March 27, 2017

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Cancel illegal appointments: ACAUT

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“what action the Home minister is going to take against these authorities for making illegal appointments?”

ACAUT also demanded to know whether the Home minister will terminate all the 2078 backdoor appointees in the interest of capable Naga youths?

In this regard, it has demanded that the NPF gover nment “terminate all BDOs, senior lecturers, medical officers, SDOs, JEs, CDPOs and other gazetted backdoor appointees in the RD, social welfare deptt., School Education deptt, PWD, SCERT, Higher Education, and Medical department, etc., made in the last several years.”

ACAUT said that since the NPF government has been marred with all backdoor appointments, scams, nepotism and corruption, it was time for young Nagas to ponder whether the NPF party should be allowed to come back after the 2018 elections.

Highlighting a doublespeak, ACAUT recalled that Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu, as NPF president in 2016, had put his foot down against termination of backdoor appointees in a circular dated 20/3/16 to the then chief

Ex-MLA Wokshing Phom passes away

Th. Muivah’s statement a Contribute to New India: PM tells people NIDA backs 7th ROP demand political move: Assam BJP GUWAHATI, MAR 26 (AGENCIES): Insisting that the contents of the Framework Agreement signed between the Government of India and NSCN (I-M) have not been made public yet, Assam State BJP described the statement of Th. Muivah over “Nagalim” as a “political move”.

On the other hand, the AGP also dashed off a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi asking the Central Government to clear its stand on the issue of Nagalim.

According to The Assam Tribune report, state BJP president Ranjeet Kumar Dass cautioned the Muivah against making such statements and asked him to instead ensure that peace in the inter-state border areas is not disturbed. “People should not be confused by his statements. The statements regarding integration

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NEW DELHI, MAR 26 (IANS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said India was marching from “Swaraj to Su-raj” and urged the 125 crore people to contribute towards creating a “New India”.

In his monthly radio address ‘Mann Ki Baat’, Modi exhorted all Indians to fight black money and corruption by opting for digital payments than cash transactions.

Calling for continuing the war against corruption and black money, Modi said India can see 2.5 crore digital transactions within six months rather than wait for a year.

“Within two months of its launch, there had been 1.5 crore downloads of BHIM app, this is commendable...,” Modi said.

“If 125 crore citizens make a resolution, then we can achieve the target of 2.5 crore digital transactions within six months and not

‘Aadhaar mandatory for driving licenses’

New Delhi, Mar 26 (Agencies): The government seems to be really pushing to make Aadhaar a crucial national document. After PAN cards and (Cont’d on p-8) mobile phone numbers, the 2 digit number will now be needed for driving licenses, the Time of India reported.

The ToI report says the government aims to make Aadhaar mandatory for all driving license applications and renewals. The plans will be put in effect

by October this year, ToI reported, quoting sources.

The move is purportedly to counter the issuance of multiple licences under different Regional Transport Offices to the same person.

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of Naga-inhabited areas in proposed Nagalim are politically motivated,” Dass said.

AGP president Atul Bora said under no circumstance the party would accept any further disintegration of Assam. “Centre should make its stand clear in the wake of Muivah’s statement,” he said, seeking a permanent solution to the inter-state border dispute.

CPI(M) state secretary Deben Bhattacharyya said Muivah’s statement created doubts in the minds of the people living along the border and asked Centre to make the Agreement public.

He said that the fact that the Framework Agreement has been kept a secret itself smacks of a conspiracy. The Left-Democratic Manch, a joint platform of ten political parties, also demanded the Centre to make public the Framework Agreement.

educated unemployed community would also appreciate if the MLA could initiate measures to strike down the Office Memorandums of 2008, 2010 and 11/8/16 giving unfettered right to the government to make backdoor appointments or to regularize all backdoor appointees after 3 years in service. ACAUT said it has been working to strike down such OMs, and maintained that responsible people within the system could do a lot without NGOs or other organizations resorting to lengthy and expensive legal options.

Meanwhile, ACAUT has reminded the Speaker that there was no question of expunging BJP legislator Mhonlumo Kikon’s statement in the house, equating backdoor appointments to corruption. “When politicians make backdoor appointments, it necessarily amounts to buying of votes; or when jobs are sold in the Nagaland market for crores of rupees, or when daughters and sons of politicians/ bureaucrats are accommodated in the job market, the Speaker not to equate this with corruption speaks volumes about one’s ethics,” ACAUT asserted.

Tension along Nagaland-Assam border

DIMAPUR, MAR 26 (NPN): ACAUT Nagaland has demanded that the NPF-led DAN government “terminate” all backdoor appointments made in the past several years in the interest of the unemployed youths.

Quoting chief minister Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu who had stated: “…these mistakes will not be repeated in the future”, after he intervened in the ongoing budget session in defence of the beleaguered home minster who was placed on the dock on the backdoor appointment issue; ACAUT media cell asked the CM how was he going to tackle the illegal backdoor appointments in the police department and government departments in general?” ACUAT said that since the home minister Y. Patton had admitted that there were 2078 unauthorized appointments in the police department, it reiterated that Patton “cannot escape the responsibility”.

On the home minister’s statement in the house that commandants and SPs had made unauthorized appointments without informing the higher ups, ACAUT termed it as a “clear case of insubordination”. ACAUT therefore demanded to know as to

DIMAPUR, MAR 26 (NPN): Wokshing Phom, Ex-MLA, son of late Nyapong Phom of Bura Namsang village, under Longleng district passed away on Sunday at Zion Hospital, Dimapur after a brief illness.

He was 80. He is survived by his wife, four sons and one daughter. Late Wokshing was born in January, 1937.

Prior to entering politics, he served as Pastor from 1957– 59. He was elected an MLA in 1974 from Tamlu A/C. CM: Nagaland chief minister, Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu, has expressed grief over the demise of Wokshing Phom, ex-MLA from Tamlu Assembly Constituency, whom he described as “an old colleague of mine”.

In a condolence message, Dr. Shürhozelie said he was reminded of the turbulent period during the early 1970s when the Government of India carried out massive operations to flush out Naga insurgents from their hideouts, when the over ground politics was also immensely affected with fear psychosis and uncertainty. “It was a time when the people could not really decide if they should participate in the Indian elections or support the Naga movement for self-determination,” said Dr. Shürhozelie.

minister, T.R. Zeliang and all the cabinet ministers.

ACAUT concluded that rather, Dr. Shürhozelie wanted regularization of all those backdoor appointees who had completed three years in service. In this regard, it cited a circular, wherein Dr. Shürhozelie had warned the chief minister and the government that unless this was done so “more than 1000 people will go against you in the next general election like 1993 episode where more than 800 senior people went against us on the issue of superannuation of age.”

Therefore, ACAUT media cell said it was crystal clear that the policy of the present NPF government was for continuation of the backdoor appointments in all the departments till the next general elections in 2018. ACAUT also reminded the government that it had already convinced the High Court to ban backdoor appointments in the form of HC order dated June 6, 2016. While appreciating, BJP legislator, Mmhonlumo Kikon for forcing the government to bring out the exact status of backdoor appointment in the Home department, ACAUT said the

Truckers warn of indefinite strike from April 1

make the verification process easier.

If the application does not have Aadhaar, he/ she would have to submit a number of other documents, the report adds.

It, however, does not mention whether existing driving licenses that are not up for renewal would need to be linked to Aadhaar.

This development follows reports that it will become mandatory to link Aadhaar with PAN cards and mobile phone numbers.

The controversial Finance Bill 2017, passed by the Lok Sabha last week, makes Aadhaar compul-

sory for filing Income Tax returns. The bill also has a provision that would make PAN cards invalid if they are not linked to the holder’s respective Aadhaar number. For mobile phone numbers, the Department of Telecommunications has ordered telecom operators to verify all postpaid and prepaid SIM users in India with their respective Aadhaars.

T h e ve r i f i c a t i o n , which was ordered by the Supreme Court (it did not, however, specify that Aadhaar must be used), must be completed by February 6, 2018. Any numbers not linked to Aadhaar will be illegal post that date.

Interestingly, the Supreme Court has, in two separate orders, told the government that it cannot make Aadhaar mandatory for citizens to avail any services or benefits.

KO L K ATA , M A R 2 6 (IANS): Truckers on Sunday threatened to remain off the road across India indefinitely from April 1 in protest against the sharp increase in third party insurance premium and government charges.

The strike has been called by the All India Confederation of Goods Vehicles Owners’ Association, its executive member Subhas Chandra Bose told IANS over phone.

Bose said the insurers have raised the third party insurance premium for trucks by over 50 per cent, while the Central government has jacked up various fees including that for permits.

“These two rate hikes have made goods vehicles financial unviable,” said Bose, also the General Secretary of Federation of West Bengal Truck Operators’ Association.

The strikers have sent letters to all governments departments and ministers.

Milk supply and some other emergency services have been kept outside the ambit of the strike.

wait for a year.” He added that after the November 8 demonetisation of Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 notes, there had been a huge increase in digital transactions.

“Just make sure you submit school fee of your children, do railway or airline bookings and other transactions through the digital mode,” he said and enumerated government initiatives to promote digital payments.

Modi also wished prosperity for Bangladesh on its Independence Day on March 26 and recalled the common memories of Nobel laureate Rabindra Nath Tagore shared by India and Bangladesh.

He assured India’s commitment as a strong partner of Bangladesh and asserted the two nations will work shoulder to shoulder in ensuring peace, security and progress.

Modi, who earlier dubbed the March 11 as-

NMA seeks help for Dimapur fire victims DIMAPUR, MAR 26 (NPN): To help the families affected by fire that broke out at Khermahal Junction, Dimapur on March 23, 2017, the Naga Mothers’ Association (NMA) has set up a three-member committee after meeting the leaders of the community. The fire left nearly 34 non-Naga families homeless.

In a press release, NMA president, Abeiu Meru, has appealed to all mothers and women organisations to help non Naga families that were affected by fire. NMA committee consists of its president, Abeiu Meru; vice president, Sarah Nuh and advisor, Dr. Rosemary Dzuvichu. For contributions in cash or kind, women in Dimapur could contact NMA president (9436000076) and NMA vice president (8119000612) and NMA advisor (8974248224) for Kohima contributors.

DIMAPUR, MAR 26 (NPN): Tension resurfaced over disputed land in Nagaland-Assam border (Dimapur-Karbi Anglong area) on Sunday when Assam Police had allegedly gone inside Rilan village and destroyed boundary fences and plantations.

Informing this to Nagaland Post, Rilan Village Council (RVC) chairman Nribemo claimed that over 30 armed Assam Police personnel including forest guards had come inside the village, while they were attending Sunday devotional services.

However, he said timely intervention by the village council averted unwanted situation and Assam police personnel were asked to leave the place. While leaving the site, RVC claimed that Assam Police fired some blank shots in the air.

RVC accused Assam Police of destroying foundation for construction of Primary Health Centre in the village. Dimapur police also reached the place soon after Assam Police left the site, RVC said. The village had on number of occasions protested frequent intrusions

sembly results in five states as the foundation for a “New India”, called upon citizens to be more responsible and contribute in their own ways towards realizing the dream of a transformed India by 2022 -- the 75th year of independence.

“New India is neither a government project nor a manifesto of a political party. It is the joint call and desire of 125 crore Indians to transform India.

“Everything is not linked to the budget or government funds. If every citizen pledges to be more responsible, performs his duties, then this dream of a new and transformed India can be easily realised,” he said.

“Service is the core of our values. If we obey traffic rules, pledge not to use petrol or diesel once a week, resolve to be more responsible, if we do things step by step, we can achieve a new India,” he said.

Assam police personnel removing fencing pole on Sunday.

by Assam Police into the village without any information. The council said that they were not against Assam Police conducting patrolling duty. However, RVC said they will not tolerate destruction of crops, plantation and structures erected by the village. The council further questioned Assam Police as to “why were they intruding without proper authorisation”?

RVC’s stand was that since it was an inter-state boundary issue, any activities should be taken up in the presence of magistrates from both the states.

The council claimed that “developmental activi-

DIMAPUR, MAR 26 (NPN): Nagaland In-service Doctors Association (NIDA) has extended its “unflinching support” to demand for the implementation of 7th ROP w.e.f.

March 1, 2017.

In a press release, NIDA president, Dr. Khriezotuo, and general secretary, Dr. Imotemsu, said the association has also decided to take part in the pen-down strike called by CANSSEA. In this regard, NIDA has informed that the hospital work/patients care would continue as usual. However, apart from that, the association said they would observe pen-down strike along with other associations in all other functions.

Fur ther, NIDA affirmed that it would take part in all forms of agitations proposed in the fight for the implementation of 7th ROP. According to NIDA, the state government, when

ties” in the village was taken up in the presence of border magistrate.

It may be recalled that district administration of Karbi Anglong had raised objections to any kind of developmental activities and cultivation at the site, claiming that the area fell under Daldali reserved forest.

However, the stand of the village was that they had not taken up any development activities in the reserved forest, instead it asked Assam Police to stop intruding inside Rilan village “traditional land of the Nagas”, which was recognized by the Nagaland government.

it comes to taking away from the employees, acts promptly, but when it comes to giving, it makes all sorts of excuses. It pointed out that in the year 2016, when the Centre reduced the interest rates given to the government servants for GPF deposits, Nagaland government promptly acted and reduced the interest rates for GPF deposits in line with the centre “citing the reason that we follow Central Pay Commission.”

Therefore, NIDA said that the state government should also respond promptly in a positive manner when it comes to implementing the 7th ROP from the Central Pay Commission.

Meanwhile, the association has requested those employees in the state drawing Central Government salary to support the demand as “we are all affected equally by the inflation of the market and we all buy from the same shop.”

Mnp territorial integrity will be protected: Biren Correspondent

IMPHAL, Mar 26: Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh said on Sunday the state’s territorial integrity will be protected. “…..I am saying that Manipur’s territorial integrity will be protected at any cost. Territorial integrity of Manipur is dearer than my life,” he told media persons at Imphal airport before leaving for New Delhi.

The territorial integrity of the state will be protected at any cost and not a needle-prick’s land of the state will be compromised, he said.

On the framework agreement, Biren said that the Prime Minister had already clarified earlier and Union home ministry have also issued a clear-cut clarification yesterday (Saturday).

“My government stand firm on the commitment

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given to the people,” said Biren.

Biren’s assurance on state territorial integrity came after a Muslim based civil society organization gave a 24-hour bandh call in Manipur demanding whitepaper on the framework agreement and ending the ILPS issue.

The bandh which commenced Saturday evening at 6 pm was, however, called-off after a meeting with the chief minister this forenoon.

Chief minister N Biren left Imphal for New Delhi along with PWD minis-

ter Th Biswajit this afternoon to pay a courtesy call on Prime Minister, Union home minister and other central leaders. During his first visit, Biren will apprise the Prime Minister about the problems being faced by the state currently. “I am hopeful that the Prime Minister who is very keen to solve the problems facing by the state will listen and help find solutions,” he said.

The chief minister will also meet with the President of India, BJP national president and Union home minister.

This is his first official visit to Delhi after the formation of the BJP-led government in the state.

Among others, the new chief minister will approach the Centre to provide two choppers to the state government for using as ambulance to air lift sick and ailing people from the hill and interior areas.

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DLSAs sensitise public on legal services in districts

(L-R): District Legal Services Authority members after condcuting various programme at Peren district jail, District Court Complex, Zunheboto and District Customary Court of Longleng.

DIMAPUR: District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Peren, Zunheboto, Longleng and Mokokchung under the aegis of Nagaland State Legal Services Authority (NSLSA) have conducted various programmes across the state.

Peren DLSA: Peren DLSA’s “Legal Aid Clinic” was inaugurated by Deputy Commissioner, Peren, Zarenthung Ezung, within the premises of Peren District Jail on March 23.

Peren DLSA stated that the Legal Aid Clinic was setup to protect the rights of prisoners and provide free legal assistance to the inmates, to which they were entitled by virtue of the Sec. 12 of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987. The clinic would be manned by para legal volunteers and panel lawyers of Peren DLSA. During the inaugural programme, the inmates and jail authorities were sensitized on “Rights of Prisoners” by secretary of Peren DLSA, Somet Chang.

Team comprising of members of Peren DLSA,

para legal volunteers and panel lawyers visited Observation Home of Peren District to ensure special care service and sensitize the juveniles and caretakers on basic child rights. Monitoring and assessment was also done to ensure and provide legal assistance to the juveniles.

Peren DLSA team also sensitized the inmates and officials of Observation Homes, promoting child friendly services and welfare Schemes of National Legal Services Authority.

In a se parate programme, orientation training programme was organised by master trainers and legal aid counsel of NSLSA in association with Peren DLSA. The training programme was imparted adopting lecturing method, participatory and role play, quiz, group discussion and presentation and feedbacks was attended by 22 participants from Peren district.

The programme was chaired by Cheliam Khiamniungan and she also gave a briefing on the concept

of the training, the idea behind the orientation training program. Somet Chumden Chang, secretary of Peren DLSA gave a brief explanation on the project of para legal volunteers. Asungbe N Hau, retainer lawyer, Peren DLSA sensitized the PLVs on the role play by a PLV in case of motor accidents and claims and apprised the participants on the Motor Vehicles Act,1988.

