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Deadlock over Rafale in Par

No separate time zone for NE states: Govt OPPOSITION DEMANDS JPC; GOVERNMENT OFFERS ONLY DISCUSSION NEW DELHI, DEC 19 (PTI): A panel, formed to examine having a separate time zone for the northeastern states, recommended against it for “strategic reasons”, the government informed the Lok Sabha Wednesday. In a written response to a question on demands from the northeastern states for having a separate time zone, Union Science and Technology minister Harsh Vardhan said such requests have been made on the ground that sunrise and sunset timings in these parts are much earlier than official working hours.

“National Physical Laboratory (NPL) published certain reports in science journals on this issue, referring to saving of electricity,” Vardhan said. The matter was examined by a High Level Committee (HLC) comprising the secretary of the Department of Science and Technology and chief secretary of Tripura, he added. However, in response to the question, there was no mention of when the panel was formed.

“The HLC, after considering the issue, recommended not to have two time zones for India for strategic reasons,” he said.

A senior official of the Ministry of Science and Technology said the panel was formed several years ago. The demand for a separate time zone is not new. Last year, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu demanded a separate time zone for northeastern states stating that several work hours are wasted as offices open late and sun rises early. France has 12 time zones, while the US has 11 and Australia has eight.

Heavy rains due to cyclone Phethai

DIMAPUR, DEC 19 (NPN): Remnants of cyclonic storm Phethai, which had formed in the Bay of Bengal and moved towards the Northeast after weakening, resulted in moderate to heavy rains over many parts of the region particularly over Nagaland.

According to Skymet Weather report, in the last 24 hours, as compared to other parts of Northeast states, Nagaland received the most amount of rains at 25.2 mm of rains.

However, the report said the rainfall was now expected to reduce over the state and dry weather would commence paving way for increase in temperatures also at least to a marginal extent.

This is it!

“It’s an annual fatigue caused by running around organising Hornbill Festival.”

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A view of the Rajya Sabha during the Winter Session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Wednesday. (RSTV Grab via PTI)

NEW DELHI, DEC 19 (IANS): The deadlock in Parliament over Rafale fighter jet deal continued on the seventh consecutive day as the Congress stalled the proceedings over its demand for a JPC probe on which the government kept mum, saying it was ready to discuss the controversial deal.

The Rajya Sabha was adjourned for the day minutes after its proceedings began. The Lok Sabha managed to do some legislative business amid uproar and was finally adjourned for the day after witnessing two adjournments in the pre-lunch session. However, amid disruptions by the Congress, the AIADMK

and TDP on different issues, the Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2016 was discussed and passed by voice vote in the Lok Sabha.

As the Bill was passed, Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan called Union Food and Consumer Minister Ramvilas Paswan to initiate debate on the Consumer Protection Bill, 2018.

But AIADMK, TDP and the Congress members continued with their protest forcing the Speaker to adjourn the House for the day.

“I can’t solve it. You have to discuss the issue.

Please go back to your seats,” Mahajan said requesting the AIADMK members, but they did not relent.

Throughout the proceedings, Congress members kept raising their demand for a JPC probe into the purchase of 36-readyto-fly Rafale fighter jets deal. AIADMK members were protesting Karnataka’s proposal to construct a dam across the Cauvery at Mekadatu. TDP members, too, protested near Speaker’s podium demanding special status for Andhra Pradesh.

Earlier the House witnessed two adjournments.

When the House reassembled at noon, Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge demanded a JPC probe which was not accepted by the government.

“Serious apprehension of irregularities have appeared in the Rafale deal.

The matter needs to be investigated and accountability needs to be fixed. That’s why we are demanding a JPC probe,” he said.

He said the Supreme Court has given its judgement based on a letter provided by the government.

“Kindly allow a JPC probe. Kindly ask the government to initiate a JPC

probe into the matter,” Kharge said.

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Narendra Singh Tomar responded that the government was ready for a discussion on any issue, including the Rafale deal, but maintained silence over the demand for a JPC probe.

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, too, said the government was ready for any discussion on Rafale.

Communist Party of India-Marxist MP Mohammad Salim accused the government of lying in Supreme Court on the defence deal and supported the Congress’ demand for a JPC probe.

Trinamool Congress’ Sudip Bandopadhyay said his party wants the House to run. He urged the Speaker to convene a meeting of the leaders to break the deadlock.

The Rafale issue also rocked the Rajya Sabha as the Congress members demanded a JPC probe forcing Chairman M. Venkaiah Naidu to adjourn the House for the day within minutes after it met. It failed to transact any business.

JLF panel urges GoI to expedite ‘Indo-Naga’ political dialogue

Meeting of JLF in progress in the committee room of the NLA on Wednesday. (Twitter)

DIMAPUR, DEC 19 (NPN): Parliamentary Working Committee of Joint Legislature Forum(JLF) on Nagaland Political Issue held a meeting on December 19 in the Committee Room of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly under the chairmanship of Zhaleo Rio chairman JLF cum Speaker-in –charge to deliberate on the Naga political issue.

According to commissioner and secretary NLA, Benjamin Newmai, after deliberations where chief minister Neiphiu Rio and members from various political parties, took part, it was unanimously resolved

to appeal to the government of India to “expedite the ongoing Indo-Naga political dialogue” so as to arrive at an early and negotiated settlement that was honourable and acceptable to the people.

The house also resolved to acknowledge the contributions and sacrifices of all sections especially the Naga nationalists and their families for having “selflessly fought and worked for the rights of Nagas”. It also put on record appreciation on the role of civil societies, mass-based civil society organisations, church, tribal hohos, NGOs and other sections for their positive

People will ‘slowly’ get Manipur journalist gets 1-year jail for calling CM ‘puppet’ of Modi Rs 15 lakh: Union minister IMPHAL, DEC 19 (AGENCIES): A Manipur journalist was sentenced to a year’s detention under the National Security Act today, nearly a month after he was taken into custody for allegedly targeting the ruling BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a social media post.

According to the government, 39-year-old Kishorechandra Wangkhem was initially detained on November 27 to “prevent him from acting in any matter prejudicial to the security of the state and maintenance of public order”.

The reason for his detention was a Facebook video that showed him criticising Chief Minister N Biren Singh as well as PM Modi.

The video reportedly had Wangkhem calling Singh a “puppet” of PM Modi and the RSS for organising a function meant to mark the birth anniversary of Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi despite the Rajput queen having nothing to do with Manipur. According to

sources, he also dared the government to arrest him in the clip.

“Don’t betray, don’t insult the freedom fighters of Manipur,” the journalist said in one of the posts, news agency Reuters reported.

“It is nothing but a blatant abuse of the law and powers of the government,” Wangkhem’s lawyer, N Victor, told Reuters by telephone.

His family is expected to challenge his 12-month detention, the maximum period under the National Security Act, soon.

Wangkhem had reportedly quit his job with ISTV, a local news channel, before posting the controversial remarks on Facebook. While the Indian Journalists Union and Press Council of India condemned the arrest, he received little support from All Manipur Working Journalists Union because it felt that “a social media rant does not amount to journalism”. On December 13, the board recommended that there were

“sufficient grounds” to detain Wangkhem under the provisions of the NSA, the statement said.

Manipur Governor Najma Heptulla has approved the advisory board’s recommendation on detention of the journalist under the NSA. “In consonance with the opinion expressed by the Advisory Board and in exercise of the powers conferred under Section 12(1) of the said Act, the Governor of Manipur is pleased to order that the detention of Kishorchandra Wangkhem... is hereby confirmed,” the order from the office of Manipur governor stated.

Many social activists have termed the National Security Act as a draconian law with a high possibility of being misused for political purposes.

Manipur’s deputy home minister Th Charanjeet Singh said in a statement the state had considered the evidence and stood by its decision to detain Wangkhem.

PUNE (MAHA), DEC 19 (PTI): Union minister Ramdas Athawale has said people will get Rs 15 lakh “slowly” into their bank accounts and not in one go.

Athawale said assurances were made earlier but there were “technical difficulties”.

The government does not have so much money and it has sought funds from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), but it is not obliging, he told reporters at Islampur in Sangli district on Monday.

“Rs 15 lakh will not come at a time...it will come slowly... government does not have so much money and it has sought money from the Reserve Bank but it is not giving...yes, an assurance was made but there are still technical difficulties,” he said. The Minister of State for Social Justice

was replying to a question on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s promise to bring back black money stashed in foreign banks.

Modi, during the 2014 Lok Sabha election campaign, had prominently highlighted the issue of black money and promised to bring it back.

Termed Modi as an “active” prime minister, Athawale said the BJP-led NDA will win the 2019 elections and Modi would again become the PM. Athawale’s Republican Party of India (Athawale) is an an ally of the BJP. Congress chief Rahul Gandhi had earlier said the prime minister betrayed the people, claiming that he had not fulfilled promises of providing two crore jobs every year and “depositing” Rs 15 lakh in their bank accounts.

Fate of 14 trapped in M’laya mine remains uncertain SHILLONG, DEC 19 (IANS): The fate of 14 miners, who have been trapped in a flooded coal pit in Meghalaya’s East Jaintia Hills district for a week, remains unknown as rescuers are battling with the surging water level inside the 370feet coal pit, an official said on Wednesday.

The Meghalaya Human Rights Commission (MHRC) has filed a Suo Motu case against the state government for compensation for the trapped miners inside the illegal mine.

A government official, who is overseeing the rescue operations at the Lumthari mining site, about 130 km from here, said the trapped miners are feared dead as the water from nearby Lytein stream is gushing into the pit.

“Only a miracle can save these miners. None of us knows where these miners are. They need oxygen

NDRF personnel conduct rescue of the thirteen people who remain trapped in a flooded illegal mine, in East Jaintia hills, Dec. 17, 2018. (PTI Photo)

and food to survive,” the official told IANS on condition of anonymity.

The National Disaster

Response Force (NDRF) has used sonar system and underwater camera to detect the trapped miners. How-

ever, the system failed to locate any of those trapped in the main well due to poor visibility.

Experts from Coal India Limited, geologists have visited the site.

Meghalaya Police arrested Jrin alias Krip Chulet, the owner of the coal mine from Narwan village.

Police said that a hunt is on to arrest the other members of the illegal mining nexus.

The accident inside the coal pit on December 13 morning was of significance, especially after the National Green Tribunal (NGT) had ordered an interim ban on “rat-hole” coal mining in the state from April 17, 2014.

“The State Human Rights Commission has issued a notice to the Chief Secretary Y. Tsering to conduct an inquiry into the entire matter and submit a detailed report before the

State Commission within 30 days,” MHRC Secretary Aldous Mawlong said.

The State Commission is of the firm opinion to grant interim relief to the next of kin of those unfortunate miners, Mawlong said.

“We are putting all efforts to evacuate the trapped miners. We are using all available technolog y,” Assistant Commandant NDRF, Santosh Kumar Singh, told IANS. More than 100 rescuers including 72 members from the NDRF, 23 from State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and five members of the Fire and Emergency Service were deployed at the site.

“We suspect the miners are trapped inside the lateral mining chambers of coal pit. It is difficult to know as to how many chambers are there because of poor visibility,” Singh said.

contribution towards the making the Naga political issue reach thus far. The house also acknowledged the efforts towards unity and reconciliation.

The JLF also expressed appreciation of the government of India’ s sincerity in ongoing negotiations and its “accommodative and inclusive approach” besides its widespread consultations with all sections.

The JLF also welcomed the participation of all different Naga national political groups who have joined the negotiations with the sincere objective of resolving the “Indo-Naga political conflict.”

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Governor flays murder

DIMAPUR, DEC 19 (NPN): Governor of Nagaland, PB Acharya, has expressed grief over the sudden demise of a prominent leader Kevi Zakiesatuo, was found murdered near the boundary wall close to his office of his residence, ‘Zakiesetuo Manor’ on December 18, 2018 in Dimapur.

Strongly condemning the “heinous act”, Acharya said he was very much concerned about the reasons behind the crime. “I am sharing my concern with the law enforcement agencies to bring the culprit into book, so that justice is delivered to the bereaved family,” governor said. He also expressed hope that the machinery of state government would leave no stone unturned to ensure that justice is delivered. In a condolence message, Acharya said late Kevi Zakiesatuo’s contribution as a public leader in various positions for the welfare of the people of Dimapur and the State would be ever remembered.

Governor also said that his demise was a great loss to the people of Dimapur in particular and Nagaland in general.

Acharya conveyed heartfelt condolences to all the members of bereaved family and prayed to Almighty to grant strength and solace to bear this irreparable loss.

Expelled NSCN (R)’s army chief clarifies DIMAPUR, DEC 19 (NPN): Terming Makury region chairman Tuitimiu’s allegation against him of trying to form a parallel organisation as “ a lie”, expelled NSCN (R) Naga Army chief Jackson Pochury accused organisation’s chief Wangtin Naga of banishing him without proper reasoning and constitutional steps.

In a rejoinder, Jackson claimed that Tuitimiu orchestrated the entire move to get him expelled from NSCN(R).

According to the expelled NSCN (R) army chief, Tuitimiu informed him that there were 11 home-comers led by an unidentified lieutenant colonel and that they had huge arms and ammunition in their possession that were to be submitted to GPRN. He claimed that GPRN, trusting his words, gave him transportation expenses and financial aid

for distribution among the home-comers.

However, Jackson said he got information that Tuitimiu was staying in Dimapur and so he asked him to report to his station so that he too could go along with him. But, instead of reporting to him, Tuitimiu allegedly vanished from Dimapur. Hence, out of curiosity, Jackson said he decided to visit Makury region (East Burma), adding that he set out for Makury on December 8 and reached there on December 10. He claimed to have discovered that Tuitimiu’s reports about arms and home-comers were all lies and baseless.

According to the expelled NSCN (R) army chief, Tuitimiu’s own people and region members were unaware of his mission and warned him of Tuitimiu’s lying habit.

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Acharya attends annual meeting of NEZCC

Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2018

news in Brief NSUB informs: Naga Students’ Union Bangalore (NSUB) in view of its forthcoming golden jubilee celebrations next year, has invited members of NSUB Alumni and former executive members to attend its first alumni meeting on January 4, 1 pm at Saramati Hotel, Dimapur. For further information, one may contact at Dr. Kaholi Zhimomi 9945486170 and Wapangla Imchen 9612583833.

NASU inform: The Northern Angami Students’ Union (NASU) informed that its office would remain close from December 20 till January 6, 2019 on account of Christmas and New Year. NASU further wishes all its members a joyous Christmas and Happy Prosperous New Year 2019.

Recruitment rally for Territorial Army: 164 infantry battalion territorial army (H&H) Naga would organized recruitment rally for the youth of Nagaland on February 22 & 23 at public ground Tuensang. The eligible candidates (18-42 years) are asked to report for screening at the

venue by 6 am. The physical and medical test of the candidates also would be held at the venue. For soldiers GD required minimum is 45% and 33% in class 10 & 12 respectively.

CYAJ golden jubilee eucharistic celebration: Catholic Youth Association Jakhama (CYAJ) will observe golden jubilee eucharistic celebration under the theme, “As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God” (1 Peter 4:10) on December 23, 10 am at Mary Help Of Christians Church in Jakhama.

All the Catholic faithful, well wishers and esteemed members have been requested to come and be part of the golden jubilee Holy Mass celebration.

Congress Bhavan Kohima to remain closed: In view of Christmas and New Year Celebrations, the office of NPCC, Congress Bhavan, Kohima will remain closed from December 21 till January 10, 2019.

Governor of Nagaland and chairman of NEZCC, P. B. Acharya along with executive and governing body members at Shilpgram, Guwahati on December 17. (DIPR) DIMAPUR: Governor of Nagaland and chairman North East Zone Cultural Centre (NEZCC) P.B Acharya addressed the annual executive and governing body meeting of NEZCC at Shilpgram, Guwahati on December 17.

According to DIPR report, addressing the meeting, Acharya said that at present there were seven zonal cultural centres across the country to promote,

by different NGOs and other states and countries not only to showcase the NE’s cultural heritage, but also to introduce them to local families and provide “home stay”.

Governor also stressed that the ultimate goal of the zonal cultural centres was to strengthen equity and integrity. He said “Alag Bhasha Alag Vesh, Phir Bhi Apna Ek Desh” should be the basic ideology of

all the cultural groups and NEZCC. NEZCC director Jitul Sonowal invited prof SP Singh, vice chancellor of Royal Global University (RGU), Guwahati and MBA students to present a preliminary report on the revival and more vibrancy of Shilpgram, Guwahati.

Prof Singh spoke on how RGU would assist the NEZCC in reviving the cultural centre, Shilpgram and

its footfall. Those present at the meeting were prof Laltluangliana Khinagte, Mizoram; M Lakshmikumar Singh, commissioner, Art & Culture, Manipur; YW Ringo, secretary, Cultural Affairs, Arunachal Pradesh; Madhurima Sen, secretary, Cultural Affairs, Assam; Ahola Those, secretary, Art & Culture, Nagaland, other members from the North East and internal auditors of NEZCC from Mumbai.

PTC award for cleanest ward in Phek

Ex-gratia given to family of dead and injured

Condemnations on murder of late Kevi Zakiesato

DIMAPUR: Phek Town Council (PTC) organized a campaign for “cleanest ward” award to encourage communities towards maintaining greener, cleaner and more eco friendly neighbourhoods under Swacch Bharat.

A press release from administrator PTC stated that, out of the 11 wards under Phek, the award was bagged by Hebron-1 ward.

On December 18, the award was given away in a pre-Christmas programme.

The award is a running cash prize sponsored jointly by PTC and district administration. The winning ward can invest the amount in profit generating projects and can use the profits for eco friendly initiatives in the ward.

The programme was

pursue and preserve India’s cultural heritage. On the other hand, at present 12,000 performance teams from different states of NE are registered with NEZCC, he said. Governor also said that 100 gurus, 100 assistants and 400 sishyas (students) forming a guru-sishya team, have been identified for training with financial assistance from NEZCC. He also reiterated that NEZCC artistes ought to be invited

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PTC giving award to a sanitary worker. chaired by the administrator PTC while deputy commissioner Phek, Orenthung Lotha gave away the award and also cash incentives to the best sanitary workers and town sweepers of PTC.

Rev. Alem, pastor Ao Baptist Church delivered the Christmas message and the youths of Phek Town Baptist Church led the Carol singing and presented a special number.

KIPHIRE, DEC 19 (NPN): The Nagaland government has given ex-gratia of Rs.1 lakh each to the respective family of three persons who had died on December 18 in a Bolero mishap near Pfutsero and Rs 50000 each to the other two injured. The cash was handed over by the Kiphire district administration led

by EAC Kiphire Chenithung on December 19.

All three dead bodies have reached Kiphire today and the other two injured are undergoing treatment at different hospitals in Kohima. The father is still in ICU while the daughter is in Bethesda Hospital Kohima.

Late Kevi Zakiesato laid to rest Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, DEC 19 (NPN): Around one thousand people attended the funeral service of late Kevi Zakiesato on Wednesday as tributes also poured in from various quarters. The funeral was scheduled for 2:30 as reported in local dailies but was delayed by about an hour as the family awaited the arrival of his son Kevilhulie who had to fly from Portugal to New Delhi and then to Dimapur.

Short speeches were delivered Khonoma Rufuno, Dimapur;

Chakhro Angami Kuda Union, Dimapur; Tenyimia Union, Dimapur; Public Action Committee; Kuhoi Zhimomi on behalf of Dimapur Town Committee; principal secretary and finance commissioner, H K Khulu; G K Rengma; president, Muslim Council; president DCC (I), PB Sharma on behalf of the colony and council; and family members.

Political leaders who attended the funeral included advisor for power, Tovihoto Ayemi, I Imkong, SI Jamir amongst many other dignitaries.

It may be recalled here that Late Kevi Zakeisato was the current chairman of ward 2 council, Dimapur and a member of Dimapur Town Committee from 1988 to 1993 and from 1994 to 2001.

As a veteran Congress member for more than two decades, he served as president of DCC (I) Dimapur district from 1992 to 2000, general secretary of Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee, former member of All India Congress Committee (AICC), and also contested the Assembly election in 2003.

CPS Nagaland donates cradles to CMO Dimapur

Officials of CPS Nagaland and CMO at Dimapur.

DIMAPUR: Department of Social Welfare under the Child Protection Services’ (CPS) project “Cradle of Hope” donated 20 cradles to chief medical officer (CMO), Dimapur on December 18.

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A press release from CMO, Dimapur, Dr. K. Vikato Kinimi mentioned that state programme manager (SPM), Raitali Zeliang spoke on the function where she stated that the project, “Cradle of Hope” was

an initiation of innovative intervention programme under CPS, Nagaland. He mentioned that the project aims to place cradles in every hospital, Police Stations, and Anganwadi Centres to provide a safe place

for abandoned new-born babies, and aims to provide place for desperate mothers to abandon their babies in a responsible manner.

Raitali Zeliang gave away 20 Cradles along with 20 baby blankets and 20 bednets, which was accepted by Deputy CMO, Antoly Suu. The release also mentioned that CMO, Dr K. Vikato Kinimi and deputy CMO, Dr Antoly Suu also expressed their gratitude towards the CPS and department of Social Welfare for their innovative initiative and hoped that abandoned babies will find a good home and be loved and well looked after.

T h e f u n c t i o n wa s attended by NTCP, Dr C.Tetseo, DVBO, Dr Imtiwabong, asst. director UVBDS, Kikolul Khieya and staff under CMO’s office and District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Dimapur.

The district planning & development board (DPDB) Kohima ward adoption committee successfully conducted one-day training on baking at Lower PR Hill Panchayat Hall, Kohima on December 19. Rural development advisor Dr. Neikiesalie Kire along with Dr. Menesetuo Tseikha, secretary DPDB Kohima ward adoption committee inspected the training programme. Jenny Thong Kath was the resource person for the training with 20 trainees.

