September 17 2017

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Vol XXVII No. 283

DIMAPUR, sunday, september 17, 2017 Pages 12 ` 4.00

Congress panel begins Kashmir visit

Aguero fires Man City to top of table

Arenla Subong: Making sense of the artist

national, page 5

sports, Page 11

Sunday Post Supplement

NTC reveals more on HC bldg issue

DIMAPUR, SEP 16 (NPN): Reacting to the clarification made by the department of Law & Justice which dismissed the contention of financial irregularities in the construction of the High Court complex at Meriema, Nagaland Tribes Council (NTC) has responded by bringing out facts and figures it claimed, were obtained from the RTI response filed by - ST Yapang and Odi Jamir and which was made available to NTC. NTC through its media cell, while appreciating the prompt clarification by the Law & Justice department on the matter (construction project of high court building), maintained that its objective was only to highlight the issue in the media so as to evoke response from the authorities involved.

NTC informed that as per the response of the Public Information Officer (PIO) Law & Justice department on June 21, 2017 the latter had mentioned that the estimated cost of the project for construction of new High Court complex was Rs 43.75 crores.

NTC said it was shocked to note that the

GoM admits to glitches in network delaying GST filings BENGALURU, SEP 16 (IANS): Technical glitches and procedural problems galore on the GST Network have delayed payments and filing of returns under the new Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime, a Group of Ministers (GoM) admitted on Saturday.

“Technical glitches, procedural problems and absence of some forms on the network portal are causing delays in making payments and filing of returns under the new GST regime,” Bihar deputy CM Sushil Kumar Modi, who is the GoM’s convener, told reporters here.

The 5-member GoM, which held its first meeting here, was set up on September 12 to look into the technical issues faced by the GST Network.

The decision to form the GoM was taken at the last meeting of the GST Council in Hyderabad on September 9 after several member states complained to Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, who heads the Council, that the glitches were causing problems for taxpayers in filing returns and making payments.

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“He got VVIP security bceause he is now friendly with the government. It pays to have friends in high places” K Y M C

clarification issued by the secretary Law & Justice revealed that the total estimated cost of the project was a whopping Rs.161.10 crores as per NPWD SoR, 2010 and that the department had received Rs 57.61 crores and not as claimed by the NTC. NTC therefore asked the department to clarify to the public on the inconsistencies in the estimated cost of the project. It reiterated that its major concern was the delay in completion of the High Court complex.

Further NTC said even after the foundation stone was laid in 2007 along with other north eastern states, those states have already completed their construction projects and installed the separate High Courts since 2013.

NTC wondered why Nagaland was still struggling for the past 10 years with only 35% work being completed on the ground?

In this regard, NTC said it wished to put in place certain facts and circumstances under which its earlier statement was made for public consumption.

NTC asked the law and justice department to prove

the contentions wrong and come clean on the matter.

NTC pointed out that as peer RTI response dated June 6,2017 the PIO Law & Justice department had stated that “35% of the works for construction of new High Court was completed.” It also informed that (as per the Annexure) the total estimated cost of the project was Rs 43.75 crores (Rs 4375.47 lakhs).

Further, in another RTI response by the PIO Finance department dated June 14,2017 NTC disclosed that the PIO furnished copies of 18 Drawal Authority(s) issued under Demand No. 04- Justice & Law for construction of new High Court complex and building at Meriema, Kohima from 2007-08 till August, 2017.

NTC revealed that the following were the details of Drawal Authority: 1. On 30.03.2009 a Drawal Authority (DA) of Rs 5 crores was issued for construction of new High Court building (State Plan).

2. On 28.03.2010 a DA of Rs. 1 crore was issued for construction of new High Court building (State Plan).

3. On 29.03.2010 a DA

of Rs. 7 crores was issued for infrastructure development of new High Court building (State Plan).

4. On 31.03.2010 a DA of Rs. 5 crores was issued for infrastructure development of new High Court building (Civil Deposit).

5. On 31.03.2010 a DA of Rs. 1 crore 46 lakhs was issued for construction works of new High Court building (State Plan) 6. On 31.03.2010 a DA of Rs. 54 lakhs was issued for construction of retaining wall of new High Court building (State Plan).

7. On 30.03.2011 a DA of Rs. 70 lakhs was issued for construction of 2 KM of new High Court road (State Plan).

8. On 30.03.2011 DA of Rs. 50 lakhs was issued for construction of retaining wall of new High Court building (State Plan).

9. On 31.03.2011 DA of Rs. 8 crores was issued for construction of new High Court building & Judges bungalow (State Plan).

10. On 31.03.2011 DA of Rs. 30 lakhs was issued for payment of Consultant fees construction of new High Court building (State Plan).

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Manipur: 4 injured in grenade blast

Construction of new bridges in Dmu to commence within one week: CM

Correspondent

IMPHAL, Sep 16: Four employees of Hindustan Construction Company in Imphal were injured when a hand grenade was lobbed at the office on Saturday evening, around 5pm.

The hand grenade was suspected to have been lobbed by militants.

The injured persons were Tapan Bardhan (50) from West Bengal, Jafar Sheikh (40) from West Bengal, Bijoy Gogoi (49) of Male Shanker Nagar from Assam’s Tejpur and Chunchun Prasad (41) from Jharkhand.

T h e i n j u r e d we r e rushed to Raj Medicity hospital in Imphal’s North AOC. Their conditions were stated to be not critical.

Police said that the hand grenade hurled by suspected militants exploded at the front lawn of the building where the staff were relaxing after day’s work.

Police suspect monetary demand from the company by a militant group behind the explosion.

T.R. Zeliang along with his colleagues during the site visit of the collapsed bridges. (NP)

Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, SEP 16 (NPN): Nagaland chief minister, T.R. Zeliang on Saturday assured that the construction of bridges over Chathe river and Dhansiri river at Nagarjan (Kuda) would commence within a week’s time.

The chief minister, accompanied by minster of Road & Bridges Dr. Neikiesalie (Nicky) Kire, Power minister, Kipili Sangtam and parliamentary secretary Art & Culture, Eshak Konyak visited the two sites on Saturday along with host of officials.

Briefing the media persons here at his private residence, Zeliang pointed out

that since the work orders and funds for construction of the two bridges were already allotted and sanctioned, there was no reason why works should not start at the earliest.

Zeliang has therefore asked the contractor to start the work immediately without delay.

During inspection of the newly built bamboo bridge over Chathe river near at Eralibill connecting Niuland and Kuhuboto subdivision, the chief minister suggested widening of both the entry points for convenience of light vehicles to ply over the bridge.

Zeliang also remarked that the bamboo bridge over Chathe River was tempo-

rarily serving the purpose for the public, particularly school going children. It may be mentioned that both the bridges were constructed with fund provided by the National Disaster Response Fund.

With regard to the bridge at Nagarjan (Kuda), Zeliang informed that the decades old dilapidated bridge needed to be dismantled first in order to construct a new one.

He however lamented that even though the government had planned to preserve the 90-year old bridge built by the British as heritage, there was no alternative to build a new bridge in the area due to paucity of funds to purchase land.

Dr. Singh invites young Start- BS&G movement shaping character of youth: Gov Ups to avail NE Venture Fund Spl. Correspondent

NEW DELHI, SEP 16 (NPN): Union Minister of State (I/c) for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER, Dr. Jitendra Singh has invited young Start-Ups from across the country to avail of the “Venture Fund” facility being provided by the ministry to anybody who wishes to set up an entrepreneurship in the region.

Speaking at the inaugural session of “ARUNODOI”, the two-day Northeast Students & Youth Summit 2017 beginning here Saturday, Dr. Jitendra Singh said, in addition to the provisions of tax holiday and exit period available in “Standup India, Startup India” programme, the DoNER ministry has also rolled out “Venture Fund” for anybody who wishes to Startup

in the Northeast region, which would provide a huge financial relief particularly to young entrepreneurs.

Launched only a few months ago, he said, “Venture Fund” had already become popular among the youngsters and over 65 proposals were already in the pipeline.

“If we are able to move forward with the plan that we have envisaged for ourselves, the day is not far when Northeast will become a favorite destination for young Startups from all over India,” he said.

With its vast unexplored avenues, Dr. Singh said those looking for livelihood will soon find a potential enterprise in the Northeast, particularly in fruit, food, handicraft and tourism industry, he added.

Nor theast Venture

Fund, said Dr Jitendra Singh, is the first dedicated venture capital fund for North-Eastern region and the initiative to set it up began in April this year.

He further explained that “North-East Venture Fund” had been set up by North Eastern Development Finance Corporation Ltd (NEDFi), which already has the mandate to encourage entrepreneurship in the region, primarily by offering support to the firstgeneration entrepreneurs.

In addition, the NEDFi also performs the role of handholding and capacity building, he said.

Assam chief minister, Sarbananda Sonowal, Minister of State for External Affairs, Gen. (Retd.) V.K. Singh and MPs from North East were also present at the function.

DIMAPUR, SEP 16 (NPN): Nagaland governor, PB Acharya, on Saturday has called upon Bharat Scouts and Guides (BS&G) to become ambassadors of peace and progress. He expressed joy that the BS&G movement was playing an active and important role in shaping the character of the youth in Nagaland.

Speaking at the Nagaland State Bharat scouts and guides (NSBSG) award ceremony held at the Raj Bhavan, the governor, who is also the chief patron of NSBSG, said that the Scouts and Guides contribute to strengthening communal har mony, brotherhood and secularism so the state marched ahead on the path of progress and prosperity in peaceful manner.

“It is a very efficient voluntary movement in nature that has purposefully engaged in building of an enlightened and progressive

Acharya with Rashtrapati and Rajya Puraskar award winners.

society,” said the governor.

According to an official bulletin, Acharya also maintained that scouts and guides movement was providing the youth with the physical, mental, intellectual, and moral values to face the challenges of life ahead.

Through their participation in the BS&G movement, the governor said they should also realise their own intellectual, physical and spiritual potential.

As the next generation, the governor said they would

be shouldering responsibility of creating a more dynamic society, a stronger nation and a better world.

The governor, who felicitated Rashtrapati Awardees for the 20152016 and gave away Rajya Puraskar 2017 certificates at the ceremony, congratulated the movement and all the award winners for their commendable work.

Schools that were awarded the Rajya Puraskar 2017 certificates included: Vidya Bhavan school

Zero tolerance for child labour, trafficking: KNSK unit Marshal of Indian Air Force Correspondent

KOHIMA, SEP 16 (NPN): Konyak Nyupuh Sheko Khong (KNSK) Kohima Unit and Kohima Baptist Bumeinok Kohima (KBBK) Sheko Khong have expressed strong displeasure over the prevalence of child labour and human trafficking.

KNSK Kohima unit general secretar y, C N Moe, said the organizations strongly opposed and discouraged keeping Konyak children as domestic helpers and also those involved in providing poor children from Konyak community as domestic labours.

With the social challenges confronting the community, KNSK Kohima unit and KBBK Sheko Khong organized a one-day seminar on child labour, cybercrime, and Christian parenting at the Red Cross complex, here Saturday with Nagaland State Legal service Author-

Resource persons along with the organizers in Kohima. (NP)

ity (NSLSA) member secretary, Nino Iralu; trainer and NSLSA legal aid counsel, Limasenla Longkumer, and NPSC chairman, A. Yanang Konyak, as resource persons.

Speaking on child labour, human trafficking and legal implication, Nino Iralu, briefed the gathering about the child labour (prohibition and regulation) in Naga context. She said that the prevalence of child labour in the form of domestic help in Naga society was

very alarming.

Iralu pointed out that supply of children particularly to work as child domestic labour in cities and towns was a gross violation of Child Rights.

The resource person opined that the family and society were all contributing to the child labour problem and stressed on the basic rights of a child such as survival, development, protection and participation.

She expressed the view that a child needed full de-

velopment of mental and social wellbeing without discrimination and abuse while considering the child’s best interest.

Highlighting the various schemes implemented by the centre and the state government for women and child’s welfare, Iralu said there were ample systems to control child labour and other discrimination against women and children. She underscored that every individual had a vital role to play in combating child labour and violence against women.

Speaking on the topic “cybercrime and preventive measures”, Limasenla Longkumer, said cybercrime was a fastest growing global crime. She said cybercrimes had no jurisdiction and there was a risk of anyone becoming a victim. Longkumer said cybercrime could only be reduced by taking various preventive measures.

Arjan Singh passes away

Arjan Singh

NEW DELHI, SEP 16 (AGENCIES): Arjan Singh, Marshal of the Indian Air Force (IAF) and India’s oldest, five-star ranked Air Force officer, died at 7.47 p.m. on Saturday after suffering a heart attack. He was 98.

Arjan Singh was the only officer of the IAF to be given a distinction equal to that of a Field Marshal.

In 2016, the IAF named its Panagarh (West (Cont’d on p-7) Bengal) air base after Arjan

Singh on the occasion of his 97th birth anniversary.

The Panagarh base would be called Air Force Station Arjan Singh. He was the only living officer to have a base named after him.

In his glorious career, Arjan Singh flew over 60 different kinds of aircraft and his zest for flying didn’t end until the day he retired in 1969. Born on 15 April 1919 in Lyallpur, Punjab (now in Pakistan), Arjan Singh entered the distinguished Royal Air Force College at Cranwell at the age of 19 and graduated as a pilot officer the following year.

After his retirement from the Indian Air Force in 1969, Singh served the nation as an ambassador to Switzerland in 1971, and as High Commissioner to Kenya in 1974. Later, he also became the Lt. Governor of Delhi, in 1989.

Dimapur (10 guides and four scouts), Highland hall school Dimapur (four guides), Assisi school (12 guides and three scouts), Naga united Govt. High school (four guides), Good Shepherd higher secondary Kiphire (three guides), Loyola Higher secondary Kiphire (three guides and one scout), El-Beth High school Kiphire (one scout), Government higher secondary school (one scout), Eastern Academy school Dimapur (four scouts), Mezhur higher secondary school (four guides and three scouts), Chandmari Higher Secondary school (five guides), Coraggio School Kohima (one scout), Little flower higher secondary school (six guides), Baptist high school Kohima (six guides).

Altogether, 16 scouts and guides received the Rashtrapati Awardees for the year 2015-2016.

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ACCIF state unit clarifies DIMAPUR, SEP 16 (NPN): Reacting to the statement issued by ACAUT, AntiCorruption & Crime Investigation Front (ACCIF) has clarified that the front was in “no way a syndicate body, but a registered organization under the seal and signature of sub register, New Delhi.”

In a press note, ACCIF state unit president, Akhei Achumi further stated that the front was launched in Nagaland after the approval of its national president, Dr. Ishwar S Sharma on May 20, 2017. It also welcomed anyone to visit its office at H/no. 14, Padumpukhuri to know more about the front.

On Friday, ACAUT alleegd that ACCIF, a “bogus syndicate group”, had been harassing business community in the East Dimapur area jurisdiction by demanding tax and donation and in some instances even threatened business owners.

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BJP will provide corruptionfree government: Dr. T. M. Lotha

Dr. T. M Lotha and BJP officials of Wokha during the plantation drive. (NP)

Correspondent WOKHA, SEP 16 (NPN): In what appears to be an early campaign for the 2018 state assembly elections, advisor for Treasury and Accounts, Dr T. M Lotha, a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA representing 3 8 Wo k h a A s s e m b l y Constituency, has assured to provide “corruption-free” government if BJP was voted to power in the next assembly elections.

Addressing party workers at the 6th executive meeting of BJP Wokha on Saturday at BJP Wokha office, Dr T.M. Lotha asserted that not only would BJP bring

drastic development in the state once it was voted to power, but would also provide “corruption-free” government.

He asserted that Nagaland stands to gain a lot from BJP-led NDA government at the centre i f a B J P g ove r n m e n t was formed in the state.

Citing the example of neighbouring state Assam, he sa id the sta te ha s seen an “unprecedented inflow of funds” after BJP government was formed.

Towards this end, he encouraged BJP Nagaland par ty workers to work sincerely and ensure the p a r t y ’s v i c t o r y i n t h e upcoming polls.

The advisor also dismissed concerns surrounding the secular credentials of the party, saying those were merely political propaganda. He maintained that BJP was a people’s party that valued and respected the secular ethos of the country.

In this regard, Dr T.M. Lotha called upon the party workers to effectively convey the secular credentials of the party at the grassroot level.

Fo r t h e e n s u i n g assembly elections, Dr T.M. Lotha urged upon the party officials to give due importance to the party workers saying, strong party means strong candidate.

The BJP MLA also

informed that the party would wholehear tedly support Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC)’s “clean election campaign” and that the party would follow every directive in this regard.

During the meeting, the house adopted five resolutions which included, support to the clarion call of NBCC for clean election and to strive towards providing corruption-free government in the state.

Wo k h a B J P a l s o resolved to reaffirm its full support and cooperation under the leadership of state BJP president, Visazolie Lhungu. It resolved to field candidates in all four assembly constituencies under Wokha district; to welcome/invite new members into the party and to tour all the four mandals on last week of October.

In the meeting, four mandals submitted reports while various issues and activities of the party were discussed.

Earlier, to mark the birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Dr T.M. Lotha along with party workers organised a plantation and cleanliness drive.

FGN clarifies on ‘extortion’ slips; cautions D I M A P U R : Fe d e r a l Government of Nagaland (FGN), ministry of rali wali affairs has clarified that the ministry has not issued “any signed extortion slips till date”. It may be noted that a release by PRO HQ IGAR (North) has informed that two FGN members we r e a p p r e h e n d e d o n September 14 at Ward no.

