December 22, 2017

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Vol XXVIII No. 20

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2017 Pages 12 ` 4.00

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UN Jerusalem vote: Trump threatens aid withdrawal

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Raja, Kanimozhi acquitted in 2G case

NPRAAF’s 7-day ultimatum to Rural Development dept.

NEW DELHI, DEC 21 (AGENCIES): A special court on Thursday, acquitted all 33 of the accused in the alleged 2G scam, which Time magazine had ranked it as the world’s secondbiggest abuse of executive power after the Watergate scandal in the US. According to IANS, this came as a major relief to former Telecom Minister A. Raja and DMK MP Kanimozhi who were charged and jailed on allegations of kickbacks for issuing the telecom spectrum and licences at throwaway prices in 2008.

The 2G scam hit the headlines after the then Comptroller and Auditor General, Vinod Rai in an audit report alleged that Raja sold spectrum and telecom licences to private firms at throwaway prices.

Questions have been raised on Rai’s calculations putting the notional loss to the exchequer due to the spectrum allocation, in 2008, on a ‘first-come-first-served’ basis, at Rs 1.76 lakh crore.

A. Raja eventually became the face of the scam among others accused of complicity -- DMK Rajya Sabha member Kanimozhi

and DMK supremo M. Karunanidhi’s wife Dayalu Ammal.

Others acquitted in the case are former telecom secretary Siddharth Behura, Raja ‘s erstwhile private secretary R K Chandolia, Swan Telecom promoters Shahid Usman Balwa and Vinod Goenka, Unitech Ltd MD Sanjay Chandra and three top executives of Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (RADAG) -- Gautam Doshi, Surendra Pipara and Hari Nair.

In his first reaction after the verdict, a beaming Raja said he was “happy with the judgment”.

DMK MP Kanimozhi today said justice has been delivered with the special court acquitting her and others in the 2G spectrum allocation scam cases, and described her last six years as “harrowing and “excruciating”.

Case was based on rumour: Special Judge OP Saini, who oversaw the trial of all 2G spectrum cases since early 2011, on Thursday said his seven-year anticipation for evidence ended “all in vain” because the case was mainly based on “rumour, gossip and

KIN condemns kidnap

Landowners should allow development: CM DUCCF backs NSCN (I-M) crackers ban

DIMAPUR, DEC 21 (NPN): Kuki Inpi Nagaland (KIN) has condemned the kidnapping of Lalneineiw s/o Neithanglen Saiph, VDB Secretary of Khelma Village, Ahthibung SubDivision of Peren District on November 25, 2017 by miscreant(s) and the ransom demand of 15 Lakhs.

The condemnation note from KIN information and publicity secretary, Richard Haolai, expressed shock over the kidnapping and said it was disturbing to the family and the people of the area, at a time when people were preparing to celebrate Christmas, adding that it had stolen the peace of the family, the villagers and the people of Ahthibung.

Condemning the incident they said that such actions were never expected or accepted in civilized society and lamented the kidnapping and the ransom demand from a villager who lived from hand to mouth. They appealed to the kidnapper(s) to unconditionally release the boy before Christmas and also requested the district administration and security forces to take immediate steps to secure his release at the earliest.

This is it!

“Like this picture, we will pitch the Lotus flag in every state by all means before 2019.”

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D I M A P UR , D E C 2 1 (NPN): Chief minister (CM), T. R. Zeliang Thursday said that landowners should allow development to take place in their respective lands, without any hindrances, because the infrastructure will definitely being economic activity and development in the future.

In his formal address to the gathering, after the inauguration of Jalukie, ADC headquarters, he said that, the people should jointly cooperate with the government on all fronts to see the reality of development.

According to DIPR, the CM contended that it was always the collective effort that yielded the positive dividends, and said that willingness to create a congenial atmosphere for developmental works should be the mindset, adding that we should abhor negativity when it comes to development of infrastructure for

DMK MP Kanimozhi

A. Raja former Tele. Minister

speculation”.

The judge pulled up the prosecution that started the case with “great enthusiasm” but became “highly cautious and guarded as to what (it) wanted to prove”.

He said the “quality of prosecution totally deteriorated and became directionless and diffident”.

He said even several applications and replies were filed but no senior officer or prosecutor signed these applications and left a “junior-most officer, Inspector Manoj Kumar,” to do that.

The judge said when the final arguments started, the prosecutor had promised to file written submissions but argued the matter orally for several months.

The prosecutor, he said, filed unsigned written submissions even after “great efforts had to be made to persuade” him. “What is the use of a document in a court of law which is not signed by anyone?” “Many more things can be said but that would only add to the length of the order.”

The judge also pulled up the DoT saying the policy decisions of the department were found to be scattered in different official files and that had made it difficult even to its officials to trace and understand them.

“I have absolutely no hesitation in holding that prosecution has miserably failed to prove any charge against any of the accused, made in its all well choreo-

Chief Minister, T.R. Zeliang with cabinet colleagues and others officials after inaugurating the up-gradation of ADC Hq. Jalukie on Thursday. (DPRO Peren)

the people.

Greater task and challenges are ahead of us to transform the future of the upgraded township he said, referring up gradation of Jalukie SDO (C) administrative headquarters to ADC. He asked the gathering to preserve Jalukie’s reputed appellation as the heart of the ‘Rice Bowl of Nagaland’ and said that their produce

could be exported to the rest of the state and even beyond. He impressed upon the gathering to not utilize technology because it can prove detrimental if not properly channelled for our wellbeing. He spoke about etendering and global tendering systems approved by the cabinet for all work orders exceeding Rs. One crore, citing the Nagaland Express

ZPO (N) asks for repair of Peren-Tening road DIMAPUR, DEC 21 (NPN): Zeliang People’s Organisation (ZPO-N) has requested the government to upgrade and maintain the Peren-Tening road which has been unattended for more than 30 years after it was completed in the early 90s by BRTF. A press release from ZPO (N) president, Kezin Zeliang and secretary, Kerang Dumtta placed this request before the government “taking the advantage of the good gestures and benevolent attitude of the government towards Peren district” – which is referring to the upgradation of the administrative headquarters of Jalukie from SDO(C) to that of ADC, and EAC Athibung to that of SDO(C).

While the area is abundant with greenery, vegetables and other perishable items, they are left to rot because they cannot be marketed as transportation costs are too high,

they said. They added that due to road conditions, essentials commodities and building materials are made more difficult to acquire with the high rates of transportation.

In view of this, they asked the government consider the plight of the people and immediately take remedial measures to address the problem of transport and communication for the people of Tening area.

On behalf of the Zeliang and Kuki community of Peren District (N) they also expressed their sincere gratitude and profound appreciation to the government, all well wishers and officials involved in fulfilling the long cherished wishes of the people of the district by upgrading the two administrative headquarters.

Calling it the best Christmas gift, they said they feel assured of a new era of better administration in the district with this up-gradation.

graphed chargesheet. All the accused are acquitted,” the judge said.

CBI to appeal: The CBI on Thursday said it would file an appeal against the 2G scam case verdict by a special court, which acquitted all the 16 accused rejecting the case presented by the agency.

The agency, which normally takes months to “study” court orders before proceeding to file an appeal in higher court, declared within hours of the verdict that “it has been prima facie examined”.

“The judgment relating to the 2G scam case of today has been prima facie examined and it appears that the evidence adduced to substantiate the charges by the prosecution has not been appreciated in its proper perspective by the learned court. The CBI will be taking necessary legal remedies in the matter,” CBI spokesperson Abhishek Dayal said.

Asked whether an appeal would be filed in the Delhi High Court challenging the verdict, the spokesperson replied in the affirmative.

Congress says PM Modi should apologize to nation

Manmohan Singh

NEW DELHI, DEC 21 (AGENCIES):The Congress on Thursday said the truth in the 2G spectrum allocation case had finally prevailed and Prime Minister Narendra Modi should apologise to the nation for its “propaganda” against the party, adds PTI. Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, said the “judgment speaks in itself ”. Singh, whose credibility had come under doubt over the scams unearthed during the UPA II rule, said there was a “vicious campaign and propaganda” launched against his government back then.

“Today court has taken an unanimous decision over this issue,” Singh added.

Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Sur jewala added the truth had finally prevailed and the BJP had (Cont’d on p-7) been exposed.

Highway, which connects Tizit in Mon to Khelma in Peren and Arunachal Trunk Road as examples for the Global Tendering System.

Zeliang also mentioned the two lane road from Maram to Dimapur via Peren and Jalukie which was inaugurated by the Union Minister on November 3, 2015, and announced that the Prime Minister had approved ninety thousand crore for development of roads in the North-East, of which Nagaland has a major share.

On the subject of the expected assembly elections, he said that we all talk about clean elections, but they should really be clean and that it cannot be a one sided exercise. He also added that the solution to the Naga issue was what the people wanted and his government was ready to give way for the solution.

D I M A PUR , D E C 2 1 (NPN): Dimapur Urban Council Chairmen Federation (DUCCF) has extended appreciation to NSCN (I-M) for imposing ban on crackers and hoped that the NSCN (I-M) authority will initiate proper deterrent action against the source (suppliers and sellers) of crackers. DUCCF also expected

D i m a p u r , D ec 2 1 (NPN): Nagaland Public Rights Awareness and Action Forum (NPRAAF) on Thursday once again threatened to approach the Centre for initiating a probe into utilisation of Rs 1,000 crore meant for implementation of MGNREGA in Nagaland in 2016-17 and 2017-18, if Rural Development (RD) department continued to refuse to give details in public domain about utilisation in the next seven days.

NPRAAF through its Information & Publicity pointed out that it had disclosed through local dailies on October 8, 2017 that more than Rs 1,000 crore was released to Nagaland for implementation of MGNREGA in the two fiscals.

In this regard, NPRAAF said it had urged upon the RD department to reveal details of release of funds for material and labour components district-wise, block-wise and village-wise through local newspapers as there were widespread allegations of misuse of the fund.

NPRAAF had also

follow up action from the NSCN (I-M). In a statement through media cell, the federation said it was totally against bursting of crackers within Dimapur urban area, especially during festive seasons. It reminded the citizens that Christmas was not about bursting crackers, but was about receiving the Saviour in our hearts. “We

cautioned the department then that refusal to provide the details in public domain might compel it to approach appropriate authorities for initiating a CBI inquiry into the entire matter.

However, the Forum said the department had ignored its appeal so far in disclosing the fund distribution details in public domain and did not exhibit transparency in the matter of its utilisation.

“Given the humongous amount involved and the RD department shying away from exhibiting transparency in the management of funds, NPRAAF is contemplating taking up the issue of MGNREGA fund separately and will approach the Centre for an inquiry,” the Forum cautioned.

NPRAAF also warned that it should not be held responsible in the event of any freezing of MGNREGA funds to Nagaland by the Government of India. The Forum reminded the RD department for one last time to disclose the complete details of utilisation and distribution of MGNREGA funds in public domain within the next seven days.

should stop celebrating as pagans”, media cell added.

Further, DUCCF has informed all the colony councils and chairmen to check crackers in their respective jurisdictions. According to DUCCF, bursting of crackers was harmful to health and environment as hazardous chemicals were used in manufacturing crackers.

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Manipur assembly demands disclosure of FA Correspondent

IMPHAL, Dec 21: Manipur Assembly Thursday unanimously resolved to demand disclosure of the contents of the Framework Agreement (FA) signed between the Government of India and NSCN (I-M).

Both the ruling and opposition members reaffirmed to protect Manipur’s territorial integrity. K. Joykishan of the Congress planned to table a calling attention motion. However, in view of the urgency of the issue, ten members demanded a short duration discussion demanding that the resolution should be adopted to protect the territorial boundary of Manipur and furnish the same to the government of India. Opposition leader and former chief minister (CM) O. Ibobi Singh and former deputy chief minister, Gaikhangam also joined the chorus that the issue be discussed in the House. The solution which is likely to be signed between the Centre and NSCN (I-M) should not distort the communal harmony of the region, they opined. Opposition leader O. Ibobi Singh, who was CM of the state for three consecutive terms, reminded of Congress’s strong reaction to the signing of the FA without revealing the contents. CM N. Biren Singh said that Manipur government was concerned about the development of the peace talks after the signing of the FA. He said that even though the agreement was signed on August 3, 2015, the contents were yet to be made public. However, he said that his government would try its level best to make public its contents.

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2017

‘Regional review workshop’ for NE held in Kma

Deputy commissioner (FP), MoHFW Dr. S.K Sikdar (centre), along with officials from NE states of Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Tripura, Meghalaya and Mizoram.

DIMAPUR: One-day “regional review workshop” on Family Planning (FP) for the Northeastern states was held on the December 20 at Hotel Vivor, Kohima.

Welcoming officials from districts of Meghalaya, Tripura, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur and Nagaland, mission director, National Health Mission (NHM) Nagaland, Dr. Limaakum Jamir called upon them to take full opportunity of the occasion and clarify

all confusions, problems, seek solutions and directions from government of India officials who were present at the workshop.

Commissioner and secretary, department of health & family welfare (DH&FW), government of Nagaland, R. Ramakrishnan stressed that health being everybody’s concern, they should take all angles into consideration while delivering service to the people. He also stressed on the importance of roping-in all stakehold-

ers especially churches and create awareness on the importance of family planning among people through all possible platforms with ownership.

While addressing the officials, deputy director (FP), ministry of health and family planning, government of India, Dr. S.K Sikdar mentioned that government of India was very concerned towards Northeast. He also added that family planning programme is one of the roots of the problem of

mother and child across the country, and that they have to improve on all components of RCH and not concentrate only on one aspect as everything is co-related.

Dr. Sikdar also made a presentation where the states stand when it comes to family planning program and where they need to improve upon. He also highlighted on the new initiatives of government of India’s family planning programme.

Meanwhile, Dr. Sik-

dar was accompanied b y D r. N i d h i B h a t t , Dr.Upasna Naik and Dr. Shikha Bansal who were SPOs under family planning division, MoH&FW. The team also took time to brief on new initiatives of FP program and FP progress, quality aspect on FP, ETC. The program was chaired by State Program Officer (SPO), RCH, Nagaland, Dr. Bendangla and vote of thanks by SPO, NHM, Nagaland, Dr. Thanghoi Lam.

news in Brief ADC Pughoboto informs: Additional deputy commissioner (ADC), Pughoboto, Avelu Ruhoin has informed that in view of the forthcoming general assembly election 2018, all the arms license holders under Pughoboto sub-division have been directed to produce their arms license for verification either at Pughoboto police station or Ghathashi police station on or before January 12, 2018.

Failing to produce the license for verification within the stipulated time would result in cancellation of license(s) as per appropriate section of the law.

JSU 51st general conference cultural day: Jakhama Students’ Union (JSU) would be holding its 51st general conference cultural day on December 29, 10 a.m. at Campion school ground Jakhama village. All the citizens of Jakhama have been invited to attend the programme.

DDTOA informs: Dimapur District Truck Owners Association (DDTOA) has informed all registered members (permanent/temporary) that office of the association would remain closed from December 23 till January 4, 2018.

AG Nagaland informs: All retired state

government officers/officials have been informed that pension and GPF final payment cases settled upto the month of October and November 2017 have been uploaded on the AG Nagaland website.

Pensioners may log in to this office website at www.agnagaland.gov.in. The list has also been put up for display at the public relation cell and can be view on any working days during office hours.

Aggrieved pensioners or government officials facing genuine problems with regard to settlement of any entitlement benefits have been requested to write directly to the deputy accountant general (A&E) Kahoto J Yepthomi via e-mail at kahoto_j@yahoo.co.in or agaenagaland@cag.gov.in or through a handwritten letter. Except Wednesday, all other days would be observed as public interview days from 11 a.m to 1:50 p.m.

VCS notifies on fire crackers: Village Council Sovima (VCS) Dimapur has informed that fire crackers within the jurisdiction of the village would be restricted. Any body found violating the notification order, the village council would take its own course of action.

Officers appointed under DC Dmu

DIMAPUR: Government of Nagaland has appointed officers as assistant to the deputy commissioner, Dimapur, Nagaland.

According to DIPR,

the officers appointed are sub-divisional officer (civil), Sadar, Kuhuboto, Dhansiripar and Niuland, the revenue officer, extra assistant commissioner

( H q ) , C h u mu k e d i m a , Medziphema, Niuland, Nihokhu and Aqhunaga and political assistant to deputy commissioner, Dimapur and Niuland.