DIMAPUR: Condolences and condemnations from various organizations and individuals have been pouring in on demise of late Kevi Zakiesetuo on December 18.

Leader of Opposition (LoO), TR Zeliang in a condolence note, described late Kevi Zakiesato, who served the Naga society in various capacities as a peace-loving citizen and his contributions for the welfare of Dimapur. He stated that his family was among the first settlers in Dimapur and said that he remembered him as a promising leader blessed with strong integrity, principle and charisma. While mourning the demise of Kevi Zakiesato, Zeliang condemned the gruesome murder and urged upon the state government to immediately book the culprits and deliver justice at the earliest time possible. Zeliang also extended his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members, and prayed that Almighty God grant peace and solace to all his family members, friends and relatives. He further prayed for the departed soul to rest in eternal peace.

Tovihoto: H. Tovihoto Ayemi, advisor department of Power in a condolence note, described late Kevi Zakiesato as a man of principle and conviction, whose character was such that he cannot have enemies who could have terminated his life so brutally. He stated that late Kevi Zakiesato served the society all throughout his life and contributed to bring positive changes to the lives of people in his capacity as a public figure as well as landlord. He mentioned that late Zakiesato was a guiding force for him personally and always guided and advised him whenever he approached him. While expressing his deepest condolences to his wife, children and other family members, Tovihoto also prayed that the departed soul rest in eternal peace. He appealed to the law enforcing agencies to leave no stone unturned in investigating the murder and bring the culprit(s) to book as early as possible.

NTC: Nagaland Tribes Council (NTC) in a condemnation through its media cell stated that murder of late Kevi Zakiesatuo of Dimapur town was shocking. NTC described late Kevi as a prominent citizen of Nagaland who had served the people in different capacities till his death.

NTC said that “the dastardly act of murder/s is found daring and professional” and this crime so committed has dented deeply on the Christian image of the state. NTC has condemned the inhuman and senseless act of those who murdered a peace loving citizen. NTC further urged the state government to thoroughly investigate the episode and bring the culprit/s to book without delay.

CPO: Chakhroma Public Organisation (CPO) in a condolence has strongly condemned the barbaric and heinous crime committed to one of its member by the perpetrator(s).

With modem technologies in hand, the CPO appealed the law enforcing agencies to immediately arrest the criminals and punish as per the law of

the land. CPO conveyed its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members and prayed the Almighty God to grant solace and hope to all the near and dear ones of the family.

LHD: Lotha Hoho Dimapur (LHD) has condemned the gruesome murder of Kevi Zakiesetuo, former candidate from Dimapur 1 A/C on December 18. In a condemnation note, LHD chairman, Etsungmomo Kikon, vice chairman Lichio Kithan and general secretary, Rainbow Ngullie appealed to the law enforcing agency to book the culprit (s) involved in the gruesome murder at the earliest.

The hoho has also conveyed deepest condolences to the bereaved family members and prayed for the departed soul to rest in eternal peace.

WCH: Western Chakhesang Hoho in a condemnation note stated that the contribution of late Kevi Zakiesatuo has been unparalleled and his murder leaves an irreplaceable void.

WCH stated that such cold blooded murder within his residential premise raises public anger and unrest which cannot be allowed to go unearthed or unpenalised. WCH appealed the concern authority to leave no stone unturned to nab the murderers. WCH also conveyed condolence to the bereaved family and pray that the departed soul rest in peace.

WSH: Western Sumi Hoho (WSH) in a condemnation note vehemently condemned and expressed strong resentment against the brutal killing by unknown miscreant(s) within its jurisdiction. While extending its full support and cooperation, the WSH has appealed the Special Investigation Team (SIT) led by ADCP (Crime) to immediately trace and nab the perpetrator(s) and deliver befitting punishment as per the law in order to avoid recurrence of such heinous crime in future. It further conveyed condolences to the bereaved family and pray Almighty God to solace and comfort them at this darkest hour.

PHD: Poumai Hoho Dimapur (PHD) vehemently condemned the murder of Kevi Zakiesetuo and stated that such gruesome crime to a peaceloving citizen has no place in the society. PHD urged the law enforcing agencies to immediately book the responsible person(s) and award befitting punishment as per the law of the land. Hoho also conveyed its deepest condolence to the bereaved family members and prayed that the departed soul rest in peace.

DDSC: Dimapur District Sports Council (DDSC) in a condolence mentioned that Zakiesato was a man for all occasions and character that was loved by all for his selfless participation in helping others in times of difficulties. DDSC conveyed condolence to the bereaved family and pray that Almighty God bless the departed soul.

MNF: Manik Bhattacharjee Foundation (MNF), Dimapur in a condolence stated that Kevi was a pioneer of Dimapur and was loved by the people irrespective of caste, creed and religion. MNF further mentioned that he was a prominent figure who con-

tributed immensely towards development of Dimapur, and stated that the people have lost a towering figure and personality. The foundation conveyed its profound condolence to the family members and prays for the departed soul to rest in eternal peace.

CGBU: Chakhroma GBs Union (CGBU) in a condemnation note issued by CGBU president, Thepfukedo Kuotsu and general secretary, Atso Gwizan described late Kevisolie Zakiesato as a tall and prominent leader not only among the Angami community but among Nagas, who dedicated himself to the upliftment of the society. It stated that the beastly act of the perpetrators of this heinous crime shows the sick mentality of certain elements in the society which needs to be rooted out for the safety and peaceful existence of the people. CGBU also recalled with anguish the many precious lives from its community that are prematurely snatched away by lawless people who have no respect for humanity. CGBU urged the concerned authority to ensure that justice is done and the culprits are appropriately punished. CGBU shared the lost and pain felt by the family members of its leader and friend and further prayed for the almighty God to grant eternal rest to the departed soul.

TSUD: Tenyimi Student Unioun Dimapur (TSUD) in a condemnation from TSUD president, Azo Wetsah, advisors, Neith Khusoh and Kedilung Newmai has appealed to the law enforcing agencies to ensure that the perpetrators are brought to justice as soon as possible. TSUD family has assured the bereaved family that justice is done to the family and further conveyed its deepest condolences to the bereaved family members.

CMK: Chakhromapfü Mechü Krotho (CMK) in a condemnation note has urged the authorities to leave no stone unturned to bring the perpetrators to book at the earliest.

The association further conveyed its deepest condolences to the bereaved family and extended prayers and support at this time of grief.

DBS: Dimapur Bangali Samaj in a condolence note stated that, a life in its prime was nipped in the bud in such a violent manner and in the midst of celebrating the birth of the Prince of Peace is a cause for concern, shock, sorrow, deep anguish and serious pondering. DBS stated that such despicable manner deserves outright condemnation. It further prayed for eternal peace of the deceased and deep condolence to the bereaved family.

CAKYO: Chakhro Angami Kuda Youth Organization (CAKYO) in a condolence note expressed strongest condemnations and resentment.

CAKYO pray that the concern authority would investigate the case at the earliest until the perpetrators are brought to book and given the same sentence committed so that “he will be laid to rest with justice as such crime will not be tolerated by us”.

CAKYO also conveyed condolence to the bereaved family and pray that the departed soul rest in peace.

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Temjen Imna Along and others along with children of BMSCH on December 18.

Society who runs the home, the minister said that it was a noble endeavour and that the aim of having a children’s home was not to make it as big as possible, but to ensure that children in the society were not forsaken.

He also expressed hope that Nagas would not just adopt children, but take them in as their own.

Along further praised the children for their various performances and stated that it was God’s gift to the children. He encouraged them by saying that God in Heaven is the real father of everyone on earth and that the children are special in the sight of God.

Earlier, BMSCH superintendent Aleno Angami gave a brief background on the home which currently has 17 children, the youngest being 4 years of age and the oldest at 15.

She highlighted the activities of the home since its establishment in 2011.

She further thanked her parents and siblings for being a constant source of strength and support to her. Children of BMSCH performed various skits, comedy plays, special numbers, dance while Athe Rhi, Toshinaro and Akhonuo presented special numbers.

The programme was led

by Welina Marak, house mother.

Phelhuozou Khel celebrates silver jubilee

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DIMAPUR: Bright Morning Star Children’s Home (BMSCH), Kohima celebrated pre-Christmas programme on December 18 at Perizie with minister for Higher & Technical Education Temjen Imna Along as special invitee.

Speaking on the occasion, the minister said that the spirit of giving and spreading love, joy and cheer should be the true essence of the season which would also heal the society of many of the present-day issues. He further expressed happiness and delight upon attending the programme.

While appreciating the Ideal (IW) Charitable

Roko Angami and others during the silver jubilee celebration of Phelhuozou Khel at Zhadima village on December 19.

DIMAPUR: Phelhuozou khel of Zhadima village celebrated its silver jubilee with much zest and pomp on Wednesday. Gracing the occasion as special g uest, Ro ko Ang a m i, president Nagaland Football Coaches Association (NFCA) and VDB secretary Zhadima village said that jubilee was a time to forgive and forget the past misdeed if any and

to renew vigor for better future.

He called upon the inhabitants of Phelhuozou khel to uphold unity and also maintain friendly atmosphere with other khels and villagers for peaceful coexistence.

He challenged the youths to stay connected with the fast changing world and excel in the field of education, entrepre-

DIG (OPS) inaugurates LPS Diphupar

DIMAPUR: Sarbjit Singh, DIG (OPS) Kohima inaugurated the renovated Lotha Primary School (LPS) Diphupar, Dimapur on December 19.

According to DIPR report, the LPS Diphupar which was in a pathetic and dilapidated condition was renovated under the civic action programme 2018, under the aegis of Inspector General CRPF Manipur and Nagaland, and initiated by the 173rd CRPF Battalion.

Addressing the gathering, Sarbjit Singh maintained that CRPF carries out civic action programmes across the country with an aim to make the public happy and to make them repose faith on the CRPF. On the occasion he congratulated the commandant 173 BN, Joseph Keishing for carrying out various civic action programme in a systematic manner.

Singh lauded the 173 battalion for playing a pivotal role in providing employment to the youth by training them to join the CRPF. Singh assured the Lotha community for meeting their requirements even in future. Joseph Keising in his address expressed happiness for being able to render services to the Lotha community Diphupar, by renovating the school in a small way, with the blessings of DIG. While pointing out that Naga youths are hesitant to leave their homes, Joseph encouraged the youths to join different spheres of life reminding them that the world was a small place.

President, Diphupar Lotha Students Union, delivered a short speech while chairman Lotha Hoho, Diphupar proposed the vote of thanks. School managing committee members, Diphupar Lotha Women Hoho, church members students and parents of LPS Diphupar attended the programme.

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The function was chaired by Thepfulie Theunuo, convenor organizing committee.

Welcome address was delivered by Dziesevituo Kuotsu, GB, P. Khel while elderly blessing was pronounced by Vilalhou Khoubve.

Brief history of Phelhuozou khel was given by Neikielhou Kuotsu.

DImapur: Chakhesang Community Churches (CCC) in Kohima will be observing combined Christmas celebrationcum-Christmas feast on December 25, 10 am onwards at Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) Convention Centre, Kohima, NSF solidarity park areas.

Chakhesang citizens in Kohima have been requested to be part of the feast and share the blessings of God. Meanwhile, as part of the proposed combined celebration, youth department will observe a combined youth Christmas Carol on December 23, 3 pm at the Chakhesang Christian Revival Church, Upper PWD. All the youths of the churches have been requested to be part of the combined carol programme.

DIMAPUR: An annual general meeting for the Self-Help Groups (SHGs) was organized by Toka MPCS on December 19, at Plan B, A1 power play, Chekiye village, attended by about 100 members from different SHGs in Dimapur.

A press release from Toka MPCS publicist Imnatula Jamir stated that secretary of Toka MPCS K. Kathi Chishi also introduced an upcoming scheme called the Vandhan scheme which aimed on providing trainings, wherein the organization will be facilitating and allotting trainees from other parts of the country.

The programme was chaired by the chairman of the organization Moala Ozukum Chishi and a short background about the organization and its schemes was presented by assistant SHG coordinator of the organization Pijai.

Selected SHGs namely Unity SHG ,Suyima SHG, Donthao SHG, Gaimei SHG, Sangai SHG were gifted sewing machines whereas were gifted to Therokevi SHG, Venyo SHG and Kaining SHG were gifted with packaging/sealing machines as a reward for their hard-work and a token of encouragement.

Project director, Alemla J. Chishi and BDO Khovi Thaprii with the village council team and VDBs at Kezoma village on December 12.

DIMAPUR: The newly constructed Agri-link road and marketing shed under MGNREGA at Kezoma village under Kohima district was inaugurated on December 12.

Zadekhweto Zecho VDB secretary Kezoma in a release stated that District Rural Development Agencies (DRDA) project director Kohima Alemla J. Chishi in the presence of BDO, RD Block Jakhama, Khovi Thaprii inaugurated the new marketing shed and agri-link road during the occasion.

Alemla also graced the

GPDP-Gram Sabha day at KVSU Hall, and lauded the VDB and village council in coordinating regarding the governance and developmental activities relating to the welfare and security of the people.

She also commented the transparency and activities which were done in an open way earning the people’s trust, and expressed her admiration of the village council hall double storey building which was in the process of completion.

Khovi in his address highlighted out the importance and significance

of the day and further appreciated the community development, followed by intensive interaction on issues concerning the critical gap and major challenges face by the villagers were also discussed.

On the developmental front, the village chairman spoke on the evolution and progress of various establishments.

The programme highlight included a detailed project report of Agri-link road and marketing shed

by VDB secretary and vote of thanks was delivered by head GB.

173 CRPF Bn conducts ‘Civic Action Programme’

DIMAPUR: 173 Battalion CRPF, Airfield Dimapur conducted a “Civic Action Programme” on December 19 under the aegis of Inspector General of Police (IGP) Manipur and Nagaland sector, Sh. Rajesh Kumar.

Competitive examination books were distributed to needy students by Deputy Inspector General, CRPF at 173 Battalion Headquater, Dimapur, Sh. Sarbjit Singh.

A press release from commandant 173 Bn CRPF Airfield Dimapur stated that speaking on the occasion the chief guest, DIGP (Ops) Kohima, Sarbjit Singh, encouraged the youth to take part in building the nation by enrolling themselves as a force member in service to the nation. He also spoke on the rich and diverse culture and chivalry of the Nagas.

The Battalion has been entrusted to initiate and mobilize the youth for enrolment through print and

173 CRPF Bn personnel handing over book to a student.

electronic media by assisting them through on-line registration of forms. 598 youth (male-496 and female-102) were successfully registered by the unit. The registered candidates were given free Staff Selection Commission (SSC) recruitment coaching classes and Physical Endurance Test (PET) both morning and evening since September 3,

by trained staffs of the unit.

These are done to help the candidates to be aware and adapt to the examinations/ test they will be undergoing.

The battalion initiated the programme to assist the needy unemployed youths of Nagaland a platform in armed forces as well prepare them for job opportunities in various organizations.

The programme was

also attended by commandant 173 battalion, Joseph Keishing, along with officers and men of the unit apart from that prominent people of the areas including media, NGOs. The students expressed their gratitude for providing the study materials/aids and guidance to the unit for endearing effort in preparing them for the said examination.

MTKST multi-purpose building inaugurated

DIMAPUR: Multi-purpose building of Mokokchung Town Khensa Senso Telongjem (MTKST) was inaugurated by Rev. K. Temjen Longchar pastor Khensa Baptist Church at Sangtemla Ward, Mokokchung on December 17.

A press release from MTKST stated that, while delivering the dedicatory message Rev Temjen congratulated the union for successful completion of the building and expressed that the building should be utilised for the welfare and benefit of the people and to the glory of the Almighty.

Short speeches were also delivered by Khensa Village Council chairman Kilentoshi, contractor Panger Ao, Sangtemla Ward chairman I. Tali Longkumer and Khensa Senso Telongjem

Rev. K. Temjen Longchar.

Kohima. Wati Kichu led the programme, invocation was

by MTBA deacon Limasashi, president MTKST delivered welcome address and convenor

building committee gave the construction report.

The programme concluded with benediction by Puryapang pastor Yimyu Baptist Church.

AYUSH hospital inaugurated at Noklak

Advisor Prisons, Printing & Stationary, H. Haiying addressing the inaugural of the newly constructed 30 bedded integrated AYUSH Hospital at Noklak on December 18.

DIMAPUR: Newly constructed ons, Printing & Stationary, H. 30 bedded integrated AYUSH Haiying.

Hospital Noklak was inaugurated According to DIPR report, on December 18 by advisor Pris- the advisor stated that Noklak was

fortunate to have the AYUSH Hospital and called upon all to contribute towards the functioning of the hospital. He thanked the land owners and people who took the responsibility for constructing the hospital. He further requested the department to facilitate all materials required for the hospital and staffs to serve the needy people. The programme was chaired by Dr. Seyiekhrietuo John, brief history of the hospital was given by the CMO Tuensang.

Vote of thanks was given by Dr. T. Bendangtula assistant director AYUSH DH&FW.

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Assam Health Minister Himanta Biswa addressing a press conference on Wednesday. (UB Photos) Guwahati, Dec 19 (PTI): Assam government Wednesday said it will set up three medical colleges in three districts of the state entailing an expenditure of Rs 1,186 crore.

The foundation stone of all the three medical colleges which will add 1500 beds to the existing facilities in the government sector will be laid in early January, Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.

“In order to achieve the goal of bringing the healthcare facilities to all corners of the state, the government

is going to start three new medical colleges at Nalbari, Kokrajhar and Tinsukia,” Sarma told a press conference here.

Each college will have 500 beds for patients, 100 MBBS seats for students, he added.

The government has earmarked Rs 398.31 crore for Nalbari Medical College, Rs 382.70 crore for Kokrajhar Medical College and Rs 404.63 crore for Tinsukia Medical College.

“On January 6, 7 and 9, the foundation stones of Kokrajhar, Nalbari and Tin-

sukia will be laid. These will be ready in the next three years,” Sarma informed.

Currently, Assam has six medical colleges at Guwahati, Dibrugarh, Silchar, Jorhat, Tezpur and Barpeta.

Four more are currently under construction at Dhubri, Lakhimpur, Nagaon and Diphu, which will start functioning from 2020-21.

Once the three announced medical colleges becomes operational, the state will have a total of 13 medical colleges.

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IWAI team to visit Tripura Mnp minister graces SBC golden jubilee on December 26 for survey Agartala, Dec 19 (PTI): A high-level team of the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) would visit Tripura on December 26 to conduct a survey and decide on the location for a jetty for a new waterway connecting India and Bangladesh, the state government said Wednesday.

The new Indo-Bangla waterway has been proposed between Ashuganj river port in eastern Bangladesh and Sonamura in Sipahijala district of Tripura through rivers Gomati and Meghna.

Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb met Union Minister Nitin Gadkari at New Delhi on the issue on Tuesday.

“It was decided that a high ranking team from IWAI would visit Tripura on 26th and 27th December, 2018 and decide on the location of the jetty/finalize the location of land for the project of inland waters in Gomati river from Tripura to Bangladesh,” a government statement said. Sources in the Chief Ministers Office (CMO) said, Sonamura, which is about 60 km from here, was initially chosen as the location for the jetty and a preliminary survey was also conducted by the

state government. However, it was up to the IWAI officials to decide, they said.

Last month, Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb had said a new waterway would come up within six months for movement of container ships between Sonamura and Ashuganj river port.

Once it was completed, goods to the state would directly reach Sonamura town from Bangladesh easily, Deb had told reporters.

The central government would soon start dredging Gomati river on the Indian side for the new waterway to connect Ashuganj port on Meghna river covering about 60 km, he said.

The secretary to the department of shipping of the central government had recently visited the state and inspected the sites. The official had told the state government that dredging of Gomati river and construction of a small river port would be completed in less than six months.

Tripura shares a 856 km border with Bangladesh. Kolkata is 645 km by road via Assam from here and if the new waterway is built, it would ease transportation of goods and the distance would be reduced to half.

Manipur social welfare minister Nemcha Kipgen unveiling the monolith in Kangpokpi on Wednesday. (NP) Correspondent

IMPHAL, Dec 19: Manipur social welfare minister Nemcha Kipgen graced the golden jubilee celebration and church building inauguration of Sipijang Baptist Church (SBC) in Kangpokpi here on Wednesday.

In her address, the minister said that only through love, peace and unity, the state will witness overall development.

She therefore urged the Christians to take a major role in bringing peace and harmony among the different communities living in the state. Nemcha said as love

and charity begin within the family and gradually spreads across outside the family, it was indeed the time for all to forgive and forget any misunderstandings.

“When one feels peace with oneself, one will feel peaceful towards all. Only then, the golden jubilee celebration as well as the inauguration of the new church building would serve its purpose,” she said.

As Manipur is inhabited by people from different communities and ethnic groups, religious leaders have to take the main role to stop any issues from being communalizing or resort

to any forms of protest or agitation.

The leaders must convince the people that any problems can be solved through a peaceful approach of love through dialogue and discussions, the minister said. Regarding the underconstruction tower that lies within the church premises, Nemcha promised to extend assistance to ensure that it was completed before New Year.

As part of the occasion, the minister unveiled the golden jubilee monolith in the presence of other dignitaries, religious leaders and people of the area.

Children from Manipur call on DoNER minister River tourism project ‘Dwijing Festival’ from Dec 27

Union DoNER Minister Dr Jitendra Singh with students from Manipur. (Twitter) New Delhi, Dec 19 (Agencies): A group of 20 students from remote villages of Manipur on Wednesday called on Union DoNER Minister Dr Jitendra Singh in the

national capital.