Akumla Longchari, master trainer presented a short role play on Domestic Violence Act showcasing the roles of PLVs and panel lawyers in dealing and handling cases related to crime against women and their protection. Temjenrenla Aier, panel lawyer, gave a detailed instruction on how to maintain/filing the daily activities register, for filing of success stories and the importance of record keeping and submitting the activities report to their respective DLSAs. Somet Chemden Chang secretary, Peren DLSA spoke on challenges/ problems and way forward on PLV & panel lawyer.

DLSA Zunheboto: Consultative meeting was organized by Zunheboto DLSA in collaboration with the District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Juvenile Justice Board (JJB), Child Welfare Committee (CWC), Special Juvenile Police Unit (SJPU), Observation Home and District Stake Holders held at the District Court Complex, Zunheboto on March 24.

The programme was chaired by, secretary Zunheboto DLSA, Atoka Achumi, where he highlighted the salient features on the Juvenile Justice Act, the powers and functions of CWC, JCPU and DCPU, Child in conflict with Laws and Child in need of Care and Protection.

At the programme, retainer lawyer Zunheboto DLSA, Tovi Z. Yeptho, presented the topic on offences against the child and also spoke on the role of law enforcing agency regarding encounter with the child in conflict with law.

In the programme, all the members and representatives from DCPU, JJB,

SJPU, CWC, district jail, and probation officers also shared and consulted on experiences and problems related to juvenile justice system. A discussion hour was also held where substantive queries and issues raised by the participants were answered to. The programme concluded with vote of thanks by Bendanginla, asst. public prosecutor.

DLSA Longleng: Legal Sensitization programme was organised by Longleng DLSA on various legislations, basic laws, Act and Legal provision at the District Customary Court of Longleng with the Doabashis and Gaonburahs on March 25.

The programme commenced with a welcome address form president of GBs Union of Longleng, Joseph Y Keikung, Panel Lawyer spoke on the topic Right to Information (RTI) and Hamnyei Angh, Panel Lawyer of Longleng DLSA spoke on the topic Motor Accidents & Claims Tribunal , Motor vehicle Act 1988 (MV Act. Mane Phom, Retainer Law-

AR conduct various programmes across Nagaland DIMAPUR: Assam Rifles (AR) under the aegis of Headquarters Inspector General of Assam RiflesNorth (HQ IGAR-North) conducted various programmes, trainings and donations across Nagaland.

9 AR: A lecture was conducted by 9 Assam Rifles on life style, diseases, health and hygiene at Chizami village on March 15. The lecture was organized with the help of village council members at the village community hall wherein medical representative discussed about various life style, diseases and preventive measures. AR medical representative also educated the general public on basic health and hygiene practices which needed to be implemented for healthy living. A total of 50 villagers attended the lecture. Lecture cum weapon display was organised by 9 Assam Rifles for the students of Baptist School to commemorate the Assam Rifles Day at Pfutsero on March 21. The lecture was attended by 300 students was conducted with an aim to create awareness about Assam Rifles and eligibility criteria to join the force. Students were informed about various types of entry schemes, pay and emoluments, training and numerous career options available in the Assam Rifles. The major attraction of the day was the display of wide array of military equipments and weapons for the students. In a separate programme, Tewelhi Medo Tyrannus Higher Secondary School Pfütsero (TMTHSSP) conducted arms and weapons display (A-Coy 9 Assam Rifles, Pfütsero) and motivation lecture on March 20 with captain Anand Thakur, the Post Commander, A-Coy Assam Rifles, Pfütsero as a resource person. Principal of the school, Reynald Pyngrope, said the weapons used by the army were not to kill someone but to save, defend and protect the nation and the motherland India. In his address, Captain Anand briefly explained the K

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weapons and its functions to all the students from Class I till Class XII. The motivation lecture about the role of Indian Army and their functions by resource persons enlightened the students. 9 Assam Rifles organized a “know your army and weapon display” programme at Pfutsero College on March 22. The event was conducted with an aim to provide the youths of Pfutsero College a close and realistic insight into the life of a soldier. At the programme the saga of valor of the Naga Warrior Capt N Kenguruse, MVC, Posthumous was also narrated.

15 AR: Lecture on health and hygiene was conducted at Shamatore village by 15 Assam Rifles on March 18. At the programme captain P.C. Rai, RMO, 15 AR addressed the public regarding health related issues and hygiene with an aim to help the villagers in maintaining sound health and hygiene. He emphasized on the measures to be taken against prevalent diseases. Emergency services at MI Room were offered along with free medicines.

In a separate programme, 15 Assam Rifles (AR) also presented two computer sets along with printers to Government High School, Shamatore on March 15.

Commandant 15 AR, Colonel Vineet Jaiswal, handed over the computers to principal and staff in the presence of students, AR report stated.

32 AR: 32 Assam Rifles organised pre- recruitment training at Kashiram Basti, firing range for the youths of Dimapur. The youths were given pre-physical training and academic training. Around 25 youths attended the training. It may be mentioned that last year also this unit had given the same training to around 100 youths. In separate programmes, 32 Assam Rifles constructed public toilet for the people of village Lengrijan, Dimapur District. The public toilet was constructed under the OP Sadbhavana military

civic action project. The construction of toilet block, Lengrijan village Dimapur was inaugurated by 2IC S Rajendran, Second-InCommand, 32 Assam Rifles on March 18. 32 Assam Rifles conducted a medical camp at Hokhezhe village, Dimapur on March 11. The team of Assam Rifles medical staff provided treatment and medicines to a total of 397 locals. The locals were also educated on importance of vaccination, health, hygiene and common first aid methods. 32 Assam Rifles also provided scholarships to meritorious students from remote areas of the state with an aim to provide assistance to these students in realizing their dreams.

A total of 12 students from various districts were given coaching at Excel Coaching and Computer Centre, Dimapur for duration of two months from January to March. The classes culminated on March 15 and a brief programme was held after the class and students were encouraged to continue their preparations and keep working hard to achieve their goals. 32 Assam Rifles provided of Solar street lights to S.Hetoye village under Nuiland, Dimapur district. The provision of solar street light at S Hetoye village, Nuiland was inaugurated by SecondIn-Command, 32 Assam Rifles, 2IC S. Rajendran on March 17.

35 AR: 35 Assam Rifles distributed food items to the children of Eklavya School at Tizit on March 14.

A lecture was also organised

by Assam Rifles for the children to encourage them to set goals and study hard to achieve them. Assam Rifles Company commander also encouraged the children to excel in their talents in sports and music to open new avenues of success.

36 AR: With an aim to resolve problems faced by ESMs, 36 AR under aegis of Headquarters IGAR (N), conducted interaction session with ex-servicemen (ESMs) of Army and Assam Rifles at Jalukie, Peren

on March 14. The event was attended by eight ESMs from AR and Army, AR informed. 36 Assam Rifles conducted a medical camp at Heunambe village, Peren District on March 16 with an aim to provide basic medical amenities to remote areas of Heunambe and neighboring villages. Medical staff of 36 Assam Rifles provided free medicines and treatment to148 people which included 53 males, 37 females and 58 children.

46 AR: 46 AR under the aegis of HQ IGAR (N) organized free medical camp at Khuzami village, Phek on March 14. According to AR report, a medical team comprising of captain Jaiprakash Yadav, RMO assiattn commandant, Balmuri Avanish, ARMO and two medical staff conducted the camp.

44 AR: 44 AR organised a medical camp at Longmisa village, Mokokchung district on March 15, AR informed. Assistant commandant Jubin Henry, medical officer, 44 AR and paramedical staff of 44 AR treated 148 patients. People were also educated upon common prevalent diseases, preventive measures and importance of health, hygiene and sanitation.

41 AR: 41 Assam Rifles constructed a toilet block for the students of Government Middle School, Chumukedima village, Dimapur and handed over the same to school authorities on March 24.

The toilet block would contribute towards improving hygiene and sanitation in the School premises and promote the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.

7 AR: 7 Assam Rifles conducted a free medical camp at Anutongre Village, Kiphire on March 22. With an aim to create greater understanding about modern life style diseases, seasonal diseases and fitness in the areas the camp was conducted. The villagers were examined by Doctor and Medical Staff of 7 Assam Rifles and were counseled upon seasonal and skin

diseases.

The villagers were offered one-on-one consultations, nutritional and dietary counseling during the camp. They were also made aware about various diseases like malaria, dengue, etc and educated upon effective ways to combat the diseases. The patients were also provided free medication. More than 320 people of different age groups benefited from the camp. 7 Assam Rifles organised a “weapon display” for the youth of Anutongre Village, Kiphire, on March 21. The weapon display was organised with an aim to motivate the youths to join the folds of the Indian Armed Forces. Around 350 people of Anutongre Village witnessed the display wherein the Company Commander Anutongre also interacted with the youths and made them aware of potential career in the Assam Rifles.

The youths were also apprised about the opportunities available for young women in Armed Forces.

28 AR: 28 Assam Rifles conducted a weapon display and Motivational lecture for the School children and youth at Tseminyu on March 21. The aim of this programme was to apprise the youth about career opportunities in Army/ Assam Rifles. The lecture was conducted by Maj Tokivi, which was attended by around 250 students and 10 teachers from Don Bosco School and Assembly of God School. It was followed by a weapon display to give an insight into latest weapon technology.

3 AR: 3 Assam Rifles organized a weapons display and motivational lecture at Dainty Buds School, Old Minister Hill, Kohima on March 21 to encourage the students towards joining the Armed Forces. Students were also briefed about the methodology to join the Indian Armed Forces along with the eligibility criteria for joining NDA & TES after Class XII and graduation. Around 760 students benefitted from the lecture.

yer spoke on the topic “The Village council Act, 1978”.

In a separate programme, orientation training was organised by NSLSA and Longleng DLSA at the DC conference hall on various new rules and legislations along with training manual for legal services lawyers, sensitizing various legal topics and practical aspects as guidelines for panel lawyers and para legal volunteers serving within the legal services domain.

Chief judicial magistrate and secretary of Longleng DLSA, Tucano Vamuzo delivered the welcome address followed by ice breaking session administered by Esther K Aye, legal aid counsel & trainer, NLSA. Legal aid counsel & trainer, NSLSA, Alemwapang Ao spoke on the role & duties of PLVs and highlighted on Article 39A emphasizing on right to free legal aid and PLVs to work as legal missionary towards access to justice for the poor and the needy.

Legal aid counsel & trainer, NSLSA, Limasenla

DHS Kohima organises health mela DIMAPUR: District Health Society (DHS, department of health & family welfare, NHM along with office of the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Kohima conducted health mela at Rengmapani village on March 24.

Speaking in the camp, CMO, Dr. Avino Metha encouraged the gathering to avail all the services and also to part take in various group discussion for a healthy life style and to practice for better health seeking behavior.

She mentioned that stakeholders should give concern in logistic support, as the village was a far-off distance from the state capital. Dr. Avino Metha also reminded the gathering the responsibilities of each and everyone in bringing about health awareness to uplift the health of the society in general and for contribution of the individual in particular. She informed the gathering that, the village was selected since there was no subcentre with numerable issue of health. She stressed on the community level where the VHC should take initiative for Village Health & Nutrition Day (VHND) and to channelize for visit of medical officer to the village once a while. Besides administering health checkup, health talk on NIDDCP and NLEP was delivered by ZLO, Dr. Aseno Rhetso.

Dr Aseno Rhetso informed the gathering about the correct ways of storing salt which is the most important basic needs in the village. She also stressed on the importance of having iodized salt to prevent goitre, deafness, blind or abnormality formation.

Altogether 307 of Rengmapani habitation availed the services. The health mela was conducted by eight doctors of various disciplines with staffs from chief medical office and DPMU, Kohima.

Longkumer presented on Motor Vehicle Accident Claims and the Role of PLVs to assist such victims to file for compensation in the Motor Accident Claim Tribunals, the duty of PLVs to create awareness to the vehicle owners on the Third party Insurance and why it is mandatory.

Legal aid counsel & trainer, NSLSA, Limhathung Ezong made presentation on various consumer mechanisms to the PLVs and rights of consumer and its responsibilities under Consumer Protection Act. Practical on writing petition/complain/FIR was presented by Alemwapang Ao, and PLVs trained on how to draft effective and efficient FIR and RTI application. Esther K Aye, Legal presented a role play on domestic violence.

Limasenla Longkumer, trained the PLVs and panel lawyers on ways and means for approaching and seeking various government welfare schemes targeted for women, children, disabled persons and senior citizens.

Esther K Aye, defined trafficking and victims of trafficking. Limhathung Ezong conducted practical session on record keeping and maintenance of daily register by the PLVs in the front office.

A l e m w a p a n g A o, stated about the rights of arrested person and not to use force during arrest if not necessary. Phuleto Yepto, secretary Mokokchung DLSA exhorted on the role of the legal services authority towards access to justice for the marginalized people especially in Nagaland. The programme was attended by PLVs, panel lawyers, Abraham, asst. public prosecutor.

DLSA Mokokchung: One day “Orientation training of Para Legal Volunteers (PLVs) & Penal Lawyers” was organised by Mokokchung DLSA on March 25.

While highlighting the concept of the training, Legal Aid Counsel & Trainer, Esther K Aye said that PLVs were the bridge between the people and the court. She said that the active participation of the PLVs and penal lawyers would immensely benefit the society at large, especially the poor and the illiterate.

The resource persons from the NSLSA were led by master trainer (PLV) Alemwapang Ao, Legal Aid Counsel and Trainers R Limhathung Ezong, Esther K Aye and Limasenla Longkumer. They spoke on a wide range of roles that PLVs and penal lawyers could play, such as in crime against women and children, consumer rights, human trafficking, welfare schemes, prisoner rights, etc

news in brief LEED general meeting: Lotha Eloe Ekhung Dimapur (LEED) has convened its general meeting on March 27 at 2 p.m. at Lotha Hoho ki. All members have been requested to attend the meeting wearing traditional attires.

WTCU meeting: Wokha Town Colonies’ Union (WTCU) has convened a meeting on March 29, 11 a.m. at LTC Hall, Wokha followed by selection/ election of new office beaters. All colony chairmen, secretaries and two representatives each have been requested to attend the meeting.

VKRSU general meeting: VK Range Students Union (VKRSU) has convened a general meeting on March 29 at 10 a.m. at the residence of its vice president, Jelivi Assumi, Thilixu lane 7. All the unit presidents and general secretaries have been requested to attend the meeting.

Free cataract operation camp in Peren: District nodal officer, Peren, has informed that National Program for Control of Blindness (NPCB) Peren with SLiMT would be conducting a free cataract (eye) operation camp at District Hospital Peren from March 28 to 30. All concern citizens have been requested to seriously take this opportunity to avail the services. Those who have already confirmed for operation have been requested to register their names through phone at SLiMT office Jalukie at 8729922570, 0383920012, SLiMT Agency Peren at 9436216022, 9612304281, or get confirmed and registered at CHC Jalukie at 8974227495, District Hospital Peren- 9402642958.

15 Assam Rifles nab two NSCN (K) members

The two arrested persons with seized items.

DIMAPUR: 15 Assam Rifles apprehended two NSCN (K) cadres along with two pistols and other “warlike stores” in an operation in general area Kusang and Noklak on March 23.

According to PRO IGAR (N), the individuals

were identified as Longshen, (52) son of Ninpao, resident of Noklak village and Khunyu (30) son of Panpan, resident of Kusong village. The apprehended cadres along with recovered items were handed over to Noklak Police Station, PRO added.

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GOC Spear Corps calls on Chief Minister of Nagaland.

DIMAPUR: In a two-day visit to Kohima, Lt. Gen. Anil Chauhan, General Officer Commanding (GOC) Spear Corps visited Kohima Assam Rifles Garrison, Zakhama and Chakabama military stations from March 2425 to review the security situation.

According to PRO, Assam Rifles, the GOC also called on chief minister, Dr. Shürhozelie

Liezietsu, on March 25 and discussed “wide ranging issues” during the interaction.

PRO stated that the chief minister conveyed his appreciation for the work being done by the security forces towards maintaining peace and tranquillity in the state.

The GOC also assured the chief minister that the security forces would continue to maintain strict

vigil in order to keep the security situation under control.

During his visit, lieutenant general Anil Chauhan also interacted with officers and troops of the security forces and complimented them for their dedication and devotion to duty.

He urged them to continue to perform their duties in a dedicated manner.

DIMAPUR: Angami Catholic Youth Association (ACYA) organised “Way of the Cross” on March 25 at Cathedral Church site, Kohima to mark 40 days of Lenten season.

In the programme, Angami Catholic Youth Association president, Medoneisa Marcus urged the faithful to reflect and meditate on the agony of Lord Jesus carrying His cross to Mount Calvary.

He said that “way of the cross” was one of the best ways for the Catholic to experience the sufferings of Lord Jesus and His Love.

Thought for reflection was delivered by spiritual director, ACYA Rev. Fr. Vemedo Joseph Kezo, who exhorted the youth to be always prompt to say yes to the Holy Spirit.

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ACYA members after ‘Way of the Cross’ at Cathedral Church site, Kohima. evangelization in the church was brought by the youth and not by the priests, pastors or nuns and urged the youths present to evangelize in own respective parishes or villages.

