April 13, 2017

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Vol XXVII No. 127

DIMAPUR, thursday, april 13, 2017 Pages 12 ` 4.00

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PUCL will face state in court

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DIMAPUR, APR 12 (NPN): A Supreme Court order issued on March 8,2017 has exposed the facts over the promise made by the NMA to withdraw their Special Leave Petition (SLP) No.242/2014 in view of the request from then chief minister and also since elections to Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) were conducted (though it was later nullified). In the order, the Supreme Court stated that it has agreed to the withdrawal of the names of NMA leaders Rosemary Dzüvichü and others from the case (No.242/2014). The order reveals that NMA leaders had not requested for withdrawal of the case from the Supreme Court but only withdrawal of their names. The Supreme Court in its order also disclosed that it has agreed to the petition of the People’s Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL) which sought for impleadment (bring a new party into the case). That means the same case against the state over

KUT revokes noncooperation on KTC DIMAPUR, APR 12 (NPN): Khiamniungan Union Tuensang (KUT) on Wednesday said it has “officially” revoked the noncooperation, which was declared on Khiamniungan Tribal Council (KTC) February 25 last over ULB issue. In a press release, KUT executive chairman, NL Tangsoi, president, M Leolo, executive secretary, Amosnyukshing, vice president C Khunou and joint secretary, Pesing, said the non-cooperation declaration was revoked on the persistent effort of the Khiamniungan Gazetted Officers’ Association (KGOA). The signatories said non-cooperation was revoked in good faith and Christian spirit in the presence of good will team of KGOA officials on April 11, 2017. They said revocation was also in the interest and welfare of the Khiamniungan community. Meanwhile, Khiamniungan Union Tuensang has stated that all the bona fide members of the union would continue to render the utmost support and cooperation in all the activities of KTC as before with effect from the date of withdrawal of non-cooperation.

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SC allows withdrawal of NMA from SLP and impleads PUCL

women’s rights vis-a-vis 33% women reservation versus the state of Nagaland, will henceforth be taken up by the PUCL. The case has been listed for hearing along Civil Appeal No.3607 of 2016. Nagaland Post had on March 6, 2017 reported that though the NMA had purportedly submitted its withdrawal petition sometime in February, the Supreme Court had not responded. In the report published in this newspaper, NMA leader Rosemary Dzüvichü had filed an application (of Civil Appeal No: 3607 of 2016) addressed to the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India, for withdrawal of their SLP. In the application, the NMA leader mentioned events that had led them to approach the apex court through the SLP and how on April 5, 2016 after ad-

mitting the SLP, the court issued rule in the writ petition to simultaneous petition 242 of 2014. In the application, NMA had stated: “Now due to circumstances completely beyond our control, we regret to inform this Hon’ble Court that we are unable to proceed with the above mentioned Civil Appeal and the above mentioned Writ Petition, both filed in the Public Interest, and we hereby withdraw the Civil Appeal: 3607 of 2016 and the Writ Petition No: 242 of 2014 from this Hon’ble Court”. Later, on March 7 reacting to the news report carried in this newspaper on March 7, on the controversial use of the sentence “circumstances beyond our control” in the withdrawal application, Rosemary Dzüvichü explained that the sentence reflected the situation in the state

NHCEA directs heath care establishments DIMAPUR, APR 12 (NPN): Nagaland Health Care Establishment Authority (NHCEA), Health and Family Welfare has informed that as per the provision of section 4 of NHCEA 1997, no person would be allowed to set up any health care establishment including those run by any voluntary organisation except under valid license granted by the authority in accordance with the provision of the act. In this regard, principal director directorate of H&FW and vice-chair person NHCEA Dr. L. Watikala has directed all private health care establishments to register or renew their licences within three months from the date of issue of this notification. Application form for registration/licence and renewal would be available at Room no: 302 directorate of Health and Family Welfare, Kohima. The principal director said that it was mandatory for all private health care establishments irrespective of the system of medicine, to obtain license and register under the NHCEA.

(during the agitation and protest bandhs). The NMA leaders at the March 7 press conference also contended that their SLP filed in the Supreme Court was only for “women’s rights” and in no way, infringed upon Article 371A. The battle in the Supreme Court over Article 243T for 33% women reservation vis-à-vis Article 371A could prove a setback for the latter mainly because of the record of mishandling by the state government in the past. The People’s Union for Civil Liberties, an international body will never agree to withdraw the case, if it has been impleaded and the court battle could eventually result in a huge setback for Nagaland state over its unique constitutional safeguard in the form of Article 371A. A new forum of enlightened citizens has also taken up the matter to be pursued with the state government on adopting some legislation in order to protect Article 371A from being rendered constitutionally infructuous.

Bank ACs without Aadhaar to be blocked from May 1 NEW DELHI, APR 12 (AGENCIES): The Income Tax department has issued a fresh notification making Aadhaar number and selfcertification a mandatory for accounts opened from July 2014 to August 2015. According to the notification, account holders will have to submit their KYC details and Aadhaar number to banks and financial institutions by April 30 and self-certify them to comply with Foreign Tax Compliance Act. The department also asked the financial institutions to inform the customers about the repercussions if they fail to submit the details. It said: “The account holders may be informed that, in case self-certifications are not provided till April 30, 2017, the accounts would be blocked, which would mean that the financial institution would prohibit the account holder from effecting any transaction with respect to such accounts.” However, transactions by the account holder in such blocked accounts may be permitted once the self-certification is obtained.

Govt earmarks fund for KSC laboratories

CM along with NAAC peer team and others in Kohima. (NP)

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KOHIMA, APR 12 (NPN): State government has earmarked fund for construction of new laboratories at Kohima Science College after it was burnt down on April 3. Chief minister Dr. Shurhozelie Liezietsu said this at the dinner hosted by him for the visiting NAAC peer team, principal, faculty members and alumni of Kohima Science College at Hotel De Oriental Grand Kohima on Wednesday. He regretted that education in the state began late, while some neighbouring states have century old institutions. However, he said that state has made progress in the education sector. Parliamentary secretary higher and technical education Deo

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7, participated by State government officers, wherein it was informed that Nagaland was not included in the list, Kumar said. NPP urges PM to defer Digital India Day N a t i o n a l Pe o p l e ’s Party (NPP) urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to defer the Digital India Day to be held on April 14, which is Good Friday. “With my deepest sincere concern for the Christian communities of India who strongly believe that Good Friday is holy auspicious moment I humbly suggest you to kindly defer the Digital India Day so that the secular fabric of India remains honoured both in writing and spirit,” NPP Lok Sabha member Conrad K. Sangma said in his letter. (Cont’d on p-8)

GUWAHATI, APR 12 (AGENCIES): Dubai has requested India to give unrestricted access to airports in the Northeast for its airlines, Emirates and flyDubai. This is the first time that any country has sought an open sky policy for only a specific part of India. “We are keen to have our airlines operating to the North East India. We request you to extend an open sky to NE airports such as Guwahati, Dibrugarh, Tezpur, Jorhat, Bagdogra, Aizwal, Imphal, Silchar, Agartala and the new airport coming up in Gangtok besides any other,” Dubai Civil Aviation Authority head Mohammed Ahil wrote to aviation secretary R N Choubey recently. Union minister of state for civil aviation Jayant Sinha confirmed having received the request and the government is yet to take a view on it.

Edn deptt. working to reduce DDOs, says Yitachu KOHIMA, APR 12 (NPN): Nagaland Minister for School Education and SCERT, Yitachu, on Wednesday said the department was working to bring down 115 DDOs (drawing and disbursing officers) in the department as the functioning was becoming very difficult for accounting and transaction of funds. Addressing one-day conference cum interactive session for DEO, dy.DEO, SDEO, JEO, dy. directors and assistant directors at the State Capital Convention Hall here, the minister said owing to huge number of DDOs, it has become difficult to check all the DDOs and in the process, there was huge loss in financing and accounting in the department. According to the minister, this has also led to bogus appointment and maintaining fictitious government employees that draw salaries. Assert-

NEW DELHI, APR 12 (Agencies): From May 1, you will have to pay new price for petrol and diesel every day in sync with international rates, much like what happens in most advanced markets. Ahead of a nationwide rollout of the scheme, state-owned fuel retailers IOC, BPCL and HPCL, which own over 95% of nearly 58,000 petrol pumps in the country, will launch a pilot for daily price revision in five select cities from May 1 and gradually extend it to all over the country. To begin with, daily revision of fuel prices will be implemented in Puducherry and Vizag in southern India, Udaipur in the West, Jamshedpur in the East and Chandigarh in the North. “Ultimately, we will be driving towards market linked rates on a daily basis at all pumps across the country,” IOC Chairman B Ashok told PTI. State fuel retailers currently revise rates on 1st and 16th of every month based on average international price of the fuel in the preceding fortnight and currency exchange rate.

seeks access EC recognizes Nagaland Congress Nagaland, M’laya not to Dubai to airports in NE observe ‘Digital India’

DIMAPUR/SHILLONG, APR 12 (NPN): Nagaland and Meghalaya, both ruled by an alliance partner of BJP, have decided not to observe Digital India Day on April 14, on account of Good Friday, which is widely observed by the Christians. Informing this in a press statement, Nagaland chief secretary Pankaj Kumar said that day being public holiday (Good Friday), the Government of Nagaland would not observe any activity relating to promotion of digital payment on April 14. He said the central government was organising the Mega Draw and Digi Dhan on April 14 for promotion of Digital Payment in 100 cities across India. In this regard, Government of India held a (Cont’d on p-8) video conferencing on April

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Nukhu highlighted on the unfortunate fire incident at Kohima Science College to the NAAC team. He said that a new science college was coming up at Wakching town under Mon district to encourage more students to take up science. Coordinator NAAC peer team Dr. K.N. Guruprasad, who was on his first visit to Nagaland, urged the faculty to promote biodiversity and share its experiences to other parts of the country. He said that North eastern states have many unexplored biodiversity. Chief secretary Pankaj Kumar also addressed the gathering. NAAC team also included Dr. Mohammad Raziuddin chairman NAAC peer team and Dr. Gaurang Charan Mohanty as member NAAC peer team.

Daily revision of petrol and diesel prices from May 1

ing that this has to be stopped, the minister said government has already extended maximum leniency. While directing DDOs to stop indulging in such activities, Yitachu warned that if DDOs were caught, the head of the institution would be penalized first. With the announcement of 7th RoP implementation, Yitachu said the state government required Rs. 954 crore in a year while it has “just Rs. 580 crore in its hand”. He said the tendency of doing wrong deeds should not be repeated. He told the gathering that as head of the institutions, they should be resolute to run the administration. Pointing out that Nagaland has the highest enrolment in the private schools than in government schools, Yitachu said this indicated that something wrong in the system. The minister also informed that the department

intended to open matric exam centres in all the ADC headquarters to make it convenient for the students to appear exams. In his address, the principal secretary school education, FP Solo, spoke on the rationalization exercise conducted last years and said that data and figures from the DEO, DDEOs and SDEOs and the latest UDSIE data differed. He said the difference in data showed that some DEO, DDEOs and SDEOs were not truthful during the rationalization exercise. According to Solo, the department would be collecting data from different sources including GIS and verify those data and action would be taken against those who furnished false information. Solo said “we cannot keep on fooling ourselves” and others with false data. He said clearer data should come out sooner or later and the truth would ultimately prevail. The

principal secretary said it was therefore better to voluntarily admit rather than be caught. Also, stating that there was a weak communication and dialogue between officers of the directorate and field officers, he said better coordination and interaction should be held. Further, Solo lamented that many teachers, who become officers, do not try to learn good rules, regulations and procedures but depend on sub-ordinate staffs that were never trained and mislead the officers on many occasions. Earlier, additional director (HOD), Wonthungo Tsopoe, delivered welcome address. The second session was followed by discussion on the topic “Importance of counselling and career guidance in schools” by associate professor SCERT, Dr. Zavise Rume and “office management, office procedures and rules” by consultant school education H. Kevishe Phucho.

DIMAPUR, APR 12 (NPN): Election Commission of India has recognized the Nagaland Congress (NC) as a political party with effect from February 22, 2017. This was informed at Nagaland Congress members at the plenary meeting. the plenary meeting of the reform the state, safeguard the rights Nagaland Congress held at Dimapur of Nagas, particularly to defend Aron Wednesday. ticle 371 (A) and to make the state free It may be pointed out that most from corruption. of the senior members and former In this regard, the party called Congress legislators quit the Nagaland upon every right thinking and couPradesh Congress Committee recently rageous citizen to come forward in to form the Nagaland Congress, as an order to bring a political change in alternate political party in the state. the state. “Ours is a new party and Nagaland Congress spokesman an opening for fresh blood of leadersaid the party would bear true faith and ship”, NC asserted, saying the party allegiance to the constitution of India would fill the void that was lacking in as by law established and to uphold the state. the sovereignty, unity and integrity of Earlier, Nagaland Congress presiIndia and to preserve and promote dent, Nillo Rengma delivered the prescultural heritage of the Nagas. idential address while the programme As a regional party, NC assured was chaired by NC working president, to provide transparency in governance Joshua Sumi and welcome address by and accountability to the public and all NC vice president, Kusatho. Treasurer round development. Among others, of the party, Z. Lohe also exhorted the the party said its core objective was to gathering.

Yimjenkimong village dissociates from Ao Senden DIMAPUR, APR 12 (NPN): Reacting to the excommunication notice issued to Naga Hoho president, P. Chuba Ozukum, the Yimjenkimong Riongsanger Putu Menden (village council) on Wednesday declared to dissociate from the Ao Senden for excommunicating a bonafide member of the village and a legitimate citizen of the Ao community. The village council chairman Imnalemba and secretary Imli Ozukum while expressing shock over the decision of the Senden, said that the decision made without the knowledge of the village council. The village affirmed that “until and unless the matter is settled by the Ao Senden, the Yijenkimong village dissociates from the Ao Senden”.

NVC reacts to arrest of its citizens DIMAPUR, APR 12 (NPN): Reacting to the arrest of NSCN (K) functionary’s wife and three others in Manipur’s Senapati district on April 7 last by the Assam Rifles, the Naharbari Village Council (NVC) on Wednesday clarified that the accused Shelly N Sumi, Ikheli alias Keliato, Hozheli alias Hozhily and Qhutoli were all bona fide citizens of Naharbari village. NVC chairperson, Tokheli Kikon; Naharbari village head GB, Ganjalal Mech, secretary, Lanuyanger and Naharbari village GB, Renthungo, said the arrested persons was never found indulging or involving in any anti-social activities and they bear good moral character. NVC also stated that the four accused were on their way to Moreh (Manipur) for business when they were apprehended by the 34 Assam Rifles. Questioning the Assam Rifles as to “how carrying a laptop and personal hard earned money during travelling,” the NVC said it doubted the application of mind of the AR troops in arresting “our women folks” The village council also said it has taken strong exception to “such arbitrary action of the AR troops.” In the light of the above, the NVC has urged the Manipur government and the competent authority to release the four accused soon in order to foster better understanding and cooperation among different communities of the two states. K Y M C

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Department of laboratory sciences inaugurated at CIHSR

Emmanual Hospital Association (EHA) executive director Dr. Joshua Sunil Gokavi inagurates department of laboratory sciences. (NP) Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, APR 12 (NPN): Christian Institute of Health Sciences and Research (CIHSR) new department of laboratory sciences was inaugurated at its premises by Emmanual Hospital Association (EHA) executive director, Dr. Joshua Sunil Gokavi, Wednesday. At the programme, CIHSR Medical Superintendent (MS) Dr. Clement, while briefing about the need of the laboratory

department, stated that as number of patients increases the requirement for bigger laboratory and friendly space was necessitated. CIHSR, director Dr. Sedevi Angami, while congratulating the laboratory team, hoped that the team would continue to develop as a caring team by reflecting transparency, work dynamically and efficiently with better equipments. He hoped that the department would deliver better, reliable result to the patients. In his address, Dr. Josh-

ua Sunil Gokavi highlighted the importance of quality laboratory tests, importance of laboratory sciences in the growth of health sector especially in a hospital set up and its financial impact. Terming laboratory as “hub of the institution”, Dr. Joshua said there was a need for constant evaluation. He hoped that the lab would provide tremendous blessing to the hospital and would provide better service to the patients. Microbiologist AHS, K. Meme Panmei, briefed

Assam Rifles seize liquor

Assam Rifles with arrested persons and seized alcohol. DIMAPUR: Troops of 28 Assam Rifles in a search operation in Foot Hill Road Junction seized 1078 bottles of Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) worth 3 lakh which was being smuggled to Nagaland on April 8. According to AR, The liquor was found hidden in a Bolero belonging to Nriea Humtose (24) resident of Humtose village and Yanrenthung Ngulie (35) resident of Ryphim village, Wokha. The accused were

handed over to Bhandari Police Station and an FIR against the individuals had been lodged in Bhandari Police Station, informed AR. 36 AR: Troops of 36 Assam Rifles along with police representative established a Mobile Vehicle Check Post (MVCP) in general area Mhainamtsi and recovered 1944 bottles of IMFL worth 2 lakh onApril 10. Assam Rifles intercepted two vehicles and apprehended five individuals. The ap-

prehended were identified as Amanto resident of Diphupar; Yangum, resident of Jalukie; Mukaye, resident of Jalukie; Chihile resident of Tening and Hiliyale, resident of Tening. According to AR, the arrested persons revealed that they were involved in transportation of liquor from Dimapur to Jalukie and Tening. The individuals along with the recovered items were handed over to Jalukie Police Station for further investigation, informed AR.