According to Northeast Now, the students are on a National Integration Tour being organised by 29 Assam Rifles.

“This is a unique op-

portunity for the children of remote bordering areas of India” said DoNER Minister Dr Singh.

The DoNER Minister said that such tours give exposure to the students and

give them confidence.

The Union Minister also expressed thanks to Assam Rifles for organising such tours and giving exposure to the children from remote areas. “This will provide children knowledge about the historical and cultural places of India,” he added.

The children belong to the age group of 13 to 20 years and are accompanied by two teachers.

The purpose of the visit is to give exposure to these students coming from the remote areas of the Northeast.

The students from Dingpi region of Chandel district of Manipur have visited Delhi, Agra and Dholpur during their tour.

Guwahati, Dec 19 (PTI): The third edition of the 12-day ‘Dwijing Festival’, a river tourism project of the Assam government, begins from December 27 in Chirang district.

‘Dwijing’ means river bank and the festival covering areas around the river Aie will focus on business and income generation for the local people through rural tourism, Assam Tourism Minister Chandan Brahma told reporters here Wednesday. The river Aie, meaning ‘Mother’, originates from the Himalayas of Bhutan flowing through Chirang and Bongaigaon districts before meeting the river Brahmaputra. The Aie plays a vital role in the

lives of people of the area. Arora Khan, Himesh Re- and a galaxy of stars are The venue of the various shammiya, Kailash Kher, expected to perform during events of the festival will Amit Trivedi, Shweta Pandit the 12-day festival. centre around the Hagrama bridge, the longest rural river bridge in the state, Brahma added.

“We plan to make it one of the biggest festivals Dear, SuperinOmei.. of the region and establish it We are richly blessed to have a as an annual calendar event person like you in our journey of at the national and interna- life,this is another auspicious day tional level,” the minister not for uuu alone but 4us too..coz said. The festival would uuu were born,.. Happy birthday showcase ethnic trade, cui- 2uuu,luv uuu biggirl sine, culture, games and Always; PL/Hostel Family sports, exhibitions, adven(mukhodenaok) ture sports, river rafting, helicopter rides and cultural programmes to make it a centre of attraction for the visitors as a New Year event. Leading Bollywood artistes such as Malaika

Bogibeel bridge to boost defense capabilities

DIBRUGARH, Dec 19 (Agencies): Workers in Bogibeel are working day and night to give final touches before the inauguration of the bridge by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 25.

According to Northeast Now, after the inauguration of the bridge, India will step forward to end up the long communication bottleneck between the two neighbouring states Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.

The bridge will be a huge boost to the country’s security infrastructure as security forces will be able to transport personnel and equipment swiftly to Arunachal Pradesh, security officials believe.

The bridge will mobilize defense troops in a very short time to Arunachal Pradesh if any crisis situation arises between the two neighboring countries India and China.

Bogibeel bridge is the longest rail cum road bridge spanning 4.94 km on river Brahmaputra which will play a vital role in mobilizing the defense troops in the bordering areas of India.

“The Bogibeel bridge will play a crucial role to neutralize threat coming from China’s side. In a very short time, the Indian Army can reach the bordering areas of Arunachal Pradesh through Bogibeel bridge.

Not only defense point of view but the Bogibeel Bridge will immensely help the two neighbouring states to end up the long communication bottleneck,” said Rupak Bhattacharjee, a political commentator.

The Bogibeel bridge. (Northeast Now) “For the mobilization of our troops, the bridge will play an important role by curtailing long hours.

We have to cross the Brahmaputra from Bogibeel ghat but after the opening of the bridge, we have easily passed through the bridge in any time. We can easily take away our equipment at any time,” said a security official.

Situated 17-km downstream of Dibrugarh town, the Bogibeel bridge is the fourth bridge over the Brahmaputra that will connect Dibrugarh and Dhemaji districts.

The foundation stone of the bridge was laid almost 21 years ago by ex-PM HD Deve Gowda on January 22, 1997. On April 21, 2002 former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee inaugurated the construction work of the mega project.

Raju Sharma, a resident of Dibrugarh said, “The bridge has strategic importance because it will

connect major cities of Arunachal Pradesh through Dibrugarh. It will also connect the railway linkages to Arunachal Pradesh from DiRegd. No : 1050/18

brugarh and the defense personnel can easily take away their equipment through rail network. The bridge will ease up the communication bottleneck between the two states.”

Due to revised deadlines, the project cost had shot up from the initial Rs 1,767 crore to Rs 5,800 crore. Having already missed several deadlines over the years, the multicrore bridge has earned the unflattering tag of the slowest moving infrastructure project of the Northeastern region.

The bridge is set up 32 meters above the bed level of the Brahmaputra.

The double-decked bridge features two railway lines on the lower deck and a 3-lane road on the upper

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The Director, ICAR-NRC on Mithun, Medziphema, Nagaland invites online bids under two bid systems through e-procurement from registered/ well-established/reputed firms for providing manpower services at Porba Centre and KVKPhek under Annual Rate Contract(ARC) basis.

Details of the e-tender forms, terms & conditions and instructions to bidders can be downloaded from www.nrcmithun.res.in or http://eprocure.gov. in. Online bids complete in all respects should be submitted online only through CPP portal https://eprocure.gov.in/eprocure/app on or before 31.01.2019 at 2:30 PM.

deck flanked by footpaths on each side.

The mega bridge apart from playing a strategic role in securing the country’s eastern borders is expected to fast-track the region’s economy. Bogibeel bridge is India’s first and only fully welded bridge construction adhering to European codes and welding standards.

“The superstructure has been constructed using a special grade copperbearing steel plate to reduce corrosion. To further reduce corrosion due to excessive humidity, a complex corrosion protection system specific to different components of the bridge has been implemented,” RVR Kishore, project director of Hindustan Construction Co.Ltd. said.

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SPECIMEN AFFIDAVIT FOR CHANGE IN NAME/DEED POLL/SWORN AFFIDAVIT

SPECIMEN AFFIDAVIT FOR CHANGE IN NAME/DEED POLL/SWORN AFFIDAVIT

By this deed I, the undersigned Miss Imlirenla Pongener (new name) previously called Imlirenla (old name), doing Student/Research Scholar (give profession or vocation) and resident of House No. 017, Middle Midland, Kohima, Nagaland (address) solemnly declare : 1. That for and on behalf of myself and my family and remitter issue, I wholly renounce/relinquish and abandon the use of my former name/surname of Imlirenla (old name and in place thereof, I do hereby assume from this date the name/surname Imlirenla Pongener (new name) so that I and my family and remitter issue may hereafter be called, known and distinguished not by my former name/surname, but assumed name/surname of Imlirenla Pongener (new name).

2. That for the purpose of evidencing such my determination declare that I shall at all times hereafter in all records, deeds and writings and in all proceedings, dealings and transactions, private as well as upon all occasions whatsoever, use and sign the name of Imlirenla Pongener (new name) as my name/ surname in place and in substitution of my former name/surname.

3. That I expressly authorize and request all persons in general and relatives and friends in particular, at all times hereafter to designate and address me, my family and remitter issue by such assumed name/surname of Imlirenla Pongener (new name) 4. In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my former and adopted name/surname of Imlirenla (old name) and Imlirenla Pongener (new name) affix my signature and seal, if any, this 18th day of December, 2018.

Signed, sealed and delivered by the above name.

Date : 18.12.2018 Former Name : Imlirenla Name : Miss Imlirenla Pongener Address : House No. 017, Middle Midland, Kohima, Nagaland.

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By this deed I, the undersigned Miss Yangerjungla Pongener (new name) previously called Yangerjungla (old name), doing Student/Research Scholar (give profession or vocation) and resident of House No. 017, Middle Midland, Kohima, Nagaland (address) solemnly declare : 1. That for and on behalf of myself and my family and remitter issue, I wholly renounce/relinquish and abandon the use of my former name/surname of Yangerjungla (old name and in place thereof, I do hereby assume from this date the name/surname Yangerjungla Pongener (new name) so that I and my family and remitter issue may hereafter be called, known and distinguished not by my former name/surname, but assumed name/ surname of Yangerjungla Pongener (new name).

2. That for the purpose of evidencing such my determination declare that I shall at all times hereafter in all records, deeds and writings and in all proceedings, dealings and transactions, private as well as upon all occasions whatsoever, use and sign the name of Yangerjungla Pongener (new name) as my name/ surname in place and in substitution of my former name/surname.

3. That I expressly authorize and request all persons in general and relatives and friends in particular, at all times hereafter to designate and address me, my family and remitter issue by such assumed name/surname of Yangerjungla Pongener (new name) 4. In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my former and adopted name/ surname of Yangerjungla (old name) and Yangerjungla Pongener (new name) affix my signature and seal, if any, this 18th day of December, 2018.

Signed, sealed and delivered by the above name.

Date : 18.12.2018 Former Name : Yangerjungla Name : Miss Yangerjungla Pongener Address : House No. 017, Middle Midland, Kohima, Nagaland.

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In pursuance to Police Kohima letter No PHQ(DI)16/13-14/1008 dated 17.12.18, sealed tender are hereby invited for supply of the following Wet ration items for 3rd NAP Battalion, Tuensang for the year 2019-2020.

Sl. Approximate No Items requirement/month 1. All kinds of Dal 3057 Kgs 2. Iodized salt 1079 Kgs 3. Potato 3956 Kgs 4. Onion 1978 Kgs 5. Fresh vegetable 8990 Kgs 6. Khasi/Goat/Sheep 3596 Kgs 7. Pork 2697 Kgs 8. Firewood/Cylinder 69600 Kgs 9. Charcoal 1160 Kgs Interested tenders(s) may collect detailed tender notice from the office of the Commandant 3rd NAP Battalion on payment of Rs. 500/- (Rupees Five hundred) only on any working days and shall be issued with effect from 21st of Dec 2018.

Last date of receipt of tender is 16th Jan 2019 till 1200 hrs and shall be opened on the same day at 1230 hrs in presence of Tenderer(s).

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Bulandshahr violence: Exbureaucrats slam CM, Modi

Narendra Modi and Yogi Adityanath (File) N e w D e l h i / Lu c know, Dec 19 (IANS): A group of former bureaucrats came down heavily on the Uttar Pradesh BJP regime and Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the Bulandshahr mob violence saying “politics of hate has taken the most dangerous turn” even as Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said his gover nment should be “thanked” for defeating a “political conspiracy” to spread anarchy through communal violence in the state.

Questioning Modi’s “stony silence” over the December 3 mob violence in which a police officer was killed, the former bureaucrats and diplomats, in an open letter, said the Bulandshahr incident showed the “perverted” fundamental principles of governance and constitutional ethics of the Yogi government under which, “hooliganism and thuggery have been mainstreamed into governance”.

The letter signed by 83 former civil servants including former Foreign Secretaries Shiv Shankar Menon, Shayam Saran and Sujata Singh and former Ambassador and DGP

Julio Ribeiro, called for the resignation of Adityanath and urged the Allahabad High Court to initiate a judicial enquiry taking suo-motu cognisance of the violence and the “cold blooded murder” of Inspector Subodh Kumar Singh.

“The Bulandshahr mob violence instigated and engineered with malicious intent, marks the most dangerous turn yet in the direction taken by the politics of hate in recent times.

“It shows that in India’s most populous state, fundamental principles of governance, of constitutional ethics and of humane social conduct stand perverted. The Chief Minister of the state acts as high priest of the agenda of bigotry and majoritarian supremacy -- an agenda which now seems to take precedence over everything else,” they said.

Under Adityanath, hooliganism and thuggery have been mainstreamed into governance, not just to intimidate minorities but to teach a lesson to anyone, including police personnel and others in the administration, who dared to be even-handed in their approach to minority com-

Vajpayee’s portrait to be installed in Parliament New Delhi, Dec 19 (AGENCIES): A life-size portrait of former Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee will be installed at the historic Central Hall of Parliament during the ongoing winter session of Parliament.

Though an official date has not been announced, it could take place on December 25, the former Prime Minister’s birth anniversary that the Modi govern-

ment celebrates as ‘Good Governance Day.’ The proposal to honour Vajpayee’s legacy was moved

by Home Minister Rajnath Singh in the presence of Finance Minister Arun Jaitley and senior BJP leader Satyanarayan Jatiya.

The Portraits Committee of the Lok Sabha, at a meeting chaired by Speaker Sumitra Mahajan, unanimously agreed to the proposal.

munities, they said.

“The pace of erosion has been frightening and with each slip, we seem to sink further into a lawless abyss.

“This was a deliberate attempt to display majoritarian muscle and send a message to Muslim communities living in the region that they have to live in fear, accept their subordinate status and conform to the cultural diktats of the majority community,” the letter said adding that there was no doubt as to who the political elements were, that aided and abetted the violence.

“The Chief Minister refuses to acknowledge the gravity of the incident and its communal intent, condemn the perpetrators of violence or direct the police to take action against them, instead asks them to focus attention on those responsible for illegal cow slaughter.

“He (Adityanath) may try to mislead by calling it an accident, this was murder with an intent”, they said alleging that the slain police officer was an “impediment” to the communal plans of local BJP and Sangh Parivar elements and “had to go”.

Turning their attention to Modi, the former civil servants said: “Our Prime Minister, who is so voluble in his election campaigns and who never tires of telling us how the Constitution of India is the only holy book he worships, maintains a stony silence even as he sees a Chief Minister handpicked by him treat the same Constitution with sheer contempt.

MP CM Nath maintains stand on his remark B h o pa l , D e c 1 9 (AGENCIES): Despite widespread criticism from political allies and adversaries alike, chief minister Kamal Nath on Wednesday stuck by his previous remark that migrants from UP and Bihar were taking away jobs in Madhya Pradesh.

Kamal Nath made the controversial remark on Monday, just hours after the oath-taking ceremony.

The seasoned politician had said that incentives would only be given to companies which have at least 70% local staffing.

His remark was slammed by several politicians from UP and Bihar who said that he was going the Shiv Sena way where the party had targeted migrants from UP and Bihar in Maharashtra. Unfazed, Kamal Nath said on Wednesday that there was nothing wrong with his remark.

“What is new in what I said? Local people must receive preference.

I t i s eve r y w h e r e.

These (UP and Bihar) are just places,” he was quoted as saying by news agency ANI. Sticking to his remark is likely to further infuriate political rivals - especially in BJP. Many of them have said that Kamal Nath’s views reveals the Congress’ mentality of divisive politics. “Kamal Nath was born in Uttar Pradesh and it doesn`t suit him to speak against people of the state where he was born. It is unfortunate that the Congress is indulging in divisive politics seeking to pit one region against the other,” BJP national general secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya had said earlier.

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Indian freed by Pakistan meets Sushma Swaraj New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS): Hamid Nehal Ansari, the man from Mumbai who was freed by Pakistan on Tuesday after keeping him in jail for six years on alleged espionage charges, called on External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj here on Wednesday and thanked her for her role in securing his release.

A video shared by External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar in Twitter showed Ansari being accompanied by his mother Fauzia during the meeting.

While Ansari thanked Sushma Swaraj, she in turn told him that he had faced a difficult time.

Sushma Swaraj then turned to a sobbing Fauzia who hugged her and said:

“Mera Bharat mahaan, meri madam mahaan, sab madam ne hi kiya hai (My India is great, madam is great, madam did everything).”

Pakistan had alleged that Ansari, an engineer, was an “Indian spy” who illegally entered the country.

Islamabad accused him of involvement in anti-state crimes, forging documents,

and jailed him.

For the family, it was an ordeal since November 2012 when he left the country for Kabul for employment and then was reported “missing”.

He reportedly became friendly with a Pakistan girl on social media and reached Kohat in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to save her

from a forced marriage.

O n N ove m b e r 1 2 , 2012, Ansari crossed over from Afghanistan border in Jalalabad to Peshawar in Pakistan where he was nabbed by Pakistani intelligence.

Later, a military court sentenced him to three years in jail, a term that he completed on December 15.

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Vol. XXIX NO. 18 Dimapur, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2018

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hen DMK supremo M.K.Stalin proposed Congress president Rahul Gandhi as the prime ministerial candidate of the opposition bloc for the 2019 parliamentary elections, it was as expected, received with mixed response from the opposition parties. The DMK chief made the proposal in his speech at the unveiling of M Karunanidhi’s statue at Chennai on December 16. He invoked the name of his late father Thalaivar Kalaignar (M.Karunanidhi), while proposing the candidature of Rahul Gandhi.

Stalin said Rahul was the only opposition leader capable of defeating the ‘Fascist Nazist’ Modi government. Unfazed by the lukewarm response including rejection of the proposal, Stalin maintained that Rahul possessed the strength to dislodge the BJP regime at the Centre and towards this objective, sought the support of other secular parties. Stalin also said Rahul had the strength to dislodge the BJP regime at the Centre and sought the support of friendly secular parties for his proposal. As expected, the proposal for Rahul as the opposition’s prime ministerial candidate sparked murmurs in the opposition ranks. Knowing that some opposition leaders have their own agenda, Stalin said his proposal may have only led to a debate among “friendly parties”. He pointed out that the Congress beat the saffron party in the recently concluded assembly elections in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chattisgarh, proving that Rahul had the strength to defeat the Modi-led BJP government.

The much needed morale boosting wins in the three states has also given a great impetus to Rahul’s growing stature as a leader. Rahul has only himself to blame for trying to look disinterested in fulfilling the requirements of the dynasty. He lost much time doing nothing during the ten years(2004-09 and 2009-14) of UPA rule. Nevertheless, an ailing Sonia has pushed him to the forefront of national politics in which he finds himself today. All through the learning stages, Rahul had goof-ups and became the butt of jokes. Whatever he said did not sound convincing because he lost practise time. Rahul comes to the limelight at a time when Modi has a huge dominating presence over national politics. Therefore, when Rahul tried to take on Modi, he was laughed at but it wasn’t long before people realised that someone has to take on Modi. That mantle fell on Rahul and the fight was uneven- a hugely experienced politician with excellent oratorical skills and a learner in Rahul whose political speeches appear at best idealistic. That may have been but when Rahul kept on mocking Modi and the BJP (“suit boot ki sarkar”, it begun to stick and the BJP took it very seriously. It fielded a battery of top leaders to defend Modi and his expensive suits. Rahul may not be the brightest of national politicians but his persistent attacks on Modi especially in question and answer briefings won over many sceptics. With the Lok Sabha elections 2019 just a few months away and with opposition parties still looking for an acceptable leader besides Rahul; M.K.Stalin may have shaken the dreamers to reality.

People now make clear distinctions between Rahul and Modi and apparently, the former has become a veteran learner in record time. Possibly Rahul’s image has become embedded in the minds of many and that is why his popularity has grown. In fact recent surveys show that Rahul is closing the gap with Modi for 2019. How long or how impacting will the surveys be will be tested and proven only when the nation decides who will be the next prime minister.

DailyDevotion The Right Kind of Help And I, if I am lifted up…will draw all peoples to Myself. —John 12:32 Very few of us have any understanding of the reason why Jesus Christ died. If sympathy is all that human beings need, then the Cross of Christ is an absurdity and there is absolutely no need for it. What the world needs is not “a little bit of love,” but major surgery.

When you find yourself face to face with a person who is spiritually lost, remind yourself of Jesus Christ on the cross. If that person can get to God in any other way, then the Cross of Christ is unnecessary. If you think you are helping lost people with your sympathy and understanding, you are a traitor to Jesus Christ.

You must have a right-standing relationship with Him yourself, and pour your life out in helping others in His way— not in a human way that ignores God. The theme of the world’s religion today is to serve in a pleasant, non-confrontational manner.

But our only priority must be to present Jesus Christ crucified— to lift Him up all the time (see 1 Corinthians 2:2). Every belief that is not firmly rooted in the Cross of Christ will lead people astray. If the worker himself believes in Jesus Christ and is trusting in the reality of redemption, his words will be compelling to others. What is extremely important is for the worker’s simple relationship with Jesus Christ to be strong and growing. His usefulness to God depends on that, and that alone.

The calling of a New Testament worker is to expose sin and to reveal Jesus Christ as Savior. Consequently, he cannot always be charming and friendly, but must be willing to be stern to accomplish major surgery. We are sent by God to lift up Jesus Christ, not to give wonderfully beautiful speeches. We must be willing to examine others as deeply as God has examined us. We must also be sharply intent on sensing those Scripture passages that will drive the truth home, and then not be afraid to apply them.

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“Good resolutions are like babies crying in church. They should be carried out immediately.” ~ Charles M. Sheldon

Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2018

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s o ne m o r e N a g a s’ hero died, a new living legend in Naga history is born.

This December, Nagas bid tearful farewell to our dearest Baba Gen (Retd). Khole Konyak, the man who steadfastly hold true to the cause till his last breath without wavering amidst all the storms and tides that rage against the very cause that he hold so dear for his fellow Naga brethren and for the future of the Naga nation.

As the curtain came down on the life journey and eventful career of Khole Konyak, Nagas has every reason to thank God for blessing such a wonderful human being for the Nagas, and to celebrate his life and achievements as he lead the Nagas to the right path, giving us the right perspective about what it meant to be a Naga, and the rightful and legitimate place that had been stored for us by Providence and the price that we need to pay for claiming that honorable place.

