December 14, 2018

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Vol XXVIII No. 12

SC verdict on Rafale deal today NEW DELHI, DEC 13 (PTI): Supreme Court is scheduled Friday to pronounce verdict on pleas seeking court-monitored probe in the multi-billion dollar Rafale fighter jet deal with France. A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi had reserved its verdict on a batch of pleas on November 14. Advocate M L Sharma was the first petitioner in the case. Later, another lawyer Vineet Dhanda had moved the apex court with the plea for court-monitored probe into the deal. AAP leader Sanjay Singh has also filed a petition against the fighter jet deal. After the three petitions were filed, former Union ministers Yashwant Sinha and Arun Shourie alongwith activist advocate Prashant Bhushan had moved the apex court with a plea for a direction to the CBI to register FIR for alleged irregularities in the deal.

Petrol price hiked

NEW DELHI, DEC 13 (AGENCIES): Even as crude oil rates have fallen by about 2% this week and 30% in the past two months, state-run fuel retailers increased petrol price today by 9-30 paise. This is the first increase in fuel prices in India since almost 2 months. In Delhi, petrol was sold at Rs. 70.29 per litre on Thursday, according to Indian Oil Corporation (IOC). The cost of petrol increased by 11 paise and 13 paise in Mumbai and Chennai respectively from Wednesday’s levels, to Rs. 75.91 and Rs. 72.94 per litre. However, in Kolkata, petrol price declined by 90 paise to Rs. 72.38, from Rs. 73.28 recorded on Wednesday. Diesel prices, which had increased at a greater pace than that of petrol this year, were left unchanged today. The increase in petrol prices come after the rate of the fuel declined over 15% in the last two months from the highs recorded in midOctober.

Power outage in Kma

DIMAPUR, DEC 13 (NPN): Power department has informed public of Kohima town and adjoining areas that department was compelled to take shutdown at 132/33 KV sub-station Kohima from 5-8 am starting from December 14-19, 2018. In a press release, transmission division Kohima executive engineer said shutdown was being undertaken for routine maintenance as well as replacement of equipments in the 33KV system in an effort to ensure stable power supply during Christmas and New Year celebrations.

It has requested responsible consumers to bear with the department for the inconvenience caused.

This is it!

“Looks like our Congress mukt is backfiring into BJP mukt.”

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2018 Pages 12 ` 5.00

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Poll results prove Ram Temple issue doesn’t cut ice with people: Yashwant

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Tussles delay choice of Cong CMs

NEW DELHI, DEC 13 (PTI): An apparent tussle between the old and the young guard in the Congress seems to have delayed the announcement of chief ministers for Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, as the party leadership carried out hours-long hectic deliberations before deciding on names.

After much deliberation and several meetings, Congress announced that Madhya Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) chief Kamal Nath the next Madhya Pradesh chief minister, according to several media reports.

Nath was late on Thursday announced as the chief minister of the newly-elected Congress government in the state, ANI said. There will not be a deputy chief minister in Madhya Pradesh. Till late Thursday night, parleys also continued among top party leaders for deciding the chief minister for Chhattisgarh, where Congress has got a clearer mandate than the other two states but multiple contenders are in fray for the top post.

After meeting Rahul Gandhi in Delhi, the frontrunner for the Madhya

Rio takes up airport, railway issues with DoNER minister Spl. Correspondent

CM designate Kamal Nath for MP

(L) Sachin Pilot and (R) Ashok Gehlot contest for Rajasthan

Pradesh chief minister, Kamal Nath rushed to Bhopal.

“I am leaving for Bhopal.

A meeting of MLAs will be held and you will get to know the decision after that,” Kamal Nath told reporters outside Gandhi’s residence.

Jyotiraditya Scindia, who was the other contender said, “It is not a race, it is not about kursi. We are here to serve the people of Madhya Pradesh. I am leaving for Bhopal and you will get to know the decision today.”

For Rajasthan, several media reports stated that Congress president Rahul Gandhi had picked Ashok Gehlot as the chief minister. However, an official announcement was still awaited as meetings and speculations stretched late

into the evening.

Later, it was reported that Congress president Rahul Gandhi deferred the decisions on chief ministers of Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh for Friday as he wanted to hold further discussions with party leaders, Congress sources said.

Rajasthan party chief, Sachin Pilot supporters burnt tyres and blocked roads in Rajasthan on Thursday, demanding his appointment as the next chief minister.

Gehlot and Pilot met Rahul Gandhi at his residence in Delhi where he was joined by his mother and UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi and sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.

Sources said the chief minister for Chhattisgarh would be decided after the

central observer for the state, Mallikarjun Kharge, briefs Gandhi on the basis of the view of the state’s party MLAs. Gandhi was also likely to meet the top contenders in Chhattisgarh-- state Congress chief Bhupesh Baghel, CLP leader T S Singh Deo, OBC leader Tamradhwaj Sahu and party veteran Charan Das Mahant. While Rahul Gandhi met the party’s central observers who gave him inputs on the views of newly-elected legislators in the three states, UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi also came to her son’s residence at Tughlaq Lane here to participate in the discussions.

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was also at Rahul’s residence and is said to have taken part in the discussions.

NEW DELHI, DEC 13 (NPN): Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio called on Union Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Dr Jitendra Singh here on Thursday and held a detailed discussion on a wide range of subjects, including the proposed airport in Kohima, Centrally-funded road projects and the railway line under construction.

Taking to twitter, Dr. Jitendra Singh said “Chief Minister #Nagaland Sh @Neiphiu_Rio called on for a detailed discussion on wide range of issues including Kohima Airport, Road projects, Railway line under construction etc.”

Singh informed Rio that he had discussed the issue of setting up airport at Kohima with Airport Authority of India. He said North Eastern Council (NEC) secretary had also written to the regional executive director (aviation), North-eastern region.

Earlier, there were some issues regarding the

Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio with MoS DoNER, Dr. Jitendra Singh in Delhi on Thursday.

land acquisition, but now the land has reportedly been acquired.

Singh minister also informed Rio about two road projects currently in pipeline with funding from DoNER ministry. These are upgrade of AT Road from Tsurangra to Impur junction and the 51-km road from Tening town in Nagaland connecting Lekie road in Assam.

While the detailed project report (DPR) for one of the road projects had been received, he said the State government might cooperate in expediting finalisation of DPR for other

project.

Singh also shared with Rio the proposal for a new sericulture project for Nagaland. There were some technical issues in the DPR that needed to be corrected at the earliest, he added.

Meanwhile, the chief minister discussed with the DoNER minister the Jiribam-Imphal railway line which would include the world’s tallest railway bridge.

Rio also offered some suggestions regarding further extension of railway link to include certain destination points within Nagaland.

Public reception for late Khole Konyak today Nagaland needs committed teachers: Sukhalu

DIMAPUR, DEC 13 (NPN): Public reception has been planned in Dimapur on Friday for NSCN (I-M) vice president late ‘gen.’ (Retd) Khole Chetkoh Konyak, who passed away in New Delhi on Wednesday.

The public reception programme, being jointly organised by Naga Hoho and Naga Council Dimapur, would be held at Agri Expo site, 4th Mile Dimapur at 9 a.m. on December 14, to allow public to pay their respect to the departed Naga leader. Naga Council Dimapur (NCD) has informed all its councillors, DUCCF, GBs Union Sadar, Naga Women Hoho Dimapur, tribal presidents to lead at least 50 members from each tribe in their respective tribal attire.

In a press release, NCD general secretary, Thsapongkyu Sangtam, informed that there would be a two-hour shutter down in Dimapur during the condolence ser-

vice programme from 10 a.m. to 12 noon in honour of ‘gen.’ (Retd) Khole Konyak.

Condolence messages

CM: Nagaland chief minister, Neiphiu Rio, has expressed grief over the demise of ‘gen.’ (Retd) Khole Konyak, vice president of NSCN/GPRN, and said in his demise, the organisation in particular and the Nagas have lost a great leader whose absence would not be easy to fill. In a condolence message, Rio said late Khole, born in 1928 at Wangshu village under Mon district, joined the Naga movement in April 1956 and “sacrificed his entire life for the Naga political movement till his last breath.”

The chief minister said that late Khole’s life of dedicated service towards the Naga cause and aspirations was a rare quality that will be difficult to match. “He

was a leader of stature and his contributions towards the Naga cause will be remembered for generations to come,” Rio said.

Rio also said that late Khole’s support towards the ongoing peace talks was testimony of his leadership and his belief that Nagas desire to live in peace for a better and brighter future.

Conveying condolences, the chief minister prayed that Almighty God grant the bereaved family solace and strength in this hour of grief and for the departed soul to rest in eternal peace.

NSCN (I-M): NSCN (I-M) has expressed its deepest pain at the sudden demise of its vice-president ‘gen.’

(Retd.) Kholi Konyak and said his demise was a great loss not only for the GPRN but for the entire Nagas and the revolutionary fraternity of the North East and other parts of the world.

Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, DEC 13 (NPN): School Education adviser K Tokugha Sukhalu has remarked that Nagaland required fully-committed teachers who would teach students with dedication, and not just come to work simply for the sake of coming. He made this remark while inaugurating a newly-constructed additional school building at Government Higher Secondary School, Chümoukedima, here on Thursday.

Pointing out the importance of community involvement in management of government schools in the State, Sukhalu said those schools that had active participation of communities were faring much better in terms of productivity and infrastructure.

He mentioned that the State was facing the problem (Cont’d on p-7) of proxy teachers largely

KT Sukhalu with GHSS, Chümoukedim faculty and officials of the School Education department. (NP)

due to the fact that communities in the vicinity of schools were not concerned about their functioning or development.

Lauding Chümoukedima Village Council for taking interest and showing concern for the school, Sukhalu remarked that this had resulted in the proper construction of the new building by the contractors.

He expressed regret

that although there were some schools celebrating 50 years of their establishment, yet, due to absence of community participation, these were in a dilapidated condition.

Calling on teachers to be more efficient in the profession they had chosen, Sukhalu said, “You have chosen this job. No one has forced you to do it.

Therefore, you have

to do your job properly and with sincerity. Let your students see you as a role model. Let them see hope in you.” He added that a teacher’s attitude, both in and out of the classroom, was more important than the lectures he or she gave.

On the developmental front, Sukhalu said when the present government talked about change, it was not about change on the part of the government or party alone, but about change in attitude and mindset of all Nagas. He commented, “Change cannot happen overnight. It takes time, but we will get there ultimately and that was the vision we had in mind when we talked about change. Bear with us for a while and see for yourself the positive changes that the government is currently working on, especially in infrastructure and developmental areas.”

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Mass cleanliness How Assembly polls changed political landscape 100-rupee coin with Vajpayee’s drive in Dmu Dec 15 NEW DELHI, DEC 13 (AGENCIES): On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress president Rahul Gandhi crossed each other at the Parliament — their first face-to-face encounter after Congress’ sweeping victory in Assembly polls — without exchanging pleasantries.

Quite visibly, the Congress victory in the Assembly elections has changed political equations on the ground and beyond.

From what looked like a partial completion of BJPclaimed ‘Congress-mukt Bharat’ just six months ago in May, the Congress victory in three states has made inroads not just into the Hindi heartland, but also in the perception about the forthcoming general elections next year.

In May 2018, the BJP held 19 states in the country. Congress was reduced to just three states- Punjab,

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No. of states 19 BJP+ CONG+ 3 Karnataka and Mizoram.

The alliance with Janata Dal (Secular) in Karnataka, which helped continue the Congress-element in power was arguably the only face saver moment the party witnessed earlier this year.

Six months down the lane, the situation is not quite as predicted. Contrary

to a ‘Congress-mukt Bharat’ which, according to the BJP, should have resulted in a BJP win in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh, it is the Congress which has emerged victorious.

The post-December 11 political map has reduced BJP to 16 states. The Con-

No. of states 16 BJP+ CONG+ 5 gress, on the other hand, is now in five states- Punjab, Rajasthan, MP, Chhattisgarh and Karnataka.

While Congress lost in the northeast — Mizoram being the latest loss — its comeback in the Hindi heartland has changed the equation ahead of general election 2019.

portrait to be launched soon

NEW DELHI, DEC 13 (AGENCIES): A new 100rupee coin with the image of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee will be launched soon, an official statement said today.

The coin will weigh 35 grams.

One side of the coin will have a portrait of Atal Bihari Vajpayee with his name inscribed in the Devanagari script as well as English.

The years 1924 and 2018 will be inscribed at the bottom of his picture.

The numbers are his birth and death years.

The other side of the coin will bear the Lion Capitol of Ashoka Pillar in the centre with “Satyameva Jayate” inscribed below in the Devanagari script.

The word “Bharat” will be inscribed on its left periphery in the Devanagari

script and “India” will be on the right in English.

Below the Lion Capitol will be the rupee symbol and the denominational value of 100.

Atal Bihari Vajpayee died on August 16 this year at the age of 93. He was the prime minister of the country for 13 days in 1996, 13 months in 1998 and for almost six years from 1999.

In his honour, various places have been renamed after him. Four Himalayan peaks have been named after him. Chhattisgarh’s Naya Raipur has also been renamed to Atal Nagar.

The Uttarakhand government has also decided to rename Dehradun airport after the former prime minister. Lucknow’s famous ‘Hazratganj Chauraha’ will be renamed after him as ‘Atal Chowk’.

DIMAPUR, DEC 13 (NPN): Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC) has informed all the shopkeepers/ business establishments and residents under DMC jurisdiction that a mass cleanliness drive would conducted on December 15, 2018 from 7am onwards under “Swachh Bharat Mission”. In a press release, DMC administrator Moa Sangtam has, therefore, requested all responsible to participate by cleaning their own surrounding and localities. Meanwhile, in connection with the December Fest, DMC has informed all the colonies under the Dimapur municipality to bring their respective colony flags sized 4x3 and flag pole of 12 ft on December 18, 2018 and report by 9 a.m. at DDSC ground. It also reminded all the participants to bring their own bamboo stilt, with the specifications as informed earlier to all the colony authorities.

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Naga cultural symposium held at NECU

Darlando Khathing along with some of the panellists and attendees of the Naga Cultural Symposium held on December 7.

DIMAPUR: North East Christian University (NECU) conducted its first Naga cultural symposium to preserve, protect and promote culture through

academic debates and discussions, on December 11.

A press release from NECU Dimapur stated that the themes under this category were Naga folk-

lore and oral traditions, Naga traditional customs, laws and beliefs, Naga history and Naga movement, Naga traditional dance forms and music and folk

art and attires.

The panel consisted of Dr. Temsurenla Ozukum and Dr. Resenmenla Longchar, ICFAI- Dimapur, Dr. Meyajungla Longchar,

NECU, Dr. Achanger Aier, St. Joseph University, Yanbeni Yanthan, NU, Zhoto Tunyi, Patkai Christian College (autonomous), and Dr. Hesheto Y.Chishi.

The prog ram was chaired by Arenkala Kichu and Neisakuono Tungoe in the first and the second sessions respectively.

The session began with a prayer, welcome and introductory speech by professor Darlando Khathing, vice chancellor, NECU. Dr. Ayangti Longkumer gave a report as well the concluding remarks. Dr. Aienla, coordinator of the symposium delivered a vote of thanks.

English honours students from St. John’s College and History honours students from Dimapur Government College along with their faculty, academicians and some independent researchers were also present in the symposium.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2018

news in Brief PVC informs: Pyotchu Village Council (PVC) has informed residents of Pyotchu village that there will be a general meeting on December 17, 8 am at Community Hall, Pyotchu village. The meeting has been convened to discuss prevailing issues and important agendas for the welfare of the village. All the members residing in the village and towns have been requested to be present at the event.

CTCSU 29th general session: Chozuba Town Chakhesang Students’ Union (CTCSU) has convened its 29th general session for December 21 to 22 at Vamuzo Memorial Town Hall, Chozuba town. All public leaders, students and well-wishers of the sub-division have been requested to attend the session. The session will culminate with a games and sports event.

For further information, one may contact 9436074719 or 8974738839.

HMHP to celebrate pre-Christmas: Healing Ministry for Handicapped People (HMHP) has invited former funding members, board members, registered members, and pastors and evangelists of other Churches to partake in its 27th preChristmas special service which will be celebrated along with handicapped people on December 16, 1 pm at the Railway Station front parking space.

NMSU general session-&-citizens meet: New Monger Students Union (NMSU) has convened its 47th general session-&-citizen meet for December 26-28 under the theme, “Rooted Together”. All citizens of New Monger village have been asked to reach the village on or before December 26.

BJP Wokha informs: BJP Wokha will be holding its handing and taking over of outgoing and incoming president on December 14, 10 am at BJP Wokha district office, Church Colony, Wokha.

Two members from all the four mandals and frontals, like BJYM, BJMM, kisan cell, ST morcha, minority morcha and ex-servicemen cell have been informed to attend the meeting without fail.

