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Vol XXIX No. 15
DIMAPUR, MONDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2018 Pages 12 ` 5.0
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Opposition explores unity for 2019 the Congress are understood to have been in touch to explore the possibility of an electoral alliance for the seven Lok Sabha seats in the national capital. AAP sources said back-channel talks are currently on between the
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NEW DELHI, DEC 16 (NPN): The just concluded elections to the five States indicate that the graph of the BJP and the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken a dip and has rather brought the opposition parties under a common banner-- to fight and defeat the BJP in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. After the recent electoral success in the BJP stronghold-- Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, the Congress is in a combative mood and has put in place an aggressive strategy to dominate the political landscape. These elections have also indicated that the vote share of the BJP has taken a dip and the Congress and other players have gained significantly. The way the Opposition parties are making quick moves to unite all anti BJP forces, has already sent a message clear and loud across the country that they are not happy with the various decisions the government had taken during the last four-and-a-half years. Rahul as PM candidate: In his strongest speech
10 colonies make it to cleanest colony competition DIMAPUR, DEC 16 (NPN): Organising committee of the “December Fest 2018” has informed that 10 colonies have been selected for the cleanest colony competition. Out of these colonies, prizes will be given away for the winner, first and second runners up titles. The organising committee has also asked the 10 selected colonies to send one each Santa Claus to the December Fest and report to the organiser at 3.30 pm on December 20 at the festival’s venue DDSC complex here. The 10 colonies that have been selected are Lengrijan Colony, Kevijau Colony, River Belt Colony, Sema Tilla Colony, NST Colony, Niu Colony, Imkonglenden Colony, Metha Colony, Viola Colony and United North Block B Colony.
Petrol prices unchanged
Reservations against naming PM candidate Rahul Gandhi is being presented a sword by MK Stalin at a public meeting at YMCA ground in Chennai, Sunday. (PTI)
yet against the BJP government, DMK president and Leader of the Opposition in Tamil Nadu, MK Stalin Sunday proposed the candidature of Congress President Rahul Gandhi as the Prime Ministerial candidate ahead of 2019 General Elections. MK Stalin declared, “…I propose we will install a new Prime Minister in Delhi, we build a new India. As son of Thalaivar Kalaignar, I propose the candidature of Rahul Gandhi from Tamil Nadu. Welcome Rahul Gandhi, give the nation good governance. Rahul has got the ability to defeat the fascist, Nazist Modi government… We will strengthen
the hands of Rahul Gandhi, we will save this nation.” Warning the people that electing the BJP would turn the clock back 50 years to the past, Stalin said, “Instead of considering himself a PM elected by the people, he has the arrogance of a king ruling by virtue of hereditary rights. He considers himself not just as the Prime Minister, but also the President, Chief Justice of the country, the Reserve Bank, the CBI and the Income Tax department. That is why the opposition has come together against him…” Cong, AAP exploring alliance in Delhi: Arch rivals Aam Aadmi Party and
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PTI adds: A number of opposition leaders are understood to have reservations over naming any prime ministerial nominee for the opposition alliance for 2019 Lok Sabha elections, sources in the opposition camp said. “A number of opposition leaders are understood to have reservations against naming anyone as the prime ministerial face.... The PM name is to be decided only after the Lok Sabha results,” a top opposition leader said, reacting to MK Stalin’s remark to declare Rahul Gandhi as the PM candidate. On the other hand, sources said that TMC supremo and West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee-- who has been cool about the Congress since Rahul Gandhi took over the party -- is considering forming a conglomeration of regional parties to bargain with the grand old party. According to reports, many regional leaders including Chandrababu Naidu’s Telugu Desam Party, Arvind Kejriwal, Uttar Pradesh leaders Mayawati and Akhilesh Yadav were interested in signing up. Banerjee has been vocal about more power and prominence to the regional parties in any pan-India coalition. Both the BJP and the Congress, she said, should give regional powers more respect, she has said. Meanwhile, The Bahujan Samaj Party and the Samajwadi Party’s support to the Congress in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan have set off speculation of a similar anti-BJP grand alliance in Uttar Pradesh for the 2019 Lok Sabha election, according to political observers.
NBCC appeals for a peaceful Christmas DIMAPUR, DEC 16 (NPN): This Christmas season around, Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) has urged upon believers to repent past mistakes and evil doings and demonstrate ethics of love for neighbours, peace and goodwill toward everyone that God displayed to humankind through Jesus Christ. In the message for peace and goodwill, NBCC general secretary Rev. Dr. Zelhou Keyho appealed to celebrate the birth of Jesus, which brought hope, love, peace, reconciliation and justice to a broken world, instead of getting caught up in festivity, celebration and merry making. Referring to the recent Riven Honda showroom shooting incident and in particular, the Aoyim Bap-
tist Church extortion case, Keyho said it was unfortunate and disheartening that church workers continued to be intimidated and threatened till date. Keyho said society could not go on like this and pointed out that these were all manifestations that the society was sinking from bad to worse, where even the church was not spared from taxation. “The civil society along with the church can go on condemning such acts in our society, but unless the fear of God resonates in us, we will continue to sink further,” NBCC warned. Keyho said people live in tension and in an uncertain state due to intimidation, extortion and corruption and called upon all to desist from such practices. He said the “spirit of
Christmas must lead us to look out for one another and shun any form of manipulative spirit born out of self interest.” The NBCC general secretary also called upon all stakeholders in society to uphold cooperation and collaboration over confrontation and conflict of all sorts. He called for paving ways through which there would be true economic and spiritual prosperity “laying a veritable foundation” for the future generation and inspiring hope in youth that they could achieve all their dreams. NBCC called for upholding and committing to things of lasting value, reach out and touch somebody, especially those who were struggling and vulnerable, and make this Christmas “memorable for someone this year”.
Baghel is C’garh’s new chief minister
R aipur , D ec 1 6 (IANS): State Congress president Bhupesh B. Baghel Baghel was on Sunday named the new Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh and he vowed in no time to cancel within 10 days bank loans taken by farmers -- a campaign promise that led to the BJP’s rout in Assembly elections. The Congress announced that he would take oath as the third Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh on Monday at 4.30 p.m.
NEW DELHI, DEC 16 (IANS): Claiming that the Supreme Court judgment on the Rafale case was “void” as it was based on “false and misleading submissions” by the Centre, the Congress on Sunday demanded an immediate recall of the apex court verdict and a notice to be issued to the Modi government for perjury and contempt of court. Congress also urged the Supreme Court to not entertain the Centre’s Saturday application seeking rectification of errors in the judgment, which the government claimed “occurred, perhaps, on account of misinterpretation” by the court. At the centre of controversy is paragraph 25 of the judgment in which the Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi-led bench observed: “The pricing details have, however, been shared with the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) and the CAG report has been examined by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC). Only a redacted portion of the report was placed before Parliament and is in public domain.”
However, PAC Chairman Mallikarjun Kharge and the Congress have maintained that “no portion of the CAG report has been placed before Parliament or was in the public domain”. Stepping up the attack against the Modi regime, Congress leader Anand Sharma said that the Modi government not only committed perjury by making false assertions before the court but was also guilty of breach of parliamentary privileges. “The Supreme Court judgment is not only selfcontradictory but is shocking in terms of having factual inaccuracies that are a result of false and misleading submissions made by the government. “We demand that the Supreme Court immediately recalls the judgment which is void as it is made on the premise of false submission by the government. The entire episode has dented the dignity of the highest court in the country and it should give notice to the Modi government for perjury and contempt of court,” Sharma told the media here.
PM attacks Cong: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday unleashed a sharp attack on Congress for refusing to accept the Supreme Court order on the Rafale deal. The Prime Minister tore into the Congress, saying the party was “agitated” and telling “lies” as there was no “Quattrocchi uncle” or Christian Michel in BJP government’s defence deals and slammed it for trying to create “distrust” against the judiciary. “For the Congress, the defence ministry, the defence minister, officers of the Indian Air Force, government of France, are all lies... now the Supreme Court also appears to be a lie to them,” Modi said. Modi charged the Congress with building pressure on the judiciary and urged the people to remain wary of them. Prime Minister Modi charged that the Congress party has tried to weaken “each and every” democratic institution that has refused to toe its line, including the judiciary and the judicial system.
Don’t distort Naga Club history: KVC DIMAPUR, DEC 16 (NPN): Kohima Village Council (KVC) has appealed to all not to distort the history of Naga Club to suit their own interest and let historical facts remain just that so that truth could be preserved for posterity. A press release issued by ‘Committee on KVC History of Naga Club’, comprising Kohima Village Council chairman Dr. Neiphi Kire, chairman of advisory committee of APO Pheluophfelie Kesiezie, Ruzhükhrie Sekhose’s son Khriehutuo Sekhose and Rheichalie Pienyü’s grandson Prasielie Pienyü, stated that KVC, along with all fellow Nagas, desired a grand and unified Naga Club centenary celebration in the true spirit of the club. The Committee lamented that, despite the best of efforts and KVC’s appeals, reconciliation could not be brokered between Naga Club members and Naga
Students’ Federation (NSF). Consequently, it said KVC was compelled to take the decision not to participate in the separate celebration programmes of Naga Club and NSF. According to the Committee, this was deemed necessary so as to maintain a neutral, apolitical stance as well as to express dismay over the tragic disunity between two mature and respected organisations, the press release explained. The committee reiterated Kohima Village Council’s earlier stance regarding the origin of Naga Club as understood through historical facts and events. The committee narrated how the Naga Club was formed by a few salaried people comprising of school masters, interpreters, clerks, potars, chaprasis etc. of the then Naga Hill district deputy commissioner’s (DC) office on January (Cont’d on p-7) 7, 1918.
Nagaland bags National legal awards
NEW DELHI, DEC 16 (IANS): Petrol prices remained unchanged on Sunday, while the cost of diesel continued to decline. In Delhi, petrol on Sunday sold at Rs 70.34 per litre, at the same price of the previous day and the cost of diesel continued to decline with the fuel being sold at Rs 64.38 per litre in Delhi on (More on p-8) Sunday.
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two parties. However, there is no official word on the alliance between them. The bone of contention is believed to have been the number of the seats the Congress wants to contest in the national capital.
Rafale row: Congress wants SC to recall verdict; PM tears into Cong
Mezivolou receiving the award & memento from Ravi Shankar Prasad in Delhi on December 15.
DIMAPUR, DEC 16 (NPN): National Legal Services Authority under the aegis of the Supreme Court of India organized a Commendation Ceremony acknowledging the exemplary work done in the areas of equality and justice, on December 15 at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi. A press release from Nagaland State Legal Services Authority (NSLSA) information and public relation officer stated that awards were given to the national and zonal best State Legal Services Authority, best District Legal Services Authority, best Panel Lawyer and Best Para Legal Volunteers. NSLSA was adjudged the Zonal Best State Legal Services Authority based on its new initiatives of creating its own theme
song and creating awareness through active participation in carrying out action plans. Best Zonal Para Legal Volunteer was also bagged by Tingkai Konyak from Mon District for his exemplary services. The chief guest for the program was Minister of Law & Justice & IT, Ravi Shankar Prasad. Prasad in his speech congratulated the National Legal Services Authority led by Justice Madan B Lokur, his team and the jury for the recognition. He said that such a defining moment was important because it was this kind of movement that shapes the entire country and feels the pulse of the people. He encouraged Para Legal Volunteers and panel lawyers to keep the passion and fire alive within them and shared from his experiences when he was a lawyer and took up legal aid cases. He said that the award should impel them to work with more passion and emotion. Nagaland was represented by Justice N. Kotiswar Singh, Gauhati High Court judge and executive chairman of NSLSA; Mezivolu T. Therieh, member secretary of NSLSA; Niechochiyi Suyie, district & sessions judge, Zunheboto & chairman of ZDLSA (representing State Best DLSA 2018); Atoka Achumi, civil judge (Jr.), Dimapur (representing State Best DLSA 2018); Sunjib Rana, panel lawyer, KDLSA (State Best Panel Lawyer 2018); Tingkai Konyak, para-legal volunteer, MDLSA (State Best PLV 2018). K Y M C
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ICFAI University spreads Pohwang inaugurates school building and police outpost message of road safety DIMAPUR: Advisor, Fire & Emergency Services, SIRD, Relief & Rehabilitation, Pohwang Konyak inaugurated Government High School & KGBV Girls Hostel Building and a Police Out-Post building in Phomching on December 14. According to DIPR, speaking at the school, the advisor requested villagers to maintain the school building properly and also invited suggestions for developmental programs in the area. Director, School Education, Wongthungo Tsopoe in his short speech requested the villagers and students to cooperate with the teachers. Deputy CommissionStudents pasting a sticker on a local taxi at Dimapur Railway Gate during er, Mon, Thavaseelan K, called upon the Village the university’s Road Safety Awareness Campaign on December 15. DIMAPUR: ICFAI University Nagaland conducted a “Road Safety Awareness Campaign” on December 15 as part of the University’s Social Responsibility initiatives, in different locations of Dimapur district under the directive of vice chancellor, professor C P Alexander. The campaign was organized to instill the message of safe driving and obeying traffic rules among drivers of public motor transport. A press release by the program officer NSS IUN unit, Dr. Imtinungsang Ja-
mir stated that the team was led by Yeangao Konyak and NSS program officer, Dr. Imtinungsang Jamir, along with IUN management trainees and NSS volunteers. They interacted with and spread awareness about road safety measures among drivers. The team also pasted stickers on local taxis, auto rickshaws and distributed gifts among them for their services. The release stated that road accidents are very common in India and Nagaland is not an exception. As per the latest data
available, in 2017, road accidents in India claimed more than 1.4 lakhs lives, causing injuries to more than 4.7 lakh people, which translate into 405 deaths per day. The reasons are often poor driving or badly maintained roads and vehicles, the release added. The University stated that though its campaign, it urged all stakeholders; public and private vehicles, motor cyclists and pedestrians to share the same responsibilities and empathy by implementing road safety laws.
Pohwang Konyak inaugurating the Government High School & KGBV Girls Hostel Building in Phomching on December 14. (DIPR)
Council and student bod- (C) Phomching, James T. program was chaired by Chies to help check the issue Khulu Tikhir delivered ingmei Konyak and Wangof proxy teachers. SDO the welcome address. The nyem Konyak pronounced
ACID conducts leadership training for SHG leaders
DIMAPUR: Assisi Centre for Integrated Development (ACID) organized a training program on leadership skills and good governance at the Assisi auditorium on December 14. A press release from ACID director, Sr. Pramila stated that, resource person Garrol from Peace Channel explained the various characteristics of good governance. Sunita, coordinator for SHG spoke on the purpose of forming the SHG and its benefits. Kayia the SHG program coordinator explained the maintenance of the SHG records. Earlier, Sr. Pramila in her welcome address said that a woman is a change maker and builder of the family as her leadership skills can unite or break the family. The program was attended by 145 members. SHGs were encouraged to continue the groups by helping one another.
the vote of thanks. Pohwang Konyak also inaugurated a Police OutPost building in Phomching. During the inauguration program, Pohwang said that the Police Station was meant to secure and protect the people, and this was important seeing as how Phomching is connected to Arunachal Pradesh and Myanmar. He encouraged the villagers to cooperate with the police personnel in dispensing their duties. SP Mon, Imnalensa, delivered a welcome address and additional SP Mon, S. Lanu Aier, chaired the program. Wangchem, Hd GB Phomching, also delivered a short speech and ASI, Kughato, I/c Phomching OC, offered a vote of thanks.