From a very humble origin from a small village called Wangshu, under Tobu sub division, the life story of Khole Konyak and his commitment towards achieving Naga sovereignty epitomized how the Naga Nationalism for a free sovereign nation was given a decisive shape from different villages by groups of dedicated villagers from all over the Naga Hills which is a unique form of national movement in the history of the world. Khole was among “the cream of the Naga society that would vanish overnight into the jungles to fight for independence.” (Nirmal Nibedon. Nagaland: The Night of the Guerillas, Lancer Publishers 1983). From the Naga Hills, the fight for independence takes these “plain and simple villagers” (ibid) including Khole to the many jungles traversing rough and hilly terrain of Burma and reaching till China, not just fighting against their oppressors but also mobilizing international support for the cause they represent (I had a rare opportunity of seeing some of the remnants of their presence in a historic place like Tiananmen Square and Great

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Wall during my visit to China this summer).

At the time when many of his contemporary Nagas, especially the educated class, were swayed away by wealth and riches of the oppressors, compromising the Nagas’ cause in exchange for political position, status and material possession, few Naga nationalists like Khole refuses to abandon their commitment and could firmly withstood the temptatious tide that was raise against the right of the Nagas. In fact, Khole and his associates comprising of dedicated nationalists are credited in taking the Nagas and the Naga nation beyond the scope of the 1975 controversial Shillong Accord and give sense of optimism to the Nagas towards restoring our right to self determination, as they refused to bowed down to their enemy’s conspiracy. Naga national movement would have been long gone to be forgotten in history had it not been for the people like Khole who risk everything and take the courage to defy the verdict born out of betrayal and injustice.

The reason why Nagas should be eternally grateful to Baba Khole Konyak is because the cause that he represent through out his entire life was and will always be the best for the Naga nation and that no counter view to Khole’s philosophy can do good for the Nagas. There cannot be a better vision for the Nagas than to envisaging the ideal world where Nagas can live together and peacefully in a free country of their own, and also live harmoniously with their neighboring countries. This is exactly the cause that Khole Konyak was dedicated to, and this will be the best and the most beautiful things that can ever happen for the Nagas. And for this golden day of Nagas to be realized, it depends on the ability of the Nagas to mustering the courage to take the same trail, a rugged path, which Baba Khole and his fellow comrades chooses for the cause of the Nagas, leading us thus far.

The decision taken by the delegates of Indigenous Group, representing many indigenous

and tribal groups in India, during its conference at Kolkata, to offer condolence at the passing of the great Naga General bears testimony to the fact on the mighty influence that Baba Khole had, far and wide, as his life of commitment and dedication could inspire, motivate and strengthen many people and many oppressed groups to willing to rise to the occasion to sacrifice and fight for their right that has denied to them by their oppressors. At the time when discrimination, persecution and injustice against the minorities by the superiors highly prevail around the world, his life is an inspiring demonstrations to the world that humanity, no matter how small group of people we may represent or powerless we appear, are still capable of fighting against such form of inhuman treatments. He holds true to the vision of a great human right activist Martin Luther King Jr. who famously said, “Freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressors; it must be demanded by the oppressed”.

If he can inspire and influence the world this much, then it will be senseless on the part of his own people, especially the new generation Nagas, if his life and message fail to move their heart. For the Nagas the cost will be high should we choose to go against the will and wishes of a man who had given and sacrifice his all for the cause of the nation. The risk of going against Baba’s vision for a sovereign nation is that we will be heading for a situation where we will be assimilated to a political system where only numbers counts and where the culture of hate and prejudice rule. This scenario will be disastrous for the Naga people as we will be submerged to a country and a system where we will become an insignificant and lost people.

And the only means to prevent this impending catastrophe for the Nagas is for us to dedicate anew and strive towards realizing the dreams of our great legendary leaders like Baba Khole Konyak.

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

Reflection on the Hornbill Festival 2018

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agaland is known as a land of festivals with lots of celebrations throughout the year. In fact, almost every month in a year different tribes are having their festivals, such as Muatsu for the Aos in May, Tokhu Emong for the Lothas in November, Aoleang for the Konyaks in April, Sekrenyi for the Angami in February, Sukrunye for the Chakhesang in January, Naknyulem for the Chang in July, Tuluni for the Sumi in July, Hega for the Zeliang in February, Yemshe for the Pochury in October and many other festivals of the different tribes residing within the state.

Nagaland is blest with these festivals of the different tribes that draw many tourists to the state every year. The Hornbill Festival which is celebrated every year from the 1- 10 December at Kisama Naga Heritage village is globally recognize in which tourists from all over the world long to see this celebration of the Naga tribes. On the other hand, the Hornbill festival is also a golden opportunity to preserve the traditions and customs of each tribe at the same time to unite all the Naga tribes at least once a year. Personally, I feel that the state government has chosen the right time and right date for the celebration. The inauguration of the festival is always on the 1st of December, which is also the statehood day of Nagaland. To mention with, Nagaland received its full fledged statehood on the 1 December 1963 and Kohima was declared as its capital.

Hence, with such possibilities to the state of Nagaland, yet sad to say that quite a number of tourists, who visited the hornbill festival this year, are not happy with the condition of the state.

The National Highway from Dimapur to Imphal via Kohima which is under construction for more than two years, yet no sign of improvement on the road, therefore whom to blame the State or the center? As a domestic tourist to Hornbill festival I was quite upset with the Nagaland police employed in various excise check gates. The road condition and the amount tax in various excise check gates is absolutely unacceptable. I ap-

preciate the state of being a dry state yet too many excise check gates for money sake is not appreciated. I just want to ask the state government where is the money tax from all the vehicles except the vehicles register from Nagaland (NL), if the road condition is like that. Where is the money goes if without any slip or proper paper issuing to those whom they tax, I would strongly say that this is purely corruption and the common people are the one who suffer because the drivers will charge the fare accordingly to what they are tax on the way.

Naga people are known for welcoming and they are good people, however the state government did not make use all these possibilities. In my conversation with some of the tourists from outside India, they say that they enjoy the festival and the warm welcome of the Nagas, however they are not so happy with the road condition and the way the organizers arrange the programme also the flexibility of the timing which caused the tourists great lost of time and money particularly the international tourists. Being a traveler to different places in Northeast India I have not found as bad as the road in Kohima to any other state capitals in Northeast India. Hence I urge the concern authority to look into the matter seriously in order to attract more tourists to the state. As I have mentioned Nagaland is blest with many good things that can draw more tourists to it and the people of the state can be benefitted a lot in various fields with the coming of the tourists. In fact many countries in the world are rich in their economy because of tourism. Finally I wrote this article not to displace anyone but to wake up the Nagaland government in order to realize the richness of the state and to fulfill their dream of “Change is coming” as they have promise during the election campaign.

Therefore, to have a good road is the dream of all the citizens of Nagaland and the flow of tourists will be more than the past years to the Hornbill Festival if the road condition is good.

Aiborlang Nongsiej, Mawlai, Shillong

On selfishness and self-justification in Naga history

ll of us agree that selfishness leads to all sorts of problems in human relationships whether it is at the personal family level, the national level or the international level. But what we often fail to see is that selfishness is always followed by self justification when acts of selfishness results in chaos in human societies.

Now, the architectural designs for building a family house are something which lies mostly in the domains of a father. Without consulting anybody, a qualified father can build a family house.

But if the same principle is applied by a politician to the building of a national government, then tragic consequences are sure to follow in the footsteps of such a foolhardy act. In such a chaotic political disaster, the politician (or self appointed national leader and his followers) will have to resort to all kinds of self justifications in order to hide their crimes. Once cornered by the consequences of their folly, they simply have to put the blame on somebody else’s actions so that they can justify their own acts in the sight of the public. Sadly, Naga history in modern times has seen many such leaders.

But the sadder fact is that the Naga public seems to have swallowed such self justifications and write ups without examining the true facts of our history Yes indeed, there was such a thing called the 16 Point Agreement in the late 1950s. Then there was

again the Revolutionary Government in the late 1960s. This again was followed by the Shillong Accord of 1975. These three events (or rather the first and second) completely overturned our political movement and are affecting us even today. But overarching over all these events like a permanent Rainbow are the Naga political institution (NNC) and political Government (FGN) which was mandated by the Naga people. All the other breakaway factions and groups had tried their best to demolish these Naga people’s mandated institution and government in their selfish pursuit for political power and ownership of the splendid Naga story. When their efforts failed in these assaults, they next resorted to blaming the NNC and FGN of betrayal to the national cause through the signing of the Shillong Accord. It however must be remembered by all Nagas that all these past events were affected by “Pre-incident events” and “Post incident events.”If we do not understand these “pre” and “post” incident events, than a political leader can, after committing a political blunder zero in on an incident and put the whole blame on others to justify his own blunders.

With this broad picture of our history in the background, let us now focus our attention on the pre -Shillong Accord scenario and the pre-“present peace talks” scenarios.

1. The pre-Shillong

Accord (SA) scenario: The most of their top leaders of the SA, knowing that the to the present peace talks, biggest Indian military op- were globetrotting speaking Indo-Naga conflict was not what solutions they will eration against the Naga in one international forum resolved through the Ac- bring or where they will go army was undertaken from to another along with the cord, they settled down in after declaring the outcome 1973 to 1975. Battalion and active assistance of some the Peace camps after stat- of the talks remains to be Brigades of the then Naga Naga civil societies. To ing that they would abide seen by the Naga public army were forced to sur- sum it up, the leaders of the by the terms of the 1964 and the whole watching render from all the districts present peace talks were in Indo-Naga Ceasefire. (They world. If they should make of Nagaland. Only a few much more advantageous would all have gone home another blunder, I hope Chakhesang and Angamis positions than the desperate to their families if the SA they will not again blame from the Kohima District signatories of the Shillong had solved the Indo Naga the Shillong accord or the Peace campers! and Tamenlong district of Accord. conflict).

Manipur were able to surAs for the signatories As for the other parties Kaka D. Iralu vive without surrendering.

The survivors were scattered here and there in small groups of four or five. With even the civil government on the brink of capture, the Shillong Accord was signed on Nov. 11, 1975.

The suspension of military operations and curfew in seven Angami villages were requested by the sig- Sir, natories of the SA, but the On 19/12/2018 the NST Bus NL-11-1934 plying from Wokha to Wozhuro while request was granted only in returning in the morning from the village to the town met an accident at Santsuphen, three village areas. Despite Wokha with more than 40 passengers including men, women & Children. Though these restrictions, President luckily escaped with no casualty but some were severely injured due to negligence Zashei Huire rejected the and poor maintenance of the bus. We like to highlight once again the deplorable first and third clause of the condition of the bus and the poor inefficient service provided to us. We as a comSA from the Dihoma Fed- mon people everyone cannot afford private vehicle and therefore highly rely on your eral Emergency meeting on NST department for our daily transportation but if your concerned department do Dec.2, 1976-21 days after not want to improve or make any amends in providing us a good efficient service the signing of the SA. we do not want any unfortunate incident we request to immediately stop the bus 2. The Pre-“present service for we also would like to spent this festive season peacefully and happily peace talks” scenario: with our loved and dear ones and even in the near future. Many students will be Although there was no coming home for the vacation and the insensitive attitude towards us and the safety ceasefire between the pres- of the common people must not be taken for granted. ent peace talkers and the Rachanbemo Ovung, President (PVSU) government of India prior to 1997, the Naga army of the present “talkers” were not in any desperate situation like the pre Shillong Accord scenario. Sir, Nagas aren’t warriors as claimed. Late Zaki was a renowned citizen of DiThe Naga soldiers were on mapur.

This kind of actions has become a Naga culture. I’m still pondering from the contrary, well armed and occasionally clashing whom this ghastly culture has been copied. It is few people of the state who are with the Indian army with freedom-drunk who spoils our peaceful people. I remember an old saying “As You greater casualty on the In- Sow So Shall You Reap”. Human speech and deeds are generational. How pitiful dian side. As for the civil the curse-bearers are. I convey my prayer to the bereaved family.

B. Wati, Chumukedima Nagaland wing of the Government, Reader’s note: Articles or letters published in any of the columns do not reflect the view of this newspaper nor that of the Editor in any manner.

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The parliament house in New Delhi. (File)

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS): The Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2016 that ensures effective regulation of surrogacy, prohibits commercial surrogacy and allows altruistic surrogacy to the needy Indian infertile couples was passed by the Lok Sabha on Wednesday by a voice vote.

Initiating the debate on the provisions of the Bill, Union Health Minister J. P. Nadda said that the Bill was brought after the Law Commission recommended prohibiting the practice of commercial surrogacy.

“Even NGOs and the civil society were of the opinion that commercial surrogacy must be stopped.

Exploitation of surrogate mothers was also an issue.

The government decided to come out with the Bill

keeping the Indian ethos in mind so that exploitation of surrogate mothers could be stopped,” he said.

Calling it a historical Bill, Nadda sought support from all parties to help in passing the Bill.

Although TMC’s Kakoli Ghosh supported the Bill, she said it was hastily drafted and demanded its ambit be widened by allowing options for transgenders and same sex couples.

She also demanded to stop surrogacy for those who use it in order to keep their bodies in shape.

“We must vehemently stop fashion surrogacy that is taking place in our country. I don’t want to take names, but there are film stars and relatives of film stars who are using surrogate mothers only because

they don’t want their figure to be destroyed. This type of fashion surrogacy must be stopped,” she said.

Ghosh, a doctor by profession, also sought that the 56 days embryonic period that counts from the day of fertilisation be replaced by any number of days that the baby is given in the mother’s womb.

She also demanded a public debate on the Bill on the lines of the ART (Assisted Reproduction Technologies) draft Bill and said that the Surrogacy Bill should have come along with the ART Bill.

“Without having an IVF laboratory, without having a test tube baby, we cannot have a surrogate.

Therefore, these two Bills should have been brought together,” she said.

Dabur Director says ED attachment ‘unlawful’ New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS): Dabur India Director Pradip Burman on Wednesday said the Enforcement Directorate’s seizure order of some of his bonds were “unmerited and unlawful” and denied the agencys allegations of contravention of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA).

The ED on Dec 15, in an official statement, had said it seized assets worth Rs 20.87 crore of Burman pursuant to investigation that revealed he had deposited US$32,12,000 in a Switzerland bank in violation of FEMA. Contesting the charges, the office of Burman, in a statement said: “No declaration has been made to the Income Tax admitting that income was earned outside India by him in this case. Income Tax has already been paid on the amount stated on the faith that this would settle and avoid disputes with Income Tax department/government of India”.

It claimed that provision of FEMA “has not been violated and there is no admission of any deposit of money/funds made in his (Burman) name or in his account abroad in this matter”.

Congress became more cunning since Emergency: Modi C h e nna i , D e c 1 9 (AGENCIES): Hitting back at the Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday it has humiliated every institution of democracy, be it the Army or the CAG. He said the main opposition party even questioned a Supreme Court verdict just because it did not like it, apparently hinting at the continued assault by the party on him over the Rafale deal.

The prime minister was interacting with booth level workers of Vellore, Kanchipuram, Viluppuram and south Chennai districts of Tamil Nadu, and Pu-

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ducherry, through video conferencing from New Delhi.

“The Congress party has become more cunning since the days of Emergency,” he said, sharpening his assault on the Congress.

Congress president Rahul Gandhi had on Sunday lashed out at the Modi government, saying he will not allow the “destruction” of institutions like

the Supreme Court and the Reserve Bank of India.

The BJP government believes “only one idea should run India”, Gandhi had told a public rally organised by his party’s southern ally the DMK in Chennai.

Modi asked par ty workers to increase their outreach by creating awareness about his government’s welfare schemes.

“From housing to health care, from sanitation to skills, there are schemes for every section of society,” he said, and asked booth level workers to reach out to people about those measures.

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Mumbai, Dec 19 (PTI): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has said that her ministry is in the process of getting Jinnah House, the sea-facing Mumbai bungalow of Pakistan founder Mohammad Ali Jinnah, transferred in its name.

In a letter to city BJP legislator Mangal Prabhat Lodha, Swaraj also said that her ministry will refurbish the bungalow on the lines of Hyderabad House in Delhi.

Lodha had written to Swaraj on October 5 requesting that Jinnah House

should be made a cultural centre.

“Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has instructed us to renovate and refurbish Jinnah House to develop it on the pattern of facilities available in Hyderabad House in Delhi. Accordingly, approval of the PMO was sought for transfer of the property from ICCR (Indian Council for Cultural Relations) to our ministry. PMO has now accorded necessary approvals,” Swaraj said in her letter to Lodha.

The letter, dated December 5, further said, “We are in the process of transferring the ownership in our name.”

India reiterates support for Delhi court sends Michel to judicial custody till Dec 28 peace on Korean peninsula

New Delhi, Dec 19 (AGENCIES): The Railways has received more than 7,500 complaints from passengers over bad quality of food served on trains and imposed fines of about Rs 1.5 crore on vendors till October this year, the ministry informed Parliament on Wednesday.

Minister of State for Railways Rajen Gohain in reply to a question in the Lok Sabha said the most number of complaints – 6,261 – were received by the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) regarding serving of poor-quality meal, contaminated water and violation of guidelines in trains as well as at railway stations.

“Strict action is taken against contractors/ suppliers whenever any complaint regarding poor quality of food is substantiated,” he said.

comed the Korean government’s efforts for peace in the Korean peninsula and expressed continued support,” she said.

Both leaders also discussed regional and global issues of common interest and cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.

“I conveyed to Foreign Minister Kang that India sees ROK (Republic or Korea or South Korea) as an indispensable partner in its Act East policy and in its vision of the Indo-Pacific,” Sushma Swaraj said.

“We both acknowledged the complementary aspects of India’s Act East Policy and ROK’s New Southern Policy that creates a natural synergy for strengthening and creating new avenues for our cooperation, including in the wider region,” she said.

“We agreed on the importance of a free, open, peaceful and rules-based order as being essential for achieving our common goal of peace, stability and prosperity in our shared region and beyond.”

While New Delhi’s Act East Policy seeks to increase India’s engage-

NAGALAND PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION KOHIMA

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No.NPSC/EXAM-2/2013: The Nagaland Public Service Commission is to notify that in the recently concluded NCS,NPS,NSS & Allied Services Examination 2018, 5(five) candidates viz, Shri Tokyu bearing Roll No. 20313, Karangluibo bearing Roll No. 20306, Mhathung bearing Roll No. 20287, Namdigwang bearing Roll No. 20697 and Selhoutuo Shijoh bearing Roll No. 20699 were found with mobile phones inside the examination room/hall which is a violation of Conduct of Examination, whereby attracting the application of Rule 30(A) of the NPSC (Civil& Other Services) Recruitment Rules 2008 to: Cancel their candidature for NCS, NPS, NSS & Allied Services (Preliminary Examination), 2018.

Sd/- KHRUPI SOTHU Secretary, Nagaland Public Service Commission, Kohima.

ments with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) regional bloc, Seoul’s New Southern Policy, announced by President Moon in November last year, seeks to make Asean a diplomatic and economic partner as important as the global superpowers.

The two leaders also discussed cooperation in various sectors as also increasing bilateral trade and investment.

“We noted a number of tangible progress made in the fields of defence, economic engagement, consular matters and other areas of our functional cooperation,” Sushma Swaraj said.

Stating that there was satisfaction over the growth in bilateral trade and investment over the past two years, she said both sides agreed to redouble their efforts to realise the vision of Modi and Moon to raise the quantum of bilateral trade to $50 billion by the year 2030.

The External Affairs Minister also said that both sides discussed the potential cooperation in the energy sector.

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his five-day custodial interrogation by the CBI which was later extended by five more days.

Michel is among the three alleged middlemen being probed in the case by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The others are Guido Haschke and Carlo Gerosa.

Both the agencies notified an Interpol red corner notice (RCN) against him after the court issued a nonbailable warrant against him. The CBI opposed the bail application, saying Michel might flee as he had already tried to escape from Dubai just before his extradition.

The probe agency said that Michel was an influential person having links with people from the Min-

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istry and other bureaucrats and politicians, many of who are its witnesses in the case.

“We brought him with so much difficulty. Some new facts have emerged and we need to have follow ups on those. He has not been a cooperative witness.

A lot more to be unearthed

of out own. He has no roots in India here. He has property etc but he may sell them and go away,” the probe agency said.

The court had earlier extended by four days the CBI custody of Michel on the ground that he needed to be confronted with various documents in the case.

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New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS): India on Wednesday reiterated its support for peace and stability in the Korean peninsula following the Ninth IndiaKorea Joint Commission Meeting co-chaired by External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and South Korean Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha.

“I reiterated government of India’s continued support to the efforts being made by (South Korean) President Moon (Jae-in) to address the Korean nuclear issue and promote inter-Korean ties through dialogue and negotiation, and expressed our sincere hopes that these efforts will bear fruits to usher in a new era of peace and stability in the Korean peninsula,” Sushma Swaraj said in a joint address to the media with Kang following the meeting.

Kang said both sides shared their views on the situation in the Korean peninsula “and resolved to work closely together and maintain consultations for complete denuclearisation as well as lasting peace in the Korean peninsula”.

“Minister Swaraj wel-

New Delhi, Dec 19 (AGENCIES): A Delhi court on Wednesday sent Christian Michel, the alleged middleman in the Rs 3,600-crore AgustaWestland VVIP chopper deal, to judicial custody till December 28.

He has been chargesheeted and arrested in connection with the case.

Michel was produced before Special Judge Arvind Kumar on expiry of his 14-day CBI custody.

Earlier in the day, the court reserved for December 22 its order on a bail plea of Michel.

The counsel for 57year-old British national told Judge Arvind Kumar that he was not required for custodial interrogation and no purpose will be served by keeping him in further custody.

“My handwriting has already already been taken.

There were no original documents with the CBI to match it with. I have volunteered to provide all the documents,” Michel’s counsel Aljo K. Joseph told the court.

He was in CBI custody for 15 days.

Michel was arrested in the UAE and extradited to India on December 4. The next day, he was produced in the court, which allowed

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Supporting the Bill, NCP’s Supriya Sule demanded that there should also be provisions for single parents and they should be incorporated in the law.