Earlier, the programme was chaired by ACYA representatives to Nagaland Catholic Youth Movement (NCYM), Kevizase Edward; Medochü-o Martin invoked God’s blessing and Petekhriezo Francis,

catechist, SFS Church, led the benediction. Altogether, 145 faithful delegates from five Angami Catholic regions participated in the “Way of the Cross” which marked the 40 days of Lenten Season.

GMS Old Jalukie classroom inaugurated

DIMAPUR: Government Middle School (GMS), Old Jalukie Lower newly constr ucted two-room extension was inaugurated on March 25, by DMA (SSA) Peren assistant d i s t r i c t c o - o r d i n a t o r, Joseph Vikietuo, as chief guest.

At the inaugural

programme, the chief guest thanked the villagers for their contribution towards the school saying, “school is the second church”.

He also encouraged the villagers to carry on the good work and further assured to provide assistance even in the days to come.

The newly constructed class rooms were dedicated by pastor Zieroying; short speech was delivered by chairman Old Jalukie Hainkeing and ex-VEC chairman Namsoraing.

The programme was chaired by VEC chairman Bonny and vote of thanks was delivered by head

teacher Keyiditung while students presented special items.

The two rooms were constructed from community contribution under the joint effort of the Village Education Committee (VEC) and Vi l l a g e C o u n c i l O l d Jalukie.

HPBWC holds ‘Hazi Park cleaning drive’ PSU general meeting WTCYA conducts ‘work and earn day’

HPBWC cleans drainage at Hazi Park, Dimapur.

DIMAPUR: Hazi Park B u s i n e s s m e n We l f a r e Committee (HPBWC) undertook a cleaning drive around the Hazi Park area, Dimapur, where they cleaned out clogged drains, Sunday.

A press note by HPBWC president, Hukato V Achumi stated that the drains in the area were cleaned and the garbage were cleared under the initiative of the welfare committee. It stated that the committee undertook such activities from time to time for the convenience of both the business community and the visitors to the market.

It pointed out that this market is the busiest place in the state with many visitors from other parts of the Northeast region. HPBWC also informed that it would continue in its efforts to serve the people and uphold the pride of Dimapur in the days to come.

DIMAPUR: Peren Students’ Union (PSU) Nagaland held its general session and election on March 25 at Perenkipeuzang village council hall.

The new executive members for the tenure 2017 to 2019 headed by president, Rampauyi Ndang and general

secretary, Peidodibe Heri were elected during the general meeting.

ADC Peren S.Tainiu also inaugurated the community toilet constr ucted by Peren Students Union under Swachh Bharat Mission 2015-2016 PHED Peren) at Peren town.

Vocational training for women skill enhancement

DIMAPUR: Trgu Vocational Training Centre, Dimapur organized its advance training course of “Usha sewing machine school affiliate with TVTC Dimapur” from March 20 to 26. USHA company donated 15 machines to the trainee enrolled at the program in TVTC. Mechanical instructor Narayan Pathak from Usha Silia School Regional office, Guwahati, gave a demonstration on how to use the common important tailoring tools and equipments.

Proprietor of TVTC, Tainla Jamir identified the various components or garment patterns and explained in their relationship and purposes for the benefit of the trainees. Co-ordinator/cum instructor of TVTC, Akhrienuo Kire shared the views and experience of the participant and gave guidance and counselling for job. The training aimed at contributing to the national economy and productivity of skill for women and unemployed youths.

CBCC, YBC organise ‘Clean Election’ campaign

(L-R): Pastors from 99 churches of CBCC sign the ‘Clean Election’ pledge cards at CBCC campaign. Section of the gathering at the ‘Clean Election’ seminar at Yaongyimsen village on March 23.

DIMAPUR: Chakhesang Baptist Church Council (CBCC) and Yaongyimsen Baptist Church organised ‘Clean Election’ campaign from March 22 to 23 at Chizami Baptist Church and Yaongyimsen Baptist Church respectively.

CBCC organised the campaign during the “pastors’ fellowship” in support of Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) call for “free and fair election” with NBCC youth secretary, Rev. Vikuo Rhi, as the resource person.

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Rev. Vikuo said it was a great shame for Nagas, who are the believers of Christ, to have been known as people involved in all forms of corruption.

In support to the decision taken jointly in a consultative meeting held on March 16 at CBCC conference hall by the apex bodies, all the pastors and delegates from 99 churches signed the clean election pledge cards.

A release by CBCC said they would also disseminate the information to all the churches and villages.

Pastors’ fellowship also decided to conduct seminars in phase wise manner in all areas and villages. Pastors and associate pastors from

all the 99 churches under CBCC and other church leaders attended with volunteers.

YBC: Two-day seminar on “clean election” was organised

by Yaongyimsen Baptist Church with senior pastor of Nagaland Christian Revival Church and educationist, Rev. Dr. Imchayanger and Editor of Tir Yimyim, K. Temjen Jamir as resource persons.

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Imchayanger reminded the audience that the purpose of God’s creation of men was to keep earthly wealth under their control and have dominion over them.

He, however, observed with regret that the people

in present generation had become so materialistic and allowed their love of money to have dominion over them.

Citing this as the root cause of electoral malpractices today, he further cautioned the people about the a dve r s e c o n s e q u e n c e s of malpractices during election.

K. Temjen Jamir while sharing his thoughts urged the people to understand the value of good citizenship while exercising one’s own political rights.

He encouraged them to live a meaningful and contributory life.

Jamir said, “If we think just to make a living instead of making a worthy life, we will not hesitate to sell the truth; we will face

the moral bankruptcy, we will seek for monetary gain instead of wisdom and we will ask for fish instead of idea to catch the fishes.”

The members of the Yaongyimsen Baptist Church, who attended the two-day seminar resolved not to succumb to the forces of coercive methods, and electoral malpractices and uphold the principle of one person one vote during the election.

They also resolved to vote for God fearing and upright candidate who would work selflessly for the welfare of the people.

The two-day seminar was organized for the citizens below 65 years and attended by more than two hundred people.

WTCYA members after conducting ‘Work and Earn Day’.

DIMAPUR: Wokha Town Catholic Youth Association ( W T C YA ) o r g a n i s e d “Work and Earn Day” on March 25 in and around Wokha town.

A press note by WTCYA desk, stated that president Wobenthung J. Patton briefed the youth about the purpose and objectives of organising such an activity.

He emphasised on

dignity of work and the love for doing social service to the community. Patton asked the youth to spread awareness to the people about keeping surrounding clean and tidy for a healthier environment.

W T C YA g e n e r a l secretary, Subemo Patton, instructed the youth to maintain strict discipline during the working hour and learn to work as a

team.

The youth were divided into six groups, each led by group in-charge to six different colonies namely, Siren, PWD, Orchid, Police Project, Midland and NST colonies respectively. They visited each household and carried out their services according to the needs of the residents. Altogether 85 youths attended “Work and Earn Day”.

TLM camp for persons with intellectual disabilities

DIMAPUR: A Teaching Lear ning Material (TLM) distribution camp for persons with intellectual disabilities was organised by National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (NEIPID) in collaboration with Government of Nagaland, Cherry Blossoms Society and the Nagaland Parents Association for the Disabled (NAPAD) on March 24 at Old DC Bungalow Conference Hall, Kohima.

In the camp, Shilpa Manogna, from NIEPID, welcomed the idea of more schools being added for new programs under which they would try to provide computer assisted classrooms for the differently-able. She also stressed on the importance of following the prescribed format on availing the benefits given by the central government to disabled people.

Short speeches were delivered by NAPAD secretary, Kapochu-o Naleo and Purnima Kayina from Cherry Blossoms Society.

Purnima emphasized on the importance of TLM as it can benefit a person with slow learning capabilities and how it can make it easier for them to comprehend and thus making learning more knowledgeable and fun for them.

She also urged for more programs like this to create more awareness and how interactions like these is important.

The chief guest, additional secretary, Social Welfare, Z. Nyusietho Nyuthe,

assured everyone present that there was no difference among people, whether able or differently able, since God created men in his image.

He also enlightened the people present in the program that the Constitution of India itself lays much importance on Rights of Equality. Nyuthe said there are job reservations now for differently able persons by the Government of Nagaland (which has increased from three to now four reservations).

Deputy Commissioner of Kohima, Rajesh Soudararajan, IAS, also appreciated the works being carried out by the different organizations for differently able people in Nagaland. He gave his assurance to lend his support to encourage such programs in the region and added that more quarterly or bi-annual camps should be held to assist the differently able people.

The DC stressed on the need to create more awareness among the people on how to go about filling disability certificates with proper details to avail benefits from the government and different organizations helping in this matter.

The programme led by chairperson Zalekhr ulu Lohe , star ted with an invocation prayer by Pastor Neichüriazo Chücha, of Lerie Baptist Church, Kohima; welcome song by Cherry Blossoms School Children and vote of thanks by Atha Vizol, Commissioner Disability, Nagaland. TLM kits were distributed among the children.

Kripa Foundation Nagaland informs

Dimapur: Kripa Foundation Nagaland, Kohima, director Abou Mere has informed that high prices of HCV diagnostics and treatment cost in the market remain a major barrier for many, however many Pharma company provide subsidy for diagnostics and treatment. In this regard, those who need information about subsidy of diagnostics and treatment to contact Kripa Foundation office in Kohima during office hours.

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Sonowal discusses Assam security with Rajnath Singh

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh and Assam chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal. (File photo) Guwahati, Mar 26 (PTI): Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal today had a detailed discussion on security and other important issues concerning the state with Home Minister Rajnath Singh, who assured to look into them.

The chief minister, who met Singh in Delhi, apprised him about the critical issues of Assam including expeditious updation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC), implementation of Assam Accord, sealing of the Indo-Bangladesh border, illegal migration and granting of the Scheduled Tribe status to six ethnic communities, a government release here said.

Bodoland issues, police modernisation and deployment of additional

forces in the state also came up during the discussion, it said.

Sonowal urged the Home Minister to hold tripartite talks at political level with various organisations on issues relating to their demands.

These would include the leaders of the six ethnic communities - Koch Rajbongshi, Tai Ahom, Moran, Mottock, Chutiya and Adivasi-Tea garden communities who are demanding an ST status, besides All Bodo Students Union, Peoples Joint Action Committee for Bodoland Movement, National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Progressive and NDFB (Ranjan Daimary) regarding Bodoland issues.

The other organisations with whom he

‘NE important part of WWII reconciliation process’

Kenji Hiramatsu New Delhi, Mar 26 (PTI): The Northeast, especially Manipur and Nagaland, with the region’s many remnants of second World War, is an important part of the reconciliation process between Japan and Britain, according to Japanese Ambassador to India Kenji Hiramatsu.

He made these comments during a special screening of “Memories of a Forgotten War”, a feature-length documentary directed by Utpal Borpujari and produced by Subimal Bhattacharjee here.

The screening was hosted by Hiramatsu, who has been a keen advocate of the reconciliation pro-

cess for several decades now, at his official residence for the senior officials of his embassy as well as representatives of a few Japanese organisations, including Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and Japan Information Centre.

Hiramatsu stressed on the need to collect the bones of the dead Japanese soldiers from various parts of the region and said it would be a ongoing process aimed at enabling the families and the people of Japan to pay their last respects to those who laid down their lives for their nation. Hiramatsu has visited Manipur, Nagaland and Assam in the recent past and is planning to visit Manipur again to participate in the annual World War II commemoration programme in the state in May, “Memories of a Forgotten War” had its world premiere as part of the Indian Panorama at the 47th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa last year.

requested talks are Adivasi National Convention Committee regarding issues of Adivasis in Assam, All Koch Rajbongshi Students Union (Hiteswar Barman) and AKRSU (Pradip Ray) regarding Koch Rajbhongshi issues and with All Assam Students Union (AASU) regarding Assam Accord implementation, the release said.

Singh agreed to hold the talks and said the meeting dates would be communicated soon.

Sonowal also apprised him about concerns on the NRC updation exercise relating to modalities, timeframe and fund flow and the Registrar General of India (RGI), Ministry of Home Affairs, agreed to complete the process in a time-bound manner subject to directions of the Supreme Court.

The RGI was requested to seek legal opinion on admissibility of the documents prescribed for NRC updation in the light of a recent Gauhati High Court judgement pertaining to the gaon panchayat president’s certificate, the release said.

With regard to implementation of the Assam Accord, Sonowal urged Singh to give appropriate instructions to complete the ongoing Indo-Bangladesh border fencing work, including in the riverine areas and to also install a new fencing with modern design, it said.

AATS demands autonomous council GUWAHATI, Mar 26 (Agencies): The All Assam Tribal Sangha (AATS) has sought the creation of a separate autonomous council to safeguard members of the Bodo-Kachari tribe living outside the Bodoland Territorial Areas District (BTAD).

The BTAD was created under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution in 2003 following an accord signed between the Centre, the Assam government and the now-disbanded armed outfit, Bodo Liberation Tigers Force. It covers Kokrajhar, Chirang, Baska and Udalguri districts and comprises around 30 lakh people belonging to different ethnic groups. The Sangha said that a separate autonomous council would give constitutional protection to the large Bodo-Kachari population living outside BTAD. “Their land and political rights need protection. Their cultural and social identities are threatened. An autonomous council is the only solution,” AATS general secretary Aditya Khaklari said.

IPFT chief expels 7 leaders

Agartala, Mar 26 (Agencies): Two days after announcement of his suspension from the party for accepting money from BJP, Indigenous Peoples Front of (IPFT) President N C Debbarma Sunday expelled seven leaders of the party on charges of antiparty activities.

The expelled leaders include the party’s vice presidents Budhu Kumar Debbarma and General Secretaries Benoyebbarma, Rajeshwar Debbarma and Prabir Kalai, Subodh Debbarma and Nakshatra Jamatia.

The expelled leaders had allegedly earlier tried to pull out a coup inside the party two days back by suspending its founder president and ideologue N C Debbarma on charges of

accepted bribes from BJP and was involved in financial misappropriation.

Debbarma last night held a crucial meeting with IPFT leaders from different parts of the state and today said over 550 party supporters attended it. “It was a marathon meeting and all the party workers unequivocally proposed that we expel the party leaders who conspired against our cause. We have expelled them indefinitely,” the veteran tribal leader said.

When asked if he sensed the hand of any other party behind his colleagues’ betrayal, Debbarma indicated BJP and CPI-M and said, “We are still looking into the possibility. But yes, there might be such an angle to it”. IPFT leaders Aghore Debbarma, Binoy Debbar-

ma and Budhu Debbarma announced on March 23 last that they had decided to suspend party president Debbarma.

The leaders accused Debbar ma maintained double standard over the demand of separate state for Tripura’s indigenous populace. During the controversy, BJP had also issued a statement saying that they had given Rs 2 lakh to IPFT President Debbarma for the Simna-Tamakari ADC by-election as financial help as per the party’s central leader’s instruction.

Reacting to the allegation, Debbarma today said that all allegations were false and baseless and added, “This is a conspiracy hatched to frustrate our potential demand of separate tribal state.

northeast DESAM’s bandh affects normal life in Manipur Correspondent

IMPHAL, Mar 26: The 17-hour state wide strike called by Democratic Students’ Alliance of Manipur (DESAM) to protest the induction of Independent MLA Ashab Uddin as parliamentary secretary affected normal life in the state capital and other parts of the state Sunday.

Even though private vehicles were seen on the streets, commercial vehicles including both long and short distance passenger service vehicles stayed off the road for the day.

Business activities in Imphal and district headquarters in valley areas were put to a total halt. Cinema halls, petrol pumps and ATM booths in Imphal and its outskirts also remained closed for the day.

Similar situation was reported from other districts in valley area including Jiribam district.

The headquarters of Jiribam district wore a deserted look as all shops and business establishments remained close and commercial vehicles stayed off the road.

No untoward incident related with the bandh was reported from any part of the state during the 17-hour bandh given by DESAM. The strike ended this evening at 5 pm.

DESAM gave the bandh call in protest against induction of MLA Ashab Uddin as parliamentary secretary, on the ground that the said MLA is not an indigenous people.

M’laya govt studying areas of disparity in development Correspondent

Resubelpara, Mar 26: Meghalaya Chief Minister Mukul Sangma said that his government has studied all the areas of disparity in development across the State and had taken steps to create new police stations, blocks and sub-divisions according to priority.

However, he said that there is still so much left to be done for the people of the state, but we cannot do it overnight.

Inaugurating the upgraded Kharkutta Police Station in North Garo Hills district bordering Assam’s Goalpara district on Saturday, Sangma said, that the government was also of the view that the police force in the State are working under challenging circumstances and there is bound to be slips, which he said, would be dealt with according to the provisions of the law.

“The government for the past several years has

SILCHAR, Mar 26 (Agencies): A Post Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK) was inaugurated in Silchar on Saturday. This is the first and only POPSK in the northeast, said Guwahati’s regional passport officer John Mai. The POPSK will cover Barak Valley and Dima Hasao, he added. Inaugurating the Kendra within the premises of the office of the senior superintendent of Cachar PO, PWD minister Parimal Suklabaidya thanked external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj. “The opening of a POPSK may not be a major thing but the people of south Assam can breathe easy now,” he said. An official said as many as five applicants completed their biometric tests on Saturday.

