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Iran’s leader Rouhani slams Trump in UN speech

Japan Open: Saina, Srikanth win

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NPF factions battle with different meetings to win approval of ECI Majority CEC members with us, says TR Zeliang

T.R. Zeliand speaking at the General Convention at DDSC stadium on Wednesday. (NP)

Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, SEP 20 (NPN): Leaving no stone unturned to ensure massive attendance at what was billed as the ‘General Convention’ at the DDSC stadium here convened by the NPF led by Neiphiu Rio, the entire council of ministers (barring BJP) such as-- ministers and parliamentary secretaries (including Independents) led by the state chief minister T.R. Zeliang held sway before the jammed packed stadium which also included a large number from the non-Naga community in Dimapur and people from nearby villages.

In their respective

NPF party’s numbers game

speeches chief minister T.R. Zeliang and NPF president Neiphiu Rio clearly indicated that the objective of the ‘general convention’ was to ensure that the minutes and resolutions will be submitted to the Election Commission of India (ECI) to pave way for legitimising their claim for the NPF cock symbol, flag, motto and letter head etc.

Nagaland chief minister T.R. Zeliang claimed that their NPF (led by Rio) has absolute majority support of MLAs, Central Executive Council (CEC) and divisions. To prove his point, Zeliang (who has support of 36 party MLAs excluding the Speaker) claimed that the NPF under Rio has 103 out

of 163. CEC members since nine out of the total of 172 do not have voting rights.

Further, he also claimed that they have majority support with 13 Divisions in their favour out of 20 (six Divisions in Manipur and one Division in Arunachal Pradesh), while seven divisions are with Dr. Shürhozelie.

Zeliang exuded confidence that from all these angles they would eventually win the Cock symbol.

Hitting out at the NPF Central under Dr. Shürhozelie, for changing party constitution at their whims and fancies, Zeliang said this would not help them since majority prevails in a democracy.

Countering rival NPF

This is it!

“If the government wants to use us, then give us pay and perks.

We no longer live in colonial times.”

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Dr. Shürho threatens to expose rival members Paid crowd at DDSC

Correspondent

KOHIMA, SEP 20 (NPN): Naga People’s Front (NPF) president, Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu, on Wednesday threatened to open corruption files of the members of rival faction if they provoked the party too much.

Addressing the consultative meeting at the NPF central office here, Dr. Shürhozelie said: “If they provoke us too far, we may be compelled to open the files openly”.

Accusing Neiphiu Rio and TR Zeliang, he claimed that during their reign as chief ministers liabilities worth thousands of crores of rupees were created through enhancement of contract works by 10-15 times than the actual rate.

D r. S h ü r h o z e l i e claimed that as per his information, Rio created liabilities of Rs. 1500 crore and another Rs.500 crore

by TR Zeliang totalling Rs.2000 crore. He said Nagas were suffering today and because of them.

Stating that the current (Cont’d on p-7) situation was a creation of a

Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu (NP)

their attempts failed, they were doing everything to destroy the party.

Lauding the attendees of consultative meeting, Dr. Liezietsu described them as “most genuine and committed party workers”. He also expressed optimism that good sense would prevail amongst the dissident members and would return to the party fold.

With regard to the court hearing on whip scheduled on September 21, NPF president expressed apprehension that there were possibilities to delay the case. He, however, said that once the whip issue was taken up, the government would end there.

Dr. Liezietsu also urged the gathering to be more committed on party’s visions and take responsibility at their own level to strengthen the party so no one would dare to do wrong to the party and the people.

He further asked the party workers to explain the issue in detail to the grassroots level.

few “insatiable people”, Dr. Shürhozelie said MP (Lok Sabha) Neiphiu Rio and chief minister, TR Zeliang, were “money giants”, adding that whoever followed them followed for money.

Dr. Liezietsu described as “shameful” that Rio and Zeliang had to involve in court fight over educational qualification and said that when they cannot tell the truth about their educational qualification they cannot be truthful to people.

NPF president also reiterated his claim that a secret agreement was entered between Rio, Zeliang, governor PB Acharya and BJP leaders from outside the state to dislodge his government and said after all (Cont’d & resolutions on p-7)

Claims over NPF to be settled by convention: Rio DBT issue: ACAUT hits out at NSVDBA

Correspondent

KOHIMA, SEP 20 (NPN): Now, the issue of who would take the NPF party and the leadership now lies on the numbers game, not of the MLAs but the Central Executive Council.

NPF central official said out of 152 NPF CEC members, 112 of them had signed and declared in affidavit, supporting the leadership of NPF president, Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu during the NPF General Convention in 2015. This was done during the August 25 CEC meeting at its central office.

The party reminded that the CEC members were appointed during the 2015 GC as per the NPF constitution and the names along with photographs were submitted to the ECI and the NPF central.

Reacting to the Neiphiu Rio’s group, claiming that they had the majority of CEC members, NPF central said: “Be it Dr. Shürhozelie, Neiphiu Rio or T.R. Zeliang or anybody can appoint as many members as possible but it makes no sense since the official list of the names were lying with ECI and that’s what matters the most.”

legislature party leader Kuzholuzo (Azo) Neinu, who had said that all 36 MLAs with T.R. Zeliang would be disqualified and that the government would fall by October, the chief minister instead reminded Azo of their group of 11 MLAs who face disqualification for not attending the vote of confidence. According to Zeliang, after issuing the whip and then not attending the assembly session invited disqualification. He asked people not to be confused with this issue.

Zeliang also strongly defended the tie up with BJP by saying that the DAN coalition with the BJP at the Centre was meaningful and would continue. He also dismissed speculations that NPF legislators under him would join BJP. Instead, Zeliang said they would continue NPF so as to protect Cock symbol adding “we will continue with the alliance but will not join BJP”.

He accused NPF Central under Dr. Shürhozelie of severing ties with BJP without consulting NPF Manipur (where the party is partner in the BJP-led government).

Neiphiu Rio (NP) Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, SEP 20 (NPN): NPF president and MP Lok Sabha Neiphiu Rio in his presidential address at the ‘NPF General Convention’ assured that the ongoing tussle between the two NPF factions over the ownership of the party will be cleared once the necessary formalities were completed after the convention at DDSC stadium.

Rio said the party was already in the process of making amendments in its constitution to impeach any president of the party, since in a democratic set-

up there was a dire need for such a provision. He said the absence of such a provision would only provide any incumbent with absolute powers which could be abused and exploited to reduce the party as a private property.

Rio said Dr Shürhozelie was inducted as the party president with 10,000 people in attendance during a general convention but at DDSC stadium the approval for his impeachment was mandated by more than 40,000 people.

He also had a statesman like word for the ruling coalition when he reminded the party government that “whoever is in power and is running the government should work for the welfare of the people and also according to the commitments given in their manifesto.”

Rio advised the party men to govern the people mindfully, deliver justice and take the people’s problem as priority and also run a transparent and corruption-free government so that the targeted people would

get the actual benefit.

He said every government would face criticisms and reminded that those in power should run the government in the proper way since they have to go back to the people to get their mandate after every five years. On that note he advised the legislators led by the chief minister, ministers, parliamentary secretaries and advisors to thoroughly look into the welfare of the public which in turn would garner the support of the public.

Rio said even if the state was faced by a political issue, that should not hamper the developmental activities and the two has to go side by side.

Recalling the law and order situation faced by the state during the implementation of the women reservation and the ULB elections, Rio said, as a government it was necessary for those in power to listen to the voice of the people and not confront them.

DIMAPUR, SEP 20 (NPN): ACAUT has termed the objection raised by Nagaland State VDB Association (NSVDBA) to the state government’s plan to implement Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) under MGNREGA as “most insidious reaction.”

In a press note, ACAUT said the association’s claim that by suddenly implementing DBT, the very purpose of the noble programme (MGNREGA) would be defeated, was utter nonsense.

It said that the people of Nagaland were all too familiar with the nefarious intention of the association in objecting to the DBT. ACAUT laughed off at arguments put by NSVDBA that the present system of implementing MNREGA programme by state VDBs were much better than many other states.

“It is true in the sense that the system works much better for the corrupt Rural Development department and the VDBs since there’s much to loot under the present system of unaccountability,” ACUAT alleged.

On the claim that by introducing DBT, the poor rural job holders would be victimized, ACAUT rather pointed out that the only victims of DBT would (Cont’d & resolutions on p-7) be the RD officials and VDBs. “The lav-

Powerful 7.1M quake in Mexico kills 225 MEXICO CITY, SEP 20 (AGENCIES): Police, firefighters and ordinary Mexicans dug frantically through the rubble of collapsed schools, homes and apartment buildings today, looking for survivors of Mexico’s deadliest earthquake in decades as the number of confirmed fatalities stood at 225.

Adding poignancy and a touch of the surreal, yesterday’s magnitude-7.1 quake struck on the 32nd anniversary of the 1985 earthquake that killed thousands. Just hours earlier, people around Mexico had held earthquake drills to mark the date.

One of the most desperate rescue efforts was at a primary and secondary school in southern Mexico City, where a wing of the three-story building collapsed into a massive pancake of concrete slabs. Journalists saw rescuers pull at least two small bodies

First responders search for survivors under the rubble of a collapsed building in Mexico City. (AP/PTI)

from the rubble, covered in sheets.

Vo l u n t e e r r e s c u e worker Dr. Pedro Serrano managed to crawl into the crevices of the tottering pile of rubble that had been Escuela Enrique Rebsamen.

He made it into a classroom, but found all of its occupants dead. “We saw some chairs and wooden tables. The next thing we saw was a leg,

and then we started to move rubble and we found a girl and two adults -- a woman and a man,” he said.

“We can hear small noises, but we don’t know if they’re coming from above or below, from the walls above (crumbling), or someone below calling for help.”

A mix of neighborhood volunteers, police and firefighters used trained

dogs and their bare hands to search through the school’s ruins. The crowd of anxious parents outside the gates shared reports that two families had received WhatsApp messages from girls trapped inside, but that could not be confirmed.

Rescuers brought in wooden beams to shore up the fallen concrete slabs so they wouldn’t collapse further and crush whatever airspaces remained.

Federal education department reported late Tuesday that 25 bodies had been recovered from the school’s wreckage, all but four of them children.

It was not clear whether those deaths were included in the overall death toll of 225 reported by the federal civil defense agency.

President of Mexico, Pena Nieto, had earlier reported 22 bodies found and said 30 children and eight adults were reported missing.

ish life styles of BDOs and VDB secretaries are testament for all Nagas to see,” it added. ACAUT said that the reaction of NSVDBA was most shameful and had only exposed their sinister design.

“NSVDBA asking other NGOs and organizations not to meddle in the affairs of the VDBs has only unmasked their garb of pretending to be working for the welfare of the people,” ACUAT said.

Therefore, ACAUT has requested the state government not to fall for such insidious ploy but to do the right thing for the poor and helpless rural people, by facilitating job card holders to easily open their bank accounts linked with aadhaar. ACAUT said people would wait and watch whether the state government would sway to the whims and fancies of a few vested individuals working under the garb of association or work in favour of the people. It would also be a test for the T.R. Zeliang government’s rhetoric of working for the good of the people, ACAUT added.

Meanwhile, ACAUT has asked the NSVDBA to explain how the amount of Rs. 1500 crore plus released for MNREGA 2016-17 was utilized since the Finance department was unable to explain the suspected double withdrawals.

Six federating units back ENSF demand

DIMAPUR, SEP 20 (NPN): Six federating units of the Eastern Naga Students’ Federation (ENSF)-Konyak Students’ Union, Phom Students’ Conference, Khiamniungan Students’ Union, Yimchungru Akheru Arihako, United Sangtam Students’ Conference and Confederation of Chang Students’ Union -- on Wednesday unanimously resolved to support the “genuine and rightful demand” of the federation.

In a joint press release, USSC president, Thrikyse Sangtam; YAA president, Yansomong Yimchungru; KSU president, Hatho Khiamniungan; KSU president, Longai Konyak; PSC president, Hongkam Phom and CCSU president, Chingmak Kumchuba, stated that this was resolved at an emergency meeting held on Wednesday in Kohima, wherein

the issue pertaining to the demand made by ENSF to the department of school education was discussed.

According to the signatories, the house also expressed dismay at the department for “taking the appeals of the federation for granted”. The six federating units affirmed that they would stand with the federation till justice was delivered.

They also urged the state government to immediately address the matter in the interest of the six backward tribes of eastern Nagaland as per the government notification. “Since the demand of the federation is not beyond the notification, we felt that it is an obligation that the government should uphold the notification,” the units stated. Further, the house resolved to direct all the aspirants to comply with the directive of ENSF.

convention, says Azo

Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, SEP 20 (NPN): DAN chairman and NPF legislature party leader, Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienü, MLA took a dig at the rival NPF group’s General Convention held at DDSC stadium Dimapur on Wednesday, saying the crowd constituted mostly of non-Nagas, who were paid to attend the convention.

Speaking at the NPF Dimapur division consultative meeting here at NPF Dimapur division office, Landmark colony, Azo went on to hit out at the rival group by accusing them of being “a pack of wolves in sheep clothing”.

Azo also alleged that some non-NPF legislators had also accompanied T.R. Zeliang and Neiphiu Rio to the convention.

Despite all odds, Azo said he was impressed by the huge turnout of genuine party workers and called upon the gathering not to envy the rival group but to remain steadfast and lead (Cont’d on p-7)

MHC extends stay on Tamil Nadu floor test CHENNAI, SEP 20 (Agencies): Tamil Nadu chief minister E Palaniswami cannot seek a trust vote in the assembly before the court decides on the status of 18 rebel AIADMK lawmakers disqualified by Assembly Speaker this week, Madras High Court ordered on Wednesday. The directive has come as a relief for the rebel lawmakers and the opposition that had accused the ruling AIADMK of manufacturing majority by disqualifying dissenting MLAs, reports NDTV. The court said it would decide on a batch of petitions filed against Speaker P Dhanapal’s order disqualifying 18 lawmakers on October 4 and directed against starting the process to fill seats that have fallen vacant due to the disqualification. (More on p-5)

Consultative meet on Lokayukta Bill

DIMAPUR, SEP 20 (NPN): Parliamentary secretary for housing, Er. Levi Rengma, who is also the chairman of the select committee on the Nagaland Lokayukta Bill, 2015, has convened a consultative meeting with responsible government departments and ACAUT Nagaland (invitees only) on September 26, 2017 at 11am in the committee room of the Assembly Secretariat in connection with the examination of the Nagaland Lokayukta Bill, 2015. All the responsible committee members have been requested to attend the scheduled consultative meeting.

Diocese of Kma mourns demise of Fr. Mathew

DIMAPUR, SEP 20 (NPN): The Diocese of Kohima has expressed deep pain over the demise of Rev. Fr. Mathew Keemattam, former Vicar General and Parish Priest of Chiephobzou, who passed away on September 20 morning at Bethel Medical Centre, Kohima. Fr. Mathew was ordained a priest on December 20, 1973.

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WEATHER FORECAST

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Speaker and resource persons release booklet on Wednesday. (NP) Correspondent

MON, SEP 20 (NPN): District Child Protection Unit, in collaboration with Child Welfare Committee, Mon District and Mon ADP, World Vision India organised awareness programme on “child protection” for Village Child Protection Level Committee (VCPLC) and Ward Level Child Protection Committee (WLCPC) on Wednesday at DRDA Hall, Mon.

In the programme, SDO (C) Mon, Kumar Ramnikant, said that children are the future of the society and nation.

Therefore, he said it was the responsibility of every parents and the society to secure the future by protecting the child and spreading awareness on child protection.

District Child Protection Officer (DCPO) Mon, Samuel Kapu, while elaborating on the roles and

DLYP-cum-quiz competition in Tsg

Participnats of DLYP- cum-quiz competition 2017 in Tuensang.

DIMAPUR: District Level Youth Parliament (DLYP) cum quiz competition for Tuensang district was held on Wednesday at Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS) Tuensang auditorium with district commandant, Home Guard & Civil Defence Tuensang, Ngongmai E.

Phom as chief guest.

The judges for youth parliament were assistant professors Sao Chang College, Tuensang, Imnazenla and Akyuba; quiz master was teacher Imsumenla from GHSS Tuensang.

Liang M Meyo, Yangkhao P, and Tsujang P of GHSS Noklak emerged as

the winner in the quiz competition while Shangmao K Khiam, Arila and Sentijungla of GHSS Thangjam were the runner up.

In the youth parliament competition, the winner was Soun A of GHSS Noklak and the runner up was Methiam C Khiam of GHSS Noklak.

Governor asks DCs and VCs to submit ‘swachhta hi sewa’ report

DIMAPUR: Governor of Nagaland, P.B. Acharya has asked Deputy Commissioner (DC) of eleven districts and Vice Chancellors (VCs) of Nagaland University, St. Joseph University, Global Open University and ICFAI University to hold “swachhta hi sewa” within their respective jurisdictions and to send a report along with photographs.

In a letter addressed to all DCs and VCs through principal secretary to the governor of Nagaland, Piyush Goyal, the governor has reminded them of the launch of “swachhta hi sewa” campaign regarding sanitation on September 15 by the President

of India.

Earlier, Governor Acharya had written to all 60 members of the Nagaland legislative assembly including the chief minister and the two members of parliament to be a part of the “swachhta hi sewa” campaign. He also requested them to conduct programmes across the state/constituencies and send details along with photographs of the programme.

“Swachhta Hi Sewa” campaign is to continue till October 2 to generate awareness regarding sanitation across the country, informed the letter.

responsibilities of VCPLC and WLCPC, urged them to join hands to work out together in securing the future of children.

Discouraging compromising any child related case within the parents of the victims and accused, he said that when a case was compromised the mental and emotional feelings of a victim are never taken into consideration, thereby injustice being delivered to the victim.

Emphasizing on the need to maintain records of domestic helpers being sent outside the district, Kapu urged the parents to provide data of how many children have been sent as a domestic helper. He sought cooperation from the parents so that together they could protect and secure the future of the child.

Deliberating on child protection- issues and challenges in Mon district, advocate Mannon Konyak, termed early marriage, lack of awareness and family planning as some of the problems.

Emphasizing that it was the duty of every parent to protect the right of the children, he said the child has every right to survive, live with dignity, health care and drinking water, education, relax and play, protection from violation, protection from physical abuse etc.

He also stated that it was the duty every parent to protect, rescue and rehabilitate the abused.

In the programme, a booklet “Community Based Child Protection Mechanism” in Longam dialect was also released by the SDO (C).

DUSA conducts driving awareness seminar

DIMAPUR: To create awareness on the important of traffic rules and regulations among the masses, Drivers Union Shamator Area (DUSA) conducted driving awareness seminar under topic “Save life” on September 19 at Shongkiu High Bridge, Shamator.

Creating awareness on importance of driving, Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Phulese K Yeptho, cautioned the gathering on the usage of using mobile phone while driving.

He asked the participants to be aware of the diminutive things to avoid accident and save life.

The ADC also lauded the DUSA for taking up the initiative to organise such programmes for drivers in particular which would not only benefit the drivers but the public in general.

During the second ses-

sion, resource person of the programme, 2nd OC police station, Shamator, ABSI Arun, requested the drivers to know the rules and Motor Vehicle Act before they start driving and to obtain proper vehicle documents.

He asserted that passenger drivers, as responsible drivers, must know the seat capacity, limit loading and speed limit.

Altogether 95 private and government drivers attended the programme.

Earlier, welcome speech was delivered by DUSA president, B Topong, the programme was chaired by DUSA general secretary Juno Chuba, special song was presented by youth pastor, Shamator Wati, invocation prayer was pronounced

by DUSA treasurer Tsurito and special presentation for drivers was presented by Tokiu and Kiutsu.

DIMAPUR: Educational institutions in Nagaland have been asked to prove themselves as qualitative and be able to catch up with the country through their participation and efficiency through All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE).

Speaking at a meeting on AISHE at the conference hall of the directorate of Higher Education on K

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Wednesday, director of higher education, Kuholi Chishi, observed that through AISHE, institutions have been able to properly manage their human resource and are also able to ascertain the number of people within the institution.

The meeting was held to discuss quality issues related with AISHE data and status of AISHE

2016-17. Terming AISHE as “very systematized way of working”, Chishi said that it was also a test to their abilities as nodal officers.

Congratulating the nodal officers for their efficiency in operating online, she said they have been able to make institutions function not only in a systematized manner but also with transparency.

news in brief DCC Dimapur meeting: District Congress Committee (DCC) Dimapur has convened a meeting on September 23, 11 a.m. at Congress Bhavan Dimapur.

All the president, assembly constituency congress committee, frontals and DCC office bearers under Dimapur district have been asked to attend the meeting.

CIC meeting: Core Implementation Committee (CIC) an initiative of the Sumi Kiphimi Kuqhakulu (SKK) has convened a meeting on September 22, 10 a.m. at town hall Zunheboto. All the CIC officials and members of the village, range and apex levels of “Achipiu Mlahnni –Amikuccho Kikishe (mission doing right – clean election)” have been requested to attend meeting.

BJP 53 A/C Tsg sardar-1 mandal executive session: BJP 53 A/C Tuensang Sardar-1 has convened mandal executive session on September 21, 9:30 a.m. at the Navinn Hotel, Tuensang Town near Tower Clock. All mandal office bearers of Yuva morcha and Mahila morcha have been requested to attend the meeting.

OET general meeting: Okotsoe Educational Trust (OET) has convened a general meeting on September 23, 10 a.m. at Lotha JHoho KI. All the members have been requested to attend the meeting.

Chumukedima PS to be inaugurated: Commissioner of Police and all ranks of Dimapur Police Commissionerate have been informed that Chumukedima Police Station would be inaugurated on September 21, 11 a.m. at Modern Market Complex, Chumukedima.

NLB 2015 consultative meeting: In connection with the examination of the Nagaland Lokayukta Bill (NLB) 2015, parliamentary secretary for housing-cumchairman select committee, Nagaland Lokayukta Bill (NLB), 2015 has convened a consultative meeting with concerned government departments and ACAUT Nagaland (invitees only) on September 26, 11 a.m. at the committee room of the assembly secretariat. All the concerned committee members have been asked to attend the meeting.

NSCN/GPRN (R) informs: NSCN/ GPRN (Reformation) has informed that Temjen Ao had been endorsed the responsibility as caretaker of Ao region to look after the affairs of Ao region until a given period of time. NSCN (R) has requested all concern to oblige with him in all matters relating to government assignment. For further query and clarification one has been asked to contact at 08575498974.