ANCA holds annual meeting in Dimapur DIMAPUR: All Nagaland Counsellors Association (ANCA), comprising of professionally trained counsellors, held an annual meeting commemorating its 5th anniversary on December 12 at Holy Cross Higher Secondary School, Dimapur. A press release by ANCA stated that the association was formed in 2013 to provide a common platform for professional counsellors in Nagaland. It said the ANCA aims to make the professional service available to people in need, safeguard the interests of counsellors and explore and share resources among its members. In the meeting, encouraging experi-
ences and success stories of Counselling in Nagaland were shared by the participants. All Nagaland Counsellors Association president, Fr. C. Joseph, explained the activities of All Nagaland Counsellors Association through a slide-show presentation. The meeting was convened and held under the leadership of ANCA vice president, Temsumenla Mozer and ANCA general secretary, Ikali Chophy. The meeting was attended by professionally trained counsellors and diploma course counselling students from SCERT.
Organisations mourn late Khole Workshop for teachers held AR conduct medical camps in Razeiba & Menyetsuba Colony DIMAPUR: More organizations have offered their condolences on the demise of NSCN (I-M) vice-chairman, Gen (retd) Khole Konyak who passed away in New Delhi on December 12. NMA: Naga Mothers’ Association (NMA) has expressed deep shock at the sudden demise of Gen. (Retd) Khole Konyak, vice chairman of the NSCN (I-M). NMA in a condolence message described late Khole as a humble man, with deep clarity on the Naga issue who had reiterated so often the need for Naga unity in interactions that the NMA held with him. NMA stated that he was a true Naga leader who had totally committed his whole life for the Naga nation and never wavered from his belief of freedom and liberty for the Naga people.
NMA conveyed deepest condolences to his bereaved family, general secretary Th. Muivah and the rank and file of the NSCN (I-M) set up and prayed that Almighty God grant the departed soul eternal rest and peace. NNC (parent body): NNC (parent body) in a condolence message described late Khole as a tall Naga leader who had stood firm for Naga freedom of sovereignty. NNC (parent body) stated that late Khole always said that “he would like to see Naga unity and die but it is sad that this could not happen during his lifetime”. It conveyed deepest condolences to the bereaved family and prayed to God Almighty to grant the departed soul rest in peace. PNH: Poumai Hoho Nagaland (PHN), the apex body of Poumais living in
Nagaland, has expressed sadness at the demise of Gen. Rtd. Khole Konyak at this very crucial hour for the Nagas. The hoho described Konyak as a true patriot who sacrificed his whole life till his last breath for the cause of Naga political struggle. PHN stated that his contribution and service for the Naga nation would ever be remembered for generations to come. The hoho conveyed deepest condolences to the bereaved family members and prayed that the departed soul rest in eternal peace. KIN: Kuki Inpi Nagaland (KIN) in a condolence message stated that late Khole had sacrificed his whole life for the Naga cause. KIN conveyed deepest sympathies and condolences to the bereaved family and prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace.
TSU Night Tuition silver jubilee culminates
DIMAPUR: Tsütuonuomia Students’ Union (TSU) of Kohima village silver jubilee culmination program will be held on December 18, 11 am and 4:30 pm at T. Khel indoor stadium Kohima village. All frontal organizations
of the khel, ex-office bearers of the union, night tuition centre teachers (past and present), students and their parents, community members, well wishers and all concerned have been invited to attend the program.
NCSU felicitates traffic personnel
NCSU members with traffic personnel and others at the Advent Christmas & Felicitation Program held at Hotel Japfü, Kohima on December 15. DIMAPUR: Nagaland Contractors’ & Suppliers’ Union (NCSU), celebrated an Advent Christmas & Felicitation Program for best traffic personnel at Hotel Japfü, Kohima on December 15. A press release from general secretary, NCSU, John Kath, mentioned that the main speaker, Rev. Dr. HokhetoChophy, challenged the gathering to let Jesus be born in every home K
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and heart. The release stated that traffic OCs of both North and South Police Station spoke in the program and appreciated the NCSU for honouring traffic personnel over the years. Advisor NCSU, T. YangerImchen, led the program and pastor, Phesama Baptist Church, RokovileiZashumo invoked God’s blessings. Vice-president, NCSU,
K. L. Setou, delivered greetings to the gathering and the felicitation award was initiated by general secretary, NCSU, John Kath and president, NCSU, Pele Khezhei. KepebenyiiRame and InatoAssumi presented a special song. T/C Seyiekhrieno of Jakhama Village and T/C RazhuvotsoRhutso of Jakhama Village were receivers of the best female and male traffic personnel awards respectively.
DIMAPUR: MGM Higher Secondary School (MGMHSS), Midland, Dimapur and St. Thomas Mission Society conducted a workshop for pre primary and primary teachers on December 13 on the topic, “Play and Learn.” A press release by MGMHSS media cell stated that the workshop was conducted by resource person from MacMillan Education India based in Kolkata, Raju Ganguly. Principal Fr. Dr Shibu Varghese who spoke in the introductory session held in the morning, reminded teachers that
“education is an entertainment” adding that students should learn their lessons through a play way method, for which teachers should be professionally trained and refresher courses are crucial in this aspect. The release added that the workshop was mainly held for teachers to improve their teaching and learning styles like listening, explaining, telling, talking, questioning, retelling, and to enhance teaching methodologies for new age learners. The workshop also included story-telling and enactment sessions.
ZRSU night carnival concludes
DIMAPUR: The Zunheboto Range Students Union (ZRSU) concluded its three day night carnival that was organized to raise funds for its federating units “free of cost including registration” from December 10 to 12, at Center Point, town area Zunheboto. A DIPR report stated that the carnival was participated in by 18 Units of ZRSU where various presentations like open concert, eatables, bamboo crafts, indoor games, photo booth, etc. were presented and sold. In a statement, the president of ZRSU, Kabo Kiba stated that the core reason for organizing the carnival was to promote solidarity in the union and create a platform for them to help themselves financially through their creativity. The union also thanked Zunheboto district administration for granting permission to conduct the carnival and 32 Assam Rifles, Zunheboto for providing technical assistance during the event.
DIMAPUR: Chiswema Battalion of Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (North) conducted a free medical camp on December 14 at Razeiba Village, Pfutsero. According to AR PRO, the aim of the medical camp was to provide medical treatment to local residents of remote areas who are devoid of requisite medical facilities. A specially constituted medical team comprising of two doctors and four medical staff under the Chief Medical Officer conducted the medical camp, where a total of 185 patients were given medical assistance. The camp was attended by residents of Razeiba and adjoining villages of Tsupfeme, Zhamai and Chobama. Meanwhile, Chieswema Battalion of Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (North) conducted a free medical camp at Menyetsuba Colony, Pfutsero sub-division of
An Assam Rifles doctor offering medical consultation to a villager during the medical camp on December 14, in Razeiba.
Phek District on December 15. According to Assam Rifles PRO, the camp was attended by local residents from Menyetsuba and adjoining villages. The aim of the medical camp was to provide free medical treatment to local residents of remote areas devoid of requisite medical facilities. A specially constituted medical team comprising of two
doctors and four medical staff under the Chief Medical Officer conducted the medical camp. Apart from providing medical assistance, basic knowledge on health education including precautions against common viral diseases were also imparted. 124 patients (42 male, 58 female and 24 children) were examined and treated in the camp.
BBBP program in Wokha DIMAPUR: District Administration Wokha, in collaboration with Medical department of Wokha, organized an awareness program on Pre-Conception & Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques ACT 1994 (PCPNDT) under “Beti Bachao Beti Padhao” (BBBP) “Save the Girl Child” activities on December 14 at Tiyi Town Hall Wokha Town. A press release from CMO Office Wokha, Media Officer NHM, Mhonbeni Ezung stated that resource persons for the program were Dr. Nounenuo Terhase, MO (Obs & Gyn) DMMDH, and Shanchobeni Khuvung WDLSA. Dr. Nounenuo spoke on the inception of PNDT provision ACT 1994 and the importance of this ACT. She stated that before this ACT, USG machines were being abused and it became a booming business in the market as there was rapid growth of sex selection of unborn children and preference of a male child over a female child leading to female foeticide. To end this the PNDT ACT 1994 came into being. She also spoke on teen-
age pregnancy and cancer of the cervix which is one of the major issue pertaining to women’s health. WDLSA, Shanchobeni, spoke on the offences, penalties and punishments pertaining to this ACT. Citing the Indian Penal Code (Section 312-318), PNDT ACT 1994, its amendment in 2003, and the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) ACT she said that under law, when sex determination takes place, women undergo physical and mental harassments and as such the above mentioned sections are there to provide assistance to women in distress. Thungdeno PD (DRDA) Wokha also spoke in the program and expressed her thanks. The prog ram was chaired by Dr. Tumchobeni MS DMMDH Wokha, keynote address was given by Dr. Khelito Zhimomi DIO Wokha. A vote of thanks was delivered by Dr. Thungchanbeni DPM (QA). The program was attended by Lotha Eloe H o h o, Vi l l a ge C o u n cil Chairmen, ASHAs, teachers and CMO staff Wokha.
MTBA pastor, Rev. Ponen Longchar, offering a prayer for the departed soul of vice-president, NSCN (I-M), Gen Rtd. Khole Konyak, on Saturday at Town Square, Mokokchung. (NP)
Inter College Literary Festival in Wokha DIMAPUR: An Inter College Literary Festival & Advent Christmas Celebrations was held at O.J.C Hall Bailey Baptist College Wokha on December 14 by District Administration Wokha in collaboration with Bailey Baptist College & Mt. Tiyi College Wokha. According to DIPR, Lanusenla Longkumer, SDO (C) Wokha, was the Special Guest of the event who spoke on issues and challenges that confront Naga society and women in general. She urged youngsters to develop a sense of empathy and sensibility while striving towards an egalitarian social order as emerging intellectuals and leaders of the next generation. She also exhorted girl students to make the best use of op-
portunities for their own empowerment and betterment. Highlights of the event were a debate on “BBBP-Will it help eradicate the orthodox mindset Towards the Female Child?”, Essay Competition on “BBBP: Its Effective in Curbing Dangerous Social Issues” and Art Competition on Beti Bachao Beti Padhao. Tumben P. Tsanglao, EAC (HQ) Wokha, gave away the cash prizes with citations to the winners, while encouraging and urging the students and participants in the event to strive for excellence in life. Penthungo Ngullie, principal i/c Bailey Baptist College, gave some concluding remarks after a session of fellowship with music and various items. K
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Four house gutted by fire in Kiphire
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WEATHER FORECAST December 17
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Agartala Not as warm; afternoon rain
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Aizawl
Spotty showers; not as warm 18 15
Guwahati Not as warm; a p.m. shower Imphal
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Tuensang Turning cloudy; cooler Wokha
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Zunheboto Turning cloudy; cooler
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A fire engine working to put out the fire that broke out in Kiphire on December 16. (NP)
Correspondent KIPHIRE, DEC 16 (NPN): In a tragic incident, four houses belonging to shopkeepers in Kiphire were gutted by fire at around 9:15 am on December 16. However, owing to timely arrival of fire engines and with the intervention of police, AR, IR and administration, the fire was put out within an hour before it spread to nearby houses.
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The fire was suspected to have been caused by an electrical short-circuit. As per the police report, property worth more than three lakhs were destroyed by the fire. Two persons sustained minor injuries and were administrated first aid at District Hospital Kiphire. Kiphire district administration has promised immediate relief for the victims.
Meanwhile, chairman of Chamber of Commerce and Industries Kiphire (CCIK), Litingse Sangtam acknowledged the Fire department, Police, district Administration, AR, IR and well-wishers for their timely intervention and helping douse the fire.
RSZ on widening of NH-61 DIMAPUR: Rengma Selo Zi (RSZ), Rengma Village Council Chairman Forum (RVCCF), district administration and police conducted a join operation along the site of the ongoing National Highway 61 widening project. A press release from president, RSZ, Kenneth Kath stated that the team, while appreciating the speedy progress of work at package 2, found some obstruction on the work site, particularly standing building and structures, and forwarded the finding to the administration and concerned department to issue eviction orders at the earliest. The visiting team also appealed to all individuals who have been paid compensation within the project areas to voluntarily vacate the locations at the earliest to avoid legal action from the competent authority. The release mentioned that the team was dismayed by the slow work progress at package 1 due to non availability of dumping sites, and the team requested all village councils and land owners within Henbenji and Tseminyu area to cooperate with the project implementing agencies. It also urged the concerned department and construction company to immediately coordinate with the village councils and land owners to identify dumping sites. It also requested all Rengma village councils and individual land owners to extend all possible help. The union also cautioned both the construction company and department concerned that the stakeholders would not compromise with sub-grade quality workmanship and manipulation of project work. The visiting team also contributed food grains to victims affected by the last monsoons where a vast tract of agricultural land was destroyed.
Soyim Student’s Union (SSU), Mokokchung unit, in commemoration of their 50 year jubilee, donated ten beds to Lenjem Hospital, Mokokchung, a newly opened hospital, on December 16. SSU Mokokchung unit will be celebrating its Golden Jubilee on December 21 at MGHSS auditorium. (SSU, Mokokchung unit)
Training on MR case based workshop
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No trace of 13 trapped Meghalaya miners involved will not be spared, I assure you.” Asked if Chullet was related to Nidamon Chullet, the mastermind of the November 8 near fatal attack on social activists Agnes Kharshiing and Amita Sangma of the Civil Society Women’s Organisation (CSWO) who had visited the area to document illegal coal mining, he said they may be
of the same clan but whether they are related is yet to be ascertained. “Investigation is underway and we will leave no stone unturned, don’t worry,” he said. According to a senior police official, the site of mishap is over 20 kilometres away from the place where the two activists were attacked.
NDRF for deployment of submersible water pumps in coal pit rescue
Personnel of a rescue team descending into the coal mine in Meghalaya’s East Jaintia Hills district , where 13 miners were trapped on Thursday, on Sunday. (HT Photo)
S h i l lo n g, D e c 1 6 (Agencies): Rescue teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and local police on Sunday continued their efforts to locate the 13 miners who were trapped on Thursday while working in an illegal coal mine in Ksan village of Meghalaya’s East Jaintia Hills district, Hindustan Times reported. According to police and the district administration, so far only 3 helmets have been found. “We are working over-
time, the NDRF has brought in loads of equipment and together we are sparing no efforts but unfortunately we are yet to locate any bodies so far,” East Jaintia Hills superintendent of police, Silvester Nongtyngnger told Hindustan Times over phone. Despite a four-year-old ban on mining by the National Green Tribunal, mining activity was underway at the site located in Ksan village near Lytein River in the district. On Thursday, the mine collapsed, trapping the 13 people.
Revealing that the mine was extremely deep at 370 feet, he said, “It is in fact below the water level of the adjacent Lytein River, so you can well imagine the challenges we are facing to drain out the water.” Expressing incredulity that coal mine owner Jrin Chullet a.k.a. Krip Chullet, who has since been arrested, had the audacity to take such a risk, Nongtyngnger said, “Imagine going down so deep and risking your workers’ lives and that too to carry out an illegal activity…. He and anyone else
Meghalaya HC judge says ‘Hindu country’ comment was misinterpreted
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New Delhi, Dec 16 (Agencies): Justice S.R. Sen of the Meghalaya high court claimed on Saturday that his controversial judgment was “misinterpreted” and that “secularism is one of the basic structures” of the Constitution. On December 12, disposing a petition, he had said that India should have declared itself a Hindu country at the time of partition. According to The Wire, he had also said only Prime Minister Narendra Modi could ensure that India does not become ‘another Islamic country’. In his clarification, he claimed that when he mentioned the “Govern-
ment under Shri. Narendra Modiji”, it is inclusive of the ministers and members of both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. “I also mentioned about the Chief Minister of West Bengal, which did not mean that other Chief Ministers of other States were not included. My request was to the policy makers and law makers of the country,” he said. Saying he did not belong to any political party, Justice Sen denied he had any political aspirations after his retirement. “I also mention that I am not a religious fanatic rather I respect all the religions because to me God is one,” he stated. Justice Sen’s judgment was disposing a petition by Amon Rana, who was denied a domicile certificate by the Meghalaya government. He said that certain utterances in the judgment should be read in the context that most people of the country are not aware of the
importance of documents such as birth certificate and domicile records. “That is why many people of Indian origin may not have any of those documents especially due to the continuous disapora,” he said on Saturday. The presence of these Indian origin people in the country was due to the “religious persecution” they have faced for generations. “..nobody can deny that”, said Justice Sen. He said people who face religious persecution and have not been able to migrate to India should have the right to stay in India “peacefully and with dignity”. The authorities would decide the due process, he said. These statements have been interpreted as Justice Sen expressing support to the Centre’s attempt to amend the Citizenship Act 1955 to grant Indian citizenship to Hindu Bangladeshis, among others. Groups in Meghalaya have opposed this amendment.