ANGPTA suggests criteria for seniority list

DIMAPUR: All Nagaland Government Primary Teachers’ Association (ANGPTA) has appealed for early and impartial implementation of the Nagaland Education Service Rule, 2017, which would be a historic moment for the primary teachers of Nagaland.

A press release by ANGPTA general secretary, Hoshika H Sumi stated Tuensang district NPP office was launched and attended by Nagaland that during central officials state vice president N. Kaimang Chang in the presence of H. Sethrongkhyu and all districts unit officials Sangtam, president NPP youth wing and senior party workers on December 21. The NPP Nagaland state also wished Merry Christmas and prosperous New Year to the people of Nagaland.

meeting held at CANSSEA office, Kohima on December 19, it had resolved to suggest criteria to the department for consideration while preparing the primary teachers’ seniority list.

It stated that the proposed criteria if considered for implementation would avoid conflicts and also help in smooth transition of the new service rule as far as the schedule for the primary teachers were concerned.

DIMAPUR: Zeliang Women Organisation Dimapur (ZWOD) celebrated its 25th silver anniversary on December 20 at IMC hall Dimapur with Kevizenuo Rangkau, wife of chief minister of Nagaland, TR Zeliang as the chief guest.

In a press release issued by publicity and information secretary,

Rokovinuo Newmai stated that Kevizenuo in her brief speech encouraged the Zeliang Women Organisation Dimapur to unite for betterment of the next generation and urged to uphold and preserve its unique culture.

The programme was attended by the womenfolk along with the women apex body Nagaland Dimapur.

Leo Club conducts awareness on air pollution

DIMAPUR: As part of its project on the quarterly theme “Care for Air”, Leo Club of Dimapur in association with the traffic police of Dimapur carried out an awareness amongst the citizens of Dimapur with respect to air pollution.

The first phase was conducted at “Bata Charali

Junction” on December 15 followed by second phase on December 16.

During the campaign, the club distributed masks to the pedestrians and those on two-wheelers.

Motorists stuck on traffic were also asked to switch off their engines if they have to wait for more

than 30 seconds, and avoid unnecessary honking.

It also appealed to the people to switch off ACs, refrigerators, etc at home when not required. The project was headed by Leo Rishab Chabra, with the chairperson of president of Leo Club of Dimapur, Sital Sethi.

ANGPTA asked that seniority be done as per existing P&AR Memoranda.

NO.AR-13/21/74 dated 08-07-1975, NO.APPT-16 /1/67 dated 19-11-1975 & 24-03-1976, whereby, it was the consistent policy of the government that seniority would be counted from the date of regularization.

It stated that as far as district wise seniority was concerned, the ANGPTA felt that P/T seniority should

be done district wise for the following reasons: To avoid time consumption and also many other complications and resentment if it went for combined state seniority list; Since the appointment of P/T was done on the basis of the district-wise examinations conducted by the district selection board, the same criteria (i.e. district-wise) if applied would avoid clash in seniority as the department results were

issued district wise; This would also help in creating equal opportunities for all concerned in each district, which in turn would avoid discontentment among the members. ANGPTA also asked that in the case of bulk regularization, preference should be given based on date of birth, so that every incumbent of the cadre was benefited and in the case of tie in date of birth, alphabetic order be considered.

ZWOD celebrates 25th silver anniv NSBS&G organises workshop on ‘surf smart’ DIMAPUR: Nagaland State Bharat Scouts and Guides (NSBS&G) organized a workshop on “surf smart”, training of trainers state level at State headquarters, Bayavü Hill, Kohima on December 16.

According to NSBS&G state secretar y, Chubanungla, the workshop was conducted by surf smart state trainer Kekhrieselhou Theünuo, while resource

persons from National Institute of Electronic Learning & Information Technology (NIELIT), deputy director and scientist, A. Morimenba Amer and assistant engineer Zedikuolie Kire delivered presentations on cyber crimes and related issues.Earlier, the programme was chaired by SOC (G).

Vimezhonu Tetso, while ROC (S), BS&G of NE region, Ch. Birendra Kumar

attended the programme as resource person as well as observer of the workshop.

SOC (S), John Tochimong and former SOC (S), Kholie Dolf were also present during the programme, while Chubanungla attended the programme as chief guest.

31participants consisting of unit leaders, senior scouts and guides, rover and rangers along with four staff were present.

Pre-Christmas celebrated across Nagaland

Department of Fisheries

NPF Dimapur-1

Seyie Gas Agency Kohima

Brainette Educational Institute

Friends of the Poor Society

Change Bowl Society

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than to receive and encouraged the staff to rediscover and celebrate the true spirit of Christmas. Earlier, programme was chaired by deputy director of Fisheries, Ketusielie Angami, invocation prayer pronounced

by Viphrezo, Christmas greetings by Kevisa Kense, special numbers were presented by the technical staff, ministerial staff and Sentiben Longkumer. Christmas message was delivered by tegistrar, R. Wati Imchen, vote of thanks pronounced by deputy director of Fisheries, Neitho-o Kuotsu and closing prayer by assistant

engineer, I. Khuyivi Sema.

The occasion was marked with fishing, entertainment, games for the kids, volleyball matches between the various rank and file of the department followed by the pre-Christmas feast and bonfire.

NPF Dimapur-1: Advent Christmas celebration was organised by NPF party of 1 Dimapur-I assembly constituency on December 19 evening at Hotel Emerald Inn, Dimapur, hosted by Pukhavi Yepthomi, former councillor, Dimapur Municipal Council.

A press release by NPF

1 Dimapur-I A/C stated that extending Christmas greetings, Pukhavi dwelt upon the purpose of advent Christmas and prayed for blessings to be upon the NPF party workers in general.

Challenging the party workers of Dimapur-I in particular and of Dimapur district as a whole to re-commit themselves to work in unity for the larger interest of the party, Pukhavi called upon the party workers of the district to be the flag bearers of the party.

Er. Rhonthungo M. Ovung, president, NPF Di-

mapur division delivered a short speech. T. Lotha spoke on behalf of the NPF central office.

Others who spoke were Vishnu Bhattacharjee, president, NPF minority wing, central office, Itokhu Chophy, general secretary, NPF Dimapur division, Temsuyanger Jamir, NPF youth wing, Dimapur.

Representatives of NPF farmers wing, Dimapur division and representatives of all assembly constituencies also delivered short speeches. Program was chaired by Ihovi Zhimomi, president, NPF 1 Dimapur-I A/C.

Eliazer Home and Ebenezer Orphanage Home in Dimapur on December 19 and 20.

CBC: Change Bowl Society (CBC), Jalukie Town led by its president Haiwanglungbe along with member Imzui Hingleu and Rev. Pastor Ahingbe Pame visited Christian Servanthood Ministry Orphanage Home, Peren and distributed blankets and some clothes as a Christmas gift.

Vepranulu, president, NPF women wing, Dimapur division pronounced the benediction.

SGAK: As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility, Seyie Gas Agency Kohima (SGAK) shared the joy of Christmas with vendors of Mao Market, adjacent to Emergency and Fire Services, Kohima on December 21. The proprietors of the agency, Kuolachalie Seyie and his wife along with members of Eklektos Baptist Church extended gifts to the vendors and also shared Christmas cake. Pastor Pithungo Ngullie delivered the

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DIMAPUR: Pre-Christmas was celebrated by department of Fishery, NPF 1 Dimapur-1, Brainette Educational Institute (BEI), Friends of the Poor Society (FPS) and Change Bowl Society (CBC) in their respective places.

Fishery Department: Department of Fisheries celebrated its annual preChristmas for the staff and families on December 20 at Government Fish Farm, Thizama.

Delivering Christmas greetings, director of Fisheries, Kevisa Kense said that it was more blessed to give

Christmas message on the occasion.

BEI: Brainette Educational Institute (Montessori and nursery teachers training) Dimapur celebrated its pre-Christmas on December 18 at Hotel Europa Inn. FPS: The Friends of the Poor Society (FPS) along with director Dr. Bendangjungshi distributed quilts/blankets to children of Sharon Home of Hope, St. Joseph Children home,

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winter will be colder or warmer?  Colder  Warmer  Can’t say

WEATHER FORECAST December 22

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala Mostly sunny and pleasant

25 14

Mostly sunny and delightful

21 12

Guwahati Mostly sunny and pleasant

24 15

Aizawl

Sunny and pleasant

23 9

Itanagar Clouds and sun; not as warm

22 11

Shillong Some sun with a shower

18 8

Imphal

Partly sunny with a shower

18 8

Dimapur Mostly sunny and pleasant

24 13

Kohima Mkg

Mostly sunny and not as warm 19 11

Tuensang Mostly sunny and cooler Wokha

Sunshine and cooler

Zunheboto Mostly sunny and cooler

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Er. Levi Rengma along with RSU officials and dignitaries.

DIMAPUR: Rengma Students’ Union (RSU) 39th general conference was held at Tesophenyu village from December 18 -20.

A press release by RSU stated that on the first day, evening assembly of RSU was conducted with discourse on “Model Rengma organisation conference” with an objective for Model Rengma Vision 2030.

On day two, parliamentary secretary of PWD Housing, Er. Levi Rengma as chief host and chief guest stressed on the theme of the conference, “Aspire & Achieve” and encour-

aged the students to have “smart plan” to be specific, measurable, achievable, reliable and time bound.

He advised them to utilize the tools of 5w’s; What, Where, Why, When, Who or Whom to achieve the desired goal.

He said that “our” society today is ridden by trust deficit and asked the congregation to be true to oneself and do the right thing. He quoted from the Bible, “the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom” to encourage the students to sync themselves with the fear of the Lord in order to achieve their

Japu village road metalling

goals.

The valedictory function was graced by deputy commissioner, Kohima, Rajesh Soundararajan. He encouraged and exhorted the congregation stressing on the advantageous demographic dividend of the country with majority of 15-29 years age group which could boost the potential of developing the country, India.

Putting special emphasised on Rengma Nagas, he added that the young age group could play a critical role in fighting for the just right. He said that one should aspire for great

Metalling work being executed on Japu village road.

Noklemba Longshir stated that the 2 km road, had never been black-topped and poor quality of the road had been a serious inconvenience to the villagers.

It further stated that metalling work is expected to be completed by the end

of December and villagers were eagerly looking forward to this “New Year present”.

Earlier, in 2013, the segment of the road inside the village of approximately 2 km length was also metalled by the villagers with its own resources.

DIMAPUR: Continuing its first phase of booth-level workers training meeting, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Nagaland organised trainings for 4th Ghaspani-1 and 6th Tening Mandals on December 21.

According to media cell, BJP Nagaland stated that president Lhoungu said that in Nagaland there were more than 60 development departments and these departments were not for individual benefits but for community development. He said that there were various welfare schemes and programmes for woman and child, youth, differentlyabled and rurals, but goods were not reaching the right doorsteps and added that K Y M C

this would continue with the present setup.

He stated that BJP under Modi can only cater peace and development in Nagaland. On the Naga political issue, he said that BJP leaders have shown its sincerity and eagerness for early solution and peace in the region and reiterated that BJP provide equal opportunity to and timely implementation of the development agendas if it comes to power.

On the issue of BJP as a Hindu party and antiChristian party, he said that “the talks were only in Nagaland and that other political parties have no points so they speak on religious lines only to tarnish the image of the party

growth”. He added that central BJP leaders never insisted on religious lines rather tell them to respect each other and as majority in Nagaland, they need to be good Christians.

Speaking on the occasion Vizo said BJP aims in building “one nation, strong nation and total development”. He said that the recent victory of Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh speaks volume and that the negative propagandas against the party had failed.

He further added that if people wanted stability with good governance and performance in Nagaland, BJP was the “only alternative in the state that can bring transformation and reformation.”

Members of the DLCC along with others.

DIMAPUR: A one-day exposure visit of District Level Coordination Committee (DLCC) members to SHGs and training programme for SHGs leaders and members was held at RD Block Jakhama jointly organized

by NABARD, Lead Bank Office and NSRLM on December 14.

In a press release issued by district coordinator financial inclusion, Pelebeituo Peter solo stated that AGM NABARD, Bendang Aier in his keynote address stressed on how to deal with the banks.

BPM, NSRLM BMMU Jakhama, Vitsituo Mepfhuo spoke on on an overview of NSRLM activities.

SHG Bank Linkages Status and issues was presented by District Coordinator (FI) NSRLM DMMU Kohima, Pelebeituo Peter Solo.while BPM SVEP, Kevinguno Mera also shared the status and work of SVEP in the block.

Lead District Manager Kohima district, Vizoto trained the participants on SHG-BLP (Bank Linkage Programme). Akhrie Yhome from the Department of Agriculture also spoke at the programme where he encouraged the SHGs members to fully utilize the mechanism available for them. The training was followed by an interface with the stake-

holders.

The programme was chaired by ADPM, NSRLM, DMMU Kohima, Kenivole Richa;invocation by president JTBLF Jakhama block, Hovisale Khatso; welcome address was delivered by the chairperson; while secretary JTBLF Jakhama block, Rokono Kisotso gave the vote of thanks. The training programme was attended by NSRLM Jakhama block SHGs, Nagaland Rural Bank, Nagaland state cooperative Bank, Bank of India and Department of Agriculture. The SHGs were enriched by sharing and interaction for a better coordination.

7 district teams participated where team of Ministers’ Hill Baptist Higher Secondary School was declared winner.

At the end of the quiz competition held at Kohima, Abhijit Sinha chief electoral officer (CEO), Nagaland addressed the participants and teachers where he said that the primary objective of the Commission was to engage the young students in the age-group of 14-17 years- the future voters, in a self-learning exercise about the electoral process

CEO Nagaland, Abhijit Sinha, DCEO, Vekho Vero with the winners of the state level National Quiz Competition. (DIPR)

so as to build an informed electorate in near future.

CEO expressed his positive impression to the participants and congratulated

the winners namely, Merio N. Ngullie, Class-12, and Kekhriese Yhoshu, Class-11 of Ministers’ Hill Baptist Higher Secondary School,

Kohima who would be representing the state in the semi final to be conducted in New Delhi in January 2018 and wished them to success at the national level. CEO also thanked all the other participants and asked them to work harder for similar competitions that would follow in near future. He appealed all to disseminate the message on increasing qualitative participation in terms of ethical and informed voting to all the parents and friends as people of Nagaland would be going to polls in early 2018.

DC Wokha holds consultative meeting

DIMAPUR: Deputy Commissioner & DEO Wokha, Dr. Manazir Jeelani Samoon held a consultative meeting with the sector magistrates under Wokha district, in regard to the upcoming general election, on December 16 at the DC conference hall, Wokha.

According to DIPR report, in

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President Lhoungu with BJP party workers.

things but do small things every day, making the right choice vested on each individual, to initiate things for change and making the best use of technology wisely to get connected in this globalised society. He encouraged the students to capitalize on their skills by positive channelizing and shedding all forms of negativity.

The cultural extravaganza by different constituent units witnessed vibrant cultural folk dance, folklore narration, act and folk song, taking the congregation back to the roots, reviving the rich glory of Rengma culture, history and tradition.

The programme was chaired by Asa Tep, invocation prayer by pastor TLBC, Shayhun Tsela followed by sequential events of the programme. Pastor, NTBC Meshenchu Kath invoked the closing prayer bringing the valedictory function.

Others who attended included Er. Picto Shohe, parliamentary secretary for industries & commerce and NIDC, Amenba Yaden and parliamentary secretary for agriculture Y.M.Yolow.

Exposure visit of DLCC members & trg for SHGs leaders & members

National election quiz conducted across Nagaland DIMAPUR: As directed by the Election Commission of India the first ever national election quiz was conducted across the country and Nagaland also conducted the same during November and December 2017 as follows: Intra school competitions; district round where winners of the intra school competitions participated and state round, where winners of the district rounds participated.

According to DIPR report, in the state round conducted on December 15,

DIMAPUR: Japu village, located under Mangkolemba sub-division of Mokokchung district, has undertaken the work to metal the approach road leading to the village with its own fund. A press release by Japu Senso Mungdang (JSM) president,

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State vice president, Tsasepi spoke on vision documents of BJP Nagaland 2018, while state secretar y, Lima Onen spoke on various misconceptions on the party. In the morning, state BJP president, Visasolie Lhoungu inaugurated Mandal Ghaspani-1 office at Nuiland in presence of state, district, Mandals and local unit officials.