SDEO Dimapur inform teachers: Subdivisional Education Officer (SDEO) Dimapur, T. Kiyelu Yepthomi, has informed all teachers under SDEO Dimapur that due to condonation of overage of government service, all the teachers who were appointed overage (entry in service after 30 years of age and above during the period w.e.f. January 1, 1987 upto November 15, 2007) have been directed to submit

the following documents personally i.e. appointment order along-with matric admit card during office hour on or before September 25.

PNTMK fresher’s meet cum literary day: Poumai Naga Tsiidoumai Me Kohima (PNTMK) 33rd fresher’s meet cum literary day has been convened on September 23, 9 a.m. at Angami Public Organization (APO) Kohima.

KUDD meeting cum social work: Khezhakeno Union Dimapur District (KUDD) has convened meeting cum social work September 23, at 8 a.m. in the office compound. All the office bearers, executives and unit representatives have been asked attend the meeting.

GHS Wka alumni general meeting: Alumni of the then Gover nment High School Wokha now upgraded to Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS) have been informed that a general meeting along with the school authority has been convened on September 28, 11 a.m. at the school auditorium. All alumni have been requested to attend the meeting.

SAYO informs: Southern Angami Youth Organisation (SAYO) has informed that it would be commemorating its 25th year anniversary on December 9 at Viswema village. SAYO has requested all units in the southern Angami region to be a part of the celebration and not to coincide any events on the mentioned date.

KPA informs students: Khelhoshe Polytechnic Atoizu (KPA) has informed all students that filling up of forms for even semester (II, IV & VI) compartmental examination has been scheduled to be held on second week of November 2017, would start from October 4 to 10, at 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (during office hours). Students have been directed to submit the photocopy of their marksheet while filling up the forms. KPA has also informed that forms would not be accepted/ entertained in any manner after the last notified date.

NSCN/GPRN (R) UT-I warns: NSCN/ GPRN (Reformation) has directed all concerned colonies/jurisdictions council, GBs, responsible youth organizations and women hohos under Union Territory-I to cooperate with the Naga army to eradicate all these anti-social elements – illegal drugs, liquors and vehicle lifters.

NSCN/GPRN (R) UT-I chairman and commander sternly warned all these unethical activities within the jurisdiction of UT-I and stated that defaulters would be penalized according to the standing national Yehzabo. In case of any relevant issues arises one has been asked to contact at 8014342115, 7629017974.

Lost & found: A two wheeler super splendour black colour bearing engine number - JAO5ECD9G11276, chassis number - MBLJAO5EKD9G11468 had been recovered by NSCN (R) UT-1.

Rightful owner has been asked to claim the same within three days by producing original documents. One has been asked to contact at 7629017974.

more state news on page-10 & 11

RD deptt. holds performance review meeting for PDs DIMAPUR: A performance review meeting for Project Directors (PDs) of department of rural development was held on Wednesday at Rural Development (RD) Conference Hall, Kohima.

During the meeting, secretary RD, Kelei Zeliang called upon all PDs

to give a detailed position of their performances so that all information can be consolidated and further forwarded to the ministry.

He also stressed on the importance of holding bank accounts and instructed the officers to urge the villagers to open bank accounts in accordance with ministry

Institutions asked to catch up with rest of the country

Offcials at AISHE meeting on Wednesday at directorate of HE, Kohima.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur thursday, september 21, 2017

Adding that “only skilled people can do this”, she expressed hope that the abilities of the nodal officers was further enhanced and urged upon them to continue to maintain a good label in the AISHE portal.

Joint Registrar of Nagaland University, Kohima Campus, Shyien Vihienuo, also highlighted on the registration of the university in the AISHE survey project. She said all the affiliated colleges are registered and the accounts of the colleges are maintained by the nodal officers.

Vihienuo also informed that a separate AISHE cell has been set up at Nagaland University to give technical support.

Emphasising on the importance of accurate data, she called upon the nodal officers to give correct in-

formation.

State Nodal Officer, Rokono P.Keyho, said in Nagaland state, there are four universities, 64 affiliated colleges and 16 standalone institutions including four polytechnics, three nursing institutions, nine teacher education institutes.

She also asserted on quality statistics and quality uploading while impressing upon the nodal officers to be accurate on whatever data they are uploading.

Stating that many important government policy decisions that are being made also depend on AISHE data, she said, “You all play a very important role in this endeavour.” Participants of the AISHE meeting included nodal officers of secular colleges.

guidelines. Power point presentations were presented by all district project directors highlighting on MGNREGA physical performance, status of works completed and ongoing, achievements, status of GEO tagging and job card verification.

Other issues such as

status of aadhaar seeding, camp calendars, account registration and status of social audit were also discussed in the meeting.

The meeting also deliberated on the itinerary for mission antyoda gram samridhi evam swachchata pakhwada which was scheduled to be con-

ducted from October 1 till 15 at the state, district and block level. Plan of action for baseline survey during this period was also highlighted.

The meeting was chaired by director RD, Metsubo Jamir and attended by all PDs, Pos, APCs and DBMs of all DRDAs.

IN LOVING MEMORY

Rev. Fr. Mathew Keemattam, Diocese of Kohima, Nagaland Born: 30.10.1945 Ordained: 20.12.1973 Died: 20.09.2017

Funeral on 21st September 2017 at 4. 00 P.M, St. Joseph’s Church Chumukedima, Nagaland We the Bishop, Priests, Religious and Lay faithful of Diocese of Kohima mourn at the sudden demise of our beloved priest, brother and friend. May his soul rest in peace DP-9947 K

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Verification of influx of Rohingyas in Manipur

Police conducting verification in villages at Indo-Myanmar border on Wednesday. (NP)

Correspondent IMPHAL, Sep 20: Intensifying vigilance over the infiltration of Rohinya Muslims from Myanmar into the state, Manipur police conducted house to house verification in the villages bordering with Myanmar in Moreh and its adjoining areas.

The verification drive was conducted by a team of Moreh police led by SDPO from 6 a.m. till 8 am on Wednesday, a police source said Wednesday.

Household members and individuals staying in the rented houses were verified by comparing their Aadhar cards and voter IDs with reference to electoral roll published by the election authority. Police and security

forces have been keeping a close watch, particularly at the international border with Myanmar and state border with Assam.

Meanwhile, police conducted random search operation in the Muslim d o m i n a t e d v i l l a ge s i n Jiribam district bordering with Assam state as there was possibility of infiltration of Ruhingya Muslims from Bangladesh to Manipur through Assam.

Government was also apprehensive that displaced Rohingya Muslims may enter into the state which shares porous 396 km-long porous international border with Myanmar.

It had already sounded a red alert to avert any attempt by the Rohingya fleeing Rakhine (in Myanmar)

6 killed as landslides hit Sikkim

Gangtok, Sep 20 (PTI): At least six people were killed and two others injured today following landslides triggered by incessant rains in south district of Sikkim, officials said.

A house collapsed after a landslide hit it following rainfall at around 2 am.

While three occupants of the house were killed, two others were seriously injured, they said.

In another landslide, two persons were killed after their house collapsed at about 3 am at Upper Bokrong ward under Kateng Namphok Rateypani.

In a landside at Ramaram Khorlong a house was damaged and

one person was killed, the officials said.

Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Pratap Pradhan said that a control room had been set up at Namchi Police Station.

Deputy Commissioner of South district Raj Yadav said the district administration has sought additional forces for search and rescue operation.

The district administration has evacuated families from vulnerable areas, the officials said.

H e av y r a i n s a l s o blocked the Namchi Namthang Road at four locations, sources said, adding work is underway to clear the road.

Sonowal’s brother passes away

Guwahati, Sep 20 (PTI): Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal’s elder brother Girish passed away in Delhi today due to a protracted illness.

Girish Sonowal (69) has been unwell for some time and was admitted to AIIMS for over three months. He is survived by wife, two daughters and a son, the release said.

He breathed his last as a result of multiple system failure, the release said. His body was embalmed at AIIMS and flown to Dibrugarh where his last rites will be perfomed this evening.

Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has rushed to Dibrugarh to join the members of the bereaved family in the hour of grief.

IN THE COURT OF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DIMAPUR DISTRICT HEADQUARTER CHUMUKEDIMA, CAMP : DIMAPUR : NAGALAND. NO. M 601/17-10416-17

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Dated, Dimapur the 20th Sept' 17

Notice is hereby given that Shri/Smti. Rongsenshilu -Vrs- (1) Khehozhe Sema resident of Sitimi Town/Village in the District of Kiphire, Nagaland under Rule 50 & 51 of Assam Land Revenue Regulation 1886 have applied for Mutation of land described in the schedule below:The undersigned under Rule 52 of the said Rules do hereby invites claims/ objections concerning to the said land, if any & should be submitted to this Court in writing on or before 20.10.17.

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Name of Patta Holder : Rongsenshilu Village /Town Block No. : Dubagaon, Patta No. : 46, Dag No. : 60, Area : 00B-03K-07Ls. DP-9941(A)

Deputy Commissioner Dimapur : Nagaland.

AFFIDAVIT FOR CORRECTION ON NAME I, Hajet Ali, S/o Ajim Uddin, resident of H/No. 94, Virazouma Village, Chumukedima, Dimapur, Nagaland, do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under :1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India and a resident of the above mentioned address.

2. That, my son's real and official name is "Ibrahim Dewan" as entered/recorded in his birth certificate, however, in his academic record book his name has been inadvertently entered/recorded as "Kekovi".

3. That, my wife is from Angami-Naga tribe hence the name "Kekovi" is the name of my son in his mother's Dialect/language and which has duly as such been entered/ recorded in my son's academic record book, however I now want to enter/record my son's real and official name in his academic record book/documents.

4. That, wherever the names "Kekovi" appears it should be rectified and recorded as "Ibrahim Dewan" for all official purpose by all concerned.

5. That this affidavit is made to declare my son's correct name before the competent office/authority and thereby to rectify his name in all his official school record's/ documents.

That the statements made by me in Para 1 to 5 are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, belief and information and nothing materials is concealed therein.

Deponent Solemnly sworn and declared before em on this 21st day of October 2016.

Regd. No. 3462/2016, Dated : 21/10/2016 Notary Public DP-9924(C)

to enter India through the porous international border.

Recently, chief minister N Biren Singh, who took the matter of influx of illegal migrants into the state, had ordered the police department to expedite the work for opening a police station at Behang area of the state in Churachandpur district bordering with Myanmar.

He had also made it clear that state government will not receive any Rohingya Muslims seeking asylum due to uncertainly prevails in Myanmar. “The state government would take no chance since the home ministry has already declared the Rohingyas as a threat to country’s internal security”, he had stated.

Northeast Arunachal becomes part of UDAN scheme I ta naga r , S e p 2 0 (PTI): Arunachal Pradesh has now been included under the Udre Desh ka Aam Nagrik (UDAN) – a regional connectivity scheme of the Union Civil Aviation Ministry -- that makes flying affordable to the masses. A tripartite MoU has been signed in New Delhi on Tuesday between Arunachal Pradesh, the Civil Aviation Ministry and Airports Authority of India (AAI).

On behalf of the state, Civil Aviation Secretary Vinod P Kavle inked the pact, an official release said.

This would not only pave the way for providing affordable air connectivity from the ALG (Advaced Landing Ground)/Airport within Arunachal Pradesh to the rest of the country but also boost tourism and facilitate import and export of goods and agriculture, horticulture produces of the state.

A meeting was held under the chairmanship of Union Civil Aviation Secretar y Rajiv Nayan Choubey with state chief secretary Shakuntala Doley Gamlin and civil aviation secretary at New Delhi on Tuesday. During the meeting, other issues including commencement of commercial fixed wing aircraft services from Pasighat to the rest of the country were also discussed wherein the union civil aviation secretary assured that air ser vices from Pasighat would commence

by November next positively, the release added.

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5 HNLC cadres apprehended; HNLC hideout busted in Assam

Diphu, Sep 20 (PTI): A joint team of the Army and police busted a hideout of Hynnietrep National Liberation Council, a militant outfit and apprehended five cadres with arms and ammunition in Assam’s West Karbi Anglong district, a Defence release said today.

Based on specific intelligence about presence of HNLC cadres, a unit of the Red Horns Division under Gajraj Corps and Assam Police launched a series of operations at multiple locations in West Karbi Anglong district on September 18-19, the release said. The nabbing of one HNLC cadre led to apprehension of four others who revealed the location of a hideout in a jungle near the Assam-Meghalya border

Corporation (MTC), Forest Development Corporation (FDC) and the Meghalaya Government Construction Corporation Limited (MGCC) which are making minor net profits, Chyne said all the units were running at a loss.

The Assembly c o m m i t t e e, h o w e v e r, informed that the three profit making PSUs have failed to submit their respective accounts for the past four to five years and their accounts were only up to 2011.

“We have raised this issue of non-submission of accounts so that the units will accordingly take up steps on this matter,” he said adding that the s t a t e g ove r n m e n t h a s also failed to take steps on the recommendations of the committee which had already submitted its report in the last Assembly session.

The Committee, in its report last year, had recommended the government to put in place an institutional agreement with an action plan and

(CORRECTION/RECTIFICATION OF NAME)

I, Miss ANEISAÜ SEYIE, D/o LHOUBEIZO SEYIE, permanent resident of Tuophema Village District Kohima, State Nagaland, and permanently residing at Officers’ Hill Colony, Kohima, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm an oath as follows:1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India, 2. That my actual/correct name is ANEISAÜ SEYIE. However, in some of my important documents my name has been inadvertently recorded as KIKRUSAÜ. Hence, the above stated name ANEISAÜ SEYIE and KIKRUSAÜ represents the same person having single identity i.e., myself.

3. That henceforth, I herewith rectified the same and declare that my correct name will be ANEISAÜ SEYIE for all official purposes.

That the above statements made are true to the best of my knowledge and no material facts has been concealed herein and I signed this affidavit before the competent authority on 19th September 2017.

DEPONENT Solemnly sworn before me by the deponent above mentioned named on this day the 19th September 2017.

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Notice is hereby given that Shri/Smti Talirenla T. Sangtam resident of Dimapur who has applied for issue of mortgage clearance concerning to Patta No. 356, Dag No. _______ measuring an area 00-01-08 located at Block No/Village Signal Angami Mouza No 03 which has been mortgaged, in the NIDC Bank/Society.

Claims & Objection if any on the aforesaid land may be submitted in written in the Court of the undersigned on or before 23.09.17.

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Sonowal govt in Assam scores high on fighting graft

GUWAHATI, Sep 20 (Agencies): According to a survey conducted by the BJP-led state government to gauge its performance in its first year in power, more than half of the people who participated in the poll feel that the ‘overall development’ by the new dispensation is just average and poor. Only 15% have rated this government’s performance in the ‘overall development’ category as excellent and the remaining 34% have marked it as good.

The worst rating received by the government is in the ‘improvement in roads and communication’, in which

12 out of 15 Meghalaya Govt PSUs incur nearly Rs 400 cr loss S hillo n g, S e p 2 0 (PTI): Twelve of the 15 Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) in Meghalaya have incurred revenue loss of nearly Rs 400 crore, officials said Tuesday.

The revelations were made today during the presentation made by the heads of these PSUs to the Assembly Committee on Public Sector Undertakings headed by former chief minister S C Marak.

“Taking cognizance of the report of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG), we found that the state government has incurred a revenue loss of Rs 389.50 crore till 2016,” committee member and Opposition United Democratic Party legislator Titos Chyne told reporters.

He said the committee was surprise that there is nothing worth praising on the performances of these PSUs. Although there were 17 PSUs in the state, two were closed down by the government.

Except for three units – the Meghalaya Transport

where a cache of arms and ammunition and explosives were hidden.

Stating the joint operation team searched the jungle last morning and busted the hideout deep inside, the release said the cache of arms comprised two G3 rifles, one 303 Rifle, one 7.62 mm pistol, one single barrel gun (all factory made), 10 kg explosives, 40 detonators and other warlike stores were recovered.

Two days back Army troops from the same formation had conducted a s i m i l a r ly s u c c e s s f u l operation in the East Karbi Anglong district where another terrorist hideout of Kuki Liberation Front had been busted and a senior functionary of the group was apprehended with arms and ammunition.

timeline to direct the defaulting PSUs to clear the arrears and finalise their accounts at the earliest.

It has also observed that the defaulting PSUs are detrimental to the financial interest of the government even as it also endorsed a recommendation made by the CAG wherein fresh grants should be made only when accounts are finalized.

He said that they had also suggested the administrative departments to take the responsibility to oversee the activities of these entities and to ensure that the accounts are finalized and adopted by these PSUs within stipulated period.

The Assembly Committee also informed that one of the main problems faced by the PSUs was due to over staff.

domain 34% of people think that the government’s performance has been poor.

Among the 13 categories of performance on which p e o p l e we r e a s k e d t o vote, the government has scored the maximum in ‘tackling corruption’, with 33% ticking the ‘excellent’ box. Six per cent think that there is more for the government to do to check corruption and have rated the government as poor, reports TNN. For ‘power sector augmentation’ too, 67% of the people have rated the government’s performance as either average or poor.

An official source associated with the polling said, “A report on the poll results has been submitted to chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal and based on the findings he has chalked out strategies and policies to bridge the gaps. We hope to better the results when we carry out a similar poll at the end of the second year of the government in June next year.”

“The government has received the poorest rating in roads and communications and the CM has taken up this issue as a high priority. The floods have also damaged lot of roads and bridges.

Gogoi hits out at Centre on Rohingyas

Journalist killed while covering protest in Tripura

Guwahati, Sep 20 (Agencies): Veteran Congress leader and former Chief Minister of Assam Tarun Gogoi has hit out against the Centre on the Rohingya Muslims issue, calling its stand incompassionate.

Accusing the Centre of discriminating between refugees on the basis of religion, Gogoi said, “We are a land of Mahatma Gandhi and Ashoka, must show compassion and tolerance. Should reach out to the refugees who have been turned away from their country,” reports Nelive.

“Even Vivekananda said that we must provide shelter to all those who have been prosecuted,” he further added. Exposing how the Government of India is polarising the society unabashedly on the lines of religion, Gogoi said that security threat, if any from Rohingyas should be probed and proved.

IN THE COURT OF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DIMAPUR DISTRICT HEADQUARTER CHUMUKEDIMA, CAMP : DIMAPUR : NAGALAND. NO. M 606/17-10431

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Dated, Dimapur the 20th Sept' 17

Notice is hereby given that Shri/Smti. Alejo Chakhesang -Vrs- Nitoli Venuh resident of Thahekhu Town/Village in the District of Dimapur, Nagaland under Rule 50 & 51 of Assam Land Revenue Regulation 1886 have applied for Mutation of land described in the schedule below:The undersigned under Rule 52 of the said Rules do hereby invites claims/ objections concerning to the said land, if any & should be submitted to this Court in writing on or before ________.

SCHEDULE OF LAND AND BOUNDARY

Name of Patta Holder : Alejo Chakhesang Village /Town Block No. : 7, Patta No. : 1222, Dag No. : 54/1277, Area : 00B-01K-01Ls. DP-9943

Deputy Commissioner Dimapur : Nagaland.

AFFIDAVIT (DECLARATION) I, Shri. LEMJEN IMSONG, aged about 49 years, son of Shri. Alituba Imsong of Yaongyimsen village of Mokokchung district, presently a resident Padum Pukhuri, Dimapur, Nagaland on this the 6th day of September, 2016 do hereby solemnly affirm and declare on oath as follows : 1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India hailing from the Ao (Naga) Tribe of Nagaland.

2. That my official name is Shri. LEMJEN IMSONG and my actual date of birth is 26.03.1967.

3. That inadvertently and out of ignorance, I have entered my name as Mr. LEMJENZUNGBA IMSONG and my date of birth as 03.03.1972 in my high school and matriculate documents whereas the names LEMJEN IMSONG and LEMJENZUNGBA IMSONG refers to the one and same person: 4. That whereas, in all my other documents including my PAN card. AADHAAR card, Election Card, indigenous Certificate, Schedule Certificate, Date of Birth Certificate, and all my Official documents and identity card etc, my name has been entered as LEMJEN IMSONG and my date of birth as 26.03.1967.

5. That, at this point of time, it is highly necessitated to correct my name and my date of birth in my high school and matriculate documents so as to avoid any confusion and doubts in the future with regards to my name and my date of birth.

6. That this affidavit shall stand as a piece of evidence for any future rectification, doubts, if any arises with regard to my name and date of birth and that it shall be used for my future correspondence and any other purposes.

7. That the above statements made in Para 1-6 are true to the best of my knowledge and nothing material has been concealed herein and I signed this AFFIDAVIT/ DECLARATION on 6th day of September, 2016 at Kohima, Nagaland.

Deponent Solemnly sworn before me by the deponent on this the 6 day of September, 2016 at Kohima, Nagaland.

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AGARTALA, Sep 20 (PTI): A journalist from a local TV news channel was today kidnapped and killed in West Tripura district while covering the agitation and road blockade by the Indigenous People’s Front of Tripura (IPFT), the police said. Superintendent of Police of West district, Abhijit Saptarshi said Santanu Bhowmick, a journalist from ‘Dinrat’ news channel, was covering the agitation and road blockade by the IPFT at Mandai when he was hit from behind and kidnapped.

L a t e r, B h o w m i c k was found with serious injuries and was rushed to Agartala Medical College and Hospital where doctors declared him brought dead, the SP said.

Tripura Health Minister Badal Chowdhury condemned the killing and state Information Minister

He has instructed that the repair work should start immediately after the rainy season by September-end,” the source said.

Congress leader Debabrata Saikia said the poll reflects the people’s frustration with the BJP-led government. “People have realized that the government has failed to live up to expectations. They made so many tall promises during the election campaign and have failed on every front.

People are angry and that is why we are seeing mass protests almost every day across the state,” Saikia said.

Bhanulal Saha visited the hospital. The SP said the situation at Mandai was tense.

Orders restricting gathering of four or more people were already in force in the area and more police personnel were being rushed, he said.

Over a hundred activists of the Gana Mukti Parishad (GMP), the tribal wing of the ruling CPM, were yesterday injured in a clash with the Indigenous People’s Front of Tripura (IPFT) at Chhankhola area of Khowai district, about 40 km from Agartala.

The CPM has reacted to the incident. Khowai Superintendent of Police Nagendra Debbarma told reporters that the clash took place when the Parishad supporters gathered at the bus stand at Khowai town to travel to Agartala for a GMP rally.

DECLARATION

Regd. No. : 4522/2017, Date : 16/09/2017

I, Hari Sharma, S/o Badrinarayan Sharma, C/o Sanjay Surgicare, Old Daily Market, Dist. Dimapur, Nagaland solemnly declare that my name is inadvertently recorded as Bijay Sharma instead of Hari Sharma in my documents and both refer to one and same person. From today my name shall be known as Hari Sharma in all my official and correspondence documents.