DMC informs on slaughter house DIMAPUR: Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC) has informed that all animals for consumption should be slaughtered only from authorised modern slaughter house established by DMC at Old Khatkhati road, Burma Camp; all the meat shops should avail Trade License by following strict guidelines of DMC and all meat shops should be upgraded to provide safe, healthy and hygienic meat to the consum-

ers. DMC said this notification was a per the Supreme Court of India directives relating to enforcement of slaughter house rules and prevention of cruelty to animals. It informed that the order would be effective within 45 days from the date of publication of the order. DMC have cautioned that failing to comply would invite heavy penalty and imprisonment as per the provision of the Act.

about the various specialities and facilities of the department. He said the service includes biochemistry comprising of fully automated dry chemistry analyzer by Johnson & Johnson, fully automated wet chemistry by Roche Cobas, fully automated chemiluminescence for hormonal assay by Siemens, fully automated for electrolyte assays by Radiometer and Easylte, hematology comprising of fully automated 5 parts for hematology, Sysmex 1800 I, fully automated 5 parts for hematology, Sysmex 800 I, fully automated coagulation analyzer by ACL Elite, fully automated Vesmatic Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate analyzer, clinical pathology, microbiology, bacteriology, automated analyzers for identification & AST by Vitek Biomerieux and BD Bactec 9050 for sterile body fluids bacterial cultures, molecular virology, PCR for viral loads, mycology, parasitology, serology, automated Enzyme Linked Immuno Sorbant Assay (ELISA) for infectious and immunological assays, TB Laborator y, RNTCP & GeneXpert, conference hall and modular office.

AICRP conducts scientific beekeeping prog DIMAPUR: All India Coordinated Research Project (AICRP) on honey bees and Pollinators, SASRD, Nagaland University conducted scientific bee keeping programme in five target villages of Medziphema, Rüzaphema, Socünoma, Tsiepama and Piphema, under the theme “Start-up of scientific beekeeping in Nagaland under tribal sub plan” with Dean, NU, SASRD, Dr. R. C. Gupta, as the chief guest. In his inaugural speech, Dr. Gupta motivated the villagers on the positive aspects of scientific beekeeping which not only includes higher honey productivity but also the benefits of pollination as well as to harness its valued by-products. Scientific bee boxes and other bee rearing equipments were distributed to the beekeepers. The programme was chaired by professor M. Aleminla Ao, welcome address was delivered by Scientist Incharge, AICRP (HB&P) NU, SASRD Dr. H. K Singh and vote of thanks was delivered by asst. scientist, AICRP (HB&P) Dr. A. K. Singh. The programme was followed by scientistfarmer interaction.

news in brief GM NST informs: General Manager (GM) Nagaland State Transport (NST) has informed that State helicopter service would remain unserviceable on April 17 and 18 due to scheduled maintenance. NFHRCC meeting: Nagaland Foot Hill Road Co-ordination Committee has convened a meeting on April 15 at 10 a.m. at the committee office. All members have been requested to attend the meeting.

SKK members, resource persons and others after the launching programme. DIMAPUR: Sümi Ki- district creating awareness seven constituencies under phimi Küqhakulu (All on its mission “Achipiu Zunheboto within two Sümi Students Union) Mlahnni”. months. She said this has clean election campaign The main speakers directly affected the quality “Amikucho Kikishe” un- on Wednesday were K.K. of developmental works in der the mission “Achipiu Sema from ACAUT, Rev. the district. Mlahnni” commenced on Kughato Chophy from She said as per inforWednesday with more Nagaland Baptist Church mation received through than 5000 people from all Council (NBCC) and He- RTI, in the last five years, walks of life joining the kani Jakhalu from Youth- Zunheboto town received campaign at Centre Point, Net. more than Rs. 6 crores for Zunheboto. In her speech Hekani road maintenance within SKK “Amikucho Kik- Jakhalu claimed that in the town. ishe” team would be tour- 2013 Nagaland Assembly K.K. Sema said the ill ing all the seven constitu- Elections, Rs. 166 crore was effects of wrong election encies under Zunheboto expensed by candidates in system was responsible K

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NSSFOF, ANSTA & core committee joint meeting: Nagaland Secondary School Field Officers Forum (NSSFOF), All Nagaland School Teachers Association (ANSTA) and Core Committee for total bifurcation have convened a joint meeting on April 18 at 10 a.m. at CANSSEA Office, Sepfuozou Kohima. The district representatives of NSSFOF, unit/subunit and central office bearers of ANSTA and all the members of core committee have been requested to attend the meeting. For further information one has been asked to contact at 9774750149/ 7640854875/ 9436215297.

AAJFC meeting: Aghunaqa Area Jubilee Finance Committee has convened a meeting on April 15 at 11 a.m. at Tourist Lodge, Dimapur. All finance committee members have been requested to attend the meeting. Lost and found: International Human Rights SDEO Kiphire informs govt. schools: Sub Divisional Association (IHRA) Nagaland Vigilance Cell through Education Officer (SDEO) Kiphire has informed all the its State PRO has informed that an unregistered government schools under its establishment to furnish suspicious Bajaj Discover (DTSI) black colour the detail report on availability of safe drinking water, with chasis no 2DSPAZZTWE29987, engine no. toilet and electricity connection to their schools on or 108138BIOJZ231201 has been found abandoned in before April 19. SDEO has informed that disciplinary Wokha. The rightful owner has been asked to claim action would be taken against those schools failing to the motorcycle by providing the original documents from Wokha Police Station. comply with the directives. TFAP general meeting: Tribal Farmer Association Peren (TFAP) has convened a general meeting on April 25 at 11 a.m. at the Administrative Rest House Jalukie Town. All concerned members have been requested to attend the meeting.

GPRN/NSCN informs business community: GPRN/NSCN Angami region, RAO, has informed all traders and business community within Kohima jurisdiction to contact at 9436619850, 9856357475 for all financial related matters.

Polytechnic Kma on compartmental examination: Government Polytechnic Kohima principal has informed that in view of the compartmental examination for odd semester tentatively scheduled to commence from May 15, 2017, the students have been infomred to fill up the examination form from April 18 to 21 without fail. It has informed that no extension of dates or complaints would be entertained thereafter.

NSA new executive team: Naga Scholars’ Association (NSA) has elected new executive team for the tenure 2017-2020 led by Dr. Zuchamo Yanthan as president, Pouringthanliu as general secretary along with five others as members.

WDEA one day workshop: Wokha district entrepreneurs’ association (WDEA) would be organizing one day workshop on financial education and entrepreneur development program, managed and sponsored by Securities & Exchange Board of India(SEBI) on April 19, 2 p.m. at hotel Hornbill Wokha town.

Special prayer meeting for Chakhesang leaders: Executive secretary CCCRC Rev. Vevozo Khamo has informed that a special prayer meeting has convened for the Chakhesang leaders on April 16 at 10a.m. at Chetheba CRC mission centre hosted by Zaseyi Veswü and family. Frontal organizations like CPO, CMA, CYF, CSU, CWA, Chakhesang official and bureaucrats, national workers all denominational leaders and prayer house/centre under Chakhesang area have been asked to send their representatives.

LEDP pilot project launched at Pfutsero

Members of CWWS, NBARD, SGHs and others after the launching programme at Pfutsero. DIMAPUR: Livelihood and Enterprise Development Programme (LEDP) pilot project was launched on April 11 at Pfutsero. The programme was organised by Chakhesang Women Welfare Society (CWWS) and sponsored by National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD). The launching programme was graced by deputy general manager, NABARD, Tiakala Ao as the guest speaker. Speaking in the launching programme, Tiakala Ao acknowledged CWWS for taking the initiative and providing resource escort services to the grassroots and women

SKK clean election campaign ‘Amikucho Kikishe’ commences for wrong governance. He asserted that the trust put upon the people through communitization was abused by keeping proxies through political patronage. He said “during elections, God is locked away in the closet” and challenged the gathering to overcome the same. R e v. D r. J o s h u a Rochill also challenged the gathering to be upright and righteous in the sight of God. He challenged the churches to withstand the negative forces during elections. The newly elected Sümi Hoho president, Hekishe Shikhu, extended full support to SKK’s campaign and assured to sensitize all its members and constituent bodies of the same. Sümi Kukami Hoho also assured support to the campaign. The programme was chaired by former SKK president, Kitoho S. Rotokha, the programme commenced with blessings and prayers by executive secretary SBAK (Aizuto),

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Rev. Dr. Joshua Rochill which was followed by mission statement by SKK president, Ninoto Awomi. Representative from Sümi Totimi Hoho and Joel from ACAUT also spoke during the programme and gave a clarion call to the people to join hands with SKK and clean election campaign team to bring change in the society. Other highlights of the programme include performance by well known artiste Alobo Naga who is also one of the core team members of the mission. He mesmerized the crowd and spread the message through music by singing the theme song of “Achipiu Mlahnni”, famous drama group ‘Dreamz Unlimited’ entertained the gathering with a drama on clean election. The programme ended with NBCC pledge led by E.S. SBAK (Nito Mount), Rev. Hukugha Jimomi. Five members resolution committee led by Joshua Sheqi, Adv, presented and adopted 11 resolutions.

in the district. Tiakala also acknowledged the ongoing handholding support extended by NStCB and the SBI Pfutsero towards CWWS and NABARD in the livelihood promotion activities in the district. She stated that the motive of the programme was to create better future for women through polishing their skills. Also speaking in the programme, DDM, NABARD, Phek, Imsunaro encouraged the SHG members present to take advantage of the programme. DDM stated the programme is an opportunity for the SHGs members practicing different traits to

sharpen and polish their trade and become professionals. BM, NStCB, Pfutsero Branch, Mhathung Khuvung also emphasized on the importance of developing trust and strong relationship with the banks. He further stated that the SHGs are entitled to different credit support on condition that they remain hardworking and truthful in availing credit. Chakhesang Women Welfare Society (CWWS) expressed gratitude to NABARD for the constant support and the confidence on the Society to implement LEDP pilot project under Phek district which is the first of its kind in

Nagaland. Earlier, the programme started with a prayer by executive Secretary CBCC, Rev. Dr. Vezopa Tetseo, while executive director, CWWS Vechulo-u Kanuo delivered the welcome address and benediction by mission director, CBCC Rev. Dr. Kowepe Kanuo. It may be mentioned that LEDP under the grant assistance of NABARD, which would select SHG members showing interests in taking up livelihood activities for income generation. The participants would be trained on activities such as weaving, cutting and tailoring, ornament-making and food processing for 15 days.

NAGOK, NASU & Youthnet organise career guidance prog

Participants of NAGOK, NASU and YouthNet career guidance programme. DIMAPUR: One day career guidance programme was organised by Northern Angami Gazetted Officer Krotho (NAGOK) and Northern Angami Students Union (NASU) in collaboration YouthNet Nagaland on Wednesday. During the programme, NAGOK president stressed on the need to focus and dedicate oneself to have a successful career. The resource persons were Ebibeni Humtsoe, Nune Chase and consultant Susan Ela James The resource persons

encouraged the students to take up higher education and plan for their career, based on their passion, interests, strengths and skills. Speaking at the interactive session, head of training and development, Nune, encouraged the gathering to follow one’s heart while choosing a career. Various job opportunities, career courses and free training available under YouthNet and PMKVY i.e. skill development training was highlighted by Ebibeni Humtsoe. About 180 students

attended the programme which was divided into class 8, 9, 10, another section of 11, 12 and another batch of under graduate, graduate and above. The resource persons also shared data on unemployment and demographics of young people of Nagaland and how each year more and more people were writing exams but the number of jobs were decreasing. They encouraged the students to seek opportunities and explore, internships, and look for ways to develop the society. K

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nagalandpost.com Poll Q.: Why Nagaland is still short of power even after Doyang and Likhimro projects were commissioned? 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%

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Dr. T.M. Lotha addressing the gathering on Wednesday. (NP) Correspondent KOHIMA, APR 1 2 ( N P N ) : A d v i s e r, labour & employment, s k i l l d e ve l o p m e n t & entrepreneurship, treasuries and accounts, Dr. T.M. Lotha, has encouraged the Naga artisans to work hard with sincerity and produce quality products for “good harvest”. He said this while addressing a gathering as the chief guest during Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar anniversary celebration of Handicrafts Artisans on Wednesday at Jakhama Town Hall. Under the leadership

of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Dr. T.M. said many schemes and provisions have been made available for common and rural people and the artisans. However, he lamented that many were not aware of various facilities provided by the government. While encouraging Naga artisans to avail the facilities or opportunities provided by the government, he also asked them to produce quality products for commercial purpose and generate income with the abundant available materials in Nagaland. In his address, assistant director

(handicrafts) development commissioner (handicraft) marketing and ser vice extension centre Kohima, T. Rollee Vareishim, said artisans should be mindful of maintaining quality, utility of the product, good design and proper finishing of their products. He said North East India has huge potential for artisans with the abundant availability of materials like cane, bamboo and woods. Vareishim also said the region has potential for handicraft, woodcraft, tribal clothes, textiles, dry flowers among others. He also highlighted the artisans about the benefits

for Handicraft Artisan’s Bima Yojana (HABY) and how to fill up membership forms. Va r e i s h i m s a i d a member was entitled Rs. 60,000 for natural death, Rs.1, 50,000 for accidental death and Rs. 75,000 for loss of an eye or one limb in an accident. He also informed the members about the provision of Rs. 50,000 loan and Rs. 3,000 per month pension for 60 years above. On the sideline of the programme, Vareishim termed handicraft as next to agriculture in Nagaland, saying, ar tisans could work in their leisure time and earn for living with abundant availability of materials. Lamenting that number of enrolment for artisans was decreasing, Vareishim said Nagas were not working seriously and lack dedication. M e a n w h i l e, t h e assistant director also informed that filling up of forms for the National Handicraft Award Competition for the year 2015-16 was underway and that April 30 was the last day for submission of forms. Later, the chief guest distributed identity cards to the handicrafts artisan members.

MIBC organises 9th convocation exercise

MIBC students, faculty and chief guest after the convocation. DIMAPUR: Mission India Bible College (MIBC), Thahekhu Block 7, Dimapur held its 9th convocation exercise under

the theme “Be wise” on Wednesday at its college campus. Delivering the graduation address, chief

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functionary of Mission India Nagpur, Rev. P.D. Joseph, taking the example of Joshua from Bible, encouraged the graduates

not to fear or worry for anything in their ministry. “ G o d w i l l n e ve r stop His work and He will continue to provide all the spiritual, mental and financial needs of His workers because He is faithful and unchanging and He never fails to keep His promise for those who are strong in the faith,” Rev. Joseph said. During the exercise, MIBC honoured and felicitated several outstanding students among the graduates. Asao Konyak and Hotoli Z h i m o r e c e i ve d t h e Awards for Academic excellence in M. Div and B.Th respectively. Bonoka Zhimo bagged the Best Preacher Award among the graduates, Maya

Pradhan for Best Project Award, Vigil Rongmei for Best Thesis Award, Pennyai Konyak for Best Christian living Award and Litsala Sangtam for yearly Music Award. A f t e r t h e Aw a r d session, director MIBC conferred the degrees and diplomas to the graduates, after which they were commissioned through prayer by Rev. Jonny Tanti, regional director North East, MI. Altogether 17 students graduated this year; 8 of them from Bachelor of Theology, 8 from Master of Divinity and 1 from Diploma of Theology. Earlier, the programme was chaired by Kikali Zhimomi, lecturer MIBC.

