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World Cup 2018: Brazil seek redemption

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Re-poll at Kubza PS today

had checked each complaint during the scrutiny and did KOHIMA, MAY 29 (NPN): not find any discrepancies, Election Commission of In- and hence did not recommend dia (ECI) has ordered re-poll re-poll. at polling station (PS) no. 13 Re-poll in 122 PSs in Kubza under 26 Aonglenden Assembly segment in Mokokc- UP and Maharashtra hung district on Wednesday.

The Election Commission Voting will commence from 7 has also ordered re-poll in 122 a.m. and conclude at 3 p.m. polling stations across the two The re-poll was neces- parliamentary constituencies of sitated after a group of people Kairana (UP) and Bhandarabarged into the polling station Gondiya (Maharashtra), apart and damaged the ballot unit from transferring the Gondiya (BU) and controlling unit (CU) collector in the wake of the of electronic voting machine high rate of VVPAT malfuncwhen the polling process was tion there. on May 28 for the Lok Sabha The Commission, based on by-election. recommendations of its observSubsequently Mokokc- ers for the said constituencies, hung deputy commissioner decided to hold fresh polling in (DC) and assistant returning 73 polling booths of Kairana officer (ARO) recommended and 49 in Bhandara-Gondiya. re-poll at the polling station.

The re-polls in Kairana and The commission has also Bhandara-Gondiya were neruled out re-poll at 10 other cessitated due to disruption of polling stations where presid- polling as many faulty VVPATs ing officers did not clear CU had to be replaced with ‘reserve’ the votes cast. ECI said as voter machines. verifiable paper audit trails A senior Commission of(VVPAT) were available, votes ficial said the EC’s observers, can be counted on the basis of who studied the reasons and these. impact of the malfunction of Meanwhile, on complaints VVPATs, sought to blame a and demands for re-poll made combination of factors for the by various political parties, ad- fault. ditional chief electoral officer “The fact that the VVPATs Moa Aier said respective DCs were new machines, inadequate and ARO, along with observers, training of the polling staff and Correspondent

2-day nation wide bank strike from today

factors like light and heat may have together contributed to the malfunction, they felt. The observers took stock of the impact of VVPAT replacements on the polling pattern and accordingly recommended re-poll in some polling booths. EC has accepted their recommendation,” said an EC functionary.

As many as 413 VVPATs (nearly 21% of the total machines deployed) had to be replaced in Bhandara-Gondiya after they developed a glitch, while the number of VVPATs replaced in Kairana was 355 (19%).

The EC on Tuesday afternoon also ordered the transfer of Gondiya collector and brought in his replacement ahead of the re-poll, which will be held between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Wednesday.

While EC chose not to give out the reason for shunting out the officer, sources attributed it to “dereliction of duty”.

The Commission, incidentally, suspects that failure to ensure proper training of the polling staff may have led to poor handling of the VVPATs, causing them to malfunction.

As per the EC’s instructions, wide publicity may be given to the re-poll by the beat of drums in the polling areas concerned.

This is it!

“When we were in power, we built too many roads that we couldn’t take care of them.”

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NEW DELHI, MAY 29 (AGENCIES): Supreme Court on Monday stayed a Gauhati High Court order directing a Nagaland government employee to surrender in a case of collecting “tax” on behalf of NSCN (K), a Deccan Herald report stated.

The apex court also expressed concern over the menace of collection of tax going on in the North Eastern region for underground organisations.

A bench of Justices L Nageswara Rao and Mohan M Shantanagoudar issued a notice to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on a special leave petition filed by Kekhriesatuo Tep, superintendent of the Fisheries department.

He challenged the Gauhati High Court order of May 8 directing him and others to surrender before the National Investigation Agency, Dimapur, within three weeks.

Senior advocate Vikas Singh, appearing for the petitioner Tep, contended that the high court has not correctly appreciated the situation and overturned the special judge’s order to grant bail to the accused.

After a brief hearing, the court sought a response from the NIA to the petition. On an appeal filed by the NIA, the high court had set aside the order of granting bail to Tep and others by the special judge on October 17.

The high court has said that the trial court was not justified in passing its order, as the records revealed that they had been paying money to different “underground” organisations for which even receipts had been issued.

In October 2017, NIA apprehended three senior state government officials including Tep and a retired official on charges of alleged extortions and illegal tax collections on behalf of the NSCN (K).

Defence minister arrives Nagaland

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KOHIMA, MAY 29 (NPN): Banking services are likely to be hit as the employees of various state-run banks under the banner of United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU), an umbrella body of nine unions, would go on a two-day (May 30 and 31) strike on Wednesday to press for wage revision.

Over 10 lakh bank employees in the government and private sectors would take part in the strike across the country. Banks in Nagaland would also join the strike against Indian Banks Association (IBA)’s delay in resolving charter of demand.

National Confederation of Bank Employees Nagaland state general secretary & UFBU Nagaland convenor, A Lolly Moses, has requested all banks staff and officers at Kohima town to report at SBI Kohima branch for the strike protest demonstration at 10am.

The strike call was given in the wake of the government’s casual approach to wage revision for bank employees/officers; IBA’s meagre offer of 2% hike in wage bill towards wage increase and IBA’s delay in resolving charter of demands.

‘Tax’ issue: SC relief for Suspected measles outbreak in Nagaland govt staff Nagaland; samples sent to Delhi

Nirmala Sitharaman at Army’s 3 Corps headquarters.

D I M A P U R , M AY 2 9 (NPN): A little over a week after her visit was cancelled, the Union Defence Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, arrived Dimapur Tuesday.

She is on her maiden visit to the Army’s Spear Corps in Nagaland.

According to PRO (defence), GOC 3 Corps, Lt. Gen. Gopal R briefed the minister on the progress of

operations of the Corps, which include counter terrorist and border management operations along the Indo-Myanmar border.

The minister is scheduled to visit the forward areas of Nagaland along the Indo-Myanmar border on Wednesday. Sitharaman will also interact with officers and troops of the Assam Rifles operating along

the border so as to make a firsthand assessment of the security situation there, PRO said. The minister will also interact with the local populace at those locations, RPO added. After the visit to the forward areas, the minister will leave for Delhi on Wednesday evening.

Centre planning to lay optical fibre cables in border areas: Union Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the Centre is planning to lay optical fibre cables in all border areas to mitigate the connectivity problems faced by defence personnel and the civilian population.

“We will soon start work on the extension of optical fibre cables in border areas. The Union cabinet had discussed the issue and sanctioned the additional fund only 10 days ago,” the minister said during her visit to Arunachal Pradesh on Tuesday.

NU undergraduate results declared D I M A P U R , M AY 2 9 (NPN): Nagaland University Tuesday declared the provisional result of BA, B.Com, B.Sc and BBA three years undergraduate course semester examinations held in April 2018. Result details can be seen at the NU website www.nagalanduniversity.ac.in In a notification, NU controller of examinations, Dr. Abemo, stated that result of BCA course was withheld due to non submission of marks tabulation.

The university has informed the respective college principal/authorized personnel to collect marksheets at NU Lumami during office hours on June 7, 8 and 11, 2018.

Marksheets would be issued only to the staff of the concerned colleges. No other person would be allowed to collect on behalf of the college, it stated.

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KOHIMA, MAY 29 (NPN): Following the suspected outbreak of measles in Zunheboto district and in some other parts of the State, Health & Family Welfare (H&FW) department has sent blood, urine and throat swab samples collected from patients to New Delhi for laboratory tests.

According to a data provided by Zunheboto DPO (RCH and UIP) Dr Alemwabang Aier, 50 measles cases had been reported from Aghunato town, Shevishe and Lukikhe as on May 28.

Relevant blood and urine samples, besides throat swabs, have been collected from the affected and sent to the national capital for laboratory testing, it said.

When contacted by Nagaland Post, H&FW director Dr Vizolie Suokhrie confirmed that the department had received reports about suspected measles outbreak in Zunheboto and other districts. It is an old case and it has been two weeks since the samples were collected and sent for

MEASLES fever rash inflammation of the upper respiratory tract

investigation, he added.

Suokhrie said the investigation reports will be shared with World Health Organisation (WHO) for further confirmation.

Measles is a highly infectious and deadly disease among children, which is easily preventable by vaccination. However, the immunization coverage has remained below 50% in the district.

Health department, with the help of district administration, is running an immunisation drive under special Intensive Mission Indradhanush and also making efforts to improve Routine Immunisation Coverage

KOHIMA, MAY 29 (NPN): Judge of Gauhati High Court, Justice L.S. Jamir Tuesday asserted that panel lawyers under the Nagaland State Legal Services Authority (NSLSA) are the hope for the underprivileged group.

He called upon the panel lawyers to understand the problems of the needy so as to make strong submission before the court for deliverance of justice.

Addressing the twoday refreshers training for panel lawyers under NSLSA at Administrative Training Institute, Kohima, Justice L.S. Jamir, who is also the executive chairman of NSLSA, emphasized on the roles and responsibilities of panel lawyers and urged them to work hard while preparing cases.

He further called upon the panel lawyers not to accept any gift for their ser-

vices rendered to the legally needy people and advised them to resolve issues amicably. “Panel lawyers play an indispensable role in carrying out the activities of the legal services authority and they act as catalyst between the people and the law,” he added.

Delivering the keynote address, member secretary NSLSA, Mezivolu T. Therieh stated that the refreshers training has been organised to increase the capacity of the panel lawyers in order to render complete and quality legal services.

She said that panel lawyers play an indispensable role in carrying out the activities of the legal services authority as they act a catalyst between the people and the law.

She further reminded that the Legal Services institution have a challenging task ahead with the programmes of Legal Services Camps,

Legal Literacy Clubs, Artificial intelligence, Victim Compensation schemes, issues of human trafficking, Rights of Women and Children, Lok Adalats, jails and other related programmes focusing from legal awareness towards legal empowerment.

In the second session, resource persons-- legal aid counsel-cum-trainer NSLSA and in charge of legal services camp Limasenla spoke on “legal service camp”, panel lawyer KDLSA & in charge of legal literacy club Temsu Walling on “legal literacy clubs”, assistant in charge of legal literacy club Kethovelu also spoke on “legal literacy clubs”, panel lawyer NSLSA and in charge of jail Neite-o Koza on “jail of Nagaland and victim compensation”.

In the third session, project officer department of labour T. Chubayanger spoke on “reality of child

labour in our state –vis-à-vis human trafficking”, legal Aid counsel-cum trainer N S L S A Yi m t s u s a n g l a Chang on “ legal implications relating to workers in unorganized sector with emphasis on the NALSA schemes 2015”, legal Aid counsel –cum-trainer NSLSA Esther K Aye Jamir on “ legal implications relating to children with emphasis on the NALSA schemes 2015” and panel lawyer NSLSA Khriesinuo Kire on “ legal implications relating to human trafficking with emphasis on the NALSA schemes 2015”.

Earlier, the programme was chaired by Neite-o Koza.The gathering was enthralled through special number “Sob Ke Insaf Dibo” by Kohima District Legal Services Authority.

Panel Lawyers from all the district of Nagaland were present at the training.

for pregnant women and children below five years of age.

Meanwhile, Zunheboto district administration, through press release, has appealed to all citizens concerned to give full support to the immunisation campaign and ensure that no child is left behind from the life-saving vaccine.

On the other hand, Dr. Suokhrie said advisory has been issued through the media on Nipah virus, adding that the H&FW department was on its toes taking updates on daily basis. He claimed that till date there has been no report of the virus attack in Nagaland.

MHRD approves 2 colleges for state DIMAPUR, MAY 29 (NPN): Ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD) has reportedly approved New Model Degree College and Professional College to Nagaland State under Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) Phase II. According to PRO Nagaland House New Delhi, Nagaland Minister of Higher Education & Technical Education, Temjen Imna Along, who on Tuesday called upon Union HRD Minister, Prakash Javedkar, at his office in New Delhi, expressed gratitude for the approval.

RUSA phase-II aims at creation of 70 new model degree colleges and eight new professional colleges; enhancing quality and excellence in 10 select State universities and 70 autonomous colleges, providing infrastructural support to

Temjen Imna Along with Prakash Javedkar in Delhi.

50 universities and 750 colleges etc.

Imna Along also apprised the union minister on the poor condition of institutions in the Higher education sector in the state. He emphasized on the urgent need to develop the existing colleges by upgrading the colleges into model degree colleges and also on the need to create

Panel lawyers are the hope for the needy: Justice Jamir Malaysia ends four-year Correspondent

THE MEASLES VIRUS

hunt for missing MH370

KUALA LUMPUR, MAY 29 (IANS): Malaysia on Tuesday ended a four-year hunt for the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 after searching more than 80,000 square kilometres without finding any traces of the aircraft. The plane disappeared on March 8, 2014 while flying from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing with 239 people on board.

For mer Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, who left office after losing the elections earlier this month, had signed a contract in January with the US company ‘Ocean Infinity’ to track the area of the Indian Ocean where experts believe the plane crashed.

According to the agreement, Malaysia would have paid a reward of up to $70 million if the company had found the wreckage. But it found nothing and the

Malaysian government said it has no plans to begin any new searches after the deadline for the search expired on Tuesday.

Grace Nathan, whose mother was on MH370, told the Guardian newspaper that she was opposed to ending the hunt.

According to the official investigation, flight MH370 disappeared from the radar about 40 minutes after taking off from Kuala Lumpur, after someone turned off the communication systems and turned the aircraft around.

So far, 27 fragments of the plane have been recovered at beaches in Reunion, Mozambique, Mauritius, South Africa and Pemba Island (Zanzibar), after they followed the currents of the Indian Ocean, according to the official hypothesis of the disaster.

new professional colleges in the State to cater to the needs of the younger generation.

To this end, the union minister assured to provide special package for Nagaland and other North Eastern States, where the needs of institutions under Higher Education would be accommodated under RUSA Phase II.

IndiGo hikes air fares, others may follow suit NEW DELHI, MAY 29 (AGENCIES): Despite being one of the leading low cost private carrier, IndiGo has decided to reintroduce fuel surcharges from Wednesday in the wake of a sharp uptick in the price of oil and the cost of Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF).

IndiGo will hike fares of short distance flights (less than 1,000 km) by Rs 200 and longer flights within the country by Rs 400 from Wednesday. However, people who have booked IndiGo’s tickets in advance will not need to pay the extra amount.

This will be applicable only for new bookings for travel from and after Wednesday.

While most other airlines did not comment, higher jet fuel prices have impacted all of them and they are likely to do the same.

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AICU 7th working committee meeting

Members of AICU, CAN and the students in the traditional attires.

DIMAPUR: A three-day All India Catholic Union (AICU) 7th working committee meeting was held on May 25 at Don Bosco Institute for Development and Leadership (DBIDL) Dimapur hosted by the Catholic Association of Nagaland (CAN) as Catholic Laity Association of Nagaland.

A press release issued

by secretary to Bishop of Kohima, Fr. Victor Renthungo, stated that the meeting was inaugurated by the Bishop of Lucknow Diocese and chairman for the Laity CCBI, Most Rev. Dr. Gerald John Mathias, as the chief conferrer.

The release said that Bishop Dr. Gerald John Mathias celebrated the in-

augural Holy Mass invoking the grace and fruits of the Holy Spirit.

In his homily, Bishop Dr. Gerald stressed on the working of the power of the Holy Spirit in the church and challenged the assembly to become authentic witnesses of the Gospel.

In the second session, Bishop Dr. Gerald exhort-

ed the gathering based on the “Apostolic Exhortation Gaudete et Exsultate (Mt. 5:12)” of Pope Francis on the call to holiness in today’s world.

Bishop of Kohima Diocese, Most Rev. Dr. James Thoppil, while speaking on the occasion acknowledged the contribution of Catholic Laity Association in

Nagaland for the growth of the church.

During the interactive session, social activist and former national president of AICU, Dr. John Dayal, and commissioner transport, government of Nagaland, Elias T Lotha, spoke on the topic “understanding the uniform civil code and similar laws”.

CAN president, Dr. N. Simon Dzüvichü, welcomed the special guests and delegates, CAN secretary general, Er. Mhaseto Nakro delivered vote of thanks, Shalom Rehabilitation Centre, Chumoukedima, director, Fr. Chacko Karinthayil invoked God’s blessings.

AICU, national president, Lancy D’ Cunha was the main presider of the programme. The second was chaired by OSD disaster management, government of Nagaland, Johnny Ruangmei.

Around 50 delegates for outside Nagaland and 60 delegates from Nagaland were reported to be registered for the meeting.

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ATMA Tsaru block inaugurates sugarcane farm school at Kiding

DIMAPUR: ATMA Tsaru block, Tuensang began a “Sugarcane Farm School” at Kiding village which was inaugurated by BTM, Dr. T. Arenmongla, on May 22 wherein Yangtsechum was appointed as the farm teacher.

A press release from ATMA Tuensang, Tsaru block stated that during the programme, training and demonstration on various topics were also conducted.

Resource person ATM, Khatemenla Longchar trained farmers on package and practices of sugarcane and elaborated the benefits, importance and economic aspects of sugarcane cultivation. Khatemenla also gave a demonstration on the topic package of practices of pineapple.

Resource person ATM, Tiyongnaro, gave a demonstration on pig & fish integrated farming, pig housing and application of agri lime. She explained the advantages of practicing fish & pig farming, pond

SPMP& Co. dept visits district offices

Bura Khel and Deka Khel of the Mech Kachari Community of Dimapur celebrated Kechakhaiti Puja on May 26 at Bhogawati Than, Kushiabill Village.

ATMA inaugurates integrated farm school

DIMAPUR: Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA) inaugurated an ‘Integrated Farm School’ at Zhuikhu village on May 25.

Speaking at the inaugural program, Block Technology Manager (BTM) convenor of Jharnapani ACTO, KVK (ICAR) Z James Kikon highlighted on the various aspects of integrated farming system for sustainable agriculture and conducted a training on “Nutrient Management of Rice.”

Medziphema Block BTM, Chubanaro Jamir also explained the concept of farm school to the farmers present at the inauguration programme.

Nivikhe was appointed as farm teacher on the occasion and a field visit was carried out where various discussions were held and queries were addressed.

Altogether, 17 farmers attended the programme. Dhaincha and maize seeds, tools, and vemi bed were distributed to the farmers who attended the programme.

DIMAPUR: To have better co-ordination State Planning Machinery of Planning & Co-ordination Department (SPMP& Co. Dept) visited district offices of the department and Tuensang and Longleng on April 30, with a team led by additional development commissioner.

In continuation, the team visited district planning office Kohima on May 23. The team led by led by addl. development commissioner Nozasol Charles comprised of one deputy development commissioner, Ketoho Luho and five assistant development commissioners together with SDO of the department.

During the visit a meeting was held with the officers and staff of district planning machinery Kohima which was chaired by District Planning Officer,

Kohima (DPO) Henswading, who also gave a power point presentation highlighting the activities of the district office.

In a press release, Deputy Development Commissioner Ketoho Luho stated that the proposed of the visit was to have better coordination between the district offices with the headquarters.

Addressing the officers and staff the Addl. Development Commissioner pointed out that, as a government servant there were certain rules and regulation that was bounded to be followed and the officers and staff at the district level should be sincere and diligent in their respective assignment.

He further pointed out that, Dimapur and Kohima deputy commissioners were the nodal officers for implementation of the MPLADS

wherein the DPO is directly involve with the projects.

Further, it mentioned that state government calendar of action plan for implementation of LADP and other programmes was brought out with the approval of state planning board and asked the DPO Kohima to follow the calendar of action while submitting the proposals for the LADP. He also asked the officers and staff to be punctual and hard working as they were the mirror of the department in the districts and they were expected to be diligent and dedicated to the assignment given to them.

Further, he pointed out that assets already created in the district should be kept safe and taken care off.

Later, vote of thanks was said by DPO Kohima.

Water supply to Phek town disrupted Training of votes counting in Kiphire DIMAPUR: Water supply to Phek town Hq. has been disrupted for indefinite period due to damaged in the main pipeline of 100mm DiaGi Pipes on May 20 at several locations between Muchuri and Laka source, Ketsapo village by landslides and mudslides. According to DIPR, Executive Engineer, PHED Phek, Er. T. Imtiakum said that in some locations road was inaccessible to transport pipes and materials for repairing works due to blockade of road to the damaged site. The executive engineer therefore has requested the consumers of Phek Town Hq. to bear the inconvenience caused until the repair work is completed for restoration of normal water supply.

DIMAPUR: Training for Counting Supervisors and Counting Micro observers was held at DC’s conference hall, Kiphire on May 29.

According to DIPR, the master trainers Daniel-SechopiSangtam DLMT and K. AlipaSangtam DLMT gave instructions to the Counting Supervisors and Micro Observers. They imparted

NGO Forum Nagaland launched

Members of the newly floated NGO Forum of Nagaland.

DIMAPUR: Government registered NGOs have launched a new forum in Nagaland christened as “NGOs Forum Nagaland”.

The Forum was launched at the first general meeting for the government registered NGOs in NEISSR conference hall on May 25.

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when advocating with opinion leaders, policy makers and the public, the NGO Forum has been formed, said a statement issued by the Forum.

It was also the long felt need to formulate an NGO Forum in Nagaland for the government registered NGOs between different Non-Governmental Organizations working in different developmental

sectors in Nagaland.

