December 13, 2019

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Safeguarding interests of Anti-CAB protest rages in NE; 2 dead in Assam NE BJP govt’s priority: Modi ASSAM: TOP COPS REMOVED, HOUSES OF MLAS ATTACKED; INTERNET OFF-LINE CURFEW IN SHILLONG, VEHICLES TORCHED roads with burning discarded brugarh, Sadiya and Tezpur. tyres and menaced commuters Though no major incident Protest turns violent in M’laya

(L) Police fire teargas shells (R) police disperse protestors in Guwahati. (PTI)

GUWAHATI, DEC 12 (PTI): Two persons were killed on Thursday in police firing in Assam to quell protests against the citizenship bill with thousands descending on streets defying curfew. Several towns and cities were placed under indefinite curfew, including Guwahati, the epicentre of protests, besides Dibrugarh, Tezpur and Dhekiajuli. Night curfew was imposed in Jorhat, Golaghat, Tinsukia and Charaideo districts, officials said.

Two persons were shot dead by security forces in Guwahati, which has turned into a garrison town with Army, paramilitary and state police

State govt informs on ILP exercise

DIMAPUR, DEC 12 (NPN): Following the extension of Inner Line Permit (ILP) to the entire of Dimapur district, the state government has noted that there was a likelihood of a large number of non-indigenous persons settled in Dimapur applying for obtaining ILPs and certificates, which needed to be examined, processed and disposed of in a time bound manner.

In view the extent of the entire exercise, state government said there could arise a need for utilizing the services of additional manpower for assisting and helping the district administration of Dimapur so the whole process was carried out in a smooth and time bound manner. In this regard, the government has authorised DC Dimapur to requisition the services of the officers and staff of any of the state government offices/departments in Dimapur district for the aforesaid exercise as and when the need arises.

State government has directed all head of offices/ departments in Dimapur district to ensure that the services of their officers and staff are promptly put at the disposal of the DC as and when necessary requisition was made by him for carrying out the above exercise.

This is it!

“Believe me, those onions just arrived and will be sold at Rs.120 per kg.

The onions at Rs.90 per kg are sold out.”

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personnel present in every nook and corner.

An official of the Gauhati Medical College and Hospital told PTI that one person was brought dead and another succumbed to injuries during treatment. However, protesters claimed three people had died in police firing. Hospital sources said 11 people were brought there with gunshot injuries.

Incidents of police firing were reported from several places in Guwahati including Hatigaon, Lachitnagar, Bashishta, Downtown, Ganeshguri and Lalungaon.

Frenzied mobs blocked

by bludgeoning their vehicles with sticks and stones.

Internet services in 10 districts were suspended for another 48 hours beginning 12 pm to prevent “misuse” of social media to disturb peace and tranquility, and to maintain law and order, officials said.

Heads rolled in the police establishment because of incessant protests with the states BJP government removing Guwahati Police commissioner Deepak Kumar and appointing Munna Prasad Gupta in his place.

Additional DG (law and order) Mukesh Agarwal was also transferred and replaced

by ADGP (CID) GP Singh.

An unspecified number of flights to the northeast including Guwahati were rescheduled or cancelled, an official of the Kolkata airport said.

Residences of Handloom Minister Ranjit Dutta at Behali, and BJP MLAs Padma Hazarika at Sootea and Binod Hazarika in Chabua were also attacked.

RSS offices was vandalised in Amolapatty in Golaghat, besides places like Di-

of violence was reported from Tripura, state capital Agartala observed a shutdown, with educational institutions and offices closed.

The Railways has suspended all passenger train services in Tripura and Assam and short-terminated long distance trains to the region at Guwahati following protests in the two states over the passage of CAB, a railway spokesperson told PTI in New Delhi on Thursday.

The decision was taken on Wednesday night in view of the security situation in the region, Northeast Frontier Railway spokesperson Subhanan Chanda said, adding many passengers are stranded in Kamakhya and Guwahati.

After a railway station in Dibrugarhs Chabua, the hometown of the Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, was set on fire late Wednesday night besides the Panitola railway station in Tinsukia, 12 companies of the Railway Protection Special Force (RPSF) have been dispatched to the region, RPF chief Arun Kumar told PTI in the national capital.

Firemen trying to douse a burning car in Shillong. (NEN)

Correspondent

SHILLONG, DEC 12: Curfew was imposed in parts of Shillong in Meghalaya and mobile internet services suspended on Thursday as protests against the contentious Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019 turned violent. Three vehicles, including a motor cycle was set on ablaze in Police Bazaar and Jaiaw by unidentified people.

A massive clash at Motphran in the city Thursday evening forced police to resort to the use of tear gas to disperse an angry mob protesting against the Bill and demanding implementation of Inner Line Permit in Meghalaya.

A police official said the situation was tense and police have tightened the security all over the State.

Additional secretary home, Cyril VD Diengdoh said the government have snapped mobile internet services for the next 48 hours starting from 5 p.m. Thursday evening.

D H A N BA D, D E C 1 2 (PTI): Allaying fears of the people of the northeast over the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday asserted his government would safeguard their language, culture and identity “under all circumstances”.

Addressing a poll rally here, he charged the Congress with spreading misinformation in the region over the legislation, which has been passed by Parliament.

“I want to assure every state, every tribal society in the northeast and the eastern part of the country including Assam that preserving their culture is our priority.“Today, I appeal to my brothers and sisters of Assam to have faith in Modi. No harm will come to them and their tradition, culture and way of living,” he asserted. The PM asserted that the bill would have no impact on the country’s citizens and those saying otherwise are lying to mislead common people.

“When Taliban attacks were on the rise in Afghanistan, dozens of Christian families came to India, fearing for their lives. But the

Congress government did not support them.

“Today, when the BJP is trying to bring a law to grant citizenship to millions of such oppressed and exploited, Dalit, Sikh, Christian families, the Congress is opposing the move,” he said. Slamming the erstwhile Congress governments, Modi said the party had always avoided taking tough decisions on matters of national interest. “If the Congress and its allies gave anything to Dhanbad, Deoghar and Jharkhand, it is dust, smoke and deception. People were deprived of basic facilities,” he said.

The prime minister contended that he never cared about vote bank politics and always believed in working for the welfare of people.

“The Congress had deliberately kept the Ram Janmabhoomi dispute hanging for decades. Matters of national interest are secondary for them...”

Modi said his government believed in taking strong decisions, and once it had resolved to do anything it would go to any extent to do it.

NPCC flays NPF, NDPP for voting in favour of CAB State govt issues BJP govt hoodwinked NE

Correspondent

KOHIMA, DEC 12 (NPN): A day after the Parliament cleared the contentious Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, the Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) slammed the two Members of Parliament from Nagaland belonging to the NDPP (Lok Sabha) and NPF (Rajya Sabha) for voting in favour of the Bill, saying they have misrepresented the Nagas in many forms.

Addressing media persons at Congress Bhavan here Thursday, NPCC president K Therie recalled the participation of Rajya Sabha MP, KG Kenye, during the recent protest against CAB outside the Parliament and said it showed that the MP was not actually protesting against the spirit of the CAB. He also said MP was not aware that the bill was in violation of rights provided in the constitution under Article 13 and 14.

NPCC president said the Congress had opposed in both the houses of the parliament because the Bill was against the spirit of the constitution. Therie said the

MP as Christian should not have voted in favour of the Bill that discriminated the Muslims in India and around the world. In spite of knowing that the Bill discriminated the Muslims, NPCC president said the MPs voted without any hesitation, saying their action was against true Christian spirit as Christians do not profess to discriminate any community.

Citing an example of Tripura, Therie said the tribals there have been reduced to a minority of around 30% while the remaining 70% were illegal immigrants from Bangladesh.

He claimed that even the father of incumbent chief minister of Tripura was from Bangladesh and his citizenship was naturalized only in 1957.

Though the central government has given safety provision to tribal area, sixth schedule areas and those areas covered by the Inner Line Permit (ILP) including Nagaland, Therie said the illegal immigrants, however, cannot be stopped because Assam being the gateway was left opened.

Even though the centre claims that areas under ILP

would be protected, NPCC chief asserted that ILP was just a travel permit with a limited stay period.

Once illegal immigrants are granted citizenship, he said no one can deny their rights and privileges. Therie also claimed that delimitation would be done basing on the population. Therefore, Therie said that though Nagaland was under ILP regime, he did not understand how it would salvage the Nagas.

He said state government should carefully study about the CAB Act else there would be too many loopholes that would not be able to be controlled.

NPCC president also said that it was too early to accept Citizenship Amendment Bill. He expressed apprehension that 20-30 years from now, the demography of the state would be completely changed. He said that even the Naga leaders in 1929 feared of Nagas being submerged in the ocean of Hindus and Muslims since Nagas were a small community. As for the Congress, he said the party if given the opportunity would revoke CAB.

travel advisory

DIMAPUR, DEC 12 (NPN): In view of the CAB related agitations in several districts of Assam, the state government has advised the people from Nagaland to avoid travelling through Assam for the time being.

In an advisory, Home department has also provided the following contact numbers: Medical Lodge, Nagaland house, Behind Down Town Hospital, (03612333394); Nagaland House, 6th Mile, Khanapara (0361 2332158); Lima Sunep Jamir, IGP Range (9436431548); Rothihu Tetseo, CP Dmr (7085055001); Naeem Mustafa, DCP Zone 1 (7085055002); Imnalensa, SP Mon (8787721196) and Vishal, SP Mokokchung (8837028008) in case any Nagaland bound passenger stranded at Guwahati Railway Station/ bus terminus or other parts of Assam seeking any assistance or information.

Meanwhile, DC Dimapur has also advised commuters travelling from Dimapur to different parts of the state to avoid travelling via Assam. DC Mokokchung and SP Mon have also issued similar advisory for commuters travelling from Mokokchung and Mon to different parts of the state.

NEFIP to hold candle light protest across NE DIMAPUR, DEC 12 (NPN): North East Forum for Indigenous People (NEFIP), which has been vocal against the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, Thursday informed that the forum would be organizing a “candle light protest” on December 13 evening by 6 p.m. onwards to extend solidarity and unconditional support in all forms of agitation against CAB in the region.

In this regard, NEFIP has appealed to all its federating state members and the indigenous people of NE to take part in the protest.

While affirming that the forum would continue to resist implementation of CAB in the region in order to protect and preserve the culture, identity and from economic exploitation by illegal migrants, NEFIP expressed strong displeasure that the Central government had aggressively pushed the controversial CAB in the Parliament by ignoring the sentiments of the people.

Reminding that the entire region was a block, where no individual state can survive without the other, the forum stated that NE would remain vulnerable and exposed unless the region was protected under a comprehensive mechanism restricting outside interference that will overwhelm the indigenous population of the region.

It said granting citizenship to foreigners and to naturalize the illegal migrants in the region was the biggest threat, and it ought to be the major concern of the Centre to exempt the region and protect it from the threat of CAB. The forum, while extending unflinching solidarity with the indigenous people in the states particularly Tripura and Assam, also condemned the barbarous attack and killing of indigenous people by migrants under the garb of controversial Bill in Tripura and the high handedness of law enforcing agencies against the CAB protesters in Assam.

NEFIP expressed hope that the controversial and discriminatory Act will not pass the test of legal scrutiny and justice will return to the aggrieved people.

Therefore, NEFIP has appealed to the government of India to exempt the entire North Eastern States from the purview of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019.

Candle light vigil in Dmu

Dimapur Naga Students’ Union (DNSU) media cell has informed that the candle light vigil will be held at Clock Tower, Dimapur at 4 p.m. December 13 to express solidarity with neighbouring states that has been adversely affected because of CAB and also to show resentment against the unconstitutional bill that was passed in the Parliament.

DNSU has therefore requested all students and concerned citizens to show its resentment by being part of the candle light vigil.

CTAN, CEAN to hold sit-in protest from December 16 DIMAPUR, DEC 12 (NPN): Combined Technical Association of Nagaland (CTAN) and Civil Engineers Association of Nagaland (CEAN) has decided to stage a sit-in protest from December 16 to demand immediate termination of all illegal appointments made between June 6, 2016 to August 10, 2018.

The associations cautioned that unless open advertisement of all posts along with current vacancies are made and illegal appointments cancelled, they will continue to stop any departmental exams in whatever way possible.

They lamented that the state government, despite submitting several representations, turned deaf ear to their requests.

states on CAB: NPRAAF

DIMAPUR, DEC 12 (NPN): Nagaland Public Rights Awareness and Action Forum (NPRAAF) has accused BJP of “hoodwinking” North East states by assuring that Inner Line Permit and Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation Act 1873 will empower the region. Not only that, NPRAAF lamented that the intelligent MPs of the region were blind to see that Citizenship Bill was a “prelude to one nation, one religion and uniform civil code.” NPRAAF said the MPs, despite knowing that Nagaland was vulnerable to influx of illegal immigrants, supported the bill.

The for um said that though ILP and BEFR Act was already in place, the influx of refugees was unabated. It warned that NE states would soon “become a paradise of illegal immigrants, even without Muslims registering themselves as Hindus, Christians and other minor religion to enter India.”

Citing the case of Tripura,

where tribal indigenous people have become a minority in their own land, NPRAAF said CAB should have been opposed in toto in the North East. It further pointed out that the bill was passed on religious line, which itself was unconstitutional and undemocratic.

Asserting that the intelligent people of the region refused to buy CAB, NPRAAF urged the state government to introduce a bill in the next Assembly session, for dual citizenship, where “a citizen of the state will automatically become a citizen of India but a citizen of India will not be necessarily be a citizen of the state unless he is a natural citizen and not naturalized.”

It said that unless an effective measure was in place to protect indigenous citizens of the state, Nagaland along with other states will be totally annihilated by illegal immigrants and our posterity will never forgive us for our inaction.

DC Dmu meets stranded passengers

(3rd from L) Anoop Khinchi and others at Dimapur railway station. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR, DEC 12 (NPN): Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dimapur Anoop Khinchi along with Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC), Vivekananda Welfare Foundation, Hindu Seva Samitti and Bharat Sevashram Sangha visited Dimapur Railway Station on Thursday and met all the passengers of Kamrup Express travelling from Howrah to Dibrugarh, who were stranded at Dimapur station due to the ongoing tense situation in Assam.

According to an official bulletin, the DC and representatives of organizations interacted with

the passengers. DC advised the station manager and other officials of Dimapur Railway Station to take care of all the passengers in the best possible manner. DMC provided water and biscuits to the passengers. Bharat Sevashram Sangh Dimapur provided dinner to all the passengers Thursday night.

DMC, Vivekananda Welfare Foundation, Hindu Seva Samitii have assured to provide breakfast and lunch on Friday. Hindu Seva Samitti has arranged blankets for the passengers.

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IHRC Nagaland chapter launched

Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, DEC 12 (NPN): International Human Rights Council (IHRC), Nagaland state chapter was officially launched on December 12 at a function held at Hotel Saramati, Dimapur.

Addressing the gathering on the topic “Human rights violation in the context of Nagaland”, advocate, Limanochet Jamir, expressed dismay that Nagas in general, even though highly qualified and educated, lack basic knowledge on human rights.

Dwelling on unity, he mentioned that unity was very much important in any nation building. However, unity from the concept of Naga society, according to him, was driven more towards destructive interpretation, rather than a constructive one.

He held that unity does not necessarily have to be uniformity. This was one reason why Nagas interpreted unity in a destructive manner, by considering unity to be uniformity, he said and added that if unity does not preserve truth, it becomes destructive.

He further went on to state that Nagas in general

Wilson Hasda addressing the gathering. (NP)

were currently in a confused state without a proper point of reference. Limanochet said that multiplicity of authority leads to high chances of uncertainty in law, further leading to losing the point of reference of what was good and what was bad.

Referring to ill treatment meted out to domestic helpers, Limanochet lamented that human rights violation was taking place inside the four walls of home. He also pointed the ignorance of government in not considering giving out minimum wage for

“helpers”.

Limanochet also spoke about how gender issue was still prevalent in the state and mentioned that Nagas should use the same yard stick to judge both men and women.

Also addressing the gathering, general secretary NE Zonal board (public department), IHRC, Wilson Hasda, called upon the gathering to have faith and to be change makers and trend setters. He stated that the most important aspect was to change people’s life and that according to him, depended on every indi-

vidual.

Hasda also held that the main aim of IHRC was to empower people by making them aware of their rights. He therefore called upon the youth to not only stand up for their own rights, but also to strand for other rights as well.

He also acknowledged the IHRC Nagaland state chapter for having a team of youngsters coming together and working for the welfare of human rights.

IHRC Nagaland state board (public dept.) president, Akavi N Zhimomi, in his brief speech, stated that it was time for elders to give opportunity to the youths of Nagaland.

Mentioning that it was not a factor of youths not being satisfied with the changes and developments brought by the elder generation, Zhimomi stated that it was time where elders needed to give youths to be leaders by guiding them and helping them grow.

Earlier, the programme was chaired by vice president, IHRC Nagaland state board (public dept.), Kuhoto I Awomi and vote of thanks delivered by executive president, IHRC Nagaland state board (public dept.), Chubatangit Jamir.

news in Brief DNSU emergency presidential meeting: Dimapur Naga Students Union (DNSU) has called for an emergency presidential meeting with all the units of DNSU on December 14 at 1 pm at its office. In this regard, presidents and general secretaries of all the units have been requested to attend the meeting without fail.

LKD 18th session: Lizumi Kuqhakulu Dimapur (LKD) will be holding its 18th session on December 14 at 9 am at the residence of Vitoshe Zhimo, Mishikito. All members have been informed to attend the session without fail.

Dimapur DPDB meeting: DC and vice chairman, DPDB Dimapur, Anoop Khinchi has informed that the monthly DPDB meeting of Dimapur district will be held on December 16 at DC conference hall.