Earlier, the meeting was chaired by district president Bendang Ao, invocation was by UBC Pastor Manik Roy, welcome speech by Mandal president Arsapa Chopi and vote of thanks by Ao state executive member and Mandal in-charge for Ghaspani-1, K. Imtiwati.

Attendees of booth-level workers at Nuiland Ghaspani-1 were 364 and with local committee and Mandal workers, total attendees were 558.

Meanwhile, Ghaspani-1 under Dimapur district was led by state president, Visasolie Lhoungu, vice president, Tsasepi Sangtam, state secretary, Lima Onen and BJP media cell convener, K.James Vizo while Tening Mandal under Peren was led by secretary organising, Ananta Mishra, general secretary, Jaangsillung and spokesman Bandi.

the meeting, he spoke on the roles and functions entrusted upon the sector magistrates in the exercise of election and advised them to carry them out with diligence. Speaking on the importance of coordination among the different units or machinery, he encouraged them to coordinate with their ROs and

Kohima DPDB day out held at Dzulakie

DIMAPUR: The Kohima District Planning and Development Board (DBDP) held its day out-cum-preChristmas on December 15 at Dzülakie.

According to DIPR report, assistant commissioner, Shashank Pratap Singh who was also present in the meet, was introduced to the board members.

ADC Planning and member secretary DPDB Kohima, Ketoho Luho on the occasion stated that the main intention of organising day out in some other place was to have interaction among the members and to get to know one another better as a family to work hand in hand.

He a lso expressed his gratitude to the parliamentary secretary who was also chairman DPDB, Dr. Nephriezo Keditsu and deputy commissioner & vice chairman DPDB Kohima, Rajesh Soundararajan for their assistance. The ADC further thanked all the concerned departments for taking care of their responsibilities and sacrifices to make the program a success.

T h e p r o g r a m wa s chaired by SDO (C) Sechü Zubza, MhomoTungoe while invocation prayer was pronounced by DAO, Vizonyü Liezie.

AROs in order to carry out their assigned duties effectively. Expertise demonstration on handling and functioning of EVMs was carried out as part of preparation for the election.

Samples in paper format for identification of duty areas were also given to help them have a

firsthand knowledge of their assigned jurisdictions.

DC also reminded the sector magistrates to attend the “leadership and motivational training”, which was scheduled to be held from December 18 to 20, at the Administrative Training Institute (ATI), Kohima, without fail.

NPF youth ambassador visits Mokokchung district jail

Imlibenla Wati along with NPF youth and friends.

DIMAPUR: Imlibenla Wati, the NPF youth ambassador and former beauty queen, continues her journey of beauty with a purpose by visiting Mokokchung district jail on Dec 21.

While speaking with the inmates she told them that the reason she chose to visit them was to remind them of how special they were no matter what.

She also said that they should take this time as a great opportunity to build their relationship with God who loved everyone irrespective of who they were or what they

may have done. She said that the world might look down on them but God would choose to use them and their story for His glory, just as God has used many people in the past who have encountered God during their time in prison.

Wati has been visiting the district jail annually since she was crowned Miss Mokokchung in 2012 and sponsored the feast and donated blankets for the inmates on that day. Imlibenla was accompanied by the A/C NPF youth wing, along with her friends.

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while the Likabali constituency witnessed a multicornered contest by Kardo Nyigyor (BJP), Modam Dini (Congress), Gumke Riba of Peoples’ Party of Arunachal and Independent candidate Sengo Taipodia.

The Likabali seat had fallen vacant after the death of state health and family welfare minister Jomde Kena in September.

The Pakke-Kessang fell vacant after the Gauhati High Court declared null and void the election of Kameng Dolo from the seat in 2014 following an election petition filed against him by BJP nominee and former minister Atum Welly.

Welly had alleged that a fraudulent move had thrown threw him out of the election as the EC had accepted a forged letter of withdrawal of his candidature that led to election of his lone opponent.

Welly, in his election petition earlier, had said that his signature was forged in the letter.

Scientists discover new frog species

Odorrana arunachalensis S h illo n g, D e c 2 1 (PTI): Scientists have discovered a new frog species from its home in the fast flowing streams in Arunachal Pradesh’s Lower Subansiri district, one of the five discovered in India in the recent times and the 59th in the world, officials said Thursday.

The new species discovered from Talle Valley Wildlife Sanctuary (WLS) has been named as Odorrana arunachalensis, after the state where it was discovered, they said.

According to a publication in the Journal of Biosciences, a science journal of Arunachal Pradesh-based Rajiv Gandhi University, the species is sighted during the wet season, from April to September. They are not seen in the dry seasons.

Odorrana (commonly known as the odorous frog) is a genus of true frogs (Ranidae) from East Asia and surrounding regions including India.

The medium-sized green frog adapted for a life in torrential waters of

STF to tackle illegal immigrants Aizawl, Dec 21 (PTI): A district-level special task force (STF) committee has decided to create a mechanism for identifying and deporting undocumented Bangladeshi immigrants from the border areas of the state.

The committee held a meeting, chaired by district deputy commissioner Benjamin Lalzama, at south Mizoram’s Lunglei district to discuss ways to tackle the influx of immigrants, an of-

ficial statement here said.

Top police officers, representatives of the Border Security Force (BSF) and leaders of civil societies were present at the meeting, it said.

Officials posted along the border areas were instructed at the meeting to take care while issuing birth and residential certificates to ensure that no foreign nationals were in possession of such documents, the statement added.

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With immense joy and honour, the Kitami Students' Union take this privilege to convey our heartiest congratulations to Mr. Khukiye Shohe for being promoted to Headmaster.

The Union further wishes and prays that Almighty God continue to bless him and in his future endeavour.

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With immense pride and joy, the Lotsu Yamo Ekhung Dimapur congratulate Shri. Ntsemo Ovung for being promoted to Senior Inspector under the Department of Food & Civil Supplies and Shri. R. Nymshio Ovung promoted to SDEO under Education Department.

The Ekhung wish them good health and success in their future endeavours.

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the state was discovered by a team of scientists from the Zoological Survey of India led by Bhaskar Saikia, Bikramjit Sinha and Ilona Jacinta Kharkongor.

This new species inhabits moss and fern covered rocky stratum along hill streams in mixed wet tropical forest type.

Currently, they are reported from within and outskirts of the Talley Valley WLS but are expected to be found in a wider range due to the availability of similar habitats of this species in other parts of the state.

There are over 50 species of frogs belonging to the genus Odorrana with many species exhibiting overlapping morphological characters, making their identification in the field difficult.

But in the case of Odorrana arunachalensis, the presence of a black bandlike mark between the eyes is a distinguishing character that separates it from all the other frog species of this genus.

September 12, Gogoi had allegedly said if Hindu migrants from Bangladesh were forced upon Assam people from the state would be compelled to take up arms. He was arrested the next day.

The detention was challenged before the High Court in a writ petition.

The Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti leader has been lodged in Dibrugarh jail since his arrest.

Gogoi has been leading an agitation against the government’s handling of the farming crisis in Assam, the building of dams, land mafia and corruption in public life.

Odisha man shot in Mnp, critical

Imphal, Dec 21 (IANS): A 34-year-old man from Odisha was critically injured when two men shot at him here, Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh said on Thursday. Abbas Malik is fighting for his life in a private hospital, Biren Singh, also in charge of Home, told the assembly. He said that Malik was staying in a rented house near the Nityainanda temple in Imphal. The house owner has been identified as Irengbam Biramangol.

On Wednesday night, two unidentified youths brandishing handguns barged into the house and opened fire at Malik from close range. Malik was rushed to the hospital where his condition is said to be “critical”. A case has been registered and police have rounded up five suspects who are being interrogated, Biren Singh said, adding the police do not know the identity or motive of the gunmen.

Sonowal asks govt staff to Arunachal guv meets NSA advisor set work culture example Itanagar, Dec 21

Guwahati, Dec 21 (PTI): Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal Thursday exhorted the state government employees to set an example of efficient work culture before the young generation and contribute towards the resurgence of the state’s economy.

“If Assam has to become one of the top states in the country and develop its socio-economic condition, then government employees must set an example of work culture for the young generation and they will come forward to participate in the nation building process through hard work and dedication,” Sonowal said while laying the foundation stone of Sadou Asom Karmachari Parishad’s (SAKP) office headquarter here Thursday.

The chief minister acknowledged the support of the employees in the campaign against corruption and hoped they would continue with it.

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With immense pride and pleasure, the Valley View Council, VVSTH and VVSSU would like to congratulate Shri. Zakabo V. Rotokha, on being promoted to Additional Deputy Commissioner, Government of Nagaland.

Shri. Nikhui Achumi, Pastor Valley View who was confirmed license to perform all the religious rites. The Colony members wishes them in good health and bright prosperous in their service career.

President, VVSTH Valley View Colony Dimapur : Nagaland

President, VVSSU Valley View Colony Dimapur : Nagaland

DECLARATION OF ACTUAL NAME

From your loving grandsons Lanchen Kikon & Ewonzeo Kikon. ___________________________ Dearest apo,

I, Shri. I. Hukuto Sema, S/o Ivishe Sema resident of South Point West Colony, Dist. Zunheboto, Nagaland presently do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as follows : 1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India belonging to Sumi Naga Community resident of the above mentioned address.

2. That my actual name is I. Hukuto Sema, but my name is inadvertently recorded as Hukuto I. Sema in my SBI Passbook bearing A/C No. 31106447063.

3. That the above mentioned names I. Hukuto Sema & Hukuto I Sema are one and same person which is referred to me.

4. That, from the date of this declaration, I shall use my name as I. Hukuto Sema for all official purpose and legal proceedings and at all times and occasions.

5. That the statements made in para 1-4 are true and correct to the best of my knowledge & belief and nothing material is concealed therein.

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With immense pride and honour, the Kohima Sanis Ekhung (KSE) would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to the following individuals.

1. Rev. Dr. K.Benry Lotha, Association Pastor, Kohima Lotha Baptist Church for awarding the Doctor of Ministry (D.Min) Degree by the Institute of Global Leadership, Bangalore on the thesis topic “Expository Preaching: its importance and urgency for church growth and stability” under the thesis guide Rev. Dr. Ephratha Sarathy, Associate Professor in Christian Ministry United Theological College (UTC), Bangalore.

2. Shri Renphamo Kikon, on his promotion to Deputy Director, Dept. of Agriculture, Govt. of Nagaland .

3. Shri Renathung Kikon, on his promotion to SDAO, Dept. of Agriculture, Govt. of Nagaland.

The KSE wishes and pray to Almighty God to grant them good health and wisdom in their future endeavours.

S. Chonbemo Lotha Chairman Kohima Sanis Ekhung

Y. Renthungo Murry Secretary Kohima Sanis Ekhung

Your birthday is the perfect time to tell you how much you are loved.

You’re our foundation and our source of inspiration.

Wishing you a day as wonderful as you are! HAPPY BIRTHDAY DADDY Loving wife, sons & in law. _________________________

Dearest Minieo Koza Many many happy returns of the day baby girl may you experience all the love and blessings in the days to come God bless you Happy Birthday With love Mom,dad,brothers,aunts and sisters

KSA protests against TET notification Correspondent

Diphu, Dec 21: The Karbi Students Association (KSA) on Wednesday burnt the effigies of Assam chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal, state education minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council chief executive member Tuliram Ronghang in protest against the notification issued by State government to conduct Teachers Eligibility Test (TET) for graduate level for autonomous Karbi Anglong district.

The agitating students and youths insisted that the State government should not meddle in conducting TET examination in Sixth Schedule hill districts as the subject of education is under the administrative jurisdiction of the respective autonomous councils.

The students and youth activists also denounced Tuliram Ronghang for ‘betraying the trust of Karbi community.’

State education minister had earlier promised that Karbi council would be allowed to conduct TET examination, but on the contrary, now the state government has issued the notification, said KSA president Semson Teron.

While terming the act as total infringement of state on the power conferred to the autonomous councils, Teron said, “as per the provision made in the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution Amendment Act, 1995 (42 of 1995) in Para-3A (d), the primary and higher secondary level education’s executive and legislative power is with the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council.”

The agitating students also warned that if the notification is not rolled back, they would call for Karbi Anglong strike on December 24 to protest against state government’s intrusion in conduct of TET examination for Karbi Anglong district.

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The Puchotso Kintso Club, Kidima would like to congratulate Mr. Dupisa Pucho, S/o Mr. Kevisa Pucho for securing Gold Medal in 800 m race and Bronze Medal in 4x100 m Rally race in the First Nagaland Olympic..

May the Almighty bestow him sound health and wished him success in his endeavour.

“Be a winner” Sd/Sd/Keviyiel Pucho Kedukhol Pucho Gen. Secy.

President

I beg to submit that I've committed a big mistake by posting on whatsapp a fake article about Chief Minister Resignation.

I deeply regret and apologise to the Chief Minister and all others affected. I will surrender myself before you at earliest since presently I am under treatment for spinal injury. I further promise not to repeat such thing in future.

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its employees the state government can achieve the goals of a corruption-free, pollution-free, illegal immigrants-free and terrorismfree Assam, he added.

Referring to the Global Investors’ Summit scheduled here in February, he said the state government has been organising roadshows in different parts of the country and the world for bringing investments to the state.

Sonowal also urged the SAKP to consider starting working hours in government offices from 9.30 am in view of early sunrise in these parts of the country.

(PTI): Arunachal Pradesh Governor Brig (Retd) B D Mishra met Union Home Secretary Rajeev Gauba and National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval in New Delhi and discussed border development programmes.

The governor, during separate meetings, apprised them of the security environment in the border state, it said. Infrastructure development in the border villages was discussed and the officers were directed to prepare a plan for each village in a time-bound manner.

The border villages, which are located close to the Army or ITBP posts, would also be integrated in the plan. Mishra stressed on developing these villages in the next two years.

During his meeting with Home Secretary, the possibility of growing walnuts and Chilgoza (pine nut) was explored and soil testing of border villages, recommended for development, would be taken up for assessment, it said.

Dear Amotsu, Happy 75th birthday Wish you happiness, and may God continue to shower His manifold blessing upon you.

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Guwahati, Dec 21 (PTI): The Gauhati High Court Thursday termed as illegal the detention of RTI activist and Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti leader Akhil Gogoi under the National Security Act (NSA).

Justice Achintya Malla Bujar Barua passed the judgment on Gogoi’s detention and that accordingly he was entitled for immediate release if not arrested in any other case.

Gogoi was arrested on September 13 on charges of sedition and 11 days later he was booked under the NSA. While addressing a rally in Moran town on

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he said adding re-polling would be ordered in both the booths.

Though polling was moderate during the morning hours due to chilly weather conditions, it gained momentum as the day progresses.

Elaborate security arrangements were made with state police, ITBP and four companies of central paramilitary forces being deployed. The critical polling booths were covered by CRPF and IRB personnel.

Altogether 150 polling personnel were deployed for Pakke-Kessang, while 220 polling personnel conducted the polling in Likabali, Bhattacharjee said.

The Pakke-Kessang assembly seat has 7,455 voters including 3943 women, while Likabali has 10608 electorates including 5331 women voters.

Former deputy chief minister Kameng Dolo (Congress) is contesting against BJP nominee B R Waghe in Pakke-Kessang,

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Itanagar, Dec 21 (PTI): An estimated 68.5 per cent votes were cast in today’s by-poll for PakkeKessang and Likabali constituencies in Arunachal Pradesh, polling for which was held Thursday.

Pakke-Kessang recorded 86 per cent polling, while Likabali constituency recorded 51 per cent, Joint Chief Electoral officer D J Bhattacharjee informed.

The polling percentage in both constituencies will increase as reports from several polling stations are yet to be received by the election office here.

The polling which began at 7 AM in the morning was largely peaceful except for an incident of damage to EVM by miscreants at Siberity, a booth in Likabali constituency where polling was suspended, Bhatacharjee informed.