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I, Smti L LOKYONGLO LOTHA, D/O LITHINGO LOTHA ,aged 47yrs, permanent resident of Shaki village, presently residing at Naga Bazaar, Kohima town do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under: 1.That I am a citizen of India and permanent resident of Shaki village, Wokha Nagaland. 2.That my name is L LOKOYONGLO LOTHA and my father name is LITHUNGO LOTHA and belong to Lotha Naga Tribe, of the state of Nagaland. 3.That I further state and declared that due to an advertent error, my name name and father's name is mistakenly entered in my PAN CARD on two occasions ‘that was put forth by me for correction of my particulars. 4.That due the above reason my PAN CARD on halt for which I am compelled to go for this declaration. 5.That I shall use my name and father’s name as mentioned in my official documents. 6.That this affidavit is sworn me for rectification of my name and father’s name in my PAN CARD, the same to be used a piece of documentary evidence as and when required. 7.That the statements made in the above paragraphs are all true to the best of my knowledge and believe and i also state and declared that nothing stated above are false and concealed I, hereby verify that the content in paragraph No 1 to 7 are true and correct to the best of knowledge and beliefs and nothing material is concealed Solemnly declared before me on this day the 11 of Sep, 2017 DEPONENT 1ST CLASS MAGISTRATE K-3069

AFFIDAVIT FOR CORRECTION OF NAME

I, Hajet Ali, S/o Ajim Uddin, Resident of H/No. 94, Virazouma Village, Chumukedima, Dimapur, Nagaland, do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under :1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India and a resident of the above mentioned address.

2. That, my daughter's real and official name is "Asma Khatun" as entered/recorded in her birth certificate, however, in her academic record book her name has been inadvertently entered/recorded as "Nohi Penuo".

3. That, my wife is from Angami-Naga tribe hence the name "Nohi Penuo" is the name of my daughter in her mother's Dialect/language and which has duly as such been entered/ recorded in my daughter's academic record book, however I now want to enter/record my daughter's real and official name in her academic record book/documents.

4. That, wherever the names "Nohi Penuo" appears it should be rectified and recorded as "Asma Khatun" for all official purpose by all concerned.

5. That this affidavit is made to declare my daughter's correct name before the competent office/authority and thereby to rectify her name in all her official school record's/documents.

That the statements made by me in para 1 to 5 are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, belief and information and nothing materials is concerned therein.

Deponent Solemnly sworn and declared before me on this 21st day of October 2016.

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Note ban, GST will work in Education system must favour of government, feels BJP be ‘future proof’: President NEW DELHI, Sep 20 (AGENCIES): Commending the role played by the Christian community, especially missionary institutions, in the sector of education, President Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday said that educational infrastructure, curricula and modes of teaching have to become compatible with the 21st century. Extolling the need to “constantly embrace change”, the president said that India needed to make its educational system “future proof ”.

Addressing an event on the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the Jesus & Mary college in Delhi University, Kovind said, “I must note that the Christian community - whose history in India goes back 2,000 years and which has contributed so much to our shared culture has carved a special role for itself in education. Missionary institutions such as this

Ram Nath Kovind one have become symbols of scholarship, dedicated teaching and academic excellence.” Kovind added that this was in fact, “appropriate” as “all religions in their essence urge us to constantly learn and evolve and grow, to acquire knowledge and gain wisdom. And so become better human beings.”

The president also called on the educated to work for the welfare of the less-privileged and become nation builders. “The goal

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of education is not just to acquire knowledge. The truly educated are not those who collect degrees, but those who use those degrees and the underlying scholarship to become nation-builders in our society,” Kovind said.

Pitching for education of girls, he said, “An educated girl contributes to the economy and at work. In this way, the larger social impact of girls’ education is significant.”

He also talked about the “dramatic changes” caused by ‘the fourth industrial revolution’ and advances in digitisation and robotics.

“We need to upgrade our higher educational system and, to the extent possible, make it future proof,” said Kovind, adding, “Our education infrastructure, curricula and modes of teaching have to become 21st century compatible and be nimble and dynamic enough to constantly embrace change.

NEW DELHI, Sep 20 (AGENCIES): The Narendra Modi government’s decision to go for demonetisation last year and implement GST (Goods and Services Tax) this year, may have brought in some “immediate pains” to people, but the ruling BJP is hopeful that both the policies will eventually help create a robust economic system in the country, the signs for which will start showing in the “long run, that is by 2019.” according to party sources.

The party believes both the policy decisions will eventually help in cleaning up the system and create a “stronger foundation for the economy, usher in greater transparency and reduce corruption in the system,” by 2019 and hence that is going to be the party line to be drawn up at the one-day BJP national executive coming up on September 25.

That the “immediate pains” indicated by the present dip in the growth rate is hurting the government

as it readies for a spate of assembly polls, leading up to the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, is clear from the fact that one of the key focus areas of the only resolution to be drawn up at the oneday executive meeting here on Monday, will be the state of the economy.

“Demonetisation was a systemic change in the direct tax regime and GST in the indirect tax system. We were expecting some pain because it is natural when there is a shift. But we are long term players... we have to take the country forward and Prime Minister Modi has set the basics right,” BJP general secretary Ram Madhav said on Wednesday, when asked about the dip in the growth rate.

The ruling party is hoping that the signs of the economy picking up will be clear by 2019, when Modi goes for re-election and people would be able to feel the impact of a healthier, transparent system, which is surely a long-term benefit for the country.

Not in a hurry to take decision on GM mustard, says Vardhan NEW DELHI, Sep 20 (AGENCIES): The government on Wednesday said that it was not in a hurry to take a call on commercial release of transgenic oilseeds as the concerns expressed by both the anti and pro GM groups were “equally strong” and therefore it needed to be examined thoroughly before arriving at any decision.

“We are not in a hurry to take decision on GM mustard”, said the Union environment minister Harsh Vardhan, emphasising that the government has to look at it in larger interest of the people.

Noting that the concerns expressed against release of GM mustard or in favour of it are equally strong, he said, “All the issues are being critically examined. The day we are convinced about it without any confusion, we will take the decision either this way or that way”.

His remarks comes days after the government

Harsh Vardhan told the Supreme Court that it was examining all reports by experts including the one submitted by a parliamentary committee and the nodal regulator for GM crops in India - Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) - before a final decision would be taken.

The parliamentar y standing committee on science & technology and environment & forests had last month submitted its report, flagging several loopholes in existing methods of field trials of transgenic crops.

It had also asked environ-

HC slams WB govt’s curb on Durga idol immersion No floor test in TN till further orders: HC

KO L K ATA , S e p 2 0 (AGENCIES): Questioning the West Bengal government’s curbs on Durga idol immersion, the Calcutta High Court on Wednesday said the State cannot hinder a citizen’s right to practise religion on the basis of a mere assumption of law and order disruption and must provide sound reasons for doing so.

“Let them (Hindus and Muslims) live in harmony, do not create a line between them,” acting Chief Justice Rakesh Tiwary said, asking the government to provide a “concrete ground” for its decision to stop the immersion of Durga idols after 10pm on September 30 (Vijaya Dashami day) and on October 1 on account of Muharram.

Hearing three PILs challenging the restrictions on immersion of idols at the end of the fiveday Durga Puja festival, a bench, also comprising Justice Harish Tandon, said a mere assumption that a law-and-order situation might arise, owing to Vijaya Dashami and

Mamata Banerjee Muharram falling one after the other, could not be the basis of imposing curbs on immersion timings.

Observing that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had herself told a public meeting that Hindus and Muslims lived together in harmony in the state, the bench said, “Listen to what the head of the state says and not a police officer.”

“People have the right to practise their religious activities, whichever community they may be of, and the State cannot put restrictions, unless it has a concrete ground to believe that two communities cannot live together,” the acting chief justice said.

“You must clarify why are you apprehending a lawand-order situation,” the bench told state Advocate General (AG) Kishore Dutta, who claimed that it was the administration’s prerogative to decide on steps to prevent any untoward situation.

“Public order and lawand-order are administrative issues,” Dutta submitted, while claiming that the court’s interference in it would amount to trudging into the administration’s domain.

T h e We s t B e n g a l government has imposed restrictions on Durga idol immersions on September 30, the Vijaya Dashami day, after 10pm and no immersion would be allowed on October 1, the day Muharram is scheduled to be observed.

The bench said the administration could regulate the routes for the immersion processions to follow and those through which the ‘Tajia’ processions of Muharram would pass.

“In the interest of maintaining law-and-order and in order to prevent an

untoward incident, the administration can regulate a religious congregation or procession,” the AG submitted before the court.

“It is a preventive action to rule out any possibility of a law and order situation,” he said.

The court observed that it was not disputing the state’s right to regulate, but the administration could not restrict the observance of one’s religious rights.

“We are asking you to eliminate the element of arbitrariness and provide a concrete ground for your action,” the bench said.

“If you say there is complete harmony, are you (the state administration) not creating a line of division between the two communities by your action?” asked Justice Tandon.

When the AG reiterated that the state had taken the decision to prevent any untoward incident, the acting chief justice observed, “Let them live in harmony, do not create a line between them.” The court further said it was advocating peace, harmony and living together.

CHENNAI, SEP 20 (Agencies): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister E Palaniswami cannot seek a trust vote in the assembly before the court decides on the status of 18 rebel AIADMK lawmakers disqualified by Assembly Speaker this week, the Madras High Court ordered on Wednesday.

The directive has come as a relief for the rebel lawmakers and the opposition that had accused the ruling AIADMK of manufacturing majority by disqualifying dissenting MLAs, reports NDTV. The high court said it would decide on a batch of petitions filed against Speaker P Dhanapal’s order disqualifying 18 lawmakers on October 4 and directed against starting the process to fill seats that have fallen vacant due to the disqualification.

“It’s a victory for democracy. It has defeated the EPS government’s plan to disqualify them (rebel MLAs) and call for a floor test to make a backdoor entry to govern the state,” said A Saravanan, spokesperson of the opposition DMK which has been try-

ing to milk the AIADMK’s internal crisis.

The latest crisis within the party has its origin in the merger of factions led by Chief Minister Palaniswami and O Panneerselvam, who later became Deputy Chief Minister.

One of the conditions for the merger deal was that the party should throw out its general secretary Sasikala and her deputy TTV Dhinakaran. Once the AIADMK leaders made this change, the 18 lawmakers quickly withdrew support to the Chief Minister and demanded that Mr Palaniswami be replaced.

The disqualification order had insured the EPS government against any embarrassment if the ruling AIADMK government had to prove its majority in a floor test, as demanded by the main opposition party DMK last month.

But the AIADMK government would be in a real danger if the high court were to find that the disqualification order was flawed, or illegal as the rebel lawmakers insisted in court on Wednesday. Unless, the rival factions of

the AIADMK are able to find some common ground to work together within the next fortnight.

Chief Minister Palaniswami has the support of 113 lawmakers and would have flunked the trust vote if the rebels, loyal to VK Sasikala and her nephew TTV Dhinakaran, had been allowed to vote. The Speaker’s disqualification order had brought down the strength of the assembly to 214. The government’s 113 MLAs would have been well above the 107 half-way mark at 107.

Dushyant Dave, the counsel for the rebel lawmakers, argued that the disqualification is illegal.

Though the lawmakers had withdrawn support to Chief Minister Palaniswami and sought his replacement, they clarified in the letter to the Governor that they remained in the party and are not withdrawing support to the government.

The rebel lawmakers also cited a similar case in the neighbouring Karnataka where the court had ultimately quashed the disqualification of MLAs by the Karnataka Speaker.

ment ministry to examine the impact of such crops “thoroughly” before taking its final call.

The panel, having representatives from all major political parties including the ruling BJP and the opposition Congress, had also expressed its concerns as to how the regulators were predominantly relying on data made available by the applicant of GM crops.

The environment minister on Wednesday also referred to concerns expressed by the parliamentary committee while articulating his point in response to a question in a press conference.

He even mentioned that the committee had expressed its objections through consensus - an indication that the government does not want to rush through the the “sensitive issue” at a juncture when RSS-linked groups like Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM) have joined hands with activists and civil society groups against GM mustard.

Vistas row: SC give orders to Unitech New Delhi, Sep 20 (AGENCIES): In an unprecedented order, the Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered Unitech to pay Rs 80,000 to each of the 39 homebuyers who booked flats at the real estate giant’s Vistas project in Gurugram as compensation and litigation charges.

Though the project was supposed to be handed over to these homebuyers in 2012, it still remains under construction.

A bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra issued the direction while disposing of Unitech’s appeal against a National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission order, which imposed penalties on the company for delaying the delivery of flats, in 2015.

The first-of-its-kind order is likely to add to Unitech’s woes. Company promoter Sanjay Chandra and his brother, Ajay Chandra, are already in jail in connection with a cheating case pertaining to another project.

One Indian soldier, two Pakistan intruders killed Srinagar, Sep 20 (AGENCIES): SRINAGAR/AMRITSAR: India-Pakistan border skirmishes broke out again on Wednesday as one soldier was killed and three others injured in Kashmir and two Pakistani intruders were killed in Punjab.

Official sources said Pakistani Rangers used sniper fire in violation of the ongoing ceasefire and hit at 5/9 Grenadiers unit of the army near Pimple post along the Line of Control (LoC) in Keran sector of Kupwara district BSF shows the arms, bullets and other items recovered from the two Pakistani infiltrators who were killed at in north Kashmir.

The Army retaliated India Pakistan border.

and four soldiers were injured during the exchange of fire from both sides.

One critically injured soldier, Rajesh Khatri succumbed to his injuries while three others are undergoing treatment after all four were airlifted to Army’s 92-base hospital at Badamibagh in Srinagar.

Sources said intermittent firing was going on in the area.

A Border Security Force (BSF) spokesperson said that an infiltration bid was foiled when the forces spotted two infiltrators along the Indo-Pak border in Ajnala sector

River Brahmaputra to have India’s first floating lab on boat NEW DELHI, SEP 20 (AGENCIES): The Brahmaputra river in the northeast will have India’s first floating ‘laboratory on boat’ for scientific research by this year end.

The well-equipped boat laboratory will be used for analysis and research on all components of the entire ecosystem of the river and its surroundings.

The lab will have the capability to study climate change and analyse soil, water, environment, plant and animal life, human health, agriculture and river system. This will be done with in-boat instrumentation,

linked to local institutions and national laboratories across the country through ‘cloud’.

Taking inspiration from a similar lab on boat in the river Amazon in South America, the science and technology ministry will set it up as part of its three biotechnology missions in the north-east.

The other two missions include Phyto-Pharma Plants Mission and Frugal Microscopy Mission. The Phyto-Pharma Mission will promote cultivation and conservation of endangered medicinal plants in the north-eastern states

while Frugal Microscope Mission will provide foldscope (world’s cheapest microscope costing less than Rs 70) to schools, colleges and scientists for education and research.

“The department of biotechnology (DBT) has committed to dedicate at least 10% of our budget every year for the north-east.

This year, we aim to spend at least Rs 200 crores for our north-east programmes”, said science and technology minister Harsh Vardhan while announcing the three new central initiatives for the north-eastern states on Wednesday.

of Amritsar at Shahpur.

The BSF troops shot them dead when they crossed over to the Indian side of the border and refused to surrender.

“The infiltrators opened fire on the ambush line with automatic weapons, upon which the troops retaliated,” the spokesperson said.

An AK-47 assault rifle, a pistol and over two dozen bullet rounds, a Pakistani SIM card, four kilos of heroin and Pakistani currency worth Rs. 20,000 were recovered from the dead bodies, the official said.

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opinion/EDITORIAL

Nagaland Post Vol. XXVII NO. 287 Dimapur, Thursday, September 21, 2017

Nation of godmen, babas, gurus

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f the principle of justice is to be applied, anyone having links with any accused person that had contributed to some gain should also be seen as connivance and the law should be free to take its own course. The aberration of justice can be seen in charge sheet or conviction of several politicians or VIPs allegedly involved or linked with the multi crore Saradha scam whose figures run into a colossal Rs.30,000 crore or more. The Saradha ponzi scam went bust after crores of depositors were duped and probe led to many VVIPs who were beneficiaries of the ‘investment loan’ given by the disgraced company. Those who ‘turned over’ were not brought to book by the enforcement directorate of CBI and those who did not have been harassed and hounded with some already in jail. Earlier the Supreme Court had been severe in describing the CBI a ‘caged parrot’ of the UPA. Today the caged parrot appears to have become a hound dog of the NDA. Either way, the CBI will always do what the master wants; so there is no principle involved. In the same way, the Manohar Lal Khattar government in Haryana has much to explain about its open links and symbiotic relationship with rapist-godman Ram Rahim. The Khattar government allowed Ram Rahim’s mobs ran amuck for days after he was convicted of rapes.

The BJP MP Sakshi Maharaj defended the godman when he asked: “one person alleging sexual exploitation but crores stand with him today,why those crores of ppl are not being heard?.” It may be recalled that Ram Rahim who heads the Dera Sacha Sauda has been playing vote bank politics and in return received favours from those party governments. Even the Congress before the BJP had also enjoyed the benefits of having Ram Rahim swing his vote bank in its favour. The BJP was grateful and lavished patronage on Gurmeet Singh and the Dera when he swung the votes which was well reciprocated when 19 of the 47 BJP MLAs called on him to convey their gratitude for his support. Two ministers in the Khattar government provided money from their discretionary funds for the Dera’s activities. The Congress too had a cosy relationship with Ram Rahim and sought votes and favours. However the link with the gurus and babas with political parties is something that needs to be analysed since some of them have been made MPs and some even occupying office.

One notorious godman-Asaram Bapu- is also charged with rape and allegations of various other crimes. Asaram flourished with support in Gujarat where he first set up his ashram and then spread his network across the country. He was jailed in 2013 along with his son. There are many other babas and gurus whose fortunes have seen an upswing since 2014 .One of the most successful guru is Baba Ramdev the yoga billionaire. Ramdev amassed thousands of acres of lands under both the BJP and Congress governments. He has built his ashrams, yoga institutes and Patanjali products in Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Rajasthan and Assam. His Patanjali enterprises producing cosmetics and other goods had a turnover of Rs 10,561 crore in 2016-17. Time to restrict godmen in this abodes and leave religion out of politics.

DailyDevotion The Divine Commandment of Life …be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect.

—Matthew 5:48 Our Lord’s exhortation to us in Matthew 5:38-48 is to be generous in our behavior toward everyone. Beware of living according to your natural affections in your spiritual life.

Everyone has natural affections— some people we like and others we don’t like. Yet we must never let those likes and dislikes rule our Christian life. “If we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another” (1 John 1:7), even those toward whom we have no affection.

The example our Lord gave us here is not that of a good person, or even of a good Christian, but of God Himself. “… be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect.” In other words, simply show to the other person what God has shown to you. And God will give you plenty of real life opportunities to prove whether or not you are “perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect.” Being a disciple means deliberately identifying yourself with God’s interests in other people.

Jesus says, “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another” (John 13:34-35).

The true expression of Christian character is not in gooddoing, but in God-likeness. If the Spirit of God has transformed you within, you will exhibit divine characteristics in your life, not just good human characteristics. God’s life in us expresses itself as God’s life, not as human life trying to be godly. The secret of a Christian’s life is that the supernatural becomes natural in him as a result of the grace of God, and the experience of this becomes evident in the practical, everyday details of life, not in times of intimate fellowship with God. And when we come in contact with things that create confusion and a flurry of activity, we find to our own amazement that we have the power to stay wonderfully poised even in the center of it all.

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Jealousy is the tribute mediocrity pays to genius. ~ Fulton J. Sheen

Nagaland Post, Dimapur

Thursday, September 21, 2017

Post-mortem

The Greatest Danger Nagaland Faces My views on Framework Agreement

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have been waiting for some sort of reply/rejoinder from the N.S.C.N (I-M) to Mr. K. K. Sema’s article, “PanNaga Hoho under Framework Agreement” (EM/Mex/NP:16-9-17) in the vain hope that it may be untrue; but the deafening silence on the part of the I-M speaks volumes about the veracity of article. Over the course of the years, I have noticed that our underground “governments”, through their various “ministries of information and publicity” issue outrageous, scathing and vituperic outbursts in our local dailies against any and all who they see as an obstacle in their path towards domination of Nagaland; (for make no mistake that for all their talk of “All Nagas Everywhere”, “Greater Nagaland” and “Nagalim” it is the State of Nagaland, the goose that lays the golden eggs, that they have their eyes on).

They either attack the writers of the articles instead of the article itself, in the fond hope of diverting the attention of the public away from the message, or they ignore the article completely in the mistaken belief that if they ignore it or refuse to see it, others will not notice it too, (rather like a man defecating in public with his eyes closed in the belief that if he does not see others, others will not see him too).

I cannot say to what extent the people of Nagaland are aware of the perils posed by this “Pan-Naga Hoho”, but the lack of any constructive comments when I posted an extract of the article on Facebook leads me to believe that we are blissfully unaware of the full implications of this proposal. It is for every person in Nagaland to decide for himself as to the interpretation and implications of the said Hoho, but these are the conclusions

I have drawn from it:1. “The Pan-Naga Hoho is a statutory body with Executive authority, Budgetary and Negotiating powers.”

This means that the Hoho is a Legal (Statutory) body, though who has legalised them is open to question; it will perform all functions of government (Executive authority); it will control all finances (budget) and it will make all decisions on behalf of all Nagas (Negotiatory power).

2. “The Pan-Naga Hoho shall be a “Selective House or body” with equal representatives from every Naga tribes (sic) irrespective of territorial boundaries.” The operative word here is “Selective”; it means that the Naga tribes will no longer be free to elect our Tribal Representatives; rather the I-M will select who they want from our tribes, from amongst the members of the I-M. The rest of the paragraph about members of the legislative assemblies of Nagaland, Manipur, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh and also Civil Servants of Nagaland and Manipur (no Arunachal and Assam here) being part of the Hoho is purely eyewash, for all powers will remain in the hands of the Chairman/ Yaruiwo.

3. “The land of Nagas and resources above and below the ground shall be entirely belongs (sic) to the Naga and would be fall (sic) within the purview of the Pan-Naga Hoho.” Which means that all resources, everything, will be controlled by the Hoho.

4. “During the interim period, the existing practises of the collective leadership system headed by Yaruiwo/ Chairman of the NSCN/ GPRN in governance structure shall be continued.” This does not answer two vital questions: - (a) How long will

this interim period last? A year or two, a decade or two, a century or two? Millennia or two? (b) Who is the Yaruiwo/ Chairman of the NSCN/ GPRN? It has been more than a year since the passing of Isak Chishi Swu, why cannot the I-M name a successor to him, a successor who is going to hold all power over all Nagas in India. If Muivah wants the seat for himself, who’s stopping him? Or is the I-M fearful of the fact that their “collective leadership” has no person who is acceptable to the Nagas?