Logos College 16th graduation exercise

(L-R) Thungbemo Patton addressing the gathering. One of the students receiving degree certificate at the graduation programme. (NP) Staff Reporter DIMAPUR, APR 12 (NPN): Logos College, Sovima village conferred degree in various fields to 32 students on Wednesday at its 16th graduation exercise, held at the College Chapel Hall under the theme, “Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God” (1 Cor. 1:24). Speaking at the programme as chief guest, Extra Assistant Commissioner (EAC) C h u mu k e d i m a , Thungbemo Patton, congratulated the students f o r t h e i r s u c c e s s. H e encouraged them saying, “God has a plan for each and every one of us and therefore if one have faith than one can progress

towards excellence.” Talking about positive impact, Thungbemo encouraged the gathering to appreciate one another by getting away from the negative criticism so that it would help develop the society as well as create peaceful environment. “Let us have positive attitude and mindset towards life” he added. At the programme, message was delivered by missionary MI India, Rev. Dr. Kenny Kapfo as speaker, scripture reading by lecturer, Holivi Chishi, commissioning prayer was pronounced by director Asian Soul winner Rev. G Khing, valedictor y speech by Thanjam, Sonia Chanu, special number “Let us rise” was presented

by Logos choir and “we are one in the spirit” was presented by graduating students. The programme was chaired by lecturer T h e k r u l h o u s i e M o r, welcome address was d e l ive r e d b y l e c t u r e r Lhikedu Chiero and invocation prayer was p r o n o u n c e d b y C RC, pastor Khrieo Mezhü. Logos College principal, Rev. Paphino conferred three students with the degree in master of divinity, one with master of ministry, 18 students with bachelor of theology, one with bachelor of ministry, five students with diploma in theology, one with graduate in theology and three with certificate of theology.

TVYO condemns human trafficking

DIMAPUR: Tenyiphie-1 Yo u t h O r g a n i z a t i o n ( T V YO ) h a s s t r o n g ly condemned the actions of the four human traffickers who were arrested by the Dimapur Police District Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (DAHTU). In a condemnation note, TVYO president Ro k o s i e l i e Vi y i e a n d convenor action committee, Vivoto Tetso, expressed shock over the heinous trade and termed it as barbaric and violation of human rights which should never be tolerated in society. TVYO informed that the two accused Johur Uddin and his wife Jorina Khatoon, both temporary residents of Tenyiphe-1 v i l l a ge, h ave b e e n

excommunicated from the village and its surrounding jurisdiction with immediate effect. It has also urged the law enforcing authority to take appropriate measures in condemning and penalizing traffickers according to the law of the land and ensure protection and assistance to the victims. TVYO also reiterated that any outsiders creating

disturbance and indulging in any anti-social elements in its land would not be tolerated and would be dealt severely according to the law. In this regard, TVYO has requested the landlords to be more aware and cautious of the tenants for peaceful environment. Further, TVYO has lauded the Dimapur police (DAHTU) for their efforts in combating evil menace of the society.

EDSSU appeals for temporary bridge at Old Dhansiri, Dmu DIMAPUR: Drawing attention to the Old Dhansiri suspension bridge, the East Dimapur Sumi Students Union (EDSSU) has demanded the authorized department/contractor to construct a temporary bridge for the safety of public till the completion of new bridge. A press note by EDSSU president, Kanato S. Awomi and general secretary, Ato Achumi, pointed out the risk posed

by the old bridge for students and public in general. EDSSU stated that it was mandatory to construct a temporary bridge for commuters before dismantling the old bridge for constructing a new bridge. Stating that use of the temporary bridge meant for telecom cable was highly unsafe, EDSSU anticipated an accident at any moment for which the contractor would be solely held responsible.

NBSE on Nagaland state entrance examination 2017

DIMAPUR: Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE) has informed that the board would be conducting the Nagaland State Entrance Examination (NSEE) 2017 for Para-Medical/Agri and Allied degree Courses. NBSE informed that tentative date of NSEE Examination would be on May 13 and Centre of Examination shall be at Kohima Town. It informed that questions of the NSEE shall be set from the existing NBSE’s syllabus of Classes XI & XII (Common Core Syllabus) Science stream. All questions of NSEE shall be Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) only. NBSE said there shall be only one paper consisting of 180 items. The breakup of items subject wise shall be as follows: Biology - 90 items. Physics - 45 items and Chemistry - 45 items. NBSE has informed that admit cards would be issued from the Office of the Board on payment of examination fee. It informed that other details would be notified at a later date. K

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India facing challenge of unforeseen problem: Sangma Correspondent

Shillong, Apr 12 (NPN): Meghalaya chief minister Mukul Sangma said that India was facing a challenge of unforeseen problem of peaceful coexistence under the Narendra Modi-led BJP government. He also appealed to all Congress men to come together at this crucial juncture to protect the interest of India. “India is facing a challenge of unforeseen problem of peaceful coexistence which created fertile ground for the seeds of hatred to germinate and flourish,” the veteran Congress legislator told journalists on Tuesday night. “All those trial balloons indulged by fringe elements including the RSS are dangerous indications. It is time for people to be blunt and frank to express their concern,” he said. “The trial balloon was

Mukul Sangma to have a person from the Sangh family likely to occupy the highest post (president). There are already certain things writing on the walls,” the chief minister said. Noting that only the Congress can take on the ruling BJP, Sangma said, “What is important is to protect the interest of the people and the nation as a whole. I am afraid if Congress does not take on BJP more aggressive, there will be no other political party that can stop it.” He also termed the

India and Myanmar can be natural friends: Acharya

P B Acharya Itanagar, Apr 12 (PTI): Arunachal Pradesh Governor P B Acharya today said that India and Myanmar can be “purposeful and natural friends” as both the countries share common traditions and religious practices. During his meeting

with Indian Ambassador to Myanmar Vikram Misri at Raj Bhavan here, Acharya said, “With a clear vision, we can have a stronger relationship. People of the region must come above their personal agenda and strengthen social empowerment. Road communication and people to people interaction must be established.” Acharya said that people of the north-east must present the ground realities of the region to the Centre, according to a Raj Bhawan communique. Misri is on a tour to four north-eastern states -Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur and Mizoram – sharing international border with Myanmar

impending elevation of Rahul Gandhi as Congress president as “a normal process and which will happen in due course of time”. Sangma also exhorted regional political parties to have complete clarity on their stand with the BJP. He also defended Congress’ failure in the just concluded state Assembly elections, Sangma defended saying there was a tendency among the electorates aspiring for a change which is a better, plus anti-incumbency factor. However, the veteran Congress leader said that the party was firm and ready to defend the future of India. “We should not lose focus. One after another, the hidden agenda of BJP have come out. We should be able to properly articulate, create citizenry who is alert and ready to defend the future of this nation. That’s itself is enough,” he said.

Protest against Subansiri dam GUWAHATI, APR 12 (AGENCIES): Anti-dam organizations are up in arms in Assam in protest against Union power minister Piyush Goyal’s move to complete the 2000MW Lower Subansiri Hydroelectric Power (LSHP) Project, risking the lives and property of people living in the downstream areas . Leading organizations of the state like KMSS, Aasu and AJYCP on Tuesday renewed the movement against the construction of mega dams in the northeast after the Union minister hinted at expediting the remaining work on the dam during his speech in Parliament.

northeast TT Haokip elected HAC chairman Correspondent

IMPHAL, Apr 12 (NPN): MLA T Thangzalam Haokip of BJP was Wednesday unanimously elected as the chairman of the Hills Areas Committee of Manipur Legislative Assembly. Haokip who got elected from Henglep assembly constituency in Churachandpur district, was the only candidate who filed nomination paper for the post of chairman of the committee till the last hour of allowing filing the nomination. However, the election process of electing the chairman was conducted at the committee room as per the protocol, with the assembly secretary in the chair. The due election procedures commenced after the hill MLAs raised a move for electing the chairman. All the 20 legislators elected from the ST reserved seat in the hill districts which include nine from the opposition Congress, five from the ruling BJP and four from NPF and two from NPP (both ruling partners) are members of the committee.

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Meghalaya teachers stage protest demanding salary Shillong, Apr 12 ( NPN ) : T h o u s a n d o f school and college teachers on Wednesday staged a twin- protest against the ruling Congress-led Meghalaya United Alliance government’s “unresponsive” and “adamant attitude” towards their demands. The agitating teachers under the banner Joint Action Committee of All Teachers’ Association of Meghalaya (JACATAM) held the protest near Raj Bhavan demanding 100 per cent enhancement of salary for adhoc lower and upper primary teachers as well as for Hindi teachers. Members of the Meghalaya SSA School Association (MSSASA) are demanding enhancement of salary for 1,521 teachers and release of revised pay for 12,481 SSA teachers and arrears with effect from April 2016. The SSA teachers, who brought their sons and daughters to the agitating venue near the additional state secretariat building, also demanded immediate declaration of result of

the training for teachers in diploma in elementary education for the batch 2013-14, conducted by National Institute of Open Schooling. The SSA teachers also burnt the effigy of Chief Minister Mukul Sangma and also condemned School Education and Literary minister, Deborah C. Marak for not fulfilling their demands. The two teachers associations threatened to resort to extreme agitation from next week if the state government fails to fulfill their demands. “We have decided to call for an indefinite strike from April 18 in in over 5,000 SSA schools across the state since the government has failed to meet our demands,” MSSASA president A.C. Rymbai said. JACATAM, which is a conglomeration of various school and college teachers’ associations, from primary school up to college level, of deficit and ad hoc system institutions, has also supported the demands of the SSA teachers.

Uncertainty prevails over anti-tribal bills impasse Correspondent

IMPHAL, Apr 12 (NPN): Uncertainty prevails over the next round of talk between “anti-tribal bills” agitators and Manipur government as the third round of talks that was scheduled on Wednesday did not materialise After the second round of talks on Monday ended without any breakthrough, the third round of talks that was scheduled on Wednesday did not materialise. Reliable source informed that the state government needed time for deliberating on some of the “crucial” demands of the

Joint Action Committee Against Anti-Tribal Bills (JACATB). It further disclosed that some of the demands would be would be difficult to agree for the government. Though both the state government and JACATB were not ready to disclose the charter of demands tabled by the JACATB during the first round of talk on April 7, the source hinted that some crucial demands like community based district creation. Other crucial demands included “Constitutional safeguard of the tribal territory, restoration of the MLR and LR Act of 1960

to its original status and roll back of previous government’s order regarding creation of new districts, the source added. Revocation of order for creation of new seven districts by the previous Congress government was also one of the prime demands of the United Naga Council (UNC) that had lifted its longest economic blockade on the national highways in Manipur Besides, the JACATB was demanding justice for the “martyrs” and those injured with compensation of Rs. 10 lakh each to the families of the deceased and Rs. two lakh to the injured.

Assam’s 17th century Tapestry on display in UK GUWAHATI, Apr 12 (AGENCIES): A piece of apparel from 17th-century Assam will be featured in an exhibition at the Chepstow Museum in the United Kingdom. The exhibition, ‘Hidden in the Lining – Krishna in the garden of Assam’, will begin on April 13. It will be held in partnership with the British Museum and will be organized by Anne Rainsbury, curator of Chepstow Museum. The piece on display appears to be part of a gown meant for men known as ‘banyan’. With intricate details, the banyan is woven from exquisite Assam silk found only within the state. It is one of a group of similar pieces of textile known as the Vrindavani Vastra. Known for the dramatic representa-

Divisional Railway Manager of Katihar Division receiving the Overall Efficiency Shield from H. K. Jaggi, general manager (Construction), N.F.Railway and Chahatey Ram, general manager, N.F.Railway for being adjudged the best performing division at the 62nd Railway Week Awards Ceremony at Rang Bhawan, Maligaon on April 12.

PM to lay foundation stone for National Sports University in Mnp

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I M PH A L , A p r 1 2 (NPN): Prime minister Narendra Modi will be visiting the state to lay the foundation stone of National Sports University after the Parliament session which concluded on Wednesday. Chief minister N Biren Singh, during an exclusive interview given to DD News, New Delhi in his office chamber today, said, “…. I’ve been informed over the phone by the Prime Minister’s Office that Modiji will visit Manipur to lay foundation stone of the varsity after the ongoing Parliament session.” “We are very fortunate that Prime Minis-

ter Narendra Modiji has gifted us a National Sports University,” he added. Meanwhile, the chief minister was hopeful that Churachandpur’s issue (anti-tribal bills issue) will be settled soon, and informed that government had held two rounds of talks with the JAC Against Anti-Tribal Bills. “Manipur is like a mini-India and the government cannot favour any community or religion to resolve an issue,” the chief minister said, hoping that the state government and the JAC would arrive at an understanding soon. Regarding the mass recruitment drive carried out by the last Congress government, Singh said that an independent body

would probe into the issue and appointments involving irregularities would be cancelled as per the recruitment rules of the state government. Asked on how Manipur could become a bandh/blockade-free state, he contended that all the problems and grievances would be sorted out on the negotiating table before people’s demands result to imposition of bandhs or blockades. On the initiatives being taken up for Highway Protection Force, the chief minister conveyed that Union home minister Rajnath Singh had approved setting up of four IRB battalions in the state to man the highways as Highway Protection Force.

tion of Krishna’s life which are woven on the Vastra, experts believe that only 20 pieces of the Vrindavani Vastra-type of textile exist in the world as part of collections in different museums. “In 2016, the banyan from the Monmouthshire Museum Collection featured in the exhibition at the British Museum titled ‘Krishna in the Garden of Assam: the cultural context of an Indian textile’. That exhibition focussed on the largest surviving example of the Vrindavani Vastra-type of textiles, now in the British Museum,” said Rini Kakati, UK coordinator of Friends of Assam and Seven Sisters. Kakati has been invited by Chepstow Museum as a guest at the exhibition.

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MPs write to PM, HM on nonextension of visa to missionaries Correspondent

Shillong, Apr 12: The Indian government have reportedly refused to give extension visas to Christian missionaries, forcing two Indian parliamentarians – Vincent H.Pala and Conrad K.Sangma – to take up the matter with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Rajnath Singh. Pala, a former Union Minority Affairs Minister on Tuesday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to personally intervene on persecution of Christians in India. The Congress parliamentarian also appealed to Prime Minister to allow foreign Christian missionaries to stay in India and to continue to do their social and educational service for the poor. “I need to hardly underscore the increasing incidents of hate and violence against Christians in the country despite the community being peace loving, harmonious and contributing its mite to the nation building,” Pala stated in his letter to Modi. “As part of this ongoing discrimination against Christians, long living members of the community in India from other nations, who contribute immensely to education and social work especially while working amidst underprivileged sections of the society to whom you and your party personnel committed, are

being hounded and asked to leave the Country,” the letter stated. Sangma, who is the lone National People’s Party member in Lok Sabha, also wrote to Home Minister Rajnath Singh seeking his intervention into visa problems faced by the missionaries. “There are many instances where many missionaries have faced problems in getting their visas extended, which was not in the past, which has led to lot of confusion and difficulties for these missionaries who has been working tirelessly for the poor and needy of our Country,” Sangma stated in his letter. In their separate letters, Pala and Sangma also mentioned the names of four prominent missionaries working in different states – Ignacio Galdos Zuazua (working in Gujarat), Laurel Judith Seaton (working in Bihar) and Aurele Andre A. Brys and Chen Chin Mou (both working in Jharkhand). India experienced an escalation of attacks on its Christian minority in 2016, usually led by Hindu nationalists acting largely with impunity, according to Open Doors, an international ministry serving persecuted Christians and churches worldwide, said. Just over 2% of the country’s population is Christian, and nearly 80% of Indians are Hindu.