The rescue operation for the 13 miners trapped inside a coal pit in Meghalaya’s East Jaintia Hills district seems to have hit a dead-end on Saturday evening. According to Northeast Now, even the sonar system and underwater camera failed to detect the trapped miners inside the 370 feet coal pit filled with water since Thursday morning. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team blamed it on poor visibility inside the coal pit. Even the water level at the pit did not recede much despite continuous pumping. Meanwhile, the NDRF team engaged in the rescue operation has suggested to the district administration of East Jaintia Hills to call in the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) to deploy ‘submersible water pumps’ to reduce the water level. Earlier, Meghalaya Police had arrested Jrin alias Krip Chulet, the owner of the coal mine from Narwan village on Friday night. Among the 13 labourers who got trapped inside the coal mine pit near Ksan area of East Jaintia Hills, few are from Shillong, while majority of them were either from Meghalaya’s Garo Hills and Assam. Although the National Green Tribunal (NGT) had banned the coal mining in April, 2014 due to environmental ground, rat hole mining are being done illegally by some local mine and land owners.
BJP leads in Assam panchayat polls
Guwahati, Dec 16 (PTI): The BJP is maintaining a lead in Assam panchayat polls by pocketing 41 per cent of the total seats and marching ahead of the Congress which secured 32 per cent of the seats, as counting continued for the fifth day on Sunday. The BJP has bagged 10,953 seats, followed by the Congress 8,646, Independents 2,927 as counting for the 26,808 posts across the state continued, Assam State Election Commissioner (ASEC) said in a press release. The Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), an alliance partner of the BJP-led government which contested independently, was in the fourth position with 1,853 seats till Sunday evening while minority dominated, the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) of the opposition, bagged 1,309 posts, the ASEC said. As per the results declared for 25,787 seats by the State Election Commission, 20,990 posts are of gaon panchayat mem-
Vijay Diwas celebrated in Tripura Agartala, Dec 16 (IANS): Tripura observed the 47th anniversary of Vijay Diwas by paying tributes to Indian soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice during the 1971 India- Pakistan war, resulting in the creation of Bangladesh. Vijay Diwas is celebrated every year to mark the victory of the Indian Army over the Pakistan Army. The signing of the Instrument of Surrender by Pakistani forces’ Eastern Command Chief Lt Gen A.A.K. Niazi on December 16, 1971, in Dhaka brought the war for the liberation of Bangladesh to an end. Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb paid tributes to the valiant personnel of the Armed Forces at the war memorial here in the heart of the city on Sunday. The army and the Assam Rifles also paid homage at Shahid Smarak at Lichu Bagan on the outskirts of the city. Army officers and soldiers of the Agartala Military Station and exservicemen of Tripura took part in the commemorative event. After paying tributes to the martyrs, Deb said that
Tripura had a great role in the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War as the people of the state whole-heartedly supported the “Mukti Yudhya” (liberation war). “The friendship between India-Bangladesh has deepened further in recent years with both leaders, especially Prime Minister Narendra Modi taking special initiatives to strengthen ties in all spheres,” the Chief Minister told the media. Researcher and writer Manas Paul said, “The Indian Army, accompanied by the people of the then East Pakistan, fought the war most effectively, decisively and protected the sovereignty of both present day Bangladesh and India.” He underscored the valiant sacrifices made by officers and soldiers of the Indian Army, specially Lance Naik Albert Ekka (of Jharkhand) in the 1971 war. The Border Security Force exchanged greetings with their counterparts in the Border Guards of Bangladesh. The Bangladesh Assistant High Commission organised discussions, cultural programmes and a
get-together. The day-long celebrations are taking place in the mission complex. “Besides cultural programmes performed by Indian and Bangladeshi artists, seminars and discussions are being held to commemorate the historic Bangladesh Liberation War and the incredible victory “ said Bangladesh’s Assistant High Commissioner Kiriti Chakma, who joined the Assistant High Commission here earlier this month. According to defence analysts, the 1971 war comprised two major operations -- Operation Cactus Lily and Operation Nut Cracker -- and 57 Mountain Division was actively involved in both operations with fire power support from 57 Mountain Artillery Brigade. “Both operations progressed from Agartala westwards towards Dhaka. The war finally culminated on December 16, 1971 with the unconditional surrender of 93,000 Pakistani soldiers. Lt Gen Jagjit Singh Arora, Maj Gen (Retd) Ian Cardozo, Lt Arun Khetrapal, Lance Naik Albert Ekka are a few of our war heroes,” the analysts said. “Agartala city played
an important role as the bordering city was the launch pad for the main offensive into Bangladesh. Local residents of Tripura played a huge role by providing support to the Indian Army.” The Tripura government has developed a gigantic memorial and park at the border village Chottakhola -- 132 km south of Agartala -- in memory of the Indian soldiers and Bangladeshi freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives during the 1971 Liberation War. Former Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar last year inaugurated the park and memorial, which was built on 20.20 hectares of land over an eight-year period and at a cost of Rs 7 crore (over $1 million). Statues of the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and the founder of Bangladesh, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, have also been installed at the memorial and the park, which was developed jointly by at least 10 departments of the Tripura government, with the Forest Department as the nodal agency. India was the first country to recognise Bangladesh as a sovereign nation.
bers (GPM), 2,192 are of gaon panchayat presidents (GPP), 2,186 are anchalik panchayat members (APM) and 419 are zila parishad members (ZPM). The BJP has won 8,730 GPM seats, followed by the Congress 6,971, AGP 1,580, AIUDF 1,018, BPF 54, CPI(M) 31, CPI 4, TMC 2 and Independents 2,596. For the GPP posts, BJP has secured 991, Congress 759, AGP 137, AIUDF 130, BPF 2 and Independents 173. In the APM seats, BJP bagged 1,020, Congress 769, AGP 117, AIUDF 136, CPI(M) and TMC -- 1 each and Independents 142. The ASEC said that in ZPM constituencies, BJP won 212, Congress 147, AGP 19, AIUDF 25 and Independents 16. The elections were held in two phases on December 5 and 9 to elect 21,990 GPM, 2,199 GPP, 2,199 APM and 420 ZPM across the state, recording an overall 82 per cent voting. Of the total 78,571 contestants, 734 had been elected uncontested.
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5 arrested for raping minor in Karbi Anglong Diphu (Assam), Dec 16 (PTI): A five-year-old girl was allegedly raped by five persons in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district and all the accused were arrested on Sunday. The girl was picked up by five persons from her aunt’s home at Chirkangnap village on Saturday morning. “She was then taken to a nearby jungle and five persons raped her. After committing the crime, they threatened the girl of dire consequences if she informed anyone,” a police officer said. The culprits then fled the scene. Some villagers found her in an unconscious state and took her to a hospital, where medical examination confirmed that she had been raped, the police said. After she regained consciousness on Sunday morning, the girl narrated the incident to her family members and villagers, who filed a complaint at Diphu police station. The police launched a manhunt during which all the five persons, including three minors, were arrested.
Tripura to turn into business hub devoid of crimes: Biplab
AGARTALA, DEC 16 (PTI): Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb on Sunday said his government would maintain zero tolerance against crimes and strive hard to develop the state into a “business hub”. Addressing the inaugural session of a conference of the state BJP’s Law and Legal Affairs Department here, Deb said “true development” could be achieved only after containing crimes. “We would transform Tripura into a business hub and a crime-free state,” the chief minister asserted. Referring to places like Dubai, Singapore and Hong Kong, Deb said the rate of crime there was considerably “low” and that he wanted to develop Tripura in a similar direction. “In Dubai, Singapore, Hong Kong, crime rate is very low. If anyone goes to Dubai, he doesn’t have to think about any theft. Taxi drivers of Singapore make sure tourists don’t face any trouble. They understand that trouble for a tourist is a loss for their nation and his homestead,” Deb said. The CM also observed that youngsters who travel abroad for higher studies often do not come back as
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the state lagged behind in terms of development. “Children from Tripura go to other states, even abroad for studies. But they don’t want to come back here because the former dispensation failed to develop the state in last 25 years,” Deb said. The state government was in the process of drafting a policy so that students do not have to move outside Tripura for education or jobs, he maintained. “In the next three years, we shall transform Udaipur, Agartala and Dharmanagar into modern cities. All facilities of big cities like Pune, Bangalore will be available there. After that, no child from Tripura will have to go outside the state,” he added. Udaipur is the district headquarters of Gomati district and Dharmanagar of North Tripura district.
Security measures beefed up in Manipur ahead of MCPM’s strike
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IMPHAL, Dec 16: Security across Manipur has been beefed up ahead of a 48-hour general strike called given by the Maoist Communist Party, Manipur (MCPM), due to begin from midnight of December 16. However, considering the National Eligibility Test (NET) examination which is on December 18, the outfit has shortened the duration of the strike till December 17. In a statement, coordinator, standing committee, Kyonghan Mangang stated that the organisation was prepared for the general strike to demand for the reconstruction of Mongba Hanba Khubam and Khurai Ahong Pung shrines. Another demand of the outfit was to change of the name ‘Manipur’ to an indigenous one. If RSS/BJP’s agenda to construct Ram Mandir
at Babri Masjid was not considered as communal, then the demand for reconstruction of Mongba Hanba shrine at Mahabali should not be taken as communal, the statement added while appealing to people to extend their support during the general strike. Ahead of the strike, intensified security measures have been taken up at various sensitive areas of the state. State security personnel were seen detailed at almost all sensitive areas, particularly in the twin Imphal districts. Armed police personnel and state police commandos were also conducting frequent patrolling along almost all the main roads leading to the state capital, besides conducting random frisking and checking of vehicles. Meanwhile, the state government has warned employees of departmental proceedings against
not attending their duties during the proposed general strike. An order of the government issued by home department directed the administrative secretaries and head of departments to ensure attendance in all their offices and subordinate offices during the general strikes. It said attendance report should be sent to the concerned administrative departments, failing which departmental proceedings should be taken up against those who are absent from duty during this period. Similarly, the government has also ordered the shops and establishments to remain open. Meanwhile, during frisking and checking, security force arrested a youth with a hand grenade on Sunday. The youth has been identified as Md Nishar Ahamed (30) son of Mv Rafiuddin of Lilong Yangbi Leikai (Thoubal district).
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Diphu, Dec 16: Normal life was affected in Karbi Anglong due to a 36 hour strike called by Karbi Students Association and its allied organizations from 5 am demanding unconditional release of Simon Rongphar, president of KSA. Rongphar was arrested by Diphu police on December 15 for making derogatory remarks against Chief Executive Member of Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council Tuliram Ronghang in a public meeting held at Diphu on December 11. Diphu police has registered a case under section 189, 153, 506, 500, 504, 505 of IPC and 66F of Information Technology Act 2000 against Simon Rongphar vide a complaint registered by the elder brother of Tuliram Ronghang. Immediately after the arrest, Rongphar was forwarded to the court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Diphu for legal proceeding.
Brick kiln owner abducted
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Diphu, Dec 16: Unidentified criminals on Saturday demanded Rs one crore ransom from the family members of a brick kiln owner, who was allegedly kidnapped from Deopani locality, Bokajan sub-division on December 14. Family member of the kiln owner, Chandan Kumar Singh said that they received a ransom call from criminals for his safe release. Chandan runs a chain of brick kilns in the sub-
division and is believed to have been kidnapped while he was retur ning from a brick kiln at Deopani along the Golaghat-Karbi Anglong border. His whereabouts and his vehicle Vitara Breeza still remained untraced. Police have launched a massive manhunt to trace Chandan but are yet to make any headway. It may further be mentioned that the abductors are reportedly using Chandan’s mobile phone for negotiating his safe release.
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3 Cong CM-designates to take oath
(L-R): Kamal Nath, Ashok Gehlot and Bhupesh Baghel. (File) New Delhi, Dec 16 (AGENCIES): After days of lengthy deliberations and a myriad of speculations, the Congress chief minister-designates of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh will take the oath of office on Monday, which will turn out to be another show of Opposition unity as several regional leaders have been invited to attend the ceremonies in Bhopal, Jaipur and Raipur. For Madhya Pradesh, veteran leader Kamal Nath has been named as the CM candidate. In Rajasthan, where the selection went down to the wire, Ashok Gehlot will take oath as the CM for his third stint in office along with deputy CM Sachin Pilot. On Sunday, Bhupesh Baghel was announced as the CM candidate for Chhattisgarh. The swearing-in ceremonies in the three states are being seen as another opportunity to present a united opposition front against the ruling BJP ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. The Congress has also ex-
tended an invitation to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to attend the ceremonies, signalling a possible thaw in ties. “The Congress has invited our party and Arvind Kejriwal has authorised me to go as the party representative to Rajasthan,” IANS quoted AAP MP Sanjay Singh as saying. The swearing-in ceremony of Chief Ministerdesignate Ashok Gehlot and deputy Chief Ministerdesignate Sachin Pilot is scheduled to take place at Jaipur’s historic Albert Hall on Monday at 10am. Congress party chief Rahul Gandhi and senior party leader Mallikarjun Kharge are expected to attend the ceremony along with a host of other leaders from across the political spectrum. Former prime ministers H D Deve Gowda and Manmohan Singh, National Conference’s Farooq Abdullah and Telugu Desam Party’s N Chandrababu Naidu and Loktantrik Janata Dal leader Sharad Yadav are some of the political bigwigs who would grace
India welcomes resolution of political crisis in Sri Lanka
Raveesh Kumar (File) New Delhi, Dec 16 (PTI): India Sunday welcomed resolution of the political crisis in Sri Lanka and exuded confidence that relations between the two countries will continue to move on in an upward trajectory. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the resolution of the political issues was a reflection of the maturity demonstrated by all political forces. United National Party leader Ranil Wickremesinghe was sworn in as the prime minister of Sri Lanka on Sunday, ending a 51-day power tussle in the island nation that had crippled the government.