Every concept of this so-called Pan-Naga Hoho is questionable. It reeks of a single person’s megalomanic desire to hold dictatorial sway over all Nagas in India. Is India desirous of creating a mini-North Korea within its boundaries? The Nagas in Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh and Assam will not be much affected because they will have their respective State Governments and State Police Forces to protect them. But woe to Nagaland! For our Government will be, “Of the I-M, by the I-M and for the I-M”.

Our bungling experiment with democracy will be over; a new era of “One Party Rule” will begin. Our lands, resources and traditions will be at the mercy of an amorphous and anonymous entity known as, “The Collective Leadership”.

We will clap, smile and laugh only at its bidding; so all hail the coming Emperor of Nagaland, His Most Exalted Highness, “Kim Jong Collective Leadership”.

I pray that the curse of God falls on all those who seek to enslave the Nagas.

Kahuto Chishi Sumi Akukau, Hevishe Village, Khaghaboto Range, Dimapur, (kahuto107@ gmail.com)

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he Framework Agreement between the Government of India and the NSCM (IM) that was signed on the 3rd of August 2015, was kept in total secrecy and never made it known to the public at large, though a number of NGO’s even including the State Government, for whichever reasons, have already supported this agreement. It was only on the 16th of September 2017, after a lapse of two long years of suspense, the hush hush secret documents of this Framework Agreement that exposes the provisions for a Pan-Naga-Hoho was disclosed to the public through the initiative of an individual.

Since the said document is not officially disclosed, there may be possibilities that some rectifications may be made before it is finally and officially released for the public consumption if at all it is released. My observation therefore will be confined inclusively to the original contexts as printed in the local dailies on the 16th of this month.

The said documents have raised more Questions than Answers. In the first instance, Whereas the said documents relates directly to the very well being of its Citizens specially to the State of Nagaland, Why on earth the document is kept a guarded secret for so long? The contents of such documents should have been made known to all its stakeholders to enable them to examine the issues before it is finalized. It is indeed outrageous that such Agreement that will have far reaching Consequences involving, not only the interest on the State of Nagaland but few of its neighboring States, are decided in total secrecy between the Government of India and the NSCM (IM), leaving all other stake holders in total darkness.

One wonders how such documents that contain elements of improprieties could be signed with the full knowledge of none other than the Prime Minister of India himself. Does the document speak about some hidden agendas?

What about the involvement of the elected Sixty Nagaland Legislative Members that are duly elected by the people to protect and preserve the constitution that also includes the Special Provision for the State of Nagaland under Article 371 (A) of the Constitution of India? In the present Agreement

where they have not participated, the honorable MLA’s of Nagaland are to be accommodated as representatives from the State of Nagaland under the Pan-Naga-Hoho where their status will be at bar with the elected members of the Nagas from other States. Will our honorable MLA’s be satisfied with such arrangements for the sake of fraternal conglomeration? Will they lump the idea that their fate and their future are decided elsewhere without their participation? These are million dollar Questions that need to be explained.

The agreement appears more like a rehabilitation baggage and an act of appeasement for a particular group but much less an agreement between the Government of India and the Nagas as a whole. The proposal on Pan Naga Hoho appears idealistic but will not be workable. It appears that it was specifically designed to fit in those that need them.

Pan Naga Hoho is an attempt in calling for Nationalism and a clarion call for the Nagas to unite and there is nothing wrong with that but the proposal lacks practical application. Should the Pan be confined to the dreams of building up a unified platform for social, cultural, ethnic and emotional issues of all the Nagas under one umbrella, it may perhaps be workable but when the Pan is assuming Executive and Financial powers beyond its social concern by stretching its arms into its neighboring States, there will be problems. Let us be aware of this fact that in a Federal form of Government as we have in India, every States as far as its local issues are concerned, are independent of each other and I do not think none of the States will ever tolerate to simply remain a mute spectator in watching some other agencies from outside the States, fiddling in the internal affairs of their States. Such ideas will create more problems than solutions.

Nagas cannot tolerate any forms of imposition. It is our inborn nature.

Should there be any kind of Agreements, the same should be mutually accepted by the people of Nagaland as a whole, instead of imposing upon them. This is a reality that should be heard loud and clear by New Delhi.

Tali Longkumer, IAS (Retd), Agri Forest Kohima

Green Pughoboto (From previous issue) The other primary aim of GREEN PUGHOBOTO is to make Pughoboto a hub for commercial supply of timber. The traditional subsistence agriculture can be revolutionised with agroforestry projects, which combines aspects of forestry and farming to create plantations which can meet the commercial timber needs of local as well as international markets. Every village is envisioned to host a timber park, with that Vision, commercial plant nurseries have been set up at many designated places, such like Pughoboto, Lazami, Ghathashi, Asukiqa and KT (KhuchoTsuyi).

Backed by subsidies and other incentives, the farmers have been the main stay and the younger generation also has been joining hands.

Pughoboto a landlocked region has been endowed with

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very rich vegetation and even the topography and climatic condition supports variety of vegetation. Plants which are not indigenous to the region have adapted well and have been yielding rich harvest. The viability of the region to go for intensive commercial plantation has been quite encouraging. With that potentiality, Vikheho has been emphasising that “a hilly terrain such as ours, besides jhum cultivation has lesser scope for other economic prospects and therefore should focus on tree plantation which is a sure prospective return”.These projects have a significant positive impact on the environment, along with sustainable profits. The plantation projects operate against a background of accelerating urbanization, which is increasing the need for wood and putting pressure on existing forests.

Plantation has always been more than twin kill with one bullet.The ability to combine profitability and development, it Increases positive climatic change with both the flora and fauna flourishing, also enabling the ability to earn huge income through commercial timber, herbal products also has been on higher demand with subsequent technological improvement in the field of herbal sciences, the aesthetic value it holds also promotes tourism. Undeniably, there are numerous obstacles, starting from the nature itself which often decides the progress of the plants themselves, but more severe is the attitude of our humans who fail to knowingly address the need of our ecological environment. The need for holistic environmental conservation needs to come over the politics, ism or any social issues as it for

everyone that breathes. Pamela and her husband efforts in Karnataka, Jadav Payeng from Assam conversion of 550 hectares over 30 years into a natural habitat are just some examples of how human efforts has the power to change the very course of nature for our welfare.

Nagaland has still the ability to convert the much needed environment conservation and afforestation within lesser time duration or lesser effort given the vegetation and the climatic condition with which we are blessed, only our mindset should change and our thoughts be put into action.

GREEN PUGHOBOTO is not only an effort to promote the area but for the whole of Nagaland who are yet to promote environment conservation. For it should not end in plantation programme alone, but with consistent nurturing

till we see the fruits of our efforts. The inconsistent weather pattern, the climatic change, loss of biodiversity, degradation of ground water level in Nagaland could get even worse. A comparative analysis of the Forest Survey of India (FSI) Report indicates that Nagaland has lost 352 sq.km in forest cover since 2011. As per data compiled by the FSI in 2013, the state recorded a decrease of 274 sq.km in forest cover – the highest among Indian states at the time – during the period following the compilation of the 2011 report. The 2015 report indicated a considerable decline in forest cover lost at 78 sq.km as compared to 2013. A positive 2017 report is still daunting. The National statisticsaccounts the maximum loss registered in the state Nagaland. The deforestation and pollution are our responsibility and

Good roads attract more tourists

ohn F. Kennedy once said, ‘American roads are not good because America is rich, but America is rich because American roads are good’. Since 1st December 1963, Nagaland got its fullfledged statehood to the union of India with special status found in the article 371 A of the Indian constitution in which it stated that all the resources within the state is safeguarded from the intervention of the union government and all the policies implemented by the centre cannot implement in Nagaland unless the state assembly so decides by resolution, however with all this special provision given to the state by the centre yet our roads here are turning from bad to worse as years passed by. Living here in Dimapur, the only commercial town in Nagaland with special connectivity such as airport and railway, but it is so sad to see that our roads are not improv-

ing in these past few years. If roads are not improving in a town like Dimapur, what about the road condition of other districts with no speciality as in Dimapur town?

Staying in Bosco B.Ed College I empathize the students coming from different villages of Dimapur struggling to reach the college on time, due to bad road and more than that because of the broken bridges which are not repaired till date. Imagine of the school children, how they will reach their schools on time if road and broken bridges are not repaired. “Sometimes it takes more than two hours to reach Kuda village from fourth mile” said one of the B.Ed students. Let us not forget that Nagaland is a land of festivals blessed with many tribes, communities and cultures. This is one of the major resources that Nagaland attracts many tourists and this is clearly seen during the Hornbill festival on

the first week of December.

The Tourism department can earn a lot if roads are good and many other developments can take place such as reducing unemployment to the unemployed youth. Flocking of tourists to the state not only help the tourism department but it also bring lots of benefit to the local people who are running their small businesses especially those who are selling things on the road sides, added to that youth who are unemployed can be employed by guiding the tourist to different tourist spots of the state.

Therefore, I humbly beg the state government to take this issue seriously on improving the road condition and to faster the construction of the broken bridges in order to reduce the problem of people who are suffering right now.

Even though the election and the hornbill festival are approaching let us not wait to start repairing the road

and bridges just because of election and hornbill festival but let us understand the sufferings of our own people who daily travelling in these kind of roads. By saying this I did not mean that hornbill festival is not important but more than that road is also equally important for the development in the state. Practically every day there is a hue and cry from the students in these past days and months because of reaching late to the colleges and schools due to traffic jam and broken bridges. Hence, to attract more tourists and to help the students to reach their schools and colleges on time, roads are important to improve at present. On the other side, let us not waste our resources of having many tourist spots with no tourists coming to visit our tourist centres just because our roads here are bad.

Aiborlang Nongsiej, Bosco B.Ed College, Dimapur

God gave us plants and animals to live on it and by it.

The abrupt climatic change that has been witnessed in the recent years has been that of a deteriorating one and unless a pragmatic effort is taken up, the pace of climatic chaos would worsen.

In conclusion, if you haven’t thought much about plantation. A man from Pughoboto who had planted commercial timber in somewhere in the year 1997-98 on a barren jhum cultivated field is now harvesting his timber and his profit is somewhere from Rs.30 to 35 crores. Contributing to afforestation as well as his personal revenue.

Tree plantation the best life insurance and the best Banking Account, THINK! (Concluded) Kiviboto Sheqi, Pughoboto Town

Reader’s Post

Stigmatisation of depression and anxiety

Sir,

I often wonder if Nagas will live to see the day when we can actually talk about issues like depression, anxiety disorders with concerned neighbours without speaking in hushed tones, as if we have something to be ashamed about.

In Nagaland especially, many people I know that have depression and other issues related to the well being of mind feel that there is no need for parents or relatives to know about what he/ she is going through, as they fear people would stigmatise and look at them as outcasts.

Today, we have supported treatments in the form of medication, psychotherapy and lifestyle behavioural programmes that have demonstrated efficacy and cost effectiveness in treating mental illness. The stigma of mental illness is perhaps the greatest barrier to care.

It is preventable, and doing so would radically reduce suffering, disability and global economic burden.

Asen Pongener

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.

Death penalty for hooch deaths in UP said.

Claims over NPF to be settled by convention: Rio

(From p-1) Reacting to the clarification sought by the NNGPs with regard to his view for an interim government that may come into place which was carried by some media, Rio cited that during 1960 when the 16 point agreement was signed and 1963 when Nagaland was given a statehood, there was an interim government set up to arrange the system and make basic and necessary preparation for the government to function properly. Rio said in the event of a settlement today there would be an interim government which would help in facilitating various programmes, economic packages, rehabilitation.

Thereafter the state will have to go for election as no interim government can run for a long period in a democratic set-up and people should not be confused with such procedures. Rio further instructed the party men and women to be prepared to face elections since there would always be political parties.

5-point resolution adopted at the GC A five point-resolution was unanimously adopted during the

General Convention (GC).

The GC approved the motion of both the legislative party and the organizational bodies of the party for removal of Dr. Shurhozelie Liezietsu from the office of the party with effect from August 13, 2017 “for his autocratic, dictatorial, undemocratic and unconstitutional functioning of the party.”

GC endorsed and adopted the unanimous decision of the August 22, 2017 CEC meeting and appointing Neiphiu Rio, former CM and Lok Sabha MP as the NPF president with effect from August 13, 2017.

The meeting called upon the Election Commission of India to recognise the established majority of the both the legislative party and the organizational structure of the party and deliver justice at the earliest to the NPF led by president, Neiphiu Rio. The GC also reiterated its election manifesto of committing itself as the facilitator in the peace process and adopted the policy of equicloseness. While acknowledging and appreciating the ongoing progress on the Indo-Naga peace process, the GC urged upon the negotiating

parties to expedite the talks to bring about an inclusive and early settlement, honourable and acceptable to the Naga people.

Lastly, the GC renewed the commitment for the uplift of the rural populace and to work for the elevation of the socio-economic condition of the people. The leaders resolved to re-dedicate themselves to create better future for the women and youths, and make their aspiration into a reality.

The party also assured to provide better infrastructure and connectivity enabling improved services in all spheres, fight against corruption and work together with the views of the masses.

“We stand together as on for the perseverance and promotion of our party’s ideology and philosophy enabling our party to scale greater heights for improved governance, coupled with transparency and accountability,’ the resolution stated.

The resolution was drafted and signed by convenor, Imkong L. Imchen and members-- Y. Patton, Kipili Sangtam, Neiba Kronu, Pukhayi, BS Nganlang, Chito Nyusou and Shilumar.

Majority CEC members with us, says TR Zeliang (From p-1) Reacting to earlier press statement from NPF Central describing him as “Heraka boy”, T.R. Zeliang agreed he was a Heraka when he was four years old but after his parents became Christians he no longer practised Heraka. He added “Today T.R. Zeliang is no longer a boy but a man of 65 years.”

Later, the five-point resolution read out by minister of health and family welfare, Imkong L. Imchen was approved by the members by raising hands. Minister of

Environment, Forests and Climate Change, Neiba Kronu read out the names of the newly elected CEC members, divisions including Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh, youth and women wing. Minister of National Highways and Political Affairs, G. Kaito Aye administered oath to the newly elected members.

Before the programme started, the newly elected NPF president, Neiphiu Rio unfurled the party flag.

The welcome address was delivered by School Education and Parlia-

mentary Affairs minister, Tokheho Yepthomi.

In his address, Tokheho briefed the gathering about the genesis of the issue and how the rival group chose to suspend/ expel its legislators to the extent of disqualifying them.

Short speeches were also delivered by DAN chairman and advisor, Noke Wangnao, representatives of Manipur State Unit and Arunachal Pradesh State unit.

The programme was chaired by NPF working president, A. Nyamnyie Konyak and the invocation

pronounced by WSBAk executive secretary, Rev. Dr. Hevukhu Achumi.

The vote of thanks was proposed by S.I. Jamir Advisor, Urban Development Department.

Other highlights include presentation by central women wing and others.

with the party, saying that by the month of October something will emerge.

Longon, MLA, appealed to party workers to remain united and to trust one another to achieve the aspiration of the people and the party. Longon said he agreed with a message viral going on social media that “Rio and Zeliang game was like a Blue Whale game” where the end game will be suicide.

He suggested having prayer chain in all the states where NPF exists, saying party needs God’s protection and guidance to lead the people.

NPF working president, Huskha Yepthomi; ex-MLA from Manipur, Samuel; newly elected NPF Manipur unit president, W Morung Makunga; vice president, Yangerlemba, Mokokchung in charge, and vice president Tsumongo Lotha, Wokha in charge, also spoke at the meeting.

At the meeting, NPF president, Dr. Shürhozelie also administered oath of office to the nine newly elected office bearers. The house also observed a minute silent prayer in honour of late Zaku Tsükru, vice president NPF. T h e m e e t i n g wa s chaired by MP (Rajya Sabha), KG Kenye. Central office bearers, central executive council members, central frontals and office bearers of cells, divisional

president and office bearers attended the meeting.

Resolutions: NPF Central during its consultative meeting also adopted several resolutions, drafted by the resolution committee convenor, Apong Pongener and member secretary, Sebastian Zumvu: The party reposed unflinching support to the leadership of NPF president, Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu and his team of office bearers, and at the same time, placed on record their dismay at sheer and blatant disloyalty shown by a few party functionaries.

NPF said it rightly condemned the “unconstitutional, illegal and unauthorized so-called General Convention” held at Dimapur by expelled/ suspended MLAs and MP, whose sole intention was to destroy the NPF so that they could switch over to some other political parties in the months to come.

The party also urged upon the Election Commission of India not to take cognizance of the so-called General Convention, held without the sanction of Central office and to treat it as an exercise by some frustrated former party functionaries to boost the sagging morale of their followers.

The resolution ridiculed Governor, PB Acharya for talking about corruption in the government,

“when he himself was one of the architects who toppled the Dr. Shürhozelieled government which was determined to curb corruption such as back-door appointments, deduction of developmental funds, handing over the infamous MKR Pillai case to the CBI etc.”

The party reminded NLA Speaker that though “he had molested the Constitution of India by way of giving precedence to the Whip of his brother-in-law TR Zeliang on July 21, 2017, he should not murder Democracy and circumvent the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution of India [Para 2 (1) (b)] but give a time-bound ruling as specified by the Nagaland Legislative Assembly (Disqualification on the Ground of Defection) Rules, 2003, wherein he is required to pass an order within 7 days of receipt of the reply from the respondents.”

Meanwhile, the house expressed full confidence on the judiciary to deliver justice at the earliest in the matters filed before it and appealed to the rank and file of the party to be patient and await the outcome of the Court verdicts.

The house also condoled the demise of two veteran party leaders-Zaku Tsukru (September 17, 2017) and Viyekha Apon, ex-MLA (September 18, 2017).

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(From p-1) the people on the right track under the legitimate NPF president, Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu.

Terming the recent political development within the NPF party as blessing in disguise, Azo said it was a God given opportunity to the party before the general election.

This way, he said the party was now in a position to allocate party tickets to the best and winnable candidates for the forth coming election particularly the youth and womenfolk. He said the recent political development has rather freed the party from facing the antiincumbency factors.

Pointing out that the “unconstitutional ministry” of T.R. Zeliang would not be able to go beyond October, citing various cases like the disqualification issue, office of profit, CBI enquiry on Pillai scam, fuel adulteration and PDS scams.

On Naga solution, he said NPF was always for an inclusive settlement to the vexed Naga issue,

acceptable to all. Until the time the final solution is arrived at before the 2018 election, he said the party would be ready to face the polls.

Also addressing the party workers, Tohanba, MLA said described those present at the meeting as torch bearers of the party. Explaining the reason why they were with Dr. Shürhozelie, Tohanba said it was not because of anything but the trust and confidence in his leadership, being the original regional party representative of the “cock symbol”.

He further said that the reason behind having two different groups was because of the outsiders, who were trying to hijack the party.

Tohanba further alleged that the intention of T.R. Zeliang, Neiphiu Rio with the influence of Governor, P.B. Acharya was to merge with the BJP. He said it was an irony that the Governor, who has been vocal against corruption, had illegally installed a corrupt government.

“God knows who will be the

true leader for our people and so, let the Election Commission of India and the Court come out with the verdict,” he added.

Short speeches were also delivered by NPF central vice president, Pusazo Luruo, associate press secretary NPF central, Phushika Aomi; CEC Ghaspani-I, Kakheho Chishi and president NPF women wing Dimapur division, Vepra Nyekha.

Earlier, the meeting was chaired

by NPF central secretary and assistant in-charge Dimapur division, Hotoshe Sumi, while invocation was pronounced by associate pastor DABA, Imnatoshi Longkumer. Welcome address was delivered by NPF Dimapur division vice president, Aonumkum and vote of thanks by NPF Dimapur division youth wing general secretary (adm), Temsuyanger Jamir.

The meeting was attended by NPF members of five assembly constituencies, minority wing, farmer’s wing, youth wing and women wing under Dimapur division.

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After Delhi and Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh would become the third state where bootleggers could be sent to the gallows if consumption of spurious liquor leads to loss of life or permanent disability.

“Since the state legislature is not in session, an ordinance will be brought and when the House meets, a bill can be passed,” Singh

bailable, the release said.

The new section seeks to provide that those convicted may be punished with life imprisonment, or Rs 10 lakh penalty, or both, or death penalty, in case of death or permanent disability caused to a person or persons due to consumption of illicit liquor.

The other sections to be amended seek to enhance financial penalties in other illicit liquor related offences.

The UP government seems to have taken a cue from Gujarat where in 2011, the then chief minister Narendra Modi had brought in the provision for capital punishment in such offences. Hooch tragedies take a heavy toll every year in Uttar Pradesh.

(From p-1) Dr. Shürhozelie added the workers were to be blamed that if people did not understand the issue.

Further, he urged them to lead the people, saying all members were equally important for the party.

NPF president told the party workers to take the crisis as an opportunity and see how best they could perform in 2018 assembly election and deliver goods to the people.

NPF spokesperson, Yitachu, MLA, in his brief address, said that after all the attempts of the dissidents failed, they now claim that “solution will come and election will be postponed”.

He said if that was true, then they should come out openly and appeal to join hands. However, Yitachu said the claim that solution would be achieved in “one/two months” may never come and under no circumstances they can take over the party.

Thongwang, MLA, said that no one can take away the party so easily.

He said that real NPF party workers would not go begging at the village level asking to join the party like the dissidents were doing.

He urged the members to make people know the truth that dissident members were just “guests” trying to take away the party.

He appealed to the party workers to remain steadfast

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He explained that to curb the manufacture of spurious liquor, provisions of life imprisonment and death penalty will be incorporated in the existing law through the ordinance.

The death penalty provision will be applied depending upon the intensity of the case, he said.

The minister also said a new state excise policy was on the drawing board and would be ready in the next six months.

According to the proposal mooted by the Cabinet last night, the government will amend various sections of the UP Excise Act, 2010 and add a new section 60(A) for the purpose. The amendment will also make the offence non-

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LU C K N OW, S e p 2 0 (AGENCIES): In a bid to clampdown on the state’s illicit liquor mafia, the Uttar Pradesh gover nment has decided to add a section in the Excise Act providing for death penalty or life imprisonment to those responsible for hooch deaths.

The state government will issue an ordinance in this regard soon, a senior minister said.