Eighty applicants can undergo the verification process on working days. Silchar MP Susmita Dev urged the POPSK officials to help the differently abled.

ing projects, generating employment opportunities and promoting cooperation with neighbouring countries.

Mahawar said exploration in Nagaland, which has been halted due to some “loyalty and land related” issues. However, talks are on to solves the disputes.

In Arunachal Pradesh, however, the progress has not been encouraging.

Though gas reserves are available in the state, more exploration activities are required to be undertaken, Mahawar said.

In Tripura, the ONGC has already drilled 220 wells.

“The ONGC has established 40-45 billion cubic metre (BCM) gas reserves in Tripura and 13 BCM has been producing now,” he added.

“With the addition of new rigs, the number of wells drilled in the state has gone up from 10-12 wells in 2015-16 to 15 wells in 201617. It plans to drill 22 wells per year in the next three years,” Mahawar added.

Meghalaya spent Rs 5 crore for idle lottery staff

Shillong, Mar 26 (Agencies): The Meghalaya government, it seems, has fulfilled an idler’s dream of getting paid for doing nothing.

Meghalaya’s directorate of state lotteries (DSL) had virtually stopped functioning in August 2008 after the state government stopped all lottery schemes introduced in September 2001. But the government let the 27 DSL employees remain with the dormant directorate, and paid them just to sign their attendance registers.

The government paid these 27 a total Rs 5.69 crore in eight years till 2016 instead of redeploying them elsewhere in the excise, registration, taxation and stamps department, the report of

been coming up various development projects in the State. However, it has been seen that without peace and law & order all developmental works take a backseat”, he said In the social sector, the Chief Minister informed that the government has come up with a new scheme for opening Community Colleges to be run by the community themselves and that the government would provide sufficient funds so that communities can run these institutions with a sense of ownership.

He also announced an “Attendance linked Assistance” of Rs. 5000 each for students undergoing higher studies on condition that they fulfill a minimum of 80 percent attendance to prevent dropout.

Sangma said that a Corpus Fund has been created for the Education department to make advance payment to students whose scholarships are delayed.

Happy Birthday, Talak! (Anung), Congratulations on having survived another year with me as your Brota!

May this year be your best year yet! #bearwithme From. Annoying kenji Happy Birthday Wifey, Proverbs 9:11 “For through wisdom your days will be many, and years will be added to your life” As it’s almost 4 years we’ve been together, I pray that you get all the happiness in your life that you need and may your life be filled with unending joy. May our love grow stronger with time. Happy birthday again.

Yours always POBO (The man with the golden teeth) Wishng u vry hapi bday.. God blss u abundantly..

4rm ur Di Princess Etina, As you turn four today, its our prayer & wish that you will have a lifetime full of joy & happiness.

May the love and grace of God be with you always. Happy birthday Prices.

Love you, Mommy, Oba & all your love ones.

Dearest Hezila Sangtam & Dezila Sangtam.(twins), Wishing you Happy first birthday. You are a blessing and God’s gracious gift to us. May God shower and guide both of you to grow up in His ways.

Silchar gets NE’s 1st PO Passport Seva Kendra

ONGC’s exploration mission begins in northeast: Official

A ga rtala , M a r 26 (IANS): State-owned ONGC has began exploration works in northeast India to attract more gas based industries in the region, top official said.

“ONGC (Oil and Natural Gas Corporation) has vigorously embarked on exploration works to explore more natural gas,” ONGC Director (Onshore) V.P. Mahawar told reporters here on Saturday night.

He said :”The ONGC has targeted to drill 31 wells in this fiscal in different parts of Assam, but the company by the end of outgoing financial year (2016-17), would drill 33 wells.”

The official said that the ONGC as part of the government’s “Hydrocarbon Vision 2030 for NorthEast India” working more energetically to discover gas and oil in new areas of the resource-rich region.

The initiative launched last year, aims at double oil and gas production by 2030, making clean fuel accessible, fast track-

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Warning for cyclonic storm in Tripura Agartala, Mar 26 (Agencies): The Meteorological officials Sunday issued warning of cyclone for next 48 hours across Tripura accompanied by moderate shower and thunderstorm as a common occurrence of pre-monsoon.

The forecast said stormed with wind speed over 50 km per hour is expected to be blown across the state. However, there is chance of hailstorms in some locations. The day and night temperature would remain be unchanged. About 20.1 mm rainfall is recorded in Agartala and adjoining areas in the past 24 hours.

The pre-monsoon storm swept across Tripura has claimed as many as four lives and left at least two persons were injured. More than 700 houses were fully and partly damaged in the storms.

According to report, West Tripura, Sepahijala, Dhalai and Unakoti districts were among the worst hit areas.

The gusty wind has caused damage power distribution lines and had uprooted electric poles in several parts.

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BSF on high alert after explosion in Bangladesh

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Shillong, Mar 26: Border Security Force (BSF) troopers has been put on high alert along the IndiaBangladesh international border after a twin blasts that killed six persons and over 40 other injured in Bangladesh’s Sylhet city on Saturday, an official said on Sunday.

The dead includes two Bangladesh police officials in two explosions near a militant hideout in Sylhet city, about 240 Km capital Dhaka. The twin explosions in Sylhet came a day after a suicide bomber blew himself up at a security checkpoint near the country’s main airport in Dhaka in an attack

claimed by Islamic State.

“Our troopers are on high alert along the IndiaBangladesh after a series of blast in Bangladesh,” Inspector General, BSF incharge Meghalaya frontier P.K.Dubey said.

He said the BSF officials have shared intelligence inputs with Meghalaya police following the explosions in Bangladesh.

“We are not taking any chances with such activities and all necessary measures have been taken to prevent perpetrators from entering our side of the border,” Dubey said.

A Meghalaya police official said that the state police have also taken its measures.

the Comptroller and Auditor General said. “Failure of the department to effectively manage manpower resulted in unfruitful expenditure of Rs 5.69 crore towards payment of salary to idle staff,” said CAG report.

The auditor also found irregularities worth Rs 34.42 crore in the state’s lottery schemes regulated under the Lotteries (Regulation) Act, 1988, and the Meghalaya State Lottery Rules, 2002.

The CAG report coincided with the revelation in the 60-member Meghalaya assembly last weekend that the Congress-led alliance government had “drained the state exchequer” of Rs 12.44 crore on a series of festivals besides, producing Members of Balijan Youth Club (BYC) along with Borjan constituency VDC a dud Bollywood film, Rock chairman, Philip Teron and others during the inauguration of BYC office building at Balijan (A) on Sunday.

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Hizbul commander killed in J&K shootout

Security personnel conduct a search operation after three motorcycle-borne youths allegedly attacked the personal security officer of a cleric and decamped with his AK-47 rifle, in Jammu on Sunday.

Srinagar, Mar 26 (IANS): A wanted commander of the Hizbul Mujahideen was among the two militants shot dead in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district after a brief gunfight on Sunday, police said.

“The militants, travelling in a vehicle, were challenged at a ‘naka’ (checkpost) set up by security forces in Padgampora area of Pulwama, but instead of giving themselves up, started firing at the security personnel triggering a brief gunfight in which both were killed,” a police officer said here.

“The two slain militants have been identified as Rayees Kachroo of Rajpora in Pulwama and

Farooq Hurra of Nazneenpora in Shopian district.

Kachroo was on top of the security forces’ wanted list of militants operating in south Kashmir areas.

“He was wanted in connection with attacks on security forces. His killing is a major setback to militancy in south Kashmir,” the officer said. Security forces had set up the checkpost in Padgampora area following information about the movement of militants.

Two militants killed during ambush attempt In a swift action, two militants were today killed when they tried to ambush a police party that included three officers of the rank of

Man deposits Rs. 246 crore in TN, will pay 45% of it as tax C H E N NA I , M A R 2 6 (AGENCIES): More than 200 individuals and companies have deposited unaccounted money to the tune of Rs 600 crore in various bank accounts in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry after demonetisation was announced on November 8 last year. Most of the accounts in which such deposits were made are in rural Tamil Nadu, but some are in Chennai. Many such instances were reported in suburban areas and districts adjoining cities, said income tax sources.

Officers told TOI that an individual in Tiruchengode in Namakkal district deposited Rs. 246 crore in a branch of the Indian Overseas Bank. “We were following him for more than 15 days after finding that he had deposited cash in a rural branch of the IOB. First, he

tried to hide, but after a few days he agreed to join the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana (PMGKY) and pay 45% of the total money as tax. As per PMGKY, 25% of the money will be retained with the government without any interest,” a senior I-T investigation wing official told TOI. The cash deposited by the individual was in old demonetised currencies.

There are several similar individuals and companies who have deposited cash in their accounts and accepted that they were unaccounted income. “Most of them have joined the PMGKY scheme, which comes to an end on March 31. We hope the total unaccounted money will go up to Rs. 1,000 crore before the month end. We are also warning people who are still not on board that the heat will increase from April 1,” said the official.

superintendent of police in south Kashmir.

The incident happened at Padgampora when a cavalcade of senior superintendents of police of Pulwama and Awantipora Raees Ahmed and Zahid Malik was going along with the district’s Additional Superintendent of Police Chandan Kohli.

The militants, who were travelling in a car, came from behind and started firing at the vehicle carrying Kohli in the area on the border of Awantipora and Pulwama, officials said.

All the police personnel quickly took cover and retaliated the fire in which two militants were killed, they said.

7 killed in Bengal road accident Kolkata, March 26 (IANS): Seven persons were killed and two others seriously injured when their van collided head on with a truck in West Bengal’s Burdwan district on Sunday, police said.

“Seven persons have been killed. Two others are battling for life at Durgapur sub-divisional hospital,” an officer from Kaksa police station told IANS over phone. The accident occurred at Dhobaru Jungle near Morgram on the Panagarh-Morgram state Highway.

While five persons died on the spot, two of the four injured admitted to hospital succumbed later in the day. All the victims were travelling in the van, which was returning from a fair at Patharchapri in Birbhum district. The truck driver fled after the incident, police said.

5 ESI mobile clinics launched in Will maim anyone Kerala Transport Minister resigns disrespects KOZHIKODE, MAR 26 stepping down as it was India for 1st time: Dattatreya orwho kills cows: Saini (AGENCIES): The CPI(M) not appropriate for him to national

HYDERABAD, MAR 26 (AGENCIES): Workers in small industries covered by the ESI facility but unable to access the medical services due to locational problems will have something to look forward with the Government launhing Mobile Clinics.

Telangana and Andhra Pradesh will be the first states in the country where the facility would be made available initially and later expanded to other parts of the country. The Union Minister for Labour and Employment, Bandaru Dattareya flagged off these mobile clinics that would serve the areas not covered by ESI Dispensaries in Telanagana and Andhra Pradesh.

He said 13 mobile clinics have been launched initially and among them 8 clinics would serve in Adilabad, Karimnagar, Warangal, Khammam, Nalgonda and Nizamabad districts in Telanagana while five clinics would serve Chittoor, Prakasam, Srikakulam, Visakhapatnam, West Godavari, Nellore and Anantapur

Bandaru Dattareya districts in Andhra Pradesh.

Each clinic will have a vehicle with a Doctor, pharmacist, attendant, driver and the necessary equipment and medicines. The vehicle will visit two locations in a day for three hours each and conduct basic investigations. Each location will be covered twice a week, Mr. Dattatreya said. The annual expenditure for these will be around Rs. 30 crores.

Dattatreya said ESI services cover 48 lakh beneficiaries through 12 lakh insured persons in Telangana.

There are six ESI hosptals, 70 dispensaries, 149 panel clinics and two diagnostic centres.

KHATAULI (UP), MAR 26 (AGENCIES): Even as his party colleagues tried to shut him up, a UP BJP legislator accused in the Muzaffarnagar riots case said yesterday he will “break the hands and legs of anyone who disrespects or kills cows.” Saini, who was arrested under the National Security Act for his role in the deadly 2013 Muzaffarnagar riots, has rioting and criminal intimidation cases filed against him. “Any person who is unwilling to say ‘Vande Mataram’, or isn’t proud to voice nationalistic slogans, or doesn’t consider the cow to be a mother, or kills cows, I promise I will break their hands and legs,” said Vikram Saini, BJP MLA from Khatauli in UP, who was attending a felicitation event for another legislator. Saini’s comments were met with effusive applause from the audience at the event, but his party colleagues were highly discomfited and tried to stop him from speaking, Navbharat Times reported.

Pak apprehends over 100 Indian fishermen

AHMEDABAD, MAR 26 (AGENCIES): Over 100 Indian fishermen were allegedly apprehended and around 18 of their boats seized by Pakistan Maritime Security Agency(PMSA) off Jakhau coast in Gujarat’s Kutch district, a fishermen association official said on Sunday.

“We have learnt that more than 100 fishermen who were on board around 18 fishing boats were apprehended by PMSA near the international maritime boundary line off Jakhau coast yesterday,” National Fishworkers’ Forum (NFF) secretary Manish Lodhari said. “The fishermen who

Mamata condemns terror attack in Bangladesh KOLKATA, MAR 26 (PTI): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday strongly condemned the terror attack in Bangladesh and expressed solidarity with brothers and sisters in the neighbouring country.

“Strongly condemn the suicide attack in Sylhet,” she tweeted “My solidarity with brothers and sisters in Bangladesh,” the West Bengal Chief Minister said.

S i x p e r s o n s we r e killed and nearly 40 others injured, including a top intelligence officer, in two powerful blasts last evening outside a building occupied by the Islamist militants in Sylhet city of Bangladesh.

The first blast had targeted a huge crowd witnessing the operation codenamed ‘Twilight’ and

policemen deployed there, while the second one took place in front of the hideout.

Operation Twilight was launched after a suicide bomber on Friday night blew himself up at the international airport in Dhaka in an attack claimed by the ISIS. It came a week after an identical attack on a RAB camp in Dhaka.

Police had tracked down the Sylhet hideout less than a week after they busted two militant dens on the outskirts of the southeastern port city of Chittagong.

Bangladesh has been witnessing a spate of attacks on secular activists, foreigners and religious minorities since 2013. The country launched a massive crackdown on militants especially after the Dhaka cafe attack.

escaped have informed us about this,” he said.

The NFF is trying to establish contact with the Pakistani agencies to get the exact number of those abducted by PMSA, he said.

The PMSA had earlier this month also apprehended 115 fishermen and seized 19 boats.

led Left Democratic Front (LDF) Gover nment in Kerala has suffered a major blow with Transport Minister A.K. Saseendran being forced to resign over a TV expose of his sexually explicit telephonic conversation with a woman.

The 72-year-old Minister, the lone Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) representative in the Pinarayi Vijayan Cabinet, announced his resignation at a news conference in Kozhikode barely hours after Mangalam TV, owned by the Mangalam group of publications, came out with the audio clippings, marking the launch of its TV broadcasts.

Pleads innocence Saseendran pleaded innocence and sought an impartial inquiry into the TV expose, but said he was

remain in the Cabinet if and when an investigation was ordered into the entire affair.

The Minister, a member of the NCP national council, represents the Elathur constituency in Kozhikode district. He had made his debut in the Kerala Assembly in 1980 and returned to the House in 1982, 2006 and 2011, but this is his debut as a member of the State Cabinet. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan had earlier termed the TV expose a serious development and stated that appropriate steps would be taken after considering all aspects of the issue. Second Minister to quit Saseendran is the second Minister to quit from the 10-month old Pinarayi Vijayan Cabinet.

Senior CPI(M) leader E.P. Jayarajan had quit over allegations of nepotism.

Nepal President to visit India

Kathmandu, March 26 (IANS): Nepal’s President Bidya Devi Bhandari will begin a state visit to India on April 17, a media report said on Sunday.

The Nepal President’s Office confirmed her India visit, which will be her first foreign tour after assuming office in October 2015, the Kathmandu Post reported.

The President will be meeting her Indian counterpart Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, Home Minister Rajnath Singh, leaders from the ruling and opposition parties and top Indian officials on April 18 in New Delhi, said Madan Kumar Bhattarai, Foreign Relations Adviser to Bhandari. The itinerary of the visit is yet to be finalised, he added. Some minor agreements as a gesture of friendly relations between Nepal and India will likely be sealed during her visit. The President was preparing to visit India in May last year but it was cancelled due to the lack of preparations on the government’s part. After completing her engagements in Delhi, she will be attending a function at the Banaras Hindu University in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.

Rajiv Gandhi only good human being in Nehru-Gandhi family, says Swamy

PATNA, MAR 26 (PTI): Senior BJP leader Subramanian Swamy on Sunday praised former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi as the only good human being in the (Nehru-Gandhi) family and said he had contributed to awakening of the Hindus.

“Rajiv Gandhi was the only good human being in the (Nehru-Gandhi) family and had contributed to awakening of the Hindus,” he told reporters here.

Swamy, a Rajya Sabha MP, recalled that the former Prime Minister had allowed telecast of popular mythological serial Ramayana on Doordarshan and later got the locks of Ram temple at Ayodhya opened for prayers. “Rajiv (Gandhi) allowed telecast of the mythological soap Ramayana on Doordarshan, the national television network, despite fierce opposition from Congress leaders,” he said.

