the eight northeastern states,

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Mizoram fares the best, with only 53 beggars, including 20 women.

Social analysts said the lack of any comprehensive policy addressing the issue of beggary has made the situation worse. The Narendra Modi-led government introduced the Persons in Destitution (Protection, Care and Rehabilitation) Model Bill, 2016, to address the issue of chronic beggary and homelessness in India, but decided to drop the proposal to amend the legislation last year.

“At present, there is no central law on begging and most of the states have

either adopted the Bombay Prevention of Begging Act, 1959, which criminalises beggary or have modelled their laws on it. In Assam, provisions were made under the social welfare department for providing homes for homeless people. However, more welfare schemes are needed,” said a state social welfare department official.

Though sources in state police have denied the prevalence of mafia-controlled begging, rampant human trafficking cases in the region are believed to have contributed to the growing numbers of beggars.

The Satoi Range Students' Union extend our heartiest congratulations to Shri. G. Kaito Aye for his victorious achievement during the 13th Nagaland Legislaive Assembly from 36 A/C Satakha and being elected as minister of Agriculture, Cooperation under the leadership of Shri.

Neiphiu Rio, Chief Minister.

The Union further wishes and prays for your successful leadership.

Nikato T. Ayemi Homugha H. Achumi President, SRSU Gen. Secretary, SRSU

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PULOKA V. AYE

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WATSU UNIT CHUCHUYIMLANG TOWN

Head G.B. Vishiyi Village, Dimapur – 797112, Nagaland.

PULOKA V. AYE Head G. B.

Dear Neelam may you fulfill all your dreams and achieve ur goals and have a bright future and enjoy your day. From your loved ones.

Linus, and your family members . ______________________

OFFICE OF THE

I, Mr. Ponchei Phom (Aka Nungnai Enah change), admit that I have posted a false allegation against Govt. Higher Secondary School, Tuensang with regard to the remuneration fee for invigilation duty performed during the outgoing HSLC Exam 2018 in the Social Media (The Naga Spear).

Whereas, I realised that due to my ignorance I have made the mistake. I therefore unconditionally tender my apology to the Centre Superintendent (Tue-I) and all the faculty of Govt. Higher Secondary School, Tuensang for defaming the image of the biggest Educational Institution in the District.

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Dear, Piho “boo” I’m so glad to have someone like you with whom I can be myself.i feel so comfortable in your company.i love you my dear friend. wishing you a very happy and joyful birthday.

From... Sheku “wild”. ______________________

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Asutsa hipau pesuno pithilu ani Vishiyi phulo timi khu khumu Ato Kukau wü N.O.C. kuhano aki, alu kuqhukili shipuaghi aye atsala 22/04/2018, züno kilekughu shiluvelo. Hi kihikutha tsala dolo no shilu moaye ayeza lo akiu toi kuqhukilimi shou amakho beni.

From Mom, Dad, Kakai, Grandpa, Grandma. ______________________

Assam has highest number of beggars in NE

I, Mr. S. Wilson Singh, S/o Shri. S. Ranjit Singh resident of H.No. 142, Duncan Bosti, Dist. Dimapur, Nagaland, Pin-797112, do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under : 1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India and a resident of the above mentioned address.

2. That my natural official name is "S. Wilson Singh", I am also otherwise known as "Soibam Wilson Singh", respectively, whereas in my Educational documents my name has been wrongly entered as "Wilson", which is the same and single person.

3. That the letter "S" in my name stands for initial letter of my surname "Soibam".

4. Henceforth, my name "Wilson" & "S Wilson Singh" appears, it shall always be correctly written, recorded, called, known, used and construed in correct and full form as "Soibam Wilson Singh" for all future purposes.

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With immense joy and dignity, the fraternity of the Watsu Unit Chuchuyimlang Town would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Smti. Lentina Ao Thakkar on receiving Padmashree, one of the highest civilian awards of the country.

Further, the Watsu Unit wishes her good health, wisdom and above all our Almighty's blessings in all her future endeavour.

Sd/Sd/K.T. Asangla I. Toshizungla Pongen Gen. Secy.

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GUWAHATI, Mar 22 (Agencies): Assam government which received investment proposals of Rs 1 lakh crore at its first global investors’ summitAdvantage Assam, held in February, is accusing West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of trying to hijack investors by branding her state as the gateway to northeast and southeast Asia.

A month before the Assam summit, West Bengal held the fourth edition of Bengal Global Business Summit and received investment proposals more than twice as much as that of its eastern neighbour, reported TNN. Assam industry and commerce minister Chandra Mohan Patowary said, “At a time when the state is repositioning itself at the centre of India-ASEAN partnership, West Bengal is trying to hijack investors. West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee is projecting the state as the gateway to northeast and wants goods and services to land in West Bengal first from where, they will move

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NOTICE INVITING TENDER Sealed tenders are invited from the registered and eligible Civil Contractors enlisted/empanelled under Nagaland University for the under mentioned work.

Earnest Tender Tender Money Completion N/Work Value Deposit Fee time (`) (`) (`) Construction of Road Alignment towards Library (Three) to North 24,49,000.00 48,980.00 500.00 03months Boundary at NU, Kohima Campus (Meriema).

Tender documents can be had from the Engineering Section, NU, Hqrs. Lumami on working days upto 2nd April 2018. The tender should be submitted in a sealed envelope addressed to the Registrar on or before 3rd April 2018 (upto 2:00 PM). The cost of Tender document (non-refundable) is to be deposited through NU Challan. EMD from any Nationalized Bank through Demand Draft/Bankers Cheque and IPO worth `10/- (Rupees Ten) only duly addressed in favour Nagaland University, HQs. Lumami should also accompany along with the Tender. Nagaland University reserves the right to accept or reject any tender without assigning any reason, whatsoever.

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, MARCH 23, 2018

Rajya Sabha adjourned amid sloganeering NEW DELHI, MARCH 22 (IANS): The Rajya Sabha was adjourned for the day on Thursday shortly after the House met amid an unending Parliament deadlock on the 14th consecutive day of the second half of the budget session.

However, the government managed to pass a key legislation that empowers it to fix the period of maternity leave and the tax-free gratuity amount of employees with an executive order.

The AIADMK, the TDP and the opposition members came near the Chair’s podium as usual, f launting placards and shouting slogans.

Chairman M. Venkaiah Naidu asked the agitating members to return to their seats, saying he could not understand why they were creating “ugly scenes” through their conduct.

“People are saying as to why the Chairman is adjourning the House. I want to tell them that I don’t want these ugly scenes to be seen by the people. That is why I have been adjourning,” Naidu said over the chaos.

“Today some people (from the opposition) said that they want the House to run, but some people have come into the podium. One day, one party does it, other day some other party does

the members and the country on World Water Day and urged all to protect the eco-system and support the conservation of water for the future generations.

LS adjourned for the day

A view of Rajya Sabha. it. What can I do?”

Meanwhile, Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Vijay Goel said that it was everyone’s responsibility to run the House.

“The way this bill (Gratuity bill) has been passed, the other bills should also be passed. There is a long list of business, the other bills need to be passed too.

The government is ready for discussion on every issue,” Goel said amid the pandemonium.

At one point, both Naidu and Goel were speaking simultaneously over the din being created by the sloganeering members.

When the agitating MPs refused to relent, Naidu adjourned the House for the day.

Earlier, the Upper House unanimously passed the Payment of Gratuity

(Amendment) Bill, moved by junior Labour Minister Santosh Kumar Gangwar, by voice vote without any discussion. Gangwar had requested the members to pass the “important” Bill quickly as the House was not in order to hold any discussion on the legislation.

Naidu had sought the cooperation of the members for the passage of the Bill. It had been passed by the Lok Sabha on March 15.

But as soon as the Bill was passed, members belonging to the AIADMK, the TDP and the Congress gathered near the Chairman’s podium and began shouting slogans.

The Congress, Trinamool and other opposition parties members have been protesting against the rejection of their notices by the Chair for discus-

sion on the multi-thousand crore Punjab National Bank fraud under an adjournment motion. They are also demanding extradition of diamondtaire Nirav Modi who is at the centre of the PNB fraud.

The TDP and the YSR Congress have been demonstrating for special status to Andhra Pradesh. The AIADMK has been demanding the setting up of a board for the management of the disputed Cauvery river water.

However, the opposition has accused the government of using “friendly parties” like the AIADMK and the TDP to scuttle the proceedings of the Rajya Sabha to avoid discussion on the PNB fraud and other issues. Earlier, as the House assembled for the day, Chairman Naidu greeted

The Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day on Thursday, amid protests as opposition members trooped near the Speaker’s podium, raising slogans and displaying placards.

Speaker Sumitra Mahajan first adjourned the House till 12 p.m., minutes after the House met for the day.

Members from the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) and the AIADMK trooped near the Speaker’s podium as soon as the House assembled.

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananth Kumar said the government was ready to debate all issues including the no-confidence motion.

“I again appeal to you to go to your place and let the House run. We are ready for debate on any issues...

On banking irregularities and also the no-confidence motion. If the House runs, all issues can be discussed,” Kumar said. Speaker Mahajan said she could not take up the motion amid protests as she was not able to count the 50 members.

5 ‘Congress won’t succeed with UPA experiment’ NEW DELHI, MARCH 22 (IANS): The Congress won’t succeed with another UPA experiment as it has lost all credibility and the best way to defeat the BJP in the next Lok Sabha election will be to pool in all anti-BJP votes statewise, the CPI-M has said.

“The Congress hopes to build an extended UPA style alliance to counter the BJP,” said an editorial in the CPI-M journal “People’s Democracy” following the Bharatiya Janata Party’s defeat in two Lok Sabha byelections in Uttar Pradesh.

“However, this will not succeed. The Congress has no credibility to lead such an alliance in terms of an alternative programme.

“There are many regional parties like the BJD in Odisha, the TRS in Telangana and the TDP in Andhra Pradesh who will not accept to be a partner in an alliance with the Congress,” it said. “There are other parties who are chary of accepting the Congress as the leader of the alliance,” the CPI-M added, naming itself as one of them.

Similarly, any effort to build a non-BJP, nonCongress “Federal Front” mooted by Telangana Chief Minister K.C. Rao was also bound to fail, the editorial warned.

‘Shared prosperity key to peace in Indo-Pacific region’

NEW DELHI, MARCH 22 (IANS): Minister of State for External Affairs M.J. Akbar on Thursday said that shared prosperity is the key to peace in the Indo-Pacific region, which has emerged as the most prominent source of prosperity in the world.

Delivering the keynote address at a workshop on “Strategic Stability in the Indo-Pacific” organised by the Institute of Defence Studies and Analyses think tank and the London-based International Institute for Strategic Studies, Akbar said that today’s world is very different from what it was a hundred years ago.

“In the political spaces that occupies the globe, a hundred years ago in 1919 there were only about 60 to 65 political spaces, you can call them nations or you can call them kingdoms or whatever you want,” he said. “Today, there are around 195 countries.

So it is a very different world and a very different phenomenon that we are facing.” Akbar said that this phenomenon has to be recognised by governments and “recognised and corrected by ambitions of governance”.

In this, he said different regions in the world will be involved including the Indo-Pacific “which is

going to become, which has already become the most prominent source of prosperity in the world”.

“We have to understand that in order to protect prosperity, we can only do it by sharing it, both the prospects as well as the process through which we ensure peace,” he stated.

In this context, he stressed on the importance of the Indian concept of SAGAR ( Security and Growth for All in the Region) the subtext of which he said is the concept of seas of freedom and prosperity. Akbar said that cooperation is quite possible within the abilities of the Indo-Pacific region because the rights of sovereignty are enshrined as a global commitment.

“So, in order to look for prosperity, you don’t have to conquer anyone,” he said. “You merely have to discuss, you have to get rid of the notion that there are powers and super powers. You have to get rid of the notion that there are big nations and small nations.” Speaking about regional geopolitics, he said to India’s immediate west is “the wall” of Pakistan that blocks trade and countries with governments that did not have full control of their territories because of active militias.

people who had the supreme power and authority.

Later, Dr Longrineken moved the motion of thanks on the governor’s address, which was seconded by K

Tokugha Sukhalu.