8 Chumukedima, Dimapur with “extortion” slips of FGN. In press note, FGN, ministry of rali wali affairs while reacting to news item published under the heading, “41 AR apprehends two” in this daily, has clarified that the FGN or the chaplee ministry does not and has never issued any signed extortion slips till date.

FGN has further expressed concer n that few Nagas have started conniving and collaborating with the occupational Indian armed forces to arrest national workers under false allegations. FGN cautioned that those “who connive and collaborate with the enemy” are known by the term, “traitors” in history. It also stated that the Indian armed forces should cease trying to divide the Nagas and Nagas should not “start practicing alien cultures” which was detrimental to the Naga cause.

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news in brief NPF CEC meeting: Naga People’s Front (NPF) president, Neiphiu Rio has informed that traditional central executive council (CEC) meeting would be held on September 19, 5 p.m. at Nousi auditorium, Niathu resort, Dimapur. All the NPF MLAs have been requested to attend the meeting.

NPA general meeting: Nagaland Pharmacists’ Association (NPA) has convened a general meeting on September 26, 11 a.m. at Red Cross conference hall, P.R Hill Kohima. All the members have been requested to attend the meeting.

For further information one has been asked to contact the general secretary at 9612672016.

DMC meeting postponed: Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC) has informed that ward sanitation committee chairman/ convener meeting scheduled for September 20 has been postponed to September 22.

Time and venue remains the same. All concerned have been requested to attend the meeting.

DUCCF emergency executive body meeting: Dimapur Urban Council Chairman Federation (DUCCF) has convened an emergency executive body meeting on September 17, 5 p.m. at forest colony council hall.

Home guards recruitment: Office of

the district commandant, home guards and civil defence Kohima has informed shortlisted candidates for home guards basic training (male and female) to appear for physical standard test on September 19, 8 a.m. at I.G stadium. All candidates have been asked to report by 7:30 a.m. on their own transportation arrangement along with original documents. It has been informed that no TA/DA would be provided to the candidates for the recruitment. For further details, one has been asked to contact at 9856767142 (M), 0370-2244268 (O) SUPCC fresher’s-cum-social parting: Students’ Union Public College of Commerce (SUPCC) Dimapur would be holding its 32nd Fresher’s meet-cum social parting on September 19, 9:30 a.m. at town hall. All the faculty members, students, alumni and well wishers have been requested to attend the programme.

NBDA: NBDA to celebrate ‘World Bamboo Day’” Nagaland Bamboo Development Agency (NBDA) would be celebrating “World bamboo day” North East India on September 18-19, 9 a.m. at Nagaland bamboo resource centre, Dimapur with the theme “A Natural Celebration” with chief minister of Nagaland, T.R. Zeliang as the chief guest and secretary ministry of DoNER, Naveen Verma as the guest of honour.

CRTU organises social work

KOHIMA: One-day mass social work was organised

by Chozuba Range Taxi Union (CRTU) on September 9 by repairing and clearing road from Chozuba via Kijümetuma to Kohima and from

Chozuba village to Sedzü River.

In a release CRTU president Asao Nyekha stated that the social work was participated by ADC staffs, CRPO team, GBs, PWD department,

forest department, Chozuba town council, Chozuba town business union, Chozuuba village council, Khusomi village council, Yoruba village, Phuhgi village and Khütsa village.

3 Corps conducts lecture 5 AR apprehends NSCN (K) member on recruitment at CHSS

D I M A P U R : A motivational lecture on joining the Indian army both as officer and soldier was conducted under the aegis of HQ 3 Corps on September 15, at Carmel Higher Secondary School (CHSS) Dimapur.

In the programme, Col MK Singh, of army recr uiting office Rangapahar, highlighted va r i o u s j o b ave nu e s, perks, privileges in the

Indian Army and required standards to join such as passing written, physical and medical examination.

CHSS principal, Father Johnson thanked the team of Rangapahar for giving an insight into the noble profession of soldering for the budding young kids of the nation and Nagaland in particular.

Altogether 623 boys, girls and teachers attended the lecture.

DMMU Wokha asked to re-mobilise defunct SHGs

SHS conducts ‘Johnian spelling championship’

Yemhi Memorial College (YMC) Dimapur conducted cleanliness campaign within link road connecting Lion’s Club junction to MH Hospital point on Saturday. The campaign conducted under the theme “Be clean, be green, be healthy” was jointly organised

by YMC NSS Wing, Tobacco Control Committee and Eco Club. The students were supervised by YMC principal Makhan Chetia and teachers. (NP)

Mission director NSRLM, PD (DRDA), BDOs and DMMU(NSRLM) staff after the meeting.

DIMAPUR: District Mission Management Unit (DMMU) Wokha and community cadres have been asked to re-mobilise defunct Self Help Groups (SHGs) and form new SHGs in all villages under Chukitong Block, Wokha.

In a visit to DMMU Wokha follow-up discussion on the status and challenges of Chukitong R.D Block as resource block on September 15, Nagaland State Rural Livelihoods Mission (NSRLM) Mission Director (MD),

Athel O Lotha, stated that resource blocks must achieve various criteria to be an ideal resource block under NRLM. In case of blocks with less number of functional SHGs, she advised for remobilisation wherever possible.

The MD also informed that new blocks has been taken up to implement NRLM program in the district, where resource block has a vital role in p r ov i d i n g o n g r o u n d t r a i n i n g s o n va r i o u s thematic functions and roles of the Mission.

She reiterated that the resource block must established model SHGs and their own sustainable Institutions to attain

resource block status.

T h e m e e t i n g wa s chaired by PD, DRDA cum District Mission Manager (DMM) NSRLM, Thungdeno Mozhui. She shared about the challenges of NRLM resource block keeping in view of the current status.

Assistant District Program Manager (ADPM) Wokha NSRLM, Samuel Kithan presented the progress of implementation on various programs specified targets of Chukitong and Wokha block detail analysis for resource block viability.

BDOs of Chukitong, Changpang, Bhandari and S.O of Sanis along with DMMU staff and block program managers were present in the meeting.

DIMAPUR: St. John’s School (SHS) Kohima annual “Johnian spelling championship” was held on Saturday under the theme “quest for excellence” with the school headmistress, Khriezolenuo Sekhose as guest of honour. Tiasola Tzudir of class VIII was declared “Johnian Spelling Master 2017” and won Reiphinyü Sekhose ever rolling memorial trophy.

The award also carries a citation certificate of Johnian spelling master and scholarship for the year 2018.

The competition was held under the aegis of English department and witnessed by parents, invitees, students and teachers.

DIMAPUR: Acting on specific information about preference of NSCN (K) cadres in general area of Asuto village under Zunheboto district, 5 Assam Rifles under the aegis of headquarters IGAR (North) conducted an operation on September 14 and nabbed one NSCN (K) member.

According to PRO IGAR (N), during the operation one raja peyu of NSCN (K), Itoka Awomi

(31) son of Shetoi Awomi, resident of Asuto village was nabbed along with one 7.62 mm assault rifle, two 7.62 mm rifle magazines, one hundred sixty three live rounds of 7.62 mm and three live rifle grenades.

The apprehended individual along with the recovered items was handed over to Zunheboto police station for further investigation, informed PRO. Itoka Awomi

RD deptt. trains state trainers on ‘mission antyodaya’ in Kma

DIMAPUR: State training on “Mission A n t yo d aya G r a m S a m r i d h i eva m Swachchata Pakhwada” for state trainers were held on September 15 at RD directorate conference hall, Kohima with RDO Vilopi Angami and SPMU Sentiyatet Jamir as resource persons.

In the training, Vilopi Angami gave an introduction to mission “antyodaya” and the “Samridh Gram App” (app for conduct of the baseline survey) while introduction on “kaushal panjee” and demonstration of the “Gram Samridh App” was given by Sentiyatet Jamir.

In the programme, opening remarks were given by joint director and nodal officer (campaign), K. Neibou Sekhose, who briefly explained the significance of “mission antyodaya”, the campaign and the importance of collection of data and reporting and monitoring of the same.

The training was held for trainers from all districts who will in turn train the blocks and village functionaries.

A baseline survey of village clusters identified by the state would also be done during the campaign. The programme concluded with hands on training on “Samridh Gram App”.

According to a release by RD Kohima, the “gram samridhi and swachchata pakhwada” (village well-being and cleanliness fortnight) would be conducted from October 1-15.

It informed that the aim was to actively involve the Panchayati Raj institutions and its constituent committees to engage the community in building environment for clean green villages, generate awareness about different government programmes and to plan sustainable livelihood options in the state. The campaign would be jointly conducted by the department of rural development in partnership with state and local governments including department of PHED (sanitation), social welfare (NSAP), education, PWD (PMGSY), agriculture and veterinary.

KDLSA begins ‘door to door’ Sainik School Punglwa NWHD conducts surprise checking legal awareness campaign organises ‘Hindi Pakhwara’

PLVs during “door to door” legal awareness campaign at Sanphure village on Saturday. (NP) Correspondent

KIPHIRE, SEP 16 (NPN): Kiphire District Legal Services Authority (KDLSA) has begun its “door to door” campaign on legal awareness initiated K

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by Nagaland State legal Services Authority (NSLSA) under the theme “Reach out; someone over there needs you” on Saturday.

KDLSA aims to visit Kiphire village, Seyochung village, Amahator

village, Phelunger village, L o n g t h o n g e r v i l l a g e, Yi n g s h i k i u r v i l l a g e, A n a t o n ge r v i l l a ge, Litsawong village, Singrep village, Langkok village, Kiusam village, Chikiponger village, Metonger village, Sangkhumti village and Phuvkiu village during the campaign which would culminate on September 23.

On Saturday, Para Legal Volunteers (PLVs) under KDLSA conducted “door to door” campaign at Tutheze village and Sanphure village under Kiphire district.

During the visit PLVs are creating awareness on legal rights and free legal aid services available in the district. Booklets are also beign distributed to the villagers.

D I M A P U R : Wi t h t h e objective to develop and refine linguistic skills of the cadets, Sainik School Punglwa observed its annual co-curricular activities “Hindi Pakhwara” (Hindi Fortnight).

According to a release

by Sainik School Punglwa, “Hindi Pakhwara” which began on September 1 and concluded on September 14, saw various competitions and activities such as – general knowledge test and essay writing for classes VI and VII and essay writing, quiz and debate competitions for classes VIII to X. The release stated that the main attraction of the event was the debate competition for cadets of class IX and X on the topic “entrance of girls’ cadet in defence academies is a preparation for bright future”.

Viveknanda Sagapam of Saramati House and Passang Joshua of Tizu House secured first positions in ‘for’ and ‘against’ respectively in the debate competition.

In the quiz competition, Ravi Kumar and Ujjwal of Saramati House secured the first position while Kohang Guing and Aditya Kumar bagged the second positions.

Saramati house emerged as the champion of the “Hindi Pakhwara” while Tizu house was secured the second position and Japfu House and Patkai House shared the third position.

The “Hindi Pakhwara” (Hindi Fortnight) concluded with the handing of prizes by the Sainik School Punglwa principal to the winners of various competitions on September 14.

Naga Women Hoho Dimapur members along with the seized items.

DIMAPUR: In view of anti-tobacco campaign, N a g a Wo m e n H o h o Dimapur (NWHD) conducted a surprise checking on Saturday near Public Commerce College, SD Jain College, Pranabananda Women’s C o l l e g e, H o l y C r o s s Higher Secondary School and Christian Higher Secondary School.

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n o t e b y N W H D, t h e hoho seized tobacco and destroyed them at Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC) office premises. Fines ranging from Rs. 200 to Rs. 2000 were also imposed upon the defaulters.

NWHD stated that surprise was conducted as shopkeepers located near educational institutes have been refrained from selling any form of tobacco within

100 parameters.

Further, the hoho has requested Business Association Nagaland (BAN), Dimapur Chambers of Commerce & Industry (DCCI), school authority, Dimapur Urban Council Chairmen Federation (DUCCF) and GBs to support the movement to safeguard children from health hazard elements.

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DC Dimapur Kesonyu Yhome unveiling SUPCC 25th anniversary souvenir. (NP)

Staff Reporter DIMAPUR, SEP 16 (NPN): With state assembly elections due early 2018, Deputy Commissioner Dimapur, Kesonyu Yhome, called upon the youths not to sell their rights instead choose right and capable leaders to lead the people.

Speaking at the 25th anniversary of Students

Union Public College of Commerce (SUPCC) at IMC Hall, here on Saturday as chief guest, Yhome reminded that the decision taken today would determine the future of the Nagas.

Instead of complaining about bad roads, corruption, backdoor appointments, etc., the DC said youths should take the lead in exercising their voting

rights so that right leaders elected and the state could progress.

He called upon the students to start preparation for their future during the college days so they would be equipped to face the challenges when they passed out of the college.

On the occasion, the DC also released the jubilee plaque and souvenir.

E a r l i e r, t h e p r o gramme chaired by chairman planning committee K. Himahito Chishi began with an invocation by president Dimapur Baptist Pastors Fellowship, Rev. Tenga Seb. Key note address was delivered by SUPCC, president, S. Qhekivi Ayemi while PCC principal welcomed the gathering.

Various activities such as dance, drama, cultural display, etc were the highlights of the evening session. Comperes were, Apeising Haining and Temsunaro Imsong. The union has also elected a new team headed by Tohuka Ayemi as president and Lemba Y as general secretary.

Alumni and students representatives from various colleges attended SUPCC 25th anniversary.

Awareness programme on conservation of wildlife

Participants of awareness programme on wildlife protection at Army Hqs, Ranghaphar.

DIMAPUR: One day awareness programme for conservation of wildlife and amur falcons jointly organised by 3rd Corp Army and Nagaland forest department on September 15 at Manekshaw auditorium, Army 3rd Corps.

A statement from PCCF (Wildlife) Dimapur stated that PCCF (Wildlife) & chief Wildlife warden Nagaland, Satya Prakash Tripathi spoke on dependency of human beings on forests and intrinsic relationship among human

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beings, forests and wild animals.

Satya also deliberated on the steps taken by the government for protection of Amur Falcons since 2013 onwards. He therefore, urged the students to protect forests and wildlife by planting more trees.

Wildlife warden Kiphire, Suman W. M. Shivachar, gave a power point presentation on conservation of wildlife in Nagaland and highlighted varieties of wildlife found in the state.

He explained the le-

gal provisions for curbing wildlife crimes, captive animals/birds in Nagaland Zoological Park, wildlife in protected areas and community conservation areas.

Shivachar also shared the success story of conservation of Amur Falcons in the state.

A documentary, “Fly Free” by the Nagaland Forest Department was also screened during the programme.

The programme was chaired by 3rd Crops Army Hq. Dimapur, Col Y. Ajit

Yeolem, who his concluding remarks, urged all army/paramilitary units under 3rd Crops to create awareness programme among jawans, children, students, villagers and other stakeholders on protection and conservation of Wildlife and Amur Falcons.

Army officers, jawans, principals /teachers of the schools and around 300 students along with officers and staffs from the Wildlife wing, Nagaland Forest Department participated in the programme.

YI members from Sazolie College and St. Joseph’s College with the speakers after the programme.

DIMAPUR: A motivational talk on “a new perspective” was organised

by Young Indians (YI), Sazolie College Chaupal in collaboration with Young Indians, Nagaland Chapter on September 15 at Sazolie College.

Resource persons for the talk, proprietor Rainbow Paints, Vijay Sharma, founder and chief traveller, Indian Trails Abraham Rohan and cyclist and ecoactivist Project 72 Hours, Sievituo Solo stressed on the importance of making the right career decisions.

Vijay said it was essential for a student to have clarity of thought and vision in choosing what one wants to do in life. He said

HSS issues directives for viswakarma puja DIMAPUR: Hindu Seva Samiti (HSS) has issued several directives for the ensuing viswakarma puja and has requested all puja pandals to follow instruction as given by administration during the celebration.

Hindu Seva Samiti has informed that loud speakers played during the puja should not disturb the neighbourhood and general public and that the sound system should turned off by 10 p.m.

All puja committees have been requested to perform the pujas in the true religious sprit and customs.

Hindu Seva Samiti said that proper discipline and decorum should be maintained at all cost, so that image of Hindu faith was held high.

To avoid traffic peak time on Dhansiri bridge Dimapur, all puja pandals have been asked to start the immersion at 6 a.m. and to avoid any traffic on the bridge after 8 a.m.

they should learn the importance of multitasking and prioritising their works in order to excel.

Vijay also asked the students to inculcate positive thinking and be surrounded by people who have positive attitude and encouraged them to take pride in whatever they do.

Abraham Rohan encouraged the students to challenge themselves and break out of comfort zones.

He urged them to experiment and venture into different professions because by doing so, they would learn and figure out what they should do and what they should not do. Reminding them that

Nagaland has a lot of potential for new business ventures, Abraham said they should take cognizance of it.

Sievituo Solo shared about his experiences and adventures travelling to different countries in his bamboo bicycle and the things that he had learnt from those trips.

He encouraged the students to follow their heart and do the things that they are good at instead of simply doing what others are doing.

Sievituo encouraged them to be bold and shed their inhibitions, and not be too concerned about making mistakes because it is through mistakes that one

can learn and develop oneself. He also urged them to be agents of change in the society.