Swamy exuded opti-

mism about resolution of the vexed Ayodhya dispute in the wake of the Supreme Court’s prodding to the contending parties to work out an off-the-court settlement.

The senior BJP leader took a dig at the Congress over its electoral reverses, saying, “The Congress appears to be in a mood to commit suicide... we are there to carry out its funeral.”

Swamy was here to deliver a lecture on the Ayodhya issue.

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS): A two-day G-20 working group meeting, with inclusive global growth on top of the agenda, will get underway in Varanasi this week from March 28, an Indian official said on Sunday.

“In the forthcoming meeting in Varanasi, the G-20 Framework Working Group (FWG) will discuss the current global economic situation as well as deliberate on the policy options that countries can pursue to counter the important development challenges,” said a Finance Ministry statement here.

“One important focus of this meeting will be to

deliberate on the inclusive growth agenda of G-20 and to formulate a framework that will enable countries to help frame country specific inclusive growth policies,” it said. The Framework Working Group is one of the core groups of the G-20 - the group of 19 nations and the European Union that deliberates on global economic issues and other key developmental challenges. The third meeting under the G-20 German presidency is being co-hosted by the Department of Economic Affairs and the Reserve Bank of India in Varanasi on March 28-29, the statement added.

The earlier two meet-

ings under the German presidency were held in Berlin in December 2016 and Riyadh in February 2017.

India, along with Canada, has been co-chairing this group, and since the inception of the FWG in 2009, this is the fourth occasion India is hosting this meeting.

“The mandate of FWG is to deliberate on the challenges facing the global economy and the policy options that countries can use to address these challenges,” the statement said. Previously, India had hosted the G-20 FWG meetings at Neemrana in 2012, in Goa in 2014, and in Kerala in 2015.

Ahmedabad, March 26 (IANS) Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader Pravin Togadia on Sunday demanded that the government should stop all subsidies provided to Muslims from money of Hindu tax payers or else provide similar grants to Hindus. He simultaneously announced VHP’s action plan for Hindus under which it will launch “ek mutthi anaj (a fist of foodgrains)” scheme which envisages collecting grains as donations from people for mass distribution among needy Hindus. Another is an employment scheme initially for Ahmedabad city beginning from April where youth would be imparted training to fetch them a monthly income of Rs 8,000 to Rs 20,000. Togadia also announced schemes for education of children. Addressing a Hindu sammelan at the GMDC Grounds here, he said: “If Muslims could be helped with the money collected from taxes paid by Hindus, why not Patels, Thakores and Koli (communities)?”

He said Muslims were being given a subsidy to undertake religious tours and for their educational development but there was nothing like this for Hindus.

Affirming that a Hindu temple would be built in Ayodhya, the VHP leader got the crowds to raise slogans like “Ayodhya jayenge, mandir wahi banayenge (We will go to Ayodhya, and build a temple there)” .

Kandi road project: U’khand to ensure safety of Corbett park wildlife DEHRADUN, MAR 26 (PTI): The Uttarakhand government will ensure that the wildlife at Corbett National Park is not harmed with the construction of the Kandi road which passes through it.

The Kandi road project

which will pass through the national park will reduce the distance between Garhwal and Kumaon by around 70 km.

“The government is trying to find a solution to the Kandi road project issue by which the safety of wild-

life is ensured while keeping the convenience of people in mind,” Uttarakhand Forest Minister Harak Singh Rawat said.

In the wake of wildlife activists submitting a petition to the state government to stop the road project,

he said the project will be completed keeping all the aspects in mind.

With the constr uction of the Kandi road, the route from Kotdwar in Pauri Garhwal to Ramnagar in Kumaon will be shortened from present 162 km to

about 90 km. The Supreme Court had ordered the Public Works Department of the Uttarakhand government to prepare a new alignment of the project.

“We will present the new proposal in the court soon,” he added.

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Nagaland Post Vol. XXVII NO. 110 Dimapur, monday, March 27, 2017

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Making a difference

n more ways than one, the present 12th Nagaland Legislative Assembly has much that it would be remembered for, when its tenure ends within a year’s time in 2018. The present house equalled the record of the 9th Nagaland Legislative Assembly in 1998, when the Congress won 53 seats or more than 2/3 rd majority in an election where no other party contested. Eventually six of the seven independent legislators became associate members of the Congress while the lone independent, by circumstances, became the lone opposition by default. In the present 12th Nagaland Legislative Assembly, the present Naga People’s Front (NPF) which won a landslide of 37 seats in 2013 (perhaps the first ever feat by any political party in an open contest), has reached its zenith.

After engineering defections from other parties, the NPF increased its tally to 48 and all eight independent legislators also becoming associate members. The BJP with four legislators is an ally of the NPF. The present house has another feature with that of the ninth house where all the legislators were in the ruling and only one independent as the opposition. However, this time the difference is that unlike in 1998 where the Congress was the only political party, this time the BJP is the other party in the house, after political parties were swallowed up by the NPF and BJP. The 12th NLA also created records of sorts and which will be difficult to beat. For instance, the 12th NLA has so far, has produced three chief ministers. The current house was also wracked by three dissident activities- 2014, 2015 and 2017. The present house has also seen a record number of legislators inducted in the ministry including appointments of advisors with cabinet status. Again, like the 1998 situation, the current house with an all-party government, has also been a one-way street. Strange though it may sound, there were two unexpected events that has made the present house, a cut above the 9th house. In November 2016, the lone independent MLA raised hackled against the government over the issue of revocation of the assembly resolution adopted on September 22,102. On March 23, the legislator from the BJP (an old ally of the NPF) came up discomforting questions against various government departments over backdoor appointments, contract works and status of various projects etc. The BJP legislator Mmhonlumo Kikon appears to have become the lone ranger against the ruling party. He submitted various questions on the government with regard to backdoor appointments. Kikon had demanded that facts and figures be placed on the house. This was not done and instead, the embarrassed minister sought to divert attention by saying that backdoor appointments were made even before he took over. However, when it was officially admitted that there were not less than one thousand backdoor appointees in the police department from 2014 till date; perhaps it should have been picked up by the honourable members.

The BJP legislator has indeed done a great service to the Nagas by posing serious questions on the government in the interest of the public. Whatever opinion that may be going around, Nagas ought to give credit where it is due and here certainly, Mmhonlumo deserves it for what he had done. He has salvaged the image and reputation of the house by daring to raise his voice for truth and justice.

DailyDevotion Spiritual Vision Through Personal Purity Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. —Matthew 5:8 Purity is not innocence— it is much more than that.

Purity is the result of continued spiritual harmony with God. We have to grow in purity. Our life with God may be right and our inner purity unblemished, yet occasionally our outer life may become spotted and stained. God intentionally does not protect us from this possibility, because this is the way we recognize the necessity of maintaining our spiritual vision through personal purity.

If the outer level of our spiritual life with God is impaired to the slightest degree, we must put everything else aside until we make it right. Remember that spiritual vision depends on our character— it is “the pure in heart” who “see God.” God makes us pure by an act of His sovereign grace, but we still have something that we must carefully watch.

It is through our bodily life coming in contact with other people and other points of view that we tend to become tarnished. Not only must our “inner sanctuary” be kept right with God, but also the “outer courts” must be brought into perfect harmony with the purity God gives us through His grace. Our spiritual vision and understanding is immediately blurred when our “outer court” is stained. If we want to maintain personal intimacy with the Lord Jesus Christ, it will mean refusing to do or even think certain things. And some things that are acceptable for others will become unacceptable for us.

A practical help in keeping your personal purity unblemished in your relations with other people is to begin to see them as God does. Say to yourself, “That man or that woman isperfect in Christ Jesus! That friend or that relative is perfect in Christ Jesus!”

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To love is so startling it leaves little time for anything else. ~ Emily Dickinson

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GST relief may be pipedream; It is many taxes & to raise prices

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he indirect taxes are likely to come down as preparation for GST roll out begins. But the GST in reality will not be one tax but a combination of many taxes and cess.

The rates also will not be one. The GST Council has decided on a fourslab structure – 5, 12, 18 and 28 percent. In addition there will be an additional cess of 12 to 15 percent on luxury and sin goods, including luxury cars! “The cap on cess on demerit goods on top of peak rate of GST has been kept at 15 percent, but effectively it will be only 12 percent”, says Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, who is also the chairman of the GST Council.

The GST is said to bring uniformity in taxes across states. But the definition of demerit goods leaves a wide chasm. Sin tax is to be levied on goods like tobacco and alcohol.

The current taxes like excise duties, service tax, custom duty etc will be merged under central GST (CGST). The taxes like sales tax, entertainment tax, VAT and other state taxes will be included in state GST (SGST) and

inter-state deals under Integrated GST. A compensation draft law to enable centre to compensate the losses for the first five years has also on the anvil.

But it would not include the very basic of the lifeline – petroleum products. It is likely to leave a wide window for the states and centre.

In short the indirect taxes would be around 40 percent and on petroleum type products, not covered

by GST, taxes are likely to go up. For instance, UP is planning to hike it by 5 percent more as it plans to waive farms loans worth about Rs 27,000 crore. It may happen in other states as well since the window for levying taxes come down.

Petroleum products may have higher levies in some states. It is likely to add to inflation when the crude prices are coming down.

The gover nment has decided to abolish 16 cesses that bring Rs 65,000 crore revenue in its preparation for GST roll out. This includes krishi vikas and swachh bharat cesses.

It seems it would reduce tax burden. In reality,

it may not be so as the new laws have enough provision to maintain the rates near the high current level to “neutralize the losses to the states and centre”.

The GST is collected on value-added goods and services at each stage of sale or purchase in the supply chain. The GST paid on the procurement of Shivaji goods and services can be set off against that payable on the supply of goods or services. The manufacturer or wholesaler or retailer will pay the applicable GST rate but will claim back through tax credit mechanism.

It is a consumptionbased tax targeting the “destination” the final consumer. So whatever the levies at whatever stage, it would finally burden the common man. It is not easy to estimate the total impact on him.

The multiplicity of taxes may add to the problem of traders and industry. Finally the rates on individual goods may not be one. If goods are traded from one state to another the provision of inter-state tax under IGST can end up having different prices

at different places.

Add to this the various tolls that local bodies impose. This could make it more complicated. The industry is apprehensive that the uniformity that was supposed to be the base of GST may not be its strength.

Different cess has been proSarkar p o s e d o n cigarettes, tobacco products under the GST regime above the highest rate of 28 percent.

Cigarettes, currently taxed at 53 percent, would attract a cess rate of 15 percent. But if cess rate of 15 percent each is levied by the centre and state and say there is also one per cent IGST, the total taxes would be around 28 plus 60 plus one percent, that is 89 percent.

The basic principle is to have taxes at the current level. So, if the current rate of taxation on a product is higher than the GST rate, the cess will make up the difference.

At the moment, the government levies a different rate of tax on items such as luxury cars, highend watches apart from tobacco. The highest pro-

posed tax slab is likely to be equal to the difference between current tax incidence and the highest tax slab along with a cess.

This means that there will be a separate cess on each of these items. It is likely to complicate the GST tax structure. Even gold is likely to have a tax of 4 percent If there are six different cesses, it means 10 different rates of GST. Then the taxation on cars and automobiles is likely to be more complicated at state levels. The GST was aimed at having a uniform rate. Even now the NCR regions have different rates in Haryana, Delhi and UP. That would continue.

The non-luxury cars are virtually non-existent.

Except 800 or below 1000 cc every vehicle is a luxury - a queer socialistic definition in a market-oriented economy.

If there is a separate cess on petrol cars above 1200 cc and diesel cars – another Quixotic idea – there may be more than four cesses for cars alone.

According to the government’s own calculations, told to the council, the proposed GST structure would bring down

prices of pan tobacco and intoxicants by 0.22 percent. The category has a two percent weightage in the consumer price index.

The cesses are supposed to be removed after five years – the period states are supposed to be compensated for losses.

But this country does not have a good record on removing the cesses. The lure of having more revenue also impacts decision making.

One good aspect is that it allows the business to take credit on taxes, a new concept. It is aimed at reducing the burden. It all the same complicates book keeping.

Another aspect bothers small traders. Many goods are now not under the tax net. After the multilevel GST, the exemption list would have few items.

The impact will be felt by the consumer as he would have shell more. It is not clear whether over 25 percent taxes a consumer pays at restaurants would at all come down.

The consumer may not have any relief. He may have to pay higher price for almost every good.

Post-mortem

On appreciation of ‘the church and tobacco’

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he write up by Z K Pahru, Pou from BTC on the “Church and Tobacco” in 23rd March issue of your esteemed daily is informative and timely. It is high time that the Churches in Nagaland recognise tobacco problem. Many Church goers take these products but it doesn’t mean it is an acceptable habit as this can lead to health, social and spiritual problems. In fact, tobacco is the biggest cause of pre-mature deaths in the world today and the Churches can play a positive role on this. It is sad that except the Chakhesang Baptist Church Council which has taken some initiatives, no other Church organisations seemed to be taking any interest on this issue. It is true that not a word about tobacco is mentioned in the Bible but this should not be an excuse for notcreating awareness about the killer products from the Church platform.

CYE, Sunday schools and devotional services are the perfect platform to create awareness about the unhealthy habit of tobacco use. The Churches can play proactive role on creating awareness and also help the users to quit by partnering with

health department, I hope the state government will also take a cue from BJP led governments particularly what the love jihad hero turned CM,Yogi Adityanath did in UP. With the stroke of a pen, he has done away with the use of all tobacco products in government offices. Being a Christian society, the state government has more moral obligations to implement these measures in all our public places. Banning tobacco products in Govt offices will bring benefits as the highly coloured dustbins and walls are not only unpleasant to the eyes but they can become a potential source of infection in this era of multi drug resistant TB and H1N1 virus. Restricting the use of these products during the office hour alone will bring lot of positive effects on the over-allhealth of the users.

Hope the state government and the Churches will rise up to the occasion and initiate something on this important issue. The prevalence of tobacco use at 57% in a Christian state is a cruel joke, simply unacceptable and it spells doom for the future generation.

C Tetseo, 4th Mile Dimapur

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Liberty in the real sense

hen we talk about “ Tr u e L i b e r t y ” i t means the total freedom of an individual to express himself freely in the society and in doing so he should respect the liberty of other individuals as well and should not contradict or contravene with other’s liberty while in expressing his liberty. Liberty does not mean ‘restriction free’ for an individual to behave as he pleases.

Should an individual go against the personal liberty and rights of another individual then he will be liable to penalty as pronounced by a court of law for not respecting the human rights of every human.

In a democratic government the term “discipline” cannot be applied because the modern democracy dictates an individual to perceive and understand his environment and to express himself freely as he will while keeping in mind the liberty of others as well. Our freedom of ‘free will’ should be our first priority. When we are set in a society where we would only behave and express ourselves under a specific set of guidelines drawn out by the government then it is only ‘confined liberty’ and the citizens are but slaves of the rulers.

In a democratic government there are no rulers. Everyone is

equal and no one is greater to the next. It is a “government of the people, by the people and for the people” and not a government of the supreme leader, by those in power, for the people.

In a communist and dictatorial form of governments the citizens are subjected to certain restrictions and the freedom of speech and expression is made void. Such a government is unhealthy for the growth of the state and in this 21st century where even the lay citizens are aware of concepts like liberty, Equality, Democracy, Secularism etc. would only lead to resistance against the government which would only weaken the general interest of the people in the state.

We can come to such conclusion from the uprisings in the Middle East countries over the decades. The citizens there got fed up with the suppression of their freedom of speech and expression under the rule of a supreme dictator and the revolution has only affected the socioeconomic characteristics of the State as a whole.

Being a late bloomer in the matters of modernization and technological civilization, we Nagas should be wiser than we look. We should learn from the failures of others, where

Why we should support the sharedsovereignty model on Indo-Naga peace talk?

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aga Political Solution should be based on process: Nagas should follow some process to attain sovereign state. Political terminology of Shared-sovereignty is emerging in modern Naga politics for solving the Indo-Naga conflict; as far as my understanding and based on my research data, Nagas should follow certain process for finding a final settlement. I have given my full support to the collective leadership for negotiation on Shared-Sovereignty in Prime Minister level; and the process from ‘shared sovereignty to complete sovereignty’ is the best process in the present political scenario, only if both the party can work out with the present of third parties or in the UN Security Council. Let’s the Indian and Burmese government recognized Nagas as different nation and we can shared our sovereignty with them mainly for security and economic purpose; on the other hand, the complete sovereignty of Nagalim will settle in UN Security Council after we have attained the minimum requirement of nation for recognition and we have to conduct the political campaigning with P5 nations for approval. As we know from the political history that the

term ‘Sovereignty’ keeps on radically changing: sovereignty is the quality of having supreme independent authority over a territory; however, there are some stages of shift given as under: Shift 1: Rule over peoples to rule over place in Europe, Asia, Africa and America (1600) Example: Kings or emperors have ultimate authority over its people and land. The king has the sovereignty power.

Shift 2: Shift from individual to people holding the power, the concept of nation-state emerge in last 400-600 years Example: From individual (king) or emperor to people (citizen), we the people have the power of sovereignty.