“As a close neighbour and true friend, India welcomes the resolution of the political situation in Sri Lanka. This is a reflection of the maturity demonstrated by all political forces, and also of the resilience of Sri Lankan democracy and its institutions,” MEA Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said. He said India remains committed to taking forward its people oriented development projects in Sri Lanka. “We are confident that India-Sri Lanka relations will continue to move on an upward trajectory,” he said. W i c k r e m e s i n g h e, 69, was administered the oath of office by President Maithripala Sirisena, who had sacked him on October 26 in a controversial move which plunged the island nation into an unprecedented constitutional crisis. The UNP leader had refused to step down asserting that his sacking was illegal.
the event. According to sources in Congress, Rashtriya Janata Dal’s Tejashwi Yadav, DMK’s M K Stalin and Kanimozhi, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha’s Hemant Soren, Janata Vikas Morcha’s Babulal Marandi and All India United Democratic Front leader Badruddin Ajmal are also likely to participate. AAP MLA Sanjay Singh will attend the ceremony in Jaipur. After winning 99 out of 199 seats in Rajasthan, the Congress had emerged as the single largest party in the state piping the Vasundhara Raje-led BJP government. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister-designate Kamal Nath will take oath at the Jamboree Maidan in Bhopal at 1.30pm and the ceremony will be preceded by an allreligion prayer meeting. Apart from Rahul Gandhi, senior party leader Mallikarjun Kharge, former PMs Manmohan Singh and HD Deve Gowda will also attend the ceremony. Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy, Puducherry CM V Naraya-
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5,000 Compressed Bio Gas plants will be set up by 2023, says Pradhan
Bengaluru, Dec 16 (PTI): The death toll in the food-poisoning incident at a temple in Karnataka’s Chamarajanagar district rose to 13 with two more deaths on Sunday, officials said. A case of culpable homicide not amounting to murder has been registered against seven people from the temple management under Section 304 of the Indian Penal Code. Further investigations are on, the police said. State Health Department Joint Director Suresh Shastry said two deaths were reported at Apollo Hospital. The deceased have been identified as Mageshwari, 36, and Salamma, 35, taking the toll to 13, the official said, adding that one was critical. The official said four patients were on ventilator at another hospital, where two of them were critical and one might need assisted ventilation. The tragedy occurred on Friday morning at Sulavadi village where a special pooja was conducted at the Maramma Devi temple for groundbreaking ceremony. Later, prasad was distributed and those who consumed it started complaining of stomach pain, vomiting and diarrhoea-like symptoms. They were rushed to hospitals in Bengaluru, Mysuru, as well as neighbouring towns. It has also come to light that a large number of crows and some other birds, approximately 80, which consumed the poisonous prasad, died.
Bhubaneswar, Dec 16 (PTI): Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Sunday said around 5,000 Compressed Bio Gas (CBG) plants will be set across the country by 2023. He said these plants meant for extracting biogas from agricultural residue, cattle dung and municipal solid waste will have an estimated annual CBG production of 15 million tonne. Pradhan was speaking at a road show organised by oil marketing companies here to sensitise the stakeholders to participate in the SATAT (Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transportation) initiative. Under the initiative, CBG will be promoted as an alternative under the SATAT initiative launched by the Central government on October 1, 2018. Pradhan said the SATAT initiative aims to produce CBG from agricultural residue. The initiative will also create employment opportunities, promote economic growth and boost all-round development of Odisha, he said. The SATAT initiative aims to boost availability of more affordable transport fuels, better use of agricultural residue, cattle dung and municipal solid waste besides providing an additional source of revenue to farmers. Pradhan said CBG can be produced from various
Dharmendra Pradhan (File) types of feed stocks such as agriculture residues, press mud and spent wash of distilleries, sewage water, municipal solid waste (MSW), cattle dung and biodegradable fractions of industrial waste. CBG is replacement of natural gas and can be used in the transportation sector in place of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). Presently, consumption of natural gas in India is around 140 MMSCMD out of which domestic production is only 70 MMSCMD and remaining 70 MMSCMD is imported which is around 50 per cent of total consumption. Government intends to move towards Gas based economy by increasing the share of natural gas in Indias energy basket from present 6-7 per cent to 15 per cent by the year 2022. With the rising demand for natural gas in transport and industrial sector, CBG has been identified as a potential route, he said.
Referring to Odisha, the Petroleum minister said the state will have 1,730 km gas pipeline with investment of Rs 4,500 crore. Out of this 900 km will be for city gas pipeline worth Rs 500 crore. It is estimated that around 500 CBG plants in Odisha may come up on immediate basis. They can supply gas to our PSUs or to local industries. It is added value to the Bargarh 2G Ethanol Plant, being set up by BPCL, he said. Chairman of Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Sanjiv Singh said ‘SATAT’, a transformational initiative in the green energy space, aims to revolutionise transport sector by introducing CBG in this segment. It will help India achieve self-reliance in the energy sector by enabling the country in drastic reduction of crude imports which currently constitute over 80 per cent of its total energy consumption.
JPP dismayed with long working hrs of CRPF personnel
P Chidambaram (File) New Delhi, Dec 16 (PTI): A joint parliamentary committee has expressed dismay over long working hours of CRPF personnel, who cannot even avail holidays and weekly offs, saying such a situation is neither healthy nor sustainable. The parliamentar y standing committee on home affairs, headed by Congress leader P Chidambaram, also said the accommodation provided by the state governments to paramilitary forces sometimes are unhygienic, insecure and poorly maintained, which affects dignity, morale and motivation of troops. “The committee is dismayed to note that the CRPF personnel work for
12-14 hours a day and more than 80 per cent of CRPF personnel cannot avail holidays and Sundays,” it said in a report submitted to Rajya Sabha. The panel said it understands that the job of an armed force personnel is such that he or she has to be alert 24 hours a day, seven days a week and 365 days a year. However, working 12 to 14 hours daily with no scope for holidays and Sundays will result in psychological and physical consequences and affect their work, it said. The committee said it is important to acknowledge that the working hours regulation under Indian Labour Law stipulates a maximum of 48 hours per week. While the armed forces are exempted from this directive, it does indicate that their working hours are “neither healthy nor sustainable in the long term”, it said. The committee, therefore, recommends that some mechanism should be worked out by the ministry to provide the much needed rest and optimal duty hours for the personnel.
The panel notes that there is a constant increase in the demand of CRPF deployment by the state governments. The states are over dependent on the CRPF for maintaining all kinds of major as well as minor law and order situations. The committee also notes that no CRPF battalion is presently designated for the purpose of providing rest and recuperation. Moreover, almost 98 per cent of training companies remain deployed on various short term law and order assignments across the country. This continuous deployment of training companies affects the overall operational efficiency of the force, besides denying troops the much wanted training and rest and recuperation. “The committee is concerned to observe this overdeployment of the CRPF which is curtailing their training, rest and recuperation. The committee is of the considered view that one-sixth of a battalion, should be, at any given time, mandatorily under training
or rest or in peace stations,” the report said. The committee recommends that the state governments may work out their own systems and make arrangements for appropriate training of their respective state police forces such that their over-reliance on the CRPF for every law and order situation may be reduced.
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New Delhi, Dec 16 (PTI): India’s biggest crisis is unemployment and the country needs to invest more in the tourism sector which hires nearly 10 times as many people as any manufacturing industry, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has said. He said the future of India depended very much on its ability to escape from the politics of identity and the government’s ability to provide answers to the real needs of the people. “The biggest crisis facing this country is unemployment. I am strongly in favour of measures that will soak up labour problem by offering people realistic and viable alternatives. Channelling government investment into employment-generating businesses,” the Congress leader said. “We have been so laggard in investing in the tourism...The wonderful ruins around our country have remained ruins rather than becoming tourist sites. Tourism hires and employs 8-10 times as many people as any manufacturing industry can, that too skilled and unskilled people,” he said. He said the “polarisation politics” of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party was anchored in the sense of belonging that comes out of hatred. Commenting on the Congress’ recent electoral victories in the assembly polls in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh, the 62-year-old MP from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala said his party won by having to point out to the “horrors” like agrarian distress, mounting farmer suicides, besides other strong economic and local factors that weighed in heavily. “The Congress took an approach that was necessary to take in the face of a rather open attempt by the BJP to polarise the electorate on religious identity by defanging that notion,” he said.
nasamy, DMK leaders MK Stalin and Kanimozhi are also scheduled to attend the event, Congress media cell chairperson Shobha Oza told PTI. The Congress had won 114 seats in the 230-member House and has the support of seven MLAs from the BSP, one from the SP and four Independents. Congress on Sunday named Bhupesh Baghel as the chief minister face of Chhattisgarh. Baghel will take oath-taking ceremony will take place at 5pm on Monday. Along with party chief Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, Andhra CM N Chandrababu Naidu has confirmed his attendance at the event. In Chhattisgarh, Congress romped to power after 15 years with a two-thirds majority, winning 68 seats in the 90-member House. The assembly election results in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan have brought together Mayawati and the Congress, but the leader from Uttar Pradesh will not be attending any of the oath ceremonies taking place in the Hindi heartland tomorrow. There will be two other absentees - Mamata Banerjee and Mayawati’s ally in Uttar Pradesh Akhilesh Yadav. While the Bengal Chief Minister has conveyed that she would not be able to attend due to a family emergency and dispatched a representative, neither of the two Uttar Pradesh leaders have cited any reason for their absence.
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here appears to be a silver lining in the Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) signed on November 20,2018 between the opposing sidesgovernment of Nagaland(represented by the NPNG Board) and the litigant, the Lotha Hoho which filed a Public Interest Litigation(PIL) in challenging the constitutional validity of the Nagaland Petroleum & Natural Gas (PNG) Regulations 2012 and Nagaland PNG Rules 2012 in the Kohima Bench of the Gauhati High Court. The Lotha Hoho had filed the PIL in response to clauses in the NPNG 2012. Under the powers of Article 371A, the Nagaland government had passed the Nagaland Petroleum & Natural Gas (NPNG) Regulations and the NPNG Rules (both in 2012). It also set up a NPNG Board that would monitor all activities related to oil and natural gas mining. The NPNG regulations stipulated a three-level committee: the first comprising state ministers; the second with senior bureaucrats; and the third with junior government officers, advisers and others. After the notification of the legislation in 2012, the government floated an Expression of Interest (EOI) for 11 oil and gas zones, including Changpang and Tssori under the Wokha oil zone in Wokha district including Peren oil zone. The beneficiary of the oil permit for Wokha and Peren was the controversial Metropolitan Oil & Gas Private Limited(MOGPL). The government awarded the permit for exploration and extraction etc to MOGPL for a period of ten years on 2014. The PIL also challenged the permit given by the state government to Respondent Number 7(MOGPL) and also filed against 7 parties, including the Nagaland state government. What had irked and sparked the Lotha Hoho was that the permit reportedly issued to MOGPL bore no file number and signed by the additional chief secretary and development commissioner and NPNG chairperson and not the officer in the rank of secretary of the department. This was supposed to have been the process as per Rule no. 4, first schedule of the Rules of Executive Business 1980 P&AR department notification No. AR. 11/4/77 of 28/07/1980 which states that all such cases has to be issued by the concern department and in this case by the secretary, Geology & Mining department through a notification in consultation with the Finance department.” The Lotha Hoho had also stated, “Expression of Interest (EOI) on which the permit was based was also notified without any file number and that too by the NPNG Board and not by the department concerned.” In the RTI response, the Department of Geology & Mining affirmed, again, that it had not received a copy of the EOI and knew nothing about MOGPL. While staying the order of the state the court also reiterated that Article 371A provided protection to customary laws and traditions and ownership of land and its resources (including those under the surface) but that “does not confer further competence on the Legislative Assembly of Nagaland to legislate on a subject which is within the exclusive domain of Indian Parliament.” The MoU may clear the decks for going through the motions but in view of the position held by the government of India on the constitutional validity of states vis-a-vis petroleum and gas, the issue seemed destined for another round of interpretations.
DailyDevotion Redemption— Creating the Need it Satisfies The natural man does not receive the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him… —1 Corinthians 2:14 The gospel of God creates the sense of need for the gospel. Is the gospel hidden to those who are servants already? No, Paul said, “But even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing, whose minds the god of this age has blinded, who do not believe…” (2 Corinthians 4:3-4). The majority of people think of themselves as being completely moral, and have no sense of need for the gospel. It is God who creates this sense of need in a human being, but that person remains totally unaware of his need until God makes Himself evident. Jesus said, “Ask, and it will be given to you…” (Matthew 7:7). But God cannot give until a man asks. It is not that He wants to withhold something from us, but that is the plan He has established for the way of redemption. Through our asking, God puts His process in motion, creating something in us that was nonexistent until we asked. The inner reality of redemption is that it creates all the time. And as redemption creates the life of God in us, it also creates the things which belong to that life. The only thing that can possibly satisfy the need is what created the need. This is the meaning of redemption— it creates and it satisfies. Jesus said, “And I, if I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all peoples to Myself” (John 12:32). When we preach our own experiences, people may be interested, but it awakens no real sense of need. But once Jesus Christ is “lifted up,” the Spirit of God creates an awareness of the need for Him. The creative power of the redemption of God works in the souls of men only through the preaching of the gospel. It is never the sharing of personal experiences that saves people, but the truth of redemption. “The words that I speak to you are spirit, and they are life” (John 6:63).
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Hope is like the sun, which, as we journey toward it, casts the shadow of our burden behind us. ~ Samuel Smiles
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ndian economy is in cyclical phase of loan waivers as now Congress comes back to power in three large states. Banks with people’s deposits, not governments’, seem to be an easy prey. Nobody addresses the distress of the farmers. Four years back, in 2014 there were loan-waivers and now again it is happening. There is a problem of perception too. The new RBI governor Shaktikant Das says that the government is not just a stakeholder, it runs the economy and manages financial institutions. Das is correct to the extent that it manages the institutions. That is the task the government has been given by the people. It has to be as per people’s wishes and not as anyone in government decides. Alas! people are rarely even consulted. The economy is run and managed by the people – entrepreneurs and financial institutions. The government is an institution that was formed by the people to take of care of issues of daily management as a custodian and not owner. The governments that adhere to it, as possibly the Atal Behari Vajpayee did and
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to some extent the United Front functioned, made the people happy. So the governments of any colour have to adhere to the basics and should not have euphoria of numbers. People want that as custodians of people’s money and manager of institutions, they protect their wealth and help increase it. Since 2014 seven states have unveiled loan waivers totalling nearly Rs 182,802 crore. Agriculture economist Ashok Gulati reckons that the total farm loan-waiver may touch Rs 4 lakh crore in the run-up to the general elections in 2019 as other states join the fray. Let the nation not feel that sudden changes in RBI have made the stock market buoyant. In March, 1992, also it had happened. It later opened up a can of worms – the Harshad Mehta stock scam. The present one may be a real boost but stock market is not an indicator of the economy. Presently, it is definitely not. The reasons for its boost often are behind the scenes operation. The situation is difficult. The rupee, despite occasional gains, remains volatile, economy unstable,
job markets uncertain, investors wary, unreal stock movement needs to be seen with a pinch of salt. For much of this year, the Urjit Patel-led RBI was seen resisting pressure as well as entreaties from the government, industry and financial firms to ease lending and capital norms for stressed PSBs, particularly those under the prompt corrective action Shivaji (PCA) framework, open a special liquidity window for non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) with a precarious asset-liability position and push the flow of credit to small enterprises. Das has not dwelt on any of these specific issues that caused the strain in the relationship between the government and the RBI. The party manifestos of the five states were also silent on these issues. Of course, voters do not understand intricate issues. So populism marked it. Finance Minister Arun Jaitley is right in saying that populism does not help in the long run. Political parties practise it to get the numbers to form government. Ignoring the numbers of the finances cause problem. The industry,
the biggest defaulter in loan repayment, is also known to have withdrawn the largest cash along with many other players before the elections. Why, everyone knows. So except for cosmetic treatment not much could still be realized and the public sector banks (PSB) having capital of people’s deposits today are in severe crisis called the NPAs. It is true this governSarkar ment did not proffer the bounties. Their predecessor did. But now once again people have the problem of a cyclical nature of the politics. So if this government is finding it difficult would the next government do it? Or they would again play with people’s money to which no government has the right to lay their hands on. The suffering of people, forget about mitigating, is increasing. The RBI is supposed to increase the rates to help the poor depositors, senior citizens, women and the deprived Jandhan account holders, who put their earnings in the coffers of the banks. The rate rise is required not just to help the depositors but to protect the na-
tion’s wealth. The people’s money is not for the large or largest corporate. The farmer and MSMEs – small entrepreneurs – also have a claim to it. But loan-waiver creates an unwanted culture. As the elections to the states started, those farmers who could repay also are known to have stooped the repayments. The industry is willfully not doing it. The government is recapitalizing banks with taxpayers’ money. It is a vortex. The issues have to be addressed. Farmers’ income through their product sales have to be increased. The farmers are known to lose but the insurance companies are known to earn high profits. This is not welfare. A proper farm policy is a must. The parties if they want good governance have to do away with income tax. Citizens are not supposed to pay unnecessary taxes that deprive them of over four months of their earnings. Bank charges have to be lowered. A relook before 2019 polls is a must. It is not populism but a national necessity. The government and
the opposition also have to answer why people should pay high road tolls, when they are paying Rs 8 per litre as road building and maintenance cess. Toll is loot by organized mafia. It delays highway traffic, causes harassment and large pilferage. The NHAI is on record of not getting paid the toll and IL&FS would not have collapsed with Rs 90,000 crore loss had there been honesty in toll collection. Even GST needs a relook. It is tax on tax many cases. Inflation as per RBI’s latest monetary policy assessment is bound to jump because industrial products have become expensive. Food prices cannot remain low for long. Rate rise is logical. The nation’s economy is in crisis. People need succor and protection. The 2019 will belong to those who can ensure the relief and safety of banks. Yes, government has given the task to direct the economy, not run it, and it has to do that without hurting the people, their deposits or threatening to play with their wealth in banks or RBI. India needs pro-people, pro-farmer approach for livelihood creation.