NLA speaker, Vikho-u Yhoshu then informed the House that the debate on the governor’s address would be held on March 23 and 24.

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these resources to create an economically developed Naga society, there was a need for good infrastructure and skill development plans tailored to market needs and technology that could energise agriculture and allied sectors. He, therefore, stressed giving priority to these sectors and exploring avenues to attract investments from outside the State to undertake projects.

He also informed the members that there was a plan to set up Nagaland Investment and Development Authority to bring in Investments, besides organising a business and investment summit to focus on the State’s strengths.

Mentioning that agriculture was the soul of Naga culture and all traditions emanate from, Acharya regretted that though the expertise of Nagas in the field of agriculture was unmatched, the farmers got no incentive for increasing production due to marketing constraints.

Therefore, he said his government would create proper marketing mechanism, including buy-back facilities, so that the farmers were encouraged to produce

more and were assured of remunerative returns.

He also assured that his government would try its best to turn this apparent backwardness into a blessing and would encourage production of high value organic agricultural produce, adding adequate marketing linkages would also be developed to promote export of organic fruits and vegetable.

Pointing out that Nagaland was located in one of the 25 bio-diversity hotspot areas of the world, the governor called for strategies for sustainable development of the resources.

He said Nagaland’s coffee was appreciated by one and all and exuded confidence that, with plans for developing 5,000 hectares of land for coffee plantation in the State in collaboration with Coffee Board of India, coffee held great potential for augmenting income of farmers. Acharya said, along with eco-tourism, the State had great opportunity for adventure tourism too and added his government would promote home stays and rural tourism that would offer an unparalleled experience to tourists.

To enhance resilience of farmers in the face of climate change and to increase household agricultural income of farmers, the governor said agriculture department was implementing a World Bank-assisted project – Fostering Climate Resilient Upland Farming Systems in the Northeast (FOCUS) – in partnership with International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). He said this project would benefit almost 7,30,000 individuals and 1,46,000 households of about 754 villages in the eight districts of Mon, Longleng, Zunheboto, Wokha, Kiphire, Phek, Mokokchung and Kohima.

Acharya said forest department was implementing Nagaland Forest Management Project (NFMP) with funding from Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) with an objective to improve forest ecosystem and support income generation by rehabilitation of jhum area. Stating that the project would be implement-

ed in 185 villages across 11 districts of Nagaland over a period of 10 years, he said it was expected to result in benefits that would include forestry interventions and biodiversity conservation, livelihood improvement and community development and Institutional strengthening leading to augmentation of farmer incomes and environmental conservation.

While congratulating the newly-elected members, especially the new comers, the governor remarked that many professionals had joined NLA and exuded confidence that the members would enhance the dignity and decorum of the august House.

Hoping that the members would fully seize the tasks that lie ahead and the responsibilities for fulfilling expectations of the electorate, Acharya reminded them that, whether in treasury or opposition, they had a crucial role to play in framing laws and guiding government policy as they represented the views of the

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He said Aadhaar linkage would be done to check bogus and fake beneficiaries and also ensure that all government employees attend their work and that a culture of punctuality and timebound disposal of matters would be ensured.

The governor said repair and strengthening of roads would be another top priority of his government.

He added that it had decided to start immediate repair and renovation of roads and filling of potholes in Kohima, Dimapur and all district headquarters. The ongoing work for four laning of Kohima-Dimapur road measuring 42.86 km being carried out by NFIIDCL at a total cost of Rs 1066.55 crore would be monitored closely to ensure its time bound completion.

He added that work on Nagaland portion of Dimapur by-pass sanctioned at a total cost of Rs 387 crore would be followed up closely for timely completion, while survey for Kohima by-pass measuring 36 km in length at a cost of Rs 1,389.80 crore would also be expedited for easing the traffic in Kohima town.

Similarly, Acharya said other sanctioned roads like Wokha-Merapani (60 km; Rs. 191 crore), ZunhebotoChakabama (128 km; Rs 1,600 crore), Pfutsero-Phek (66 km; Rs 825 crore), Merangkong-Tamlu -Mon (100 km; Rs 1,250 crore) and Changtonya-Longleng (35

km; Rs 437.5 crore) would be taken up soon. Survey for Simalguri-Mon road had also been initiated, he added. The governor said the government intended to operationalise a web-based monitoring mechanism for supervising all road projects for quality.

Emphasizing that, apart from road connectivity, air and rail connectivity too was critical for a remote State like Nagaland, he added that the government would seek improved air connectivity for Dimapur from the Centre under Regional Connectivity Scheme.

Further, he said it intended to connect all district headquarters with helicopter service, along with provision for air ambulances and rail connectivity to Kohima, while the work of laying tracks for the 88-km railway line to Zubza would be expedited. On law and order front, Acharya said his government would adopt measures to make the State police force modern and effective by equipping them with more modern weapons, communication system, transport facilities and imparting rigorous training.

He further asserted that his government would give priority to employment generation, human resource development and infrastructure-related programmes.

He said as the State was endowed with rich mineral resources, salubrious climate, rich bio-diversity and, above all, a unique social capital, and to combine

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Vol. XXVIII NO. 105 Dimapur, FRIDAY, MARCH 23, 2018

Minister in the dock

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hen the minister of external affairs Sushma Swaraj informed parliament in 2014 that the 40 Indian migrant workers held hostage

by ISIS after Mosul was overrun were alive; the nation breathed a sigh of relief. There were many who thought that the matter need further probe as it was too good to be true that the murderous and blood thirsty ISIS won’t kill those considered as infidels.

One of the captured Indians, Harjit Masih from Gurdaspur, had managed to escape and had claimed to have witnessed the massacre of the others. But the government rejected it. Swaraj had earlier made statements in 2014 including one on July 22, 2017, in the Lok Sabha, that “as per the latest information from multiple third-party sources, they are all safe” In 2017, Sushma Swaraj had told the families of the workers that an Iraqi official, quoting intelligence sources, had told VK Singh that the Indians were made to work at a hospital construction site and then shifted to a farm before they were put in a jail in Badush. The victims -- 27 from Punjab, four from Himachal Pradesh, six from Bihar, and two from West Bengal -- were construction workers employed by an Iraqi company in Mosul. The victims were taken hostage when the Islamic State took control of the second-largest city in Iraq. They were trying to leave Mosul when they were abducted. The tragedy also serves to remind migrant workers that several nations where ISIS has made inroads, are uncertain and unsafe. Migrants from India go to the middle east as skilled or semi-skilled labourers and despite the hostile environment such as the sharia law and the presence of terrorists. Yet they continue to go because they have not been discouraged enough.

The external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj has been given a job without full power and independence. She has to remain in the shadow internationally as Modi hogs the limelight. She also has to share the ministry with people not from political backgrounds like V.K.Singh and M.J.Akbar. With the discovery of the dead bodies four years after Sushma had all along been saying that all of them were alive; her position has become untenable.

Sushma should not be blamed for wrong information given but rather the government must come clean as to who was that Iraqi official who passed the information? If true, then why didn’t Sushma tell parliament that the government was unsure about the fate of the migrant workers but was working on information that claimed they were alive? By toeing the line that the workers were alive without verifying the report even as late as in 2017, Sushma committed a big blunder and treaded into the path of misleading parliament. It is still not understood why the government of India did not pursue the matter of the kidnap of the migrant workers with all seriousness? If it did but drew a blank, then it proves the government was not on track. When nations know too well what ISIS did to captives, it was quite naive on the part of the government of India to believe a so-called Iraqi official that all captives were alive.

The issue should compel the government of India to formulate proper policies on how to ensure that its citizens don’t fall prey to terror and violence in other countries.

DailyDevotion The Burning Heart Did not our heart burn within us…? -Luke 24:32 We need to learn this secret of the burning heart.

Suddenly Jesus appears to us, fires are set ablaze, and we are given wonderful visions; but then we must learn to maintain the secret of the burning heart- a heart that can go through anything. It is the simple, dreary day, with its commonplace duties and people, that smothers the burning heart- unless we have learned the secret of abiding in Jesus.

Much of the distress we experience as Christians comes not as the result of sin, but because we are ignorant of the laws of our own nature. For instance, the only test we should use to determine whether or not to allow a particular emotion to run its course in our lives is to examine what the final outcome of that emotion will be. Think it through to its logical conclusion, and if the outcome is something that God would condemn, put a stop to it immediately. But if it is an emotion that has been kindled by the Spirit of God and you don’t allow it to have its way in your life, it will cause a reaction on a lower level than God intended. That is the way unrealistic and overly emotional people are made. And the higher the emotion, the deeper the level of corruption, if it is not exercised on its intended level. If the Spirit of God has stirred you, make as many of your decisions as possible irrevocable, and let the consequences be what they will. We cannot stay forever on the “mount of transfiguration,” basking in the light of our mountaintop experience (see Mark 9:1-9 ). But we must obey the light we received there; we must put it into action.

When God gives us a vision, we must transact business with Him at that point, no matter what the cost.

We cannot kindle when we will The fire which in the heart resides, The spirit bloweth and is still, In mystery our soul abides; But tasks in hours of insight willed Can be through hours of gloom fulfilled.

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Growth is never by mere chance; it is the result of forces working together. ~ James Cash Penney

Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, MARCH 23, 2018

W

hen Pol Pot took over Cambodia, the erstwhile Kampuchea, as Prime Minister under the regime of Khmer Rouge in 1976 and continued till he was overthrown in January 1979, not less than 10 lakhs to 30 lakhs of Cambodians died of forced labour, starvation, disease, torture and execution. Thus, Cambodia was placed in catastrophic genocide under the dictator of Pol Pot in less than 3 years duration. To survive under the regime of Pol Pot, the citizens had to opt an escape route. That option was to tell lies by means of hiding one’s actual identity.

Many Cambodians survived during this brief period by simply telling lies and acting against their conscience. The survivors coined that cheat as Broken Courage. In other words, a Cambodian had to survive at that time by committing crime as faking one’s identity is punishable under law.

The above story is exactly the situation here in Nagaland. Since Nagaland got the Statehood some 55 years ago in the midst of Naga National Movement for sovereignty, the Nagas had to encounter two gravitational forces of Naga-ism and Indian-ism. Thus, the lay

The Broken Courage

Nagas were sandwiched in between the two juxtaposed forces of Naga Nationalism and Statehood of Nagaland, a unit of the Union of India.

Ever since the introduction of Nagaland State Assembly election in 1964, the allegiance of Nagas to Naga political movement was put to test. To participate in state election was anti-thesis to movement for Naga sovereignty and not to be part of it became the contentious issue for survival. That was how Nagas had to survive with broken courage.

As history repeats itself, similar events repeated in our land, Nagaland. Whereas, in the just concluded State Assembly elections in Nagaland, we observed that the two gravitational forces virtually ripped through the integrity of each Naga Christian be it full time Church worker or layman.

The litmus test for Naga Christians was whether to uphold the Biblical instructions by remaining steadfast against the onslaught of immense flow of money or to succumb to such allurement. And still the worst was compromising one’s Christian faith in support of idol worship. On closer scrutiny, it is found that certain theologians, certain Deacons and certain Prayer Group

members wholeheartedly joined hands with idol worshipers in the last election.

This so happened because of their broken courage.

Reiterating what I wrote and already published earlier more than once, there is no ambiguity on the question of what is BJP. The Hindutva’s pillar organisations, namely, RSS, VHP, Bajrang Dal, etc. are the cornerstones upon which BJP is established and all belonged to Hinduism and of which BJP is the political platform of Hindutva. Under the protection of the political power of BJP, the agenda of Hindutva are promoted throughout India and Nagaland is one of its chief targets being a Christian dominated State.