PTBC golden jubilee: Phek Town Baptist Church (PTBC) will be celebrating golden jubilee from December 14 to 15 under the theme “Sound the trumpet of freedom” (Lev. 25:9). The speakers of the celebration will include executive secretary, Chakhesang Baptist Church Council Rev. Khrotso Mero and senior professor and president United College of Theology & Missions, Dimapur Rev. Dr. Phuveyi Dozo. All active members of PTBC have been requested to join the celebration.

KSCDL office inauguration postponed: The new office building of Kohima Smart City Development Limited and Kohima Municipal Council scheduled to be held on December 13 has been postponed to December 16 at 2 pm at New Super Market Complex, Kohima.

RWDA informs: Rotomi Welfare Dimapur Area (RWDA) has requested all members to attend the thanksgiving and song competition on December 14 at 7 am at Thilixu B/C Dimapur.

KPC annual get together: Kohima Press Club (KPC) will be organizing its annual picnic-cum-get-together on December 14 from 11 am onwards at Phriebagei, near Medical College, P-Khel Kohima Village. All the KPC members along with their families and well wishers of the Club have been invited to be a part of the annual event.

AAGBA’s stand on Naga solution Street vendors market

DIMAPUR: All Angami GBs Association (AABGA), while acknowledging the efforts of the Government of India and the Naga Political groups in talks to bring early solution to the Indo-Naga issue, made its stand clear that no solution can come out without consulting the stakeholder.

In a press note, AABGA president Thepfukedo Kuotsu and general secretary Lhousavi Kipu reminded of the historical fact that when Commissioner Simon had come to Khonoma village to visit Damant’s tomb (British political officer killed on Oct 13, 1879 during the battle of Khonoma), it was G.B/Peyu Sokhrielie Angami who had told Sir John Simon to leave Nagas alone as before, once the British leave India. They said that Sir Simon was so

impressed by his word, that he recorded it in written.

Thereafter, AABGA said the Naga Club sent a representation to the British Statutory Commission.

In the same line, it said the Naga National Council was formed in 1946 under the leadership of A.Z. Phizo and declared Naga Independence on August 14, 1947.

Accordingly, AABGA said plebiscite was held at Kohima Local ground on May 16, 1951, to re-affirm the right to self determination where 99.9% voted in favour.

Subsequently, as per the desire of the Nagas, AABGA said the Yehzabo was approved on January 21, 1956 and the Federal Government of Nagaland was formed on March 22,

1956.

However, due to differences in ideologies and with the formation of different factions later on, the duos said that the GBs/village chiefs had been time and again pleading for all to come together, but with no positive outcome.

With all this historical events, AABGA said it was clear that the GBs/ village chiefs played a vital role from the early days and till date.

Therefore, the duo said that the All Angami GBs Association continue to stand by their earlier stand “that too many lives had been sacrificed and therefore no solution can and should not happen for the sake of a package forgetting the people who laid down their lives for a free Nagaland.”

NSF 2nd federal assembly on Dec 16

Dimapur: Naga Students’ Federation has informed that the venue of the 2nd Federal Assembly for the tenure 2019-21 to be held on December 16 at 10 am has been shifted to Kurkam village, Chandel district, Manipur as against Kapaan village. The assembly session will be hosted by Thilmziih Teen Bujuur Ruwrkheh (Moyon Naga Students

Union). Therefore, all the federating units, sub-ordinate bodies and senior leaders of NSF have been requested to be at the aforementioned venue by December 15. Further, the units have been informed to submit the agenda(s) to be tabled to the assembly secretariat 24 hours prior to the scheduled assembly in official letter-head.

inaugurated in Mkg

DIMAPUR: ADC and chairman DUDA Mokokchung, W. Manpai Phom inaugurated the street vendors market at Yimyu ward, Mokokchung town on December 12 in the presence of State Mission Director DAY- NULM, departmental officials, church and ward members and public of the ward.

According to DIRP, the ADC in his speech thanked and welcomed the new facility being brought to the people especially street vendors by centralizing the market which will facilitate them.

He also stressed on the importance of functioning

DIMAPUR: The XXII Local Board of Administration (LBA) meeting of Sainik School Punglwa (SSP) was held on December 11 presided by Maj Gen Pankaj Kaushik, COS 3 Corps and LBA chairman.

The meeting was also attended by Mesetsozu Wezah, additional director, directorate of School Education; Elu Ndang parents representative, Col Anurag Mahajan, Col GS (Edn), Lt Col M K Meitei, administrative officer and Lt Col P Davidson, vice principal.

During the meeting major aspects pertaining to development of the school and academic standpoint were discussed.

ernment guidelines while taking up the population census and enrolment of electoral. He also directed the ADC and engineer to immediately expedite the road renovation from Tukuliqa to Iphonumi.

Meanwhile, the members of SDPB agreed to write a letter to the government for the upgradation of Pughoboto Adhoc Town Council to Urban Station.

SDPDB celebrates advent Christmas

Winners in various categories with their awards. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: Ghokimi village received the cleanest award 2019 under LADF 2019-20 in Pughoboto district. The award was handed over to the winner by chairman Pughoboto Sub-Division Planning and Development Board (SDPDB), Y. Vikheho Swu MLA at the DB court hall, ADC Pughoboto on December 12.

According to DIPR, Ghokimi village received Rs. 5 lakh and citation K Y M C

cer tificate. Ghathashi bagged the best village council award and received Rs.50,000.

The best village council award was started this year to maintain law and order and judicious utilisation of development fund with transparency and accountability.

The survey was carried out by SDAO Pughoboto, Myanthung Patton.

Highest harvest award both individual (jhum and

terrace) and village category (based on household average) was bagged

by Yehato (individual)-Rs 10,000 and Chisholimi village (village category) and received Rs. 15,000.

Aphuyemi achievers award was by Deborah Wotsa for securing Top 1 BA in sociology (NU) and received Rs 10,000 with citation.

After handing over the awards, Vikheho informed the house and villagers to be aware of the gov-

SDPDB Pughoboto also celebrated advent Christmas with Y. Vikheho Swu MLA and executive secretary SABAK Rev. Hotokhu as the speaker at the DB Court hall Pughoboto on December 12.

Vikheho delivered Christmas greetings and highlighted various development activities in the sub-division. While, Rev. Hotokhu in his message urged the gathering to dedicate their life to God. FM sub-divisional DIC Pughoboto Hojeto Sheqi read out the scripture. Itova and Topeni presented Christmas song. The programme was chaired by the SDO (Civil) Tiayanger Jamir.

Destruction committee led by chairman EAC Mokokchung and members destroyed 180 cases of liquors at the court premises on December 11. (NP)

4 shops gutted in Kohima

KOHIMA, DEC 12 (NPN): Four shops were gutted in a fire that broke out at Jail Colony, Kohima on December 11 evening. However, no casualty was reported. Police sources told Nagaland Post that the incident took place at around 9:52 pm. It took one hour for three fire tenders along with 18 personnel to douse off the fire. Goods worth approximately Rs. 4 lakh was destroyed and the cause of the fire was suspected to be due to short circuit.

Timely intervention from fire personnel preventing the fire from spreading further. (Correspondent)

AGEI conference

DIMAPUR: The Assemblies of God of East India held a general conference December 11 and 12 at Don Bosco Institute for Development and Leadership. Church leaders from all over East India who attended the conference elected AGEI executive members and advisory board members and were further authorised to officially take care of the AGEI ministry. Members in the conference also decided to adhere to the original Assemblies of God of East India Constitution and By Laws.

Aowli festival in Mokokchung

and implementation of the market from all quarters. He further called upon all the stake holders to declare the area as single use plastic free zone. ADC also thanked the Yimyu ward council for allowing their land for the market and for extending cooperation on the completion of the project.

Short speeches were delivered by State Mission Director DAY- NULM, S. TekatubaAier and Benjongnungsang chairman Yimyu ward. Vote of thank was delivered by the programme chairman joint director Urban Development Mokokchung, Sole Sul.

SSP LBA meeting held

Ghokimi named cleanest village in Pughoboto

Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2019

ENFB holds combined fellowship DIMAPUR: Eastern N a g a l a n d Fe l l ow s h i p Bangalore (ENFB) held a combined fellowship with Yimchunger Baptist Church Dimapur Women Department (YBCDWD) on December 11 at Kammanahalli, Bangalore.

A press communiqué

by Eastern Nagaland Students’ Union Bangalore (ENSUB) assistant general secretary, Hocheli S Sangtam stated that the programme was led by Shihkiula Chipping (YBCDWD).

Welcome speech was delivered by Mukwang Konyak, pastor i/c, ENFB, followed by special song by Hellen and short play by YBCDWD. T h e m e s s a ge wa s shared by Tsuyimla Ramji, women pastor YBCD. She encouraged every member of ENSUB and Naga people to fulfil God's purpose and live faithfully and prayerfully by setting good example for the coming days. The fellowship concluded with the Hymn “standing on the promises” followed by mass prayer.

Chubala inaugurating the Aowli festival at Imkongmeren Sports Complex on December 12. (DIPR)

Correspondent MOKOKCHUNG, DEC 12 (NPN): The two-day, 2nd edition of “Aowli Benjongmong (festival)”, organised

by Watsu Mungdang, got underway at the Imkongmeren Sports Complex here on Thursday.

The festival was inau-

gurated by NPSC member, Chubala.

Speaking as guest of honour, Chubala stated that for sustainable business growth, everyone should maintain the habit of savings for further investment.

She encouraged the entrepreneurs to maintain upmost professionalism with

transparency and honesty, with quality product for a sustainable business.

Earlier short speeches were delivered by Ao Senden president, Chubawati and AKM president, Imkongwati while the welcome address was delivered

by Watsu Mungdang president, Maonginla.

Awareness on violence against women

College authorities and students on December 10.

DIMAPUR: In commemoration of the 16 days of activism against gender based violence, awareness campaign was organised

by Fazl Ali College (FAC) on December 10. To mark the occasion, an inter-collegiate story narration competition was organized by the college under the ambit of the Nagaland State Commission for Women on the theme “Orange the world: Generation Equality stands against Rape”.

Altogether nine participants from Jubilee memorial College, People’s College and Fazl Ali College participated. All the participants narrated one story each from the

following themes: Rape, Domestic Violence, Eve Teasing,Tradition and Gender Equality, Harassment in the workplace, Economic discrimination, Emotional abuse and Negative representation of women in media.

Renthungo Odyuo from fazl Ali College bagged the first prize and received a cash of Rs. 3000 and certificate.

Limayanger of Jubilee Memorial College won the second prize and the third prize went to Abinah Jamir of Fazl Ali College.

They received Rs. 2000 and Rs. 1000 along with a certificate.

The programme was

chaired by Maongienla, Asst. Prof. department of English, who also delivered keynote address stating that gender was not an accomplishment but an ascribed status- something which was beyond a person’s control.

The programme kicked off with a play by Drama Club, FAC followed by welcome address by principal of the College, T. Allong Tzudir. A video on various perspectives by students as well as teachers on the theme, “Gender Equality and Violence against Women”, compiled

by Talikaba of B.A 6th semester was screened after the competition.

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Q: Is the govt of India

responsible for pending Naga solution?  Yes.  No.  Can’t Say.

WEATHER FORECAST December 13

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala Hazy sun

28 14

Aizawl

Sunny and delightful

Guwahati Hazy sun Imphal

Sunny and nice

23 10 25 13 23 8

Itanagar Mostly sunny

22 11

Shillong Partly sunny

17 6

Kohima

Sunny to partly cloudy

Dimapur Mostly sunny and pleasant Mkg

Partly sunny

Tuensang Sunshine and cooler

18 8 22 12 20 8 13 5

Partly sunny

18 11

Zunheboto Partly sunny

17 6

Wokha

ESI scheme dispensary launched in Kohima

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Officials at the launching of ESI scheme in Kohima. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: The new Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) scheme Dispensary located at Naga Bazaar (near Kohimas Hospital) was officially inaugurated and launched by State labour commissioner, Er. S.L. WatiAier on December 12.

According to DIRP, the inauguration programme was chaired by assistant labour commissioner, Kohima Kewekote Teno and dedicated by pastor, Pezieliecie CRC, Letulie Pienyü.

Keynote address on ESI scheme was delivered

by Er. S.L. Wati.

Medical benefits of the scheme was highlighted by administrative medical officer, ESI Scheme, dispensary Dimapur, Dr. Z. Kheshito

Zhimo.

Dr. Z. Kheshito stated that the scheme was applicable to all employers/ proprietors of factories & industries, shops & establishments, medical institutions, educational institutions, newspaper establishments, contractors & suppliers, etc employing ten or more workers drawing wages upto Rs. 21,000 per month.

He said all such establishments are mandatory to be registered under the ESI scheme.

The ESI scheme also provides benefits such as sickness, disablement, dependents, maternity and medical for the workers/ employees working under the above establishments/ institutions, he said.

National Lok Adalat on December 14

DIMAPUR: National Lok Adalat (People’s Courts) will be observing in all the district headquarters under the aegis of Nagaland State Legal Services Authority (NSLSA) on December 14.

This will be the fourth and final Lok Adalat to be conducted this year in quarterly basis.

A total of 11 Lok Adalat Benches at district courts will be set up by the District Legal Services Authority (DLSAs).

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In the last National Lok Adalat, conducted in the state on September 14, 2019, 677 disputes/cases were listed and 147 cases were resolved and disposed off amicably.

The total amount of settlement involved in the disposed cases was Rs. 99,41,305.

The disposal data of each DLSAs will be uploaded on the web portal of the state authority at nslsa. nagalandgov.in.

A brief highlight on ESI scheme was shared by branch manager, ESI, Dimapur, Mario Manirhii and vote of thanks by assistant labour commissioner, directorate of Labour, Avile Vitso.

The Ministry of Labour & Employment, government of India, has notified for extension of ESI scheme in all areas falling under Kohima Municipal Council under Phase II of ESIC 2.0. w.e.f, September 1, 2019.

Therefore, all employees/proprietors have been informed to immediately register their factories/establishments/institutions, etc under the said scheme so that their employees can avail the benefits.

Patient attendant lodge inaugurated DIMAPUR: A patient attendant’s lodge Shelter for Urban Homeless (SUH) building was inaugurated at the vicinity of Dr. Imkongliba Memorial District Hospital Mokokchung and district T.B Hospital Mokokchung Majakong Ward on December 12

by State Mission Director DAY- NULM S. Tekatuba Aier as chief guest.

Speaking in the programme, the mission director called upon all the stake holders of the lodge to have a sense of belongingness and responsibilities and framed out the best management policies of the lodge. He requested the committee members to ensure that all the patients from neighboring districts availed the lodge facilities.

According to DIPR, the project was initiated under the scheme, Shelter for Urban Homeless (SUH) under the national flagship programme DeendayalAntyoDayaYojana- National Urban Livelihood Mission (DAY-NULM).

Short speeches were delivered by medical superintendent Mokokchung and chairman Majakong ward and vote of thanks

by ADC and chairman DUDA Mokokchung W. Manpai Phom.

RBC celebrates golden jubilee

Rev. M.K Lorin dedicating the jubilee monolith.

DIMAPUR: Rengmapani Baptist Church (RBC) celebrated its golden jubilee from December 7-8 at the village church with Haiwalo Apon, executive secretary, Council of Rengma Baptist Churches as the speaker on day one.

According to convenor, infor mation & publicity committee golden jubilee, Yhunilo Thongseb, the speaker delivering his speech on the theme “Proclaim Liberty” spoke on the different perspectives of the world.

He encouraged the congregation to seek God for liberation.

The opening prayer of the jubilee was offered

by Rev. Tenga Seb, pastor, Dimapur Rengma Baptist Church and invocation

by Rev. C.H. Wahi, Hada village.

On the second day, Rev. Andrew Semp, director, Nagaland Mission Movement, spoke on “Celebrating the Fullness of Christ” wherein he encouraged the congregation to live a truthful and humble

lives to understand and receive the “Fullness of Christ”.

Rev. Gwasolo Semp, Pastor, Sendenyu Baptist Church said the opening prayer and Rev. L. Tsela, Evangelist, Tseminyu Lojvii said the benediction.

Earlier on December 7, the jubilee monolith was dedicated by Rev. M.K Lorin, while the jubilee memorial building was dedicated by Kepega Tep, pastor, Rengmapani Baptist Church.

CMHS Wokha observes annual day-cum-graduation

DIMAPUR: Christian Model High School (CMHS) Wokha, celebrated its first annual day-cum-little pearls graduation on December 10.

A press release by CMHS Wokha stated that Er. C. R. Murry, DGM (E/M) NEEPCO Doyang and an alumna of CMHS graced the event as guest of honour.

He appreciated the management for the sacrifices and efforts towards bringing the latest curriculum which has been introduced in most of the schools in the state. He also appreciated the hard work and sacrifices of the teaching faculties for holistic development of the children and encouraged the parents to put more efforts in disci-

plining the children in the right way.

T. Murry, the proprietor of CMHS highlighted the school motto “Truth, Wisdom and Service”, and shared the vision of the founder of the school late E. M Mozhui. He also acknowledged three teachers one each, from higher section, middle section and nursery section

for their selfless service and dedication by handing them appreciation certificates.

Administrator Serena Murry presented the little pearls graduation certificate to the seven students and appreciated the talents of the children.

Star of the year from each class starting from nursery up to class 10 were award-

ed by the guest of honour for their overall performance.

Students on their part entertained the parents with variety of programme ranging from choir, choreography, folk fusion, bollywood dance, mime show, drama etc. Later, mini sales, rock concert, raffle draw etc were conducted and the event concluded with bonfire.