Regd. No. 161/2017 AFFIDAVIT Date : 12/04/2017 I, Smti. Aholi, D/o Shihoto Zhimomi aged about 37 years resident of H/No. 122 Sematila Colony, Dimapur, Nagaland, do hereby solemnly affirm and declare on oath as under : That my name is written/recorded differently in my different documents both in my academic and in my official as Aholi S Zhimomi in my Nagaland Board of School Education Admit Card and Aholi in my Appointment Order Government of Nagaland, Directorate of School Education Nagaland; Kohima. That these written above names are my name only and a single person i.e. me. And I signed this affidavit on this 12th day of April 2017, at Dimapur, Nagaland. Deponent Solemnly affirmed and signed before me by the deponent. NOTARY PUBLIC DP-3374

Regd. No. 11 Date : 03/04/17 AFFIDAVIT I, Shri. Kahoto L Sumi, s/o Lahovi permanent resident of Lita Old Village and presently residing at Lita Old Village under Zunheboto district Nagaland do hereby affirm and declare as follows : 1. I am a bonafide citizen of India belonging to Sumi Naga tribe resident of above mentioned address. 2. That due to mistake and clerical error my name has been entered as Kahoto Yeptho in my Pass Book bearing no 30667408543 and my PAN card bearing no AKXPY3589R. 3. That the name Kahoto L Sumi and Kahoto Yeptho are one and the same person. 4. That this affidavit is made for the purpose of correcting my name, is written, it should read, correct and understand as Kahoto L Sumi for all official purpose. That the statements made in para 1-4 of the affidavit are true to the best of my knowledge. Deponent Solemnly affirm and declare an oath before me the deponent on this day 03/04/17 who is identified as Kahoto L . Sumi. First Class Magistrate Zunheboto : Nagaland DP-3367

NOTICE INVITING OTHER CLAIMENTS TO REPRESENTATION TO COME FORWARD (SECTION 375 OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925) In the Court of Smti Elizabeth Ngully, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur, Nagaland Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate of Late L. Bizo Deceased, has filed by Shri. M. Sihu Bizo relation Son R/o Darogapathar Dimapur, to draw his Landed Property etc. who expired on 28.8.16. Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate of the said deceased, may if he/she so desire appear in this court within 30 days, on the said day of 5/5/17. Given under the hand and seal of the court this 4 day of 4/16. DP-3386

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GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER, ZUNHEBOTO NO.JUD-21/2016-17/39 Dated, Zbto the 08/04/2017 NOTICE CALLING OBJECTION FOR THE ISSUE OF SUCCESSION CERTIFICATE Smti Shiholi K. Sumi of Alahuto Colony Zunheboto Town, District Zunheboto has applied for the issue of Succession Certificate/Guardianship Certificate declaring that her husband Late H. Kitoshe Sumi has expired on18/03/2017. It is hereby notified that if No Objection to issue this certificate is received from anyone within a period of 30 (thirty) days w.e.f the date of the publication in press, the Certificate shall be issued, and no further complaint will be entertained for issue of the same. TRIDIBESH ROY, IAS Deputy Commissioner, Zunheboto, Nagaland DP-3376

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Modi govt spreading fear, insecurity: Opp

Opposition party leaders of various parties. New Delhi, Apr 12 (IANS): A number of opposition leaders, including Congress President Sonia Gandhi, on Wednesday met President Pranab Mukherjee on the EVM issue and raised concern over what they called an “environment of fear and insecurity” in the country. Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi and senior party leaders Ghulam Nabi Azad and Mallikarjun Kharge, Communist Party of India-Marxist General Secretary Sitaram Yechury and Sharad Yadav of Janata Dal (United) were part of the 13-party delegation that called on the President. They submitted a memorandum to the President on alleged tampering of the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) during

the recent state polls, undermining of constitutional institutions, attacks on the minority community by lumpen elements in Rajasthan and elsewhere, and unabated violence in Jammu and Kashmir, among others. The delegation sought President’s intervention to protect India’s constitutional democracy, preserve its plurality and diversity, safeguard fundamental rights and ensure that the rule of law is upheld in letter and spirit, a Congress leader said. “Through our memorandum, we drew his attention to the recent critical developments which have seriously undermined accepted norms of governance and institutional integrity,” said Azad, the Leader of Opposition in the

Rajya Sabha. Arbitrariness in decision-making and the appointments to key constitutional positions in brazen disregard of established procedures and practices was a matter of concern, he said, adding: “The environment of fear and insecurity is prevailing in the country and voices of dissent are being muzzled.” “Triggering false debates, orchestrating inflammatory narratives on nationalism, exploiting religious sentiments and threats of violence to the citizens are vitiating the environment and jeopardising the cause of peace and security.” “Self-styled lumpen elements have indulged in violence and mob lynching of citizens and harassment is being witnessed across

the country. In Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh, a number of such incidents have taken place,” he said. “We also informed the President about how non-BJP-ruled states are being destabilised by the government through misuse of power of Governors and by creating artificial majority (in Goa and Manipur) through unethical means,” Azad added. Raising the issue of violence in Jammu and Kashmir, Azad said continued violence resulting in deaths and injuries to civilians and an overall failure of governance in the state was a matter of great national concern. “It is an imperative that the government addresses the crisis and creates an

reassuring environment for people to participate in the democratic process and caste their votes without intimidation and violence,” he said. The memorandum mentioned that there had been a tendency on the part of the government to avoid legislative scrutiny and bypass established practices for the enactment of legislation. “It is misusing its brute majority in the Lok Sabha to scuttle parliamentary debate and scrutiny of bills by refusing to refer the same to the parliamentary standing committees,” it said. “Many key bills masked as money bills expose the intention of the government to deny the council of states its constitutional position in the enactment of laws. Changing 11 Acts through the omnibus Finance Bill, 2017 is unprecedented, improper and shocking,” the memorandum added. Concerned over malfunctioning and alleged tampering with EVMs, which raised questions on the sanctity of entire electoral process, the leaders of various opposition parties had also met the Election Commission authorities on Monday, Azad said. According to the senior Congress leader, they have been assured by the Commission of an all-party meeting on the issue.

Need to strengthen cooperation with India, says UK NEW DELHI, APR 12 (AGENCIES): The UK on Wednesday said it wants to further strengthen cooperation with India in the fight against terrorism and extremism, while also offering cutting-edge military technology for co-production of weapon systems to jointly become “world beaters” in arms exports. “No country is immune from terrorism. India and the UK need to work even harder, and more closely, to combat it,” said visiting British secretary of state for defence Michael Fallon, who had earlier held that his country had made it “very clear” to Pakistan that there cannot be any excuse or justification for terrorism. Fallon, who is accompanied by a highpowered delegation, and finance-cum-defence minister Arun Jaitley on Thursday will chair the first India-UK strategic dialogue, which was agreed to in November 2015 during PM Narendra Modi’s visit to London as part of the bilateral defence and international security partnership. “Terrorism is high on our agenda,” said Fallon, taking note of the series of terror attacks in recent days in London, St Petersburg, Egypt and other places. He also stressed the need to bolster cooperation on the cyber-security front to counter the expanding online radicalism of youth.

Experts brief NGT on Chemicals in cosmetics cause infertility Yamuna restore floodplains N EW D ELHI , A PR 12(AGENCIES): An NGTappointed committee of experts has said rehabilitation of Yamuna floodplains, “destroyed” due to the threeday World Culture Festival organised by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar’s Art of Living (AOL) will cost Rs 13.29 crore and take almost 10 years. “It has been estimated that approximately 120 hectares (about 300 acres) of floodplains of west (right bank) of the river Yamuna and about 50 hectares (120 acres) floodplains of the eastern side (left bank) of the river have been adversely impacted ecologically at different magnitudes,” it said. Reacting to the findings of the report, AOL spokesperson Kedar Desai said, “Our legal team will study the report and decide on the appropriate future course of action.” The committee, in its 47-page report, said that due to the three-day event, the floodplain has lost “almost all its natural vegetation” like trees, shrubs, tall

grasses, aquatic vegetation including water hyacinth which provides habitat to large number of animals, insects and mud-dwelling organisms. Last year, the NGT had allowed AOL to hold a three-day ‘World Culture Festival’ of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar’s Art of Living Foundation on the Yamuna flood plains. At that time, the green panel had expressed its helplessness in banning the event because of “fait accompli”. It, however, had imposed Rs 5 crore as interim environment compensation on the foundation for the event’s impact on the environment. Initially, a four-member committee had recommended that AOL Foundation should pay Rs 100-120 crore as restoration cost for “extensive and severe damage” to the floodplains of Yamuna river. Later, a seven-member expert committee had told NGT that the event organised on Yamuna has “completely destroyed” the riverbed.

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS): Cosmetics such as nail polish, antibacterial soaps, anti-ageing creams -- all with high chemical contents -- cause severe negative effects on female fertility besides having several other side-effects, doctors said on Wednesday. According to them, mounting research on the subject has raised certain concerns regarding the potential sideeffects of these cosmetic products. Chemicals in beauty products have complicated effects on women’s hormones and reproductive systems. “Several endocrinedisrupting chemicals have been identified to affect abnormal ovarian function, miscarriages and female infertility. Antibacterial soap can also kill your chances of conceiving,” Sagarika Aggarwal, IVF expert associated with city-based Indira IVF, told IANS. Stating that antibacterial soaps contain chemical triclosan which is linked to endocrine disruption that messes up with the hormones, Aggarwal said the chemical interferes with the

Parl adjourned; Centre praises Budget Session New Delhi, Apr 12 (IANS): Parliament was on Wednesday adjourned sine die as the Budget Session (242nd Session) came to an end. While the Chairs of both houses expressed satisfaction over the amount of legislative business conducted, the government called it the most fruitful and golden session in Indian legislative history. Apart from the Budget 2017-18, Appropriation Bill and the Finance Bill, Parliament also passed the crucial Goods and Services Tax (GST) Bill aimed at introducing a uniform indirect tax regime across the country. A total of 24 bills were introduced during the session. Of these, the Lok Sabha passed 23 bills, while the Rajya Sabha passed 14. A total of 18 bills were passed by both the houses. The session com menced on January 31, a first in the history of Indian Parliament. It went into recess for 27 days from February 10, and was re-

convened on March 9. In all, both houses of Parliament held 29 sittings each during the session. “This Budget session has been very fruitful... in the last 70 years. This is for the first time in Indian legislative history that all financial business of government has been completed before the start of the next financial year, and that too by following the due process of general discussion and scrutiny by Standing Committees,” Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananth Kumar said. He said the Union Budget 2017-18 has already come into effect from April 1, which is “unprecedented”. The Finance Bill led to sparks in the Rajya Sabha as the opposition accused the Centre of misusing the money bill route to amend laws in order to bypass the upper house. It made certain recommendations to the Finance Bill, which were rejected by the Lok Sabha. The Lok Sabha’s productivity turned out to be 113 per cent while that

of the Rajya Sabha was 92 per cent. While the Lok Sabha lost around eight hours to interruptions, the Rajya Sabha lost 18 hours. The lower house worked 19 hours extra while the upper house worked seven extra hours to make up for the loss.

Sagarika Aggarwal reproductive system. “Parabens are a type of preservative (present in soaps, shampoos and conditioners) used to prevent the growth of bacteria. But too much of it can have an impact on fertility. When hormones are out of balance, the chances of creating healthy eggs or healthy sperm is reduced,” said Aggarwal. A survey by the business chamber Assocham in 2013 had revealed that 75 per cent of Indian youngsters in the 16-21 age group spend over Rs 6,000 per month on cosmetics. The experts have said that ingredients in nail polish contain a cocktail of chemicals known to cause birth defects and harm fer-

tility, especially a concern with formaldehyde, phthalates like DPT (dibutyl phthalate), toulene and a range of other volatile organic compounds (VOCs). “Phthalates are connected to both male and female infertility,” said Manjula B.C., a Bengalurubased IVF expert. Talking about nail polish removers, Manjula said that it contain toxic chemicals such as acetone, methyl methacrylate, toluene, and ethyl acetate. “ To l u e n e, a c o m monly used solvent to get glossy finish on the nails, also affects the CNS and causes reproductive harm. Phthalates, most common chemical found in almost every cosmetic product, is found to disrupt the hormone levels, affect fertility and build up in breast milk when you do get pregnant,” said Manjula. Jyoti Tripathy, an Indore-based independent IVF expert, said exposure to these cosmetic chemicals puts women at a higher risk of miscarriage and the baby at risk for physical and mental birth defects.

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5 PM Modi slams opposition over stalling of OBC Bill in Rajya Sabha NEW DELHI, APR 12 (AGENCIES): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday slammed opposition parties for stalling a bill that seeks to accord constitutional status to the OBC commission, questioning why they stopped its passage in the Rajya Sabha when it aims to benefit backward castes. Modi was addressing the OBC MPs of BJP, who had gathered to thank the Prime Minister for the passage of the bill in Lok Sabha which seeks to create National Commission for Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (NCSEBC), with judicial powers and constitutional status. “The Prime Minister said this bill will ensure justice to backward sections of the society and will also help in their social empowerment, but it is surprising why this bill was not passed in the Upper House,” BJP general secretary Bhupender Yadav said, quoting Modi, after the meeting. The Prime Minister said it would have been better if this bill was passed in the Upper House, he added. Modi also asked the MPs to spread the message about the bill and make backward classes aware about it and how it would be a game changer in their lives.

Narendra Modi The Rajya Sabha had on Tuesday referred the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-third Amendment) Bill, 2017, which has already been passed by the Lok Sabha, to the Select Committee after opposition forced the government. The committee to examine the bill will be headed by BJP member Bhupender Yadav. It has been asked to submit its report by the last day of the first week of the next session. The 25-member Rajya Sabha Select Committee includes Sharad Yadav, Ram Gopal Yadav, Satish Mishra and Praful Patel. According to the bill, the new body NCSEBC will replace the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC). Once the Bill is passed, states will not be able to add or delete castes from the backward classes’ list without Parliament’s approval.

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Between The Lines

Vol. XXVII NO. 127 Dimapur, Thursday, April 13, 2017

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A monumental task

t is noteworthy that the objective for a clean election in Nagaland, highlighted by the NBCC since 2012 has taken some roots though much remains to be done to translate it into reality. This newspaper had exposed offences during state elections since 1993 where photographs showed underage voters, impersonators, payment of cash for every vote and booths being dominated by some elements etc. The objective of promoting ‘clean election’ as it may, is indeed a welcome step taken by the ACAUT Nagaland with NBCC. It may be also mentioned that ACAUT has been taking up issues beginning from –unabated taxation by various NPGs, creating market syndicates and also questionable tax and toll collections by various agencies etc. Next, ACAUT took up corruption in the government (a la AAP) where diversion of kerosene and other PDS items were also highlighted. It then took up the issue of backdoor appointments and demanded dismissal of those candidates employed illegally and action against government functionaries involved. It also filed a PIL and government fixed June 6, 2016 as the date for determining alleged backdoor appointments. Taking up the clean election campaign will be the fourth issue which ACAUT has taken up. Hopefully, ACAUT will not find itself overextended in being an Omni-crusader since every issue mentioned is very crucial. On clean election, the NBCC had made an attempt in 2012 and after that there were some awareness campaigns. NBCC needs to seriously introspect on the role(s) of its own clergy vis-à-vis issuance of birth certificates. Be that as it may, electoral malpractices, vices, offences etc are synonymous with the democratic process, especially in the light of the experience in Nagaland that were rampant from the early 80s where elections turned into a virtual hijack of the system. From youth camps, distribution of cash, manipulation of electoral rolls, conspiracy with polling officials, to proxy voting or en-bloc to booth capturing (‘couping’); today elections are also decided by armed cadres of various outfits. In Nagaland, election is held with blatant violation of the electoral code of conduct. Elections in Nagaland are one of the most expensive and unfair for various reasons. Due to the huge costs of elections, many candidates who would have been otherwise an asset for the public, cannot hope to win elections unless they literally beg, steal or borrow are prevented from contesting. Most of the genuine voters in Nagaland are hardly able to cast their votes since someone had already done them a favour. The election laws are as good or as bad as they are being enforced since no law, no matter how fantastic it may be, can prevent crimes from taking place. The law governing conduct of elections in India is the same throughout the country. Therefore when other states are able to conduct their elections in a largely peaceful and free manner, it is surprising that a small state with small population like Nagaland has not made serious attempts to ensure free and fair elections. All those picking up the popular call ‘clean election’ need to understand that they have to be up to it and also ensure that they pursue the objective without fear or favour; otherwise, the effort could only backfire badly.