T h e Fo r u m c a m e into being after numerous consultative meeting held with the initiative of NGO Forum interim body, and with the consent of number of government registered NGOs. The Forum was formed with a guideline to support the Organization’s vision, mission and values. It will also provide a community platform for

NGOs in their diverse domain, active in any part of Nagaland and to contribute to governance and development process in Nagaland.

The forum is headed

by Dr.Hesheto Chishi, Director, Indigenous Cultural Society as chairman, Rhuletsu, IBAPWO,Kiphire as vice chairperson along with six others executive members.

knowledge about the seal intact and advised the trainee to go through proper counting channel and show the seal intact to the counting agents in order to prevent anomalies during the counting.

The master trainers also said that if any inconveniences occur in the machine they should be shown to observers for the final decision.

MVC condemns AR action DIMAPUR: Meriema Village Council (MVC) has strongly condemned and accused the fictitious act committed by Assam Rifles Kohima regiment jawans, upon one of its bonafide citizen, Kezhalezo Ciesotsu, on May 19 midnight.

In a condemnation n o t e, M VC c h a i r m a n claimed that AR personnel led by Molung Sunep and a police personnel from North police station, Kohima allegedly planted a pistol and threatened Ciesotsu on the ruse of possession of illegal weapon. In this regard, MVC said that they have filed an FIR with the intention of wrongfully implicating him.

The council termed the act as “dirty” perpetrated by the Assam Rifles, played on an innocent citizen, with the aim of creating fear psychosis in an around the peaceful vicinity of the village which they said would not be tolerated.

MVC further urged the Assam Rifles command or concerned authority to conduct a serious inquiry into the case and initiate strict disciplinary action against the errant personnel, to ensure that such unlawful behaviour is never carried out against the innocent and law abiding citizens of its respected village in the near future.

Members of FSG and ATMA officials. preparation as well as its maintenance. The importance of good housing and site was also explained to the farmers. Besides the typical features of small scale pig housing, the farrowing plan for the sow and the piglets was described in detail. Tiyongnaro also gave a brief introduction as to why liming was required for acidic soils, the timing and the methods of lime application was instructed to them. Resource person

ATM, Imlinukshi, gave a demonstration on package of practices of ginger, wherein he explained land preparation, its sowing time, manuring as well as pest and disease management.

Sudong Food Security Group (FSG) was mobilized from Kiding village. Agri lime was also distributed to the farmers and seed money was given to the newly formed FSG. Altogether 25 farmers attended the programme.

news in Brief No tobacco day: World No Tobacco Day will be held observed at DBT Hall NHAK, Kohima on May 31 at 1 p.m. The topic on tobacco and heart disease will be delivered by Dr. Vanlaruati Nyuthe, Medical Specialist NHAK. Short speech will be delivered by State Nodal Officer NCD, Dr. Nchumbemo Ezung and a brief presentation on the activities of NTCP will be presented

by District Nodal Officer Kohima District, Dr. Arenla walling.

NTTC informs: Nagaland Tool Room and Training Center (NTTC), principal Er. Petehetuo Miasalhou has informed the past students from 2007 to 2013 who have successfully completed the Diploma in Tool and Dye Making (DTDM) course to collect their original pass certificates from the institute from June 1 onwards during office hours.

NDMSA emergency meeting: Nagaland Directorate Ministerial Service Association (NDMSA) has convened an emergency meeting of the registrars and the representatives of all the directorates in Nagaland on June 1 at 3 p.m. at Red Cross conference hall Kohima.

Various important issues pertaining for the welfare of the association will be deliberated at the meeting.

NSUD informs: Naga Students Union Dehradun (NSUD) has informed students willing to pursue their higher studies in Dehradun to contact NSUD president Nosevito Ltu (9870814750) and general secretary Kuto Khesoh (8730011130) for any queries and assistance related to admission. NSUD further informed that it will be not responsible in the event of students’ taking admission without the constant and knowledge of the executive.

HYS drawing competition: Hindu Yuva Sanga (HYS) will be organising its 5th open drawing competition & felicitation for merit holders of HSLC and HSSLC, 2018 on June 17 at 9 a.m. at Ramjanaki Higher Secondary School, Dimapur. Forms for drawing competition will be available at Paul’s Villa, Dhobinalla Dimapur.

Further details, can be contacted at 9774745422 or 7005576082.

Unity College, Dimapur bids farewell to first M.com batch

Outgoing students with the teachers.

DIMAPUR: Unity college department of commerce held its first post graduate (M.com) farewell programme on May 26, at the College seminar hall which was organized by the 2nd semester students.

During the programme, college principal, Dr. S.K. Chhabra, encouraged the outgoing students

to strive for success and to go for higher degrees. He said that M.Com 2016 batch will always remain special for being the first batch.

A speech on behalf of the teachers was delivered by HOD, Department of Commerce Dr. Tongpangkumla and speech on behalf of the outgoing students and juniors were de-

livered by Aloto Sumi and Priyanka Das respectively.

Special songs, dances and other special items were presented by both 2nd and 4th semester students.

The programme was chaired by Deepika Das of M.Com 2nd semester and the invocation prayer was pronounced by Yupangmenla of M.Com 2nd semester.

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the JD(S)-Cong coalition in Karnataka last ? ď ą Full term ď ą One or two years Will collapse within this ď ą year Members of YouthNet with principal Don Bosco College after signing the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on “Linking education to employmentâ€?.

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DIMAPUR: YouthNet and Don Bosco College (DBC), Kohima on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on “Linking education to employment�.

In a press release, Youthnet said that the aim of MoU was to impart the college students’ training and real work experience while they were in their final year of college.

Fr. Dr. P. Suresh Innocent SDB, Principal, Don Bosco College, Kohima

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termed it as a landmark move as students from Don Bosco would get real life work experience while they are still in college.

Director YouthNet, Lezo Putsure shared on the need to equip young people with practical skills beyond class room so that when they graduate they will be ready to start early and use their time productively.

Nune Chase, who heads the training and placement agency ‘Nagaland Job Centre’ men-

tioned that linking education to employment was a starting tool to bridge this gap.

She said one of students from Don Bosco was also working towards a job in the aviation sector and this programme ensures 70% employment for students looking for jobs.

For other students who want to pursue higher education it has helped in communication, positive attitude, confidence and interpersonal skills.

SCC & RKS organizes career guidance programme DIMAPUR: A career guidance programme was jointly organized by Sachdeva Coaching Centre (SCC) and Rajeshwari Karuna School (RKS) for school and college students of Tuli on May 26, at Rajeshwari Karuna School Tuli.

The main focus of the seminar was to let

students help choose the right career. Community Education Centre Society (CECS) director Subonenba Longkumer, exhorted the students to be serious in life and to work today for tomorrow.

Resource person of the programme, SCC, Dimapur coordinator Imsuwapang

spoke on how to prepare for competitive exams.

He said to achieve success one should have an aim in life, read the right materials and develop a study plan.

SCC Dimapur proprietor Anungla explained how to choose careers and how to prepare for com-

petitive exams. Answering queries of the students, she also said that one should decide one’s aim and start preparing from the school level.

The seminar was attended by 200 students along with teachers from schools and colleges of Tuli.

DIMAPUR: Eastern Nagaland College Students’ Union (ENCSU) has expressed shock at the decision of authorities of Wangkhao College in Mon district to suspend honours in Education.

Opposing the move, a press release issued by ENCSU president M Longre Chang and general secretary WangNei C Jessuhu regretted that instead of augmenting the institution’s overall facilities the college authorities was only suspending providing honours on Education that was started decades back.

The duo pointed out that there were many students from poor background unable to afford to study at other places and hence dependent on Wangkhao College to take honours on the subject.

The students’ body said it was shocked to learn that the college authorities had notified suspension of honours on Education in the ongoing academic session due to shortage of teachers in the institution’s Education department. The union said this was the first time in the history of Nagaland that an honours subject was suspended in the middle of an academic session.

Expressing its sadness at the “manipulation� by the government, ENCSU pointed out that the move would directly affect the student community.

It further asked the State government and higher education department to clarify on what ground the college authorities issued the notification and why the government failed to appoint sufficient number

of lecturers at Wangkhao College.

Alleging that the subject has been taken off as per the State government’s directive, the union wanted to know the reason for shortage of lecturers at the college in comparison to other colleges in Nagaland.

It demanded that the government give an immediate clarification on the matter, if the latter issued any directive in this regard.

ENCSU asked the State government and higher education department to look into the matter immediately before the students resume their classes. It also warned that if any problem arises with the students following the decision, then the government will be held solely responsible for it.

The influential students’ body also urged the government to initiate action against those professors of Eastern Nagaland colleges who are attached to other colleges or the directorate.

Re m i n d i n g t h a t a memorandum was submit-

ted to higher & technical education commissioner secretary by ENCSU seeking recall of such professors to their respective places of posting, the release alleged that the attached professors were drawing salaries from their posted institutions while working in other places.

The release added that such a practice was harming affecting studies.

Warning politicians against involving themselves with professors or lecturers, ENCSU said the minister concerned and local MLAs should know the problems faced by students in their local areas.

Finally, the union asked the government to immediately recall all attached professors to their respective places of posting in Eastern Nagaland.

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One militant arrested in Mnp

Imphal, May 29 (PTI): A cadre of the banned militant outfit United National Liberation Front (UNLF) was arrested from Moreh in Manipur’s Tengnoupal district, the police said. The militant was arrested while the police was conducting a search operation in the area yesterday, Superintendent of Police S Ibomcha Singh said. A case has been registered at the Moreh police station, the SP said.

UPRF chairman held

Guwahati, May 29 (PTI): The chairman of militant outfit the United People’s Revolutionar y Front (UPRF) was apprehended from Manja in East Karbi Anglong district of Assam, defence sources said. Acting on an information, a unit of the Red Horns division launched a search operation with the police in Manja on Sunday and the UPRF chairman was caught, the sources said yesterday. A .75 mm pistol, ammunition and a rubber stamp of the UPRF were recovered from him.

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Shillong, May 29 (Agencies): In what may be termed as a horrific incident, the body of an unidentified female was recovered at around 12:30 pm from a downhill cliff alongside national highway GS road after crossing Ryndang briew viewpoint, Shillong.

On further investigation, police officials confirmed that the body belonged to a nurse who worked at Nazareth Hospital Shillong and who was missing since Saturday.

According to police sources, the victim identified as Laiyaton Soro aged between 27-28 years was missing since Saturday afternoon after her duty hours. The police traced her location through the IMEI number of her mobile phone. Police sources also added that a team would be dispatched tomorrow at the site to gather further evidence in this regard. The police has registered a murder case under Section 302 of IPC.

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IMPHAL, May 29: National Food Security Act (NFSA) ration card holders in Manipur’s Tamenglong district Tuesday staged a protest demanding immediate rectification to the irregularities to the implementation of the Act in the district. The protest demonstration was staged under the banner of NFSA Consumer Welfare Forum, Tamenglong.

In a memorandum submitted to the Prime Minister through the DC of the district, NFSA card holders sought Prime Minister’s Office (PMO)’s intervention in redressing the grievances being facing by NFSA ben-

Agartala, May 29 (IANS): The Tripura government has ordered a CID probe into the alleged suicide of a 17-year-old tribal girl student of a private school, Deputy Chief Minister Jishnu Debbarma said on Tuesday.

The Class 12 student took the extreme step after she was allegedly humiliated by some shopping mall staff and her school authorities after she was accused of

stealing. The school authorities had even rusticated her.

“We have asked the CID (Criminal Investigation Department) to probe the suicide of Lahari Debbarma. We instructed the CID to take suitable legal steps to ensure stern action against the guilty,” Debbarma told the media here.

The De puty Chief Minister along with Revenue Minister Narendra

Chandra Debbarma and Education Minister Ratan Lal Nath visited her house at Sidhai and announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh.

Lahari went to a shopping mall on May 24 to purchase a gift but was harassed due to false accusations against her about stealing some items, which her mother Dipali Debbarma strongly denied.

Police said the girl

OFFICE OF THE

With immense pride and joy, the Vihuto Village Students' Union would like to congratulate all the successful candidates of HSLC and HSSLC 2018.

HSSLC : Nitoto Swu, S/o Vitovi Swu, Hoinoli Swu, D/o Xuvishe Swu. HSSLC : Kuputoli V. Aye, D/o Viyito Aye, Atolimi Awoi, D/o Tovihe Awomi, Ilito Swu, Do Akheho Swu President General Secretary Tolivi Aye Kuputoli Aye

DIMAPUR DISTRICT AO PENSIONERS’ TELONGJEM Anogo : June 5, 2018 Mapang : 10:00 am Tesentepdak : DABA Town Fellowship, Khermahal

WELA FOUNDATION SCHOOL TUENSANG : NAGALAND “First Batch HSLC 2018” Total appeared – 13, Pass – 12

FELICITATES

Mr. Nokchusashen Percentage 85.2 %

Mr. S. Ngoun Percentage 84.5%

: Yimjung Yanglurtemi Moa -Mathi 5:9, Yoel 1:14 O Jembir : Rev. Dr. Wati Aier (OTS) Menden : Mrs. I. Toshila Imsong 1. Telok Ken (No 39) : Ni aniang O Yihova 2. Sarasademtsü : Mr. C. Tinu Pongen 3. Pela Agizükba aser Nüngtak Mapang : President DDAPT 4. Talila Ken Ka : I/C Mr. Obang Ozüküm & Mr. N. Imti Longkümer 5. Tayongzükba O : Mr. Tialiba (7 Minutes) 6. Pensioner asoshi Sarasademtsü : Mr. Imnatoshi Asso. Pastor (DABA) 7. Ken Ka : Choir 8. Onük Jembir : Rev. Dr. Wati Aier (25 Minutes) 9. Tatem Ken (No 196) : Yisu den aotsü ajak toktsür 10. Tatem Sarasadem : Mr. S. H. Walling TEMETETTSÜ : 1. CHOIR : Oriental, Viola aser Kashiram Tanir : Mr.Noknen Jamir & Mrs. Narola Jamir 2. Aor Pensioner ajak Kireb arutsü ayongzüker 3. Sentep temer Süngo Ajemba mapang 4. Iba Sentong asoshi ajaki Sarasadema atatsü ayongzüker.

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FELICITATES

Ms. Ponglila Percentage 72.8%

Mr. Tolenhangba Percentage 72.8%

Ms. Jetsoi Percentage 72%

Mr. Ngojung Percentage 67. 8%

Ms. Lailen Percentage 66.6%

Ms. Jangrila Percentage 63.4%

Mr. Nabam Percentage 63%

Mr. Ongmang Percentage 62%

The School Management and Staff congratulate all the students for their remarkable performance. We wish success in all your future endeavor.

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With immense pride and joy the Changdang Students’ Union Dimapur would like to extend heartfelt congratulations to the following members of the union for their success in the HSLC and HSSLC examinations 2018.

HSLC 1. Longchaba 4. Imkongyanger 7. Aosunep 2. Sentitula 5. Kinjungla 8. Imolemla 3. Sentikala 6. Imnatila HSSLC 1. Rongsenkala 4. Ponasangla 7. Imnachuchang 2. Pangerremla 5. Shijunglila 8. Moatemjen 3. Sentiyangla 6. Rongsentemsu The CSUD wishes them all the best in their future.

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authorities also refused to comment.

The opposition Communist Party of India-Marxist and the Congress separately demanded a judicial probe.

The student and youth bodies of both parties started an agitation from Monday to demand exemplary action against the guilty persons.

FELICITATION The office of the Akhuluto Range Students' Union extend our heartiest congratulations to all the successful students in and around Akuluto area in the recently concluded HSLC examination.

Laudation to Miss Huli N Achumi, D/o Lt. Mr. Nisheto Achumi and Mrs. Hekali Achumi on securing 1st in the subject of Philosophy (HSSLC) with the total of 84 marks, from St. John Higher Secondary School, Dimapur.

Also, congratulations to all the respective schools namely : 1. St. Claire School 2. Hilto Children Home School 3. Royal High School 4. Govt. High School 5. Bethel School, Lumami.

For bearing such successful results.

We wish you success in your future endeavours and fruition of all your toiling.

God bless Akuluto Town.

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committed suicide on Friday at her house, following which her mother lodged an FIR and blamed the school authorities and mall staff for the death.

Shopping mall Manager Samiran Nag refused to talk to the media. The mall authorities could not produce any CCTV footage to prove her guilt. The school

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Ms. Gitanjali Percentage 88.2%

casions.

Alleging that rice under NFSA from August 2016 to March 2017 and August 2017 to December 2017 were not yet distributed, they demanded immediate release of the backlog.

They further demanded payment of food security allowance for the non-distributed months.

The forum also alleged that the people are receiving reduced quantity of rice while distributing by PDS agents.

Despite FIR been filed against the rationing agent, police have failed to initiate action to investigate into the matter till date, it alleged.

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Ms. Nyimang Percentage 93.4%

eficiaries in Tamenglong.

“Terminate all corrupted officers,” the rallyists demanded while alleging that officers of concern department of state government were behind the irregularities in the implementation of the scheme.

Placards with various slogans such as “Food is our right”, “We condemn untimely delivery of PDS items”, “We want 5kg of rice per month at Rs 3 per kg,” etc. were displayed during the public rally.

Leaders of the NFSA Consumer Welfare Forum, Tamenglong alleged that NFSA card holders of the district were deprived of receiving rice and other PDS items on many oc-

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Missing nurse found dead

People carrying out mass rally in Manipur’s Tamenglong district against irregularities and malpractices in NFSA rice distribution on Tuesday. (NP)

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Shillong, May 29 (PTI): Independent MLA S K Sunn Tuesday announced that he would be an associate member of the United Democratic Party (UDP), an ally of the ruling Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA).

Sunn told reporters that he hoped to be able to contribute to the state by associating himself with the regional party in the state.

UDP president and Speaker Donkupar Roy welcomed Sunn at a small function in his residence.

Sunn’s association with the UDP has increased the tally of the ruling MDA to 39 MLAs in the 60-member house. The MDA has 20 National People’s Party (NPP) MLAs, 7 UDP legislators, four Peoples Democratic Front MLAs and two each of the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Hill State Peoples Democratic Party.

The NCP having one MLA and two Independents are also supporting the ruling coalition. Sunn was neither supporting the Alliance nor the opposition since government formation in February this year.

the people of the area could not access All India Radio due to poor frequency.

They could access only Chinese radio frequency and the area had poor mobile network.

Responding to a question on empowerment of women in border areas by recruiting them in defence forces, the minister said women in the country were working as fighter plane pilots and the government was trying to recruit them in other areas too.

“Those women who have not got permanent c o m m i s s i o n h ave a p proached the court for their rights and the matter is now sub-judice. However, I am considering how to give permanent commission to women in defence forces,” she added.

Minister’s Jeevan Jyoti Beema Yojana around 13.25 crore people in the country were insured and about one crore people subscribed to Atal Pension Yojana,” she said.

Under the Direct Bank Transfer scheme, Rs 3,65,996 crore was directly transferred to bank accounts under 431 schemes.

The GDP of the country increased by 31 per cent between 2013 and 2017 while global GDP increased by only 14 per cent, she said.

Under the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, she added, over 3.6 lakh villages in 17 states were declared open defecation free while 83 per cent sanitation coverage was achieved in 2018, up from 38 per cent in 2014.

The government had also ensured food security for more than 80 crore people in all the 36 states and union territories of the country as against just 14 states during 2014, she said.

Sitharaman said the government had focused on farmers by introducing programmes like per drop more crop, e markets and containing pilferage of fertilizers.

Itanagar, May 29 (PTI): The Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor visited Tawang to study Sino-India relations including present security situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), an official release said Tuesday.

The committee while interacting with the army officers and troops at the Maratha ground army camp appreciated the Indian Army’s multifarious contribution in nation building.

The committee was briefed by Major General Rajesh Kumar Jha, General Officer Commanding (GoC) of the Ball of Fire Division at the Tawang Brigade, it said. The GoC assured the Indian Army’s professionalism and firm resolve to guard the nation’s territorial integrity.

The committee paid homage at the Tawang War Memorial to honour 2420 martyrs of the 1962 IndoSino War and visited the Tawang Monastery and Dorjee Khandu Museum during their stay in Tawang, the release said.

The Maratha ground camp was established in the year 1983 by troops of Maratha Light Regiment of the Army.

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Asked about the government’s stand on media reports about mining activities by China near Arunachal territory, Sitharaman said, “I have to get the details of it. I too saw the report in media but I cannot comment based on that at this point of time.”

According to the minister, the country had notched up remarkable achievements with the introduction of one rank one pension for defence personnel, the modernization of defence forces and also carried out a surgical strike -- against Pakistan in 2016.

Highlighting the achievements of the BJPled NDA government at the Centre in the last 48 months through a power point presentation, she said India accounts for 55 per cent of new bank accounts globally between 2014 and 2017 according to the World Bank Findex report. About 31.52 crore accounts were opened in the country under the Jan Dhan Yojana, proving that the NDA government at the Centre had ensured better life for all, she added.

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Itanagar, May 29 (PTI): Union Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Tuesday said the Centre is planning to lay optical fibre cables in all border areas to mitigate the connectivity problems faced by defence personnel and the civilian population.