“Technical snag developed in one EVM at Durpai polling station under Likabali due to which polling was suspended,”

D imap u r , D e c 2 1 (Agencies): In a major crackdown on the extortion nexus, Assam Rifles apprehended three NSCN (U) cadres and one NSCN (K) cadre on Wednesday evening.

Based on a specific input of a cadre trying to extort money from Sonari town, Longding battalion apprehended self styled private Jaichok, self styled lance corporal Panyam Wangjen and Wangpan Wangsa of NSCN (U), informed PRO (Defence) in a press release.

The cadres were found in possession of two pistols with live ammunition, opium, extortion note, paper with extortion details, multiple mobile phones and other incriminating evidence. Post spot interrogation, the cadres admitted that the trio had been involved in extortion activities for last six months, PRO added.

In another operation launched in Khonsa, one self styled private Kammo Kanglom of NSCN (K) was apprehended while carrying out extortion. A pistol, live ammunition, opium and extortion note were recovered from his possession, a release from PRO (Defence) informed.

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2017

NOTICE INVITING OTHER CLAIMENTS TO REPRESENTATION TO COME FORWARD (SECTION 375 OF THE INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925) In the Court of Smti. Sara S. Jamir Additional Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur, Nagaland Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate of Late Supongwati Deceased, has been filed by Smti. Watilemla relation wife R/o. H.No. GBC-31 Midland Dimapur to draw his/her family Pension, Bank Acct etc, who expired on 21/8/02. Covered by Patta No. 319, Dag No. 409, Mouza No. 2 and Block No 9.

Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate of the said deceased, may if he/she so desire may appear in this Court within 30 days, on the said day of 21/1/18.

Given under the hand and seal of the Court this 20th day of 12/17.

Addl. Deputy Commissioner Dimapur : Nagaland.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The 11th Marsosang Football Trophy was successfully conducted from 12th – 19th Dec 2017 at Govt. High School Football Ground, Chuchuyimlang. The organizing committee and Rocky Club Chuchuyimlang would like to convey our heartfelt gratitude to the family of Late Tsukjemwati, Ex-MLA for sponsoring the trophy and specially thank Shri Amenba Yaden, Honourable Parliamentary Secretary, Industries and Commerce and NIDC and Shri S. T. Nokdang Longkumer, DEO Mkg for gracing the occasion as Chief Guests for the Opening and Closing functions respectively.

We also thank all the individuals and organizations for their valuable contributions both materially and financially which has made the Tournament a grand success.

Our special thanks goes to: 1. Shri. Temjentemsu Gigal Enterprises, Chuchu Town Co-Sponsor 2. Shri. Imthy Jamir, Bethesda Pharmacy, Mkg Co-Sponsor 3. Shri. Temjenmoa, Advocate Kohima, Co-Sponsor 4. Jai Hardware & Electricals Mkg, Co-Sponsor 5. New Bakery, Mokokchung Co-Sponsor 6. Millennium General Shop, Chuchu Town, Co-Sponsor 7. Marsosang Sporting Club, Co-Sponsor 8. EAC Chuchuyimlang 9. Headmistress and staff, GHS Chuchuyimlang 10. PHC Chuchuyimlang 11. Police Out Post 12. Village Council Chuchuyimlang 13. Urban Station Chuchu Town 14. Lanu Menden Chuchuyimlang 15. Watsü Telongjem Chuchuyimlang Unit 16. Longzung Mepu & Meputsür.

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RS disrupted over PM Modi’s Pakistan remark, 2G acquittal

NEW DELHI, DEC 21 (IANS): The Rajya Sabha was adjourned for the day amidst uproar by Congress MPs on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks against his predecessor Manmohan Singh and the BJP’s “smear campaign” against the UPA in the 2G spectrum case.

The final adjournment came minutes after the House met post lunch at 2 p.m. after Congress members continued with their noisy protests, seeking apology from Modi over his remarks against Manmohan Singh and others, and from BJP for its attack against the then UPA government over 2G spectrum allocation.

The second issue followed a special court here acquitting all the accused including DMK leaders -former Telecom Minister A. Raja and Rajya Sabha MP Kanimozhi -- in the alleged multi-thousand crore rupee

2G spectrum scandal in which it was claimed that it caused the state exchequer a loss of Rs 1,76,379 crore.

Samajwadi Party MP Naresh Agarwal raised a point of order as soon as the House met post lunch and demanded to know if a Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) can be called in the House for seeking clarifications from him. “CAG is a constitutional body. I want to ask if the CAG before placing its report in Parliament can make it public through the press? Can anybody be held guilty on the basis of CAG report? Can an inquiry be set up on the basis of CAG report? Usually, CAG’s 99.9 per cent of objections are cleared in the Public Accounts Committee (PAC).

Sir, if a CAG tries to defame a government, can we call him in the House or not?” he said. Agarwal’s point came as cricket mae-

stro Sachin Tendulkar, who made a rare appearance in the House, was to participate in a short duration discussion on the right to play and future of sports in India.

Tendulkar, a nominated member, rose to give his maiden speech in Parliament but could not speak amid ruckus. Chairman M. Venkaiah Naidu urged the Congress members to allow Tendulkar to speak as he was to give his maiden speech in the Upper House.

“An honourable member, who has been awarded Bharat Ratna, wants to speak on an important issue like sports. Let him speak.

All focus should be on Sachinji,” he said. Actress Jaya Bachchan, a Samajwadi Party MP, whispered something to Tendulkar. She later told reporters that she told Tendulkar to sit down until the protests subside. But the Congress members contin-

ued with their sloganeering.

“This does not suit you... nothing is going to happen...

You don’t have sportsman spirit,” Naidu said before adjourning the House for the day.

Earlier as the Upper House met for the day, Leader of Opposition Ghulam Nabi Azad raised the two issues. “Till yesterday (Wednesday) we had been demanding the Prime Minister’s clarification on his remarks against Manmohan Singhji but today another incident took place and now we want clarification on both the issues.

“They should now prove on which basis they had alleged that there was scandal of Rs 1.76 lakh crore.

Through false campaign, an environment against UPA was created and was the reason we are here in the opposition benches and you are there in treasury benches,” he said.

Max twins case: Family seeks CBI probe, justice NEW DELHI, DEC 21 (PTI): The grandfather of the twin babies, one of whom was wrongly declared dead by Max Hospital in Shalimar Bagh, today demanded a CBI probe into the case after an appellate authority stayed the Delhi government order cancelling the hospital’s licence. At a press conference held here, 48-year-old Kailash, grandfather of the baby boy, who later died at a nursing home in Pitampura while his sister was still born, alleged that the family was “not even “informed” about the stay order. “We tried to silently protest in front of Max Hospital in Shalimar Bagh, but police removed us from there. The Delhi government had taken the decision that would have served as a warning to other hospitals.

“But, now the cancellation order has been stayed. We are running for justice. We want justice and so we demand a CBI probe into the whole case so that things get clear,” Kailash told reporters.

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NEW DELHI, DEC 21 (PTI): The government does not allow “any interference” with its right to undertake improvement of infrastructure within the Indian territory, Union Minister V K Singh said today, dismissing Chinese criticism on India undertaking construction projects near the LAC. In a written reply to queries in the Rajya Sabha, the minister also said that India and China reviewed the situation in all sectors of the border during the 10th round of talks on boundry issues last month.

The two sides agreed that maintenance of peace and tranquillity in the border areas is an important prerequisite for sustained growth of bilateral relations, he said. Militaries of both the countries recently witnessed a stand-off at the Dokalam that lasted for more than two months. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has also approved the construction of a standalone road

V K Singh project from Marsimik La to Hot Spring. Marsimik La in Ladakh is about 20 km from the northwest tip of Pangong lake.

I n Au g u s t , C h i n a warned that such a development would only worsen the then stand-off in Dokalam.

Singh, Minister of State in the External Affairs Ministry, said the spokesperson of

the Chinese Foreign Ministry made statements critical of construction of such infrastructure by Indian near the Line of Actual Control (LAC). “The government gives careful and specific attention to the improvement of infrastructure for the development of border areas in order to facilitate economic development of these areas as also meet India’s strategic and security requirements,” Singh said.

The minister said that government does not allow “any interference” with the right to undertake such improvement within the Indian territory and keeps a constant watch on all developments having a bearing on India’s security and takes all necessary measures to safeguard it.

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Vol. XXVIII NO. 20 Dimapur, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2017

Casualty of Gujarat election

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fter the surprising and yet revealing outcome of the Gujarat elections, there are some valuable lessons can be learnt about the voters which even the ruling BJP which has been in power since 1995, needs to ponder over. The BJP government in Gujarat was in for a shock when the restive pattidars took to the streets in lakhs. Even the small traders were no less angry about the GST which affected them. It may be noted that Modi held the reins of the state from 2001 to 2014 and ruled Gujarat with uncanny domination. Even after becoming prime minister of India, Modi was not far from the major decision making in Gujarat. The Gujarat election was lapped up by the media as a litmus test for Modi. Elections are not by far the fairest of all, but there were questions raised when announcement of elections to Gujarat were delayed by around ten days by the Chief Election Commissioner Achal Kumar Joti, retired chief secretary from Gujarat. Modi got a good space of over one week to conclude his campaign and announce huge financial bonanza for Gujarat. The role played by the ECI had come under intense scrutiny in Gujarat and that was understandable since the contest was almost a do-or-die battle between Modi and BJP against Rahul and Congress. The ECI, after giving space for Modi, also hit the wrong button when it issued show cause notice on Rahul Gandhi and local TVs for an interview after polling. The EC had issued a show cause notice to Rahul Gandhi for prima facie violating the model code by giving interviews to Gujarati TV channels, and asked him to reply by December 18, failing which it will decide the matter without any reference to him.

This led to strong reactions when Congress accused the Election Commission of double standards for ignoring two press conferences held by Union Minster Piyush Goyal for speaking on Gujarat Election earlier in the day. Further, the Congress attacked the Election Commission of India, as a “captive puppet” of the BJP and accused it of “denigrating the Constitution by not issuing a notice to Prime Minister Modi.” On the eve of the final phase of polling, Modi attacked “economists” in the UPA for handing him a “liability” of non-performing assets (NPAs) or bad loans, while hard-selling his central government’s pro-poor schemes. Congress also alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi violated the model code of conduct by holding a roadshow after voting in the Gujarat Assembly polls on December 14, but the Commission refused to take note. Congress also attacked EC for not taking action against BJP president Amit Shah. It stated that just a day before the first phase of Gujarat election, Finance Minister and BJP leader held a Press Conference in Ahmedabad, BJP released its manifesto, but EC did not take any action. Congress also lodged a complaint against the BJP president Amit Shah at Election Commission of India, accusing Shah of violating the model code of conduct by making “defamatory” statements against Rahul Gandhi.

It is unfortunate the ECI has been charged as being bias and this has inflicted a serious dent in its image.

This also leads to apprehension that the Modi government has totally caged the institutions that are vital to a free democracy.

DailyDevotion Experience or God’s Revealed Truth?

We have received…the Spirit who is from God, that we might know the things that have been freely given to us

by God. —1 Corinthians 2:12 My experience is not what makes redemption real— redemption isreality. Redemption has no real meaning for me until it is worked out through my conscious life. When I am born again, the Spirit of God takes me beyond myself and my experiences, and identifies me with Jesus Christ. If I am left only with my personal experiences, I am left with something not produced by redemption. But experiences produced by redemption prove themselves by leading me beyond myself, to the point of no longer paying any attention to experiences as the basis of reality. Instead, I see that only the reality itself produced the experiences. My experiences are not worth anything unless they keep me at the Source of truth— Jesus Christ.

If you try to hold back the Holy Spirit within you, with the desire of producing more inner spiritual experiences, you will find that He will break the hold and take you again to the historic Christ. Never support an experience which does not have God as its Source and faith in God as its result. If you do, your experience is anti-Christian, no matter what visions or insights you may have had.

Is Jesus Christ Lord of your experiences, or do you place your experiences above Him? Is any experience dearer to you than your Lord? You must allow Him to be Lord over you, and pay no attention to any experience over which He is not Lord. Then there will come a time when God will make you impatient with your own experience, and you can truthfully say, “I do not care what I experience— I am sure of Him!” Be relentless and hard on yourself if you are in the habit of talking about the experiences you have had. Faith based on experience is not faith; faith based on God’s revealed truth is the only faith there is.

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I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.

~ Nelson Mandela

Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2017

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Frenemies of the house

e’s a friend, he’s a foe.

Call him whichever and you are right either way.

Or wrong in the next instant.

For, something as fickle as friend or foe doesn’t fit the political persona of public figures in Nagaland. These men personify betrayal and treachery and thrive on them. They have taken the phrase, ‘there’s no permanent friendship or enmity in politics’ to a new level. The axiom even rings with a certain philosophy: that, that’s the way life is and one must accept it with dignity.

Fr e n e m i e s, t h e y a r e.

Friends with benefits and enemies-in-waiting. They align and collide at will and throw us a few surprises every quarter of the year. Recently, two of the three camps successfully attempted at healing an impossible breach - to be friends again. In doing so a greater breach was created with the third - they became enemies.

The sudden turn of political development jolted even the jaded public and threw their normal course of docile existence out of kilter. The jaw dropping event rocked the foundations of Naga politics and cast a long shadow over the Christmas season. Such folly in the season to be jolly!

High on a misplaced sense of power, the playboys of the clubby Naga politics have reduced politics to a mere game.

They have offended the canons of good politics and have given it a bad name by kidding around with it. It must have been a necessary move to save the government from going into a constitutional crisis or an essential move for mutual survival.

But a condition requiring such a costly political adventurism shouldn’t have been created in the first place.

It’s a costly affair wanting to be the leader. A palace coup can happen at the drop of a hat. Power struggle between friends turns them into enemies.

Ministerial berths switch along with shift in leadership. Power is stripped from one to be given to another in surprising ways and speed. Friends are dispensable commodities to be used for political convenience. It’s a pity taking oath of secrecy under a cloud of uncertainty. What a shame, the Governor just can’t take respite from swearing-in ceremonies. What a loss expending valuable time on endless politicking rather than on getting down to business.

When DAN III was installed it was damned to be like that. There were already too many friends in the coalition

but the leaders still crammed in some more by coaxing out battle-weary and gullible rivals from the Congress party and the Independents for good measure.

TR’s coalition government was simply over-zealous in killing off the opposition without leaving any leeway for conceiving the possibility of other negative consequences. It was playing out its drama to a packed house. The decimation of the opposition and the resultant noopposition government was a bit too grotesque to be considered a sensible thing to do.

By having a full house of friends the coalition government had overreached itself in the job of keeping itself stable. One of the penalties of enjoying majority by hundred percent over zero is having to deal with hyper group dynamics. The more the number of members, the more is the extent and intensity of dissent. The sheer size of the super group sets the condition favourable for growth of dissenting sub-groups with tendencies to mount coups. Rivalry isn’t from without but from within.

Moves for change of leadership or to bring this insanely ambitious government have always been an inside job.

Anybody who is a member of the coalition would want to be somebody with ministerial power. But the size of ministry is circumscribed by the Constitution (91st Amendment) Act, 2003. Nagaland cannot have more than 12 ministers including the chief minister. The leaders of the coalition might have possibly relied on the wellworn trick of overstretching the limits put by the constitution by appointing Parliamentary Secretaries, Advisors and Chairmen to accommodate every one of them. But they still run out of these positions. Moreover, there is a world of difference between cabinet ministers and these fancy positions.

There was one fatal flaw in the assumption that no opposition meant smooth governance and safe cover-up for the multitude of sins. More representatives on the treasury bench would mean more demands for the few ministerial berths. Discontentment, and finally disenchantment follow.

Discontented members usually lose the power of restraint and spill the beans of the many misdeeds of those members with powers.

Multiple fissures appear in the government. The leadership is polarized. Hopeful members take sides and pick

their leader who they think would fulfill their demands.

Tussle for power ensues and friends find themselves at each other’s throat while the enemy is roped in to decide the winner, and they become BFF until the next crises.

If only there was an opposition! It would have provided stability to the coalition government. Firstly, having an opposition means reduced number of members wanting ministerial berths. Secondly, in the face of opposition the ruling parties would naturally come together and form a solid defensive phalanx. The bond within the ruling parties would be strengthened and the members would think twice before giving the opposition an advantage by asking for too much.

As long as the electorate in the state allow the ruling party at the Centre to hold sway over them, there will always be zeroopposition state government.