I read the exhortation of Union Minister of State Mr. Kiren Rijiju in Nagaland Post that people do not need to mix politics with religion during his campaign for BJP-NDPP alliance. What was opined by Rijiju is right and constitutional. Yet, his party BJP does not walk the talk. Rather, the reality is that BJP is the pipe through which RSS, VHP, Bajrang Dal of Hindutva do operate for Hindunization of India. Indeed, NBCC was forced by BJP to spell out its principle stand under pressure. Now, whether noticed

by one or not, extensive intrusions of RSS with its activities have been here in Nagaland already, and it is obvious that such activities have the patronage from Kohima Raj Bhavan. I read a letter written to former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee by BP Acharya, the then Secretary of BJP, NE States Coordination Council which was published in Mid Day on 19.2.1998 and I quote, “We have achieved our avowed object of piercing Trishul in the chest of so called ‘Lord’ Christ”. Unquote. I heard that the Governor BP Acharya was encouraging enterprising Nagas to place the deceased local icons in the limelight. Meanwhile, the PDA abruptly decided to rename the Merema stadium to Dr. T. Ao stadium.

Possibly the PDA may like to reopen the chapter of Gaidinliu issue taking advantage of the latest instance. This is how RSS’s tentacles will work in Nagaland in camouflage and not obviously in the name of Ram or Shiva.

Whereas, in matters of compatibility between Hinduism and Christianity, again, there is no ambiguity according to Bible.

Allow me to remind the esteem readers to look at 2 Corinthians 6: 14-17. The

Living God expects me, His believer how nominal am I, to believe Him 100% and nothing less. To believe Jehovah, I am to ‘separate’ myself from idol worshipers and from gods. The instance of incompatibility even in politics is this. A former BJP member Dr. K. Hoshi published an article in local media last year in which he exposed how Hindu rites are imposed on Naga Christian BJP members and how these Christians succumbed to such idol worships without a noise for fear of repercussion. And how he was the lone member to protest against performing Hindu rites in BJP meetings in Nagaland and eventually walked out and deserted the party. Another former Minister who joined BJP and left it after half a year published his story of sojourn with BJP on 30.3.2016 in Nagaland Post. Find and read it yourself. These leaders know that Christians are to worship the only One and Living God Jehovah (Deut.

5:7) and not to acknowledge any idol.

The complacency and the Church’s (all denominations) underestimation on the invasion on Christendom in Nagaland by Hindutva tentacles in hobnob with malleable Heraka sect and

the remnants of animist in the past paved way for the entry of the Hindutva elements in the State. Moreover, during the last 15 years, NPF had provided all the logistic support to BJP to establish its root in Nagaland which was declared for Christ by NNC on 14.7.1947 with the prayer “Thy Kingdom come to Nagaland”. At the moment, there is alliance between BJP and NDPP. Whereas, we, the Christians, have been soft peddling and abetting the accommodation of all Hindutva activities in our land due to our greed for short term gains. Had the Church realized the danger of such threat to the existence of Christianity on time and reasoned with Naga BJP pioneers, the establishment of the party in Nagaland would have been averted.

Also, had the Church reasoned with NPF not to be the refuge and sponsor of BJP at that point of time, its growth would have been slower and less menacing or even prevented. Had the Church been as alert and active as the NBCC as of now, no Naga Christian would have dared to ignore the calling of the Church. We failed to stitch on time and nine could not be saved.

(To be concluded) Z. Lohe

‘Naga republic day’ speeches

GPRN/NSCN president, Gen. (Retd) M.B Neokpao Konyak

Gen. (Retd.) Viyalie Metha, Federal Government of Nagaland Dear Countrymen, I extend hearty greetings to each and everyone on behalf of the Federal Government of Nagaland on this auspicious day as we celebrate the 63rd Nagaland Republic Day today. We are thankful to Almighty God for by His grace we stand as a people and a Nation. At the same time, we remember our past leaders and dear ones who had suffered and sacrificed defending our land. We pay our respect and honour to our national heroes and their memory will remain in the annals of our National history.

On this occasion of historic national day, it is important that all citizens to recollect and be refreshed as to how history of the Nation began. Our Naga National history can briefly and precisely be enumerated as follows: 1. In the ancient time, our forefathers lived in comfort and happy in their own small domains depending mostly on agriculture.

2. In the 18th Century, the British intruded our territory from the South and South-West of Nagaland.

Our forefathers in those Regions resisted and fought many battles from 1832 to 1880 and peace was brought in when verbal agreement was made that the British were allowed to stay on our land on the condition that they don’t disturb our people and our way of life.

3. In the year 1929 a proposal was brought by a British statutory commission called Simon Commission, which was politely turned down in plain written reply by the Nagas saying ‘Nagas will remain as before.’

4. After the World War II, when the British exit from South Asia was eminent, our leaders under the leadership of A.Z. Phizo, with intent to build up good neighbourly relation and peaceful coexistence, met Mahatma Gandhi, Father of the Indian Nation in 1947 and many other Indian leaders of that time and told them Nagas and Indians are different people and Nagaland is not India’s territory and that there should not be any misunderstanding when India becomes independent.

5. On August 14, 1947 Nagas declared their independence to the world, one day before India attains its independence from their British Rulers.

6. The Naga voluntary Plebiscite was held on May 16th, 1951 where 99.9% voted in favour to remain independent and showed their solidarity.

7. On March 22nd 1956 the Federal Government of Nagaland was established at Parashen in Rengma Region.

Thus today we are celebrating the 63rd Nagaland Republic Day. Historical records: At all events of history the British and Indians statements were clear that Nagaland does not belongs to India. We can tell the world the records are clear. And it stands to proof that: 1. Nagas were not subjugated by the British, only they were allowed to stay in parts of Nagaland; British History record Book-Atchison treaties and Sanad it is written ‘no treaty was made with any Naga Tribes.’

2. No part of Naga territory had taken part in the treaty of Yandabo between the British and Burma.

3. Mahatma Gandhi, Father of the Indian Nation, told Naga leaders when they met him at Bhangi Colony in Delhi, ‘if you say Nagas are not Indian and Nagaland is not Indian Territory, then the matter ends there.’

4. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru the first prime Minister defined ‘Naga Hills Excluded Areas are those long Frontiers of India which are neither part of India nor of Burma nor of Indian states nor of any foreign power.’

5. The Government of India under the Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru signed the International Cease Fire Agreement with the Federal Government of Nagaland in 1964.

All these historical facts stand clear and proofed that Nagaland is not part of India and Nagas are not demanding anything from India or other Nation.

Unlawful Activities of India: Meanwhile, India committed many crimes in attempt to annex Nagaland: 1. Knowing full well that Nagaland does not belongs to India, Mr. Nehru tried to divide Naga territories between India and (Burma) Myanmar.

2. In 1953 Mr. Nehru and U Nu, the then Prime Minister of Burma came to Kohima, Nagaland to address Naga public but said he would not listen to Naga opinion, as such the

enraged Naga public walked out leaving the meeting place deserted.

3. India started war with the Nagas by 1955; see the Book ‘My Years with Nehru’ written by Mr. B.M. Mulik, Chief Intelligence Officer 1948-1964.

4. India promulgated and enforced its Black Laws in Nagaland such as Assam maintenance of Public Order 1952 and Armed Forces Special Power Act 1958.

5. Unilaterally abrogated the Indo-Naga Ceasefire Agreement in 1972 and enforced the so-called Unlawful Activities Prevention Act 1972 see Nagaland Gazette.

6. Set up the Secret Code ‘SAMPAT’ co-ordinating Armed Forces and Civil Administration to wipe out the Naga National Council (NNC), the Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN) and the Naga Army (1972).

7. Set up renegade groups and used them with the objective to exterminate NNC and FGN. India obvious actions were shown to all when India rescued Muivah from Thailand Jail in the year 2000, protects him and his group in Delhi and making big talks but fails to find a way out for a solution with a group. It is not possible to expose all in a day but India’s crimes shall be revealed in due time.

Today Nagaland stands where we stood in the beginning that is ‘URRA UVIE’ our land belongs to us. We want India to withdraw her occupational Armed Forces from our land peacefully, because India has no right to occupy Nagaland. The Federal Government of Nagaland maintains peace and continues to honour the IndoNaga Ceasefire Agreement of 1964 hoping India will come to terms with rational and honourable settlement of Indo-Naga conflict without delay.

In conclusion, I would like to give a word of caution to our people because the enemy is trying hard to annihilate our people in all manners even our Religion is being put in danger. Let everyone beware and seek God’s guidance.

By the grace of God we have withstood all hardships so far and we shall overcome.

May God help Nagaland.

KUKNALIM.

First of all, I give thanks and honour to our Almighty God for sustaining our lives and guiding our people to stand for correct political vision to thus far.

Dear country men and women, I extend my warm 39th Republic Day greetings to all the Nagas residing within the Naga nation and in different parts of the world.

In the pages of Naga history, today was the date, when we Nagas declared not only to the government of India but to all nations in the world, that we are also a free people like them, destined to have a Yezhabo (constitution) of its own to govern its own people without being imposed by any other nation.

Our expression of this liberty had faced with stiff resistance from the government of India for which Nagas and India have been in military confrontation, largely unnoticed by world community. The conflict is more than 70 years and India remains the aggressor.

The Naga national movement has reached at this present stage having undergone world sufferings, loss of lives and property. I take this solemn moment to pay homage to all the Nagas and fellow comrades of different ranks and files in different set up, who had sacrificed their lives defending and upholding the Yezhabo (constitution) of Nagas. Had it not been for their supreme sacrifice and commitment, it would be difficult to even imagine the Naga national movement coming thus far. To my fellow Nagas who had been victims of atrocities and host of Naga national workers serving, my respect for your strength to bear it and unflinching courage to continue with our struggle.

Naga national movement is a people’s movement and I am grateful to various Naga civil societies, including tribal bodies and Naga intellectuals for your valuable contribution and Churches of various denominations for your constant prayer and support.

It is your selfless contribution that the Naga national movement is still alive.

I urge you to continue to uphold and strengthen our people’s rightful national struggle.

With the dawn of 21st century saw a paradigm shift in Indo-Naga conflict, with government of India accepting that the Indo-Naga issue is not a military issue but it is a political issue, which

needs a political solution through dialogue. This led to signing of ceasefire agreement between government of India and GPRN/NSCN in 2001. This was a major step towards resolving the long drawn conflict. It was the firm belief of the GPRN/NSCN that without unity within the fragment Naga family, Indo-Naga political solution would be hard to come by. Today we believe the political weather over Naga homeland has changed. There is better understanding among the Naga National Political groups, which the government of India too has understood the ground reality.

The GPRN/NSCN appreciate the visionary leaders of other 5 (five) Naga political groups, who had shown courage to shed personal differences and to come together as one in the larger interest of Nagas. This is a selfless act towards building a new nation for our future Naga generation. The Working Committee and government of India had begun its formal political dialogue on 27th of September 2017. We also reassure our people that, honourable and acceptable political solution, as the political talks is on the right track, making good progress with an expectation of positive outcome to be arrived between two entities.

GPRN/NSCN is of the firm view that we owe to our future generation, and just as our predecessors had left their legacy of firm historical, political and cultural identity at any cost. The GPRN/NSCN will be walking an extra mile in the pursuit of these objectives, to declare Naga as free people and maintaining its own distinct identity through a political system that fulfils the aspiration and desire of the Nagas.

We have reached an agreed principle, the basis of our political existence and upon this preamble, we believe that the Nagas and their ancestral land, the resources above and below the surface, the culture and traditional practice and all customary laws handed down through generations shall be secured. We believe in a relationship between government of India and Nagaland, while the former must acknowledge that the Nagas are masters of their own land.

Therefore , it is an urge to all our people to stand united at this juncture and pray for the success of the political talks between the two entities.

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Let us not forget the Passion Week

Sir,

We are constantly swamped with our jobs, household chores and other “worldly” errands. But despite the busy schedules ahead of us and despite all the works that surround us, let us not forget the Passion Week. Let us reflect on ourselves this Good Friday and let the love of God fill us and help us realise how much we ought to give to a world that is hurting.

Asano Angami, Hill View Colony, Dimapur

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KO H I M A , M A R 2 2 (NPN): One person identified as Zakielhoulkho was injured when the car he was travelling in went down the road near Hydro bridge, Dimapur-Kohima road.

The injured was rushed to the hospital. No further details could be ascertained till the time of filing this report.

