December 23, 2018

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Vol XXIX No. 21

Fuel prices cut for 2nd straight day NEW DELHI, DEC 22 (AGENCIES): Petrol and diesel prices were slashed for the second straight day on Saturday as international crude prices made fresh lows and the Indian rupee appreciated against the US dollar.

After Saturday’s price revision, petrol became cheaper by 19-20 paise across major cities of the country while diesel prices came down by up to 22 paise per litre.

In the national capital Delhi, petrol is sold at Rs 70.27 as compared to Rs 70.46 on Friday and diesel is priced at Rs 64.19 as against Rs 64.39, according to data available on Indian Oil Corporation website.

Meanwhile, petrol is retailing at Rs. 68.03 per litre and diesel was priced at Rs. 61.76 per litre on Saturday while in Kohima a litre of petrol and diesel was sold at Rs. 68.84 and Rs. 62.38 respectively. International crude oil prices fell again on Friday. Brent crude futures closed 0.98 per cent lower at $53.82 a barrel yesterday, its lowest level since the third quarter of 2017.

Meanwhile, the rupee has also appreciated over 2 per cent against the US dollar this week. The recent fall in crude oil price and the appreciation of rupee bode well for retail fuel prices in India.

NST chopper service

DIMAPUR, DEC 22 (NPN): Nagaland State Transport (NST) department has informed the commuters and the public that the state helicopter service would not be available for regular schedule/sortie as well as for catering in view of Christmas and New Year and for technical maintenance of the Helicopter on December 24 and December 25 and December 31, 2018 and January 1, 2019.

PAC NCD issues corrigendum, apology

DIMAPUR, DEC 22 (NPN): Public Action Committee (PAC) of Naga Council Dimapur (NCD) while affirming its resolution on non-interference into land disputes whatsoever Saturday issued “corrigendum and apology for the inadvertent over statement while referring to the case of Sangtamtilla land dispute on Hokato Vusshe chaplee kilonser NSCN (U).”

PAC through its media cell also acknowledged the apology tendered by the kilonser for “violating the bandh called by PAC.” Meanwhile, PAC NCD has wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

This is it!

“We’re changing the narrative for 2019 from development to cow and mandir issue.”

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GST Council cuts rates on several goods

NEW DELHI, DEC 22 (AGENCIES): In a relief to the common man, the GST Council Saturday cut rates on 23 commonly used goods and services, including TV screens, movie tickets and power banks.

The annual revenue implication of the rate cuts would be Rs 5,500 crore, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said. The council rationalised the 28% slab by bringing down tax rate on seven items in the highest tax bracket, thereby leaving only 28 items in the slab.

Briefing reporters after the 31st GST Council meeting, Jaitley said rate rationalisation is an ongoing process. “28% bracket is gradually moving to sunset...The next target will be rate rationalisation in cement as and when affordability improves,” he said.

Now, the 28% slab is restricted to only luxury and sin goods, apart from auto parts and cement -- tax rates on which could not be cut due to the high revenue implication.

GST on movie tickets costing up to Rs 100 was cut to 12% from 18%, while tickets over Rs 100 will attract 18 per cent tax, against 28% earlier.

Monitors and TV screens up to 32-inches and power banks will attract 18% GST, as against 28% earlier. The new tax rates will come into effect from January 1, 2019.

THE LIST OF items that will get cheaper

GST slashed from 28% to 18%: Pulleys, transmission shafts and cranks, gear boxes etc., falling under HS Code 8483, monitors and TVs of up to screen size of 32 inches, re-treaded or used pneumatic tyres of rubber, power banks of lithium ion batteries. Lithium ion batteries are already at 18%. This will bring parity in GST rate of power bank and lithium-ion battery.

Digital cameras and video camera recorders, video game consoles and other games and sports requisites falling under HS code 9504.

28% to 5%: Parts and accessories for the carriages for disabled persons GST rate reduction on services: GST rate on cinema tickets above Rs. 100 shall be reduced from 28% to 18% and on cinema tickets up to Rs 100 from 18% to 12%.

GST rate on third party insurance premium of goods carrying vehicles shall be reduced from 18% to 12% Services supplied by banks to Basic Saving Bank Deposit (BSBD) account holders under Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) shall be exempted.

Services supplied by rehabilitation professionals recognised under Rehabilitation Council of India Act, 1992 at medical establishments,

educational institutions, rehabilitation centers established by Central Government / State Government or Union Territories or entity registered under section 12AA of the Incometax Act shall be exempted.

Services provided by GTA to Government departments/local authorities which have taken registration only for the purpose of deducting tax under Section 51 shall be excluded from payment of tax under RCM and the same shall be exempted.

Exemption on services provided by Central or State Government or Union Territory Government to their undertakings or PSUs by way of guaranteeing loans taken by them from financial institutions is being extended to guaranteeing of such loans taken from banks.

Air travel of pilgrims by nonscheduled/charter operations, for religious pilgrimage facilitated by the Government of India under bilateral arrangements shall attract the same rate of GST as applicable to similar flights in Economy class (i.e.

5% with ITC of input services).

GST rate reduction on other goods (18% to 12%): Cork roughly squared or debagged, articles of natural cork, agglomerated cork.

18% to 5%: Marble rubble 12% to 5%: Natural cork, walk-

Journo detained under NSA vows to fight back Correspondent

IMPHAL, Dec 22: Detained Manipuri journalist, Kishorchandra Wangkhem has Saturday vowed to fight the government order in the Supreme Court of India.

Kishorchand was arrested on November 21 last after he uploaded a video on social media criticising the BJP and RSS and for calling chief minister N Biren Singh a “puppet of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.” He was arrested on charges of sedition but court granted him bail. However on the next day, he was rearrested and detained for 12 months under the National Security Act (NSA).

Talking to media persons on the way to JNIMS hospital, former desk editor and anchor of ISTV English news Wangkhem said that he was ready to fight against government order detaining him under NSA in the court and he will go to Supreme Court

if necessary. Wangkhem was brought to JNIMS hospital for medical check-up after he complained of pain in the arms and shoulder.

While stating that his arrest was arbitrary and the charges leveled against him were baseless, Wangkhem said that he had not said nothing which will affect the national security or to disintegrate the nation. “I strongly denounced my detention under NSA. This is autocracy, dictatorial rule, it might happen only during Hitler regime. They (government) have done it because I raise my voice against them,” he said. He also called the people to wake up and raise voice against injustice meted out by the government.

Reacting to the stand of All Manipur Working Journalists’ Union (AMWJU), he said that there was nothing to be surprised of as leaders of AMWJU had already sold themselves. He added that AMWJU will not able to give

a befitting response when IJU comes up aggressively against its stand. Wangkhem further denied the statement of SP of Manipur Central Jail regarding the facilities being provided by the jail authority to the NSA detainee.

Jail SP S Touthang had said that diet scale and menu to the NSA detainee was provided as prescribed by the government besides library facility inside the jail with a good numbers of books.

While terming the statement of the SP as “sugar coated story,” Wangkhen said, “who will believe such cooked up story when water for bathing was not provided.” He said that inmates had to buy water.

“We collect Rs 1000 to Rs 1500 ourselves (inmates) for buying water,” he said.

The SP was telling lie to media, he alleged and added “If you want to know the realities, then come and stay with me in jail just for a day and you will know the truth”.

ing stick, fly ash blocks 12% to Nil: Music Books 5% to Nil: Vegetables, (uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water), frozen, branded and put in a unit container, vegetable provisionally preserved (for example by sulphur dioxide gas, in brine, in sulphur water or in other preservative solutions), but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption.

Miscellaneous: Exemption from GST on supply of gold by Nominated Agencies to exporters of article of gold Jewellery.

Exemption from GST on proceeds received by Government from auction of gifts received by President, Prime Minister, Governor or Chief Minister of a State and public servants, the proceeds of which is used for public or charitable cause.

Exemption from IGST/Compensation cess on vehicles imported for temporary purposes under the Customs Convention on the Temporary importation of Private Road Vehicles (carnet de passages-endouane).

Rate of 5%/18% to be applied based on transaction value of footwear Uniform GST rate of 12% on Flexible Intermediate Bulk Container (FIBC) from existing 5%/12% (depending on the value)

Leadership must own up to defeat also: Gadkari PUNE, DEC 22 (PTI): Union minister Nitin Gadkari Saturday said “leadership” should own up to “defeat and failures” also, days after his party lost polls in three Hindi heartland states.

In a cryptic remark, the BJP stalwart, who is known for speaking his mind, said that nobody is willing to own up to failure unlike success.

“Success has many fathers but failure is an orphan, as when there is success, there will be a race to take credit but in case of failure, everybody will start pointing fingers at each other,” the Road Transport and Highways Minister said.

He was speaking at an event organised by the Pune District Urban Cooperative Banks Association Limited (PDUCBAL) here.

“Sometimes, banks achieve success and sometimes they will have to face failure... The banks have to face both the situations... In politics, when there is a failure, a committee is formed but in case of success, nobody comes and asks you,” he said. In the wake of the defeat in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh,

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BJP leaders and Union ministers had said that the poll outcome was not a referendum on the performance of the Narendra Modi government at the Centre.

“Leadership should have the ‘vrutti’ (tendency) to own up the defeat and failures. Loyalty of the leadership towards the organisation will not be proved till the time it owns up responsibility for defeat,” he said.

“In politics, after a defeat in any state or Lok Sabha elections, the defeated candidates start cribbing and complain that they did not get adequate support”, the senior BJP leader said.

He said a candidate loses because either his party is lacking somewhere or he is failing to gain confidence of the people.

Heroin worth Rs 120 CM, NPCC extend Christmas greetings DEC 22 (NPN): State all to spread the message of love for crore seized in Delhi DIMAPUR, chief minister Neiphiu Rio has ex- His glory.

NEW DELHI, DEC 22 (PTI): Three suspected members of an international drug cartel have been arrested here with 30 kg of heroin worth Rs 120 crore, the biggest seizure of the narcotic substance in the national capital this year, police said on Saturday.

Abdul Rashid (26), Arbaj Mohammad (21) and Mohammad Nazim (22), natives of Rajasthan’s Bhilwara district, used to procure narcotics from a supplier in Imphal. The supplier used to smuggle the drug from Myanmar in containers loaded with betel nuts, the police said.

On the intervening night of Sunday and Monday, a trap was laid near Ambedkar Park at R K Puram and the accused were arrested. Thirty kg of heroin worth Rs 120 crore and an SUV car was seized. The vehicle was used for carrying heroin from Manipur to Rajasthan, said P S Kushwaha, deputy commissioner of police (special cell).

During interrogation, the trio revealed that they were associated with an international drug cartel and had been supplying heroin in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh from Manipur for the past four years.

tended warm Christmas greetings to the all the citizens on behalf of the government of Nagaland and prayed that this Christmas bring healing and forgiveness to everyone through Jesus Christ, who is the Prince of Peace, the Comforter, the source of joy and hope for humanity.

In a message, Rio said Christmas is not just a time for celebration and merry making but a time to rededicate our lives and renew our faith in the Almighty God. “As the Angels proclaimed good tidings of great joy to mankind more than two thousand years ago, this Christmas season too resonates with the same message. The birth of Jesus is a message of love, peace, joy, forgiveness and redemption,” chief minister said.

On the occasion, the chief minister appealed to all sections to spread the message of unity and oneness during this period of festivities. Rio also wished all success to all the programmes, services and events during Christmas and urged

Further, the chief minister wished one and all a Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year.

NPCC: Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) has extended Christmas greetings to all the people of the state and prayed that this Christmas be a time of forgiveness and reconciliation as “we look to the promise of Salvation through the birth of Jesus Christ.”

In a message, NPCC president K Therie said “as we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, may this Christmas remind us of the meaning of being a Christian and renew our faith by receiving Jesus with a renewed commitment and hereafter practice Christian values in the true spirit.”

NPCC also hoped that the season be a meaningful celebration through which “our culture manifests itself to be an example to other communities.”

Further, NPCC wished the people of Nagaland a very Happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

M’laya: Govt announces interim relief for trapped miners’ kin 1 die in accidental firing; LU M T H A R I , D E C 2 2 (PTI): Meghalaya government Saturday announced an interim relief of Rs 1 lakh each to the families of the 15 miners trapped in an illegal rat-hole coal mine and sought high power submersible pumps from the Coal India Ltd to rescue them.

The coal mine is located in East Jaintia Hills district and the miners have been trapped there since December 13. The relief was announced as per directions of the National Green Tribunal Committee (NGT), a state government official said.

NGT committee, during a meeting with state government officials Thursday, had asked them to pay compensation to the next of kin of all the miners who have either been injured or killed in the incident. “We have announced an interim relief of Rs 1 lakh for the families of the trapped miners,” DC East Jaintia Hills F.M. Dopth told

Rescue workers at the coal mine in Meghalaya’s East Jaintia Hills, where 13 workers are trapped since more than a week.

PTI here.

He said the government gave the approval Friday night and notices were sent to the family members of the miners through their respective police stations.

Superintendent of Police (SP) East Jaintia Hills Sylvester Nongtynger said that seven of the trapped labourers hail from West Garo Hills district, five from Assam and three from remote Langthari village, where the

accident took place.

On December 13, around 20 labourers entered the 370-foot mine at about 8 AM. After reaching the bottom of the pit, they entered the horizontal manholes, often termed as ‘rat-holes’, as each just about fits one person to get in.

According to villagers, one of the diggers could have accidentally punctured the walls of the cave and the river water gushed in immediately,

trapping the miners inside.

Only five persons managed to climb out of the mine.

Of them, two are locals and police are after the remaining three who had fled to West Garo Hills district.

About 100 rescue personnel from National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and the state police are involved in the rescue operation.

Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma had said Friday that it will take 200 pumps to flush all the water out.

Currently, only two pumps are engaged in flushing the water out of the shaft.

NDRF Assistant Commandant S K Singh, who had been camping at the site since December 14, said water level is going down as desired.

“Our divers are not able to go in since there is no significant drop in the water level. It was established that

the water from Lytein river had flooded the mine as the pH level is the same,” he told PTI. On Saturday, a team of experts from survey department also arrived at the village to take stock of the water level at different points along the 2 km stretch of the Lytein river.

One person has been arrested in the case so far and the police are on the lookout for the mine owner, the SP said. The arrested person, identified as Krip Chullet, was allegedly involved in hiring labourers, overseeing the work and sending them down the shaft.

Meghalaya government had sought the Union Home Ministry’s help to rescue the miners. NDRF teams, which are involved in the rescue operation, had earlier suggested the district administration to ask the ONGC to deploy submersible water pumps to reduce the water level.

state govt reacts with ban

DIMAPUR, DEC 22 (NPN): Following an incident where one person was accidentally shot and killed by the service weapon of a local MLA’s bodyguard in a village in Mon district, the state government Saturday banned firing of live rounds while celebrating marriages, religious functions or social gatherings and deemed as illegal and liable for legal action as per provisions of the Arms Act. In a notification dated December 22, 2018 issued by Home secretary Rovilatuo Mor, the state government also directed all heads of district police establishments to ensure strict compliance and to take prompt action against offenders.