The state’s historical trend shows the ruling party at the Centre totally influencing the next assembly election in the state. The present government at the centre becomes the precursor of the next government in the state. This is so because the politicians and the electorate in the state are made to believe that aligning with the ruling party at the centre would be advantageous. More funds would flow into the state. Everyone from the modest voter to the high profile campaign financier to the highly opportunist politician wants to have a slice of the pie.

They dance and sway merrily to the tune of the ruling party at the centre like those mindless mice following the pied piper.

There’s nothing ideological in it, they just swing their support from plain base motives.

The winner mustn’t take all. Some must be left to the opposition, a credible one who would form the shadow government. The ratio between the ruling parties and the opposition needs to be somewhere near-about 35:25 in order to have a stable government. The opposition will form the alternative government in case of crises kicked up by frenemies and save us from having to bear their capriciousness.

The people of the state would do good with a bit of cheer in this cold and bleak season. Will the frenemies humour us with another surprise before they go in for re-election?

Ekyimo Shitirie, Bayavu Hill Kohima, (esti.nbe@gmail.com)

Knock! Knock! Any educated unemployed youth alive?

W

e all have witnessed the recent agitation in the form of hunger strike at Kohima by ACAUT, PSAN and CTAN under the banner “Public Coordination Committee” (PCC).

The PCC sent out a clear message through press release that the Government scrapping all Grade III posts under the purview of NPSC was a serious threat towards achieving dreams and aspirations of educated unemployed youths of Nagaland which was in terms of thousands. What pains me most was seeing just hardly ten volunteers on the altar for the thousands of educated unemployed youths of Nagaland on 15th December 2017.

When the PCC fights for Naga educated unemployed youths, they mean all those who have registered themselves as “unemployed” at the offices of the 11 District Employment Officers across the state. Yes, we do have thousands but where were they on the day when only a handful of them were braving the chilly winter of Kohima on an empty stomach? The point here is, do the so called Naga educated unemployed youth even know their rights? Do they have any union, association or forum to fight for their rights? Hunger strike program was widely published in local dailies as well as across the social media and I’m sure many were waging war of words behind their mobile phones and computers yapping about what and how it should be carried out, giving ‘likes’ and sharing ‘gifs’ without coming out of your homes and taking a stand for yourselves.

Do you know that one’s destiny is shaped by oneself ?

ACAUT fought tooth and nail for PDS scam in the recent past. Its leaders were arrested like criminals for raising a voice on behalf of the poor public. But know what? They haven’t tasted a single plate of PDS rice in their lives. ACAUT leaders fought not for themselves but for the reason that the right thing did not reach the right people. Now that the public are getting better access to PDS, do they even realize that it is because of the ACAUT? How many of them turned up as volunteers to face water cannon and tear gas? It really puts me off to hear some ignorant villagers saying supply of rice bags is made available to public these days after Narendra Modi took over as the country’s Prime Minister.

We Nagas do not know even how to count our blessings. We cannot empower ourselves by employing ourselves yet we can’t join in when others are fighting for us, what are we then? Why don’t we mourn the death of our failures and say RIP to our potentials? Despite our inactivity and laziness, we point our rusted fingers

Christmas greetings from organisations NPCC: NPCC rank and file, men and women wish Merry Christians and Happy New year. The people of Nagaland believe Jesus is the son of God, sent to save sinners on Earth and therefore, we have faith in Him. While we celebrate, we are saddened by the news of persecution of Christians elsewhere in our nation. Christmas carol signing has become a crime in our nation. Christians are warned with dire consequences if they celebrate Christmas. Churches are dismantled, foreign contributions for Mission and Charity works have been stopped and even scholarships to theological student are deprived today. We as Congress members do not approve the above actions. The Hindutva fundamentalists have declared mental and psychological war against minority religions. It is not only discrimination. They want Christians to be eliminated from the nation.

We appeal all right thinkers, minority communities and specially Christian Members to join us to fight back in the war of religious discrimination.

In these painful situations, when there was no one to stand for us, Rahul Gandhi, Congress President in his inaugural speech has voiced defending minorities including Christians before the nation “Congress took forward the nation into 21st century, PM of today is taking us backwards to a medieval past where people are butchered because of who they are, beaten for what they believe and killed for what they eat”.

NPF and BJP Nagas are also Christians. I am sure they have the same feeling that it is wrong for us to facilitate persecutors.

Through this festive season, let us remain steadfast in our faith and celebrate Christmas in the true Christian spirit. We wish all citizens a Merry Christmas and prosperous Happy New year.

K. Therie president, NPCC.

NSCN/GPRN: The NSCN/GPRN along with the rest of the world eagerly anticipates the arrival of Christmas and the dawn of the New Year 2018. The Chairman and President Lt. Gen.(Rtd.) Khango Konyak along with all the ranks and files of NSCN/GPRN conveys heartiest Christmas and New Year greetings to all the Nagas and every believer of Christ Jesus across the world. Amid thousands of death and misfortunes, it is indeed an exceptional providence enabling each of us to culminate the year long struggle in contentment and joyful celebration and to look forward to another year in faith and hope. Not in worldly pomp, gluttony and drunken revelry may we celebrate the birth of the world’s redeemer but in solemn and humble gratitude, love and kind sharing that the arrival of our Lord saviour be honoured and glorified. May this Christmas add another milestone of maturity in our faith and belief in Christ Jesus and may His flourishing love and peace enrich the lives of each and every believer during the season and even as we prepare to step into another year 2018 we consign our entire lives in the loving hands of our Lord saviour. Once again “Merry Christmas and Joyous New Year”.

Col. Isak Sumi, in-charge MIP, GPRN.

GPRN/ NSCN (IM) Sumi region: Sümi region national workers would like to express their warm wishes and greeting to the people of Sümi in general and specially, citizens of Zunheboto to celebrate Christmas day and observe through decorated words of God with a clean heart, holy and pray to receive blessings from the Lord, NMA: The Naga Mothers Association (NMA) conveys warm Merry instead of roadside decorations, sparkle star and Santa Christmas greetings to all. May the joy and happiness of the birth of Claus, etc. our Saviour Jesus Christ fill each one of us with a renewed heart and Holuvi Shohe Secretary spirit. And as we welcome the Prince of Peace, may the wonder of Sumi region GPRN/NSCN (IM) Zunheboto His Love guide and allow Peace to reign in our hearts and our land forever. On this festive celebration, NMA would also like to appeal to all to restrain from violence and abstain in any form of intimida- WDCC: The Wokha District Chamber of Commerce and tion or threats which can dampen the spirit of the joyous celebration. Industry (WDCC&I) extend to all business community Let this Christmas message of Love and Peace be spread in its fullest and general public of Wokha ‘a very happy Christmas form. Further, let us also welcome the New Year prayerfully with hope and prosperous new year’.

WDCC&I also inform all business unit to decorate that it will usher a year of bountiful and prosperity. May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with us all. While celebrating this festive their shop for beautification of town and remain open season, NMA would also like to appeal to all the factions to restrain till 6:00 pm, had further directs all commercial and busifrom violence and abstain from disturbing the joyful atmosphere in ness sector in the district not to charge high price taking any form of intimidation or threats which can dampen the spirit of advantage of the festive season. Finally, the WDCC&I the celebration. Let this Christmas message of Peace be spread around appeal all to maintain peace and calm during the season us all in its fullest form. in the town.

Abei-Ü Meru, NMA president Abenthung Ngullie general secretary, WDCC&I and and Malsawmthangi Leyri, joint secretary Thunglamo Odyuo, press secretary, WDCC&I

at Government, crucify the politicians, shift responsibility and blame the HoDs and the bureaucrats.

Hello educated youngsters, we still remember your energy during ULB election this year. A total shut down of weeks altogether where many of you played an active role.

Sea of people filled the streets to fight women. You insulted the whole educated Naga women, stating that we were born to play our role only in the kitchen but remember, there were two brave women boldly taking part in the hunger strike alongside eight men this time when you wannabes Arnold Schwarzenegger with masculine muscle choose to remain at home like an ailing chicken. Very interesting to watch you guys today being reduced to Sir Rabbit and Sir Mouse when the moment of truth came. What is the point of beating drums and making melody inside the rat hole?

To Facebook brave hearts, how long will you remain useless Bruce Lee? How long will you make noise, shouting your piles out only to show off Ninja skill online? Blogs are mostly polluted with wannabes world cup superstars but not even fit for Paralympics. No miracles, signs and wonders would land on the four walls of your room unless you are Rajnikant.

If you’re educated unemployed but not ready to participate in this fight led by PCC, you could be someone who only long for reservation, quota is something you die for, special consideration is what you expect in life, backdoor is your salvation and you build your highway through political access.

I personally appreciate the residents of Phezoucha for extending help to hunger strike volunteers by providing blankets, chairs and firewood as reported in the local media. The PCC was able to add another feather on it’s wings that day when the Government agreed to direct NPSC to declare answer keys at all stages of both civil service and technical examinations. By the way, the fight is not yet over, the PCC still insists on 26th October Memorandum and warned that they would resume hunger strike with full intensity if the said order is not revoked by Government. My question here is, will the targeted group join in if the follow-up agitation should come up? It would be pathetic on the part of youngsters to call themselves “Educated Unemployed Youth” when they aren’t good for themselves. Knock ! Knock ! It is High time we realize it would be more than shameful to continue to depend on other’s hunger, sweat and blood forever.

Vikali Shikhu, Unity Village, Dimapur

Reader’s Post

Sir,

The perfect gift

The season has finally arrived where everyone is busying trying to make it ‘perfect ‘ yes I am talking about Christmas, the awaited December.... The merriment, the rejoicing , the feasting all inching towards the finale day 25th December.. There is celebration in the air and why not it’s Christmas!!!

But as we celebrate let us also sit back and think what makes this month or season special , what expectations do we have for Christmas or what can we do to focus more on the real meaning of Christmas . As when we don’t ponder upon the real reason behind this joy it is very easy to miss the real meaning or reason behind this celebration.

For me personally over a period of time Christmas sums up the perfect gift in God sending his only beloved son which can’t be more perfect and we should be thankful for that perfect gift to us.

Have you ever wondered, everyone wants to be perfect in whatever they do ..we want to bake the perfect cake, make the perfect decorations, belt out the perfect melodies and the list goes on so perfection is something we all try to achieve and go at length to get it but we miss what has already been given to us freely and without the need to be perfected, God gift to mankind, eternal joy and life. The perfect gift to you and me, the real reason of the season “for his so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son that whosoever believeth shall not perish but have everlasting life” John 3:16 so if we truly believe and receive it in the right spirit it is ours without a price and effort.

As the celebratory spirit sets in and you are making all preparations to make it perfect may the real reason of the season, God Love for you and I prevail and let us welcome him in our hearts. Let the real joy of Christmas be born in your hearts as you celebrate with your loved ones and friends.

M. Veronica Chishi Sanglir

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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Rohingya refugees lose jobs after Modi government calls them ‘security threat’

Naidu condemns Congress protests in Rajya Sabha

Landowners should allow development: CM (From p-1) The CM also called upon the gathering to remember legendary Zeliang leaders like the Late Namgangheing, Lt. Kebau, Lt. Ikiesing, Lt. Kensam etc. and their visionary leadership to establish a township like Jalukie in the present location, which is in close proximity to the commercial hub of Dimapur and the state capital, Kohima. He also contended that up-gradation of the administrative headquarters is due to the rapidly increasing population which needed to be tackled on different fronts. Among others, who spoke during the programme included Home Minister, Kuzholuzo Nienu, Minister for Geology & Mining & Border Affairs, P. Longon, Minister for Horticulture, DB & GB, Kejong Chang and DC Peren, Smita Sarangi IAS.

C H E N NA I , D E C 2 1 (IANS): Brisk polling was underway here on Thursday at the Radhakrishnan Nagar (R.K.Nagar) constituency to fill the vacancy in the Tamil Nadu Assembly caused by the death of the late J. Jayalalithaa.

According to Election Commission officials, 7.32 per cent voters have cast their ballots since polling began at 8 a.m.

The major contenders are AIADMK’s E. Madhusudhanan, DMK’s N. Marudhu Ganesh, Dinakaran -- contesting as an Independent -- and Bharatiya Janata Party’s K. Nagarajan.

There were reports of malfunctioning of an electronic voting machine (EVM) at one polling booth, the officials said.

Over two lakh voters are eligible to decide the

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jobs after the government crackdown said it had become difficult to pay rent or even eat and in some cases were forced to relocate, leaving behind what little they owned.

Rohing yas, mostly Muslims, are an ethnic minority from Buddhist majority Myanmar, who have been denied citizenship and have been facing brutality from the Myanmar military.

More than 800,000 Rohingyas have fled Myanmar in the last five years as a result of violence, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), and there are around 21,500 Rohingyas in India.

At a tea shop near Nurankis’ shack, 22-yearold Sayedul Amin remembered the day when Salam, he and around 30 other refugees lost their jobs.

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CM inaugurates EASTERN ACADEMY Punglwa hydro- NEAR AIRPORT, DIPHUPAR-A, 4 MILE TEACHER VACANCY electric project DIMAPUR, DEC 21 (NPN): A 2 x 75 Kw Noirol Stage-II Micro Hydel Power (MHP) plant under the Department of New & Renewable Energy was formally commissioned by the Chief Minister (CM), T.R. Zeliang on December 21, 2017. According to DIPR, speaking at the inaugural programme CM was confident that with the commissioning of the project there would be improvement of power in the area.

He encouraged the villagers to use the plant and its output for the welfare of society. The CM also expressed his gratitude to Punglwa village for donating land towards developmental works.

The project was executed by Genmachines Pvt. Ltd. and took two years to complete at a total cost of Rs. 287.25 Lakhs.

The project was founded by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) and the North east Council (NEC).

The energy generated from the project will be supplied to Punglwa and its surrounding villages and any excess energy generated during the monsoons will be injected into the grid as the system is designed to be grid interactive. The Chief Minister was accompanied by the Home Minister Azo Nienu, Horticulture Minister, Kejong Chang, Cooperation Minister Imtilemba and Geology and Mining Minister, P. Longon.

fate of 59 candidates in one of the smallest constituencies in Tamil Nadu.

The by-poll was necessitated following the death of AIADMK leader and Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on December 5, 2016, who represented the seat.

The counting of votes will take place on December 24.

Elaborate security arrangements have been made with around 15 companies of para-military forces and over 2,500 security personnel and several closed circuit television cameras, flying squads and static surveillance teams being deployed.

Although the poll was first scheduled to be held in April, it was cancelled due to complaints of largescale voter bribing by a candidate.

Minister Narendra Modi’s government asked “state governments to identify and deport the Rohingyas”.

The government’s decision was later challenged in the Supreme Court and its judgement is awaited.

“One day, they (the employer) said ‘there is no work from today for people from Burma’,” Nurankis said about how Salam lost his job at Allana, a Ghazipur meat processing company in east Delhi.

Following this, Salam boarded a bus to Aligarh, about 150 km from Delhi, to look for a job, leaving behind his four-year-old son Ubaib and three-month-old daughter Rubina.

“He called from Aligarh and said people were asking for Aadhaar Card for hiring him,” Nurankis said.

“I do not know where he is now.” People who lost their

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PATNA, DEC 21 (IANS): Three persons were arrested on Thursday after five workers died and eight others were injured in a boiler blast at a sugar mill in Bihar’s Gopalganj district, officials said.

The arrested include the mill’s owner Mahmud Ali and his two sons, said a district police official.

Taking note of the incident, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar ordered a high level probe into it and announced a compensation of Rs 4 lakh each to the victims families.

“The blast occurred on Wednesday night at the mill in Sadamusa when workers were on duty,” a police official said. All the injured were admitted to hospitals.

Nabi Azad to raise his matter. Azad while seeking clarification from the Prime Minister over his remark that Manmohan Singh and others, at a dinner meeting, discussed the Gujarat Assembly election with Pakistani diplomats, also raised the issue of acquittal of all accused in 2G spectrum allocation case.

Naidu urged Azad not to raise the matter as he has not given any notice.

“You can’t raise any issue without giving a proper notice. I can’t go beyond the rules. House functions according to rules. If there is something serious the House will take it as priority,” Naidu said as the agitating members trooped near the Chair-

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man’s podium.