The Union cabinet’s sanction for additional funds had come 10 days ago, the minister said.

“We will soon start work on the extension of optical fibre cables in border areas. The Union cabinet had discussed the issue and sanctioned the additional fund only 10 days ago,” the minister asserted while speaking of the achievements of the four-year-old Narendra Modi government.

“Soon, all the border areas along the IndoChina border will be connected with OFC, which will greatly improve the mobile and telephone connectivity besides improve radio frequency,” she told reporters.

Sitharaman was told during a recent visit to Kibithoo, the last border village in Anjaw district of Arunachal Pradesh, that

Nagaland Post, Dimapur WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 2018

Kuhuboto Ghakhu Sports Association participated in the 10th Sumi Hoho Trophy organised by Sumi Games & Sports Association at Zunheboto Town. KGSA Football Team won the runners up Trophy and Championship in Badminton Doubles in the event which was held on 27th April to 4th May 2018.

The Kuhuboto Ghakhu Sports Association also acknowledges all the well wishers who have supported us throughout the tournament are : 1 Akato Chophy, Vice President GPRN/NSCN (R) ` 100000/2 Khekaho Tuccu, Nihoto Village ` 30000/3 Tokuho Suhoi Neho, Hd. G.B. Suhoi Village ` 20000/4 Kakuho Assumi, S. Hotovi Village ` 20000/5 Hinato Chophy, Hoito Village ` 15000/6 Tokiho Chophy, JE, Thahekhu Village ` 15000/7 Tito Yeptho, LRC Colony ` 10000/8 Khekiye Yeptho, First Class Contractor ` 10000/9 Hekato Yeptho, Khehokhu Village ` 10000/10 Ghokiye Achumi, Nihoto Village ` 10000/11 Tokishe Tuccu, Hd. G.B. Pukhato Village ` 10000/12 Tohevi, GB Lotovi Village ` 10000/13 Construction Committee KBTO ` 10000/14 KGPO ` 10000/15 KGKK ` 10000/16 Ikato Awomi, Hoito Village ` 8000/17 Khezheto Rochill, Lotovi Village ` 5500/18 Khutolu chishi, Kuhuboto Town ` 5000/19 Dr. Nihoto P. Chishi,Hd. G.B. Nihoto Village ` 5000/20 Pukhavi Chophy, Kheokhu Village ` 5000/21 Khehovi Chophi, Hd. G.B. Hoito Village ` 5000/22 Hokiye Yeptho, Hd. G.B. Khehokhu Village ` 5000/23 Tito Shohe, Khehokhu Village ` 5000/24 Viheto Swu, Hd. G.B. Khughovi Village ` 5000/25 Bovito Khughovi Village ` 5000/26 Hetoi Awomi, Hoito Village ` 5000/27 Ayito Yeptho, Kuhuboto Town ` 5000/28 Anito Yeptho, Henivi Village ` 3000/29 Kato, Nihoto Village ` 500/30 Aben Luzheto Village ` 500/31 Atoka Neho Suhoi Village 32 Yekhuvi Chophy, Zunheboto The Kughaboto Ghakhu Sports Association also thank Suhoi Village GBs and the villages in general for contributing to the Association.

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Peace negotiator between Centre, ULFA missing: SC told New Delhi, May 29 (PTI): Rebati Phukan, who has been working as a mediator between the Centre and separatist outfit United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) since 1991 to facilitate a peace dialogue, has gone missing since April 22, the Supreme Court was informed Tuesday.

Phukan’s son Kaushik Phukan has approached the top court saying his father has been missing since April 22 and quoted ULFA chief Paresh Baruah as saying that he may be in the custody of the Intelligence Bureau (IB) or the Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW) or Military Intelligence or the National Investigation Agency (NIA) as they “have a rivalry amongst them”.

His son has filed a habeas corpus (a writ requiring a person under arrest to be brought before a court) petition before the Supreme Court. The plea which sought direction to the authorities, including Assam government, to produce Phukan before the court was mentioned before a bench comprising Justices L Nageswara Rao and Mohan M Shantanagoudar, which agreed to hear the matter on June 1.

Senior advocate Geeta Luthra, who appeared for Kaushik, mentioned the matter before the bench and said that Rebati Phukan was a “peace negotiator” between the Centre and ULFA in Assam.

The petitioner also urged the court that the case be transferred to CBI or any other independent agency or a special investigating team as there was “a loss of faith in the local police” due to its

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Rebati Phukan alleged lethargic conduct.

Kaushik has said in his plea that despite the registration of an FIR, no proactive steps have been taken till date by the police to trace his father, who was appointed as a member of the erstwhile People’s Consultative Group (PCG) formed by the ULFA in 2005 to mediate between the outfit and the Centre.

“The petitioner’s father has also been working directly with the Prime Minister’s Office since 1991 for various peace missions between the Centre and ULFA to bring peace in Assam,” the plea said, adding that Rebati Phukan had also “worked in association and cooperated” with the IB till 2016 on various missions in India, Myanmar, Bangladesh and China.

The plea said that after he went missing, Kaushik got to know from a highranking official of the IB that his father was closely associated with the intelligence body.

It claimed they have come to know that on April 20, Rebati Phukan had attended a “secret meeting” with a retired bureaucrat and an advocate practising in the Assam High Court, during which a “proposal memorandum to negotiate with Paresh Baruah,

ULFA chief, was being discussed and the same was to be presented before Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi soon”.

The petitioner has said that his father went for morning walk on April 22 but did not return to his rented house, after which the landlord called Kaushik about it and a complaint was filed at a police station in Guwahati. The plea said that on April 25, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal had directed the Director General of Police to immediately conduct an inquiry in the matter and a special team was formed.

The petitioner also claimed that on May 4, a CRPF doctor had messaged a journalist that Rebati Phukan was treated by him at a CRPF camp in Shillong and he was safe and sound.

It referred to recent media reports in which ULFA chief Paresh Baruah had said that Rebati Phukan was negotiating a “fresh proposal for Baruah’s faction with the Centre with help from the interlocutor with the Naga outfit National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Isak-Muivah), R N Ravi”.

“Baruah further made a statement stating that the petitioner’s father might be in custody of either Intelligence Bureau, Research and Analysis Wing, Military Intelligence or National Investigating Agency as they have a rivalry amongst them,” the plea said.

It also said that Director General of Police of Assam should be directed to file a status report giving details of the result of investigation till date.

‘No Nipah virus case in Manipur’ Correspondent

IMPHAL, May 29: Health services authority in Manipur Tuesday said no case of Nipah virus was detected in the state and that there was no need to get panicky.

However, state health department has taken necessary steps in this regard, said Manipur health services director, Dr. K Rajo Singh.

He added that surveillance teams have been deputed to check people visiting Manipur, particularly from Kerala and other southern states of the country.

In an interview with a local cable TV network, Rajo added that major hospitals across the state, including RIMS and JNIMS hospitals in Imphal have been asked to arrange separate wards for such patients.

The state health services directorate has been collecting reports from each and every district of the state on the subject. The district authorities have also been directed to submit the weekly reports every Monday so that the directorate can analyze it for timely action, he added.

Regarding the news of outbreak of Nipah virus in Meghalaya in social media, the director clarified that it was not true. “We have contacted with the surveillance section of health service authority of the state (Meghalaya). They informed us that no such case was detected so far in the state.” he said.

Appealing the people of the state not to get panicky about the outbreak of the virus, the director said the virus could be controlled by creating awareness among the people.

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Irani takes a dig at Rahul Gandhi’s claim Correspondent

SHILLONG, MAY 29: Union Textiles Minister, Smriti Zubin Irani on Tuesday pooh-poohed the claims of Congress president, Rahul Gandhi that Congress will bounce back to power in 2019.

“I do politics from the region where Congress president, Rahul Gandhi does politics. In Amethi, he has lost every Assembly and local elections in the last four years. A person who is not guaranteed to come back in his own constituency, what are his chances of coming back in the country,” she told journalists here in Meghalaya.

“People in Amethi are not happy and he (Rahul Gandhi) is talking about development in different parts of the country. During the tenure of the BJP government, the Passport Office, the Chief Medical Officer’s office and the District Collector’s office, in Amethi was inaugurated, while the Congress did nothing for its own bastion. How can he (Rahul) talk about development in the country,” Irani added.

D i m a p u r , M ay 2 9 (NPN): Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma Tuesday undertook a trek from Chandigre village in West Garo Hills to Daribokgre village on the foothills of Nokrek in East Garo Hills to study the potentials of promoting tourism in the area.

The Chief Minister was accompanied by Deputy Commissioner of West Garo Hills, Ram Singh and Dadenggre SDO (Civil) Swapnil Tembe, Superintendent of Police of West Garo Hills, Raghuvendra Kumar and other officials.

During the trip, he interacted with villagers and motivated them to initiate conservation activities.

The Chief Minister has directed the authorities to map the trekking

Megahalaya CM Conrad K. Sangma planting a sapling with children. route from the foothills of Nokrek and come up with plan to promote and market the destination to attract tourist.

He also suggested the

villagers to take utmost care of the nature and the Nokrek Biosphere Reserve and ensure that visiting tourist do not engage in littering the place. While

suggesting that carrying of plastic bottles should be banned in the village, the Chief Minister asked the locals to provide clean drinking water to the tourist.

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TURA, May 29 (Agencies): Meghalaya leader of the Opposition Mukul Sangma has termed the National People’s Party (NPP)-led government as an “ad hoc” one refusing to lay his cards on the table should his party win the Ampati seat and emerge as the single largest party.

Sangma who has represented the seat six consecutive times says the timing was about right for him to step aside.

“It’s the right time to pave the way for a new incumbent to serve the people who have stood firm behind me and the party. We look forward to a positive outcome,” Sangma said.

Mukul had vacated the Ampati seat after he was elected from both here and Songsak. The Congress had chosen Mukul’s eldest daughter, Miani D. Shira, to contest. “It’s not the right time to put the cards on the table. Politics in Meghalaya is very different; it’s unlike other states and has seen lot of instability. Running a government in Meghalaya is not a matter of joke,” said Sangma, who is only the third chief minister in the hill state to complete a five-year term.

Sangma also took a jibe at the current state gover nment, calling it “ad-hoc”. “It is an ad-hoc government as the chief minister is yet to get himself elected as a member of the house. He is still a member of parliament,” mocked Sangma.

by the current dispensation.

“The BJP government in the centre was doing a lot for the development of the northeast. There is infrastructure thrust in the northeast and this push for the region is a reflection of Narendra Modi’s belief that the sun of development of a new India will rise from this region,” Irani said.

A NITI forum for the northeast was formed recently and the first meeting was held on May 10.

“Northeast is an area of prime focus as the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given a clarion call for all round development of the region. A forum had been setup under the NITI Aayog to work for all round development and work out strategies for expansion and growth of the region,” the Union Minister said. Noting that “Congress right now is limiting itself only to rhetoric”, Irani said, “The BJP is coming with hard facts and number to the people. As a member of the BJP I don’t expect the opposition to be kind. But I will expect them to look at the facts before themselves.”

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Mukul Sangma

Noting that UPA government left behind a 48-year-old legacy of apathy, she said, “This is 48-year-old legacy of apathy of one family versus 48 months of good governance under (Prime Minister) Narendra Modi,” Irani said.

“I would like to remind you that when we came to power and got the opportunity to serve people, the economic condition of the country was poor. The government had to address the financial challenges in every sector, especially pertaining to the scams and debts of the UPA rule,” she said.

Evading a direct reply to queries on fuel price hike and black money recovery, Irani assured people that her colleagues in the government and party president Amit Shah would offer a “time-bound solution” soon.

On Congress’ claims that the BJP-led NDA government in the centre was inaugurating projects in the northeast initiated by the UPA government, Irani pointed out that NITI Aayog, MUDRA loan and the Jandhan Yojana were project initiated

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Poll facts

ith the re-polling at Kubza polling station 13 on May 30, the Lok Sabha bypoll for the lone seat for Nagaland will have probably polled around 75% at the most after all votes are counted on May 31. What is interesting about the Lok Sabha bypoll is that the voter turn out was way below the “standard mark” of 85%+. This may be because the people have gotten slightly tired of election since they had undergone a very short but furious campaigning and polling, all sandwiched between notification on January 31 and polling on February 27. In the past, though there was the usual 30-day gap, yet in 2018 the clamour for solution not election had caused much confusion. All political parties barring the BJP, were not inclined to participate in the elections as a show of their support for solution. Anyway, the people did vote in the assembly election when the ECI and the government of India refused to postpone a constitutional process for a solution that had still not been declared. The polling percentage of the 2018 Lok Sabha bypoll is not expected to reach the 80% mark after the re-polling in Kuzba polling station.

Except for Lok Sabha elections, generally voting percentage in assembly elections in Nagaland has been on a steep rise since 1989 when the 84.69% mark was breached in 1993 to 90.34 %. The polling percentage in various assembly elections are usually above 85% and in some cases, as high as 98. 88% as in 1998. Strangely, in 1998 there was a poll boycott call by various organisations in favour of solution but in which only some independent candidates and the Congress party contested. This was mainly since the number of electors drastically came down and the majority voted for Congress whose candidates were virtually unopposed. The voter participation in assembly elections are indicative of the people’s faith in parliamentary democracy. However, it is to be also accepted, that the over zealousness among people to vote cannot explain how the figure has continually been maintained at well over 80% in all elections. Perhaps one of the contributing factors to the high percentage is due mainly to proxy voting or voter impersonation or fraud. This is one issue that needs to be tackled by the Election authorities. It is a matter of concern that voter impersonation can still take place despite the rules which require that a person submit either a EPIC, driving license or ID issued by a government authority. There is need to look at the lacuna of the present system. In Nagaland, EVM cannot be blamed for high turn out. It is the blatantly open practice of booth capturing and proxy voting that are to be blamed. Booth can be captured towards late afternoon or evening when polling stations are virtually without people queuing up to vote. This is when bogus voters rush in and vote as many times.

Often this is with the knowledge of polling officers and the polling agents. In fact this is an unwritten understanding that has become the mainstay of elections. Everyone knows this and even rivals accept this practise. It is time that the state authorities take a serious look into this issue and bring out urgent measures to discourage the malpractice once and for all.

DailyDevotion Untroubled Relationship In that day you will ask in My name…for the Father Himself loves you… —John 16:26-27 “In that day you will ask in My name…,” that is, in My nature. Not “You will use My name as some magic word,” but— “You will be so intimate with Me that you will be one with Me.” “That day” is not a day in the next life, but a day meant for here and now. “…for the Father Himself loves you…”— the Father’s love is evidence that our union with Jesus is complete and absolute. Our Lord does not mean that our lives will be free from external difficulties and uncertainties, but that just as He knew the Father’s heart and mind, we too can be lifted by Him into heavenly places through the baptism of the Holy Spirit, so that He can reveal the teachings of God to us. “…whatever you ask the Father in My name…”

(John 16:23). “That day” is a day of peace and an untroubled relationship between God and His saint.

Just as Jesus stood unblemished and pure in the presence of His Father, we too by the mighty power and effectiveness of the baptism of the Holy Spirit can be lifted into that relationship— “…that they may be one just as We are one…” (John 17:22). “…He will give you” (John 16:23). Jesus said that because of His name God will recognize and respond to our prayers. What a great challenge and invitation— to pray in His name! Through the resurrection and ascension power of Jesus, and through the Holy Spirit He has sent, we can be lifted into such a relationship. Once in that wonderful position, having been placed there by Jesus Christ, we can pray to God in Jesus’ name— in His nature. This is a gift granted to us through the Holy Spirit, and Jesus said, “…whatever you ask the Father in My name He will give you.” The sovereign character of Jesus Christ is tested and proved by His own statements.

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owever justified Delhi’s Archbishop Anil Joseph Thomas Cuoto may be in calling fellow Catholic Christians to pray for a change of government at the Centre, he is guilty of committing a grave mistake of mixing religion with politics. In a pastoral letter, he has asked fellow priests to pray and fast for the change in 2019 elections, arguing that India faces a turbulent political future which threatens the country’s democratic polity.

Today, when India as a nation faces attacks from fascist and parochial organizations, it is incumbent upon the religious heads to speak out. Some may not consider it good for India’s health. If religious heads of different communities jump into the political arena, they no longer remain distant from politics as they should. The main criticism against Prime Minister Narendra Modi is that he wears the badge of Hindu chauvinism on his sleeves. He has divided the people to an extent that was never before.

So much so, several Christian leaders have accused the Bhrtiya Janata

Challenge to India’s pluralism Party government of tacitly supporting the groups that are working for establishing a Hindu rashtriya, ignoring the interest of other religious and ethnic minorities. They allege that attacks against Christians have increased after Modi came to power.

There were as many as 736 attacks recorded against Christians in 2017 against 348 in 2016, as per an ecumenical forum that records Christian persecution in India and helps victims. “We are witnessing a turbulent political atmosphere which poses a threat to the democratic principles enshrined in our constitution and the secular fabric of our nation. So writes the Christian protector. It is our hallowed practice to pray for the country and its political leaders, but all the more so when we approach general elections.

The pastoral letter carried a special prayer composed for the nation protection. It also asked parishes, religious houses and Catholic institutions to organize Eucharistic adoration every Friday and recite the prayer for the nation.

The prayer read: Let the ethos of true democracy envelop our elections and flames of honest patriotism rekindle our political leaders in these troubled times as we see clouds eclipsing the light of truth, justice and freedom.”

The move by the Delhi Archbishop has been welcomed by India’s Catholic and Christian leaders. Perhaps, other minorities Kuldip may use this as an opportunity to ventilate their grievances. The Muslim leaders, particularly, may challenge India’s constitutional credentials.

Already Asaduddin Owaisi, a Lok Sabha member from Hyderabad, speaks like the Muslim League leaders of pre-partition days. He probably believes that parochial politics will give him a countrywide importance as well as renew the atmosphere of confrontation between the Hindus and the Muslims.

During my recent visit to Aligarh, I found the Muslim University living in the same make-believe world. They have not realised that there is no ummah other than India. A

few years ago, there was an international conference at AMU to revisit and rethink traditional solutions. The focus was to chart out a future course of action for Islamic unity. The outcome of the two-day conference brought out an interesting summary of how Muslims saw themselves then and how they would like to be seen in the future. One of the speakers from Egypt Nayar wanted all the sects under one umbrella and presented a unified Islam to the world.

The answer to counter Hindu chauvinism is not Muslim chauvinism or, for that matter, Christian chauvinism. One prays that the Archbishop’s effort to bring about a change at the Centre would depend on his equation with the Hindus, who constitute 80 percent of the Indian population, not any particular community. He has given an opportunity to the country to discuss how far India has slipped away from its objective of being secular, the ethos of national freedom movement.

The Archbishop should not be seen as a person who

has reignited the fire of communal divide. Nor is it his purpose.

The scenario is similar to what happened during Pope’s visit to Mexico before the recent elections in the US. During his visit, the Pope gave the first-ever Catholic mass that straddled the border between two countries. About two lakh people watched from the Mexican side of the border, and around 50,000 from the US. The visit provided the most iconic visual from his trip. It was also overtly political, directly aimed at influencing American politics.

In fact, the United States was in the process of choosing its next President. I recall immigration was right at the heart of that debate. If there was any doubt that the Pope wanted to affect America’s election by praying with immigrants on the USMexico border, he put it to rest on his trip back home. The presidential candidate Donald Trump was categorical about his immigration policy when he said: “If elected, I would build a 2,500-kilometerlong wall along the border.”

He wanted to deport 11 million illegal immigrants.

The Pope’s remark was equally caustic. He replied: “A person, who thinks only about building walls, wherever they may be, and not building bridges, is not Christian!”

However, the Pope later said that he would not advise whether to vote or not to vote. “I am not going to get involved in that. I would only say that this man (Trump) is not Christian if he has said things like that.” But the Pope had made it clear what he thought of Trump and his policies. He had clearly tried to influence the presidential race.

In fact, the Pope had called himself a “political animal.” In 2013, he had even gone on record as saying that a good Catholic meddled in politics. He viewed it as part of his religious duty. Perhaps the Delhi Archbishop has torn a leaf from the Pope’s book. But unfortunately this is not what India needs to strengthen its secular polity. The RSS may try to emulate the extremists and push its agenda of Hindu Rashtra in India.

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Modi government celebrates 4th anniversary with unfulfilled promises

he country is moving to the 5th year of BJP- led NDA government with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as its leader. On the 26th of May 2018, Modi addressed the rally to mark the anniversary of his government and also to prepare for the Lok Sabha election next year. Certainly the government had done lots of development for the country in terms of Games (hosted the under 19 FIFA 2017), fighting against corruption, bringing back black money by changing the highest currency notes such as 500 and 1000, yet in reality these initiatives or agenda of the government has caused lot of chaos to the poor people and not to the rich. The act of changing the highest currency notes brought lots of difficulties to the poor people especially the illiterate coming from far villages. The government is fighting against corruption yet day by day it continues in the society such as nepotism in appointment of government jobs, capable candidates are not getting the jobs for they need certain amount of money to pay to the people concerned and so on. Therefore, is India free from corruption under Modi’s government?