FGN greets: Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN) Kedahge, Gen (Retd) Viyane Metha, has conveyed warmest Christmas greetings to Nagas at home and abroad. Metha has called upon the people to spiritually and carnally renew the self and let the words of God reside in hearts.

Metha said after declaration of Naga Independence on August 14, 1947, Nagas had hardly had a peaceful Christmas but urged the people to continue to look unto God for His intervention in bringing real peace in Nagaland and goodwill to all mankind.

Condolence messages for Gen (retd) Khole Konyak Social Audit Public Hearing held in Mon DIMAPUR: Condolence messages for NSCN/GPRN vice-chairman, Gen (retd), Khole Konyak who passed away at New Delhi-based Fortis Escorts Heart Institute (FEHI) on Wednesday afternoon due to a cardiac arrest, continue to come in.

NSCN (R): NSCN/GPRN (Reformation) through its MIP expressed deep shock and pain at the unfortunate demise of late ‘Gen. (Retd.)’ Khole Konyak, vice-president NSCN (I-M). NSCN/ GPRN (R) stated that, “it is imminent that a political party (either in central or states) can be grouped or divided into different parties/factions, likewise the Naga National Groups, but the bottomline is, we are all Nagas after all, and aims for the same goal, hence we hail and pay our richest tributes to our late leader as not only the general and vice-president of a particular political party/group but to all Nagas, and call upon all our Naga compatriots and countrymen to join in the chorus of tributes and honour to our late leader, without any distinction to parties/factions”. The MIP also conveyed heartfelt condolences and prayed to God to give solace to the bereaved family members and loved ones during their time of grief.

NNC parent body: NNC parent body, president Z. Royim Yimchunger in a condolence message stated that late Konyak was a visionary man and a man of substance with integrity, who had given his whole life for the Nagas and stood upright for the Naga cause. Royim said that his demise was a great loss for Nagas, especially when the Indo-Naga peace was at an advanced stage. NNC parent body and the Nagas as a whole share in solidarity the bereavement and console the family members with prayer and peace of God, it added.

Yung Aung led NSCN/GPRN: NSCN/GPRN and the entire Naga Army in a condolence message through its MIP in-charge ‘maj’ Joseph Lamkang stated that in an illustrious military career spanning more than five decades, late Khole had served the nation in various capacities. The message stated that from a humble private, late Khole rose to rank of commander-in-chief and his faithful service and contributions towards Naga national struggle will be cherished for generations to come. NSCN/GPRN further stated that it conveyed heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved family and prayed that the departed soul finds peace with the Lord.

SH: Sümi Hoho (SH) in a condolence message stated that the Naga national movement has lost a true patriot, who inspired the Nagas with his dedication to the cause throughout his life. SH stated that his demise was a huge loss for the aspirations of the Naga national movement, and for all Nagas irrespective of boundaries. SH further offered condolences to the bereaved family, and prayed that Almighty God grant peace and solace to his near and dear ones.

WSH: Western Sumi Hoho (WSH) in a condolence message stated that late Khole had dedicated his whole life to the service of the Naga nation and sacrifices made by the late leader will always be remembered and cherished by the Nagas.

WSH also extended condolences to the bereaved and prayed that the Almighty grant them solace.

MHD: Mao Hoho Dimapur (MHD) in a condolence note stated that Nagas had lost a tall leader who dedicated his entire life for the cause of the Naga nation. MHD further extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and for all grieving the demise of late Khole.

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legendary fighter in the Naga freedom struggle and his demise had caused a vacuum which would be hard to fill. It further conveyed condolences to the near and dear ones of the departed soul and prayed that God give them strength to overcome the loss.

NPP: National People’s Party (NPP) Nagaland state unit described late Khole as a man of integrity in his service towards the cause of Naga nationalism and acknowledged the spirit of reconciliation in working towards a peaceful political solution with the GoI. The rank and file of NPP Nagaland state unit expressed its heartfelt condolences and prayed that Almighty God grant the bereaved family solace and peace.

BJP Nagaland: BJP Nagaland in a condolence message described late Khole as a veteran and experience leader who “could have deemed the position” in the Naga political movement in various capacities and circumstances. BJP Nagaland said his untimely demise has left an irreparable vacuum not only for NSCN/GPRN but also for the Naga people, particularly when the Indo-Naga political talks were headed towards an honourable solution. BJP Nagaland conveyed deepest condolences to the bereaved family and prayed that the departed soul rest in peace.

JD (U): The rank and file of Janata Dal (U), Nagaland in a condolence message stated that in the demise of late Khole, Nagas had lost one of the tallest and dedicated revolutionary leaders. JD (U) said that it joins the Naga people in mourning the death and conveyed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members and prayed that the Almighty God give them strength to get over the loss and grant solace and peace to the departed soul.

NSF: Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) in a condolence note stated that late Khole had sacrificed his entire life for the cause and right of the Naga people. NSF stated that although he was no more, his vision and great work will never be forgotten and would remain so that the younger generation continue to take his legacy forward. NSF offered condolences to his family and prayed that the Almighty God grant the departed leader rest in eternal peace.

TNSA: The Tangshang Naga Students Association (TNSA), in a press release by its vice-president Yangring Hangmu and information secretary, Movang expressed pain over the demise and conveyed its condolences to the bereaved family members, and all rank and file of NSCN (I-M). The release further described him as a legendary leader who had stood firm for Naga rights and dedicated his life for the cause of Naga sovereignty.

NSYF: The Naga Students and Youth Federation (NSYF) has offered sincere condolences to the family of late Khole Konyak and to the Naga people. A condolence note issued by NSYF (Naga Nation in Myanmar), president, Solomon Theibung stated that the sacrifices and the long struggle for self- determination for the Naga Nation will be cherished and remembered for all eternity in Nagalim and realize the aspirations of the Nagas to live together as one people and one Nation. The Naga Students and Youth Federation prayed for the Almighty to grant solace and peace to the departed soul to rest in eternal peace.

KUD: Konyak Union Dimapur (KUD) has expressed great sadness at the sudden demise of Khole Konyak.

In a condolence message addressed to the bereaved family and Wangshu village, KUD said the union celebrates the extraordinary life of a remarkable man.

It said late Khole devoted his life to

peacefully protect what he called, “our common cause of Naga identity”. The union said late Khole’s tireless efforts and commitment towards Naga sovereignty would not go in vain and that his legacy would always stand as an example for the people.

In his demise, KUD said the Konyaks have lost a great leader and that the vacuum created would be difficult to fill. The union also prayed for the bereaved family members and for the departed to rest in eternal peace.

LNR: Liangmail Naga Ruangdi (LNR) has expressed deep pain at the demise of a visionary leader and father of the Nagas, Gen. (Retd) Khole Konyak.

In a condolence message, LNR said the Liangmai tribe was grieved by the loss of a great father, leader and freedom fighter, who dedicated his life for the Naga cause. LNR conveyed condolences to the bereaved family members and prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace.

CNTC: Central Nagaland Tribes Council (CNTC) in a condolence note described late Khole as a tall and eminent figure in the Naga national movement. CNTC stated that late Khole had dedicated his life for the Naga cause and his death was an irreparable loss for the Naga people at this juncture.

CNTC prayed for the eternal peace for the departed soul and offered its heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family.

ENPUD: Eastern Nagaland Peoples’ Union Dimapur (ENPUD) in a condolence message stated that the demise of Khole was a great loss for the Nagas and the vacuum he left behind would never be filled. ENPUD also stated that late Khole’s dedication and selfless sacrifices for Nagas will never be forgotten. ENPUD conveyed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and prayed that the departed soul rest in peace.

TAUK: Tobu Area Union Kohima (TAUK) expressed deep sadness and sorrow on the sudden demise of Gen (Rtd.) Khole Konyak. In a condolence note, TAUK president S.A Engo Konyak and general secretary T. Bechung Chihba Konyak described late Gen. Rtd Khole Konyak as one of the eminent Naga national leaders who dedicated his whole life for the cause of the Naga nation. TAUK stated that the demise of late Khole was a great loss for the Nagas at this crucial juncture and the vacuum created by his passing away will be difficult to fill. TAUK extend ed its deepest condolences to the bereaved family and prayed that the departed soul rest in eternal peace.

C.L. John: C. L. John, MLA, in a condolence messaged described late Khole as a dedicated and most promising nationalist leader, who devoted his whole life for the cause of the Naga national movement and as a competent leader of great integrity and wisdom.

John stated that his demise would be difficult to fill and that his untiring voluntary services to the Nagas will be heartily remembered by one and all.

John further conveyed deepest sorrow and sympathy to the bereaved family and prayed for solace of the departed soul.

ENGBU: Eastern Nagaland GBs Union (ENGBU) has expressed sadness on hearing of the demise of Khole Konyak. ENGBU president Y. Chuba Konyak, and general secretary, Mannyei Phom, in a condolence note said late Khole Konyak had served the Naga freedom movement for 68 long years.

However, before achieving his dreams and the demand of the Nagas, he left for his heavenly abode. The union conveyed prayers for peace and solace of the bereaved family and for the departed soul to rest in peace.

MON: A Public Hearing on Social Audit conducted by the Society for Training and Research on Rural Development (STRORD) was held on December 12 at Resource Centre, DRDA Mon. During the Public Hearing, a village-wise finding report was presented by Nyanha Konyak (BRP), assisted by Khekihe K. Shohe and Temjenwapang (DRPs). The hearing was followed by discussion on the findings from the ten villages covering all the eight blocks in the district. The villages covered under second phase were Bumai, Mohung, Longching, Nyannyu, Chenloisho, Nganging, Goch-

ing, Angphang, Changlang, and Kongan.

During the discussion, all the findings were discussed and the gathering resolved to take corrective measures in maintaining Measurement Books, Muster Rolls, Sign Boards and other records, to ensure effective implementation of MGNREGA programs with transparency and accountability.

The program was chaired by M. Temjen Longchar, project officer, DRDA, Mon. Dr. W. Phola Konyak, principal, ETC Tuensang and state resource person gave an introduction to importance of Social Audit. He stated that Social

Audit was not meant to find faults but facts and to empower people through their participation in the process.

The observer from the district administration, Ilika Zhimomi, SDO(C) Mon also encouraged the gathering to better coordinate among the stakeholders at all levels and to maintain proper records at village levels.

She also suggested that in future the village council should directly supervise and monitor the handling and taking over of charges of VDB secretaries. The program concluded with a vote of thanks from the chairperson.

SWUPT 25th anniversary

H. Khehovi attended the 75 Kitahumi Baptist Church Platinum Jubilee program on December 13, where he exhorted the village people to be humble in the sight of God and live an exemplary life for others because the village is spiritually matured now at 75 years. (Press Secretary to Advisor)

DIMAPUR: Sechuku Welfare Union Pfutsero Town (SWUPT) celebrated its silver jubilee on December 28 at Pfütsero Sports Complex.

A press release from SWUPT general secretary, Vizo Lea, mentioned that the president of Chakhesang Public Oganisation (CPO), Kekhwengulo Lea was the guest speaker at the program. Lea stated that the people of Secheku area, despite having four dialects -- Chokri, Poume, Khuzha, and Sumi -- were united

into one single body which, he said, was a symbol of unity which was the need of the hour for the present generation.

The guest speaker was of the view that Nagas had now become a broken and fragmented society, beset by selfishness. The speaker hoped that the unity shown

by SWUPT would be a beacon for the Nagas at large.

The release also mentioned that more than 4000 delegates attended the program.

Jalukie Battalion of Assam Rifles organized a three day drive/workshop on ill effects of drugs, in various schools and colleges. A ‘Run for Fun’ was held on December 11 in Athibung to end the event. (Assam Rifles PRO)

Unity College Dimapur IQAC cell organised a career guidance and counselling session on December 7 at the College seminar hall, with assistant professor Fashion Management Studies from National Institute of Fashion Technology Shillong, Angam Niumai as the resource person.

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Zunheboto Sunny to partly cloudy

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DDLSA consultative meet

DIMAPUR: Dimapur District Legal Ser vices Authority (DDLSA) held a consultative meet with district administration, government departments, stake holders and NGOs at the DC’s Conference Hall on December 13, chaired

by DDLSA panel lawyer, Sangto Longchar.

A press release from DDLSA stated that thirty eight departments attended the meeting, where a key note address was given by Y. Longkumer, principal district & sessions judge and chairperson DDLSA. DC, Sushil Kumar Patel also delivered a short speech.

Limasenla, project coordinator NSLSA, gave a briefing on the upcoming Mega Legal Services Camp, to be held on December 15, 10 am. She also highlighted some objectives of legal services.

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2018

C.M. Chang, Namri Nchang and Forest department officials after the unveiling of the Forest Range Office foundation stone in Tening on December 13. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, C.M. Chang formally unveiled the foundation stone for a Forest Range Office in Tening under Peren district on December 13.

According to a DIPR report, Chang, addressing the gathering, recalled that in the year 1982-83, when he was a civil officer posted in Tening, there was hardly any development. He also lamented about how the birds and wild animals were vanishing. “The land is fertile but people are not hard working”, he said. Chang appealed to all to cooper-

ate with the government for more development in their area. The range forest of Tening was launched with Japanese aide. Projects with Germany and Korea are also in the pipeline, the minister said.

Advisor of Water Resource Development, Namri Nchang said that development will come and people have to utilize it to their benefit. He also cautioned against air and soil pollutants and called upon all to conserve nature. He also appealed to Church leaders to take initiatives to conserve their forests. Schemes for various development proj-

ects will come in the near future and an SDEO office will be inaugurated very shortly, he added.

Conservator of Forest (STC) Nagaland, Dr. Kenei highlighted the Japanese ICA project on “A Boon to Tribal Livelihood.” Dr. Kenei said that the land is blessed with nature and appealed to the people to conserve forests.

Divisional Forest Officer, Peren, Dr. Sentitula, said it was a red letter day for Tening and appealed to the people to join hands to conserve wildlife. Range Officer, Namsibo chaired the program.

BSNL Dimapur advent Christmas

Tobu SDPDB meeting & picnic

Staff Reporter DIMAPUR, DEC 13 (NPN): Old telephone exchange BSNL Dimapur observed advent Christmas on Thrusday, at its compound.

At the prog ram, a message was delivered by GMTD, Nagaland SSA Maitan Toppo where he stated that when one or two gather together, God is present. Quoting from the verse Colossians 1:16, he added that existing in this World was not a choice, but it’s His purpose and His wisdom that drive people.

The purpose will be meaningless if we don’t look upon the Lord, he said. Opining that people had forgotten the purpose set by the Creator, Toppo called upon the gathering to love God and learn to love.

Highlights of the program included an invocation prayer by awakening fellowship evangelist, Khriezo; opening hymn, Bible reading by telecom tech, Kashili Achumi and a cake cutting ceremony. A special number was presented by awakening fellowship and old exchange staff. The program was chaired by JE (group) Binthunglo Rengma and praise and worship was led

by Awakening Fellowship, 5th mile. Later, a vote of thanks was delivered by JTO cable, C Akum which was followed by a mass prayer and Christmas feast.

N. Bongkhao along with administrative officers and village elders at Pangsha River on December 12. (NP)

Correspondent TUENSANG, DEC 13 (NPN): The Tobu Sub- Division Planning & Development Board & Picnic program was held at Pangsha river on December 12.

Addressing the gathering, advisor DUDA and chair man SDPDB, N. Bongkhao deliberated on

various agendas submitted by villages. Bongkhao also urged departmental officers to work with sincerity, dedication and commitment when discharging their assigned work and duties for human resource development.

Chairman DAN, A. Nyamnyei and K. Kiko ex-candidate 48th Moka

A/C also spoke in the program.

The prog ram was chaired by ADC Tobu, A. Zibenthung Kithan.

A welcome address was delivered by chairman, Ukha Lampong village, A. Neangba Konyak and a vote of thanks was proposed by BDO Tobu W. Moba.

NGBF acknowledges support

DIMAPUR: Nagaland GB Federation (NGBF) expressed gratitude and appreciation to all district GB associations for successfully holding peace rallies and submitting memorandums to deputy commissioners on Wednesday demanding an early solution to the

Naga political issue.

In a statement issued by its president Sahleem Konyak and general secretary Shikuto Zalipu, the federation also expressed its gratefulness to Nagaland Tribes Council, Naga Council Dimapur, Mon Konyak Union, village

council chairmen, Central Nagaland Tribes Council and all stakeholders for their support and participation in the rallies.

NFGB said it was grateful to Theja Therie, secretary mediation, district administration and the media too for being

actively involved during the rallies.

Pointing out that the Naga political issue was a Naga people’s movement, the federation asserted that it was time for all Nagas to unite and raise their voice for permanent peace in “our land”.

Medotsielieü Kiewhuo, pastor, Koinonia Baptist Church along with others representing the Women Fellowship presented a Bible as a Christmas gift to Governor PB Acharya on December 12 at Raj Bhavan. (Koinonia Media Ministry convenor, Kikruneinuo Liezietsu)

NSF federal assembly

Dimapur: Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) has convened its 5th federal assembly, for the tenure 2017-2019, for December 15, 10 am at Kidima village, Kohima, hosted by Angami Students’ Union (ASU). All the federating units, subordinate bodies, tribunals and senior leaders of NSF have been requested to attend the federal assembly without fail.