“This has become a habit of a few people. The three-fourth of the House wants discussion but there are few who don’t want.

This is not fair. You want to disturb the House by making allegations. There should be discussion rather than shouting,” Naidu said quoting from the remarks of former President and former Rajya Sabha Chairman Shankar Dayal Sharma.

He urged Azad to ask his party members to return to their seats. The Congress members, however, returned to their seats but Anand Sharma from his seat rose to speak amid the din. Responding to him, Naidu said, “I tried to find out a way and asked you to sit together. What more can I do. Please respect the democratic principles.”

“You (Congress members) ruled the country for so long...You have experience...Your behaviour is not good. You people are not ready to listen so I am adjourning the House till 2 p.m,” Naidu said and adjourned the House.

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New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS): As Cong ress members refused to relent and continued their protests on Thursday, Rajya Sabha Chairman M. Venkaiah Naidu condemned their behaviour and asked them to maintain the dignity of the Upper House.

“Follow ‘maryada’ ( d i g n i t y ) . . . f o l l ow t h e rules...I condemn your behaviour...I have to...

Don’t force me to do that..

You go to your seats...go back,” Naidu remarked during Zero Hour when the Congress members trooped near the Chairman’s podium protesting Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s allegations against his predecessor Manmohan Singh.

The Congress members also raised the issue of acquittal of all accused in the 2G spectrum allocation case, saying the court judgement vindicated UPA’s stand that there was no scam in the allocation of spectrum and licences to telecom companies.

After laying the papers, Naidu allowed Leader of Opposition Ghulam

NEW DELHI, DEC 21 (IANS): It is several days since 17-year-old Nurankis, mother of two, has heard from her husband after he left for Agra to look for a job.

Nurul Salam lost his job in Delhi after the Indian government termed Rohingyas -- one of the world’s most persecuted minorities -- as a “security threat”.

“I have been cooking only rice and potato for the past couple of days. That too, only twice a day. I have about Rs 20 left. We have nothing else,” Nurankis told IANS while sitting in her dark, one-room shack of blue tarpaulin and cardboard at the Shram Vihar slum of south Delhi.

IANS found several cases of Rohingyas being fired from jobs in Delhi, Jammu and Punjab because of their identity, after Prime

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The central bank said households and government sectors contributed the entire incremental deposits, whereas deposits of financial and foreign sectors shrank during the last fiscal.

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Air India Express, Alliance Air, Jet Airways and IndiGo have phased out 84 foreign pilots this year, as per data provided by the civil aviation ministry.

Among them, Jet Airways has phased out as many as 52 foreign pilots while Air India Express 13 such pilots.

IndiGo and Alliance Air have phased out 15 and 4 foreign pilots, respectively.

The data showed that 249 foreign pilots, as on December 1, have been employed by scheduled, non-scheduled and other operators. Out of them, IndiGo had 59 foreign pilots, Jet Airways (45), Alliance Air (40) and Air India Express (26).

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NEW DELHI, Dec 21 (PTI): Four domestic airlines, including Jet Airways and Air India Express, have phased out a total of 84 foreign pilots this year, according to the government.

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and to 30-35 from 45-50 for FMCG companies. However, the size of warehouses will be become bigger, Crisil said.

As for warehousing hubs, the five major ones including Mumbai, National Capital Region (NCR), Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Kolkata, will retain their importance being major consumption centres for both consumer durables and FMCG, while Assam and Haryana would emerge as new hubs.

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Mumbai, Dec 21 (PTI): Warehousing cost for consumer durables and FMCG is likely to reduce by 25-50 per cent mainly on the back of the implementation of the goods and services tax (GST) regime even as states like Haryana and Assam are set to emerge as new hubs, Crisil said in a recent study.

According to the rating agency, owing to the implementation of GST, consolidation and tax benefits, warehousing cost for consumer durables is set to halve, while that for fastmoving consumer goods (FMCG) would fall by 2530 per cent.

Consequently, the number of warehouses for consumer durables company has could reduce to 10-12 from a typical 25-30

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Mumbai, Dec 21 (PTI): Share of households in bank deposits has increased by nearly two percentage points to 63.5 in FY17 thanks to the note-ban-driven spurt in saving deposits by individuals, show data released by the Reserve Bank Thursday.

It can be noted that demonetisation, which involved pulling out of high denomination notes during the last November-December period, led to a massive spurt in cash deposits forcing RBI to ask banks to park the excess funds with it and draw interest on them.

The overall deposits by households increased by 14.14 per cent to Rs 69,13,900 crore as against an 11.20 per cent rise in total deposits with banks to Rs 1,09,43,700 crore, the Reserve Bank said.

In the annual data on the composition and ownership of deposits, the central bank said the share of household deposits rose to 63.2 per cent in FY17 from 61.5 per cent in the previous fiscal led by savings bank deposits, the central bank said.

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quested that states may take strict action against the unauthorised fitment of crashguard/bull bar on the motor vehicles,” it said.

Section 190 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 mentions that any person who drives or causes or allows to be driven, in any public place a motor vehicle, which violates the standards prescribed in relation to road safety, control of noise and air-pollution, shall be punishable for the first offence with a fine of Rs 1,000 and for any second or subsequent offence with a fine of Rs 2,000.

Section 191 prescribes, “Whoever being an importer of or dealer in motor vehicles, sells or delivers or offers to sell or deliver a motor vehicle or trailer in such condition that the use thereof in a public place would be in contravention of Chapter VII or any rule made thereunder or alters the motor vehicle or trailer so as to render its conditions such that its use in a public place would be in contravention of Chapter VII or any rule made thereunder shall be punishable with fine which may extend to Rs 5,000.”

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However, a comparison with other countries in the G20 grouping suggests “India lags on key indicators of AI development”, it said.

It said even though major technical universities in the country have been doing fundamental research in AI, they are not doing enough to strengthen the AI ecosystem around them like their global counterparts like the Cambridge.

On startups, it said the size of funding received is substantially smaller than by those in the US and China, reflecting the limited success of the country’s AI startups.

Accenture said there is a need for the country to build an AI blueprint, bolster research and development, prepare the next generation, democratise data and embrace “smart regulation”.

“What’s needed is a clear, long-term vision, and a multi-stakeholder action plan that balances growth with the ethical questions posed by AI,” Menon said.

NEW DELHI, Dec 21 (PTI): The Centre has asked the states to take a stern action against unauthorised fitment of crash guards or bull bars in vehicles saying such fittings pose a safety concern for pedestrains.

These bars are fitted in violation of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, which prescribes a fine of Rs 1,000 for the driver for the first offence and Rs 2,000 for second or subsequent offences while the penalty for seller or deliverer could be Rs 5,000.

“It is brought to your notice that the fitments of crash guards/ bull bar is in contravention of section 52 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and attracts penalty under section 190 and 191 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988,” the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has written to the Principal Secretaries, Secretaries and Commissioners, Transport of the states.

Crash guards or bull bars on the vehicles pose serious safety concerns to the pedestrians as well as occupants of the vehicle.

“It is therefore re-

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cioeconomic value here,” its senior managing director and chairman for India Rekha Menon said.

The estimate from the global tech major comes even as analysts and business leaders continue to come up with their estimates on the size of the Indian economy in future, to illustrate the important role it will be playing the world.

Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council chairman Bibek Debroy today pegged the economy to grow to USD 6.5-7 trillion by 2030, and further grow to up to USD 10 trillion by 2040, from the present USD 2.4 trillion.

Earlier, Reliance chairman Mukesh Ambani had said the country could be a USD 10 trillion economy by 2030.

For its estimate of AI adding USD 957 billion by 2035, Accenture said it has studied the country’s strengths in AI across the pillars of universities, startups,large businesses, policymakers and multistakeholder partnerships.

Mumbai, Dec 21 (PTI): American tech major Accenture has said artificial intelligence (AI) alone will contribute a whopping USD 957 billion to the gross domestic product by 2035 when the domestic economy is slated to touch the USD 10 trillion-mark by many estimates.

“Artificial intelligence could add USD 957 billion to the economy by changing the nature of work to create better outcomes for businesses and the society,” Accenture said in a report Thursday.

The report said the emerging technological area will add 1.3 per cent to the economy per annum, which will lift up the national income by 15 per cent by 2035. According to Accenture’s baseline projection, India will a USD 6.4 trillion economy by 2035, and AI will add another USD 957 billion to, taking the overall size of the economy to USD 7.355 trillion.

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UN Jerusalem vote: Trump threatens aid withdrawal

Washington, Dec 21 (IANS): US President Donald Trump has threatened to cut off American aid to any country that votes for a resolution at the UN condemning his decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.

At a Cabinet meeting at the White House, Trump said he would be “watching those votes” in the General Assembly when it meets in emergency session on Thursday over the US Jerusalem decision that has come under widespread flak, the Washington Post reported. “They take hundreds of millions of dollars and even billions of dollars and then they vote against us,” he said. “Well, we’ll be watching those votes. Let them vote against us; we’ll save a lot. We don’t care.

“But this isn’t like it used to be, where they could vote against you, and then you pay them hundreds of millions of dollars and nobody knows what they’re doing.”

Trump ended by asserting: “We’re not going to be taken advantage of any longer.”

The President’s remarks came after Nikki Haley, the US ambassador to the UN, warned on Twitter

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that “the US will be taking names” of countries that support the resolution.

And in a letter she sent to more than 180 UN ambassadors of member nations, she said she would report back to Trump on how they voted. “We will take note of each and every vote on this issue,” she wrote.

The UN General Assembly will meet for a rare emergency session to discuss the status of Jerusalem on Thursday after the US vetoed earlier an Egypt-drafted request asking Washington to withdraw its decision to recognize the city as Israel’s capital.

The US on Monday vetoed a Security Council draft resolution on the status of Jerusalem.

5.2 quake hit Iran capital T e h r a n, D e c 2 1 (Agencies): An earthquake was felt in the Iranian capital Tehran, sending hundreds of people running out onto the streets.

The quake measuring 5.2 magnitude struck shortly before 11:30 pm (local time) yesterday, according to the seismological centre of the University of Tehran, reported AFP. The epicentre of the tremor was located about 40 kilometres west of the capital. Authorities have not yet identified any damage or casualties from the quake, the latest in a series to have rattled the Islamic republic.

“We are asking people to stay calm as the traffic itself could create problems,”

the Iranian Red Crescent’s Mortza Redmare said on television. Shortly before midnight, the situation in parts of the capital seemed to have returned to calm.

Iran sits atop several fault lines, and yesterday’s quake is the latest in a series to have hit the country in little more than a week.

A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck the southeastern province of Kerman on December 13, leaving at least 18 people injured but causing only minimal damage.

Located around 50 kilometres north of the provincial capital of Kerman, the quake was measured as magnitude 5.9 by the US Geological Survey.

All other 14 members of the Security Council voted in favour of the Egyptiandrafted text. But as the US, a permanent member of the Security Council, has veto power, the draft resolution failed to be adopted.

Washington’s threat to cut aid was swiftly criticized

by Turkey, which accused the White House of further isolating itself through its threats.

“We expect strong support at the UN vote, but we see that the US, which was left alone, is now resorting to threats,” Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said before leaving Istanbul for New York.

“No honourable, dignified country would bow down to this pressure.”

NASA develops new tool to fast-track search for alien life Washington, Dec 21 (IANS): To push its search for life in alien terrains, NASA has developed a new spectroscopy instrument designed to detect compounds and minerals associated with biological activity more quickly and with greater sensitivity than previous instruments.

Although no evidence of life outside of Earth has yet been found, looking for evidence of present or past life on other planets continues to be an important part of the NASA Planetary Exploration Programme.

The new system, detailed in the journal Applied Optics, improves on an analytical technique known as micro Raman spectroscopy.

This technique uses the interaction between laser light and a sample to provide chemical composition information on a microscopic scale.

It can detect organic compounds such as the amino acids found in living things and identify minerals formed by biochemical processes on Earth that might indicate life on other planets, the study said.

“Our instrument is one of the most advanced Raman spectrometers ever

developed,” said M Nurul Abedin of NASA Langley Research Center who led the research team.

“It overcomes some of the key limitations of traditional micro Raman instruments and is designed to serve as an ideal instrument for future missions that use rovers or landers to explore the surface of Mars or Jupiter’s icy Europa moon,” Abedin said.

T h e n ew s y s t e m , called the standoff ultracompact micro Raman (SUCR) instrument, was developed by NASA in collaboration with the University of Hawaii.

Size and weight were important to consider when designing the SUCR instrument for space exploration.

“We had to make sure the instrument was very small and light so that it could travel aboard a small, fuel-efficient spaceship that would make the nine-month journey to Mars or the six-year journey to Europa,” said Abedin.

“The instrument must also work with other instruments aboard a rover or lander and be unaffected by the harsh radiation conditions found on other planets,” Abedin said.

9 29 dead in South Korea building fire

Seoul, Dec 21 (Agencies): At least 29 people were killed and 26 injured Thursday in a major blaze at a fitness centre building in the South Korean city of Jecheon, officials said, in one of the country’s deadliest fire disasters.

The fire broke out around 4:00pm local time and quickly engulfed the entire eight-storey building, leaving many trapped inside, reported AFP. Twenty victims were found at a public sauna and others elsewhere in the building that houses a fitness centre, public bath and restaurants, the National Fire Agency said.

“The fire produced so much toxic smoke so quickly, leaving many people unable to evacuate,” an agency spokesman said.

Many victims appeared to been unaware of the fire raging outside the bathhouse until it became impossible to flee, he added.

The death toll may rise further as firefighters continue to search the building, the spokesman said.

Television footage showed the building consumed by orange flames and issuing dark plumes of smoke, as several people stood waiting to be rescued from an outdoor terrace.

Mosul is a graveyard: Final ISIS battle kills 9,000 civilians

MOSUL, Dec 21 (Agencies): The price Mosul’s residents paid in blood to see their city freed was 9,000 to 11,000 dead, a civilian casualty rate nearly ten times higher than what has been previously reported. The number killed in the ninemonth battle to liberate the city from the Islamic State group marauders has not been acknowledged by the U.S.-led coalition, the Iraqi government or the self-styled caliphate, reported AP. But Mosul’s gravediggers, its morgue workers and the volunteers who retrieve bodies from the city’s rubble are keeping count.

Iraqi or coalition forces are responsible for at least 3,200 civilian deaths from airstrikes, artillery fire or mortar rounds between October 2016 and the fall of the Islamic State group in July 2017, according to an Associated Press investigation that cross-referenced independent databases from non-governmental organizations. Most of those victims are simply described as “crushed” in health ministry reports.

The coalition, which says it lacks the resources to send investigators into Mosul, acknowledges responsibility for only 326 of the deaths.

“It was the biggest as-

sault on a city in a couple of generations, all told. And thousands died,” said Chris Woods, head of Airwars , an independent organization that documents air and artillery strikes in Iraq and Syria and shared its database with the AP. “There doesn’t seem to be any disagreement about that, except from the federal government and the coalition. And understanding how those civilians died, and obviously ISIS played a big part in that as well, could help save a lot of lives the next time something like this has to happen. And the disinterest in any sort of investigation is very disheartening,” Woods said, using an alternative acronym for the Islamic State group.

In addition to the Airwars database, the AP analyzed information from Amnesty International , Iraq Body Count and a United Nations report. The AP also obtained a list of 9,606 people killed during the operation from Mosul’s morgue. Hundreds of dead civilians are believed to still be buried in the rubble.

Of the nearly 10,000 deaths the AP found, around a third of the casualties died in bombardments by the U.S.-led coalition or Iraqi forces, the AP analysis found.

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

WOKHA : NAGALAND. Dt, Wokha the 12th Dec 2017

OFFICE OF THE COMMANDANT 12TH NAP BN (INDIA RESERVE) CHINGTOK : LONGLENG

NO.12BN(IR)/RO-10/2017-18/948

To

Dt. Chingtok, the 21st Dec. 2017

SHOW CAUSE NOTICE Regt/No 12608 C/N. N.Monglao Konyak Son of Shri. P. Nyeitok Konyak Village - Yonghong Yei PO/PS - Mon, Dist - Mon, Nagaland.