Calling Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad a “minister of lies”, Congress on Thursday asked the BJP that if Cambridge Analytica (CA) was involved in stealing data, then why did it take its services and whether it would register an FIR against CA and its Indian arm Ovleno Business Intelligence (OBI).

The party also said that Minister of Information and Broadcasting Smriti Irani follwed Cambridge Analtytica on Twitter and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)’s former IT head, Arvind Gupta -- who currently runs government’s biggest portal (mygov.in) -- had termed CA a “powerful tool”. “BJP government has now become a manufacturer of fake news and an eptiome of posttruth. The business alliance between BJP-JD(U) and Cambridge Analytics has now been exposed,” Congress spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala said.

He said “now a new fake agenda” is being used to stop the proceedings in Parliament” and instead of Law Minister, Prasad should be named a “lie minister”. “One who stole data (Facebook and Mark

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tacked the government, accusing it of deceiving the families of those dead in Iraq and the nation.

“Another lie, another spin exposed as truth unravels. All 39 Indians had died years ago as the evidence and witnesses suggested and corroborated now by Martyrs Foundation. Yet Modi government lied, duped and deceived the families and the Nation,” Surjewala tweeted.

He accused the government of not paying compensation to the families of those killed.

“Families ask questions - 1. Why did Modi government and Sushmaji mislead them for 4 years? 2.

Why does the government not reveal the date of death?

3. What evidence did the EAM have of them being alive for all these years? 4.

Why is government not agreeable to compensating the families?” he asked.

CBI files another bank fraud case Data-gate: Controversial firm’s hand in Indian elections

HYDERABAD, MARCH 22 (IANS): Yet another bank fraud has come to light, with the CBI filing a case against Hyderabadbased Totem Infrastructure Ltd for allegedly defrauding a consortium of eight banks led by Union Bank of India (UBI) to the tune of Rs 1,394 crore.

A Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) team also carried out raids at several places here after filing the FIR against the firm and its Promoters and Directors Tottempudi Salalith and his wife Tottempudi Kavita.

The CBI filed the case on the basis of a complaint filed by UBI which was cheated of Rs 303.84 crore by the firm.

“Loan was taken from a consortium of eight banks

including UBI which was the lead bank. Total dues outstanding for the consortium is Rs 1,394.43 crore.

This account became NPA on June 30, 2012 after loan and interest payment default,” a CBI official said.

Totem Infrastructure was in the business of road projects, water works and building construction.

It is alleged that funds were diverted and expenditure was inflated, the official said.

On Wednesday, the CBI filed a case against a Chennai-based jeweller, Kanishk Gold Pvt Ltd, for defrauding a consortium of 14 banks led by the State Bank of India to the tune of Rs 824.15 crore in the form of loans that have now been declared as nonperforming asset (NPA).

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MUMBAI, MARCH 22 (IANS): An Indian Navys Remotely Piloted Aircraft operating from Porbandar in Gujarat crashed close to an airbase on Thursday morning, an official spokesperson said here.

The incident, the cause for which is not known, happened shortly after it took off around 10 a.m. No casualties were reported. According to preliminary information, suspected engine failure could have led to the disaster. In November, a similar aircraft crashed at the Kochi Naval Base soon after take off for a routine sortie from Willingdon Islands.

(From p-1) Prasad pointed out that party leaders remained silent for over five months since media reports on prominent websites said the Congress was planning to engage CA for the 2019 general elections.

However, Congress turned the heat on BJP when it claimed of links between BJP and Cambridge Analytica. As an evidence, it said that the former BJP IT data head and current head of MyGov website Arvind Gupta had tweeted in 2017, praising the firm.

Congress claimed that the BJP had used the services of Cambridge Analytica (via OBI) and showed the public LinkedIn profile of Sharma. OBI is the Indian arm of Cambridge Analytica, the firm that is at the centre of the row over illegal mining of Facebook data to influence elections.

Sharma had earlier mentioned in his LinkedIn page that he had managed four election campaigns successfully for the ruling party BJP. His profile earlier read, “Achieved target of Mission 272+ by managing Call Centre Management Project- profiling of each and every volunteer/ supporter who had extended his/her support to get involved in our Mission 272+ just by giving missed call, sms or whatsapp to our single nationwide toll free number “07820078200”.

Confidentially maintaining the database- Database to be provided constituency wise to BJP Candidate as an additional support for national elections and state elections of Haryana, Maharashtra, Jharkhand and Delhi.”

According to a press release issued back on February 2014, this toll free number was launched as

the ‘NamoNumber initiative as a part of India272+, the Volunteering Portal for BJP’s Campaign for the general elections of 2014.

JD (U) denies link: JD (U) leader K.C. Tyagi denied that his son Amrish has received any help from the company Cambridge Analytica. “There was only a work relation between Amrish’s company and Cambridge Analytics. There is no financial transaction or shareholding (by us in the data mining firm).”

Several reports had suggested a connection between OBI, owned by Amrish, and Cambridge Analytics. “JD(U) also has no links with this, neither did they promote us in the 2010 polls,” he told reporters. “If my son has committed a mistake, I would want the Indian government to take action against him,” Tyagi said.

Govt’s belated reach out in Parliament

NEW DELHI, MARCH 22 (IANS): As Parliament remained paralyzed for the 14th consecutive day, the government on Thursday decided to reach out to the opposition parties to ensure smooth functioning so that

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the pending bills get passed in both the Houses.

Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Vijay Goel, who has been assigned the task to talking to opposition leaders, met Leader of Opposition in

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NEW DELHI, MARCH 22 (IANS): Delhi Police on Thursday gave permission to social activist Anna Hazare to start a protest campaign at Ramlila Maidan here from Friday, police said. “We have granted per-

NEW DELHI, MARCH 22 (IANS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday greeted the people of Bihar on the occasion of ‘Bihar Diwas’, saying that the state’s contribution towards the country’s progress was “exemplary and invaluable”. “Greetings to my sisters and brothers of Bihar on ‘Bihar Diwas’. Right from historical times, Bihar’s contribution towards the nation’s progress is exemplary and invaluable,” Modi tweeted.

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An official release said Modi lauded “the strong leadership” provided by Chancellor Merkel to Germany, and the pivotal role played by Germany in European affairs during her tenure. “Prime Minister Modi reiterated his commitment to continue working with Chancellor Merkel for deepening and strengthening the IndoGerman bilateral relationship,” the release said.

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NEW DELHI, MARCH 22 (IANS): In a relief to RJD chief Lalu Prasad’s son Tej Pratap Yadav, the CBI on Thursday told the Supreme Court that it did not find anything against him in the murder of journalist Rajdeo Ranjan.

The Central Bureau of Investigation told the bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra, Justice A.M.Khanwilkar and Justice D.Y.Chandrachud that an investigation of two accused persons, Mohammed Kaif and Javed, was ongoing.

The CBI’s statement was in response to a plea made by the journalist’s widow Asha Ranjan seeking a probe against Tej Pratap, a former Bihar Health Minister.

Disposing off the plea, the court allowed her to approach the Patna High Court if she finds anything against Tej Pratap at a later stage.

Rajdeo Ranjan was gunned down in Siwan district while returning from office on May 13, 2016.

Zuckerberg) is also Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s friend. Still they are shouting so much. Modiji and Prasad must reply to a few questions,” he added.

“Didn’t they (BJP and Modi) take services of OBI and CA? For Mission 272+, this company was used.

Didn’t you know they were involved in stealing data?”

Surjewala said.

The Congress party also said: “Didn’t BJP use the services of CA’s Indian arm OBI during its election campaign in four states -- Jharkhand, Haryana, Maharashtra and Delhi?

Didn’t BJP’s former IT head Arvind Gupta praise the company?” “Gupta said CA is a ‘powerful tool’ and when used correctly can provide deep insights and fine-tune communication and outreach strategy,” Surjewla noted.

“If CA steals data, then why is Smriti Irani following the company on Twitter? Are thieves being followed by ministers.

Will he assure the country that he will lodge an FIR against CA, OBI and SCL (Strategic Communications Laboratories) -- CA’s parent company?” he further said.

NEW DELHI, MARCH 22 (IANS): Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said the Modi government had for years lied about the fate of 39 Indians killed in Iraq and was now diverting public attention from it by alleging that his party had links with a firm accused of misusing personal data of Facebook users. “Problem: 39 Indians dead; Government on the mat, caught lying. Solution: Invent story on Congress and data theft.

Result: Media networks bite bait; 39 Indians vanish from radar. Problem solved,” Gandhi said in a tweet.

Gandhi’s remarks came a day after Information and Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad accused the Congress of compromising national security by roping in political data analytics firm Cambridge Analytica to run its 2019 election campaign. The Minister alleged that the firm had been found involved in data manipulation and warned that any attempt to misuse social media to influence India’s electoral process would not be tolerated.

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CHENNAI, MARCH 22 (IANS): All CCTV cameras in the section where then Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa was being treated at the Apollo Hospitals were switched off, the Chairman of the hospital group Pratap Reddy said on Thursday. “Unfortunately we switched off the CCTVs because we didn’t want everyone to watch the treatment being given to her,” he told the media here on the sidelines of an event.

Reddy said all the patients on the floor where Jayalalithaa was treated were shifted to other floors because of security and other reasons.

paign for Rahul Gandhi and there had been meetings also in this connection.

“The Congress cannot run away from this fact.

If the Congress maintains a conspicuous silence on such an important news of the involvement of a dubious social media company and does not counter it, then I am sorry. They don’t have any right to run the country,” he said.

The Congress on Wednesday denied links to CA that has been accused of stealing data to allegedly influence the electoral process. Prasad also claimed that that the Congress took services of CA in Gujarat Assembly polls.

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jarat and it was clear from the Congress’s pattern of contesting the election,” he said.

He also refuted Gandhi’s allegation that by raking up CA issue, Modi government was trying to divert public attention from its “lie about the fate of 39 Indians killed in Iraq”.

“We expect that Rahul Gandhi would not indulge in politics over deaths. He should respond to the allegations which are of serious nature,” he said.

Gandhi’s remarks came a day after Information and Technology Minister accused the Congress of compromising national security by roping in Cambridge Analytica to run its 2019 election campaign.

He alleged that the firm had been found involved in data manipulation and warned that any attempt to misuse social media to influence India’s electoral process would not be tolerated.

Prasad said that the analytics firm was accused of using bribes and sex workers to entrap politicians and stealing data from Facebook.

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NEW DELHI, MARCH 22 (IANS): Reiterating its allegations of Congress’s links to political data analytics firm Cambridge Analytica (CA), the BJP on Thursday claimed that the firm was involved in Rahul Gandhi’s social media campaign and there had been meetings too in this regard.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) also questioned the silence of the Congress President for more than five months over media reports that claimed his party had roped in CA as ‘Brahmashtra’ to counter Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2019.

“The report in this regard was first published on October 9, 2017 and the party maintained silence until I raised the issue on Wednesday. They denied the allegations when they found themselves in trouble after the issue was brought to the fore,” Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said at a press conference.

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Entity (NIE) facilitated the sanction of a project on “Gene Pool Conservation of Indigenous Rice Varieties under Traditional Integrated Rotational Farming System (Jhum Optimisation) for Promoting Livelihood and Food Security as Climate Change Adaptation Strategy in Nagaland” at a total cost of Rs.2466.69 lakh. This wass the first project sanctioned to Nagaland under NAFCC. AGM Reserve Bank of India, Guwahati, Abhishek Kumar Sinha urged the banks and other stakehold-

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He highlighted the developmental financial assistance to the tune of Rs.812.85 crore provided by NABARD to the State Government for infrastructure development under Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF). Further, during the current year, he said under the National Adaptation Fund for Climate Change (NAFCC), set up under the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, GoI, NABARD as the National Implementing

Labour Minister Santosh Kumar Gangwar then moved the bill for consideration and passage. It was passed by a voice vote without a debate.

The labour ministry later said in a statement that the Bill also envisages amending the provisions relating to calculation of continuous service for the purpose of gratuity in case of female employees who are on maternity leave from “twelve weeks” to such period as may be notified by the central government from time to time.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted: “A significant pro-people measure passed in Parliament. Will benefit lakhs of Indians.”