Post-mortem Beyond the monolith stone to what lies ahead … (Naga Club Thanksgiving, Base Camp, Puliebadze, Jotsoma, December 15)
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want to thank the Committee for inviting me to share some thoughts on this occasion. But I confess I am embarrassed that I who have done so little am the one giving “exhortation” to an audience with individuals present who have seen things through from the beginning when discussions about the 100th year of Naga Club started a few years ago to this Thanksgiving today! This closing function marks the end of the first part of the centenar y celebration programme. You who have done all the hard work and given so much of your resources as well have persevered and endured and brought us to this day. Your capacity to sacrifice for your conviction has certainly taught us a lesson. And the strong sense of history that has made you to take the position you have taken and firmly defend it is at the heart of the celebration’s story. Socrates’ famous observation “A life not examined is not worth living” should receive our fullest responsible attention today as we look to the future. We cannot afford to treat this truth lightly because it explains what is happening to us and our struggle also. Our failure or refusal to examine our thinking and our lives has damaged the process of the Naga struggle. We should not be surprised the outcome has become so bankrupt and unmanageably destructive. It is very right and proper that the memorial monolith has been raised. But as we sit here to give thanks we are or should be the first ones to acknowledge the pain in our hearts for the controversy that has occurred over some differences in which we have hurt others and others have hurt us. I believe we should not be surprised by what has
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happened because our society is involved in a baffling, complicated, extremely demanding process of responding to changes taking place in which we are all making mistakes most easily. I am conscious some may disagree with this reference to the mistakes and unhappiness mentioned. But I am taking the risk because of a sense of real need for our society now to drastically lessen conflicts and clashes of immediate agendas by a readiness in all of us to put ourselves in one another’s shoes which makes mutual understanding and forgiving possible. I am trusting that it will be understood in the spirit in which it is being made. In God’s plan our mistakes may be His main weapon Satan dreads! Our acceptance of our mistakes changes us and gives hope to others they too can do it! Here, allow me to repeat the famous advice American philosopher and theologian Reinhold Niebuhr once made for resolving conflicts: “It is always wise to seek the truth in our opponent’s error, and the error in our own truth”. This has been discussed already in an earlier occasion of the celebration. We will all agree this willingness and greatness of heart and wisdom is needed by us a young emerging society trying to navigate our struggle to go forward in the modern world. Remember Jesus said virtually the same thing to those who had brought to him the woman taken in adultery: “Let him, who is without sin, cast the first stone.” So often we too are wrong somewhere some place. This Thanksgiving for the past symbolised by the erection of the impressive commemorative monolith should focus our attention on the challenges
ahead. This requires us to look beyond this stone to understand the nature and size of the crisis threatening to overwhelm us so that we will learn to respond to it as correctly and as adequately as possible. This is the most difficult thing to do but the only way to grow properly. This is our urgent need. To those who tried to narrow Him down to their comfortable perspectives, Jesus said they knew how to forecast stormy or fair weather by looking at the changing colours in the sky, but that was not enough to meet the needs of their day. Firmly upbraiding and challenging them he added, “You know how to interpret the appearance of the sky, but you cannot interpret the signs of the times. A wicked and adulterous generation looks for a miraculous sign, but none will be given it except the sign of Jonah.”(Matthew 16). To me this is one of the most fascinating things Jesus taught because his mission was to build the kingdom of God on earth as it must be in heaven-the just, creative, socioeconomically-environmentally sustainable society the world needs, in today’s language. Over the last 100 years we have definitely become a people and a nation because of our choice and the price we have paid for the struggle for the aspiration. What I believe we can and must make clear to the younger generation is that Nagas must now learn to examine themselves and all aspects of their struggle responsibly and truthfully, to make sure we do not weaken ourselves further by ill will towards one another which kills cooperation and compassion for one another. No society has grown properly without these positive human qualities being alive in the hearts and minds of its people.
If we the older generation will care and dare enough to start to end the compromises and what is wrong and unacceptable that have rendered our society stagnant and paralysed, the younger generation are more likely to heed our concern and call to them. A common understanding of need and readiness to accept the changes demanded by our crisis will enable us to inspire one another to do the right best things together instead of repeatedly getting bogged down on mutual blaming which is suicidal. We cannot deny that our lives “overground” and “underground” have produced the politics, economy, even Christianity and culture that we have today. Has not our society degraded so much because we stubbornly pull the high standards required in all fields of human development down to our selfish personal, tribal, party, factional levels and pray to God to bless what we want, not what He requires? The result is we are divided, dissatisfied, and even neurotic because the society that has come out of our lives is destroying us instead of growing properly. I should end here on what we will all surely agree is the common enemy of all Nagas, indeed of the human race, and what we just have to do to it. All who want to help heal and restore our seriously fragmented society to enable it to grow will understand. SELFISHNESS in all its manifestations is the common enemy of the “Overground” and all “Underground” governments, and all NGOs, Unions, Associations, Federations, and of all Nagas. We know what selfishness and corruption tolerated in ourselves and severely condemned in others has done to the Na-
Why our towns are so dirty?
hen we look at our town roads, footpaths, drainages, public places etc we see only dirty litters everywhere, this is so horrible. To cite few instances people who consume talab, pan masalas etc throws the wrappers right then and there as soon as it is consumed without any civic sense. Litter of sweet covers by small children is exceptional as they have not learnt civic sense yet. Even those who do not use tobacco products are no exception, because as soon as they finish sweets, chips, packaged water bottles, etc, they throw it anywhere without any hesitations. These habits shows we are still very backwards and nothing else. “Actions speak louder than the words”.
If every grown up learns to keep our cities and towns clean, it becomes very simple and we can easily achieve it. My view here is that everyone can easily dispose off above mentioned wastes at the right places like waste bins or at own home waste bins, then our town roads, footpaths, drains and public places will become automatically clean. If we all have this sense, how good it would be for us. We talked about smart cities/ towns but unless we who live in it do not become smart, city by itself cannot become smart. We all know that ‘little drops of rains make mighty ocean’, so also every individuals little litters makes our towns a giant garbage pile making it horrible and unfit to live in. Let us be more responsible and keep our
towns clean which is good for all of us. It has been observed that the administration, health department etc also hardly care about this problem. Why has this problem been neglected by the government needs to be pondered upon. The educational institutions (both private and government) can play a very significant role if they continue to create awareness on this problem as education means all round development. Why the responsible government has not done anything on the matter? Let us hope some positive action be taken by the concerned authorities to do away this avoidable problem. E.Stephen Rikha Kohima Town
galand State Government, and the other Naga inhabited States, as well as to all the factional governments. We should not be under any doubt now what this enemy will do to the society and Government the NSCN (IM) and/or the NPGs will bring, full or shared sovereignty, if we will decide nothing can be done so, God please understand and forgive us, “Business as usual.” The question is, is this God’s plan for us? If it is not, then the battle becomes practical, bracing, doable and adventurous right away if each one of us can decide to reduce our selfish ways in stages! Suppose in the way we tend to do things on massive scales and measures we decide to reduce selfishness 5 % each year and refuse to stop the spiritual warfare, do we think God will just watch, do nothing to help us and see us surrender to Satan in despair? Imagine the earthquake that will hit the Naga homeland! And many may decide to increase the percentage mentioned. I should without any sense of false modesty say that I know something about selfishness. When many years ago soon after entering University I made the experiment of asking God if He had anything to say to me, I couldn’t deny the thought that kept coming through to me was “You are a very selfish man…” I began to see my fears, resentments, jealousies, and so on, were all being sustained by selfishness so that love was kept out of my life. The warfare I decided to wage in faith against this enemy made Christ and His ways, His truth and His life real to me. It meant issuing a Quit Notice to the enemy, so to speak, and never revoking it! Niketu Iralu
Tribute to ‘Gen.’ (Retd.) Kholi Konyak Just Keep Going
The sun rises and sets, But it does not stop there, It rises again; Just keep going. Year comes and goes, But it does not end there, Another year comes again; Just keep going. Generation comes and goes, But it does not end there, Another generation comes again Just keep going. Kingdom comes and goes, But it does not end there, Another kingdom comes again; Just keep going. Opportunity comes and goes, But it does not end there, Another turn of opportunity comes again; Just keep going. Rh Raising, convener, Steering Committee
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Vedanta Ltd welcomes NGT order
Ailing Parrikar visits upcoming bridge site in Goa
Cong is weakening Army, says PM
Rae Bareli, Dec 16 (IANS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched over Rs 1,000 crore worth of projects here and accused the Congress of aiding those who he said want to weaken the Indian Army. “Today, there are two camps in the country. One is the government that is trying to strengthen our Army. The other wants to weaken our Army at any cost,” Modi said, flagging off the 900th coach of Modern Rail Factory and a Humsafar Rake in Rae Bareli, UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi’s Lok Sabha constituency. “The country is seeing that the Congress stands by those powers who don’t want our armed forces to be strengthened,” he added, in an obvious reference to Sonia Gandhi’s son and Congress President Rahul Gandhi’s attacks on him over the Rafale jet deal with France. The Prime Minister said the country was watching “such people” who he added were “getting support of countries
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pitted against India”. “What is the reason that people in Pakistan clap when some of our leaders speak?” The Prime Minister pointedly accused the Congress of raising questions over the dignity of the Defence Ministry, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Air Force, France and the Supreme Court over the purchase of Rafale jet aircraft. “Some people only accept lies and speak lies. For them the country’s Defence Ministry, Defence Minster and Air Force officers are liars. The French government is also a liar. Now, the country’s Supreme Court is also a liar for them. “But truth does not
need ‘shringaar’ and lies will always die. The country will never forgive the Congress over its attitude towards the Army.” Again, the Prime Minister said “some people” felt ashamed of shouting “Bharat Mata ki Jai”. “What kind of people are they who do not care about the country? I know that they want to abuse Modi. They want to frame Modi for corruption. But I want to know why they have put the country’s pride at stake for this? Why is national security being put on stake?” Laying the foundation stone for development projects worth over Rs 1,000 crore in Rae Bareli, Modi accused the Congress of ignoring the military’s demand for modern aircraft and bulletproof jackets. “After Kargil War, our armed forces sought modern aircraft. The Congress ruled the country for 10 years but it did not strengthen the Air Force. T h e A r my d e m a n d e d 186,000 bulletproof jackets in 2009 but the demand was not met. After forming
the government in 2014, we purchased and handed over 50,000 bulletproof jackets. In April, an order has been given to procure all 186,000 bulletproof jackets which are being manufactured here,” Modi said. It would take more than a week to speak about the “sins” of the Congress, he said. On defence deals, the Congress history was linked with Bofors scamster “Quattrocchi Mama”, he added. Italian businessman Quattrocchi was linked bribery charges in the Bofors scandal. Another “uncle Christian Michel”, Modi said, was involved in the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper procurement deal, he added. “We have also seen how the Congress sent its lawyer to save this accused. I want to know why the Congress is enraged and speaking lies. Is it all because there is no ‘Quattrocchi Mama’ and ‘Christian Michel uncle’ in defence deals being done by BJP government?”
C h e nna i , D e c 1 5 (PTI): Mining company Vedanta Ltd Saturday welcomed the National Green Tribunal order to resume operations at the company’s facility in Thoothukudi in Tamil Nadu, and said those affected by the plant’s closure will get back their source of livelihood. In a statement issued late Saturday, Vedanta Ltd’s Sterlite Copper Plant, Chief Executive Officer, P Ramnath said, “We welcome the order given by the National Green Tribunal on allowing us to resume operations of our copper smelter at Thoothukudi”. “We are happy that all those affected by the closure will get back their source of livelihood and the town of Thoothukudi will revert back to normalcy,” he said in the statement. Stating that the company had been operating smelter by adapting “best practices” followed globally, the official noted, “We thank the people of Thoothukudi for the faith reposed in us and for their support”.
Panaji, Dec 16 (IANS): With the Bombay High Court due to pronounce an order vis-a-vis a petition seeking to know the health status of Manohar Parrikar, the ailing Goa Chief Minister made a surprise public appearance by visiting an upcoming bridge site -- his pet project -- near Panaji, along with officials and taking stock of the construction activities there. The photog raphs, some of which were issued by the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), showed a gaunt-looking Parrikar, with medical appendage suspended from his nose and wearing a safety helmet, speaking to government officials and engineers who are overseeing the construction of the third bridge across the Mandovi river off Panaji. “Manohar Parrikar visited the construction site on the third Mandovi bridge and inspected the progress of work. Officials of GSIDC (Goa State Infrastructure Development Corporation) and L&T
Parrikar (C) paying a visit to the an upcoming bridge site near Panaji. (File
engineers were present on the site to brief the CM. He later also inspected the ongoing work of the new Zuari bridge,” a statement issued by the CMO said. Parrikar is suffering from advanced pancreatic cancer and has been in and out of hospitals in Goa, Mumbai, New York and Delhi since February. He returned from New Delhi’s All India Institute of Medical Sciences on October 14 and since then Sunday is the first instance when Parrikar moved out of his private residence for official purposes.
The Panaji bench of the Bombay High Court last week reserved its judgement, after hearing a petition filed by a local politician Trajano D’Mello who has sought that the Court direct state Chief Secretary Dharmendra Sharma to have the former Defence Minister’s health condition evaluated by a panel of expert doctors and release the medical report in the public domain. The Chief Secretary has maintained that the petition was political in nature, while arguing for Parrikar’s right to privacy.
separatists Army chief cites difficulties in putting women in combat role Internal security improved J&K call strike; CrPc vastly in last 4 years: Rajnath imposed New Delhi, Dec 16 (PTI): Home Minister Rajnath Singh Sunday said the internal security scenario in the country has vastly improved ever since the NDA government came to power in 2014. Addressing a ‘Vijay Diwas’ function here, Singh said the left-wing extremism- affected districts have shrunk from 90 to just about 12, while there has been an 80 per cent decline in insurgency in the northeast. “The internal security scenario has vastly improved during the last four years,” he said. The home minister said the Border Security Force (BSF), which guards the Indo-Pak border, has been given complete freedom to retaliate effectively to ceasefire violations by Pakistan. Singh said the ex-servicemen can play a key role in inculcating a sense
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of national pride among the youths. Recalling the heroics of Brigadier Mohammad Usman, Maha Vir Chakra awardee and Major Somnath Sharma, India’s first Param Vir Chakra, Singh said some youths today have their idols in cricketers and film stars, but if someone asks them to name Param Vir Chakra recipients, they may not be able to name even one. The home minister said martyrs like Chandrashekhar Azad and Bhagat Singh were all driven by passionate patriotism.