NCP Nagaland celebrates Sharad Pawar’s birthday

KOHIMA: With rest of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), Nagaland unit also observed the 78th birthday of national president NCP, Sharad Pawar on December 12.

NCP president Vanthungo Odyuo in a release stated that to mark the occasion, the state unit organised a party function at its party office, Jail Colony, which was attended by a number of functionaries and party workers from various districts of the state.

Odyuo while addressing the gathering highlighted the political career, contributions and achievements of Sharad Pawar in the political circuit at the national level.

The NCP Nagaland unit rank and file also extended best wishes to its national party president and conveyed prayers for his long and healthy life.

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Kohima Press Club (KPC) organised its annual picnic at Chatsa, Kohima on Thursday.

Altogether, 40 members and well wishers attended the event. KPC has expressed its gratitude to all who contributed towards its annual special event. (Alice Yhoshü, general secretary, KPC)

Free cataract eye camp conducted in Kiphire

The medical team with patients who underwent cataract operations at the camp held from December 3 to 7 in Kiphire.

DIMAPUR: A Free Cataract/IOL Surgery Camp was organized at District Hospital Kiphire (DHK), by state ophthalmic cell under National Program for Control of Blindness & Visual Impairment (NPCB&VI), Nagaland, from December 3 to 7.

A press release from state program officer (NPCB & Vl), Dr. Mereninla Senlem stated that altogether 38 cataract operations were done and all the patients were given free intra ocular lens, medicines and goggles.

The team was led by Dr. Mereninla Senlem, SPO

(NPCB&VI) Nagaland, Dr. Hedungkiebe, eye specialist (DTO, RNTCP Kiphire), Lelhu Iralu, Mego, C. Chemkhokyo Sangtam (ophthalmic assistant), Lucy (staff nurse NHAK) and Jungtsungna Lemtor, budget & AO (NPCB&VI) Nagaland.

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Biren inaugurates Barak Festival

Manipur CM N Biren lighting the festival lamp at the state level Barak Festival in Senapati district on Thursday. (NP)

Reminding the gathering that good relationships among people of different communities were of prime importance, the chief minister said that one who respects their fellow people would gain love and regard from others in return. “It is a matter of joy that trust and love among people has been regained after the coming of BJP-led government in the state,� he said.

Observing that water was essential to sustain life, the chief minister lauded

the people of Senapati district for understanding the importance of Barak river, which is one of the most important components of the state’s ecosystem. “This is the reason why I have requested the people of Senapati to allow the government join hands with the people of the district in organizing the festival as a state level event from this year onwards,� he said.

It may be noted that Barak festival was earlier hosted by some civil society organizations based in Sena-

13 miners trapped inside coal pit in Meghalaya

Kuki rebel shot dead in Manipur

Correspondent

IMPHAL, Dec 13: Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh Thursday inaugurated the 1st state level Barak Festival in Senapati district headquarters under the theme, “Sustaining Peace and Harmony�, amidst much fanfare.

Speaking on the occasion held at Mini Stadium Ground, Singh said, “One can’t enjoy the delight of having good roads and owning costly cars if there is no amity among people.�

Correspondent

Shillong, Dec 13: T h i r t e e n m i n e r s we r e trapped inside a coal pit filled with water in Meghalaya’s East Jaintia Hill district on Thursday. A rescue operation was launched to get out the trapped miners alive. “As per verbal information received, around 13 miners including three locals of Lumthari area were trapped inside a coal pit at Ksan near Lytein river under Saipung Police Station,�

Sylvester Nongtnger, the district police chief of East Jaintia Hills, said.

The labourers who were trapped have been identified as Omor Ali of Magurmari in West Garo Hills district, Mezamur Islam, Phesiakandi under Rajabala in West Garo Hills, Mominul Islam of Rajabala

in West Garo Hills, Shirapat Ali of Magurmari in West Garo Hills, Mozid Sk of Magurmari in West Garo Hills, Raziul Islam of Magurmari under Phulbari in West Garo Hills, Md. Amir Hussain of Apdaguri under Sirang in Assam, Munirul Islam, Bogidar under Sirang in Assam, Saiar Islam of Khoyarsala under Sirang in Assam, and Samsul Haque of Kurihamari under Bhangnamari, Nalbari in Assam. “It appears that the miners resumed mining coal about three to four days ago.

Our first step is to rescue those people trapped inside the pit. We are pumping the water out of the pit with the help of generators but the water level has not receded,� the police official said.

Nongtnger said that chances the miners will survive were very bleak.

Correspondent

IMPHAL, Dec 13: An information and publicity secretary of the Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA), a Kuki based armed outfit under suspension of operation (SoO) with the government, was gunned down at Saikul Bazar Kangpokpi district of Manipur on Thursday evening.

According to police, Jonathan Misao aka Th Misao was inside a tea stall at Saikul Bazar, when two unidentified gunmen entered and reportedly shot at him from close range.

Jonathan was also the chief of S Khomunnom village of Saikul sub-division and presently residing at Thangkanphai village near Saikul.

The body was transferred at JNIMS mogue in Imphal after registering a case.

Mizoram Polls: Lowest winning margin 3 votes, highest 2,720

Aizawl, Dec 13 (PTI): The lowest winning margin in the just-concluded Mizoram Assembly election was only three votes while the highest was 2,720.

Lalchhandama Ralte of the Mizoram National Front (MNF) won the Tuival seat with a victory margin of only three votes.

Ralte had secured 5,207 votes while his nearest rival, sitting Congress legislator R L Pianmawia bagged 5,204 votes.

Pianmawia had demanded a recounting of votes which was accepted by the Election Commission of India. But the recounting also found that the winning margin was only three votes.

Election to 40-member Mizoram Assembly was held on November 28 and

counting of votes took place on December 11.

The highest winning margin in the state Assembly election was 2,720 votes. Sitting MNF legislator Lalruatkima retained his Aizawl West-II seat defeating his nearest Congress rival Lalmalsawma Nghaka by a margin of 2,720 votes.

Lalruatkima had secured 7,626 while Nghaka scored 4,906 votes.

Mizoram Chief Minister and Congress candidate Lal Thanhawla lost his Serchip seat to his Independent rival Lalduhoma by 410 votes. Lal Thanhawla got 5071 votes while Lalduhoma bagged 5481 votes.

Lal Thanhawla also lost the Champhai South seat to his MNF rival T J Lalnuntluanga by 1,049 votes.

Lalnuntluanga got 5,212 votes while Lal Thanhawla received 4,163 votes.

MNF president and chief minister designate Zoramthanga won his Aizawl East-I seat by a margin of 2504 votes.

Zoramthanga got 8358 votes while his nearest Independent rival secured 5854 votes.

BJP candidate Buddha Dhan Chakma, who was the only candidate of the saffron party to win in the Mizoram Assembly election defeated his nearest Mizo National Front rival Rasik Mohan Chaka by a margin of 1,594 votes from the Tuichawng seat.

The MNF secured 26 seats in the 40-member House while the Congress managed to bag only five seats.

pati district. However, following appeal by the chief minister, the festival has been celebrated at state level from this year onwards.

On the occasion, Singh also said that the government will take up steps in consultation with the DC and officials of the state tourism department to encourage garbage management and plantation of saplings at the origin of Barak and also at some selected villages which the river passes through.

He also expressed a desire to organize the festival on a greater scale and in a more systematic manner with participation of tourists and cultural troupes from other states and foreign countries from next year.

In this regard, the chief minister has directed the contractor and officials concerned to complete construction of the gallery of the mini stadium before the next year’s festival.

On border issues at Dzuko and Tungjoy village bordering Nagaland, the chief minister said that the matter can be sorted out without any trouble while claiming that there was

good friendly relationship and understanding among all the chief ministers of northeast states.

State public health engineering minister, Losii Dikho in his speech highlighted various projects taken up by the government in Senapati district.

State consumer affairs, food and public distribution minister Karam Shyam, tribal affairs and hills minister N Kayisii, agriculture minister V Hangkhanlian and some MLAs and Senapati ADC members and former ministers and legislators from the district and others attended the opening function of the festival.

Earlier, soon after his arrival at the festival venue, the chief minister unveiled the Barak Monolith.

Colourful cultural items of different tribes of the district were also presented at the function. The dignitaries also visited the Morungs (traditional huts) of five communities of the district - Mao, Maram, Poumai, Thangal and Zeliangrong constructed at the festival venue.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2018

Bandh paralyses life in KA hills for second day DIPHU, Dec 13 (Agencies): On the second day of the 48-hour bandh called by Indigenous Tribes Protection of Karbi Anglong (ITPKA), the twin districts of Karbi Anglong and West Karbi Anglong remained paralysed.

According to Northeast Now, barring a few two-wheelers and private cars, no other means of transport was available in Diphu, the headquarter of Karbi Anglong district.

Educational institutions, banks and businesses did not function.

In Bokajan, which remain unaffected by bandhs most of the times, there was total response to the bandh today. There was no traffic on NH 39 and NH 36. Shops, businesses and banks were closed.

Likewise, Bakalia, Howraghat, Dokmoka, Vothung-aji, Samuguri and other places in Karbi Anglong were also remained shut. In West Karbi Anglong- Baithalangso, Dokamukam, Jengkha, Kheroni and Hawaipur were shut for the day.

SC stays Meghalaya HC order on airline flight operations

New Delhi, Dec 13 (PTI): The Supreme Court Thursday stayed the Meghalaya High Court order directing all commercial operators and the aviation ministry to urgently take a decision to start flights from Umroi airport, 30 km from capital Shillong.

A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi took note of the submissions of senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, representing Indigo airlines that there were no fire fighting and other facilities available at Umroi airport and flight operations cannot be started immediately. “The high court order shall remain stayed,� said the bench which also comprised Justices S K Kaul and K M Joseph.

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was no petition before the high court, which on its own (suo motu), took note of the issue and directed Director General of Civil Aviation, Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation and Airport Authority of India Chairman to hold a meeting within a week for making the airport operational. “The airport does not have the fire-fighting facilities and the high court cannot be a regulator or fire fighter,� the senior lawyer said. “This is not a taxi service to be taken from here to there and to start it just like that,� he said.

Moreover, he added, Indigo does not have the slots for operating flights from the Umroi airport.

The court issued notice on the plea of the

private airlines and stayed the operation of the high court order.

The apex court had on Wednesday agreed to give urgent hearing to the plea of private airlines challenging the high court order asking them to start flight operations form the Umroi Airport.

The court was told that the airport was not ready for landing of big aircraft.

The high court on December 7 had directed that the exercise for taking decision to make operational the airport has to be completed within seven days and had posted the matter for further hearing on December 14.

Besides Indigo, other operators were also represented by their advocates before the high court.

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ARCHITECT PWD ( P&D) NAGALAND : KOHIMA

NO.KMA/ARC/PF-30/2001-03 Dated Kohima, the 13th December 2018 SHOW CAUSE NOTICE To, Prem Sangma, 4th Mile, Dimapur Whereas, you have been found absent from bonafide Government duty with effect from 01.03.2017 without any leave or permission from competent authority till date. And whereas, Calling Notice was issued to you through Office Letter No. NPWD/E-in-C/PAB/MISC/2017 Dated Kohima the 6th June 2017.

The said Prem Sangma, Driver, PWD, (P&D) Kohima is hereby directed to report to the undersigned within 7 (seven) days from the date of this publication of this notice failing which he will be declared as deserter, without further notice.

Chief Architect, PWD (P&D), Nagaland, Kohima K-3641

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IMPHAL, Dec 13: Manipur Congress on Thursday celebrated the party’s victory in three states in the recently held State Assembly elections.

Speaking at the grand celebration held in Imphal’s Congress Bhavan, former Manipur chief minister O Ibobi Singh termed the defeat of the BJP in all the five states as fall of the “saffron regime�.

Claiming that the results were significant, the former three time chief minister said that the results have paved the path for Congress to return to power again. “Congress and its allies will be coming to power in the upcoming parliamentary elections,� he said.

Singh said that people have now realized the BJPled NDA government at the Centre was fooling people by making false promises during its four and half year rule at the Centre. “You can’t fool the people all the time by making false promises,� he said

while alleging that parties in the NDA, particularly BJP has always been fooling the people by making false promises. “The outcomes of the just concluded election are the result of the false promises they made,� he said and added that in a democracy, people are supreme and there was no place for the parties fooling people.

He said that the NDA government under the leadership of Narendra Modi has converted the then Look East Policy into Act East Policy and Union ministers were visiting the Northeast states to showcase the Central government’s concern for the region, but there was no change in the development pace of the region. “What have been done for the development of the Northeast region except making publicity in the media,� the opposition leader said.

Many leaders of the Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) including its president TN Haokip attended the celebration.

Bomb explodes in Imphal mall Imphal, Dec 13 (IANS): A bomb exploded in a mall here early on Thursday but there were no casualty as the complex had not opened for business for the day, Manipur police said.

The bomb went off at 5 a.m. in Vishal Mega Mart in Chingmeirong, shattering

the glass facade and damaging some portions of the building.

Some armed insurgents might have hurled a Chinese-made hand grenade to extort money from the owner, police sources said.

No group has yet claimed responsibility for the blast.

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I, Shri BENDANG TEMJEN, father of ASENLA TEMJEN, R/o. H/No. 327, Firing Range Colony, Lengrijan, Dimapur : Nagaland, do hereby affirm and declare as follows:1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India and a resident of the above mentioned address.

2. That ASENLA TEMJEN is my legal daughter.

3. That my daughter's actual name is ASENLA TEMJEN as entered/recorded in her Birth Certificate bearing Regd. No. 68/2018.

4. That my daughter's name has been entered/recorded as LINOTO AO in my FSD document.

5. That the name ASENLA TEMJEN and LINOTO AO refers to same and one person and henceforth, the name ASENLA TEMJEN shall be used in all her future and official correspondences.

6. That this affidavit is made to aver the above made statements.

VERIFICATION I, hereby verify that the above contents from Para 1 to 6 are true to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing material is concealed therein.

DEPONENT Solemnly sworn before me MAGISTRATE/NOTARY PUBLIC DIMAPUR : NAGALAND DP-9384

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER ZUNHEBOTO NO.JUD.21/2017-18/213

Dtd. Zbto. the 28/11/2018

Notice calling objection for the issue of Succession Certificate Smti. Khekhuli Aye of South Point West, District Zunheboto has applied for the issue of Succession Certificate Guardianship Certificate declaring that her husband Late T. Henishi Sema has expired on 28/10/2018.

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

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OFFICE OF THE ADDITIONAL DEPUTY COMMISSIONER

PFUTSERO : NAGALAND No. Jud-4/SC/2014/1019 Dated Pfro, the 7th Dec. 2018 NOTICE Whereas Smti Kuthozulu Rose, W/o Lt. Chosanyi Rose, Contractor, Mission Colony Pfutsero Town has applied for issue of succession certificate under the Indian Succession Act 1925 to draw 1. SBI A/C No. 11842636388, 2. Patta No 26 (6606) Plot-4685 Serial No. 01265 House No. NB/s-1-1 (11) Kohima, 3. House No. 1 Reg. – 22 ( Dt. 14th – 10th – 2005 belonging to Lt. Chosanyi Rose, who expired on 30-07-2018.

Therefore, notice is hereby issued inviting any claims and objections from the public pertaining to the above mentioned property and the same to be submitted to the Office of the Additional Deputy Commissioner Pfutsero, within a period of 30 days from issue of this notice. In the event of this office not receiving any claims and objections within the stipulated time, Succession Certificate will be issued to the applicant as prayed for.

Zeneikhonuo Vimero, Additional Deputy Commissioner Pfutsero K-3634

No woman MLA in new Mizoram Assembly

The Mizoram Assembly will not have a single woman legislator as all the 15 female candidates lost in the November 28 election in the state where women outnumber men in the voters’ list.

Of the total 209 candidates, 15 were women -- the highest ever to have contested the assembly polls in the state so far.

Of the 7,07,395 electorates, around 6,20,332 voters had cast their votes on November 28, of whom 3,20,401 were women.

Political analysts attributed the failure of women to win the assembly election to the Mizo society being strictly patriarchal and the major political party’s refusal to field women candidates.

The Mizo National Front (MNF), which bagged 26 seats in the 40-member House, had not fielded a single woman candidate.

The BJP, which won only one seat, had put up the maximum number of women candidates at six.

The ‘Zoramthar’ a religious-based group had fielded five women candidates.

The People’s Representation for Identity and Status of Mizoram (PRISM) and the National People’s Party (NPP) also did not field any woman candidate.

State Cooperation minister Vanlalawmpuii Chawngthu, who was the sole woman candidate to have been fielded by the Congress from the Hrangturzo seat, could not taste success.