The programme was chaired by Kewi Nrak (BA Semester III), prayer was offered by Sazolie College chaplain Nzanthung Kikon and Atsho-u (BA Semester III) presented a special number.

Sazolie College principal, Dr. Kangzangding Thou delivered a welcome address and teacher-incharge of Yi Pelezotuo Ngukha conveyed vote of thanks.

Around 100 Young Indian members from Sazolie College and St. Joseph’s College, Jakhama attended the programme.

Refreshers training course for field functionaries in Tuensang

Officials and field functionaries after the training at Tuensang.

DIMAPUR: Two-day refreshers training course was organised by department of agriculture, Tuensang from September 14-15 at its office, to sensitize the field functionaries and equipped them with the modern crop production technologies and pest management techniques.

A press note by DAO Tuensang, C Peter Yanthan stated that, subject matter specialist, Menungchetba, in his inaugural speech, urged all the trainees to be

sincere during the training for gaining proper knowledge and understanding.

He exhorted the field functionaries to be well equipped with modern agriculture technologies which need to be disseminated to the farmers for higher crop production.

The release stated that during the training various topics on crop production covering packages and practices for commercial crops, integrated pest management techniques,

vermin-composting, organic farming, types of farming and cropping system pest management, rodents’ managements and SRI methods, etc were highlighted.

Earlier, Agriculture Officer, Chingmak chaired the inaugural session and the valedictory function was chaired by Chollen.

Altogether 20 officers and field staffs from the district and sub- division attended the training programme.

‘Nagas on the move’: a discourse on history, culture, religion & politics Staff Reporter DIMAPUR, SEP 16 (NPN): With an attempt to educate the students on the political, historical, cultural and religious aspects of Nagas, a symposium titled “Nagas on the move” was organised on September 14 in commemoration of the yearlong celebration of Christian Higher Secondary School (CHSS) Dimapur 50th anniversary at CHSS covenant hall.

The programme was held with Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dimapur, Kesonyu Yhome as chief guest; renowned Naga social worker, Niketu Iralu; retired principal of Oriental Theological Seminary Dimapur, Rev. Dr. Wati Aier; Naga historian and author, Dr. Visier Sanyü and Professor Xavier P Mao from department of philosophy, NEHU were resource persons and Editor, The Morung Express, Dr. Akum Longchari was the moderator.

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Rev. Dr. Wati Aier (L) addresses the gathering. Also seen are other resource persons and moderator. (NP)

know that Naga struggle was not a secessionist movement. He said Nagas are not seditionists or anti-India but that Nagas are India’s “little neighbour” who does not intend to harm India.

Though Naga political movement began with good intention, Niketu lamented that the movement now was “damaged”. He said all Nagas have contributed in damaging the Naga process and called upon all to initiate to heal the process.

He said each Naga tribe must admit their mistakes and decide to heal the process otherwise Nagas would find themselves hating one another.

Referring to the theme “Nagas on the move”, Niketu said the powerful happenings in Dimapur gives a sense that Nagas are on the move. He however cautioned that the Nagas need to understand the phenomenon of great power of Dimapur and make it their strength and not weakness.

Speaking on the religion and religious perspective of Naga society, Rev. Dr. Wati Aier said the practise of Church in Naga society was subjective without concentration on the outside world.

He pointed out that the majority of Naga society was of the opinion that

church should concentrate only in its affairs and not in the secular world especially politics.

Rev. Wati however said that Christianity must transform people and society at large and added that Church should not shy away from transforming the society.

Terming “Nagas on the move” as revolutionary, he said it was relevant to the present situation and encouraged young Nagas to initiate to govern the society.

Enlightening the students on historical aspects of the Nagas, Dr. Visier Sanyü likened Naga nation, Naga nationalism and

Naga identity to a catch22 situation. He queried whether Naga nationalism has created Naga’s identity or Naga’s identity has created Naga nationalism?

He said to preserve their identity Nagas started Naga national movement (Naga nationalism) however in return the movement gave identity to the Nagas as people across the world identified Nagas through their national movement.

Speaking on the social and cultural perspective of “Nagas on the move”, Professor Xavier P Mao termed “Nagas on the move” as a significant change. He however expressed concern over the negative social and cultural practices in Naga society adding that it should be slowly done away with.

Earlier, in his speech, the DC said over the years, Naga society has seen a lot of changes taking place. He however lamented that despite the society growing in numbers, the developmental growth was on the decline.

Yhome therefore called upon the gathering, particularly those in the government sector, to take serious note of the issue and imbibe

the concept of inclusive governance in order to ensure that resources of the state was shared equally among all section of the society.

Citing the 6th economic survey report of Nagaland, he informed the gathering that the gross domestic product as compared to 2011-12, 2015-16 saw a gradual rise. As far as literacy was concerned, Yhome said the state’s literacy rate had gone up to 79.55 percent in 2011, making it one of the best performing states.

The DC said that balanced share of state sources between all sections of the society was one of the major challenges faced by the state and called upon all to bring about positive changes in Nagaland In his introductory note, moderator Dr. Akum says the symposium on “Nagas on the move” was a good opportunity for the younger and older generation for an inter-generational discourse.

Later, the symposium was followed by interactive session and nCat and CTI lab presentation from “smart class”.

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Khandu govt rejects Cong charges of embezzlement

Itanagar, Sep 16 (PTI): The Pema Khandu government in Arunachal Pradesh Saturday rejected C o n g r e s s c h a r ge s o f embezzlement of Rs 10000 crore against it and said if the party cannot substantiate the figure the government might file a defamation case against the PCC president.

“It is beyond comprehension from where the absurd figure has been conjured. It clearly shows that the opposition is oblivious of the scale of finances available in the state,” government spokesman Passang Dorjee Sona told a press conference here.

“Congress is running o u t o f i s su e s a n d so they are trying to make issues out of no issues.

If it cannot substantiate the figure, the government might go for filing defamation case against the APCC president,” he said.

“The Cong ress is suffering from selective amnesia and need introspection on the days of utter mismanagement of financial resources when they were at the

AR apprehend 2 NSCN (K) cadres D imap u r , S e p 1 6 (NPN): The Changlang Battalion of Assam Rifles apprehended two NSCN (K) cadres from Malugaon, Tinsukia district, Assam.

On Se ptember 15 evening, the Assam Rifles apprehended one Kngmu Hakhun alias Ramesh Kakhun with a pistol, ammunition and a radio set.

On spot interrogation, he revealed his allegiance to NSCN (K), said PRO (Defence) in a press release.

The arrested person joined the banned outfit in 2015 and was working as a Ranapio and OGW in Ledo belt by providing logistic help and carrying out extortion on behalf of NSCN (K).

On September 16, the security forces apprehended another hardcore NSCN (K) cadre identified as styled private Singmai Hacheng. The individual admitted his allegiance to the banned organisation, the PRO (Defence) release stated.

Hacheng was initially recruited in NSCN (R) in June 2015 but later defected to NSCN (K) in March 2016 and has been involved with the banned outfit since them, the release added.

helm of affairs. “We will not allow the state to sink into the same state of mismanagement ...

Congress, both at the state and the Centre are living in denial,” he added.

Presenting a broad figure of revised estimates of 2016-17, Sona informed that during the year the state received an amount of Rs 8388.30 crore under the 14th Finance Commission along with Rs 200 crore against centrally sponsored schemes ,besides Rs 1157 crore against state’s own resources and Rs 713.91 from borrowings.

“Out of the total receipt, an amount of Rs 4453.91 crore was spent on salaries, wages and pension, while Rs 391.14 crore was spent on repayment of debts, Rs 2026.67 crore spent against central schemes including state share, Rs 2117.40 c r o r e a g a inst no r m a l departmental activities and Rs 716.92 against Special Infrastr ucture Development Fund ( S I D F ) ,” S o n a , w h o wa s a c c o m p a n i e d b y finance commissioner Ashis Kundra said. On the letter of the chief

secretary Shakuntala Doley Gamlin to the finance commissioner, the spokesman said that an explanation has been sought from her to substantiate the basis of unfounded issues raised in her note. “Being the chief advisor to the government, the chief secretary has never mentioned any such apprehensions to the chief minister, the finance minister or the council of ministers on any occasion even after lapse of several months of implementation of the rationalized system,” he wondered.

On another allegation made by the Congress that most of the fund under SIDF was spent in Tawang and Namsai districts represented by Chief Minister Pema Khandu and Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein, Sona disclosed that out of the total 716.92 crore SIDF amount, Rs 35.35 crore and Rs 36.15 crore were allocated to Tawang and Namsai which is barely five per cent each of the total allocation.

The spokesman informed that with the objective to streamline

and rationalize the concurrence mechanism, composite sanction of schemes under the same object head was adopted by the finance department for speedy concurrence, timely implementation of schemes and to root out corruption which arises out of protracted repetitive procedures.

“The present government is known for unprecedented reforms at all levels of administration to bring about a transparent, accountable and corruption free governance, which no government has done in the past,” he said.

Sona said, the government believes in proactive disclosure and therefore the accounts till the last penny of the state exchequer are on social media platform and website.

“This government has nothing to hide. In fact we have put out all the schemes under implementation for public scrutiny precisely because we want a social audit and people of the area should tell us if there are complaints of corruption or poor quality,” he added.

Manipur awaits to deport Rohingya prisoners

6 held with 6.97 kg smuggled gold in Manipur

GUWAHATI, Sep 16 (Agencies): At a time when the central government claims that it would identify and deport Rohingyas taking refuge in India, many are wondering if that is even possible as Myanmar does not accept them as its citizens. Deportation requires the host country to confirm the citizenship of the individual being sent back. The government itself has said “what needs to be done with them is being discussed.”

In Manipur, which shares a porous, over 300 km long border with Myanmar, the BJP-led state government has once again urged the centre to start dialogue with Myanmar about their prisoners including Rohingya Muslims who are languishing in the highly secure Sajiwa Jail near Imphal after completing their jail term for illegal entry into India.

Finance & consulting conclave underway at IIM Shillong D imap u r , S e p 1 6 (NPN): The first ever finance and consulting conclave -Manthan, organized by the Indian Institute of Management Shillong, began on September 16.

The two-day conclave will witness some of the best financial minds in the country discuss a wide range of contemporary issues that could have a profound bearing on the county’s economy both in short and long term.

Lakshmi Iyer, Chief I n v e s t m e n t O f f i c e r, Ko t a k M a h i n d r a a n d BekxyKuriakose, Head Fixed Income Punjab National Bank will be speaking about the

latest trends in asset management, how the younger generation is more aware of investments and the place for fixed income securities in this low interest, bull market.

Innovation disruption in the finance sector such as impact of crypto currencies and block chain, the increasing role P2P lending in conventional loan market, sustainability of business models of payment banks will be discussed by Malcom Athaide, CRCO yes bank, Sangeeta Sumesh, Executive Director & CFO, Dun & Bradstreet Technologies Pvt. Ltd. and Milind Choudhary, CFO, Bajaj Allianz.

I mphal , S e p 1 6 (IANS): A combined team of customs division and Central Industrial Security Force at the Manipur’s Imphal International Airport arrested six persons with 6.97 kg of gold biscuits stuffed inside their rectums.

The 35 gold biscuits valued at Rs 1.79 crore we r e s mu g g l e d f r o m Myanmar and were to be taken out to Kolkata in the Imphal-Kolkata-Delhi Indigo flight.

Deputy Commissioner of Customs Division at the airport Gaikhalung Panmei said: “We received some tip-offs on possible smuggling of gold. We checked the six persons and metal detectors beeped although they had nothing in their pockets. During close interrogation they confessed to car r ying the gold biscuits in their rectums. All of them were formally arrested”.

He further disclosed that the arrested persons have been identified as Rint Hyder and Mint Pal of West Bengal, Khol Singh and Dalhar Singh of Jammu and Kashmir, Niraj from Punjab and Rohit Bega of Delhi. Preliminary interrogation revealed that they are mere carriers and not owners of the gold.

Guwahati to be made gateway to southeast Asia: Assam CM

New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS): In sync with the Centre’s Act East Policy, Guwahati, the largest city in northeastern India, will be developed as the gateway to southeast Asia, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said here on Saturday.

“Guwahati has always been seen as the gateway to the northeast,” Sonowal said while inaugurating the Northeast Students and Youth Summit 2017.

“But now, through t h e A c t E a s t Po l i c y, we h ave e nv i s a ge d making Guwahati the hub of southeast Asian connectivity,” he stated.

He said that his government has prioritised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of making the northeast the new engine of India’s growth by attracting investments and developing infrastructure.

“A s t a l a k s h m i o f northeast today stands at the cusp of massive transformations. This is led by the youth, realising the true potential of our region,” Sonowal said.

Stating that the northeast is known for rich water bodies, biodiversity and beautiful scenery, he said: “We have everything

Students from the Northeast protest against the alleged shoddy police probe into the death of the Manipuri student.

N oida , S e p 1 6 (Agencies): The senior superintendent of police of Gautam Budh Nagar, Love Kumar has expressed concern over the way police handled the case of Manipuri student, who died last week and was cremated by police without making efforts to identify the victim.

“I am extremely sorry for what happened. It is clearly due to the lapses of some police personnel, who did not follow prescribed procedure after the missing complaint was lodged and when he was found dead,” said the SSP to the kin of Pravish Chanam, who had come to meet him in his office

September 9 ,but the information on the same was not shared with the police control room by the Knowledge Park police.

Simultaneously, the police personnel of Sector 20 police station, under which Nithari falls, failed to update the control room on the man they had found dead in the Nithari area.

The police cremated Chanam after keeping his body in the mortuary for 72 hours, saying that they could not establish the identity of the victim.

Finally on September 14, five days after Chanam’s body was found and a day after he was cremated, his brother and friends got to know about his death after the Sector 20 police showed them his clothes and photograph of his body.

“Had the police followed the procedure of

Happy Birthday Baby Aren, 7years ago Today,You came into Our lives and made Our life a little more better by bringing Us Joy,Happiness & Laughter.On these Special Day We Wish You Good Health,Great Success and May Our Good Lord continue to Guide You Always.

Have a Wonderful Year ahead.

Lots of Love: Aunt Amen,Asen& Alem Oko Perong& Alem! _________________________ Dear Igule,

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but now we have to work hard.”

He said that Modi has sought a comprehensive action plan to solve the perennial problems of floods and has announced Rs. 100 crore for this. “ I f t h i s i s d o n e, the rural economy will improve,” the Assam Chief Minister said.

He said that the central government wanted the northeastern region to capture the southeast Asian market.

“Prime Minister Modi wants the northeast to be the most developed region and we have to prepare ourselves for this,” Sonowal said.

“The Prime Minister h a s g ive n u s a g o o d opportunity to take forward cooperative federalism.”

You were once a cute little baby and today reach 19th Anniversary. As another new chapter of your life starts, may God bless you abundantly to be an exemplary life to the world. Have a joyful and fantastic born day.

With love from, Mom, Dad, & Siblings. ______________________

Kaka Grace Happy birthday Thank you for bringing joy in our Life As you grow older may God continue to bless you Love, Mom n dad, and siblings. ______________________ Happy birthday Anito Wishing you a very blessed day.May the good lord fulfilled your dreams.

From Vipito, Nipu,Limi, Linti & love ones. ______________________ Happy birthday sweetheart (limbo) Our friendship gets older and firmer the more we aged and today its a wonderful day for us that you were born to us. Happy birthday alomi thank you for being born ,we love you so much,GBU. Your bestie kelly and illibo.

Manipur observes World Ozone Day Correspondent

IMPHAL, Sep 16: Manipur joined the rest of the world in observing the World Ozone Day under the theme “Caring for all life under the Sun”.

The state-level observance was held at GP Women’s College, Imphal under the joint aegis of directorate of environment, department of forests and environment and GP Women’s College.

Attending the observation function, state forest and environment minister Th Shyamkumar said, “We should stop using chemicals which causes ozone layer depletion.”

He further stressed the need to plant more trees to safeguard the earth from green house effect. The deteriorating environment can only be protected when one owns up responsibilities to protect the nature, he said.

The minister maintained that although maximum number of students chooses to study science, they rarely translate their knowledge into action.

State additional chief secretary (forest and environment) Shambhu Singh who spoke on the travesty and tragedy related to the Wester n World said that removing Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) costs India Rs 1,500 crore

Mnp student death: SSP admits lapses; suspends two more cops at Surajpur.

Taking cognizance of the lapses, Kumar on Thursday suspended three police officers and shunted the station house officer of Knowledge Park to the Police Lines. On Friday, the SSP suspended two more policemen — both constables — after it was found that they did not report the matter on time.

Twenty-two-year-old Chanam was a BA student in Imphal and had come to Delhi to meet his brother.

He had come to Greater Noida to attend a concert of popular music band, The Chainsmokers, on September 8. He reportedly went missing after the concert and was found dead by police near Nithari intersection a day later.

A missing complaint was lodged in Knowledge Park police station on

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relaying information among themselves, his body could have been identified much earlier,” said Ravi Kant Chanam, the victim’s elder brother.

Pravish was seen coming out of the concert around 9.30pm on September 8.

After that, he was taken to the district hospital in Sector 30, Noida by a man in his car, who found him lying on ground in the Knowledge Park area. He was admitted to the district hospital at 10.30pm. On the next day, around 6.30 am, Pravish was seen walking out of the district hospital in the CCTV footage obtained from the hospital.

Later, around 5.30pm, Pravish’s body was found near Nithari market by the police. Police registered a case and cremated him on September 13 after the postmortem examination.