“The society has to stand up with the veterans today and an action plan needs to be framed to preserve individual honour and nation’s integrity among the citizens,” he said. Singh said our armed forces proved in 1971 that they have the capability to rewrite history and redraw maps. The Indian Army has since emerged as a professional model before the world, he said. On the occasion, the home minister honoured families of martyrs and released the first quarterly newsletter of Veterans India Association, an NGO. Singh also declared that he would contribute his one month’s salary to the organisation’s corpus for martyrs’ welfare. ‘Vijay Diwas’ is celebrated to mark India’s historic victory over Pakistan in 1971 war which led to the creation of Bangladesh.
Srinagar, Dec 16 (PTI): Authorities Sunday imposed restrictions in Pulwama and parts of Srinagar districts of Jammu and Kashmir as a precautionary measure in view of the strike called by separatists against the killing of seven civilians during an encounter on Saturday. Restrictions under Section 144 CrPc have been imposed in Pulwama district of south Kashmir and six police station areas of Srinagar – the summer capital of the state - here, officials said. They said the curbs have been imposed in Nowhatta, Khanyar, Rainawari, Safakadal, M R Gunj and Maisuma police station areas of the city. The officials said the restrictions were imposed as a precautionary measure to maintain law and order and avoid any untoward incident.
New Delhi, Dec 15 (PTI): Army Chief Gen Bipin Rawat Saturday said there are women officers engaged in exercises like mining and de-mining operations and also manning the air defence system, but cited difficulties in assigning them frontline combat role. He said that in frontline combat there are risks of officers getting killed. “See, I am not saying a woman who has children doesn’t die. She can also die in a road accident. But in combat, when body bags come back, our country is not ready to see that,” Rawat said in an interview to CNN News 18. “We have women officers as engineers, they are doing mining and demining work. In air defence, they are manning our weapon systems. But we have not put women in frontline combat because what we are engaged in right now is a proxy war, like in Kashmir,” he said. He cited logistical reason also behind not posting women on frontlines. “Our orders are that a lady officer will get a hut in
the COB, then there are orders that we have to cocoon her separately. She will say somebody is peeping, so we will have to give a sheet around her,” Rawat said.
Don’t distort Naga Club history: KVC from Europe in June 1918 and the second group in October 1918. By then, the Naga Club was already in existence and the returnees formed Naga Elders Conference. The Committee said the signatories submitted their representation to Simon Commission on January 10, 1929, which was 11 years after the formation of Naga Club, that included mainly DC staff and Khosa, who was a Labour Corps returnee from Europe. The letter to Simon Commission was drafted by Ruzhükhrie Sekhose at the request of DC office dobashis, the Committee pointed out. The Committee acknowledged that the returnees of Naga Labour Corps influenced Naga Club and that played an important part in the memorandum submitted to Simon Commission, which was considered as the beginning of political consciousness of Naga nationalism.
Outcome of climate talks in Poland positive: India New Delhi, Dec 16 (PTI): India Sunday termed “positive” the outcome of climate talks in Poland as it sets nations on the path for successful implementation of the historic Paris Agreement, and asserted it engaged in the negotiations “constructively” while protecting the country’s key interests. Negotiators from nearly 200 countries earlier Sunday finalised a set of rules that will make the 2015 Paris deal to curb global warming operational in 2020, after a two-week summit. The outcome of the
talks in the mining city of Katowice aims to limit the rise in global temperature to well below 2C. “India considers the outcome of COP-24 a positive one which addresses concerns of all parties and sets us on the path towards successful implementation of the Paris Agreement,” an official statement said. The conference was significant as it focused on three key issues — finalization of guidelines, modalities and rules for the implementation of the Paris deal, the conclusion of 2018 Facilitative Talanoa
Dialogue and the stocktake of pre-2020 actions implementation and ambition. However, a leading Indian environment advocacy group termed the rulebook “weak” and “completely insufficient”. It said the COP’s refusal to take the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s report on 1.5C seriously undermines the Paris Agreement. Chandra Bhushan, the deputy director general of Centre for Science and Environment, said in Katowice the rulebook “is completely insufficient to drive ambitious climate action.”
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(From p-1) This formation is substantiated by written documents of the Club which held its traditional annual meetings on that particular day since then. The Committee said it was a fact that Rheichalie Pienyü of Kohima village was the first president of Naga Club and held multiple posts of president, secretary and treasurer till 1942. Later on, the post was handed over to Krusiehu Belho, while the post of secretary was held by Ziekro-o Theünuo in 1942. The Committee also recalled the labour force of around 2,000 Nagas comprising of 1,000 Semas, 400 Lothas, 200 Rengmas, 200 Aos, 200 Changs and other trans-frontier tribes who were recruited and designated as 21st Naga Labour Corps. After the World War I, the first batch of Naga Labour Corps returned
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New Delhi, Dec 16 (PTI): Global card payments major Mastercard has proposed to the Reserve Bank a “certain” date from which it will start deleting data of Indian cardholders from global servers but warned that it would also mean weakening of “safety and security” over a period of time. In an interaction with PTI, Porush Singh, India and Division President, South Asia, MasterCard, said the company is operating in over 200 countries, and nowhere else it has been asked to delete data from global servers. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in April issued a new regulation, which came into effect from October 16, requiring payments companies to store all information about transactions involving Indians solely on computers in the country. Mastercard said all new Indian transaction data is being stored at its technology centre in Pune as of October 6, as required by the RBI directive on data localisation. It has given a proposal to the RBI to delete back data from certain date but
is wary of consequences of such a move, including disputes over transactions. “The proposal we have given (to RBI) is that we will delete it (data) from everywhere else, whether it is the card number, transaction details. The data will only be stored in India ... we will start deleting that...,” Singh said. He further said Mastercard has proposed to the RBI that Indian data would be be stored locally and nowhere else. The senior Mastercard official, however, added that the company has also informed the central bank about the impact of data deletion. “But we have also said that it does have an impact. No other country has asked us like that. “No other country in the world has asked us the data to be deleted from the global server and the reason why it is a concern for us because that would be weakening of the safety, security over a period of time,” Singh said. On if the company is seeking any reprieve in complying with the regulations, Singh said the company is planning with the dateline which it has
submitted to the RBI. “I do not want to wait. As far as we are concerned, we have said this is the date earliest we can do... And this is going to be impact in the longer term which you need to consider,” he added. When asked if the payments gateway was complying with the RBI directives, Singh said from October Mastercard has started storing a copy of the data. “...the date of (data) deletion (from global servers) is something which is not yet decided as we are waiting for the RBI to confirm back to us,” he said and added “we have proposed a certain date on which we will start deleting the data on a running/ regular basis”. Singh further said deletion of data is not a simple process like “pressing a button”. “This is because people can charge you... dispute the transactions, that all in process ... it needs multiple players, multiple stakeholders. We have given them (RBI) a proposal and we are waiting for them to confirm back,” he said.
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NEW DELHI, Dec 16 (Agencies): The government will focus more on debt management compared to its current focus on fiscal deficit for the next few years, as there is a “huge overhang of public debt”, Economic Affairs Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg said on Saturday. Speaking at the Annual General Meeting of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) here, he noted that credit rating agencies give significant weightage to the debt-toGDP ratio of a country. By comparing what a country owes with what it produces, the debt-to-GDP ratio indicates its ability to pay back its debts. Currently, India’s debt-to-GDP ratio is around 70 per cent. “We still have overhang of a very large debt, of public debt especially. Maybe in next four to five years, that is the area we
will focus. Most credit rating agencies and otherwise give a lot of weightage to the debt-to-GDP ratio in the country. “We focus more on the fiscal deficit currently, but going forward that (public debt) is the area that we will focus,” the Secretary said. Fiscal deficit of the country, he said is close to 3 per cent, a level considered to be reasonably ideal. On inflation rate, he observed that India has “more or less conquered” rise in prices. “Things can go wrong because of external factors, like oil which we don’t have in our control. But I think we are reasonably assured that inflation is less of a worry going forward.” Talking about the country’s economic situation, Garg said the number of people engaged in the agriculture sector should come down to around 10 per cent for the country to prosper. “We have so much or so many people still trapped in agriculture. Any economy where 55 or 65 per cent of the people are dependent on agriculture is not going to be large, rich and prosperous. Globally now, agriculture mostly employs only about 5 or 6 per cent of the people.
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Five of top 10 cos add Rs 42,513 crore in m-cap New Delhi, Dec 16 (PTI): Five of the 10 most valued Indian companies together added Rs 42,513.94 crore in market valuation last week, with State Bank of India topping the list. HUL, ITC, Infosys and Maruti Suzuki also saw a rise in their valuation, while Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), RIL, HDFC Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank and HDFC finished with losses for the trading week ended on December 14. The market capitalisation (m-cap) of SBI surged Rs 12,271.31 crore to Rs 2,58,054.45 crore and that of Infosys advanced Rs 10,724.92 crore to Rs 3,08,248.78 crore. M-cap of Maruti Suzuki soared Rs 10,270.73 crore to Rs 2,31,215.10 crore and Hindustan Unilever (HUL) added Rs 7,348.99 crore to its m-cap to reach Rs 4,01,932.02 crore. The valuation of ITC stood at Rs 3,37,535.08 crore, up by Rs 1,897.99 crore. On the other hand, Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) saw its valuation slump by Rs 13,627.91 crore to Rs 7,04,689.61 crore. TCS stood at Rs 7,46,443.13 crore, with a loss of Rs 2,514.10 crore.
Micromax to foray into SA
New Delhi, Dec 16 (PTI): Handset maker Micromax is foraying into the South African market as it looks to further bolster its international operations, which it expects to contribute as much as 20 per cent to its overall revenues by next fiscal. The company is also looking at expanding its range of consumer durable products like television sets and smart accessories to Russia and the Middle East. Micromax, which is facing intense competition from Samsung and Chinese players like Xiaomi, Oppo and Vivo, among others, in the Indian market, operates in Russia, Middle East, Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.”We will soon enter the South Africa market and have partnered Vodafone there. There is a big opportunity there, about 8 million devices a month,” Micromax co-founder Vikas Jain told PTI. He added the company has already introduced its consumer electronics in the SAARC region and is looking at extending the range to Russia and Middle East markets. “Exports now is about 11 per cent of our revenues. We expect this to grow to 17-18 per cent or even 20 per cent next fiscal,”
he said. Once a dominant player in the Indian handset market, Micromax began to struggle as Chinese brands like Oppo, Vivo and Xiaomi began to rise in popularity among Indian consumers. Helped by a Rs 1,500-crore order from the Chhattisgarh government, that it carried out with telecom operator Reliance Jio, Micromax made it back to the top five tallies of smartphone players in the third quarter of this year. India is one of the world’s largest smartphone markets and growing steadily. Smartphone shipments in India touched an all-time high of 42.6 million units in the July-September 2018 quarter, registering a yearon-year growth of 9.1 per cent, according to research firm IDC. Xiaomi led the smartphone tally with shipments of 11.7 million units and 27.3 per cent market share, followed by Samsung (9.6 million units, 22.6 per cent share), Vivo (4.5 million units, 10.5 per cent share), Micromax (2.9 million units, 6.9 per cent share) and Oppo (2.9 million units, 6.7 per cent share). Micromax plans to launch more smartphones in the coming weeks to strengthen its position in the Indian market.
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Doha, Dec 16 (Agencies): UN chief Antonio Guterres called Sunday for a “credible” probe into journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s murder in Saudi Arabia’s consulate in Istanbul. “It is absolutely essential to have a credible investigation and to have the punishment of those that were guilty,” Guterres said at a conference in Doha. According to AFP, the UN chief said he had no information on the case except what had been reported in the media. Khashoggi, a Saudi contributor to the Washington Post, was killed on October 2 shortly after entering the kingdom’s consulate in what Riyadh called a “rogue” operation. Saudi Arabia has repeatedly rejected Turkish demands to extradite suspects connected to the murder of the journalist, a critic of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Turkey’s foreign minister said Saturday that his country would “not give up” on establishing the truth about the murder. “We haven’t received any new information or outcome of the investigation from the Saudi side,” Mevlut Cavusoglu said, also in Qatar which has been the target of a Saudi-led boycott since June 2017.
London, Dec 16 (PTI): British Prime Minister Theresa May on Sunday blasted former UK premier Tony Blair for his Brexit meddling by pitching for a second referendum over the decision to leave the European Union earlier this week, terming his intervention as an “insult” to the office he once held. M a y ’s c o m m e n t s have come after Blair, who served as Prime Minister of the UK from 1997 to 2007, said in his speech here on Friday that British MPs might back a new vote if “none of the other options work”. May accused the former Labour Party leader of “undermining” negotiations with the EU, describing his intervention as an “insult” to the office of Prime Minister which he once held. “For Tony Blair to go to Brussels and seek to undermine our negotiations by advocating for a second referendum is an insult to the office he once held and the people he once served,” said May. “We cannot, as he would, abdicate responsibility for this decision. Parliament has a democratic duty to deliver what the British people voted for,” she said. According to a report in ‘The Sunday Times’, the Opposition Labour MPs who back the
Air strikes, clashes hit Yemen’s Pak Army chief confirms death sentence of 15 ‘terrorists’ Hodeida despite ceasefire
Maldives seize $6.5 million from former president
C o lo m b o, D e c 1 6 (PTI): Ranil Wickremesinghe Sunday staged a triumphant comeback as Sri Lankan Prime Minister to end the unprecedented political turmoil in the country, 51 days after he was sacked by his bete noire and President Maithripala Sirisena, who also dissolved Parliament, controversial decisions which were nullified by the Supreme Court. Wickremesinghe, the 69-year-old United National Party leader, was administered the oath of office by President Sirisena, who had sacked him on October 26 and installed former rival and ex-strongman Mahinda Rajapaksa in his place. The UNP leader had refused to step down asserting that his sacking was illegal. His re-appointment comes a day after Rajapaksa resigned Saturday, after two crucial Supreme Court decisions made his efforts to cling to premiership untenable. “Today marks a victory not for myself or for the UNP. It is a victory for Sri Lanka’s democratic institutions and the sovereignty of our citizens. I thank everyone who stood firm in defending the constitution and ensuring the triumph of democracy,” Wickremesinghe said after
Sri Lanka’s reinstated Prime Minister Ranil Wickeremesinghe, center, surrounded by his loyal lawmakers and supporters speaks after assuming duties in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sunday. (AP/PTI)
assuming office. A sheepish Sirisena, who had ruled out reappointing Wickremesinghe as prime minister, was smiling with Wickremesinghe as he handed him the letter of appointment. Wickremesinghe’s supporters took to streets to celebrate after he took oath at the Presidential Secretariat for the record fifth time. UNP Assistant Leader Ravi Karunanayake said that talks were held Saturday and more discussions will take place Sunday to select the Cabinet. The Cabinet is ex-
Fighting continued through the night in Yemen’s key port city Hodeidah. (AFP)
Dubai, Dec 16 (Agencies): Air strikes and fierce clashes shook the outskirts of Yemen’s rebel-held port city of Hodeida overnight, pro-government sources and residents said Sunday, despite a UN-brokered ceasefire. At least 29 fighters, including 22 Huthi rebels, were killed on Saturday night in clashes and air strikes in Hodeida province, a pro-government military source told AFP. He added that seven rebels were captured during
an attack on Al-Durayhimi district, which lies about 20 kilometres south of Hodeida city. A resident of the city reached by telephone said that the clashes were “fierce” and the sounds of jets could be heard throughout the night until about 5 am (0200 GMT) on Sunday. The fighting comes days after a UN-backed ceasefire came into effect, part of a hard-won accord agreed in Sweden between Yemen’s warring sides. The tr uce between Yemeni government forc-
pected to be limited to 30 and will include a few Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) members who have offered support to Wickremesinghe. It is expected a new Cabinet will be formed by Monday and a vote on account will be passed to provide for the required provisions until a budget for 2019 is formulated, Sri Lankan media reported. Earlier, Wickremesinghe’s party said it was ready to work with President Sirisena, who was “misled by some groups” against the unity govern-
es, backed by a Saudi-led military coalition, and the Huthi rebels was due to be followed by the withdrawal within days of fighters on both sides. In comments published Saturday on the rebel-run Saba news agency, the Huthis accused pro-government forces of shelling residential neighbourhoods in Hodeida city. Thursday’s ceasefire accord has been seen as the most significant step towards ending the devastating conflict in Yemen, where more than 14 million people are on the brink of famine. A prisoner swap involving some 15,000 detainees is planned and a “mutual understanding” has been struck to facilitate aid deliveries to Yemen’s third city Taiz -- under control of loyalists but besieged by rebels. The two sides also agreed to meet again in late January for more talks to define the framework for negotiations on a comprehensive peace settlement.
ment. UNP deputy leader Sajith Premadasa said that he was not surprised that the President had agreed to appoint Wickremesinghe as Prime Minister again despite taking a firm position earlier that he will not appoint the UNP leader. “This showed the true character of the President,” he was quoted as saying by the Colombo Gazette. Premadasa said that the President was “misled by some groups who were against the unity Government” and this resulted in the President removing Wickremesinghe.