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CAB: Student leaders arrested in Mnp

A group of women and students attempting to storm CM Bungalow is being blocked by police in Imphal on Thursday.

Correspondent

IMPHAL, Dec 12: Police in Manipur on Thursday foiled a bid of protesters comprising students and members of different women based CSOs to storm the chief minister’s secretariat.

The protestors were demanding the immediate unconditional release of student leaders who were currently in the police custody in connection to the anti-CAB movement in the state.

As many as 11 leaders of All Manipur Students’ Union (AMSU) and other student bodies were arrested by the police during the NESO sponsored antiCAB total shutdown in the entire northeast region on the evening of December 10. The protestors who targeted the chief minister’s secretariat were prevented from proceeding further in front of Imphal police station, only few meters short of the chief minister’s secretariat.

Police officers from nearby Imphal West district police headquarters who arrived at the spot convinced protesters to meet the SP of the district but they (protestors) insisted to allow them to meet the chief minister.

Meanwhile, students of colleges in Manipur today also joined in the chorus demanding unconditional release of student leaders arrested by the police during anti-CAB movement.

Demanding immediate unconditional release of the student leaders, students of colleges under DM University, Imphal set a 24-hour deadline to the state government on Thursday.

DM University is a cluster university of five colleges occupying common, adjoining or neighbouring physical spaces within Imphal.

Addressing a press conference at university campus on Thursday, general secretary Kh Anjali of GP Women College Students’ Union warned that if their demand was not considered , the students of the five colleges will launch intense forms of agitations together with the students of other colleges.

The ongoing semester exams will also be boycotted as part of the agitations with students of other colleges under Manipur University, she threatened.

Police are currently searching for some leaders of the student bodies by frequently visiting their

Meghalaya CM rushes to Delhi over CAB

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Shillong ,Dec 12: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Thursday left for New Delhi to meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah to urge him to implement strong measures to ensure protection of Meghalaya following the passage of the contentious Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019, in the parliament.

There have been protests in the State since Monday after the Bill was passed in the Lok Sabha with lone National People’s Party Lok Sabha member, Agatha Sangma who supported the controversial Bill.

Sangma is accompanied by a team of his cabinet ministers and senior members of the ruling Meghalaya Democratic Alliance government.

On Wednesday, the Chief Minister along with other ministers met Governor, Tathagata Roy urging him to give his assent to the Meghalaya Residents Safety and Security (Amendment) Ordinance and bring Administrator’s Rule in the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council.

“A team of cabinet ministers would meet the Home Minister and urge upon the Centre to find pro-

visions to keep strengthening so that more insulation can be given to the people of the state,” Sangma said.

“We wanted that Meghalaya as a whole should be exempted from the CAB and we would again discuss this with the home minister,” the Chief Minister said.

On the demand of enforcing the Inner Line Permit in the state, Sangma said that the government has been discussing with different organizations and the government also has been debating on this issue internally.

“We also have an ordinance in which the Meghalaya Residents Safety and Security Act is being amended. The provisions made by the state are within our control and if the ordinance is approved, it will be a mechanism which will serve the same purpose like an ILP,” he said.

Sangma said the governor has assured to take a call on the Meghalaya Residents Safety and Security (Amendment) Ordinance,after listening to all clarifications that the government has given on issue related to the Ordinance. “The governor sought some clarifications during the discussions and all doubts were cleared,” he said.

homes and harassing family members to produce them, she alleged, and demanded that police must stop such acts immediately.

Justifying the antiCAB movement being launched by NESO across the Northeast states, the general secretary questioned whether the implementation of ILP system in the state will able to protect the indigenous populace of the region.

She said if the state government thinks arresting and harassing student leaders will supress the anti-CAB movement, it is a wrong notion of the government.

“It will be impossible on the part of the government to suppress the movement (anti-CAB) by threatening and harassing student leaders. Instead, it will be adding fuel to fire,” she warned.

She strongly protested against keeping the students in the police custody after registering cases under various sections of different Acts.

If the state government fails to release the arrested students without any condition within the given 24-hour deadline, students were ready to launch various forms of intense agitations, she declared.

Any untoward consequences arising out of students’ agitations will be the sole responsibility of the government, she added.

AMSU had already served ultimatum to the state authority to release its leaders within 24-hour, which would end by Thursday night.

While setting the deadline, the oldest student body of the state alleged that the police crackdown against its leaders started soon after they declared to go ahead with the anti-CAB shutdown even though Centre announced bringing Manipur under ILP regime.

The union alleged that police arrested AMSU joint secretary (administration) Yumkhaibam Bijando, AMSU Jiribam district vice-president Sagolsem Ranajit and AMSU member Sinam Bode on the night of December 9, hours ahead of commencement of the total shutdown on December 10.

More leaders were arrested on the day of the shutdown, they alleged while terming the arrest unfortunate and further demanded release of arrested leaders within 24 hours.

AMSU president in-charge Athouba had warned of intense agitation if the arrested members are not released unconditionally within 24 hours.

Unless the government releases the arrested members, AMSU might even repeat the 1980 protest of boycotting the upcoming HSLC examination, he had said.

Mention may be made that all the arrested student leaders were in the police custody where they were remanded by local courts where police produced them on Wednesday.

IN THE COURT OF DISTRICT AND SESSIONS JUDGE DIMAPUR : NAGALAND Succession Certificate

SUCCESSION CASE NO. 148/2019 To, Smti Somla Phom W/o Late P. Longyau Phom, R/o H. No 79, Burma Camp, Dimapur, Nagaland.

Whereas you applied on 24.10.2019 for a Succession Certificate under Part-1 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925 in the matter of the Deceased Late P. Longyau Phom for the following Debts/Securities namely.

1. Pension Benefits : Leave Encashment, Gratuity, GIS, GPF, Monthly Family Pension 2. SBI Account No. 20303180911 (Purana Bazaar) This Certificate is accordingly granted to empower you to collect those debts and receive interest or dividends or to negotiate or transfer the securities any of them.

Dated this the 6th day of December 2019.

District and Sessions Judge Dimapur : Nagaland DP-9103

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER ZUNHEBOTO NO.JUD.21/2017-18/398

Dtd. Zbto. the 20th 11 2019

Notice calling objection for the issue of Succession Certificate Shri/Smti Kiyeli of Tichipami District Zunheboto has applied for the issue of Succession Certificate/Guardianship Certificate declaring that His/Her/ Wife/Husband Late Zukhupu has expired on 01/08/2019.

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

Deputy Commissioner Zunheboto : Nagaland

DP-9107

BEFORE THE JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE 1st CLASS DIMAPUR : NAGALAND AFFIDAVIT Regd. No. 17/19 Date : 12-12-2019 I, Smt. SUBOLILA alias SUBALILA, (D.O.B. 29/07/1984), Wife of Shri. IMOTIBA TIATEMJEN, Resident of H/No. 202, MONGSENBAI WARD, MOKOKCHUNG, NAGALAND do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as follows :1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India and residing in above mentioned address.

2. That, my correct name is SUBOLILA, but in some of my important documents my name was recorded as SUBALILA which needs to be corrected as SUBOLILA. 3. That SUBOLILA and SUBALILA refers to my name and of one and same person only, i.e., mine only.

4. That, henceforth I shall be known as SUBOLILA for all purposes and intents.

5. That the statements made above are true to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing is false.

DEPONENT Sworn before me on 12th day of December, 2019.

Judicial Magistrate 1st Class DP-9095

NEHU Undergraduate and Post-Graduate Examinations deferred

UMROI, DEC 12: The Northeast hill university Controller of Examinations has informed those concerned that due to unavoidable circumstances, all Undergraduate and PostGraduate Examinations to be held on December 13 and 14 December have been deferred until further orders.

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F.No.NRCM(S)102/2019

Date: 12.12.2019

E-Procurement TENDER NOTICE

The Director, ICAR-NRC on Mithun, Medziphema, Nagaland invites online bid under two bids system through e-procurement from registered/well established/reputed firms for entering into Annual Rate Contract for the supply of Animal feed ingredients and Mineral Mixture. Detail may be downloaded from www.nrcmithun.res.in or https://eprocure.gov.in.

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2019

Cancellations/ short terminations / originations of trains Maligaon, Dec 12: In view of disruption of train services due to law and order problems in the state of Assam, NFR chief public relations officer Subhanan Chanda has informed passengers that all short distance passenger trains in NE states have been cancelled for December 12 and 13 depending on situation.

The long distance mail/express passenger trains to and from Dibrugarh, Tinsukia, Silchar and Agartala have however been short terminated and originated to and from Guwahati and Kamakhya Railway Stations for December 12 and 13.

Mary Kom votes in favour of CAB; her justification irks NE

NEW DELHI, DEC 12 ( AGENCIES): Six times World Champion and Olympic medallist boxer MC Mary Kom on Wednesday came out with a shocking statement on the Citizenship Amendment Bill, 2019. Kom, who attended the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, voted in favour of Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019.

In an interview given to ABP News before the RS session, Mary said, “It’s a very important Bill. If the request has come from the Minister or the government, I should be in the House only. I know, the Bill is going to be passed. It’s not

in my hands of course and my opinion here does not matter. If the government is supporting and everyone is supporting then I will also support it.”

She pointed out that she was still a sportsperson and not a politician.

“I am not a politician. If the Government has taken a decision then even if I request them to withdraw CAB. It’s not going to be withdrawn. At this stage, it’s not going to stop. If the decision is already taken, then I will just follow that.

If you insist on what do I want, then I will say I just want to win Olympic gold

in Tokyo for my country.”

Her statement has not gone down well with the people from Northeast.

In a tweet, Tripura royal scion, Pradyot Manikya Deb Barman came down heavily on the world champion stating that there is no quality and integrity in our leaders.

Pradyot Manikya Deb Barman tweeted: Hum Aapke hain Kom ??? No quality or integrity in our leaders - Nobody will listen if I oppose CAB, so I’ll follow the government — Mary Kom https://thebridge.in/?p=44447 via @@ TheBridge_IN.

Army comes to rescue of helpless citizens Kohima, Dec 12: The swift deployment of Army and Assam Rifles columns have come as a great relief to many stranded tourist at a time when Assam is on the boil. There have been numerous incidents in which the troops of Spear Corps have rescued a large number of civilians who were stranded in these protests.

A press release by PRO ( Defence) stated that in one such incident, a mob had surrounded the Silchar – Dibrugarh - Brahmapurtra Express at Naharkatia Railway Station and were in the process of setting it on fire.

When the Railway authorities requested for urgent help to save the passengers and Railway property., the Army responded immediately and Army and Assam Rifles Columns which were on standby rushed to the spot, and immediately took charge of the situation.

They drove out the mob, managed to rescue passengers to safety and provided urgent medical attention. “If

Army personnel helping stranded passengers.

the troops had not arrived in time, we would not have been alive” said a rescued train passenger.

In another incident yesterday, a request was received for urgent help for evacuating two policemen who were grievously injured and surrounded by mobs in Duliajan. On reaching the site, they found the constable had a deep gash after he was struck with a ‘Dah’ and the SHO had injuries

IN THE COURT OF PRINCIPAL DISTRICT AND SESSION JUDGE KOHIMA: NAGALAND NOTICE NOTICE INVITING OTHER CLAIMENTS TO REPRESENTATION TO COME FORWARD (UNDER PART-1 OF SECTION 375 OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925) Succession Case No 22 of 2019 Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate of Lt. Narmaya Rana has filed by Miss Kunti Devi daughter of Lt. Narmaya Rana R/o upper Chandmari, H/No. 03 (B) Kohima Nagaland to draw h/s operate: Pension benefit & AC/No 10530632964 SBI Main Branch Kohima who expired on 05/12/2019.

Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate of this said deceased may if she/he so desire appear in this court on or before the said day of 13-01-2020.

Given under the hand and seal of the court on this 11th day of Dec 2019.

Principal District & Sessions Judge Kohima: Nagaland.

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IN THE COURT OF PRINCIPAL DISTRICT AND SESSIONS JUDGE KOHIMA: NAGALAND NOTICE NOTICE INVITING OTHER CLAIMANTS TO REPRESENTATION TO COME FORWARD (UNDER PART-1 OF SECTION 375 OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925)

on his hands and legs and was bleeding profusely. The troops bravely assuaged the large crowd, dispersed them and rapidly escorted the injured to the local hospital.

There have been a large number of such incidents in which Army and Assam Rifles troops have endangered their own safety to protect innocent people and Government property both in Assam and Tripura.

They have been conducting Flag Marches to instill confidence in the population, the release added.

Dear Arensenla, I wish you prosperity and luck! You deserve the best! Let your heart be filled with joy, harmony and blessings and your life be filled with success.

May you have a very special birthday.

Have a great Birthday!

Your friend, Imlinungsang NOTICE NOTICE INVITING CLAIMS/OBJECTION OF OTHER CLAIM(S) UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 370 OF THE INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925 FOR ISSUE OF SUCCESSION CERTIFICATE. Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate/pension benefit of Late Zuchanbemo has been applied by Shri/Smti. Mhonbeni Patton, R/o. Chukitong Village, Wokha, Nagaland W/o. Late Zuchanbemo for possession of; Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate/pension benefits of the said deceased may, if she/he so desire appear in this court on or before 10-01-2020.

Given under the hand and seal of the court on this day the 10th Dec 2019.

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IN THE COURT OF PRINCIPAL DISTRICT AND SESSIONS JUDGE KOHIMA: NAGALAND NOTICE

Succession Case No 24 of 2019 Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate of Lt. Ezanyimo Yanthan was filed by Smti. Helen Odyuo W/o Lt. Ezanyimo Yanthan R/o Forest Colony, H.No. FC 177, Kohima to draw/operate.

Pension benefits and closure of A/C No. 10530654751 (SBI Kma) ICICI Bank Ltd RLG Policy No. 18932914 and immovable land bearing Patta/Permit No. 9952 at Lower Forest Colony, Kohima who expired on 11-11-19.

Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate of this said deceased may if she/he so desire appear in this court on or before the said day of 11-01-20.

Given under the hand and seal of the court on this 11th day of Dec 2019.

Principal District & Sessions Judge Kohima: Nagaland.

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NOTICE INVITING OTHER CLAIMANTS TO REPRESENTATION TO COME FORWARD (UNDER PART-1 OF SECTION 375 OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925) Succession Case No 21 of 2019 Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate of Lt. Tsanuo Shunyü was filed by Smti. Vizosienuo Shunyü daughter of Lt. Zapuvi Angami R/o Mima Village Kohima Nagaland.

For closure of: The family pension benefit bearing P.P.O No. NL/F/5062, AC/No 30691893480 SBI Main Branch Kohima who expired on 02/10/2019.

Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate of this said deceased may if she/he so desire appear in this court on or before the said day of 13-01-2020.

Given under the hand and seal of the court on this 11th day of Dec 2019.

Principal District & Sessions Judge Kohima: Nagaland.

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IN THE COURT OF PRINCIPAL DISTRICT AND SESSIONS JUDGE

SUMMON FOR SETTLEMENT OF ISSUE

NOTICE INVITING OTHER CLAIMANTS TO REPRESENTATION TO COME FORWARD (UNDER PART-1 OF SECTION 375 OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925) Succession Case No 19 of 2019 Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate of Lt. Lui Tsudir was filed by Smti. Suponglemla mother of Lt. Lui Tsudir R/o Lower P.W.D. Colony, Kohima, Nagaland to draw/operate:Pension benefits, leave encashment, gratuity, other service benefits and securities and properties. A/c No 10161563630 (SBI), who expired on 27/11/2019.

Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate of this said deceased may if she/he so desire appear in this court on or before the said day of 13-01-2020.

Given under the hand and seal of the court on this 11th day of Dec 2019.

Principal District & Sessions Judge Kohima: Nagaland.

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(ORDER-V, RULE-1,5,20) IN THE COURT OF : Smti. Julian Sithou, CIVIL JUDGE (SR)/CIVIL JUDGE (JR).

SUIT NO. Money Suit No. 103/19.

PLAINTIFF The Bank of Baroda, Razhu Point, Kohima.

DEFENDANTS Mr. Pouphun Panmei & Another.

To, 1. Mr. Pouphun Panmei, S/o. Late Panmeilan, Naga Bazaar, Kohima, Nagaland.

2. Mr. Aben Rongmei, S/o. Late. Namlongui, Driver, Nagaland Civil Secretariat, Kohima, Nagaland.

Whereas the Bank of Baroda, Razhu Point, Kohima, Nagaland has instituted suit against you for recovery amount of Rs. 1,71,734.52/You are hereby summoned to appear before the Court in person or by pleader duly instructed and able to answer all materials questions relating to the suit on 27.01.2020 at 11:00 A.M without fail.

Take notice that in default of your appearance on the date mentioned the suit will be heard and determined in your absence.

Given under my hand and the seal of the court this 09th day of 12. 2019.

SD/CIVIL JUDGE (SR)/CIVIL JUDGE (JR) K-3369A KOHIMA : NAGALAND

SUMMON FOR SETTLEMENT OF ISSUE

SUMMON FOR SETTLEMENT OF ISSUE

KOHIMA: NAGALAND

NOTICE

(ORDER-V, RULE-1,5,20) IN THE COURT OF : Smti. Julian Sithou, CIVIL JUDGE (SR)/CIVIL JUDGE (JR).

SUIT NO. Money Suit No. 104/19.

PLAINTIFF The Bank of Baroda, Razhu Point, Kohima.

DEFENDANTS Mr. Zuchamo R Yanthan & Another To, 1. Mr. Zuchamo R Yanthan, S/o. Renphamo Yanthan, Likya Colony, Wokha, Nagaland.