Whereas, you have been found absent from bonafide Govt. duty with effect from 15-11-2017 without any leave or permission from the competent authority till date. And whereas, three Calling notices were issued and served to you through concern P.S vide order 1. No.12BN(IR)/RO-10/2017-18/797 Dt. 28/11/2017.

2. No.12BN(IR)/RO-1012017-18/906 Dt. 13/12/2017.

F.No. NRCM(S)393/2017(Part file)

Date : 20. l 2.2017

TENDER NOTICE

The Director, ICAR-NRC on Mithun, Medziphema, Nagaland invites e-Tender under two bids system from registered/well established/reputed firms for hiring of vehicle services on Annual Rate Contract basis. Details (e-tender forms, terms & conditions and instructions to bidders) may be downloaded from www.nrcmithun.res.in or https://eprocure.gov.in. Online bid should be submitted only through CPP portal https://eprocure.gov. in/eprocure/app on or before 2:30 P.M. or 22:01.20I8.

Sd/Asstt. Admn. Officer For and on behalf of the Director.

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NOTICE

No. Judl-47/2017-18/ /Whereas, Smti. Chumbeni, wife of Late Shri. T. Nzanbemo Lotha, a permanent resident of Phiro Village has applied for issue of Succession Certificate to enable her to draw all dues and benefits pertaining to PPO No. 111608779 from the Govt. in favour of his deceased husband Late Shri. T. Nzanbemo Lotha, who expired on 19/11/2017.

Now, therefore, public and relatives are hereby asked to file claims/objections if any, within 30 (thirty) days from the date of issue of this notice. No claims/objections will be entertained after the cut off date and succession certificate shall be issued.

(Dr. Manazir Jeelani Samoon) IAS Deputy Commissioner, Wokha : Nagaland DC-3026

The said No 12608 C/N. N.Monglao Konyak is hereby directed to report to the undersigned within 7 (seven) days from the publication of this notice, failing which he will be declared as deserter without further notice.

Commandant, 12th NAP Bn (India Reserve) Chingtok, Longleng.

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4 dead, 11 missing as ferry capsizes off Philippines Manila, Dec 21 (AFP): Four people were killed and 11 others were missing Thursday after a ferry with hundreds on board capsized in stormy weather off the Philippines, rescuers said.

Over 200 passengers and crew were plucked to safety after the Mercraft 3 keeled over in heavy seas en route to a remote island, officials said.

“The wind suddenly picked up and the boat was forced to stop when the bow started taking in water.

Passengers ran to the side just before it tipped over,” student Donel Mendiola told DZMM radio.

“Some of us swam, but I saw some old people who were apparently already dead,” Mendiola said.

Two men and two women were killed, while the search for those still missing has been suspended for the night, Ron Crisostomo, a civil defence official in Infanta town near Real told AFP. “It was rainy and the wind was up. It was no longer safe for the rescuers, but they will continue tomorrow,” Crisostomo said.

Janet Balili, a local council member, told ABSCBN television 11 people remain missing.

The station aired footage of rescuers taking injured survivors to a hospital. Four body bags were also seen being laid out on the floor.

Indian Coast Guard offers opportunity for 10+2 passed male Indian candidates with 50% marks aggregate in total and minimum 50% aggregate in Maths and Physics from an education board recognised by Central/State Government for recruitment to the post of Navik (General Duty) for 02/2018 batch. (5% relaxation in above minimum cut off will be given for SC/ST candidates and outstanding sports person of National level who have obtained 1st, 2nd or 3rd position in any field sports events at the Open National Championship/ Interstate National Championship. This relaxation will also be applicable to the wards of Coast Guard uniform personnel deceased while in service).

Age. Minimum 18 Years and maximum 22 years i.e. between 01 Aug 1996 to 31 Jul 2000 (Both dates inclusive). Upper age relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC candidates.

Selection procedure includes written examination and physical fitness tests, followed by medical examination.

Applications will be accepted 'Online only' from 24 Dec 2017 to 02 Jan 2018 till 1700 Hrs. Candidates are to logon www.joinindiancoastguard. gov.in The Recruitment Zones and State wise examination centres are listed below:Northern Examination States - Candidates residing Zone Centres Jalandhar Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana (other than NCR District’s) and Union Territory of Chandigarh.

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2017

Luyong Valley Festival: Beach Volleyball takes centre stage also encouraged Luyong students to emulate their seniors and to become leaders and work towards the welfare, development and unity of the village and

society.

Earlier, a special song was presented by Moalong Lemtur, while pastor of LBC, Rev. O Lima invoked God’s blessings and LSU

HAPPY 75th BIRTHDAY

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GOLDEN JUBILEE

"Grey hair is a crown of splendor; it is attained by a righteous life." Proverbs 16:31

The finals will be played on Day 2 of the festival where other horde of activities will be presented, competed and showcased as part of the grand celebration.

We are extremely thankful to God for your astounding life's journey of 75 years.

May God continue to lead & guide you, as He has been with you thus far.

Wish you more blessing, good health and happiness in the days to come.

"Happy Birthday" From your loving Wife, children, in-laws & grandchildren DP-13175

OFFICE OF THE

ASANGMA SENSO BENDANGLEN ALIR TELONGJEM

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With best wishes from Daughters, sons, grandchildren, in-laws & great grandchildren

FELICITATION The ASBAT with immense pride and honour heartily congratulates Shri T. Lipok Jamir, S/o Talinungba of Asangma Village on being promoted to Joint Director under School Education Department, Nagaland.

His achievement is indeed a blessing to the community.

It is our sincere prayer that God will continue to bless you in all your future endeavours.

N. Imna Pongen President, ASBAT

T. Nuken Lkr Secretary, ASBAT

WESTERN SÜMI BAPTIST PASTORS FELLOWSHIP (WSBPF)

Toshhekutsü

Western Sümi Baptist Akukuhou Küqhakulu (WSBAK) qholo Alhou qemi kiptimi totimi khijehi no kimikhi nguagha eno achineh shepe ithulu keno nongu kümtsü lau toshhe petha tsüani.

Angu agha eno ananu kithe pepusu allau kulolau sümi kukuhou qo xaqhe eno saphelu penike WSBPF kighini qipukhu tsü ani.

Rev. Dr. Hevukhu Achumi E.S, WSBAK eno staff shikimithi ani nongu-u sakiphe küpüghü kivi lono tiqheli lo küghache kepu kümlah kivi mulatsüke Alhou no nongu sakiphe kümgha tsüpeniu.

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WSBPF (WSBAK)

Mrs and Mr S. Khutolu Wotsa While December 22 is a wedding anniversary for you, for us, it is the biggest Thanksgiving Day to God for bringing both of you together as one and we thank you for being the most wonderful parents. Your togetherness with unshakable faith in God has taught us the fear of the Lord, to be patient, to be committed and most important of all – You taught us how to live a meaningful life.

We see the real meaning of wedding in you because falling in love comes in a flicker yet staying in love and making it stronger is difficult and you showed us how to achieve that task. We owe our happiness to the strong bond you both share.

Today, we celebrate not only your love for each other but also your abundant love for all of us. May your love grow stronger and inspire all, and may God bless you with many many more years of togetherness.

Happy 35th Wedding Anniversary to the most ideal couple.

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Your most loving children, in-laws and grandchild.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The Organizing Committee of the Golden Jubilee, Nagaland State Bharat Scouts & Guides would like to acknowledge the under mentioned for their generous contribution in cash and kind towards the success of the Golden Jubilee Celebration held from State Training Centre, Nerhema, Kohima. Further we are indebted to all who morally, physically and spiritually upheld us thorough this glorious celebration.

1. Finance Contributors: i. Shri. P.B Acharya, Hon’ble Governor of Nagaland & Chief Patron, NSBSG. ii. Mrs. Kuholi Chishi, Director Higher Education & Vice President, NSBSG. iii. Mrs. Imtirenla Jamir, Director Youth Resources & Sports & Vice President, NSBSG. iv. Mrs. N. Peseyie, Former Guide Captain. v. Mr. V.K. Shah, Headmaster Vidhya Bhavan School, Dimapur. vi. Mr. Seyiekhrielie Rio, Life Member, NSBSG. vii. Mr. Khovi Thaprü, Life Member, NSBSG. 2. Shri. P.B Acharya, Hon’ble Governor of Nagaland & Chief Patron, NSBSG and Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu, Hon’ble MLA, Life Member and Former Patron, NSBSG.

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Children of Late Reiphinyü Sekhose for the Jubilee Monolith.

Mrs. Chubanungla, State Secretary, NSBSG. Mr. Miakhriehu Yhome, Jubilee theme song compiler and singers.

Commandant, 9th Assam Rifles.

Commandant, 10th IR, Zhadima.

Commandant, 4th NAP, Thizama.

Rev. Fr. Neisalhou Carlus Kuotsu, Vicar General, Kohima Diocese.

Band Party from Tuensang.

Er. Kelhousinyü Solo, SDO, PHE Mrs. Imtirenla Jamir, Director Youth Resources & Sports.

Mr. Medozhazo.

Mrs. Kevidenu Khieya.

Mr. Neipulie.

Cotton County Band.

District President & District Officials.

All District Contingents.

All Members of Sub- Committees.

Sd/(Atuo Mezhür Sekhose) State Chief Commissioner

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Mr. Nihoto Shohe and Mrs. Tovili Shohe Anniversaries are milestones Where you can pause and Look back at your life, Cherish all the beautiful memories and find yourselves to All the wonderful promises That are yet to be fulfilled....

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

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uyong Valley Festival organised by Luyong Students’ Union was kicked off on December 21 with SDO (C), Tuli, L Samuel Konyak as chief guest, in the presence of Luyong village council members, Luyong Baptist Church leaders, participants and partakers of the festival from all walks of life at the Public Ground, Luyong under Tuli ADC Hq, Mokokchung.

This is the second edition of the Luyong Valley Festival and it is held under the theme “reinvigorating lives” with its main focus on youth life - educational, social, cultural and sports.

Speaking at the inaugural function, L Samuel Konyak expressed happiness to Luyong Students’ Union for conceptualising the two-day event and appreciated the union for including games and sports as part of the festival. He further encouraged LSU to continue the festival in the days to come.

While speaking about the Tuli valley area, the SDO (C) asserted that Tuli area was “one of the best places in Nagaland, given the potentialities of the area in its natural resources like coal, stones, tea and agar trees”. He added that the people of Tuli were a fortunate lot because of the rich natural resources and the national highway that traverses through the area.

He said that with hard work and dedication, the Tuli area under Mokokchung district with its vast natural resources has the potential to be transformed into a thriving city in the years to come.

Chairman of Luyong Village Council, N Luin

two-man teams participated in the tournament. The spirited beach volleyball competition, which is a first of its kind in Nagaland, was enjoyed by the spectators.

HAPPY 35TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

to our beloved father Shri. Akhyo Kikon

(L-R) Chief Guest L. Samuel Konyak, SDO (C) Tuli addressing the audience at the inaugural programme. Teams participating in the Beach volleyball competition on the first day of the Luyong Valley Festival.

president, Shisanginla delivered welcome address. The inaugural programme was chaired by Shilurenla Jamir, followed by “beach volleyball” competition, where

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ISL: Jamshedpur FC beat Bengaluru 1-0

Bangalore, Dec 21 (Agencies): Bengaluru FC suffered their second successive defeat in ISL as they went down 0-1 to Jamshedpur FC at the Kanteerava Stadium, Bangalore on Thursday. Trindade Goncalves successfully converted the penalty after Rahul Bheke brought down substitute Sameehg Doutie inside the box.

After a disappointing defeat against Chennaiyin FC in their last match, Bengaluru were expected go for all three points in this crucial home fixture. They looked to attack from the very start as the opposition was happy to sit back and hit on the counter.

The first chance of the game fell for the home side in the 23rd minute when Edu Garcia chipped the

India retain 105th spot, Germany tops FIFA list

Players of Bengaluru FC and Jamshedpur FC fight for the ball during an ISL match on Thursday.

ball towards Sunil Chhetri near the far post. The 33year-old striker however, only ended up side-netting.

Miku too got involved and had an effort which was kept out by Subrata Paul.

Jamshedpur’s midfield lynchpin Mehtab Hos-

sain had to leave the field in 38th minute after he suffered a back injury. He was replaced by Farukh Choudhary who occupied the attacking midfielder’s role with Trindade being asked to drop deep to fill in for Mehtab.

It was the away side which created the better goal scoring opportunities with Kervens Belfort going close in the 53rd minute. Bikash Jairu curled a cross inside the penalty box which evaded every Bengaluru and fell for Belfort.

The striker was pressurised

by Khabra and hence, his final effort was saved by Gurpreet Sandhu.

Jamshedpur had another opportunity around the hour mark when Jerry’s shot from the right went inches wide of the far corner. This was after he was sent through by a Belfort pass.

Bengaluru too had a couple of chances thereafter. Miku fed Udanta with a quality ball inside the box and the winger’s attempt saw Paul pull off a good save.

Born : 1953 – Died : 12.12.2017

Sichemi Youth Club and AR team after the match.

Dimapur, Dec 21 (NPN): Zunheboto Batallion of Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (N) organised a friendly volleyball match at Akuluto on December 21 on the theme ‘Drug Free Nagaland’.

The match was or-

ganised to extend an opportunity to the locals to showcase their talent in sports and provide motivation to talented players.

The match was played between teams of Sichemi Youth Club and Assam Rifles.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

2 Timothy 4:7

“Then shall the dust return to the earth at it was: and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it.”

We t h e f a m i l y m e m b e r s o f Late TOHELI MURU, W/o ATOSHE MURU of Thahekhu Village, Aphuyessa (Colony) wish to acknowledge to all who have shown your kindness in times of our sorrow. Through this concise column, we would like to offer our heartfelt thanks to relatives, friends, neighbors, churches and well-wishers for stepping forward and providing an emotional support, prayer and charitable donations at this juncture.

All of your presence and contribution made our loss more bearable. Though we couldn’t thank and mention individually, do please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our deepest gratitude.

From Loving Husband & children

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1ST DEATH ANNIVERSARY

July, 1948 to 17th Dec, 2017

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

of

Lt. Nukshimenla (Changtongya) Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure.

You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.

The pain of losing you is never fading; days have turned into months and months into years and still there is a feeling that we will bump into you.

The fact that you are no longer here will always cause us pain but you are forever in our hearts until we meet again.

We the family of Lt. Sakiulakbo would like to convey our sincere gratitude to all the individuals, churches, neighbours, friends and families who have stood by us spiritually, physically and financially during the short illness and at the demise of our beloved father who left us for his heavenly abode on 12.12.2017.

Loving families, wife & daughter.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

And he said: ”Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return there. The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.”

We the bereaved family and relatives would like to sincerely convey our heartfelt gratitude to all the individuals and well wishers who stood by him with prayers, financially, morally and physically during the brief illness and sad demise of our father Late Vizekho Kenna-o.

We extend our special thanks to the following group and organizations.

LATE VIZEKHO KENNA-O 1. Viswema Baptist Church Born on : 14th June 1968 2. Central Baptist Church Kohima th 3. Viswema Baptist Fellowship Kohima Died on : 18 Dec 2017 4. Inter Denominational Prayer Fellowship Kenuozou 5. Faith Harvest Church Kohima 6. Living God ministry Khonoma 7. CBCK kenuozou Cezo Mepu Kohima 8. Kenuozou Welfare Board.

9. Doctors, nurses and staff of NHAK 10. NPSC Staff Association.

11. ANTA Unit Pezielietse 12. Kenaniimi krotho Viswema 13. Sweba colony Viswema 14. Kenna-o & Koso Clan.

We regret our inability to thank you all individually all who had helped us nor be able to repay you all. But it is our humble and sincere prayer that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We the bereaved family members of Late Tsusola, would like to express our sincerest gratitude to all who stood by us physically, financially and through prayers during the time of her illness till her death.

We convey our deepest appreciation to : 1. The Doctors, nurses and staff Born on : 31st May 1984 of NHAK (ICU) Died on : 16th Dec. 2017.

2. Yimchunger Baptist Church, Kohima 3. Chang Baptist Church, Kohima 4. Kuthur Union Kohima 5. Shri Kejong Chang, Hon’ble Minister 6. Shri. C.M Chang, Hon’ble MLA 7. Kuthur Village Council 8. Kuthur Village Baptist Church 9. Friends of our Brother in-law from Kohima 10. Friends, nieghbours and well wishers.