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NA BA R D ge n e r a l manager, S K Dhumal explained the process of preparation of district level potential linked credit plans (PLPs), State level credit potentials and the significance of the document in credit planning of the State.

He presented the State Focus Paper for 2018-19 which envisages a potential credit outlay ofRs.1414.81

New Delhi, Mar 22 (PTI): Parliament Thursday passed Payment of Gratuity (Amendment) Bill 2017 paving the way for doubling the limit of tax free gratuity to Rs 20 lakh and empowering the government to fix the ceiling of the retirement benefit through an executive order.

T h e R a j ya S a b h a passed the bill, which was approved by the Lok Sabha last week, on March 15.

Besides enabling the central government to fix the ceiling of tax free gratuity, the bill will also empower it to fix the period of maternity leave through executive order.

It also notifies the period of maternity leave as part of continuous service and proposes to empower the central government to notify the gratuity ceiling from time to time without amending the law.

Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu said in the Upper House that he had met leaders of various parties in the morning and it was decided that the House would take up the crucial Payment of Gratuity (Amendment) Bill as it was of importance to the employees.

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ers to refer to the credit plan document prepared by NABARD and play a proactive role in achieving the credit targets.

Deputy general manager, NABARD, Tiakala Ao made a power point presentation on the sectoral projections for the FY 201819, which was followed by a presentation on “Infrastructure Development through RIDF” by Evan T Munsong, manager, NABARD. During the Seminar, Imsunaro, assistant manager, NABARD made a presentation on NABARD’s developmental interventions in the districts and the development initiatives taken up in partnership with NABARD was shared by two NGOs, Chakhesang Women Welfare Society (CWWS), Pfutsero and Rongmei Baptist Association, Nagaland, Jalukie.

Paogin Haokip, AGM & Convener, State Level Bankers’ Committee (SLBC), besides Senior Bank Managers, including Managing Director of Nagaland State Cooperative Band (NStCB) and Chairman of Nagaland Rural Bank (NRB) also participated in the seminar.

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D i m a pu r , M a r 2 2 (NPN): National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has projected an overall credit potential of Rs.1414.81 crore under Priority Sector for Nagaland for 2018-19.

The projection was contained in the State Focus Paper for Nagaland launched by T. Imkonglemba Ao, Principal Secretary and Agriculture Production Commissioner (APC) to the Government of Nagaland at the annual State Credit Seminar of NABARD for 2018-19 held on March 21 at Hotel Japfu, Kohima.

T. Imkonglemba expressed appreciation to NABARD for preparing the State Focus Paper and organizing the seminar, where various stakeholders can come and deliberate on the credit potentials for the State. He said Nagaland has achieved sustainability in all food crops, except for rice, the staple food of the State.

The APC also emphasized the importance of Soil Health Card, KCC, Cluster Approach and Capital Formation for sustainable development of agriculture and allied sector. He further wel-

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Maldivian President ends state of Emergency M A L E , M A RC H 2 2 (IANS): Maldivian President Abdulla Yameen on Thursday lifted a widely denounced state of Emergency after a period of 45 days, stating that the situation in the atoll nation had returned to normal.

“Upon the advice of the security services and in an effort to promote normalcy, the President has decided to lift the state of Emergency,” President Yameen’s office said in a statement.

The President’s international spokesperson Ibrahim Shihab said all departments had been notified.

The state of Emergency was declared by Yameen on February 5 for a period of 15 days due to a “threat to the national security” following a Supreme Court ruling ordering the release of detained opposition leaders including self-exiled

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former President Mohamed Nasheed. It was extended via a resolution of Parliament on February 20 for 30 days following a request by the President.

During the 45-day state of Emergency, the government said day-to-day activities of the citizens had not been affected and tourists could continue to visit the island nation.

Meanwhile, several members of Nasheed’s Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) detained under

Zuckerberg apologises for data debacle, says ready to testify

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S A N F R A N C I S C O, MARCH 22 (IANS): Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has apologised for the data debacle that has upended the social media giant and said he was ready to testify before Congress, a media report said.

“The short answer is I’m happy to if it’s the right thing to do,” Zuckerberg said in a CNN interview on Wednesday night.

“What we try to do is send the person at Facebook who will have the most knowledge.

“If that’s me, then I am happy to go,” he added.

Although Facebook employs a small army of lawyers and lobbyists in Washington, Zuckerberg himself has never testified before a congressional committee.

Politicians have called for Zuckerberg to testify before their legislative bodies in the five days since the Cambridge Analytica

scandal erupted.

The data firm, which has ties to President Donald Trump’s campaign, reportedly accessed information from about 50 million Facebook users without their knowledge, CNN reported.

Facebook has said that the data was initially collected by a professor for academic purposes in line with its rules. The information was later transferred to third parties, including Cambridge Analytica, in violation of Facebook’s policies.

Zuckerberg broke his silence on the issue earlier on Wednesday with a post on his personal Facebook page laying out a series of steps the company would take to better protect user data.

“I want to share an update on the Cambridge Analytica situation -- including the steps we have already taken and our next steps to address this important issue. I’ve been working to understand exactly what happened and how to make sure this doesn’t happen again,” the CEO wrote.

“The good news is that the most important actions to prevent this from happening again today we have already taken years ago.

But we also made mistakes, there’s more to do, and we need to step up and do it,” he added.

Emergency powers were released without charge, the Maldives Independent reported.

MDP Vice President Mohamed Shifaz, former MP Ilyas Labeeb and several council members were arrested in the build-up to the March 16 mass protest after police alleged there were plans to overthrow the government by inciting unrest and violence in the capital.

With constitutional due process rights suspended, the detainees were not informed of charges or taken against them. Their release came ahead of the expiry of the 45-day state of Emergency on Thursday night.

According to the opposition, around 60 people were arrested since the declaration of Emergency on February 5. The Emergency was widely condemned internationally including by the US and India.

Twitter’s chief info security officer quits S A N F R A N C I S C O, MARCH 22 (IANS): As tech companies reel under mounting pressure to prevent their platforms from data breach and fake news, Twitter’s Chief Information Security Officer Michael Coates has decided to quit.

In a tweet on Thursday, Coates who joined Twitter in 2015 announced his departure from the microblogging website.

“Twitter has been an amazing ride, but as I mentioned internally a few weeks back, my time is coming to an end. I’m confident to leave the program with an amazing security team,” Coates tweeted.

According to The Verge, Coates’ interim replacement is Joseph Camilleri, a senior manager for information security and risk.

Coates’ departure comes soon after reports surfaced that Facebook’s Chief Information Security Officer Alex Stamos is planning to leave the company

by August.

Facebook is facing the heat after Cambridge Analytica, a British consulting company, was accused of harvesting data of up to 50 million Facebook users without permission and using the data to help politicians, including US President Donald Trump and the Brexit campaign.

international 6 dead in chemical plant explosion in Czech Republic PRAGUE, MARCH 22 (IANS): At least six people died in an explosion at a chemical plant near the Czech Republic’s capital on Thursday, firefighters said.

The explosion took place in the morning at a Unipetrol facility in the town of Kralupy nad Vltavou, north of Prague, the BBC reported.

The cause of the explosion was not yet known.

“We have received information about six dead and several others seriously injured,” fire service spokeswoman Vladimira Kerekova told CTK news agency.

In a brief statement, Unipetrol said a fire broke out in a storage tank and that there was no further danger. Czech TV said there was no risk to residents in Kralupy as the town was some distance from the plant.

Unipetrol is one of the largest oil distributing companies and producer of plastics in the Czech Republic.

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Libya funding: No evidence against me, says Sarkozy PA R I S, M A RC H 2 2 (IANS): Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy said on Thursday there is no evidence to support allegations that he illegally accepted money from late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi to finance his 2007 election campaign.

“I am accused without any physical evidence,” Sarkozy told magistrates, according to Le Figaro newspaper.

The 63-year-old former President was placed under formal investigation for the illicit election campaign financing, misappropriation of Libyan public funds and passive corruption. However, the leader of France from 2007 till 2012 denied any wrongdoing and said that the allegations were making his life “hell”.

The centre-right politician, who was in police custody being questioned for two days this week, said his Libyan accusers were seeking vengeance for his decision to deploy French warplanes during the uprising which overthrew

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Gaddafi in 2011, the BBC reported.

Sarkozy said in a statement to the court said he was aware the allegations against him were “serious”, but that they amounted to “slander”. He was allowed home on Wednesday night under bail conditions.

The former President was also been placed under judicial supervision, a step investigators in France take to limit the movements of a suspect, CNN reported citing a source. It was not clear what specific restrictions were placed on him.

In July 2012, shortly after he was ousted from

China sells Pak missile technology

File photo of highly sensitive tracking missile.

BEIJING, MARCH 22 (IANS): China has sold a highly-sensitive tracking system to Pakistan, which could boost Islamabads ability to develop multi-war heads.

According to the South China Morning Post, an influential Chinese think tank says that China is the first country to have given such sensitive equipment to Pakistan.

China is the biggest arms supplier to Pakistan, India’s arch-rival.

Zheng Mengwei, a researcher with the China Academy of Sciences (CAS) Institute of Optics and Electronics in Chengdu, Sichuan province, told the Post that Pakistan’s military recently deployed the Chinese-made system “at a firing range” for use in testing and developing its new missiles.

The statement from the CAS said the Chinese team enjoyed VIP treat-

ment during the nearly three months it spent in Pakistan assembling and calibrating the tracking system and training technical staff on how to use it.

“The system’s performance surpassed the user’s expectations,” it said.

The amount paid by Islamabad was not known.

An optical system is crucial in missile testing. It usually comes with a pair of high-performance telescopes equipped with a laser ranger, high-speed camera, infrared detector and a centralized computer system that captures and follows moving targets, the Post said.

The device records high-resolution images of a missile’s departure from its launcher, stage separation, tail flame and, after the missile re-enters the atmosphere, the trajectory of the warheads it releases.

The uniqueness of the Chinese-made system lay

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in its use of four telescope units, “more than normally required”, Zheng said.

Each telescope, with a detection range of several hundred km, is positioned in a different location, with their timing synchronized precisely with atomic clocks.

Together, the telescopes provide visual information of unprecedented detail and accuracy, which missile developers can use to improve designs and engine performance.

Using more telescopes allows the system to track more warheads simultaneously from different angles, reducing the risk of losing a target.

“We simply gave them a pair of eyes. They can use them to look at whatever they want to see, even the Moon,” he said.

office by the Socialist François Hollande, police raided Sarkozy’s home as part of an investigation into alleged illegal assistance from L’Oréal heiress Liliane Bettencourt during the 2007 election campaign.

Those charges were dropped in 2013, but another investigation was opened the following year, and in February 2017 a judge ordered Sarkozy to face trial.

That came after an embarrassing loss for Sarkozy as an attempt to return to frontline politics saw him finish third in the Republican party’s presidential

primary.

Jean-Yves Dupeux, attorney for Brice Hortefeux -- a former Interior Minister under Sarkozy who spent 15 hours on Tuesday being grilled by the same anti-corruption investigators -- told the BFMTV channel that the police fired at least 200 questions at his client, who categorically denied that Sarkozy had benefited from Libyan campaign financing.

Sarkozy vehemently denied the allegations, including ones levelled by Ziad Takieddine, a FrenchLebanese businessman and arms broker.

In November 2016, Takieddine told French news website Mediapart that he personally transported $6 million in cash from Tripoli to Paris and hand-delivered those funds to Sarkozy, the Interior Minister at the time, and to Claude Gueant.

Gueant, who was the director of Sarkozy’s 2007 campaign, is also facing charges in the Libyan funding case.

Pakistan and Russia wary of rising IS threat ISLAMABAD, MARCH 22 (IANS): Pakistani and Russian counter-terrorism officials expressed grave concern over the rising threat posed by the Islamic State in the region, officials said on Thursday.

The Pakistan-Russia Joint Working Group (JWG) on Counter-Terrorism on Wednesday discussed a wide-ranging agenda covering the counter-terrorism situation at the regional and global level, action taken by both countries to tackle the menace of terrorism as well as bilateral cooperation on the issue.