2. Mr. L. Myingthungou Yanthan, Regional Manager-HUDCO Regional office, Old Secretariat Complex, Kohima, Nagaland.

Whereas the Bank of Baroda, Razhu Point, Kohima, Nagaland has instituted suit against you for recovery amount of Rs. 62,009.80/You are hereby summoned to appear before the Court in person or by pleader duly instructed and able to answer all materials questions relating to the suit on 27.01.2020 at 11:00 A.M without fail.

Take notice that in default of your appearance on the date mentioned the suit will be heard and determined in your absence.

Given under my hand and the seal of the court this 09th day of 12. 2019.

SD/CIVIL JUDGE (SR)/CIVIL JUDGE (JR) K-3369B KOHIMA : NAGALAND

(ORDER-V, RULE-1,5,20) IN THE COURT OF : Smti. Julian Sithou, CIVIL JUDGE (SR)/CIVIL JUDGE (JR).

SUIT NO. Money Suit No. 105/19.

PLAINTIFF The Bank of Baroda, Razhu Point, Kohima.

DEFENDANTS Mrs. Arenkala.

To, Mr. Arenkala, D/o. N. Wati, H.No. 140, Themezie Colony, Kohima, Nagaland.

Whereas the Bank of Baroda, Razhu Point, Kohima, Nagaland has instituted suit against you for recovery amount of Rs. 39,966.96/You are hereby summoned to appear before the Court in person or by pleader duly instructed and able to answer all materials questions relating to the suit on 27.01.2020 at 11:00 A.M without fail.

Take notice that in default of your appearance on the date mentioned the suit will be heard and determined in your absence.

Given under my hand and the seal of the court this 09th day of 12. 2019.

SD/CIVIL JUDGE (SR)/CIVIL JUDGE (JR) K-3369C KOHIMA : NAGALAND

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Rahul Gandhi slams PM Modi over CAB not applicable to tribal areas: Shah unemployment, rapes at J’khand rally

New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS): The Centre on Thursday issued a statement in a bid to make the provisions of Citizenship Amendment Bill clearer for the people of NorthEast. The Bill has passed the legislative test in Parliament.

The Home Minister said the Bill did not dilute the ‘’Assam Accord’’.

“The Union government is committed to implementing the Assam Accord. There is a Standing Committee in MHA to monitor implementation of the accord. The Citizenship Amendment Bill does not dilute the sanctity of Assam Accord as far as the cut-off date of March 24, 1971, stipulated for detection/deportation of illegal immigrants, is concerned.”

The Citizenship Amendment Bill, which has a cut-off date December 31, 2014, is a special legislation intended to address the concerns of only a few identified minorities on humanitarian grounds.

The government has said that CAB is not As-

Amit Shah sam-centric. It is applicable to the whole country and it is definitely not against the NRC, which is being updated to protect indigenous communities from illegal immigrants.

The Union government said it has constituted a committee comprising eminent personalities of Assam to recommend steps for implementation of Clause 6 of Assam Accord. “The government has also said that constitutional, legislative and administrative safeguards shall be provided to protect, preserve and promote the cultural, social, linguistic identity and heritage of

the Assamese people.”

The government further said: “No provision of Article 371 would be violated by this Bill.” It also clarified that “provisions of the amendments to the Citizenship Act would not be applicable to the tribal areas of Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram and Tripura, as included in the Sixth Schedule to the Constitution” in order to remove the doubts about indigenous communities of the north-eastern part of the country.

Talking about the Inner Line Permit (ILP) regime, the ministry said that “the areas regulated

under ‘’The Inner Line’’ permit have been exempted. Manipur will also be brought under the ILP as announced on Wednesday.

The government said it aims “to target genuine refugees and not intruders.” In the statement, the government said the Bill is not applicable in Assam only, but the entire country.

“Persons facing religious persecution are not settled only in Assam but in other parts of the country also. The fear that Assam will have to bear extra burden is misplaced.

Further, Bengali Hindus over generations have immensely contributed to the economic development of the state.”

The government tried to make the Bill more comprehensive on mass migration and said, “Large-scale migration on account of religious persecution is now a remote possibility” because most of the migration has already happened after the independence and, moreover, Citizenship Amendment Bill has

a cut-off date and will not be available for members of the religious minorities who will migrate to India after the cut-off date.

The NDA gover nment has been facing charge that the legislation would disturb the demographic structure of N-E states. It said that CAB will not lead to domination of Bengali speaking people because “most of the Hindu Bengali population is settled in Barak Valley of Assam, where Bengali is declared the second state Language”.

“Hindu Bengalis are settled in isolated pockets and have adapted themselves to Assamese language in the Brahmaputra Valley.”

The government also said that there is perfect harmony between the two linguistic groups at present which will continue even after Citizenship Amendment Bill is passed.

Reiterating that CAB applies to minorities from other countries, the Home Ministry said that the Bill “has no connection to minorities in Assam.”

R A N CHI , D EC 1 2 (IANS): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday slammed Narendra Modi over the unemployment rate touching a 45-year high, holding the Prime Minister responsible for the economic slowdown besides targeting him over the incidents of rape.

“Through demonetisation, PM Modi took out money from your pocket... the money was given to 10-15 industrialists. During our time (UPA regime), the economy was growing at 9 per cent. PM Modi took out money in the name of fighting black money and closed MNREGA,” the former Congress president said while addressing a rally at Mahagama in Jharkhand’s Deoghar district.

“The purchasing power of people ended which caused the closure of industries, slowdown of economy and is causing unemployment. The unemployment growth is highest in the last 45 years.”

He said that “people of this area are not getting drinking water”.

Rahul Gandhi “Have you thought why?

“Because your money is given to 10 to 15 industrialists. Unemployment has disappeared in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan because we have again introduced MNREGA. The MSP of paddy has been increased. The money is getting rotated in market and people are getting employment.

“In Congress ruled states paddy MSP is RS 2500 and here it is Rs 1300, think where the difference in money is going” said Rahul Gandhi.

He also targeted the Prime Minister over the incidents of rape.

“Modi claims ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’... but from whom to save the girls? Girls have to be protected from BJP MLAs. You might have heard ‘Make in India’ but it has become ‘rape in India’,” the Congress leader said.

He also accused the Prime Minister of “working 24 hours to divide the country”.

“He is trying to create a divide in the name of caste, religion and give others money to Adani and Ambani. We have to stand together,” Gandhi said.

He appealed to the people to vote for the Congress and JMM alliance so that “your money could be used for schools, hospitals, drinking water.”

“Modi claims to fight against corruption then he should answer why stand with most corrupt chief minister of Jharkhand,” he said.

Rahul Gandhi addressed two rallies in Jharkhand on Thursday.

Russian envoy Kudashev meets Kejriwal B’desh FM cancels India trip; MEA says not related to CAB New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS): Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister on Thursday postponed his trip to India after the passage of the Citizenship Amendment Bill, 2019, however, the Ministry of External Affairs here said the two developments are not related.

Speaking to the media, MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister A.K. Abdul Momen had conveyed that he had changed his programme on account of domestic issues pertaining to the commemoration of the Victory Day of Bangladesh on December 16.

“They have informed us about the postponement of the visit. They have also conveyed that the minister

had changed his programme on account of domestic issues pertaining to the commemoration of the Victory Day of Bangladesh on December 16,” Kumar said.

He added that any speculation that this development is connected with the legislation adopted by Parliament regarding the Citizenship Amendment Bill is “unwarranted”.

He said the current government of Bangladesh is taking care of religious minorities, quoting Home Minister Amit Shah’s remarks from his speech in Parliament.

Kumar said both nations believes that this is the golden age of their relationship.

“We never said there

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met Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal here, days after the Delhi government organised the “Days of Moscow in Delhi” event.

Kudashev met Kejriwal and Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia at the Delhi Secretariat and thanked them for organising “Days of Moscow in Delhi” -- a two-day celebration as part of an agreement for Tourism and Education between the two cities in November.

The celebrations saw a variety of activities, including art and culture, heritage, sports and other areas Arvind Kejriwal with Russian Ambassador to India of mutual co-operation.

In October 2018, the Nikolay Kudashev. governments of Delhi and New Delhi, Dec 12 sador to India Nikolay Moscow had signed the (IANS): Russian Ambas- Kudashev on Thursday agreements.

was religious persecution in Bangladesh during the current government’s tenure.”

Momen has called off his scheduled two-day visit to India, just hours before

his scheduled arrival.

Assam, bordering Bangladesh, had witnessed violence against the Bill, which was passed by the Lok Sabha on Monday night

and by the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday.

The protesters, including a large number of students, forcibly shut down shops and markets.

NAGALAND PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION NO. NPSC/C/AK/2009

KOHIMA

Dated Kohima, the 12th December, 2019

NOTIFICATION

In pursuance of the Nagaland Public Service Commission Advertisement No. NPSC3/2019 dated 14th October, 2019 and in accordance with the NPSC (State Civil & Other Services) Recruitment (4th Amendment) Rules, 2008, the Answer Keys of the NCS, NPS, NSS and Allied Services (Preliminary) Examination 2019 are hereby published to enable the candidates to file complaints, if any.

Complaints may be brought to the notice of the Commission in written addressed to the Secretary, NPSC within 7 (seven) days from the date of issue of this Notification, i.e. on or before 18th (Wednesday) December 2019. Complainants should mention their name, roll no, question no(s), booklet series and source of justification for complaints. Complaints published through the press or incomplete in any respect shall not be entertained.

The decision of the Committee constituted to dispose of the complaints shall be final in all respect.

Q.No. Set A Set B 1 C B 2 D C 3 B C 4 C C 5 D A 6 B C 7 C A 8 B B 9 B C 10 A D 11 B B 12 D B 13 B C 14 A A 15 C B 16 A D 17 D D 18 A B 19 A D 20 D D 21 B B 22 D A 23 A C 24 C D 25 D C 26 A A 27 B A 28 A D 29 B C 30 B C 31 C A 32 D D 33 D C 34 A D 35 D A 36 A B 37 B A 38 B C 39 B A 40 A B 41 C C 42 B B 43 B B 44 B A 45 C C 46 B B 47 D C 48 C D 49 D D 50 A A

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Q.No. Set A Set B 51 B C 52 A B 53 D D 54 C C 55 C D 56 D D 57 A B 58 B B 59 D C 60 C C 61 C A 62 C D 63 A C 64 C A 65 A C 66 D A 67 C C 68 B B 69 A A 70 C B 71 D D 72 C C 73 B D 74 D D 75 A B 76 B A 77 C D 78 B D 79 B C 80 C C 81 D D 82 A B A D 83 84 B D 85 D A 86 A B 87 D C 88 B A 89 C D 90 C B 91 A B 92 A D 93 C D 94 C D 95 C B 96 C C 97 B D 98 D A 99 D B 100 C D

Q.No. Set A Set B 101 C C 102 D C 103 B D 104 A C 105 C C 106 C B 107 A C 108 D C 109 D A 110 A A 111 A B 112 A A 113 C C 114 D A 115 B C 116 B B 117 A A 118 D D 119 C D 120 D B 121 C B 122 B D 123 C D 124 A C 125 C C 126 C A 127 C B 128 D C 129 A C 130 D B 131 D D 132 C B 133 C B 134 C B 135 D D 136 C C 137 C B 138 C C 139 C C 140 D D 141 A C 142 B B 143 B C 144 A A 145 B B 146 C A 147 B C 148 B A 149 B C 150 C B

Q.No. Set A Set B 151 D D 152 B A 153 B D 154 A C 155 C C 156 A B 157 C C 158 A B 159 A C 160 C A 161 B A 162 A B 163 C D 164 C C 165 C C 166 B A 167 C C 168 D B 169 D B 170 C C 171 D C 172 B A 173 C B 174 B A 175 D A 176 B D 177 B C 178 D D 179 A A 180 D B 181 C C 182 C D 183 B B 184 B A 185 B C 186 B B 187 D A 188 D B 189 A B 190 A A 191 B D 192 D A 193 C C 194 C C 195 A C 196 C D 197 C A 198 A B 199 C C 200 D A

(KEVEKHA KEVIN ZEHOL), NCS Secretary, Nagaland Public Service Commission, Kohima

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OPINiON/EDITORIAL

Nagaland Post

Post-mortem

Vol. XXx NO. 11 Dimapur, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2019

In numbers we trust

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ith brute majority in the Lok Sabha and through brilliant floor management in the Rajya Sabha, the BJP has again delivered on another election promise by enacting the highly controversial Citizen (Amendment) Bill 2019, after the earlier 2016 amendment lapsed in the Rajya Sabha. The passage of the CAB may be likened to an old idiom of lawyers: ‘when you don’t have the facts or the law, pound the table’. The BJP could not argue on facts or law to back up CAB but it pounded on the table with numbers. It is not only about the steamrolling of the controversial Citizen (Amendment) Bill 2019 in parliament but the manner in which differences of perceptions in democracy is being dispensed through brute majority. As commented in this column, the value of Indian democracy has been reduced to which party gets majority and not about enduring the spirit of constitutional democracy. The constitution is no longer absolute. It has become relative and can be altered or amended though majority vote under the dictum ‘might is right.’

After coming to power through democratic elections, unfortunately, the BJP has been altering the narrative of democracy from majority to majoritarian. The CAB is the agenda of BJP’s majoritarian Hindutva ideology. Like the abrogation of Article 370 under the guise of nationalism, the CAB also follows the same trodden path. In both cases, the BJP rejected persistent demands from opposition to refer the matter to a parliamentary panel. This may be because it has no space to accommodate divergence and believes it is the only nationalistic political organisation. The Indian Citizenship Act 1955 was amended in 1986,2003 and 2005 on the issue of Indian origins of applicants. However in 2015 the BJP sought a drastic amendment where the criteria was changed from origin to religion and the duration of residency reduced from 11 years to just six years. In the CAB 2019. The CAB is meant to grant Indian citizenship to non-Muslim immigrants who don’t need documents as proof that they have stayed in India for six years. The CAB was pushed through after the NRC in Assam ran aground when it failed to net Muslim immigrants. Instead, the NRC netted 20 lakh people, most of who are Bengali Hindus and a major chunk being Indian citizens who could not produce documents. Thus, the CAB for all practical purposes, is a blueprint for Assam. The illegal Bangladeshi Hindu immigrants were promised citizenship in 2014 and who the BJP hopes to establish a huge vote bank.

Unfortunately, the CAB is like a treatment being worse than the disease and today has set Assam aflame. Originally immigrants under the Indian Citizenship Act are offenders. They are not refugees nor asylum seekers. The BJP has distorted the legal definition and given it the go by. If there is so much concern for the persecuted then the BJP should also consider the Tibetans and Sri Lankan Tamilians for granting citizenship as they are refugees and asylum seekers not illegal immigrants. In Assam, the CAB has lighted up the communal cinders of the pastand that could prove to be tragic. On this scale, no one can deny both Modi and Shah from being labelled as ‘promise keepers’. They promise and deliver; while the divided opposition can only crib and lament.

However, merely delivering on promises should also not ignore the fact that divisive agendas will certainly prove disastrous for the country in the long run.

DailyDevotion Personality …that they may be one just as We are one…

—John 17:22 Personality is the unique, limitless part of our life that makes us distinct from everyone else. It is too vast for us even to comprehend. An island in the sea may be just the top of a large mountain, and our personality is like that island. We don’t know the great depths of our being, therefore we cannot measure ourselves. We start out thinking we can, but soon realize that there is really only one Being who fully understands us, and that is our Creator.

Personality is the characteristic mark of the inner, spiritual man, just as individuality is the characteristic of the outer, natural man. Our Lord can never be described in terms of individuality and independence, but only in terms of His total Person— “I and My Father are one” (John 10:30). Personality merges, and you only reach your true identity once you are merged with another person. When love or the Spirit of God come upon a person, he is transformed.

He will then no longer insist on maintaining his individuality. Our Lord never referred to a person’s individuality or his isolated position, but spoke in terms of the total person— “…that they may be one just as We are one….” Once your rights to yourself are surrendered to God, your true personal nature begins responding to God immediately. Jesus Christ brings freedom to your total person, and even your individuality is transformed. The transformation is brought about by love— personal devotion to Jesus.

Love is the overflowing result of one person in true fellowship with another.

Quotes

“When things are difficult, smile by faith. Don’t wait until you feel better.” ~ Joel Osteen

Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2019

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Naga integration and a way forward

ntroduction The demand for ‘Greater Nagalim’ or integration of Naga areas has been the subject of intense media and public scrutiny, including by our neighbours, who see the prospect to amalgamate Nagas’ lands as some kind of design to disintegrate present state boundaries.

At the very outset, The Naga Rising would like to acknowledge the fact that the Naga inhabited areas are geographically contiguous wherever they exist—in Manipur, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh or Myanmar—and Nagas have been living side by side since time immemorial.

Land without borders— the unique case of Naga geography What Nagas are legitimately claiming therefore is for the recognition of this geographical fact, of our lands which had been divided and apportioned under different heads without our proper knowledge or consent.

Take for instance the Zeliangrong Nagas, spread across Nagaland, Manipur and Assam or the Konyak Nagas of Nagaland who find themselves separated from their brethren in Arunachal Pradesh and in Myanmar.

The point here is that Nagas have been divided by artificial political boundaries, although they inhabit a contiguous geographical area in present-day India and Myanmar. The Naga case, therefore, is not a political rhetoric or an unsubstantiated claim but a fact as evident from geography.

Historical basis to present claims The claim to unite the contiguous land inhabited by the Nagas has been there, ever since the Naga political question emerged through the pages of history.

The 6th Clause of the NinePoint Agreement of 1947 between Akbar Hydari (GoI) and the Nagas (NNC) runs as: “To bring under one unified administrative unit, as far as possible all Nagas. All the areas so included will be within the scope of the present proposed Agreement”.