The decision to add the death penalty provision was taken at a meeting of the state cabinet chaired

by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath last night, an official release said here today. The measure would act as a deterrent, UP Excise Minister Jai Pratap Singh told PTI.

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NEW DELHI, SEP 20 (PTI): The Enforcement Directorate has attached assets worth Rs 1.53 crore in connection with its money laundering probe into alleged black money generation post demonetisation in Bihar’s Gaya.

The central probe agency said it has issued a provisional attachment order against two flats and a house in Muzzafarpur in the state along with some bank deposits, under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). It said the alleged black money was generated involving “use of third party accounts for huge cash deposits in demonetised currency in certain bank accounts of the Bank of India in Gaya during demonetisation period.”

“These attached properties are held in the name of Rajesh Agrawal, proprietor

munications welcomed the telecom regulator’s decision to slash interconnection usage charges (IUC) to 6 paise.

“We welcome the reduction in IUC to 6 paise

by TRAI. We also welcome the Bill & Keep model, to be effective from January 2020.

The IUC cut has already been delayed by three years.

With voice calling becoming free, TRAI’s move will provide a level playing field,” Reliance Communications had said in a statement.

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Tuesday came out with a regulation cutting call termination charges from mobile to mobile by over half to 6 paise per minute effective from October 1.

The measure drew stiff opposition from a majority of telecom operators who plan to seek legal redressal.

The sector regulator also plans to phase out IUC

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New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS): The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved 78 days’ productivity-linked bonus (PLB) for about 12.30 lakh nongazetted railway employees, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said.

The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Addressing a press conference later, Jaitley said: “The Cabinet has approved 78 days’ productivity-linked bonus for nongazetted rail employees for 2016-17.”

He said that according to the existing formula, the PLB was for 72 days.

“Six years ago there was a tradition of giving 78-day bonus. So, the Cabinet has approved the 78-day PLB,” the Finance Minister added.

New Delhi, Sep 20 (PTI): Reliance Jio, the newcomer that shook up the telecom sector with lower tariffs and cheap phones, on Wednesday said that “India needs technology, tariff innovations and affordable services for customers”.

“Jio is committed to implementing the most efficient telecommunications network in India and passing on the benefits of technology to Indian customers. Jio offers free voice services to all its customers backed by a superior technology and has helped make India the world’s largest mobile data consuming country within one year of commencement of services,” the company said in a statement.

It further said that the implementation of “Bill and Keep regime” will help in making services more affordable for Indian customers.

“It (bill and keep regime) should have been implemented in 2014 as envisaged in the 2011 Report submitted by TRAI to the Hon’ble Supreme Court and will be six years too late,” the company said.

Earlier, Reliance Com-

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vestors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 1,719.62 crore yesterday, as per provisional data released by the stock exchanges.

Meanwhile, dull trading continued for the second consecutive day on domestic bourses, failing to capture the momentum from another record close in New York overnight as market participants refrained from taking positions ahead of the much awaited Fed’s monetary policy announcement.

Geo-political issues returned after US President Donald Trump, in his speech to UN General Assembly, threatened to “totally destroy” North Korea if it persists with its ballistic missile and nuclear programme.

The benchmark Sensex settled flat at 32,400.51, while Nifty shed over 6 points to 10,141.15.

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Mumbai, Sep 20 (PTI): The rupee today logged its first gain in three sessions by rising 6 paise to 64.27 against the US currency owing to fresh dollar unwinding by exporters.

An air of caution swept across the forex market during trading and witnessed high amount of volatility heading into the key Federal Reserve policy decision.

Though, the central bank is widely expected to leave interest rates untouched.

The home currency plunged sharply to hit a low of 64.43 in mid-morning session on heavy dollar demand before recuperating losses.

Heavy dollar outflows from local equities remained unabated as foreign investors pared their holdings, added some extra pressure in early trade.

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Chandigarh, Sep 20 (PTI): The Haryana government has constituted a Screening Committee on antiprofiteering to ascertain whether reductions in tax rates post rollout of GST have been passed on to consumers, an official said today.

“Overall tax incidence...under GST has come down for about 89 items. It is mandatory under Section 171 of GST Act to pass on benefit to the customer,” a spokesman of the Excise and Taxation Department said here. He said if a person is not getting the benefit of reduction in tax, he/she can send the grievance to the Steering Committee.

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New Delhi, Sep 20 (PTI): State-owned construction firm NBCC will launch about 1,000 flats for sale in this festival season and is in discussion with the government to develop affordable housing projects on surplus land with PSUs. The company is also in talks with the government for developing islands in Andaman and Nicobar and Lakshadweep, its Chairman and Managing Director Anoop Kumar Mittal said.

“We have been appointed as land management agency for the surplus land with sick PSUs. We are in close discussion with the government to develop affordable housing projects on some of the land parcels,” he told reporters.

On developing island, Mittal said the company has experience in developing islands in Maldives and expects to bag similar projects in India.

“We will be launching 1,000 flats as well as commercial area across the country including DelhiNCR in this festival.

The flats will be in the price range of Rs 15 lakh to Rs 1 crore,” he said.

Asked about taking over stressed projects of Jaypee Infratech and Amrapali, he said the company has not received any offer from any stakeholder including buyers, builders or the government.

However, he said the company would certainly consider if there is any opportunity, provided projects should be viable and not bring bad name to the NBCC.

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stimulus package, to be taken amidst an economic slowdown.

The meeting was attended by, among others, Railway Minister Piyush Goyal, Commerce Minister Suresh Prabhu, Chief Economic Advisor Arvind Subramanian and Secretaries in the Finance Ministry -- Ashok Lavasa, Subhash Chandra Garg, Hasmukh Adhia, Rajiv Kumar and Neeraj Kumar Gupta.

Originally, the review was to take place with Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s participation.

On the current high transport fuel prices, Jaitley said it was a temporary spike in global prices caused

rectly proportional to the appeal of safe haven assets.

Simply put, the higher the turmoil, the greater the risk aversion, which pushes investors more towards safe asset classes, including gold.

Bullion traders said robust demand from local jewellers as well as retailers too fed the rally in gold prices.

Globally, gold rose by 0.08 per cent to USD 1,323.60 an ounce after hitting a two-week low of USD 1,318.96. Silver too edged up 0.03 per cent to USD 17.75 an ounce in Singapore.

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by the supply-demand mismatch due to hurricanes that hit the US coast.

Asked about the possibility of a cut in excise duties on petroleum products, he said government needed money for public spending to push growth and for social sector schemes.

“States are taking so much tax... earlier under the fortnightly pricing regime, when two years back we lowered fuel prices, states like Delhi, Haryana would immediately raise VAT to earn more money. States under the Left and Congress should take steps to lower cesses,” he said.

Referring to opposition about price-rise, Jaitley said the parties which kept quiet when inflation was in double-digits, were now crying when it is at 3.3 percent, which is within the RBI mandate of keeping inflation under 4 per cent.

“During monsoon, there is normally a spike in vegetable prices and inflation is still at 3.36 percent,” he added.

New Delhi, Sep 14 (PTI): Gold Tuesday took strength from a positive trend overseas by surging Rs 650 per 10 grams to seize the Rs 31,000 level, driven up by fresh local buying.

But silver fell sharply

by Rs 350 to Rs 41,500 per kg, mainly due to softening demand by industrial units and coin makers.

Tension still brews on the Korean front as North Korea is digging in its heels over the UN resolution and the sanction over its most powerful nuclear test, analysts said.

Any major uncertainty, according to experts, is di-

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New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS): Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday hinted at a package of measures to boost the economy, while virtually ruling out any cut in duties on petroleum products to check the spike in fuel prices.

“We have taken note of all the economic indicators that are available.

This has been a pro-active government on the reforms agenda. Over the last two days, I have had a series of discussions with ministerial colleagues and various secretaries.

“The government will take additional measures in the coming days after consulting the Prime Minister.

Whenever the measures are taken, you will come to know of it,” Jaitley told reporters here following a meeting of the union cabinet.

On Tuesday evening, the Finance Minister chaired a high-level meeting to review the economic situation and discuss measures, including a possible

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51 countries line up to sign new UN treaty

US Senate passes $700 billion defence spending bill

But Guterres acknowledged that much work was needed to rid the world of its stockpile of 15,000 atomic warheads.

“Today we rightfully celebrate a milestone. Now we must continue along the hard road towards the elimination of nuclear arsenals,” said Guterres.

The treaty will enter into force when 50 countries have signed and ratified it, a process that could take months or years.

“At a time when the world needs to remain unit-

ed in the face of growing threats, in particular the grave threat posed by North Korea’s nuclear program, the treaty fails to take into account these urgent security challenges,” the 29-nation Western alliance said.

It added: “Seeking to b a n nu c l e a r we a p o n s through a treaty that will not engage any state actually possessing nuclear weapons will not be effective, will not reduce nuclear arsenals, and will neither enhance any country’s security, nor international peace and stability.

Foreign Minister Sebastian Kurz of Austria, one of the few Western European nations that is not in NATO, rejected the idea that nuclear weapons were indispensable for security.

“If you look at the world’s current challenges, this narrative is not only false, it is dangerous,” he told AFP. “The new treaty on the prohibition on nuclear weapons provides a real alternative for security: a world without any nuclear weapons, where everyone is safer, where no one needs to possess these weapons,” he said.

Brazilian President Michel Temer was the first to sign the treaty. Others included South African President Jacob Zuma and repre-

sentatives from Indonesia, Ireland and Malaysia as well as the Palestinian Authority and the Vatican.

But even Japan, the only nation to have suffered atomic attack and a longstanding advocate of abolishing nuclear weapons, boycotted the treaty negotiations.

Japan is a top target of North Korea, which has triggered global alarm over its rapidly progressing drive to develop nuclear weapons, following its sixth and most powerful nuclear test and the firing of two intercontinental ballistic missiles.

The signing ceremony came a day after President Donald Trump threatened to “totally destroy North Korea” if the United States is forced to defend itself or its allies Japan and South Korea.

Nuclear powers argue their arsenals serve as a deterrent against a nuclear attack and say they remain committed to the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.

That decades-old treaty seeks to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons. It recognizes the right of five nations -- Britain, China, France, Russia and the United States -- to maintain them, while encouraging them to reduce their stockpiles.

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In a tweet after their meeting Pence said, “Met w/ Pakistani PM Abbasi at @UN. Reiterated @POTUS’ belief that ‘Pakistan has much to gain from partnering with our effort” in the region.’” (POTUS is the US government acronym for President of the United States.)

In last month’s Afghanistan speech, Trump had asked India “to help us more with Afghanistan” and said a “critical part of the South Asia strategy for America is to further develop its strategic partnership with India -- the world’s largest democracy and a key security and economic partner of the US”.

He also had said bluntly, “We can no longer be silent about Pakistan’s safe havens for terrorist organisations, the Taliban, and other groups that pose a threat to the region and beyond.”

Islamabad had “much to lose” by harbouring terrorists, he warned.

APP quoted Pence as telling Abbassi, “We look forward to exploring ways so that we can work even more closely with Pakistan and with your government to advance security throughout the region.”

C o l o m b o, S e p 2 0 (IANS): Sri Lanka will reform regulations to attract more investment to tackle growing debt and target economic growth, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said on Wednesday.

Both 2018 and 2019 would be crucial years for Sri Lanka because of high debt repayments, Xinhua news agency quoted Wickremesinghe as saying here.

“We are on the right track. We have strengthened the external situation of our country to better face global market vulnerability. We are creating a series of measures to attract non-debt creating inflows, particularly for exports and Foreign Direct Investment,” he told a capital market forum.

The gover nment is planning to introduce new regulations to improve macroeconomic management, deal with debt and reduce red tape for improved foreign investment.

One key foreign exchange inflow would be the $1.1 billion received from a joint venture with a Chinese company for a port in the southern part of Sri Lanka.

An additional $600 million would be invested by China Merchant Holdings to further develop the port.

strong action against countries that support or finance organisations like the Taliban, but did not name Pakistan as he had in his speech last month on Afghanistan.

Significantly, Trump did not meet Abbassi, as he had some other prime ministers like Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu, and had delegated it to his Vice President.

The Pence meeting was the first high-level direct contact between the US and Pakistan since Trump’s ground-breaking address to the nation on his Afghan policy on August 21 which was met with strong criticism in Islamabad.

Abbasi’s office statement said the discussions with Pence on the sidelines of the General Assembly meeting took place in a “cordial atmosphere”.

Two more arrests over London Underground bombing tion in west London was claimed by the Islamic State group.

A bomb hidden in a large white bucket apparently failed to detonate fully when it went off during morning rush hour but instead released what witnesses described as a “fireball” into the air.

Some commuters suffered burns, while others were injured in the stampede to the exit that ensued.

The man ar rested Tuesday was described by locals as “a nice guy, very softly spoken” who worked as a painter and decorator.

“He did some painting on our house about two years ago,” said a neighbour.

“He used to condemn terrorism in front of my husband, my husband would condemn terrorism and he would agree with him.”

Sully Ali, a witness to the arrest, told the domes-

tic Press Association that: “A big van pulled up and six officers got out and jumped this guy. “ T h e r e we r e t wo

armed officers there, they didn’t have their guns pointed at him but they had them on show. The guy was smiling.”

PATTADARS UNION PROJECT SEWAK BLOCK 9 & 10 DIMAPUR

Dated: 20/09/2017

INFORMATION All the bonofide pattadars of block 9 and 10 whose land is under occupation of Project Sewak are requested to pay the annual land revenue fees upto 2017 and submit the photocopy of the receipt along with a copy of Patta/Jamabandi to our Union Finance Secy at Tourist Lodge Dimapur (mob No. 9436428108) near NST on or before 27th Sept 2017 without fail. This is required in connection to court case.

Those who fail to submit the receipt along with Patta/Jamabandi, their names will not be included in the list and no complain in future shall be entertained

by Pattadars’ Union. This is the 3rd notice published in the local dailies. This will be final notice to all the bonofide patta holders. Your co-operation shall be highly solicited.

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L o n d o n , SE P 2 0 (AGENCIES): Two men were arrested in Wales on Wednesday over last week’s London Underground terror attack in which 30 people were injured, bringing the total number of people in custody to five, police said.

The men, aged 48 and 30, were arrested under anti-terrorism legislation in Newport in Wales, police said, after a 25-year-old man was arrested in the same city on Tuesday.

“This continues to be a fast-moving investigation,” Dean Haydon, head of counter-terrorism at London’s Metropolitan Police, said in a statement.

“We now have five men in custody and searches are continuing at four addresses,” he said.

“We anticipate that the searches will take some days to complete and may cause further disruption”.

Friday’s attack on a train at Parsons Green sta-

The US defense bill. partment of Defense to reassess its approach to partnering with India and to appoint an individual to oversee this process.

Cruz co-sponsored another amendment with Senator Mark Warner, Co-Chair of the Senate India Caucus, which asks the Pentagon to develop a strategy of defence cooperation between the US and India.

The House of Representatives has already passed NDAA 2018. Given the differences between the two bills, NDAA-2018 would now be considered by a joint House and Senate Committee to make it identical one, which needs to be passed by the two chambers of the US Congress before it can be sent to US President Donald

Trump for it to sign into law.

Passed nearly a month after President Donald Trump unveiled his Afghanistan and South Asia Policy, the bill adopts a tougher approach against Pakistan, when it comes to the fight against terrorism.

The NDAA approves $700 million in coalition support fund to Pakistan as a reimbursement to the services rendered by Islamabad towards America’s fight against terrorism. However, $350 million of this amount cannot be released unless the Defense Secretary certifies to the Congress that Pakistan has taken satisfactory steps against terrorist organisations like the Haqqani network and the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).

Hurricane Maria has made landfall near Yabucoa, Puerto Rico. down in homes and shelters ahead of the direct impact, others in the most vulnerable, low-lying, flood-prone areas were evacuated.

The Puerto Rico Convention Centre in San Juan -- which was still housing Hurricane Irma evacuees from other Caribbean islands -- prepared to accept thousands more residents.

The NHC warned in its latest bulletin about dangerous storm surge, saying the water could reach up to 2.7 metres (nine feet) above ground in Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands.

It added that the storm

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The first aerial footage of the Dominica island showed “significant dam-

age”, said Ronald Jackson of the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency. Dominica had been virtually cut off with telecommunications severed.

Local radio operators said more than 90 per cent of properties had been damaged.

The former British colony, which has a population of 72,000 and is less than 50 km long and 25 km wide, escaped the worst of Hurricane Irma two weeks ago.

The storm was also blamed for at least one death on the French island of Guadeloupe.

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Washington, Sep 20 (IANS): Hurricane Maria made landfall on Wednesday in southeast Puerto Rico, ripping trees out of the ground and lashing twothirds of the island with maximum sustained winds of 250 kmph, the US National Hurricane Center said.

The hurricane made landfall near the city of Yabucoa in the east of the US territory. The storm was so fierce that it broke two National Weather Service radars on the island. It became the first hurricane of Category 4 strength or higher in nearly 80 years to hit the US territory, home to 3.3 million people, CNN reported.

In a telephone interview with the “Today Show” after Maria made landfall, Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rosello said the hurricane would have a devastating impact on the Caribbean island.

“Conditions have deteriorated rapidly. We have severe and extreme winds and a lot of rain,” Rosello said.

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United Nations, Sep 20 (IANS): Pakistan Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has complained to the United States about the greater role President Donald Trump wants for India in Afghanistan, according to media reports.

Pakistan Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua said that in a meeting here on Tuesday with Vice President Mike Pence, Abbassi expressed concern over the greater role that Trump advocated for India in his new Afghan policy, according to the Associated Press of Pakistan (APP).

She also also said that Abbasi told him that Pakistan categorically rejected allegations against Islamabad in Trump’s Afghan policy speech last month adding that “scapegoating Pakistan will not help bring stability to Afghanistan,” the news agency reported.

A statement from Abbasi’s office only said that the “Prime Minister shared Pakistan’s concerns and views with regard to the US strategy for South Asia” and Januja’s remarks expanded on that.

In his address to the UN General Assembly on Tuesday Trump had again reiterated his warning of

weapons -- the United States, Russia, Britain, China, France, India, Pakistan, North Korea and Israel -took part in the negotiations.

NATO condemned the treaty, saying that it may in fact be counter-productive by creating divisions.

As leaders formally signed on the sidelines of the annual UN General Assembly, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres hailed as historic the first multilateral disarmament treaty in more than two decades.

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United Nations, SEP 20 (AGENCIES): With the North Korean nuclear crisis looming large, 51 countries on Wednesday lined up to sign a new treaty outlawing nuclear weapons that has been fiercely opposed by the United States and other nuclear powers.

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Washington, Sep 20 (AGENCIES): The US Senate has overwhelmingly approved the nearly $700 billion defence spending bill for 2018 which seeks to develop a strategy for Indo-US defence cooperation and adopts a tough approach on Pakistan’s action against terror outfits like the Haqqani network and the LeT. As part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2018, the legislation was passed 89 to 8 votes with Senators also approving several India-centric amendments aimed at increasing the defence relationship between the two countries.

“Few partnerships in the 21st century carry more strategic significance than United States partnership with India, the world’s largest democracy,” powerful Republican Senator Ted Cruz, a former presidential candidate, said after the passage of NDAA on Monday.

Cruz said he believed that current bilateral cooperation and joint development needed to be more closely aligned with the shared interests of maritime domain awareness and antisubmarine warfare.

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LSU holds felicitation prog Organisations condemn life attempt on L Doulo

LSU officials with Zargeus Computer staff and students.

DIMAPUR: Lotha Students’ Union (LSU) on Wednesday conducted a felicitation for the 32 students who successfully completed free basic and diploma (DCA) course through the union’s initiative, sponsored by Zargeus Computer and recognized by government of Nagaland.

Speaking on the occasion, LSU president, Lipemo M Tsopoe, congratulated the students and exhorted the students that learning was a continuous

process.

He urged them to continue and avail additional courses that are being offered by Zargeus Computer at 50% discount for students who had undergone basic course at the institute.

Tsopoe also extended invitation to all students to attend the first cultural daycum-inter school and college competition scheduled on September 23, for which students have to arrive in traditional dress. In this regard, Tsopoe accentuated the need to preserve ones

culture and tradition, saying culture is our identity.

Meanwhile, LSU has informed that it would be sponsoring another 30 students to undergo DCA wherein students will have to pay registration fee at LSU office only. Interested students have been asked to contact information secretary LSU at 878767770.

The programme was chaired by vice president LSU, Yenrothung Odyuo while finance secretary LSU, Yanthanthung invoked God’s blessings.

DAPCC Peren holds 2nd quarter meet

DIMAPUR: District AIDS Prevention Control Committee (DAPCC) Peren held its 2nd quarter meeting on September 19 at the conference Hall of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Peren.

DC and chairman DAPCC Peren Zarenthung shared his concern on the epidemic and requested various departments for active participation towards the program.

Deputy Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and DACO and member secretary DAPCC, Dr Tiala Longkumer gave a power point

presentation on the current HIV & AIDS scenario of the district.

Program managers CCA cultural Club Ahthibung and TFA Tribal farmers association highlighted their activities of the current year which was followed by presentation from the program coordinator care and support centre Peren and president district level network. The house discussed on the various social benefits scheme from various line departments so as the PLHIV may avail various scheme.

DIMAPUR: Organisations have condemned the life attempt meted to proprietor of Kuda Cold Storage, L Doulo on September 18 by unidentified armed miscreants.

CRPO: Chizami Range Public Organization (CRPO) has strongly condemned the attempted murder on one of its senior and respected members, Lhoupenyi Doulo.

Condemning the incident, CRPO has appealed the concerned authority to take stringent and prompt action against the perpetrators at the earliest.

MVC: Model Village Council (MVC) 5th mile Dimapur has condemned the act of NSCN (K) on the life attempt of L. Doulo, a peace loving grandfather and a respected senior citizen of the village. MVC has urged the concern authority to immediately book the culprits and award befitting punishment as per law of the land and has further warned that such criminal acts within the village jurisdiction will be dealt with dire consequences in future.

CYO: Chakhroma Youth Organisation has expressed shock at the life attempt on L. Doulo by miscreants and has appealed to individuals, Naga National Groups or any organisation to refrain from doing such anti-social activities which may harass the sentiment and emotion

of the public and affect the peaceful atmosphere of its jurisdiction. CYO has further appealed to the law enforcing agencies to book the culprit and punish them according to the law.

TYOD: Thetsumi Youth Organisation Dimapur (TYOD) has vehemently condemned the life attempt on proprietor L. Doulo members of NSCN (K). TYOD has appealed the higher authority of NSCN (K) to come out with the truth and to reveal the identity of the culprits.

It further appealed the law enforcers to leave no stones unturned during the course of investigation and nab the culprits at the earliest.