The two sides reaffirmed the commitment for promoting bilateral cooperation for countering terrorism and agreed to cooperate at the United Nations and

other international fora for combating terrorism, a foreign ministry statement said.

“There wa s broa d agreement on the fact that terrorism was a common global threat which required cooperative efforts of the international community for effectively eradicating it,” the statement said.

“While major successes had been achieved in the fight against the Islamic State in Syria and Iraq, the returning IS fighters from the conflict zones to countries of origin or third countries constituted a major security threat to various parts of the world, including this region. It was important for countries of the region to cooperate to counter this threat,” the statement said.

DIMAPUR DISTRICT PENSIONERS' ASSOCIATION P.O. Dimapur : Nagaland. No. DDPA-1/100 Regd. No. RS-415 of 1982

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND FINANCE DEPARTMENT ESTABLISHMENT BRANCH (ROP CELL)

No. FIN/ESTT-2/9/ROP/PEN/2016

Dated Kohima, the 20th December, 2017

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject : Implementation of the decision of the Government of India- Revision of Pension/Family Pension of Pre-2008 Pensioners/Family Pensioners.

Ref : 1. O.M. No. 38/37/08-P&PW(A) dated 30.07.2015 2. O.M. No. FIN/ESTT-2/9/ROP/PEN/2016 dated 05.05.2017 The undersigned is directed to refer to the subject cited above, and to modify the O.M. No. FIN/ ESTT-2/9/ROP/PEN/2016 dated 05.05.2017 in the following manner: (i) The date of implementation for revision of the pension/family pension shall be effective from 01.04.2010 i.e. the date of implementation of the ROP Rules, 2010 and not as mentioned in the said Office Memorandum. (ii) The amendment is carried out in line with the Office memorandum issued by the Government of India vide O.M. No. 38/37/08-P&PW(A) dated 30.07.2015. (iii) All other conditions mention in the earlier O.M. of even number dated 05.05.2017 remains unchanged.

2. A ready reckoner indicating minimum pension/family pension of pre 01.06.2008 pensioners/ family pensioners for posts carrying corresponding to pay band and grade pay is indicated at Annexure-I. 3. Format to be utilised for the revised pension/family pension is indicated at Annexure-II. Copy to : The Principal Director, Treasuries & Accounts, Nagaland, Kohima with a request to circulate to all the Treasuries/Sub-Treasuries.

TEMJEN TOY Additional Chief Secretary & Finance Commissioner

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WASHINGTON, MARCH 22 (IANS): US President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened former Vice President Joe Biden with violence, describing him as “weak, both mentally and physically”. The President tweeted that his Democrat rival would “go down fast and hard”.

It follows comments from Biden, who said he would “beat the hell” out of the President if they were in high school together.

Tweeting his response, Trump wrote that “crazy” Joe Biden was “trying to act like a tough guy.”

He added: “Actually, he is weak, both mentally and physically, and yet he threatens me, for the second time, with physical assault.

“He doesn’t know me, but he would go down fast and hard, crying all the way. Don’t threaten people Joe!” Biden made the comments at an anti-sexual assault rally at the University of Miami on Tuesday.

The man who supported Barack Obama through two terms at the White House commented: “A guy who ended up becoming our national leader said: ‘I can grab a woman anywhere and she likes it.’

“If we were in high school, I’d take him behind the gym and beat the hell out of him.”

Biden added that any man who disrespected women was “usually the fattest, ugliest S.O.B. in the room”.

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1. The DDPA want to set right the assumption figure of ACAUT that there are (7,571) registered pensioners in DDPA and not as alleged/ reported. From the given figure again there are categories of pensioners, A) Life pensioners (3780). B) Family pensioners (3791). It is highly appreciable if the ACAUT would get the fact right and not just assume.

2. With regard to bogus beneficiaries, the DDPA would like to inform that every pensioners concern pension papers are processed by their concern department and forward it to Accountant General, Nagaland, for fixing the pension after which then it is finally submitted to respective concern treasury for drawal of their pension. DDPA is just an Association which have no role in the process of it. However the DDPA will be very glad to give moral support to the ACAUT if they would further investigate into the issue.

3. WITH THE OFFICE MEMORANDUM OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT, GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND, Vide. No. FIN/ESTT-2/9/ROP/PEN/2016. Dated Kohima, the 20th December, 2017. Which has been delayed in giving pensioners who are entitled for their due benefit, the DDPA has only acted as facilitator with the option TO AVAIL OR NOT TO the financial expert committee service by the concern pensioners of DDPA. DDPA has no connection with preparation of their pension arrears as alleged/reported in print media.

4. Will the STO will issue the said form and prepare arrear for all the concern DDPA pensioners for free? If so the STO should give in written.

5. The given office memorandum was issued on 20th of December, 2017, and in serial no.9.

The Principal Director, Treasuries & Accounts, Nagaland, Kohima is asked to circulate to all Treasuries/Sub Treasuries, but why the STO have to collect the order that also only on 14th March 2018, after the DDPA due to pressure from concern pensioners have addressed the issue.

6. As a registered Association vide Nagaland No. DDPA - 100 Reg No. Rs 415 of 1982 under the Home Department, Government of Nagaland, DDPA is governed and administered by the constitution of NPA and not by some self styled group of individuals.

7. The DDPA would like to bring to the notice of every Dimapur District Pensioners, when approached and asked by any DDPA members for not only pension benefits but even complains with related to pension works will mediate the role to assist, help and avail whatever delayed/ pending benefits are due to them.

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Rim set to break Ozzy Osbourne files antitrust Pacific Black Panther streak lawsuit against AEG

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zzy Osbourne has filed an antitrust l aw s u i t a g a i n s t venue owner and concert promoter Anschutz Entertainment Group, Inc. (AEG) for a policy that allegedly requires that acts booked at London’s O2 Arena must also perform as part of the same tour cycle at Los Angeles’ Staples Center. Both venues are owned by AEG. The lawsuit accuses AEG of “anticompetitive conduct - specifically, tying - by Anschutz Entertainment Group, Inc. (“AEG”) and certain subsidiary and affiliate entities.” Specifi-

cally, the complaint refers to a “Staples Center Commitment,” where “AEG requires that artists and musicians cannot play London’s most essential large concert venue - the O2 Arena (“O2”) - unless they agree to play the Staples Center (“Staples”) during the part of their tours that takes place in Los Angeles.”

According to the suit, earlier this year Osbourne’s UK promoter Live Nation requested to book a date at O2 in February 2019 for the singer’s final tour, dubbed No More Tours 2.

Last month, Sharon Osbourne accused AEG Pres-

ents Chairman and CEO Jay Marciano of trying to “strong-arm an artist into playing a venue they’re not comfortable performing in” in an email, which is included in the complaint.

Marciano responded that the “dispute is between The Forum and Staples Center,” according to the complaint.

As Billboard reports, the tying of O2 and Staples Center bookings was reportedly in response to a similar alleged tying of Madison Square Garden and The Forum bookings.

Live Nation UK chairman Denis Desmond filed a complaint last year against AEG with the Competition and Marketing Authority (CMA), “arguing they violated British competition and anti-trust laws,” according to Billboard. However, CMA said that because the dispute began in Los Angeles, it should be argued in California.

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niversal and Legendary’s “Pacific Rim Uprising” - the sequel to Guillermo del Toro’s 2013 “Pacific Rim” - is aiming to score from $22 million to $29 million at around 3,700 locations at this weekend’s domestic box office. Though it would be a smaller debut than its predecessor, that would likely be enough to take down Marvel powerhouse “Black Panther” following its rare five-weekend reign.

Steven S. DeKnight cowrote and directed “Pacific Rim Uprising” with a reported $150 million budget.

The original, which starred Idris Elba, Rinko Kikuchi, Charlie Day, Charlie Hunnam, and Robert Kazinsky, opened with $37 million

in July 2013. It went on to gross $411 million at the worldwide box office, thanks to a strong international showing, especially in China, where it made $112 million compared to the U.S.’ $101.8 million.

The sequel is set 10 years after the Battle of the Breach with a new generation of Jaeger pilots ready to combat the evolving Kaiju monsters and prevent humanity’s extinction. John Boyega plays Jake Pentecost, the son of Elba’s character Stacker Pentecost, who sacrificed his life in the first film. The cast also includes Scott Eastwood, Jing Tian, Cailee Spaeny, Kikuchi, Burn Gorman, Adria Arjona, and Day. (Variety)

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Angus Young writing new AC/DC album with Axl Rose

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uitar legend Angus Young is reportedly at work on a new AC/DC album with Axl Rose. The Guns N’ Roses frontman has leant his services to the band as touring singer in recent years, after Brian Johnson was forced to retire from performing after suffering from hearing loss.

After reports emerged earlier this year that the partnership between Young and Rose would be set to continue, Rose Tattoo frontman Angry Anderson has confirmed that the pair are currently writing new material together.

“I was talking to Angus earlier last year when we were doing the encores and we were opening for Guns ‘n’ Roses, but Angus and I were asked to do the encores and I said to him ‘What are you going to do?’ and he said ‘Mate I’m writing a new album’,” he told The Rockpit.

“I thought ‘cool’ so I asked him who was in the band and he said ‘Axl’.”

Following the sad death of founder and guitarist Malcolm Young, as well as the departure of Johnson, Phil Rudd and Cliff Williams, Anderson lamented the absence of the original line-up - but celebrated that fans would soon be able to hear new AC/DC music.

“There are these people, and yes it’s sad that the original line-up aren’t there any more but it’s the songs, people who have supported them all the way through their career they want to hear the songs,” he continued. “And in a sense we owe that to people, so really it’s a

debt of gratitude and what we’re saying is you’ve stood by us, we’ll stand by you.

“So Angus, and let’s face it he doesn’t need the money, he acknowledges that there are still millions of people around the world that want to hear AC/DC songs played live. In the same way, though on a much lesser scale obviously there are plenty of people around the world who want to hear the songs that made Rose Tattoo famous. They want to hear those songs played live. And this is a line-up that can do that.”

(NME)

‘13 Reasons Why’ to Folk music is almost like an old recipe: Neha Bhasin include new warning video help if they are affected by what they see on the show.

Additionally, the streaming service is adding crisis resources and a viewing guide to 13 Reasons Why. Info, and will start a new after-show titled “Beyond the Reasons,” where actors, experts, and educators will break down the series.

“The hope is that the steps we’re taking now will help support more meaningful conversations as Season 2 rolls out later this year,” Wright said in the post.

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DNA,” Bhasin told IANS. “So even when these old Punjabi songs are sung by different singers over generations, they are still with us by that common emotional thread running through it over the years.

And above all, its amazing how the entire country responds to that emotional connect and thus that music,” she added.

Which one is her favourite rendition? “It’s really very difficult to pick one.

Each rendition has some

connection that I am very attached to. But if I absolutely had to pick one -- it would be a close tie between ‘Madhaniya and ‘Chitta kukkad’. “Both are very emotional for me, especially ‘Madhaniya’, which has a deep connect in my heart from my family, my mother to me leaving home at a very early age. It was sung at my sisters ‘vidai’. It’s a song that really stirs my soul.”

The “Jag ghoomeya” hitmaker thanks her team for supporting her.

“All thanks to the fabulous team I have. Prayrit Seth, my director has worked with me on most of my songs and videos.

It’s a very organic process for him and me to conceptualise and brainstorm on how to present our work.

We listen to a song and see what it connects best with,” she said.

Explaining the process of recreating the song, she said: “Because I grew up listening to and watching loads of pop/pop rock vid-

eos, I’m very influenced by the 1990s. So, I always want to find a way to include that visual within that quintessential artistic form, thereby connecting the traditional vibe and the modern sound.

“Amidst that, we also

like to create a contrast in our videos to include elements creating a pop new age vibe interwoven with an old retro zing. I love fashion and he loves stylised videos, so we both live our fantasies through these beautiful videos.”