Th Shyamkumar lighting the lamp at the programme in Imphal. (NP)

and removing Hydro Fluoro Carbon (HFC) costs India Rs 3,500 crore.

“We need to think whether we should continue to pay the price for the comfort of somebody else and should the relatively poor countries be subsidizing the richer countries for their comfort,” he said.

Speaking as the resource person at the function, professor N Rajmuhon Singh of Manipur University spoke on significance of observance of World Ozone Day, depletion of Ozone layer, its affects on human beings, precautions, etc.

He further explained

ANSF against granting citizenship to Chakma refugees D imap u r , S e p 1 6 (NPN): The Arunachal Naga Students’ Federation (ANSF) has resolved to oppose Centre’s decision to grant citizenship right to Chakma and Hajong refugees.

A N S F, d u r i n g a n emergency meeting on September 15, decided that it will not tolerate any type of atrocities and disturbance towards the Naga people residing i n T i r a p, C h a n g l a n g and Longding districts of Arunachal Pradesh, stated its president Nokchai Boham and general secretary Pharo Khamthinin a press release.

The students’ body also warned that not a single inch of Naga territory shall be compromised with any foreign refugees.

how the stratospheric ozone layer filters out harmful ultraviolet radiation, which is associated with increased prevalence of skin cancer and cataracts.

The professor suggested that children should be made aware of the environmental issues by including the topics in their syllabus.

World Ozone day is held on September 16 to mark the day back in 1987 when the Montreal Protocol was signed. As a result, a number of special events such as talks and seminars were held in the Canadian city of Montreal on this day. World Ozone Day has

been celebrated since 1994 and was established by the United Nations General Assembly.

The day is mainly intended to spread awareness of the depletion of the Ozone Layer and search for solutions to preserve it.

Principal of GP Women’s College Dr B Lalhari Sharma, director of directorate of environment Dr Y Nabachandra Singh, officials of Loktak Development Authority (LDA), forest department and teaching and nonteaching staff of GP Women’s College attended the function.

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

OFFICE OF THE ADDITIONAL DEPUTY COMMISSIONER SATAKHA : NAGALAND OBJECTION NOTICE NO.JUD-7/Pt-1/15-16/97: Date Satakha the 9.9.17 Whereas Shri/Smti/Kumari Vikali, S/o, D/o, W/o, H/o Late Hotovi H. Zhimomi has applied for issue of Succession Certificate under the Indian Succession Act 1925, Part X to Draw/withdraw/Operate/Transfer his/her Pension/GPF/GIS/Leave Encashment & Gratuity, who expired on 31.08.2017.

Now therefore public are hereby asked to file Claims/Objection if any within one month from the date of issue of this notice.

(Lithrongla Tongpi Rutsa) Additional Deputy Commissioner Satakha : Nagaland DP-9807

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER ZUNHEBOTO

NO. JUD. 21/2017-18/100

Dt. Zbto the 08/09/2017

Notice Calling Objection for the issue of Succession Certificate Smti Visheli Sema of Asukhuto Town, District Zunheboto has applied for the issue of Succession Certificate/ Guardianship Certificate declaring that her husband Lt. Vikiho Sema, has expired on 28-07-2017.

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

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issues notice to Punjab Amit Shah seeks account of Goa anti-graft body files NCW govt in molestation case performance from Rahul Gandhi FIR against Cong leader

Panaji, Sep 16 (PTI): The Anti-Corruption Bureau of the Goa Police has filed a First Information Report (FIR) against senior Cong ress leader Chandrakant Kavlekar for allegedly amassing disproportionate assets to the tune of Rs 4 crore.

The Goa Police had filed a case against Kavlekar in 2012 under various sections of Prevention of Corruption Act, taking suo moto cognisance of some media reports, which alleged his involvement in illegal allotment of plots.

The ACB had started investigations against Kavlekar’s assets, including his properties in Kerala, in 2012 and submitted the preliminary inquiry report to the state government in 2013.

“We have received a go ahead from the govern-

ment to file an FIR against Kavlekar in connection with the case of disproportionate assets,” Superintendent of Police (ACB), Bosco George told PTI today.

The FIR was lodged under the Prevention of Corruption Act yesterday, he said, adding that the assets are worth Rs 4 crore, which are more than his known source of income.

“We are conducting further inquiry into the matter,” he said.

George said chief secretary Dharmendra Sharma on Friday had cleared the file on registering an FIR against Kavlekar, who is also the leader of opposition in the Goa assembly.

Sources in the ACB on the condition of anonymity said that ACB sleuths would be raiding Kavlekar’s house at Betul,

Quepem later today. “He has been questioned in the past. We might call him for interrogation again,” a senior ACB official said.

When contacted, Kavlekar said that he is ready for an inquiry by the ACB or any other agency.

“I am not on the wrong side. I am ready for the inquiry,” he said, adding that the government was trying its best to demoralise the opposition through such tactics.

Kavlekar is a threetime MLA and was the chairman of state-run Goa Industrial Development Corporation in Congress’s Digambar Kamat government during 2007-12 period.

The initial investigations in 2012 revealed that Kavlekar owned a plantation worth Rs 32.5 crore in Kerala.

New Delhi, Sep 16 (PTI): The National Commission for Women has written to the Punjab government and summoned a senior police officer in a 23year-old case of abduction and molestation of a French tourist, allegedly involving the grandson of former chief minister Beant Singh.

Katia Darnand, a Fr e n c h n a t i o n a l , h a d accused Gurkirat Singh Kotli, grandson of then chief minister Beant Singh, and others of abducting and molesting her in 1994.

But all the accused were acquitted on April 10, 1999 as Darnand did not return to testify against the accused. “ We h av e i s s u e d a notice to the Punjab gover nment as well as summoned the DCP to give us an explanation. This is in response to a petition asking us to reopen the case because it was very shoddily conducted,” said

NCW chairperson Lalitha Kumaramangalam.

The petition was submitted by Delhi BJP councillor Gurjeet Kaur and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leaders Manjinder Singh Sirsa and Parminder Singh Brar.

“The complainant, Gurjeet Kaur, appealed to the Commission to reopen the case and order a fresh trial saying appropriate sections of IPC were not included in the case against former CM Beant Singh’s grandson Gurkirat Kotli who attacked, kidnapped, molested and probably raped Katia Darnand on the fateful day of August 31, 1994,” according to a press statement from the SAD. In an open letter in a national daily last month, Darnand recounted the horror and wrote that she still felt the injustice that allowed the accused to be acquitted even though she had identified them all.

Ranchi, Sep 16 (PTI): BJP President Amit Shah today targeted Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi over the rule of the Nehru-Gandhi political family, asking him to give the hisab (account) of performance of four generations of his family.

Addressing a Garib Kalayan Mela here, Shah said, “Rahul baba speaks a lot in America. But first of all Rahul baba should give hisab (accounts) of his four generations which had ruled the country for 50 years”.

Stating that the BJP has launched several development programmes in the three years, he said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is standing like a rock with Jharkhand for its development.

Shah praised Chief Minister Raghubar Das and his team for taking the state on the path of development and giving a corruption-free

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rule in the state. All round development has taken place in Jharkhand, he said.

He also praised the Raghubar Das government for bringing Jharkhand to the second position after Gujarat with a growth rate of 8.6 per cent.

Shah said that former Prime Minister A B Vajpayee had created Jharkhand and the present central government headed by Narendra Modi is developing it.

The BJP president said that in 2014 Modi during his

Lok Sabha election campaign used to say that if the party came to power the eastern part of the country would be developed, which did not happen under to previous governments.

As many as 46,325 beneficiaries got benefits worth a total Rs 340 crore under various schemes at the Garib Kalyan Mela.

Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, Mudra Health Card, Fasal Bima Yojana and Grameen Bus Seva were some of the schemes.

Congress panel begins Kashmir visit Missing diamonds of Temple recovered S r i nag a r , S e p 1 6 (PTI): A Congress panel headed by former prime minister Manmohan Singh today asked the centre and Jammu and Kashmir government to keep the dialogue route with separatists open.

The party delegation is on a two-day visit to Kashmir to attend a series of meetings on the current situation in the valley.

The AICC’s ‘Policy and Planning’ group was formed in April in the wake of widespread violence in the state during the Srinagar Lok Sabha bypolls. The other members of the group include Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha, Ghulam Nabi Azad, former Union home minister P Chidambaram and party general secretary Ambika Soni.

Immediately after their arrival, the group held an executive committee meeting of Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee at Hari Niwas here, a party spokesman said.

He said the group was scheduled to meet various delegations from Kashmir, including opposition parties.

Apart from the political parties, the group will interact with several other delegations like civil society

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organisations, Shia associations, delegation of 2014 flood victims, saffron growers, house boat associations, trade and tourism delegations as well as a delegation of journalists, the spokesman said.

However, meeting separatist leaders is not part of the group’s agenda, he said.

Speaking to reporters on sidelines of the meeting, Azad said the central as well as the state government should keep the dialogue route with separatists open.

“The central as well as the state government have to decide which stakeholders to talk to. Everyone knows who the stakeholders are, but they are afraid to take the names. And when they are afraid to even identify them as stake-

holders, how will there be a resolution?

“They (central and state governments) should talk to them (separatists) and try to resolve the issue,” the Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha said.

He said Prime Minister Narendra Modi won the 2014 Lok Sabha elections by raising the emotions of people but has remained silent since taking over the reins of the country.

“Modi’s election win was 90 per cent because of Kashmir.

In our rule, one soldier was beheaded by Pakistani troops (along the Line of Control), but such instances have happened a number of times now in their (BJP) rule, and still the prime minister is silent,” he said.

The former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir said the Congress government had made south Kashmir militancy-free, but the region had been on boil since the PDP-BJP coalition came to power in the state.

“We had made south Kashmir militancy-free during my tenure (as chief minister) in 2007. But, where is south Kashmir today? It is boiling. No one is coming to Kashmir, no tourist. The number of ceasefire violations in these

three years is more than the total in 10 years of UPA,” he claimed.

“So many soldiers have been killed, common people injured ...and the way small kids including girls have lost their eyes, it did not happen during our time, he said in an apparent reference to a series of stone pelting incidents in the valley.

Asked about the party s stand on Article 35A of the constitution, the senior Congress leader said the party knew its stand, but the group was here to listen to people.

Article 35A renders special status to the northern state.

“Firstly, we have come to listen to all. So, we have not come here only for 35-A. This committee was formed much before the issue of 35-A erupted. The panel was formed keeping in view the overall situation of Jammu and Kashmir which has deteriorated under the BJP rule,” he said.

The Congress will hold a meeting with MLAs and MLCs, besides interacting with a delegation of minority community and fruit growers, tomorrow.

The party had completed the first leg of its tour in Jammu on September 10 and 11.

T h i ru va na n thapuram, Sep 16 (PTI): As many as 12 diamonds, worth crores of rupees, which went missing from the famed Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram, have been recovered from the shrine premises itself by a special investigation team.

The precious stones form part of the ornaments adorning the idol of Lord Sree Padmanabha, the principal deity who is in a reclining position at the centuries-old temple.

As per the primary assessment, it was not a case of theft and also assumed that the stones had accidentally fallen off from the ornaments while dealing with, the investigator added.

According to a senior Crime Branch officer, the recovered gems were part of 26 diamonds, reported missing from the temple years ago.

“Besides these diamonds, the investigation team stumbled upon some other valuables also during the inspection as part of the probe,” the officer told PTI. The recovered diamonds are worth crores of rupees but their exact value was yet to be calculated, the officer said, adding probe was on and the rest of the

BJP does not interfere in ‘Narmada Dam closed only to please PM’ affairs of any state: Prasad Chennai, Sep 16 (PTI): The Centre does not interfere in the affairs of any state, Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said on Saturday“. After paying homage at the memorial of former Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa he said, “The Central government does not at all interfere in any state. I hope you need to understand that BJP is already ruling in over 70 % of India.”

The Union Law Minister said, “We (the BJP) got 13 chief ministers, four deputy chief ministers, and everywhere we have won, we have the support and the blessings of the people of that state.”

“Prime Minister Narendra Modiji is taking India forward. He wants and I too want Tamil Nadu to rise and progress,” Prasad said.

On paying homage at the memorial, he said, “It was a great personal satisfaction for me.”

“The only thing I would like to observe is that Tamil Nadu must prosper. It must continue to develop. That will be the most important condolence and in a way justification for her (Jayalalithaa) and for the work she has done for a great state,” the Union minister said.

Earlier, participating in a function, Prasad recalled

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an interaction with Jayalalithaa and said how she had regretted on not being a lawyer. “I had the privilege to work with her (Jayalalithaa) very closely, politically and also had the privilege to appear for her legally,” he said.

Recalling a conversation with Jayalalithaa, Prasad said, she was explaining the nuances of her case very well.

“I said, Madam you have perfect legal mind. Her response was, Mr Prasad, I regret on not being a lawyer,” he said.To a query about a commission set up by the state government to probe Jayalalithaa’s death, Prasad said it was an AIADMK party matter.

To another query about appointment of a permanent Governor for the State, the Union Minister said, “I think Mr Vidyasagar Rao is doing his job well.”

Bhopal, Sep 16 (PTI): CPM leader Subhashini Ali today alleged that gates of the Sardar Sarovar Dam on the Narmada in Gujarat were closed only to please Prime Minister Narendra Modi who is going to dedicate the dam to the nation tomorrow, even as rehabilitation of affected people is not complete.

Opposing the closure of gates and demanding proper rehabilitation, Narmada Bachao Andolan leader Medha Patkar and project-affected people continued their protest at Chota Barda in Barwani district of Madhya Pradesh today, said Ali, speaking to reporters here.

“To win Assembly elections in one state (Gujarat), the people of another state (Madhya Pradesh) are being drowned in a shameful manner,” Ali said.

“It is being done by

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overlooking the justified protest of affected persons, only to please prime minister Narendra Modi on his birthday tomorrow, as a gift, so that it (completion of dam) can be cashed in during the Assembly elections,” she alleged.

The filling of reservoir with water should be stopped immediately and the dam’s gates should remain open so as to reduce the water level, she demanded.

“All 40,000 families in Madhya Pradesh which are affected by the filling up of the reservoir should be rehabilitated on priority, a probe committee headed by a high court judge should be constituted to investigate the scam in the rehabilitation, and tomorrow’s programme of prime minister at the Sardar Sarovar Project site should be cancelled,” the senior CPM leader demanded.

The water level in the submergence area of the dam in Barwani and Dhar districts of Madhya Pradesh is rising steadily since closure of the dam’s gates began in July.

The NBA claims that 40,000 families in 192 villages in Madhya Pradesh would be displaced when the reservoir is filled to its optimum capacity. As per the government, 18,386 families would be affected in the state.

missing gems could also be recovered soon.

The sprawling temple, dedicated to Lord Padmanabha, has hogged media attention after its four underground cellars revealed gold ornaments, vessels, jewels and precious stones worth hundreds of

crore rupees during an inspection.

An architectural splendour in granite, the temple was rebuilt in its present form in the 18th century by the Travancore Royal House which had ruled southern Kerala and some adjoining parts of Tamil Nadu before

integration of the princely state of the Indian Union in 1947.

Even after Independence, the temple continued to be governed by a trust controlled by the erstwhile royal family for whom Lord Padmanabha (Vishnu) is their family deity.

ALLAHABAD BANK : DIMAPUR BRANCH (List 2 of 11)

Name Hoshepu Zhimo S/o Lt. Visheto Zhimo H/No. 243, High School Colony Purana Bazar

Name: T. Moarenla W/o Mughaho Kiho H/No. 1101, Model Colony, Purana Bazar

Name : Olly Kiba D/o Pivito Kiba H/No. 87, Naharbari, Dimapur

Name : Khetoli Zhimo W/o Hovikhe Zhimo Vihokhu Village, Dimapur

Name : Nzano Woremo W/o Pona Lotha, Old Dairy Farm Road, Purana Bazar

Name: Akatoli W/o Bokato H/No. 137, Naharbari

Name : Kaito N. Chishi S/o Nitovi Chishi Diphupar B Village, Dimapur

Name : Lucy Kemp D/o Late Chenchenlo Kemp H/No. 198, Kacharigaon Village

Name: Limatemjen Ao S/o Lanunuchet H/No. 653, Mao Colony, Half Nagarjan

Name : Faizul Hoque Laskar Name: H. Shikali Sumi S/o Kutubuddin Hoque D/o H. Hetoxu Sumi Near Burma Camp Police Point, H/No. 125, High School Colony, Dimapur Purana Bazar

Name: Shenili Sema D/o Noghipu Sema High School Colony, Purana Bazar

ALLAHABAD BANK Dimapur Branch notified the above mentioned defaulter/borrowers to call on us for settlement of loan accounts within 22/09/2017, failing which other recovery measures will be taken without any further notice. We appeal to you to pave the path of giving further loans to your brothers/sisters and help the society to grow. In this process, the Bank is ready to extend its hand by settling your loan considering your present situation. We also appeal to the society to encourage the defaulters to come forward and settle bad loans so that other can get loans in days to come.

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Prioritising needs

fter the foundation stone for India’s first bullet train was laid at Sabarmati, Gujarat by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 14, 2017 a lot has been said following the event that was highlighted through a mega event. The project brings a new level of cooperation between the two countries who share a common concern-China.