Of course am not writing this article in favour of any political party because corruption was also very high during the UPA government. However, I just want to remind the government based on the speech given

by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Cuttack where he said that the country is moving towards ‘susashan’ (good governance) from ‘kusashan’ (bad governance) and towards ‘jandhan’ (public money) from ‘kaladhan’ (black money), this speech of Prime Minister is still in the air and not in reality as his government completing four years of ruling India (NP May 27, 2018) Good governance with GST launched on July 1st last year had increase the prices of many commodities in the market and the poor people are suffering, the initiative of the government in bringing back black money has no effect on the rich instead the poor people are badly affected due to demonetization. Hence, does the government realize this ground reality as they execute their agenda?

The promise of ‘acche din’ has not been fulfilled even in its four years of ruling.

In fact, when asked about ‘acche din’, Amit Shah, The

president of BJP said that the government has successfully improve the lives of 22 crore families, economy has recovered, nation’s border is secured and the condition of women is improved (The Telegraph May 27, 2018).

On the other hand, nothing much is improved in the society, poor people continue to suffer, economy with GST increases the commodities in the market, women and minor girls are raped and murdered as reported by the news, therefore, is the statement spoken by the BJP president true to reality? The promise of creating more jobs is again in the air and many people are jobless and unemployed. Now and then, news report of farmers committing suicide in different parts of India because of crops’ failure and no fund received from the government.

Thus, is the country moving towards good governance?

As I read the newspaper and watch news in different TV channels I found that the government had done lots of harm to the common people in executing their agenda and in the last four years.

Interestingly, Modi’s government celebrates its fourth anniversary with fuel price hike as reported by the news in these last few

days. I do not know why the government is silent in this issue; instead it is busy blowing up their own trumpet on their fourth year of anniversary. Remember if fuel price is high the cost of the commodities too will be high and the poor people will be suffering. Thus, is the government working for the poor or the rich? If the price of fuel is high the government must take necessary steps to solve this problem, or else they cannot claim that they are successfully improve the lives of the 22 crore families as Amit Shah said in the fourth anniversary of the NDA government. As a result, the government has many promises to be accomplished with one year more before the next election in 2019.

The agenda of the past four years like demonetization, GST, and Swatch Bharat has brought lots of chaos and difficulties to the people while the idea of swatch Bharat shows no sign of improvement if we look at the cleanliness of our towns, cities and villages. Hence, the government celebrates its fourth anniversary with many unfulfilled promises.

Aiborlang Nongsiej, Bosco B.Ed College, Dimapur

AR deliberate attempt to derail the peace process

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olerance of Naga Army, while honouring the peace initiative in search of solution and peace between the Naga People and the Union of India, when tested to the extreme, could result in negative impacts to the common quest for a solution.

India’s unconventional military actions perpetuated on the Naga people whose unrelenting resistance are a matter of voluminous book, full of human rights violations, custodial death, summary execution, mass rape and the Nagas being used as human shields while conducting their undeclared war even after a ceasefire declaration and well established ground rules in place.

Sincere appeals of the NSCN leadership to the Indian appropriate authority is to shun deliberate and defiant crossing of limits under the eye of the Agreed Ground Rules. This indicates that there is bankruptcy of political will, even though committed to resolve a conflict that has unfairly cost both the Gol and the Naga people further, the Home Ministry should not undermine the realization of the successive Indian Prime Ministers and Army Chiefs that Indo-Naga conflict

is not a law and order problem but a political problem.

The recent conduct of 23rd Assam Rifles under the command of V.J. Mishra, using the native as human shields to raid the NSCN Camp stationed in Rongmei village, Tazeikaiphun on the 24th May 2018 was nothing but a repetition of Assam Rifles several records of the despicable actions of the Indian military act of cowardice while manoeuvring for their next rank. To those promotion-driven Assam Rifles personnel, it is reminded that NSCN cadres are respecting the hard earned peace talk, but the repetitive unconventional art of hunting the Naga Army could severely create repercussion that may ultimately distract even if the dialogue is going on in Delhi.

In a similar incident wherein Sgt. Pangang Gangsa, S/Bn, Naga Army, was arrested right in front of his wife Ngamnoi Gangsa a resident of Wakkah village, Longding district of Arunachal Pradesh on 25/05/2018 who was brutally murdered by the 6th Assam Rifles. AR’s framed story of encountering and gun battle can never blanket the distorted action they have

committed. The bullet ridden body of Sgt. Pangang Gangsa inevitably bored the testimony of Assam Rifles customary brutality and cowardice.

The thumb of the Naga Army was yet to dry, showcasing for signature under duress in order that the Assam Rifles could write their design tale in a blank paper later.

It is no longer the matter of mere condemnation in printed media that it is time to act. This message should be relayed to the Indian authority that the Naga Army shall not be held accountable should the peace initiative be seriously disrupt out of any action suitably replied against the Assam Rifles’ constant provocative actions.

NSCN/GPRN mourns and salutes the national martyr for rendering a selfless national service. His name is listed in the Naga National Martyrs record never to be forgotten. A deep condolence is conveyed to the bereaved family who are left behind. It is our conviction that Almighty God will bring solace and find contentment in giving ‘glory to the noble sacrifice’.

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A true Christian

t is not difficult to become a Christian and neither should it be difficult. But, can we verbally express that all “Christians” will inherit the kingdom of heaven? Just because we go to church does not make us a True Christian. In the present age, individuals go to church merely to gain the favours of earthly blessings from God, overlooking the fact that the Christian life is to gain magnificent heavenly abode at the cessation of our life. The vast majority goes to Church essentially to pick up their political/social life, or to flaunt their external magnificence, to avert chastising from guardians or to optically canvass people what they are wearing and vice versa.

The very things that Christ warned us not to become are the exact same things we have become today. I believe one of the biggest reasons for this today is an ignorance of our own faith. Believers aren’t getting into the Word, and it is reflected in society. Our society today has become contaminated with despise, Injustice, defilement, killings, burglary, and so on. This ignorance of our faith has led to a religion of mixed up morals and hypocrites, and has largely contributed to all the evils in our society.

How can we do away with all these evils? What does it mean to truly be a Christian?

We must allow God to lead us and shape our lives to fit His. This requires one to be daily seeking and engaging with God in prayer and in His Word.

It is through the power of the Holy Spirit and the truth of the Bible that lives are changed. Our actions and choices are largely shaped by what we believe in and value. By allowing the Bible to shape them, a spiritual maturity will begin to flourish within the heart of a believer. By rooting oneself in God’s Word and engaging society with a life of love, we can change the world. A true Christian, then, must internalize God’s law so that it becomes part of his thinking and identity, the very fabric of his being. For that to happen, we must be filled with, and led by God’s Holy Spirit. We are to “grow in grace and in knowledge.” The true Christian life is one of overcoming and growing to become more like Jesus Christ even in our innermost thoughts and desires.

Olotoli A Yeptho, Intern

Reader’s Post

Sir,

Let’s restore behavioural qualities

With the passage of time, most Nagas are losing character or behavioural qualities like discipline, politeness, generosity, sincerity, hospitality, volunteering, mercy etc that was handed down to us by our forefathers. On retrospection, during the last few decades, when there was no education, our grandfathers and grandmothers had possessed more qualities of character than the present generation do.

Today, most Nagas are forgetting that practice by taking a U-turn which was not practiced by our ancestors. With the advent of education and technologies, our ancestors would have been expecting us to possess more qualities in every way. But on the contrary, we tend to even forget the very spelling of ‘Shame’, ‘Disgrace’ etc, with our high standard Education.

To restore all these qualities, it should not only start from leaders, officers or politicians but it starts from within me and you.

Let us revitalise the good things handed down from our ancestors.

Longshibeni (Susan) Kikon, MITE Kohima Reader’s note: Articles or letters published in any of the columns do not reflect the view of this newspaper nor that of the Editor in any manner.

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Kathua rape accused to be produced before Pathankot court tomorrow

Jammu, May 29 (PTI): The eight people accused in the case of the rape and murder of an eightyear-old girl from a minority nomadic community in Kathua will be produced before a court in Pathankot in Punjab on May 31 in accordance with the directions of the Supreme Court, officials said today.

The Jammu and Kashmir’s elite Crime Branch will produce the charge sheet in the case as well as all the accused in the case before the district and sessions judge in Pathankot.

Officials said a police team along with the staff of Kathua’s district and sessions judge will present all the files to the court in Pathankot, 30 km from Kathua, and request permission to translate all the documents from Urdu to English.

Citing security concerns in transporting the accused to court, the public prosecutor will move a plea to keep them in judicial custody in Pathankot, the officials said.

After several petitions

Supreme Court had earlier transferred the Kathua rape and murder case to Pathankot from Jammu..

in the Jammu and Kashmir High Court as well as the Supreme Court, the case is finally set to move to the trial stage with the apex court directing the district and sessions judge in Pathankot to hold an incamera hearing.

“The lear ned district and sessions judge, Pathankot, shall himself take up the trial and not assign it to any additional sessions judge and shall

fast-track the trial and take it up on day-to-day basis so that there is no delay in trial,” the three-judge bench of the Supreme Court order had said earlier this month.

The Crime Branch had submitted a charge sheet in the crime on April 9 before the Kathua court.

The case came into the national limelight after lawyers of the Kathua bar association tried to prevent

the police from filing the documents.

According to the charge sheet, the eightyear-old girl, who was kidnapped on January 10 this year, was allegedly raped in captivity in a small village temple in Kathua district after having been kept sedated for four days before she was bludgeoned to death.

The abduction, rape and killing of the child was

part of a carefully planned strategy to remove the minority nomadic community from the area, the 15-page charge sheet says.

It names eight people, including temple custodian and alleged mastermind Sanji Ram, his son Vishal, a juvenile nephew and special police officers Deepak Khajuria alias ‘Deepu’ and Surender Verma.

The others arrested in the case are the juvenile’s friend Parvesh Kumar alias Mannu as well as investigating officers head constable Tilak Raj and sub-inspector Anand Dutta, who allegedly took Rs 4 lakh from Ram and destroyed crucial evidence.

The case became a bone of contention between the state government’s alliance partners PDP and BJP. The saffron party had to sack two of its ministers Chowdhury Lal Singh and Chander Prakash Ganga for participating in a rally of ‘Hindu Ekta Manch’ in support of the accused arrested by the Crime Branch.

Odisha IAS body accuses Pradhan of targeting officers Bhubaneswar, May 29 (IANS): Odisha IAS Officers Association on Tuesday accused Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan of personally targeting a senior officer during the inauguration of the National Data Centre of NIC. The association submitted a memorandum submitted to Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, demanding that the matter be taken up at the “appropriate level” to avoid a repeat of such

incidents.

The IAS body alleged that Pradhan in his speech during the inaugural ceremony of NIC’s Data Centre here on Monday had targeted state IT Secretary Ashok Meena, but did not mention what exactly the Minister had said.

It said that recent episodes in the state and other parts of the country wherein officers, while discharging their professional duties, have been personally at-

tacked by senior members of political executive was a direct attempt to defy constitutional values.

“A case in point is the incident which took place yesterday, i.e. May 28, 2018 at the inauguration of the National Data Centre of NIC, Bhubaneswar, wherein the Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas personally targeted a senior IAS officer of the state government, who was attending the function

on invitation,” the memorandum said.

The IAS Officers’ body also alleged that several such incidents have also been reported by the field functionaries and this has vitiated the working atmosphere with a demoralising effect on the officers and employees of the state government.

It said that it strongly condemns such incidents and stands by all the state government employees facing such situations.

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India, Pakistan militaries talk peace

Maj. Gen. Sahir Shamshad Mirza

Lt.Gen. Anil Chauhan

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS): Top India and Pakistan military commanders on Tuesday spoke over a special hotline contact and committed to peace on the borders in Jammu and Kashmir amid persistent crackling of gunfire and mounting casualties on both sides.

“The hotline mechanism was initiated by Pakistan Director General Military Operations (DGMO) Maj. Gen. Sahir Shamshad Mirza at 6 p.m. with his Indian counterpart Lt.Gen.

Anil Chauhan.

“Both the DGMOs reviewed the prevailing situation along the Line of Control and International Border in Jammu and Kashmir,” an army spokesperson said.

Lt.Gen. Chauhan, the spokesperson said, “agreed with the proposal (from his Pakistani counterpart) to undertake sincere measures to improve the existing situation to ensure peace and avoidance of hardships to the civilians along the borders”.

NHRC team to probe Thoothukudi deaths New Delhi, May 29 (IANS): The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Tuesday said it was sending a fact-finding team to Thoothukudi in Tamil Nadu to probe the circumstances in which 13 protesters demanding the closure of the Sterlite copper smelter plant were killed in police firing on May 22.

The NHRC move come after a petition by advocate A. Rajarajan before the Delhi High Court on May 25, seeking the intervention of the commission in probing the death of civilians in police shooting. The NHRC’s Director General, Investigation, was asked to depute a team headed by an officer, not below the rank of Senior Superintendent of Police, assisted by three more of-

Chandigarh, May 29 (IANS): Heat wave conditions intensified in most parts of Haryana and Punjab on Tuesday with most areas reeling under severe heatwave conditions.

The maximum temperatures hovered in the 44 to 46.7, three to six degrees above average.

N a r n a u l t ow n i n Haryana was the hottest at 46.7 degrees followed by Hisar at 46.6 degrees and Bhiwani at 46.4 degrees Celsius. Amritsar city in neighbouring Punjab was hot at 44.2 degrees.

Chandigarh recorded a high of 42.5 degrees.

Ludhiana and Patiala cities recorded highs of 43.7 and 43.6 degrees respectively.

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ficers of the rank of Deputy SP and Inspectors from its investigation division. The team will record statements of witnesses including family members of the victims and submit a report to the Commission.

The Commission has observed that its instant direction in the matter is independent of the directions already given by it to the Chief Secretary and Director General of Police, Tamil Nadu after taking suo motu cognizance of the incident on the basis of media reports.

They have been asked to submit detailed reports in the matter along with status of the treatment being provided to the persons who were injured in police firing within two weeks.

They agreed to “fully implement” the 2003 ceasefire agreement “in letter and spirit” and ensure the truce was not violated.

“It was also mutually agreed that in case of any issue, restraint will be exercised and the matter will be resolved through utilisation of existing mechanisms of hotline contacts and border flag meetings at local commanders’ level.”

The Pakistan Army in an identical statement said a special hotline contact was established with the Indian DGMO “to ensure the ceasefire will not be violated by both sides”.

The latest DGMO level talks came after repeated ceasefire violations on the borders in Jammu and Kashmir that caused many civilian casualties earlier this month. Similar talks were held between the two countries on April 27.

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Meanwhile, the Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) also announced an increase in the prices of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) in Delhi and nearby areas, comprising Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad as a result of the recent appreciation of dollar and revision in proportions of domestic gas allocation.

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The Indian currency was given some reprieve after plunging to a fresh 18-month low of 68.42 last week, staging an impressive recovery fuelled by a sudden crash in global crude prices.

It had appreciated by a whopping 1.47 per cent in the last three trading sessions.

Similarly, fresh bouts of selling was seen on bond market with the benchmark 10-year yield rising to 7.76

per cent from 7.74 per cent.

Sliding crude prices is not helping rupee at this point of time unnerved by a wave of political uncertainty not only in Italy but also in Spain, a forex dealer commented.

Strong demand for the greenback from oil companies and gold traders to meet their import demand also weighed on trade, he added.

The rupee resumed with a sharp gap-down at 67.62 from overnight close of 67.43 at the inter-bank foreign exchange (forex) market.

It remained under immense pressure throughout the day and touched a fresh intra-day low of 68 in midafternoon deals before ending at 67.86, showing a steep loss of 43 paise, or 0.64 per cent. The RBI, meanwhile, fixed the reference rate for the dollar at 67.8201 and for the euro at 78.6984.

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recoveries from India’s new bankruptcy process, which reported its first big success this month but is running behind schedule amid multiple legal and logistical challenges.

Shares of Bank of India, which became the latest to report the divergence, slumped 4.4 per cent as of 1 pm on Tuesday.

Loss tripled to Rs 3,970 crore for the quarter ended March 31, 2018, from Rs 1,050 crore a year earlier, the lender told the stock exchange late on Monday.

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Mumbai, May 29 (PTI): After a short-lived recovery, the rupee Tuesday once again turned shaky and lost ground against the US currency, falling by a steep 43 paise to end at 67.86 due to heavy month-end dollar demand from importers.

Forex market sentiment turned bearish after tracking losses in most Asian and emerging market currencies, also impacted by political developments in Italy.

Deepening political crisis in Italy, the euro zone’s third biggest economy, provoked selling of Italian assets and the euro that was reminiscent of the euro zone debt crisis of 2010-2012.

A sharp sell-off in domestic stock market also largely led to weaker rupee sentiment.

However, suspected currency market intervention by the Reserve Bank of India stemmed the rupee’s fall. The rupee had touched

Fuel prices up for 16th straight day

ready under the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) strict Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) programme that restricts lending and expansion.

Asset quality may worsen as tighter regulations kick in this year and stress rises in the crucial power sector.

A few of the banks undergoing Prompt Corrective Action may find it hard to survive, the RBI’s former deputy governor S S Mundra said. That increases reliance on loan

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NEW DELHI, May 29 (Agencies): Bad loans at India’s five biggest staterun banks have come at about Rs 47,000 crore more than the lenders had assessed.

Audits by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for the year ended March 31, 2017, revealed the discrepancies, triggering large losses as the banks increased provisions.

On adding Industrial Development Bank of India (IDBI) Bank, which doesn’t feature among the biggest but got the largest chunk of a public bailout, the figure rises to about more than Rs 56,000 crore.

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either start small enterprise or expand the existing ones, he said.

Mudra has created opportunities for self-employment and is acting as job-multiplier, Modi said, adding that as many as 12 crore received Rs 6 lakh crore in loans under the scheme.

“Out of the 12 crore beneficiaries, 28 per cent or 3.25 crore are first-time entrepreneurs,” he said in his interaction with beneficiaries of this scheme.

He also said 74 per cent, or 9 crore, borrowers are women and 55 per cent belong to the SC/ST and OBC category.

“Mudra Yojana is not just a self employment scheme but it acts as job multiplier as it has created jobs as several new ventures got started,” Modi said.

Recalling the days of Licence Raj, Modi said, earlier loans were provided to rich people on the recommendations of high and mighty, and poor people without connections were left out of the formal credit system.

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were organised with great fanfare, loans were provided to selected persons and no one bothered about their repayment.

“Do you know 25-30 years ago there used to be loan melas for political benefit and people who were close to politicians used to gets loans with no intension of returning them. There used to be great fan fare but no one bothered to find the end results,” he said.

The NDA government did not organise any loan melas or gave space to intermediaries. It trusted the country’s youth and women to get loans directly from the banks and start their own small business, the Prime Minister said. “We trusted small businesses, we trusted business skills of first time entrepreneurs and loans were given under the Mudra Yojana for setting up their own venture,” Modi said.

The government developed the new product ‘Mudra’ with a view to provide opportunity to poor people and small businesses to obtain loans from banks without any collateral to

stay the NCLT order, which has directed to start insolvency proceedings against it over the Ericsson plea.

During the proceedings, Sibal said that RCom has a total debt of around Rs 46,000 crore.

He further added that RIL’s Jio, which is buying RCom’s assets, has offered Rs 17,000 crore of upfront payment along with spectrum dues and transfer of debts.

On May 15, the Mumbai bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) had admitted an insolvency petition filed by Ericsson against Reliance Communications and two of its subsidiaries seeking to recover unpaid dues.

Ericsson, which had signed a 7-year deal in 2014 to operate and manage RCom’s nationwide telecom network, had alleged that it had not been paid the dues.

Last September, the Swedish company had filed a petition in the NCLT’s Mumbai bench seeking liquidation of the telecom operator to recover Rs 1,150 crore that RCom allegedly owes it.

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New Delhi, May 29 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday said that loans worth Rs 6 lakh crore have been given to 12 crore beneficiaries under the Mudra scheme as he accused the previous governments of tokenism and not enough for small businesses.

Unlike the loan melas organised by previous governments, he said that the Pradhan Manrti Mudra Yojana (PMMY) has helped and encouraged people to tread the unconventional path, fulfil their dreams and generate jobs for others by setting up small businesses.

PMMY was launched by the Prime Minister on April 8, 2015, for providing loans of up to Rs 10 lakh to the non-corporate, non-farm small/micro enterprises.

Last fiscal, the government extended Rs 2.53 lakh crore credit under the Mudra Yojana, while Rs 5.73 lakh crore has been extended in last 3 years. Interacting with Mudra beneficiaries from across the country through a video conference, the Prime Minister said that under the loan melas, which

NEW DELHI, May 29 (PTI): RCom Tuesday offered an upfront payment of Rs 500 crore to its operational creditor Ericsson, which has got an insolvency order against the Anil Ambani group firm.

During the proceedings of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal ( NCLAT), senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for RCom, suggested an upfront payment.

To this, the NCLAT bench headed by Chairman Justice S J Mukhopadhaya suggested settlement between parties.

“You know the fate of operational creditors (In corporate resolution process). You may not even 5 per cent. If you want we would give you time for settlement,” the bench said Ericsson had total dues of Rs 978, which have now increased to Rs 1,600 crore, counsel appearing for Ericsson informed.