During the discussion, many of the participants including Bhratr uhari Mahtab of the Biju Janata Dal, raised objections that the Bill does not define the term “close relative” as mentioned in the Bill for the surrogate mother.

The Bill permits surrogacy only for couples who cannot conceive.

The surrogate mother and the intending couple need eligibility certificates from the appropriate authority. The surrogate mother must be a ‘close relative’ of the intending couple.

The Bill also provides for the constitution of a National Surrogacy Board, State Surrogacy Boards and appointment of appropriate authorities for regulation of the practice and process of surrogacy.

The Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha on November 21, 2016 and was then referred to a parliamentary standing committee on January 12, 2017.

Surrogacy is an arrangement whereby an intending couple commissions a surrogate mother to carry their child.

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NITI releases strategy for new India

Arun Jaitley with others releasing NITI Aayog’s Strategy Document for New India@75, in New Delhi, Wednesday. (PTI)

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proposed, ranging from lower customs duty and goods and services tax on raw material, components and battery packs, to waiver of registration fee and road tax for all EVs. A part of the surcharge is also planned to be used to encourage domestic battery production. Sources said an incentive of Rs 6,000 per kilowatt hour (KwH) will be offered. Further, the plan includes assistance for setting up charging infrastructure that may cover the entire cost. The government will spend about Rs 200 crore for developing indigenous technology in areas such as power electronics and battery development, said a source aware of the proposals.

An official said the government think tank has also proposed that the government should mandate localisation with 40% Made-in-India parts for ebuses and e-cars, which will be increased to 60% from April 2022. To discourage import of completely built units, the government has decided to retain the current import duty that ranges from 25-100% across various segments of the auto industry.

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According to the report, startups will be strong contributors in generating employment through the year because of their expanded adoption of AI, Robotics, Blockchain and IoT. Addition of IT jobs will be witnessed across non-technology firms and will contribute to job growth due to the pervasion of digitisation across sectors, she added.

The IT industry is also

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will be computer software developers, information security analysts, machine learning, mobility, cloud engineers, DevOps professionals, network analysts and cyber security experts.

“Health-Sciences and FinTech are two industries who are going to hire extensively for data analytics and machine learning”, added Dhingra.

The report also said that the IT sector salary hike in 2019 is expected to grow between 10 per cent to 13 per cent, more or less at the same level as it was in 2018.

The highest paid technology areas are going to be big data & analytics, machine learning and AI developers. However, automation, artificial intelligence and robotics are expected to reshape workplace culture and skill requirements. Diversity hiring will also become increasingly important in 2019 and beyond.

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been quite positive the second half of 2018. Investment scenarios have become more conducive and more organisations are coming to play in the sector. Another lookout for 2019 is the run up to the launch of 5G services which will also increase the demand of technology professionals.

“The overall job landscape in the IT sector will undergo radical changes over the next few years and certain job roles will continue to see increased demand.

Some of the areas wherein positive growth in hiring is expected are computer, mathematical, architecture and engineering related fields,” said Alka Dhingra, General Manager, TeamLease Services.

By 2020, the demand for data analytics in sectors will continue to increase employment opportunities by 25 per cent. Some prominent roles in demand

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before finally closing at 70.39, up 5 paise.

The rupee Tuesday had rallied by a whopping 112 paise, its best single-day gains in over five years, to settle at 70.44 against the US dollar.

Forex traders said investor sentiment was supported by sharp fall in bond yields and continued infusion of liquidity by the RBI by way of open market operation.

“A bearish view on oil prices added strength to rupee. On global front, market is expecting dovish hike by Fed which is likely to calm investors’ nerves in the emerging markets like India,” said Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Financial Services Ltd. Globally, Brent crude, the international oil benchmark, was trading at over a one-year low of USD 56.27 per barrel.

Mumbai, Dec 19 (Agencies): The Indian IT industry is expected to add around 250,000 new jobs in 2019 further contributing to the growth of the sector, according to projections by HR and staffing solutions provider TeamLease Services.

According to Business Standard, while the ‘Digital India’ initiative has been one of the key contributing factors in the growth of IT, telecom and e-commerce sectors, some other reasons behind this optimism is increasing investments in digitisation and automation as well as improvement in financial services and digital businesses. With so many companies embarking on digital transformations, business-IT hybrid roles will emerge to help organisations fulfill their evolving digital visions, it said.

Furthermore, the demand in the IT sector has

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Mumbai, Dec 19 (PTI): The rupee pared early gains but managed to end 5 paise higher at 70.39 against the US dollar Wednesday on increased selling of the greenback by exporters amid benign crude oil prices and smart gains in domestic equities.

This is the third straight session of gains for the domestic unit, during which it has rallied by a hefty 151 paise.

Traders said sustained selling of the American currency by exporters and banks ahead of the US Fed policy decision propped up the rupee, while sliding oil prices eased current account deficit concerns.

At the Interbank Foreign Exchange (forex), the rupee opened on a firm note at 70.05.

It gained further to hit a high of 69.86 following dollar selling by exporters,

with improved fuel efficiency and emission norms and are needed for a rapid ramp-up of vehicles using clean technology. The “feebate” is expected to help the government garner close to Rs 7,500 crore in the first year and supplement its budgetary outlay of a mere Rs 732 crore, which it reckons is insufficient to fund the scale of expansion of EVs that is planned.

As the surcharge on “polluting cars” rises to Rs 70,000 in the fourth year, the government hopes to mop up over Rs 43,000 crore through the new levy.

The surcharge burden will not be limited to fossil fuel cars. Petrol/diesel twowheelers, three wheelers and commercial vehicles too will have attract a surcharge of Rs 500-25,000 in the first year, which will go up to Rs 4,500 to Rs 90,000 in the fourth year.

The money will flow into a dedicated fund to be managed by the heavy industry department. The incentives for EVs will gradually come down from Rs 50,000 in the first year to Rs 15,000 by the fourth year of the policy. The levy comes with several incentives that are being

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to 36 per cent of GDP by 2022. Noting that the country is now within sight of completing its economic transition as well, the document said, “India will see per capita incomes rising from about USD 1,900 in 2017-18 to around USD 3,000 in 2022-23.

According to the document, in ag riculture, emphasis must shift to converting farmers to ‘agripreneurs’ by further expanding e-National Agriculture Markets (e-NAMs) and replacing the Agricultural Produce Marketing Committee (APMC) Act with the Agricultural Produce and Livestock Marketing (APLM) Act. “The creation of a uni-

New Delhi, Dec 19 (Agencies): The government has detected 3,196 cases of Goods and Services Tax evasion amounting to Rs. 12,766.85 crore in this financial year up to November 2018, according to the Finance Ministry.

According to The Hindu, of this, an amount of Rs. 7,909.96 crore has been recovered between April and November 2018, according to data provided by Minister of State for Finance Shiv Pratap Shukla to the Lok Sabha, in the ongoing winter session. According to Mr. Shukla, the government has taken several steps to detect evasion, including an e-waybills system, systematic analysis of data, and setting up of the Directorate General (Analytics and Risk Management). This could be the reason for the spurt in cases detected in this financial year compared with last year. According to data provided to the Rajya Sabha

by Mr. Shukla in July, 1,205 cases of evasion, involving Rs. 3,026 crore, were detected between July 2017 (when GST was implemented) and July 2018.

NEW DELHI, dec 19 (Agencies): Using the “polluter pays” principle, the government has drafted a plan to impose a fee of Rs 12,000 on purchase of new petrol and diesel cars to raise money for incentivising electric vehicles (EVs) and battery manufacturing, under a new policy that is nearing finalisation.

A note prepared by NITI Aayog after a meeting of top secretaries has proposed incentives of up to Rs 25,000-50,000 in the first year for those buying electric two-wheelers, three-wheelers and cars, top government officials told TOI. To ensure that the gains aren’t pocketed by automakers, officials have proposed a direct benefit transfer to EV buyers while offering km-based incentives for state agencies operating e-buses. The revamped policy, which will require ministerial clearance, has been drafted after Prime Minister Narendra Modi junked an earlier draft and asked bureaucrats to ensure that batteries were incentivised to lower costs instead of offering sops to automakers.

Sources said the incentives will come along

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the gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate to achieve a target of about 8 per cent during 2018-23.

This will raise the economy’s size in real terms from USD 2.7 trillion in 2017-18 to nearly USD 4 trillion by 2022-23.

“Besides having rapid growth, which reaches 9-10 per cent by 2022-23, it is also necessary to ensure that growth is inclusive, sustained, clean and formalised,” the document said.

The Indian economy grew at 6.7 per cent in 2017-18.

It also called for increasing the investment rate as measured by gross fixed capital formation (GFCF) from present 29 per cent

fied national market, a freer export regime and abolition of the Essential Commodities Act are essential for boosting agricultural growth,” it noted.

The document also suggested that to ensure maximum employment creation, codification of labour laws must be completed and a massive effort must be made to upscale apprenticeships.

It also made a case for successfully implementing the Ayushman Bharat programme including the establishment of 150,000 health and wellness centres across the country, and rolling out the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Abhiyaan.

The document pitched for implementing the recommendations of the Second Administrative Reforms Commission as a prelude to appointing a successor for designing reforms in the changing context of emerging technologies and growing complexity of the economy. It also called for expanding the scope of Swachh Bharat Mission to cover initiatives for landfills, plastic waste and municipal waste and generating wealth from waste.

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New Delhi, Dec 19 (PTI): Niti Aayog Wednesday unveiled its much awaited ‘Strategy for New India @ 75’ document with an aim to accelerate growth to 8-9 per cent and make the country a USD 5-trillion economy by 2030.

Laying down a multipronged strategy to promote the country’s overall development, the document said the annual growth rate of 9 per cent by 2022-23 would be essential for generating sufficient growth and achieving prosperity for all.

Independent India will turn 75 on August 15, 2022.

Unveiling the muchawaited document, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said, “Sound policy will always put economy on track in which it will get perpetually people out of poverty and give them better quality of life.”

The development strategy includes doubling of farmers’ income, boosting ‘Make in India’, upgrading the science, technology and innovation ecosystem, and promoting sunrise sectors like fintech and tourism.

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Thousands of EU diplomatic cables hacked, says report

The cables from the EU’s diplomatic missions around the world reveal anxiety about how to handle US president Donald Trump. (Bloomberg)

tics, saying the US was “behaving as if it was fighting in a no-rules freestyle boxing match” and vowing not to give in to “bullying”.

There are extensive reports on the situation in Ukraine, where a conflict rumbles on between government forces and pro-Russian separatists, including a warning dating from February that Moscow may already have deployed nuclear warheads in Crimea, which it annexed in 2014.

The NYT said that according to Area 1, the techniques used by the hackers over the course of three years were similar to those used by an elite Chinese military unit.

The hackers apparently gained access to the diplomatic communications network after a simple “phishing” campaign targeting EU officials in Cyprus.

Many of the cables are run-of-the-mill weekly reports from missions around the world, detailing conversations with leaders and officials, the NYT said.

More sensitive, classified communications are handled on a different, more secure system.

2 opposition leaders in SL’s Parliament: Tamil leader C o lo m b o, D e c 1 9 (PTI): Sri Lankan Parliament Speaker Karu Jayasuriya’s move to recognise Mahinda Rajapaksa as the Leader of the Opposition has sparked a new controversy as the main Tamil party leader R Sampanthan said on Wednesday that there are now two people holding the same position.

Speaker Jayasuriya Tuesday announced 73year-old Rajapaksa’s appointment as Sri Lanka’s main opposition leader in Parliament, days after he resigned as prime minister after clinging on to power for nearly two months.

Sampanthan, who held the position from 2015, said the Speaker made the announcement without removing him from the position. “ C o n s e q u e n t ly, i t would be seen as two people holding the post of the Leader of the Opposition,” said Sampanthan, the leader of the Tamil National Alliance - the main Tamil party. “This has further complicated the issue,” he said, referring to the recent political crisis.

Sampanthan argued that Rajapaksa had ceased to be a member of parliament since he defected from the party through which he had been elected to parliament in 2015.

“Your decision has been taken in haste, your

BRUSSELS, Dec 19 (Agencies): Hackers apparently connected to China accessed thousands of sensitive EU diplomatic cables, the New York Times reported Wednesday, in the latest embarrassing data breach to hit a major international organisation, AFP reported.

The cables from the EU’s diplomatic missions around the world reveal anxiety about how to handle US President Donald Trump as well as concerns about China, Russia and Iran.

The leak, discovered by cybersecurity firm Area

1, recalls the publication by Wikileaks of a vast haul of US State Department cables in 2010, though in the EU case the trove is much smaller and consists of less secret communications, the NYT reported.

In one cable, the EU’s diplomatic mission in Moscow describes the controversial summit in Helsinki in July between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin as “successful (at least for Putin)”.

Another gives a detailed account of a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, in which he rails against Trump’s trade tac-

Pope says Christmas not about consumerism

Belgian PM offers to quit over migrant row

Pope Francis

VATICAN CITY, Dec 19 (Agencies): Pope Francis said Wednesday that Christmas cannot just be about swapping presents and indulging in a massive consumer binge, urging the faithful to remember its original purpose to mark Christ’s birth, AFP reported. “The advertising machine tells us we have to exchange more and more new presents to give us a surprise. But is that the sort of celebration that God wants?” Francis asked a regular open audience in the Vatican. “No, Christmas is about listening to the silent voice of God,” he said.

“It is not Christmas if we seek out the bright lights, if we load up on presents but then don’t help even one poor person,” said the Pope who is well known for his criticism of social inequality and injustices.

L o n d o n, D e c 1 9 (Agencies): Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel has offered his resignation just days after one of his main coalition partners quit in a row over migration.

Mr Michel lost the backing of the nationalist New Flemish Alliance (N-VA) over his support for a UN migration deal signed in Marrakesh last week.

According to BBC, he announced his intention to resign after opposition parties refused to support his minority government.

Mr Michel told King Philippe of his decision late on Tuesday.

The king has yet to announce whether he will accept the resignation.

Belgians were due to go to the polls in May and the king will meet party leaders on Wednesday to decide whether there is any support for early elections.

Mr Michel, 42, took office in October 2014 after forming a right-wing coalition, becoming at 38 the country’s youngest prime minister since 1841.

He may stay on as caretaker prime minister until parliament is dissolved in April. He rejected the idea of early elections in

a speech to parliament on Tuesday.

Mr Michel had previously defended the Marrakesh migration pact, saying it presented an “opportunity for better European and international co-operation”.

Belgium’s UN ambassador made it clear that the signing of the accord would go ahead in New York on Wednesday, despite Mr Michel’s decision to tender his resignation.

The deal, which is not legally binding, seeks an international approach to migration that “reaffirms the sovereign rights of states to determine their national migration policy” and asserts the “fundamental” importance of legal migration.

But critics in Europe believe it will lead to increased immigration to the continent.

In July, 196 UN members agreed the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration.

It was signed by 164 countries, with the US and a number of European states including Austria, Hungary, Italy, Poland and Slovakia - refusing to formally adopt the agreement.

Over the weekend, thousands of demonstrators marched in Brussels against the pact. Police deployed tear gas and water cannon as clashes broke out. A counter-protest organised by left-wing groups and charities in the city centre drew about 1,000 people.

Facebook’s data-sharing deals exposed

decision is in violation of our Constitution,” Sampanthan told the speaker.

Speaker Jayasuriya said he would announce his decision on appointing a select committee to probe the issue on Friday.

The Tamil National Alliance has 16 lawmakers in the House and the party is the second largest group in parliament.

President Maithripala Sirisena’s decision on October 26 to sack prime minister Wickremesinghe and install Rajapaksa in his place triggered a constitutional crisis.

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

However, Wickremesinghe was re-appointed as prime minister by Sirisena following a supreme court order, ending the 51-day political standoff in the country.

L ON D ON, D E C 1 9 (AGENCIES): Facebook has been caught on the back foot again over its data privacy practices, following an investigation by the New York Times.

The newspaper has disclosed fresh details about ways the social network shared access to users’ data with other tech firms, including Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, Netflix, Spotify and Yandex.

In some cases, the other companies have said they were not even aware they had special access.

Facebook has defended its behaviour.

It said it never gave others access to personal data without people’s permission and had seen no evidence that the data had been misused.

However, it has acknowledged again that it should have prevented third parties being able to tap into users’ data, after publicly announcing that it had ended the privilege for security reasons.

Examples given by the NYT include allowing others’ products the ability to read users’ private messages and to see the names, contact details and activities of their friends.

Facebook’s handling of the matter has drawn criticism, including tweets from its own former chief security officer Alex Sta-

Islamic State kills 700 prisoners in east Syria

Pak govt plans to extend tenure of special military courts: Report

BEIRUT, Dec 19 (Agencies): The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said on Wednesday that Islamic State militants had executed nearly 700 prisoners in nearly two months in eastern Syria, Reuters reported.

The UK-based war monitoring group said the prisoners were among 1,350 civilians and fighters that Islamic State had been holding in territory near the Iraqi border.

The jihadists control a shrinking strip of land east of the Syria’s Euphrates River around the town of Hajin, which U.S.-backed forces entered this month.

The Syrian Demoratic Forces (SDF), led by the Kurdish YPG militia, has battled Islamic State there for several months with the help of U.S. air power and special forces.

SDF commander-inchief Mazloum Kobani told Reuters last week that at least 5,000 IS fighters remain holed up in the enclave, including many foreigners who appear ready to fight to the death.

Islamabad, Dec 19 (PTI): Pakistan government plans to extend the tenure of controversial special military courts established for speedy trial of terror related cases after the Peshawar School massacre in December 2014, according to a media report on Wednesday.

The military courts were initially established after the December 2014 attack on the Army Public School in Peshawar which had left 150 people, mostly children, dead.

The special military courts were set up for two years in January 2015 for the speedy trial of militants and its tenure was extended for another two years in 2017 which is set to expire on January 6.

The government of Prime Minister Imran Khan-led Pakistan Tehreeke-Insaf (PTI) was thinking to further extend the tenure but given the current politi-

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mos, who has called on it to disclose more details about what special access it provided to whom.

The latest revelations follow a series of scandals including the Cambridge Analytica data harvest, incitement to violence in Myanmar, also known as Burma, evidence of Russian and Iranian meddling in the US elections, and several data-exposing bugs.

These have undermined public confidence in Facebook, led to calls for new regulations and prompted demands for a leadership rethink.

Facebook, as ever, thinks it’s being unfairly picked on. Indeed, as recently as this week, former security boss Alex Stamos described the Cambridge Analytica scandal as an overreaction.

With its statement on Wednesday, Facebook took the same tone it has since

cal climate of the country, the extension would remain a challenge, the Express Tribune reported.

A senior government official confirmed the government’s intention to extend the tenure of the military court, the report said.

He, however, did not reveal how the government planned to pass a constitutional amendment without a two-third majority in Parliament.

Despite conceding to the Opposition and handing over the chair of the Public Accounts Committee to Leader of the Opposition Shehbaz Sharif, the government and Opposition parties remain at loggerheads.

A PTI federal minister was quoted as saying by the report that he has recommended to the government to amend existing antiterrorism laws instead of extending the tenure of the military courts.

On the other hand,

this whole mess began in March: users gave consent, everybody knew, nothing to see here.

For added cheekiness, its statement linked to a piece in the New York Times from 2010 that seemed to reference at least one of features revealed in this latest investigation.

But what Facebook underestimates, continually, is the extent to which this year has produced a “data-awakening” among the general public, and how now is the time for the company to lay it all out on the table.

If I was a Facebook employee, or shareholder, I’d be telling Mark Zuckerberg: “It’s time to be completely open about who has or had access to data.”

That’s the only way to stop 2019 being like 2018: a drip-drip of headlines that have eroded Facebook’s reputation, perhaps irreparably.

a senior Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader maintained that the party will evolve its strategy once the bill has been tabled.

Meanwhile, political analysts maintained that the centre will need to offer concessions to the Opposition parties in exchange for support on the amendment.

The Pakistan Army has said on December 16 that so far 717 accused were sent to military courts since they were established. Of these 717 cases, 546 had been finalised by the military courts.

And of the 546 finalised cases, 310 terrorists were the handed death penalty while 234 were given rigorous imprisonment of varied duration ranging from life imprisonment to a minimum duration of five years.

Two accused persons were acquitted by the courts.

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

DIRECTORATE OF HORTICULTURE

REJOINDER

Yolise Thongru

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In response to the condemnation alleged by the Dimapur Longjang Senso Telongjem on 18-12-2018. The Sangtamtilla Village Council clarify against the false allegation made by the said union. * It would be wise for Dimapur Longjang Senso Telongjem to first hear and understand the matter from both parties and find out the fact before coming to a conclusion/Published in Newspaper. * Mr. Alemnungsang was NOT ABDUCTED as alleged by the village council members, from his house. Indeed he arrived at the council hall in his own vehicle (Bolero No. 9347, Black in colour) along with some of his own community members including Sangtamtilla Ao Baptist Arogo Pastor. * It is to state that on 21st Nov. 2018, Mr. Alemnungsang threatened to burn down the houses. In the regard, he was summoned by the village council on 4th Dec. 2018. But citing health problems, he requested the postponement of the date, to which the council accepted and fixed the date to 15th Dec. 2018. And since, the houses were burned down within the of extended period of the said meeting (i.e. 15th Dec. 2018), the public got furious and determined to go to any extent. But the village council members stopped them and kept the situation under control and asked Alemnungsang, himself to appear in the council court for amicable solution. As for the part of the "villagers came with Arms to Alemnungsang residence" as published or alleged by the union is totally false, in this regard the council asked that if any one can produce proof or witness? * As a matter of fact, the bond was not forcibly made to sign. In presence of his own community members (who even advised him to sign the bond before the problem escalates), he agreed to the terms contained in the bond and willingly signed it, but not as alleged by the Union. * Relating to the FIR lodged by Mr. Alemnungsang against the village council, the Asst. Commissioner of Police (A.C.P) urban Police Station, directed both the parties to report on 11th Dec. 2018 for the statement. During the statement, Mr. Alemnungsang admitted that he verbally threatened to burn down the houses and also that he arrived at the council court in his own vehicle. So the question of abduction does not arise in any manner.