The video of the accidental shooting went viral on social media. It initially showed the local MLA firing the service pistol a bodyguard (PSO) in celebratory mood. However, when the pistol got jammed, the MLA handed it over the PSO. The bodyguard is seen trying to clear the chamber but in the process, the gun went off and the bullet hit one person who was among the celebrants.

Meanwhile, in another notification issued by Home secretary Rovilatuo Mor, the state government banned use of service weapons for any purpose other than those for which they were meant.

The government warned that personnel issued with such weapons would be held personally responsible for any aberration.

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CEO meeting with political parties

effect from January 1, 2019 as the qualifying date.

According to DIPR, CEO, Abhijit Sinha, shared with the political parties various activities being undertaken by the Election Commission of India (ECI) so that an authentic and error free electoral roll could be drafted for use in the coming elections.

He also informed them that subject to the approval of the Commission, the final electoral rolls will be published on January 10, 2019.

Thereafter, if there are any additions, deletions or corrections to be made in the final electoral rolls, the same will be taken up under the continuous update exerAbhijit Sinha addressing the meeting with all recognized political parties cises by concerned EROs. held on December 19 in Kohima. (DIPR) The CEO also told all DIMAPUR: A meeting with all Nagaland on December 19 at the Political Parties to appoint recognized political parties of Hotel Japfü, Kohima in connec- one Booth Level Agent in each the state was organized by the tion with the Special Summary Polling Station to review the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Revision of Electoral Roll with Electoral Roll.

CYAJ Golden Jubilee begins

CYAJ members at the golden jubilee celebrations at St. Mary Help of Christians on Saturday in Jakhama.

DIMAPUR: Catholic Youth Association Jakhama (CYAJ) began its two-day golden jubilee celebrations with an invocation prayer and unfurling of the CYAJ flag by Rev. Fr. Charles D' Souza SJ at St. Mary Catholic Church in Jakhama on December 22.

A press release from CYAJ member, Max Khieya stated that, speaking at the inaugural function, Rev. Fr. D' Souza said golden jubilee was a time when cultivation of land is put to rest sacrificing one year to God with no grudges, anger, enmity or negativity.

He also advised the youth to be grateful to God for their parents, well-being, health and lives and uncountable blessings given

by God. He also told them to live like angels since God has allotted a purpose for everyone to live positively.

Rev. Fr. D' Souza also encouraged everyone to prepare for eternal life.

Stating that youth were the link between children and older people, the priest urged them to go to Church at least once a week and reminded them of the commandment to observe the Lord's day. He also said that youth were the future

of the Church and urged them to bring their parents and younger siblings to Church also.

Earlier, Keleto John read from the Bible; blessing for jubilee gifts was offered by Rev. Fr. Benny Varghese, administrator St. Joseph's College Jakhama.

Elders of the Church, including those above eighty years of age, were felicitated with presents on the opening day of the jubilee.

A special number was presented by Vikukhoto Johnson and friends, and the program was chaired

by Kikozol Richard.

NITI Aayog team visited the Foothill RCC bridge construction site (under SPA) over river Doyang near Governors Camp Dimapur, Nagaland on December 21. (T. Jamir)

Yimchungrü Akherü Arihako informs

DIMAPUR: Yimchungrü Akherü Arihako (YAA), 53rd general conference & Mimi Student's Union Golden Jubilee Celebration will be held from December 8 to 11, 2019. YAA press & information secretary, in a press release stated that individuals or groups with distinguished achievements in the field of games and sports, music and art or any extracurricular activities, and who have excelled or represented in the state and national level and students who have secured top positions or gold medals in HSLC, HSSLC, Degree and University exams during the

year 2017-18 are requested to submit their admit card and mark sheet on or before December 31, 2018.

NUHO Foundation award will also be awarded to meritorious individuals who secure highest aggregate marks in the 2018 exams, one student each from HSLC, HSSLC and Degree level. Students have been informed to submit their admit cards and mark sheets to the YAA educational & statistical secretary. Also, any person intending to put forth new agendas have been requested to submit them by December 9, 2019, to the Federal Assembly.

Christmas Greetings

NNC (parent body): NNC (parent body) through its information and publicity wing has wished all the people in the Naga homeland a very Merry Christmas and Prosperous New Year 2019. It also expressed hope that the “Naga people rededicate ourselves to the cause of Naga freedom of sovereignty as we celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ the Saviour of the world” and to let His glory and kingdom prevail in this part of the world and humanity at large. NNC (Parent Body) wished and prayed that all the people would be blessed during the celebration of the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace.

TALN: President of The Art of Living Nagaland (TALN), RS Paswan has extended Christmas and New Year greetings to the people of Nagaland. In his message, Paswan wished for peace and love to prevail over the state all the time.

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More organizations condemn DIMAPUR: More organizations have come out in condemnation of the murder of Kevi Zakiesetuo who was found dead on December 18.

AMK Condemns: Angamimiapfu Mechu Krotho (AMK) has condemned the heinous murder. AMK has appealed to the authority to book the culprit(s) at the earliest and award the highest possible punishment. AMK also extended deepest sympathies and prayed that the Almighty God to grant peace to the bereaved family.

KRD Condemns: Khonoma Ruffuno Dimapur (KRD) has vehemently condemned the gruesome murder of one of its prominent members. KRD described late Kevi as a tall public figure, known for his amiable personality and soft demeanour and strongly appealed to the law enforcement agencies to arrest the culprit(s) at the earliest and award befitting and exemplary punishment as per the law of the land.

KRD also prayed that the good Lord grant solace to the bereaved family members and for the departed soul rest in peace.

DDLC condemns: Dimapur District Ladies Club (DDLC) has strongly condemned the heinous murder of Kevi Zakiesatuo, husband of its member Sivi Zakiesatuo. It further conveyed heartfelt condolences to her and her children adding that “Words cannot express our feelings and pain to you Sivi, may God’s peace dwell in your hearts and the Holy Spirit our Comforter be your anchor and strength, may his soul find rest in the Lord.”

Further, the club and hoped and prayed that justice would be delivered at the earliest.

ZPO condemns, condoles: Zeliang People’s Organization (ZPO) Dimapur has strongly condemned the brutal murder by unknown criminals. ZPO Dimapur appealed to the state law enforcing agencies to arrest the murderer and award the highest degree of punishment as per the law at the earliest.

Meanwhile, ZPO Dimapur has also conveyed condolences to the bereaved family members of late Latonge Rangkau who passed away on December 19, at the native village.

he slogan is "Give blood. Share life” Blood transfusion is an essential component of emergency health care.

Emergencies increase the demand for blood transfusion and make its delivery challenging and complex.

Adequate supply of blood during emergencies requires a well-organized blood service, and this can only be ensured by engaging the entire community.

The theme of this year's campaign is blood donation as an action of solidarity. It highlights the fundamental human values of altruism, respect, empathy and kindness which underline and sustain voluntary unpaid blood donation systems.

The slogan, "Be there for someone else. Give blood.

Share life", draws attention to the roles that voluntary donation systems play in encouraging people to care for one another and generate social ties and a united community and a blood donor population committed to voluntary unpaid blood donation throughout the year.

The theme of 2018 World Blood Donor Day is "Be there for someone else. Give blood. Share life. The campaign aims to highlight stories of people whose lives have been saved through blood donation, as a way of motivating regular blood donors to continue giving blood, and to motivate people. The theme of this year's campaign is blood donation as an action of solidarity. It highlights the fundamental human values of altruism, respect, empathy and kindness which underline and sustain voluntary unpaid blood donation systems.

The slogan, "Be there for someone else. Give blood.

Share life", draws attention to the roles that voluntary donation systems play in encouraging people to care for one another and generate social ties and a united community. The campaign aims to highlight stories of people whose lives have been saved through blood donation, as a way of motivating regular blood donors to continue giving blood, and to motivate people in good health who have never given blood to begin doing so, particularly young people.in good health who have never given blood to begin doing so, particularly young people. World Blood Donor Day (WBDD) is celebrated every year on 14th June to thank voluntary non-remunerated blood donors for their life saving gift of blood and to raise awareness of the need for regular blood donations to ensure the quality, safety and availability of blood and blood products for patients in need. The theme of this year's campaign is "Be there for someone else"

news in Brief Mengujuma Youth Organization to celebrate silver jubilee: The Mengujuma Youth Organization (MYO) is all set to celebrate its silver jubilee from December 27 to 31 at Mengujuma Local Ground. The inaugural function will begin from 9 am on December 27.

PSA elects new executives for 2018-2020: The new executive team of Phek Sports Association (PSA) was announced on Friday. The new team will be led by Shurhoneyi Soho as president, vice presidents- Vesakho Vero and Thupuchihii Venuh, general secretaryOzo Venuh, along with eight others.

NMA offers condolences DIMAPUR: Naga Mothers’ Association (NMA) in a condolence message to TR Zeliang, Leader of Opposition (LoO) NLA, expressed deep grief and sorrow over the demise of his beloved mother Latongle Rangkau.

A condolence message by NMA joint secretary, Malsawmthangi Leyri on behalf of the president and her colleagues stated that the “loss of a mother can never be replaced” and that “we share the joy of knowing that she lived a ripe age with such an accomplishment”.

NMA described late Latongle as a gift to everyone- a loyal friend, loving mother, and above all a good human being and said that her legacy would continue to inspire all.

NMA further prayed that the Almighty God grant her eternal peace and rest and also give the bereaved family strength and solace.

Give Blood, Share Life

The slogan is "Give blood.

Share life" We c o n s i d e r t h i s day as an opportunity to highlight stories of people whose lives have been saved through blood donation, to motivate regular blood donors to continue giving blood, and motivate people in good health who have never given blood to begin doing so, particularly young people. An adequate supply can only be assured through regular donations by voluntary, regular, repeat, non- remunerated blood donors.

The occasion may also be observed through conduction of drives primarily to enroll voluntary blood donors, and blood donation camps as well as State and District level advocacy events for appreciating those who contribute to the cause. Also, during this period instructions may be sent to all licensed blood banks to issue blood without seeking replacements.

It may be mentioned that NBTC has created communication material with logo - "RaktDaan, Karkedekhoacchalagtahai" and has begun a social media initiative RaktDaan India to spread awareness about blood donation and motivate people to participate in Voluntary Blood Donation Camps and Walk in to Blood Banks for donating blood through Social Media. You can download IEC material from our website nbtc.naco.gov.in.

A facebook page RaktDaan India has been created by NBTC and one can place details of Outdoor Blood Donation Camps, In-house Blood Donation Camps and other events scheduled in the month of June 2018 by licensed blood banks in the State on all social media platforms.

A team of volunteers would support this activity and place the information of activities from 1st June to 30th June on the RaktDaan.India page so as to send notifications to all registered users/ blood donors on Facebook within a vicinity of 5 - 10 km which is expected to result in massive outreach of appeal

for Voluntary Blood Donation and awareness for the cause.

Further details in this regard may be obtained from Mr. Jolly J Lazarus, Programme Officer (Voluntary Blood donation), National Blood Transfusion Council, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare at Mob: 9560217382 and povbd.naco@gmail. com. Report on observance along with photo documentation of the event may be shared with NACO/ NBTC at nbtcmohfw@ gmail.com Every year, on 14 June, countries around the world celebrate World Blood Donor Day (WBDD). The event serves to raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products and to thank blood donors for their life-saving gifts of blood.

The lives and health of millions of people are affected by emergencies every year. In the last decade, disasters have caused more than 1 million deaths, with more than 250 million people being affected by emergencies every year.

Natural disasters such as earthquakes, floods and storms create considerable needs for emergency health care, while at the same time, often destroying vital health facilities as well. Man-made disasters such as road accidents and armed conflicts also generate substantial health care demands and the need for front-line treatment.

The objectives of this year's campaign to celebrate and thank individuals who donate blood and to encourage those who have not yet donated blood to start donating and to raise wider awareness that blood donation is an altruistic action that benefits all of society and that an adequate supply can only be ensured through regular donations by voluntary, unpaid blood donors to highlight the need for committed, year-round blood donation, in order to maintain adequate supplies and achieve national self-sufficiency of blood and also to focus attention on blood donation as an

expression of community participation in the health system, and the importance of community participation in maintaining sufficient, safe and sustainable blood supplies to promote the community values of blood donation in enhancing community solidarity and social cohesion and in in encouraging people to care for one another and build a caring community; The highlight of this year's campaign would be engagement with the social media platforms through an initiative called RaktDaan India. For this, a Facebook page has been created by National Blood Tr a n s f u s i o n C o u n c i l , MoHFW. NBTC has created communication material with logo - "Raktdaan, Karkedekhoacchalagtahai" to spread awareness about blood donation and motivate people to participate in Voluntary Blood Donation Camps and Walk in to Blood Banks for donating blood. You can download IEC material from our website nbtc.naco.gov.in The Chief Secretary /Health Secretary of the State May organize a meeting with senior officials of the State Health Departments , SBTC, Govt. Organization ( Sports, Youth Affairs, Higher Education ) State head of youth organizations. Social organizations, Presidents of Clubs to ensure their support in promotion of voluntary Blood Donation. Every blood bank must do at least 4 camps during the month and should be able collect 100 - 200 blood units, and additionally conduct blood grouping camps to enroll voluntary blood donors on to nbtc.naco.gov. in website.

Rallies/ Seminars/ Workshops may be conducted for awareness of voluntary donations. Meetings may be held with regional channels, Doordarshan, private FM channels to telecast discussions on healthy blood donations.

Posters, pamphlets other IEC material may be disseminated to educate college students, Sports personnel's, police, para medical forces and other important institutions/ organizations.

Educational Institutes, Blood Donors, Blood Banks, Non-Government Organizations may be identified, felicitated instances of Voluntary Blood Donation should be celebrated The Blood Transportation Vans and blood mobile vehicles may be painted with the theme of WBDD on one side.

Posters and banners of World Blood Donor Day 2018 displaying the theme and slogan should be put up in and around every licensed blood bank.

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may be organized with the support of NGO partners, SACS, SBTC, State Health Mission etc. The target is to collect 100 - 200 units of blood during the month.

This can be through conduction of voluntary blood donation camps, in-house voluntary blood donation and use of blood mobile collection vans.

Blood Grouping camps may be conducted to enroll voluntary blood donors and this donor database be positioned on to nbtc.naco.gov.in website for use by licensed blood banks. Attempt is to be made to enroll at least 500 - 1000 blood donors per blood bank.