DailyDevotion Complete and Effective Dominion

Death no longer has dominion over Him.…the life that He lives, He lives to God. Likewise you also, reckon yourselves to be dead indeed to sin, but alive to God… —Romans 6:9-11 Co-Eternal Life. Eternal life is the life which Jesus Christ exhibited on the human level. And it is this same life, not simply a copy of it, which is made evident in our mortal flesh when we are born again. Eternal life is not a gift from God; eternal life is the gift of God. The energy and the power which was so very evident in Jesus will be exhibited in us by an act of the absolute sovereign grace of God, once we have made that complete and effective decision about sin. “You shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you…” (Acts 1:8)— not power as a gift from the Holy Spirit; the power is the Holy Spirit, not something that He gives us. The life that was in Jesus becomes ours because of His Cross, once we make the decision to be identified with Him. If it is difficult to get right with God, it is because we refuse to make this moral decision about sin. But once we do decide, the full life of God comes in immediately. Jesus came to give us an endless supply of life— “…that you may be filled with all the fullness of God” (Ephesians 3:19). Eternal life has nothing to do with time. It is the life which Jesus lived when He was down here, and the only Source of life is the Lord Jesus Christ. Even the weakest saint can experience the power of the deity of the Son of God, when he is willing to “let go.” But any effort to “hang on” to the least bit of our own power will only diminish the life of Jesus in us. We have to keep letting go, and slowly, but surely, the great full life of God will invade us, penetrating every part. Then Jesus will have complete and effective dominion in us, and people will take notice that we have been with Him.

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To rule is easy, to govern difficult. ~ Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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rime Minister Sheikh Hasaina’s visit to India was a success of sorts. It was success because she was able to get 22 agreements signed. One of them relates to nuclear facilities. However, the popular response to her visit was lacking. One reason which comes straight to my mind is that the visit was focused more on her and not on Bangladesh’s independent struggle. Sheikh Mujib-ur Rahman’s name is on everybody’s lip in India because he reminded the people of the struggle they had waged against the British in the 30s and the 40s to make the British quit. True, the reception the Bangladesh High Commission held in her honour ran a power-point presentation of the Bangladesh movement for liberation with the focus on the Sheikh for the invited guests. It seemed more a cursory affair than anything else. However, Sheikh Hasina lost a good opportunity to narrate the 1971 struggle when intellectuals of the country were picked up and shot dead. Pakistan’s then Prime Minister Zulfikhar Ali Bhutto took

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the credit for saving the life of Sheikh. General Yahya Khan was the commander of the Pakistani forces and he was about to execute the Sheikh. The general wanted to eliminate him but he was stopped by Bhutto and Mohmmad Ayub Khan, who was the martial law administrator. When General A.A.K. Niazi, leading the Pakistani troops, surrendered with 90,000 soldiers to the joint command of the Mukti Vahini, which was a force of the youth helping the armed forces, General Yahya Khan ordered the execution of the Sheikh. But Bhutto, who took the credit for stopping the killing of the Sheikh, is not really the savior of Mujib. Ayub Khan told me when I interviewed him later that he never trusted those living in East Pakistan because they were coverts. However, he built the parliament house at Dhaka and the credit for that goes to him because, as he told me, that suspected that they would be independent sooner or later. Even today, Pakistan blames India for the birth of Bangladesh.

There is no doubt that it could not have become independent without the help of the Indian forces. But the people living in the then East Pakistan were so hostile to the rulers at Rawalpindi Kuldip that they would have become free one day or the other. I was amazed to find a near complete opposition except for a pro-Pakistani group which was very small. There was not a single Bangladeshi in favour of Pakistan ruling them. Its forces had committed so many atrocities on the people that even today they recall the occasion when they wrested independence from Pakistan. During those days I had the opportunity of visiting Rawalpindi. Walls were painted with one slogan: Crush India. For them, it was a fight against New Delhi. The Bangladesh struggle was considered a byproduct. Pakistan fought with Indian forces since it believed that they were part of the Mukti Vahini and such other organizations that wanted independence. It is a pity that Sheikh Hasina has become

authoritarian and brooks no dissent. She even manipulates elections to stay in power. Khalida Zia, her opponent, says openly that if India had not been behind the Prime Nayar M i n i s t e r, she would have been ousted long ago. I recall during one of my visits to Dhaka attending a tea party to celebrate the National Day where people from all political parties were present. Opposition leader Moudud Ahmed was arrested once he came out of the party. He had to spend a long period in jail. Understandably, the remark by opposition leader Khalida Zia of a total sellout to India points to the Prime Minister’s “dream of staying in power for life.” The Bangladesh National Party has termed the signing of defence deal by Sheikh Hasina with India an “extreme betrayal to people and the country.” It fears that the development will expose Bangladesh’s security system to New Delhi. This was apparently done after the Chinese have offered so much on a platter to Bangladesh.

The Te e sta wa te r treaty could not be signed because West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee’s opposition. The chief minister feels that there was very little water in the Teesta River which can be shared with Bangladesh at the cost of North Bengal, where there is a water scarcity. Since the Teesta runs through West Bengal and Bangladesh and if a treaty is signed it would allow for equal share of water. But Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured his Bangladesh counterpart of finding an early solution to the problem. “We can solve, we will solve,” were the words of Modi. New Delhi should be generous and accommodate the demands of Bangladesh. This is the only friendly neighbouring country. We have already alienated Pakistan, Nepal and Sri Lanka. And China is taking advantage of this and trying to come closer to these very countries, including offering long-term soft loans. The Chinese have already provided military assistance to these countries, singling out India for hostility. The recent visit of Dalai Lama

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t is ungodly to exploit the sake of religion for a political cause. The politics of the world is not constituted by any religious book or justifiable on the grounds of religious doctrines. Patriotism motivated with religion is a dangerous enterprise apt to be misinterpreted as Fanaticism. A movement without the will of its people is not Nationalism but organised patriotism. Nationalism is not a racial movement or a territorial conflict. Nationalism is a consciousness justified on the peoples’ right to self determination largely on account of one’s unique history, culture/tradition and political goals. To what do we attribute to, the fault in the approach towards Naga political imbroglio? In the whims of patriotism, factionalism and respitefull attitude towards the GOI, the NPGs have failed to sow the seeds of Nationalism upon the Naga people and, against Bertrand Russell’s view, diminished its capacity to judge the fatherland’s foreign policy. It is a foremost obligation that every Naga Factions reconcile under a common banner, if not for the sake of Independence such factions are no Nationalists at all, just a syndicate of criminals exploiting the consciousness of the working class. It is undeniable that Nagas cannot afford to draw its boundaries with the blood of wars so the continual procurement of arms and militarisation is a wasteful enterprise of an extremists’ arrogance, the resources instead could be utilised to educate the Naga people on the national movement, instigate propagandas on Nationalism through pub-

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licised newsletters, magazines and pamphlets, sponsor public debates and seminars, establish libraries and institutions of learning on Naga Nationalism, researches on Naga constitutions and Judiciary, form Naga foreign policy and build International perspective on Naga Movement: thus ushering in the rise of a Modern Pan Nationalism. Naga Nationalism lacks the attention of international bodies. It is necessary to partake in active international politics and the NPGs could initiate by emphasising its focus on the UNPO member countries asserting for similar cause, make political visits to such areas and form ties, create a global umbrella network and make its presence felt in the international platform. Nagaland is on the verge of self destruction. Asserting political liberation and neglecting the process of nation building only projects the outlook of the NPGs as sitting ducks while its heart corrodes in the measles of corruption, lawlessness and stale developmental progress apart from the menace of extortion, illegal taxation, and its sore public relation. The NPGs cannot claim to be Nationalists without protecting the interests of the Nagas from threats within and outside. In fact the threats within have so much escalated as to at par with the greater adversary, and the inaction and the deafening silence of the NPGs only demits its credibility and its cause. Nation building is an inalienable part of Nationalism, should the NPGs start building one? It is commendable that ACAUT in its four years of existence have delivered a more positive

contribution to the cause of nation building. It is logical to acknowledge that India still in its 69th year of Independence is as sensitive in its spirit of Nationalism as is Naga’s political imbroglio roughly in its 99th annum. While the former have positioned itself as a key player in global economics and established its influence in International politics, the later managed to reel under a mysterious Framework Agreement and little in International Politics with infrequent contact to UNHRC in Geneva, UNWGIP and as one of the 42 members in the UNPO which includes District of Columbia (Washington DC), Taiwan and Tibet at The Hague. In the International perspective the staggering 92.5 % share of central taxes or grants to run Nagaland as a state equates its dependency on India’s economy, that India at the expense of its tax payers’ is willing to expend such figures and much more to ensure its integrity further emphasise the region as a grave political importance to India. Also faction-ism have destroyed its credibility projecting its image no different than multiple groups of rebels asserting for justification for the world to consider Nagas’ case no specific subject of interest. In face of escalated conflict few nations will risk their relationship over India’s alleged ‘internal affairs’, at best in the refuge of political asylum the NPGs could take India to the ICC for the many war crimes of the past. Marx and Engels saw nationalism as a ‘false consciousness’, an inception of

illusion in the working class from revolting against oppression by the capitalist class: perhaps a consciousness now vastly exploited by the corrupt few surfing upon a pool of peace and economic packages dispensed by the GOI? Naga Nationalism which emerged against the GOI’s control over Naga inhabited areas is at present a vicious reprisal continually sustained by extortion, illegal taxation and faction-ism at the expense of blinded soldiers shooting in the dark. What was then the Naga Nationalist Movement have now depreciated to polarised nationalism based on factions and tribes loosely swinging from Racial to Religious and Territorial Movement. In the end for the vast majority of the common Nagas life must go on with or without the various Factions: largely seen as the usual hindrances to social and economic transactions, and its cause a corroded tribal sensation, even a reprisal that will lose impetus with time and are least bothered to their cause. It is time the NPGs reform its approach to the Naga political imbroglio, build a strong public relation, reframe its image and restore the morality of its people. Only then in the right-while a generation of leaders- entrepreneurs, scientists, engineers, doctors, professors, thinkers, writers, artists and other nation builders along with the rest of the Nagas will rise in the spirit of Nationalism and make a new difference. Perhaps establish our rightful national identity. Alone we can do little, together we can do so much. Kenilo Kent, Lower Pezielietsie, Kohima

Positive population policy

he Population Census, 2011 reveals that the approximate population of North East India is around 4.51 Crores. It shows an alarming rise of 16.93% in the last decade (2001-2011) as compared to past last decade (1991-2001). It implies that the population of this region will exceed beyond its bearing capacity within few decades, if the situation remains the same. Each and every one us are aware of this fact. The respective state Governments of this region can not but sit idly to this definite decay. They must act accordingly. Of late, might be ignited by this eventuality, on 9th of April, 2017, Assam Government has

announced a draft population policy to discourage the abnormal population growth of Assam. The policy suggests the denial of government jobs to people with more than two children. It also envisages to enhance the legal age of marriage from 18 years for girls and 21 years for boys. Undoubtedly, the policy deserves debate. Every nook and corner of the policy has to be pondered carefully. But, it is definitely a welcome move from all angles. Quite the contrary, honourable Lok Sabha MP from Assam, Maulana Badruddin Ajmal has reacted on the issue, saying that birth-rate with more than two children is mostly found among

the Muslims and the marginal class of the society. So, such population policy is anti-Muslim and anti-poor. Notwithstanding with Mr.Ajmol, nobody should belittle this kind of positive move by just dubbing it as propaganda or what so ever. People from all over the North-East including Nagaland should encourage their respective Governments for enacting such nation-oriented, pro-people policies. Mention may be made here that Nagaland is the state which has recorded highest rate of population growth in the entire country in the past two decades. Ranjan Das, Assistant Professor, Patkai Christian College, Dimapur

to Arunchal Pradesh has further fumed China. It has said that India would have to pay for allowing the Dalai Lama to visit Tawang. The Dalai Lama has said that Tibet was willing to self-rule under the tutelage of China. He has also reiterated that his visit to Arunachal was purely religious and had nothing to do with politics. Sheikh Hasina should tolerate dissent in Bangladesh because democracy includes the right to differ. At present her dictatorial ways of functioning has disfigured the rule which should embrace all people and allow them their say. Bangladesh has unfortunately a rule where most people feel suffocated. New Delhi has put all its eggs in her basket and turns the other way when criticized for not putting enough pressure on the Bangladesh Prime Minister to allow democracy to prevail in the real sense. Prime Minister Modi’s own rule is, no doubt, democratic but it is a oneman show in senses than one. People in Bangladesh should not cow down as people in India have before Modi.

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ash strapped yet optimistic appears to be the general condition of theconsumer in Nagaland, on account of disabled ATMs and the anticipated 7th ROP. The Swift action, the hike benefiting the butchers, of a sum of rs.20/- each, for sale of each and every kilo of beef or pork in Kohima is silently endured. Now, the eagerly awaited corresponding action, the action for the greater good, for the consumers and the public at large remains1. Is the consumer provided each and every bit of meat for which payment is made? Will the KMC make it possible for the buyer to check receipt of right quantity by installing proper scales and measures to ensure prompt punitive action wheresoever cheating is detected and other habitual criminal acts of the butcher is exposed. 2. Will hygienic quality meat be made available for the price fixed? This includes a.) Stopping the concealment of stale and unhygienic meat in our packages. b.) Forbidding the outrageous display and sale of stale inferior meat along with the regular meat. c.) Differentiating the price of hair/ fur, skins, bones, teeth, hooves, etc as against the consumable regular meat. 3. Sellers, Butcher Assistants may be compulsorily accorded training/orientation to fit into and play their role in the market. We anticipate early improvement and believe KMC will rise to the occasion. TehieviAngami, Hukato Merhulietsa colony Kohima

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Clarification

hoshe Sumi, chairman KCC beneficiaries 2012-13 Aghunato has clarified that “an appeal to SBI AGM BRO Mokokchung” should read as “an appeal to SBI AGM RBO Mokokchung”.

Reader’s Post

On Digital India observance Sir,

The Nagaland Baptist Church Council has made a representation to the Chief Minister, Government of Nagaland on the issue of Digital India Day to be observed on Good Friday. The Church had stated that Passion Week or Holy Week is the time from Palm Sunday through Easter Sunday (Resurrection Sunday) and the week includes Good Friday. This is a time when Christians all over the world commemorates the dead and resurrection of Jesus Christ and includes exercises of worship and spiritual devotion, both public and private. In this connection the NBCC is pleased to receive assurance from the Government of Nagaland that Digital India Day will not be observed on Good Friday in Nagaland. April 12, 2017 Nagaland Baptist Church Council

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

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BJP disowns leader’s bounty offer to behead Mamata

Mamata Banerjee and Yogesh Varshney

Kolkata/New Delhi, Apr 12 (IANS): The BJP on Wednesday disowned a youth leader who triggered outrage by offering Rs 11 lakh to anyone who beheads West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. An unperturbed Banerjee said she considers such threats as “blessings”. As the Trinamool Congress and Congress raised the issue angrily in Parliament, demanding action against Yogesh Varshney, the Bharatiya Janata Party distanced itself from the Aligarh-based leader. BJP national Secretary Rahul

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Sinha said such comments cannot be condoned. “We doubt if he has the credibility to be a BJP Yuva Morcha leader. Such comments cannot be supported by anyone. He has made a most jihadi-like statement,” Sinha said in Kolkata. “We will continue to oppose Mamata Banerjee on political grounds. But the BJP does not approve the politics of hatred and murder though such extreme comments were made by Trinamool Congress leaders earlier,” he said. Speaking in Murshidabad, Banerjee said: “I

am being abused variously. I consider that as blessings. The more they abuse us, they more we will march forward. “Now we are in Bengal. Slowly we will move on to Bihar, Odisha, Jharkhand, Delhi, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh.” In the Lok Sabha, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananth Kumar condemned the remarks. “The statement ... is completely wrong. We condemn it. Mamata Banerjee is an elected leader and she must be respected,” he said. Va r s h n e y o f t h e Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha made the statement after police clashed with people taking part in a Hanuman Jayanti rally in West Bengal’s Birbhum district on Tuesday. “She stands up for Muslims. Aren’t Hindus human beings? If there was some humanity, then there wouldn’t be so much discrimination against the Hindus,” he said after ap-

parently seeing a video of police assaulting the rallyists to disperse them. “There is only one thought that crossed my mind after watching that video... Whoever will cut off Mamata Baner jee’s head, I will give that person Rs 11 lakh as reward,” Varshney said. Varshney’s offer went viral on social media, triggering widespread condemnation. Describing the comment as a provocation against a popular Chief Minister and an attack on women, opposition leaders denounced Varshney. Trinamool Secretary General Partha Chatterjee said people like Varshney had no idea what stuff Banerjee was made of. “She was thrown out of the Kolkata police headquarters and dragged out of Writers Building (Secretariat) during CPI-M regime. Police dragged her by the hair from Singur during the land movement (in 2006) but nothing could stop her,” Chatterjee said.