The big-ticket Rs.1.1 lakh crore project funded by Japan is expected to be showcased by the BJP during campaigning for the upcoming Gujarat election and the 2019 Lok Sabha poll. Modi announced that India’ first bullet train would be launched in 2022, advanced from 2023 as earlier scheduled so as to coincide with 75 years of independence. Modi has all the reason to be elated over the project as it has given him an opportunity to dub it as a definite step towards ‘New India’. According to information available, of the 508-km route the train will cover, 92% of the stretch will be elevated, 6% through a tunnel and the rest on the ground. The high-speed train will also pass through the country’s longest tunnel at 21 kms, of which seven kms will be under the sea near Thane in Maharashtra. It must however be pointed out that the bullet train concept did not begin and end with Modi. In 2009 then union railway minister Lalu Prasad Yadav had proposed to introduce the bullet train on several key routes such as: Mumbai-Chennai, Delhi-Chennai, DelhiHowrah, Chennai-Howrah along with MumbaiAhmedabad, Delhi-Chandigarh and Delhi-Patna.

Modi’s bullet train dream has taken a giant step with Japan as the financer and co-builder to run between Ahmedabad and Mumbai. There will be debates on whether India really needs or is ready for the bullet train and whether the AhmedabadMumbai route was more important than linking the national capital with other leading metro cities.

However, the top priority that Modi has accorded to his pet project has also invited flak from a wide spectrum as it was seen to meet the elitist fancies of a privileged section at tax payer’s money.

They argue that India needs safer, more efficient and better train services to serve the needs of the country’s over 800 crore travelling passengers annually.They also argue that Japan has mastered bullet train technology and has to sell it to India for commercial venture. It was ironic that Suresh Prabhu resigned as railway minister after a spate of train accidents and that on the day Piyush Goyal took over as new railway minister, another train accident occurred. Incidentally Piyush Goyal was at hand to be at Sabarmati when the foundation stone for the bullet project was laid. The need for safe travel and also security of the travellers is a crying need. The poorly manned crossings, outdated system and corruption has been responsible for train tragedies but there has been very little improvement despite the promises made by each new railway minister. Metro cities are being overwhelmed by traffic snarls every hour and there is greater need for mass transportation system such as metro trains. There are stations like Dimapur, having huge volume of passenger traffic and badly in need of having long distance trains and modern facilities. Stating all these do not mean that India should not have the ultra modern bullet train but that there has to be logic and rationality with prioritising the needs and then the wants.

DailyDevotion Praying to God in Secret When you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place… —Matthew 6:6 The primary thought in the area of religion is— keep your eyes on God, not on people. Your motivation should not be the desire to be known as a praying person. Find an inner room in which to pray where no one even knows you are praying, shut the door, and talk to God in secret.

Have no motivation other than to know your Father in heaven. It is impossible to carry on your life as a disciple without definite times of secret prayer.

“When you pray, do not use vain repetitions…” (Matthew 6:7). God does not hear us because we pray earnestly— He hears us solely on the basis of redemption.

God is never impressed by our earnestness. Prayer is not simply getting things from God— that is only the most elementary kind of prayer. Prayer is coming into perfect fellowship and oneness with God. If the Son of God has been formed in us through regeneration (see Galatians 4:19), then He will continue to press on beyond our common sense and will change our attitude about the things for which we pray.

“Everyone who asks receives…” (Matthew 7:8). We pray religious nonsense without even involving our will, and then we say that God did not answer— but in reality we have neverasked for anything. Jesus said, “…you will ask what you desire…” (John 15:7). Asking means that our will must be involved. Whenever Jesus talked about prayer, He spoke with wonderful childlike simplicity.

Then we respond with our critical attitude, saying, “Yes, but even Jesus said that we must ask.” But remember that we have to ask things of God that are in keeping with the God whom Jesus Christ revealed.

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Post-mortem It’s worth praying all the more

ur honorable Ato Kilonser, Th. Muivah used to say very frequently, “We are not a lost people. We have our history.

In time past, when challenge came, our leaders took their ground and took the right decision for the people in the right time.” Since then, Nagas have been fighting tooth and nail for their right. Many brave sons and daughters have made their supreme sacrifices for the dear cause of the people. Patriots took up arms and have defended their dear motherland and have proved that they will not give up their right in any circumstance.

They are determined to fight till the last living soul. After fighting for so many years, India admitted the futility of an attempt to solve the Naga Issue by sheer use of force. It was political, not a military issue. Therefore, they pave way for political dialogue.

The Talk began under this modality: a. Talk without any condition, b. Talk at the highest level, that is in the Prime Ministerial Level and c. Talk in a third country that is, outside India.

Thus, by the grace of God, the finest opportunity for solution came for the Nagas.

The invitation of India for political dialogue was acceptable to all the Naga People.

No doubt about it. Therefore, a big turning point for change came and now we are very close to Final Solution. This long waited solution is going to affect all the Naga people, even to the extent of the generations that would follow.

Now the question is: What kind of a solution is expected out of the present dialogue? If the outcome of

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the talk is a capitulation, then it is not a solution at all. It is a disaster. If the outcome of the talk is a recognition of the right of the people, it is indeed a solution which is honorable and acceptable.

We have talked much about the FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT. In fact, the expected solution will be the product of the Framework Agreement. Our Chief Negotiator had repeatedly explained it in meetings for several times that the FA was based on the Unique History and the Situation of the Nagas. He mentioned of the recognition of the Sovereignty of the Nagas in line of the universally accepted principle that sovereignty lies with the people. He also mentioned about a shared sovereignty of the two equal sovereign powers in certain competencies and of co-existence between the two entities, meaning to say, a type of new relationship of the two sovereign nations.

Categorically, I understood the Framework Agreement in this way: a. The Unique History and Situation of the Nagas which was recognized by India was the basis of the Framework Agreement. b. Naga Sovereignty or Naga Identity is properly treated or addressed in the Framework Agreement. c. Relationship for Co-existence as two entities, (meaning to say two equal nations) is clearly mentioned in the Framework Agreement.

Now, the question is: are our leaders lacked political wisdom and will to negotiate? Is Naga Sovereignty issue demeaned or over sighted in the negotiation? No, not at all. We have to appreciate the Naga Leaders for such a

big political achievement. We have to appreciate the Indian leaders for understanding and recognizing the Nagas, their issue and status. Well done!

But sadly, what has delayed our solution? Is harvest time not yet come? Is it because we haven’t done so much?

Look! We have trodden a very long and arduous political journey. Our people have braved all odds and have contributed their best. The tax payers paid their due. The people have democratically rallied en-mass and participated in this movement in various forms. The students and the younger generation have taken this issue to the open squares and streets in the form of processions, rallies with placards etc. demanding for an early solution. The Civil Societies have conducted meetings and submitted several memorandums to the Government of India. The former Prime Ministers of India have written letters in support of a just solution. World bodies, even US congressmen and former US President, Jimmy Carter, have written letters to India.

All the Naga Legislators and MPs, irrespective of their political affiliations, have rallied and resolved in support of a rightful solution to the prolonged Indo-Naga Political Issue. Every abled and sensible people have shown their solidarity for our rightful place in the world as a nation.

Churches and praying people have been praying relentlessly, hoping that the solution will arrive sooner than later. All these efforts and sacrifices for this priceless and noble cause of the people are innumerable.

Yet, we haven’t done it. What is the lacking?

Our land is God’s; NAGALIM FOR CHRIST. He is

the master. He is the finisher.

He will finish the battle. He must finish this task. Credit owes to Him. Therefore, one thing we lack is the final touch of the divine, the touch of the Lord God Almighty. Let us give God the chance to touch and complete this task.

Let us trust in God, also in Christ. He is our Commander in Chief. He has been leading us all these years. He is still leading us and we are on the right direction. No matter, come what may, let us follow Him. Let us take our ground.

Let us not be discouraged.

Having said it, let us PRAY ever deeper than before. In due time He will answer our prayers. He will not fail for He never fails.

Come forward as volunteers in our Chains of Prayer.

Nothing is more desirable and nobler than volunteering for the great cause of the people.

Prayer time is scheduled at 11 am to 12 noon every day.

The main prayer focus are: Pray to God for 1. The forgiveness of our personal and National/ People’s sins.

2. His intervention in the Indo-Naga Political Dialogue for an early solution.

3. His blessing on the Naga Chief Negotiator Th. Muivah and the Indian Interlocutor, R. N. Ravi.

4. His blessing on the Indian Prime Minister and his Cabinet Ministers.

5. His blessing on the Collective Leadership and Home Authorities of NSCN. 6. The wellbeing of the people of India and Nagalim.

7. The suffering Christians and peace in our World.

God bless you.

Rev. Seksim Kasar

CGBU suggests for limiting issue of auto license

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he Chakhroma G.Bs’ Union (CGBU) expresses our deep appreciation to the Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur for his unwavering commitment to the public welfare as shown during the recent auto bandh called by the Dimapur district Autorickshaw Drivers Union (DDADU). The stand taken by the District Administration against the unreasonable demands of the DDADU and not relenting to the pressure tactic adopted by the Union is highly commendable.

It is no secret that the Auto drivers charge exorbitant fares from the poor public and the move taken by the District Administration in revising the auto fares, keeping the public welfare in mind, was a much welcome step.

However it was very unfortunate and unwarranted that the Auto Drivers under the banner of DDADU, had tried to have their selfish ways by using pressure upon the administration, totally jeopardizing the public convenience. But the wise decision taken by the administration not to yield to such pressure tactics adopted by the Union has strengthened the public faith on the authorities.

There is no doubt that Autorickshaw is a poor man’s ideal means of conveyance. But instead of serving the public, the auto drivers take advantage of the helplessness of general public and try to exploit the poor people’s pocket. And the recent agitation by the DDADU against the revised fare only goes to confirm that the Union has no feelings for public welfare but are only interested in enhancing their selfish gains.

The DDADU should remember that when a union is formed it is not only for the interest of its members but also to see that the members perform their duty to the society satisfactorily.

If not the union is only fit to be blacklisted and the registration cancelled.

The CGBU also wish to bring to the notice of the District Administration that the number of autos in Dimapur has grown so much, that it has become a major source of traffic hazard in and around Dimapur town. Not only the autos plying in town areas, but also the autos especially plying on National Highway between Dimapur town to Chumukedima with drivers not following any traffic regulations and without any proper signal system has become a major contributing factors of mishaps on the highway. Therefore it is a humble suggestion to the authorities that issuing of license of autos be limited and proper routine and strict adherence to routes be implemented and also to conduct trainings to educate the drivers on basic traffic regulation and ethics from time to time.

Thepfukedo Kuotsu, CGBU president and Atso Gwizan general secretary

Naga indigenous: Minority-in-waiting generation

was delighted to read the news report, captioned ‘Centre has directed states to deport illegal immigrants’ published by local dailies on August 13, 2017.

It’s more than a month now and I believe our Government is already in receipt of this letter as it was reported in the media that “Ministry of Home Affairs has written to all states to identify illegal immigrants and deport them”. Nagaland belongs to us because we are indigenous by birth. The question is, “Are we still safe in our own land like our forefathers’ generation?” Sadly, there is a serious threat to traditional land owners in their own land and I call it Minority-in-waiting Generation.

Vasco da Gama, a Portuguese explorer was the first European who came to India in search of trade prospect in 1498. Through this the Europeans discovered the sea route to India.

Many French and Dutch started entering India for trade and the British was the last to arrive. Initially the British were engaged in cotton, silk, indigo dye, salt, tea and opium trades.

But as their business flourished, they became reluctant to leave India. Later, they built an empire in India (for more trade and tax, which they sent to England making it the most powerful kingdom). They came in 1600 as a trading company and monopolized the whole market of India. After the Indian Revolt of 1857, the British finally brought India directly under the Crown from 1858 till 1947. Remember they first came as mere traders.

Can we zoom into our present situation for a closer view here? We already have lakhs of unexpected population. I had an opportunity to sit with different non-Naga communities in Dimapur.

They said many veteran businessmen have left Na-

galand due to multiple reasons. Sadly, those who left were genuine Indians. If so, which community has taken control over trade and commerce in Nagaland? We have thousands of shops which have increased throughout the state but the sad reality is it is not because the Nagas started actively taking up entrepreneurship. Then where is the money flowing to? It is never circulated amongst the Nagas. Now that their businesses have prospered in manifold, do we think they will ever leave Nagaland?

To those who have certain misconceptions about Survival Nagaland (SN) movement, please be clear on this. The term ‘illegal immigrant’ is self explanatory.

Illegal means illegal. SN is not against any religion, community, nationality, caste or breed. Any genuine Indian citizen can run businesses in Nagaland or in any part of the country.

Who doesn’t need cheap labour? We definitely need both skilled and unskilled labour for the progress of the state. But the bottom-line is, stay in Nagaland with valid documents. If documents are procured, cross checking by the authorities should be mandatory to rule out any form of forgery.

The Assam Government stated last year that when documents for NRC application were scrutinized, they detected an unspecified number of Birth Certificates with Nagaland origin. The Birth Certificates issued by Nagaland state machinery raised eyebrows when it was submitted to the Assam Government by the residents of lower Assam districts like Karimganj, Barpeta, Moriagaon, and Nagaon in order to procure NRC. Therefore, the documents were recommended to be sent to Nagaland for authentication.

Illegal immigrant simply means a foreigner residing in another country

without having any valid documents. Muslims have the pathetic habit of mixing every issue with religion.

They always talk about brotherhood and whatever hood whenever there is a talk of deportation. Look at Malaysia, the country wouldn’t carry out the flush out mission against illegal immigrants if the subject had religious concern because most of the immigrants are from the Southern Philippines, Myanmar, Indonesia and Bangladesh. Malaysia started the crackdown on illegal immigrants in 2014 but none of the Islamic terror groups threatened the Malaysian Government, Malaysia being a Muslim country. But a series of serious fundamentalist’s threat started the moment Assam geared up with the same road map, the prime reason said to be ‘brotherhood’. How on earth could people connect brotherhood and illegal immigrants when they are totally two different subjects?

To mention few instances, illegal immigration in Europe is on a sharp rise as reported by The Guardian. Illegal immigrants in UK soared to lakhs as reported by The Wall Street Journal. Illegal immigrants outnumbered unemployed Americans as reported by The Washington Free Beacon. But they have strategized different steps apart from the legislated laws and are not dead to this issue as we are.

At the moment, Myanmar is burning with Rohingya issue generally referred to as “Bengalis or illegal immigrants from Bangladesh”. As per media reports, the Burmese had earlier accepted them and granted citizenship to thousands of them but now the Government is reported to have declared that they cannot accommodate anymore migrants. Interestingly, Rohingyas have outnumbered

the population of Rakhine natives in the Rakhine state of Burma. They have forgotten the Burmese’s generosity and hospitality and now they want to kick out the Rakhine locals from the Rakhine state. Sources said Rohingyas want to make Rakhine state as their homeland, claiming that they are the native people.

They have taken up arms for this fight and have been trained by some terrorist outfits (brotherhood). We have seen what the UN or the Human Rights Group had to grumble about Aung San Suu Kyi on Rohingya refugee crisis. But people should be practical, she is a true daughter of the soil hence, would go any extent to save the land and the people. Burma as a nation should survive rather than to become extinct.

Today’s world is fighting the battle of illegal immigrants next to the war on terrorism. Nagaland is no exception. You ask any Bangla speaking businessman in Dimapur, “apuni ki manu ase?” And the reply you would get is, “moi Muslim ase?” Come on, just say your community or nationality. Nobody asked you about your religion.

But do we Nagas ever read in between the lines? Don’t you think the same brotherhood talk would re-surface in Nagaland as and when we prepare to deport them?

Do we believe they will be grateful for our generosity and hospitality? Hey wait!

Temporary resident is miles apart from Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC) if you have one. President Donald Trump has rightly said “immigration is a privilege, not a right”.

Height of pathetic scenario is when we witness the Nagas’ addiction of Miya BACHA adoption finally revealing itself when they end up committing heinous crimes as they grow up.

The media publishes the

name you gave, your name as a criminal’s father, your family name and the village.

Do you even feel ashamed of getting this free criminal celebrity status? How about some NPG faction enrolling suspected illegal immigrants? Why do you recruit them in national service? What share do they have in the fight for the Naga Sovereignty? What a patriotic and visionary exhibit! This is nothing but a national shame.

Look at how our neighboring Assam is doing the best she could to prevent from becoming another Tripura. They have chosen NRC to identify illegal immigrants. National Register of Citizens (NRC) is a list of Indian citizens documented across the country in 1951 but it was said to be based on the census of that year only and no revision done thereafter. Assam is the first state in India to update NRC due to growing concerns of illegal immigrants mostly from Bangladesh.

For inclusion in NRC, Assam Government stated that those whose names were in the 1951 NRC or in any

of the electoral rolls up to the midnight of March 24, 1971 and their descendants.

If the individual’s name is not on any of these lists, a person can produce any of the documents dated up to March 24, 1971 such as land records, citizenship certificate, refugee registration certificate, birth certificate and educational certificate (March 25, 1971 was when Bangladesh Liberation War started).

Census India 2011 data revealed an increase of 24% Muslim population in the country. One of the suspected reasons of the abnormal growth rate of 24% could be due to continuous inflow of illegal immigrants.

Particularly in Assam state, about 10 to 12 districts have been covered by Bangla speaking people. Census 2011 reported that out of 27 districts, 8 of these districts registered a rise in the decadal population growth rate ranging from 20% to 24%.

The population growth of 24% is much higher than the national average of 18%.