As you are aware NBTC has created communication material with logo - "RaktDaan, Karkedekhoacchalagtahai" and has begun a social media initiative RaktDaan India to spread awareness about blood donation and motivate people to participate in Voluntary Blood Donation Camps and Walk in to Blood Banks for donating blood through Social Media. You can download IEC material from our website nbtc.naco.gov.in A facebook page RaktDaan India has been created and NBTC endeavors to work closely with all NACO supported Blood banks under RaktDaan India initiative to strive to promote Voluntary Blood Donation.

You are requested to place details of Outdoor Blood Donation Camps, In house Blood Donation Camps and other events scheduled in the month of June 2018 on all social media platforms. A team of volunteers would support this activity and place the information of activities from 1st June to 30n June on the RaktDaan India page so as to send notifications to all registered users/ blood donors on Facebook within a vicinity of 5 - 10 km which is expected to result in massive outreach of appeal for Voluntary Blood Donation and awareness for the cause.

The team of volunteers would be collecting information through the Google form linkhttps://docs.google.eom/ forms/d/lQWs35xmLDaIq6C8IQlwAUInllSSdk-PunpfqAsmzIU/ Further details in this regard may be obtained from Jolly J Lazarus, Programme Officer (Voluntary Blood donation), National Blood Transfusion Council, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare at povbd. naco@gmail.com. You may also get in touch with Harsh Vitra, who would coordinate the volunteer interface at +917021485889.

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Neiphiu Rio inaugurating the First Baptistry Annexe in Molungkimong village on December 22.

DIMAPUR: Chief Minister of Nagaland, Neiphiu Rio inaugurated the “First Baptistry Annexe” in Molungkimong village on December 22.

A press release issued by the program organizers stated that the inauguration day marks the anniversary of the first Baptist

Church in Nagaland being planted in Molungkimong with baptism of the 15 converts by Rev. Dr. E. W. Clark in the year 1872.

The chief minister wa s a c c o m p a n i e d b y minister for Forest, Environment and Climate Change, C.M. Chang; minister for Urban De-

velopment and Municipal Affairs, Metsubo Jamir; minister PWD, Tongpang Ozükum; and advisor for Industries and Commerce, Imnatiba.

After the inauguration, a dedicatory prayer was offered by ABAM executive secretary, Rev. Dr. Mar Atsongchanger

ZCC organises Fun with Jesus Camp

FTY organizes first get together DIMAPUR: Fine Thank You (FTY) held its first ever get together with fifteen sponsored students on December 20, in Kohima.

A press release from Dziesezotuo Suokhrie, India Project Director, stated that FTY is a non-profit organization, formed in 2017 “from” Seoul, South Korea, that aims to promote and uplift children’s education.

At present the organization is sponsoring 15 Naga Students from different schools within Nagaland with a monthly stipend.

The organization is headed by Mira Do, a South Korean native and Dziesezotuo Suokhrie.

Mira Do expressed her passion for uplifting children’s education in Nagaland and wants to be a part of green campaigns for Kohima.

Fine Thank You has two main visions: One is to help in students’ education and second, form partnerships for a green Kohima.

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The campers along with members of Zhadima Catholic Church after the ‘Fun With Jesus’ three day camp held from December 18 to 20.

KO H I M A : Z h a d i m a Catholic Church (ZCC) organised a three-day camp under the theme “Fun with Jesus” at St. Peter & Paul Church Zhadima under Kohima district from December 18 to 20.

A release from the organising committee stated that the camp was attended by 96 children aged between 4 to 20 years.

Addressing the inaugural session, Neipu-o Thomas, president Zhadima Catholic Union (ZCU), impressed upon the campers to grow up to be obedient children, walking in the

light of God and learn to contribute their services for the betterment of society.

During the three-day long event, the campers were divided into three groups: St. Peter, St. Paul and Ave Maria. Group and age-wise competitions were conducted and the children were also taught arts and crafts.

The final day coincided with the Zhadima Catholic Juniors Association (ZCJA) Day. Speaking at the occasion, Rev. Fr. James, Parish Priest Zhadima, who was the main celebrant of the Holy Mass, encouraged the

children to keep alive the values that they had learnt during the camp.

Pezhachülie Philip, Catechist, advised the children to stand firm in their beliefs and respect one another.

The camp concluded with a ZCJA Night where various competitions were held. The judges were Kezienguzo Victor, Seyiekhrienuo Christina and Neikhrietuo Albert.

Team St. Peter led by Mhasivonuo Roselyn and Keneingulie Kevin bagged the overall group champions title.

who added that “the generations to follow will be asking about this place and I am sure we are all going to tell the people that this is the place that brings a new hope to the Nagas making all of us to be Christians in following the footsteps of the first 15 converts.”

The inauguration program was chaired by associate pastor, Tuli Town Baptist Church, Rev. Mapula Lemdur. Marking the occasion in remembrance of the first baptism, the pastor of Molungkimong Baptist Church administered Baptism to 11 Molungkimong youth during the inauguration program.

After the inauguration program, the group proceeded to the First Gospel Gate where they were received with a customary welcome while opening the gate.

The team also visited the first Chapel Hall’s site and the Dr. E.W. Clark Monument. Later, a public meeting was held at the village Community Hall followed by a luncheon.

Nagaland team to participate in Apna Poorvottor DIMAPUR: Under the initiative of Sanskar Bharati Nagaland Chapter, 16 indigenous tribes consisting of more than 350 artistes from Nagaland will be participating in the 45 day long mega event, “Apna Poorvottar”, a cultural and social festival in Allahabad, that will be held from January 12 to March 4, 2019.

According to I. Ayangla, assistant secretary Sanskar Bharati, Nagaland Chapter, the event is being organized by the Ministry of Culture New Delhi to promote cultural heritage, tradition, customs, festivals, food habits, folk dances, music, instruments, arts, theatre, handlooms, handicrafts, tourist places, history, great personalities and natural beauty of the entire North Eastern states through different modes of cultural and artistic presentations.

The main objective of holding the event is to help promote Naga culture in all states of India and neighbouring countries through cultural dances and other presentations.

Coordination meeting on GPDP held in Longleng

ADC (C), Temsuwati, Shashi Kant, and T. Kitatemsu with other officials after the GPDP coordination meeting held in Longleng on December 15. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: District Rural Development Agency (DRDA), Longleng conducted a coordination meeting under Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP) at the DC’s conference hall, Longleng on December 15.

According to a DIPR report, ADC Longleng, Temsuwati while addressing the meeting appealed to all line departments under the GPDP to properly coordinate among themselves to ensure effective implementation of various projects and schemes for the benefit of

the rural masses. Asserting that the GPDP was a “people’s plan campaign” and its primary objective is targeted at uplifting the bottom up policy of the government, he urged the line departments to consult and coordinate with every village council while framing proposals.

In his keynote address, Shashi Kant, NLM, said that Gram Panchayat Development Plan aims to strengthen the role of the village council and its campaign started from October 2 and will conclude on December 31.

He said that under GPDP, the village councils have a significant role to play in effective and efficient implementation of flagship schemes for transformation of rural India.

The highlights of the GPDP implementation were proposed by Choimei DRP, GPDP, DRDA Longleng.

T h e m e e t i n g wa s chaired by T. Kitatemsu, DPO DRDA, Longleng who also proposed the welcome note. The meeting was attended by officers of line departments and Rural Development Agency.

A Bear idles in the evening sun at Rangapahar Zoological Park. Asiatic Black Bears (Ursus Thibetanus), also known as the moon bear and the white-chested bear, is classified as ‘vulnerable’ by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), mostly because of deforestation and hunting for its body parts. (Imotemjen Jamir)

Margaret Zinyü wins crafting award

Margaret Zinyü.

DIMAPUR: Kevisedenuo Margaret Zinyü was recognized with the World Craft Council (WCC) Award of Excellence 2018 for her Cushion Covers produced under her label “Woven Threads”. She is the first to have won this award from North East India.

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Cushion covers produced under the Woven Threads label.

the WCC Award of Excellence 2018 final results in which Kevisedenuo was declared one of the winners.

The names of the awardees were announced

by WCCAPR, South Asia, vice president, Manjari Nirula on the WCCAPR website wccapr.org.

The award is an inter-

nationally recognised certificate and commendation for craftspersons and is also the highest level of craft excellence and a benchmark for craft production.

Winners are chosen after a vigorous process of evaluation of products from different kinds of crafts.

The product chosen

has to meet the following criteria: a) excellence, b) authenticity, c) innovation, d) marketability, along with two pre conditions: awareness and respect for the environment (eco-friendly), and also social responsibility (fairness).

Kevisedenuo Margaret Zinyü is a graduate of the National Institute of

Design (NID) Ahmedabad, 2005. She started her label “Woven Threads” in 2014.

She organized and developed her collection with crafts-women from her native state of Nagaland.

Margaret’s vision is to create a self-sufficient community of the weavers of Nagaland.

She has acquired a varied range of professional skill sets from different industries ranging from automobiles, clothing, the paper industry and museum design.

Margaret also provides trainings and teaches trend research and colour forecasting.

The World Crafts Council (WCC AISBL) is a UNESCO affiliated nonprofit non-governmental organisation founded to promote fellowship, foster economic development through income generating craft related activities, organise exchange programs, workshops, conferences, seminars – and in general, to offer encouragement, help and advice for craftspersons of the world.

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Govt has initiated steps to check floods: Manipur CM he said. “As it could not give satisfactory result, the government has directed the water resources department, minor irrigation department and Loktak Development Authority to ascertain major causes of frequent floods in the state,” he said.

During the joint assessment, it was detected that the old canals, which are supposed to divert flood water to the lake from Imphal River, were found clogged due to heavy siltation, he said.

Apart from it, the culverts located at the head of these canals were also found too narrow to drain away water from the river to the lake. So, the government has decided to dig these seven canals apart from replacing of the existing culverts by three-metre-wide ring

culverts, he informed.

It was also detected that excess water from the confluence of Manipur River and Chakpi River could not be properly drained away to Chindwin River due to siltation at Sugnu Hump.

As such, the government is putting in effort to construct a two-km long and 150-feet wide canal to enable proper diversion of flood water to Chindwin River, the chief minister said.

“Once these two projects are completed, floods in Manipur valley may be checked up to a large extent,” he added.

Deputy speaker of state Assembly K Robindro and some MLAs of ruling coalition government accompanied the chief minister in the inspection.

Govt ‘dilly-dallying’ on peace Modi to flag off 1st train talks with ULFA, says Rajkhowa on longest rail-road bridge

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IMPHAL, Dec 22: Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh Saturday said that the state government has initiated steps to relief the people from frequent floods occurring in the state.

Talking to reporters during the inspection of digging and dredging of canals to divert flood water from Imphal River to Loktak Lake at Phoubakchao in Imphal West district, Singh said that breaching of river embankment was the main reason of frequent flood in the valley area of the state.

Singh said that seven canals connecting Imphal River and Loktak Lake would be dug to reduce water volume of the river during rainy season.

The chief minister as-

serted that embankments during rainy season creating of most of the major rivers loss of property and life. were frequently breached In order to check this even at the slight rainfall menace, the state govern-

ra militants.

‘Tring’ is a New Year celebration of the tribals celebrated on December 22 every year across the state.

Rajkhowa said if the government does not implement the surrender package for the former terrorists, they would “go back to the jungle again” (to join militancy).

The Ulfa was divided into two factions after some leaders of the outfit, including Rajkhowa, were arrested in Bangladesh in 2009 and were handed over to the Indian authorities.

Rajkhowa was lodged in the Guwahati Central Jail and was released on bail in December 2010. He had gone underground after ULFA was formed on April 7, 1979.

“We had appealed to

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take forward the talks process between the Centre and the insurgent outfit,” said Rajkhowa, who joined the peace process in 2011.

ULFA’s self-styled ‘commander-in-chief ’ Paresh Barua refused to join the peace talks without discussion on sovereignty. In April 2013, Barua renamed his group ULFA (Independent).

Meanwhile, Tripura police have no information about the visit of ULFA chairman Arabinda Rajkhowa. “We have no details about Rajkhowa’s visit in Tripura. We will get it confirmed from appropriate sources,” said acting Tripura Director General of Police Rajiv Singh.

ment had dredged parts of Imphal, Iril and Kongba rivers (rivers flowing passing through the valley districts),

Bogibeel, Dec 22 (PTI): The first passenger train passing through the Bogibeel bridge will be flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, marking the opening of the country’s longest rail-cum-road bridge.

The Tinsukia-Naharlagun Intercity Express will run five days a week.

The 4.9-km bridge will cut down the train-travel time between Tinsukia in Assam to Naharlagun town of Arunachal Pradesh by more than 10 hours.

“It will take five-anda-half hours compared to the 15-20 hours it currently takes. Passengers had to change trains multiple times and take a long-winded route,” Northeast Frontier Railway spokesperson Nitin Bhattacharya said.

The 14-coach chaircar train will depart from Tinsukia at 4 pm and reach Naharlagun at 9.15 pm. It will depart from Naharlagun at 6:30 am the next day and reach Tinsukia at 11 am, the spokesperson said.

The Bogibeel bridge connects the south bank of the Brahmaputra river in Assam’s Dibrugarh district with Silapathar in Dhemaji district, bordering Arunachal Pradesh.

The bridge and the train will be a boon for the people of Dhemaji as major hospitals, medical colleges and airport are in Dibrugarh, the third-largest city in the Northeast. It will also help the people of Itanagar as it is just over 15 km from Naharlagun, the spokesperson added.

Haflong, Dec 22 (PTI): The North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council (NCHAC) elections will be held on January 19 next year, a notification issued by the Assam State Election Commission said Saturday.

As per the notification, voting in the North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council in Dima Hasao district of Assam will be take place on January 19 across 280 polling stations between 7 am to 3 pm.

The counting of votes will be held January 22, it said.

The nominations papers can be filed from December 24 to January 3, while scrutiny will be held on January 4. The last date for withdrawal of candidature is January 7.

a victim of human elephant conflict, the successes of Apeejay Tea’s partnership with WWF-India for the last three years have brought us valuable insights on solutions to human elephant conflict issue,” said Paul.

“We have shared these with the Indian Tea Association and hope to see a multiparty collaboration that will lead to the development of a broad human-elephant conflict management protocol followed by all tea gardens uniformly,” he said.

ITA Chairman, Vivek Goenka said that the ITA has studied the project outcomes of Apeejay TeaWWF collaboration and is sensitive to the issue.

G u wahati / Ko lk ata, Dec 22 (IANS): Concerned by the growing incidents of human elephants conflict in Assam, the Indian Tea Association has organized a meet at Kolkata to consider an industry-wide collaboration to address human-elephant conflict faced by the tea gardens of Assam and West Bengal.

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Agartala, Dec 22 (IANS): Chairman of the pro-talks ULFA faction Arabinda Rajkhowa said on Saturday that the Central government was “dillydallying” on peace talks with the United Liberataion Front of Asom.

“The (Central) government’s dilly-dallying approach is forcing us to revive our negative mindset,” Rajkhowa told media.

He said the ULFA is not an anti-Bengali outfit, and that the government is maintaining its “divide and rule” policy.