PCCI: Phek Chamber of Commerce & Industries (PCCI) has expressed shock and condemned the life attempt on L. Doulo by miscreants. PCCI stated that life attempt, threat, extortion and murder upon the business community in the state should be stopped.

PCCI has asked miscreants to stop taxation and extortion and start “feeding themselves”. It also reiterated its commitment to peace, safety and security upon business community and Nagas.

TVC: Thetsümi Village Council (TVC) has vehemently condemned the life attempt on L. Doulo by members of NSCN (K). TVC has asked the so called NPGs whether they are sincerely committed to

work for the Naga cause or work for their own selfinterest by involving in such anti-social activities.

Terming the act as cowardly and a direct insult to every Naga, TVC has appealed to all the right thinking citizens to stand united against such barbaric act. TVC has urged upon the state government to come out with a policy to protect and safeguard the unarmed civilians and also demanded the law enforcing agencies to book those culprits at the earliest and award befitting punishment as per the law of the land.

TSU: Thetsumi Students’ Union (TSU) has strongly condemned the life attempt on L. Doula, an elderly entrepreneur, by the armed cadres of NSCN (K). TSU stated that the demand and life attempt from a group under the guise of national work has damaged the good image of NSCN (K).

It said that such act has not only demoralised the Naga people to support such a faction but has also demeaned the group. The union pointed out that the senior entrepreneur has been struggling to provide employment and job opportunities to local youths and that the NPGs should encourage such people instead of trying to stifle their enterprises by making huge demands. TSU has appealed NSCN (K)

ATMAs conduct various programmes for farmers

ATMA Kobulong block

ATMA Chen block

ATMA Wokha block DIMAPUR: Agriculture Technology Management Agency (ATMA) has been conducting various trainings and demonstrations for farmers across Nagaland.

KO B U LO N G BLOCK: ATMA Kobulong block conducted a demonstration on French bean and Broccoli on September 14 at Chami and Yimchalu.

Resource person SMS (Horti) KVK, Renbomo, deliberated on site selection, seed treatment, application of bio fertilizers and maintenance of recommended space and line sowing to be applied while cultivating French beans.

He also highlighted the concept and importance of nursery bed and showed them hands on demonstration on preparation of nursery bed.

Renbomo emphasized on the application of fungicides to prevent incidences of disease and stressed on the points concerned with nursery such as watering and transplanting. He also deliberated on the proper preparation of field by maintaining correct spacing, earthing of the plant and proper harvesting. Seeds were provided to the host demo

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ATMA Chunlikha block farmers and also to other farmers at the end of the programme. Bio fertilizers provided by district agriculture office was also distributed to the farmers.

Altogether 13 farmers attended the programme.

CHEN BLOCK: ATMA Mon, Chen block conducted Block Farmers Advisory Committee (BFAC) meeting and demonstration programme on September 15 at Chenwetnyu village.

During the meeting, Mhachamo Ngullie BTM highlighted the activities of ATMA and the role of BFAC. Various activities that need to be taken up at different villages under the block were also discussed. The members also shared their experiences and problems faced at the field level. Later, Mhachamo Ngullie gave a hands-on demonstration on preparation of liquid dish wash. He encouraged the participants to try their hands on such activities which are simple, affordable and generate income.

Altogether 10 participants attended the programme; liquid dish wash kits were also distributed to the participants B H A N DA R I BLOCK: An inaugu-

ral function on tea farm school-cum-demonstration on green tea processing was held on September 6, at Longtsiri village organized by ATMA Bhandari Block and sponsored by ATMA Wokha.

An interaction session between the progressive tea farmer growers and the ATMA team, Bhandari block discussed various integrated pest and disease management using environmental friendly and locally available resources were imparted to the growers. A progressive tea grower Nsan Odyuo was made the farm school teacher and altogether 20 growers attended the programme.

Demonstration on green tea processing by hand without use of machinery was also imparted to the growers by SDO (Science) cum BTT Convener, Bhandari block Chumbeni Odyuo. Earlier, the programme was chaired by VCC Jacob and invocation prayer was pronounced by GB Phyophio Odyuo.

Meanwhile, a training programme on cultivation practices of organic farming & ITK’s cum demonstration on composting was held on September 7,

at the office of SDO ( Sc) , Bhandari which was organized by ATMA, Bhandari Block and sponsored

by ATMA Wokha..

In the programme farmers friend under Bhandari Block were trained on different cultivation practices with locally available resources for control of pest and disease management, soil management, water management and weed management.

Different Indigenous Technical Knowledge (ITK’s) followed in different parts of the country with relevance to our region were also shown and highlighted in the training.

In order to encourage clean environment and organic farming, demonstration on composting using kitchen and farm waste was demonstrated practically. The resource person of the programme was SDO (Sc) cum BTT Convener, Bhandari block Chumbeni Odyuo.

WOKHA BLOCK: ATMA Wokha block conducted training and demonstration on winter vegetables at Niroyo village Wokha on September 9.

ATM Wokha block Tracy Mozhui spoke on the importance of win-

ter vegetables and ATM Wokha block, Nzanbeni N Jami gave training and demonstration on garden pea where she explained thoroughly about the cultivation techniques available for garden pea and how farmers could get maximum benefit by applying them. Later, she demonstrated on how to maintain spacing in garden pea.

The programme was chaired by BTT convenor Wokha block Zuthunglo kithan and vote of thanks was proposed by farmer friend Niroyo village Yanpothung Ngullie.

Altogether 22 farmers and 4 ATMA functionaries attended the programme.

CHUNLIKHA BLOCK: ATMA Chunlikha block Kohima district farm school on pine-

apple at Nsunyu village was inaugurated on September 6 by DAO &PD (ATMA) Kohima, Vizonyü Liezie. In the inaugural programme, Liezie highlighted the functions of ATMA and concept of farm school and gave a brief description on management and its climatic suitability on pineapple, coffee and banana plantation, and the importance of food chain in reference to controlling of pests by birds and also advised the villagers to refrain from hunting of birds. The programme was chaired

by SDAO Tseminyu, Viwheto Thorie and vote of thanks was proposed by farm school teacher Haiwalo Kath. Altogether 20 participants attended the inaugural programme

to punish the erring cadres so that goodwill and allegiance would prevail.

It has also appealed all right thinking citizens to condemn the barbaric act and appealed to the law enforcing agencies to book the perpetrators and award befitting punishment.

W C H : We s t e r n Chakhesang Hoho (WCH) while vehemently condemning the life attempt on L Doulo has asked NSCN (K) to answer as to why such action was taken upon the Chakhesang community repeatedly in a short span of time. In a condemnation note, WCH president, Vekhosayi Nyekha and general secretary, Kiesalie Thopi, claimed that few days earlier, two information slips

by Akaho Jimo, brigadier finance in charge of Dimapur and Khumutsa Naga finance secretary of NSCN (K) was given to L Doulo for payment of tax to NSCN (K). It claimed that on September 18, five persons claiming to be from NSCN (K) came to the office of Kuda cold storage and tried to assassinate L Doulo. The hoho asked NSCN (K) on what ground the life attempt on a Naga Septuagenarian businessman was carried upon. It also claimed that the NSCN (K) cadres had taken the life of a young taxi driver at Kohima.

WCH has also requested law enforcing agencies and

Report malaria case: H&WF

DIMAPUR: To ensure early diagnosis and case management, Directorate of Health and Family Welfare (DHFW) has asked health care providers, NGOs, civil society partners and others stakeholders to inform every cases of malaria and the details of positive case(s) immediately to the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), District Vector Borne Disease (VBD) officer, state programme officer.

A press release by principal secretary to government of Nagaland, Menukhol John, has informed that healthcare providers would include clinical establishments run or managed by government (including local authorities), private or NGO sectors and/or individual practitioners under clinical establishment (registration &regulation) Act, 2010.

It has also requested doctors in government health institutions and registered medical private practitioners of private hospitals/clinics to immediately inform the office of district health authority of concerned districts, if a confirmed ma-

AFFIDAVIT

Date 15/09/17

DECLARATION OF ACTUAL NAME I, Smti. Amelia, daughter of Henito permanent resident of Phuye New Village, Zunheboto, in the District of Zunheboto Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under.

1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India, belonging to Sumi Naga Tribe and resident of above mentioned address.

2. That due to clerical error/mistake my name is recorded as Amelia Yeptho in my account pass book bearing account No. 36037927049, where as Amelia which is recorded in all my official documents.

3. That the above mentioned name refers in Sl. 2 is one and same person as Amelia.

4. That the statements made above in the paragraph 1 to 3 are the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing has concealed therein.

Deponent Solemnly affirm and declare before me by the above name deponent on this ....... th day of _______ 2017.

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IN THE COURT OF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DIMAPUR DISTRICT HEADQUARTER CHUMUKEDIMA, CAMP : DIMAPUR : NAGALAND. NO. M 600/17-10418-19

NOTICE

Dated, Dimapur the 20th Sept' 17

Notice is hereby given that Shri/Smti. Rongsenshilu -Vrs- Ghunato T. Sumi resident of Dubagaon Town/Village in the District of Dimapur, Nagaland under Rule 50 & 51 of Assam Land Revenue Regulation 1886 have applied for Mutation of land described in the schedule below:The undersigned under Rule 52 of the said Rules do hereby invites claims/ objections concerning to the said land, if any & should be submitted to this Court in writing on or before 20.10.17.

SCHEDULE OF LAND AND BOUNDARY

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laria case was reported in their health institute. On the “treatment policy of malaria”, all health care providers, NGOs, civil society partners and stakeholders have been requested to adhere to the revised national drug policy on malaria for treatment of malaria cases.

It has informed that administering/prescribing of artemisinin monotherapy for treatment of uncomplicated malaria cases was banned in India since 2009 (Guideline for Diagnosis and treatment of Malaria in India, NIMR).

In line with the Epidemic Diseases Act 1897, Act no. 3 of 1897, the release informed that any person disobeying any regulation or order made under this Act would be deemed to have committed an offence punishable under section 188 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860).

For more information, one has been asked to contact State Health Society (SHS), National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP) Nagaland, DHFW Nagaland.

IN THE COURT OF PRINCIPAL DISTRICT AND SESSIONS JUDGE, KOHIMA : NAGALAND NOTICE NOTICE INVITING OTHER CLAIMENTS TO REPRESENTATION TO COME FORWARD (UNDER PART -1 OF SECTION 375 OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925) Succession case no. 15 of 2017.

Where as application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate of Lt. RazoupfhelieAngami has filed by Miss NeichüvinuoKire D/o Lt. RazoupfhelieAngami represented by natural guardian SeyieseilieAngami S/o Lt. RazoupfhelieAngami to draw his family pension, who expired on 27/04/2011.

Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate of this said deceased may if she/he so desire appear in this court on or before the said day of 20/10/17.

Given under the hand and seal of the court on this 20th day of Sept. 2017.

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the administration to book the criminals so as to avoid public resorting to their own means in safeguarding citizens’ lives.

TWD: Thetsumi Welfare Dimapur (TWD) has condemned the cowardly act of the NSCN (K) members and expressed shock and disheartened by the life attempt bona fide and fatherly figure member, L Doulo. TWD has questioned the NSCN (K) authorities why a life attempt was made on its member when Nagas were contributing voluntarily at various capacities to all Naga national groups. TWD has also appealed every right thinking Naga citizen to stand united against such elements which are detrimental to the society. It has further appealed the law enforcing agencies to identify the assailants at the earliest and book them as per the provisions of the law and do justice to the law abiding citizens.

NCD: Naga Council Dimapur (NCD) has expressed shock and anger at the attempted murder of L. Doulo and stated that, such cowardly act has been looming threat to the Naga society and that Nagas should not allow these goons to terrorize them. NCD has further urged the law enforcing agencies to apprehend the perpetrators at the earliest and award befitting punishment.

Principal District & Sessions Judge Kohima, Nagaland

DECLARATION OF ACTUAL NAME

I, Smti. S. Mughali, D/o Sahoyi Zhimo permanent and presently residing at Natha New under Dist- Zunheboto, Nagaland do hereby solemnly swear an oath and declare as under :1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India, resident of the above mentioned address.

2. That my actual name is S Mughali which is recorded in all documents.

3. That due to ignorance and mistake, my name is inadvertently entered and recorded as Mughali S in my SBI Bank Account No. 20119158737.

4. That the above mentioned names Mughali S & S Mughali refers to one and the same person and i.e me.

5. That through this declaration I shall rectify the use of my name as S Mughali for all official and legal process and in all proceeding.

6. That the statements made above are true to the best of my knowledge and belief an nothing has been concealed therein.

Deponent Solemnly affirm and declared an oath before me .......... Advocate Notary Public Zunheboto on this day ............... at Zunheboto, Nagaland.

Notary Public Regd. No. 28, Date 13/09/17 DP-9911

AFFIDAVIT FOR CORRECTION ON NAME I, Hajet Ali, S/o Ajim Uddin, resident of H/No. 94, Virazouma Village, Chumukedima, Dimapur, Nagaland, do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under :1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India and a resident of the above mentioned address.

2. That, my son's real and official name is "Ismile Ali Dewan" as entered/recorded in his birth certificate, however, in his academic record book his name has been inadvertently entered/recorded as "Zaviku".

3. That, my wife is from Angami-Naga tribe hence the name "Zaviku" is the name of my son in his mother's Dialect/language and which has duly as such been entered/ recorded in my son's academic record book, however I now want to enter/record my son's real and official name in his academic record book/documents.

4. That, wherever the names "Zaviku" appears it should be rectified and recorded as "Ismile Ali Dewan" for all official purpose by all concerned.

5. That this affidavit is made to declare my son's correct name before the competent office/authority and thereby to rectify his name in all his official school record's/ documents.

That the statements made by me in Para 1 to 5 are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, belief and information and nothing materials is concealed therein.

Deponent Solemnly sworn and declared before em on this 21st day of October 2016.

Regd. No. 3460/2016, Dated : 21/10/2016 Notary Public DP-9924(A)

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state

thursday, september 21, 2017

AR conducts various activities across Nagaland

36 Assam Rifles at GHS Tening town.

15 Assam Rifles at Primary School, Chengtang.

36 Assam Rifles at GHS Athibung, Peren.

40 Assam Rifles at at Menchengle village, Mon.

32 Assam Rifles at GHS Singrijan, Dimapur.

Students at Assam Rifles swachta abhiyan’.

DIMAPUR: Assam Rifles (AR) under the aegis of Inspector General of Assam Rifles (IGAR-North) have been organising various programme for different sections of the society across Nagaland.

According to a press note by PRO HQ IGAR (North) Lt Col Amitabh Sharma, the following activities was carried out

natural resources amongst students. During the event importance of natural resources, its conservation and benefits in daily life were highlighted followed by an interactive session and an oath taking ceremony, wherein all students pledged to plant a sapling once in every month.

In a separate programme, 36 Assam Rifles

by units of IGAR-North across Nagaland.

36 AR: 36 Assam Rifles conducted an awareness lecture on the topic “conservation of natural resources” on September 18 at Government High School, Tening town, Peren. The aim of the event was to educate and spread awareness about the importance of conservation of

Old & New Pangsha village condemn September 11 blast

conducted a drawing-cumposter making competition on the theme “HIV & AIDS awareness” on September 18 at Government High School, Athibung, Peren. The aim of the event was to educate and spread awareness about HIV & AIDS and to identify the skills of budding talents.

The event was attended by 21 students who par-

ticipated in the competition and produced paintings highlighting preventive measures for HIV & AIDS. The event concluded with a felicitation ceremony for winners.

15 AR: 15 Assam Rifles organised a tree plantation drive on September 20 at Primary School, Chengtang Saddle. Awareness about protection of Amur Falcon was imparted during the event. Altogether 100 civilians including students and teachers attended the programme. 24 saplings were also planted by the youth.

40 AR: 40 Assam Rifles organised a lecture on “HIV and Drug Free Nagaland” on September 19 at Menchengle village, Mon. The event was organised with the help of Konyak Nyupuh Sheko Khong,a women welfare organisation from Tobu.

The lecture aimed at raising awareness about ill effects of HIV and drugs.

A total of 125 women from 14 villages of Monyaksho and Tobu circle attended the event.

32 AR: 32 Assam Rifles conducted a lecture and screened a movie on HIV/AIDS Awareness on September 18 at Government High School, Singrijan, Dimapur. The aim of the event was to spread awareness about HIV & AIDS amongst the youth.

The event focused on the causes, symptoms and preventive measures to be adopted. The event was attended by a total of 40 students and two teachers from Government High School, Singrijan.

AR ‘swachta abhiyan’ in districts: Mass cleanliness awareness campaign aiming at pollution free and clean Nagaland was organised by 3 Assam Rifles, 7 Assam Rifles, 9

Assam Rifles, 22 Assam Rifles and 28 Assam Rifles in Kohima, Kiphire, Phek and Wokha district with from September 15-20 as part of “swachta abhiyan”.

The awareness campaign involved conduct of lectures on importance of abhiyan and interaction with civil society organisations, various other stakeholders and youth. Various individuals participated in the abhiyan and pledged to take it forward as their social responsibility and make their districts and Nagaland in general as clean as possible. The same would be continued till October 2.

22 AR: 22 Assam Rifles carried out an interaction with school authorities, headmaster, teachers, parents and students of the Bishop Abraham Memorial School (BAMS), Phek during the occasion of ‘parent’s day’ celebration on September 16. Commandant 22 AR colonel, R K Vikram as the chief guest on the occasion enlightened the students about the importance of the armed forces and gave a motivational talk to the kids. He also assured the student of all possible help for entry into armed forces to NDA, IMA/OTA through SSB coaching and timely career counselling.

9 AR: 9 Assam Rifles conducted an interaction with GBs, VCCs and youth presidents of Tsosinyu village and new Phekerkrima under Chiephobozou subdivision on September 18.

The interaction focused on liaison between locals and security forces about issues concerning health, education, employment and ways to foster peace and harmony in the region.

A total of 11 persons attended the meeting.

CSSU launches ‘mission zero % free’ in Tuensang CCSU stated that the main objective of the project was to bring all students of Government High School Chingmei, Government High School Chingmelen, Gover nment High School Noksen, Government High School Ngoungchung and Government High School Sangsangyo under one study centre.

The project was launched in the presence of executive secretary CBLT, Changsao Thangjam Setshang, Chang Students’ Union Tuensang Town, Tuensang Village Students’ Union and range organisations of respective high schools.

DIMAPUR: Old and New Pangsha village councils and the public have strongly condemned the attack on 15th Assam Rifles allegedly by NSCN (K) faction on September 11 at ITC Dan Pangsha under Noklak sub-division Tuensang district. In a condemnation note, Old Pangsha Village council, chairman, L. Thango and New Pangsha Village council, chairman, P. Shingya, stated that the incident had created tension and fear psychosis among the school children and residents of the locality.

Condemning the act, the councils have appealed to all NPGs and security forces to refrain and maintain peace and tranquillity in the region.

KSU condoles

DIMAPUR: Kandi Students’ Union (KSU) has expressed deep pain and grief over the sudden demise of late Viyekha Apon, first elected Rengma MLA (1964) under Tseminyu constituency. In a condolence note, KSU described late Viyekha as one of the tallest leaders among the Rengmas and the Nagas and added that his death has left a huge void. KSU has further conveyed Members of CCSU and others after the launching programme. condolences to the bereaved family members and prayed that the Almighty God give them the strength to bear the DIMAPUR: Confedera- p r e s i d e n t , C h i n g m a k unbearable loss and shower heavenly peace upon them. tion of Chang Students’ Kumchuba and education Union (CCSU) in collabo- and statistical secretary, ration with District Edu- A Khumtong stated that The Khetoi Village Union, Zunheboto Town extend cation Office, Tuensang having seen nil results pro- our heartiest congratulations to Mrs. Kitoli N. Awomi, launched “Mission Zero duced in the recent years P.T. GPS Old Zunheboto Town, W/o. Nitovi Awomi on th DIMAPUR: Naga People’s of all the five A/Cs under % Free” on September 15 in HSLC examination, receiving the prestigious District Teachers Award on 5 September 2017. at CCSU conference hall, CCSU felt the need of Front (NPF) Dimapur di- Dimapur division.

Your hard work and dedication to our society is truly an intervention in supervising vision held an emergency Meanwhile, the division Tuensang. inspiration to us. May Almighty God bless you abundantly A press note by CCSU the students. meeting on September 18 at has also expressed pain over and we wish you a prosperous and successful future. division office and deliber- the sudden demise of senior KANATO V. AYEMI KIVITO Y. AWOMI ated at length on the issues vice president NPF central, Gen. Secretary President confronting the party. late Zaku Tsukhru on SepGOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND KVUZ KVUZ According to release tember 17. The division de- OFFICE OF THE COMMANDANT 3rd NAP BATTALION

by NPF Dimapur division, scribed late Zaku as honest, TUENSANG :: NAGALAND the meeting was attended sincere, dedicated and upNo.3NAP(RO-27)2017-18/

by Pusazo Luruo, central of- right party functionary. Furth The Jakhama Students' Union with immense pride ficials and division officials ther, NPF Dimapur division Dated Tuensang the September 2017 would like to congratulate Smti. Swedeshunu Zao, of women wing, youth wing, has conveyed condolences to To, head teacher, GMS Jakhama-A on being awarded the No 35566 : C/N Vito Sumi farmer’s wing, minority wing the bereaved family.

State Teacher Award on Teachers Day 2017. We feel

FELICITATION

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NPF Dimapur division holds emergency meeting

OFFICE OF THE JAKHAMA STUDENTS' UNION HQ. JAKHAMA

NPF 46 A/C Mon conducts consultative meeting

DIMAPUR: Naga People’s Front (NPF) 46 A/C Mon Town conducted a consultative meeting on September 12, at the residence of former minister, S. Yoktin Konyak and deliberated on party strategy for upcoming assembly election 2018. The meeting was attended by 10 delegates each from every village including all wards from Mon town headquarters. At the meeting, MLA, Thongwang Konyak highlighted the present party crisis within the NPF party and encouraged the party workers to be optimistic that the court verdict would be promulgated in their favour as per the party constitution. 46 AC president, Tingtong Konyak also urged the party workers to work and emphasized towards the party activities at grass root level for the progress of the party.

Son of

: Shri. Lajuto Sumi D’ Coy 3rd NAP Battalion Tuensang, Nagaland

Sub : - FINAL CALLING NOTICE Whereas No.35566 C/N Vito Sumi, s/o Lajuto Sumi of Umtomie village PO/PS-Satakha District-Zunheboto was found absent from bonafide government duty with effect from 08.08.17.