(To be concluded) Vikali Shikhu, Unity Village, Dimapur

Reader’s Post

Sir,

It’s not the weather, it’s the government

The roads in near Hill View Colony and various colonies are topped and constructed, but what about other colonies in Dimapur that need a lot of touch-ups?

Also, we are never sure of when these newly constructed roads would chip off and create potholes. Does the government ever feel a slight of embarrassment when they see the road repairing done by organisations and concerned individuals? I suppose not. In fact, they would be happy to see that someone else has shouldered their responsibility. We are not driving on roads where we encounter the same few annoying bumps and potholes every day, in need of repair, but in fact, we are driving on roads that have completely failed.

Zulu Kichu, Dimapur

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.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur

sunday, september 17, 2017

BJP criticises Omar Abdullah for attacking party over Article 35A

Lu c k n ow, S e p 1 6 (PTI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and his ministerial colleagues who were recently elected to the state Legislative Council will take oath at 11 am on Monday at the Tilak Hall of the Legislative Building here.

“Chairman of the UP Legislative Council Ramesh Yadav will administer oath,” Special Secretary, Legislative Council Secretariat, Chedilal said in a press release here.

Chief Minister Adityanath, his two deputies Keshav Prasad Maurya and Dinesh Sharma as well as minister Swantradev Singh were on September 8 declared elected unopposed to the Legislative Council.

On September 11, Uttar Pradesh minister of state Mohsin Raza was declared elected unopposed to the Legislative Council.

With this, all the five Legislative Council seats, for which the bypolls were held, went to the BJP.

the Supreme Court for justice and revoking of Article 35A, which does not have the sanction of the Indian Parliament. Gupta said the dialogue with separatists and Pakistan did not take place during Omars rule.

He also said that Omars rule had witnessed revival of the cross-border firing along the Line of Control and International border in 2010 after remaining peaceful for eight years, following ceasefire agreement during former Prime Minister A B Vajpayee-led NDA government at the Centre.

“During the period, when the NC was in power in the state from 1996 to 2002 and 2008 to 2014, it failed to get revoked Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), in spite of having

Chandigarh, sep 16 (PTI): Launching a scathing attack against the Congressled Punjab government, which completed six months in office today, the BJP’s state unit criticised it for allegedly failing to fulfill its key poll promises. The Punjab BJP claimed that several sections of the society, including farmers, Dalits and women were feeling “cheated” dur-

ing the Congress rule.

“Full loan wavier for farmers, eradication of drug problem within a month, job for a member in each household, Rs 2,500 unemployment allowance and smartphones for the youth, Rs 1,500 pension for the elderly - the Congress made all sorts of promises in the run up to the Assembly polls to come to power,” it said.

BS&G movement shaping character of youth: Gov

(From p-1) State chief commissioner NSBSG, Atou Mezur, highlighted the rigorous training that the scouts and guides go through to receive the various awards.

Principle director school education and vice president NSBSG, Smita Sarangi, chaired the programme, and state organising commissioner (guide) & NSBSG, Vimezhonu Tetso compère d the programme. Special song was presented by Mezhur Higher Secondary School Kohima and joint director school education & state secretary NSBSG, Chubanungla, proposed vote of thanks.

Bharat Scouts & Guides is a voluntary non-political, educational movement for young people, open to all without distinction of origin, race or creed, in accordance with the purpose, principles and methods conceived by the founder Lord Baden Powell in 1907.

The purpose of the movement is to contribute to the development of young people in achieving their full physical intellectuals, social and spiritual potentials as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of local, national and international communities.

NTC reveals more on HC bldg issue (From p-1) 11. On 31.03.2011 DA of Rs. 50 lakhs was issued for infrastructure facilities including water supply, electricity etc. (State Plan).

12. On 31.03.2011 DA of Rs. 10 crores was issued for construction of new High Court building & Judges bungalows (State Plan).

13. On 28.03.2012 DA of Rs 5 crores was issued for construction of new High Court building & Judges bungalows (State Plan).

14. On 30.03.2012 DA of Rs. 10 lakhs was issued for construction of new High Court building (State

Plan).

15. On 24.03.2014 DA of Rs. 47 lakhs was issued for construction of new High Court building (State Plan).

16. On 30.03.2015 DA of Rs. 4 crores 97 lakhs 19 thousands 100 was issued for construction of main new High Court building & site development (negotiated loan).

17. On 30.03.2016 DA of Rs. 4 crores 48 lakhs 71 thousands 187 was issued for construction of new High Court building (negotiated loan).

18. On 31.03.2017 DA of Rs. 3 crores was

issued for construction of new High Court building (negotiated loan).

Stating that construction of the new High Court complex project was well within the public domain, NTC has asked the Law & Justice department to furnish the Utilisation reports of the abovementioned Drawal Authority(s) for public consumption and verification.

NTC further asked the department to clarify the factors and circumstances that have inordinately delayed the completion of the new High Court complex for more than 10 years.

Zero tolerance for child labour, trafficking: KNSK unit (From p-1) The recourse person said that lack of knowledge was one of the major factors that victimized a person in a crime network. In this regard, she urged the people to be alert and to seek help of the police and experts.

Also, speaking on the topic “Christian parenting”, the resource person, A Yanang Konyak, highlighted the purpose of marriage and stressed on five points: in compliance with God’s command, for companionship, for helping one another, for satisfaction of biological desire and for honour. He said that true marriage should be the principle of marriage. He also advocated in-depth study of the purpose of the marriage. Konyak reminded the legal age for marriage and balancing the responsibility of marriage. The resource person stated that a child should be matured enough to take his or her own decision.

KBBK Pastor, H Moba, pronounced invocation while KNSK Kohima unit president, Lemnon Konyak, delivered welcome address. KNSK Kohima unit information & press secretary, Emilo K Konyak, and KBBK Shekho Khong leader, Manngam Konyak, moderated the sessions. Hundreds of womenfolk from Konyak community, church leaders, KUK and KSUK officials attended the seminar.

Pak violates ceasefire for four Army foils infiltration bid in Kashmir; 2 militants killed consecutive days, shells BSF posts Srinagar, Sep 16 (PTI): Two militants were killed today as the Indian Army foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control (LoC) in Machhil sector of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district, defence officials said here. “An infiltration bid has been foiled in Machhil sector and two terrorists have been killed,”

Representative Picture. (Getty Images)

Jammu, Sep 16 (PTI): Pakistani troops targeted Indian border outposts and hamlets along the International Border (IB) in Jammu district in overnight firing and shelling, a senior BSF officer said today.

There have been continuous ceasefire violations

by Pakistan along the IB for the past four days, in which one BSF jawan was killed and a few others were injured. Pakistani troops started firing at In-

dian posts in Arnia sector around midnight, prompting Border Security Force (BSF) personnel to retaliate, the officer said.

“Firing stopped at 0645 hours,” the officer said. One temple, two houses and three cowsheds were damaged in the Pakistani firing in Sai, Treva and Jabowl villages.

Three livestock were killed in the overnight shelling, the officer added. BSF jawan Bijender Bahadur was killed and a villager

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support of the then Union Home Minister P Chidambaram,” Gupta said.

“No talks with separatists and with Pakistan could be held and power projects could not be brought to the state, during the period when Omar was the Chief Minister and Congress was ruling at the Centre,” he said, describing Omars statement an attempt to “blow his trumpet”. Gupta said the borders, which remained peaceful for about eight years after the BJP government-led by Vajpayee, got disturbed and cross border firing started, particularly after 2010.

He also said that during Omars tenure as Minister of State in the Vajpayees government and the time when his father Farooq Abdullah was heading the government, the Autonomy resolution passed by the state Legislature was put into the dustbin and no cognisance of the resolution was taken by the Government of India.

“Then Omar continued to remain in the government at the Centre without any protest because of the lust for power,” he alleged.

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Jammu, Sep 16 (PTI): The Jammu and Kashmir BJP today slammed the states former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for attacking the party, saying his “boasting” of Article 35A of the Constitution did not match his party’s position on various issues, including AFSPA and greater autonomy, when in power.

BJP State Spokesperson Virender Gupta’s remarks came in response to Omars statement that National Conference wont have allowed any attack on Article 35A and the BJPled government would not have dared to talk about this provision or the Article 370 had his party been in power in the state.

“We, at the first instance, want to say that it is not the BJP or government at the Centre that has filed writ petition in the Supreme Court,” Gupta said here, adding that it was in response to Omars “boasting” of Article 35A. He said the concerned people who are being discriminated and whose fundamental rights are being snatched because of the un-constitutional provision of Article 35A had gone to

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while therapy for central nervous system showed an improved growth rate of 5.6% compared to last month.

27.7 billion, respectively in August.

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“In continuation with the positive growth exhibited by exports for the last twelve months, exports during August have shown growth of 10.29 per cent in dollar terms,” the ministry said in a statement.

Commenting on the data, Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) President Ganesh Gupta said while the August figures are encouraging, “I am worried about future growth as order booking position from October onwards is not good in view of increasing global uncertainties, rupee volatility and challenges at the domestic front.”

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debt at end-March 2017.

“Short-term external debt increased by 5.5 percent to USD 88 billion at end-March 2017. This is mainly due to the increase in trade related credits, a major component of shortterm debt with a share of 98.3 percent,” the report said.

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The ratio of India’s external debt stock to gross national income (GNI) was the fifth lowest and in terms of the cover provided by foreign exchange reserves to external debt, the position was sixth highest in 2015.

preparedness in terms of upgrading their system in line with GST, as well as destocking which is a natural fallout of the exercise, could be attributed to the sluggishness in sales. The situation continued well over the following weeks, with many stockists in a wait-and-watch mode.

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The cardio segment posted a single-digit growth rate for the month (8.1%),

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New Delhi, Sep 16 (PTI): India’s external debt came down by USD 13.1 billion or 2.7 percent to USD 471.9 billion at the end of March this year on annual basis mainly due to decrease in NRI deposits and commercial borrowings.

The debt has remained within manageable limits and the situation has improved in 2016-17 over 2015-16, said ‘India’s External Debt: A Status Report 2016-17’ by the Department of Economic Affairs.

The external debtGDP ratio fell to 20.2 percent at the end of March 2017 from 23.5 percent at March 2016.

At end-March 2017, long-term external debt was USD 383.9 billion, showing a decrease of 4.4 percent year-on-year.

Long-term external debt accounted for 81.4 percent of total external

M u mb a i , S e p 1 6 (Agencies): The organised pharma retail market was impacted in August with the market registering a sluggish growth rate of 2.4% in the aftermath of the implementation of the GST in July. Though sales in August showed a slight recovery over the previous month, which was in negative territory at -2.4%, analysts say the slump may well continue over the next couple of months.

A survey conducted in August by IT-enabled healthcare service provider QuintilesIMS says, according to chemists and stockists, the supply chain has not seen any improvement after GST. Also, their business was impacted due to GST rollout, with teething problems expected to be sorted out over the next two months.

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New Delhi, Sep 16 (PTI): India’s exports recorded a double digit growth of 10.29 per cent after a gap of three months to USD 23.81 billion in August, mainly on account of rise in shipments of chemicals, petroleum and engineering products, government data showed Friday.

Imports too rose by 21.02 per cent to USD 35.46 billion in August from USD 29.3 billion in the year-ago month, according to the data released by the commerce ministry.

Trade deficit widened to USD 11.64 billion in the month under review from USD 7.7 billion in August 2016, due to increase in gold imports that rose by about 69 per cent to USD 1.88 billion last month.

In April 2017, exports rose by 19.77 per cent.

Oil and non-oil imports grew by 14.22 per cent and 23 per cent to USD 7.75 billion and USD

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India’s external debt Pharma sales growth sluggish in Aug down to $472 bn in FY17

New Delhi, Sep 16 (PTI): Gold fell by Rs 50 to Rs 30,850 per 10 gram at the bullion market today on weak cues from overseas markets and fall in demand from local jewellers at domestic spot market.

Silver followed suit and eased by Rs 200 to Rs 41,400 per kg due to reduced offtake by industrial units and coin makers.

Traders said a weak trend overseas, shrugging off North Korea’s latest missile launch over Japan with strong US inflation data raising hopes of another interest rate hike, mainly kept gold prices lower.

Besides, fading demand from local jewellers and retailers at domestic spot markets due to ongoing inauspicious fortnight of “Sharadh”, too weighed on the prices, they added.

Globally, gold fell 0.74 per cent to USD 1,319.20 an ounce and silver by 1.27 per cent to USD 17.54 an ounce in New York in yesterday’s trade.

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be high with the provisioning cost of 2.4 per cent which needed to be brought down.

Stressing on the need for improving earnings to make higher provisioning, he said the gross NPAs went up after the merger of associate banks with the SBI. The lender is projecting a credit growth of 6-8 per cent in the current fiscal, he added.

Kumar said the lender took a host of measures apart from the National Company Law Tribunal process to address the problem of NPAs. “The provision coverage ratio is over 60 per cent and going forward, it may be required to increase by 600-700 basis points (6-7 per cent),” he added.

The bank’s provision coverage ratio, which is measured by the amont of funds set aside by the lenders to cover bad loans, was higher at 60.79 per cent as on June 30, 2017, as compared with 59.91 per cent same period last year.

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problems, leading to better understanding of all stakeholders,” he added.

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and BJP leader Sushil Kumar Modi, who heads the GoM, said that it would be only by October 30 that the government would be able to iron out 70-80 per cent of the technical issues being faced in return filing.

“Taxpayers should not wait for the last day. The general tendency is that people wait for the last day resulting in heavy rush.

Ko l k at a , S e p 1 6 (IANS): India’s largest lender, the State Bank of India (SBI) is expecting that slippages will be “under control” in the coming quarters, an official said here on Saturday.

“The fresh slippages have started tapering off and going forward the slippages would be under control,” SBI Managing Director (National Banking Group) Rajnish Kumar said on the sidelines of “Banking Colloquium” organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).

He noted that the cost of credit in large- and midcorporate segments was high as compared to credit cost in the retail portfolio.

“In the retail portfolio, the credit cost is not high but in corporate and mid-corporate segments, the same is high as the level of nonperforming assets (NPAs) is high (in the segment) and the bank has to make provisions for stressed assets,” he added.

Rajnish Kumar said that cost of lending would

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“In the last 3-4 days before the deadline there is heavy rush to file returns. I appeal to all the taxpayers that they should not wait for last day. By October 30, 70-80 per cent of problems we will be able to solve,” Modi said.

IT services firm Infosys is taking care of the IT infrastructure for GSTN. GOM was formed at the last meeting of GST Council in Hyderabad after lot of I-T issues concering returns filing were raised by the states.

Modi said that on Friday, a full day meeting of tax officers of state governments was held with the GST Network (GSTN), stakeholders, bankers, tax experts, big corporates and Infosys regarding the glitches faced in filing returns.

The GOM meeting will be held every 15 days, mostly in Bengaluru, with the next meeting scheduled in the first week of October.

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Bengaluru, Sep 16 (IANS): Government on Saturday ruled out any further extension in filing of returns under GST after December and advised the taxpayers to file them in advance and not wait for the last day.

“We have kept long deadlines for GST filing.

For at least six months the taxpayers have to file their own assessment. There will be no extension later,” Revenue Secretary Hasmukh Adhia told reporters here after the first meeting of the Group of Ministers (GOM) that was formed to tackle the IT-related glitches.

The GST Council has allowed businesses to file GSTR-3B, which is a selfassesment of their sale and purchases, till December.

“Initial hiccups are there but no mass scale failure. Initial issues need to be sorted out. We have decided a plan of action. The attempt was to work around the difficulties to eliminate

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BUKAVU (DR CONGO), SEP 16 (AFP): Troops shot dead 34 Burundian refugees in clashes in Kamanyola in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, local officials in the eastern province of South Kivu said today.

A Burundian refugee said that more than 30 had been killed and at least 100 wounded in the violence yesterday.

Interior ministry official Josue Boji said troops had tried to disperse the refugees by “firing in the air but were overwhelmed” when the group responded by throwing stones.

Boji said the clashes began after a group of refugees overran a jail run by the country’s domestic intelligence agency to demand the release of four Burundians who had been arrested for expulsion on Wednesday night. “There are 34 dead and 124 wounded among the Burundian refugees,” he said, revising upwards an earlier toll of 18 dead plus one DR Congo soldier. Boji had warned earlier that the toll could rise further, as the refugees took the bodies of other victims to the Pakistani-run UN camp at Kamanyola.

A spokeswoman for MONUSCO, the UN’s peacekeeping mission in the country, gave a toll, which was also provisional, of 18 dead and 50 injured.

through a homemade explosive artefact, inside a white bucket, which failed to fully detonate. Less than 24 hours later, the suburban Tube station was back in use by travellers.

Hundreds of police officers were scouring CCTV footage, questioning dozens of witnesses and studying the remnants of the device in search of clues to the identity of those responsible.

Prime Minister Theresa May, raising the terror status to its highest level, which means another attack is considered imminent, said late on Friday that military personnel would replace armed police “on guard duties at certain protected sites which are not accessible to the public”.

Metropolitan Police’s Assistant Commissioner Mark Rowley asked the public to remain “vigilant”, but said people should “not be alarmed”. When asked about possible IS involvement, Rowley told reporters that it is “routine” for the extremist group to take responsibility for attacks in “these sorts of circumstances,” regardless of its actual involvement.

Commuters described a “ f i r e b a l l ” swe e p i n g through their District Line carriage, burning off some victims’ hair and leaving some with severe burns.

world community,” he said.