“If you want, we can allow settlement. Find out ways and means to solve the issue,” the bench said.

The tribunal has listed for tomorrow the hearing of interim prayer of RCom to

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Three dead in suspected ‘terror’ shooting in Belgium

Police officers speak with parents of children at a high school in the eastern Belgian city of Liege on Tuesday.

L I E G E ( B E LG I U M ) , MAY 29 (AGENCIES): A gunman on Tuesday shot dead two female police officers with their own weapons before killing a bystander in a brazen suspected terror attack in Belgium, briefly taking a hostage at a school before being killed by police, reports AFP. The carnage in the gritty eastern industrial city of Liege began around 10:30 am (0830 GMT) when the attacker armed with a knife repeatedly stabbed the two officers before using their own firearms to kill them, prosecutors said.

Federal prosecutors said they had launched a terror investigation into the incident, which comes as Belgium remains on high

alert after a string of attacks including twin suicide bombings in Brussels in 2016 claimed by the Islamic State group.

“Armed with a knife, the suspect followed and attacked two police officers, and used their own firearms to kill them,” prosecutor Philippe Dulieu told a news conference.

“He continued on foot, attacking a parked vehicle where he opened fire on a 22-year-old man in the passenger seat. The young man died.

“He then continued and entered the Leonie de Waha school. He took a woman working there as hostage. Police intervened, he came out firing on the police officers, wounding sev-

eral before he was killed.”

Eric Van Der Sypt, spokesman for the Belgian federal prosecutor’s office, told AFP there were “elements that point in the direction that this is a terrorist act”, while police confirmed that both officers killed in the attack were women.

According to Belgian broadcaster RTBF, the shooter was released from prison on Monday and was only known for minor infractions with no known links to extremism.

Liege, a major city in Belgium’s former industrial heartland, was the scene of another bloody shootout in 2011 when a former convict armed with grenades and an automatic rifle killed six people and wounded more than 120.

Prime Minister Charles Michel denounced what he called “cowardly and blind violence”.

“All our support for the victims and their loved ones. We are following the situation with the security services and the crisis centre,” Michel tweeted.

There was support from other European countries, with French President Emmanuel Macron condemning the incident as a “terrible attack” and expressing the

“solidarity of the French people”.

British Prime Minister Theresa May said the UK “stands resolute with our Belgian allies against terror”.

Belgian Interior Minister Jan Jambon said Belgium’s Federal Crisis Centre was monitoring the situation.

“Our thoughts are with the victims of this horrible act. We are in the process of establishing an overview of exactly what happened,” Jambon wrote on Twitter.

A major security cordon was set up around the area, while panicked parents came to collect their children from the school complex.

The governor of Liege province said all the children and staff were safe and unhurt.

“All the children are fine, those of the primary and kindergarten saw nothing, they were evacuated through the back of the school,” Julie Fernandez, mother of a 7-year-old child at the school, told AFP. “They were cared for by staff and psychologists and high school students were cared for in a nearby park,” added Fernandez, who is also an MP.

Misleading tweets by liberal activists fuel Donald Trump WASHINGTON, MAY 29 (AGENCIES): President Donald Trump on Tuesday seized on an error by liberal activists who tweeted photos of young-looking immigrants at the U.S.-Mexico border in steel cages and blamed the current administration for separating immigrant children from their parents, reports AP. The photos were taken

by The Associated Press in 2014, when President Barack Obama was in office.

The photo captions reference children who crossed the border as unaccompanied minors.

Early Tuesday, Trump tweeted: “Democrats mistakenly tweet 2014 pictures from Obama’s term showing children from the Border in steel cages. They thought it was recent pictures in order to make us look bad, but backfires. Dems must agree to Wall and new Border Protection for good of country...

Bipartisan Bill!”

The immigration debate has reached a fever pitch in recent months following reports that since October about 700 children crossing the U.S.-Mexico border have been separated from their parents.

The number of separated minors is expected to jump once Trump’s new “zero tolerance” policy is enacted.

Trump confirms NKorean official headed to NY

In this image made from video, Kim Yong Chol, Kim Jong Un’s top official on inter-Korean relations, walks through Beijing airport after his arrival May 29, 2018.

North Korea, heading now Kim Yong Chol, vice to New York. Solid response chairman of the ruling to my letter, thank you!”

Workers’ Party’s Central

Committee, was scheduled to fly to the United States on Wednesday after speaking to Chinese officials in Beijing, South Korea’s Yonhap news agency said, citing an unidentified source.

The talks indicate that planning for the unprecedented summit on curbing Pyongyang’s nuclear weapons program, initially scheduled for June 12, is moving ahead after Trump called it off last week in a letter to the North’s leader, Kim Jong Un. A day later, Trump said he had reconsidered and officials from both countries

were meeting to work out details.

Kim Yong Chol will be the most senior North Korean official to meet top officials for talks in the United States since Jo Myong Rok, a marshal, met thenPresident Bill Clinton at the White House in 2000.

Kim Yong Chol, previously chief of the Reconnaissance General Bureau, a top North Korean military intelligence agency, coordinated the North Korean president’s two meetings with U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in April and May.

Germany, Turkey mark 25th anniversary of racist attack

Angela Merkel talks with Mevlude Genc in Duesseldorf, western Germany May 29, 2018.

DUESSELDORF (GERMANY), MAY 29 (AGENCIES): German Chancellor Angela Merkel warned Tuesday that right-wing populist rhetoric can lead to violent attacks, as she and Turkey’s foreign minister marked the 25th anniversary of a firebombing by extremists that killed five Turks and shocked the country at the time, reports AP. The firebombing in Solingen, north of Cologne, on May 29, 1993, was the deadliest in a series of racist attacks that raised international concerns following German unification in 1990.

Two Turkish women and three girls died when fire raged through their building, and more than a dozen other family members were severely injured.

Saying that Germany has a special responsibility to combat racism because

103 dead in B’desh anti-drugs campaign DHAKA, MAY 29 (IANS): Number of people killed in the last two weeks during anti-drug operations in Bangladesh climbed to over 103 on Tuesday, after another 10 deaths were reported in the last 24 hours, police said.

The 10 deaths occurred in seven districts after the police responded to firing by drug-traffickers or in clashes between the two, police officials told Efe news.

On May 3, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina launched the anti-drug campaign, that was initially carried out by the Rapid Action Battalion, an elite police force.

of its Nazi past, Merkel suggested — without mentioning names — that inflammatory tweets and statements like those from the nationalist Alternative for Germany party and other right-wing populists could have grave consequences.

“Too often the limits of freedom of speech are being tested very calculatedly, and taboos are being broken and carelessly employed as political instruments,” she said. “But this isn’t just chit-chat. We’re playing with fire — those who with their words sow the seeds of violence must at least be aware violence will come to harvest.”

Germany let in more than 1 million migrants in 2015-16, which gave rise to fears from some about the country’s ability to deal with the influx and helped the AfD win seats in parliament

for the first time in the 2017 election. Merkel was joined for the commemoration by Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu at the state governor’s office in Duesseldorf along with 75-year-old Mevlude Genc, who lost two daughters, two granddaughters and a niece in the blaze.

“The firebombing on your home in Solingen shocked our entire country ... it was not an isolated act, but the appalling low point in a long series of inhuman, far right crimes at the beginning of the 1990s,” Merkel said. Still today, she said, “people in our country are being demonized and attacked because they are asylum-seekers or refugees, or because they look like them because of their skin color and it doesn’t matter how long they have lived here.”

After the 1993 firebombing, fears ran high in the country’s large Turkish community, and protesters, among them many German-Turkish youths, put up barricades and fought street battles with police in Solingen.

It was the victims’ mother and grandmother, Mevlude Genc, who appealed to everyone in the country, Turks and Germans alike, to overcome the hatred and reach out to each other.

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SEOUL, MAY 29 (AGENCIES): A senior North Korean official is headed to New York to discuss an upcoming summit, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday, the latest indication that an on-againoff-again meeting between Trump and North Korea’s leader may go ahead next month, reports Reuters.

“We have put a great team together for our talks with North Korea,” Trump said in a Twitter post. “Meetings are currently taking place concerning Summit, and more. Kim Young (sic) Chol, the Vice Chairman of

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DIMAPUR: As part of their civic action programme, Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (North) continued to carry out various activities in different places across the state.

Assam Rifles (AR) Phek battalion under the aegis of HQ IGAR (North) organised a free medical camp on May 26, at Wuzu Village, Phek district.

The aim of the medical camp was to provide free medical examination and treatment to the local populace of Wuzu, Phor and New Phor village.

The team under the regimental medical officer examined 86 people -- 18

Male, 33 Female and 35 children. Free medicine was also provided to the ailing patients. Mosquito nets were distributed to old people and families with infants, keeping in mind the epidemic diseases caused by mosquitoes during the rainy season.

Apart from the medical assistance, basic knowledge on epidemic diseases including awareness on the widely spreading Nipha Virus was also imparted to the locals.

Wokha Bn: Wokha Battalion of Assam Rifles on May 25 organised an interaction programme with GBs of Tseminyu region at Tseminyu. A

Centre to set up study centre on Brahmaputra river

Hunger strike against Citizenship NEHUTA pushes for fulfilment of demands Amendment Bill in Guwahati

New Delhi, May 29 (PTI): The government announced Tuesday that a Brahmaputra Study Centre would be set up at Gauhati University at a cost of Rs 28 crore to conduct research on the causes of and how to prevent frequent floods in the river.

Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Jitendra Singh said the Brahmaputra was one of the largest rivers in the world and the study centre would offer an opportunity for research in different aspects of the river in hydrology, waterways, environment, disaster, flood management, hydro-power production, etc.

The government has approved setting up of an exclusive Brahmaputra Study Centre at Gauhati University in Guwahati for which a fund of about Rs 28 crore will be provided by the DoNER Ministry, Singh said.

Vice-Chancellor of the university, Mridul Hazarika, who called on the minister, said the university had decided to provide land within the campus for a separate block for the study centre.

Singh said Gauhati University was one of the oldest universities in the country and it needed to cultivate a unique identity for itself which could attract scholars from far and wide by setting up the study centre.

Describing it as a “one stop destination” for all issues and problems that might emerge from time to time with respect to the Brahmaputra river system, Singh said the first major study at the centre had already been initiated.

Guwahati, May 29 (Agencies): The All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) and 28 organisations representing various ethnic groups of Assam staged 11-hour mass hunger strike on Tuesday in protest against the BJP-led Central Government’s move to grant Indian citizenship to Hindu Bangladeshis by implementing the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016 at the Assam Engineering Institute (AEI) playground, Chandmari in Guwahati.

The protest was also joined by a large number of people including representatives of various other organisations, political parties, intellectuals, artistes, former rebels, journalists, writers and others.

The protest, which started at 6 am, continued till 5 pm.

The protestors demanded constitutional safeguard to the indigenous people of Assam on the basis of the Assam Accord, implementation of the Assam Accord, withdrawal of the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016, sealing of the India-Bangladesh border and signing of a bilateral agreement between

India and Bangladesh for deportation of illegal Bangladeshis.

Talking to Northeast Now, AASU chief advisor Dr Samujjal Kumar Bhattacharya warned the Central Government not to dump Bangladeshis in Assam and said, “Assam is not a dustbin to dump Bangladeshis.”

The AASU chief advisor also said that the AASU along with 28 other organisations representing various ethnic groups would continue protest against the Bill until the Centre withdraws it.

“The Central Government should know that there is a region called Northeast beyond Kolkata which is also a part of the country. We won’t tolerate discrimination with us anymore,” Bhattacharya said.

Dr Bhattacharya urged the BJP-led Assam Government to take bold steps and voice against the Bill for the greater interest of the indigenous people of the State.

Bhattacharya while citing the Conrad Sangmaled Meghalaya Cabinet’s decision to denounce the

educate the youth about preventive measures.

Chieswema battalion: Chieswema battalion under the aegis of HQ IGAR (N) conducted a lecture on opportunities to join the Indian Army at Government High School, Kikruma under Pfutsero sub-division on May 24.

According to PRO, HQ IGAR (N), the lecture was organized to create awareness among students about the Indian Army and the 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 security

Bill, where BJP is also a partner in the coalition Government, questioned the Assam Government why they couldn’t do the same.

Reacting to a question on announcement of Ram temples to be built by Ram Sena, Asom, a lesser-known right-wing organisation, in minority-dominated areas in the State, the AASU chief advisor said, “There is no place for communalism, extremism and illegal Bangladeshis in Assam.”

Demanding scrapping of the Bill, All Bodo Students’ Union (ABSU) president Pramod Boro, who also joined the protest said, “The Bill would pose a serious threat to the ethnic groups of the State.

The illegal migrants have already made a big impact on the socio-economic and political aspects of lives in the State.”

Urging the Government to provide constitutional safeguards to the ethnic groups, languages and cultures of the State, the ABSU president further said, “The Bill, if passed by the Centre, would diminish the identity of various ethnic groups.”

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The lecture provided an opportunity to the students to see and feel the forces way of life from close quarters. Besides giving the students exposure to the Indian Army, it also encouraged students to take up this challenging and adventurous career.

The lecture was attended by total of 40 students from Classes VIII, IX and X along with the principal and teaching staff.

Kiphire battalion: Kiphire battalion of Assam Rifles organised a drawing competition under the theme “HIV and AIDS free Nagaland” at Trinity High School, Kiphire on

SHILLONG, May 29 (Agencies): The new executive body of the North Eastern Hill University Teachers’ Association (NEHUTA) has demanded faster completion of the Career Advancement Scheme (CAS), promotions and removal of pay anomalies, among other things.

The association, in a press statement, said it also demanded immediate filling up of the long-pending statutory and other vacancies so that the university can function “in a more harmonious and efficient manner, as per the act, statute, ordinances

May 24.

According to PRO AR HQ IGAR (N), the aim of the drawing competion was to create awareness about the menace of HIV/AIDS. Captain S. Haokip also addressed the students and staff before the event.

A total of 24 students took part in the competition. The event concluded with prize distribution for the best three drawings by the students and an informal interaction.

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of the university”.

Neglect by officials has negative impact on the functioning of the statutory bodies of the university, as minutes are routinely not published on time and annual audit and accounts are passed without necessary approval from university court, it said.

The association is also concerned about works worth lakhs being carried out without following due process and flouting of MHRD directive on diverting funds to a new campus not approved by the ministry.

Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate of Late Lirow Lotha Deceased, has been filed by Smti. Mhonchumi L. Kikon relation wife R/o. H.No. 40 (C) Imkonglenden to draw his/her family Pension, Bank Acct etc, who expired on 5.5.18.

Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate of the said deceased, may if he/she so desire may appear in this Court within 30 days, on the said day of 16.6.18.

Given under the hand and seal of the Court this 15 day of 5/18.

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IN THE COURT OF SHRI VICTO SEMA PRINCIPAL DISTRICT AND SESSIONS JUDGE TUENSANG : NAGALAND NO.PD&SJ.TSG/SUCC-1/2002-03/13 Dated Tuensang the 2th May' 2018

NOTICE CALLING OBJECTION FOR THE ISSUE OF SUCCESSION CERTIFICATE

Where as Shri/Smti. Y. Chushemba District Tuensang has applied for the issue of Succession Certificate declaring that His/Her, Son, Late Moachuba has expired on 30-04-2018.

It is hereby, notified that if no objection to issue this certificate is received from anyone within 30(thirty) days wef 2-5-2018 onward, from the date of publication in press, the certificate shall be issued and no further complaint will be entertained for issue of the same.

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Government High School Kikruma, Pfutsero town on May 24.

According to PRO, HQ IGAR (N), the aim of the competition was to inculcate a competitive spirit, bring out the hidden talents of the students and to spread awareness on the ill effects of the drugs menace on individuals and society. 14 students from class-IX and X participated in the competition and made imaginative drawings. Prizes were awarded based on the concept and ideas depicted by the students through their drawings.

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NEHUTA expressed shocked to observe that seniority of teachers is not respected in appointment to positions of Deans. “Flouting and non-implementation of Executive Council resolutions too in matters like Construction and credit billing for medical facilities are of serious concern.

Advertisement for the post of University Engineer was withdrawn citing anomalies between UGC rules and GoI rules.

Meanwhile, the University and its infrastructural

ducted a women empowerment workshop, in collaboration with Shekinah Christian Foundation, and distributed 12 solar lamps to the women folk of Tshotokur village May 23.

According to PRO, HQ IGAR (N), the project was aimed at augmenting the basic requirement of lighting at Tshotokur village, which faces frequent power cuts during nights due to inclement weather. Solar lamps were distributed to the local women on the culmination of the workshop which commenced on May 18 at Shamatore. The event was attended by local women and village council members.

works are running ad-hoc by lower level officers,” the statement said.

Meanwhile, the NEHUTA will be headed by Prof. Xavier P. Mao as president for the year 2018-19.

Prof. Utpal Kumar Dey was elected as the vice-president, Dr. Prasenjit Biswas as general secretary, Dr. Marbha Khymdeit as joint secretary and Dr. Arnab Maji as treasurer.

Apart from office bearers, six other members were elected as members of the executive committee.

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DISTRICT AND SESSIONS JUDGE DIMAPUR : NAGALAND

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

Principal District and Sessions Judge, Tuensang : Nagaland

Regd No. 38 Tsg Dt. 25/05/2018 DECLARATION This declaration is for the general public and the person concerned that, we the family members of Smti. Thelila Sangtam, D/o Thrinyimong Sangtam of Chungliyimti village under Tuensang District that she is now being expelled from the family for the rest of her life.

And if any one entertains her by lending money or anything else for that matter, the family members will not take any responsibility whatsoever. Anyone found dealing with her in matter of monetary will be doing at his/her own responsibility.

Solemnly declare on this day Thrinyimong Sangtam 1. Thrilongchem Father of Thelila Sangtam 2. Imtisanen Judicial Magistrate 1st Class 3. Monosu Tuensang : Nagaland 4. Sentichuba

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press release from Assam Rifles stated that the interaction focused on the HIV & AIDS and drugs free Nagaland campaign. Issues and local concerns about health, sanitation, employment and skill development were also discussed during the meeting, stated the release.

Dimapur Bn: Dimapur Battalion of Assam Rifles conducted an awareness lecture on HIV & AIDS on May 25 at Shozukho village, Dimapur.

A press release issued by the Assam Rifles stated that the aim of the awareness lecture was to create public awareness about the HIV & AIDS epidemic and

Succession Certificate

SUCCESSION CASE NO 77/2018

To, Smti. Roselyn Ao, W/o Lt. L. Amos Ao, R/o Supply Colony, H/No. 27, Dimapur, Nagaland. Whereas you applied on 8-05-2018 for a Succession Certificate under Part-1 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925 in the matter of the Deceassed Lr. L. Amos Ao for the following Debts/Securities namely.

DEBTS/SECURITIES

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Name of the Debtor Amount of debts including Description of date interest on the application for in instrument if any certificate Debts is secured.

1 2 3 4 1. Pension Benefits, G.P.F, Leave Encashment, Gratuity, NPRS. 2. SBI A/C No - 10810685874 This Certificate is accordingly granted to empower you to collect those debts and receive interest or dividends or to negotiate or transfer the securities any of them.

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NOTICE INVITING OTHER CLAIMENTS TO REPRESENTATION TO COME FORWARD (SECTION 375 OF THE INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925) In the Court of Smti. Sara S. Jamir Additional Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur, Nagaland Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate of Late Dr. Temsu Jamir Deceased, has been filed by Shri. Lanusungkum Jamir relation son R/o. H.No. 124/126 Fellowship Colony to draw his (1) Landed Property etc, who expired on 20.3.18. Covered by Patta No. 95, Dag No. 188, Block No. 9, Dimapur Town (2) Patta No. 270, Dag No. 327, Block No. 4 Dimapur Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate of the said deceased, may if he/she so desire may appear in this Court within 30 days, on the said day of 24.6.18.

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DECLARATION ON AFFIDAVIT I, Shri. N. Sashi Jamir @ Nokchen Sashi Jamir, aged about 47 years, son of Mr. C. Pursangba Jamir @ Chungli Pursangba Jamir, resident of H.No : 12, Little Rock Cottage, 4th Mile, Diphupar, P.S : Diphupar Police Station, P.O & district of Dimapur, Nagaland, do hereby solemnly affirm and state as follows :1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India by birth and resident of the aforementioned address.

2. That my official name is "N. Sashi Jamir", I am also otherwise known as "Nokchen Sashi Jamir" in full form which refers to the same and single person i.e my name.

3. That in some of my official documents, including my permanent account Number bearing ID. No. : ADUPJ4576F, issued by the Income Tax Department, Govt. of India, my name has been inadvertently written, recorded and used in full form as "Nokchen Sashi Jamir" Which shall always be correctly written, recorded, used, and known in full form as "N. Sashi Jamir" by all concerned.

4. That wherever the name "Nokchen Sashi Jamir" appears, it shall always be correctly written, recorded, used, known and construed as "N. Sashi Jamir" by all concern.