And whereas Calling Notice was issued vide No.3NAP (RO27)2017-18/804 dated 16.08.17 and No.3NAP (RO-27)2017-18/887 dated 31.08.17 to report back for duty immediately but have failed to report back till date.

Now you are therefore once again directed to report back within 7(Seven) days from the date of publication of this Final Calling Notice failing which you will be declared ‘Deserter’ and further necessary action for dismissal from service shall be initiated against you without further notice.

Commandant, 3rd NAP Battalion, Tuensang Nagaland.

DC-

proud to have her as an educator in our village. Wishing her the very best in her future endeavours.

Teisozhavi Tetso President Jakhama Students' Union DP-9928

PUBLIC NOTICE

Kacharigaon (Phevima) Village Council elected a new team of office bearers for the tenure 2017-2022.

1.

Chairman : Vitho Zao 2.

Vice Chairman : Tepupol Ltu 3.

Secretary : Neingulie Zumvu 4.

Joint Secretary : Vikhodi Naleo 5.

Treasurer : Theyielhoulie Thur 6.

VDB Secretary : Kevishel Viswentso Neiboulie Mhasi Secretary K(P) VC DP-9948

Lower Jail colony Kohima undertook a road repairing work within the colony on September 20.

Surveillance workers under the health department Kohima conducted free screening camp for Malaria test on September 19 at Government High School, Kiruphema.

NSS volunteers from Immanuel College Dimapur and Government higher secondary school Pfutsero participated in the north east NSS youth festival 2017 held at Agartala, Tripura. Althogether 28 NSS volunteers along with the programme officer, Hriiziia lazeo of Immanuel College Dimapur and Vevosayi Tatseo of GHSS Pfutsero represented the state.

Joint secretary, Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DONER), Government of India, Satya Narayan Pradhan accompanied by Director, DONER, Mercy Epao visited ICAR-National Research Centre on Mithun Medziphema on September 19. They interacted with the scientists regarding research and extension activities of the institute and discussed about the possible future collaborations regarding development as well as refinement of the existing technologies to be implemented in the NEH region in farm sector in general and mithun rearing areas in particular.

NSUB informs parents

DIMAPUR: Naga Students’ Union Bangalore (NSUB) has informed all the parents whose sons and daughters are studying or working in Bangalore, to encourage their children to register in their respective union for the year 2017-2018.

In a release, NSUB informed that registration would allow the concerned to understand one another, help each other during emergencies, qualifies them to participate in any NSUB activities and events and would also help to stay connected to each other.

NSUB president Nuthipru Nienu and general secretary, Bendangkala Kichu, has informed the Naga tribes who do not have a functioning union or office in Bangalore to register directly with NSUB by paying Rs.50. For any queries one has been asked to contact at 91 9108525629.

NOTICE

The concerned Telecom Company is directed to retrieve the OFC Duct Pipes lying in Kacharigaon (Phevima) Village Council premises on or before 27th September 2017.

Failing to comply, the Council will not be responsible for any eventualities.

Vitho Zao Chairman 9436001698 DP-9948 GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

OFFICE OF THE SENIOR SUPERINTENDENT OF JAIL CENTRAL JAIL, DIMAPUR

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The Sr. Superintendent of Jail and all rank and file of Central Jail, Dimapur would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the Department of New and Renewable Energy' Nagaland, Kohima for installing 10 KV of Solar Energy as an alternative source of electricity at Central Jail, Dimapur.

The valuable service rendered to us will always be remembered and further the Department wishes them best in their future endeavours.

(Imtiangshi Ao) Sr. Superintendent of Jail, Central Jail, Dimapur DP-9942

REJOINDER

This Rejoinder is issued in response to the statement issued in various medias dated 19/09/2017 in regards to the settlement of assault case between Shri. Hokuto Zhimomi and Shri. Pothita Vamuzo. That the Yorübami Youth Association (YYA) is constrained to issue this statement that the matter was amicably settled with mutual understanding and respect between the two individuals in the spirit of forgive and forget specifically with regard to the matter of the assault incident meted out to the victim and not as published, as YYA has nothing to do with the settlement and the issue of summon issued to Shri. Hokuto Zhimomi by Yorübami Youth Association (YYA) which is now considered null and void due to the settlement of the matter. However, the YYA never seek apology to Mr. Hokuto Zhimomi. Further, it is requested that Western Chakhesang Hoho and Western Sumi Hoho be well informed on the matter hereon with the publishing of this rejoinder.

(VEKHRUTO NYEKHA) (RAZUSEYI KHUSOH) General Secretary President Model Village Model Village Yorübami Youth Association Yorübami Youth Association

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur

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international

Rohingya crisis: Suu Kyi speech criticised by global leaders

Naypyidaw, Sep 20 (AGENCIES): Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi is facing mounting international pressure for her handling of violence in Rakhine state and the Rohingya refugee crisis. In a speech on Tuesday, Myanmar’s de facto leader condemned rights abuses but did not blame the army or address allegations of ethnic cleansing.

Leaders and diplomats from several countries have since expressed strong disappointment with her stance.

More than 400,000 Rohingya have fled to Bangladesh since late August.

The latest unrest in troubled Rakhine was sparked by deadly attacks on police stations across the state last month, blamed on a newly emerged militant group, the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (Arsa).

Scores of people were killed in an ensuing military crackdown and there are widespread allegations of villages being burned and Rohingya being driven out.

The Rohingya, a mostly Muslim minority, are denied citizenship by the Myanmar government, which says they are illegal immigrants from Bangladesh. It refers to them as Bengali Muslims.

In her first national

Aung San Suu Kyi

address on the recent crisis, Ms Suu Kyi said, there had been no clashes or clearance operations in the northern state since 5 September.

Most Muslims had decided to stay and that this indicated the situation was not so severe. The government had made efforts in recent years to improve living conditions for all people in Rakhine including Muslims and that all refugees would be allowed to return after a verification process. The Burmese military says its operations in Rakhine are aimed at rooting out militants, and has repeatedly denied targeting civilians. Witnesses, refugees and journalists have contested this.

Late on Tuesday, Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina renewed her call for Myanmar to take back the hundreds of thousands of Rohingya who have fled to her country.

“We have told Myanmar, they are your citizens, you must take them back, keep them safe, give them shelter,” she told the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

She said the Rohingya were facing an “unbearable human catastrophe”.

Bangladesh also denies Rohingya have any right to settle on its soil - and has been criticised for not doing more to help in the crisis.

In a phone call, US

Saudi Arabia to lift ban on internet calls

The Saudi authorities said they had blocked VoIP apps in 2013 in order to ‘protect society’.

R i ya d h , S e p 2 0 (AGENCIES): Saudi Arabia is lifting a ban on voice and video calling apps such as WhatsApp and Skype, in a move aimed at boosting productivity and economic growth.

The ministry of communications said access to Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) would be “widely available to users” from Wednesday.

I t h a d p r ev i o u s ly blocked VoIP apps for failing to comply with “regulations”.

The announcement comes only days after Snapchat blocked Al Jazeera from its app in the conservative Gulf kingdom.

Saudi officials accused the Qatar-based network of being a “harmful, propa-

ganda-pushing channel that supports extremism”.

Al Jazeera, which denies the charge, said Snapchat’s actions were a “clear attack on the rights of journalists and media professionals to report and cover stories freely from around the world”.

Saudi Arabia blocked access to Al Jazeera’s website at the end of May, shortly before the country severed all links with Qatar over the emirate’s alleged support for terrorism and ties with Iran.

More than 20 prominent religious figures, writers, journalists, academics and activists were also reportedly detained earlier this month in a crackdown on dissent linked to the diplomatic dispute.

Surveillance and censorship of the internet in Saudi Arabia intensified after the so-called Arab Spring uprisings in 2011, and the authorities have previously claimed to be using IP address-blocking to prevent citizens accessing 400,000 websites.

Telecoms companies were informed by the Saudi Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) in 2013 that they needed to comply with regulations over VoIP. The commission did not say what was being flouted, but stressed it was acting to “protect society from any negative aspects that could harm the public interest”.

The ministry of communications said the decision to now give Saudis access to VoIP was “an important step in the kingdom’s internet regulation” that would “reduce operational costs and spur digital entrepreneurship”.

“Digital transformation is one of the key kickstarters for the Saudi economy, as it will incentivize the growth of internet-based businesses, especially in the media and entertainment industries,” it added.

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson told Suu Kyi that he welcomed her statement that refugees would be able to return once verified.

But he urged her to facilitate humanitarian aid and “address deeply troubling allegations of human rights abuses and violations”, the state department said.

Also speaking to the UN Assembly, French President Emmanuel Macron said “the military operation must stop, humanitarian access must be guaranteed and the rule of law restored in the face of what we know is ethnic cleansing”.

He also said he would start a Security Council initiative to ensure humanitarian access and an end to the violence. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres also urged Myanmar to “end the military operations” and “address the grievances of the Rohingyas, whose status has been left unresolved for far too long”.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called on the international community to act on the crisis warning that “unless the tragedy taking place in Myanmar is brought to a halt, humanity will have to live with the shame of another dark stain in its history”.

Pakistan, US vow to remain engaged New York, Sep 20 (IANS): Pakistan and the United States have agreed to stay engaged with a constructive approach to achieve shared objectives of peace, stability and economic prosperity in the region.

The consensus was reached during a meeting on Tuesday between Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and US Vice President Mike Pence on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly session in New York. Both sides discussed issues relating to bilateral relations as well as peace and stability in Afghanistan and the entire region. PM Abbasi shared Pakistan’s concerns and views with regard to the US strategy for South Asia.

“It was a good meeting,” Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua told reporters after the 45-minute meeting between PM Abbasi and Pence that United States had requested, the Associated Press of Pakistan reported.

Responding to questions, she termed the progress made at the meeting as an “ice-breaker”. She said it was agreed that the US would send a delegation to Pakistan in October to continue the talks.

Iran’s leader Rouhani slams Trump in UN speech

Hassan Rouhani

T e h r a n, S e p 2 0 (AGENCIES): President Hassan Rouhani of Iran has used a speech to the UN General Assembly to hit back at Donald Trump over the US president’s criticisms of his country and its 2015 nuclear deal.

In his debut speech to the UN on Tuesday, President Trump included Iran among a “small group of rogue regimes”.

He described the nuclear deal as an “embarrassment” to the United States. Rouhani responded by describingTrump as a “rogue newcomer to international politics”.

He denied his country would be the first to violate the agreement but said Iran would “respond decisively and resolutely to its violation by any party.”

It would be a “great pity”, he added, if the agreement were to be destroyed by Trump.

Refugees at Manus detention centre checking for news of the US resettlement deal.

from the centres in the coming weeks, and that others would learn of their fate in coming days.

A refugee advocacy group told the BBC that a small number of people had received letters from US authorities on Tuesday.

Three Sudanese refugees were among those accepted, the Refugee Action Coalition said. They will leave the detention centre this weekend and fly to the US next week.

“The small amount of people who’ve gotten answers, they’re quite happy because they’re disgusted with Australia and eager to get to the US and somewhere they think is safe after four years of being illegally held,” Ian Rintoul from the group told the BBC. “However, it’s bittersweet. The large majority of people at the centres are still waiting to hear and are worried about their futures.”

He said up to a third

of applicants were still waiting to be interviewed and vetted by US authorities, and that many were likely to miss out under the deal’s limits.

The agreement, which is being administered under the United Nations refugee agency UNHCR, is prioritising women, children and families and other refugees found to be the most vulnerable.

The US end of the bargain is still not completely known, with parts of the deal still classified.

However Reuters reported in July that Australia had accepted a small number of Central American refugees.

US President Donald Trump had criticised the deal earlier this year in a fiery phone call with Australian prime minister Malcolm Turnbull, which came off the back of his administration’s announcement of a travel ban involving seven predominantly

Catalonia referendum: Spain steps up raids to halt vote Barcelona, Sep 20 (AGENCIES): Spain’s Guardia Civil police have detained 14 Catalan officials and raided regional gover nment ministries involved in organising a banned independence vote.

Tensions were already high before Josep Maria Jové, number two in the Catalan vice-presidency, and others were held.

Thousands of Catalans took to the streets in protest and the regional leader complained of a power grab.

Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy said the state had been forced to act.

Catalonia’s separatist government is defying a Constitutional Court order to halt the planned 1 October vote, which has been condemned by the Madrid government as illegal.

Wednesday’s operation targeting over 20 ministries and institutions was a dramatic intensification of Spain’s attempt to stop the vote taking place. At least six million ballot papers were found in a warehouse outside Barcelona, reports said.

And in a separate move Spain’s finance minister, Cristóbal Montoro, said the national government was now set to take

Protesters surrounded Spanish police vehicles as the raid took place at the economy ministry in Barcelona.

control of a large part of Catalonia’s public finances.

After an emergency cabinet meeting Catalan President Carles Puigdemont accused the Madrid government of “de facto” suspending the region’s autonomy and imposing a state of emergency.

Why is Spain cracking down?

Eleven days ahead of the planned vote on 1 October, the national government has made its biggest move yet to stop it happening.

Spain did not stop an earlier vote taking place in November 2014, but this time the Catalan leadership plans a declaration of independence within 48 hours of a Yes vote.

Spain’s government has been backed by the Constitutional Court, which has

suspended the referendum law passed by the Catalan parliament.

Rajoy said the regional government had been warned that they were destroying Spain’s national sovereignty, “There’s no democratic state in the world that would accept what these people are planning,” he said. He urged the Catalan president to comply with the law and put his secessionist challenge into “reverse gear”.

Several ministries in Barcelona were raided on Wednesday, including the economy, foreign affairs, telecoms, social affairs and presidency buildings.

Among those detained were officials from the economy ministry, run by Catalan Vice-President Oriol Junqueras, as well as figures from other departments.

Kenya’s SC criticises IEBC electoral commission Nairobi, Sep 20 (AGENCIES): Kenya’s Supreme Court has blamed the country’s electoral commission (IEBC) for its decision to annul the re-election of President Uhuru Kenyatta.

The judges said the 8 August poll was “neither transparent or verifiable”.

Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu said the IEBC did not verify the presidential results before they were announced.

Kenyatta got 54% of the vote against opposition leader Raila Odinga’s 44%, according to the IEBC’s results.

Odinga went to court alleging that he had been cheated of victory and that the IEBC had not followed the law in the conduct of the election.

The Supreme Court took the unprecedented step of annulling the election on 1 September but it has only now explained why it took that decision.

It was the first time in Africa that a court had agreed with an opposition demand to cancel a presidential election over rigging allegations.

While the judgement was being read out, police fired tear gas outside the Supreme Court to disperse

First Australia refugees approved for US resettlement S y d n e y, S e p 2 1 (AGENCIES): A group of refugees from Australia’s offshore detention centres have become the first to be accepted by the US under a resettlement deal.

About 50 people from the Papua New Guinea and Nauru centres will be taken to the US, the Australian government confirmed on Tuesday.

Under a resettlement deal struck with the Obama administration in 2016, the US agreed to take up to 1,250 refugees.

President Donald Tr ump called the deal “dumb” but said he would honour it.

Under a controversial policy, Australia refuses to take in anyone trying to reach its territories unofficially by boat. They are intercepted and detained in the Nauru and Manus Island detention centres.

Immigration Minister Peter Dutton confirmed the first group would depart

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Muslim countries.

He reportedly berated Turnbull over the deal before calling it “dumb” on Twitter. A leaked transcript of their phone call also showed Trump raging at the “ridiculous” and “rotten” agreement.

However, his government has upheld the agreement which involves US authorities thoroughly vetting and choosing at their discretion the refugees they will take.

Turnbull stressed his appreciation for Trump honouring the agreement on Wednesday.

“President Trump has some reservations about it to say the least, but nonetheless, he is honouring that commitment made by his predecessor and I want to thank (him) for doing so,” he said.

The government says there are 1,162 asylum seekers who arrived by boat living in the two detention centres.

Opposition supporters allege that the IEBC tampered with its server to fix Mr Kenyatta’s win.

opposition supporters who had gathered to support Odinga. At one point a swarm of bees attacked some of them.

Mwilu said that the commission had not complied with a court order to allow its electronic voting system to be scrutinised.

She said that the IEBC’s refusal to comply with the order to grant access to its electronic voting system led the court to “accept claims by the opposition that the computer system had been infiltrated and compromised and the data interfered with, or that the IEBC officials interfered with the system themselves”. The electoral commission has disputed that its system was

tampered with.

Opposition coalition Nasa has been pushing for the sacking of IEBC officials whom it blames for bungling the polls, saying that a new team should be in charge of the re-run scheduled for 17 October.

Doubts have however been cast on this date because OT-Morpho, the French company that provided the voting kits, has said that it needs to reconfigure the more than 40,000 kits and that the process would not be complete until at least the end of October.

The judges had ordered the re-run to be held in 60 days. Four judges voted to annul the election while two dissented. Another

judge was taken ill during the hearing of the petition and did not take part in the case.

When making the earth-shaking judgment annulling the presidential election, Chief Justice David Maraga had said that the judges had found “irregularities and illegalities” in the conduct of the election.

This detailed and much awaited ruling was about giving meat to these weighty allegations, and he along with his colleagues, did just that.

They accused the IEBC of failing to follow the law and being duplicitous in its conduct, an indictment to an institution that is suffering from a crisis of confidence.

The court has essentially given the opposition lots of extra ammunition for its push to get IEBC officials sacked and push for changes in the voting systems ahead of the re-run.

The judges have also effectively called out the company that printed the ballot papers, by agreeing with the opposition that some did not have the required security features. Nasa wants the IEBC to find another firm to print the ballot papers for the re-run.

India has to compete with China, not doing that well: Rahul Princeton, Sep 20 (IANS): India has to basically compete with China and it is not doing as well, Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi said and noted that the performance of the two large and populous Asian countries will fundamentally reshape the world.

Interacting with students at Princeton University, Gandhi said there were two large migrations taking place -- “one is completely free and the other is centrally organised.”

“The systems respond differently. They (India and China) are two huge countries that are transforming from agricultural countries to urban modern countries.

And that’s a huge chunk of the world population,” Gandhi said.

“And how these two countries do is going to fundamentally reshape the

world. It’s not my place to sit here and say that China should be democratic or not. They have chosen their path and we have chosen our path,” he added.

Gandhi said there was cooperation as well as competition between India and China. “We have to basically compete with them,” he said, adding “frankly we are not doing that well”.

Referring to the One Belt, One Road (OBOR) initiative, he said China was entering spaces with a particular vision of the world.

“It’s very clear. And from their perspective it’s a powerful vision,” Gandhi said.

“Does India have a similar vision? What does that vision look like? How much cooperation is going to be between us and them?

These are basically the fundamental questions going forward. “But the thing to realise is that China is mov-

ing with tremendous power and we have to work with that,” he said.

Gandhi said the strategic relationship with the United States is important but balance is also important in terms of all other countries.

Answering a query, he said centralisation of the political system is one of the biggest problems in India and “laws in the country are made by bureaucrats and ministers”.

“We sit in Parliament, we have conversations. We don’t make laws in Parliament. Laws are made by bureaucrats and ministers.

After that you say debate is of poor quality, of course it’s poor quality.”

He said that India’s strength has always and historically been the ability to embrace people and allow them to flourish inside our system.

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Cabinet apprised of declining Malaria and TB incidences

New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS): The Union Cabinet was on Wednesday apprised of the progress made in the country’s health sector, including the decline of Malaria Annual Parasite Incidence from 1.10 in 2011 to 0.84 in 2016.

“The 12th Plan target in respect of Malaria has been achieved and the API has been kept below 1 case per 1,000 population,” said Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda, adding that the Tuberculosis incidence population has reduced from 289/lakh in 2000 to 247/lakh in 2015.

He said that mortality reduced from 56/lakh in 2000 to 36/lakh in 2015.

Nadda told the Cabinet that Rs 113 crore has been spent in 2016-17 on maintenance of 4,560 medical devices which were not functional in various public hospitals.

According to Nadda, there were a total of 7,56,000 equipment in 29,115 government medical institutions in India.

However, 4,560 medical devices are not working.

“The maintenance was not being done for many medical equipment.

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J.P. Nadda tive under which Rs 113 crore has been spent and all non-functional medical devices in the country’s government hospitals have become functional,” Nadda told media persons here.

To bring down out-ofpocket expenditure, states were provided support for free drugs and setting up of drug procurement, quality assurance and IT-based supply chain management, among others.

“Drugs procurement, quality system and distribution streamlined through IT-based Drug Distribution Management Systems in 23 states. All states and UTs have notified policy to provide essential drugs free in public health facilities,” said Nadda.

The Cabinet was informed about the introduc-

tion of Rubella vaccine in the Universal Immunisation Programme as Measles-Rubella combination vaccine to provide protection against congenital birth defects caused by the infection.

The vaccine was introduced on February 5, 2017, initially in five states namely Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Goa, Puducherry and Lakshadweep through MR vaccination campaign for children aged between nine months and 15 years.

Till March 31 2017, a total of 3.32 crore children had been vaccinated in these states.

Nadda said that more than 2.6 crore adults in 21 districts of Assam, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal were provided Japanese Adult Encephalitis vaccine.

“To prevent morbidity and mortality in children due to rotavirus, a vaccine was introduced in Universal Immunization Programme,” said Nadda, adding that free diagnostics services were also initiated.

Nadda said a name and web-based tracking system called Mother and Child Tracking System

Government schemes should reach every section, says Naidu New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS): Stressing that the country will develop only with the uplift of the most downtrodden sections, Vice President Venkaiah Naidu here on Wednesday said government schemes like Make in India, Skill India, Digital India and Clean India should reach everyone.

“When the most downtrodden and most undernourished sections of the society are uplifted, only then will the dreams of Mahatma Gandhi, Baba Saheb Ambedkar, Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay and government’s ambition of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’ will be fulfilled,” he said at the National SC/ST Hub Confluence.

“Unless all the sections of the society are developed, we cannot shape a developed country,” he said.

He emphasised that with the aim to encourage them and provide technical knowledge and market to sell the finished products, the government had come up with the SC/ST Hub. “ G ove r n m e n t h a s made a policy that whatever items they purchase, they should be at least 4 per cent from SC/ST units.

Venkaiah Naidu But today, we have less than half per cent being procured from SC/ST units,” he said.

Setting up of industries was important for the development of our country, he said. “This will solve the unemployment problem and increase the income.

Industry and agriculture are the two eyes of the people.

Both of them are important for the overall development of the country.”

“We talk of Stand-up, Start-up, Incubation and Innovation. This focus on skills, entrepreneurial development should get further momentum. Make in India, Skill India, Digital India and Clean India -- all these programmes should reach every section of our society

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and everybody must get their due,” said Naidu.