Rajkhowa along with another ULFA leader Fanindra Medhi were in Tripura capital on Friday to attend the tribals’ ‘Tring’ festival.

They also held meetings with the surrendered Tripu-

Manipur chief minister N Biren inspecting the ongoing work to check floods.

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Anti-Sikh riots case: AAP clarifies resolution

New Delhi, Dec 22 (PTI): The AAP was on Saturday busy dousing the controversy over the Delhi Assembly resolution on 1984 anti-Sikh riots, with its leadership asserting that the resolution did not demand revoking of former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi’s Bharat Ratna and party MLA Alka Lamba was not asked to resign for opposing reference to the Congress leader.

The BJP latched onto the issue to attack AAP, demanding that Arvind Kejriwal’s party clarify “what is its first priority- justice for Sikhs or understanding with Congress”. The Congress too was unpacified as it sought an apology from Kejriwal and withdrawal of the resolution.

Amid the row, Assembly Speaker Ramniwas Goel clarified that MLA Jarnail Singh’s proposed amendment for taking back the “Bharat Ratna” from Gandhi over the 1984 ant-Sikh riots in the “original resolution” was not adopted as he did not inform the House beforehand.

The “original resolution” had no mention of former prime minister Rajiv

Manish Sisodia Gandhi’s name, he said.

AAP’s Chandni Chowk legislator Lamba, who had earlier tweeted that she has been asked to tender resignation for opposing reference to Gandhi, on Saturday said she was happy with the party’s stand and would not quit.

The Delhi Assembly had on Friday adopted by voice vote the resolution which called for speedy trial of cases and termed anti-Sikh riots as genocide.

AAP MLA Jarnail Singh, while moving the resolution, had said the Bharat Ratna to Gandhi should be withdrawn for “justifying anti-Sikh riots”. Singh had later said that the resolution was adopted.

But the ruling Aam Aadmi Party had swiftly

distanced itself from the reference to Gandhi saying it was not part of the original text, after it evoked a sharp response from the Congress.

Addressing a press conference here on Saturday, Sisodia made it clear that the Aam Aadmi Party has no intention to seek withdrawal of Bharat Ratna awarded to Gandhi.

He rejected claims that Lamba has been asked to resign for not supporting the reference to Rajiv Gandhi and said, “Neither any resignation has been sought (from Lamba) nor is anyone resigning.”

Separately, Lamba also told PTI, “I am not resigning.”

“I am extremely happy that the party (AAP) has supported Bharat Ratna given to late Rajiv Gandhi by people of the country.

This country will never forget the unparalleled sacrifice of Rajiv Gandhi. I am removing the resolution that was not passed in the Assembly,” she tweeted.

T h e d eve l o p m e n t s come in the backdrop of reported talks between AAP and the Congress for a tieup for Lok Sabha elections.

Naseeruddin Shah’s children need not feel scared: Naqvi Mumbai, Dec 22 (PTI): Amid a controversy over Naseeruddin Shah’s remarks on mob violence, Union minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi Saturday said the veteran actor’s children need not feel scared as tolerance was in the DNA of the country. Naqvi, while referring to Shah’s remarks, also said a mountain was being made out of a molehill.

“I think his emotions may have been right, but his words were probably misconstrued and a mountain out of a molehill was made.

India is a tolerant country.

Tolerance and harmony are in the DNA of the country and despite any, nobody succeeded in destroying the strong legacy,” Naqvi told PTI during his visit to the city.

“There is no need for his (Shah’s) children to be scared. The country is moving ahead on the basis of the Constitution and in a democratic country, there is no need to fear anybody,” the Minority Affairs Minister added. Shah, one of the prominent film and stage actors in the country, has found himself at the centre of a major controversy over his remarks in reference to the killing of a policeman in Bulandshahr earlier this month. He said the death of a cow was being given

importance over the killing of a policeman in the violence.

In the interview, the actor had also expressed concern over the well-being of his children, who he said have not been brought up as followers of any particular religion. Naqvi, while taking a dig at National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah for lauding Congress president Rahul Gandhi over the party’s electoral wins in the recent state polls, said the former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister was right in saying that Gandhi is no more a ‘Pappu’.

“He is not a ‘Pappu’ anymore, but has become a ‘Gappu’ - one who spreads rumours and is a loudmouth.

From ‘Pappu’ to ‘Gappu’, his journey has been with a ‘jhooth ka jhunjhuna (rattle of lies),” the minister said.

“However, the tree of lies has come under the mountain of truth. As far as the fabricated story of Rafale is concerned, it is a wellplanned conspiracy against the national security,” he added. On the ongoing debate over the caste of Lord Hanuman, the minister said the Ramayana character should not be pushed into any kind of controversy, as he is worshipped and respected by the people, he said.

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‘Snooping’ power to agencies biggest attack on privacy: Singhvi Bhubaneswar, Dec 22 (PTI): Slamming the BJP-led central government for ordering interception of information stored in computers, the Congress Saturday accused the government of misleading the country.

“The Narendra Modi government is known for 3 Ss - snooping, scanning and surveillance -- and utter disregard for privacy. The latest move of authorising 10 agencies to intercept computers shows it is suffering from ‘big brother’ syndrome,” senior AICC spokesperson Abhishek Manu Singhvi told reporters here.

Singhvi also slammed Finance Minister Arun Jaitley for claiming that rules for agencies to be authorised for intercepting information were framed in 2009 when the Congress-led UPA government was in power.

Since independence, the country has never witnessed such a blatant bid to infiltrate into people’s privacy, Singhvi said adding Congress will oppose the move tooth and nail to prevent the BJP government from converting the country into a surveillance.

“It is the ultimate assault on fundamental rights and the right to privacy,”

Abhishek Manu Singhvi (File) he said.

Earlier, the central agencies could make a request to the government for prior permission and authorisation on case to case basis when the question of national security and serious crimes were involved, the Rajya Sabha member said.

In sharp contrast, the Centre has now authorised 10 agencies to intercept information on any computer, any time, directly without seeking prior permission from the government, Singhvi said, accusing Jaitley of trying to “spin and twist” facts in order to mislead the country.

The Congress leader said the BJP-led government must remember that the Supreme Court has upheld the sanctity of privacy in its order over a petition that challenged the constitu-

tional validity of the identity scheme Aadhaar.

The apex court’s judgement was a solid endorsement of the right to privacy as a fundamental right, he said adding, several provisions pertaining to Aadhar were struck down by the supreme court giving primacy to privacy.

Terming the Centre’s move as an assault on the right to privacy, Singhvi said the BJP-led government has all along been making attempts to scan and conrol the lives of people and the latest “snooping” order is a blatant move to put people under constant surveillance.

The government should remember that the right to privacy is protected as an intrinsic part of the right to life and personal liberty under Article 21 and as a part of the freedoms guaranteed by Part III of the Constitution.

Singhvi further alleged that the Centre’s move is a reflection of BJP’s fear of defeat in the approaching elections.

“An insecure government wants to control the people by unleashing fear as it can see the writings on the wall .. BJP is afraid of defeat in upcoming polls,” he said.

National Herald order: BJP hits Sonia-Rahul Congress leader Jaipal Reddy backs Rahul for PM

Court allows ED to quiz Christian Michel

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS): A Delhi court on Saturday allowed the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to quiz British national Christian Michel, the middleman accused in the Rs 3,600-crore AgustaWestland VVIP chopper deal case, for seven days.

Special Judge Arvind Kumar sent Michel to the ED’s custody for seven days after the probe agency arrested him in the case.

The court observed that Michel was required for custodial interrogation to unearth how the tainted money was routed and laundered; the involvement of the co-accused; the money trail; and to confront him with the voluminous documents collected in the case.

ED’s counsel and special public prosecutor D.P. Singh told the court that Michel’s custody is also required to confront him with some witnesses.

The ED also told the court it has to probe the money laundering aspect as the money has not come through official channels but through hawala transactions.

The ED submitted that kickbacks were paid

by AgustaWestland through two channels. One channel was handled by middleman Christian Michel James and his associates while the second was handled by

Congress party, Reddy said then Sonia herself had said the prime ministerial candidate of the UPA will be decided after the election.

So whether alliance partners agree on the Congress party’s candidate will be discussed after the polls, he said.

Asked whether Rahul Gandhi will suggest someone else’s name from the Congress for the prime

Minister’s post as Sonia suggested Manmohan Singh in 2004, if UPA is voted to power next year, Reddy said Sonia was dictated by her circumstances which was not the case with Rahul.

“Rahul is our supreme leader. He is our prime ministerial candidate. But that doesn’t mean we won’t talk to parties who are opposed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi if they don’t agree

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Christian Michel (File) “Michel’s custody is required to unearth the deep rooted conspiracy and identification of his accomplices, including the IAF officials, bureaucrats and politicians who gained undue advantage,” the ED said.

Michel’s counsel Aljo K. Joseph and Vishnu Sankar opposed the plea.

The defence counsel said that the ED’s plea seeking custody of the accused is malafide. The counsel told the court that the ED could have moved an application to question him during the period when he was in the CBI’s custody or he could be interrogated in the jail premises.

The counsel added that all the documents have already been collected by the ED and that no custodial remand should be granted to the probe agency. Michel was extradited to India on December 4 from the United Arab Emirates.

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Senior Congress leader M Veerappa Moily recently said the West Bengal chief minister and the Left had only described the timing as not appropriate in naming Rahul Gandhi as the opposition’s prime ministerial candidate.

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Investigations are on to unearth the role of the accused involved in the money laundering case.

The ED told the court that Michel transferred the money through his aides to the desired recipients.

“Custodial interrogation of Michel is required to unearth how the kickbacks were routed and laundered, where the said proceeds of crime are parked and how or by whom the said tainted money was placed, layered and integrated into the system.

with our candidate,” the senior Congress leader said.

His statement comes days after the Congress played down the opposition by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Left parties to DMK’s “Rahul Gandhi for Prime Minister” call.

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New Delhi, Dec 22 (AGENCIES): Delhi’s air quality deteriorated to the ‘severe’ category Saturday as a thick smog engulfed the national capital and prevented dispersion of pollutants, authorities said.

This is the fourth time this season that the air quality in the city has worsened to the ‘severe’ category.

The first time the air quality dipped to this category this year was just two days before Diwali.

A day after Diwali, which fell on November 7, the air quality again slipped to the ‘severe’ category.

The third time it slipped into this category was on December 12. The overall air quality index (AQI) of the city stood at 421, which falls in the ‘severe’ category, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data showed.

A n AQ I b e t we e n 100 to 200 comes under the ‘moderate’ category, 201 and 300 is considered ‘poor’, 301 and 400 ‘very poor’, while that between 401 and 500 is ‘severe’. Twenty-eight areas of the national capital recorded ‘severe’ air quality, while seven recorded ‘very poor’ air quality, the CPCB said.

tion asking the National Herald newspaper’s publisher to vacate the Herald House within two weeks.

Justice Sunil Gaur said if the House is not handed over to the Land and Development Officer within two weeks, the government can initiate proceedings under the provisions of Public Premises Act. “Corruption by them (Sonia Gandhi and Rahul) has been exposed by

Kochi, Dec 22 (PTI): The pitch for Rahul Gandhi as the next prime minister grew louder on Saturday with former union minister S Jaipal Reddy asserting his party president would be the Congress’ prime ministerial candidate for the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.

Reddy, however, made it clear the Congress does not want to make the leadership issue a pre-condition for formation of the UPA before the polls.

“Our prime ministerial candidate is our president Rahul Gandhi. Naturally other parties will take their time to accept this. There is no hurry. We are not making the leadership issue a pre-condition for formation of UPA before the polls,” Reddy told a press conference here. Recalling the post-poll situation in 2004 when Sonia Gandhi was projected as the prime ministerial candidate of the

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the court. HC’s decision is a proof how government property is being looted. Even after Supreme Court’s verdict, Congress continues to rake up the Rafale issue aggressively, but now it is their turn to rely to the high court’s order,” the Minister added.

The government inspected the premises a few months ago and found that the area allotted to AJL was not being used for the publication of newspaper for the past 10 years, the court was told.

“The way in which public property, a costly land, is being abused (sic) by the family trust of Sonia Gandhi and Rahul, along with their family retainers, has been confirmed by a judgement of the Delhi High Court. The allotment...was for the only purpose of running the newspaper,” Prasad noted.

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New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS): In the wake of the Delhi High Court order asking the National Herald newspaper’s publisher to vacate the Herald House within two weeks, the BJP on Saturday hit out at UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi and party President Rahul Gandhi, saying they have been misusing public property.

“The court has found questionable as to how public premises and land worth Rs 5,000 crore including the property build on it could surreptitiously be transferred to the family trust for a consideration of Rs 50 lakh. Sonia Gandhi and Rahul must reply...,” Union Cabinet Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad told the media here.

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Nagaland Post Vol. XXIX NO. 21 Dimapur, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2018

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ndians take great pride with the path of secular democracy the nation took when it got independence unlike the communal theocracy that Pakistanis embraced. While India grew to become a vibrant and progressive democracy, Pakistan’s slid into a government controlled by a military elite . Pakistan’s misery is its romance with Islamisation of every facet of life. This has only nurtured religious intolerance and extremism with serious consequences. Today Pakistan has become deformed; with no freedom and no progress. Pakistan eventually became a totalitarian regime and it was not long before this imploded . Pakistan is an Islamic ‘republic’ where religious bigotry deems logic and tolerance as evils of liberalism. The virus of religious bigotry that has destroyed Pakistan, has also been replicated in India for decades and today if there is similarity then it is because the same mindsets are also in operation. Thus, if muslims have Pakistan, it is also explained why some cannot have Hindustan.

However, Hindustan cannot be Pakistan mainly because the nation was built on the firm foundations of secularism by its great leaders like Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Patel etc. These patriots fought off communal elements within free India who wanted to turn India as a counter to Pakistan.

The bitterness of partition was felt by the emerging nations especially north India. However the bitterness was given the balm of healing by India’s rulers who ensured that communal elements were on the run and hiding. The weakening of secularism by and large was due to the kind of opportunistic continuance of colonial politics by Congress when its leaders sought to endear themselves to the upper castes in the Masjid-Mandir issue. The colonial British government used communalism to counter and weaken the growing national movement and the welding of the Indian people into a nation. It was presented by the colonial rulers as the problem of the defence of the minorities. Hindu-Muslim disunity was sighted as the reason for the continuation of the British rule. The division burst out after the shameful shilanyas that Congress permitted primarily at the behest of those who shared the same communal DNA even though they were in a so-called secular party of Mahatma Gandhi. From then on the Pakistanisation progressed from elections where BJP reaped the divisions. That is because all past contest was between ‘secular’ forces representing India’s minorities and some caste vote banks and the BJP trying to rouse an insecure majority while claiming to be truly secular. Today, BJP leads an unprecedented Hindu vote bank that is no longer driven by old insecurities, but a resurgent new confidence, even arrogance. This new found confidence of rabid communalism( read: anti-minority) has also made the BJP/RSS bold. The BJP/RSS espouses intolerance to those who differ from them. That has led to rise in ‘fringe elements’, cow protectors, cultural and moral talibans and medieval minds as a counter to ‘right the wrong’ of the past. The concerns expressed, especially by members of religious minorities has instead been attacked as ‘fear mongering’ or they are even asked to ‘go to Pakistan’ or even condemned as ‘anti-nationals’ for speaking out democratically. The point is whether Indians will allow their nation to be a mirror image of Pakistan where citizens have no rights.