This has been validated further by the Naga Peoples’ Convention’s (NPC) own agreement with the Government of India, known as the 16-Point Agreement, wherein Clause 13 calls for the “Consolidation of

contiguous Naga areas”. The then Naga leaders who were signatories to the agreement expressed the view that “other Nagas inhabiting contiguous areas should be enabled to join the new State” (Nagaland).

NNC leader AZ Phizo is quoted to have said that ‘Nagaland is one undivided’ homeland and that ‘traditionally our boundary is lying one side Chindwin river, the other side is Brahmaputra, the land lying between these two rivers is our homeland Nagaland’.

These are some of the premise for the present demand calling for unification of all contiguous Naga inhabited areas. One should therefore understand that there is indeed a consistent stand and validity to what the Nagas have been voicing out i.e. to live together as one people.

Naga position has been misunderstood The aspiration of the Naga people to come under a single umbrella is perhaps one of the most misunderstood issues in India and the North-East in particular during the last sixty years.

At a time when the IndoNaga peace process is coming to some kind of a political solution, The Naga Rising appeals to our neighbours to understand and honour the peace agreement between the Government of India and the Naga people.

As the Naga people also understand the sentiments of people in Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh and Assam, who are desirous to safeguard their territorial boundaries, The Naga Rising calls for an informed dialogue and greater understanding on this particular issue to help work out some formulations acceptable to all.

The Naga Rising encourages dialogue and ideas that contribute towards a meaningful solution. We believe a ‘non-territorial’ or ‘cross-border regional’ model can be worked out that best suits the present reality of the Nagas, their neighbours and the working of Indian federalism.

Political innovation needed to address Naga ‘integration’ Other than the mention of a ‘Pan-Naga Body’ as part of the proposed Naga Peace Accord, not much official details are available on how the issue of ‘Naga integration’ is to be addressed by the Government of India.

One possible solution, according to former Union Home Secretary, K. Padmanabhaiah, “is the creation of a Naga Regional Council—comprising representatives from all major Naga tribes in the North East— which should be consulted by the concerned state governments on matters relating to the socio-economic development of Naga tribes living in those states”.

And according to Padmanabhaiah, the former interlocutor for the Naga peace talks between 1999 and 2009, the idea of a Naga Regional Council was suggested to the NSCN (IM) as “a possible solution” to the question of Naga integration.

Late BG Verghese, a much respected Indian journalist had suggested a non-territorial approach that would strengthen the Naga way of life and would not affect the integrity of other states. He is also reported to have recommended the formation of a ‘Naga Regional Council’ that would have given the Nagas, beyond present Nagaland state, some say in non-political areas like culture and social mores.

Noted anthropologist B K Roy Burman has gone on to suggest for the Nagas, the creation of an institution modelled on the Saami Council similar to case of the Saami people living in Sweden, Finland, and Norway. Other writers in India have also commented on this ‘non-territorial’ approach to resolve the present demand of the Nagas for some kind of a common platform to administer them.

The idea of a Pan-Naga body is therefore a formulation that has been presented by Delhi ostensibly to give the Nagas something in lieu of redrawing existing State boundaries.

Is it possible that without disturbing existing State boundaries, a federal solution through a non-territorial approach can be worked out for the Nagas of Nagaland, Manipur, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh in India?

There is no reason why the amalgamation of culture, economy, education and social discourses should not be allowed through some political innovation.

The different forms of cross-border arrangements can contribute towards social and economic cohesion and through this to the larger goal of Naga unity and emotional integration

while continuing to co-exist with our neighbours.

Challenges on the ground and the need to build trust and confidence In the Naga context, how will a cross-border platform (Pan Naga body) pan out given the deep political divide that has come to the fore, in the last few years?

Given the complexity of the present administrative arrangements, where Nagas find themselves under separate State governments including the reality of Nagaland State with its own intricacies, it is not going to be easy to formulate a solution on this issue.

The most difficult challenge is how do we relate present day Nagaland, with its existing boundaries, to the proposed Naga Peace Accord and the different formulations being worked out, especially the Pan Naga body?

Of late there has been queries raised by Naga elders, intellectuals and organisations – and a raging debate seems to be brewing – on the possible structure of the Pan-Naga body and its probable ramifications.

Some of the assertions are purely speculative and divisive.

We need to be sensitive to the larger Naga issue confronting us and approach it with deftness because once the GoI works out the peace-deal with the NSCN-IM and the 7 NNPGs, the more arduous work on the status of Myanmar Nagas on the Pan-Naga body has to be addressed as well – with the help of the GoI. At the same time, the problem with the proposed PanNaga Body (or a non-territorial arrangement) is that there is no clarity on the specifics of how the idea could translate into a system that works on the ground. The Naga Rising firmly believes that any Pan-Naga Body being created under the proposed Naga Peace Accord must factor in the ground reality and the sentiments of the people.

However, it appears that the GoI as well as the NSCN (IM) have a deficit of trust and confidence when it comes to sharing the details of this PanNaga model with the Naga people and this shroud of secrecy has given way to unnecessary speculations. And as the peacetalk drags on, more speculations will emerge giving way to more fissures to erupt across the Naga landscape.

The above points are some areas that will need deeper consultation, besides creating trust and good-will.

A Way Forward It is the understanding of The Naga Rising that the statutory Pan-Naga body with the Naga flag seems to be the only dignified and “possible solution to the question of Naga integration” at this point in time.

In our earlier statement we have noted that“The non-territorial arrangement (Pan-Naga body) that is mutually agreed should be the collective focus of the Nagas because we believe our aspiration towards a shared belonging as one people and the building of a future Naga-state will begin from there.”

Formulation of Pan-Naga body would fulfil the spirit of the 9-Point Hydari Agreement and the 16-Point Agreement pertaining to unification of Naga-inhabited areas. The revered idea of ‘one people one territory’ dating back to the Akbar Hydari agreement should not be surrendered.

Also, till such time all Naga areas are brought under a single administrative entity, for now the nature of relationship between Nagaland State and the proposed Pan-Naga body must be properly framed based on a judicious interpretation of existing constitutional provisions and political acumen.

As a full-fledged State with a duly elected legislature and government, Nagaland should not be equated with the proposed Naga territorial autonomous councils to be set up in other States. Hence, it is also of vital importance that Naga members from Assam, Manipur, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh are represented in this Pan-Naga body on a fair and workable criterion. It should be made to work on democratic values and principles guided by Naga tradition and wisdom.

In governance and decisionmaking, all shades of interest and opinion must be included in order to jointly share power and responsibility in running the affairs of the new platform.

The Naga Rising 1. Along Longkumer; 2. Vitho Zao; 3.

Hukavi T. Yeputhomi; 4. Amai Chingkhu; 5. Tsukti Longkumer; 6. Moie Bonny Konyak; 7.

Ngukato K. Tsuipu; 8. Mar Longkumer; 9. Joel Naga; 10.

Khriezodilhou Yhome For any communication or queries, email us at: thenagarising@yahoo.com

CAB : The construction of great constitutional blunder

(From previous issue) The Lok Sabha passed the controversial Citizenship (Amendment) Bill on 9th December, 2019 which is the big blow to the Constitutional fabric of India as it is in straight and direct violation of Art. 14, Art.15, Art. 21 and also the Basic Structure of Constitution as given by the Supreme Court of India in Keshavananda BharthiVs State of Kerala wherein Chief Justice Sarv Mittra Sikri, writing for the majority, indicated that the basic structure consists of the supremacy of constitution, A republican and democratic form of government, The secular character of the Constitution, Maintenance of the separation of powers, The federal character of the Constitution. Moreover in S.R. Bommai Vs Union of India hon’ble Supreme Court obser ved that…. “Notwithstanding the fact that the words ‘Socialist’ and ‘Secular’ were added in the Preamble of the Constitution in 1976 by the 42nd Amendment, the concept of Secularism was very much embedded in our constitutional philosophy…..”.

The observations that the Supreme Court of India made support us to reflect upon the true character of the constitution. Secular-

ism is not simply a dead word, but rather it is a spirit that should form a part of every action that government takes in the name of ‘The People of India’. Secularism must be understood as a basic feature of our Constitution. The words and the clauses of Citizenship Amendment Bill, 2019 does not reflect the secular spirit that the Constitution of India had born with. Moreover, this Bill does not stand Constitutional with the defence of the doctrine of ‘Reasonable Classification’. At the outset, it should be made clear that the Article 14 of the Constitution of India does not forbid reasonable classification of the target population (for the purpose of legislation) which must not be “arbitrary, artificial or evasive” but must be based on some real and substantial bearing a just and reasonable relation to the object sought to be achieved by the legislation. In the light of CAB 2019 being violative of Art. 14 it may further be noted that the Article 14 applies where equals are treated differently without any reasonable basis.

But where equals and unequals are treated differently, Article 14 does

not apply. Which simply mean that ‘EQUALS CANNOT BE TREATED UNEQUALLY’ This position of law has been well settled in different cases like D.S. Nakara V. Union of India, MadhuLimye V. Supdt.Tihar Jail Delhi, Sanaboina Satyanarayana V. Govt of Andhra Pradesh, Tamiladu Electricity Board V. Veeraswamy.

It needs to be understood that Citizenship Law defines a country’s political and constitutional identity and character.

Laying down rules that determines membership in our political community only on the basis of one’s religious beliefs completely violates this principle. The bill is not “religion and country neutral”. Linking religion with citizenship issue is against the spirit of our history, civilisation, culture and of our Constitution. A great nation like India that has welcomed everyone with open arms throughout its history of thousands of years can’t afford have a very narrow version of ‘Universal Brotherhood’. Citizenship can’t be linked with state, religion, caste, creed and be country specific. It should be universal.

A compact association of South Asian nations, with free movement

of people, ideas, cultures and commodities can be founded only on the basis of respecting and protecting the diversity of the region. As people from Assam and other CAB affected regions believe, that while on the one hand the present Indian government seeks to divide refugees on the basis of religion, on the other hand, it has turned the clause 6 of Assam Accord (originally designed to protect the Assamese and other indigenous communities) into a complete non-operational mode.The Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019 may have far reaching consequences in the entire Eastern India which seeks to erode the very basis of unity centering on language of different nations and nationalities and replace it by so called cultural unity based on religion.

In the present form, despite the fact that the Bill has been passed in the Lok Sabha it is not yet ready to become an Act. Many people from the affected areas including that of Assam believe that the Bill is rushed, illconceived, politically motivated, anti-constitutional and ambiguous and in its present form it would do more harm than good.

Moreover, any Law or a

Policy that threatens the identity of people needs to be widely debated on every possible public platform.

The Constitution of India upholds the Principle of Equality. When the Constitution of India which has been drafted by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar that exists on the pillars of the eternal principles of Justice, Equality, Liberty and Fraternity, does not permit any sort of discrimination among the citizens of India, then on what groundlegal or moral, can the

discrimination be made by the government while granting citizenship?

(Concluded) Dr. Aniruddha Babar, PhD, MA, LLM, DHRL, Former Advocate, Asst. Professor of Political Science, Tetso College, Dimapur, (aniruddha.v.babar@ gmail.com) (Author expresses his humble gratitude to Asela Rothrong for taking out time from her busy schedule to review this article)

Reader’s Post

CAB exemptions are not enough

Sir,

Firstly, the people of Northeast have been betrayed by their leaders in the parliament. It is not just the two MPs from Nagaland but even MPs of other states who have betrayed the people of the Northeast. It is indeed a matter of great shame that these so-called leaders who are supposed to represent the people have gone against the people they represent.

Secondly, though a few states in the Northeast are exempted from the purview of CAB, it will still affect the entire region. Dimapur is one district which will be under severe pressure as illegal immigrant entering Assam will eventually make their way into Nagaland via rail route. Be rest assured, even if the contentious bill that seeks to threaten the demography is applicable in few NE states, the whole of NE is still threatened.

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

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Nirbhaya case: SC to hear review plea

New Delhi, Dec 12 (PTI): The Supreme Court will hear on December 17 the plea filed by one of the four death-row convicts in the Nirbhaya gang rapeand-murder case seeking review of its 2017 judgement awarding him death penalty. A three-judge bench would hear next week the plea filed by convict Akshay Kumar Singh, whose lawyer has questioned in the review petition the capital punishment at a time life is getting “short” due to rising pollution. “Take notice that the following matter (Akshay’’s review plea) will be listed for hearing on Tuesday the December 17, 2019 at 2 PM before a three judges bench,” said a notice which was uploaded on the apex court’’s website.

The apex court had on July 9 last year dismissed the review pleas filed by the three other convicts -- Mukesh (30), Pawan Gupta (23) and Vinay Sharma (24) -- in the case saying no grounds have been made out by them for review of the 2017 verdict. A 23-year-old paramedic student, who came to be known as Nirbhaya, was gang-raped on the intervening night of December 1617, 2012 inside a running bus in south Delhi by six persons and severely assaulted before being thrown out on the road. She succumbed

File photo of the four rapists taken to court.

to injuries on December 29 at Mount Elizabeth Hospital in Singapore.

One of the accused in the case, Ram Singh, had allegedly committed suicide in the Tihar Jail here.

A juvenile, who was among the accused, was convicted by a juvenile justice board. He was released from a reformation home after serving a three-year term.

Akshay’’s review plea, filed through advocate A P Singh, referred to the health risks due to the rising pollution level in Delhi and said, “Life is going short to short, then why death penalty”.

“The state must not simply execute people to prove that it is attacking terror or violence against

women. It must persistently work towards systematic reforms to bring about change.

Executions only kill the criminal, not the crime...,” the review plea said. The apex court in its 2017 verdict had upheld the capital punishment awarded to them by the Delhi High Court and the trial court in the case.

Akshay, lodged in a jail here, has said in his review plea that death penalty entails “cold blooded killing” and it does not provide convicts the chance to reform.

The plea referred to the moral reasons for abolition of the death penalty and said there was no evidence to show that such a punishment has got a deterrent value. It also referred to

the observations of former Chief Justice of India P N Bhagwati that the convicts, hailing from poor background, are more likely to be sent to the gallows.

“If our criminal justice system cannot guarantee the consistent application of legal standards and the rule of law, then, how can we allow judiciary to decide as to who should live or die,” it said.

The plea, strangely, talked about the health risks such as rising pollution level in Delhi and said, “Life is going short to short, then why death penalty.”

The plea also talked about the life span of human beings in present age and said that there was no reason to continue with the

Uddhav Thackeray ends suspense, gives Home to Sena, NCP Finance

Centre assures trains for Delhi’s pilgrimage scheme

M U M B A I , D EC 1 2 (IANS): Ending a fortnight long suspense, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday allocated the portfolios to his cabinet ministers, days ahead of the upcoming winter Session of Maharashtra Legislature next week.

Sena gets Home, NCP Finance, while Congress has Revenue and Power.

The Maha Vikas Aghadi partner Shiv Sena’s Eknath Shinde will be the new Home Minister, along with critical departments like Urban Development, Forests and Environment, Water Supply, Parliamentary Affairs, among others.

His party colleague Subhash Desai will handle Industry, Higher & Technical Education, Sports and Youth Welfare, Agriculture,

New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS): A day after the Delhi government announced temporary suspension of the Mukhyamantri Tirth Yatra Yojana, Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia met Railway Minister Piyush Goyal and said the Centre has assured that trains will be made available for the free pilgrimage scheme. Sisodia, after the meeting, told the media that Goyal has assured him that trains would be made available for the pilgrimage very soon. “Goyal assured that soon after rakes are available, trains would be made available for the scheme,” Sisodia said.

On Wednesday, Sisodia said the “Mukhyamantri Tirth Yatra Yojana” had been suspended temporarily, claiming that the IRCTC had cancelled the trains scheduled from December 10 onwards due to nonavailability of rakes. The Mukhyamantri Tirth Yatra Yojana enables 1,100 senior citizens from each of the 70 Assembly constituencies of Delhi per year to undertake the free pilgrimage, the expenses for which will be borne by the Delhi government. The routes covered under the scheme are: Delhi-Mathura-VrindavanAgra-Fatehpur Sikri-Delhi; Delhi-Haridwar-Rishikesh-Neelkanth-Delhi; Delhi-Ajmer-Pushkar-Delhi; Delhi-Amritsar-Wagah border-Anandpur Sahib-Delhi; and Delhi-Vaishno DeviJammu-Delhi.

Maharashtra cabinet was announced just days ahead of the winter session of Assembly starting next week. (File Photo)

Transport, Employment Guarantee, and more.

Nationalist Congress Party’s Chhagan Bhujbal has been given Rural Development, Water Resources, Social Justice, Food and Drugs, and other responsibilities. His party colleague Jayant Patil will be the new Finance Minister, Housing, Public Health, Labour, Minorities Development.

Congress’ Vijay alias Balasaheb Thorat is the new Revenue Minister, Power, Medical Education, School Education, Animal Husbandry, Milk and Fisheries, etc. His colleague Nitin Raut will handle Public Works Department, Tribal Welfare, Women and Child Development, Textiles, Relief & Rehabilitation and All Backward Classes.

RSS lauds Citizenship Bill passage, calls it ‘courageous step’ Nagpur,Dec 12 (PTI): RSS general secretary Bhaiyyaji Joshi on Thursday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for the passage of the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill in Parliament and described it as a “courageous step”.

Talking to reporters here, Joshi said all should rise above their political compulsions and welcome the bill. He said the stand of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has always been that a Hindu who comes to India because of persecution in another country cannot be termed as an intruder, but a refugee.

The bill, which seeks to provide Indian citizenship to non-Muslim refugees from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh, was passed by the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. The Lok Sabha passed it on Monday.

Joshi dubbed it as a “courageous step” and thanked the BJP-led central government, the prime minister and the Home minister for taking the initiative.