(IANS)

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CONGRATULATIONS Shri.V.Kashiho Sangtam Shri. Muthingnyuba Sangtam With immense pride and honour, the United Sangtam Gazetted Officer’s Union (USGOU) warmly congratulates Shri V.Kashiho Sangtam, Hon’ble Minister and Shri Muthingnyuba Sangtam Hon’ble MLA (Former Presidents of the Union), on being elected as MLA to the 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly. While wishing them success in all their endeavours, the Union also hopes and prays that they will continuously work for the welfare and betterment of the community in particular and the Nagas in general.

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Loving sons, daughters, grandchildren, in-laws & relatives

With immense pride and honour, the Senjum Village Youth Organization would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Shri. Yanthungo Patton, Hon'ble Dy. CM for his commendable victory in the last election and for being elected to the 13th NLA from 37th Tyui A/C for 3rd consecutive team.

The Organization further prays that the Almighty God grants him good health and wisdom and wishes him the very best in his endeavours.

The Organization also would like to express its appreciation and profound gratitude to the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Nagaland Shri. Neiphiu Rio-led People Democratic Alliance (PDA) for allocating the cabinet portfolio of Home and National Highways to Shri. Yanthungo Patton.

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Mr. Kivishe Assumi & Mrs. Toholi Assumi God blessed you together these fifty five years with sweet memories of love, full of laughter and tears of children and grandchildren.

As you reach the milestone of 55 years of togetherness through commitment and love, may the Grace of God enrich and continue to bless your lives together.

The best is yet to come.

Happy Emerald Anniversary.

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o l l ow i n g t h e “ 1 3 Reasons Why” phenomenon and ensuing cultural conversations about teen suicide, Netflix released a study on Wednesday about the show’s impact on young viewers.

Commissioned by Northwestern University’s Center on Media and Human Development, researchers discovered that “71% of teens and young adults found the show relatable, and nearly three-quarters of teen and young adult viewers said the show made them feel more comfortable processing tough topics,” Brian Wright, vice president of original series, said in a press release.

Additionally, the study reported that “more than half of teens reached out to someone to apologize for how they had treated them, and nearly three-quarters of teens said they tried to be more considerate about how they treated others after watching the show.”

As a result of these findings, Netflix announced new steps it will take for the show’s second season, most notably a warning video featuring the starts that will air before the first episode of each season. In the clip, stars Dylan Minnette, Katherine Langford, Justin Prentice, and Alisha Boe tell viewers how to get

inger Neha Bhasin says folk music is like an old recipe, and it should be passed on to the future generations.

Bhasin is trying to do the same with her renditions to Punjabi folk songs like “Madhaniya”, “Akh kashni”, “Laung gawacha”, “Nai jaana” and the latest “Chitta kukkad”.

“I feel like folk music is almost like an old recipe that is passed on from generation to generation. It is our culture, no matter how far the borders change, because it is what keeps you rooted and connected to our core

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At the end , I am so grateful to the Almighty for giving me a party leadership, relatives, friends, churches, prayer support groups and Koridang supporters (especially Longkhüm) who gave all possible help and support.

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Women’s T20 Tri-series: Aus beat India

Indian batswoman Anuja Patil plays a shot in the opening match against Australia during the Women’s T20I Tri-series at Brabourne stadium in Mumbai on Thursday. (PTI)

thus maintained their unbeaten record on tour having outclassed the hosts 3-0 in the ODI series.

While the for mat changed from 50 to 20 overs but the familiar middle-order collapse still continued.

Opener Smriti Mandhana once again struck a stylish 67 off 41 balls, helping India post a decent total of 152 for five in 20 overs.

In reply, Australia equalled their highest-ever chase in shortest format, comfortably winning in

Miami Open: Serena out in first round

Williams was knocked out in round three of Indian Wells her first tournament since having a baby.

Miami (US), Mar 22 (IANS): Japan’s Naomi Osaka, fresh from winning the biggest title of her career this month at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California, defeated an out-of-sorts Serena Williams 6-3, 6-2 to advance to the second round of the Miami Open.

The 20-year-old Osaka, who was born to a Haitian father and a Japanese mother and grew up in the United States, broke the 23-time Grand Slam champion in the seventh game and then

finished off the first set with yet another break of serve here on Wednesday, reports Efe news agency. Osaka, who broke Williams’ serve on two more occasions in the second set, was clearly the sharper of the two players considering that Serena was playing just her fourth WTA match in the past 12 months. But the 22ndranked Osaka also showed she could match her opponent in the power department and most notably on the serve, ending the match with more aces (seven to

three) and winning a higher percentage of first-serve points (78 percent to 76 percent). She faced just two break points in the match and saved both of them.

Williams’ rust was apparent whenever she had to put in a second serve and enter a baseline rally, as was reflected in her 31 percent winning percentage on second-serve points.

The American went from bad to worse during the one-hour, 17-minute contest and appeared to be shocked at the routine shots she missed to lose her serve in the final game, including a wild forehand well over the baseline on match point.

Next up in the second round of this hard-court event for Osaka, who is unseeded at the Miami Open because she was ranked outside of the top 40 until her strong result in Indian Wells, will be fourth seed Elina Svitolina of Ukraine.

18.1 overs despite a fine effort by veteran Jhulan Goswami (3/30), who unfortunately lacked support from the other end.

The biggest problem was that save Goswami, the other two seamers Shikha Pandey (0/25 in 2 overs) and Rumeli Dhar (0/28 in 2.1 overs).

Indian bowlers bowled too many boundary-balls with as many 21 fours and six were taken off them.

Chasing 153, Australia women were in trouble at one point of time 29 for 2 as Goswami struck in her first and the third over, cleaning up ‘keeper-opener Alyssa Healy (4) and Ashleigh Gardner (15).

But that did not deter other opener Beth Mooney (45 off 32 balls) from playing her shots. She found an able partner in Villani (39 off 33 balls) as they added 79 runs for the third wicket.

Earlier, Mandhana struck 11 boundaries and two sixes but India failed

to capitalise on a strong platform provided by her and Mithali Raj (18 off 27 balls). They added 72 runs in 9.3 overs. The hosts scored 47 in the Powerplay as Mandhana played shots all around the park en route her career-best score in T20 cricket.

After that the Australians stormed back into the game picking two quick wickets of Jemmimah Rodrigues (1), falling to a short delivery and skipper Harmanpreet Kaur (13) to a bad shot.

It was a cameo from Anuja Patil (35 off 21 balls) that propelled the hosts past the 140-run-mark as they ended with 152/5, the highest score for the hosts against the Aussies.

Brief Scores: India Women 152/5 in 20 overs (Smriti Mandhana 67 off 41 balls, Ashleigh Gardner 2/22) lost to Australia Women 156/4 in 18.1 overs (Beth Mooney 45, Jhulan Goswami 3/30) by six wickets.

AUCKLAND, Mar 22 (Agencies): Captain Kane Williamson’s unbeaten 91 set New Zealand up for a commanding lead after England were skittled for one of the lowest scores in their history in the first Test in Auckland on Thursday.

At stumps on day one in the first day-night Test in New Zealand, the Black Caps were 175 for three and 117 runs ahead with seven wickets in hand.England were left red-faced when they failed to cope with a swing bowling masterclass

by Trent Boult and Tim Southee to be all out for just 58 after a mere 20.4 overs in Auckland. They were flirting with the world-record low of 26, set by New Zealand on the same ground against England in 1955, until number nine batsman Craig Overton spared their blushes with an unbeaten 33 at the end.

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Broad taking his 400th Test wicket it was a bleak day for the tourists, who registered their sixth lowest total in Tests. But for New Zealand, Williamson commanded the Test from the moment he won the toss and opted to bowl. He featured in the field with a superb diving catch in the gully to remove Broad, and ended the day closing in on a new record for New Zealand Test centuries. He currently shares the record of 17 centuries with Ross Taylor and the late Martin Crowe. Williamson went to the middle after the early dismissal of Jeet Raval, when New Zealand were one for eight, and put on 84 with Tom Latham for the second wicket.

Latham had made a patient 26 off 112 deliveries but when play entered the difficult daylight-to-twilight zone he was gone in the first over after dinner to give Broad his milestone scalp.

CONDOLENCE MESSAGE

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Aichisaghemi Students' Union (ASU) expresses its heartfelt grief and sorrow at the sudden demise of Lunkholal Singson, Veterinary field Assistant of Aichisaghemi village on 18th March 2018 near Mukhami village.

ASU convey its deepest condolence to the bereaved families and the departed soul to rest in peace.

M U M BAI , M a r 2 2 (Agencies): Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami has got a major boost after he was cleared by the BCCI of match-fixing charges levelled against him by his wife Hasin Jahan, who had claimed that the cricketer had received unaccounted money from a Pakistani woman.

With this development the path has been cleared for his participation with Delhi Daredevils in the IPL starting April 7. BCCI will now proceed with offering him a Grade ‘B’ annual retainership contract, which will make him richer by Rs 3 crore, reported TOI. Shami has taken 110 wickets in the 30 Tests he played so far while accounted 91 scalps in 50 ODIs. Shami also featured in 7 T20Is in which he managed eight wickets. BCCI had decided to withhold Shami’s contract after Jahan made a series of allegations, includ-

ing adultery and domestic violence, and lodged a police complaint against him.

Shami has denied all the allegations. “The Hon’ble Supreme Court of India appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA) had requested Neeraj Kumar, former Police Commissioner of Delhi and Head of BCCI Anti-Corruption Unit, to investigate the allegations against Mohd. Shami in so far as they pertain to the provisions of BCCI AntiCorruption Code,” BCCI said. “Neeraj Kumar has submitted his confidential report to the CoA. Based on the conclusions in the said report, the CoA is of the view that no further actions/ proceedings under BCCI anti-corruption code are warranted in the matter.

“For this reason, BCCI shall proceed with offering a Grade ‘B’ annual retainership contract to Mohd.

Shami,” the release further stated.

New Zealand’s Trent Boult, center, celebrates the wicket of England’s Ben Stokes during their first cricket test in Auckland, New Zealand, Thursday.(AP/ PTI)

Williamson had a nervous moment on 64 when Chris Woakes claimed a straight drive from Taylor had deflected off his hand to the stumps, with Williamson backing up out of his crease.

But replays proved inconclusive and the third umpire

ruled in favour of the batsman. Taylor never looked completely at ease and on 20 he was caught at mid-wicket

by Woakes to give England’s most successful Test bowler, James Anderson, his 525th career dismissal. Henry Nicholls joined Williamson

and was unbeaten on 24 at stumps with the pair putting on 52 for the fourth wicket. Boult, who finished the England innings with a career-best six for 32, started their downfall when he had Alastair Cook out for five in the fifth over.

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Words are inadequate to express the profound love, support and prayers showered on our beloved Late Kaikho Besü Solomon, as he left us for his heavenly abode on 19th of March 2018. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the doctors and nurses of CIHSR, BSNL staff, unions, churches, friends and well wishers who stood by us physically, spiritually and financially during his illness and at the sad demise of our beloved.

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Late K Besü Solomon Born on 22/10/1972 Died on 19/03/2018

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT "My people will live in peaceful dwelling places, in secure homes, in undisturbed place of rest.

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Kolkata, Mar 22 (IANS): Arjuna awardee table tennis player and O l y m p i a n S o u mya j i t Ghosh was booked on Thursday for raping a teenager.

Ghosh, also India’s youngest national table tennis champion, however refuted the allegation and said he will legally approach the case.

The FIR was lodged after a 18-year-old girl filed a police complaint in North 24 Parganas district’s Barasat women police station, accusing Ghosh of raping her at her residence in April 2015 on a false promise of marriage.

The woman also claimed to have been in contact with Ghosh for the last three years when she was a minor and said she did not get any positive response from the table tennis player about their marriage.

BCCI clears Shami of match –fixing charges

Eng bowled out for 58 as NZ takes control

India handed easy draw in Thomas and Uber Finals NEW DELHI, Mar 22 (PTI): India will fancy their chances of reaching the knockout stage after getting relatively easy draws at the BWF Thomas and Uber Cup Finals to be held in Bangkok from May 20 to 27.

Both India men’s and women’s teams have been placed in Group A in both Thomas Cup as well as Uber Cup, the draw of which was completed in Bangkok on Thursday. While Indian women’s team, which reached the semifinals in the last two editions, has been clubbed with five-time champions Japan, Canada and Australia in the Uber Cup, the men’s team has been drawn alongside nine-time winners China, France and Australia in the Group A of Thomas Cup. India is seeded 5/8th in both the events.