DailyDevotion Sharing in the Atonement God forbid that I should boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ… —Galatians 6:14 The gospel of Jesus Christ always forces a decision of our will. Have I accepted God’s verdict on sin as judged on the Cross of Christ? Do I have even the slightest interest in the death of Jesus? Do I want to be identified with His death— to be completely dead to all interest in sin, worldliness, and self? Do I long to be so closely identified with Jesus that I am of no value for anything except Him and His purposes? The great privilege of discipleship is that I can commit myself under the banner of His Cross, and that means death to sin. You must get alone with Jesus and either decide to tell Him that you do not want sin to die out in you, or that at any cost you want to be identified with His death. When you act in confident faith in what our Lord did on the cross, a supernatural identification with His death takes place immediately. And you will come to know through a higher knowledge that your old life was “crucified with Him” (Romans 6:6). The proof that your old life is dead, having been “crucified with Christ” (Galatians 2:20), is the amazing ease with which the life of God in you now enables you to obey the voice of Jesus Christ.

Every once in a while our Lord gives us a glimpse of what we would be like if it were not for Him. This is a confirmation of what He said— “…without Me you can do nothing” (John 15:5). That is why the underlying foundation of Christianity is personal, passionate devotion to the Lord Jesus. We mistake the joy of our first introduction into God’s kingdom as His purpose for getting us there. Yet God’s purpose in getting us into His kingdom is that we may realize all that identification with Jesus Christ means.

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Christmas gives us the opportunity to pause and reflect on the important things around us - a time when we can look back on the year that has passed and prepare for the year ahead. ~ David Cameron

Nagaland Post, Dimapur SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2018

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A Naga Christmas greeting

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ellow Naga Fathers, Mothers, brothers, sisters and all our little children wherever you are...I have no Christmas cards or a piece of meat to offer you at this great festive time of Christmas other than to wish you all a very discerning and a meaningful Christmas...to stand resolutely as true Christians for our future and the future of our children.

This is no longer a time to silently remain in fear...knowing well that our future hangs in a balance. Our action or inaction today can either light up our Christmas trees beautifully for all times to come or douse this light forever. The choice is ours to prayerfully make...and to make it now without fear or favour like a fair minded Christian should!

Beyond the spiritual realm the Nagas must also remember this at the top of our human agenda here on earth: As long as the Indo-Naga political issue remain unresolved, our future and the future of our children will never see true wholesome progress as seen around the globe. There can be no real growth in an environment of unbridled taxation being imposed by our ‘National Workers’. I still dare say that the Nagas are not averse to paying “One National tax’ as long as it is systematically controlled and rationalised. However, controlled rationality is but a wishful thinking in the face of so many Factions...all claiming to be fighting for ‘sovereignty’... a self-perpetuating kind of sovereignty that only concerns their personal comfort zones... not ours...as is plainly seen on the ground. In simple terms our so-called National Workers have literally reduced Naga National dream into bands of armed Mafias instilling fear and uncompromisingly waving their respective Factional Flags at the cost of the struggling common man. This is our common knowledge...but silenced by fear.

The State Government is equally a helpless spectator over the doings of the more powerful ‘Factional shadow Governments’ whose only strength lies in instilling FEAR in the minds of the people with their guns...sans rationality.

The State Government seems to have reached a point of seriously believing in the dictum: “If you can’t beat them...join them” and seems to be more competitively inclined to harvest ill gotten personal gains amidst utter confusion where transparency or accountability does not stand for much. The rule of law in Nagaland is but a fiction. The criminals roam the streets freely while those who complain against them go to jail. Nagas are well and

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zandi” is a commonly used word among the Sumis.

It derives from the Hindi word “Azaadi”, i.e. Freedom.

It was used to describe the Sumis and other Naga Tribes who lived across the river Tizu and were free of British rule. “Azaadi” was corrupted to “Azandi” by the Sumis. As the early Sumis, who lived under British rule, gained some rudimentary education and began adopting the trappings of Western “civilization”, the word Azandi began to take a derogatory connotation.

The Sumis began to use it to describe any person who did not reach or confirm to one’s level of “sophistication”.

Azandi has attained a broad meaning and can be used to describe anyone who lacks manners, acts foolishly, is uncivilized, etc. In short, an Azandi is one who is too stupid follow the basic rules governing a society.

I happened to be travelling from Dimapur to Kohima on the20th. of December, when I got trapped in a gargantuan traffic snarl, just as I crossed Sakpheto (Pherima) at 6 am. After five and a half hours of moving a few feet at a time, punctuated by

truly wedded to the Biblical saying: “money is the source of all evil” and it seems like our National issue is no longer worth a dime. It has been reduced to lip servicing with the State Government proclaiming to be a facilitator without facilitating anything worthwhile or tangible.

At this critical juncture, Nagas are expected to assess the ground reality very carefully and make our judgement call truthfully without fear or favour. Couple of crucial issues are no longer a matter of speculation: (1) Sovereignty as understood by our forefathers is no longer on the bargaining table. Rather than tell the Nagas truthfully, NSCN (IM) has muddied the waters with their new definition of ‘sovereignty’ called “Shared sovereignty” and still refusing to share the truth with the people that this “shared sovereignty” is within the Indian Constitution. Take a note of this that no Prime Minister of any Country will ever sit over an agreement that undermines the very Constitution that he/she has sworn to protect. Mr. Narinder Modi, the Prime Minister of India, is no exception. He was sitting right there on 3rd August 2015 watching the proceedings between NSCN (IM) and Mr. Ravi. This is the simple truth.

Further, if ‘Framework Agreement’ has been honestly brokered, there ought to be no real reason to hide its contents from the stakeholders. It appears that their “shared sovereignty” effort is now limited to adding or subtracting a word or a phrase or a sentence to Article 371 A that they have been condemning all these years.

(2) The issue of “Integration” is also not a subject of negotiation as has been clarified by GoI over and over again. That the NSCN (IM) has come up with an absurd notion of Pan Naga Hoho as a ‘Statutory body’ over the existing State Government is more or less an admission that they have failed to salvage not only “Sovereignty” but also “Integration”.

From everything that has been happening thus far, GoI seems to be more troubled in finding a solution as to which part of the map they can fit General Secretary NSCN (IM) without his ‘loss of face’...knowing well that the General Secretary and his tribesmen can never find a legitimate space within Nagaland in the absence of ‘Integration’. The real solution for Nagaland appears secondary for the GoI, judging by their insincere lethargy for over 20 years. Meanwhile the Nagas must continue to suffer the insufferable ...the inglorious multiple taxation of all the Factions fighting for their

kind of individualistic ‘sovereignty’ that does not include the masses other than be taken advantage of.

The much touted Prime Ministerial level of talk in a Third Country without precondition has instead been reduced to the level of talk with a mere Bureaucrat and with every conceivable precondition being put on the table in our very own Third Country backyard.

Indeed we seem to have made much downhill progress. If so, this finally brings us to the mother of all questions: Then what are we fighting for? What are we paying tax for? Every little endeavour of our young generation has been stifled by this unpalatable taxation. How long are the people expected to bear this cross? One has often stated that the Naga National issue is not the sole prerogative of the National Workers.

If the subject of Sovereignty and Integration is no longer an issue, our representative State Government ought to review its stand as being only a facilitator and really get proactive by generating mass participation and movement to firstly convince all Factions to work together under one united house and then create a conducive atmosphere to make GoI sit up and listen to that ‘one voice’ of the Nagas for once in their lives. Our division has only strengthened the hands of GoI to belittle and ignore the Naga cause. It might sound like an insurmountable proposition, but the times have changed. The NSCN (IM) ought to know by now that their self-centred arrogance of wanting to singlehandedly bring home a solution under whatever pretext of defiled ‘National principles’...is no longer relevant. In the absence of legitimate participation of all the other Factions of Nagaland as equals the essence of acceptability will continue to be questioned by all the other Factions without doubt.

This singlehanded solution is unlikely to usher in that long desired peace.

This is but a thought being proffered for all concerned Nagas to ponder over during this festive season and start letting your voice be heard from every corner of Nagaland and regenerate a movement that can change the present way of thinking and acting like an underdog. We sorely need courage to stand together for truth.

Finally, I take this privilege to wish one and all a thoughtful and prayerful Merry Christmas. May the light of the Holy Spirit of Christmas guide us through the fog.

Khekiye K. Sema IAS (Retd), 3rd Mile, Thilixu Village, Dimapur

The ‘Azandi’

long intervals of immobility, I reached Piphema at 11:30 am (a distance of a few kilometers), after which traffic cleared up. Suspecting a landslide or disruption due to the ongoing road expansion or even an accident, I asked drivers of oncoming vehicles the reason for the traffic jam. One trucker happened to know exactly what had caused the blockage; he explained that a loaded truck started slipping on a narrow, muddy uphill tract of the highway.

The drivers going uphill, instead of allowing downhill traffic to flow until the truck could continue along its way, started forcing their way past the truck, thereby stopping downhill traffic. The later downhill drivers, instead of sticking to their lane, started piling across the road, in an effort to get past the vehicles which had halted ahead of them, until, eventually, they blocked the entire road and stopped uphill traffic. Meanwhile, uphill traffic started piling up too. I counted five lanes of vehicles trying to squeeze past each other, in spite of the fact that everyone could see that the entire road was blocked. When you have five lanes of cars and trucks

trying to edge their way past each other uphill, and another five lanes doing the same downhill, on a largely two, and at stretches four, lane road, how on earth do you expect anyone to move? This illustrates the foolish, manner less, primitiveness of Nagas.

And I could still see many self-important Jackasses trying to squeeze their way past the lines of halted cars and trucks. They seemed to think that the existence of the entire universe would be jeopardized if they were a few minutes late to whatever insignificant event they were headed to. Azandi is the only word that does justice to describe these morons.

But these are just a few of the Naga Azandis. What we should keep in mind is that Nagaland is full of Azandis; we have politicians who don’t know the meaning of, nor the purpose of our State Legislative Assembly; ministers, who are nothing but well dressed bandits; government servants who ignore the fact that they are paid to do their jobs and think that the Government, Governance and Government Funds are their birthright; freedom fighters who are fighting for God only knows

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Immanuel God with us

he most wondrous story of human history is God becoming man It is amazing to imagine how our Heavenly Father, became a baby in the lap of a Virgin Mary who became speechless in the form of human being. Biologically or scientifically it it-, unbelievable of a virgin to give birth without a husband What a beautiful story it that God became human, human, walked with human, talked as human, lived and suffered as human being. He became human like you and me so that human can believe how God fulfilled His promise from the creation: To show as His son Lk. 10:22; To fulfil the law Mt. 20:22; To take away our sin Heb. 4:16; To proclaim the salvation Lk. 4:16; To give light to the world Is. 9:2; To give life to the world Is. 18:28; To bring man to Him Heb. 2:8.

As the time came, he had chosen before the foundation of the world, that in the dispensation of the fullness of time he might gather together in one, all things, in Christ, both in Heaven and here on earth.

Particular events became sacraments charged with the whole doctrine of God. Paul’s in his letter to Galatians 4:4 5, “ But when fullness of time was come, God sent forth His son, made of a woman, made under the low, to redeem them that were under the laws that we might receive the adoption of sons’.

The promises and prophecies in the Old Testament look forward to this hour. The time had come toward which the history of Israel had been moving.

At the time of our Lord’s coming, the religious life of the Jews centered upon the law and worship in the synagogues and Temple. The Scribes and Pharisees were occupied in the study of the law to fulfill all righteousness. The Sadducees were occupied in political intrigues and administration of temple worship with its large economic. The Zealots were determined to secure freedom from Roman authority. The mass of the people were chuffing under the Roman and Herodian rulers.

God completely disarmed us with baby’s phenomenal birth. The immortal but on mortality. In the fullness of time, the seed of God united with a Virgin woman and that which was born was called the Son of God, wonder of wonders.

Out of Nation, of the line of David was born in Bethlehem a child whose name was to be called, Wonderful, Counselor, and the Mighty God. The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace of whom Isaiah prophesied 800 years ago (Is. 9:6). The fullness time had come in the counsel of God, for the revelation to be made in Jesus Christ His Son. The angels disclosed the miraculous birth and a new light was places in the heaven to mark the moment.

Kings of the earth followed the Natal Star to bow before an infant and offer Him their gifts. Humble Shepherds knelt in awe before a wooden manger to worship the Chief Shepherds of all the ages.

The multitudes of heavily beings sang, “Glory to God in the highest and on earth, peace, good will toward man”. (Lk.2:14).This is the message

what; theologians who worship donors instead of God and unions and associations which are personal fiefdoms of their Presidents and General Secretaries.

Pre-historic Cavemen knew their pur pose and their place in the scheme of things, the march of Human Civilization has seen Homo sapiens bettering the lot of mankind in every field; Nagas know neither our purpose nor our place in the scheme of things; instead of bettering our society, we find ever new ways to destroy it. If it were not for our features, we would be Neanderthals; but since we look like Homo sapiens, but behave like Neanderthals, we must, perforce, be Azandis. Whether Nagas attain Azaadi from India is in the Hands of God, but we have attained Azaadi from obeying laws, Azaadi from manners, Azaadi from shame and Azaadi from every form of ethical and moral behavior that governs a civilized society.

God Save Nagaland Kahuto Chishi Sumi, Akukau (G.B.) Hevishe Village, Khaghaboto, Dimapur, (Kahuto107@gmail.com)

of Christmas, how God fulfilled His promised in Genesis, “And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head and thou shall bruise his heel (Gen.3:15) The Jews were a people of God through whom the great revelation was to be made to mankind. The revelation came as alittle Child born of a Jewish mother and brought up in a Jewish home.

While in the fullness of time God’s revelation came through Jesus Christ, there were certain features which were useful in the proclamation of the revelation. The conditions existing in the Roman Empire under Emperor Augustus Caesar were helpful for the spreading of the Gospel by the early Christians. The barrier between Romans and Jews, Greeks and Barbarians were breaking under the Cosmopolitan policy of Rome for making a community of interest for all people. Rome citizenship with special prig leggy gave an understanding of a Christian citizenship in the Kingdom of God where there is no distinction but all are one in Christ (Ga13:28).in this way God had prepared Roman political power to spared the Gospel to aft over the world. Above all, Hellenistic culture and descendants of Pagan religions were the most fertile soils to accept the Gospel message of the revelation of the Son of God as Savior of all Nation.