Manipur Congress celebrates party’s victory in three states

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER KIPHIRE :: NAGALAND

NO.DC/KPE/JUD-12/2016-17/625

NOTICE

Date : 29th December 2018.

Time : 10 AM. Venue : Town Hall, Zunheboto.

Organised by

THE WW1 SUMI NAGA LABOUR CORPS ASSOCIATION Under the aegis of

SĂœMI HOHO

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Dated Kiphire the 30th Nov' 2018

Whereas Smti Y. Tsinsu, wife of Late Longtimong Y. of Anatonger Village has applied for issue of Succession Certificate under the Indian Succession Act, 1925 in order to draw/receive the payments of movable/immovable properties of her husband Late Longtimong Y. Mason, Helper serving under the establishment of Office of the Executive Engineer PWD (Housing), Division, Tuensang Dsitrict, who expired on 15/08/2018.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY 1. G.P.F from the office of the 2. G.I.S Executive Engineer PWD (Housing), Tuensang District.

3. F.B.F 4. Pension case 5. Any other dues etc.

Public are hereby asked to file objection/claim if any within 30 (thirty) days from the date of issue of this order. If no objection/claim is received within the given time, Succession Certificate will be issued in favour of the applicant.

(MOHAMMED ALI SHIHAB) IAS Deputy Commissioner Kiphire :: Nagaland DP-9378

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2018

KCR takes oath as Telangana CM

Hyderabad, Dec 13 (PTI): K Chandrashekar Rao, who steered his party TRS to a thumping victory in Telangana, took over the reins of India’s newest state for a second straight term Thursday.

KCR, as Rao is popularly called, was administered the oath of office and secrecy by Governor E S L Narasimhan at a low-key ceremony on the lawns of Raj Bhavan in Hyderabad.

TRS MLC Mohammed Mehmood Ali, who served as deputy chief minister in the previous government, also took oath as a minister.

KCR had Wednesday said that his new cabinet would be named after five to six days.

In September, the 64year-old had dissolved the assembly and decided to go for early polls in a bid to delink it from the national elections, a gamble which paid off well. His party wrested 88 seats, a two-third of the 119-member Assembly.

The Congress, which

Telangana Governor ESL Narasimhan greets newly-sworn in Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao, at Raj Bhawan in Hyderabad, Thursday. (PTI)

formed a mega alliance of four opposition parties, was decimated to 19 seats.

Chandrababu Naidu’s TDP, which was part of the alliance named ‘Praja Kutami’, was reduced to just two. The Telangana Jana Samiti and the CPI couldn’t even open their accounts.

In run up to the elections, KCR, who championed the statehood movement, invoked ‘Telangana pride’ to counter Naidu. His party termed the Andhra

chief minister as an outsider, a pitch that resonated well with the common men.

The BJP, which deployed star campaigners like Yogi Adityanath, won just a single seat.

The effective strength of the TRS has further gone up after support from L Ramulu Naik, a Congress rebel who won from Wyra, and TRS rebel Korukanti Chander, who won from Ramagundem on a Forward Block ticket. A sidelined

KCR left the NTR-founded TDP and formed the TRS in 2001 to fight for separate Telangana, which came into existence on June 2, 2014.

Observers credit the massive election success to KCR’s populist schemes such as “Rythu Bandhu”, a social security pension scheme and a life insurance plan for farmers.

With the state polls over, KCR would now focus on the next year’s general elections, as he has said, the victory would enable the TRS to play a crucial role in national politics.

He has been active in the national arena over the past few months, trying to stitch a non-Congress and non-BJP front. He has held meetings with several key opposition leaders, just like his arch-rival Naidu, and even flew to Kolkata once to meet Trinamool chief Mamata Banerjee. “...Congress-mukt Bharat..

BJP-mukt Bharat...that is needed..,” Rao had told a press conference after his victory lap on Tuesday.

Dignified pension for senior citizens New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS): Supreme Court said that senior citizens should get a meaningful pension to live with dignity, and not just the equivalent of Rs 92 at current value.

The apex court said the State was “obligated to ensure” that the right to live with dignity that includes reasonable shelter, health care, clothing and meaningful pension for elderly people without any means was “not only protected but are enforced and made available to all citizens”.

Noting that in real terms the value of Rs 200 being given as pension to elderly people since 2007 today stands at about Rs 92, the bench of Justice Madan B. Lokur and Justice Deepak Gupta in their judgement said the provision for basic necessities can be made only if the elderly are provided with some pension which is meaningful.

For this, the court directed the Centre and states to revisit the grant of pension to the elderly.

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Poll results prove Ram Temple issue doesn’t cut ice with people: Yashwant New Delhi, Dec 13 (PTI): Former Union minister Yashwant Sinha on Thursday said there is a “great deal of agrarian distress” in the country that may have reflected in the voting pattern in the recent assembly polls, but asserted it will be a “grave error of judgement” to call Assembly results a trend-setter for Lok Sabha elections.

Sinha, who has been a vocal critic of the current Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leadership and the government and had quit the party in April, also said that the election results, especially in the three Hindi heartland states, have “clearly proven” that Ram Temple issue or “communal polarisation” does not cut ice with the people. His comments came after the Congress wrested power from the BJP in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. Congress had made farmers’ issues a major poll plank.

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Yashwant Sinha (File) porters at the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of South Asia here, Sinha claimed “agrarian distress” has emerged as a “major issue” in the country, and the polls, perhaps, reflected that too.

The former Union finance minister said, “I know the condition of farmers, I have personally been a witness to that. And, I can say, without fear of contradiction, that there is a great deal of agrarian distress, not just in states which went to polls recently but all across the country.”

Sinha said there was no quick remedy to these

problems and “farmers were not happy, in fact, they were angry”.

“And, maybe, it reflected in the voting pattern,” he said, adding, “I hope political parties will pay attention and take some steps to alleviate their conditions”.

Sinha, in his address, also said that the results in these elections do represent a “certain distress” at the grassroots level, but, underlined that voters have learned to “distinguish” between a state election and a general election.

“Look at the history of elections in three Hindi heartlands -- Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh -- where elections have preceded Lok Sabha polls for a number of times.

While we can read some meaning into the results, it will be a grave error of judgement to say they set a trend for the future or that this is what is going to happen in general elections,” he said.

Assembly outcome won’t affect 2001 Parliament attack: Modi pays tribute to martyrs Lok Sabha polls, says Jaitley rivals”. “We lost Delhi badly in 2013 but swept all the seats by lakhs of votes the very next year. We won the 2003 Assembly elections in all three states (Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan) but lost the 2004 elections. State assemblies are always on a very different footing,” Jaitley said while addressing the India Economic Conclave via video conference. The comments come after the BJP was routed in Chhattisgarh and defeated in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh in closely-

fought contests. Expressing confidence of winning the Lok Sabha polls next year, he said the question in front of the voters was absolutely clear. “One one hand, you have a Prime Minister and a government which has been tested for its politics, integrity, stability, ethics and decisiveness. On the other hand you have what I call a coalition of rivals -- a highly opportunistic combination with no clear policy, whose stability has always been in doubt,” the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader said.

the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) attacked the Indian Parliament complex in New Delhi and opened fire. This resulted in the deaths of nine people.

The victims included five Delhi Police personnel, a woman Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper, two Parliament watch and ward staff and a gardener. A journalist who was injured died later.

All five terrorists were shot dead. The gunmen were carrying AK47 rifles, grenade launchers, pistols and grenades. An investigation revealed that they had man-

aged to breach the security around the Parliamentary complex by using a fake identity sticker on the car they drove.

The attack was launched right after a session when more than 100 people including politicians were inside the Parliament building.

A t a l B e h a r i Va j payee, who was then the prime minister, said India’s fight against terrorism had reached its final stage (Vajpayee was not in the complex at the time.). The government vowed a tough response. Today, Home

PM Narendra Modi, HM Rajnath Singh, VP Venkaiah Naidu, former PM Manmohan Singh, former Congress president Sonia Gandhi, Union FM Arun Jaitley and other dignitaries.

Minister Rajnath Singh, Fi- Sushma Swaraj paid tribute nance Minister Arun Jaitley, to the martyrs at the ParliaExternal Affairs Minister ment complex.

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New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS): Dealt a severe blow by the Congress in the Hindi heartland states of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Thursday said the outcome would have no bearing on the Lok Sabha elections next year.

He said the 2019 general election would be on a completely different footing where people would face a choice between a tried and tested Prime Minister Narendra Modi and a highly opportunistic “coalition of

New Delhi, Dec 13 (Agencies): Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter to pay tribute to those who lost their lives in the 2001 attack on the Indian Parliament seventeen years ago today: December 13, India Today reported.

“We salute the valour of those who were martyred during the dastardly attack on our Parliament on this day in 2001. Their courage and heroism inspires every Indian,” the prime minister said.

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Vol. XXIX NO. 12 Dimapur, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2018

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hat the GBs of Nagaland including NTC, sought to convey to the government of India, through the December 12 peace rallies across Nagaland including press statements, addressed to the prime minister, was about keeping the promise. After the cease fire was signed between the government of India and the NSCN(I-M) on July 25,1997 after it came into effect on August 1,1997, both sides have been holding prolonged negotiations since 2002 to bring about a permanent settlement on the Naga political issue. Over 80 rounds of negotiations have been held between the government of India and the NSCN(I-M).

On August 3,2015 a ‘framework agreement’ was signed by the government of India’s Interlocutor for Naga talks R.N.Ravi and the NSCN(I-M) ato kilonser Th.Muivah in Delhi. Prime minister Narendra Modi ( who gets credit) welcomed the breakthrough and later assured that his government would deliver on its promise to solve the Naga political problem. While no one openly admits or most have no idea of what are the issues being discussed, the August 3,2015 framework agreement further heightened interest as well as speculations about what’s going on. However, according to some media reports, the framework mainly involves creating a mechanism which would create institutions allowing autonomy to Naga tribes living across the border in Manipur — a significant climb down by leaders. The political issue and solution has been as top agenda with the elected members, leaders of society and church etc. As talks were confined only with NSCN(I-M), the public felt very strongly, that talks should be inclusive of all sections in order to reach a broad agreement. The government of India, notably its Interlocutor was quite aware of the sentiments of the people, especially of Nagaland about the need to invite other groups including NSCN(K). Thus, even as the common people in Nagaland were beginning to wonder what was causing the inordinate delay in finalising the Accord, the central government, in October 2017, injected some hope in the people by widening the scope of the peace talks, which included six Naga political groups besides the NSCN (I-M). The six outfits, who come under the umbrella of Naga National Political Groups (NNPG) are GPRN/NSCN (Neokoao Konyak-Kitovi), Naga Nationalist Council (NNC), Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN), NSCN (Reformation), National Peoples Government of Nagaland (Non-Accord) and NNC/GDRN/ NA (Government Democratic Republic of NagalandNon Accord). The elected members of the Nagaland legislative assembly have been passing resolutions calling upon the government of India to bring about an early solution. In fact, before the scheduled February 2018 assembly election was announced, the NGOs including political parties had urged upon the government of India to not hold elections but instead bring solution. However, it may be noted also, that postponing elections in the hope of obtaining immediate solution was not based on reality. It was the same prior to 1998 assembly elections. Again, the dynamics of Nagaland tribe politics has gone on tangent with the demand for ‘Frontier Nagaland’ by the six tribes under Eastern Nagaland Peoples’ Organisation(ENPO) inhabiting Mon, Tuensang, Longleng, Kiphire and Noklak. ‘Frontier Nagaland” has been the demand of ENPO since 2010.

The government of India is sympathetic to the demand but knows that acceding to the demand would invite more problems for it from other states. Thus, political solution won’t be easy so cannot be rushed since it also involves Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh.

DailyDevotion Intercessory Prayer …men always ought to pray and not lose heart.

—Luke 18:1

You cannot truly intercede through prayer if you do not believe in the reality of redemption. Instead, you will simply be turning intercession into useless sympathy for others, which will serve only to increase the contentment they have for remaining out of touch with God. True intercession involves bringing the person, or the circumstance that seems to be crashing in on you, before God, until you are changed by His attitude toward that person or circumstance. Intercession means to “fill up…[with] what is lacking in the afflictions of Christ” (Colossians 1:24), and this is precisely why there are so few intercessors. People describe intercession by saying, “It is putting yourself in someone else’s place.” That is not true! Intercession is putting yourself in God’s place; it is having His mind and His perspective.

As an intercessor, be careful not to seek too much information from God regarding the situation you are praying about, because you may be overwhelmed. If you know too much, more than God has ordained for you to know, you can’t pray; the circumstances of the people become so overpowering that you are no longer able to get to the underlying truth.

Our work is to be in such close contact with God that we may have His mind about everything, but we shirk that responsibility by substituting doing for interceding. And yet intercession is the only thing that has no drawbacks, because it keeps our relationship completely open with God. What we must avoid in intercession is praying for someone to be simply “patched up.” We must pray that person completely through into contact with the very life of God. Think of the number of people God has brought across our path, only to see us drop them! When we pray on the basis of redemption, God creates something He can create in no other way than through intercessory prayer.

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Leadership is practiced not so much in words as in attitude and in actions. ~ Harold S. Geneen

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The disquiet verdict

he final round of battle for the show of strength and confidence among different political parties of India before the actual showdown in mid-2019 produces an anxious verdict as it delivered mixed breed of feelings for all the stakeholders of India’s electoral politics.

Accounting to more than 15 percent of the total number of seats in Lok Sabha and the key cow belt bastion, any kind of electoral results in this particular five states, where election were held this time, assumes huge political significance both numerically and ideologically, and has the potential of swinging the political tide in favor of or against any political party/ ies. The latest polls verdict in these five states, therefore, generates excitement and optimism for the current principal opposition party, indicating the revival of its electoral fortune at this time when general election is so close and nervousness and panic for the ruling saffron party as the major sign of its vulnerability surface in this particular election.

If the latest round of states election, which produces a fractured and uncertain mandate in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, decisive victory for the Congress in Chhattisgarh dethroning BJP after 15 years and a clear mandate for regional parties in Telangana and Mizoram, had any lesson for India, particularly the politicians, then it is that Indian democracy would never permit any form of personality cult by promoting politics that centered around a particular individual and the dictatorship of any political party over the nation, and that political power belongs to the people.

Although the Congress has every reason to celebrate its first outstanding electoral performance in recent years, yet its performance failed to impress many independent political pundits (the reality is that Congress had win only one state on its own although they had come close to reaching the required number in other two). Under the current Indian complex political scenario, it is impossible for any political party to beat anti-incumbency factor that work against them. And if Congress had improve its poll performance in this three

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ven though the idea of globalisation has come under fire in the last few years, with increasing levels of discontentment over inequity in the distribution of gains, the benefits that the world economies have derived from it are often overlooked.

One unmistakable benefit has been the transfer of productivity-enhancing technology between nations and diffusion of innovation worldwide. The International Monetary Fund’s World Economic Outlook released in April this year also pointed out that globalisation has given a significant boost to the diffusion of knowledge and technology across the world through free trade, higher foreign direct investment and the international use of patents and copyrights.

Innovation has become the key to gaining greater market share and more and more countries are shifting their policy focus on building their innovative capacities to strengthen the competitiveness of their economies.

Competitiveness is defined as “the ability of firms to compete, grow and be profitable in the long run”. Studies find an unequivocal link between innovative capacity and competitiveness of nations and regions. In fact, it is almost next to impossible for businesses to become competitive without inno-

Hindi heartland states, where BJP is in power for long, then the only factor that favor them is anti-incumbency against its opponent. There cannot be a better chance for the grand old party of India to put up an impressive performance in any elections than this latest one. This is an election for the party to win convincingly.

The result turned otherwise and the question of congress having a smooth sail in this election never arises. In effect, the congress had lost the best chance of presenting itself, by unseating the BJP comfortably in this election, as a strong and serious challenger to the Modi’s dispensation at New Delhi in 2019.

On the other, the result is never a good news for the saffron party although it would be wrong on the part of any political analysts to write off the ruling party based on this result as many did during pre-poll surveys. In spite of high anti-incumbency factor against the party, they could still mange to put up a spirited contest that was reflected in the poll results in two states where they are in power for the last 15 years and in another which has a unique tradition of rotating the verdict in favor of either of the two major national political parties alternately since 1993.

Nevertheless, the election results in this four cow belt states, which is supposed to be BJP stronghold states given its close proximity with the saffron ideology, indicates that the era of saffron invincibility, built under Modi’s persona, is over. The saffron party is now appears more vulnerable than ever before, and this meant it would mark the return of coalition dharna in national politics. From the question of generosity by accommodating its allies in government in 2014, the saffron party will now be in desperation of keeping them under their flock for retaining power in 2019 (amidst losing long time ally TDP and the growing difference with another long time and ideological ally Shiv Sena). This will forced the party to limits itself within the compulsion of coalition politics.