Asemba Mongzar

Charles Michel had hoped to continue as leader in a minority government.

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NAGALAND, KOHIMA

NOTIFICATION

NO.HR/GEN-1/INTRV/2017-18: In inviting a reference to the advertisement No.HR/GEN/ INTRV/2017-18/1890-94/ Dt. Kohima the 4th Aug. 2018 published by the undersigned through local dailies, it is hereby notified to all the candidates who have qualified in the written examination that the viva voce/interview for the post of Horticulture Extension Assistant (HEA) will be conducted as follows;1. Date of viva voce/ interview : 15th and 16th Jan. 2019.

2. Time : 11:00 AM onwards.

3. Venue : Directorate of Horticulture, Kohima.

Note: 1. No separate calling letters will be issued and the applicants should come to the interview with the original admit cards of the written examination.

2. The interview for candidates of roll no, 1, 2, 11, 21, 22, 28, 33, 40, 41, 49, 50, 77, 81, 95, 96, 107, 123, 152, 154, 161, 173, 174, 180, 204, 208 will be held on the 15th Jan. 2019 and that of roll numbers 213, 214, 248, 253, 256, 265, 273, 298, 305, 308, 314, 327, 341, 343, 344, 347, 354, 355, 371, 382, 397, 398, 430, 432 , 440 will be held on the 16th Jan. 2019.

3. The Department will observe the reservation policy of the Government of Nagaland currently enforced.

4. The result of the selected candidates will be published in the local dailies and put up in the Notice Board of the Directorate of Horticulture.

5. The following documents are to be produced in original on the day of the interview :a. All academic documents from Matriculation to Graduation and other additional qualification if any. b. Indigenous certificate, S.T certificate and B.T certificate if applicable. c. Employment exchange card. d. No objection certificate from the competent authority of the department concerned for those serving at the time of interview.

Sd/(Dr. R. ELITHUNG LOTHA) Director of Horticulture Nagaland: Kohima DC-2047

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Assam Rifles civic action programmes across Nagaland

5 Assam Rifles lecture

9 Assam Rifles awareness prog

Kiphire Battallion

Kiphire Battalion interacts with GBs

Wokha Battalion lecture on career

Kohima Battalion weapons display

Phek Battalion medical camp at Akhen

Kiphire Battalion lecture-cum-cleanliness drive

Wokha Battalion lecture on career opportunities

YIMCHUNGRÜ AKHERÜ ARIHAKO (YAA) Regd. No. H/HRS- 282 HQ. SHAMATOR- 798612, NAGALAND

FELICITATION

OFFICE OF THE

CHANGTONGYA SENSO TELONGJEM DIMAPUR DIMAPUR : NAGALAND

FELICITATION

We the CSTD would like to convey our deepest appreciation and congratulate the below noted bonafide members for being successful in the recently declared NPSC Exam for the below noted posts : 1. Mr. Puraküm Lkr, S/o Nükshitemjen Lkr - Soil Conservation Officer 2. Miss Nüngsanginla Lkr, D/o Shri. Takuyangba Lkr - Asst.

Director (Engineering) under Industries & Commerce 3. Miss Mayangchila Jamir, D/o T. Toshi Jamir - Demonstrator (Civil Engineering) Education Department The Union prays that the Almighty God to bless them in all their future endeavours.

(I. Nuklu Jamir) (I. Chungshi Lkr) President General Secy.

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future” on November 16, at COB Tseminyu. The lecture covered various career options available to students to pursue a career. A briefing on opportunities in the Armed Forces was also covered. 15 teachers and 90 students of Baptist Higher Secondary School attended the lecture.

4th OPEN BADMINTON TOURNAMENT Organised : By MILEN TER SOCIETY Venue : Aoyimsen Panchayat Cum Multi Utility Hall Date : 27th to 29th Dec. 2018

MEN'S DOUBLE ONLY

For any queries, please contact : 8257867737 / 7005055491 / 9382551776

OFFICE OF THE LEPHORI STUDENTS’ UNION Phek District : Nagaland

FELICITATION

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The Lephori Students’ Union with immense pride and honor, like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Mr. Nguvitho Katiry, S/o Mr. Tsotosie Katiry and Mr. Chupitho Pojar, S/o Er. Lolesie Pojar for clearing the recently declared NPSC examination to the post of JE (Electrical Engg.) and Asst. Conservator of Forests.

The Union further wishes them bright success in their future endeavors.

Luchüsie Katiry Pfepila Katiry President Gen. secretary

PONGCHING STUDENTS’ UNION KOHIMA FELICITATION

FELICITATION

With profound joy and immense pride, TGSU acknowledges the achievement of Ms. Khisen Jemu daughter of Mr. Amvüga Jemufor getting the post of an Assistant Entomologist (Cl- III Non-Gazetted) under Health & Family Welfare in the recently declared Combined Technical Services Examination 2017 under Nagaland Public Service Commission.

The Union lauds her dedication for setting exemplary footprints for many enthusiastic aspirants of the group to trod upon. It further wishes grand success in her future course of endeavour.

Ms. K. Jacinta Magh Mr. Peter Magh General Secretary (TGSU) Education Secretary (TGSU)

51 troops of Assam Rifles attended the lecture and actively participated in the cleanliness drive.

Wokha Battalion lecture on career opportunities: Wokha Battalion of Assam Rifles (AR) organised a lecture on career opportunities under the theme “Today’s youth, tomorrow’s

The Yimchungrü Akherü Arihako (YAA), is delighted to convey heartiest congratulations tothe following individuals for their outstanding achievements in the recently declared Combined Technical Services Examination 2017 conducted by the NPSC; 1. Ms. Dojingla Yimchunger, Medical Officer 2. Mr. Deventhong, Assistant Geologist 3. Ms. Delimla K, Junior Engineer (Civil Engg.)

4. Mr. C. Yamukam Yimchunger, Junior Engineer (Agri/Civil Engg.)

5. Mr. Rulin T, Junior Engineer (Civil Engg.)

6. Ms. Avila, Junior Engineer (Civil Engg.)

7. Ms. Sotsula, Agri Inspector YAA extend sincere appreciation for bringing laurels to the community and wishes the best in their endeavors.

Sd/Sd/S YANSOMONG, President ACHUNG JANGLEH, Gen. Secy

With immense pride and honour, the Pongching Students’ Union Kohima, would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Mr. Longkai N Chemdok, S/o Mr. Nyeiba Chemdok for successfully getting through the NPSC CTSE, 2017 for the post of Sub-Divisional Officer (Cl-1 Gazetted) Under NPWD. The Union Wishes his success in all his future endeavour.

KONGBA CHUNGPHANG K A TENSO PHOM President, PSUK General Secy. PSUK

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total of 55 students and five teaching staff attended the event.

Kiphire Battalion lecture on education for progress: Kiphire Battalion of Assam Rifles conducted a lecture on “Education for progress” at Around Saramati Mountain School, Pungro on November 13.

The aim of the lecture was to create awareness among the students about the importance of education for their all-round growth as well as for the society, apart from helping their job prospects. 40 students along with teaching staff attended the lecture.

Kiphire Battalion lecture-cum-cleanliness drive: Kiphire Battalion of Assam Rifles organized a lecture-&-cleanliness drive under the theme, “Clean and Green Nagaland” at Longmatre town on November 14. The event was conducted with an aim to generate awareness on hygiene and santition and its benefits to the society.

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net to the check the vehicle the other person would steal the bag from the vehicle. He also admitted on stealing of a bag from Southern exit gate (local ground) and keeping the bag at Phool bari which was later seized by Kohima Police. Similarly, on December 17, two accused were on the process of stealing from a vehicle but were apprehended. In this connection, a case has been registered under North PS Kohima vide North PS Case No. 68/2018 U/S 379/511 IPC. The accused Saravanam Marimula Naidu was arrested and handed over to judicial custody and Vishal Gopal Nayadu being a minor was handed over to observation home Kezeike, Kohima.

Kohima Police recovered the stolen bags and handed over to the rightful owner on Zimmanama. Police also advised the public to be more vigilant and report to the nearest police station if they came across any such kind of suspicious elements.

OFFICE OF THE

TESOPHENYU GROUP STUDENTS’ UNION

November 11. Medical team under Assam Rifles medical officer, dispensed free medical treatment and check up for local residents of Akhen and the neighbouring villages that are devoid of requisite medical facilities. Free medicines were provided to the ailing patients. The team also visited houses of the elderly who were unable to attend the medical camp owing to health issues. Basic knowledge on epidemic diseases and precautions was also explained. 79 locals were examined & treated.

Chieswema Battalion awareness: Chieswema battalion of Assam Rifles conducted an awareness programme on “stay fit stay healthy” at Middle School, Chizami town on November 13. A lecture-&awareness programme was conducted by nursing assistant of 9 Assam Rifles for the students and teachers.

The lecture was followed by distribution of sweets to all the students and teaching staff of the school. A

OFFICE OF THE

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

LONGKHUM SENSO TELONGJEM

The Tzu Area Public Welfare Organization (TAPWO) would like to convey its appreciation to all the well wishers for their financial support and contributions during its 28th General Session held at Kütsapo Village on 4th & 5th December 2018.

We specially thank the following: 1. Shri. Orenthung Lotha, Deputy Commissioner, Phek 2. Smti. Luchui Fithu, EAC (HQ) Phek 3. Er. Abija Khing, EE, PWD (R&B) Phek 4. Shri. Vechikhoyi Lohe, Principal, GHSS, Pfutsero 5. Shri. Zhopra Vero, Kedallo, Federal Govt. of Nagaland 6. Shri. Alezo Venuh, Special Envoy to Collective Leadership GPRN/NSCN 7. Shri. Küpota Khesoh, former NDPP Candidate 8. All frontal Organizations from Tizu Area Villages 9. All participants and Kütsapo Village Council (Vechineyi Khesoh) (Shekhohu Chizo) President General Secretary

KOHIMA, NAGALAND

FELICITATION

With immense pride and joy, the citizens of Longkhum in Kohima extend our heartiest congratulation to Er. Atsungba Sor (S/o. Wb. R. Wati Sor and Wt. Temjenkala) for securing the post of Junior Engineer (Electrical) in the recently declared NPSC (Combined Technical Service Examination 2017) result.

The Union wish and pray that the almighty God continue to bless and guide you in all your future endeavours.

Sd/Sd/(Wb. Temsu Soyah) (Wb. Demvo Longchar) President, LSTK General Secretary, LSTK

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DIMAPUR: Kohima Police personnel arrested two person namely, Saravanam Marimula Naidu, son of Marimudu vill- Vakipada, PO/PS- Navapur, Dist- Navapur, state- Maharastra, and Vishal Gopal Nayadu, son of Gopal Nayadu villVakipada, PO/PS Karanji Khrud, Dist- Navapur stateMaharastra on December 17. A press release from Kohima Police PRO stated that, the accused persons are being kept under police custody for further investigation. The accused, Vishal Gopal Nayadu during the investigation revealed that they reached Kohima on December 17 and also admitted to their crime of stealing hand bag from one vehicle which was parked near united traders shop. Their modus operandi was that one of them will distract the owner of the vehicle in conversation on the pretext of leakage in his vehicle and accordingly when owner of the vehicle comes out and open the bon-

November 10 at Company Operating Base, Ziphu.

Lecture covered details of various employment options available for youth in state and central government departments.

Information on latest government schemes for business start-ups and lists of skill development institutes in Nagaland was also covered. A total of 25 youths attended the lecture.

Kohima Battalion weapons display: Kohima Battalion of Assam Rifles organized a weapon display for 1st NCC Battalion (Girls) at St Joseph Collage, Zakhama, Kohima on November 11 as part of the annual training camp. It was organised to create awareness on the various weapons used by the infantry unit of the Army. 293 NCC cadets attended the event.

Phek Battalion medical camp at Akhen: Phek Battalion of Assam Rifles conducted a free medical and check up camp at Akhen village, Phek on

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conducted an interactive session with GBs of Kiphire town and adjoining villages on November 7. The interaction was aimed at discussing the socio-political issues pertaining to Kiphire and to motivate civil administration to engage more closely with Assam Rifles to maintain peace in the region. 32 GBs attended the meeting.

Wokha Battalion lecture on career: Wokha battalion of Assam Rifles organized a lecture on career opportunities under the theme “Empowerment through awareness and information” at its battalion headquarter, Wokha on November 9. The aim of the lecture was to create awareness on the varied career opportunities available for realizing one’s dream. 80 students participated in the lecture.

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students.

9 Assam Rifles awareness prog: Chieswema Battalion (9 Assam Rifles) conducted an awareness program on “stay fit stay healthy” in Chiephobozou, Kohima on November 3.

45 people of all age groups attended the programme. The regimental medical officer in his lecture covered important topics on healthy living.

Kiphire Battallion: Kiphire battallion of Assam Rifles conducted lecture on “skill development” and “today’s youth tomorrow’s future” at St Joseph’s School, Akhegwo village and Saramati Public School, Pungro village respectively on November 6. The aim of the lecture was to create awareness on the importance of imparting skill development training to school going children. 89 students along with teaching staff attended the lecture.

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DIMAPUR: Assam Rifles have been conducting various activities across Nagaland as part of its civic action programme.

3 Bn Assam Rifles: A motivational lecture on joining the Indian Army was organised by 3 (Naga Hill) Battalion Assam Rifles on November 3 at G Rio School, Kohima. According to PRO HQ IGAR (N) the students were briefed regarding the prospects of joining the Indian Army after graduation. A weapons display was also organised for the students to show them various weapons used by the infantry unit of the Army. Eight teachers and 353 students witnessed the weapon display.

5 Assam Rifles lecture: Zunheboto Battalion (5 Assam Rifles) organised a lecture-&-awareness program on “Clean and green Nagaland” at St. Clare School, Akuluto, Zunheboto on November 3. The programme was attended by five teachers and 110

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I was not scared of facing the press, says Manmohan

New Delhi, Dec 19 (AGENCIES): For mer Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday hit out at critics who referred to him as “Maunmohan” or a “silent” Prime Minister, saying he had never been scared of facing the press, and had engaged with journalists often as Union Finance Minister in the 1990s and later as Prime Minister.

At an event in Delhi to launch a five-volume collection of his writings and speeches titled “Changing India”, Dr. Singh recalled his experiences at managing the economy and criticised the Modi government’s handling of relations with the Reserve Bank of India as well as the revision of the previous GDP (Gross domestic product) numbers.

“People say I was a silent Prime Minister, but I hope these volumes, particularly the two volumes that deal with my speeches as PM speak for themselves.

I certainly was not a Prime Minister who was afraid of talking to the press. I used to meet the press regularly and on every foreign trip I undertook, I would have a press conference in the plane itself or immediately after landing,” he told an audience comprising economists, Congress party colleagues and his former team at the Prime Minister’s Office.

The remarks appeared to be aimed at Prime Min-

Manmohan Singh (File)

ister Narendra Modi for not having addressed a single press conference since taking office.

Dr. Singh also defended India’s record of economic growth in the past few decades spanning his role as Reserve Bank governor (1982-85), Planning Commission chief (198587), Finance Minister (199196) and then Prime Minister (2004-2014). He said the reforms he introduced in 1991 had “changed the course of the Indian economy.”

When asked about the government’s recent decision to revise GDP data in 2005-2012, reflecting a lower growth rate during the period, Dr. Singh criticised the role of the NITI Aayog in the process.

“I think it’s not proper that people with no expertise should be releasing the GDP numbers,” he said, adding that the announcement by NITI Aayog ViceChairman Rajiv Kumar had “reduced the credibility of the exercise”.

In an interview to The Hindu last week, Mr. Ku-

mar said it was the Central Statistics Organisation that had asked Niti Aayog to vet the process.

On the issue of the current tensions between the Reserve Bank and the government over the issue of autonomy, and reports that the government was considering dipping into the central bank’s capital reserves, Dr. Singh said the government must “respect the independence and autonomy of the Reserve Bank”.

“The RBI and government are like a husband and wife team, and their differences must be harmonised,” he stated.

During the hour-long discussion on his experiences in the 1990s, conducted by former Chief Economic Advisor Kaushik Basu, Dr. Singh revealed for the first time that the devaluation of the rupee had been conducted under Prime Minister Narasimha Rao on the basis of a “hand-written note”.

He said Rao agreed to back him, although several members of the Cabinet and even the then President, R. Venkataraman, were not in favour of devaluation.

Dr. Singh also divulged that when he had first been offered the post of Finance Minister by Rao’s principal secretary, he had not thought it was a “serious offer” and had to be told to go “dress up” for the swearing-in at the last moment.

Some people in BJP need to speak less, says Gadkari Mumbai, Dec 19 (PTI): Some people in the BJP need to speak less, Union minister Nitin Gadkari said here Wednesday.

Politicians in general need to be more economical while speaking to media, the senior BJP leader said during an interaction at the Republic Summit.

Asked what prompted the BJP to hold as many as 70 press conferences in a day on the Rafale jet purchase issue, Gadkari said, “We have so many leaders, and we so like to speak before the (TV journalist’s) boom, so we have to give them some work.”

Gadkari recalled a scene from Bollywood film “Bombay to Goa” (1972) where parents of a voracious child cover his mouth with a piece of cloth to stop him from eating.

“There is a need for such a cloth (to be put on the mouth) for some people in our (party),” the BJP leader said.

Asked if people who needed such a “gag order” included those who talked

removed from all posts, including the primary membership,” they said.

Raja had violated party discipline, the two leaders said and urged AIADMK workers not to have any contact with him.

Meanwhile, senior AIADMK leader D Jayakumar RPT senior AIADMK leader D Jayakumar said that the action against Raja would serve as a warning to anyone who tries to go against the party, which was a “disciplined” organisation.

“When somebody does anti-party activities in a disciplined organisation like the AIADMK, they have to be sacked.

There is no place for sibling relationship here,” he said, responding to reporters’ queries about Panneerselvam acting against his younger brother.

“It is a welcome thing that action has been taken by (Panneerselvam) despite Raja being his younger brother...this will be a lesson for others too,” he added.

The chief minister and his deputy “have made it clear” that anyone who goes against the party would face action, he said, adding, that was evident from today’s move.

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about the caste of Hanuman or Congress chief Rahul Gandhi’s gotra, Gadkari said he was “joking”.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath had said at a poll rally that Hanuman was a Dalit, while UP BJP chief Mahendra Nath Pandey had mocked Rahul Gandhi’s Italian lineage and said his gotra was “Gotra Itlus”.

“See, I was joking,” Gadkari told the interviewer. Gadkari said neither he nor Prime Minister Narendra Modi give sound bytes to media after an event.

“Politicians should have little less interaction with the media and this (policy) is required (to be followed) a little bit more in the BJP,” said the Union minister, known for his candour.

Mamata ministry expansion today

Kolkata, Dec 19 (PTI): The 31-month-old Mamata Banerjee government in West Bengal will be expanded on Thursday and four new faces would be inducted into it, officials said Wednesday.

The new names to be inducted into the state cabinet were shortlisted Tuesday and sent to the governor on Wednesday, the state secretariat sources said.

The probable ministers are Sujit Bose, Tapas Roy, Nirmal Majhi and Ratna Ghosh.

They would be sworn in Thursday by Governor K N Tripathi at the Raj Bhavan in the presence of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her cabinet colleagues, the sources said.

Deputy CM’s brother sacked from AIADMK Chennai, Dec 19 (PTI): The ruling AIADMK Wednesday sacked its coordinator and Tamil Nadu deputy Chief Minister O Panneerselvam’s brother O Raja from the party for alleged anti-party activities.

The party welcomed the action, saying it showed that the leadership would not tolerate any indiscipline, irrespective of the person’s status.

The decision to sack Raja, a former panchayat body chief hailing from Theni district, was announced by Panneerselvam and Joint Coordinator K Palaniswami.

Palaniswami is the Chief Minister of the state, while Panneerselvam is his deputy.

Raja’s sacking came hours after he took over as the district chief of a milk producers’ union in Madurai.

The two leaders, in a short statement, said that Raja has been sacked from all posts, including the AIADMK’s primary membership.

The action was taken “for going against the party’s policies and bringing disrepute to it,” they added.

“From today onwards, Raja is being

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TRS working to form front without BJP, Cong New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS): Telangana Rashtra Samiti (TRS) MP and Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao’s daughter K. Kavitha on Wednesday said TRS is working to form a federal front for the 2019 Lok Sabha elections that would not have either Congress or BJP in it.

“A federal front is being floated. We believe that a neutral platform should be established which is free of both BJP and Congress.

Our agenda is to address the people of this nation.

There have been various political groupings in the country which failed while few succeeded,” she told reporters here.

Kavitha said that regional parties will have a greater role to play in the national politics because they can address the aspirations of the people which national parties could not do. “We have done it in Telangana. We want to replicate the same at national level and we will certainly work very hard

New Delhi, Dec 19 (AGENCIES): A Delhi court will hear a second case registered against former Congress leader Sajjan Kumar, who has recently been convicted by the Delhi High Court in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots case and sentenced to life. The case will be heard by Delhi’s Patiala High Court on Thursday.

Notably, it is the second case registered by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on recommendations of Nanavati Commission.