It is indeed to the cross that we call all humanity. Every Christmas should be a celebration of peace; it should be an occasion for seeking strength and power, and a day to be a Peace maker. What good are all our celebrations or declarations if there in no prophet, no messenger of peace to carry it out? Let us not romantize and the birth of Jesus is so much so that we forget that at the first Christmas there was no peace, there was no room for the King of Kings but dirty stable with animals. And still we are weeping and crying for peace.

Let us rejoice and thank to the Lord for peace prevail in our land.

We all remember how we have gone through many pains and sufferings for the last few decades in or Land. We believed that though many thousands prayers had been answered by God that our National leaders obeyed our loving God and declared, “Having been deeply convinced by God’s call in Christ and the voice of the Naga people for reconciliation and forgiveness based on historical and political rights of the Nagas,” With this result there is no firing, no war, neither killing anymore except a few who stubbornly disobeyed God. Let us believe now that God had done marvellous things before the world therefore let us celebrate coming Christmas with the Spirit with the Spirit of peace making channel. So that, the kingdom of this world are become the kingdom of our Lord, and of His Christ; and he shall reign forever and ever”. Rev.11:15. Amen.

May this coming Christmas bring real Christmas message for the Nagas, “Glory in the highest Peace be on earth” and let New Year brings us many new returns.

Rev. Dr. V.K. Nuh

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Got another chance by Almighty & welcome 2019

Sir,

We are standing at the brink of the New Year, aware of the past and making plans for the future.

Before the beginning of the New Year we should intend to do something and make new resolutions. But we usually focus on buying new clothes, cars, house and many new things. Now time has come when we should think beyond ourselves. Being detach from the boundary of myself we should think for the society and betterment of mankind.As whatever we think or create in our mind we do the same. Now we are standing at that phase where we should continuously check the thoughts of our mind whether it is wrong or right. If the checking process is not going in right direction then it turns towards wrong .With purity in our heart we should send good wishes to others for the upcoming year. Whenwill bring changes and try to end all the negative thoughts then only we can connect ourselves with the supreme soul and able to see the new and beautiful world. So for this great deed The Brahmakumari Organization welcomes you to show the path to live in peace and be peace with others. We basically aim to teach Rajyog Meditation which connects us with the supreme power and helps to know our true identity. Remember when we change, the world will change so don’t delay, time is passing.

Come and in this New Year take a pledge to change ourselves and to bring positivity and purity in our life. Good wishes and warm greetings to all of you for this New Year.

Sis Rupa, incharge of Brahma Kumaris Kohima Centre 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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Govt will make triple talaq law: Modi

Gandhinagar, Dec 22 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi Saturday said the government was committed to making a law on triple talaq despite facing “hurdles” and resistance from “hardliners” and opposition parties.

Speaking at the fifth national convention of the BJP Mahila Morcha here, Modi targeted the Congress, saying women’s welfare was never a priority of the previous governments.

“Despite all hurdles and opposition from hardliners and opposition parties, the government is committed to making a law on triple talaq”, he said.

The Lok Sabha is expected to take up the triple talaq Bill for discussion on December 27 during the ongoing winter session of Parliament.

The government had issued an ordinance in September pending the passage of the Bill in a revised form. The current Bill will supersede a previous Bill passed in the

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Lower House and held up in Rajya Sabha. In view of opposition to the Bill from various parties, the government has cleared some amendments, including introduction of a provision of bail for husbands who give instant triple talaq.

“We are committed so that Muslim women can get rid of a big life threat.

No just that. In order for Muslim women to go to Haj (pilgrimage), we have removed the clause that men need to accompany them”, he said.

The prime minister further said the women of the country have given the BJP the opportunity “with

great hope and trust after trying all other options”.

“After exploring various options in the last six to seven decades, the people of the country -- our sisters and daughters -- reposed faith in the BJP. Previous governments did not do anything to provide even basic facilities to women and just made promises,” Modi said.

Those who ruled India for 60-70 years failed to provide basic things for women’s welfare, he said, adding that the previous governments just kept waiting for the right time to usher in social reforms and change in attitude towards women. “The country knows what their intentions and thoughts were. The political party that remained in power since decades only waited for time to come to bring about social changes and thinking regarding women.

They were busy making promises”, he said, targeting the Congress. In the last four years, society’s view towards the girl child

and women empowerment has undergone a positive change, the prime minister said. “For the first time, the government’s flagship schemes are focusing on women,” he said while referring to programmes like Swachh Bharat programme, Ujjwala scheme, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), wherein 75 per cent owners of the houses are women.

“Eighteen crore of the total Jan Dhan bank accounts belong to women,” he said, adding that the male-female sex ratio has also improved, especially in Haryana, which has had a dubious record in the past.

Modi said the cabinet committee on security affairs for the first time included two women. “Besides, women have been inducted as fighter pilots in Air Force. There is a woman officer wing in the Navy.

The government passed anti-trafficking bill and capital punishment will be given to rape convicts of minors,” he said.

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BJP trying to confuse people for electoral gains: Akhilesh Lucknow, Dec 22 (IANS): Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of trying to confuse and incite people for its own narrow electoral gains. In a statement released here, the former UP chief minister said that the ruling party thinks it can strengthen its vote bank by creating caste unrest and inciting communal passions. He, however, maitained that the saffron camp is sadly mistaken as people are now mature and can see through its conspiracies.

“Ministers take oath of office and secrecy to discharge their duties conscientiously, but the BJP ministers care two hoots about these things,” the 45-year-old said, while charging the BJP of giving priority to certain castes in the party structure. Yadav said the SP is committed to social justice and added that in the present time the fight is between 85 per cent and 15 per cent.

Nagaland teenage girls healthier, educated, reveals National Survey

GUWAHATI, DEC 22 (AGENCIES): There is some news to be cheerful about for all teenage girls in Nagaland as a recent all India survey revealed that teenage girls in Nagaland are healthier, more educated, aspiring and have better access to general facilities.

But the girls seem to be less tech-savvy as the report also revealed that teenage girls from Nagaland are less proficient in ‘new age’ skills.

O ve r a l l , N a g a l a n d was slotted at number six among 28 states covered in the survey. The national survey, ‘Teenage Girls Report (TAG) 2018’ compiled and published by one Naandi Foundation is a comprehensive compilation of survey findings and primary data collected through direct interaction with 74,000 teenage girls in all 30 states of the country. Chief policy officer of Naandi Foundation, Rohini Mukherjee, in her introductory note at the dissemination workshop on the ‘Teenage Girls Report (TAG) 2018’, organized jointly by Naandi Foundation and HOPARD in Dimapur re-

cently, said that the survey findings have also been used to prepare an index to indicate the status of teenage girls in the country – the Teenage Girls Index or TAG Index, the first of its kind in the country.

Health-wise, teenage females of Nagaland, when compared with the national average, in the 13-19 agegroup, 72.2 per cent had normal Body Mass Index against the national average of 46.3 per cent.

In the nutritional aspect, 85.3 per cent in Nagaland were found to be considered normal when compared with the 48.2 per cent average of India.

25 per cent of them were underweight with cases of being overweight and obesity were negligible at 2.5 per cent and 0.2 per cent respectively. Notably, 85.3 per cent of girls from Nagaland showed no signs of Anaemia, while every second teenage girl (national average of 51.8 per cent) was found to have some form of Anaemia nationally.

The prevalence of ‘normal haemoglobin’ level was also

high at 85.3 per cent against a national average of 48.2 per cent. In other-related parameters, Nagaland fared well with only 21.1 per cent prevalence of open defecation as against the national 39.8 per cent. On hygienic methods of menstrual protection, Nagaland with 74.2 per cent, sat higher than the national average of 54.5 per cent.

However, other North Eastern states like Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram had higher ratings -- 93.2 per cent -- and Sikkim at 87.8 per cent.

Access to drinking water and electricity were also high in the state. As far as education was concerned, the survey showed that 80.6 per cent teenage girls were currently studying outside their state, while in Nagaland the numbers reached 89.4 per cent.

Child and teenage marriage in Nagaland was also almost non-existent with 99.2 per cent responding ‘never married’ to their marital status query. It was 100 per cent in 13-15 age-group while 98.5 per cent in 16-19 year age group. The national average was 95.8 per cent.

NNKS, Cong, BJP reject Odisha govt’s KALIA scheme Sajjan Kumar moves SC against conviction

Shatrughan Sinha, Cong, JMM leaders meet ailing Lalu

up cultivation.”

“Naveen Patnaik’s KALIA scheme is like old dress in new packing.

Now, the state government’s intentions are clear that it avoids basic issues such as price, pension and farm loan waiver,” NNKS convenor Akshya Kumar told reporters here.

Stating that there has been an attempt to confuse the farming community, Kumar said even the agriculture minister himself cannot understand the contents of the KALIA scheme.

“The livelihood provision in KALIA scheme is already existing and running in support of NABARD and MGNREGS. It is not a new scheme.

It is an attempt to divert

farmers attention,” Kumar said.

He said the farmers, since the last several years have been demanding proper price for their agriculture produce.

The state’s KALIA scheme does not deal with that, Kumar said.

The opposition Congress and the BJP also denounced the KALIA scheme.

Senior Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi accused Patnaik of shedding crocodile tears for farmers’ woes and said the scheme was unveiled only to garner votes.

He also said the acronym is an attempt to connect it to Lord Jagannath, who is referred to as ‘Kalia’ by devotees.

“It is a shame... an insult to the Lord in BJD’s attempt to grab votes and definitely not aimed at bringing succour to the distressed farmers in the state,” he said.

Singhvi said all the noise being made by the CM about Minimum Support Price (MCP) for paddy and other farm products is simply for propaganda ahead of the elections.

He alleged that Patnaik was adopting double standards in his approach towards the BJP, and said it was a big insult the people of the state when Prime Minister Narendra Modi refused to meet an all-party team from the state to discuss the issue of MSP. However, the BJD

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(Tosheka Shohe) President, RSU (Kohima Unit)

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(Khekishe Shohe) Chairman, Rotomi Welfare, Kohima

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS): Former Congress leader Sajjan Kumar has moved the Supreme Court challenging the Delhi High Court verdict convicting him in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case and sentencing him to life imprisonment.

The Delhi High Court had asked him to surrender

by December 31. The court had on Friday declined his plea for extension of time to surrender till January 31.

Sajjan Kumar was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment for the killings of Kehar Singh, Gurpreet Singh, Raghuvender Singh, Narender Pal Singh and Kuldeep Singh in Raj Nagar area of Delhi cantonment by a mob.

The five victims be-

Sajjan Kumar (File)

longed to one family.

The 1984 riots took place in the wake of the assassination of the then Prime Minister Indira Gan-

OFFICE OF THE

DIMAPUR LONGJANG SENSO TELONGJEM DIMAPUR : NAGALAND

RESPONSE TO SANGTAMTILLA VILLAGE COUNCIL REJOINDER

This refers to the rejoinder issued by the Sangtamtilla Village Council (SVC) that appeared in the Nagaland post dated 20-122018. The Dimapur Longjang Senso Telongjem (DLST) stands by its condemnation referred to in said rejoinder and would like to suggest to the SVC that it may not resort to blatant untruth while attempting to absolve itself of the total unwarranted acts and mental torture inflicted upon the victim who is clearly a scape-goat.

We do not intend to respond to the SVC rejoinder in TOTO as just two simple points will suffice. First the victim was not allowed to speak in the inflamed gathering of SVC members which was convened to find an 'amicable' solution. Instead, he was given the option to sign a ready-made confessional statement or be handed over to the "furious" (as per the SVC rejoinder) public who were thronging outside clamoring for the victim's blood. Second, we suppose that the victim's statement to the police will have been recorded as per the prescription of law and the same will establish who is resorting to falsehood.

The DLST iterates that it shall do its outmost to ensure justice for the victim by taking recourse to every available means in a way befitting of today's enlightened Naga society and under the provisions of existing laws, customary or enacted. Meanwhile, the DLST is taking cognizance of the intimidation and threats against the victim from unidentified but obvious quarters.

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NAGALAND : KOHIMA

FELICITATION

The Khiamniungan Union Kohima (KUK) takes immense pride to congratulate the following individuals for successfully clearing the recently declared NPSC Combined Technical Service Examination 2017.

1. Dr. Chongya B Lam, Medical Officer, Health & Family Welfare.

2. Er. Sumo T, Junior Engineer, Works & Housing.

3. Ms. Muyoniu, Junior Soil Conservation Officer, Soil & Water Conservation.

The Union also congratulate Shri. K.Longshen Khiamniungan on being promoted to Junior Section Officer and further wish them success in their future endeavors.

(B.NGON) (S.THANGPONG) President Jt. Secretary.

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GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER TUENSANG : NAGALAND (GAB/LR Branch)

NO.GAB/RV-2/2018-19/1741

Dated Tuensang the 11th Dec. 2018

NOTIFICATION

Whereas this office has received related documents forwarded by Executive Chairman Yungphaang Village (UR) for recognition of proposed YUNGPHAANG Village under Tuensang Sadar of Tuensang District.

And whereas the area of the proposed YUNGPHAANG Village for recognition as per survey report is 1132 Acres with the following boundaries:1. North : Tuensang Village 2. South : Chingmelen Village 3. East : Chingmelen Village 4. West : Ngangpong Village I, Shri L. Jamithung Lotha, Deputy Commissioner, Tuensang do hereby issue this public notice that claim/objection if any, for Recognition of the said village may be given in writing within 30 (thirty) days from the date of issue of this notice by any claimant to the undersigned, otherwise, the said village will be taken up for recognition under the procedure as laid down by the Government.

The public notice will come into force wef the date of issue of this notification.

(L. JAMITHUNG LOTHA) Deputy Commissioner Tuensang DP-9641

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE COMMANDANT 5TH NAGALAND ARMED POLICE BN PHEK : NAGALAND No. VBN (Q-1(B)/2018-19/2021

Dated, Phek, the 19th Dec' 2018

TENDER NOTICE Sealed Tenders are invited by the undersigned for supply of the following categories of Ration items to 5th NAP Battalion Phek for the year 2019-2020.

1) GROUP 'A' - All kinds of Dal and lodised Salt.

2) GROUP 'B' - Potato/Onion/Fresh Vegetables.

3) GROUP 'C' - Meat on Hoof (i) Category (A) - Khashi/ Goat/ Sheep (ii) Category (B) - Pork Substitute Items for (A) & (B) - Chicken (Live) Egg/Tinned Fish.

4) GROUP 'D' - Fire wood & Charcoal Details of the Tender Forms can be obtained from Office of the undersigned on any working day. The last date of submission of the Tender will be on 16/01/2019 at 1200 Hrs and opening of the Tender will be at 1230 Hrs on the same day.

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(KRODI RHETSO) NPS Commandant, 5th NAP Battalion, Phek : Nagaland

dhi by her two body guards.