For the ruling BJP, if they eventually lose popular support, as has been the probable case in this election, then they still have one crucial and

viable political card i.e. the return to Hindutva politics, a sensitive, communal and polarized factor that can win any election for the party which is bound to make Indian politics dirtier in the coming months. With the RSS and its affiliates intensifying its campaign for the construction of Ram Temple at Ayodhya, BJP’s poll strategist are well aware that the issue can bear huge electoral dividend which factor they cannot ignore.

The emerging political scenario in the country, which is highly likely, would convert issue such as communalism, Hindu-Muslim and MandirMosque question into a major poll agenda for the coming general election, and this will replace the narrative that define the nature of Indian politics from the aspirational politics of performance and development to communal based politics pitting one religious community against another and placing the issue of constructing temple over the welfare of its citizens, including millions of underprivileged Indians, whom are supposed to be under the care of the state. The lesson that BJP probably can learn from this most recent poll verdict is that when everything fails, it is Modi-Mandir Card that is still capable of winning an election for them.

If the oppositions’ coalition, if they can ever come together, or the Congress alone has any ambition to dethrone the Modi led BJP/ NDA in New Delhi in 2109 then they need to replicate this poll performance in this round of states election in a much better way by utilizing fully the advantage of antiincumbency against the ruling government at the center, which is the only factor that will work in their favor and bring them to power. Failing to do so, couple with the ruling party started showing sign of weakness and vulnerability, the country is heading towards a political situation where no party or coalitions could be in a position to form government. A hung, unstable and indecisive house of parliament awaits India as the nation prepares to go for a general election in six months time.

Dr. Nsungbemo Ezung, Wokha Town, (ezung_n@yahoo.com)

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Questions to ponder?

hy, What, Where, Which, When; approach and questioning, outlines the fundamental basis on which analysis of a situation provides profound insights and possible way forward. It is however essential to draw certain terms of reference and boundary’s to clearly spell out the context. The paradoxical political situation in which Nagaland finds itself is the context where these 5Ws are being applied. WhyWhy is it that the Naga Political Crisis exists and the solution has not yet been found? The demand for a separate Naga identity has been a historic one, having a century old genesis dating back to the representation made to Simon Commission in 1929 and reinforced by the plebiscite of 1951.So is it that no water has flown since then? There have been definitive efforts and attempts made. The recognition of the unique identity was attempted and ensured in the Hydari agreement of 1947, and the inception of Article 371 A later in the constitution.

It is a different ball game to understand the reasons why it has failed to fulfill the aspirations and sentiments of the people. However, a careful dissection of the provisions of Article 371A leads to the conclusion that the identity has been protected in Nagaland with regards to customs, procedures, administration of justice and social and religious practices, however not in the other Naga Inhabited areas of North East. Thus it may be safe to dispassionately state that this existential crisis is primarily precipitated

by Outsiders of Nagaland and not by Nagas of Nagaland. What- So what has it led to? The core demand of ensuring a Naga identity which is sovereign and encompasses all Naga areas led to the creation of pan Naga organisations of NNC, Naga HOHO and emergence of National workers who championed this cause and thereby evoked legitimacy from the society. The demand for sovereignty and unification of all Naga Areas resulted in confrontation with the Centre which construed it to be a challenge to its constitutional authority. This confrontation has continued for seven decades in different phases and intensity of violence. What has to be done?

Tribal Unity and convergence of thought and purpose is essential. Pragmatic and critical analysis of what we already have been granted is required to be done by the Naga intelligentsia. Article\371A is a very powerful empowerment tool which if used and understood correctly will result in gratification of many a core demands. Awakened citizens who challenge the status quo of seven decades and demand change for peace will be the key drivers. Where - Will it lead to? The present impasse does not seem to end soon. We are looking into years of more negotiations as it seems to be comfortable for just about everybody except the common man. Naga National workers are running a parallel finance institution, Government of India is enjoying relative peace, state politicians are indulging in minting money. So why bother when the status quo suits all of them. Which

- Stakeholder is critical? Almost every group, Tribal organisations, Civil society organisations, administrative agencies, government departments, security forces, academia is neck deep in this situation and protecting their individual turfs.

Which many a time works at cross purposes. However, the most critical and wide based stakeholders are the citizens of Nagaland themselves. How do they galvanise into a potent force to enforce the writ over other stakeholders is the important question. It is not easy, but steps have to be taken. One approach is that organisations formed for professional issues come together for this cause, or the Youth organisations form a Core Committee for Resolution of Naga Political Crisis (CCRNPC) or alternatively the Tribal organisations form an effective Naga HoHo which incorporates all existing Tribal organisations. Now which is the agency best suited to initiate and give shape to this process. Amongst the top and effective contenders are the State government or the Church, remember it was the Church which was instrumental in initiating CCNTHCO prior to assembly elections of 2018. Such kind of initiative has to be taken and doggedly pursued lest it meets the same fate of CCNTHCO. When - So when is the solution likely to be a reality? Here it is not the timeline which can be defined but the conditions required which need to be defined. To understand this, it is important to dig down to the core factors blocking the solution. The most important factor which blocks the resolution of this impasse is the perceptions, attitudes and distrust among people which thrives and resides in the domain of intangibles. The key precepts to overcome these are examined.

Firstly it is essential to acknowledge that Pragmatism has always unlocked deadlocks and is essential to be practiced by all stakeholders more so by the Naga National groups. Secondly, a one solution fits all may not be a pragmatic approach with no concerted efforts being made for forging unity. Unity amongst tribes and National workers may not be feasible on its own if we let it drift the way it is currently panning out. All these are desirable and essential, but difficult to achieve. This needs to be recognised by us. So when can it happen? Generations pass over for new perceptions to be inculcated and become a way of life.

After all, the toughest thing is to get the old thought and ideas out of the mind space. The old guard has to be let down: in the mind space and shaped to be more accommodative. It can be accelerated by giving more exposure, employment to the youth, development of the rural Nagaland while retaining their source of livelihood in empowering them. Lastly as soon as the State government or the Church or any credible organisation raises its hand to be counted as the adhesive which shall galvanise all the people and associated organisations to resolve this crisis, the solution will be near the corner. It is a tough ask but do we have a choice!!!

Rushemo Leonard, Kohima

Universities should consult industry

vating in its products and operations.

With the world innovating at breakneck speed, no country wants to be left in the lurch. Most significantly, China has laid out a plan to become an “innovative nation” by 2020 and an “international innovation leader” by 2030 in its current Five-Year Plan. Even countries like Saudi Arabia that have historically been heavily resource-dependent are making a conscious move towards higher innovation.

These countries are beginning to recognise the fact that building a competitive advantage based on factor endowments (cheap labour in case of China and oil reserves for Saudi Arabia) cannot be sustained over the long run. A transition to a knowledge-based economy is imperative.

India can ill-afford to find itself lagging on the curve. The country had missed out on the first industrial revolution on account of being at the receiving end of colonial history. No other phase of innovation in history has transformed industry to such an extent.

Only the digital revolution at the end of the 20th century came close. It is, therefore, a rare and opportune time for India to accelerate its development process and move into the next stage of growth by focusing on strategies to foster innovative

capacity.

In recognition of the urgency to act, a roundtable on “Innovation for Prosperity” was organized by NITI Aayog and the Institute for Competitiveness last week to draw actionable policy recommendations for NITI Aayog to work upon to improve India’s innovation capacity. One of the most pertinent issues raised at the roundtable was the issue of industry-academia linkage in the Indian education system.

Around the world, universities are seen as hubs of innovation where experts from varied fields come together to share their ideas for developing new technologies, systems and processes.

Such innovation originating from universities usually attracts huge demand from industry. This results in diversified products and market development, which leads to the nation gaining a competitive edge in the world markets.

Such industr y-academia linkages are missing in the Indian economy. Universities are meant to play a dual role of knowledge creation and knowledge transfer. But the latter is found wanting in the Indian context. The problem resides in the abysmal quality of the country’s education system that focuses more on quantity than quality from a very early stage. For instance, the

focus is always on the number of hours taught rather than the quality of education imparted in those hours.

At every level of education, students are never encouraged to think. Rotelear ning is encouraged through an incessant focus on marks, which leaves no scope for thinking or innovation. Further, higher education is mostly outdated and hardly industry-oriented.

Therefore, the human capital in India is barely equipped to innovate for industry.

Another factor that hinders any industry-academia link-

age is an utter lack of clarity on who owns the IP for collaborative innovation.

Until these problems persist, any collaboration between industry and academia will be difficult to achieve.

One way to move away from the status quo is to encourage universities to consult industry while designing course curricula so that the graduates are more employable and innovative. The government can also play an enabling role in facilitating higher collaboration. It can provide tax incentives or subsidise setting up of

research infrastructure in universities that can be used for industrial innovation.

The government could also push for higher academic exchanges by funding the transaction costs involved in the process, which can particularly help in better understanding of what industry requires from academia.

Such initiatives hold the key to driving India’s innovative capacity forward and making the country more competitive.

(IANS) Amit Kapoor, (amit.kapoor@competitiveness.in)

Reader’s Post

NST bus service from Dimapur to Kohima

Sir,

On 12/12/2018 we the public waited for bus from 10 am to 3:30 pm. Finally we came by NL0998 but on the half way due to poor engine the bus got stuck and the public suffered a lot for more than 3 hours and couldn’t reach Kohima. We again hired another vehicle to reach Kohima. As stated by our leaders ‘Change is coming’ but where is the change? We need bus service every after 2 hours.

T. Shako Rongen & Inatoli, Netaji Railway Colony, Dimapur

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Smooth festive mood

As the time of main Christmas celebration is getting closer, the sound of Christmas music is making the people feel more enjoying that they also drive the motors at higher speed which may in fact encounter accident. So this Christmas let’s keep ourselves in smooth festive mood and with best wishes of Christ birth in everyone’s mind, heart and soul.

Ase Kipz, Island Colony 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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Members protest in the well of the Lok Sabha during the Winter Session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Thursday. (PTI)

New Delhi, Dec 13 (PTI): The Lok Sabha was Thursday adjourned for the day following protests by opposition parties over various issues, including alleged corruption in the Rafale deal and Cauvery river water.

Besides opposition members, ruling BJP’s ally Shiv Sena also held protests in the House demanding law for construction of Ram Temple in Ayodhaya.

Speaking in the House, party leader Anandrao Adsul said the BJP got full majority but “forgot”

Hindutava, which was the main reason for the alliance between the two parties.

B J P ’s M e e n a k s h i Lekhi raised the issue of rape of women by their acquaintances and demanded speedy trial in these cases.

Only Adsul and Lekhi got an opportunity to speak in the House which saw members of the AIADMK, TDP and Congress raise slogans in support of their demands.

As the protests continued, Speaker Sumitra Mahajan asked members to allow the House to function but in vain.

The House was then adjourned for the day.

Earlier as soon as the Question Hour began after paying tributes to martyrs of the 2001 Parliament attack, members from the Congress, TDP and AIADMK rushed to the Well raising slogans, following which the Speaker adjourned the House.

TDP member Venkateshwara Rao (Babu) used a mike installed in the Well for the oath of a new member to prop up a poster seeking special status for Andhra Pradesh.

A Lok Sabha secre-

tariat staffer tried to convince him not to use the mike. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Narendra Singh Tomar too tried to convince him to keep down the mike.

The TDP member’s action invited the ire of Speaker Sumitra Mahajan who warned him that he will be named.

Once a member is named, he or she has to leave the House chamber.

The Speaker then adjourned the House for nearly 10 minutes till 11.20 AM. When the House assembled again, Mahajan reminded members that they can raise issues under various rules.

Apparently referring to the Lok Sabha polls due in 2019, she said it was a “crucial time” and members should use it to raise issues related to the public.

She said Lok Sabha is for all states and regions and all should get a chance to raise their respective issues.

But opposition members remained unconvinced and returned to the Well.

As the bedlam continued, the House was adjourned for nearly 30 minutes till noon.

Guidelines, SOPs Nagaland needs committed Around 9 cr toilets soon to check built in 4 years: teachers: Sukhalu p-1) year the mission would be child pornography (FromThe Uma Bharati school education rechristened as Samagra

New Delhi, Dec 13 (PTI): Home Ministry will issue detailed guidelines and standard operating procedures (SoPs) to eliminate child pornography, rape and gang rape imageries, videos and sites on content hosting platforms and other applications, officials said.

The move came after the Supreme Court directed the central government to frame guidelines and SoPs in this regard.

The guidelines and SoPs to end child pornography, rape and gang rape imageries, videos and sites on content hosting platforms and other applications are expected to come up within next two weeks, a home ministry official said.

The home ministry is also holding regular meetings with social media platforms like Facebook, YouTube, WhatsApp and Twitter to check spread of hate messages and rumours inciting violence and crimes.

adviser later inaugurated the newly-constructed building that would house higher secondary section of the school. Earlier, Chümoukedima extra assistant commissioner Thejavizo Nakhro gave a report on behalf of the school management committee and thanked RMSA for funding the new building as the school was facing tremendous hardships due to shortage of space to accommodate students.

He disclosed that the school was the top performing school in the district, adding that, with the right support from the government, it had the potential to perform better.

In his short speech, Dimapur district education officer R Amongla Jamir encouraged the teachers to enhance their teaching skills and also in dealing with students. On his part, RMSA project mission director Kevi Rio disclosed that from next

Shiksha Abhiyan and that it would also impart vocational education, apart from regular projects. Speaking on the occasion, Chümoukedima Village Council chairman Razouvotuo Chatsu thanked the school education adviser for being the first legislator to visit the school, which, he said, showed that the government was concerned in the wellbeing of the school.

He said the faculty of the school had been efficient in their job, which had helped in bettering the results of the school over the years.

Delivering the welcome address, school principal Karen Sema expressed her happiness at the completion of construction of the new building, which, she said, was an answer to their prayers. Dominion Life, Nagaland, pastor Tepu Khieya offered the dedicatory prayer for the new building, while the school choir presented special numbers on the occasion.

New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS): Around nine crore toilets have been built across the country since October 2014 under the Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) and a total of 546 districts were declared ODF, the Lok Sabha was informed on Thursday. According to a written reply tabled by Union Minister for Drinking Water and Sanitation Uma Bharati in the House, a total of 8,91,21,096 individual household latrines (IHHLs) were constructed under the Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) from October 2, 2014, to December 7, 2018.

Among the states, the highest number of IHHLs were constructed in Uttar Pradesh, (1,70,73,682), while only 1,600 IHHLs were constructed in Daman and Diu. In the reply to BJP MPs Bidyut Baran Mahato and Chandra Prakash Joshi, Bharati also said that a total of 546 districts were declared ODF across the nation during the last three years and the current financial year.

New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS): The Interpol has issued a red corner notice (RCN) against fugitive Indian diamentaire Mehul Choksi after a request from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), an official said on Thursday.

Choksi, the Chairman of the Gitanjali Group who has taken refuge in Antigua, was one of the prime accused in the Rs 13,500-crore Punjab National Bank fraud along with his nephew Nirav Modi. “The Interpol issued the RCN on Wednesday,” an official said.

According to officials, with the RCN, Choksi could be arrested by any of the 192 member countries of the Interpol after which extradition or deportation proceedings can begin.

In February, a blue corner notice was issued against Nirav Modi and Choksi in connection with the PNB fraud case.

In July, the Interpol issued an RCN against Nirav Modi on the basis of money laundering charges levelled by the Enforcement Directorate. The ED in October had attached both their assets in India and abroad worth Rs 218 crore.

Buzz in Shiv Sena to pull out of Maharashtra govt gets louder M u mba i , D e c 1 3 (Agencies): A section of the Shiv Sena wants party chief Uddhav Thackeray to pull out of the Devendra Fadnavis government in Maharashtra so that assembly elections are held along with the Lok Sabha polls in the summer of 2019, The Tribune reported.

According to sources here, several Shiv Sena leaders who met Thackeray after the results of the assembly elections came in felt that an alliance with the BJP would damage rather than aid the regional party in the forthcoming elections. ‘’Maharashtra is in the grip of a drought and there is a lot of anger against the government,’’ a Shiv Sena leader admitted.

Shiv Sena leaders are also wary of being betrayed by the BJP after the Lok Sabha elections. They point out that the BJP broke its alliance with the Shiv Sena on the eve of the 2014 assembly elections after the saffron combine performed well in the Lok Sabha polls. Though Fadnavis and BJP president Amit Shah have offered to hold seat-sharing talks for the assembly elections along with the Lok Sabha polls, few in the regional party are

loss of “such a precious soul of Nagalim who gave his best for the Nation”, the MIP said late Kholi will forever live a perfect example of dedication and sacrifice for the generations to come and to be emulated.

Further, NSCN (I-M) conveyed the heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, comrades and well wishers of the vice-president.

“The Nation proudly salutes one of its bravest sons and prays to the Almighty God to give the noble soul of the Naga revolutionary leader an eternal peace and rest,” it stated.