“When the country was partitioned, there was a demand for division on religious grounds. However, India did not have any such idea of forming a ‘religious country’. But, the country was partitioned over this issue and the leaders then had accepted it,” he said.

If partition had not taken place on religious grounds, then many incidents thereafter would not have happened, the RSS general secretary said.

“Subsequently, Pakistan and Bangladesh declared themselves as Islamic states and there were doubts then about what place the minorities residing there will get...because as per the agreement, it was said that

the minorities will not face any injustice,” said Joshi.

Unfortunately, this did not happen and the Hindus residing there in large numbers “became target of persecution”, he said.

Looking at the census conducted from time-totime, the number ofHindus residing in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Bangladesh came down drastically, he said.

“The question arises where these people went, and it comes to fore that many of them came to India,” he said.

The Hindus persecuted in these countries had no other place to go than India, where they could live a life of respect and security and hence, they kept coming to India. “However,due to lack of provisions in the law, these people were deprived of the citizenship of India for many years.

Joint control room to assist passengers

DIMAPUR, DEC 12 (NPN): To assist Dimapur-bound passengers stranded in various parts of Assam and many passengers planning to travel to Dimapur, Nagaland in transit through Assam, a joint control room has been set up at Police Control Room, Office of Police Commissioner, Dimapur. In a circular, Dimapur police have informed that Dimapur-bound passenger or passenger in transit through Dimapur could contact the Joint Control Room No.7085055050 for any queries.

Further, following officers/NGOs and personnel have been placed at Joint Control Room: Naieem Mustafa, DCP Zone-I (team leader) and five others members including Seyiesezo Peseyie, ACP ‘A’ Div, Dimapur; Inspector Abeio Kense, PR Dimapur; UBSI Joseph Zeliang, East PS; SI Wepetso Chekhesang, PR Dimapur and Chingkholam Kuki.

death penalty. “Why death penalty? When age is reducing, it is mentioned in our ‘’Ved’’, ‘’Purans’’ and ‘’Upanishads’’ that in the age of ‘’Satyug’’ people lived the life of thousand years. In the age of ‘’Dwapar’’ they used to live for hundreds of years.

But now it is ‘’Kalyug’’, in this era, age of human beings have reduced much.

It has now come to 50-60 years, and rarely we listen of a person who is in the age of 100 years,” it said.

“Very few people reach up to the age of 80-90 years.

This is almost a very true analysis. When we look around us then we come to the conclusion, more or less this analysis is true when a person faces the stark realities of life and passes through the adverse situation, then he is no better that a dead body...,” said the review plea.

So far as legal remedies are concerned, the three convicts, except Akshay, can still file curative pleas in the top court against their conviction and death penalty in the case. After exhausting the remedy of filing curative pleas, the convicts can move the President with their mercy pleas and in case of their (mercy pleas) dismissal, the authorities can seek issuance of death warrant from a local court to execute them.

SC dismisses review petitions challenging Ayodhya verdict New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS): The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed review petitions challenging the November 9 verdict in the Ayodhya title dispute.

“Applications for listing of review petitions in open Court are dismissed. We have carefully gone through the review petitions and the connected papers filed therewith. We do not find any ground, whatsoever, to entertain the same. The review petitions are, accordingly, dismissed,” said the five-judge bench headed by Chief Justice S.A. Bobde.

The apex court had allocated the disputed site for the construction of Ram temple and granted five-acre land to Muslim parties for the construction of mosque elsewhere in Ayodhya.

The new five-judge bench is headed by Chief Justice S.A. Bobde and comprises Justices Ashok Bhushan, S.A. Nazeer, D.Y. Chandrachud and Sanjiv Khanna. Justice Khanna is the new judge on the bench who has replaced retired Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi.

A total of 18 review petitions have been filed in the apex court in connection with its November 9 judgement -- nine parties were part of the earlier litiga-

tion and the remaining has been filed by third parties.

The bulk comprises review pleas from Muslim parties expressing discontent with the judgement.

On Wednesday, the Nirmohi Akhara also filed a review seeking clarification on its role and extent of representation of Nirmohi Akhara in the trust directed to be created through the apex court judgement.

“It is submitted the role of Nirmohi Akhara has not been spelt out with specificity which is necessary to rule out ambiguity and future disputes,” said the Akhara in its review plea.

The Akhara contends that the extent of its role is not spelt out in the direction and is instead left to the Central government. The Akhara also sought restoration of its other temples outside the 2.77 acres disputed site. The first review plea

was filed on December 2, in the top court by Maulana Syed Ashhad Rashidi, the Uttar Pradesh president of the Jamiat Ulama-e-Hind and legal heir of original litigant M Siddiq.

On December 6, five petitions, supported by All India Muslim Personal Law Board, were also filed. The Peace Party of India also filed a review on the same day taking the total to six petitions. On December 9, a review was filed by the Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha and the other filed by 40 persons, including academicians and activists who jointly petition the apex court seeking the review of its November 9 judgement.

“The faith of one of the communities was consequently regarded higher than the other, thereby violating the secular principle embedded in the Constitution”, said the petitioners.

Jharkahnd poll: Voting for 12 seats ends R an c h i , D e c 1 2 (IANS): Voting ended for 12 of the 17 assembly seats at 3 p.m. in the third phase of the polls with 57.96 per cent votes being cast on Thursday.

The voting will end at 5 p.m. for the Ranchi, Hatia, Kanke, Ramgarh and Barkatha assembly seats.

There are a total of 309 candidates including 32 females whose fate will be decided by 56,06,743 voters including 26,73,991 women and 95 third gender.

These 17 seats are spread across Ranchi, Hazaribagh, Chatra, Giridih, Bokaro, Koderma and Saraikela.

More than 35000 security personnel have been deployed to ensure peaceful polling.

Jharkahnd Governor Draupdi Murmu cast her vote at ATI Ranchi while AJSU president Sudesh Mahtyo cast his vote along with his wife at Silli. Jayant Sinha cast his vote in Hazaribagh.

A newly married couple cast their votes at polling booth number 225 of Hazaribagh. Priyanka was married on Wednesday night and she came with her husband for voting on Thursday morning. Maoist

Of the 17 seats, BJP, JMM and Congress had won 10, three and two seats respectively in the 2014 Assembly elections.

leader Maharaja Parmanik’s parents cast their votes at Ichagarh.

In the third phase the key candidates are three ministers -- CP Singh, Ramchandra Sahis and Neera Yadav, Former Chief Minister Babulal Marandi and former Deputy Chief Minister and All Jharkhand Students Union (AJSU) president Sudesh Mahto.

Of the 17 seats, BJP, JMM and Congress had won 10, three and two seats respectively in the 2014 Assembly elections.

There is a direct fight

on between the BJP, Congress and JMM candidates on seven seats. For the Silli seat the fight is between AJSU president Sudesh Mahto and JMM sitting legislator Seema Devi.

There is a triangular fight

on six seats. For some seats the fight is four-cornered or multi-cornered.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Jharkahnd Chief Minister Raghubar Das have appealed to the voters to cast their votes.

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The minister has been maintaining that the government has taken all possible steps to rein in prices such as imposing a ban on exports and allowing imports of 1.2 lakh tonnes to boost supply.

The Centre has also put restrictions on quantities of onions to be stocked by retailers and wholesalers.

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N ew D elhi , D ec 12 (PTI): The Centre on Thursday said it has contracted to import an additional 12,660 tonnes of onions and the shipment will reach India from December 27 onwards, a move aimed at improving the domestic supply and check price rise.

With this, the total quantity of imports that have been contracted so far reached approximately 30,000 tonnes, an official statement said.

For the second week in a row, onion prices are ruling above the Rs 100 per kg mark, as government efforts to cool the rates seem to be taking more time than expected.

In a statement, the Consumer Affairs Ministry said it has directed state-owned trading agency MMTC to issue fresh tenders for additional 15,000 tonnes of onions (three new tenders of 5,000 tonne each) on Thursday.

Last month, Union Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Ram Vilas Paswan attributed the rise in prices to a 26 per cent decline in domestic production during kharif and late-kharif seasons because of late monsoon followed by excess rains in major

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cent in October 2019 and (-) 2.61 per cent rise reported for the corresponding period of last year.

The data assumes significance as the Reserve Bank in its latest monetary policy review maintained the key lending rates on account of rising retail inflation.

Accordingly, the apex bank in the monetary policy statement predicted the CPI-based inflation to rise in the coming quarters.

Significantly, the data indicated that retail inflation level has breached the medium-term target for consumer price index (CPI) inflation of 4 per cent with a band of +/- 2 per cent.

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NEW DELHI, DEC 12 (IANS): A massive rise in food prices lifted India’s November’s retail inflation to 5.54 per cent from 4.62 per cent in October, official data showed on Thursday.

Similarly, on a yearon-year (YoY) basis, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) last month was higher than the corresponding period of last year when retail inflation stood at 2.33 per cent.

According to the data furnished by the National Statistical Office (NSO), the Consumer Food Price Index (CFPI) inflated to 10.01 per cent during the month under review from an expansion of 7.89 per

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“The Indian r upee along with other Asian currencies gained on Thursday following a weaker dollar,” said V K Sharma, Head - PCG & Capital Market Strategy, HDFC securities.

The US Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged and signalled it would stay on hold through 2020, keeping it on the sidelines in an election year.

However, volatility for the currency is expected to remain high ahead of the important events that are lined up in the next couple of sessions, Motilal Oswal Financial Services Forex & Bullion Analyst Gaurang Somaiyaa said.

Somaiyaa further said that market participants are waiting for cues on whether the US President will consider imposing import tariff on Chinese goods and that would trigger further move for the rupee.

NEW DELHI, DEC 12 (IANS): The government on Thursday ruled out any plans to sell stake or disinvestment of ailing telecom PSUs -- Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) in the Parliament while fixing a target of Rs 200 crore and Rs 300 crore for them from their asset monetisation in current fiscal.

While the specific assets to be monetised during the current fiscal year have yet not been identified, the target for asset monetisation during the current fiscal year for BSNL and MTNL is Rs 200 crore and Rs 300 crore respectively, telecom minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said in a written reply to Rajya Sabha. “(There is) no proposal for disinvestment of BSNL and MTNL is under consideration”, he said.

State run BSNL’s losses for the year 2018-19 has doubled to nearly Rs 15,000 crore from 2017-18 and revenue has also dwindled to Rs 19,321 crore in fiscal 2019.

In a written reply to Rajya Sabha, Telecom Minister said MTNL operates in metros of Delhi and Mumbai while BSNL operates in rest of India. The Cabinet has approved the revival plan for BSNL and MTNL which inter-alia, includes in-principle approval for merger of BSNL and MTNL. The merger will benefit BSNL/MTNL through pan-India footprint, synergy in operations, reduced fixed costs and overheads, sharing of technical infrastructure and enhanced Enterprise Business. As per the figures given by him in 2018-19, BSNL posed a loss of Rs 14,903 crore and the loss was Rs 7,993 crore in 2017-18 and Rs 4,793 crore in 2016-17.

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Industrial Production (IIP), had expanded by 8.4 per cent in October 2018.

During April to October, the IIP growth remained almost flat at 0.5 per cent compared to 5.7 per cent in same period previous fiscal.

The manufacturing growth rate declined by 2.1 per cent in October as compared to 8.2 per cent a year ago.

Po w e r g e n e r a t i o n growth slipped sharply by 12.2 per cent in October, compared to 10.8 per cent in the year-ago period.

Mining output too fell 8 per cent in the month under review as against 7.3 per cent in the corresponding period last fiscal.

MUMBAI, DEC 12 (PTI): The rupee pared most of its early gains and settled marginally up at 70.83 against the US currency on Thursday due to forex outflows amid growth concerns and uncertainty over the imposition of higher US tariffs on Chinese goods.

A spike in crude oil prices and fears of a further rise in retail inflation also capped the rupee gains.

At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee had opened higher at 70.67 against the US dollar and later touched a high of 70.56 largely on the back of losses in the US dollar following the Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged.

H oweve r, g r ow i n g concerns over the nearing deadline of December 15 for setting in of higher US tariffs on Chinese goods eroded the rupee gains.

The rupee finally settled higher by just 2 paise at 70.83 against the American currency, extending its gaining streak for the seventh in a row. The local unit had closed at 70.85 against the US dollar on Wednesday.

Forex traders said market participants traded cautiously ahead of the December 15 deadline, when additional tariffs on Chinese exports to the US are set to

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NEW DELHI, DEC 12 (PTI): Rising food prices pushed the retail inflation in November to over three-year high of 5.54 per cent, while the industrial sector output shrank for third month in a row by 3.8 per cent in October, indicating deepening slowdown in the economy, government data showed on Thursday.

According to the National Statistical Office (NSO) data, the factory output declined by 4.3 per cent in September and 1.4 per cent in August this year, while it grew at 4.9 per cent in July.

Factory output, measured in terms of Index of

Capital goods production, which is a barometer of investment, declined by 21.9 per cent in October compared to 16.9 per cent rise in the year-ago month.

As per use-based classification, the growth rates in October 2019 over October 2018 are (-) 6 per cent in Primary goods, 22.2 per cent in Intermediate goods and (-) 9.2 per cent in Infrastructure/ Construction Goods.

The consumer durables and consumer non-durables have recorded growth of (-) 18 per cent and (-) 1.1 per cent, respectively.

In terms of industries, 18 out of 23 industry groups in the manufacturing sector have shown negative growth during October 2019 as compared to the same month last year.

The industry group ‘manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products’ has shown the highest negative growth of (-) 31.3 per cent followed by (-) 27.9 per cent in ‘Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers’.

On the other hand, the chemicals and its products have shown the highest positive growth of 31.8 per cent followed by 9.4 per cent in basic metals.

Rupee pares early gains to settle marginally up at 70.83

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UK votes in historic election

Voters queue up to vote in Putney, south-west London.

results are due to be announced in the early hours of Friday morning.

If a party wins in 326 constituencies it will have gained a majority. Prime Minister Boris Johnson cast his vote at the Methodist Central Hall polling station next to Westminster Abbey, the Daily Mail reported.

Johnson, who took his pooch Dilyn to the polling centre, is the first leader of a major political party in the UK to cast his ballot.

His main rival, the opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn, was also expected to vote shortly in his Islington North constituency.

The two leaders post-

Post-Balakot, US reprimanded Pak for misusing F-16: Report

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Washington, Dec 12 (IANS): A top American diplomat had sent a written reprimand to the chiefs of the Pakistani Air Force in August accusing them of misusing the US-supplied F-16 fighter jets and jeopardising their shared security, a media report said citing official documents as saying.

The letter came months after the Indian Air Force in February shot down an F-16 jet of the Pakistan Air Force during a dogfight over Jammu and Kashmir in the aftermath of Indian Air Force strike in Balakot on terror camps inside Pakistan following Pulwama bombing.

It was written by Andrea Thompson, the thenUndersecretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Affairs, and said that it served as a direct response to US concerns about the F-16 use over Kashmir, the US News & World Report website said in its report published on Wednesday.

The letter itself, however, did not specifically refer to the incident.

Addressed to the head of the Pakistani Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan, the letter began by relaying the State Department’s confirmation that Islamabad had moved the F-16s and accompanying American-made missiles to unapproved forward operating bases in defiance of its agreement with Washington.

Thompson, who has since left gover nment, warned Pakistan that their behaviour risked allowing these weapons to fall into the hands of malign actors K Y M C

and “could undermine our shared security platforms and infrastructures”.

The letter represents the first admission since February from the US of its concerns about how Pakistan used its fleet of F-16s in stark violation of the original terms of the sale, the report said.

A State Department spokeswoman had said in March that it acknowledged the Indian reports of Pakistan’s misusing the fighters in the February skirmish, adding “we’re following that issue very closely”.

Regarding Wednesday’s report, neither the State Department has responded nor the Pakistan Embassy in Washington D.C.

ed on social media before polling began.

While Johnson wrote on Twitter that “today is our chance to get Brexit done. Vote Conservative,” Corbyn posted: “Vote Labour today to save our NHS, to bring about real change and create a country that works for the many, not the few.”

Despite the inclement weather with torrential rain and ice predicted across vast swathes of the country, large voter queues were witnessed on Thursday morning in Caversham, Reading East; Battersea; and in London’s Balham, Streatham and Putney.

On the eve of election

Suu Kyi slammed for ‘silence’ over Myanmar genocide claims The Hague/ Cox’s Ba z a r ( Ba n g la desh), Dec 12 (AFP/ Agencies): The Gambia hit out Thursday at Aung San Suu Kyi’s “silence” over the plight of Rohingya Muslims after the Nobel peace laureate defended Myanmar against genocide charges at the UN’s top court.

Lawyers for the African country said her arguments that Myanmar’s 2017 military crackdown was a “clearance operation” targeting militants ignored widespread allegations of mass murder, rape and forced deportation.

“Madame agent, your silence said far more than your words,” Gambia’s lawyer Philippe Sands told the International Court of Justice, referring to Suu Kyi, who is officially acting as Myanmar’s agent in the case. “The word ‘rape’ did not once pass the lips of the agent,” added Sands, as Suu Kyi sat impassively in the courtroom, wearing traditional Burmese dress and flowers in her hair.

Mostly-Muslim Gambia has taken majority-Buddhist Myanmar to the court in the Hague, accusing it of breaching the 1948 UN Genocide convention and seeking emergency measures to protect the Rohingya.

Once regarded as an international rights icon for standing up to Myanmar’s brutal junta, Suu Kyi’s reputation has been tarnished by her decision to side with the military over the Rohingya crisis. She used a dramatic appearance at the court in

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We the family of Late Yhunilo Kemp would like to express our sincere thanks and deep appreciation to everyone who stood and supported us through p h y s i c a l l y, m o r a l l y a n d financially along with your valuable prayers at the sudden demise of our Dad. We regret our inability to thank each one of you personally. It is our humble prayer that our merciful God will surely reward you all according to his riches in glory.