Shift 3: To prove sovereignty is defensibility: Example: To defend their rights, people, territory from other nations.

200-300 years Shift 4: Recognition: Especially in the UN, Recognition by passing resolution through voting in UN Security Council.

Example: In the last 60 years the term sovereignty of the nation has to be recognized in UN Security

Council especially by Veto Power Nation. We called it P5: USA, UK, China, Russia, and France.

Resolution should be pass on UN General Assembly with enough number of nations should support to recognize and all P5 nations should pass: Example: Grenada, Palau, Vatican City. Have done it!

UN Permanent Security Council can’t pass a resolution unless it has passed by these nations of five P5 because they have veto power; if anyone from the P5 has rejected to recognition her sovereignty then they are not sovereignty state.

Example: Taiwan is still a part of China, Kosovo is a part of Serbia, Texas is a part of US, so on and so forth.

Note: 1. Indian or Burma can’t grand Naga’s sovereignty at all but they can help us to recognize our sovereignty.

2. Nagas sovereignty belongs to Nagas alone; it’s neither given

by Indian nor by Burma but it the gift of God. Kharingyo Shimrah, Viewland Zone III Ukhrul District Manipur, (karinshimrah@gamil.com)

they failed and how they got up back on their feet. We should not repeat the mistakes made in history again. The fall of the USSR in 1990, the communist pioneer in the 20th century is a lesson for us all.

With all due respect, there was a time when we Nagas had to think and act from a certain perspective as was the need of such hours. But if we are a perceptive human then we should also acknowledge the fact that as times change so does the advancement of humans in every field.

The concepts which had have best suited some decades back may not be satisfactory in the perspective of the present.

So we should also evolve with time and be more open to ideas and facts about the way our modern world has progressed and to make use of it in building a beautiful Naga society.

If the dream of every Naga is to catch up with the rest of the world then it is time for us to accept the fact that we are all Nagas no matter how our ideologies could differ and set our differences aside for once and ‘forgive and forget’ and work together for the total uplifting of the Naga Race.

Obito Naga, Dimapur

Reader’s Post

Sir,

Human ethics of relationship

Humankind is a family and all men and women are of human family. Humankind is to be ethical and to do justice to the Creator. Relationship in human family will be a reflection of human ethical relationship with God. Humankind without human ethics is not different from animals. Humankind in Christ with the indwelling of the Holy Spirit lives a born again life which is all for salvation of the whole world from sin. So God’s plan for salvation of the world now and forever is complete and the world has absolute hope for peace and security.

The world is not in the dark about the Creator of the heavens and earth because He made Himself clear to the world. So it is meaningless and vain to worship the sun, moon, stars, trees, stones, animals, man, oceans, lakes, rivers and hand-made objects of any forms because these are creations. The Creator only is to be worshipped, honoured and feared because He is the eternal life. “Know God, believe in Him, fear Him and obey Him”. This is the law of relationship with God. Knowing God, believing in Him, fearing Him and obeying Him makes men and women entering into relationship with God which gives no room to do sin intentionally and to have enmity with fellow men and women. Hence in relationship with God alone the world has hope.

Rev. L.Suohie Mhasi, (rev.suohie_mhasi@yahoo.com)

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

DRDA Dmu organises workshop for bankers, SHGs

Participants and DRDA Dimapur workshop for bankers and SHGs at Chumukedima Block Office.

DIMAPUR: Under the initiative of Nagaland State Rural Livelihood Mission (NSRLM), District Rural Development Agencies (DRDA) Dimapur District organized a workshop for Bankers and SHGs to scale up financial inclusion for the community in Chumukedima and Medziphem Block from March 20-23 at Chumukedima Block Office covering all the 49 Villages under R.D. Block.

SBI chief manager Lead Bank, S. Besii Bosco, said that NRLM SHGs credit linked with various banks have 100% repayment record. Whenever DC FI puts up notification about

More condemn March 18 assault

DIMAPUR: Chuchuyimlang Senso Telongjem Chuchu Town (CSCTCT) and Merangkong Senso Mungdang (MSM) have condemned assault on Dr. Aotoshi by one Vinoka Khetoshe Awomi.

While condemning the incident, CSCTCT has appealed the authorities to take strong action against the culprit as well as to those who tried the victim from getting medical treatment.

MSM: In a condemnation note, MSM said that “such brutal act by a Theologian had no place in a civilised society.” It has further urged upon the concerned authority to take appropriate action against the culprit and deliver justice.

unsatisfactory help to community from various banks then matters are taken into action, he added. He expressed that bankers were every ready to assist various community or women groups as it was how relationship between bankers and SHGs develop.

P r o j e c t d i r e c t o r, DRDA Dimapur, Alemla J. Chishi, stressed on relationship between Bankers & SHGs where Banks should give proper guidance to the community, after they take a loan and in repaying.

She asserted that closer relationship should be maintained between bankers and SHGs in coming forward to

assist the community.

To understand more about NRLM works in the resource & intensive Blocks and its processes and components M. Yimok Phom, BPM RD Block Chumukedima highlighted about NRLM. The final session was presided over by District Coordination Financial Inclusion Y. Agnes Ezung, invocation by Vezosülü Rhakho, treasurer Mother’s VLO Diphupar B, welcome address by K. Yamao Konyak, BDO RD Block Chumukedima and vote of thanks was delivered

by Zhitho Nyuthei, DPO DRDA, Dimapur.

BJYM Kohima dist conducts executive meeting DIMAPUR: Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) Kohima district held its 4th executive meeting on March 24 at BJP Kohima head office with president BJP Kohima district, Dr. Khriezovolie Kesiyie as the main speaker.

Speaking at the meet, Dr .Khriezovolie emphasized on how the BJYM could take initiatives to help the people of the society either directly or indirectly.

Speaking on matters like Swachh Bharat, Janta Yojana Schemes, Mudra loans, Zero Balance Accounts, Aadhar card etc .,the BJP Kohima president directed the Yuva Morcha to approach the concerned departments and sort out the means to avail the opportunities and provide the general public the shares which is rightfully theirs to obtain.

T h e m e e t i n g wa s chaired by Kohima BJYM president Mahe Kin, while invocation prayer, directives and “wise advices towards the BJYM” were given by general secretary BJP Kohima district, Seyiekhrielie Nagi.

NABARD launches farmers club in Phek DIMAPUR: National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has launched “Farmers Club” at Khezhakeno, Leshemi, Lasumi, Zapami, and Lekromi village, Phek district which was promoted by Chude Agri Allied Cooperative Society Ltd (CAACS) and supported by NSCB Pfutsero Branch.

Farmers Club was launched in the presence of NABARD, District Development Manager, (DDM) Imsunaro, assistant branch manager, NSCB Pfutsero branch, farmer’s club member, village members and Chude Agri Allied Cooperative Society ltd (CAACS)

members.

During the launching programme at respective villages, Imsunaro discussed on the five principles of development through credit emphasizing on the importance of credit, timely repayment of loans, assets creation under agriculture and saving.

The club members were briefed on the roles and function, maintenance of books/registers, regular meetings to be convened, preparation of yearly calendar of activities, NABARD’s assistance for three years, sustainability of club through creation of group corpus fund and intervention by the club

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through economic and social activities in the village.

Reading material was distributed to the club members followed by interactive session.

NSCB Pfutsero branch assistant branch manager Liudi Zeliang told the villagers that the primary object of forming Farmers Club in a village was to act as a bridge between the village and the bank.

He spoke various products of the bank like KCC, GCC, life insurance policies like Atal pension yojna, PMJJY, PMJJBY etc and also promised full cooperation and support to the Farmers Club.

C-Edge College holds commencement day

DIMAPUR: C-Edge College, Dimapur held its 3rd commencement day for the Class of 2017 on March 24 at Manen Hall with energy & environmental engineer, Scotland, Peter John Banks as the commencement speaker.

Speaking in the commencement day, Peter John Banks elaborated about the effect of social media in today’s world and encouraged the students to use it judiciously.

President of the college, Er. Moa Aier gave the opening address and also the pledge of allegiance with the graduating students.

Earlier in the programme, assistant professor, Lipokmarla Imchen serenades the procession

of the class of 2017, while god’s blessing was invoked by assistant professor, Meyatemsu. The “Star Attendance Award”, “Laurel Award” and the “Ramanathan award” was presided over by the principal, Dr. Chubatola Aier.

The student representative speakers for the year were Toki Swu from IV Semester BBA and Akumbenla Jamir from VI Semester BA. Reading of the student’s name was presided over by academic dean, Daisy Shitio.

The programme was compeered by Lino Swu, II Semester BA, while vote of thanks and closing of the event was presided over by commencement convenor, Wapangla Imchen.

Muslim Council Dimapur (MCD) has organized a career counselling program for the students of Class 10-12 at Aiko Building on March 19. The resource persons included Dr. K. P. A. Ilyas, DCP, Dimapur and A.K. Talukdar, principal, Public College of Commerce, Dimapur. Earlier the program was chaired by Rashida, MCD women wing co-ordinator and short speech was delivered by A. Rahman, working president, MCD. Around 30 students participated in the programme.

PFC organises parting social DIMAPUR: Pfutsero Governemnt College (PGC) held its 34th parting social on March 24 at the college auditorium with director of higher education and former principal, I. Alempokba, as the chief guest.

In his speech, Alempokba congratulated the teaching and non-teaching staff for continues effort rendered and also appreciated the students for their good discipline in making the college at par with other government college in the state. He further challenged the students, both the outgoing and those who would still continue in the college to have big dreams, strive and work hard to achieve their goals in life and be an asset to the family and society. In the programme, the college magazine “A voyage of Discovery” was released by the chief guest.

ATI Kohima valedictory function

DIMAPUR: Valedictory function was held at ATI, Kohima for the 47th batch secretariat service foundation course (SSFC) which started on December 5, 2016 and concluded on March 24, 2017, with 30 secretariat assistants recruited via NPSC. The valedictory function was graced by joint secretary, Kevekha Kevin Zehol and additional director ATI as guest of honour. He congratulated the trainees for successfully completing the training and exhorted them to set goals in the right perspective.

Volunteers led by general secretary of Mekokla Students’ Union, Zirenthung P Yanthan, and president of Tsungiki Students’ Union Mhademo S Kikon cleaned the Martyr’s Park, as a sign of respect to the departed souls. Volunteers while cleaning the area, found many empty alcohol bottles and has requested public not to misuse the park. `

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The valedictory function was chaired by DPD SAMETI, Vikaho Chophi with Z. Kenei, i/c director SAMETI and principal IETC as special guest. Certificates and training handouts were also distributed to the participants by the special guest. Vote of thanks was pronounced by Dr. Ithika C. Swu, DPD SAMETI.

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CAG to audit fallout of demonetisation

NEW DELHI, Mar 26 (PTI): The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) plans to audit the impact of note ban and the affect it has had on government tax revenues, said CAG Shashi Kant Sharma.

In an interview to PTI, he said the auditor is gearing up to audit tax revenues under the new Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime and has started capacity building and reorienting its audit methodology and procedures.

Among the special audits, CAG has already completed audit of agricultural crop insurance scheme and flood control and flood forecasting and is now engaged in several important audits like Right to Education, National Rural Health Mission, defence pensions and Ganga Rejuvenation, he said. “These reports should be ready by the end of the current year.”

Sharma asserted that CAG has audit jurisdiction over any body or authority which has any relation to

government revenues and expenditure and resistance by some like city development bodies, DISCOMs and metro corporations will wither away.

“We plan to audit certain issues related to fiscal impact of demonetisation, largely its impact on tax revenues,” he said.

The government had withdrawn old 500 and 1,000 rupee notes from circulation on November 8 last year, and announced a new tax amnesty scheme for those holding unaccounted junked currency.

CAG audit may look into expenditure on printing of notes, RBI dividend payout and banking transaction data.

The auditor has also conveyed to the government its stand on the recent move of the GST Council to delete section 65 of the preliminary draft that authorised CAG to audit GST. “Our mandate covers GST just like the earlier taxation regimes were covered. We have already started work on restructur-

ing of our revenue audit arrangements to meet this likely challenge when GST is introduced.

“This exercise would include issues of capacity building, data access and analysis, reorientation of audit methodology and procedures and developing end-to-end IT solutions,” he said.

Sharma said executive, legislature, judiciary and audit have clearly demarcated roles and responsibilities.

“The framers of our Constitution were fully aware of the concept of checks and balances and hence you find the mention of Judiciary and CAG in the fifth part of the Constitution along with legislature and executive,” he said. “The CAG’s DPC Act of 1971 provides the details of the mandate and scope of audit available to us.”

Stating that there are no lacunae in CAG’s empowerment but with advent of time, the governance models have undergone changes. The September

2014 judgement of the Supreme Court in the telecom case “reinforced an important principle that wherever public resources are being used by private companies for revenue generation, CAG will have a duty to examine as to whether the government is getting due share of such revenue,” he said.

“So, I can say that the bodies and authorities which have any relation to government revenues and expenditure are under the audit jurisdiction of CAG,” he said.

City development bodies, electricity distribution companies and metro corporations “resist” CAG audit on the ground of being autonomous or on the ground of getting no support of the government although they perform the functions which were earlier being performed by the government departments, he said.

“I believe the situation will settle down with passage of time and such resistance will wither away,” he added.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur monDay, march 27, 2017

SBI may reduce workforce by nearly 10% by 2019, says MD Rajnish Kumar

General insurance premium set to go up from April 1

So it may be less than 10 per cent. Let us first merge and see the impact of the key process changes,” Kumar said.

He said there would be some actual reduction in headcount along with reassignment of the roles, but lay-offs are not an option.

“We have offered voluntary retirement scheme (VRS), there would be natural attritions and every year we may not replace head by head (replacement recruitment). Manpower will also reduce as a result of digital initiatives. There will be a combined effect,” he added. Ruling out layoffs, he said the question does not arise.

“Two years down the line, these efficiencies will start showing. Reduction in manpower will depend on efficiency of the merger and branch networks. Lot of duplication happening will be removed and we will have more feet on the street (customer outreach programmes),” Kumar told IANS. Hiring in SBI may

NEW DELHI, Mar 26 (PTI): Car, motorcycle and health insurance will cost more from April 1 with regulator Irdai giving go-ahead to insurers for revision in commission for agents. The change in premium after modification will be limited to +/- 5 per cent of the existing rates. The increase will be in addition to the enhanced third party motor insurance rates, which too will come into affect from April. The Irdai (Payment of Commission or Remuneration or Reward to Insurance Agents and Insurance Intermediaries) Regulations, 2016 comes into effect from April 1, 2017. The regulations, the regulator said, bring about certain revisions in commission/ remuneration rates and also introduce the reward system. These may trigger insurers to revisit the pricing of their products in so far as the costing input relating to commission or remuneration is concerned, said the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai).

New Delhi, Mar 26 (IANS): The total workforce of the country’s largest lender -- State Bank of India (SBI) -- will see a reduction over the next two years, after the merger with six entities, owing to attrition, reduced hiring and digitisation, a top official said.

“Manpower will go down with the period of time. Around 10 per cent reduction in two years may be a possibility,” Rajnish Kumar, SBI Managing Director, told IANS in an interview.

The public lender currently has around 207,000 workforce and the merger of six entities -- SBBJ (State Bank of Bikaner and Jaipur), SBM (State Bank of Mysore), SBT (State Bank of Travancore), SBP (State Bank of Patiala) and SBH (State Bank of Hyderabad), Bharatiya Mahila Bank -from April 1 will add approximately 70,000 employees. “Post-merger we will be at 2,77,000 people in SBI. This may come down to 2,60,000 by March 2019.

not be halted, but will reduce by 50 per cent in a year, he said. In 2016-17, SBI hired 19,000 people.

“It will come down from the previous average of hiring. It could be reduced by 50 per cent. We will return to usual 5,000-6,000 recruitment every year,” he said.

“We cannot stop new hiring because it creates a lot of gap in the middle management down the line.

But full replacement may not be required. If 13,000 people retire in a year, we may recruit 7,000-8,000 in a year,” he added.

Kumar said the bank will continue with its policy of branch expansion, and the associate bank branches will be merged.

“There is a policy of branch expansion, we are governed by that. We keep on opening new branches depending on the business potential, that will not stop.

We are working on the plan as to how many branches we will open in next two years,” he said.

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Expressing gratitude to the people, Modi said over the last few months the country has witnessed an atmosphere in which people in large numbers have participated in the digital payment, ‘Digidhan’ movement.

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Asking the people to pay school fees, buy medicines or items from fair price shops or purchase air and train tickets digitally, he said “we can do this in our day to day lives. You can’t imagine how you can serve the country in this way and become a brave soldier in the fight against black money and corruption.”

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Petitions asked the Finance Ministry to apprise it of the final outcome within three months of presentation of its report.

“With a view to containing the burgeoning NPAs in banks, the Committee, therefore, strongly recommends that the government should make appropriate amendments in the archaic provisions of the SBI Act and other relevant laws to disclose the names of individuals — who owe money to the banks or are responsible for bad loans on account of their default to repay,” it said.