NNPGs WC: NNPGs WC convener N Kitovi Zhimomi, along with co-conveners Zhopra Vero, Kiumukam Yimchunger, Hozheto Z Chophy, Y Wangtin Naga and Toshi Walling, also expressed deep anguish over the demise of the veteran Naga revolutionary leader.

WC described Khole as a very down to earth person, possessing tremendous selfcontrol and tolerance, and had served the Naga nation wholeheartedly for almost six decades. He was a father figure to many younger Naga national leaders, it added. The WC said Kitovi and Khole shared more than 20 years of very close association as national workers.

In 2016, when health issues cropped up, Khole, who was then president of GPRN,

had handed all responsibilities to ato kilonser in writing till his return from treatment. Sadly, the statement recalled, Khole defected to NSCN (I-M) while under treatment in New Delhi.

Nevertheless, he believed in the unity of Nagas all along and advocated and participated in many FNRled reconciliation meetings prior to his joining NSCN (I-M), it added.

In his demise, Nagas had lost “a simple and straightforward leader,” the WC regretted.

The statement mentioned, “While government of India and Nagas engage and enter into a crucial phase of political negotiations with both NSCN (I-M) and WC of NNPGs, the sun has set on another tall Naga leader. We salute him for his endurance and commitment. Our ideology is one, the difference is only our approach. May the living fulfil the vision of late Gen (retd) Khole Konyak.”

The WC of NNPGs prayed to Almighty God to grant heavenly comfort and solace to the departed Naga leader.

Indigenous Groups: Several indigenous organisations of India, which are holding a conference in Kolkata to discuss indigenous peoples struggles and movements in India, have extended deep condolences over

the passing of ‘gen.’ (Retd) Khole Chetkoh Konyak.

The organisations said the great strides taken by him in bringing indigenous people closer to peace in the region and to the Naga people would never be forgotten. They also said that his contributions and leadership in the struggle of Naga people echo in the struggles and hearts of all indigenous people across Asia.

Further, mourning the loss of a great leader, they also expressed solidarity to the struggle of the Naga people and prayed that his soul rest in peace.

The indigenous bodies include Asia Indigenous Peoples Pact (AIPP); Johar, Jharkhand; Adivasi Gotra Maha Sabha, Kerala; Indigenous People’s Forum Odisha (IPFO), Odisha; Adivasi MahilaMaha Sangh, Chhattisgarh; Chattisgarh Tribal People’s Fo-

enthused even with the BJP offering 50 per cent of the seats in both contests. ‘’Uddhav Thackeray has already indicated that the party will go it alone in future elections,’’ party spokesperson Neelam Gorhe told reporters in Pune two days ago.

On the other hand, the BJP appears to be desperate with state party president Raosaheb Danve telling reporters that he was hoping for an alliance with the Sena by the rime of withdrawal of nominations for the Lok Sabha elections. Political observers also point to the Sharad Pawar factor in Maharashtra politics. The wily Maratha chieftain who was close to Shiv Sena founder

Bal Thackeray enjoys a close relationship with his son as well. Like the Shiv Sena, Pawar’s NCP too had to stave of threats of assaults from the BJP in the last four years. While Pawar is building an anti-BJP alliance in the state, a covert tie-up with the Shiv Sena to weaken the BJP in Maharashtra is very much up his street.

Meanwhile, the NCP and the Congress alike are wooing dissidents in the BJP. ‘’Many of those who are talking to the Congress and the NCP had joined the BJP on the eve of the 2014 assembly elections,’’ admits Danve. However, few are joining the Shiv Sena since they expect a patch-up between the saffron parties.

NOTA votes exceeded victory margin Jaipur/Bhopal, Dec 13 (PTI/IANS): In 12 Assembly seats in Rajasthan, NOTA (None of the Above) garnered more votes than the margin by which candidates won the election.

In Jaipur’s Malviya Nagar seat, Congress candidate Archana Sharma lost to BJP’s Ashok Saraf, the Health Minister, by 1,704 votes while NOTA gained 2,371 votes, EC statistics show. Saleh Mohammad of Congress in Pokhran defeated his rival Mahant Pratap Puri by 872 votes.

NOTA got 1,121 votes.

The lowest victory margin was recorded in Asind constituency where Jabbar Singh from BJP won by 154 votes, beating Congress rival Manish Mewara.

NOTA got 2,943 votes.

In Churu, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Rajendra Rathore of BJP won by 1,850 votes defeating his Congress rival Reface Mandelia. NOTA tally was 2,023 votes. BJP’s Ramlal Sharma in Chomu constitu-

Pilibanga, BJP’s Dharmendra Kumar slipped past Congress’ Vinod Kumar by 278 votes while NOTA was stuffed with 2,441 votes.

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In Khetri, BJP’s Jitendra Singh won by 957 votes, beating his Congress rival Dharmpal, while 1,377 vote went to NOTA. In Marvar Junction, Khushweer Singh, an Independent, defeated Kesaram Choudhary of Congress by 251 votes while NOTA got 2,719 votes. BJP’s Ruparam’s victory margin was 1,188 votes in Makrana.

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Public reception for late Khole Konyak today (From p-1) In a press statement, MIP stated that late ‘Gen.’ (Retd.) Kholi Konyak, who hails from Wangshu village in Konyak Region, was born on February 3, 1928 and joined the National Service in April, 1956. It said he was the commander-in-chief of the Naga Army from 1981 till May 2011, and later became the president of NSCN (Unification) in June 2011. MIP said he left NSCN (U) and joined the mainstream in March 2016 and was elected as the vicepresident on May 17, 2016.

“Having served as the Vice-President for two years and a half and having traversed for more than sixty two (62) years to liberate the Nagas from the yoke of the occupational forces, his 62 years contained all the extremities a National Hero could ever imagine and carry, and bore the burdens willingly to liberate his proud Naga people who never give up their human dignity and freedom from suppression come what may,” MIP stated.

Describing late leader as “a humble man” who stood his ground to the last, the NSCN (I-M) expressed regret that the he had to pass away when the Nagas were about to reap the harvest which he and his countrymen had sown together.

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Devendra Fadnavis and Uddhav Thackeray. (File)

rum, Chhattisgarh; Adivasi Mahila Jan Jagriti Sangh, Chhattisgarh; Gram Sabha AdhikarManch, Chhattisgarh; ZillaMahilaSamithi, Jharkhand; Land Rights Resource Center, Jharkhand; Naga People’s Movement for Human Rights, Nagaland; Indigenous Women’s Forum

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candidate Jakir Hussain Gesawat. NOTA’s share here was 1,550.

In Sikar’s Dantaramgarh, Congress’ Virendra Singh defeated BJP’s Harish Chand Kumawat by 920 votes. A total of 1,180 votes went to NOTA. Congress’ Kaham Khan in Fatehpur triumphed by 860 votes against BJP’s Sunita Kumari while NOTA secured 1,165 votes.

Rajendra Bidhuri of Congress in Begun won by 1,661 votes and the NOTA tally was 3,165. And in

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NOTA even ‘outperformed’ some of the parties such as the AAP and SP, getting more votes across the state than them.

As many as 5,42,295 voters pressed the NOTA button on EVMs, which was 1.4 % of the total number of votes cast. But the number is less than that in the 2013 polls when 6.43 lakh (1.9 %) voters rejected all candidates. In 22 seats this time, NOTA tally was greater than the victory margin.

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It further added that on policy, it does appear that he is likely to relax regulatory norms for banks (make them more countercyclical) and he will be more proactive in injecting liquidity.

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Mumbai, Dec 13 (PTI): The rupee snapped its three-day losing streak to end 33 paise higher at 71.68 against the US dollar Thursday amid a weak greenback and softening oil prices.

Newly-appointed RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das’ comments that he will take all stakeholders along on key issues also bolstered sentiment, analysts said.

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Kolkata, Dec 13 (PTI): Insurance sector regulator IRDAI was in the process of tweaking the capital requirements norms for insurance companies, an official said Thursday.

“In India the capital requirement at present is Rs 100 crore, which is quite high as compared to advanced nations”, Nilesh Sathe, Member (Life), Insurance Regulatory Development Authority of India (IRDAI) said.

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NEW DELHI, Dec 13 (PTI): Issuance of taxi permits for all kinds of vehicles including two-wheelers by states is not only legal but would also ease traffic jams, Parliament was informed Thursday.

“Under the Motor Vehicle Act, 1988 the states may issue permits for taxi under section 72 and 73. Therefore it is legal for the states to issue taxi permits for all kinds of vehicles including two wheelers,” Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways Mansukh L Mandaviya told Lok Sabha. He was replying in written to a query whether the bike taxis have been made legal in 14 states.

“The government is in favour of shared mobility which will help in reducing pressure on city and ease traffic jams,” the Minister said adding that the state govern-

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of a Sebi working group headed by HR Khan, former deputy governor at RBI. In case, two or more FPIs, including foreign governments, their related entities are having direct or indirect common ownership of over 50 per cent, the Sebi said all such FPIs will be treated as forming part of an investor group.

Also, the investment limits of all such entities will be clubbed at the investment limit as applicable to a single FPI. In cases where Indian government enters into agreements or treaties with other sovereign governments and where such agreements or treaties specifically recognise certain entities to be distinct and separate, the Sebi would during the validity of such treaties, recognise them as such.

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finance minster gives an economic vision for the country then isn’t it binding on the RBI to support that vision?”

“Everywhere there are ups and downs and we have not destroyed any institutions. We’ve not politically interfered in it (in the functioning of RBI),” he said and underlined the need to ensure that we have to develop a transparent and corruption-free system that can fast track decision-making process and a system in which key government decisions should be binding on every institution.

If RBI wants to be fully autonomous, then hold it responsible for the ills of the economy and not the finance ministry, he said.

“On one hand you are holding us responsible (for what goes wrong in the economy) and then if we make decisions then you are saying we are putting the autonomy of RBI in danger,” the minister, who for long has been critical of the RBI, said.

Gadkari, who handles many key infra ministries, wondered if government is held responsible for the economic situation, then how can RBI work autonomously.

“The Supreme Court can be an autonomous body. RBI is also an autonomous body, but does that mean that RBI will be taking 100 percent policy decisions on its own?” he asked.

Calling for a more considerate view towards NPA resolution resolve, he said in a business cycle there are ups and downs but when a company goes through a downward cycle, it has to be supported.

“There are risks in the business, be it banking or insurance, there are ups and downs. But, if the mistakes are bona fide, forgive him and give him another chance,” he said.

He said long back Maharashtra government had given a loan to Vijay Mallya through the state PSU Sicom, and he used to repay the interest diligently for 40 years. But after entering aviation, Mallya started facing problems and could not repay loans.

“If a person who was repaying the debt for 40 years, and due to some issues he is not able to meet his debt obligations later, can you declare him a willful defaulter?” Gadkari asked.

New Delhi, Dec 13 (PTI): Capital markets regulator Sebi on Thursday relaxed its norms for clubbing of investment limits by well regulated foreign investors.

The move comes a day after the board of Sebi approved a proposal in this regard.

Currently, the foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) are treated as part of the same investor group and the investment limits of all such entities are clubbed for deriving the investment limit as applicable to a single FPI, in case of the same set of ultimate beneficial owners investing through multiple entities.

Under the new norm, multiple entities having common ownership, directly or indirectly, of more than 50 per cent will be treated as part of the same investor group and their investment limits would be clubbed, the regulator said in a circular.

Besides, the clubbing of investment limit would not be applicable in case of entities having common control, if the FPIs are appropriately regulated public retail funds.

Public retail funds typically include insurance companies, pension funds and mutual funds or unit trusts that are open for retail subscriptions.

The regulator said that clubbing of investment limit should not be done on the basis of same set of beneficial owners as per the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. The move was based on the suggestions

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New Delhi, Dec 13 (PTI): Saying the government has not “destroyed the Reserve Bank as an institution,” Union minister Nitin Gadkari on December 13 asserted the central bank is part and parcel of the government and therefore it has to support the economic vision of the government of the day.

The comments come days after the past governor Urjit Patel suddenly resigned in protest following a host of issues with the government, including those on autonomy and its operational integrity, and the appointment of ex-bureaucrat Shaktikanta Das as the new governor, who has been the pointsman of the Modi government during the controversial note-ban months, within a day of Patel calling it quits.

Gadkari asserted that the central bank continues to be by and large an independent body but it should also support the economic vision of the government of the day.

“Even if we accept RBI’s autonomy, it is the responsibility of the central bank to support the vision of the government. We haven’t destroyed it (RBI as an institution) in any way,” he told an economic summit organised by the Times group.

Asserting that RBI is part and parcel of the government, he asked, “if the

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2018

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Theresa May wins no-confidence vote 9 killed, 86 injured in Turkey train crash Hammond also tweeted He added that “she and saidthe result was “the ought to go and see the right one”.

Queen urgently and re“Now is the the time sign”. to focus on the future,” he Conservative MP Stesaid. “Her deal means we phen Crabb said May must will honour the referendum now win over MPs who result while safeguarding voted against her, which will jobs and maintaining busi- be “hugely challenging”. ness confidence.”

Opposition Labour However, while May Party leader Jeremy Corbyn did win a majority, it does said: “Her government is in reveal that more than a third chaos.” The biggest chalof Conservative MP’s voted lenge that May faces now against her as PM. is that she is stuck between Jacob Rees-Mogg -- a UK Parliament that will who rallied against May not vote through her Brexit -- said the result was a “ter- deal and the EU, which will British Prime Minister Theresa May arrives at 10 Downing rible” outcome for the Prime not reopen negotiations on St. on Wednesday.

Minister. that deal. they said... We now need to tion in 2022. get on with the job of delivA pro-May MP told ering Brexit.”

CNN that the Prime MinBritish lawmakers will vote on Prime Minister TheThe Prime Minister ister “got a real grilling, but said that she now had a “re- overall solid support” as she resa May’s Brexit deal in January, according to a schedule published Thursday by the leader of the lower house of newed mission -- delivering made her case to MPs. the Brexit that people voted Shortly after the an- parliament Andrea Leadsom. The coming week has been for, bringing the country nouncement early Thursday filled by other draft legislation, with parliament then breakback together and building morning, Foreign Secre- ing for the holidays until January 7.

May has promised to hold the vote by January 21. a country that truly works tary Jeremy Hunt tweeted: The British leader will brief lawmakers on Monday for everyone”.

“Huge congrats to Theresa Voting by secret ballot May whose stamina, resil- about her latest visit to Brussels, where she is meeting the began at 6 p.m. on Wednes- ience and decency has again other 27 EU leaders in a bid to wrest more concessions on day after May made her final won the day and given her the deal. EU leaders refuse to renegotiate the actual draft pitch to lawmakers promis- the chance to deliver Brexit but seem willing to offer May non-binding assurances on ing them that she wouldn’t for our country.” the main dispute involving measures to prevent the return fight the next general elecC h a n c e l l o r P h i l i p of a hard border with Ireland.

UK lawmakers to vote on Brexit bill in Jan

‘Seriously’ considering running for presidency in 2020, says Tulsi

Washington, Dec 13 (PTI): Tulsi Gabbard, the first Hindu lawmaker in the US Congress, has said that she was “seriously” considering running for the White House in 2020.

This is for the first time that the four-time Democratic lawmaker in the US house of Representatives from Hawaii has indicated that she may run for the presidency.

“I’m seriously considering it,” Gabbard, 37, told MSNBC News on Wednes-

day in response to a question on her presidential aspirations.

If she announced her candidature, she would be the first Hindu ever to be running for the presidency in the United states. And if elected in 2020, she could be the youngest ever and first woman to be elected as the US president.

“I’m concerned about the direction of our country.

I’m thinking through it very carefully,” Gabbard, an Iraq war veteran, said in response

Dissolution of SL Parliament by President ‘unconstitutional’: SC

Colombo, Dec 13 (PTI): Sri Lanka's Supreme Court Thursday unanimously ruled that the dissolution of Parliament by Maithripala Sirisena was "unconstitutional", in a major setback to the President whose controversial decisions plunged the island nation into an unprecedented constitutional crisis.

A seven-member apex court bench said that the President cannot dissolve Parliament till it completes a 4 1/2 year term. Authorities beefed up the security around the Supreme Court and deployed the elite special task force in the area.

The decision has laid to rest one of the many controversial moves which had complicated the political and constitutional crisis emanating from President Sirisena's decision on October 26 to sack the incumbent prime minister, Ranil Wickremesinghe, and install former president Mahinda Rajapaksa in his place.

Later, he also dissolved the 225-member Parliament and called for a snap election on January 5.

Sirisena sacked the Parliament when it appeared that Rajapaksa would not be able to muster the support of 113 MPs to gain a simple majority.

Wickremesinghe on the other hand commands a majority in the House.

On Wednesday, Wickremesinghe proved his majority in Parliament, with 117 out of 225 lawmakers in Parliament voting to pass a confidence motion in his leadership. Rajapaksa has so far failed to prove his majority in Parliament.

Sirisena has said that he has always taken decisions in the best interest of the country and the people.