Kumar is facing trial on charges of murder and rioting in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case pertaining to killing in Delhi’s Sultanpuri.

While holding Kumar guilty in the first case, the Delhi HC reversed the earlier trial court’s judgement in which he had been acquitted in the case. Kumar has been asked to surrender by 31 December 2018.

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SATAKHAMI UNION DIMAPUR Silver Jubilee Hoho Kupughu

NAGALAND : DIMAPUR Head Office : Shozukhu Village

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A-A : AGRI EXPO. 4th Mile, Dimapur.

Atsala : 29.12.2018 (Saturday).

Ado : Ayi 10 Puchou.

Special Guest : Ino. T. Kiheto Sema, IAS (Rtd.)

Pithisa 1. Ni Satakhami Dimapur lo akemi kumutsu kusu ani.

2. Ni Satakha Ghakhu lono iko-ishi eno phuthewo vekemi phu-aghuna lo kukami eno ighi kinimi kumutsu kusu ani.

3. Akupughu hipau tokulu shilu penike kumtsu no akighini shi tsu alo.

T. Vikuto Zhimo Convener Jubilee Planning Board.

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to make sure to form an alliance which will not have either BJP or Congress,” she said.

Kavitha referred to DMK leader M.K. Stalin proposing the name of Congress President Rahul Gandhi as prime ministerial candidate and said TRS is not part of that grouping and pointed out that the move had been “opposed” by some members of that grouping.

“This is not about one person becoming a Prime Minister or about one party rising to power, this is about truly addressing the issues of the people of this country,” Kavitha said.

She said that in the so-called semi-final before the Lok Sabha elections next year, the Congress did not do well in Telangana

K. Vikheshe Yepthomi Secretary Jubilee Planning Board.

This is to inform to all the citizen of Asukhomi Kughuko Kuqhakulu that there will be a general meeting at Yetoho Village on 28 December 2018 at 10:00 AM. All the members, Brother-in-laws, Sister-inlaws are cordially invited.

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Congratulation on your promotion Shri Y. Kikheto Sema, IAS, S/o Late Yethakhu Yeptho. Your confidence, your knowledge and your never-give-up personality shines now. You deserve the position and all your effort has now paid off.

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We, Mr. & Mrs. MOATEMSU AMRI and his family members extend our heartfelt gratitude to the church members, Doctors and Nurses of CIHSR Dimapur, Electrical Staff and Well-wishers for your prayers & financial support during his treatment in CIHSR Dimapur and for which he had recovered his health.

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Expelled NSCN (R)’s army chief clarifies (From p-1) He said, along with his men, he was staying in the jungle below Makhwiichu village awaiting the Makury region chairman’s positive report.

But on Tuitimiu’s delay in reporting to him and sensing danger, Jackson said he move out towards the west. Before crossing border, he said he got information that Tuitimiu had reported to Burmese army about his presence in the area.

However, by the grace of God, Jackson said they were saved from the hand of “those foes” and he reached Kiphire district on December 18.

But, the expelled NSCN (R) army chief claimed that Tuitimiu tried to finish him off for the second time by coming to the border and reporting to GPRN that the former had ordered him to close all arms and ammunition, besides trying to convince Makury region to follow him in forming a new parallel group, “which was a complete lie.”

Jackson regretted that NSCN (R) president Wangtin Naga, on getting this information from Tuitimiu, expelled him with no proper reasoning and without following constitutional procedures.

He said he was confused whether he should mention the incident to the president as a “wise and visionary leader” or should move ahead “seeking a real leader”. He said his big decision was never to give up whatever was the burden for the “greater and better cause of the nation.”

Mentioning that he accepted the situation as a challenge for him to go up to a higher level, Jackson urged Wangtin Naga to maintain the prestige and position of his next army chief.

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(From p-1) JLF also expressed appreciation to various organisations, civil society groups and masses for organising peaceful and democratic rallies appealing for ‘early resolution of the Indo-Naga political problem.”

JLF also expressed condolences on the demise of late ‘Gen(rtd)’Kholi Konyak on December 12 at New Delhi and that his “contributions and sacrifices” towards the Naga political movement will be forever acknowledged by future generations. It also reiterated the stand of the government of Nagaland and the state assembly to “pave way for any alternative arrangement” in the event of political solution that is honourable and acceptable to the people.

JLF also placed on record its commitment towards the issue of integration of all Naga contiguous areas under one administrative umbrella and appealed to all sections especially civil society groups and hohos to have confidence in strengthening of Naga family by coming together and collectively work towards unity .

and did not get a clear victory in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. “In Rajasthan, where they expected a landslide victory, they barely scraped through. Default politics is the current state of the country,” she said.

The TDP MP said if there was a strong regional party in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh, it would have played a major role.

She hit out at the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA), saying it has “miserably failed” on delivery of various promises made to people. “We are not ‘B’ team of anybody but ‘B’ team of Indian people.” She justified her father’s remarks in which he had termed Rahul Gandhi as a “buffoon”.

“The whole nation watched when the Congress chief breaking all established practices of Parliament suddenly crossed the aisle and hugged a Prime Minister. Everybody felt it was a very silly move and that is why our leader responded,” she said.

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provision to keep planes flying between Britain and the bloc.

B u t D o m b r ov s k i s stressed that the measures “cannot replicate the benefits of the withdrawal agreement, and certainly it cannot replicate the benefits of EU membership.”

On Tuesday, the British government stepped up U.K. no-deal preparations, putting 3,500 soldiers on standby and warning thousands of businesses and millions of households to get ready for disruption.

The government said the plans — which include chartering boats and stockpiling medicines — are a sensible precaution.

But opposition politicians accuse the government of trying to scare lawmakers into supporting May’s Brexit deal.

Opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Cor-

Saudi-led coalition bombs air base in Yemen’s capital CAIRO, Dec 19 (Agencies): The Saudi-led coalition bombed an air base in Yemen’s rebel-held capital on Wednesday as a local cease-fire held around the Red Sea port city of Hodeida.

In comments aired by Saudi state-run TV, the coalition said it struck the air base next to Sanaa’s international airport, destroying a rocket launcher and a drone that it said was preparing to carry out an attack.

Yemen’s rebel-run alMasirah TV said the airstrikes hit the base and surrounding areas. It was not immediately clear if there were any casualties.

The coalition, allied with Yemen’s internationally-recognized government, has been at war with the Iran-aligned rebels, known as Houthis, for nearly four years. Coalition airstrikes have killed thousands of people, while the Houthis

have launched ballistic missiles into Saudi Arabia and attacked vessels in the Red Sea. A fragile cease-fire this week halted months of heavy fighting in Yemen’s port city of Hodeida, through which the country imports 70 percent of its food and humanitarian aid.

The war has generated the world’s worst humanitarian crisis, driving Yemen to the brink of famine.

Yemeni officials said there was sporadic artillery and automatic weapons fire in parts of Hodeida, with the two sides accusing each other of violating the truce.

The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to brief media. The coalition urged the U.N. to quickly deploy officers to oversee the withdrawal of the opposing forces from the city and its outskirts, warning that the truce could break down.

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With much pride, The Dimapur Wokhae Ekhung is overjoyed to extend our heartiest Congratulation to one of our esteemed members, Sri E. Lithungo Lotha on being promoted to the post of Additional Director, Dept. of Economics and Statistics, Govt. of Nagaland.

The Ekhung prays to Almighty to grant him good health and longevity.

MERA, SECHÜ, RAU SEYIE KEHOU NAGALAND

Teisozha Puotei Thechü

: 8th January, 2019 : 10:30 Khise : Jalukie Town

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1. MR. T.R. ZELIANG (RAU) 2. MR. NEIPHIU RIO ( SECHÜ)

MEDZIVOKETUO Krüta Kecha

: Mr. Thejao Vihienuo (Sechü) : Mr. Gohing (Rau) Pastor, Puilo New Baptist Church Vevori Die : Mr. Dennis Elunglung (Rau) Utsiepfumia ü : Mera Yieko Kehoukeseu Dieyie : Mr. Rüüngutuo Sechü Utsiepfumia ü : Sechü Yieko Diekepu : 1. Mr. T.R. Zeliang (Rau) Utsiepfumia ü : Rau Yieko Diekepu : 2. Mr. Neiphiu Rio (Sechü) Reports : Secretary, Treasurer, mu Research Committee Ketheziedie : Mr. Kethozhapu Sahu (Mera) Thekha Kecha : Mechü

byn on Wednesday accused May of “a cynical attempt to drive her deeply damaging deal through this House.” “No-deal would be a disaster for our country and no responsible government would ever allow it,” Corbyn said.

Many businesses agree. Britain’s five leading business groups said in a rare joint statement that businesses “have been watching in horror” as political infighting made the prospect of a disorderly Brexit more likely.

Organizations including the British Chambers of Commerce and the Confederation of British Industry urged lawmakers to “return to their constituencies over Christmas and talk to their local business communities.”

“We hope that they will listen and remember that when they return

to Parliament, the future course of our economy will be in their hands,” the groups said.

In a bid to regain some of its vanished political momentum, the British government was publishing long-awaited plans Wednesday for a post-Brexit immigration system that will end free movement of EU citizens to the UK. Home Secretary Sajid Javid said the proposals — Britain’s biggest immigration changes in more than 40 years — would create a “skills-based immigration system built around the talent and expertise people can bring, rather than where they come from.”

At present, all EU nationals can live and work in Britain under the bloc’s free-movement rules, but that will end after the U.K. leaves in March.

The government is proposing no limit on the number of well-paid, skilled immigrants who can settle in Britain, but curbs on “low-skilled” workers.

The rules will not apply to more than 3 million EU citizens currently living in Britain. The government has said they can stay, even if the UK leaves the bloc without an agreement on future relations.

The EU, in its no-deal plans, urged member states

to extend the same right to more than 1 million resident British nationals.

Immigration was a major factor behind Britain’s 2016 vote to leave the EU, and May has made “taking back control of our borders” her key Brexit goal.

But that has put her at odds with many business leaders, and some members of her own Conservative government.

Big chunks of Britain’s economy, from agriculture to health care, have come to depend on European workers — more than 1 million of whom have moved to Britain in the last 15 years. Businesses fear that choking off the flow of lower-skilled workers could lead to acute employee shortages.

S a f f r o n C o r d e r y, deputy chief executive of NHS Providers — an umbrella group for Britain’s state-funded health care system — said the health sector was “deeply concerned” about the planned changes.

“High skills does not equal high pay,” she told the BBC. The government plans suggest setting a salary threshold that immigrants will have to meet in order to be given the right to settle in Britain.

More journalists killed globally in 2018: Report

WASHINGTON, Dec 19 (Agencies): Journalists faced growing dangers of being targeted for killing for their work in 2018 even as the risks from war and conflict declined, a media watchdog said Wednesday.

According to AFP, the Committee to Protect Journalists said 34 of the 53 journalists killed on duty this year around the world were “singled out for murder.”

“The number of journalists targeted for murder in reprisal for their reporting nearly doubled in 2018 from a year earlier, driving up the overall count of journalists killed on the job,” the New York-based watchdog group said in a report.

The repor t echoed concerns in a similar story this week from Paris-based Reporters Without Borders, which found the death toll at 80, using a different methodology that includes bloggers, citizen journalists, and media workers.

Both reports cited an alarming increase in reprisals against reporters, highlighted by what CPJ called the “brazen murder” of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi in the Saudi Arabian consulate in Istanbul.

AFP photographer Shah Marai was among

Pineapple leather’ offers vegan fashion alternative

Man jailed for threatening to kill Trump

rial.”

Hijosa, who founded the company Ananas Anam to market Piñatex, works with pineapple farmers in the Philippines who harvest and strip the fibers, which are finished into Piñatex in Spain.

To make one square meter of Piñatex takes 460 leaves - but there’s no shortage of raw material. Global pineapple production topped 25 million tonnes in 2016, according to statistics portal Statistica.

Ananas Anam says the waste from the top 10 producer countries could theoretically replace over 50 percent of global leather output.

Since its commercial launch in 2015, Piñatex has been used by about 500 manufacturers, including vegan sneakers sold by fashion house Hugo Boss.

Washington, Dec 19 (IANS): A 39-yearold man living in the US state of Arizona has been sentenced to 37 months in prison for threatening to kill President Donald Trump, officials said. According to a press release on Tuesday by the Office of the US Attorney, District of Arizona, Jerrod Hunter Schmidt was sentenced after he was found guilty in September by a jury of two counts of threatening the President and two counts of making interstate threatening communications. Schmidt made a series of calls to the court clerk’s office from April 10 to April 11 after learning that his conviction for a prior felony was affirmed by the Nebraska Court of Appeals.

LO N D O N, D e c 1 9 (Agencies): Pineapples aren’t just good to eat. A Spanish businesswoman is on a mission to convince us they’re also good to wear.

According to Reuters, Carmen Hijosa has created Piñatex, a textile woven from the long fibers in the fruit’s discarded leaves that she hopes will give the fashion industry a sustainable alternative to leather.

A clothes designer by trade and having abandoned leather on environmental grounds, she spent eight years developing her alternative textile.

“Because of their characteristics - they’re very fine and strong and flexible - my idea was what if I make a mesh with these fibers, not unlike what leather is,” Hijosa told Reuters.

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All of smaller-scale brand Altiir’s biker-style jackets are made from it.

“People come in, they’ll touch it, they’re attracted to it. At first, most of the time, they think it’s leather and then they feel it and it doesn’t feel like leather,” said its creative director Timothy Turner-Sutton. “...It’s its own material. When it gets wet it dries like leather and it behaves like leather in every way except it’s completely sustainable.”

Aside from the resources needed to raise cattle to slaughter, critics of the leather industry point to its use of chemicals with tannery waste containing large amounts of pollutants.

25 people killed along with eight other journalists, in an April bomb attack in Afghanistan The CPJ report said that while the total number of journalists killed on duty hit its highest level in three years, the number killed in conflict fell to its lowest since 2011.

The total is up from 47 killed in 2017, of which 18 were “pinpointed for murder,” CPJ said.

“Afghanistan, where extremists have stepped up deliberate attacks on jour-

nalists, was the deadliest country and accounted for much of the increase,” the report said.

AFP’s chief photographer in Afghanistan, Shah Marai, was among 25 people killed along with eight other journalists, in an April bomb attack.

The press rights group lamented “a lack of international leadership on journalists’ rights and safety” that may be increasing the dangers for the news media, illustrated by the Khashoggi killing.

Arrest warrant for Grace Mugabe Lo n do n , D e c 1 9 (Agencies): South African prosecutors have issued an arrest warrant for Zimbabwe’s ex-first lady, Grace Mugabe, for allegedly assaulting a model in 2017, police said.

The move comes after a court annulled her diplomatic immunity in July.

South Africa’s government was criticised for letting Mrs Mugabe leave the country after the alleged assault.

Gabriella Engels accused Mrs Mugabe of beating the “hell out of me” with an electric extension cord in a hotel room in Johannesburg.

Mrs Mugabe said at the time that she had acted in self-defence after the “intoxicated and unhinged” model attacked her in the room where her two sons

lived.

Reuters quoted police spokesman Vishnu Naidoo as saying on Wednesday: “I can confirm that a warrant for the arrest of Grace Mugabe was issued last Thursday.”

It is unclear why the reporting of the warrant was delayed and there has been no response yet from Mrs Mugabe or Zimbabwean authorities.

Lobby group AfriForum, which has been pursuing the case, welcomed the arrest warrant.

“It seems that justice is going to take place and we are looking forward to this matter going forward,” South Africa’s Times Live website quoted AfriForum CEO Kallie Kriel as saying.

It is unclear whether South Africa will push for Mrs Mugabe’s extradition.

CHIMONGER SURO THSINGMUJANG DIMAPUR FELICITATION

Office of the Chimonger Suro Thsingmujang Dimapur would like to congratulate Er. LIHORI SANGTAM S/o T. T. AMONG for securing the post of Junior Engineer in the recently declared NPSC Technical examination.

The union further conveys best wishes for his future endeavours.

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B ru s s e l s, D e c 1 9 (Agencies): With British politics gridlocked and just 100 days until Brexit, the European Union on Wednesday triggered contingency plans designed to cushion some of the shock of a “no-deal” UK exit from the bloc.

According to AP, the EU measures, announced a day after Britain ramped up its own no-deal planning, are intended to alleviate “major disruption” to people and businesses in sectors including financial services, customs, air transport and climate policy.

European Commission Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis told reporters that the plan was “an exercise in limiting damage.” He said the aim was “to turn an abrupt exit into a more soft landing.”

Britain is due to leave the EU on March 29, but it remains unclear whether lawmakers will approve the divorce agreement Prime Minister Theresa May’s government has negotiated with the bloc. Leaving without a deal risks plunging the British economy into recession and touching off chaos at the borders.

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Kepesikeshü: 1. U Seyiemia luki hakiketuo pete kie phre shüya.

2. Kehou nu kevorko miapuo gei Raka 20/- lie tuo.

3. Central Office Bearers, Advisors mu Mera, Sechü, Rau krotho keseko 07/01/2019 nhie vor phreta morosuo.

4. 7th January 2019 nhie theva kehou batuo.

5. Cha kepecie nu kebamia 7th zhü vorta rei vi mu kezhü pfhe sevorlie.

6. U Seyiemia Zeliang Rau Yieko theheu pesoshütuo.

7. Tenyimia pfhenei se phre vorlie mu rüna pete u Flag puo se phre vor morosuo.

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Lt. Gen Gopal R speaking at the inaugural.

All Nagaland Shaolin Kung-fu Association giving a performance.

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Special guest Lt. Gen Gopal R of 3 Corps (Spear Corps), who also inaugurated the fest, in his address hoped that Dimapur would evolve into one of the best cities in India. He however pointed out that there was still a lot of work to done and that process begins individually. Calling for a collective and concerted effort to make Dimapur more liveable, he remarked, “It is not only a few groups that can make changes. Everyone here has to pledge to make that change.”

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importance of Dimapur not only as the commercial hub of the state but also as gateway to the East, he pointed out that while Nagaland attained statehood on December, 1963, the Dimapur Town Committee was already in existence of which two-time MLA from Dimapur, Anwar Hussain was a member.

Lt. Gen Gopal R also called for a greater civic sense and the collaborative efforts from all stakeholders in improving road sense, traffic discipline and other civic responsibilities and hoped that the December Fest will be a regular feature. The opening day of the fest witnessed dance performances by students of Trionix dance studio, choral

rendition by 6 times interschool national level choral champion, Delhi Public School, Dimapur; kungfu demonstration by All Nagaland Shaolin Kung-fu Association; aero modelling

by Nagaland Flying and Adventure Sports Association & Assam Aero modelling Association; and indigenous games and sports.

The other highlights of the programme were; invocation prayer by Baptist Pastor Fellowship Dimapur, Tenga Seb; a flag march by representatives of around 45 colonies in Dimapur; lighting of torch by Lt. Gen Gopal R; and felicitation of dignitaries. The opening programme was compeered by Wapanginla and Mhonjan Lotha. The other dignitaries present were: deputy commissioner of Dimapur; Sushil Kumar Patel, brigadier Shibaji Das and brigadier Ravi Kumar.

Paper bags on sale

In a bid to promote use of paper bags instead of plastic bags and also to financially support underprivileged students complete their studies, the Community Avenue Network (CAN) Youth is selling paper bags at a stall in ‘December Fest’ currently underway at the DDSC stadium.

The primary objective is to raise funds to help school drop-outs complete their studies as part of CAN Youth’s initiative called “My Scholarship Foundation” to help school drop-outs and under-privileged students in Nagaland complete their studies. It is also worth mentioning here that Nagaland has the highest school dropout rate in India. Speaking to Nagaland post, the founder of CAN, Jenpu Rongmei stated that five rupees from every item sold will go the “My Scholarship Foundation.”

Three types of paper bags were on sale; recycled colour paper bags, fresh white paper bags and craft brown paper bags. The bags can be purchased in bulk or in single pieces and there are additional charges for printing of logo or names on the bags. The bags can be delivered to the customers or purchased at CAN office.

There are three teams that are involved in making the paper bags for the last few years. The team has so far sold about 7000 bags and even trained members of Mercy Society and helped them in the sale of the cards.

Apart from bags, edibles and soft drinks are also available at the stall.

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The eight-time Grammy winner Parton, will be the first artist from the Nashville music community to be recognised by MusiCares. She is being feted for her philanthropic work with the Dollywood Foundation.

Her organisation has championed causes such as the Imagination Library, which has provided more than 100 million books to young children across the world, reported variety. com.

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Norah Jones and Shawn Mendes will also be a part of the gala.

MusiCares charity was founded by the Recording Academy to ensure music

people have a place to turn in times of financial, medical, and personal need.

The tribute ceremony will be held here on February 10, 2019. (IANS)

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As well as being the iconic action classic that immortalised John McClane (Bruce Willis) in big screen history, fans have long argued over whether the events at Nakatomi Plaza on Christmas Eve mean that it qualifies to be a festive classic.

But it seems that Twentieth Century Fox have the definitive answer – they’re describing it as “the greatest Christmas story ever told”. Yes,

a Christmas film, and the trailer is the absolute proof of that.

In it, we see John McClane described as the man “who just wants to spend Christmas with his family.”

Later on, a voiceover states: “This Christmas get ready to jingle some bells and deck the halls with bows of…”, shortly before we see McClane calling the wife of his name Holly. And if that wasn’t enough, the film’s title appears late on – and it just so happens to be decked out in Christmas lights. So that’s that.

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he grand finale of North East Dancing Best Mom 4th edition was held on December 16 at IMC Hall here at Dimapur. The competition was organised by Murti Films Pvt. Ltd., and presented and sponsored by Everyday Salt.