It may be noted that the RBI had last year submitted to the Supreme Court a list of defaulte above 500 crore in a sealed cover claiming that the said information is confidential, as it is exempt from disclosure under Section 45E of the RBI Act.

New delhi, Mar 26 (PTI): Asking the people to take the fight against black money and graft to the “next level”, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today urged them to use less cash in their daily lives and continue to support the movement towards digital payments started after the note ban.

In his monthly ‘Mann ki Baat’ programme, he also spoke of building a ‘New India’, which he said can be achieved when 125 crore Indians take a pledge and unitedly work towards it.

“My dear countrymen, we must take our fight against black money

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ments made by the Finance Ministry (Department of Financial Services) that there is no proposal to amend the relevant provisions of law to disclose the names of defaulters and publish the same in public domain.

The Committee on Petitions said that in view of serious magnitude of the problem of bad loans, wilful defaulters should be dealt with sternly and the amount due from them should be recovered within a specified time frame. ”...there is now an urgent need to make a clear distinction between ‘wilful defaulters’ and ‘other defaulters’ in the procedure prescribed under the relevant Acts so that the wilful defaulte should be dealt with sternly and the loan amount is recovered from them within a specified time frame,” it said.

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“However, this was not to be and I grief his demise,” said Dr. Shürhozelie.

In his death, the chief minister said Nagas have lost a politician who was truly concerned for the uplift of the general mass and stood for what he believed in.

Meanwhile, the chief minister, on behalf of the government and people of Nagaland, conveyed heartfelt condolences to bereaved family members. He also prayed to the Almighty to grant them solace and the departed soul rest in eternal peace. Speaker: NLA speaker, Dr. Imtiwapang Aier expressed shock over the demise of Wokshing Phom, ex-MLA of Bura Namsang village on March 26 at Zion Hospital, Dimapur after a brief illness.

Aier in his condolence message expressed deep grief and conveyed condolences to the bereaved family member and for the departed soul to rest in peace.

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New Delhi, Mar 26 (PTI): A parliamentary panel has asked the Finance Ministry to amend banking laws, including SBI Act, to provide for disclosure of names of loan defaulte by banks to tackle the menace of mounting NPAs. Section 44 of the State Bank of India Act, 1955 as well as some other clauses of confidentiality in the relevant laws invariably prohibit disclosing the names of individuals, who owe money to banks or are responsible for bad loans on account of their failure to repay.

According to the report of the Committee, the names of defaulters are, however, shared with the Reserve Bank of India and the Credit Information Bureau Limited (CIBIL).

The report submitted in Parliament recently also take note of the aver-

(From p-1) H owe ve r, h e s a i d “many of us were of the considered view that we should be part of the Indian electioneering process to ensure return of normalcy to the land.”

Recalling that Wokshing was also one of them, the chief minister said when party leaders of the United Democratic Front interacted with the general public of Tamlu Constituency, they found that Wokshing was quite popular with the grassroots people and the party ticket was allotted to him with which he won the elections in 1974. However, within a year, national Emergency was declared and President’s Rule was imposed all over the country, Dr. Shürhozelie said.

The chief minister said he had not met Wokshing for quite some years, but learnt from party functionaries earlier this year that he was in good health and had made plan to catch up with him one of these days.

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B E R L I N, M A R 2 6 (AGENCIES): German voters went to the polls Sunday in tiny Saarland state where a resurgent centre-left hopes to strike a first blow in their battle to topple Chancellor Angela Merkel this year.

Although the state bordering France is home to just one million people, its vote half a year before national elections is seen as a test of the Social Democrats’ rising fortunes under new leader Martin Schulz.

The SPD, having long played second fiddle to Merkel in a national rightleft grand coalition, has been re-energised since the folksy and plain-spoken Schulz became its leader in January.

The former president of the European Parliament has lifted party support by 10 percent with promises to help the socially disadvantaged and end Merkel’s almost 12year reign in September elections.

The “Schulz mania”

German Chancellor Angela Merkel attends an election rally for the state elections in the Saarland in St. Wendel near Saarbruecken, Germany March 23, 2017.

has seen younger voters flock to the more than 150year-old workers’ party, which is now polling neckand-neck with Merkel’s conservative bloc -- both nationally and in Saarland.

The SPD is currently the CDU’s unhappy junior partner in Saarland and in the national government -and in both cases hopes to grab power by teaming up with other leftist parties.

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Floral tributes left in honour of the victims of the London terror attack on March 22, are pictured in Parliament Square in Westminster, central London on March 25, 2017.

L O N D O N, M A R 2 6 (PTI): Scotland Yard today admitted they may never know the motive behind the brazen terror attack on the British parliament by Khalid Masood who acted alone and said there’s no information to suggest further attacks are planned.

The attack last week that killed five people, including the 52-year-old attacker, ended within 82 seconds, according to new revelations.

“We still believe that Masood acted alone on the day and there is no information or intelligence to

suggest there are further attacks planned,” said Met police Indian-origin Deputy Assistant Commissioner Neil Basu, who is the Senior National Coordinator for UK Counter Terrorism Policing.

“Even if he acted alone in the preparation we need to establish with absolute clarity why he did these unspeakable acts to bring reassurance to Londoners, and to provide answers and closure for the families of those killed and the victims and survivors of this atrocity,” Basu said.

Even if the CDU comes out ahead in Saarland, the SPD could potentially seek a coalition with the far-left Linke and possibly the ecologist Greens parties -- a so-called “redred-green” alliance.

Israel-Gaza border crossing closed GAZA, MAR 26 (IANS): The Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas on Sunday shut down the only passageway between the Gaza Strip and Israel following the assassination of one of the group’s senior commanders. Last week, unidentified gunmen in Gaza opened fire at Mazen Fuqaha, a Hamas leader who had been released from an Israeli jail under the prisoner exchange agreement between the Islamist movement and Israel in 2011, Efe news reported. “The closure of the Beit Hanoun crossing (Erez) comes as part of the steps being taken by the security apparatus following the crime of assassinating Fuqaha,” Hamas spokesman Iyad Bazm said in a statement. Hamas blamed Israel for Fuqaha’s killing and said: “The occupation knows that the blood of those struggling in the way of God will not be wasted.”

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The Changki Senso Telongjem Mokokchung would like to congratulate Prof. N. Sakutemjen Jamir, Deptt of Botany and Acting Vice Chancellor of Nagalang University, for being Awarded The Dr T. M. Hynniewta Biodiversity Gold metal for the year 2016 by the East Himalaya Society for Spermatophyte Taxonomy, for his life long contribution in exploring and understanding the Biodiversity and Ethnobotany of North East India.

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SOFIA, MAR 26 (AGENCIES): Bulgarian voters went to the polls Sunday after a tight election race pitting Socialists seen as closer to Russia against two-times centre-right premier Boyko Borisov, seeking another comeback.

Opinion polls in the European Union’s poorest country, where the average monthly salary is just 500 euros ($540) and corruption is rife, also indicate a strong showing by nationalists. The karate-kicking Borisov’s enthusiastically pro-European Union GERB party and the Socialist Party (BSP), newly led by the energetic Kornelia Ninova, are both seen garnering around 30 percent. “I voted for a stable,

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“That is why I voted for one of the smaller parties with the hope that they can act as a balance to the big ones.”

Borisov, 57, once a bodyguard for Bulgaria’s last communist leader, has long been the dominant figure in national politics, serving as premier from 2009 to 2013 and again from 2014 to 2017. In between, the BSP was in power for barely a year.

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That plan said the public could choose the city leader in 2017, but insisted candidates must be vetted first.

It was eventually voted down in parliament by prodemocracy lawmakers and reforms have been shelved ever since.

Hundreds of protesters including leading prodemocracy activist Joshua Wong gathered near the harbour-front voting venue.

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The third and most liberal candidate, Woo Kwok-hing, received just 21 votes.

Frustration at what activists see as China’s increasing influence and a lack of promised political reform has sparked calls for self-deter mination for Hong Kong, or even a complete split from China.

Lam was widely seen as Beijing’s pick for the job throughout the race and will become Hong Kong’s first ever woman chief executive.

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HONG KONG, MAR 26 (AFP): Beijing favourite Carrie Lam was selected as Hong Kong’s new leader today by a mainly proChina committee, in an election dismissed as a sham by democracy activists who fear the loss of the city’s cherished freedoms.

It is the first leadership vote since mass “Umbrella Movement” rallies calling for fully free elections in 2014 failed to win reforms and comes after a turbulent term under current chief executive Leung Chunying.

Leung, who is seen by opponents as a Beijing puppet, and will step down in July after five years in charge.

Hong Kong is semiautonomous and has been governed under a “one country, two systems” deal since it was handed back to China by Britain in 1997.

But, 20 years on, there are serious concerns Beijing is disregarding the handover agreement designed to protect Hong Kong’s way of life.

Around three quarters of the 1,194 members of the election committee were from the mainland camp.

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militants were in Sylhet.

The neo-JMB, said to be inclined to the Islamic State, was behind the July 1 terror attack on a Dhaka cafe in which 22 people, including 17 foreigners, were killed.

Yesterday, the first blast happened around 7:00 PM about 400 metres off the building where the militants were holed up. It targeted the onlookers and policemen.

The Dhaka Tribune quoted Sylhet Metropolitan Police ADC Jedan Al Musa as saying the blast was a “suicide attack”.

Another blast took place in front of the hideout an hour later. Six people including two police officers were killed in twin blasts. The dead included

T E H R A N, M A R 2 6 (AGENCIES): Iran said Sunday it has imposed sanctions on 15 American companies over their alleged support for Israel, terrorism and repression in the region.

A Foreign Ministry statement carried by the state-run IRNA news agency said the companies are barred from any agreements with Iranian firms and that former and current directors will not be eligible for visas.

The move is seen as a response to U.S. sanctions placed on dozens of Iranian entities in February following an Iranian missile test.

Iran’s sanctions are unlikely to have much impact as none of the targeted U.S. companies are known to do business in Iran. The companies include Bent Tal, United Technologies Products. ITT Corporation, Raytheon, Re/Max Real Estate, Magnum Research Inc., Oshkosh Corporation, Kahr Arms and Elbit Systems.

A senior Iranian lawmaker meanwhile said Iran would consider a bill branding the U.S. military and the CIA as terrorist groups if the U.S. Congress passes a bill designating Iran’s Revolutionary Guard a terrorist organization.

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volved.

It was not immediately clear whether the blasts were bomb attacks carried out in support of the militants holed up in the building.

Eyewitnesses said sounds of intermittent gunshots and explosions were heard, indicating militants’ response to the security siege that continued for the last three days.

The officials said they were not sure about the number of militants inside the building but hinted that a top militant leader was inside the complex.

Counter-Terrorism and Transnational Crime chief Monirul Islam yesterday said they got information that JMB chief Musa along with some other JMB

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A Bangladeshi soldier walks as they try to flush out Islamist radicals who have holed up in a building in the city of Sylhet, on March 26, 2017.

two police inspectors and four onlookers, two of them being college students.

Hours later the Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attack through its propaganda news agency ‘Amaq’.

The target of the attack was security forces, it said.

This was the third attack in Bangladesh in eight days for which the ISIS claimed credit.

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan, however, rejected the ISIS claim, saying that there was no presence of any foreign terrorist group in the country.

He said a top militant leader was inside the building as the crackdown was underway but quickly added “we cannot say anything before the end of the operation”.

Elite Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) Intelligence Wing chief Lt Col Abul Kalam was seriously wounded in blasts and flown to Dhaka for treatment. Doctors said over 50 people were treated at a major state-run hospital in Sylhet alone. Citing one of the injured people, bdnews24.com said that the second blast took place when RAB and police personnel went to the spot after the first blast.

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DHAKA, MAR 26 (PTI): Elite commandos today battled to neutralise Islamist militants holed up in a building rocked by fresh explosions, hours after six people were killed and over 50 others injured in blasts claimed by the Islamic State outside the complex in Bangladesh’s northeastern Sylhet city.

“A ban has been enforced barring entry of ordinary people within the vicinity of the building as final preparations were underway to flush the militants out from their den,” a police officer told reporters on the scene.

At least three blasts were heard from inside the five-storey ‘Atia Mahal’ since 9:57 AM (local time).

A huge blast near the building tilted it towards one side, the Daily Star reported, citing its photojournalist who was on the spot.

Several gunshots were also heard. But it is unclear who were firing the shots as army prepared for a final assault.

Sylhet-based 17 Infantry Division’s Major General Anwarul Momen is leading the operation codenamed ‘Twilight’, which was assisted by police’s SWAT and counter-terrorism units. The elite Rapid Action Battalion is also in-

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made no mistake this time as he scored with a vicious effort which dipped over the wall and bounced in front of Gulasci.

It was his 70th goal for Portugal in 138 appearances.

The group looks increasingly likely to boil down to Portugal’s match at home to Switzerland in October.

Only the winners of the nine European groups go straight to Russia next year while the eight best runnersup go into a playoff round for four more places.

France beat Luxembourg 3-1

Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo (R) duels for the ball with Hungary goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi during the World Cup Group B qualifying match on March 25. (AP/PTI)

Lis b o n , M a r 2 6 (Agencies): Cristiano Ronaldo scored two stunning goals and took his international tally to 70 as he led Portugal to an emphatic 3-0 win over Hungary in a World Cup qualifier on Saturday.

The Portugal captain scored after he was set up by an outrageous backheel from Andre Silva and smashed in a long-range free kick in the second half. Silva had opened the scoring from a move in which Ronaldo also played a part.

The win kept the European champions three points behind Group B leaders Switzerland who earlier beat Latvia 1-0 to maintain their 100 percent record with 15 points from

five games. Defeat left Hungary a distant third with seven points and only the slimmest of chances of their first World Cup appearance since 1986.

Portugal had no trouble despite a slow start in which Ronaldo shot over from a free kick and headed wide after Ricardo Quaresma’s cross found him unmarked at the far post.

Just as coach Fernando Santos’s decision to leave out Bernardo Silva appeared to be back-firing, Portugal went ahead.

Ro n a l d o r e l e a s e d Raphael Guerreiro on the left and his low, first-time cross was turned in at the far post by an unmarked Silva in the 32nd minute.

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Pepe’s long ball out of defence was met by Silva with a first-time backheel to Ronaldo who squeezed a low, left-foot between Peter Gulasci and the near post with stunning precision.

Brimming with confidence, Portugal’s record scorer then tried to meet Joao Mario’s dinked passed with a bicycle kick but did not get enough power behind the shot which Gulasci saved comfortably.

But he was not to be denied another goal and, inevitably, when Ricardo Quaresma won a free kick outside the area in the 65th minute, it was Ronaldo who took it.

Repeatedly criticised during Euro 2016 for his record from free kicks, he

Fr a n c e s aw o f f a spirited challenge from Luxembourg to win 3-1 at Stade Josy Barthel and stay clear at the top of World Cup Qualifying Group A. Les Bleus took the lead through a close-range finish from Olivier Giroud before both teams won penalties in the space of four first-half minutes.

Aurelien Joachim drew Luxembourg level from the spot in the 34th minute after Blaise Matuidi pushed over Daniel Da Mota.

Da Mota, though, then quickly gave away another penalty at the other end when he tripped Djibril Sidibe, and Antoine Griezmann put France back in front.

Giroud nodded in a late third to secure the victory which sees France move back above Sweden, who had earlier defeated Belarus 4-0 in Solna.

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FIFA satisfied with Guwahati stadium for U-17 WC

Guwahati, Mar 26 (IANS): A delegation of the world football governing body FIFA, accompanied by members of the Local Organising Committee (LOC), on Sunday visited the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium here to assess the preparedness of the FIFA Under-17 World Cup venue.

The delegation was pleased with the preparations at the venue and the eagerness s h ow n b y t h e A s s a m government.

Addressing the media after the inspection, FIFA Head of Events Jaime Yarza was happy with the progress at the venue. “The state government is wonderful and their eagerness to be a great venue for the first FIFA tournament in the country is worth lauding.

We know how passionate the supporters are in this part of the country and hence, we’re very happy to see the developments and preparations here in Guwahati,” he said.

Tournament Director of the LOC, Javier Ceppi, was also pleased with the progress shown.

“The state government of Assam has really taken the leadership when it comes to making the World Cup a huge effort in their state. We are already working on all operational and promotional matters to make sure that all the people of Assam and of the neighbouring north-eastern states can enjoy World Cup matches in the north-east,” Ceppi reckoned.

Melbourne, Mar 2 6 ( I AN S ) : Fe r r a r i ’s Sebastian Vettel stormed to victory ahead of the UK’s Lewis Hamilton and Finland’s Valtteri Bottas at the Australian Grand Prix here on Sunday, giving the Italian team a second victory in 18 months.

In a sur prise win, Ferrari demonstrated that the team is now equipped to challenge Mercedes’ recent dominance, reports Xinhua news agency.

Sunday’s result is Vettel’s 43rd victory of his career, 18 months after his last win with Ferrari in September 2015 at the Singapore Grand Prix.

“There is a long, long way ahead but for now we are over the moon. It has been a hard winter and an incredible race today,” the German said.