5. That this affidavit is being made to declare the name "N. Sashi Jamir" and "Nokchen Sashi Jamir' being my names, the same and single person and also to declare my official name being "N. Sashi Jamir" and the produce it as a piece of evidence before the competent authority whenever necessary.

That the statements made in paragraphs 2 to 5 of this affidavit are all true to the best of my knowledge and belief and no part of it is false.

Deponent Sworn before me on this 29th day of May 2018.

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A fair damaged by a storm in Ranchi.

New Delhi, May 29 (AGENCIES): Stor ms and lightning across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand and Bengal killed at least 54 people in the past 24 hours, officials said on Tuesday, taking the toll from freak weather this month to around 290.

Two people died in Bengal’s Malda district during heavy rain and thundershower on Monday night.

Anima Ghosh, 40, died in the Englishbazar area when a big tree fell on the three-wheeler in which she

was returning home from work. In another incident, Anup Saha, 35, died in the Rathbari area when part of an old building collapsed and the debris fell on him.

Mrutyunjay Mahapatra, senior climate scientist with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) in the national capital, said the frequency of thunderstorms and lightning appears to have increased this year because of multiple factors.

“The long dry spell and hot weather conditions increasing the surface temperature

Postal services in villages hit as staff continue stir

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS): Postal services in rural areas across the country remained affected as the strike by Gramin Dak Sevaks entered the eighth day on Tuesday.

The countrywide strike started on May 22 against the non-implementation of the 7th Pay Commission’s recommendations.

A section of protesters are aligned with the All India Gramin Dak Sevak Union.

There are around three lakh ‘Dak Sevaks’ across the country who act as delivery agents at rural post offices.

They are an important part of a system wherein

wage payments are made to Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act workers.

“The entire rural area network of the postal service depends on us, including MGNREGA payments. We not only cover the plains but also remote and tribal areas,” AIGDSU General Secretary S.S. Mahadevaiah told IANS. “We are not doing any work and are protesting.

The public is supporting us as they understand our issues,” he said.

The union leader asserted that they will continue with the strike till their demands are met.

combined with unusually high western disturbances and cyclonic activity have contributed to this,” he said.

In three major thunderstorm and lightning incidents reported on May 4, May 16 and May 28, mostly in north-western India, the combined death figure is 286. Of this, 50 deaths were reported in the past 24 hours; 17from Uttar Pradesh, 19 from Bihar, 12 from Jharkhand and four from Madhya Pradesh.

According to the in-

formation released by Uttar Pradesh state government, six people died and three others sustained injuries in Unnao when two houses collapsed in a thunderstorm. Three people died in Rae Bareli while two deaths each were reported from Kanpur, Pilibhit, Gonda and Sitapur. In neighbouring Madhya Pradesh, most of the deaths were reported from Bundelkhand region.

In Bihar, Gaya and Aurangabad districts reported five deaths each, while four died in Munger, three in Katihar three and two in Nawada, said Bihar disaster management department (DMD) officials.

Jharkhand, which has seen 29 thunder storm related deaths this month including 12 overnight, is expected to be hit by more storms in the coming days.

The Met office has predicted storms and lightning till onset of monsoon by mid-June. Patna-based IMD official Anand Shanker said the easterly wind during the day had carried moisture from the Bay of Bengal after a trough developed over the region from Uttar Pradesh to Bihar.

CBSE Class X exams results: four share top position New Delhi, May 29 (AGENCIES): Central Board of Secondary Examination (CBSE) announced the results of the Secondary School Examination (Class X) on Tuesday.

Four students scored 499 out of 500 to top the examination. They are Prakhar Mittal from DPS, Gurgaon, Rimzhim Agarwal from RP Public School, Bijnor, Nandini Garg from Scottish International School, Shamli, and Sreelakshmi G from Bhavan’s Vidyalaya, Kochi.

Over 16 lakh students took the examination from 17,567 schools and the overall pass percentage was 86.70. Girls performed better than boys by 3.35%.

Tir uvanathapuram Region had the highest pass percentage of 99.6% with Chennai and Ajmer regions following with 97.37% and 91.86% respectively. The Delhi region has a pass percentage of 78.62.

The CBSE said that 1,31,493 students secured above 90% and 27,476 scored above 95%

Sterlite Copper closure order is legally valid, says Palaniswami C h e nna i , M ay 2 9 (IANS): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K.Palaniswami on Tuesday said the order issued by the state government shutting down the Sterlite Copper plant is legally valid and blamed the DMK for the violence in Thuthookudi on May 22.

Speaking in the assembly, he said the Government Order closing down the Sterlite Copper’s smelter plant in Thuthookudi is valid as the Central Pollution Control Board has not issued any order contrary to it.

Popularly known as the Sterlite plant, the Sterlite Copper is a 400,000 tpa copper smelter plant owned by Vedanta Ltd. Palaniswami also said it was the DMK government that gave the nod for expansion of smelter capacity.

Citing the action taken by the government before the May 22 police firing on the anti-Sterlite protestors, he said the government had held 14 rounds of talks with the members of the movement.

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Palaniswami said a crowd numbering around 20,000 people tried to march to Thuthookudi collectorate and police resorted to baton charge on May 22.

He said DMK leader Geetha Jeevan defying the prohibitory orders staged an agitation when the violence broke as the protestors were instigated by some political parties and anti-social elements.

Thirteen people were killed in the police firing on anti-Sterlite Copper protestors as they turned violent and indulged in arson.

For more than two decades, the people of Thuthookudi have been

protesting against the copper smelter plant.

Following the death of 13 persons in the police firing, the Tamil Nadu government orderd closure of the smelter plant.

Not satisfied with the closure order, major opposition party DMK decided to boycott the state assembly sessions until the Tamil Nadu cabinet takes a policy decision to shut down the Sterlite Copper smelter plant.

In a statement issued by the party, Whip R. Chakrapani said the Palaniswami government issued an order closing down the copper smelter plant without convening a cabinet meeting and taking a policy decision.

Contending this would enable the company to seek relief from the courts, he alleged that the Chief Minister was not sincere about shutting down the plant.

The DMK lawmakers on Tuesday attended the Assembly wearing black shirts to condemn the May 22 police firing.

CBI alleges scam in AirAsia clearance during UPA government New Delhi, May 29 (IANS): Targeting yet another alleged wrongdoing during the UPA regime, the CBI has named AirAsia Group CEO Tony Fernandes and others in a criminal case of violating FDI norms in giving effective management to a foreign entity through FIPB clearance in 2013 and attempt to bribe for tweaking rules to get licence for its joint venture to operate international flights.

The CBI FIR also names “unknown public servants” of the Civil Aviation Ministry, the then Foreign Investment Promotion Board, R. Venkataramanan, Director AirAsia, the the AirAsia Group Deputy CEO

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T. Kanagalingam alias Bo Lingam.

The FIR also alleges that in December 2014, Sunil Kapoor, who runs an in-flight catering company, along with Bo Lingam handed over a packet containing Rs 50 lakhs to facilitate the removal of the rule that required five years domestic flying experience and 20 aircraft to get licence to fly internationally.

The CBI said it had received information that AirAsia India was indirectly controlled and operated by AirAsia Group and particularly AirAsia Berhad, violating the norms of the then FIPB. This structure was di-

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rectly formalised through a “Brand Licence Agreement” signed by AirAsia represented by Fernandes and AirAsia Berhad represented by Bo Lingam on April 17, 2013 which indirectly made AirAsia India a de facto subsidiary rather

than a joint venture.

As per the then FDI policy, foreign airlines were allowed to own up to 49 per cent of shares in domestic airlines but effective management control must remain with the Indian partner.

“It is further revealed that the shareholders and Indian partners of the joint venture, including the board members, were not only aware of these intentions but also consciously ensured violating the then FIPB norms. Hence, violation of FDI norms were prima facie found by giving effective management to a foreign entity.

The FIR alleges that

Fernandes wanted the airline venture to be able to fly internationally from Day One and their local Indian partner Tata Sons Ltd through their nominee Venkataramanan would lobby to get all government approvals including the then FIPB clearance and amendment/removal the existing 5/20 rules of international civil aviation.

It also names several others as playing a liasion role and that a secret cabinet note was sent in February 2014 to the cabinet to amend/remove 5/20 rule. The proposal, however,

could not be approved since elections were already announced.

In its reaction, AirAsia said it refutes any wrongdoing and was cooperating with all regulators and agencies to present “correct facts”.

In November 2016, A.A. Aiyar had initiated criminal charges against its ex CEO and also commenced civil proceedings in Bengaluru for such irregularities.

“We hope to bring early resolution to all such issues,” an AirAsia spokesperson said.

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RSS invite to Pranab Mukherjee for Nagpur event sparks controversy

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an RSS statement said.

The organisation said that the 25-day “Tritiya Varsh Varg” is held every year at Nagpur in which members from all over the country take part for training.

The statement said that even Mahatma Gandhi visited the RSS camp at Wardha and later stated that he was impressed by the “strict discipline, simplicity and lack of discrimination” in the organisation.

Former President Zakir Husain, socialist leader Jayaprakash Narayan and General (later Field Marshal) K. M. Carriappa were other personalities who attended RSS events.

Union Minister and BJP leader Nitin Gadkari

SC stays death sentence of coconvict in minor’s rape-murder

ting reprehensible and gruesome murder of an innocent child to satisfy their lust is nothing but death”.

Both convicts had kidnapped the girl on the night of April 14-15, 2017, gangraped her and strangled her.

The High Court noted that the half-naked body of the girl was dumped near a road, in total disregard to decency and respect for the dead. The High Court also noted that the “deceased was an innocent child, who could not have provided any excuse, much less any provocation, for committing such heinous act...”

It further noted that the accused showed “lack of any remorse, as after committing the crime they acted normal” and asked for liquor from one Jaipal.

“We are immensely appalled by the alarming increase in the incidents of child rapes and also being aware of the rising anger of society over rape of minors across the country. Therefore, we consider death sentence as a measure of social necessity and also a mean of deterring other potential offenders,” the High Court said.

Three PILs on Tuticorin incident filed in Madras HC C HE N NAI , M ay 2 9 (AGENCIES): Three PILs, relating to the violence and the resultant police firing in Tuticorin over the Vedanta group’s copper plant, were today filed before the vacation bench of the Madras High Court. The public interest litigations are expected to come up tomorrow.

In his petition, social activist ‘Traffic’ Ramaswamy sought the setting up of a high-level social media monitoring committee to take immediate measures to “restrict or coverage of trouble/violence-prone incidents,” as, he felt, they could fuel mob fury.

In his petition, a journalist Silambarasan, among other things, sought a direction of the court to constitute an independent judicial committee headed by sitting high court judge to probe the firing incident.

In the other plea, president of Makkal Arasu Katchi S Rajanikanth sought the suspension of police officials who had allegedly “indulged in violence and killed innocent people.”

“Such a person who considers the RSS poisonous, dirty, even worse than snake... such a person is being called by the RSS. On what issue are they calling.

Has Pranab Mukherjee changed his views or there is no self-respect left in the RSS,” Dikshit said.

Communist Party of India leader D. Raja said that it was for Mukherjee to decide on the invite.

Rakesh Sinha, who teaches at Delhi University and is Honorary Director of the India Policy Foundation, said Mukherjee’s acceptance of the invitation was a message to the nation that on vital issues there should be dialogue and adversaries are not enemies.

Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Manoj Jha said Mukherjee will tell the RSS to “have a delete button in their divisive politics”.

BJP leader Subramanian Swamy said that the Congress leaders should follow in the footsteps of Mukherjee.

S a m a j wa d i Pa r t y Spokesperson Ghanshayam Tewari said too much politics should not be read into the issue.

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS): Delhi Lt. Governor Anil Baijal on Tuesday asked the Delhi Transport Department to take up the matter of using CNG buses with the neighbouring states.

His suggestion came as he chaired a meeting at the Raj Niwas here convened by the Environment Pollution Control Authority (EPCA) to discuss and review the issues of traffic management and environmental pollution in and around ISBT Anand Vihar where three terminals - bus, metro and railways - converge.

During the meeting, also attended by Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot, Environment Minister Imran Hussain and representatives from Railway and Metro, he directed the Transport Commissioner to take up the matter regarding the use of CNG buses with the neighbouring states.

Baijal also fixed the deadline of September 30 to complete the various ongoing works to control air pollution in the area.

He also directed the departments to take stringent actions against the violators.

Modi biggest victim of political intolerance: Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi

K A N P U R , M ay 2 9 (AGENCIES): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been the “biggest victim of political intolerance” and from Gujarat to Delhi “political conspiracies” were hatched against him by “frustrated forces” who have been defeated by the people of the country, Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said today.

He also claimed that the Modi government had ensured development with dignity of all the minorities and listed several initiatives taken by the Centre for the welfare of these sections.

At a press conference here on the occasion of completion of four years of the BJP-led central government, Naqvi said “the caucus of corruption” was unable to digest Modi’s commitment to inclusive growth.

“Today our government has made development as the mood of the nation.

We have made development, a people’s movement.

Prime Minister Modi has become ‘Vikas Nayak’ for the people of the country,” the minister said.

Naqvi said the Modi government had established “marks of success” by removing “stains of failures” left by the previous regime.

Let JNU committee take call on Johri’s suspension, says HC

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS): The Delhi High Court on Tuesday said the Jawaharlal Nehru University’s Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) will take a decision on the suspension of Professor Atul Kumar Johri, accused of sexually harassing women students, after examining the material on record.

Justice Rajiv Shakdher’s direction came while hearing a petition filed by several women students seeking suspension of the professor, against whom eight FIRs have been lodged alleging sexual harassment, and to restrain him from entering the campus.

The court said that the ICC, which deals with sexual harassment matters on campus, would examine the material available on record, including the FIRs, complaints and statements of witnesses. “...thereafter, reach a prima facie finding as to whether respondent No.4’s (Johri) conduct is such that it merits his immediate suspension and or removal from the campus,” the court

said. “In case a prima facie case of misconduct is made out, the ICC shall make suitable recommendations to the Vice Chancellor.”

The court has asked the ICC to place a report before it within three weeks, but directed it not to insist the petitioners to depose before it.

The bench has asked police to render necessary assistance to the committee.

To provide a safe working environment to the petitioner students, the court reiterated that the professor would have no access to laboratory No. 409 of the Department of Life Sciences where the students work.

However, the authority concerned in the JNU would

provide complete access to petitioner to laboratory No. 409 for doing their research work, the court ordered directing to appoint separate supervisors for them.

The court also said that if necessary, a separate laboratory should be given to professor to conduct his work, but directed Johri not to contact complainants or any potential witness, and in case of any infraction, the Vice Chancellor would consider removal of professor from the campus.

It also passed the direction that the professor should not take charge as warden of any women’s hostel on the JNU campus and listed the matter for August 17 for further hearing.

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The Management, the Principal and Staff of C.H.S.S congratulate the topper of HSLC and all the successful candidates of both HSLC and HSSLC (Arts) 2018.

UDAY KUMAR 18th Position (HSLC) 94.17% A. HSLC Securing 80% & Above B. HSSLC Securing 80% & Above 1. English – 12 1. Education - 28 2. Science – 12 2. Sociology - 4 3. Maths – 14 3. Economics - 1 4. Social Sc – 26 4. Pol.Sc - 1 5. Alt-Eng – 7 5. English - 1 6. Hindi – 6 6. Tenyidie - 1 7. Env. Education – 1 8. FIT – 7 9. BK – 4 10. Music – 2

suppress the political opponents have become a matter of grave concern in the Indian polity”, it read. The resolution was adopted at “Mahanadu”, the three-day annual conclave of the TDP here that began on Sunday.

“On the occasion of the swearing-in ceremony of H D Kumaraswamy, leaders of various political parties had assembled in Bangalore as a token of solidarity of regional political parties. “N Chandrababu Naidu (Andhra Pradesh chief minister) was a tall leader in this meet and it was a clear indication that regional political parties are going to be a power to reckon with in the 2019 elections as an alternative to national parties to form a government in Delhi,” the TDP resolution said.

With immense pride and joy, we, the family members congratulate sons of Lt. Manthron Konyak & Shri Honshen Konyak: Dr. H Pangshei Salym on his successful completion of MBBS course from MAULANA AZAD MEDICAL COLLEGE, New Delhi. & Mr. H Nokkham Salym for clearing the NBSE -HSLC Exam 2018, scoring 92.83 % from M.H.S.S, Kohima.

We wish them good luck and pray that the good Lord would guide them to higher heights.

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VIJAYAWADA, May 29 (AGENCIES): The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) today adopted a new political resolution that lambasted the Modi government for its “dictatorial” attitude towards states and vowed to unite regional parties to take on the BJP government in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls.

The resolution read: “The Centre weakening the financial condition of states... The unilateral style of functioning of the Modi government has led to loss of trust of states in the central government. The states feel that the concept of federalism is only on paper.” The “dictatorial” attitude of the Modi government, its “unilateral and antipeople decisions, misuse of central intelligence agencies and regulatory agencies to

I, on behalf of the family members and relatives, take this opportune time to congratulate our dear brother Mr. K.K Lihose Sangtam and Sister Mrs. K. Tsapongla Sangtam on being promoted to the posts of Deputy Secretary and Under Secretary respectively.

Your promotion is just a confirmation of the fact that you have excelled in what you do. A promotion is a sign of the three critical S’s……SINCERITY, SACRIFICE and SUCCESS!! May you continue to render your services for the welfare of the people. Praise God for His manifold Blessings.

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The Office of the LASU acknowledges and felicitates all its successful students and subject distinction holders in the recently declared HSLC & HSSLC examination result 2018.

The Union also lauds and encourages the students to keep going and pursue their dreams.

Further, the Union wishes them the very best and a grand success in their endeavours.

Enhancing transparency is the hall mark of the government, which took bold and decisive steps like the surgical strike against terrorists, demonetisation and GST. Naqvi said the Modi government was successful on every front be it the economy, national security, international affairs. The entire world has been applauding the transformation, he said.

The minorities affairs minister said the Modi government had broken every barrier of caste, religion and region.

“The Congress and its allies are unable to digest the atmosphere of trust and development created by the Modi government.

The Congress has become a caucus of corruption,” he said.

Naqvi said the Modi government has ensured

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The Kewhimia Zhavipfüko Krotho, Kohima Village with immense pride and honour would like to congratulate its members.

1. Miss Virienuo Emelia Solo, daughter of Dr. Avilie Solo and Dr. Menguzenuo Solo for securing 1st topper HSSLC (Science Stream) Examination 2018.

2. Miss. Vivotsonuo Sorhie, daughter of Late Mr Vizolie Sorhie and Dr. Rüütuo-ü Sorhie for securing 1st topper HSLC Examination 2018.

3. Miss Mhasilenuo Mechülho, daughter of Mr Khriesakuolie Mechülho and Mrs. Abeno Mechülho for securing 4th topper HSSLC (Arts Stream) Examination 2018.

4. Miss Neingusanuo Kire, daughter of Mr Ruokuolhoulie Kire and Mrs Lhoubeituonuo Kire for securing 8th topper HSLC Examination 2018.

The Krotho also congratulates all its members who have successfully passed the HSLC and HSSLC Examination 2018 and wishes them success in all their future endeavours.

Sd/Sd/Kelhouse-ü Solo Khriebeizonuo Rutsa President Secretary Kewhimia Zhavipfü Krotho Kewhimia Zhavipfü Krotho Kohima Village Kohima Village

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Open Futsal Tournament organized by Sumi Students' Union Shillong, concluded on Saturday at A1 Power Play Chekiye Village. The tournament was conducted in AID of Fresher's Day and Sports Day. Mr. Vikato Achumi, General Secretary Western Sumi Hoho (WSH) graced the opening ceremony as the speaker. Jet F.C. emerged as the champion after defeating Chekiye F.C. through penalty. The champion walked away with a prize of Rs. 30,000/- the runners up team received a cash prize of Rs. 15,000/-. Tingnyek Konyak of Jet F.C. was awarded the Best Player while Homka Yepthomi of Vihokhu F.C was named the Best Goal Keeper of the tournament.

We convey our special thanks to :21. Kahoto Zhimo 1. Tovihoto Ayemi, 22. Khevito. G. Shohe MLA Advisor, Power 23. Hukuto Zhimo 2. L. Hevito Zhimo, Inspector 24. Nihoto Muru 3. Zheito Chophy 25. Akito Muru 4. Y. Vihoshe Murru, 26. Pikuto. K. Kiho V.P. Sumi Hoho 27. Shikato Chishi 5. Dr. Asheto Chishi 28. Tokheyi 6. Akashe Zhimo, 29. Hetoyi Muru President DCCI 30. Zhutovi Chophy 7. Tokai. V. Murru, EAC 31. Atoho Yepthomi 8. Akito Murru, 32. Tokishe Zhimomi SDO, Electrical 33. Avito Zhimo 9. Kakiye Zhimomi, 34. Honito Zhimomi Advocate 35. Tito Chophy 10. K. Hollohon 36. Henito Achumi 11. Kuhovi Zhimo, 37. Botovi Zhimo G.B. Vihokhu Village 38. Kakishe Zhimo 12. Khehokhu Kiba, 39. Kazheto Sukhai G.B. Emlo Village 40. Khetoli Swu 13. Viheto. K. Swu, 41. Itovi Aye G.B. Khughovi Village 42. Akuto Zhimomi 14. Phukato Sumi, Head G.B. Vihokhu Village 43. Viki Yepthomi 44. Western Sumi Hoho 15. Hojei Swu 45. Akika Kiba 16. Hukheto Aye 46. United Sports Agency 17. Hokuto. K. Zhimo 47. Kiran Sports 18. N. Inavi Awomi 48. G. Sports, Chumukedima 19. Vika Achumi 49. Referee Association 20. Akavi Zhimo

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“development with dignity” of all minorities.