Islamabad, Dec 16 (PTI): Pakistan Army chief Gen. Qamar Javed Bajwa Sunday confirmed the death sentence of 15 “hardcore terrorists”, who were involved in killing civilians and abetting the 2016 Christian Colony suicide attacks in Peshawar. G e n B a j wa “ c o n firmed the death sentence awarded to 15 hardcore terrorists, who were involved in heinous offences related to terrorism,” said a statement issued by the InterServices Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the army. The terrorists were convicted for attacking the armed forces/law enforcement agencies, abetting suicide bombers in an attack on Christian Colony near Peshawar, destruction of educational institutions and killing of innocent civilians, it said. In September 2016, four suicide bombers attacked the Christian Colony in Peshawar. Security
forces promptly responded and killed all the attackers. The Christian colony is situated outside the military cantonment. The Jamaat-ur Ahrar, a Taliban faction, claimed responsibility for the attack. Ibrar, a member of a banned organisation, “abetted suicidal bombers in attacking Christian Colony near Peshawar by planning the said attack and providing weapons/ suicidal jackets/transportation to suicide bombers,” the statement said. The convict confessed his offences and he was awarded death sentence. The convicts were tried by special military courts and confessed to their crimes before the judicial magistrate during their respective trials, ISPR said. It said the terror activities by the convicts had resulted into the death of 34 people, including from the armed forces.
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idea of a second referendum, dubbed the “People’s Vote”, met one of May’s senior-most Cabinet ministers David Lidington. The government remains opposed to any further referendum, saying the public made a clear choice when they voted in June 2016 to leave by a margin of 51.9 per cent to 48.1 per cent. Prime Minister May has branded the demand as wanting to subvert the Brexit process for political interests, rather than acting in the national interest. The row played out as attempts to break the deadlock over the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement she has struck with the EU carries on. MPs were due to vote on the controversial deal in the House of Commons on Tuesday, but it was postponed when the British PM admitted it would have been “rejected by a
significant margin”. After postponing the vote in Parliament, she dashed to Brussels to make a renewed plea to EU leaders, in a bid to make her deal more acceptable to British MPs but the European leaders have ruled out any renegotiations. The central concern remains over the “backstop”, which is aimed at preventing a hard border in Northern Ireland but critics fear it would keep the UK tied to EU rules and limit its ability to strike trade deals even after Brexit. It led to a tumultuous week for May, who faced a vote of no-confidence from her own Conservative Party MPs which she survived earlier this week. She has had to promise the Tories that she would not be leading the party into the next General Election, scheduled for 2022.
Mulvaney called Trump ‘terrible human being’
LON D ON, D E C 1 6 (AGENCIES): President Donald Trump’s choice of new acting White House chief of staff once described him as “a terrible human being”, it has emerged. A video shows Mick Mulvaney making the disparaging remark in a debate shortly before the 2016 presidential election. “Yes, I am supporting Mick Mulvaney Donald Trump, but I’m doing so despite the fact that I and respects the president, think he’s a terrible human and he likes working for being,” Mr Mulvaney says. him”. The White House has He describes Mr Trump’s then opponent, not responded. A Facebook post has Hillary Clinton, as “just also emerged from 2016 in as bad”. Mr Mulvaney, 51, is which Mr Mulvaney dea former Republican Con- scribes Mr Trump as “not gressman and the video, a very good person”, NBC which was obtained by the reported. Mr Mulvaney was reDaily Beast, was taken during a debate with Democrat- sponding to the release of ic challenger Fran Person in a videotape from 2005 in which Mr Trump made York, South Carolina. He is currently director obscene comments about of the Office of Manage- women. “I think one thing ment and Budget (OMB) and takes up his new role we’ve learned about Donald Trump during this camin January. An OMB spokeswom- paign is that he is not a an said the remarks had very good person,” Mr been made before Mr Mul- Mulvaney wrote in the vaney had met Mr Trump post. “What he said in the and were “old news”, the audiotape is disgusting and New York Times reported. indefensible. My guess is lack of ambition to reduce Meghan Burris said that he has probably said emissions shown in the final Mr Mulvaney “both likes even worse.” COP24 text. Most nations wanted the findings of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) to form This is for general information that, the Rilan Village has a key part of future plan- elected its new council members for a term of (05) year ning. as mentioned below: It highlighted the need 7. N. Kikon for carbon pollution to be 1. John Kikon 8. Nzinimo Ovung slashed to nearly half by 2. Mhathung Kithan 2030 in order to hit the 1.5C 3. Albert Kithan 9. Wochumo Odyuo target. 4. Yanithung Tungoe Yanthamo Ngullie But the US, Saudi Ara5. Lisumo Merry GB, Rilan Village bia, Russia and Kuwait Dimapur, Nagaland objected, leading to watered- 6. Yanao Kikon down wording. OFFICE OF THE The final statement from the Polish COP24 SOYIM GAZETTED OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION presidency welcomed “the HQ. UNGMA, NAGALAND timely conclusion” of the report and invited “parties to FELICITATION make use of it” -- hardly the ringing endorsement many With immense pride and honour, the Soyim nations had called for. “There’s been a shock- Gazetted Officers’ Association, would like to ing lack of response to the extend our heartiest congratulations to Mr. 1.5 report,” Morgan told Tongtiliba Longkumer, for being promoted to AFP. “You can’t come to- the post of Director, Department of Information gether and say you can’t do more!” With UN talks Technology and Communication, Nagaland, well into their third decade Kohima. sputtering on as emissions The Association wishes him success in his rise remorselessly, activists future endeavour. have stepped up grassroots Sd/Sd/campaigns of civil disobediEr. Tsüknung Jamir Chubazenba Imsong ence to speed up action on President General Secretary climate. C o lo m b o, D e c 1 6 (Agencies): For mer Maldives president Abdulla Yameen is under investigation for corruption, police said Sunday, after a court ordered accounts holding USD 6.5 million to be frozen. According to AFP, Yameen, who was defeated in a September election, was interviewed by police on the honeymoon islands on Saturday. He has been dogged by allegations that he received close to USD 1.5 million in illicit payments during his failed bid for re-election in the Indian Ocean archipelago nation. The country’s monetary authority has lodged a police complaint about the alleged donations made into a private account held by Yameen in two suspicious tranches, local media reported. The former strongman president, who ruled the popular holiday islands with an iron fist, jailing or exiling his opponents, has denied the allegations.
Nations agree rulebook for Paris climate treaty
Chairman Michal Kurtyka was in high spirits as the conference reached agreement.
worse by climate change. “We continue to witness an irresponsible divide between the vulnerable island states and impoverished countries pitted against those who would block climate action or who are immorally failing to act fast enough,” executive director of Greenpeace Jennifer Morgan said. The final decision text was repeatedly delayed as negotiators sought guidelines that are effective in warding off the worst threats
posed by our heating planet while protecting the economies of rich and poor nations alike. “Without a clear rulebook, we won’t see how countries are tracking, whether they are actually doing what they say they are doing,” Canada’s Environment Minister Catherine McKenna told AFP. At their heart, negotiations were about how each nation funds action to mitigate and adapt to climate change, as well as how those
actions are reported. Developing nations wanted more clarity from richer ones over how the future climate fight will be funded and pushed for socalled “loss and damage” measures. This would see richer countries giving money now to help deal with the effects of climate change many vulnerable states are already experiencing. Another contentious issue was the integrity of carbon markets, looking ahead
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to the day when the patchwork of distinct exchanges -- in China, the Europe Union, parts of the United States -- may be joined up in a global system. “To tap that potential, you have to get the rules right,” said Alex Hanafi, lead counsel for the Environmental Defense Fund in the United States. “One of those key rules -- which is the bedrock of carbon markets -- is no double counting of emissions reductions.” The Paris Agreement calls for setting up a mechanism to guard against practices that could undermine such a market, but finding a solution has proved so problematic that the debate has been kicked down the road to next year. One veteran observer told AFP Poland’s presidency at COP24 had left many countries out of the process and presented at-risk nations with a “take it or leave it” deal. Progress had “been held up by Brazil, when it should have been held up by the small islands. It’s tragic.” One of the largest disappointments for countries of all wealths and sizes was the
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Katowice (Poland), Dec 16 (Agencies): Nations on Sunday struck a deal to implement the landmark 2015 Paris climate treaty after marathon UN talks that failed to match the ambition the world’s most vulnerable countries need to avert dangerous global warming. According to AFP, delegates from nearly 200 states finalised a common rule book designed to deliver the Paris goals of limiting global temperature rises to well below two degrees Celsius (3.6 Fahrenheit). “Putting together the Paris agreement work programme is a big responsibility,” said COP24 president Michal Kurtyka as he gavelled through the manual following the talks in Poland that ran deep into overtime. “It has been a long road. We did our best to leave no-one behind.” But environmental groups said the package agreed in the Polish mining city of Katowice lacked the bold ambition needed to protect states already dealing with devastating floods, droughts and extreme weather made
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Inter-Ward Beat Contest concludes Guitarist – Hesen Longkumer (Kichutip Ward), Best Bassist Merensunep (Yimyu Ward), and Best Drummer – Talimerenla (Sangtemla Ward). Two special awards including controllers late Tiayanger Award for Best guitarist and controllers late Aowati Award for Best drummer was presented
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imapur being one of the commercial hubs of the state bears a big responsibility to grow bigger in order to accommodate all the groups of people who comes here, said Minister of Higher and technical Education, Temjen Imna Along during the closing night of Dimapur Night Carnival held at Naga Shopping Arcade, Supermarket, Dimapur. Along said that people of all groups irrespective of caste, creed and religion coming together to live in Dimapur has a vibrant and a sole responsibility to strive for a better society. He also called upon the non Nagas residing in Dimapur join hands together and continue in contributing for the betterment of the society. Lauding the organising committee for organising the event, he said that it has
provided a platform to see dreams of all ages coming alive and the culmination of the event will leave behind memories that a city has driven within us. Extending Christmas greetings, Along called upon the denizens not to forget the spirit of Christmas. He encouraged the gathering to cut down their wants and focus on their needs and also to give something to those who were really in need. Furthermore, Along said Dimapur being an exemplary town with the coming of Christmas will bring joy to those who need more that “You” and “I” need. Pronouncing the closing ceremony of Dimapur night carnival organising committee secretary Dr Khekhugha Muru thanked the DNC organising committee for the five day event which was a success pro-
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ajakong Ward lift- of their choice and the coned the 3rd Inter- test was judged by a panel Ward Beat Contest consisting of Meyalemba, Mokokchung, held at Town Arenlong and BendangtemHall on Saturday night or- su Ozukum. ganized by Temulonger The band from Kividing a platform for all to Telok and participated by chutip Ward were the 1st enjoy. He said the number of nine bands. The bands were runner-up. The winning stalls has created attraction made to present two songs band was awarded a cash and aesthetic by raising the bar to the event. He also lauded the many talents that have showcased their talents and he hoped that the event will groom the youths to perform even in the national and international level. The five day event held under the theme ‘Go Green Plastic Free Zone’ was organized in collaboration with the district administration, Dimapur Chamber of Commerce and Industries (DCCI), Business Associa- Ariana Grande and Kanye West tion of Nagaland (BAN) and riana Grande has Canadian rapper and his East Dimapur Business Asa p o l o g i z e d t o mental health. On Thurssociation (EDBA). Kanye West after day, West unleashed more Meanwhile one of the main attractions of the eve- the rapper accused her of than 100 tweets into the ning, the raffle draw, was using his feud with Drake next day saying Drake was threatening him. won by sl no 5652, who to promote a song. In a series of tweets Without mentioning walked away with a brand on Saturday, West ad- names, Grande tweeted new Datsun Redigo. (Staff Reporter) dressed his feud with the Thursday that she was
prize of Rs 25,000 along with certificates and a running trophy. The 1st runnerup was given cash prize of Rs 15,000 and certificates. In the individual prize category, the Best Vocal was bagged by Noktidong (Majakong Ward), Best
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aware of “grown men arguing online” but encouraged her fans to check out her and Miley Cyrus’ new songs which were being released later in the night. “Guys, I know there are grown men arguing online right now but Miley and I dropping our beautiful, new songs tonight so if y’all could please just behave for just like a few hours so the girls can shine that’d be so sick thank you,” she wrote. West accused the “God is a Woman” singer of using the feud to promote her music. (FoxNews)
which was bagged by Hesen Longkumer and Taliimerenla respectively. The award was sponsored by the Controllers. The Controllers were one of the best bands during the 70’s and were very popular during the 70’s and 80’s. They were the first band to win the first beat contest held in Mokokchung in 1971. (Correspondent)
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With immense pride and honour we the Chuchuyimlang Longkumtsur Elangtsur Dimapur Unit extend our heartiest congratulations to Dr. C. Alitemjen Longkumer, son of Shri S. Chuba Longkumer and Mrs. C. Limala Pongen of Chuchuyimlang village for being conferred the degree of Doctor in Theology (D.Th) in the Department of communication under the Senate of Serampore India. All the Elangtsur 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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Dearest Mom and Dad, Today as both of you look back with pride and happiness upon the 25 cherished years that you have spent together, may every memory and dreams you share come true and year after year may the love you share with each other grow stronger. Happy 25 th Wedding Anniversary mom and dad. May this silver turn into gold and beyond. Alhou no axukupushu tsu peniu. With lots of love Atianuliqo DP-9456
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Belgium win maiden Hockey World Cup title MKYO 45th sports meet concludes
Belgium players celebrate with wining trophy during the Men’s Hockey World Cup 2018, in Bhubaneswar on Sunday. (PTI)
thing to separate the two sides in the shoot-out as they were levelled 2-2 after five tries. While Jeroen Hertzberger and Jonas de
Geus scored for Netherlands, Florent van Aubel and Victor Wegnez were on target for Belgium. However, the shoot-
Chelsea beat Brighton 2-1
Chelsea players celebrate after scoring a goal against Brighton on Sunday.