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The Hague on Wednesday to say there was no “genocidal intent” behind the operation that led to some 740,000 Rohingya fleeing into neighbouring Bangladesh. Suu Kyi defended Myanmar’s actions saying it faced an “internal conflict” and that the military conducted “clearance operations” after an attack

by Rohingya militants in August 2017.

But Paul Reichler, another of The Gambia’s lawyers, said that those killed included “infants beaten to death or torn from their mothers arms and thrown into rivers to drown. How many of them were terrorists?” “Armed conflict can never be an excuse for genocide.” The lawyer said Suu Kyi had also failed to deny the conclusions of a 2018 UN investigation that found that genocide had been committed in Myanmar against the Rohingya.

Rohingya refugees reject Suu Kyi’s genocide denial

Meanwhile, according to AP, Rohingya refugees accused former Myanmar pro-democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi of lying to

the International Court of Justice in testimony Wednesday in which she denied that her country’s armed forces were guilty of genocide against the Muslim minority group.

Suu Kyi, who is now Myanmar’s leader, told the court that the exodus of hundreds of thousands of Rohingya Muslims to neighboring Bangladesh was the unfortunate result of a battle with insurgents.

She denied that the army had killed civilians, raped women and torched houses in 2017. Critics describe the actions by the army as a deliberate campaign of ethnic cleansing and genocide that forced more than 700,000 Rohingya to flee.

“The world will judge their claim of no genocide with evidence,” said a Rohingya leader, Mohammed Mohibullah, who is chairman of the Arakan Rohingya Society for Peace and Human Rights.

“A thief never admits he is a thief, but justice can be delivered through evidence. The world has obtained evidence from us,” he said at the Kutupalong refugee camp in Bangladesh’s Cox’s Bazar district.

Pak PM Imran attacks Indian govt on CAB Islamabad, Dec 12 (PTI): Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday accused the Indian government of moving systematically with a “Hindu supremacist agenda” and said the world “must step in before it is too late.”

In a series of tweets, Khan referred to the contentious Citizenship Amendment Bill which would grant Indian citizenship to nonMuslim refugees coming from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan before 2015 after facing religious persecution there.

“India, under (Prime Minister Narendra) Modi, has been moving systematically with its Hindu Supremacist agenda,” Khan said in a tweet.

This agenda, “accompanied by threats to Pakistan under a nuclear overhang, will lead to massive bloodshed and far-reaching consequences for the world,” he said. Khan said the “world must step in before it is too late.”

Commenting on Khan’s remarks, the Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi said that Pakistan should focus on its treatment of minorities rather than commenting on India’s internal matter.

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We, the bereaved family members of Late Paul Nchumbemo Shitiri, would like to convey our deep appreciation and heartfelt gratitude to all who stood by us physically, materially, spiritually and morally at his sudden demise.

We regret our inability to mention and thank each one of you individually. But may the Almighty God bless you abundantly for your love and generosity.

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L o n d o n, D e c 1 2 (IANS): Voters across the UK on Thursday voted in one of the country’s most historic and decisive general election which will determine the nation’s future course of action in light of its exit from the European Union (EU).

Thursday’s polls are the UK’s third in less than five years and also the first winter election to take place in December since 1923.

Polling stations in 650 constituencies across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland opened at 7 a.m. (local time).

After the polls close at 10 p.m., counting will begin straight away. Most

day, Johnson, Corbyn and all the major party leaders made their last election pledges.

In their last interviews with the BBC, Johnson repeated his main pledges, saying: “Only if you get Brexit done (can you) move the country forward.”

Johnson said that he thought the election result would be “very close”, and that “every vote counts”.

Corbyn on the other hand, said that there was a “greater understanding” from the public that the country “cannot go on with underfunded public services”.

A major YouGov poll on Tuesday predicted a 28seat Conservative majority - the largest since 1987 - but pollsters said the situation was so volatile that Britain could face another hung Parliament.

While Liberal Democrat leader Jo Swinson said votes for her party could stop Brexit, the Scottish National Party’s Nicola Sturgeon said polling for her could stop further cuts to public services and to “stop Scotland being dragged out of the EU against its will”.

Nigel Farage warned against Johnson’s deal to leave the EU, calling for voters in Leave seats to back his Brexit Party.

Green Party co-leaders Sian Berry and Jonathan Bartley urged voters to make it a moment of political reckoning on the climate, saying their party would make sure proper action was taken to meet carbon emission targets.

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“The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away” Job 1: 21

12th Nov, 1944 – 9th Dec, 2019 We, the bereaved family of Late Khutoi Shohe (Retd. Dy. Ranger) wishes to acknowledge the many expressions of sympathy and gestures of kindness shown to us following our sad loss. We offer our heartfelt gratitude to every individual, friends, and family, who supported us in prayer and stood by us physically, materially, and financially.

We express our special thanks to : 1. Lhomithi Baptist Church (General, Women, Youth, and Children Dept.)

2. Lhomithi Colony Council and Members.

3. Rev. Dr. Huvkhu Achumi and WSBAK Staff.

4. Kikheyi Baptist Church (Youth Dept.)

5. Faith hospital: Doctors and Staff.

6. Mrs. & Mr. Hukheto L. Yeptho, Hd G.B, Lhomithi.

7. Mrs. & Mr. Jonathan A. Yeptho, Lhomithi.

8. Mrs. & Er. Kihoto Achumi, Lhomithi.

10. Mrs. & Mr. Q. Tuccu, Nihoto Village.

11. Mrs. & Mr. Khekaho Tuccu, Supply Colony.

12. Mrs. & Mr. Akuto L. Yeptho, Lhomithi.

13. International Human Rights Council – Nagaland Branch.

14. Mrs. & Mr. Khehato Shohe, Sr. Addl. Ad. General.

15. Mrs. & Mr. Azheto Zhimomi, MLA. 16. Mrs. & Mr. Shikaho P. Yeptho, GM, Lhomithi.

17. Liza Aye & Friends, Thahekhu Village.

Though we are unable to mention every individual for their generous kindness and contributions, it is our sincere prayer that our Lord’s grace will always shine upon you and repay you richly.

The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away. May the name of the Lord be praised. Job 1: 21.

Born 13-03-2014 – Died 13-12-2018 Though its been a year since you left us for your heavenly abode. We remember you everyday in our prayers, we hope and pray that we will meet in heaven someday. God bless every person who stood by us during her illness.

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calls off Delhi gig A$AP Rocky returns to Sweden and Thunberg named Time’s person of the year Papon amid tension in Assam delivers a prison-themed performance S A

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reta Thunberg, the teen activist from Sweden who has urged immediate action to address a global climate crisis, was named Time magazine’s person of the year for 2019 on Wednesday. She is the youngest person to have ever received the accolade.

Thunberg, 16, was lauded by Time for starting an environmental campaign in August 2018 which became a global movement, initially skipping school and camping

out in front of the Swedish parliament to demand action.

“In the 16 months since, she has addressed heads of state at the UN, met with the pope, sparred with the president of the United States and inspired 4 million people to join the global climate strike on September 20, 2019, in what was the largest climate demonstration in human history,” the magazine said.

“Margaret Atwood compared her to Joan

of Arc. After noticing a hundredfold increase in its usage, lexicographers at Collins Dictionary named Thunberg’s pioneering idea, climate strike, the word of the year,” Time said.

Thunberg, who turns 17 in January, continues to beat the drum, saying in Madrid last week that the voices of climate strikers are being heard but politicians are still not taking action.

The activist addressed the latest round of UN

climate talks in Madrid We d n e s d ay m o r n i n g, bluntly criticizing world leaders for “negotiating loopholes” and using PR to make it appear they are achieving bold climate targets.

But the reluctant celebrity, who has been chased by cameras and attracted large crowds at the Madrid conference, has urged the press to hear from other activists and indigenous youth instead.

The former vice-president Al Gore, a longtime environmentalist, said the magazine made a “brilliant choice”.

“Greta embodies the moral authority of the youth activist movement demanding that we act immediately to solve the climate crisis. She is an inspiration to me and to people across the world,” Gore said.

Other nominees for person of the year included Donald Trump and the House speaker, Nancy Pelosi, the top Democrat in Congress.

(The Guardian)

inger Papon has called off his Delhi concert this weekend because his home state “Assam is burning, crying and under curfew”.

The singer, whose real name is Angaraag Mahanta, is known for hits such as “Jiyein kyun” and “Moh moh ke dhaage”. He was scheduled to perform at Imperfecto Shor in Delhi on Friday.

“Dear Delhi, I am very sorry but I have decided not to do the concert tomorrow at ‘imperfectoshor’ as planned! My home state Assam is burning, crying and under curfew! I won’t be able to entertain you the way I should in my present state of mind,” Papon tweeted on Thursday.

“I know this is unfair on you as you had bought tickets and planned long ahead. I am sure the organizers will take care of that in someway and as promised I’ll see you all on another day in future! I hope you will understand,” he added.

The entire Northeast, especially Assam, has been witnessing violent protests ever since the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill was passed in Lok Sabha on Monday midnight. The situation further escalated after the bill was cleared in Rajya Sabha on Wednesday evening. Mobile Internet services in Assam have been suspended for another 48 hours.

Papon said it is painful to see Assam burning. “Humanity is suffering! Assam has been burdened with illegal immigration for decades!

We don’t deserve this! The diverse, complex mix of the Assamese culture and people and their existence needs to be understood! We need to be heard properly,” he posted on Twitter.

(IANS)

$AP Rocky has returned to Sweden for the first time following his arrest earlier this year. The rapper returned to perform a huge show at Stockholm’s Ericsson Globe arena after he was arrested on suspicion of assault over the summer.

He was released on August 2 before being found guilty of assault and handed a suspended sentence and ordered to pay damages. The performance opened with a group of dancers attempting to break free from metal cages – which many fans thought was a direct reference to his month-long incarceration during the summer.

Back in November, A$AP Rocky said that he was planning to use

his return to Sweden as a chance to help immigrants who didn’t have the same legal support as he did when he was arrested.

Speaking of his return, he told TMZ: “When I was in Sweden I met so many people like myself, you know?

“And all of those immigrants didn’t really have the kind of support that they needed and me being a celebrity, I had worldwide coverage.

The original incident in July saw the rapper experiencing an outpouring of global support from rappers including Tyler, The Creator, who vowed to never return to Sweden and even US President Donald Trump.

(NME)

Tetseo Sisters with Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, Dr. AR Rahman and others during their last day of Box Office Show at Kisama on December 10.

Tekashi 6ix9ine writes apology letter Slipknot to bring Knotfest to UK for first time ever in 2020 to judge as he awaits sentencing S

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ekashi 6ix9ine has reportedly written a letter of apology to a US judge, as he awaits sentencing for racketeering charges.

The US rapper, real name Daniel Hernandez, has shown remorse for “gang affiliation” in the new letter, which was written in the hope that he will receive a lenient prison sentence.

According to TMZ, who obtained the letter, Hernandez admits to his “crimes” while claiming that his life is “crashing down”.

The 23-year-old writes: “As my sentencing date approaches, I am becoming more and more overwhelmed with emo-

tions… ‘t honestly feels like my world is crashing down. There is no excuse, no justification and no apology good enough in this world to explain my crimes.

“While I have been incarcerated, I have had time to reflect on the recklessness and foolishness of my decisions. I wake up every morning asking myself was it worth it?”

The rapper later explains how he considers himself to be a role model “to millions of people as an artist, as a celebrity and as a human being” and says that fans across the world can learn from the consequences of his own mistakes.

Describing his affili-

ations with the Nine Trey gang, Tekashi also speaks of feeling “relief ” when he was arrested because the gang had “control of his life”.

His letter adds: “I know that I am not a victim because my actions contributed to this mess…

I now know that I am remorseful for what happened because I was blessed with the gift of an opportunity that most people dream of but I squandered it by getting involved with the wrong people and misrepresenting myself.”

He concludes the appeal to US judge Paul A Engelmayer by saying he is “truly sorry for the harm [he’s] caused” and appeals for a second chance to “dedicate a portion of [his] life ensuring others don’t make the same mistakes.”

His own appeal comes after prosecutors in the case against Tekashi officially recommended that the rapper receives a reduced sentence.

Earlier this week, a retrial was also sought for Anthony ‘Harv’ Ellison, one of the men convicted of kidnapping and robbing Tekashi 6ix9ine.

(NME)

lipknot are set to bring Knotfest to the UK for the first time ever in 2020, it has been confirmed.

The event, which was launched back in 2012, will hit British shores for a date in Milton Keynes on August 22 next year.

Held at the town’s National Bowl venue, the inaugural Knotfest UK will welcome a headline performance from Slipknot themselves. An announcement of further acts and on-site activities will follow in the new year.

Members of Slipknot’s Outside The 9 fan club will be able to access pre-sale tickets on Thursday, December 19 at 10am (GMT).

You can find further information here.

Knotfest has expanded Mexico, Colombia, France, seven years ago. into five countries – Japan, and the UK – since it began In August, Shawn

‘Clown’ Crahan talked to NME about the possibility of bringing the event to the UK in the future.

“It definitely will happen but it has to be the right thing,” he said. “Right now we do a lot of festivals with a lot of great people and you’ve got to find a time and a zone and it’s got to be right.

“We don’t like to go and mess things up; it’s not about that. It’s about being righteous and pure and it being what it is.”

Today’s announcement comes after Slipknot confirmed an expansion of Knotfest events with a new cruise for next summer.

Taking place in August, ‘Knotfest At Sea’ will depart from Barcelona, Spain and will feature two onboard performances from the band. Slipknot, meanwhile, have been named the most-listened-to group for listeners who are feeling angry, according to a recent study.

(NME)

Happy 50th Birthday S KAKUTO CHOPHY 13th December 1969

Congratulations on your 25th Wedding Anniversary

Daddy, you’re such a generous, kind, hardworking and loving person.

We are so lucky to have you in our lives. We can’t thank you enough for all the sacrifices you’ve made for us and for always being there for us and supporting us all the time. You’re an amazing Father and Husband. May God continue to be with you in your walk of life. We love you.

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13.12.1994- 13.12.2019 As the years pass by, you have not only been a loving couple but caring and wonderful parents. You are an invaluable gift to us from God the Almighty. May your love for each other keep on growing each passing day. We wish you a happy long life.

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We t h e N i h o t o Village Baptist Church would like to convey our sincere gratitude to Executive Secretary, Staff and Ordination Board of WSBAK for officially issuing the Ministerial License C e r t i f i c a t e t o M r.

Mughalu Awomi, Pastor, Nihoto Village Baptist Church on 9th Dec 2019.

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The East Dimapur Sümi Baptist Akukuhou Purana Bazaar extends our heartiest congratulations to Mr. Yekuto Shohe, Associate Pastor for being conferred a ministerial Licenseship by WSBAK. May the Lord continue to bless you as you drive

by Grace to give God the glory through your tireless service and go about the task of making and growing His disciples. May the good Lord be on your side and shower you with much blessings.

Rev. Dr. Z. K. Rochill Senior Pastor EDSBAPB

Er. Shikato Shohe Chairman Board of Deacon EDSBAPB

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ISL match in Ghy postponed amid protest

All Nagaland Volleyball tourney commence at Indisen

Ashleigh Barty named WTA Player of the Year WASHINGTON, DEC 12 (IANS): The WTA has announced world No. 1 Ashleigh Barty as its Player of the Year. The 23-year-old won four titles from six finals in 2019, including the WTA Finals in Shenzhen and her maiden Grand Slam singles trophy at the French Open.

Barty became the first

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Australian to be named WTA world No. 1 since Evonne Goolagong Cawley in 1976, and recorded

the most matches won on tour this season, with 57, reports Xinhua news agency.

Barty also advanced to the quarterfinals at the Australian Open and the round of 16 at both Wimbledon and the U.S. Open, becoming the only player to reach the second week at all four Grand Slams in 2019.

WSSA MBE LOWER CHANDMARI WARD COUNCIL KOHIMA Zhuikhu Memorial SECOND GENERAL PUBLIC MEETING 2019 Time : 11:00 am Trophy from Jan 7 Date : December 21,2019 DIMAPUR: The 20th Western Sumi Sports Association (WSSA) MBE Zhuikhu Memorial Trophy will be held from January 7 – 11, 2020 at Suhoi village under Kuhuboto sub-division.

The inaugural ceremony will be graced by Minister for PHED, Government of Nagaland, N. Jacob Zhimomi as the chief guest and advisor to the Department of Food & Civil Supplies, Pukhayi Assumi will be the guest of honour. WSSA reminded the participating teams/units to contact the concerned officials for all necessary communication.

Rani, Saurabh win top honours at FICCI Sports Awards

NEW DELHI, DEC 12 (IANS): Indian women’s hockey team captain Rani Rampal and ace pistol shooter Saurabh Chaudhary won the Sports Person of the Year awards at the FICCI India Sports Awards 2019 on Wednesday. Rani played a crucial role in India’s qualification for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, scoring the winning goal in the two-legged qualifier against the US in November.

Saurabh, on the other hand, is touted as India’s biggest hope for a medal in shooting in Tokyo. He won gold at the 2018 Asian Games and has since won a number of individual and team honours at shooting World Cups. The FICCI India Sports Awards are an attempt by FICCI to acknowledge and recognise the contribution of sportspersons and various stakeholders who deliver excellent results through out the year.