He had also said that he will honour the court's decision.

As many as 13 petitions were filed against Sirisena's November 9 order sacking the Parliament, almost 20 months before its term was to end.

The apex court's decision has come as a serious blow to Sirisena after he had failed in his attempt to see Rajapaksa gaining majority in the assembly to oust Wickremesinghe. This would mean no snap parliamentary election could be called by Sirisena at least until February 2020.

The Supreme Court on November 13 had issued an interim order ruling Sirisena's gazette notification as temporarily illegal and halted the preparations for snap polls.

The bench - extended to 7 from the original 3 when they issued the interim order - had marathon sessions over four days last week before reserving the order to this week.

HANOI, Dec 13 (Agencies): Floods caused by heavy downpours have killed 13 people in central Vietnam, officials said on Thursday, as farmers scrambled to save crops and livestock ahead of more bad weather forecast for this week.

Torrential rains have lashed six provinces in the centre of the country since last Saturday, killing thousands livestocks and flooding several cities . More than 50cm of rain hit some areas, with more downpours expected in the coming days, the disaster management office said. “Thirteen people were killed, while one remains missing in Quang Ngai province,” the office said.

Around 12,000 hectares of crops were destroyed, and some 160,000 livestock killed, it added.

One farmer in Quang Nam province said he lost all his chickens in the flooding, costing him tens of thousands of dollars.

Aghunato Village Union Dimapur (AVUD) ye Liphiqhi 15-122018 lo Picnic Cum Get-together shi ani. Tighengno, akupughu hipau lo Amalimi eno Aghami Dimapur phughi eno hokumxa lo xusupe akemi kumutsu pelo vezumono ighitsu penike kusu ani.

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Ado : 9:00 Am Sakusumi (Host) Town Sa. (Ino Ghokhei eno Ino Khetoi qomi).

Kughavi Achumi (President AVUD)

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The Beauty & Aesthetics Society of Nagaland would like to convey its appreciation to all Sponsors and Well Wishers for their support and contribution during the Miss Nagaland Pageant 2018.

1. Shri. P.B Acharya, His Excellency, Governor of Nagaland 2. Shri. Abu Metha, Advisor to Chief Minister 3. Department of Tourism, Government of Nagaland 4. Department of Forests, Government of Nagaland 5. Swachh Bharat Mission 6. Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority 7. Election Commission, Nagaland 8. Commissioner Office, Nagaland 9. Department of Power, Nagaland 10. Home Department, Government of Nagaland 11. AVON 12. Oriflame 13. Symphony Academy of Music 14. Trig Empower Institute, Guwahati 15. Unlimited Learning Academy 16. Oriental Fitness & Spa, De Oriental Grand 17. Eastern Printing Press 18. Eastern Mirror 19. Morung Express 20. Johnny D’Ascoli 21. Truly Bangkok 22. Music Task Force 23. RCEMPA 24. Mr. Sapu Bhattacharya, Director, NEC Group 25. CIMORB Hotel 26. Resource Persons 27. The Panel of Judges & Tabulators 28. All Participants and Artists CREDITS 1. Host & Announcer – Ms. Moalem & Mr. Imna Jamir 2. Choreographer – Chow Poran J. Gogoi 3. Warden – Ms. Anna 4. Designer – Lia Jamir 5. Make-up Artist & Hair Stylist – Johnny D’Ascoli 6. Lights – Headlights 7. Sound – Music Task Force 8. Photographer – Mr. Sivi Sakhrie 9. Videographer – Mr. Megotsolie

bris from the train scattered on the rail track, which was covered in snow.

The windows of one wagon were completely broken while another wagon had been smashed after hitting the footbridge, which also collapsed, an AFP correspondent at the scene said.

The Ankara public prosecutor launched an investigation into the crash, state news agency Anadolu reported. The Ankara to Konya high-speed route was launched in 2011 and was followed in 2014 with a high-speed link between Ankara and Istanbul.

No IMF money to Pak to repay Chinese debt: US

Washington, Dec 13 (PTI): The US is making all efforts to ensure that any IMF bailout to Pakistan is not used to repay its Chinese debts, a senior Trump administration official has told lawmakers.

Cash-strapped Pakistan is seeking USD 8 billion from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to bail itself out from a severe balance-of-payments crisis that threatens to cripple the country’s economy.

A recent meeting between the IMF and Pakistan ended in a stalemate.

The US feels that the huge Chinese debt was responsible for the economic

challenges in Pakistan.

“We are working and making clear within the IMF that if it were going to supply any funding to Pakistan that it would not be used to repay Chinese loans,” David Malpass, Under Secretary of Treasury for International Affairs, told lawmakers during a Congressional hearing on Wednesday.

There are concerns among American lawmakers that the IMF money could be used to repay Chinese debt.

Malpass said that the US is also trying to make sure that Pakistan changes its economic programme so

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that it’s not a failure in the future.

During the House Financial Services Committee hearing on ‘Evaluating the Effectiveness of the International Financial Institutions’ Congressman Ed Royce said Pakistan is currently seeking a multibillion-dollar IMF bailout.

“In July, Secretary (of State, Mike) Pompeo said there’s no rationale for IMF tax dollars and those associated with American dollars that are part of IMF funding for those to go to bailout Chinese bond holders or China itself,” he said.

“We will make strong efforts, and I believe success-

ful efforts, to make sure that what you describe doesn’t happen, meaning a payoff of Beijing via Islamabad,” Malpass said.

Malpass said that IMF loans tend to be shorter maturity loans and China’s loans to Pakistan have been longer maturity loans.

“So from the standpoint of that money being used, we will look for was that that roundtripping does not happen the way you described,” he said.

“But important in this, is the structural reforms in Pakistan that are necessary for it to stop being such a poor country,” Malpass said.

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The Konyak Nyupuh Sheko Khong conveys heartiest congratulations to Miss Tumei Konyak for being crowned Miss ENWO 2018 at the recently concluded Miss ENWO Beauty Pageant in Tuensang.

The KNSK also congratulates Miss Easter Konyak and Miss Theanglih Konyak who were adjudged Miss Perfect 10 and Miss Ramp Walk respectively.

The Konyak Women wishes all the three of you great success in all future endeavours.

The Rengma Theological Association with pride and honour felicitates Rev. Dr. Phanenmo Kath, S/o Lt. Rev. Wekhenu Kath for being conferred with Doctorate of Theology in Christian Ministry (Counseling) under Senate of Serampore College, Kolkata. May your ministry be glorified, God's name and continue to be a blessing.

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on the same route,” Sahin told reporters in televised remarks.

Turhan said the accident took place six minutes after the train left Ankara as it entered the Marsandiz station. The governor said search and rescue efforts continued as “technical investigations” were underway to find out exactly what caused the crash in Yenimahalle district.

He said information about the cause of the crash would be shared with the public when it is known.

Images published by Turkish media showed some wagons had derailed and de-

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With immense pride and happiness, we extend our heartiest congratulation to Miss Longshibeni Kithan, D/o Mr. K.Nzuthung Kithan on being conferred the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Anthropology from the North Eastern Hill University Shillong on the Topic “Water and Culture among the Lotha Nagas” under the Supervision of Professor Lucy Zehol.

We wish and pray that the Almighty God continues to give you good health, wisdom and success in all your future endeavours.

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(Mr. Enock Seb) President, RTA

(Mrs. Bensin Seb Tsela) General Secretary, RTA

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The Pfutseromi Women Welfare Society, Kohima would like to express our heartiest congratulations to MEWETSHO-Ü DIANU, daughter of DILHIZU DIANU for winning the coveted title of Miss Nagaland 2018, held on 9th December. The Society express its gratitude to her for bringing laurels to the Society in particular and to Pfutseromi in general. We wish her success in all her future endeavours and pray that God continue to bless her abundantly.

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to a question on her presidential run.

Before challenging President Donald Trump in the November 2020 elections, she would have to fight it against her own Democratic party colleagues in primary elections beginning early that year.

In the last few weeks, Gabbard has been talking to her party leaders and reaching out to Indian-Americans to get their feedback on the issue.

Gabbard, who converted to Hinduism early in her life, is highly popular among Indian-Americans.

The 2020 presidential primary cycle is scheduled to kick off from the Iowa Caucuses on February 3, 2020, followed by the New Hampshire Primary on February 11, Nevada caucus of February 15 and South Carolina on February 22.

President Donald Trump is all set to seek his re-election in 2020.

13 killed in Vietnam flood

Members of rescue services work at the scene of a train accident in Ankara, Turkey on Thursday. (AP/PTI)

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Lo n d o n, D e c 1 3 (IANS): UK Prime Minister Theresa May on Thursday survived a vote of no-confidence triggered by members of her own ruling Conservative Party over her handling of the country exiting the European Union (EU).

After winning 200 votes to 117 or 63 per cent of the total ballots on Wednesday night, May is now immune from a leadership challenge for a year.

The result was met with cheers from MPs as it was announced by Graham Brady, an MP who leads the 1922 Committee which represents Conservative Party backbench lawmakers in the House of Commons, reports CNN. Following the vote, the Prime Minister addressed the media outside Downing Street, saying that it had been a “long and challenging day”.

May said while she was “grateful” for the support, she also acknowledged that a “significant” number of number of MPs from her party voted against her.

“I have listened to what

Ankara, Dec 13 (Agencies): Nine people were killed and 86 injured after a high-speed train crashed into a locomotive in the Turkish capital on Thursday, officials said.

Transport Minister Cahit Turhan told reporters in televised remarks that three of those killed were operators of the train.

One of the victims died in hospital, he added.

Turhan added that 86 people were injured and were in hospital for treatment.

The fast train had been on its way from Ankara’s main station to the central province of Konya and according to Hurriyet daily, there were 206 passengers on board.

Earlier, the Ankara governor’s office said three out of a total of 80 people had been seriously injured.

The death toll was rising fast. Ankara governor Vasip Sahin said earlier on Thursday morning that four people had been killed.

“This morning there was an accident after the 6.30 high-speed train to Konya hit a locomotive tasked with checking rails

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2018

DNC a platform for youngsters: Pukhayi every VIP from central and international have commented that Nagaland has extra ordinary potential in terms of land and the people.

Assumi told the Dimapur citizens that all Nagas were still in the growing stage and conveyed message to the community to learn how to co-exist in a peaceful and harmonious manner.

He encouraged that if the community and citizen know how to respect each other than the land would have peace and grow economically.

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the organizers of DNC for putting up such event in bringing all communities together and hope such events would lead to prosperous society.

People, both young and old were seen on the second day of the carnival with friends and families enjoying the delicacies and playing the games.

Various artistes also took part at the open competition with panel judges Yanpo, Abel Assumi and Mengu Suokhrie. The event also featured Saronghthung, Albert, NK Naga and many others.

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“The Lord has done great things for us; And we are filled with Joy”.

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ood and Civil Supplies, LM & CP and NSDMA, Pukhayi Assumi said that Dimapur Night Carnival was all about giving platform to youngsters to showcase their creativity and activities.

He was speaking as the special guest on the second day Thursday, Dimapur Night Carnival.

Assumi pointed out that organizers of the carnival have given the opportunity to youngsters as it was the ideal time of festivity.

He asserted that Dimapur is the only city where every Naga tribe and community from outside are settled.

“By vir tue of the beauty of Nagas and landscape, today every activity Nagaland is a beautiful of development is under entire city of Nagaland the world” he added.

C om m enting tha t land, he exclaimed that developed but one day can be a beautiful city in

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With Love from, Sons, Daughters, In-laws, Grandchildren

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(12/12/1993-12/12/2018) May God's love and mercy, guide and bless you both in this year and ahead. Baba and Mummy, we wish you a very happy 25th Marriage Anniversary. Manu khan bi inika din napun chi kena bi thakia hoi le bi Amma aru Baba punchia karni bishi kushi ase. Isor moi khan ke morom kurikena moi kay aro moi laga phai khan ke phal Ama aru Baba diya karni bishi kushi ase. We pray God our Almighty Father will strengthen and surround with great joy and abundant love. We love you.

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J Pemah hailing from Darjeeling permanently settled at Delhi is all set to visit Dimapur Nagaland on his third visit. He has been playing at Garage.Inc American diner, at Delhi which is also one of the hip place for North East people. He has performed in clubs like Jynxx, F Bar, Decibels, Royal Mirage, Kitty Su and many more.

Mentioning about his visit to Nagaland, Pemah said that his first visit was in the year 2008, where he played in a Friendship Day party and his second visit was in the year 2016, where he played at Mokokchung.

He said that within the eight years time many things have changed, people have learnt so much about music of which Naga people were known for “Music and food.”

Now, “I am sure there are many new places that have come up to keep up with the name “Nagaland the land of festival”, he said, This time DJ Pemah is all set to perform at Dimapur producing tunes of hiphop and R&B, on December 15, at Plan B, A1 power play, Chekiye village. He plans to bring back the magic of original hip-hop music in today's electro world, with his top-notch skills and creativity to the table.

Pemah with high expectations hoped that the crowd will build up anticipation for the audiences that is later matched with his beats and unique tunes.

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Mrs. & Mr. Wonchio Tsanglao Benkaden 2:18 “Eboe ji ombo tae vanthokvü jo nmhon. Ana Ombo meri Mmhon Liyingi khi Ombo Nzanchithokuka.”

Chungi-lümbüm Rungroa Enzamo Apo Osi Ayo. Nchung nandung nini merichi osi nzanchi mmhon shumnyata evamo shijo limha shilo nzan osi mungyanta lia to hungcho phen.

Montsoka potsow khi harishia nini vanthoküka to randaniala.

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Christmas Night Carnival inaugurated at Shamator

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he first edition of Christmas Night Carnival organised by district administration Shamator and frontal NGOs of Shamator was inaugurated by Brig. S. K. Shoeran SM, 7 Sector Assam Rifle, Tuensang and Col. Mohit Singh SM, Commandant 45 Assam Rifles Shamator as chief guest and guest of honour on December 12.

The carnival will conclude on December 14.

Earlier the programme was hosted by Achimla Momo, invocation by Rev. Thsankiu pastor Shamator Town Baptist Church, keynote address by Lankonsen Tsanglao ADC Shamator, special no. by Ayimla Thudan, dance competition, inaugural of Night Carnival stalls followed by Musical Night by Jazz Band 45 AR Shamator.

The programme was organised under Lankonsen Tsanglao ADC Shamator in collaboration with frontal NGOs of Shamator, marking it as an eye opener for the young entrepreneurs and also peaceful celebration of welcoming the Prince of Peace K Y M C

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A match in progress at Bhumnyu village on Thursday.

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Longleng, Dec 13 (NPN): The 2nd edition of L. Chonglang Phom Open Men’s Volleyball Trophy, organised and sponsored

by Bhumnyu Citizen Students’ Union (BCSU), got underway Thursday at Bhumnyu village local ground with N. Bongkhao Konyak, advisor, DUDA as special guest and A. Pongshi Phom, registered class I contractor, NPWD Nagaland as honoured guest.

Speaking at the opening function, N. Bongkhao Konyak lauded the Bhumnyu Students’ Union for organising and sponsoring the tournament to honour the sacrifices made by founding president of the

union and also bringing the people from different towns and villages closer. Sport is used as a medium of gathering people from different sectors which largely ushers in bringing peace and unity apart from professionalism, said Konyak.

He also said that through sport everyone should contribute towards building a peaceful and better world. “Sports give us incredibly important lessons about life. It not only teaches us about the joy of triumph but also about learning to be resilient when we lose and to lose with grace,” said Bongkhao. He, therefore, urged upon all the participating teams to play with the spirit of brotherhood and display their talent.

Also speaking at the programme, A. Pongshi Phom said participation is more important than winning or losing. He said participating in any sport event shows that an individual has the courage to take dreams to a certain goal during a lifetime. He therefore encouraged the young players to cultivate the spirit of tolerant and demonstrate the God gifted talent.

Others who spoke on the occasion include Y.B. Angam Phom and L. Chonglang Phom, founding president, Bhmnyu Citizen Students Union The winner of the tournament will receive a cash prize of Rs. 50,000 along with trophy and certificates while the 1st runners-up and 2nd runnersup will pocket Rs.25,000 and Rs.10,000 respectively.

The best spiker, best setter and best player will pocket Rs.2000 each.

Earlier, the programme was led by C. Jeitok Bushe m h u a n d P. B a n g k e i Yachemhu, invocation prayer was offered by M. Tongshau Phom, pastor, Bhumnyu Baptist Church and welcome address was delivered by A. Shunglam Phom, president, BCSU.

WASA annual meet underway Dimapur, Dec 13 (NPN): The annual meet of Western Sumi Sports Association (WSSA) and 20th M. B. E. Zhuikhu Memorial Football Trophy got underway Wednesday at K. Hetoi village under Niuland sub-division.

N. Jacob Zhimomi, minister, PHED graced the inaugural function of the meet as special guest.

Kicking off the event, Jacob set a challenge for players to have strong determination and discipline. He also lauded the effort of the WSSA to provide such platform to sports enthusiasts to come together and display their talents, while also learning from one another to enhance their capabilities.