Mamata cautioned people on rioting Ko l k ata , A p r 1 2 (IANS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday cautioned the people not to get swayed by rumours being floated by some people on social media to incite communal violence and asserted that her government would not allow riots to break out. “Some people are carrying out propaganda on social media to incite communal violence. Do not believe rumours,” Banerjee said, addressing a public meeting in Domkal of muslim majority Murshidabad district. Calling herself “pahradar” (protector) of the masses, she said: “Do not be misled by provocations. We will not allow any riots”. Banerjee referred to the Ram Navmi rallies brought out in various districts recently by the rightwing Hindu organisations with the backing of the Bharatiya Janata Party in which a large number of participants carried swords. “Our mothers and sisters take part in Sindur Khela (a custom where Hindu married women smear one another with vermillion during religious festivals).

Bengal Chemicals makes profit after six decades Kolkata, Apr 12 ( IANS): Bengal Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd, founded by the Father of Indian Chemistry Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray, on Wednesday reported a net profit of Rs 4 crore in 2016-17 - the first profit in six decades. The first pharmaceutical company established in India, which was running in profits till 1940s, posted a net loss of Rs 9.13 crore in 2015-16. It is however looking to clock a net profit Rs 10 crore in the current financial year. “We made a net profit of Rs 4 crore in 2016-17 and are looking at a minimum Rs 10crore of net profit in 2017-18,” said company’s Managing Director and Director (Finance) P.M. Chandraiah. He said the firm, which has its legacy since Swadeshi movement days,would be able to touch “a turnover of Rs 200-300 crore” and a “net profit of Rs 30 crore” in the next five years. “The turnaround was because of bringing centralised control systems in the company’s activities which

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resulted in a better performance,” Chandraiah said. The central public sector unit reduced procurement costs, and stopped financial leakages in the company. “This has resulted in a reduction in direct costs to 48 per cent of gross sales in 2016-17 from 76 per cent in 2013-14,” he said. According to him, the company which has four manufacturing plants - one each in Mumbai and Kanpur and two in Kolkata - is set to commence commercial production of injectable products from May this year and planned to start tonic products soon. The injectable segment has the poten-

tial to garner Rs 50 crore of reveue in one year, he said. “We are in the process to commence online sales and for which, we have already identified the partner,” he said. The Bengal-based company with 320 employees has about Rs 215 crore of loans outstanding with accrued interest to central government. “We have urged the government to reduce the interest rate at par with the market rates,” he said, adding that the company repaid Rs 13 crore of bank loans and remaining bank loan of Rs 13 crore is expected to be repaid by December this year. On the proposed disinvestment, he said: “No clarity has not been emerged. We have put our presentation. Our results show it has emerged as a turnaround company”, adding that accumulated losses will be phased out over the years. The iconic pharmaceuticals company which was founded in 1901, was nationalised in 1981 and later sent to BIFR in 1992 following mounting losses.

SC voices shock over misuse of money meant for poor Nadda directs official to visit hospitals posed to go to the poorest people of the country. It is not going to them. It is going somewhere else. It is a very important matter. The money should reach to the poorest people,” the bench said. Singh told the bench that the money was lying with the state governments and “it is not that the money has disappeared”. The court, however, observed that what has been conveyed to it was shocking and the Centre must find a way to deal with the situation. “What has been told to us is very shocking. You have to find out a solution. It is a matter of 26,000 crore,” the bench told the ASG. Senior lawyer Colin Gonsalves, who appeared for the petitioner, claimed that a huge amount of money was transferred and it was being used for “all kinds of sundry purposes”. “Roughly, how much will

be the amount,” the bench asked a CAG official, who was present in the court. Responding to the court’s query, the official said the total amount may be around Rs 28,000 crore. When the apex court asked the official about the Rs 5,000 crore which has been spent, he said, “We will look into it and give an audit report.” The bench then fixed the matter for further hearing on May 5. The CAG had earlier told the court that it would file an affidavit giving the latest status with regard to the audit of the funds meant for welfare of construction workers across the country. The court had

in 2015 expressed displeasure over non- utilisation of a whopping Rs 26,000 crore by the Centre and various state governments, saying it cannot get worse than that. It had also said it was “ridiculous” that the money meant for these workers was spent on the ‘babus’ and advertisements. The court was hearing the PIL filed by an NGO, National Campaign Committee for Central Legislation on Construction Labour, alleging that the statutory cess levied from real estate firms for the welfare of construction workers was not being utilised properly as there was no mechanism to

identify the beneficiaries for extending the benefit.It had earlier asked the Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi governments to “file their submissions on affidavits with regard to collection and utilisation of the amounts and proposals for utilisation within two weeks”. The order was passed after certain facts were brought the court’s notice, including that Haryana had over the years collected Rs 1314.86 crore under the Building and Other Construction Workers’ Welfare Cess Act but disbursed only Rs 52 crore and even the details of which were unavailable.

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N EW D ELHI , APR (Agencies): Voicing “shock” over money meant for the welfare of construction workers going “somewhere else”, the Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) to file an audit report as to how crores of rupees for the purpose was spent. It observed that there is no record as to how Rs 5,000 crore was spent and directed the CAG to file the report within two weeks. “Out of the Rs 26,000 crore, Rs 5,000 crore have been spent. We do not know where the money has been spent. You have to ensure that it is not spent for tea or lunch,” a bench comprising Justices M B Lokur and Deepak Gupta told Additional Solicitor General (ASG) Maninder Singh. “A lot of money is involved in this. It is sup-

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64.65 compared to Tuesday’s closing value of 64.50 at the Interbank Foreign Exchange market here. The r upee today plunged to touch an intraday low of 64.73 before ending at 64.67, revealing a loss of 17 paise, or 0.26 per cent. The rupee had recovered 6 paise yesterday. The RBI, meanwhile, fixed the reference rate for the dollar at 64.6920 and for the euro at 68.6706. The dollar index, which tracks the US currency against a basket of six major rivals, was trading higher on the day at 100.65. In cross-currency trade, the Indian unit remained weak against the pound sterling and finished at 80.82 from 80.15 per pound and declined further against the euro to settle at 68.54 compared to 68.43 earlier. It also drifted against the Japanese Yen to end

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“Why are they so selective in identifying dates to observe some national programmes, such as selecting Christmas day for good governance day, Good Friday for Digital India day?” he asked. The Chief Minister said that people should be given space including government employees to engage themselves in their respective culture, or religious activities. “We will articulate our concern to the Central government particularly to the Prime Minister (Narendra Modi). The Chief Secretary (K.S. Kropha) has been asked to inform the Union Cabinet Secretary and it is also necessary for me (Chief Minister) to express my concern on behalf of the people of the state and people belonging to minority communities with special reference to sentiments of people of the Northeast which has major chunk of Christian minorities,” he said.

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MUMBAI, Apr 12 (PTI): The rupee on Wednesday ended lower by 17 paise to 64.67 against the US dollar with forex market sentiment dipping over simmering geopolitical tensions at the global level. Investor sentiment soured over rising military heat in the Middle East and the Korean peninsula following last week’s US strike against Syria and sabre-rattling by the US and North Korea. Besides, key macro data industrial production (IIP) for February and retail inflation for March - to be released later in the day also appear to have made domestic forex market extra cautious. Domestic bourses also succumbed to profittaking after brief rebound overnight ahead of the start of the Q4 earnings season. The home currency resumed sharply lower at

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(From p-1) Good Friday is one of the most important days in the Christian calendar. It is observed as a day of prayers, penance and fasting to commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus Christ on Calvary Hills nearly 2,000 years ago. On Tuesday, Meghalaya Chief Minister Mukul Sangma had also raised objections against the BJP-led NDA government for its decision to observe Digital India day on Good Friday. He said that the Central government had already communicated to the states that they wanted to have a Digital India day on Good Friday, but said that the Meghalaya government will not participate. “Is it that they selectively identifying these dates to marginalise the minorities with a complete disregard to the Constitutional obligation of ensuring personal liberty?” the Congress leader said.

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mates the revenue expenditure “to stay sticky” in the current fiscal attributed to, among others, the interest burden from a funding scheme for distressed power distribution companies (UDAY initiative) as well as the recent decision to waive farm loans. “The new Uttar Pradesh government was the first to outline such a farm waiver last month and could cost the exchequer an estimated Rs 360 billion (2.5 per cent of UP 2017-18 GSDP) this year. If more states jump into the bandwagon, revenue spending is likely to accordingly rise further and widen states deficits,” the report said. The report also noted that revenue generation of the states has been trailing primarily due to moderate growth from sales taxes and excise duties in recent years.

strike against Syria and sabre-rattling by the US and North Korea, which pushed investors to safer assets like gold, treasuries and the yen. The rupee weakness against the dollar fed negative mood. Caution also prevailed ahead of the March quarterly earnings with IT behemoth Infosys set to unveil its numbers tomorrow. “Rising geopolitical tensions continued to stoke risk aversion, with investors approaching markets with a muted stance,” said Karthikraj Lakshmanan, Senior Fund Manager, Equities, BNP Paribas Mutual Fund. The broader markets too felt the heat, with BSE small-cap and mid-cap indices registering a fall. Extending the previous day’s sharp losses, Adani Power today fell 9.01 per cent after the Supreme Court ruled that the power discoms cannot charge “compensatory tariff ” on costlier import.

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dation plans,” the Singaporean brokerage said. Strong nominal growth, better tax collections following the introduction of value-added tax, lower interest payments and shifting some spending to the Centre’s books had helped keep deficits of the states under control in the past. Findings by DBS, however, show that these trends have weakened more recently. “States’ spending commitments have risen while revenues stagnate. The bulk of this is due to higher revenue expenditure (recurring/committed expenses) which makes up 80 per cent of total spending, narrowing the room for capital/ productive expenditure. Consequently, the revenue-to-capital ratio has also ticked up,” it added. The brokerage esti-

Mumbai, Apr 12 (PTI): A build-up in tension linked to geo-political developments gave markets the blues today as the Sensex lost 145 points at 29,643 while domestic investors sat tight ahead of start of the corporate earnings season. Industrial output data for February and retail inflation for March, slated for release after the market hours, heightened the sense of uncertainty. After starting higher, the 30-share Sensex slipped into negative territory before settling down 144.87 points, or 0.49 per cent at 29,643.48. The gauge had bounced 213 points in the previous session. The 50-issue NSE Nifty ended lower by 33.55 points, or 0.36 per cent, at 9,203.45 after cracking below 9,200. Sentiment soured over rising military heat in the Middle East and the Korean peninsula following last week’s US

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MUMBAI, Apr 12 (PTI): Even as the Central finances have improved over the years, the average fiscal deficit for the states has widened to over 3 per cent of the gross state domestic product in fiscal 2017 and is likely to stay wide in 2017-18 as well, says a report. The Centre’s deficit has narrowed from 6.5 per cent of the GDP in 2009-10 to 3.5 per cent in 2016-17. It is projected at 3.2 per cent in 2017-18, DBS said in a report today. But the finances of the states have turned unfavourable in recent years with the aggregate states’ fiscal deficit widening from 2 per cent of GSDP (gross state domestic product) in 2011-12 to over 3 per cent in 2016 -17, it said. “These deficits may stay wide in 2017-18 as well, keeping borrowings high and delaying consoli-

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An analyst described the discussion between Xi and Trump as a “new phase” of China-US relations on North Korea. “I think at this point the common interest between the US and China outweigh (North Korea sabre-rattling),” Alexander Neill, a senior fellow at the International Institute for Strategic Studies in Singapore, told CNN. “China may be prepared to do some sort of trade-off... They want to rein in (leader) Kim Jongun,” he said. The unexpected phone call between the two came after Trump turned to Twitter to vent his frustrations over North Korea. “I explained to the President of China that a trade deal with the US will be far better for them if they solve the North Korean problem,” he tweeted. “North Korea is looking for trouble. If China decides to help, that would be great. If not, we will solve the problem without them! USA,” he wrote in a second tweet. The two leaders met for the first time last week at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida.

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Sean Spicer apologizes for Hitler comparison WASHINGTON, APR 12 (PTI): President Donald Trump’s press secretary Sean Spicer has apologised for his “insensitive” remarks in which he said Adolf Hitler, who gassed millions of Jews during the Holocaust, did not use chemical weapons, drawing instant rubuke from leaders and the Jewish community. Gaffe-prone Spicer apologised on national television yesterday for comparing the Nazi leader with Syrian President Bashar al Assad, accused of using Sarin gas against his own people including children, an attack which had rattled Trump so much that he ordered missile strikes on a Syrian air base. “I mistakenly used an inappropriate and insensitive reference to the Holocaust for which, frankly, there is no comparison,” Spicer told CNN hours after he made the remarks. “I was obviously trying to make a point about the heinous acts that Assad made against his own people last week using chemical weapons and gas,” he said in an effort to control the damage done by his remarks, which

Sean Spicer drew strong reactions from political leaders, the Jew community and human rights bodies. Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi demanded Spicer be fired. “Sean Spicer must be fired, and the president must immediately disavow his spokesman’s statements. Either he is speaking for the President, or the president should have known better than to hire him,” Pelosi said. House Democratic Whip Steny H Hoyer said Spicer’s remarks were “indicative of the extraordinary lack of knowledge, perspective, and sensitivity that the Trump administration has brought to Washington.” Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky said: “It is clear that this administration needs a history lesson and a staff shake-up.”

Iran’s Ahmadinejad to run for president T E H R A N, A P R 1 2 (AGENCIES): Iran’s former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Wednesday stunned the country by unexpectedly filing to run in the May presidential election, contradicting a recommendation from the supreme leader to stay out of the race. Ahmadinejad’s decision could upend an election many believed would be won by moderate President Hassan Rouhani, who negotiated the nuclear deal with world powers. Though Rouhani has yet to formally register, many viewed him as a shoe-in following Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s recommendation in September for Ahmadinejad to stand down and conservatives’ inability to coalesce around a single candidate. Ahmadinejad’s firebrand style could prove appealing for hard-liners seeking a tough-talking candidate who can stand up to U.S. President Donald Trump. His candidacy also could expose the fissures inside Iranian politics that linger since his contested 2009 re-election, which brought massive unrest. Associated Press journalists watched as stunned election officials processed Ahmadinejad’s paperwork

Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad during registering his candidacy at the Interior Ministry in Tehran April 12, 2017.

on Wednesday. Asked about Ahmadinejad’s decision, one Tehran-based analyst offered a blunt assessment. “It was an organized mutiny against Iran’s ruling system,” said Soroush Farhadian, who backs reformists. Ahmadinejad previously served two four-year terms from 2005 to 2013. Under Iranian law, he became eligible to run again after four years out of office, but he remains a polarizing figure, even among fellow hard-liners. Two of his former vice presidents have been jailed for corruption since he left office. Iran’s economy suffered under heavy international sanctions during his administration because of Western suspicions that Tehran was se-

cretly pursuing nuclear weapons. Iran insists its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes. Ahmadinejad’s disputed re-election in 2009 sparked massive protests and a sweeping crackdown in which thousands of people were detained and dozens were killed. Internationally, Ahmadinejad is more known for repeatedly questioning the scale of the Holocaust, predicting Israel’s demise and expanding Iran’s contested nuclear program. The memory of the 2009 unrest likely sparked Khamenei’s comments in September. At that time, he recommended an unnamed candidate not seek office as it would bring about a “polarized situation” that would be “harmful for the county.”