“During the last 4 years, 2.66 crore students belonging to poor and weaker sections of minorities have been benefitted from various educational empowerment programmes like Pre-Matric, Post-Matric and Merit cum Means Scholarships, Maulana Azad National Fellowship, Padho Pardes, Free Coaching and Allied schemes, Nai Udaan, Naya Savera,” he said.

Over 5.43 lakh youths have been provided employment and opportunities through job-oriented skill development schemes such as Seekho aur Kamao, Usttad, Garib Nawaz Kaushal Vikas Yojana and Nai Manzil, while Nai Roushni and Begum Hazrat Mahal Girls scholarships have benefitted 1.21 crore girls and women.

Naqvi said concessional loans were provided for self-employment to more than 6.30 lakh people belonging to minority communities under the Term Loan and Micro Finance schemes of National Minorities Development Finance Corporation (NMDFC). He also said that for the first time after Independence, a record 1,75,025 Indian Muslims are going to Haj in 2018 without subsidy.

Modi government’s attitude ‘dictatorial’ towards states: TDP

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New Delhi, May 29 (IANS): The Supreme Court on Tuesday stayed a Madhya Pradesh High Court order pronouncing the death sentence for a person convicted along with an accomplice of the kidnapping, gang rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl.

Staying the death sentence, a vacation bench of Justice L. Nagaswara Rao and Justice Mohan M. Shantanagoudar sought the state’s response to convict Santosh’s plea that challenged the High Court order to uphold his conviction and award of death sentence by a trial court. “There shall be a stay on the execution of the death sentence... let the original record be called from the trial court.”

The apex court had earlier stayed the death sentence of co-accused Baghwani.

Lawyer Joel and Ninni Susan Thomas had appeared for petitioner Satish.

The High Court, by its May 9 judgment, upheld the conviction and death sentence to Baghwani and Satish and said that “the only punishment which the accused deserve for commit-

said that there should be an exchange of views and political untouchability was outdated.

Congress Spokesperson Tom Vadakkan did not comment on Mukherjee’s acceptance of the RSS invite.

“At this point, I have no comments to offer. Let the event take place first, only after that it will be appropriate to give comments. If you know everything about the history and the specialisation of the RSS and BJP, then I would not like to comment any more on that,” he said.

But party leader and former MP Sandeep Dikshit asked if Mukherjee had changed his views on the RSS or the organisation had accepted the views of the former President.

Dikshit said that M u k h e r j e e, w h o h a d served the Congress for decades before being appointed President in 2012, had told them that “there is no organisation as cheap, dirty, crafty, untruthful and unpatriotic as the RSS”.

He said Mukherjee had said that the RSS should not exist in the country even for a minute.

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New Delhi, May 29 (IANS): The RSS invite to former President Pranab Mukherjee for an event at its Nagpur headquarters sparked off a controversy, as the Congress and left leaders expressed unhappiness over his acceptance while the BJP and RSS saw nothing wrong in it.

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) said in a statement that Mukherjee’s acceptance of the invite for the June 7 function was not “surprising”.

Its leader Narender Kumar said that Mukherjee will be the chief guest at the concluding function of “Tritiya Varsh Varg” or third-year course and address the ‘swayamsevaks’. RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat will be the main speaker.

“Those who know the sangh and understand it, it is not surprising for them or nothing new. It is normal for them because the RSS has been inviting prominent persons and those engaged in social service.

This time, the RSS invited Dr Pranab Mukherjee and it is his greatness to have accepted the invitation,”

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 2018

Kohima : Nagaland The Kigwema Students' Union congratulates Dr. Keneikhoto Yano, S/o Lt. Sieke Yano & Mrs. Sakhono Yano on being conferred with the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, from Department of Geology on the Topic, “Soil Erosion in Kohima District, Nagaland : A Geographical Analysis” under the supervision of Professor T. Lanusosang, from Nagaland University, Lumami.

The Kigwema Students’ Union lauds the achievement of Ms. Wokono Yhoshü, D/o Dr. Dietho Yhoshü & Mrs. Viserieno Yhoshü for securing the post of Judicial Assistant (Gr-III of Nagaland Judicial Service) under Gauhati High Court.

The Kigwema Students’ Union conveys our heartiest appreciation to the Headmistress Mrs. Kevitsiano Luho, teaching faculty and nonteaching staff of GHS Kigwema for the commendable result in the HSLC Examinations 2018.

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Israeli jets hit militant bases in Gaza

JERUSALEM, MAY 29 (AGENCIES): Israeli jets bombed Gaza hours after militants from the territory on Tuesday fired more than 25 mortar shells toward communities in southern Israel in what appeared to be the largest single barrage since the 2014 Israel-Hamas war, reports AP. The Israeli military said no one was hurt and that most of the mortar shells were intercepted by the Iron Dome defense system, though one of the shells landed near a kindergarten shortly before it opened.

The high volume of projectiles came as tensions have been running high along the Israel-Gaza border and a fierce Israeli response was expected.

“Israel will exact a heavy price from those who seek to harm it and we see Hamas as responsible for preventing such attacks,” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said following the barrage.

Shortly after that warning, Israeli jets began dropping bombs at what security officials in Gaza called Islamic Jihad militant training site. Smoke was seen rising near the town of Deir al-Balah in the coastal strip and the Israeli military said the explosions there were

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Israeli soldiers stand guard next to an Israeli Iron Dome defence system designed to intercept and destroy incoming short-range rockets and artillery shells and deployed along the border with the Gaza strip on May 29, 2018.

related to its activity. No injuries were reported.

Islamic Jihad was believed to be behind the attacks with a green light from Hamas, the militant Islamic group that runs the Gaza Strip.

“We are sticking to the right of return as well as responding to the Zionist crimes,” said Khaled al-Batsh, an Islamic Jihad leader in Gaza.

I s m a i l R a dwa n , a Hamas official, said the barrage proved that the “resistance is capable of hurting the occupation and it proved this today by responding to its crimes.”

Radwan spoke as a two fishing boats carrying students and medical patients set sail out of Gaza City’s port, aiming to break 11 years of naval blockade that Egypt and Israel imposed after the militants violently took control of the coastal territory.

The expedition would be a new way of challenging the blockade but also raises the possibility of more confrontation and violence as Israel bars any boats from Gaza reaching farther out than a six-nautical-mile radius into the Mediterranean Sea. Hamas acknowledged it was mostly

a symbolic act.

It also marks eight years since Israeli commandos raided a Gaza-bound aid flotilla, killing nine proPalestinian Turks and sparking an international outcry against the blockade.

In southern Israel, angry residents complained about how vulnerable they felt after 15 years of rocket fire threats from neighboring Gaza, which will likely put pressure on the government to retaliate harshly.

Adva Klein, a resident of Kibbutz Kfar Aza, said she only got about two hours of sleep because of the frequent incoming fire and the sirens warning of them.

Other residents reported machine gun fire from Gaza as well.

“It’s been a really scary morning,” said Adele Raemer, a resident of Kibbutz Nirim.

Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman said he was convening the top military brass at his Tel Aviv headquarters to discuss the situation.

The border area has been tense in recent weeks as the Palestinians have held mass protests aimed at lifting a blockade imposed by Israel and Egypt after Hamas seized power in 2007.

Italy in turmoil as caretaker prime minister assembles team

Brazil truckers’ mega-strike hits day nine

Cottarelli as caretaker prime minister sparked angry calls for the president’s impeachment, since most lawmakers backed Savona.

Mattarella said that an openly eurosceptic economy minister was counter to the parties’ joint promise to simply “change Europe for the better from an Italian point of view”.

Savona has called the euro a “German cage” and said that Italy needs a plan to leave the single currency “if necessary”.

League leader Matteo Salvini, a fellow eurosceptic who was Savona’s biggest advocate, said his side’s joint plan for a government failed because of pressure from the “powers-that-be, the markets, Berlin and Paris”.

“This isn’t democracy, this isn’t respect for the popular vote. It’s the latest slap in the face,” Salvini said, from those that say “Italy should be a slave, scared and precarious”.

Five Star chief Luigi Di Maio called on party supporters to attend a rally in Rome on Saturday, the anniversary of Italy’s transformation into a republic in 1946, after what he called “Italian democracy’s darkest night”.

RIO DE JANEIRO, MAY 29 (AGENCIES): A megastrike by Brazilian truck drivers furious over high fuel costs entered day nine Tuesday, despite a slight easing in the transport nightmare that has paralyzed Latin America’s biggest economy and rattled the unpopular government, reports AFP. With reports of some key roadblocks lifted by truckers and an increase in the flow of fuel from refineries, buses and goods vehicles slowly started to get back on the road. But significant numbers of truckers remained determined to hold on, even though their initial demands for cheaper fuel have been met.

The stubbornness of part of the truckers surprised the center-right government and even some union leaders, prompting allegations that the protests were being manipulated to try and bring down President Michel Temer. Rio de Janeiro, where almost all gas stations have been shut for several days, saw some fuel deliveries Tuesday. A column of 300 food trucks also made it into the city, where many supermarkets have run out of fresh products, G1 reported.

ROME, MAY 29 (AGENCIES): Italy’s caretaker prime minister worked to assemble a cabinet on Tuesday to save the country from political turmoil in the face of resistance from far-right and anti-establishment parties, reports AFP. Financial markets plunged into a frenzy as Carlo Cottarelli was left in charge after efforts to end months of political deadlock hit their latest setback.

President Sergio Mattarella on Monday blocked a cabinet proposed by the anti-immigrant League and their allies in the Five Star Movement (M5S).

That left Cottarelli, a former IMF economist known as “Mr Scissors”, tasked with naming a technocrat gover nment. He was expected to present his cabinet to Mattarella within hours.

F ive S t a r a n d t h e League, who hold a majority in both houses of parliament, have vowed to reject Cottarelli’s proposed technocrat government.

New elections could be held as early as September as the most likely outcome of the political saga sparked by an inconclusive poll in March. On Sunday

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evening, the president vetoed the League-Five Star pick for economy minister, eurosceptic Paolo Savona.

The populists cried foul and abandoned their joint bid for power.

The fresh uncertainty in the eurozone’s third largest economy caused alarm on financial markets.

Italy’s 10-year bond yields surged to over 300 basis points higher than Germany’s on Tuesday morning -- a sign of surging investor doubts over Italy’s financial stability. The Milan stock exchange plunged more than three percent on Tuesday morning.

The euro also fell in Asian trade on Tuesday and was in danger of falling below the $1.16 level last breached in early November. Mattarella’s veto and subsequent nomination of

Libyan rivals agree to Dec. 10 elections in lawless country New Malaysian govt unblocks media sites

Libyan delegates attend an International Conference on Libya at the Elysee Palace in Paris on May 29, 2018.

conference that brought together rivals from Libya’s west and east, representatives of some 20 countries and the U.N. special envoy for Libya. “Now we have clear commitments for the country, an approved calendar” for elections, he said.

The non-binding accord sets a Sept. 16 deadline to “set the constitutional basis” for the elections as well as to adopt electoral laws.

The formulation was meant to allow for several options, including amending Libya’s constitution or writing a new charter, Macron said.

The talks brought to-

Duterte threatens war with Beijing over South China Sea M A N I L A , M AY 2 9 (IANS): The Philippines has warned China that it will go to war if Beijing crosses a red line by unilaterally mining the natural resources of the South China Sea, the country’s Foreign Minister said. In a speech on Monday, Foreign Minister Alan Peter Cayetano defended the Philippines government from allegations that they were taking a soft policy on Chinese militarization of the South China Sea. “President (Rodrigo Duterte) has already said that. If anyone gets the natural resources in the Western Philippines Sea, South China Sea, he will go to war,” Cayetano said.

Tensions in the hotly disputed region have risen amid reports of the Chinese military landing bombers on their artificial islands for the first time. Under Duterte, who took office in 2016, the Philippines toned down its rhetoric towards China on the dispute. Cayetano said his department was repeatedly told to “file a protest” over Beijing’s actions in the South China Sea, CNN reported. “We are taking all diplomatic actions at the K

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right time,” he said, adding that “China had been told of the red lines”.

But he said it was unfair to single out China for its advanced militarization in the South China Sea. “If there is more than one country militarizing, and it’s not only the islands, if huge navies are sailing through the area, is that not militarization?” he said.

gether Prime Minister Fayez Sarraj, head of Libya’s U.N.backed government in Tripoli, and Gen. Khalifa Hifter, whose forces dominate eastern Libya.

The conference aimed to forge a political roadmap that would restore order in Libya, where lawlessness has fed Islamic militancy, human trafficking and instability in the wider region that threatens Europe. Moving toward parliamentary and presidential elections by the end of 2018 was a key goal.

Macron brought Sarraj and Hifter together for a con-

ference last July, producing a 10-point joint declaration that was the first of its kind between the rivals. It, too, looked toward elections, and also a cease-fire. That accord changed little on the ground in Libya, however, and critics dismissed the conference as a photo opportunity.

The U.N. special envoy, Ghassan Salame, suggested that Tuesday’s agreement was a step forward.

“This is a historic meeting. We do not speak in place of the Libyans. It’s the Libyans who agree all together in our presence. This is crucial,” Salame said.

In the eight-point declaration that closed the conference, the Libyan leaders committed to accepting electoral results and ensuring funds and “strong security arrangements” for the voting. They also commit to work on “phasing out parallel government” and on “the unifying of the Libyan Central Bank and other institutions.”

Libya is split between rival governments in the east and west. Representatives of Egypt, Russia and

the United Arab Emirates, which have backed Hifter and the administration in the eastern Libyan city of Tobruk, attended Tuesday’s conference.

The agreement said little about what could prove to be the biggest challenge to holding elections and reuniting the country — an array of Islamist, tribal and other militias that hold real power on the ground.

KUALA LUMPUR, MAY 29 (IANS): The new Malaysian government has unblocked several media sites, years after they were blocked by the previous Najib Razak government.

In a Facebook post, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission announced that sites including Sarawak Report, an investigative journalism site, and Medium were un-

blocked, reports Efe news.

The Malaysian Insider (TMI) and its mirror site The Malaysian Outsider were also unblocked last week after being off the web and blocked for more than two years. In its post, the commission said there was no longer any need to block those sites since the 1 Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) report had been made public.

Former Prime Minister Najib Razak has been accused of diverting almost $700 million into his personal accounts from 1MDB, a government strategic development company.

S a r aw a k R e p o r t , launched in early 2010 by a British journalist, focused on environmental and corruption scandals in Malaysia.

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K O H I M A C H U N G T I AT S Ü R TELONGJEM would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to DR. NUNGSANGLEMLA LONGCHAR w/o Mr. N. Moa Aier for achieving the prestigious Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Award in Social Services (Tribal Women Upliftment), based on experience and Development, Commonwealth Vocational University, Kaula Lampur, Malaysia.

Sincerity and hard working is the key of her tremendous achievement and the laurels she brought to the community. We thank the Lord Almighty for the unceasing grace showered upon and also pray for her good health and future endeavours.

MOALILA YAJENLEMLA President General Secretary

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PARIS, MAY 29 (AGENCIES): Rival Libyan leaders meeting in Paris on Tuesday tentatively agreed on a political roadmap leading to parliamentary and presidential elections on Dec. 10, but the plan faces major obstacles in the North African country, where the rival authorities rely on an array of unruly militias, reports AP. In an early sign of trouble, the Libyan leaders declined to sign a closing declaration outlining their commitments, which include laying the groundwork for the vote with new electoral laws and establishing a “constitutional basis” by mid-September.

French President Emmanuel Macron, who hosted the conference, nevertheless lauded the eight-point declaration as a “crucial step” toward stabilizing the country, which was plunged into chaos after the 2011 uprising that toppled Moammar Gadhafi.

“It’s the first time these Libyan leaders accepted to work together and approved a joint declaration,” Macron said at the close of the brief

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ouTube says it has deleted more than half of the “violent” music videos that the country’s most senior police officer asked it to take down.

More than 30 clips have been removed so far.

Metropolitan Police Commissioner Cressida Dick has blamed some videos for fuelling a surge in murders and violent crime in London - and singled out drill music.

She asked YouTube to delete content which glamorises violence.

Drill originated in Chicago. Its biggest breakout star is arguably Chief Keef, famous for his 2012 track I Don’t Like.

The genre’s lyrics often detail vivid accounts of taking drugs and violence.

In February, 17-yearold rapper Junior Simpson was sentenced to life in prison after he and three others stabbed 15-yearold Jermaine Goupall to death.

The court heard he’d penned a track about knife attacks before carrying out the killing.

Giving him a life sentence, judge Anthony Leonard QC told Simpson: “You suggested the lyrics were just for show but I do not believe that, and I suspect you were waiting for the right opportunity for an attack.”

In the past two years police have asked YouTube to take down between 50 and 60 music videos, because they were deemed to incite violence.

The video-sharing site has now removed more than 30 of them.

“The gangs try to outrival each other with the filming and content - what looks like a music video can actually contain explicit language with gangs threatening each other,” the Metropolitan Police’s Mike West said.

“There are gestures of violence, with hand signals suggesting they are firing weapons and graphic descriptions of what they would do to each other.

Pressplay, a company that promotes drill music videos, said on its Instagram page that police had “forced” YouTube to take some clips down because of “what’s happened lately”.

But the same post said the clips “will probably be back up in the next few weeks”.

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roadcaster Mariella Frostrup has complained of a new “double standard” that allows women to lust over men - but sees accusations of sexism arise when the role is reversed.

The presenter of BBC Radio 4’s Open Book reveals her concern when writing about the new TV series of Poldark in the Radio Times.

She says she can comment on a “shot of a shirtless, sea-soaked Aidan Turner”.

But men would not be able to remark similarly on his female co-stars.

“As a woman, I can own a comment like that without too much fear of censure,” said Frostrup.

“Indeed, there’s an undeniable sense of celebration among my girlfriends at the return of this sultry, tormented character, embodied by a delectable

young thespian pleasing all viewing generations.

“But we live in confusing times and I’m the first to admit to double standards - if a male colleague had penned those preceding lines about any of Turner’s equally appealing female co-stars, his cries of contrition would be drowned out by Twitter’s Troll Chorus.”

The presenter said she feared that “we are losing not only our sense of humour but our sense of proportion as we throw every act of perceived sexism into the #MeToo basket”.

Frostr up added: “There’s an enormous difference between judging a person’s worth only on the basis of their physical assets and expressing admiration for a fellow human with God’s gift (allegedly) of good looks.

(BBC)

DPS organises 4th InterSchool Music Fest 2018

Winners along with the judges and DPS principal after the competition.

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he 4th Inter-School Music Fest (open genre choral competition), organised by Delhi Public School Dimapur was held recently at the school premises with Dimapur Public School Society chairman S.I. Jamir as the chief guest.

The annual event is organized with an objective to provide opportunities to develop and hone the

students’ skills, explore talents and abilities besides providing a platform for interaction amongst students and music teachers.

Altogether five schools participated in the event: Maple Tree School, Hollotoli School, Hope Academy, Woodstock School and Delhi Public School Dimapur.

The panel of judges for the event were Avoni

Odyuo, Alobo Naga, and Aroko Nagi.

DPSD choir was adjudged as the winner of the competition after the choir performed ‘Lightening’ by Greg Gilpin Hope Academy with their performance of ‘A Million Dreams’ from the movie ‘The Greatest Showman’ helped them secure the runner-up position.

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notice of Trump’s photo. Comedian Patton Oswalt also criticized the post.

“Isn’t it the just the best to snuggle your little one – knowing exactly where they are, safe in your arms? It’s the best. The BEST. Right, Ivanka? Right?” Oswalt tweeted.

Comedian Jim Carrey also got in on the criticism by sharing a cartoon inspired by the report.

“1,500 innocent children ripped from their mothers’ arms at our border. Lost in Trump’s ‘system.’ Give us your tired, your poor, your huddle masses yearning to breathe free – and we will torture them for wanting a better life. From Shining City to Evil Empire in under 500 days.”

Comedian Chelsea Handler also criticized the photograph asking, “What in the world is wrong with this family? Is this picture supposed to remind Mexican asylum seekers what they’ve lost?”

On Saturday, a report

stated the ORR lost track of 1,500 kids. Steve Wagner, an official with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Service, disclosed the agency’s fumble to a Senate subcommittee last month.

(FoxNews)

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few celebrities slammed a photograph Ivanka Trump shared on social media Sunday amid reports that the Office of Refugee Resettlement [ORR], a federal agency, lost track of 1,500 immigrant children in the last three months of 2017.

The first daughter shared the candid moment of her holding her 2-year-old son Theodore with a caption stating, “My [heart emoji]! #SundayMorning.”

Singer Halsey among other social media users and celebrities criticized Trump’s post for her timing amid the report.