North Korea yesterday fired an intermediate range ballistic missile over Japan and into the Pacific Ocean.

But the North American Aerospace Defence Command (NORAD) had said the ballistic missile did not pose a threat to North America. US Secretary of Defence James Mattis spoke over phone with his Japanese counterpart Itsunori Onodera following the latest N o r t h Ko r e a n m i s s i l e launch, the Pentagon said.

“The secretary reassured his Japanese counterpart of America’s unwavering commitment to the defence of Japan and the broader security of the region,” Director of Defence Press Operations Colonel Rob Manning said.

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an provocation called for a strong demonstration of a unified front between the US, Japan, and the Republic of Korea, and agreed on the importance of robust trilateral defence cooperation between the three nations,” he said. Mattis told reporters on his way to Mexico that as a result of the North Korean missile test, tens of millions of Japanese people were seen going into duck and cover, which was the second time that they’ve had to do that since World War II. “I believe it will further North Korea’s isolation -diplomatic and economic isolation -- because more and more nations are realising there’s simply no collaboration with the international community. There’s a dismissal of international concern, unified UN Security Council concerns,” he

Egypt court sentences Mursi to 25 years

FILE -- In this June 21, 2015 image, former Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi appears in court on the outskirts of Cairo, Egypt.

CAIRO, SEP 16 (PTI): An Egyptian court today upheld the life sentence against ousted Islamist president Mohamed Morsi in what is known as the Qatar espionage case.

The Court of Cassation, Egypt’s highest appeal court, rejected the former president’s appeal and said the ruling is “final and unappealable,” state-r un MENA news agency reported.

The court also confirmed death sentences of three prominent members of the Muslim Brotherhood in the same case.

Life sentence in Egypt is 25 years in prison.

Morsi received the original sentence in June 2016 after being found guilty of using his post to leak classified documents to Qatar and selling them to al-Jazeera channel.

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B’desh plans huge camps for Rohingya refugees land, close to established camps which have been overwhelmed by arrivals from Myanmar, the Daily Star reported.

A total of 8,500 temporary toilets will be built and 14 “makeshift warehouses” will be set up near the shelters.

Catalan mayors back holding independence vote BARCELONA (Spain) SEP 16 (agencies): More than 700 mayors from Catalonia met Saturday in Barcelona in a show of strength amid pressure from Spain’s central government not to hold an independence referendum for the northeastern region, reports AP. Political tensions in Spain are increasing as the proposed voting date of Oct. 1 nears. The Catalan gover nment has been scrambling to push forward the vote, despite the central government’s warnings that local municipalities are not allowed to use public buildings for it and mayors can be legally prosecuted for it.

Hundreds of mayors stood Saturday next to regional President Carles Puigdemont and Barcelona Mayor Ada Colau in Barcelona, the capital and main city in the region.

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SSA (PTI) PART – TIME INSTRUCTOR DEMAND RELEASE OF PENDING SALARY We the SSA (PTI) Pat-Time Instructor, Longsen M (President) & Vilakhonuo (Gen. Secy.) Stated that our salary has not been paid for the past 12 (thirteen) months and being a Teacher, the only source of income depend upon our salary. Therefore we request the concerned authority to pay all our pending salary within 10 (ten) days in order to avoid inconvenience.

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The Dubagaon, Ekaranipathar, Eralibill, K. Hollohon Colony and Aoyimti Villages (DEEHA), Joint Council Forum, with immense pride and honour extend congratulations to Shri. K. Akashe Zhimomi (GB) who is a Treasurer of "DEEHA" and also to convenor of public grievances cell D.C.C.I Dimapur.

It is indeed a great favour towards our leader and we pray that, with this mettle, his good health, long life and benevolent wisdom he will continue to work forward/towards the upliftment of the business community in particular and the people at large.

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DHAKA, SEP 16 (IANS): The Bangladesh government on Saturday announced plans to build shelters for up to 400,000 Rohingya Muslims fleeing persecution in Myanmar as it began a vaccination campaign for 1.5 lakh refugee children facing challenges of food, nutrition, shelter, water and sanitation. The Army and aid agencies will build 14,000 shelters, each housing six families, near the city of Cox’s Bazar, the Daily Star newspaper reported.

Since late August over 400,000 Rohingyas have fled to Bangladesh from Myanmar to escape a government offensive, according to UN estimates.

UN human rights chief Zeid Raad Al Hussein called the security operation targeting Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar “a textbook example of ethnic cleansing”.

Rights groups accused the Myanmar military of burning Rohingya villages.

But the Army said it was responding to attacks by militants and denied targeting civilians.

The new shelters for Rohingyas will be on a site covering about 8 sq km of

edly include information on general and military intelligence, armed forces and state policy secrets which harm the national security.

In October last year, the same court had confirmed a 20-year prison sentence against Morsi for taking part inciting violence near Ittihadeya presidential palace in 2012.

In November, the court had quashed one of the two life sentences handed down to Morsi and ordered a retrial in connection with the Qatar espionage case.

Morsi, who became Egypt’s president in June 2012 after the first democratic elections in the country, was ousted in a military coup after a year in power following mass protests against his rule.

He came to power after Egypt’s long-time president Hosni Mubarak was toppled in an uprising in 2011.

tive” launch of a ballistic missile by North Korea and demanded that the reclusive nation immediately halt such “outrageous” actions.

The Security Council’s reaction came a day after North Korea fired an intermediate-range missile from Pyongyang over northern Japan yesterday. In a statement, the Security Council said the launch was carried out just three weeks after a first missile overflew Japan and less than two weeks after Pyongyang’s sixth and biggest nuclear test. “The members of the Security Council strongly condemned these launches, condemned further North Korea for its outrageous actions, and demanded that North Korea immediately cease all such actions,” the Security Council said in a statement after an emergency meeting.

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An injured woman is assisted by a police officer close to Parsons Green station in west London after an explosion on a packed London Underground train, Friday. (AP/PTI)

LONDON, SEP 16 (IANS): An 18-year-old youth was arrested on Saturday in connection with the terror attack on a London Tube train a day earlier, that left 29 people injured and resulted in an increase in the country’s terror threat level from “severe” to “critical”.

The youth was detained in the port area of Dover by Kent Police over the Friday morning rush hour attack at the Parsons Green station in southwest London, BBC reported.

The man, whose identity and nationality have not been disclosed, was charged under section 41 of the Terrorism Act, with an act of terror, officials said.

Metropolitan Police Deputy Assistant Commissioner Neil Basu said the

arrest was “significant”, but the terror threat level remains at “critical” and the investigation continues.

“This arrest will lead to more activity from our officers. For strong investigative reasons we will not give any more details on the man we arrested at this stage,” he said. Home Secretary Amber Rudd will be chairing a meeting of the government’s Cobra emergency committee later.

The Islamic State group on its Amaq news agency claimed it was behind the explosion, which took place at 8.20 a.m. on Friday and sent a ball of fire along a carriage of the eastbound District Line train from Wimbledon at the Parsons Green station, southwest London.

The explosion occurred

UNSC reform a priority for Trump admin: Haley WASHINGTON, SEP 16 (PTI): US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley has said that the reform of the UN Security Council is one of the top priorities of the Trump administration as several countries, including India have been demanding it. Haley’s remarks came as US President Donald Trump was set to deliver his first speech to the United Nations General Assembly next week. She said that the Security Council reform was still being talked about.

“I know that it’s something that India wants,” Haley told reporters at a

White House news conference ahead of the annual General Assembly session from September 19-25.

“Many other countries want it as well. So we’ll have to wait and see,” IndianAmerican Haley said as she along with National Security Advisor Lt Gen H R McMaster briefed reporters on America’s priorities at the United Nations next week.

“On Monday, the president will join senior UN leadership and the leaders of more than 120 other nations to discuss reforming the institution. The president will express support for Secre-

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tary General (Antonio) Guterres’ reform efforts. The United Nations of course, holds tremendous potential to realise its founding ideals, but only if it’s run more efficiently and effectively,” McMaster said. Haley, who has received accolades for her diplomatic skills since joining the administration in January, said the president will highlight the UN reform. “It is very, very important. We’ve got a massive reform package being led by the Secretary General that

really streamlines not just the processes, but also that budget as it goes forward, and makes the UN much more effective,” she said.

“We basically have the president headlining a UN reform effort, which would really support the Secretary General. But the impressive part is we asked other countries to sign on to their support of reform and 120 countries have signed on, and will be in attendance.

That’s a miraculous number,” she said.

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The Union wishes him success in his new responsibility.

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The Sumi Community Ekranipathar Village further wishes her a very bright success in all her endeavours.

May you continue to strive for greater accomplishment and continue to bring laurels to our community and your families in particular.

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The undersigned NGOs of Satakha would like to appreciate and applaud the efforts and sacrifices of our Police posted at Satakha, due to the growth of many social evils, the NGOs under Satakha Sub-division with the Police is trying to do away with drugs and alcohol issue. The NGOs congratulate UBSI Hinoto OC Satakha and his Duty Team for their Social Service to the Public of Satakha and is expected the same from them in days to come too. The NGOs of Satakha Sub-division further appeal to the public to cordinate with both the NGOs and Police in doing away with anything that hamper the social growth of Satakha.

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Akashe K. Zhimomi G.B (a member of DEE Sumi Community and its banker) on being elevated to the post of President DCCI Dimapur.

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US options on N Korea ‘effective and overwhelming’, says Trump

WASHINGTON/UNITED NATIONS, SEP 16 (PTI): President Donald Trump has said America and its allies will never be intimidated and insisted that the US’ options for addressing the threat posed by North Korea are both “effective and overwhelming”.

Trump’s remarks came in response to the latest ballistic missile test conducted

by North Korea. The remarks also came after H R McMaster, the US’ National Security Adviser, reaffirmed that the Trump administration has military options in place for dealing with North Korea. “After seeing your capabilities and commitment here today, I am more confident than ever that our options in addressing this threat are both effective and overwhelming,” Trump said in his address to air force personnel and families on the 70th anniversary of the US Air Force.

Trump said America and its allies will never be intimidated. “We will defend our people, our nations, and our civilisation from all who dare to threaten our way of life. This includes the regime of North Korea, which has once again shown its utter contempt for its neighbours and for the entire

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Inter-School Cultural Dance are great because of their techniques but because of their passion. A welcome address was delivered by Jose V.A, Supervisor of CHSS and vote of thanks

by Patricia Zhimomi, VicePrincipal. The hosts were Keneichütuoü Yeptho and Inovi Awomi.

The judges for the Cultural Dance Competition were Dr. H.Y. Chishi (Director, Indigenuous Cultural Society), Oli-

ver (Programme Officer, NEZCC) and Tiakumzuk Aier (Director, Dreamz Unlimited). Pilgrim Higher Secondary School with their Bhangra performance took the top prize of Rs. 8000 and Dimapur Mission Higher Secondary School, the second prize of Rs. 5000. The Best Costume went to Holy Cross Higher Secondary School and won a cash prize of Rs. 3000.

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He added that dance teaches us to be a better person, a better version of oneself.

He encouraged the participants by making them know that not all dancers

With the objective to encourage the 1500 recruited Nagaland police (undergoing trainees) and to allow them to adopt a hobby, 9th IR battalion also known as “The Daring Ninth” organised a concert at NAPTC ground, Chumukedima on Saturday. The programme was also attended by ADGP, G. Akheto and ADC, Lungheising. (NP)

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s a curtain raiser to Christian Higher Secondary School, Dimapur 50th Anniversary Grand Finale, an Inter-School Cultural Dance Competition was organised on 16th September, at the School Ground where 12 schools showcased the “Colours of India” through different indigenous folk - Bhangra, Nepali, Bihu, Zeliang, Ao and Phom dances.

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Aguero fires Man City to top of table

Manchester City’s Sergio Aguero fights for the ball during their EPL match against Watford on Saturday.

London, Sep 16 (Agencies): Manchester City stormed to the top of the Premier League as Sergio Aguero’s hat-trick inspired a 6-0 demolition of Watford, while Philippe Coutinho’s return couldn’t lift Liverpool in a 1-1 draw against Burnley on Saturday.

With previous leaders Manchester United not in action until Sunday’s clash with Everton, City had a chance to move three points clear of their title rivals.

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did just that as the Argentine forward maintained his mastery of Watford at Vicarage Road.

Pep Guardiola’s side took the lead in the 27th minute when Aguero headed in from Kevin de Bruyne’s free-kick for his seventh goal in five games against the Hornets.

Aguero wasn’t finished inflicting pain on Marco Silva’s men and he struck again four minutes later, tapping in after Watford goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes

couldn’t hold David Silva’s cross-shot.

Having notched his fifth goal of the season, Aguero turned provider in the 38th minute, slipping in Gabriel Jesus for a nonchalant finish.

It was City’s 12th goal of a memorable week that also included a 5-0 thrashing of Liverpool and a 4-0 win at Feyenoord.

Nic ola s Ota m endi added to that tally when he headed in the fourth from Silva’s cross in the 63rd

minute before Aguero completed his 10th City treble with nine minutes left.

There was still time for Raheem Sterling to win and convert an 89th-minute penalty to cap City’s swaggering display.

At Anfield, with Sadio Mane suspended, Coutinho made his first Liverpool start since his failed attempt to force a move to Barcelona.

Brazil forward Coutinho missed the first five games of the season with a back injury before coming on in Wednesday’s 2-2 Champions League draw against Sevilla.

But despite his return, Jurgen Klopp’s team were rocked when Scott Arfield put Burnley in front in the 27th minute.

Liverpool drew level three minutes later through Mohamed Salah’s cool finish from Emre Can’s pass, but the Reds couldn’t find a winner with Coutinho substituted in the closing stages.

Match results Bournemouth 2 – 1 Brighton Crystal Palace 0 – 1 Southampton Huddersfield 1 - 1 Leicester City West Brom 0 - 0 West Ham Liverpool 1 - 1 Burnley Newcastle 2 - 1 Stoke City

Chelsea’s Drinkwater sidelined for a month

Loyem memorial soccer c’ship from Oct 7 Dimapur, Sep 16 (NPN): The 25th edition of Loyem Memorial Senior Soccer Open Championship organized by the Confederation of Chang Students’ Union (CCSU) will commence from October 7 at District Sport Complex, Tuensang with the theme “Exposing the values of game.” Chief minister T.R. Zeliang will grace the opening ceremony as chief guest.

The winner of the tournament will be award-

ed Rs. 2.5 lakh along with trophy and certificates while the runner-up will get Rs. 1.5 lakh along with trophy and certificates. The losing semi-finalist teams will be awarded Rs 25,000 each and Rs 15,000 each will be awarded to the individuals in three categories viz, Golden Ball, Golden Boot and Golden Glove.

The most promising team will pocket Rs.5000.

Interested teams may collect the registration form from Page Maker Shop,

On-Rush Cave and Olympic dealers, Tuensang town and submit it to the office of the Confederation of Chang Students’ Union.

The last date for submission of form is September 30. In this regard, CCSU has invited all winners in the past 24 years and the interested teams to participate in celebration of the 25th year of its existence.

For more information, contact 8416018582 or 9863222491 or 8974664441.

London, Sep 16 (IANS): English football champions Chelsea’s latest signing, midfielder Danny Drinkwater is to be sidelined for a month due to a calf injury, coach Antonio Conte said.

The 27-year-old Drinkwater joined the London giants from Leicester City on the last day of the summer transfer window and has yet to make his debut with his new club, reports Efe. “He has a muscular problem in his calf. I think it’s very difficult to see him before the international break (early in October),” Conte on Friday told a press conference ahead of Sunday’s English Premier League (EPL) match against Arsenal. “He needs time to recover. It’s a pity because he was starting to work and to improve his physical conditions. Now we have to move all these situations,” the manager added.

“And in two, three weeks, four weeks, I don’t know,” Conte said. Drinkwater sat on the bench for last weekend’s EPL match against his former club and was not on the roster Tuesday for Chelsea’s UEFA Champions League opener, Guest of honour TY Sangtam, president, USLP with teaching faculty and students 6-0 rout of Azerbaijani club during the closing function of Sao Chang College, Tuensang 43rd annual sports week Qarabag. on September 15.

Confident India look to start on winning note vs Australia

C h e nn a i , S e p 1 6 (IANS): Despite steamrolling Sri Lanka over three cricket formats 9-0 in their last tour, India will know all too well that Australia would be a different proposition altogether when the two sides renew acquaintances in the first of the five-match One-Day International (ODI) series at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium here on Sunday.

India were all over the hapless Sri Lankans in the latter’s own den without having to break sweat.

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Indian women pugilists eye gold at boxing meet

Is t a n b u l , S e p 1 6 (IANS): India’s good run in the Ahmet Comert International Boxing Championship continued as five women pugilists, Niharika Gonella, Sashi Chopra, Ankushita Boro, Parveen and Soniya made the finals here.

In the 75 kg weight category, Niharika beat Selma Karakoyun 3:2 to set up a summit clash against Shamonova Anastasiia of Kazakhstan, while Shashi Chopra punched her way into the finals by registering a 4:1 victory over Sandugash Abilkhan of Kazakhstan in the 57 kg weight classification, here late on Friday.

Shashi will now be up against Vladislava Kukhta of Kazakhstan.

Ankushita got the better of Aleyna Turk of Turkey and will now face Turkish pugilist Cagla Aluc in the summit clash of the 60 kg competition. In the 48 kg competition, Soniya beat Olga Shalimova and will now take on Zahazira Urakabeva of Kazakhstan, while Parveen beat Ayten Cumentor of Turkey.

all the three Test matches, five ODIs and one T20 international to return unblemished.