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The shock from the Palm Sunday attacks was palpable on the faces of Coptic passersby doing their Holy Week shopping, as they passed by the wooden crucifixes and statues of Christ and Mary lining Fahmy’s store front. “Society does not teach

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Nzontsu thyutasanta (general meeting) ji nchung choro 15th April 2017 lo Lotha HoHo ki Dimapur lona khiala. Hoji tsukona Dimapur nkonjan – lo Podinakup (Meshangpen – Pyotchu) kyong topvuna mmyanta oro thetale to ntsi – jantala. Tsungon : 15th April 2017 Yuta : 10:00 A.M. Meta : Lotha HoHo ki R.C. OVUNG, Chairman Dimapur Podinakup Ekhung +91 9436430253

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with two other crew members on Monday after six months in space, said he would celebrate the relic’s return at a church service in Star City on Thursday.

There shall be a general public meeting of Eralibill Village on 15th April 2017 at 8:00 A.M (Saturday). Venue : Council Hall. Therefore, all the citizens of Eralibill Village are requested to attend the said meeting without fail. HOKITO TISSICA VCC

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The Union will be holding an ILP (Inner Line Permit) verification and ILP renewal drive under its jurisdiction on the 29th of April 2017. Migrant workers engaged in work or temporarily residing in Kigwema Village are requested to bring their documents for verification and renewal on the mentioned date. Defaulters will be penalized Illegal immigrant will be deported. President General Secy. Kuzole Neihu Thepfukelie Phira

OFFICE OF THE LEIRIE CHAZOU YOUTH ORGANIZATION We the Youths of Leirie Chazou would like to appreciate and express our sincere thanks to the Fire Station Kohima for controlling the fire which broke out at Mrs. Aneü Khaming's residence on the evening of 11th April 2017. The Prompt action of the officer incharge and fire personal had prevented a devastating fire outbreak. We salute the brave personal for putting their lives in danger thereby saving the lives and properties of the public. The organization further thank the residents of the colony who had voluntarily rendered their service during the unfortunate incident. Sd/Sd/(Mosorhu Mario Saprü) (Neikethozo Kera) Secretary Information President

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The faculty, staff and students of GHSS Tseminyu extend our profound gratitude and appreciation to his excellency Shri. P.B Acharya the Governor of Nagaland for bringing e-learning to different schools of Nagaland particularly for selecting GHSS Tseminyu in the first phase of installation. Hope is high that the initiative of his excellency in bringing cutting-edge technology in school will yield high positive result. May heaven bless your endeavour and uphold you with more zeal to bring about changes in our society. Hechulo Semy K-1018 Vice Principal, GHSS Tseminyu

We the Dimapur Yachem Students' Union with immense pride and honour take this opportunity to convey our heartiest congratulations to Ms. Lemjan B. Phom, D/o Mr. Baük and Mrs. Honmei for being selected as the Functional Specialist, Livelihood (Farm) under Nagaland State Rural Livelihood Mission. The Union wishes her the best and success in all her future endeavour. Sd/President DP-3369

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Pongidong Village Council and Pongidong Village Students’ Union (PVSU) with immense pride and honour extend our heartiest congratulations to Shri. E. Motsuthung Lotha, on his promotion to Assistant Development Commissioner, Planning & Coordination Dept. Government of Nagaland. We sincerely pray that Almighty God bless him with sound health, wisdom and longevity, and wish him good luck in all his future endeavours. W. Yama Humtsoe Chairman Pongidong Village Council

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WASHINGTON, APR 12 (IANS): United Airlines’ Chief Executive said he will not quit amid an explosive backlash to a video of a screaming passenger being dragged off a plane. Oscar Munoz said “this will never happen again”, adding that the last Sunday incident, which knocked $1 billion off the firm’s share price, was a “system failure”. Speaking after flyer David Dao was removed from a flight with such force that he was apparently knocked out, Munoz told US news station ABC News: “That is not who our family at United is.”

With immense pride and joy, we would the Soul Winning Ministry would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Sir, Dr. Ruokuozelie Pienyu, S/o Mr. Perhielhoulie Pienyu for bringing recognition to Soul Winning Ministry by being conferred Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D) with the thesis as “From Primal Religion to Christianity in Nagaland; The Problem of Syncretism” from the University of Centre for Contemporary Christianity (CFCC) Bangalore, Karnataka, under the supervision of Prof.Dr.M.T.Cherian and Prof. Dr.Dasan Jeyaraj. With prayer, we wish you all the very best in the days to come. The Lord God bless you and keep you; The Lord make His face shine upon you, and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up His countenance upon you, and give you peace. KHRIELIE SEYIE PHITSOLIE KENSE Director General Secretary K-1010

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where more than 320,000 people have died in six years of war. But with US officials suggesting Russian forces may have colluded in the latest atrocity blamed on President Bashar al-Assad’s regime, it is not clear whether Tillerson will be invited to meet President Vladimir Putin, with the Kremlin only saying there was a “probability” they could talk. On the eve of the meeting, far from trying to calm tempers, both sides escalated their rhetoric. Putin accused Assad’s opponents of planning to stage chemical attacks to be blamed on the Assad regime in order to lure the United States, which bombarded a Syrian air base last week, deeper into the conflict.

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Russian cosmonaut Sergey Ryzhikov uses a sat phone shortly after landing near Dzhezkazgan, Kazakhstan April 10, 2017.

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and further clarify areas of sharp difference so that we can better understand why these differences exist,” Tillerson said. Lavrov said Moscow was hoping to understand Washington’s “real intentions” during the visit and warned that Moscow considered it “fundamentally important” to prevent more “unlawful” US strikes in Syria. “Your visit is very timely,” Lavrov said, adding it offers an opportunity to clarify the chances of cooperation between the two sides “above all on the formation of a broad anti-terrorist front”. Despite hopes of an improvement in Russia-US ties under Trump, the Tillerson-Lavrov talks look set to be dominated by the war of words over Syria --

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The Kigwema Students’ Union conveys it heartiest congratulations and appreciation to Miss KENEISENO UNEINO NEIHU for achieving the following accolades for excellence in History Dept from Mangalore University thereby bringing laurels to the Union in particular and to the Naga society in general. 1. Late Dr. Gururaja Bhat Gold Medal 2. Late Dr. Paduru Gururala Bhat Memorial Gold Medal 3. Prof. B.Sheik Ali Felicitation Committee Cash Prize 4. Dr. Gururaja Bhat Memorial Cash Prize 5. Aubrey D’Souza Charitable Foundation Prize. The Union further wishes her success in her future endeavours. President General Secy. Kuzole Neihu Thepfukelie Phira

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“They incite to violence, youths are being filled with hatred against us and acting on it,” says the 50year old who runs a souvenir shop in Cairo. “It concerns us all. It leads to terrorism and to Christians being targeted,” he adds.

MOSCOW, APR 12 (AFP): US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov began tense talks in Moscow today as the two sides locked horns over an alleged Syrian chemical attack and subsequent missile strike by Washington. Tillerson said he wanted “a very open, candid and frank exchange” as the two men try to figure each other out during the first visit to Russia by a senior member of US President Donald Trump’s administration. “Our meeting today comes at an important moment in our relationship so that we can further clarify areas of common objectives, areas of common interest -even where our tactical approaches may be different --

Wokha Town Old Riphyim Union (WTORU) takes immense pride and pleasure to convey our heartiest congratulations and profound appreciation to the following esteemed members. 1. Er. Khumben Patton (IES), Executive Engineer BSNL promoted to Superintendent Engineer. 2. Shri. Thungbemo Patton (NCS), EAC promoted to SDO Civil. 3. Shri. Mhathung Tungoe, promoted to under Secretary Civil Sectt. (Home). 4. Shri. Renthungo Tungoe, promoted to Asst. Suptd under Chief Engineer Office, Power (Electrical) Kohima. 5. Renthungo Ezung, promoted to Section Officer Civil Sectt. (Home). 6. Dr. Meribeni Patton, Ph.D Thesis title-Native Voices in the Works of Easterine Kire and Thomas King; “A Comparative Study” and supervision of Dr. Jano S. Liegise from Nagaland University. Further, the Union wishes them great success in their future endeavour. T. Bena Patton William Patton Secretary, WTORU Chairman, WTORU

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The Chakhroma Gazetted Officers' Krotho is extremely proud and happy to felicitate our esteemed member Sri. Atu Zumvu, SDPO Kohima, on being conferred with the country's third highest peacetime gallantry award, 'Shaurya Chakra' by his Excellency the President of India. The Chakhroma Gazetted Officers' Krotho (CGOK) family congratulates him with immense pleasure and pray that God Almighty grant him wisdom in his future endeavour in the service of our people. Together with you sir, we share the joy of recognition for the dedicated sacrifices you render! Dr. Kevingulie Khro President, CGOK

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Women mourn the victims of a bombing at the Coptic Christian Saint Mark’s church in Alexandria during a funeral procession in Borg El-Arab on April 10, 2017.

youths that Muslims and Copts are brothers and of the same nation, upbringing plays a big role” he says. Some Copts point to the school system, where Muslims and Christians attend different religious classes. “The problem starts at school where children are treated differently,” says Lillian Anis, 23, who works in a clothing store. “In school some refused to speak to me because I was a Christian,” she adds. Coptic Christians have also long complained of radical discourse in some mosques and on Islamic satellite channels. Several Coptic Christians told AFP they had heard similar messages in Friday sermons or on Islamic television channels.

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CAIRO, APR 12 (AGENCIES): For years, Egyptian Copt Michel Fahmy could hear a Muslim preacher invoking God’s wrath on Christians in sermons blared over loudspeakers from a mosque near his home. The radical message, he says, is a reason for jihadist attacks on his minority like the twin bombings of churches on Sunday that killed 45 people. Sunday’s attacks followed a December 11 suicide bombing in a Cairo church. The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for all three. “In mosques there are prayers to harm Christians,” says Fahmy, referring to Friday prayer sermons in which some preachers lead congregations in imprecations against Islam’s “enemies”.

“China advocates to resolve the issue through peaceful means, and is willing to maintain communication and coordination with the US on the Korean peninsula issue,” the statement quoted Xi as saying. Trump had repeatedly called on China to do more to rein in its “unruly neighbour”, which stepped up its missile development and nu c l e a r we a p o n s p r o gramme since 2016, reported CNN. The US dispatched aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson after the latest missile test by North Korea last week, drawing a forceful warning from Pyongyang.

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WASHINGTON, APR 12 (IANS): China called for a “peaceful” resolution of tensions on the Korean peninsula on Wednesday, as a US aircraft carrier strike group churned towards the contested region. Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed the situation in North Korea and Syria with US President Donald Trump in a telephone call on Wednesday, China’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement. According to the statement, Xi reiterated that China wants a denuclearised Korean peninsula and called for peace and stability.

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US President Donald Trump (right) welcomes Chinese President Xi Jinping (left) to the Mar-a-Lago estate in West Palm Beach, Florida, on April 6, 2017.

Paulo Dybala fires home Juventus’s second goal rendering Javier Mascherano of Barcelona a mere spectator.

T u r i n, A p r i l 1 2 (IANS): Paulo Dybala scored twice to lead Juventus to a 3-0 victory against Barcelona in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal here. Barcelona have put themselves in the position of needing another miracle to stay alive in Europe’s elite club competition, reports Efe. Just weeks ago, the Catalan side amazed the football world by rebounding from a 0-4 away loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of their knockoutstage tie to trounce the French club 6-1 in the second leg at home. Juventus on Tuesday delivered a complete performance to extend their home unbeaten streak in European play to 22 matches.

The hosts pressed from the opening whistle and generated two chances in the first three minutes before going ahead 1-0 in the eighth minute on Dybala’s shot just inside the far post. Barcelona was poised to equalise in the 21st minute after Lionel Messi evaded Sami Khedira to deliver a great ball to Andres Iniesta in the area, but Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon turned the shot aside. The stop by the veteran Italian international sparked a counterattack that culminated in Dybala’s second goal of the night. Barcelona regrouped and grew more effective on the attack, though an apparent Messi goal was disallowed because Luis

Suarez was offside. The visitors were the more aggressive squad in the opening minutes of the second half, yet Juventus enjoyed more chances. Gonzalo Higuain squandered two opportunities for the home side before Giorgio Chiellini converted on a header on the 55th minute to make it 3-0. With the match out of reach, Barcelona set out in pursuit of what could turn out to be a valuable away goal and they seemed to be on the verge of getting it when Suarez sent the ball racing toward the net in the 68th minute. Buffon, however, was again up to the task, and the stingy Juventus defence held Barcelona at bay for the final quarter of the match.

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Kichilimi Students’ Union express grief over the demise of Late Ghokiye Swu, Head G.B Kichilimi Village on 11th April . Late Ghokiye Swu was a dynamic and dedicated leader who worked tirelessly for the village. We on behalf of the citizens and the students of Kichilimi express deep pain over the loss of one of our great leaders. We pray that the Almighty God grant strength to the bereaved family and relatives. May the departed soul rest in peace. Jevitoli Assumi Toliho Kiho President, KSU Secretary, KSU

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good luck to the teams, so that their tomorrow’s match is held in favourable conditions. If attacks are being staged on football ahead of the Champion’s League finals and Confederations Cup we will host, it is a big challenge not only to our country but to the entire world civilization. This is what we must think about,” Mutko said on Tuesday. “Security services, a security headquarters and law enforcers are dealing with our security concept. We have a rather ambitious security program. And now I want to wish quick recovery to the player (Barta),” he said.

Ko l kata , A p r 1 2 (IANS): East Bengal could be without the services of key player Willis Plaza in next two I-League matches as the Trinidad & Tobago man is likely to face a twomatch suspension. East Bengal lost to arch-rivals Mohun Bagan 1-2 over the weekend in a winner-takes-all derby clash to virtually end their title aspirations. Mohun Bagan, courtesy the result, moved up to the second place with 29 points from 14 matches while East Bengal remained third having 27 in their kitty from 15 games. Aizawl are top of the tree with 30 points from 15 engagements. In the hotly contested derby, Plaza was sent off in the 67th minute for hitting Mohun Bagan central defender Anas Edathodika on the face. It was reliably learnt from sources in the know that referee A Rowan mentioned violent conduct in his report. The matter will now be presented in the All India Football Federation (AIFF) disciplinary committee but according to a source he will be suspended for atleast two matches. East Bengal host DSK Shivajians and Minerva Punjab FC on April 16 and 23 respectively. Meanwhile, Mohun Bagan were also charged by the disciplinary committee on Tuesday for for failing to control the crowd at the Kanchenjunga Stadium in Siliguri during the derby. It was Bagan’s home game.

M o sc ow, A p r 1 2 (IANS): Russia has a rather ambitious security concept for the 2017 football Confederations Cup and 2018 FIFA World Cup, Russian Deputy Prime Minister and President of the Russian Football Union Vitaly Mutko has said. The Champions League quarter-final game between Borussia Dortmund and Monaco was postponed to April 12 in Dortmund after a blast that hit the host team bus when it was on its way to the stadium. Borussia’s defender Marc Bartra was taken to hospital, reports Tass news agency. “I would like to wish

Liverpool launches bid to host CWG 2022 or 2026

Liverpool, APR 12 (AGENCIES): Liverpool has formally launched its bid to host the 2022 or 2026 Commonwealth Games, with the mayor claiming its rivals didn’t have the “oomph” to stage the competition. The city is expected to face competition from Birmingham and Manchester, both of which have also expressed interest in hosting either events, after Durban lost the right to host the 2022 event in South Africa. Last month, the Commonwealth Games Federation stripped Durban of the right to stage the games after the country’s sport’s minister admitted the government could not afford it. Durban was the sole bidder for the event, after Edmonton, Canada, withdrew from the race in February 2015. With a bid from England considered by many to be the safest bet for 2022, a decision on which city is likely to be the best candidate rests with Commonwealth Games England. In 2014, the Glasgow Games boosted the local conomy by an estimated £52m. Liverpool’s mayor, Joe Anderson, said he believed the cost – expected to be well in excess of the £550m Glasgow paid – to be worthwhile long-term.