“I wonder what #SundayMorning is like for the parents of 1,500 lost children your father is responsible for. F--- your #SundayMorning,” Halsey, 23, tweeted.

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lead on 34 minutes when Joao Mario, who has also endured a tough season in Italy with Inter Milan and a loan move to West Ham, pounced on a poor clearance from a corner to fire a rocket into the top corner from the edge of the area.

Strong and physical throughout, Tunisia were sorely lacking technique and attacking prowess.

But when the disappointing Raphael Guerreiro

fluffed his lines, Esperance striker Anice Badri reduced arrears just before the interval. Portugal continued to dominate but after Bernardo Silva fired wide the hosts paid the price for loose defending when Fakhredine Ben Youssef hit a 64th minute equaliser.

Portugal are likely to still be without Ronaldo when they face Belgium in Brussels on June 2 and Algeria in Lisbon on June 7.

France beat Ireland 2-0

Tunisia’s Yohan Ben Olouane slides in on Portugal’s Quaresma during their match.

boosting win less than two weeks before they head to Russia. But the defending European champions, who face Spain, Morocco and Iran in Group B, largely flattered to deceive.

Ronaldo and his goal scoring exploits would have been welcome in Braga, but the Portugal striker was given time off following Real Madrid’s 3-1 victory over

Liverpool in the Champions League final on Saturday.

Portugal coach Fernando Santos gave Silva the nod and, despite a lack of playing time at Milan, the 22-year-old did well to head home the opener from Ricardo Quaresma’s pinpoint cross on 22 minutes.

It was the 1000th goal scored in Portugal colours.

Portugal doubled their

India is a sleeping giant: Schmid NEW DELHI, May 29 (PTI): New Zealand football coach Fritz Schmid on Tuesday dubbed India lying somewhere between “a sleeping giant and a rising competitor”. Schmid is with his team to take part in the Hero Intercontinental Cup, starting June 1.

“I appreciate the opportunity to play in the hero Intercontinental Cup as for countries like us it provides an excellent option to play against three potential strong opponents and have a look at players who will take us forward for the future,” he said.

Asked what impression he has about football in India, he sounded optimistic.

“India is somewhere between a sleeping giant and a rising competitor. It’s a big country and from my

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activity back in the Asian Football Confederation I realised there was a lot of activity at the top level with their professional league.”

“At the same time, they were trying to put things together for grassroots and development aspects. I followed very closely their activities around the FIFA U-17 World Cup. There are a lot of efforts going on and it’s very important

for them to put the pieces together to find their position in terms of popularity of the sport in direct comparison to cricket.”

He has been following the Indian team’s progress, and is aware of the challenges that await his team.

“India have qualified for the AFC Asian Cup and it’s a big year for Indian Football. It’s understandable they are preparing for the Continental Championships while we are building up for a new campaign.” “I know Stephen Constantine is a very experienced coach who has been successful in many different countries.

I expect them to be really prepared especially after the two weeks of preparatory camp in Mumbai.

They will be playing at home and it will be a tough challenge for us.”

France beat Ireland 2-0 in a friendly match, despite the torrential rain that fell on Saint Denis, with goals from Olivier Giroud and Nabil Fekir.

Coach Didier Deschamps, who was determined to give his star striker Antoine Griezmann a rest, played with an attack line formed by Kylian Mbappe, Olivier Giroud and Nabil Fekir. France dominated from start to finish, driven by a brilliant Mbappe who, paradoxically, was the only one in the attack trident to go without a goal.

With fans in the Stade de France chanting his name, Mbappe, assisted by Djibril Sidibe, was the first to attempt a shot in the third minute but missed the goal.

In the 40th minute Chelsea forward Giroud managed to open the scoring for the French team. Three minutes later, Fekir took advantage from a bad save of the Irish goalkeeper and scored the second goal.

With the field almost impossible to play on due to the rain, the second half ended with fewer goal attempts, among which some strong efforts by Mbappe, who did not want to leave the field without a goal.

Afghanistan name spin-heavy squad for historic India Test

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New Delhi, May 29 (IANS): The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) on Tuesday announced a spinheavy 16-member squad led by skipper Asghar Stanikzai for the historic one-off Test against India, starting on June 14 in Bengaluru.

The squad comprises five spinners in Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Zahir Khan and left-arm spinner Hamza Kotak, who incidentally emerged as the leading wicket-taker in the recently concluded firstclass competition.

Rashid and Mujeeb had fruitful campaigns in

the Indian Premier League 2018 (IPL) playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kings XI Punjab respectively.

Rashid picked up 21 wickets in 17 matches and was also the architect behind SRH’s road to the final which they lost to eventual champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Sunday.

Mujeeb too shone well with the ball, grabbing 14 wickets in 11 matches before a hand injury he sustained in a game against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) ruled him out of the remaining matches. Chinaman bowler, Zahir Khan,

Figo parts ways with Premier Futsal New Delhi, May 29 (IANS): Portugal football legend Luis Figo has terminated his collaboration with Premier Futsal, asserting that the domestic five-a-side tournament has turned out to be a complete failure.

Figo, the president of Premier Futsal, has been involved with the multi-city tournament since its first edition in 2016. “I would like to announce that I am no longer the Honourary President of Premier Futsal, having ceased my relationship with Premier Futsal

Management (P) Limited,” Figo said in a statement.

Alleging that Premier Futsal has lost its way, the former Real Madrid star said he will continue to support the development of the game. “Premier Futsal has completely lost its path to move forward and to fulfil its obligations towards those who worked and delivered on the project. Nevertheless, I wish to reaffirm my continuing support for the long term development of the game of the futsal,” the legendary midfielder added.

FIRST DEATH ANNIVERSARY of Lt. TEYIETHÜZO ( ATHÜ-O) KULNU

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We the bereaved family members of Lt. Sedekuolie (Alo) Solo would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to each and every individual, friends, relatives, neighbours and well wishers who stood by us spiritually, physically, financially and materially during his illness and at the sad demise of our dear father on 21st May 2018.

Special thanks to :1. Town Baptist Church, Dimapur 2. Cross Way Church, Dimapur 3. CRC Sunday School Dept Tenyiphe-1 4. St Anthony School Tenyiphe-1 5. Kuda Kewhitmiapfü Mechü Krotho 6. Thenupfüko Krotho Tenyiphe-1 A- khel 7. Kuda Razha Phesama Thenupfüko Krotho 8. Zhotso Khel Youth, Zakhama 9. Kewhimiapfü Union Tenyiphe-1 10. A-Khel Tenyiphe-1 11. Japfüphiki Krotho Tenyiphe-1 A-khel 12. Northern Angami Colony Walford, Dimapur 13. District planning office, Dimapur 14. Acha Kire & family.

15. K. David Sekhose & family 16. Doctors and nurses Referral Hospital, Dimapur We deeply regret our inability to thank each and everyone personally, but we are deeply indebted for your presence and support. We pray that the Almighty God bless you abundantly..

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(30/05/2017) It never gets easy daddy, it just gets different each day as we try to adjust to your leaving us so soon. The love you had for all of us is something we deeply miss as much as we miss your presence in our lives. Your legacy of wisdom, integrity and courage lives on forever.

Loving, Family Members

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1926 – 24.05.2018 We the bereaved family of Lt. Visele Victoria Rhetso, W/o Lt. Vilel Vincene Rhetso would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all those who comforted and supported us physically, spiritually, materially and financially till her last breath.

We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to : 1. Holy Redeemer 2. Doctors & Nurses of CIHSR Dimapur 3. St. Joseph Parish Priest Chumukedima 4. St. Anthony Church Tenyiphe 5. Tenyiphe Village 6. Tenyiphe Thenupfü Mechü Krotho 7. Khriezephe Village 8. Viswema Village 9. Viswe Kuda Union 10. Japfii Krotho 6th Mile Area 11. Rhetso Society Dimapur 12. Sorou Society We deeply regret for our inability to thank each and everyone individually, but we pray that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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was also a part of the Rajasthan Royals franchise, although his campaign never took off, as a shoulder injury he suffered in a practice game, forced him out of the tournament.

Another notable inclusion in the squad has been that of the 18-year old pace sensation Wafadar Momand. In Dawlat Zadran’s absence, the selectors went for the promising pacer, Wafadar.

Syed Sherzad and Yamin Ahmadzai are the other main pacers in the setup. Mohammad Shahzad will don the gloves, with Afsar Zazai being included as the back-up wicketkeeper.

The likes of Rahmat Shah, Stanikzai and the experienced all-rounder Nabi will shoulder the responsibility in the batting department.

The selectors also named the squad for the three T20Is against Bangladesh, beginning on June 3 in Dehradun. Two new faces in Najib Tarakai, who last played for Afghanistan against Ireland in 2017 and Darwish Rasooli found a place in the squad.

Loving wife, sons, daughter and family members.

GRATITUDE

“For none of us lives to himself, and none of us to die to himself, for if we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord.” Romans 14:17.

We the bereaved family members of Lt. Tepurükü (Alo) Sothu would like to express our heartfelt to all who stood by us and extended your prayers, sympathy and emotional support, besides all your material and financial assistances during the period of his illness and ultimate demise. May God bless you all abundantly.

Though, we are unable to mention every individual by name, we wish to mention a few who stood by us through the whole ordeal.

1. NCRC. P.R. Hill, Kohima and all its wings.

2. Viswema CRC Fellowship, Kohima 3. Poumai CRC Lower Jail, Kohima.

4. All Prayer Centre and Groups.

5. Nagaland Table Tennis Association.

Born: 06-02-1969 | Died: 21-05-2018 6. Kohima District Table Tennis Association 7. The Quasar Club, Kohima.

8. Officers and Staff of E.E. Office, P.W.D. (Housing) 9. Director and Staff of Higher Education Department 10. Rachü Union, Kohima.

11. Kohima Longjang Union.

12. Kohima Longjangtsür Telongjem.

13. Lower Jail Colony Panchayat, Youth & Women.

14. Dr. Nicky Kire, Advisor, R.D Nagaland.

15. Er. Zale Neikha, Advisor, Youth Resources & Sports.

16. Dr. Ato Rhütso, Managing Director, KOHIMAS & Staffs.

17. Dr. B.Borooah, Cancer hospital, Guwahati.

18. Doctors and Staff of Eden Medical Centre, Dimapur, Oking Hospital, Kohima, Naga Hospital, Kohima, Bethel Medical Centre, Kohima.

19. Mr. Zotuo Kire, P.S. to Dr. Nicky Kire 20. Mr. James Liezietsu & Family.

21. Dr. Keduovinuo Chielie.

22. Dr. Mhashevisü Sothu 23. All Blood Donors.

Loving wife, children & family members

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BRAGA, May 29 (Agencies): AC Milan striker Andre Silva hit a landmark 1000th goal for the hosts but there was little to celebrate as Cristiano Ronaldo-less Portugal were held 2-2 by Tunisia in a pre-World Cup friendly on Monday. Still smarting from a 3-0 defeat to the Netherlands in Geneva last March, Portugal fans were hoping for a morale-

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French Open: Sharapova advances to second round

Maria Sharapova celebrates after winning the first round against Richel Hogenkamp on Tuesday.

Paris, May 29 (Agencies): Two-time champion Maria Sharapova survived a serious scare to claim a 6-1, 4-6, 6-3 victory over Dutch qualifier Richel Hogenkamp in her first French Open match since 2015 on Tuesday.

The Russian was controversially not given a wildcard by organisers for the tournament last year, which took place shortly after her return from a doping suspension.

Sharapova, the 28th seed, will face Croatia’s

Donna Vekic in the second round.

The five-time Grand Slam winner is only seeded at Roland Garros courtesy of a semi-final run in Rome earlier this month which dragged her back into the top 30 for the first time since her ban.

The 31-year-old took just 24 minutes to win the first set of a match which was delayed from Monday due to thunderstorms, but threw away a 3-1 lead in the second as world number 133 Hogenkamp forced

a decider. Sharapova was staring down the barrel of falling at first hurdle in a Grand Slam tournament for the first time since the 2010 Australian Open when trailing 3-0 in the third, but the former world number one dug deep and reeled off six straight games to edge into round two.

Meanwhile, Garbine Muguruza saw off Svetlana Kuznetsova 7-6(0), 6-2 in a rain-disrupted battle of former champions to reach the second round of the French Open on Tuesday.

The Spanish third seed, who lifted the Suzanne-Lenglen Cup in 2016, dropped serve twice in the opening set but easily prevailed in the tiebreak.

She broke early in the second set and this time did not let her guard down against 2009 champion Kuznetsova, who is 43rd in the WTA rankings after returning to the tour only in March following a wrist injury.

The Russian saved a first match point with a passing shot, Muguruza sent a backhand long on the second, but Kuznetsova bowed out after sending a forehand way too long on the third.

Muguruza next faces French wildcard Fiona Ferro.

PKL Auction: 422 players to go under hammer

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World Cup 2018: Brazil seek redemption SAO PAULO, May 29 (Agencies): With 16 days left to Russia 2018, 90 Minutes presents five-time champions Brazil, seeking redemption from an inauspicious 2014 World Cup in home soil led by the recovering Neymar.

Brazil is shaking off the embarrassment of losing 7-1 to Germany in its home World Cup. Since Tite took over as coach in 2016, the fivetime world champions have become a winning machine again and were the first to qualify for Russia.

Neymar, who missed the Germany humiliation through injury, is now racing to recover from a broken foot to make the trip to Russia.

But there isn’t such a reliance now on the world’s most expensive player. In six games without Neymar, Brazil still won four times, including a friendly against Germany in Berlin

M umba i , M ay 2 9 (IANS): A total of 422 players will be going under the hammer when the two-day auctions for the sixth edition of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) gets underway here on Wednesday.

Of the total players, 58 are from 14 different nations while 87 players come from the league’s Future Kabaddi Heroes Programme (FKH), a nationwide talent scouting programme held in 18 cities.

For the upcoming edition, a total of 21 players Brazil begin World Cup preparations with training camp at brand new Tottenham were retained by nine teams headquarters in London. while three teams - U Mumba, Jaipur Pink Panthers in March. top players available in every more dangerous in Russia and UP Yoddha - decided “He will be missed by position. if Neymar, who sustained to start from scratch without any team,” defender Thiago They were so dominant the injury playing for Paris retaining any player.

Silva said, “but not having in South American qualify- Saint-Germain in February, While each team could him sometimes helps us con- ing that they would still have is fully fit. retain only one member of solidate the style we want.” secured top spot without the “Skill wise, he is althe previous season, this Indeed, the Brazilians points secured in six games ready the best player in the time they have been allowed head into this World Cup under Dunga before the world,” Brazil great Pele to keep up to four memlooking more balanced on coach was fired. said. “This is his time to bers from their previous the pitch and with a range of Brazil should be even shine.” squad. These players form the ‘Elite Retained Players’ Philippe Coutinho Best placement in World Cup: category.

Winners in 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994 and 2002 The players drafted FIFA Ranking: 2 (till June 7) in the auctions have been split into five categories (A, Fixture B, C, D, and New Young June 17: Brazil vs. Switzerland (Rostov) Players).

June 22: Brazil vs. Costa Rica (Saint Petersburg) While players in the A, B, C, and D categories have June 27: Serbia vs. Brazil (Saint Petersburg) been set a base price of Rs 20 lakh, 12 lakh, 8 lakh, and Prospects 5 lakh respectively, the New This tournament is an unusual one for Brazil, who Young Players have been will arrive as joint favorites and as a side that need to fixed at Rs 6.6 lakh. prove themselves all over again after their disastrous 7-1 loss to Germany in the 2014 semi-finals. They should sail through Group E against Switzerland, Costa Rica and Serbia but, with little experience playing competitively against top European sides, a question mark still exists.

One mouth-watering prospect could come as early as on Thursday night in the the last 16. If Brazil or Germany qualify in second place fourth straight matchup from their groups, the two heavyweights will slug it out between the teams. much earlier than they would like.

James Harden had This has been a rollercoaster season for Coutinho, 32 points as the top-seedKey players: Neymar who started at Liverpool and ended up at Barcelona. The ed Rockets’ bid to return 25-year-old has nevertheless become a regular in Tite’s to the finals for the first side, in either a wide role or as a deeper lying central time since 1995 fell short midfielder, and his long-range shooting is a powerful without Chris Paul, who weapon. was nursing a hamstring However, he can sometimes drift out of the action injury. and his challenge is to take more games by the scruff of “We just didn’t have the neck and lessen the creative burden on Neymar. that extra juice that we needed,” Harden said.

Coach : Tite The Rockets fell apart Like his three predecessors as manager, Tite is from in the second half again afthe rugged southern state of Rio Grande do Sul. Coaches ter doing so in game six. there are known for their disdain of frippery and the The Warriors out56-year-old (real name Adenor Leonardo Bachi) is no scored Houston 122-63 in exception. He first rose to fame at Caixas and Gremio the second half of the final but it was his second spell at Corinthians that really cetwo games. mented his reputation as a top-class coach when he took “It’s amazing how the underperforming Sao Paulo side to the league title in long the NBA game is,” 2011 and the Copa Libertadores and Club World Cup the Warriors coach Steve Kerr following year. Always dignified but firm and precise, he said. is popular with the media, a valuable asset in Brazil.

“Forty-eight minutes, it lasts a long time and Brazil Squad Goalkeepers: Alisson (Roma), Ederson (Manchester there’s so many opportuniCity), Cassio (Corinthians). ties to get yourself going Defenders: Danilo (Manchester City), Fagner (Corinthias a team. And with our ans), Marcelo (Real Madrid), Filipe Luis (Atletico Mateam, there’s just so much firepower, we’re going to So much of Brazil’s hopes rest on Neymar’s slim drid), Thiago Silva, Marquinhos (both Paris St-Germain), Miranda (Inter Milan) Pedro Geromel (Gremio). get going.” shoulders. The greatest player of his generation is capable Midfielders: Casemiro (Real Madrid), Fernandinho The Rockets finished of winning any game with a moment of brilliance but he 7 of 44 on 3-pointers, with will be returning from three months out with a foot injury (Manchester City), Paulinho (Barcelona), Fred (Shakhtar Donetsk), Renato Augusto (Beijing Guoan), Philippe Trevor Ariza missing all and it remains to be seen whether the rest is positive or Coutinho (Barcelona), Willian (Chelsea), Douglas Costa nine of his attempts, Eric negative. He coasted through his debut season at Paris (Juventus).

Gordon going 2 for 12 St-Germain where he was rarely tested. How influential Forwards: Neymar Jr (Paris St-Germain), Taison and Harden making just he will be for Brazil could depend on how he copes with (Shakhtar Donetsk), Gabriel Jesus (Manchester City), 2 of 13. the huge pressure he will face.

Roberto Firmino (Liverpool).

Warriors reach 4th straight NBA Finals

Golden State Warriors with the trophy after wrapping up the Western Conference final on Monday night.

HOUSTON, May 29 (Agencies): Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors turned all those Houston bricks into a road back to the NBA Finals.

Needing not only all their firepower but also 27 straight misses by the Rockets during an epic cold streak from 3-point range, the Warriors rallied to keep alive their hopes for a repeat. Kevin Durant scored 34 points, Curry sparked

another third-quarter turnaround, and the Warriors earned a fourth straight trip to the NBA Finals by beating the Rockets 101-92 in game seven of the Western Conference finals on Monday night.

The defending champions trailed by as many as 15 points in the first half.

“We know we can make an 11-point lead evaporate with two minutes of good basketball,”

Klay Thompson said.

Curry, who finished with 27 points, scored 14 of Golden State’s 33 points in the third quarter as Houston’s shooting didn’t just go cold, it froze. The Rockets missed all 14 3-point attempts in that quarter as part of a 1-for-21 second half from long range.

The Warriors will host LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers in game one of the finals

Warner, Bancroft to return to cricket

Cameron Bancroft and David Warner.

S Y D NEY, M a y 2 9 (Agencies): Disgraced Australian stars David Warner and Cameron Bancroft will return to competitive cricket at a low-level limitedovers tournament in the country’s tropical north in July, it was announced on Tuesday.

Warner is serving a year-long ban from state and international cricket and Bancroft a nine-month suspension over a ball-tampering scandal in South Africa.

But they are allowed to appear at club level in Australia and in domestic tournaments abroad.

As they work to rebuild their careers, the duo will feature in the NT Strike League in Darwin, a monthlong Twenty20 and one-day event that features four franchises -- Desert Blaze, City Cyclones, Northern Tide and Southern Storm.

Bancroft is available for the entire tournament with Warner committing to two one-dayers on July 21 and 22.

“We’re delighted that Cameron and David will be joining us in Darwin for the Strike League,” said Northern Territory Cricket chief Joel Morrison in a

statement.

“Their presence and experience will be invaluable for our local players.”

Warner, who is also set to play for his Sydney club side Randwick Petersham from September, spent time running cricket clinics last month in Darwin.

He said he was keen to be part of a league that is designed to give emerging players experience against interstate and international talent. “I’m really looking forward to playing in the Strike League in July,” he said.

“I heard so much about the competition while I was in Darwin earlier this month that I’m keen to be part of it.”

Former Australian captain Steve Smith, who was also suspended over the tampering incident, is set to make his return at an inaugural Global T20 Canada event in Toronto from June 28-July 15.

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