But in Australia, the hosts will face stiffer competition simply because of the quality of players the visitors posses.

Even without their pace spearheads Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood, ruled out due to injuries, the Steve Smith-led side has the likes of Nathan Coulter-Nile, Pat Cummins, Adam Zampa and Ashton Agar to trouble the Indian batsmen.

It won’t be smooth sailing for the visitors, though, by any stretch of imagination.

At home, India have been rampant over the last year of so winning against New Zealand and England 3-2 and 2-1 respectively in the 50-over format.

Indian batters are been in good form with veteran Mahendra Singh Dhoni also finding himself among runs in Sri Lanka. Not having Shikhar Dhawan for the three ODIs is a blow as the southpaw has been among runs in all formats lately.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

“THE LORD GAVE AND THE LORD HAS TAKEN AWAY; MAY THE NAME OF THE LORD BE PRAISED” JOB 1:21

Lt. Penyimo Lotha Died on : 17-09-2015

Today, we rejoice knowing That there is a celebration In heaven with the angels In the presence of the Lord.

From, Loving Wife and children

IN LOVING MEMORY 1 DEATH ANNIVERSARY OF VISASIE-O LINYÜ ST

17-09-2016

Dear Daddy, A year has gone by since you left for your heavenly home, but your acts of love and words of wisdom remain in our hearts. We find solace that one day we will see you again in heaven.

We miss you Daddy.

Loving wife, children and grandchildren.

K-3023 “We remember our father as a faithful, devoted father, loving and an insightful great grandfather. Whose calm nature coupled with his steely resolve to love and respect thy neighbour.”

Through this column, we the bereaved family members of our beloved Lt. M.Chinglem Phom D.B would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude and sincere appreciation to all the individuals, churches, organisations, clubs, friends, colleagues, neighbours, relatives and well wishers who stood by us in every possible means through physically, emotionally, financially, materially and remembering us in your prayers during our grief and sorrow of his sudden demise on 8th September 2017.

We deeply regret our inability to personally thank each and every one of you individually. But we remain indebted to every individual and it is our sincere prayer that may Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

Loving wife, children, grand children, great-grand children, relatives and in-laws K-3022

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would vie for spots in the team. Kuldeep and Chahal have done pretty well in the limited chances that they have got since then and even though there’s a perception that wrist-spinners can go for runs, the leggie has an economy rate of 4.14 and the chinaman 3.97 in ODIs. “I look at them as mystery spinners. You never know what’s coming out of their hand. The captain is comfortable to get them into the fray as they can get crucial breakthroughs we look forward to in the middle part of the game,” vice-captain Rohit said on Friday. The Aussies too will rely heavily on their tweakers to get them the wickets.

While skipper Steve Smith has made it amply clear that Zampa is a certainty in the playing XI, Agar is also tipped to play a part.

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Members of Indian cricket team during a practice session ahead of the first ODI match against Australia in MAC Stadium, Chennai on Saturday. (PTI)

Ajinkya Rahane is expected to take his place at the top of the order alongwith opener Rohit Sharma. KL Rahul is also an option.

For the Aussies, not having Aaron Finch opening the batting with David Warner is not a perfect arrangement with the dashing right-hander nursing a calf problem. Peter Handscomb has been called on to replace him but Travis Head looks to be the likely partner of Warner.

Ahead of the 2019 World Cup in England, India chief coach Ravi Shastri will get to look at his back-up spin options in this series with Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja rested.

The likes of chinaman Kuldeep Yadav, left-arm spinner Yuzvendra Chahal and all-rounder Axar Patel

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Master Mark Born : 18 February 2002 – Expired : 17 September 2012

Dear Markbo, We just can’t believe how time flies so fast. You seem to have left us hardly a week or a month ago, but can you believe it?

Today is the fifth year that you left us to be with the Almighty. How are you doing up there? Are you behaving well? We know your mischievous ways but when you are with Jesus you will have to behave, because God loves children who obey him.

Asu is very very sick and is in the ICU for the past two months please tell Jesus to heal him. Kanishbo does not listen to your mom these days; do pray for him to be obedient and sincere in his studies. Your deputy in the colony, Master Habu has grown tall and has replaced you as the captain of the mischievous locality team, but everybody says that you were the best captain ever. They still call you captain Markbo and today all of them will be gathering along with your brother to have dinner and to recollect the incident of the last match in 2012, where your team played with a rival team and inspite of you being clean bowled you refused to quit. Your rival team members still say that cheating was at its peak during your captaincy.

Your Markbo’s ambulance is still doing a good job by ferrying the sick and the death free of cost but our dream project of a charitable hospital is yet to be realised, please pray that it becomes a reality sooner than later.

Everyone at home is fine, just that we miss you every single moment, especially your mom who cries all the time whenever she sees your friends playing cricket. We want you to be good all the time!!! Take good care of yourself.

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You loving mom, dad & Kanishbo.

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Case Premier League underway Earlier, the inaugural programme chaired by Rovi began with an invocation

by Rev. Vichukho Ngukha.

Jamong Ao gave a brief

highlight on the league. The opening match was played between defending champions Trinity Sporting and Case FC.

Defending champs held by Case FC

Players being introduced to chief guest Tovihoto Ayemi before the opening match. (NP)

Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, SEP 16 (NPN): The second edition of Case Premier League, a non-professional football league, kicked off at DGP ground, Chumukedima on Saturday, after it was declared open by parliamentary secretary, flood and irrigation, Tovihoto Ayemi.

With the motto, “beyond thirty, beyond fitness, beyond football”, six teamsCase FC, Trinity Sporting, G-Sporting club, STAFAC United Patkai, Nizams FC and A1 Powerplay are taking part in the league which will continue till November.

However, the match will be played only on Saturdays and on national holi-

days, as most of the players are employees (both government and private). The main objective of the league is to promote friendship, healthy life and promote football.

In his inaugural speech, Tovihoto said that the league was unique as it has something to do with the non-professionals.

Pointing out that 60 to 70 percent of the population in the state were mostly youths, he urged them to come out of the comfort zone and take part in physical activities.

“Today most of the youngsters were engrossed in driving and in playing video games, and due to lack of fitness many health ailments were on the rise”, he said.

In this regard, he urged the youngsters to be health conscious and engage in physical activities to remain fit and healthy.

He also lauded the organizing committee of the league from various fields coming together and organizing the league, and said that the league has created a good platform to bring unity among the people.

Tovihoto pointed out that Naga youths are talented and did not take much time to learn and could easily adapt to any game. However, he said that the youths needed encouragement and facilities.

Further, he urged the organizer to let this event be continuous so unity and relationship could be built.

15-yr-old Bhardawaj qualifies for WC Finals

Shapath Bhardawaj

NEW DELHI, Sep 16 (PTI): Indian teenager Shapath Bhardawaj has now qualified for the prestigious ISSF World Cup Finals for shooting.

Having become the country’s youngest athlete to figure in the government’s

Target Olympic Podium (TOP) scheme, the 15- yearold, who clinched an individual bronze medal in the Junior World Cup in Italy last month, will compete in men’s double trap alongside Ankur Mittal and Sangram Dahiya.

Maradona’s ‘Match for Unity’ postponed to October 5

The World Cup finals, the most prestigious annual tournament of the International Shooting Sport Federation, will be held at the Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range next month.

Champion pistol shooter Jitu Rai, Ravi Kumar (10m air rifle), Pooja Ghatkar (10m air rifle), Amanpreet Singh ((50m pistol), Meghana Sajjanar and Deepak Kumar (10m mixed air rifle), Rai and Heena Sidhu (10m air pistol mixed) will be seen in action.

Rai will be competing in three events - 10m air pistol and 50m pistol - besides mixed team. The players qualified for the tournament based on their performances in a series of three World Cups held in India, Mexico and Cyprus respectively.

In the first match, defending champions Trinity Sporting were held to a goalless draw by Case FC. It was misfortune for Case FC as the highest scorer from last edition, Dr. Lipok suffered a fracture on the sheen after colliding with the goalkeeper of Trinity FC early on in the game.

The match was largely pedestrian with the hot afternoon sun sapping the energy of most of the players and both teams were content to play out a drab draw.

The second match was an exciting affair as A1 Powerplay and STAFAC United Patkai played out a 3-3 draw.

Powerplay took the lead in the 5th minute after Akika cut in from the left and found Nito around the 6 yard box who eased the ball past the STAFAC goalkeeper.

Minutes later, Akika could have doubled the lead after he was put clean through. However, his effort on goal was denied by the woodwork. Akika was instrumental for Powerplay as he used his pace and guile to trouble the STAFAC defence. In the second half, he cut in from out wide, but this time from the right, and found Yannath for a simple tap in.

Powerplay looked comfortable after going 2-0 up but STAFAC pulled one back with Keneivikho Khro heading in from a corner. Minutes later STAFAC pulled even with Chui beating the offside trap and shooting from outside the 18-yard box – the goalkeeper was unmoved as the ball zoomed into the back of the net.

STAFAC then took the lead after the Powerplay custodian made a clearance which left him out of position and unfortunately, found Chui who looped it past the keeper and into the net from distance. However, Powerplay continued to press and their persistence paid off in the dying minutes when Bokito made a run from deep and found Temsu with a defence splitting pass – the latter slotting the ball calmly past the goalkeeper as the match ended 3-3.

Nizams FC Dimapur were the only team to register a win on the day as they beat G. Sporting Club in a feisty third match. G. Sporting Club largely controlled the match in the first half but some resolute defending from Nizams saw all threats being neutralized. Towards the end of the half, Bito made it 1-0 for Nizams – a touch fortunate as his shot went in through the goalkeeper’s legs.

Substitute Sopei then made it 2-0 in the second half as the Nizams started to assert more control on the game.

The match saw some feisty tackles late in the match as players from both teams clashed and engaged in heated arguments but Nizams held on for three points.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur sunday, september 17, 2017

Sindhu seals final spot at Korea Open Seoul, Sep 16 (PTI): Olympic silver-medallist P V Sindhu defeated China’s He Bingjiao in the semifinals to set up a mouth-watering summit clash with world champion Nozomi Okuhara of Japan at the Korea Open Super Series, here Saturday.

The 22-year-old Indian had come into the match with a 3-5 head-tohead record, having lost to the Chinese at the Asia Badminton Championship this year.

But that didn’t matter as Sindhu saw off the World No.7 21-10 17-21 21-16 in a match that lasted an hour and six minutes here.

The World No.4 Indian, who had won the China Super Series Premier last year and clinched the India Super Series and Syed Modi Grand Prix Gold this season, now stands just one win away from another title.

However, it will once again be her World Championship final nemesis and eighth seed Okuhara, who will stand in the way when they clash in the final tomorrow.

The Olympic bronzemedallist Japanese entered the final with a 21-17 21-18 win over World No.2 compatriot Akane Yamaguchi, seeded second.

Sindhu made a rampaging start to the opening game as she rushed to a 9-1 advantage before moving into the break at 11-4 when the left-handed Chinese hit out.

P V Sindhu

Sindhu made a few unforced errors but she didn’t let it derail her game as she moved to a 10-point advantage and sealed it when Bingjiao once again hit out.

In the second game, Sindhu and Bingjiao were tied 4-4 initially but the Indian once again clinched a five-point advantage at the break when she unleashed a body smash and then Bingjiao hit out again.

But unforced errors

by Sindhu and Bingjiao’s resilience helped the Chinese slowly erase the deficit and make it 10-13.

Sindhu tried to engage her opponent in fast rallies but Bingjiao managed to claw back at 15-15 with a precise straight down-theline smash.

Sindhu suddenly hit a bad patch as two wide shots and one of her returns were buried in the net, giving the Chinese a 20-16 advantage. A deceiving return on Bingjiao’s serve saw Sindhu save a game point but the Chi-

nese sealed it next when the Indian found the net again.

The decider saw the longest and quickest rallies as both the shutters looked to outwit each other. Sindhu managed to lead 7-4 and 9-6 before Bingjiao clawed back with three straight points.

However, two wide shots once again spoilt Bingjiao’s run as Sindhu held the advantage for the third time at the interval.

T h e s c r i p t d i d n’t change much after the break as Sindhu continued to lead even as Bingjiao struggled with her length and ended up sending the shuttle wide and long.

Sindhu moved to a 19-15 lead before Bingjiao produced a powerful smash to gather a point but the Indian was in no mood to stretch it any further as she moved to the match point when Bingjiao hit wide again.

The Indian then sealed the issue with a lucky net chord.

Davis Cup: India, Canada tied 1-1 after Day 1 E D M O N T O N , S ep 16 (Agencies): Yuki Bhambri’s strong comeback fell just short as India and Canada ended day one of their Davis Cup World Group Play-off tie at 1-1 after Ramkumar Ramanathan had won the first singles for the visitors in Edmonton.

Ramanathan battled past Brayden Schnur in a marathon four-setter to give India a 1-0 lead over Canada on day one of the Davis Cup World Group Play-off tie, here on Friday.

The 22-year-old Ramkumar, ranked world No. 154, outlasted the debutant 5-7, 7-6(4), 7-5, 7-5 in the first singles, which lasted

three hours and 16 minutes.

He thus remains unbeaten in the Davis Cup in 2017 season, having won all five matches he has played.

Ramkumar’s powerful serve was his most potent weapon but the lack of pace in his strokes often made him vulnerable. He, however, wriggled out of crunch situations with his gritty serving and saved 15 of the 18 breakpoints.

The Indian mostly served wide and deep to the left of the Schnur, making the returns difficult, which helped him open the court for easy winners.

World No. 202 Schnur packed a lot of power in his groundstrokes but looked down and out when trail-

India’s Ramkumar Ramanathan returns to Canada’s Brayden Schnur during a Davis Cup tennis match. (AP/PTI)

ing by two sets to one, and down by a break in the fourth set. But he found the energy to fight when Ramkumar dropped serve immediately.

The fourth set was littered with breaks but eventually Ramkumar sealed the match with a backhand winner, again well set up with a quality serve.

In the second singles, Bhambri lost 6-7, 4-6, 7-6, 6-4, 1-6 to world No. 51 Denis Shapovalov - but not before he turned the match on its head after being down by two sets and a match point in the third set.

Shapovalov unleashed his power-packed game from the beginning and Yuki was mostly left to defend but after taking the third set it was the Indian who dictated the terms.

An early break in the fifth set again shifted the momentum in Shapovalov’s favour. The Canadian broke Yuki in the third and sixth games to take a 5-1 cushion and clinched the issue with a forehand winner.

Gov calls to preserve indigenous games

19. “The match was shifted because of the huge bandobast needed for Muharram and Durga Puja immersion.

Now the match will be a closed door affair, where entry is by invitation only,” said Vivek Kumar Agarwal, founder of Dhulaiwala Group, the title sponsors of the event.

Maradona will now arrive at the city on October 2 and the match will be played at Barasat at Aditya Governor Acharya and his wife witnessing Strength Challenge of the Konyak tribe during Sports Academy under a demonstration of Naga Indigenous Games at Raj Bhavan, Kohima. strict security.

D I M A P U R , S E P 1 6 viewed the games had been we wear and sports we play (NPN): Nagaland Gover- handed down from the fore- make our identity and we nor, P.B. Acharya on Sat- fathers and they carry along should be proud of it and urday exhorted the tribes Naga culture and traditions promote them,” he stated. of Nagaland to focus on with it.

The indigenous games preserving their traditional “Such ancestral inheri- of various tribes of Naways of life including indig- tance should not be forgot- galand demonstrated at Raj enous sports. ten rather be proud of the Bahavan included Naga In line with the Cen- identity of who we are,” Wrestling (Naga Kene), tre initiative to promote he said. Acharya also felt Spear Target Throw (Otsso indigenous games, Youth that most of the indigenous Chenta), Strength ChalResources and Sports de- games were good exercises lenge (Peseum Petpu), partment, organised for the and would keep the body Cane Sliding (Cheli/fula), first time a demonstration fit and healthy. Stating that Naga Go-Car ting (Sei of Naga Indigenous Games the games did not need a Bagei), Jumping Competiat the lawns of Raj Bhavan, big ground or space and tion (Puxa-Kuxu), Touch Kohima on Saturday. were easy to understand & Catch (Pipeei-be), Stilt Acharya and his wife the rules, he encouraged Bamboo Walk Race (Kara were impressed with the those gathered to continue tsung/jangtok) and Bamdemonstration. The Gov- playing such games and to boo Sieve (Zharu-ruthou).

Vilasier Khate with the trophy after winning the AITA 50K The YRS team was led by Men’s Ranking tournament at Ahmedabad, Gujarat. In the ernor stated that such in- promote them.

Acharya expressed the Director YRS, Linda Solo final, he beat top seed Jaydeep Chudamsama 6-4, 6-1. The digenous games should be tournament organised All India Tennis Federation and AISA promoted as it was a part of importance of one’s iden- and other department ofNagaland’s rich identity. He tity. “Our dialect, the cloths ficials. was held from September 11-15.

KOLKATA, Sep 16 (PTI): The much-hyped exhibition match which will feature football legend Diego Maradona and former Indian cricket team captain Sourav Ganguly has now been postponed for a second time.

The ‘Match for Unity’ will now be held on October 5 instead of October 2, organisers said in a media statement. This was the second time the match has been postponed as it was originally slated to be held on September

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