The High Court had sentenced Kumar to imprisonment for the remainder of his natural life holding that the violence was a “crime against humanity” engineered by politicians with assistance from police.

Setting aside the acquittal of Sajjan Kumar and five others by a trial court, the High Court had convicted them saying that the “criminals” had escaped prosecution and punishment for over two decades.

SUKHALU GHAMI 150 YRS JUBILEE

SUKHALU Ghami ampe 150 Jubilee, Liphiqhi 28, 2018 inaqhe ayi 9:00 kihelo pinyi akeu lo SUKHALU Ghami Tughala lo akemi eno Amalimi kumtsu ighino Jubilee lokivi kupughu lo sutsu peni ke kusu ani.

OFFICE OF THE KHIAMNIUNGAN UNION KOHIMA

The Rotomi Welfare Kohima and Rotomi Students Union Kohima Unit, take great honour in congratulating :1. Dr. A Niholi Sumi, W/o Er. Hukato Shohe, G.B Rotomi Village, on being conferred Doctorate in Ministry by the Senate of Serampore College (University).

2. Mr. Ahika Shohe, S/o Hotozhe Shohe for securing the post of Assistant Research Officer, Department of Art and Culture, through NPSC Examination.

3. Mr. Kumugha K Shohe, S/o Khekishe Shohe, for securing the post of Lalu Prasad (File) Junior Engineer (Civil Engg.) under Works and Housing Department in Ranchi, Dec 22 the recent Combined Technical Examination.

(IANS): Senior BJP leader We pray that God grant you more success in days to come.

Shatrughan Sinha, Congress and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leaders met jailed and ailing RJD chief Lalu Prasad in a hospital in Ranchi on Saturday.

Sinha met Lalu along with former Central minister and Congress leader Subodh Kant Sahay in the paying ward of Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Ranchi.

Lalu is suffering from multiple diseases and is admitted to RIMS for treatment.

After meeting Lalu, Sinha said: “I enquired about his health. We have family relations, and our conversations were related to family. No political matters were discussed.”

Replying to a query about his younger son Tejashwi Yadav, Lalu said, “Tejashwi is a good and promising youth. He is the face of Bihar.”

Besides Sinha and Sahay, senior Congress leader Shakeel Ahmad also met Lalu. Former Chief Minister and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) executive president Hemant Soren, too, arrived in the hospital to meet Lalu on Saturday.

Soren said, “There is a wave against the BJP in the country. We discussed ways to form a strong platform to defeat the BJP in Jharkhand and the country.”

rewarded the BJP as the party MPs staged a walkout and abstained during a no-confidence vote against the Modi government in Parliament a few months ago, he said.

“All these show Patnaik is a believer in double speak and utter bypocrisy.

He sheds crocodile tears for the farmers hiding his true colours for votes,” he claimed.

Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee president Niranjan Patnaik said the chief minister is “afraid of farmers’ anger and therefore, trying to woo them”.

BJP leader Prithiwiraj Harichandan termed the Odisha government programme an “election gimmick”. “There is no relief for farmers,” he said.

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Hekuto Yeptho G.B Chairman Planning Board

IN THE COURT OF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DIMAPUR DISTRICT HEADQUARTER CHUMUKEDIMA, CAMP:DIMAPUR: NAGALAND

NOTICE

Dt. Dimapur the 19th Dec'18 No.M-702/18/8363-64 Notice is hereby given that Shri/Smti Khampou Thanmei -Vrs- Shri P. Along Jamir, resident of Nagagaon Colony Town/ Village in the District of Dimapur, Nagaland under Rule 50 & 51 of Assam Land Revenue Regulation 1886 have applied for Mutation of land described in the schedule below:The undersigned under Rule 52 of the said Rules do hereby invites claims/ objections concerning to the said land, if any & should be submitted to this court in writing on or before 22/01/19.

SCHEDULE OF LAND AND BOUNDARY Name of Patta Holder Shri Khampou Thanmei Village/Block No 11 Patta No 1975 Dag No 2117/2141 Area 00B-01K-10Ls North : Inaka South : Inaka, Approach Road East : S. Yanger West : Naka Deputy Commissioner Dimapur : Nagaland DP-9633

SOVEREIGN REPUBLIC OF FREELAND Hq. Tuensang

PRESS NOTE

The Sovereign Republic of Freeland (SRF) held an Emergency Meeting with a sense of Brotherhood amongst the Six Eastern brothers of Chang, Konyak, Sangtam, Yimchunger, Khiamnuingan and Phom on 6th December 2018 and unanimously adopted the following Resolution: 1. That, the SRF shall continue to go forward and pursue its objectives without any hesitation with more strength and unity amongst the Six Eastern brothers.

2. The SRF shall not have any grudges or hostility with any Government, Organisations or Society but shall maintain peace and shall continue to exist with better understanding and co-ordination with any government, organisation or society.

3. The SRF resolved to ceaselessly demand the Union Territory (UT) from the Central government at any cost.

No organization or society can ban or prohibit SRF from its existence until its demand is fulfilled.

4. The SRF resolved to consider Delhi ( the Centre Government) as its fatherly or motherly figure and shall anticipate or keep SRF's hope of fulfilling its ultimate demand of UT. Minutes: 1. The SRF members/people shall upload and maintain peace and understanding in all their day to day activities and will always create congenial atmosphere and situation for the general welfare of the public, offices and business establishment.

2. There shall be peace within the SRF area or jurisdiction and all the society or organization shall co-exist in better understanding and relations.

Signatories: 1. Shri. Makum Chang, Unit President 2. Shri. Himbao Khiam, Unit President 3. Shri. Thsasomong Sangtam, Unit President 4. Shri. Yüngkai Phom, Unit President 5. Shri. Ramchi Yimchunger, Unit President 6. Shri. Hijai Konyak, Unit President M. Chongma Chang John Yimchunger General President General Secretary

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Bhubaneswar, Dec 22 (PTI): Odisha’s leading farmers’ organisation Navnirman Krushak Sangathan (NNKS) and the opposition on Saturday rejected the state government’s KALIA scheme, dubbing it as “old dress in a new package”.

The NNKS reaction comes a day after Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced the Rs 10,000crore Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation (KALIA) scheme.

After launching the scheme on Friday, Patnaik had said that “an amount of Rs 10,000 per family at the rate of Rs 5,000 each for kharif and rabi seasons shall be provided as financial assistance for taking

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business

Asia’s rich incurred $137 bn loss in 2018

India’s forex reserves down by over $613 mn

Nagaland Post, Dimapur SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2018

Naga Bowl Express restaurant opened

he said.

For now, though, fear in the market is trampling fortunes. More than twothirds of the 40 Chinese on the Bloomberg ranking saw their wealth dwindle. Wanda Group’s Wang Jianlin, whose property conglomerate is selling assets to cut debt, lost $10.8 billion, the most of anyone in Asia.

JD.com founder Richard Liu, who was arrested in the U.S. in August for less than 24 hours on suspicion of rape before being released, took the heaviest losses in percentage terms, with his wealth cut almost in half to $4.8 billion. No charges have been filed against Liu, who has denied the allegation.

India’s 23 richest people, meanwhile, saw $21 billion vanish. Lakshmi Mittal, who controls the world’s largest steelmaker, led the way, losing $5.6 billion, or 29 percent of his net worth, followed by Dilip Shanghvi, the founder of Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, the world’s fourthlargest generic drugmaker, whose wealth declined $4.6 billion.

South Korea’s tycoons didn’t escape the carnage

either. The market rout lopped $17.2 billion from the fortunes of the country’s seven richest people. The father and son who control Samsung Electronics, Lee Kun-Hee and son Jay Y Lee, account for more than a third of that decline.

In Hong Kong, titans of real estate took a big hit.

Li Ka-shing, who retired as chairman of CK Hutchison and CK Asset in March, lost $6 billion in 2018, while Lee Shau Kee, the city’s secondrichest person, ends the year about $3.3 billion poorer.

There were still plenty of winners to emerge from the wreckage of 2018.

Lei Jun, the chairman of Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi Corp., added $8.7 billion, with a July initial public offering catapulting him into the Top 100 of the Bloomberg index after he started the year outside the ranking. The IPO also turned three of his cofounders into billionaires.

Japan’s richest person, Tadashi Yanai, added $6.3 billion to his fortune as shares of Fast Retailing Co., the world’s largest apparel retailer, surged 30 percent.

India’s Mukesh Ambani added $4 billion to his

fortune and eclipsed Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.’s Jack Ma as Asia’s richest person, thanks in part to the performance of Reliance Industries Ltd. Among the winners, the Bloomberg Billionaires Index added new members in technology, consumer, biotech and pharmaceuticals. E-commerce platform Pinduoduo Inc.’s Colin Huang was the secondlargest winner in the region, adding $6.6 billion to his net worth.

China’s third largest online retailer was targeted by short seller Blue Orca Capital in November for overstating financials, though its shares traded higher that week as the company denied the accusation and posted strong growth in sales.

While most of the newcomers to Asia’s ranks of billionaires are from China, there are five from Korea and four from Japan. Two new billionaires were identified in Southeast Asia. The household “musthave” fish sauce condiment saw Nguyen Dang Quang, chairman of Vietnam’s consumer giant Masan Group, join the ultra-rich club.

Govt to meet fiscal deficit target of 3.3%, says Jaitley

Gold slips Rs 130 on tepid demand

PSU banks collected Rs 10000 cr TRAI imposes Rs 56 lakh from customers in 3 and half years penalty on telcos for call drop

Su doku

KAKURO

No. 3709 Yesterday’s solution No. 3708

No. 2735 Yesterday’s solution No. 2734

New Delhi, Dec 22 (PTI): Telecom regulator TRAI has imposed penalty of Rs 56 lakh on telecom operators in the first half of this year for failing to meet call drop benchmark, Parliament was informed.

According to the data shared by Telecom Minister Manoj Sinha in the Rajya Sabha, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) imposed highest penalty of Rs 22 lakh on Tata Teleservices, which is in process of merging its mobile business with Bharti Airtel, in March 2018.

TRAI found Idea Cellular and state-run telecom firm BSNL not meeting the call drop benchmark during January-March and AprilJune quarter. The regulator imposed penalty of Rs 10 lakh and Rs 12 lakh on Idea in first and second quarter

of 2018, respectively. It imposed penalty of Rs 2 lakh and Rs 4 lakh on BSNL during the first and second quarter, respectively.

The regulator also found Telenor, which has merged mobile business with Airtel, not meeting quality of service criteria and imposed a penalty of Rs six lakh on the firm.

“As a result of continuous efforts, significant improvement has been observed in terms of telecom service providers’ compliance to TRAI quality of services benchmarks on call-drop rate in spite of rapid-increase in traffic volume and more stringent TRAI benchmarks effective from October 1, 2017,” Sinha said.

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The restaurant on several occasions will also feature winners of famous Naga Chef competition held during the Hornbill Festival for people to savour a winning cuisine.

Alemjungla Jamir, the proprietor of the restaurant, is also the show-chair and judge of Naga Chef and self professed food enthusiast.

The Naga Bowl Express opens from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Saturday.

The restaurant is located opposite to Indian Post Office, Super Market, Dimapur.

tioned.

The details from the finance ministry came in response to a question posed

by Lok Sabha MP Dibyendu Adhikari on Tuesday.

The government clarified that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had allowed banks to fix charges on various services rendered by them, as approved by their boards, the report said.

It further said, according to the direction by the banking regulator, a minimum of three free transactions at any other bank’s ATM at six metros — New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, and Hyderabad — and account holders get five free ATM transaction withdrawals at a bank’s own ATM at any other location is permitted during a month.

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ment question.

It may be noted that following criticism SBI had lowered the minimum average monthly balance for savings accounts in metros to Rs 3,000 from Rs 5,000 and lowered the penalties for non-adherence by 20-50 per cent. Customers opening accounts under Basic Savings Bank Deposit (BSBD) scheme as well as Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojna are exempt from the rule.

The countr y’s private sector banks would also have collected a large amount as penalty charges from their customers apart from more than Rs 10,000 crore collected by public sector banks during the three-and-a-half-year period. However, data for private sector lenders was not added in the numbers provided in the Parliament question, the report men-

vegetarian and non vegetarian options.

Naga Bowl Express also wants to support social entrepreneurship to promote local cooks and foods enthusiasts who has the passion with the capacity to promote Naga food, but lack the resources to open their own restaurant. Once a month, Naga Bowl Express will open their kitchen (as incubation centre) to such local food enthusiasts to create their own special dish for the customers to savour.

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budgeted to contain fiscal deficit at 3.3 per cent of the GDP in the current fiscal, lower than 3.5 per cent in 2017-18.

As per the latest data, the fiscal deficit in the AprilOctober period stood at 103.9 per cent of budget estimates. Dispelling fears of a major impact on revenue collection, Revenue Secretary Ajay Bhushan Pandey said that the loss of Rs 5,500 crore is for the entire fiscal, so for the three months it would be onefourth of this.

New Delhi, Dec 22 (Agencies): State-controlled banks have collected a whopping over Rs 10,000 crore from their customers for not maintaining a minimum balance in their savings accounts and from charges levied on ATM withdrawals beyond the free transactions in the last nearly three and a half years, says a Times of India report citing data submitted in Parliament.

India’s largest lender State Bank of India (SBI) was charging the penalty on failure to maintain monthly average balance requirement till 2012 but it discontinued doing so till March 31, 2016, while other lenders, including private sector banks, were charging as approved by their board.

SBI again re-introduced it from April 1, 2017, as per a written reply to a Parlia-

DIMAPUR, Dec 22 (NPN): Naga Bowl Express, the latest entrant in Dimapur food scene which offers traditional Naga cuisine with quick dhaba-style service restaurant was formally opened and blessed

by Rev. Lima Jamir of Dimapur Ao Baptist Arogo on December 20.

A press release from the proprietor Naga Bowl Express, Alemjungla Jamir stated that the unique aspect of the restaurant is serving Naga food in a platter of Naga thali which will have

10 (Ten) Pura Paddy Field for Sale in H. Khehoyi Village just near Niuland Road.

Interested Person/Party May Contact # 9612070707.

Proper Road Reaching the Field Rs. 15,00,000/- Per Pura

I, Amrit Bahadur Acharya S/o Gaj Bahadur Chhetri declare through an affidavit No. 2905/2018 dated 18/12/2018 that my name 'Amrit Bahadur Chhetri' has been inadvertently entered in my service document, are same and one person only. Now onwards I will use my name as 'Amrit Bahadur Acharya' in all purposes.

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Arun Jaitley (File)

New Delhi, Dec 22 (PTI): Gold prices declined

by Rs 130 Saturday to close at Rs 32,100 per 10 gm at the bullion market in the national capital on slackened demand from local jewellers amid a subdued trend overseas.

Silver also fell Rs 200 to Rs 37,800 per kg on weak demand from industrial units and coin makers.