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Venue : Treasurer Lanuakum's Residence Sector 5 1. Chairman : Shri Nohukhul Sophie 2. Secretary : Shri Imti Phom 3. Invocation : Rev Dr Mechiehol Savi School Co-ordinator NBCC 3. Exhortation : Shri John Kath, former Chairman 4. Audit report : Shri Sanchu, new convener 5. Discussion : 6. Benediction : Mass: followed by light refreshment

Please note : 1. All the public who are in the station are requested to make it convenient and attend the meeting without fail.

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CTC, Dr. Mar Pongener as resource person. Dignitaries include ADC Noklak, and a host of invitees.

The chief guest in his speech said that it was his dream to see the playground which he made during his tenure used as an International platform where young lives are moulded. He encouraged the players to focus on their talent and not for

fame or looks. Altogether, 10 teams are participating in the tournament both from India and Myanmar Naga villages. The tournament is organised

by Straightway Christian Mission Centre and sponsored by Clark Centre for Peace Research and Action, Clark Theological College, Mokokchung.

The tournament will culminate on December 16.

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Students of MGM college during the inaugural programme of the 3rd annual sports meet.

DIMAPUR: The third annual sports meet 2019 of MGM College, Dimapur kicked off on December 11 2 at Sewak ground.

A press release from MGM College media cell stated that the inaugural event began with an invocation prayer by Weching of 6th semester which was followed by a welcome note from principal MGM College, Rev. Dr. Fr. Shibu Varghese. The

event witnessed flag hosting by Rev. Fr. Gemcy Eappen and lighting of torch by the principal and student representatives.

The other highlight of the day included 200, 400, 800 meter race, spoon and marble race for boys and girls, relay race, football and volleyball matches. The valedictory function will be held on December 13 at Sewak ground.

LOKOBOMI UNION DIMAPUR NIGHAMI LOKOBOMI DIMAPUR LO XUKUAMI KUMTSU TRIENNIAL SESSION CUM GET TOGETHER KUPUGHU LO AKIBOLOMI SASU IGHINO KUPOSHUTSU PENIKE SHIKIMITHI LU ANI. A-A :- MR/MRS. TOVIKA. CHISHI (VALLEY VIEW COLONY NEAR G.P.S VALLEY VIEW) ATSALA :- 14TH DECEMBER 2019 ADO :- INAGHE AYI 10:OO BOKATO. CHISHI CHAIRMAN L.U.D

TOVIKA. CHISHI GENERAL SECRETARY L.U.D

FELICITATION The Lotha Community Padumpukhuri, Dimapur with immense pride and joy congratulate Dr. Longshibeni N. Kithan, D/o Nzuthung and Florence Kithan for being selected to the post of Asst.

Professor Central University Karnataka, Department of Folkloristic and Tribal Affairs (Anthropology).

The community wishes and prays to God Almighty to bless and guide ever higher in her future endeavours.

Yanpothung C. Yanthan Chairman Lotha Community Padumpukhuri

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leyball tournament kicked off on December 12 at InDIMAPUR, DEC. 12 disen village public ground, (NPN): All Nagaland Vol- Dimapur organised by Staff Reporter

sports “Volleyball”, the DC maintained that volleyball was an omnipresent sport in the state, as he saw people playing the sport in every nook and corner of the state. He also mentioned that the district administration will look forward in promoting the sport by providing trainings to the rising players and also to promote the players in higher levels.

A total of seven teams are participating in the tournament.

DIMAPUR: The annual Straightway Soccer Championship 2019 tournament kicked started on December 12 at International Trade Centre, Indo-Myanmar Boundary DAN, under Tuensang district under the theme, “Unity is Strength”.

The inaugural programme was graced by ExMinister Nagaland, P. Longon as the chief guest and principal and team from

Thomas Ezung Joint Secy.

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DC Dimapur, Anoop Khinchi kicking of the tournament. (NP)

Horua Welfare Society Indisen with Deputy Commissioner Dimapur, Anoop Khinchi as the special guest.

Speaking at the inaugural programme, the Deputy Commissioner lauded Indisen village council and members for upholding the initiative of cleanliness under “Cleanliness is next to Godliness”. He was pleased and motivated to see the cleanliness maintained in the village.

Speaking about the

Ex-minister, P. Longon, Dr. Mar Pongener, dignitaries and players.

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past 48 hours to determine the best course of action.

The safety of fans, players and league staff is of paramount importance, which has led to this decision,” the statement added.

The two teams did not train on Wednesday and prematch media interactions were also called off.

The contentious bill

PERTH, DEC 12 (IANS): Pakistan’s Aleem Dar on Thursday surpassed Steve Bucknor’s record for officiating in most number of Test matches as an umpire during the first Test of the three-match series between Australia and New Zealand at the Perth Stadium.

Australia won the toss and elected to bat.

The 51-year-old, who took up umpiring after a decade of playing first-class cricket in Pakistan, is standing in his 129th Test match as on-field umpire since his debut in Dhaka in 2003 during England’s tour of Bangladesh.

Bucknor officiated in 128 Tests and 181 ODIs between 1989 and 2009.

“This is one milestone I had never thought of when I began my umpiring career.

It is a truly amazing feeling and a high point of my life when I take the field here in Australia; thousands of miles from where I started my international career at home in Gujranwala,” Dar was quoted as saying by ICC. “Steve Bucknor was my idol and it is only sinking in now that I will have officiated in more Test matches than him.

“In the nearly two decades of my international career, I have had the good fortune of watching some memorable matches and achievements like Brian Lara’s Test knock of 400 not out and South Africa’s epic chase of Australia’s score of 434 in an ODI in Johannesburg in 2006,” he added.

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protests against the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill.

In a media release, ISL stated: “Due to the ongoing unrest in Guwahati; Match 37 between NorthEast United FC and Chennaiyin FC has been postponed until further notice.”

“The league has been in consultation with the concerned authorities over the

has been passed by both the houses of Parliament.

Assam witnessed widespread violence on Wednesday, with protesters, including students, taking to the streets across the state, especially Guwahati where the state government has declared an indefinite curfew aimed at maintaining law and order.

The administration has also suspended mobile internet service in 10 districts of the state.

Day four proceedings of the Ranji Trophy games in Guwahati and Agartala were on Thursday suspended due to the curfew imposed in the region following protests over the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill.

Hosts Assam were in the middle of their seriesopener against Ser vices Sports Control Board (SSCB) while Tripura were facing Jharkhand.

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Protestors raise slogans as they take part in a demonstration against the passing of Citizenship (Amendment) Bill during curfew, at GS Road in Guwahati, Thursday. (PTI)

GUWAHATI/ PTI, DEC 12 (IANS): The Indian Super League (ISL) football match between NorthEast United FC and Chennaiyin FC scheduled to be played on Thursday night at the Indira Gandhi Athletics Stadium in Guwahati has been postponed as the state has been placed under an indefinite curfew following

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City rout Dinamo; Bayern thrash Hotspur in CL Virat, Rohit end 2019 as joint

Gabriel Jesus celebrates after his score against Dinamo Zagreb. Bayern Munich celebrate victory over Tottenham Hotspur .

ZAGREB (CROATIA), DEC 12 (IANS): Manchester City have wrapped up round-robin play in this season’s Champions League by routing Dinamo Zagreb 4-1, rallying from an early deficit thanks to a Gabriel Jesus hat-trick.

Bayern Munich completed the UEFA Champions League group stage with a perfect record, beating Tottenham Hotspur 3-1 to clinch their sixth win in as many games and finish at the top of Group B. In other Group C action which took place on Wednesday, Serie A side Atalanta booked their firstever berth in the knockout stage of Europe’s premier annual club competition thanks to their 3-0 victory over Shakhtar Donetsk and Dinamo’s defeat, reports Efe news.

Man City had already

clinched their spot in the tournament’s round of 16 and started the game with several players that are not regular starters, including defender Eric Garcia, goalie Claudio Bravo and midfielder Phil Foden.

In near-freezing conditions at Stadion Maksimir in Zagreb, City came out sluggishly and paid the price in the 10th minute when lax defence by midfielder Ilkay Gundogan allowed Dinamo’s Damian Kadzior to send a perfectly placed cross into the area.

The goal briefly put Dinamo on course for a potential knockout stage berth, although the Croatian squad still had the tall order of holding Pep Guardiola’s men in check for more than 80 minutes.

Although the Citizens’ first shot on goal did not come until the 18th minute,

Gabriel Jesus scored three times over a 20-minute stretch spanning the end of the first half and the start of the second.

The Brazilian’s first goal came on a controversial play in the 34th minute.

With an injured Dinamo player lying on the turf, Jesus rose up athletically amid a pair of defenders and headed home a cross

by Riyad Mahrez.

Jesus’ memorable night continued with a goal four minutes later off a cross from left back Benjamin Mendy, while Foden piled on for Manchester City with one final score in the 84th minute off a pass from Bernardo Silva.

For Dinamo (five points), a night that began on a high note ended with the club not only losing in a rout and being eliminated from the Champi-

Sindhu loses again, virtually out of BWF World Tour Final

P V Sindhu

GUANGZHOU, DEC 12 (PTI): Defending champion P V Sindhu’s campaign in the year-ending BWF World Tour Final was all but over after the Indian lost to China’s Chen Yufei 22-20, 16-21, 12-21 here on Thursday.

Just like in her cam-

paign opener against Japan’s Akane Yamaguchi on Wednesday, Sindhu squandered a game advantage to lose yet again in a one hour and 12 minute match, virtually bowing out of contention for the knockouts.

Trailing 17-20, Sindhu

staged a dramatic turnaround to score five straight points and claim the first game.

However, the Chinese rallied to win the second game after a strong start.

Chen Yufei, who has been in rampaging form this season having won all six of her finals, including the All England Championships, carried the momentum into the decider and left Sindhu stunned with her wide repertoire of shots.

Coming into the match with a strong 6-3 headto-head record, Sindhu struggled to match Chen Yufei initially, as the Chinese used her smashes to good effect and grabbed an 8-4 lead and then extended it to 16-12.

ISL revolutionises how India perceives football

MUMBAI, DEC 12 (IANS): The Indian Super League (ISL) has helped spark immense interest in football in India, ever since its inception in 2014 says an independent study conducted by YouGov SportsIndex.

Over 64 per cent of youth in the country are interested in football among other sports in 2019 as compared to only 27 per cent in 2013. The popularity of the sport has seen a 137 per cent spike among

Indians ever since the ISL began according to the survey.

According to data from BARC, the ISL enjoys far greater audience in India than the English Premier League, 2018 FIFA World Cup and the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup combined. More than 270 million tune in to watch India’s premier football league on television while the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia was only consumed by 111 million.

ons League, but also failing to book a berth in the round of 32 of the Europa League, Europe’s secondtier club competition.

That spot will instead go to Shakhtar (six points), who started the day in second place behind Manchester City, but fell to third after their 0-3 home loss to Atalanta.

Manchester City, who are far behind Liverpool in the Premier League and may be starting to see the Champions League as a better bet for a big title in 2019-2020, won the group with 14 points.

Meanwhile, in the Group B match between Bayern Munich vs Tottenham Hotspur 3-1, goals from Kingsley Coman, Thomas Muller and Philippe Coutinho were enough to see off Spurs, for whom Ryan Sessegnon

scored what turned out to be a consolation goal on Wednesday evening, reports Xinhua news agency.

Even though both sides had already qualified for the knockout stage before kick-off, Bayern looked to seize control from the start, but it was Spurs who had the first chance of the game as Sessegnon tested Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer in the third minute.

It was a wake-up call for the hosts, as efforts from Benjamin Pavard and Thiago Alcantara forced Tottenham keeper Paulo Gazzaniga into action twice, before Serge Gnabry squared to Coman, who made no mistake to slot home from close range in the 14th minute.

It was Muller who put Bayern back into the lead just before the break, slotting home a rebound which ricocheted off the left-hand post from close range to make it 2-1.

After the restart, Bayern continued to control proceedings but had to wait until the 65th minute before Coutinho curled the ball into the top right corner to seal the points.

With the result, Bayern Munich top Group B with 18 points followed by Spurs (10 points), Olympiacos (4 points) and Red Star Belgrade (3 points).

2 Nigerian players expelled to an unknown country

VELIKA KLADUSA (BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA), DEC 12 (IANS): Two Nigerian students, who were in Croatia for a university level international table tennis tournament, were allegedly robbed by the police and expelled to a country which was completely unknown to them.

The two Nigerians -- Alexandro Abia and Kenneth Eboh -- were defeated at a recent table tennis tournament in Croatia and days after their defeat, they were arrested by the police, robbed of their money and clothes, and deported at gunpoint to a unknown country, says a report in New York Times.

They are both students at the Federal University of Technology Owerri in Nigeria and had entered Croatia legally in November to participate in the tournament held in Pula, an ancient city on the Croatian coast. After suffering an early defeat, the duo decided to make the most of their visa by visiting Zagreb, the Croatian capital.

However, on their last night, they were arrested by the police and were accused of entering the country illegally from Bosnia and Herzegovina, the country to Croatia’s south.

“We said: What is Bosnia? We thought they were joking,” Eboh said. Later, the police officers also refused to let the two players fetch their passports from their hotel and the following day, they drove them to a forest next to the Bosnian border at gunpoint.

As per the two Nigerians, their mobile phones were also seized.

highest run-getters in T20Is

MUMBAI, DEC 12 (IANS): Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, two of India’s batting mainstays, have ended 2019 as the joint highest run-getters in T20 internationals.

In what was India’s last T20I of the year on Wednesday evening, Virat and Rohit came out with exceptional batting performances as the hosts took the West Indies bowlers to the cleaners at the Wankhede and went on to clinch the three-match series 2-1.

Going into the series decider, Virat was one run ahead of Rohit. After West Indies put India to bat first, Rohit scored 71 while the Indian captain scored 70* as a result of which both are tied at 2,633 runs each in T20Is. The Indian skipper has accumulated these runs in 75 matches (70 innings) at an average of 52.66.

Rohit, on the other hand, needed 104 matches (96 innings) to score the same number of runs at an average of 32.10.

While Virat has scored 24 half centuries in his T20I career so far, Rohit has hit 19 fifties. New Zealand’s Martin Guptill sits at the third spot in the list of highest run-getters in T20Is.

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli

He has scored 2,436 runs Malik (2,263) and Brendon and is followed by Shoaib McCullum (2,140).

Rohit becomes LaLiga’s firstever brand ambassador in India

Star India opener Rohit Sharma on Thursday joined hands with LaLiga -- Spains top division football league -- as its brand ambassador in India.

He is the first non-footballer in the history of the league to have signed on the dotted line with them. Rohit comes on-board following a series of major initiatives by LaLiga in India since 2017, a statement said.

“Football in India is in its global growth trajectory and it is heartening to see that it is no more considered as the ‘sleeping giant’. Over the course of the past five years, we have witnessed a significant growth in the interest for football in India. Credit must be given to everyone associated with it, including the fans,” Rohit said.

“I am truly delighted to be associated with LaLiga.

It’s encouraging to see the Spanish giants have made inroads into the Indian football ecosystem through their grassroots programme. Personally, I see this as an interesting journey for me into the beautiful game with LaLiga. I look forward eagerly to connecting with the football fans in India.”

China’s Deng sets new world record at Weightlifting WC T I A N J I N, D E C 1 2 (IANS): China’s Deng Wei has set a new world record at the ongoing 2019 IWF World Cup. In the women’s 64kg category, Deng on Wednesday posted a lift of 117kg, taking the lead and breaking the previous world record lift of 116kg.

In the clean and jerk, Kuo Hsiung-Chun of Chinese Taipei took the heaviest lift, posting 141kg with her last attempt, though Deng’s lift of 138kg was enough to see her lift a combined weight of 255kg, edging ahead of Kuo on 246kg, reports Xinhua news agency.

“It was a surprise for me to break the world record,” Deng noted afterwards. “I haven’t been in good form in training.”

In the men’s 96kg division, China’s world champion Tian Tao posted 175kg in the snatch and 215kg in the clean and jerk to secure first place.

“Although I’m not in good shape right now, I feel like I’m more likely to break the world record when I am in good shape,” the 25-year-old said after the contest. In the women’s 55kg division, China’s Zhang Wanqiong took gold ahead of compatriot Liao Qiuyun. In

Deng Wei at the ongoing 2019 IWF World Cup at tianjin

the women’s 71kg category, with a combined lift just 1 kg Chen Guiming had to settle shy of eventual winner Choe for a silver medal, finishing Hyo Sim of North Korea.

New Zealand name squad for U19 World Cup

New Zealand 15-member squad for the U19 World Cup.

WELLINGTON, DEC 12 (IANS): New Zealand have announced their 15-member squad for the U19 World Cup slated to be held in South Africa from January 17 to February 9 next year.

Left-arm spin-bowling allrounder Jesse Tashkoff will lead the team coached by Paul Wiseman. “These boys should be proud of their selection in the U19 side but they will know the hard work

is ahead of them,” Wiseman said in an official statement.

“We saw how strong the Bangladesh U19 side were that toured here recently, and we’re expecting a highly competitive World Cup. We’re

very happy with the squad we’ve selected and believe the group will give us the best chance of success - but we’re under no illusions how tough it’s going to be.” New Zealand have been placed in Group A alongside India, Sri Lanka and Japan. They play Japan in their opening encounter on January 18. The top two teams from each of the four groups will advance to the Super League, while the remaining teams will feature in the Plate Championship.

The Super League stage will commence from January 28 and the top four sides will qualify for the semi-finals, with the winners competing for the title on February 9 in Benoni.

Squad: Jesse Tashkoff (C), Adithya Ashok, Kristian Clarke, Hayden Dickson, Joey Field, David Hancock, Simon Keene, Fergus Lellman, Nicholas Lidstone, Rhys Mariu, William O’Rourke, Ben Pomare, Quinn Sunde, Beckham Wheeler-Greenall, Oliver White.

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