The top two teams in each group at the end of the group stage will make it to the knock-out round, which means India have to ensure they don’t goof up against the lower-ranked teams in their respective groups.

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The National People’s Party (NPP) Nagaland State Unit gives all glory and honour to our Almighty God for His abundant love and grace.

The NPP Nagaland State Unit takes great pride in congratulating our National President, Shri.

Conrad K. Sangma, who has been elected as the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Meghalaya after a thumping victory in the recently concluded Meghalaya Assembly Elections. The NPP Nagaland State Unit also extends its best wishes and congratulates all the successful candidates of NPP in Nagaland and Meghalaya who have brought about a glorious revolution in State Politics.

The NPP’s electoral venture into Nagaland as its fourth State after Meghalaya, Manipur and Rajasthan has ensured its dominance in the North East region as a National Recognised Party. Being the fourth State, we are proud as well as privileged to take credit for making NPP Party an official Recognised National Party, which is indeed a trendsetter for future politics in the State. We would like to earnestly thank all the Office Bearers, Party Supporters, Voters and Well-wishers for making the Nagaland Assembly Elections 2018 a great success. We acknowledge the marginal success vis-à-vis number of MLA’s elected, but for a Party making a debut within a short span of two months against well established Political Parties, is itself a huge achievement and a wonderful beginning.

We heartily congratulate our two MLA’s (Elect) – Shri. Imnatiba (22A/C Arkakong) and Shri L. Khumo Khiamniungan (57A/C Thonoknyu) - for their victory despite all odds. We wish them great success in their endeavour while working for their constituency as well as in dealing with the State affairs as part of the People’s Democratic Alliance Government. Though the other candidates fell short of winning their seats, we acknowledge their commitment for the people, their sense of unity, enthusiastic role and die-hard support in making NPP shine despite all the challenges that we had to face during the entire electioneering process.

The NPP’s victory is for the people of the State. Our success, though marginal in Nagaland, is nevertheless, an epoch making breakthrough and has indeed, left a lasting impression in the hearts and minds of the masses. We remain committed to the people of Nagaland in word and in spirit and to that end, strive to make NPP a household name in the days to come. May God Bless Nagaland.

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We the family members of Late Ihoto Yeptho would like to express our profound gratitude to all individuals, villages, churches, friends and well wishers who have extended your love & concern at the sudden demise of our beloved father on 18th of March 2018, through your prayers, financially, materially and physical presence.

We deeply regret our inability to mention each & every individuals, but it is our humble prayer that our Almighty God bless each one of you abundantly.

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Mumbai, Mar 22 (PTI): Australian women maintained their stranglehold on India with a record-equalling six-wicket victory in the opening encounter of the T20 TriSeries, here Thursday.

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87 take part in Mkg Marathon

E.E. PHED, Mokokchung, Er. Yanger Pongen flagging off the Mokokchung Marathon 2018 at Police Point Mokokchung on Thursday. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR, Mar 22 (NPN): Over 87 runners64 men and 23 women - took part in the Mokokchung Marathon 2018 organized by the Mokokchung Press Club in partnership with WSSO, PHED, Mokokchung division at Mokokchung town on Thursday.

The race started at Town Square, culminated at Imkongmeren Sports Complex after it was flagged off by EE PHED Mokokchung, Er. Yanger Pongen.

It was conducted in two categories- 13.2 kilometers for men and 5.2

kilometers for women contestants. In men’s category, Thungdimoba, from Tuensang district won the race while Chemdila of Lijaba Lijen Ward finished first in women’s category, a statement by media and publicity incharge of the marathon said.

The youngest runner was a nine year old girl, Sentilemla from Dilong Ward Mokokchung.

The Marathon Race was conducted in commemoration of World Water Day on the theme ‘Nature for Water’.

Ao Senden president, Imliyanger Jamir (who is

also the ambassador for Swachh Bharat Mission) gave away the prizes to the winners.

Mokokchung DPRO, Chuba Walling – who is the patron of the Mokokchung Press Club – took the honors in giving away the fifteen consolation prizes to the participants.

Meanwhile, MPC president, Limalenden Longkumer and Mokokchung Marathon 2018 Organizing Convener Limasenla Jamir, expressed gratitude to all the individuals, groups, organizations, councils etc for their support.

WINNERS Men First: Thungdimoba (Tuensang) 48.35.77 minutes; Second: Longshithung (Yimyu Ward) 52.41.07 minutes and third: Temjenwapang (Arkong Ward) 54.04.90 minutes.

Women First: Chemdila (Lijabalijen Ward) 38.41.92 minutes; Second: S u n g t i yala Imchen (Dilong Ward) 38.42.14 minutes and Third: Welentola (Majakong Ward) 42.09.04 minutes.

Yo u n g e s t r u n n e r s (men) Merentemsu – 12 years (Dilong Ward) and (women) Sentilemla – 9 years (Dilong Ward)

Mizoram thrash Odisha 5-0 in Santosh Trophy

Ko l kata , M ar 2 2 (PTI): Mizoram walloped Odisha 5-0 for their second successive win, while Karnataka began their campaign with a spirited 4-1 victory over Goa in the national football championship for the 72nd Santosh Trophy in Kolkata on Thursday.

Lal Romawia struck a brace (41st, 59th) to take his tally to four goals from four matches, while Mizoram also scored through Lalbiakhlua (37th), Malsawmdawng (73rd) and F Lalrinpuia (90+1st) to seal the rout at the Rabindra Sarovar Stadium.

Mizoram, who defeated Goa 3-1 in their opening encounter, thus made it two out of two, to top the group A table as Odisha suffered a second successive defeat.

Six time champions Goa also suffered back-toback defeats after squandering a 27th minute lead given

by Kapil Hoble.

After the break, Karnataka stepped up their attack as Vignesh (54th), Rajesh S (61st) struck in space of seven minutes.

If that was not enough an own goal by Goa’s Mathew Gonsalves (69th minute) made it 3-0 before Leon Augustine (89th) completed the rout at the Sailan Manna Sports Complex in Howrah Maidan.

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Elavenil Valarivan wins gold in ISSF Junior World Cup

SYDNEY, Mar 22 (PTI): Indian shooter Elavenil Valarivan shattered the world record and claimed the gold medal in 10m women’s air rifle event of the season’s first junior ISSF World Cup here on Thursday. Besides her individual podium finish, Elavenil also combined with Shreya Agrawal and Zeena Khitta to claim the team gold medal.

Arjun Babuta bagged his second junior world cup medal, claiming a bronze in men’s 10m air rifle event.

The 18-year-old Elavenil, competing in her second World Cup and first final, shot 249.8 in the women’s final to claim the top individual honours.

Her 631.4 in the qualification was a new world record.

After a 9.6, Elavenil sealed the win with a high 10.7 in the crucial 24th shot, getting the better of Chinese Taipei’s Lin YingShin. “I am really glad with my performance here in Sydney. I have been shooting really well and I knew the way I have been performing over the past few months, a victory of this magnitude was around the corner,” the youngster said after her triumph. Elavenil trains at Olympic medalist Gagan Narang’s Gun For Glory academy. “I would

Elavenil Valarivan shot 249.8 in the women’s final to claim the top individual honours (ISSF twitter)

like to dedicate this win to my parents and thank Gagan Sir and my coaches at GFG who have been working continuously behind me to make a shooter capable of winning titles at the world stage,” she added.

She had also won a bronze medal at the FISU World Shooting Sport Championship last week.

China’s Wang Zeru managed to win the bronze medal with a score of 228.4 in her first World Cup appearance.

India’s other finalists in the event -- Shreya and Zeena -- finished sixth and seventh, respectively, enough to clinch the team gold medal ahead of Chinese Taipei’s Lin, Tsai Yi-Ting and Hung ChenChing. The bronze was claimed by Zhu, Wang and Gao Mingwei of China.

Inter-school U-16 cricket tourney: Chandmari HSS beat Baptist High

Member of Cricket Development Committee of NCA, KDCA officials and players before the opening match at Kohima Local Ground on Thursday. (NP)

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Kohima, Mar 22 (NPN): Chandmari HSS defeated Baptist High by 94 runs in the opening match of the 3rd Inter School U-16 Cricket Tournament at local ground Kohima on Thursday.

The tournament is organized by Kohima District Cricket Association. Three schools – Chandmari Higher Secondary School, Chandmari Government School and Baptist High are taking part in the tournament, which will be played on league format.

The best two teams will qualify for the final.

Batting first, after winning the toss, Azad Hussain scored a century to help Chandmari HSS set a huge 215 for five in 20 overs. He remained unbeaten on 109 runs. Diyam also remained not out on 25 runs. Baptist High bowler Thejovie claimed two wickets.

Chasing the target, Baptist High were bowled out for 120 runs. Kethovizo scored 38 runs. Azad of Chandmari HSS claimed three rival

wickets and was named man of the match. Earlier, the tournament was inaugurated by member of Cricket Development Committee under Nagaland Cricket Association, Hyuhinlo Khing as chief guest.

FRIDAY’S MATCH GHS Chandmari Vs Chandmari HSS: 10 a.m.

DIMAPUR: In Dimapur, Ramjanki HSS beat Millennial Vision School by 43 runs and in another encounter, Delhi Public School (DPS) snatched five wickets win over MGM HSS. Batting first after winning the toss, RJHSS scored 146 for 8 in 25 overs. Rohit Kumar scored 47 runs and was assisted by Rohit Shah 23 runs and Monoj 14 runs. For, Millennial Vision School, Shymul, Ramram, Alok, Monglung took two wickets each.

In reply, Millennial Vision School managed to score only 103 runs in 16 overs.

Rishi (27) and Pinto (18) were the run getters. Sahil took four wickets while Ankit and Nitesh scalped two wickets apiece for RJHSS.

In another encounter, MGM HSS put into bat, managed to put up 91 runs on board in 16 overs. Bidyasagar scored 40 runs. Samyak and Nishit took four wickets each for DPS. DPS achieved the victory target in 12 overs losing five wickets.

S a mya k a n d Vi n e e t scored 25 and 22 runs. For, MGM HSS, Nzanthang took four wickets.

PHEK: Royal Foundation School (RFS) beat Kids Corner while Bishop Abraham School thrashed Government HSS in a low scoring encounter in Phek.

RFS scored 93 runs in 17 overs with contributions from Besupo 23 runs and Nevoto 12 runs. In reply, RFS bowlers bowled out Kids Corner for 43 runs in nine overs. Razovoyi took four wickets while Savuneyi and Sheyi took two wickets each. In the other match, Bishop Abraham humiliated GHSS by 10 wickets.

After bowling out GHSS for 28 runs in seven overs, Bishop Abraham School chased down the target in five overs losing one wickets.

CWG: IOA, Sports Ministry at loggerheads New Delhi, Mar 22 (Agencies): Less than two weeks before the Commonwealth Games (CWG) in Gold Coast, Australia, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and the Sports Ministry are at loggerheads over approving names of officials in the Indian contingent. The IOA held an official send-off ceremony for the contingent at a city hotel here on Thursday, but the battle between the IOA and Sports Ministry hogged the limelight as the IOA president, Narinder Batra, and Secretary General, Rajeev Mehta, had to answer some tough questions, reported Zeenews. The bone of contention largely seems to be the names under the head ‘Extra Officials’ in the list sent out by the IOA to the Sports Ministry. “We haven’t yet had an official confirmation from

the Ministry, but to do this just 15 days from the Games is absurd,” said Batra. “Having said that, I am merely a postman. The federations send us the list. We simply forward it to the Ministry for approval. “But to delete names of physiotherapists is hard to believe as they are required to keep the athletes fit and free of injury,” the IOA president added.

According to sources, the only physiotherapist part of the squash team has been struck off by the Ministry, besides two managers, a physio and a masseuse in the table tennis contingent. Names of two physios part of the wrestling squad have also been removed.

It has also been learnt that the name of Indian contingent’s Chief Medical Officer has also been removed by the Ministry.

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