We deeply regret our inability to thank each and everyone personally for noble deeds and gesture, but it is our humble prayer that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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Loving husband, daughters & family members.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT We the family of Late Chonglunglemla Phom sincerely acknowledge and thank all who stood with us during her brief illness and when she breathed her last on 1st Dec. 2017 at Eden Hospital Dimapur and also those who have accompanied us on her last journey from Dimapur to Longleng.

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Beloved husband, daughters and relatives

LATE HOSHEVI Z YEPTHO Through this column, we would like to express our profound gratitude to individuals, churches, prayer groups, organisations and villages who have supported us physically, spiritually, financially and morally during the prolonged illness and at the demise of our beloved mother Late Hoshevi Z Yeptho, who breathed her last on 17th Dec. 2017.

1. Shri. Hukavi S Zhimomi MLA, Advisor, Govt of Nagaland 2. Shri. Atomi K Zhimomi Ex-MLA 3. Shri. K T Sukhalu, Rtd. IAS 4. Shri. K C Nihoshe Yepthomi Ex-MLA 5. Shri. Kakheho Sukhalu Ex-MLA 5. Shri. Atovi H. Zhimomi, Class-I Contractor 6. Shri. Nihoto Zhimo, Kiyezu-B 7. Shri. Vikaho T. Zhimo, GB Sheyipu Village 8. Shri. Hetovi Zhimomi Hd. GB Sheyipu 9. Shri. Yetovi Zhimomi GB Sheyipu 10. Shri. Piyeto Zhimomi GB Sheyipu 11. Shri. Er. Kavito Yeptho, Hd. GB Thokihi Village 12. Shri. Avito Yeptho, Thokihi 13. Shri Akihito Zhimo, South Point East 14. Shri. Viniho Jimo South Point East.

15. Shri. Khetoho Yeptho, Sukhalu Village 16. Shri. Akheto Shohe, South Point East 17. Shri Vikato Yeptho, Proprietor Trademark, Zunheboto 18. Shri. Hovishe Arkha, Principal Olympic Hr. Sec. School, Zbto.

19. Shri Tokavi Swu, MD CornerStone Hr. Sec. School Zbto 20. Dr. Vihuto Assumi, Proprietor, Immanuel Hr. Sec. School, Zbto 21. Er. Inato Yeptho, SDO National Highway Zbto 22. Er. Hukato Shohe, Rotomi Village 23. Dr. Kheshito Zhimo, MS, Hezukhu Memorial Hospital 24. Dr. Aron Muru, Hezukhu Memorial Hospital 25. Dr. Akaho Awomi, Hezukhu Memorial Hospital 26. Dr. Nitovi Shikhu, Hezukhu Memorial Hospital 27. Dr. G. Hokishe, CMO Zunheboto 28. Rev. Dr. Sedevilie Angami 29. Sümi Baptist Church Zbto 30. Prayer Warriors SBCZ 31. Executive Secretary and Staff, SBAK Nito Mount 32. Satakha Town Baptist Church 33. Sümi Baptist Church Naltoqa 8th NAP Bn 34. Director and staffs, United Revival Fellowship 35. Gethsemane Prayer Centre, Sukhalu Village 36. South Point East Prayer Fellowship 37. Deacons and Convenors, Sector Prayer Fellowships SBCZ 38. Sheyipu Baptist Church 39. Sheyipu Community Zunheboto 40. Nurses and staffs, Hezukhu Memorial Hospital, Zunheboto 41. Viyixe Union, Zbto 42. Zunheboto Town Youth Organization 43. NISAQA SHG, South Point East 44. Sumi Totimi Hoho, Nagaland.

45. Reverends, Pastors and friends from various town and village churches We regret our inability to mention all those who have helped us, but it is our sincere prayer that almighty God bless you all abundantly.

Loving husband, children, in-laws, grandchildren and relatives.

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Ecclesiastes 12:7.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

AR organise volleyball match

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Zurich, Dec 21 (IANS): India football team remained stagnant on the 105th position while Germany finished first to be named the ‘Team of the Year’ in the FIFA rankings released here on Thursday.

The Sunil Chhetri-led side, who were not slated to play any international fixtures since the previous rankings were released last month, retained their spot with 320 points.

World champions Germany, who qualified to defend their crown in Russia by winning all 10 of their qualifiers and have been unbeaten in 15 matches in 2017, succeed Argentina and Belgium, who were ‘Team of the Year’ in 2016 and 2015 respectively, according to FIFA. Germany held on to the top spot in a largely unchanged ranking that reflects the fact that just 41 ‘A’ internationals have been played since the previous edition and that few of those involved teams at the top end of the table.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Age : 93 Years – Died : 17/12/2017

"We truly cherish Your support in prayers, Your love & concern by your presence, your help in cash and kind"

We the bereaved family of Late Zarhol Abraham Kulnu express our sincere gratitude and acknowledgement to one and all for your overwhelming support, physically, materially, financially and in prayers at the demise of our beloved father.

We deeply regret our inability to thank each and every individual but it is our earnest and humble prayer that the Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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LATE KICHINGKHUM, Ex- P.A to DC Kiphire Born : 05/05/1931 – Died : 13/12/2017

Loving wife, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and relatives

Our special thanks to :1. Doctors & nurses of Eden Hospital, Dimapur.

19. Dungkhao Council & Baptist Church : Longleng 2. Phom People's Council.

20. Montikang Council & Baptist Church : Longleng 3. Phomla Hoichem.

21. Yanching Council & Baptist Church : Longleng 4. Phom Student's Conference.

22. Nyang Council & Baptist Church : Longleng 5. Phom Baptist Christian Association (PBCA) 23. Yongphang Union : Dimapur 6. Longleng Town Baptist Church 24. Yongam Village Council : Longleng 7. Orangkong Council, Baptist Attoi & Union : Longleng 25. High School Ward Union : Longleng & Dimapur.

26. Grace Home : Tuli 8. Chumukedima Phom Baptist Church and Union 27. Govt. Higher Secondary School : Longleng 9. G.B's Association : Longleng 28. Yingla Welfare Society : Longleng 10. Phom Baptist Church & Union : Dimapur.

29. Nyengching La Union : Longleng.

11. Super King Club : Longleng 30. Ongh Phang Yongnyah Village.

12. Ao Baptist Arogo : Longleng 31. KGBY Hostel staff : Namching & Yongnyah.

13. Gorkha Baptist Fellowship : Longleng 32. Legislature's Lady Wives Fellowship : Kohima 14. Konyak Baptist Church : Longleng 33. Bethel Prayer Home : Dimapur.

15. Bhumnyu Council & Union : Longleng & Dimapur 34. Deputy Commissioner (DC), all Head's of departments : Longleng Dist. friends from Dimapur, Kohima, Tuli 16. Eastern Naga Women Union : Kohima Changtongya, Mon, Longleng Town Students' and 17. Chamber of Commerce & Driver's Union : Longleng neighbours.

18. Yongnyah Council & Union : Longleng & Dimapur For our inability to acknowledge each and everyone, we deeply regret but we pray that the Lord, our Saviour continue to bless richly your act of humanity.

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Through this column, we the bereaved family members would like to sincerely acknowledge and express our heartfelt gratitude and appreciate each and everyone who stood by us spiritually, financially, materially and physically throughout the illness and at the sad demise of my beloved husband Lt. Kichingkhum, Ex- PA to DC Kiphire, who left us for heavenly home on 13th December 2017.

We would like to convey our special thanks and gratitude to:1. Tikhir Baptist Biti Atukhianti 2. Tikhir Women Union, Kiphire Town 3. Tikhir Students' Union, Kiphire Town 4. Tikhir Baptist Church, Kiphire Town 5. Women Society (TBCK) 6. Baptist Youth Endeavour (TBCK) 7. Tikhir Tribal Union, Kiphire Town 8. Pokphur Village Council 9. Pokphur Village Union, Kiphire Town 10. Pokphur Village Ariehlu Pailiu, Kiphire Town 11. Pokphur Village Baptist Church 12. DBs Kiphire Town 13. GBs Union, Kiphire Town 14. Paitsuh Ariehlu, Wapher Village 15. DC Ward Women Society, Kiphire Town 16. Pokphur Village Sanguliu Ariehlu 17. Pokphur Village Citizen Union.

We regret our inability to thank and mention each and every individual, but your good deeds will always remain in our hearts, may Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

Loving wife, sons, daughter, grandchildren & relatives.

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Bristol dump Man Utd out of League Cup

Bristol City players celebrate after beating Manchester United 2-1

LO N D O N, D e c 2 1 (Agencies): Manchester United crashed out of the Carabao Cup in a 2-1 defeat to Bristol City as Korey Smith scored a dramatic stoppage-time winner to send the Championship side

BCCI opposes Pak hosting ACC event NEW DELHI, Dec 21 (Agencies): Pakistan’s hopes of hosting the next Asian Emerging Nations Cup cricket in April next year is on hold - courtesy the Indian cricket board (BCCI).

Pakistan was given the hosting rights for the six-nation tournament at an Asian Cricket Council (ACC) meeting in Lahore on October 29 which BCCI did not attend. But sources say BCCI has taken strong objection to the decision and communicated the same at the recently-held ACC meeting in Dubai.

The BCCI’s main grouse is that it was not consulted before announcing the venue for the event in which India are also supposed to take part.

With India not ready to send a team to Pakistan, it will be interesting to see how ACC handles this issue. With Sri Lanka committing to send it’s team to Pakistan and committed to even sending the national team and under-19 sides, it is unlikely that Pakistan would eventually stage the event.

International cricket is almost non-existent in Pakistan after the terror attack on the Sri Lankan team bus in Lahore during the 2009 tour. It was eight years after that attack earlier this year that Sri Lanka sent a team to Pakistan to signal the revival of international cricket in the troubled nation.

into the last four.

Despite naming a strong line-up that included Paul Pogba, Jose Mourinho saw his team fall behind to a spectacular opening goal

by Joe Bryan before Zlatan Ibrahimovic fired home an

equaliser.

Substitute Romelu Lukaku had chances to win it for United but with extratime looming, Smith struck the decisive blow with the last kick of the game to land them a semi-final tie with

Manchester City.

Eight months to the day since he seriously injured his knee, Ibrahimovic was at the thick of the action early on. Anthony Martial’s back-post cross found the striker, whose knock back deflected off Nathan Baker and against the crossbar.

Rashford then rattled the woodwork on 21 minutes with a thunderous low strike.

United lacked rhythm in their play and it was the energetic visitors that maintained their front-foot approach after the break and they got their reward on 51 minutes.

Bryan picked the ball up inside his own half and instigated a counter with a clever flick over Blind.

He followed his run and produced a stunning strike from a tight angle into the

top corner.

United were behind for just eight minutes as Ibrahimovic celebrated his return with a powerful 20-yard strike from a free-kick on the edge of the area after Pogba was felled.

Mourinho sent on Lukaku and Henrik Mkhitaryan in search of a winner.

Lukaku made a big impact, testing Luke Steele with three efforts that the goalkeeper got down quickly to.

The third on 83 minutes was an outstanding one-handed save down to his left as Bristol City started to sink deeper but created one last chance, which they sensationally took.

Matty Taylor was given space down the left and his cross dropped for Smith inside the area. He kept his composure and fired a low effort past Sergio Romero.

Chelsea through to semis

Alvaro Morata scored a stoppage-time winner as Chelsea booked their place in the Carabao Cup semifinals with a 2-1 win over Bournemouth.

Willian’s early goal looked like it would be enough to send Antonio Conte’s side through at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night, but Dan Gosling struck in the 90th minute to level the tie with a fine curling effort.

It appeared as though the game would be heading for extra time, but substitute Morata popped up in the first of four added minutes to poke the ball home and seal the win.

Chelsea will now face Arsenal in the last four, with the first leg of the tie to be played at Stamford Bridge in January.

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Swansea City sack manager Clement

L ondon, D e c 2 1 (IANS): Swansea City announced that manager Paul Clement has been sacked as the English Premier League side have won only three league matches and are at the bottom of the standings.

Assistant coaches Nigel Gibbs and Karl Halabi have also left the club, the club said in a statement on Wednesday, reports Xinhua news agency.

Swansea City chairman Huw Jenkins, confirmed: “To change the manager, especially at only the halfway point of the season, is the last thing we wanted to do as a club.

“We had three different managers last season and as a result we all wanted to give Paul as much time as possible to turn

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things around. “But we felt we couldn’t leave it any longer and needed to make a change to give us the best chance of an uplift and a turnaround in fortunes with the club bottom of the Premier League.”

Clement, 45, took charge in January replacing Bob Bradley and guided the club out of the relegation zone and finished at the 15th place.

Birmingham to host 2022 CWG

Birmingham has been confirmed as host city for the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

LO N D O N, D e c 2 1 (Agencies): The English city of Birmingham was on Thursday confirmed as the host of the 2022 Commonwealth Games after a troubled bidding process. “ We wa r m ly c o n gratulate Birmingham and England on today’s announcement - it is a defining moment for this truly Commonwealth city,” Commonwealth Games Federation president Louise Martin told a press conference at Birmingham’s Arena Academy.

The Games were originally awarded to Durban in 2015, but the South African city had the event taken away earlier this year for financial reasons.

The quadrennial multisport event, involving members of the British Commonwealth of Nations, last took place in the United Kingdom in Glasgow in 2014.

After Durban was taken out of the running, Birmingham defeated a rival British bid from Liverpool to secure the support of the government in September.

But the Midlands city has had to wait almost three months to have its victory confirmed.

The CGF extended the deadline for bids until the end of November, saying Birmingham’s candidacy was “not fully compliant”, and then announced a further delay as it sought guarantees from the city and government.

The CGF is believed to have encouraged rival bids from Canada and Malaysia, both of which failed to materialise. But Martin thanked the two countries - and Australia - for their interest in hosting future Games and said all three countries had expressed interest in staging either the 2026 or 2030 event.

The budget for the 2022 Games, which is expected to run from July 27 to August 7, is reported to be £750 million ($1 billion, 845 million euros). The existing Alexander Stadium will be re-developed and will host the athletics event.

“The vast majority of the Games venues are in

place and with extensive experience in the UK of hosting successful major events -including Manchester 2002, London 2012 and Glasgow 2014 -- the CGF looks forward to a truly spectacular Games that delivers not only for the 2.4 billion citizens across the Commonwealth, but the wider world, too,” Martin added.

“Today is a fantastic day for Birmingham, global Britain and our resurgent Commonwealth Spor ts Movement.”

British sports minister Tracey Crouch said: “The UK has a brilliant track record for putting on the biggest sport events in the world and it is great news that Birmingham has been selected to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games.”

The Games are open to countries that are members of the Commonwealth, a collection of nations and territories that were mainly once part of the British empire.

Next year’s Games will be staged on Australia’s Gold Coast.

Perry first winner of ICC Rachael Heyhoe Flint Award

Ellyse Perry

Melbourne, Dec 21 (Agencies): Australia all-rounder Ellyse Perry has been named the inaugural winner of the Rachael Heyhoe Flint award for ICC Women’s Cricketer of the Year.

The award was introduced this year in memory of Heyhoe Flint, former England captain and ICC Cricket Hall of Famer, who died at the age of 77 in January.

Perry was selected by the voting academy, which

includes members of the media and broadcasters, with New Zealand’s Amy Satterthwaite second and India’s Harmanpreet Kaur finishing third.

She was an integral part of the Australia side which won the inaugural ICC Women’s Championship in November 2016 and had an impressive set of performances as they retained the Ashes against England.

Ellyse Perry scored 213 not out and took three

wickets in the one-off Ashes Test and accumulated 905 runs and 22 wickets in the voting period.

“2017 has been a very special year for women’s cricket with many milestones reached, so it is a privilege and honour to receive the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Award. I’d like to acknowledge the incredible work and legacy Rachael has left behind for the game, she is certainly missed,” Ellyse Perry said.

“A special thanks to Cricket Australia for the incredible amount of support they provide to the Australian Women’s Cricket Team and the way in which they continue to lead the development of women’s sport in Australia.

Satter thwaite was named ICC Women’s ODI Player of the Year Award, while Perry’s Australia team-mate Beth Mooney took ICC Women’s T20 Player of the Year and ICC Women’s Emerging Player of the Year honours.

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