“I was a bit nervous at the start and Lewis was better, then I had to take care of Valtteri in turn one, then I had to keep the pressure on, to get the message that we are here and we are here to fight,” he added. The race was decided in the pit lanes, with Mercedes opting for a risky strategy by having Hamilton come in early on lap 17 with a clear lead ahead of Vettel in second.

Mercedes’ gamble did not pay off as Vettel took the lead from Hamilton when the Brit emerged from

Sebastian Vettel (R) and Lewis Hamilton spray champagne at each other following the Australian GP. (AP/PTI)

the pit lanes behind Vettel, Bottas (also Mercedes), Finnish Kimi Raikkonen (Ferrari) and Dutch Max Verstappen (Red Bull).

Vettel, on the other hand, was able to delay the tire change and maintain his lead with Hamilton stuck in traffic behind him.

However, the Briton managed to claw his way back into second place ahead of Bottas in third and Raikkonen in fourth.

Verstappen took fifth, Brazilian Felipe Massa

(Williams) took sixth and the Mexican Sergio Perez (Force India) finished seventh.

Spain’s Carlos Sainz (Toro Rosso) finished eighth ahead of his Russian teammate Daniil Kvat and France’s Esteban Ocon (Force India), who closed the points zone at 10th place after overtaking the Spaniard Fernando Alonso (McLarenHonda), who was forced to abandon three laps from the end due to a mechanical problem.

Crolla loses again to Linares Myanmar are favourites,

Crolla began the fight busily, bouncing on his toes before targeting the ribs of Linares, who answered with his own crunching body shot.

The accuracy of Linares was evident in the second round as he countered with sharp punches, while Crolla’s guard was prised open by a precise uppercut in the third.

Crolla edged forward, trying to slow Linares with body shots, but the Venezuelan countered him with spiteful

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YANGON, M a r 2 6 (PTI): Indian football team head coach Stephen Constantine on Sunday said that Myanmar would start as favourites against his side in the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers match on Tuesday. Constantine said the Myanmar side have been together for some time and the support from crowd will give them the advantage. Moreover, Myanmar had beaten India 1-0 when the two teams met last.

“Myanmar are definitely the favourites.

Playing at home is always an advantage for any team. They have been together for some time and the familiarity with each other is so much beneficial when you take the field.

They certainly have the advantage,” Constantine said two days ahead of the

crucial match. Asked what was Myanmar’s biggest strength, he said, “They work very hard and love to press. When you combine with the two with the ability they have and add the crowd and atmosphere to it, the combination is just deadly.”

Asked about the perception of Myanmar being the bogey team for India, he said, “History will show that the same players are not always playing. The situations are always different and both teams would be playing after a long gap. I feel the circumstances are always different. But at the same time, I cannot deny history; in fact, nobody can. But we can’t bring it back. Yesterday will always stay yesterday and at the same time, today is an another day.”

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Manchester, Mar 26 (Agencies): Anthony Crolla failed to regain the WBA lightweight title as Jorge Linares produced a masterful points win in their rematch in Manchester.

The hometown favourite bravely overcame a seventh round knockdown, but could not prevent Linares from repeating his unanimous decision win with a wider 118-109 verdict on all three scorecards.

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combinations.

These slashing punches from Linares soon took their toll on Crolla, who sustained a cut over his left eye after a big right hand in the sixth. Linares took full advantage of his injured foe in the seventh, uncorking an uppercut which Crolla failed to see until he crumpled to the canvas.

But the Manchester man clambered to his feet and staged a determined response in the eighth to spark roars of approval from his fans. Crolla courageously fired back with right hands in the ninth, but his trainer Joe Gallagher appeared ready to call off this gallant effort after Linares landed his hurtful uppercut again in the 11th.

Crolla did come out for the final round and deservedly heard the last bell, although Linares would celebrate a dominant win.

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Razouvolie Dozo with others after laying the Chokri area sports complex foundation stone at Chokriba on March 24.

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K o h im a , M a r 2 6 (NPN): The Chokri area sports complex foundation stone was laid by Razouvolie Dozo, Project Director DRDA Phek on March 24 at Chokriba under Phek district in commemoration of Chokri Area Public Organization Silver Jubilee Celebration in the presence of Rural Development Block officials of Kikruma and Chetheba RD Blocks, area public leaders and all the Village Council Chairmans’, VDB Secretaries and a host

of public.

In his speech, Dozo elaborated the discussion he had with the PHED minister Chotisuh Sazo on the need of having a proper sport complex at Chokriba which will cater to the need of the public and also promote and nurture budding talents. The project, therefore, is an outcome of such vision, he said while seeking the cooperation of all the villages to make this dream a living reality.

The Project Director also reminded the gathering that in the absence of such

facilities and amenities, the villagers have to put in a lot of efforts and resources to host annual events thereby leading to huge loss. Hence if the project is executed well, not only will the young talents be nurtured but will also curtail a lot of public expenditure, he added.

Chokri Area Public Organisation placed on record its gratitude to PHED minister Chotisuh Sazo, Phek Deputy Commissioner Murohu Chotso and Project Director DRDA Phek for making the long cherished dream a reality.

LANUNOCHET JAMIR (20.01.1979 –23.03.2017)

No words can express our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to all who stood by us and extended support spiritually, physically and financially during the brief period of illness and sad demise of Late Lanunochet Jamir.

We deeply appreciate your kind expression of sympathy in our time of great sorrow & keeping us in your thoughts and prayers. We pray that the Lord God Almighty bless you all abundantly.

Loving wife & family members DP-2787

We the bereaved family members of I. Yanger Imchen (Longkhum) would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to each and every individual who stood by us physically, financially, materially and spiritually during the brief illness and at the sad demise on 20th March 2017. We deeply regret our inability to thank everyone by name but we humbly pray that our almighty God bless you all abundantly.

We specially like to thank:1. Dr. Athiko, Zion Hospital & Research Center 2. Doctors, nurses and staffs of NEIGRIHMS Hospital, Shillong 3. Shillong Ao Arogo and Ao Students Union, Sungratsu Union, Shillong 4. Mr & MrsTemjen Toy (IAS) Finance Commissioner, Nagaland 5. Mr & Mrs Lt. I. Longkumer & family 6. Mr & Mrs Lt. Rev Anang & family 7. Mr & Mrs I. T Longkumer, Shillong 8. Evangelism Counselling & Ministry Member 9. DABA 10. Electrical Colony, Arok Village (Full Nagarjan) 11. Longkumer Union Dimapur 12. Shadows & Echoes band.

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Lyon spins Aus ahead in Dharamsala

Australia wicketkeeper Matthew Wade (C), Nathan Lyon celebrate wicket of Karun Nair during the second day of last Test match against India. (PTI)

Dharamsala, Mar 26 (PTI): Indian batsmen frittered away the initial advantage before reaching 248 for six against a disciplined Australia to leave the fourth and final cricket Test evenly poised, here today.

India are still 52 runs short of Australia’s first innings total of 300 as atleast three batsmen failed to convert their starts into big knocks.

With the pitch offering significant turn along with good bounce, batting will only get difficult in the

third and fourth innings in what promises to be a battle of attrition in the next three days.

Playing a batsmen shor t, opener Lokesh Rahul’s indiscretion cost India dearly. India never got the required momentum after Rahul’s ill-timed pullshot off a Patrick Cummins bouncer. He scored 60 off 124 balls. Cheteshwar Pujara (57) and Ajinkya Rahane (46) also got starts before Nathan Lyon snuffed them out, extracting sharp bounce from the pitch.

India were comfortable

placed at 108 for one before Rahul’s dismissal and could have pushed for lead but are struggling to level the scores at least.

After probing spells by the new ball bowlers Josh Hazlewood (1/40 in 18 overs) and Pat Cummins (1/59 off 20 overs), it was off-spinner Lyon (4/67 from 28 overs), who tormented the middle-order was once again in the final session of the day which belonged to Australia. The final session in which India scored 95 runs saw them lose as many as four wickets – all trying

SASRD inter-class outdoor games held

Col. David S. Nehemiah, Commandant, 41 AR addressing the students.

D i m a pu r , M a r 26 (NPN): Nagaland University, SASRD campus, Medziphema under the aegis of the Student’s Union of SASRD held the 4th inter-class outdoor games championship from March 18-23 under the theme: “Into Oneness, onto Victory”.

The opening ceremony was graced by Col. David S. Nehemiah, Commandant of 41 Assam Rifles as the chief guest.

Football coaching camp from today Dimapur, Mar 26 (NPN): A five-day grassroot football coaching camp under the aegis of Nagaland Football Coaches Association will commence from March 27 at state stadium, Dimapur.

The inaugural function will begin at 3: 00 pm. All the players have been requested to report at 2:45 pm at the venue.

The inaugural function will be chaired by NFCA president Roko Angami while the vote of thanks will be proposed by Ayeto, general secretary NFCA. Earlier, the NFCA conducted orientation and refresher course for D AIFF Certificates holders in Dimapur on March 25 last.

The course was conducted

by NFCA president Roko Angami, who is a former inter national and professional player and AFC Asian Football Confederation Licence Holder. Altogether, 12 D AIFF Certificates Holder Coaches attended the course programme. They are Ayeto, Bijoy Rongmei, G a g a n p o u , Z a k i e, Neizokhrielie, Likhumpi, Ja m e s, D i e t h o z o t u o, L a n s h a i l u n g, B r a n d o Kamson, Olando and Kadilinbo.

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sports

The games played were football, basketball a n d vo l l e y b a l l w h e r e seven batches competed for claiming the champion title.

Over the span of six days, the various batches put up a fierce competition against each other. At the end of the tournament, M. Sc 1st Year (Osiris) emerged as the overall champion while the B. Sc 2nd Year (Infinitos) and the B. Sc 4th

Year (Audacia) bagged the first and second runners up respectively.

MVP of the tournament i n m a l e c a t e g o r y wa s awarded to Bikram Ghimere while Wonchibeni N. Odyuo was named the MVP in female category.

The closing ceremony was addressed by Captain Hemjit Moirang of 41 Assam Rifles as the guest of honour where he emphasised on the importance of sports.

India, Chile draw at Women’s HWL

Federer sees off Tiafoe in Miami

Federer next faces Argentinean Del Potro in the third round at Miami.

to be defensive against Lyon.

If India fought hard, credit to Ravichandran Ashwin (30 off 49 balls) and Ravindra Jadeja (16), who played their natural game knowing fully well that mere survival won’t get them anywhere as the cracks on the pitch widened and the bounce remained true as ever.

It could have been worse had Wriddhiman Saha (10 batting) catch would have been taken by Matt Renshaw at first slip.

But if the Indian innings had a turning point, it was Rahul, who again raised visions of a big score before throwing his wicket.

Rahul looked comfortable during his knock of 60 – his fifth half-century of the series - before a sudden rush of blood saw him play a pull shot off a Cummins short ball only to offer a simple skier to David Warner at cover.

Rahul hit nine fours and a slog-swept six off Steve O’Keefe. The RahulPujara duo added 87 runs for the second wicket to lend solidity to the Indian innings after Murali Vijay’s (11) early departure.

Brief scores: India 248/6 (Rahul 60, Pujara 57; Lyon 4/67) trail Australia 300 all out (Smith 111, Wade 57) by 52 runs at stumps on Day 2

West Vancouver, Mar 26 (IANS): The Indian eves played a 2-2 draw against Chile in a closely-fought first match ahead of the all-important Womens Hockey World League Round 2 here.

It was Chile who got off to a positive start with an 18th minute field goal by Agustina Venegas to take a 1-0 lead.

It didn’t help India’s cause when Renuka Yadav was handed a green card only a minute before Chile converted the goal.

But India held their nerves to score an equaliser in the 35th minute. Anupa Barla was responsible for the team’s first goal through a successful penalty corner.

Almost immediately, Vandana Katariya scored a stunning field goal in the 36th minute to take a 2-1 lead.

Though the Indian team led by Rani put up a good defence to restrict Chile from the striking circle, a foot-foul led to Chile being awarded a penalty corner.

A g u s t i n a Ve n e g a s made complete use of the opportunity to successfully convert the penalty corner in the 53rd minute to draw the match 2-2. India will now take on Canada in their next match before they begin their World League Round 2 campaign on April 1 against Uruguay in their Pool A encounter.

MDVA volleyball tournament held

Khekaho graces U-18 Futsal tournament

D i m a pu r , M a r 2 6 (NPN): The second inter district volleyball competition organized by Mon District Volleyball Association (MDVA) and sponsored by Gorkha Baptist Church Mon youth department was held on March 21 and 22 at local ground, Mon. Angphang Students’ Union emerged as the champion of the tournament.

They were awarded a cash prize of Rs.30,000 along with running trophy while the runner-up team, Peace Fighter Tizit, pocketed Rs.15,000. Altogether, 8 teams participated in the tournament.

E a r l i e r, D e p u t y Commissioner Mon, Honji Konyak graced the inaugural function as the chief guest.

Radwanska dumped out by Lucic-Baroni

Roger Federer pumps his fist after winning match point against Frances Tiafoe during the Miami Open. (AP/PTI)

Mi a m i , M a r 2 6 ( Ag e n c i e s ) : Ro ge r Fe d e r e r r e m a i n e d o n course for back-to-back Masters titles with a 7-6 6-3 victory over American teenager Frances Tiafoe at the Miami Open.

Federer was given a thorough examination in his first meeting with the 19-year-old but despite Tiafoe’s admirable effort, the Swiss great proved too strong and set up an enticing encounter with Juan Martin del Potro.

Despite the gulf in experience between Federer and his opponent o n S a t u r d a y, T i a f o e underlined his status as one of the brightest talents in the game with a spirited display full of huge potential and winners off both wings.

But when he needed to, Federer found the extra gear that has brought him

Match in action between Young Naga Professionals and Western Sumi Student leaders. (NP)

Staff Reporter

D I MA P U R , MAR 2 6 (NPN): Parliamentar y secretary, Youth Resources & Sports, Khekaho Assumi graced the one-day under 18 Futsal Tour nament Sunday evening here at the A1 Powerplay Arena.

The U-18 Futsal Tournament was organised b y A 1 Po w e r p l ay i n collaboration with De par tment of Youth Resource & Spor ts Nagaland.

Khekaho in his address pointed out that sporting excellence should come at the right time and right age. The chief guest also assured to take initiatives to

ensure that sporting talents were tapped at the grassroot levels.

He said broad based ideas would be diced to make sports sustainable and actionable.

Also highlighting on Khelo India, which he said was for development of sports in the country, Khekaho hinted towards tremendous change in infrastructure, coaching camps, trainings, seminars etc once funds under the project was approved by Niti Aayog.

Khekaho also reiterated his assurance for equitable distribution of sports infrastructure in the state once the Khelo India

back to the very top of the game this year after his injury problems of 2016 and, after claiming the first set tie-break, eventually eased through the second set having got the measure of Tiafoe’s serve.

“I hope he’s going to learn a lot from a match like this just because playing on a centre court with a lot of people, under pressure, saving break points, making break points, playing breakers, that’s what it’s about,” Federer said.

“And it should feed a player like him with a lot of energy moving forward.”

The 35-year-old followed up a magnificent triumph at the Australian Open for Grand Slam number 18 with victory over Stan Wawrinka at Indian Wells last week and he remains on course for a first Miami title in more than 10 years.

A g n i e s z k a Radwanska, the fifth seed, was the highest-ranked woman to lose in the Miami Open on Saturday, going out to Croatian Mirjana Lucic-Baroni. Radwanska had no answer to the 26th seed, who eased to a 6-0 6-3 win in barely an hour.

“She was playing unbelievable tennis today,” Radwanska told the WTA about Lucic-Baroni.

“She was very solid from the beginning, very aggressive, hitting everything with unbelievable speed. I couldn’t do much.”

Sixth seed Garbine Mugur uza could have been a second high-profile casualty, but she overcame a slow start to beat China’s Zhang Shuai 4-6 6-2-6-2 in over two hours.

It was Muguruza’s second victory over Zhang in barely a month after their match in Doha in February that also went three sets.

Elsewhere, second seed Karolina Pliskova’s match went according to form, the Czech beating Kazak 27th seed Yulia Putintseva 7-5 6-3. But Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova was sent packing, beaten 4-6 6-0 6-3 by American Bethanie Mattek-Sands.

Parliamentary Secretaries Khekaho Assumi, Khriehu Liezietsu and Managing Director NE United FC Randeep.

scheme was approved.

The parliamentar y secretary expressed appreciation to the North East United Football Club (NEUFC) for taking the initiative within their professional capacity by coming to Nagaland to scout local talents thereby boosting the performance of the youngsters in the State and making them discover the joy of football.

On the occasion, an exhibition match was played between Young Naga Personalities versus Wester n Sumi Student Leaders to promote peace and Futsal in Nagaland.

Another exhibition match was played between Young

Naga Personalities and NEUFC team.

Parliamentary secretary MTF & Lotteries, Khriehu Liezietsu was also present at the event.

NEUFC officials were the special guests of the evening.

Earlier in the day, NEUFC organised scouting camp for young footballers of the state here at DDSC stadium Dimapur. The scouting camp was an initiative of proprietor A1Powerplay, Akika, Altogether, 16 teams registered to play in the U-18 Futsal tournament.

Hundreds of sports enthusiasts came to witness the tournament.

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