“Only then will the development will be meaningful.”

“If you do not reach certain sections of the people, then the development is incomplete. Capacity building is important, credit availability is important, technology up-gradation is also important,” he explained.

He stressed that with Make in India envisaging to push contribution of the manufacturing sector to 25 per cent of the GDP by 2022, the MSME (Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises ) sector would be required to play a critical role in achieving the goal.

(MCTS) across all the states and union territories was started to facilitate timely delivery of the entire complement of quality Mother Child Health services.

A total of 1.68 crore pregnant women and 1.31 crore children were registered in MCTS or Reproductive and Child Health portal as on March 31, 2017, said Nadda.

To boost the Na tional Family Planning Programme three new methods have been introduced, including Injectable Contraceptive DMPA (Antara)3-monthly injection.

“The other two are Centchroman pill (Chhaya) - non hormonal once a week pill and Progesteroneonly pills (POP) for lactating mothers,” he said.

A new family planning media campaign has been started and a 360 degree holistic family planning campaign with a new logo launched.

“New anti-TB drug Bedaquiline was introduced under Conditional Access Programme (CAP) to improve outcomes of drug resistant TB treatment,” said Nadda.

All Indians in quake-hit Mexico safe New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS): All Indians in Mexico, which was hit by a 7.1-magnitude earthquake on Tuesday are safe, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj confirmed on Wednesday evening. The massive temblor claimed 217 lives.

“I have spoken to our Ambassador in Mexico.

All Indians are safe,” Sushma Swaraj tweeted. She expressed her deepest condolences to the families of those who have lost their lives in the second earthquake in the country in weeks. “India stands with Mexico in this hour of grief,” she said.

Thousands of emergency crews and volunteers raced against time in search of survivors on Wednesday after the 7.1-magnitude temblor hit Mexico, killing at least 217 people, leaving many trapped under collapsed buildings and forcing people on to the streets for a second time in two weeks.

Mexico City, the country’s capital, was the worst hit. Also battered were the states of Puebla, Guerrero, Oaxaca and Morelos, CNN and Efe news said.

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Dated, 17-09-2017 as discussed between the two families that the false allegation spoken against wife of Mr. T. Khehoi Achumi of Tichipami Village. That, I Mr. Akaho Yeptho hereby declare that the allegation against her is not true.

New Delhi, Sep 20 that the right to life with dig(IANS): A PIL filed in the nity also implied a dignified Supreme Court challenges procedure for death.

Mr. Akaho Yeptho DP-9923 the execution of death sentence by hanging, as the OFFICE OF THE petitioner describes it as barbaric, inhuman and cruel as well as violative of Article 21 of the Constitution.

(Registration No. AR-8/11/75) PIL petitioner advocate Rishi Malhotra has challenged the validity of the Section 354(5) of the Code This is for information of all the members of the Nagaland of Criminal Procedure, which says that “when any Directorate Ministerial Service Association (NDMSA) that there person is sentenced to death, the sentence shall direct that will be a General Body Meeting for discussion on various agendas he be hanged by the neck till on the 22nd (Friday) September 2017 at 1:00 pm. at the Conference he is dead”.

Accordig to the peti- Hall, RED CROSS building, Kohima. tioner advocate, the SecAll Directorate ministerial staff are requested to attend the meeting tion 354(5) of the Cr.PC is violative of Article 21 of the without fail. Further, the representatives are requested to come along Constitution that guarantees right to life with dignity till with the Annual membership fee collections and bring agendas for natural end of the life. discussions, if any.

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No fresh infiltration of Rohingyas into India, says BSF Ko l kat a , S e p 2 0 (IANS): Asserting that there were no specific instructions from the central government on the Rohingya refugees, the BSF on Wednesday said there were no new cases of their infiltration into India this year.

“We have alerted our troops and mobilised resources on the entire 4,096km India-Bangladesh border. We have faced no infiltration problem so far this year,” BSF Additional Director General (Eastern Command) R.P. Singh said on the sidelines of an event here. The officer said the Centre had not given any specific instructions vis-a-vis the Rohingyas.

“Being a border guarding force, it is our duty to prevent infiltration. There has been no specific instructions from the Centre about the Rohingyas,” Singh said.

“For us, infiltrators are just infiltrators. So, whether they are Rohingyas or Bangladeshis, if they do not have a valid passport, it does not make any difference,” he added. The BSF officer said there were no fresh arrests of illegal migrants after the Rohingya influx into Bangladesh. The United Nations last week said that over 4 lakh Rohingyas had fled to Bangladesh from Myanmar since August 25.

Rs 389-crore Bihar irrigation canal collapses hours before inauguration Bhagalpur, Sep 20 (AGENCIES): A portion of an 11km irrigation canal caved in during trials on Tuesday in Bihar’s Bhagalpur district and gushing water inundated parts a nearby township, a day before the project’s inauguration by chief minister Nitish Kumar.

The wall breach in the Rs 389.31-crore lift irrigation project is a major embarrassment for the government as it took around 40 years to build.

Water from the Ganga is to be lifted through pumps and released into the canal to irrigate 22,658 hectares of farms in Bhagalpur and adjoining Godda district of Jharkhand.

Officials said water breached nearly 20 feet of the canal wall and flooded several areas of Kahalgaon, a town known for the National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) unit.

The floodwater receded from most areas on Wednesday morning, but the inauguration of the Bateswar Ganga Pump Nahar Yojana (BGPNY) project had to be cancelled.

About half-a-km stretch of the road between Satkar Chowk and Murkatia Chowk was still submerged.

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Water resources principal secretary Arun Kumar Singh blamed faulty construction of an underpass beneath the canal for the breach. The underpass was constructed by the NTPC. He also held his department responsible, saying officials should have spotted the fault and fixed it before the trials being run for the past month.

The trials were carried out with low discharge of water in the canal, but it was turned to full capacity on Tuesday, he said.

Singh told reporters that all technical flaws would be removed in two months.

“Soon we will announce another date for

inauguration,” he said.

Group general manager of NTPC’s Kahalgaon unit, Rakesh Samuel, dismissed allegations of the underpass weakening the embankment.

“We are looking into the papers and design of the underpass. At present, I cannot speak more,” he said.

The Kahalgaon Congress legislator, Sadanand Singh, who was invited to share the stage with chief minister Kumar at the inaugural function, described the breach as “gross negligence” by officials.

He said a trial run with full discharge should have been carried out before to figure out problems.

The project was ready for inauguration this May but the event had to be cancelled because of technical difficulties, according to sources.

Minister unveils mobile app for pensioners New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS): The number of retired persons is increasing in the country and we should try and use their energies in a positive manner, said Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Wednesday as he inaugurated the first Pension Adalat and unveiled a mobile app for pensioners here.

“There should be a smooth transition from their active life to retired life. The pensioners should re-orient themselves to the new beginning,” said the Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions .

He added that the government has started a number of reforms to facilitate the pensioners.

A mechanism has been put in place where a pensioner will get Pension Payment Order (PPO) on the day of his retirement, he said.

The Minister also presented the ‘Anubhav

Addressing the gathering, Singh said that Pension Adalats will help in on-the-spot redressal of pensioners’ grievances. He also appealed to the state governments to implement the good governance measures taken by the Central government.

The Pension Adalats Jitendra Singh Awards’ for this year to 16 pensioners for their contribution “towards creating institutional memory for the departments”.

The mobile app has been created to avail the services of the Pensioners’ Portal.

A pensioner can avail a number of services on it such as checking the date of credit of first pension, action taken, calculating the commuted pension and giving feedback. Under ‘What is New’, the new orders issued by the department will be available.

APPEAL TO AXIS BANK MOKOKCHUNG TO RELEASE PMEGP LOAN On behalf of the selected candidates of Prime Minister Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) 2015-2016 Batch, we appeal to Axis Bank Mokokchung Branch to release the entitled loan amount at the earliest without giving further excuses and false hope.

We strongly stand by that commitment, and failure to release, we will take up to a higher court for which we will not be held responsible.

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he three-day Swar Sudha-Festival of Choral Music and Instrumental Ensemble organized by Sangeet natak Akademi (SNA) under Ministry of Culture, Government of India, New Delhi in collobaration with Department of Art and Culture, Government of Nagaland begun today at IMC hall, Dimapur.

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Tshering Lepcha from Sikkim was the chief guest while NEZCC director Taki Nokcha was the guest of honor. The festival which will culminate on September 22 will see the participation of 12 cultural groups from different parts of the country including Living Praise, Nagaland Conservatory of music and Refiners Choir from Nagaland.

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chief guest of the event Padmashree Sonam Tshering Lepcha, who is also a fellow of SNA and also an awardee of the Akademi, expressed happiness at being a part of the festival.He also thanked the organizers for coming up with the event to nurture the young talents of the country. A nonagenarian, Sonam Tshering is recognised for his works in folk music of Sikkim and he

specializes in Lepcha music and is regarded as a pride of the North East region.

Day one of the programme saw the participation of Lalit Kala Sangam from Manipur, Llanfair choir group from Mizoram, Living Praise from Nagaland and Rudraksham from Delhi.

Earlier SNA, New Delhi, deputy secretary, Raju Das delivered the welcome

address and also led the team of dignitaries in lighting the festival lamp.

Day two of the event which will begin at 5:30 p.m. will witness the participation of Achintya, Faculty of performing arts, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Hildamit Lepcha and group, Sikkim, Rabi Anurag, Tripura and Nagaland Conservatory of Music.

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assia co-owners Kim Luu-Ng and chef Bryant Ng host the second LA Chefs for Human Rights (LACHR) fundraising dinner, benefitting Program for Torture Victims (PTV), at their acclaimed Southeast Asian brasserie in Santa Monica on September 25. The exclusive event honors Chris Cornell, posthumously, for his original song “The Promise”, recorded for the film of the same name about the Armenian Genocide, and for his philanthropic and humanitarian efforts on behalf of vulnerable children around the world. Vicky Cornell is accepting the award on behalf of her late husband, who was a Grammy award-

winning and Golden Globenominated singer, songwriter, guitarist, and composer.

Founded by Kim LuuNg and chef Bryant Ng, LACHR is a human rights fundraising campaign to support PTV, which is the first rehabilitation program in the United States dedicated to treating torture survivors. The event unites the city’s most celebrated chefs and bakers to cook an incredible multi-course dinner, with 100% of the proceeds benefitting PTV, which heals and rebuilds the lives of torture survivors from over seventy countries. Led by Cassia chef Bryant Ng, this year’s lineup includes Rustic Canyon’s Jeremy Fox, Sqirl’s Jessica Koslow, Repub-

lique’s Walter and Margarita Manzke, and Rustic Canyon Family of Restaurants coowner and head baker Zoe Nathan.

“Last fall, LA Chefs for Human Rights raised $105,000 for our programs, helping our clients with psychological counseling, outpatient health care, legal support, advocacy, and so much more,” says Trip Oldfield, Program for Torture Victims’ executive director.

“There are roughly 1.3 million torture survivors living in the United States, and this issue is closer to home than many of us think, with around 44% of refugees in the Los Angeles region having suffered from human rights abuses.”

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Other scenes show Vikander with a bow and arrow, leaping over rapids and using a knife to fend off an

assailant.

British actors Dominic West, Nick Frost and Kristin Scott Thomas are also glimpsed in the two-minute promo.

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The Oscar-winning actress appears to be the victim of some distinctly dodgy Photoshop in the

Roar Uthaug, the latest screen outing for Lara Croft reaches cinemas in March 2018.

Angelina Jolie previously played the computer game heroine in two films released in 2001 and 2003 respectively.

The latest Lara Croft film is an origins story that shares plot elements with a Tomb Raider game released in 2013.

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“Is it just me or is there something off about the proportions on that Tomb Raider poster?” tweeted Lex Croucher.

“The more I look at the Tomb Raider movie poster the less sense that neck makes to me,” wrote Twitter user Nibel.

Other mocking tweets have likened the Ex Machina star with a Jurassic Park velociraptor and other film characters with extended necks.

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Japan Open: Saina, Srikanth win the head-to-head record against the Spaniard by 4-3. Saina on Wednesday moved past Thai Pornpawee Chochuwong 21-17, 21-9 in 40 minutes, while two-time world champion Marin breezed past Chinese Chen Xiaoxin 21-11, 21-11.

Eighth-seed Srikanth fought off China’s Tian Houwei 21-15, 12-21, 2111 in an hour and four minutes. After this win, Srikanth, India’s best bet in the men’s singles category, will take on Chinese Hu Yun. Prannoy got the better of Denmark’s Anders Antonsen 21-12, 21-14 in 37 minutes. The Indian will face Chinese Taipei’s Hsu Jen Hao for a place in the quarter-finals.

Sameer Verma also moved into the second round as he registered a 2112 21-19 victory over Thailand’s Khosit Phetpradab.

Sameer will meet Shi Yuqi of Japan on Thursday.

B. Sai Praneeth and Sourabh Verma, however, had to face defeats in the opening round. While Sourabh lost to five-time world champion Lin Dan of China 21-11, 15-21, 1321, Praneeth went down

23-21, 17-21, 14-21 to South Korean Lee Dong Keun.

Meanwhile, young Satwik had a mixed day as he lost in the men’s doubles and advanced in the mixed doubles.

Satwik-Ashwini pair staved off Thailand’s Tinn Isriyanet and Pacharapun Chochuwong with a 21-17, 21-13 victory. The unseeded Indians will face a huge task of defeating Indonesian fourth seeds Praveen Jordan and Debby Susanto on Thursday.

Satwik then partnered Chirag Shetty to lose to Indonesian third seed Marcus Fernaldi Gideon and Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo 25-27, 15-21 in 38 minutes.

Ashwini too lost in her doubles category. She and N. Sikki Reddy ran into South Korean third seeds Chang Ye Na and Lee So Hee and the latter prevailed 21-17, 21-12 in 39 minutes.

The senior Indian pair of Manu Attri and B. Sumeeth Reddy also fell in the first round. The Indians lost to Chinese Taipei’s eighth seeds Lee Jhe-Huei and Lee Yang 18-21, 15-21 in 31 minutes.

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New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS): Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore on Wednesday announced a revamped ‘Khelo India’ programme in an effort to improve the overall standard of sports in the country.

The revamped programme was approved by the Union Cabinet chaired

by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The revamped programme is estimated to cost Rs.1,756 crore for the period 2017-18 to 2019-20.

“This marks a watershed moment in the history of Indian sports, as the programme aims at mainstreaming sport as a tool for individual development, community development, economic development and national development,” the ministry said in a statement.

“The revamped Khelo India Programme would impact the entire sports ecosystem, including infrastructure, community sports, talent identification, coaching for excellence, competition structure and sports economy,” it added.

The programme, a pan India sports scholarship scheme, intends to cover 1,000 talented young athletes each year across select sports disciplines.

Each athlete selected under the scheme will receive an annual scholarship of Rs.5 lakh for eight consecutive years.

“We will include 1,000 more young athletes every year to this scheme.

We intend to provide these youngsters the best possible in terms of training and facilities,” Rathore told the media.

“This is the first time ever that a long-term athlete development pathway would be made available to gifted and talented youngsters to excel in competitive sports and will create a pool of highly competitive athletes who can compete to win at the world stage,” he added.

The programme also aims to promote 20 universities across the country as hubs of sporting excellence, which is intended to enable talented athletes to pursue competitive sports without compromising on their education.

“Well it’s all step by step and right now the step we are taking, we are going to focus on that and that is two broad verticles. One is broad basing of sports and the second is providing the best facilities to top sportsmen of the country. The rest we can follow,” Rathore said.

The programme will also cover about 200 million children in the age group of 10-18 under a massive national physical fitness drive.

According to the ministry, this will not only measure the physical fitness of all children in the concerned age group, but also support their fitness related activities.

Khanna added. The BCCI has not sent any other nominations for the Padma awards this year. The 36-year-old has scored 9737 runs in 302 ODIs besides 4876 runs in 90 Test matches. He has also played 78 T20 Internationals, notching up 1212 runs. He has 16 international hundreds (6 in Tests and 10 in ODIs) along with 100 international halfcenturies.

As a wicketkeeper, Dhoni has held 584 catches across formats (256 in Tests, 285 in ODIs and 43 in T20 Internationals). He has also effected 163 stumpings.

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DIMAPUR, SEP 20 (NPN): Defending champions Naga FC will take on Vanguard FC Tseminyu in the final of the Captain Kenguruse memorial football tournament on September 21 at 1 p.m. at Kohima local ground.

Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring against Eibar.

with a thunderous header off Denis Suarez’s corner kick.

Barcelona took firm control in the second half, scoring three goals in the space of 10 minutes - a pair of them by Messi - while conceding one to Eibar’s Sergi Enrich.

Messi added a fourth goal in the 87th minute to make the final 6-1.

Earlier on Tuesday, Valencia pounded Malaga

5-0 to move into third place in La Liga. Like Barça, Valencia benefited from a great individual performance.

With Valencia leading 1-0 on a goal by Santi Mina, Simone Zaza sealed the triumph for the hosts, scoring three times between the 54th and 62nd minutes.

Rodrigo completed the rout with a goal in the 86th minute.

India blank Palestine in AFC U-16 qualifier

NEW DELHI, Sep 20 (PTI): India rode on a stirring second half show to blank Palestine 3-0 in the AFC U-16 Championship 2018 Qualifiers at the Halchowk Stadium in Kathmandu on Wednesday.

Givson opened the scoreline from an impeccable free-kick in the 51st minute. It was followed by a strike from Bekey in the 72nd minute. The last nail in the coffin was put by skipper Vikram in the 79th minute.

India came very close to draw the first blood in the 8th minute but Bekey’s shot whizzed past the crossbar.

In the 25th minute, Givson, who was operating as a free- player at the middle, cut into from the middle but his cutting-edge could have been dealt better by Ricky.

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Perhaps the biggest moment of the first-half for India came in the 28th minute when Harpreet’s volley ricocheted off the crossbar to leave the India dugout aghast.

Gurkirat also tried his luck from 30yards out but the Palestine goalkeeper collected it without any trouble.

Changing over, Givson stunned the Palestine goalkeeper in the 51st minute when his right-footed free-kick found the target leaving him stranded at the other end.

Bekey converted the meticulous cross from Ricky to double the lead in the 72nd minute. India took the match by the scruff of the neck in the 79th minute when skipper Vikram blasted the net to make it 3- 0.

1st Death Anniversary

A month has slipped by since we lost our beloved Ketousekho (Nibu) Khatsü, yet his memory lingers vividly fresh with us, as we pause to recall back our good times with Nibu, we attempt to convey our profound gratitude to all dear ones - individuals and various organizations, who stood by us during our ordeal to support us physically, financially and emotionally.

We are deeply touched by your support and encouragement.

Your kind deeds will forever be remembered. May the good Lord bless you richly.

Late L. Toshi Imchen (Retd)

Loving Wife and family members

1955 – 2016

Aba! It’s been a year since you left us We can’t see your face amongst the fathers’ We long for you and we never forget you

Died on : 21/09/2016

It's been a year since you left us for your heavenly abode but we still deeply miss you and forever be in our hearts.

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From Loving family

Aba! You are such a deserving father Thoughts of you, fills our eyes with tears Today, we pay our due love and respect to you.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Your loving wife, daughter & son.

We, the bereaved family members of Lt. R. Talimeren Imchen of Mangmetong Village would like to convey our sincere and heartfelt gratitude to those who have rendered support through prayers physically, mentally and financially at the sudden demise of our beloved on 11th of Sept. 2017.

Our special appreciation to: 1. Sümüdem Fellowship Dimapur 2. Nikos Hospital Dimapur 3. Anited Colony General & Youths 4. Mangmetong Senso Telongjem Dimapur 5. Clark Theological College staff & students 6. Director & staff of Touch of Hope School & Ministries 7. Impur Baptist Church 8. Ao Baptist Arogo Purana Bazaar 'B' Dimapur 9. Moameren Chungtia 10. Nungsangtemjen Chungtia We deeply regret our inability to mention the names of every individual, but your good deeds and presence will always be cherished in our hearts. The Almighty bless you all abundantly.

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a unanimous decision by the members. He has been one of the greatest names in contemporary cricket

and the most appropriate choice of the Indian cricket board,” BCCI acting president CK Khanna told PTI on Wednesday.

Dhoni’s credentials are impeccable and as the only Indian captain with two World titles (2011 50-over World Cup and 2007 World T20), the BCCI did not have to ponder over likely names.

“He is one of our greatest ODI cricketer with nearly 10,000 runs in ODIs. Not many players have played 90 Test matches. There is no one better than him, who could have been nominated,”

Barcelona, Sep 20 (IANS): Lionel Messi’s four goals led FC Barcelona to a 6-1 victory here over Eibar to leave the Catalan club in sole possession of first place in La Liga, with 15 points from five matches.

Barca, with plenty of substitutes in the line-up, were not quite themselves in the opening minutes during the match on Tuesday and they owed their first goal to a poorly executed tackle in the area by Eibar’s Alex Galvez, Efe news reported.

The referee awarded the penalty and Messi converted from the spot to make it 1-0.

The Argentine striker forced a pair of good stops from Eibar goalkeeper Marko Dmitrovic in the 26th and 37th minutes before Paulinho got the second goal for the hosts in the 38th, connecting

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got the better of Sindhu at the World Championships final in August in Glasgow, the Hyderabadi hit back at the Korea Open in Seoul last weekend.

Another intriguing duel on Thursday will be between London Olympic bronze medallist Saina Nehwal and 2016 Olympic champion Carolina Marin of Spain. Saina leads

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NEW DELHI, Sep 20 (PTI): The Indian cricket board has nominated Mahendra Singh Dhoni for the country’s third highest civilian award -- the Padma Bhushan -- for his contribution to the game.

A senior BCCI official confirmed that the Board has only sent one name for the Padma awards this year and it was a unanimous decision to nominate India’s most successful captain.

“Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been nominated by the BCCI for the Padma Bhushan award. It was

12-21, 21-15, 21-17 in an hour and three minutes to set-up a second-round clash against reigning world champion Nozomi Okuhara of Japan on Thursday.

Olympic medallists Sindhu and Okuhara share four wins apiece in career meetings and have recently developed an enthralling rivalry. While Okuhara

Messi scores 4 in Barca’s 6-1 victory against Eibar

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Tokyo, Sep 20 (IANS): Olympic badminton medallists P.V. Sindhu and Saina Nehwal, Kidambi Srikanth, H.S. Prannoy and the mixed doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Ashwini Ponappa advanced to the second round of Japan Open Superseries here on Wednesday.

Sindhu battled past Japanese Minatsu Mitani

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