MCC releases new genderneutral cricket laws

L o n d o n , A PR 1 2 (AGENCIES):Gender-neutral language, a new code of player conduct and a bowler-friendly alteration to the Mankad rule are among a range of changes confirmed by the MCC in their updated laws of the game, to take effect in October 2017. Changes to the socalled Mankad rule mean the non-striker now risks being run out if he or she leaves his or her ground before the bowler would normally be expected to release the ball. “It is often the bowler who is criticised for attempting such a run out but it is the batsman who is attempting to gain an advantage,” the

MCC said in an explanation of the change. “The message to the non-striker is very clear – if you do not want to risk being run out, stay within your ground until the bowler has released the ball.” Alterations throughout the 42 laws of the game mean they are “now written in language applying to all persons, regardless of gender”, though “batsman” remains. More likely to spark debate is the introduction of a new code of behaviour, which will lay down in-game consequences for “poor onfield behaviour” – the first time since 2000 that a new code has been introduced.

BCSU volley tourney culminates

DIMAPUR: The 1st L. Chonglang Open Men’s Volley Ball Trophy, organized by Bhumnyu Citizen Students’ Union (BCSU) under the name of BCSU founding president starting April 5 at Local Ground Bhumnyu Village, Longleng culminated on April 7 with S. Pangnyu Phom MLA 50 A/C Longleng gracing closing ceremony as chief guest. M.Shami Angh, ex-MLA graced the opening ceremony. Y.B Angam Phom, president APGO and Hongkam D. Ngonyen, president PSC were the guests of honour. The chief guests’ and guest of honour lauded the organizers and thanked all the 15 participating teams for their positive attitude in coming together and exhibiting their talents. They remarked that sports’ was one platform that unites people and bring peaceful atmosphere in the society. Meanwhile, Lungma Reju Zunga Changtongya emerged as champions of the 1st edition bagging ` 30, 000 along with trophy and certificate. Bhumnyu Citizen Students’ Union bagged the runners-up title and claimed ` 20, 000. Hukphang Students’ Union came third and received ` 10,000. Imnungkumba of BCSU was adjudged the Best Spiker, Imtichuba Best Setter and Sanen of LRZ Ctn as Player of the Tournament.

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In remembrance of our beloved Lt. Kevizenuo Jemima Yashü

No words can express your goodness which inspire us in every step of our life .We remember and miss you silently in tears.

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Dearest Baby, Words are not enough to express our loneliness without you. Though you are no more with us, moment of our togetherness still continue to live in our hearts forever. You are deeply missed. Loving Dad, Mom, Bro & Sisters.

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A year ago, GOD decided that He wanted you back in Heaven and took you away from us. A year ago, the moment you left us, immeasurable pain and deep scars which would last forever were inflicted upon us. Now a year later, reality has finally sunk in and we now feel at peace as we believe that you are also at peace in your Heavenly abode. Asleep in Jesus, Blessed sleep For which none ever wake to weep; A calm and undisturbed repose, Unbroken by the last of foes. Asleep in Jesus, Peaceful rest Whose waking in supremely blest; Asleep in Jesus, far from thee Thy kindred and their graves may be: But thine is still a Blessed sleep Asleep in Jesus, Blissful refuge... From which none ever wake to weep You will always be our 'Abao' and 'Awao' We miss your presence and we dearly love you. LATE TEKATSÜNGBA AO Loving wife, children, Born : 18/03/1937 Died : 13/04/2016 grandchildren and in-laws DP-3394

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The oldest women from Longra village of the Changs, grandma IMSENNUNGLA who have been blessed by God with an age of 110 years was taken away by our Almighty Lord to be with Him on 8th April 2017.

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Dubai, Apr 12 (IANS): With exactly 50 days to go for the 2017 Champions Trophy, the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday unveiled India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh as one of the eight champion ambassadors for the tournament to be staged at three iconic venues in England and Wales from June 1 to 18. Besides Harbhajan, the other ambassadors are: Shahid Afridi of Pakistan, Bangladesh’s Habibul Bashar, Ian Bell of England, Shane Bond of New Zealand, Australia’s Mike Hussey, Kumar Sangakkara of Sri Lanka and Graeme Smith of South Africa. The eight ambassadors between them have played 1,774 One-Day Internationals (ODI), scoring 51,906 runs with 48 centuries, and taking 838 wickets. The ambassadors will be involved in the ICC Champions Trophy Nissan Trophy Tour and will also make appearances in the United Kingdom as part of an inspiring programme aimed at providing school children with an opportunity to meet and play with a legend at the Cricket For Good coaching clinics. After unveiling the eight legends, ICC Chief Executive David Richardson said: “With 50 days to go to the Champions Trophy, we are delighted to announce these eight outstanding cricketers as our champion ambassadors. The programme will connect these greats of the game with a new generation of fans and players through our Cricket For Good project and leave a real lasting legacy for the sport.” “The team will also bring great insight and expertise to fans via the ICC website and I’m sure we will all enjoy reading their analysis and opinions on 15 games during the Champions Trophy.”

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Minister Mariano Rajoy also tweeted his support, wishing Bartra a quick recovery. Fifa president Gianni Infantino said the football organising body condemned the incident and wished Bartra a “speedy recovery”. Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin said he was “deeply disturbed by the explosions”. “I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the representatives of the two clubs, the local authorities, and the supporters for their cooperation on the ground.” Dortmund are currently fourth in the German Bundesliga table.

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The match was postponed until 18:45 local time (16:45 GMT) on Wednesday. D o r t mu n d p o l i c e said that “three explosive charges had detonated” at Hoechsten outside the city at about 19:00 local time. The first indications were that this was an “attack with serious explosives”, they said. Fans at the 80,000capacity Signal Iduna Park were told to stay there until it was safe to leave. The stadium was later evacuated safely and police thanked the fans for their co-operation. “As many officers as possible” would be deployed for tomorrow’s rescheduled game, they said. Monaco fans were praised for their chants of support for Dortmund.

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Mokokchung, Apr 12 (NPN): Champions of the recently concluded ‘Inter-District Veteran Fo o t b a l l To u r n a m e n t 2017’, the Mokokchung District team was accorded a wa r m we l c o m e b y members of Mokokchung District Football A s s o c i a t i o n ( M D FA ) , M o k o k c h u n g To w n

Lanur Telongjem(MTLT), Mokokchung District Ve t e r a n Fo o t b a l l Association(MDVFA) and well wishers on their arrival at the residence of senior SP of Police & President MDVFA, Aotemsu. Along with the championship title, Repamangyang was declared the ‘Highest Scorer’ with 7 goals and Akangmeren as ‘The Best Mid-fielder’ of the tournament.

Social media also carried offers from Dortmund residents to Monaco fans in need of a bed for the night o n # b e d f o r away f a n s. Germans opened their homes to stranded Monaco supporters on Tuesday evening. Borussia Dortmund said in a statement: “Shortly after the departure of the Borussia Dortmund team bus from the hotel to the stadium there was an incident. The bus has been damaged in two places.” One of the Dortmund players, Mathias Ginter, w a s i nvo l ve d i n t h e Germany-France match that was targeted in the terror attacks in Paris on 13 November, 2015. Another present in Paris, Andre Schurrle, was injured for the Monaco match. Spanish Prime

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A spokeswoman for Germany’s federal prosecutor, Frauke Koehler, said: “Two suspects from the Islamist spectrum have become the focus of our investigation. Both of their apartments were searched, and one of the two has been detained.” The blast radius of the attack was about 100m. Prosecutors said it was lucky the casualties were not worse. Koehler said a piece of shrapnel had embedded itself in the headrest of one of the seats on the team bus. She said three letters containing the same text were found near the site of the blasts, indicating that the attacker had links to so-called Islamic State (IS). IS had said it carried out the attack on a Christmas market in Berlin in December that killed 12 people.

Morung United beat Amur Falcons in MPL Correspondent

Ko h i m a , A pr . 1 2 (NPN): Morning Premier League (MPL) season 3 saw another exciting match on Wednesday as Morung United FC defeated Amur Falcon Football Club by 3-1 goals. A k h u m o f A mu r Falcon Football Club opened the score on the 39th minute with an assist from Rokuo and dominated the first half of the match. H o w e v e r, a s p i r i t e d Morung united came back strong after the break and scored an equaliser in the 47th minute through the boots of Lipok. Lithung of Morung united scored two goals in the 72 and 84 minutes, sealing the fate of the match in Morung’s favor. Seyie of AFFC and Pirong of Morung were awarded yellow cards for foul play. On Tuesday, MRH Sunrisers defeated defending champions by a margin of 3-1. Asat of MRH Sunrisers opened the score in the 15th minute with an assist from Talisunep. Talisunep scored the second goal in the 26th minute through a free kick outside the D box and the third goal came from the boot of Chuba, the captain of MRH Sunrisers, in the 57th minute. The lone goal for the MRH FC came through Asu in the 34th from the spot. Thursday’s match All Blacks Vs Morning FC at Local Ground Kohima at 6 a.m.

Neymar to miss India’s cricket home season Classico records highest TV viewership

Madrid, April 12 (IANS): FC Barcelona will be without their star player Neymar for the Classico away to Real Madrid on April 23 after the Brazilian was given a three-game ban by the disciplinary committee of the Spanish Football Federation. N e y m a r wa s s e n t off for two yellow cards in Barca’s 0-2 defeat to Malaga on Sunday and sarcastically applauded the fourth official, reports Xinhua news agency. In its Tuesday meeting, the disciplinary committee decided to sanction the Brazilian with one game for the two yellow cards and to add two more games for the applause, which they consider to be “directing oneself to the referee ... with a disrespectful attitude”.

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) The Indian cricket team’s recently concluded home season of 13 Tests recorded one of the highest television viewership, the official broadcasters claimed on Wednesday. According to official broadcasters Star Sports, the 13 Tests -- which comprised home series against New Zealand, England, Bangladesh and Australia -- recorded a total of 3.1 billion gross impressions. Of this, the four-match India-Australia Test series was the highest rated series with more than 174 million viewers. The four-match Test series delivered a total of 1.1 billion gross impressions with the third Test match alone recording 383 million.

N o t a b l y, t h e viewership increased on a series-to-series basis, as India continued its dominance in Test cricket recording 10 wins in 13 tests. Meanwhile, the threematch India-England ODI series was the highest rated bilateral ODI series in the last five years. Further, the viewership for both the ODI as well as the T20 format continued to grow at a per match level. India’s next challenge is to defend the International Cricket Council (ICC) Champions Trophy in June. Defending champions India begin their campaign against arch-rivals Pakistan on June 4. It will be Virat Kohli’s first major ICC tournament as captain of the Indian team.

Sindhu advances in Singapore Open

SINGAPORE, APR 12 (PTI): Olympic silver medallist P. V Sindhu staved off a stiff challenge from 2016 All England champion Nozomi Okuhara of Japan to make a positive start to her campaign at the Singapore Open here today. Sindhu, who had clinched her maiden India Open Super Series title earlier this month, fought back from a game down to win 10-21, 21-15, 22-20 in the opening round of a women’s singles match that lasted an hour and two minutes. The fifth seeded Indian will face Indonesian Fitriani Fitriani next. Runner-up at Syed Modi Grand Prix Gold in January, B Sai Praneeth also dished out a gritty performance to prevail 17-21 21-7 21-19 over Denmark’s Emil Holst. The Indian will clash with China’s Qiao Bin tomorrow. New pair of Ashwini Ponnappa and N Sikki Reddy also showed their prowess in a fighting 21-19

NTA informs DIMAPUR: The Nagaland Taekwondo Association (NTA) would be conducting coaches refresher and training courses for the RMSA project from April 19 to 21 at IG Stadium, Kohima. Therefore, NTA has informed all the coaches (both male and female) to attend the program by reporting at the venue on April 19 noon. One can contact Theja Keretsu ( 9436 845163) and Visabeiu Pe s e y i e ( 9 4 3 6 0 6 1 4 8 0 ) , Taekwondo coaches for more details.

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21-19 win over Malaysian combo of Yin Loo Lim and Yap Cheng Wen in women’s doubles competition. H o w e v e r, i t w a s curtains for Verma brothers — Sourabh and Sameer — as well as for Rituparna Das in singles events. While National Champion Sourabh failed t o m a t c h I n d o n e s i a ’s Anthony Sinisuka Ginting and lost 15-21 14-21 in just 39 minutes, Syed Modi Grand Prix Gold champion Sameer battled hard before going down 26-28 21-23 to Hong Kong’s Hu Yun.

C h i n e s e Ta i p e i ’s H s u Ya C h i n g e n d e d Rituparna’s campaign, handing her a 18-21 13-21 defeat in 58 minutes. Mixed doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankirteddy and Maneesha K, however, lost 13-21 21-16 11-21 to Lu Ching Yao and Chiang Kai Hsin of Chinese Taipei, while men’s doubles combo of Manu Attri and B Sumeeth Reddy suffered a 8-21 16-21 defeat to Japanese combo of Takeshi Kamura and Keigo Sonoda.

Record number UK MPs to run London Marathon London, April 12 (IANS): At least 16 members from the British Parliament will run in this year’s London Marathon, smashing all previous records for MPs’ entries, organisers said on Wednesday. The previous record of nine MPs’ entry was set in 2014, Xinhua news agency quoted the organisers as saying. The 16 include three women MPs -- another record -- including Scottish

National Party MP Hannah Bardell, the first SNP member ever to run. A total of 70 MPs have run the London Marathon since 1981. The Conservative Party provides the majority of the running politicians with nine to Labour’s five, although in 70-year-old Kevin Barron Labour does boast the oldest and the first knighted MP to run. There are no Liberal Democrats in the run.

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Borussia Dortmund football team bus hit by explosions

B E R L I N, A P R 1 2 (AGENCIES): A bomb explosion hit the bus carrying German football team Borussia Dortmund to a Champions League match on Tuesday. Borussia Dortmund players were on their way to their home Champions League quarter-final firstleg match against Monaco, when three explosive charges detonated, police said. In a news conference, the head of Dortmund police said it was a targeted attack on the team. Player Marc Bartra underwent an operation after breaking a bone in his wrist. No other players were hurt. The state prosecutor said a letter found near t h e s c e n e wa s b e i n g examined as part of the investigation.

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D. Khel United, Middle I-League: Spirited Lajong FC hold Mohun Bagan Bayavii register win

Ponglee of Middle Bayavii Lions receiving MOM award . (NP)

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Kohima, Apr. 12 (NPN): D. Khel United and Middle Bayavii Lions registered win on Wednesday in the ongoing 4th 10th Northern Angami -1 T-20 bash played at Ziekezou Kohima village ground. In the first match, D.Khel United defeated Mission Dukes by 6 wickets. D.Khel United elected to field first and scored 137 runs losing 4 wickets in 19.1 overs. Having put up a spirited chase, Mission Dukes fell short by one run scoring 136 runs for 6 wickets in 20 overs. Theja of D.Khel was declared man of the match. The second match saw Middel Bayavii Lions beat Peraciezie Royals by 4 runs. Middle Bayavii Lions aset a target of 162 runs losing 5 wickets. Peraciezie Royals made 158 for 5. Penglee of Middle Bayavii Lions was declared man of the match. Thursday’s match Lower Bayavii Giants Vs D.Khel United 9 a.m Zienuobadze High Flyers Vs Middle Bayavii Lions 1p.m

Shillong, April 12 (AGENCIES): Mohun Bagan failed to clinch full points after Shillong Lajong held them to a 1-1 draw but managed to climb up to the top of the I- League table in Shillong on Wednesday. Jeje Lalpekhlua struck in the 75th minute to give Bagan the lead but the joy was short-lived as home team striker Dipanda Dicka equalised within three minutes. Mohun Bagan are on 30 points now from 15 games and, at least for the next three days, will remain at the top. With the league set to be decided in the 35-36 point zone, Bagan will like to win a couple of matches in their last three games. Lajong clearly looked the better side in an exciting first half which saw a couple of chances each go down for both sides. In-form Dicka got the crowd into the act as early as the 11th minute creating

Lajong players celebrate after scoring against Bagan on Wednesday.

a buzz in the Bagan defence with a bicycle kick that eventually landed safely on Debjit Mazumdar. Finally, the deadlock was broken in the 75th minute by Jeje who was brought in for Balwant Singh. Three minutes later, Lajong substitute Fabio

Pena’s attempt from inside was clipped by the hand of one of the Bagan defenders. The result was a penalty and Dicka made no mistake to convert it from the spot much to the delight of the over 6000 -strong crowd. In the end, it was a welldeserved point earned by both sides. Lajong players.

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