L o nd o n , D e c 1 6 (Agencies): Chelsea beat Brighton Albion 2-1 at the Amex Stadium on Sunday, thanks largely to a magical first half performance from Eden Hazard. For the second consecutive league game, Blues started without a recognised
striker with Alvaro Morata ruled out through injury and Olivier Giroud named as a substitute. But with Hazard in such fine form, the visitors still posed a real threat in attack and they raced into a two-goal lead at the break. The Belgian set up Pedro for the opener and then tucked
Aghunato commemorates Dr T Ao’s birth anniversary Dimapur, Dec 15 (NPN): Commemorating the 100th birth anniversary of first Naga Olympian, Dr. Talimeren Ao, a programme was held at Aghunato town, Zunheboto on Sunday. Youth Resource Officer Zunheboto, Atoli Yeptho narrated the life story of Dr. T. Ao, who captained the first free Indian football team to the 1948 London Olympics. “From his early childhood, Dr. T. Ao displayed strong inclination towards sports and athletic activities,” she said. Atoli pointed out that Dr. T. Ao did not excelled only in studies but also in
Smalling signs new Man Utd deal
L o nd o n , D e c 1 6 (Agencies): Manchester United defender Chris Smalling has signed a new contract until June 2022, with the option to extend for a further year. Smalling joined United from Fulham in July 2010 for an undisclosed fee after impressing in two seasons at Craven Cottage. The 29year-old has since made more than 200 appearances for United and should he stay until the end of his new deal, it would mark 12 years at Old Trafford for the Englishman. Smalling said, “This is my ninth season with the club and I am delighted to be continuing my progression with this team. It is a real honour to play for Manchester United and we are all now concentrating on the busy schedule of games throughout the festive period.” The defender has won 31 caps for his country, but was left out of Southgate’s England squad for the World Cup in Russia and has not yet make his way back onto the international stage. K Y M C
football and other sports. He was awarded the best sportsperson trophy in the inter high school tournament in Jorhat, and individual athletic champion of cotton college for three consecutive years. He also won individual athletic championship of Calcutta University in 1946 and 1947. “He became the first Naga Director of Health Services and held the post till retirement in 1978. And though in service, his interest in sports did not diminish. He encourage local football talents and took keen interest in local tournaments,” She added.
home a goal of his own as Chelsea went two up just after the half hour mark. His torment of Brighton was only halted when he was forced off with an injury in the second-half. At that stage the complexion of the game had entirely changed as Chelsea switched off and a resurgent Brighton got back into it thanks to a goal from Solly March. And the hosts were left incensed when lastman Marcos Alonso only received a yellow card for pulling down March and appearing to deny the Brighton forward a clear goalscoring opportunity. With the win, fourthplaced Chelsea go back to within two points of London rivals Tottenham Hotspur in third.
out was not without drama as Belgium needed Arthur de Sloover to score from their fifth and last attempt to win the game and he did
TYO 34th sports meet concludes
Dimapur, Dec 16 (NPN): The Thipüzu Youth Organisation (TYO) 34th sports meet was held from December 12-15 at Thipüzu local ground with Dr. V. Thingo as the chief guest. Speaking at the inaugural function, the chief guest lauded TYO for undertaking such sports week for all-round physical and mental development. While pointing out that many sportspersons are taking up conventional like football, volleyball etc, he encouraged the players to also take up non-conventional sports like archery, rifle shooting, pistol shooting, etc. Sekhosa Chüzho graced the closing ceremony as the guest of honour and gave away the prizes to the winners.
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so, sending the Red Lions bench into wild celebrations. But the Dutch goalkeeper asked for a referral for a foot and the goal was later withdrawn after TV replays showed the ball indeed touch De Sloover’s feet while he was pushing it into the net past Blaak. The reversal meant that the match went into sudden death and Van Aubel was given the responsibility by Belgium to take the first opportunity and he duly converted it. It was then Netherlands’ turn to score and continue the sudden death but Hertzberger faltered this time as Belgium goalkeeper Vanasch came up with another brilliant save to hand his side the biggest win of their careers. Earlier in the day, Australia thrashed England 8-1 to claim the bronze medal.
Vecüto and Richard Merlin with the winning teams and organisers on December 15.
Ko h i m a , D e c 1 6 (NPN): The weeklong 45th sports meet of Middle Khomi Youth Organization concluded on December 15 with Vecüto (Ato) Tenyi as guest of honour and Richard Merlin as special guest. Addressing the valedictory function, Ato appreciated the MKYO officials for organising the sports event with the spirit of oneness and zeal to
Dimapur, Dec 16 (NPN): Surayim FC lifted the 10th edition of Saramati Soccer Championship by defeating Faith Baller Phuvkiu 2-1 in the final match played on December 15 at public ground, Pungro. The tournament was organised by Saramati Nexus Club. The valedictory programme was graced by Shellumthong, advisor, Khongsa Area Public Organization (KAPO) as guest of honour. Speaking on the occasion, Shellumthong lauded the Saramati Nexus Club for conducting such event to mould the career of budding youths and urged them to continue by upholding the spirit of sportsmanship. Surayim FC, the winner of the tournament re-
Surayim FC with guest of honour and Saramati Nexus Club members at public ground, Pungro town on Saturday.
ceived a cash prize of Rs. 60,000 along with trophy. Sungu of Faith Ballers and Johny Chakhesang of Night Warriors were
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LATE HEUNIGLE NEWME
Born on 1916 – Died on 13-12-2018 We the bellowed family members would like to express our sincere gratitude to each and every individual, organization, church, neighbours and well wishers who supported us physically, financially and mortally at the demise of our beloved Late Heuningle Newme the first women to bring Christianity in Nsong Village and also the oldest women who passed away at the age of 102. We have been immensely blessed and indebted to everyone. May our Almighty God bless you all. Loving children, great grandchildren & relatives. DP-9469
He challenged the youth to maintain consistency and aim for national level and Olympic games. Meanwhile, Khosheto Lohe and Mutsizo Lohe bagged the men’s individual champion title while Thunodulu Therie emerged individual champion in women’s category. Cepiba khel with 66 points emerged as the overall group champions.
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promote games and sports. He stressed on the need to maintain unity to march ahead. He encouraged the players by saying that, every Olympian and every great player started their climb to greatness from a village and grassroot level. Nobody is born champion but it is the dedication and good planning that takes few players to reach the top, he said.
awarded the Golden boots while Along of Faith Ballers was awarded Golden glove. Yaplemthong of Surayim
was named the best defender and Sinlo Kath of Magnificent Eleven FC was adjudged the player of the tournament.
1ST DEATH ANNIVERSARY On the Anniversary of the day you went away 17/12/2017, Lt. Hoshevi Z. Yeptho. We know you are listening from the heavens above. There's nothing that we value more than your love. No matter where we are or what we are doing, your memories will always keep us smiling. DP-9474
Bhubaneswar, Dec 16 (PTI): A gritty Belgium defeated former champions the Netherlands in sudden death in a thrilling summit clash to win their maiden men’s hockey World Cup title at the Kalinga Stadium here on Sunday. Olympic silver medallist Belgium created history by eking out a 3-2 win in the penalty shoot-out after the final match of the game’s showpiece event ended in a goalless draw. It was a great day for Belgium hockey as the country registered its second biggest international title after the Olympics silver in Rio in 2016. In Sunday’s shoot-out, Belgium goalkeeper Vincent Vanasch outmatched his Dutch counterpart Pirmin Blaak by making four saves to hand his side their maiden World Cup title. There was hardly any-
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LATE IMNATSULAK IMCHEN A year has gone by since you left us and all we can do is reminisce the good old memories that you have left behind. 'For you're precious in the sight of the Lord, you're called to be with Him'. You are gone forever from our home, but not from our hearts. We love you and miss you deeply. MKC-331
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Jan 1923 – 28 November 2018 We the bereaved family of Lt. Laholi Khulu, W/o Lt. Khuheshe Khulu, GB would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to each and every individual, churches and organizations, friends and relatives who stood by us physically, financially and prayer at the sad demise of our beloved mother. Though we are unable to thank each and every one personally, we pray Almighty God to bless you all abundantly. We convey our special thanks to: 1. Sumi Baptist Akukuhou Kushiabill. 2. Prayer Group S.B.A Kushiabill. 3. Sumi Baptist Akukuhou Bamumpukhuri-A 4. Women Ministry S.B.A Bamunpukhuri-A 5. Sumi Community Bamunpukhuri-A 6. Village Council Member Bamunpukhuri-A 7. Naghutomi Union Dimapur Area 8. Naghutomi Old Baptist Church 9. Naghutomi New Baptist Church 10.Christian Academy for Global Mission Kushiabill. DP-9464 Loving children, in-laws and grandchildren
17/12/2017 Toheli A. Muru
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Words are inadequate to express our heartfelt gratitude to each and every individual, churches, organisations, institutions, alumni, prayer centres, friends, neighbours and well-wishers who stood by us physically, financially, materially and spiritually at the sudden demise of our beloved MR. TSUKNUNGSANGBA. We deeply regret our inability to thank everyone personally. However, we fervently pray that our Almighty God shower His blessings abundantly upon you all. DP-9471
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09/11/2018 Atoshe Muru
Today marks one year since you left us alone, dearest MOM Late Toheli A. Muru. It was a sadden parting, too bitter to forget the happy hours we once enjoyed. It was sudden for us but joyous for you. As the predestine hour for Dad has come to past and how death has left a vacant place. This world can never fill as you both has left us in tears, but we believe you are living happily at eternal abode. We would also like to acknowledge our heartfelt thanks to Thahekhu Village Baptist Church, Thahekhu Village Council, neighbours, friends, relatives and well wishers for comforting us in our times of grief and sorrow at the demise of our beloved father Atoshe Muru on 9th Nov. 2018. May Almighty God's blessing be upon one and all. DP-9478
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Sindhu wins World Tour Finals title
Guangzhou, Dec 16 (PTI): A relieved P V Sindhu let out a joyous scream when she finally laid her hands on a gold medal by claiming the World Tour Finals with a win over 2017 world champion Nozomi Okuhara on Sunday. With the straightgame victory, coming after seven straight finals losses, Sindhu became the first Indian to achieve the feat. Playing her third successive season-ending finale, Sindhu prevailed 21-19 21-17 in a match that lasted an hour and two minutes. In the first game, Okuhara made a couple of errors and Sindhu took early
lead. She used some drop shots and looked good at the net to lead 7-3 but Okuhara narrowed down the deficit to 5-7. Sindhu dominated the next long rally and nosed ahead 11-6 at the mid-game break. Okuhara seemed to control the proceedings next as she erased the deficit to claw back at 16-16. In fact, the Japanese grabbed 10 of the 12 points after being down 6-14, to draw parity. Okuhara also smashed wide twice to hand Sindhu a 19-17 advantage. The Indian grabbed three game point advantage but Oku-
India’s PV Sindhu with the trophy after winning the BWF World Tour Finals on Sunday. (AP/PTI)
hara managed to save two before Sindhu sealed the opening game with a superb drop shot. Sindhu engaged in
long rallies with Okuhara and managed to stay 6-4 ahead at one stage of the second game. Sindhu managed to always stay ahead
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Qatar 2022 WC final stadium design unveiled
Perth, Dec 16 (IANS): Australia clinched a slight advantage after posting 132/4 in their second innings at stumps on the third day of the second cricket Test against India here on Sunday. Usman Khawaja and skipper Tim Paine were batting on 41 and eight runs respectively when the umpires decided to call it a day. The hosts now have a 175-run lead against India. Earlier in the day, India resumed from their overnight score of 172/3 and India skipper Virat Kohli’s classic centurion knock helped the visitors post a total of 283 runs on the board before being bowled out. Australia had posted 33/0 at tea, with Aaron Finch, who was batting on 25, forced to retire hurt just before the break after being hit on his hand by a Mohammed Shami delivery. The Indian fast bowlers hit back with four wickets in the final session. Shami ended the day with figures of 2/23 while fellow pacers Jasprit Bumrah and Ishant Sharma bagged a wicket each. Earlier, off-spinner Nathan Lyon was the most successful of the Australian bowlers with figures of 5/67 as India were dismissed a short while after lunch.
Virat Kohli raises his bat after scoring a century. (AP/PTI)
T h e v i s i t o r s we r e boosted by a sublime century by skipper Kohli who scored 123 runs off 257 balls with 13 boundaries and a six over third man. It was a crucial knock in difficult circumstances and contained bucket loads of grit and determination as well as pure class. India had lost Kohli’s fellow overnight batsman Ajinkya Rahane right at the start of the day. Rahane could not add to his overnight score of 51. But Kohli and the rookie Hanuma Vihari got together to add 50 runs between them before the latter was caught behind off a sublime delivery by Josh Hazlewood.
The visitors suffered a big blow just before lunch when Kohli was caught in the slips off a Pat Cummings delivery. Rishabh Pant played an entertaining, hard hitting knock of 36 before his dismissal virtually ended the visitors’ fight with the bat. The Indian tailenders could not do much with the Australian bowlers dominating the show on a pitch which was giving them plenty of assistance. Brief scores: Australia: 326 and 132/4 (Usman Khawaja 41 batting, Aaron Finch 25; Mohammed Shami 2/23) vs India (First innings): 283 (Virat Kohli 123, Ajinkya Rahane 51; Nathan Lyon 5/67)
and led 11-9 at the interval. Okuhara tried to push the shuttle back of the court from the baseline and unleashed a body smash to make it 12-13. She kept snapping at her rival’s heels to make it 16-17. A return to the net gave Sindhu a 18-16 lead. A long rally ensued and it ended with Okuhara leaving it shot and Sindhu unleashing a smash to move to 19-16. A lucky net chord took the Indian one step away from the title. Sindhu grabbed three match points and converted them immediately to seal the issue in her favour.
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Nagaland trail Uttarkhand by 168 runs in Ranji Trophy
Dehradun, Dec 16 (Agencies): A vastly improved performance with the bat has seen Nagaland within a real chance of managing to secure a draw and thus salvage a point against Uttarakhand in their Ranji Trophy 2018-19, Plate, Round 6 fixture. At the close of play on Day 3, captain Rongsen Jonathan (23*) and Abrar Kazi (7*) had taken Nagaland to 182/4, still trailing Uttarakhand’s massive first innings total of 557 by 168 runs. Vineet Saxena was looking all set to score a double-hundred but fell short by 15 runs after being
given lbw off Kazi earlier in the day’s play. The hosts had added four runs to their overnight total of 371 when Saurabh Rawat departed. But handy contributions from the lower order ensured Uttarakhand continued their march towards a big total. After Rawat’s dismissal, Saxena and Rajat Bhatia added 64 runs before the latter fell for 32 off 36. Saxena soon followed Bhatia to the dressing room before Mayank Mishra (58), Malolan Rangarajan (29) and Deepak Dhapola (27*) took the past the 550-run mark, handing Uttarakhand a big 350-run lead.
Nagaland’s second essay began on a negative note as they lost two wickets inside 13 overs. Opener Sedezhalie Rupero struck a partnership with KB Pawan to stabilise the innings, taking the score to 143 before being dismissed for 85. Pawan was out soon, missing out on a fifty by four runs before Jonathan and Kazi ensured no further damage. Brief Score: Nagaland 207 and 182/4 (Sedezhalie Rupero 85; Rangarajan 2/60) trail Uttarakhand 557 (Vineet Saxena 185, Vaibhav Singh 101; Abrar Kazi 3/124) by 168 runs
Doha, Dec 16 (Agencies): World Cup organisers unveiled the 80,000-seat Lusail Stadium, which will host the 2022 final in Qatar. A gala ceremony in Doha on Saturday revealed the picturesque Lusail Stadium – the venue for the World Cup opener on November 21, 2022, as well as the tournament decider on December 18. The construction of the stadium, located 15kilometres north of Doha and the biggest proposed by the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC), is scheduled to be completed in 2020. “It has now been eight years since we won the rights to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup and we told the world to expect amazing. With this stunning design of our showpiece stadium, I am proud today to once again be delivering on that promise,” said SC Secretary General HE Hassan Al Thawadi. “Lusail is a city for the future, and once the World Cup is over it will – like each of our other seven stadiums – form a crucial part of the legacy of the tournament as it transforms to become the heart of a brand new community.” “I am delighted to see Qatar’s continued commitment to excellence in the spectacular Lusail Stadium,” added FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura. “Qatar’s stadiums are among the most eye-catching ever seen and the venue proposed for the final is absolutely gorgeous. I particularly enjoy the fact that Middle East culture is reflected in Lusail’s and several other designs and look forward to seeing football fans from all over world discover the culture and history of this region.”
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