The event will conclude on December 17 with Akihito Zhimomi, president, Sumi Games and Sports Association as chief guest.

The inaugural function commenced with an invocation prayer by Tokivi Yeptho, president NAPF and welcomed address by Kakuho Yeptho, head GB, K. Hetoi village.

Mughato Aye, president, WSSA proposed the vote of thanks.

PSA 56th sports meet underway

Dimapur, Dec 13 (NPN): The 56th meet of Phek Sports Association (PSA) got underway Thursday at Phek village local ground with MLA Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu as chief host.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Azo said that

it is high time to introspect how far PSA have achieved in its 56 years of existence and what needs to be done to produce good sportspersons. He also questioned the level of dedication of sportspersons in their quest for excellence. “Why can’t we produce good sportsper-

sons? What areas are we lacking- avenues or dedication?” he questioned. Azo also stressed on the need to do research to identify the reasons behind “our slackness in sports” and find

IN MEMORY OF A SPECIAL SON

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

TOVI A. KIBAMI

A Year has gone by but It’s sometimes hard to know Why some things happen as they do For so much joy and happiness Was centered around you

D.O.B: 12.04.1956 – Died on: 09.12.2018 We, the family members of Late Imtimaken Longchar (Changki), would like to offer our heartfelt thanks to each and every individual, neighbours, friends, relatives, doctors and nurses of CIHSR, various organizations and all well-wishers for your support who stood by us physically, spiritually and financially during his prolonged illness and demise of our beloved husband, father and son on 9th December 2018.

We remain deeply indebted to each and every one of you; however, it is our sincere prayer that our Almighty God blesses you all abundantly.

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OBITUARY Atola Toshi, a daughter hailing from Khensa village, left for her eternal abode on 11-Dec-2018 In her words: “...God’s Grace has provided me a fulfilling life...”

ways to improve in sports.

Kezhienyi Khalo, in his address, said that a true sportsperson must practice a spirit of true sportsmanship in order to excel in their respective discipline.

It seems so hard to comprehend That you’re no longer here But all the happy memories Will help to keep you near You’re thought about with pride, Son With each mention of your name Death cannot change a single thing The love will still remain

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2018

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

To the feet of your saviour, our Lord.

“He will hold you in His arms” The angels will rejoice as one, another of his children is delivered unto them.

Leaving behind 2 sons, 3 sisters, 2 daughter in laws, 3 grandsons and a host of family members, we convey our sincere gratitude to Blue Hills School, Khensa Watsu, Ao Watsu Mungdang, NMA (Naga Mother’s Association) and other platforms and individuals that facilitated her endeavours in the fields of education and social services.

Your footprints which will continue to live in us forever are a kaleidoscope of wonderful memories so enriching and fascinating.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all wellwishers for being with us in our times of grief and for extending support in varied ways.

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God is Good and All Glorious and His timing ever Perfect of which we are ever grateful.

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We the bereaved family of Late W. Ramchy Chang, would like to express our immense gratitude to all the individuals, different churches and organisations that stood by us and helped us physically, spiritually and financially during his prolonged illness till his last breath. We may not be able to thank each of you individually but we convey our heartfelt appreciation to all for your support.

May God bless you all abundantly.

PUBLIC RECEPTION SERVICE JOINTLY ORGANIZED

BY NAGA HOHO AND NAGA COUNCIL DIMAPUR Condolence Program

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Loving wife, children and relatives.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

(15/05/1921 – 03/12/2018) "A great soul serves everyone all the time, a great soul never dies. It brings us together again and again".

We the bereaved family of Late Zheiho Jakhalu take this opportunity to thank and acknowledge all those who attended the funeral, sent messages of condolence and supported us financially.

The greatest comfort during our sorrow was the expression of sympathy conveyed to us in many ways. We deeply appreciate your thoughtfulness and thank you most sincerely.

We convey our special thanks to :1) Hon'ble Advisor Shri. H. Khehovi Yeptho, Tourism Art & Culture, Govt. of Nagaland 2) Toluvi Baptist Church Dimapur 3) Toluvi Surumi Community Dimapur 4) Hevikhe Baptist Church 5) Surumi Baptist Church SBAK (A) 6) Surumi Baptist Church SBAK (NM) 7) NCRC Surumi 8) Village Council Surumi 9) Naltoqa Baptist Church SBAK (A) 10) Kholeboto Village Council 11) Kholeboto Baptist Church 12) Phuye New Baptist Church 13) Satakha Surumi Community 14) Suruhuto Town New Baptist Church 15) Medical Colony Baptist Church 16) Suruhuto Area GB's Association 17) GB's and Elders of Suruhuto Area We regret our inability to thank everyone personally. But, we pray to God to bless each one abundantly.

His Excellency Late Gen. (Retd) Kholi Konyak Vice President NSCN/GPRN

Born on : 03/02/1928 Died on : 12/12/2018 Venue : Agri Expo 4th Mile Dimapur Date : 14/12/2018 Time : 10:00 am

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Shri T. Bangerloba (President Naga Council Dimapur) Invocation prayer : Rev. A. Chumben Kyong Senior Associate Pastor, Lotha Baptist Church Dimapur (LBCD) Condolence Speech (3 mins each) : i) Naga Hoho, ii) UNC, iii) ENPO, iv) Eastern Naga Legislative Union, v) NMA, vi) Nagaland G.B. Federation, vii) NPMHR, viii) NTC, ix) NSF, x) Konyak Union Dimapur.

Condolence Message : From State Government Vote of thanks : Rev. Puni, Collective Leadership Member

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ISL: Bengaluru FC edge ATK 1-0

Bengaluru FC players celebrate after scoring a goal during their ISL match against ATK.

Bengaluru, Dec 13 (PTI): Coming off back-toback draws, Bengaluru FC returned to winning ways in the Hero Indian Super League with a solitary goal victory against ATK at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium here Thursday.

It was Erik Paartalu, who scored the winner when these sides met in Kolkata earlier this season, and the Australian midfielder proved to be their nemesis yet again. A 37th-minute header from the Aussie separated the teams and gave the hosts their eighth win of the season.

Bengaluru extended their lead at the top of the table to six points ahead of the international break and preserved their unbeaten

start to the season, while ATK remain sixth with 11 points from 12 matches and without a win in six matches.

The teams started with urgency that resulted in openings at both ends. Kean Lewis dribbled past Ankit Mukherjee and crossed for Sunil Chhetri in the box but the India international shot wide. Within minutes, Ricky Lallawmawma found Jayesh Rane’s run into the box from the left flank and the Indian winger’s shot was blocked by Nishu Kumar.

Things heated up as ATK denied space for Bengaluru to freely operate in midfield and the tackles started flying in as the half progressed.

In the 19th minute,

ATK’s Gerson Vieira laid the ball for Everton Santos who sent a powerful shot towards Gurpreet Singh’s goal. The Indian goalkeeper got his body behind the effort and saved.

Bengaluru took the lead in the 37th minute following a period of consistent pressure. Udanta Singh won possession on the right and Bengaluru switched play over to Kean Lewis on the left who played an exquisite cross into the centre of the box. Paartalu sneaked in between John Johnson and Andre Bikey, leapt above the pair and glanced a header into the net. Two minutes into the second half, ATK striker Balwant Singh ghosted in behind the Bengaluru cen-

Ashwin, Rohit ruled out of Perth Test

Ravichandran Ashwin

Rohit Sharma

Perth, Dec 13 (PTI): India’s premier spinner Ravichandran Ashwin and batsman Rohit Sharma have been ruled out of the second Test starting here on Friday, dealing a double blow to the visitors at a time when opener Prithvi Shaw is yet to recover from an ankle injury.

With the trio unavailable for selection, India included Hanuma Vihari, Ravindra Jadeja, Umesh Yadav and Bhuvneshwar

Kumar in a 13-man squad announced on eve of the second Test.

While Shaw injured his ankle while fielding in the sole warmup game before the series opener, Ashwin suffered an abdominal strain and Rohit hurt his back during the first Test which India won by 31 runs.

“Prithvi Shaw is recovering well from his left ankle injury but still undergoing treatment. R Ashwin

has a left-sided abdominal strain. He is receiving treatment at the moment. Rohit Sharma jarred his lower back while fielding in the 1st Test at Adelaide. He is undergoing treatment. He too is ruled out of the second Test,” read a statement from the BCCI. “The team management is closely monitoring these players and a call on their availability for the third Test will be taken at an appropriate time,” it added.

Ashwin’s unavailability is a big loss as he had taken a six-wicket haul at Adelaide to help India record their first win in a series opener in Australia.

Rohit, who made a Test comeback at the Adelaide Oval, was expected to retain his place in the eleven after scores of 37 and 1.

tre-backs to latch on to a long free-kick from the visitors’ own half.

Despite a head start over the defenders, Balwant was dispossessed inside the box with a brilliant recovery tackle by Juanan before the striker could get a shot away.

The Bengaluru defence was caught watching the ball again as Manuel Lanzarote swung a freekick into the box in the 57th minute. Balwant Singh moved into the space between the defence and the goalkeeper but blasted his effort over the crossbar from five yards.

ATK went close again in the 68th minute when John Johnson’s throughball from the back released Balwant into space behind the hosts’ backline. The Indian striker dribbled into the box and struck a low shot that rolled just inches wide of the goal.

Udanta Singh could have doubled his team’s lead in the 73rd minute.

Dimas Delgado threaded a well-timed through-ball for the Indian winger who skipped past Lallawmawma, dribbled into the box but sliced his effort wide.

Despite concerted effort from ATK to sneak in an equaliser in the closing stages, Bengaluru remained firm at the back to win all three points.

LSA Winter Meet

Dimapur, Dec 13 (NPN): 43rd Winter Meet ‘Late Imtimeren Memorial Volleyball’ trophy, organised

by Longsa Sports Association (LSA) will be held on January 8 and 9 at Longsa village, Mokokchung. The opening ceremony will be graced by Sasank Ghatraj, general secretary, NPP as the chief guest. The champion team will receive a cash prize of Rs.50,000 while the runners-up will pocket Rs 30,000. For more information, interested teams can contact 9862652067 or 8132867110.

2nd T20 cricket Dimapur, Dec 13 (NPN): The 2nd T20 Cricket Tournament Bash, organised by Kikon Brothers of Wokha village, will be held at local playground, Wokha village from December 15. For more details, contact 8259015202.

BWF World Tour Finals: Sindhu beats Tai Tzu Guangzhou, Dec 13 (Agencies): PV Sindhu maintained her winning streak at the BWF World Tour Finals as she recorded a sensational win over world No.1 Tai Tzu Ying on Thursday in Guangzhou, China.

Sindhu, who had defeated Akane Yamaguchi in straight games in the first match, beat Tai Tzu Ying 14-21, 21-16, 21-18 in one hour and one minute.

The result helped Sindhu move a step closer to securing her berth in the semi-finals.

Sindhu also ended a six-match losing streak against Tai Tzu. Olympic silver medallist P V Sindhu will take on World No 1 Tai Tzu Ying of Chinese Taipei in a Group A women’s singles match later in the day.

Earlier, India’s Sameer Verma dished out a dominating performance to outclass Indonesia’s Tommy Sugiarto in straight games to keep his hopes of qualifying for the knockout stage alive.

World No.14 Sameer, who qualified for the tournament at the last moment after defending his title at the Syed Modi International last month, looked at ease against the 10th ranked Sugiarto, defeating him 21-16 21-7 in a 40minute Group B clash.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2018

DDBA team participates in Northeast 3x3 Challenge

Dimapur District Basketball Association U-18 team at the Northeast 3x3 Challenge.

Dimapur, Dec 13 (NPN): A four member Dimapur District Basketball Association (DDBA) U-18 team along with two officials participated in the Northeast 3x3 Challenge 2018 from December 1012 at Shillong, Meghalaya.

Team DDBA topped Group A in the league phase but lost its quarter final match against Team All Star Junior by 6-8. Captain Marshal said, “It was a good exposure for Team DDBA. We did well in the group league matches but the shooting was well below par in the quarters. And we lost the game narrowly.”

The Northeast 3x3 Challenge 2018 was organised by Touchline-ne in collaboration with Meghalaya Aids Control Society.

Tiameren Amri, vice

president of DDBA who accompanied the team as manager said, “The NE 3x3 Challenge was a very well organized tournament. It is quite popular among the

youth. We hope to bring this game to our youth in Nagaland. We are in talks with Touchline-ne to organise the 3x3 Challenge in Dimapur next year.”

WINNERS MEN’S CATEGORY Winner: Team Da Ravagers (Guwahati) Runners-up: Team Da Noobs (Shillong) Score: 11-6 MVP - Brijit from Team Da Ravagers WOMEN’S CATEGORY Winner: Team Alpha (Shillong) Runners-up - Team Elis (Shillong) Score: 9-4 MVP - Elgiva from Team Alpha UNDER 18 BOYS Winner: Team Jett (Shillong) Runners up: Team SFS (Guwahati) Score: 9-8 MVP - Wilson from Team Jett UNDER 18 GIRLS Winner: Team Tyllilang (Shillong) Runners-up: Team ENE Ballers (Mawngap) Score: 6-5 MVP - Evarista of Team Tyllilang

1st indigenous game competition begins

Athletes taking part in the indigenous games competition at IG Stadium, Kohima.

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Kohima, Dec 13 (NPN): The 1st state level indigenous game competition organised in commemoration of Dr. T Ao birth centenary got underway at IG Stadium, Kohima on Thursday.

Gracing the inaugural

programme as the special guest, Zale Neikha, advisor, YRS pointed out that indigenous games of different tribes vary in many aspects, and have their own significant and impact in the society.

However, he observed that over the years most of

the indigenous games once played by the forefathers are fast disappearing and its art almost at stake.

“We (Nagas) ought to take pride in playing the indigenous game, and also teach the younger generation to learn before all it is lost” said Neikha and ex-

pressed hope that this competition will portray the rich culture heritage of the Naga society and will enliven the old game once played by forefathers.

Neikha also hoped that through this competition, Naga indigenous games will be promoted and will catch the attention of the world with proper management and popularity.

He also encouraged the department to continue this indigenous games competition so that it can be promoted to higher level.

A total of 11 districts from the state of Nagaland with 10 representatives each are taking part in the competition.

The events for this year’s competition are tug of war, stilt bamboo race, cock fight and grease bamboo pole climbing.

Champions League: Man City beat Hoffenheim chester City finished groupstage play with a record of four wins, one draw and one loss (13 points) and will next play in the Champions League when the roundof-16 action kicks off in February.

Valencia beat United

Leroy Sane carried over his explosive form from the first half to score the second goal.

Manchester, Dec 13 (IANS): Manchester City squandered numerous scoring chances in their final Champions League group stage match but managed to notch a 2-1 win over Bundesliga club 1899 Hoffenheim thanks to a brace by Leroy Sane.

City got off to an inauspicious start at Etihad Stadium here on Wednesday night when Aymeric Laporte fouled Benjamin Hubner in the area and Andrej Kramaric converted from the penalty spot to put the visitors ahead 1-0 in the 16th minute, reports Efe. The English Premier League side, who only needed a tie to ensure themselves of first place in Group F,

still had loads of time to get the equalizer but made their home fans restless with a series of missed chances.

Among the bullets dodged by Hoffenheim, Gabriel Jesus hit the woodwork with a header off a corner kick, John Stones headed a ball from the goal area directly at net minder Oliver Baumann and yet another header by Nicolas Otamendi clanked off the crossbar. But frustration turned to joy in Manchester when Sane sent a curving free kick over a wall of defenders and past a diving Baumann in first-half injury time.

Hoffenheim, who needed a win and a Shakhtar Donetsk loss on Wednesday

night to finish third in the group and earn a Europa League berth, tried to go on the attack at the start of the second half.

But that only left holes in their defence that City and their speedy attackers tried to exploit.

Although Sane botched a three-on-one opportunity against Baumann with an extra pass to Bernardo Silva, exasperating Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola in the process, he made up for that error in the 61st minute when he received a pass from Raheem Sterling, maneuvered around Baumann and slotted the ball home from just outside the goal area.

With the win, Man-

Manchester United endured an undignified end to their topsy-turvy Champions League group stage campaign by losing 2-1 at already-eliminated Valencia.

United were already guaranteed a last-16 berth but needed to win and to see Juventus lose to group minnows Young Boys if they were to take the top spot.

One-half of the unlikely scenario materialised as the Swiss side beat the Italian giants 2-1 but United blew their chance with a defeat. Carlos Soler put Valencia ahead in the 17th minute with a powerful finish before United defender Phil Jones scored an embarrassing own goal at the start of the second half to double Valencia’s lead.

Marcus Rashford gave them brief hope of a comeback by heading home in the 87th minute after a rare bright passage of play from the visitors, but Valencia comfortably saw out the victory.

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