Sagarika Deb was declared winner while Maromi Debnath and Urbashi Das were named as first and second runners-up respectively. A total of 20 contestants from all over North East participated in the grand Finale.

The winners walked away with cash prizes, certificates and mementos. Bollywood actor Hemant Birje (Tarzan), actress Priyanka Pandit and Sensai Prince Mishra also attended the event as special guests.

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he three-day December Fest that was slated to kick start on Tuesday literally hit rough weather. But with the skies clearing up on Wednesday, people from across Dimapur were finally treated to some spectacular performances and shows during the opening ceremony held at the DDSC stadium on Wednesday.

The December Fest promises a host of performers from the state, national and international, apart from various indigenous sports competitions and stalls catering to the taste buds. The event which will culminate on Wednesday is organized by The Better Dimapur in collaboration with Dimapur Municipal

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district on Wednesday.

Sanuzo Nienu, joint director, department of agriculture graced the occasion as special guest.

Earlier, before the inaugural programme, the special guest inaugurated the new basketball court at the centenary ground

at Chozuba. In his speech, he encouraged the youth to maintain discipline and work hard in whatever field they choose.

He further reminded them that perseverance and strong determination was the key to success Sevonyi Keyho, president CYA association delivered the presidential address.

He further called upon the youth to participate in true sportsmanship during the annual meet.

Four colonies are taking part in the meet which will culminate on December 22.

Earlier greeting message was delivered by Sepoyi Ringa, president Razuve Hoho. Oath to the players was administered by games and sports secretary Batu Ringa.

Bopanna, Sharan top seed at Tata Open New Delhi, Dec 19 (PTI): Asian Games gold medallist pair of Divij Sharan and Rohan Bopanna were named as the top seed in the men’s doubles event of the Tata Open Maharashtra, starting on December 31.

Sharan, who briefly became India’s number one doubles pair, and veteran Bopanna recently joined forces, keeping in mind the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Radu Albot and Malek Jaziri will be the second seed while Phillip Oswald and Tim Puetz are seeded third. The team of Marcelo Arevalo and Jamie Cerretani is seeded fourth.

Veteran star Leander Paes will team up with Mexico’s Miguel Angel Reyes-Varela with whom he won the Santo Domingo Challengher title and ended runner-up at Brest, Monterrey and Chicago in the 2018 season.

ICC directs PCB to bear 60 I-League: M. Bagan beat Minerva 1-0 percent of BCCI’s legal costs Dubai, Dec 19 (PTI): The ICC’s Dispute Resolution Panel Wednesday ordered Pakistan to pay 60 per cent of the cost demanded by the BCCI after the world body’s rejection of the PCB’s compensation claim which blamed India for lack of bilateral series between the two nations.

Nearly a month after rejecting the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) compensation claim against India for allegedly failing to honour a Memorandum of Understanding on bilateral cricket, the ICC announced the costs award for the two Boards. “...the Panel orders the PCB to pay the BCCI sixty percent (60%) of: (a) the Claimed Costs; and (b) the administrative costs and expenses of the Panel...,” the ICC committee said in its fresh judgement, which is binding.

The BCCI, on the other hand, has been asked to pay 40 per cent of the administrative costs and expenses of the DRC. The judgement did not specify the exact amount that was claimed by the Indian Board. The PCB had demanded Rs 447 crore compensation after alleging that the BCCI didn’t honour the MoU that required India

to play six bilateral series between 2015 and 2023.

The BCCI, on its part, maintained that the alleged MoU was not binding and did not stand as Pakistan failed to honour a commitment to support the revenue model suggested by India for the ICC. The ICC then constituted a three-member Dispute Resolution Committee (DRC) to look into the PCB’s compensation claim. The hearing took place at the world body’s headquarters here from October 1-3.

“For the BCCI, the victor in the arbitration, to be deprived of all its costs would appear to the Panel to be inappropriate, where the BCCI too had disputed the claim in good faith,” the ICC panel stated.

The BCCI had demanded that the PCB “pay the full amount” of its legal costs and the costs of arbitral proceedings including any administrative fees of the ICC, and the fees of the panel, among other expenses. The PCB, on its part, argued that BCCI’s claims are no more than “incomplete summaries”. However, the panel rejected the PCB’s assertion that there should be no order on costs at all.

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while Minerva are now on seventh with the same number of points from nine games played.

The champions made a couple of changes to their starting line-up bringing in Arshdeep under the bar in place of Bhaskar Roy who had played their last game against Chennai City.

Thoiba Singh also sat out in a midfield swap with Jagpreet. Mohun Bagan brought in Gurjinder at centre-back to replace Nigerian Eze Kinglsey who

FIRST DEATH ANNIVERSARY of LATE TSOPI LIVI

Died on : 20/12/2017 Give your burdens to the Lord, and He will take care of you.

(Psalm 55:22)

It’s been a year since you left us. It’s still hard to believe you are no longer here with us. Not a day passes by without a thought of you. Your death has left us bereft and this void can never be filled. No longer in our life to share, but in our hearts, you’re always there. We miss you so much dad.

Loving wife, sons and daughters

“God is not unfair. He will not forget the work you did or the love you showed for him in the help you gave and are still giving to your fellow-Christians.” (Hebrews 6:10)

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We the bereaved family and relatives of Lt. M. Simon Kent would like to express our sincere and deepest gratitude to all individuals, churches, unions, neighbours, friends far and near and all his SBI colleagues who stood by us physically, morally, spiritually, materially and financially during his brief illness and sudden demise.

We regret our inability to thank you individually but may the Lord Almighty, the Omniscient bless you in abundance.

“If we live, it is for the Lord that we live, and if we die, it is for the Lord that we die, so whether we live or die, we (Romans 14:8) belong to the Lord.”

through the whole of day four, fending off a barrage of bouncers from the New Zealanders in a stubborn rearguard action that, along with the weather, allowed Sri Lanka to salvage a draw.

It was the only time

in New Zealand that a full day’s play has been completed without a Test wicket falling, and the first time anywhere since South Africa achieved the feat against Bangladesh in Chittagong in 2008.

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(13/01/1990 – 14/12/2018) Words are inadequate to thank each and every one of you for your love and concern shown to us through your physical presence, financial support and prayers at the sad demise of our beloved Late Elonthung Y Tsopoe on 14/12/18.

We would also like to thank in particular, host of his friends and neighbours who were with him throughout his sickness, the Lotha Baptist Church, Purana Bazaar and Bhandari Town Baptist Church for their exemplary coordination in making the funeral service possible at Padumpukhuri, Dimapur.

May our Almighty God bless each one of you abundantly.

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Born : 12th January 1978 Died : 16th December 2018 We, the family members of Lt. Chubawati Jamir convey our heartfelt gratitude to the multitude of friends, relatives, neighbours, villagers, doctors & nurses and wellwishers who have, throughout his illness till his demise, rendered unconditional assistance financially, materially and through prayers and moral support.

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Words are inadequate to express our heartfelt gratitude to each and everyone who stood by us spiritually, financially and physically at the sudden and untimely demise of our beloved Mr. Nzan Shitiri.

Your kind presence and help comforted us deeply in our hour of bereavement.

We regret our inability to thank all of you individually but it is our sincere prayer that our Almighty God blesses each one of you abundantly.

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Loving wife, children & relatives We the bereaved family members of Late Rentsamo Ngully would like to express our sincere gratitude to all those who stood by us spiritually, physically, emotionally and financially during the prolonged illness till the time of his demise on 17th December, 2018.

Special thanks to : 1. Dimapur Lotha Baptist Church 2. Lotha Baptist Church, Okotso Village 3. Dimapur Okotso Ekhung 4. Kohima Okotso Khumshum 5. Kitami Union, Dimapur 6. Kitami Inalimi, Dimapur 7. Asukiqa Area Villages & Churches 8. Town Area Fellowship, Dimapur 9. Asu Khuti Lagha, Tsaphimi Village 10. Staff and Well Wishers, PHQ, Kohima 11. Officers and Staff of S&WC Dept. Kohima 12. Doctors & Nurses of Faith Hospital, Dimapur 13. Blood Bank Civil Hospital Dimapur & Blood Donors 14. CHF (Naga) Group 15. GKB Members 16. Friends and Well Wishers We deeply regret our inability to mention each and every individual for the immense kindness shown towards us and rendering your precious time during our grief. Please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our heartfelt gratitude. May the Almighty God shower His blessings to you all.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT We are eternally grateful to all of you who stood by us during the tragic demise of our beloved Mengulhoulie (Balie) Keyho on December 10, 2018, at Chumoukedima.

We are indebted to all who comforted us with your presence and prayers and contributed so generously in cash and kind.

We are also deeply touched by the multitude of his near and dear ones who accompanied his mortal remains to his final resting place at Piphema. We regret that we are unable to thank and mention the names of each and everyone of you individually, but it is our fervent prayer that the Almighty blesses you all abundantly.

We would like to make special mention of the following organisations for their significant assistance : 1. Chumoukedima Town Baptist Church 2. Mathew Group, Chumoukedima Town Baptist Church 3. Piphema Christian Revival Church Only son, Late Mengulhoulie was the epitome of an ideal child, a caring brother, a perfect husband and a most loving father.

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Rain, and the good work done by Kusal Mendis and Angelo Mathews, enabled Sri Lanka to salvage a draw against New Zealand. (AP)

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was sent off in the last game against Quess East Bengal. The first half was scratchy at best but Bagan were clearly in the ascendency with Japanese Yuta Kinowaki in the defensive midfield position and Ugandan forward Henry Kisekka in particular, having an excellent first 45 minutes. Yuta intercepted most of the second balls in his half and Kisekka, playing from the left, was busy penetrative and creating most of the chances.

Wellington, Dec 19 (Agencies): Sri Lanka battled to a rain-affected draw in the first Test against New Zealand on Wednesday after the Black Caps were unable to break an epic stand by Kusal Mendis and Angelo Mathews.

The tourists were 287 for three in their second innings - still nine runs away from an innings defeat when the umpires called time with only 13 overs bowled on the final day.

Mendis was unbeaten on 141 and Mathews 120 not out at stumps after a 274run stand that, along with the weather, allowed Sri Lanka to salvage a draw.

New Zealand will view the draw as a missed opportunity after they took control of the Test with a mammoth 578 in the first innings, anchored by Tom Latham’s unbeaten 264.

Latham’s epic effort overhauled former England captain Alastair Cook’s 244 as the highest score by an opener carrying their bat in Test history.

The emphatic performance should have given the New Zealand bowlers two full days to attack a Sri Lanka line-up that showed little fight in the first innings, but Mathews and Mendis responded with a masterclass of their own.

The pair came together late on day three with Sri Lanka reeling at 13 for three in their second dig, trailing New Zealand’s first inning total by 296. They batted

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AC Milan play goalless draw with Bologna Bologna (Italy), Dec 19 (IANS): AC Milan managed only a 0-0 draw against 18th-place Bologna, missing a chance to solidify their grip on the fourth spot in Serie A football league.

Milan, with only one win in their last six domestic matches, could have given themselves a 4-point cushion over Lazio, who were upset Tuesday by Atalanta.

The game at Bologna’s Dall’Ara stadium on Tuesday night marked a reunion of visiting coach Gennaro Gattuso and counterpart Filippo Inzaghi, teammates on the AC Milan squad that won the Champions League in 2003 and 2007 and with Italy for the triumph in the 2006 World Cup, reports Efe news.

Milan hoped to rebound against Bologna after their elimination last week from the Europa League, but while the visitors dominated possession, they struggled to create chances in the first half.

The Rossoneri were better after the re-start, yet Hakan Calhanoglu and Gonzalo Higuain squandered opportunities and the squad went down to 10 men in the 75th minute, when Tiemoue Bakayoko was sent off for a second yellow card.

Panchkula, Dec 19 (PTI): A 79th-minute strike

by Henry Kisekka powered Mohun Bagan to a 1-0 win over reigning champions Minerva FC in the I-League here Wednesday.

The ‘Green and Maroon’ brigade displayed amazing resilience to overcome the defeat to arch rivals East Bengal, dominating proceedings and pull off an important away win. The win moves them up to sixth on the table with 12 points from eight games,

Rain, epic stand save Sri Lanka

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Born on 16.08.1963 – Died on 07.12.2018.

We the bereaved family of Late NOTHUZOL TSÜKRÜ, would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all the individuals, neighboring villages and different organizations that stood by us physically, and financially during the tragic incident that led to his demise on the evening of the 7th Dec. 2018.

We may not be able to thank each of you individually but we convey our immense appreciation to all for your support and help.

May god bless you abundantly.

We convey our special thanks to 1. Er. Zale Neikha, Adviser, Youth Resources And Sports, 2. Mr. Viketol Sakhrie, Adviser to CM. 3. Er. Kropol Vitsu, Former Parliamentary Secy.

4. Mr. Vilelie Khamo, Class I Contractor.

5. Viswema Baptist Church 6. Kigwema Youth Organization.

7. Nagaland Sepaktakraw Association 8. Nagaland Sepaktakraw Welfare Association.

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Man City enter League Cup semifinals Messi wins 5th golden shoe award

Manchester City players celebrate at the King Power Stadium after City won the shootout 3-1.

L o n d o n, D e c 1 9 (Agencies): Holders Manchester City held their nerve to beat Leicester City 3-1 on penalties and reach the League Cup semi-finals after an entertaining last-eight tie ended 1-1 on Tuesday.

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Zinchenko fired the winner in the shootout after hosts Leicester missed three of their four spot kicks.

City had taken the lead through Kevin De Bruyne’s rifled finish early on but Leicester clawed their way back into the encounter with a brilliant fin-

ish from Marc Albrighton.

With no extra time in League Cup matches this season, the game went straight to penalties where Leicester’s Christian Fuchs fired over, while James Maddison and Caglar Soyuncu saw tame efforts saved by City keeper Ari-

Manchester united appoints Solskjaer as interim manager

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Lo n d o n, D e c 1 9 (Agencies): For mer Manchester United striker Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been appointed as the club’s caretaker manager until the end of the 2018/19 season following the dismissal of Jose Mourinho.

The 45-year-old Solskjaer spent 11 seasons at Old Trafford, famously scoring the winning goal in the 1999 Champions League final against Bayern Munich.

The Norwegian told the club’s official website: “Manchester United is in my heart and it’s brilliant to be coming back in this role.

I’m really looking forward to working with the very talented squad we have, the staff and everyone at the club.” United fired Mourinho Tuesday with the club languishing in sixth place in the English Premier League, 19 points behind leaders Liverpool after Sunday’s insipid 3-1 defeat at Anfield.

Solskjaer, who recently signed a new deal as manager of Norwegian club Molde, will take charge of his first match on Saturday, against Cardiff City -- a club he previously managed without much success.

Mike Phelan, a coach

at United during Alex Ferguson’s managerial reign, returns to the club as assistant manager. In a statement, United’s chief executive Ed Woodward said: “Ole is a club legend with huge experience, both on the pitch and in coaching roles.

“His history at Manchester United means he lives and breathes the culture here and everyone at the club is delighted to have him and Mike Phelan back. We are confident they will unite the players and the fans as we head into the second half of the season.”

The club said Solskjaer would remain in charge while the club conducted “a thorough recruitment process for a new full-time manager.” Nicknamed the “baby-faced Assassin,” Solskjaer scored 126 goals in 366 appearances for United during Ferguson’s trophyladen years, coming off the bench in the Champions League final in 1999 to secure a dramatic victory for United in the dying moments of the match.

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“In the end the keeper helped us,” said De Bruyne. “He’s got veins of ice. He did what he had to do in the shootout.”

City will be joined in the last four by Nigel Clough’s Burton Albion after the third-tier side shocked Championship (second-tier) team Middlesbrough with a goal from Jake Hesketh.

Manchester City and Leicester fielded heavilychanged sides although the visitors looked far more potent on paper with Sergio Aguero and De Bruyne returning to the starting lineup, having only just returned to action after injury. It was the Belgian playmaker De Br uyne who struck the first blow, showing delightful quick feet before firing a skidding shot from outside the area into the net at the near post.

City had a great chance to extend their lead early in the second half when Riyad Mahrez played Aguero in behind the defence but the Argentine’s early shot was saved

Sania aims for 2019 comeback

New Delhi, Dec 19 (Agencies): Ace Indian tennis stalwart Sania Mirza is in the news regarding preparing to make a massive comeback after the birth of son Izhaan Mirza-Malik.

In an interview with the Times of India, the first-time mother opened up about her future plans related to her staggering career in sports.

When asked when fans can expect a comeback, Sania said, “Realistically speaking, I’m looking at late next year (2019).

I need to take this slowly and be prepared. I’m a perfectionist, anything I do I want to do it properly.

I would like to come back and compete at the level I competed at. I want to be the best mother, best player I can be.

I would like to be at the top level. You have to hope for the best, try and get back to that level. I am not putting any extra pressure on myself.

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The visitors were made to pay in the 73rd minute when Albrighton controlled a superb pass from Wilfred Ndidi then thrashed his finish into the far corner.

The Leicester fans had their hearts in their mouths when City appealed for a penalty with five minutes remaining as Gabriel Jesus looked to burst clear before Hamza Choudhury dived into a last-ditch tackle and just got a toe to the ball.

It was a brief reprieve as Pep Guardiola’s side dominated the shootout with only Raheem Sterling failing to convert .

Burton reached the semi-finals for the first time in their history after Hesketh grabbed the only goal at Boro, slotting home a rebound from the edge of the area in the 48th.

The remaining quarter-final ties will be played on Wednesday when Arsenal host neighbours Tottenham Hotspur, while fellow London club Chelsea welcome south-coast side Bournemouth.

FC Barcelona’s Lionel Messi poses with his five European Golden Shoe awards. (Reuters)

L o n d o n, D e c 1 9 (Agencies): Lionel Messi collected a record fifth Golden Shoe award on Tuesday for finishing last season as the top goalscorer in Europe.

According to AFP, the striker scored 34 goals in 68 games for Barcelona, putting himself ahead of Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah and Tottenham’s Harry Kane. Cristiano Ronaldo, who has won the award four times, hit 26 goals in 52 matches for Real Madrid.

After being prsented with his latest prize in Barcelona, Messi said:

“The truth is I had no idea this would happen when I started.

I dreamt of playing professional football and enjoying success, I love the game, but I never imagined I would have so much.

“I enjoy the work, the effort, I’m at the best team in the world and play with the best team-mates in the world, so everything is easier.”

The ceremony was attended by Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu, as well as fellow players like Sergio Busquets and Sergi Roberto.

Messi also discussed

Monday’s Champions League draw, which pitted Barca against Lyon in the round of 16.

“Lyon will be a complicated opponent,” Messi said. “Even if they are not known as one of the strongest teams, they are dangerous as they showed against Manchester City, one of the best teams in the world.

“It will be difficult to go through, but the opportunity is there for us. We have several Frenchmen in the team like Samuel Umtiti and Malcom, who played in France, so perhaps they can help as well.”

‘Selection blunders’ in Perth baffle Gavaskar

NEW DELHI, DEC 19 (AGENCIES): Team India skipper Virat Kohli faced stiff criticism after his side’s crushing 146-run loss to Australia in the second Test in Perth on Tuesday.

According to NDTV, former India batsman Sunil Gavaskar hit out at “selection blunders” after Australia levelled the four-match series 1-1 at the Optus Stadium.

Gavaskar said that the roles of Kohli and coach Ravi Shastri need to be assessed if India fail to perform in the final two Tests in Melbourne and Sydney.

“If India fail to win the next two matches, the selectors need to think whether we are getting any benefit from this lot - the captain, coach and support staff,” Gavaskar told Aaj Tak TV news network.

Gavaskar was baffled

by India’s selection for the second Test, where they failed to include a specialist spinner while Australia’s Nathan Lyon played a pivotal role with eight wickets and was named man of the

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match.

He added that since India’s tour of South Africa at the start of the year, picking wrong players “has lost matches which could’ve been won”.

However, Kohli defended the decision to go for an all-pace attack after the loss.

“We as a team didn’t think we definitely wanted to consider a spinner on

this pitch, especially looking at the pitch on day one and how we thought it would play the first three days, which is how it did play,” Kohli said at the post-match press conference. “We thought the fast bowlers were going to be more productive for us as a team.

“They executed their plans to 95 percent of what we expected and you can be happy with that.

“We were pretty convinced going in with four fast bowlers, looking at the conditions, and I think they did pretty well,” he added.

Kohli also backed misfiring openers KL Rahul and Murali Vijay to regain form.

Ravichandran Ashwin is expected to be fit and available for selection for the third Test, starting in Melbourne from December 26.

Fortuna shock Bundesliga leaders Dortmund

Düsseldorf (Germany), Dec 19 (IANS): Fortuna Düsseldorf topped p r ev i o u s ly u n d e f e a t e d Bundesliga leaders Borussia Dortmund 2-1. Facing Fortuna, who started the day in relegation territory, Dortmund coach Lucien Favre decided to rest several starters with an eye toward Friday’s match against second-place Borussia Mönchengladbach.

Fortuna took a 1-0 lead in the 23rd minute on a goal

by Dodi Lukebakio, who collected a long pass from Kevin Stoger without breaking stride and blew past defenders before beating keeper Roman Bürki, reports Efe news.

Despite a massive edge in possession, Dortmund had only two shots in the first half, one of which, by Marco Reus, found the back of the net only for the goal to be disallowed because Christian Pulisic was offside.

The hole got deeper for Dortmund 10 minutes into the second half when Jan Zimmer delivered a blast from outside the area to increase Fortuna’s lead to 2-0.

While Alcacer pulled back a goal for the visitors in the 81st minute with a header, Fortuna kept their poise to take all 3 points and climb to the 15th spot.

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