Traders said low demand from local jewellers coupled with weak global cues weighed on the yellow metal at the domestic spot market. Globally, gold traded lower by 0.33 per cent at USD 1,256.20 an ounce and silver slipped 1.02 per cent to USD 14.69 an ounce in New York.

In the national capital, gold of 99.9 per cent and 99.5 per cent purity fell Rs 130 each to Rs 32,100 and Rs 31,950 per 10 gm, respectively.

The new eatery offers traditional Naga cuisine.

1 and a Half Bigha

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New Delhi, Dec 22 (PTI): Finance Minister Arun Jaitley Saturday expressed confidence of meeting the fiscal deficit target of 3.3 per cent of GDP for the current fiscal despite revenue loss due to reduction in GST rates. The GST Council, headed by the finance minister, in its 31st meeting on Saturday decided to cut rates on 23 commonly used goods and services, which will lead to an annual revenue loss of Rs 5,500 crore.

“At the stage, when we are looking at the (revenue) target, indirect tax is little behind the scheduled direct tax, the direct tax is ahead of schedule. Our non-tax revenue also seems to be moving ahead fairly well.

At the moment, the government is quite optimistic that we will be able to meet fiscal deficit target,” he said after the GST Council meeting here. The government has

M um b a i , D e c 2 2 (IANS): India’s foreign exchange (forex) reserves depleted by $613.9 million during the week ended December 14, official data showed on Friday.

According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)’s weekly statistical supplement, the overall forex reserves decreased to $393.12 billion from $393.73 billion reported for the week ended December 7.

India’s forex reserves comprise foreign currency assets (FCAs), gold reserves, special drawing rights (SDRs) and India’s position with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

FCAs, the largest component of the forex reserves, edged lower by $631.6 million to $367.86 billion during the week ended December 14.

Besides the US dollar, FCAs consist of 20-30 per cent of other major global currencies.

The RBI’s weekly data showed that the value of the country’s gold reserves rose by $37.2 billion to $21.187 billion.

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New Delhi, Dec 22 (Agencies): The 128 people in Asia with enough money to crack the 500member Bloomberg Billionaires Index lost a combined $137 billion in 2018, the first time wealth in the region has dropped since the ranking started in 2012.

Global trade tensions and concerns that stock valuations are too frothy hammered some of the area’s biggest fortunes. China’s tech sector was hit particularly hard, while India and South Korea weren’t spared.

The declines occurred even as banks and money managers aggressively stepped up efforts to cater to Asia’s richest.

“Difficult stock market conditions this year and the uncertainty of the trade tensions likely have been a challenge to many businesses,” said Philip Wyatt, a Hong Kong-based economist for UBS Group AG, who doesn’t see the downdraft continuing through 2019 or significantly reducing the ranks of billionaires. Conditions are actually ripe for the region to create more of the mega rich as new technologies attract private capital and government support,

AFFIDAVIT

I, Nira Devi Bhattarai (Acharya) W/o Amrit Bahadur Acharya declare through an affidavit No. 2906/2018 dated 18/12/2018 that my name 'Nira Devi' and date of birth 20.04.1975 has been inadvertently entered in my some documents. Now onwards I will use my name as 'Nira Devi Bhattarai (Acharya)' and date of birth 18.07.1975 in all purposes.

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international

NOTIFICATION

Due to the unfortunate and sudden passing of late Kevi Zakiesato, his immediate family regret to inform their guests that the reception of their daughter Virieno Zakiesato’s marriage to Mr. Nikhil Bhowmick which was to be held on January 4th, 2019 stands cancelled. Mr. Kevi’s family, survived by his wife Sivivono Zakiesato, his daughters Virieno, Vitsino, Lhusano Zakiesato and his son Kevi Zakiesato, would like to express their deepest apologies for any inconvenience this may cause their guests and ask for their prayers in this difficult time of mourning and uncertainty.

Car bomb kills 16 in Somali capital Pak PM raises Kashmir

MOGADISHU, Dec 22 (Agencies): At least 16 people were killed and 17 wounded in a car bomb attack claimed by al Qaedalinked group al Shabaab close to the president’s residence in the Somali capital Mogadishu, police said on Saturday.

A second explosion followed nearby. Al Shabaab, in comments broadcast on its Radio Andalus, claimed responsibility for both blasts and said the second was also a car bomb.

“The death toll has risen to 16 people includ-

ing civilians and soldiers.

Seventeen others were injured. The casualties are from the two blasts,” Major Mohamed Hussein, a police officer, told Reuters.

Among those killed were a journalist, two security personnel and a driver working for local station Universal TV, whose car was passing the checkpoint at which the first blast went off, another reporter working for the station said.

“My colleague Awil Dahir Salad died in the blast together with the driver and two security guards. They

issue with UN chief

U n i t e d Nat i o n s, Dec 22 (PTI): Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan tele phoned UN chief Antonio Guterres and raised the issue of Kashmir, a UN spokesman has said.

Stephane Dujarric, the spokesman for the UN Secretary General, did not give further details about the conversation between Khan and Guterres.

When asked by PTI to comment on India’s strong retort to Khan that Pakistan should mind its own business and that Kashmir is an integral part of India, Dujarric said, “Our position on Kashmir has been reiterated. There is an observer group as mandated by the Security Council,” He was referring to the UN Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP).

Dujarric added that the Pakistani Prime Minister wanted to speak to the

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

OFFICE OF THE

VISWEMA STUDENTS’ UNION With great pleasure, the Viswema Students Union felicitate our members for their successful achievements on being selected to various posts in the recently declared Combined Technical Examination 2017 under NPSC. 1. Mr. Vilzoto Valeo, S/o Mr. Vikhotsol Valeo, Asst. Geologist (Cl-I Gazetted) under Geology & Mining Dept.

2. Mr. Khriezo Kiso, S/o Mr. Zhotoho Kiso, J.E (Civil Engg.) Cl-II Gazetted under Work & Housing Dept.

3. Ms. Khriezosieno, D/o Mr. Zenohol Kikhi , Agri Officer (Cl-II Gazetted) under Agri Dept.

4. Ms. Meciesünü Sakhrie, D/o Mr. Kikrovi Sakhrie, Agri Inspector (Cl-III Non- Gazetted) under Agri Dept.

The Union extends our sincere appreciation for bringing laurels to the Village and wish the successful candidates the best for their future endeavours.

The Union also invite the successful candidates and all bonafide members to attend the 55th Session of the Union to be held on 28th Dec. 2018 with the theme “ Sustainably Rooted”.

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We GRACE W EZUNG (Miss. Wokha, Miss Nagaland 1st Runners-up) and LYINGBENI TUNGOE (Miss Wokha 1st Runners-up) would like to convey our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to all the well wishers for their contribution and support through physically, materially and financially during our journey as Miss Nagaland Pageant 2018.

1. Renchen Women Welfare Society 2. Wokha Town Lotha Eloe Hoho 3. Friends & Family members 4. PVSU, VDB, Phiro Union Wokha & Kohima 5. MTCSU Wokha 6. Yonchucho Village Council 7. Yonchucho Students’ Union 8. Wokha Town Yonchucho Ekhung 9. Wokha Town Yonchucho Eloe Ekhung 10. Sokvu Village Students’ Union 11. Kitsübozou Panchayat WC-329

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NTSIJANTA YILAN

W. Yama Lotha Chairman, PVC

Rachamo Humtsoe Secretary, PVC

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Ovungtsoa Pongidong ephyoesan thungina ematha Christmas osi Nzyu ethan salum nte yenjanala. Pongidong nzontsu thyutasanta (General Meeting) ji 11th January 2019 lo khiala hoji tsukona oyani evan tsolia hapoe evan tsolia topvuna randana vantasi tsungon sekae elio jilo mmyanta oyi nte nchumri mhom jiang shumnhyatale to jonjia ntsitala.

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With immense pride and honour, the Yikhum Ekhung Wokha Town extends our heartiest congratulations to the following individuals for their achievements.

1. Miss Mhayani L Odyuo, D/o. Lichamo Odyuo for qualifying (ABSI) 2. Mr. Bankathung C Kithan, S/o. Chenirao Kithan for qualifying (ABSI) 3. Mr. Elithung B Odyuo, S/o. Benthungo Odyuo for qualifying the Post of Jr. Soil Conservation Officer (ClassII Gazetted) through NPSC 2018 4. Mr. T. Lichumo Jungio, S/o. Lt. Tsatheo Jungio promoted to DPO (Planning) 5. Mr. K. Lichumthung Kikon, S/o. Lt. Khochamo Kikon promoted to SDEO. The Ekhung further wishes and pray that may Almighty God continue to bless them in their future endeavours.

Chibemo Odyuo Secretary, YEWT

ALOKA K ACHUMI General Secy.

KHETO K ACHUMI President

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

YIKHUM EKHUNG WOKHA TOWN

Yentsao Odyuo Chairman, YEWT

Lochomi Students’ Union congratulates Dr. Vikashe Swu son of Mr & Mrs. Vukhuhe Swu on clearing NPSC and securing 2nd rank as Medical Officer under Health and Family Welfare Department.

Your dedication is something that may inspire the new generation to come.

The union appreciates your hard work and dedication in bringing laurels to the Union.

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The President and colleagues of NDPP Youth Organisation, Dimapur Region expresses their heartfelt gratitude to all the well-wishers & individuals listed below, ones who contributed towards the success of “ADVENT CHRISTMAS 2018” held on the 14th December 2018, at the Urban Haat, Dimapur.

1. Shri. Zhaleo Rio, Dy. Speaker, NLA 2. Miathou Krose, Chairman, NHHL 3. Kiyeto Zhimo (Scooty Sponsor) 4. Basu Damani & Manoj Bhattacharjee (TV Sponsors) 5. Phyobemo Lotha, Asst. Commissioner (Excise) 6. NDPP Central Office Bearers 7. President & Colleagues, NDPP Dimapur Region 8. President & Colleagues of Women Organisation/ Minority Org. & Assembly Units NDPP Dimapur Region 9. Joel Ngullie, Highnoon Diners (Catering) 10. Traffic Personnels 11. Media *The Winners of the RAFFLE DRAW are : 1st Prize - Sl. No. 60 Scooty 2nd Prize - Sl. No 24 LED TV DP-9629

Secretary-General.

“It’s only normal that the Secretar y-General speak to Heads of Governments and Heads of State and, as I said, I can confirm that the call took place and that the Prime Minister raised the issue of Kashmir,” Dujarric said.

In a set of recent tweets, Khan said that “Kashmiris must be allowed to decide their future”. He also tweeted that Pakistan would raise the issue of India’s alleged human rights violations at the United Nations.

External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar in response said that “the statements coming out from their side demonstrates the insincerity and duplicity”.

We ask that our family and friends keep us in their prayers.

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FELICITATION

OFFICE OF THE

The DSKK (Diphupar Sumi Students' Union), with great pride and honour, commends and congratulates Miss Ditolyn Achumi, D/o S.K. Hekshe Achumi, on securing the post of Agriculture Officer through NPSC CTSE 2017.

The Union wishes her the best in her future endeavours.

(BOLIVI CHISHI) President DSKK

(KAWOTO ACHUMI) Gen. Secretary DSKK

FELICITATION With profound joy and immense pride, Shesulimi Welfare Kohima extend our heartfelt congratulations to Miss ILIHO KIHO, D/o Mr. Yeshika Kiho and Mrs. Qhejeli Kiho of Shesulimi Village, for achieving the post of Project Manager (Class-1 Gazetted), under Election Department in the recent declared Combined Technical Service Examination 2017 under NPSC, who is also the first women in Shesulimi village for securing Class 1 Gazetted through NPSC. The welfare lauds her dedication for setting exemplary footprints for many enthusiastic aspirants of the group to tread upon.

May our Almighty God continue to lead, bless, and guide you abundantly.

And we wish you a grand success in your future endeavor.

Yehevi Kinimi, President Angughato Shohe, Secretary

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Soldiers stand on alert near an explosion near the presidential palace in Mogadishu. (AP/PTI)

were killed by the first blast as they drove. May Allah rest their souls,” journalist Abdiasis Ibrahim who works for Universal TV, told Reuters.

Police had earlier said the first car bomb at the checkpoint killed five, mostly soldiers.

A Reuters witness at the scene of the second blast said he saw at least two bodies.

Ahmed Abdi, another police officer, said the first car bomb exploded at a checkpoint some 400 metres from the president’s residence.

Al Shabaab carries out frequent attacks in Mogadishu. Its members want to dislodge the government and impose its rule based on its own strict interpretation of Islam’s sharia law.

The group was forced from Mogadishu in 2011 but maintains a foothold in some regions. It has killed thousands of Somalis and hundreds of civilians across East Africa in a decade-long insurgency.

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LONGKHUM STUDENTS UNION KOHIMA KOHIMA – 797001

FELICITATION

The Longkhum Students Union Kohima immensely extends our hearties congratulation to Mr. Atsungba Sor S/o Mr & Mrs. Rongsenwati Sor on his selection as Junior Engineer (Electrical Engg.) (Cl. II Gazetted), under power Department through NPSC (Result of combined Technical Services Examination 2017).

His success is a huge achievement of hard work and professional diligence. Our salutation goes out for the quest for excellence.

We pray and extend our wishes for a successful future.

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shutdown began, the President insisted the onus was on the Democrats to resolve the closure.

Senior Democrats accused Trump of provoking the situation with a “temper tantrum”.

“We’re going to have a shutdown. There’s nothing we can do about that because we need the Democrats to give us their votes,” the President said.

Lawmakers were set to meet again on Saturday.

Trump may see this

sions" from the device.

The dangers posed by drones include the possibility of a device smashing into a passenger plane or being sucked up into an engine where its highly flammable lithium battery could cause a catastrophe.

Passengers were advised to check the status of their flights before travelling to the airport.

Friday morning a Gatwick spokesman said 91 of the day's 412 scheduled arrivals had been cancelled, while 64 of 371 scheduled departures had also been scrapped. The army was called in on Thursday to offer support, with the defence ministry deploying what was described only as specialist equipment.

HUMTSO STUDENTS’ UNION FELICITATION

With outmost delight and appreciation, the members of the Humtso Students’ Union extend our heartiest congratulations to Mr. L. Supenthung Humtsoe, S/o. Lumchio Humtsoe and Mr. Nzanthung T Yanthan S/o. Tsentsothung Yanthan for clearing the recently declared NPSC Exams for the posts of Agri. Inspector and Fishery Inspector respectively The Union wishes them both success and prosperity in their future prospects.

(Thechamo Humtsoe) President, HSU

(C Mhaden Yanthan) Gen. Secretary, HSU

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TSUNGIKI VILLAGE, WOKHA : NAGALAND

LONGLA VILLAGE GOVT. EMPLOYEES UNION

The Y-M Rui Wopan (Family) of Tsungiki Village, under Wokha district heartily congratulates our member Er. E. Limhachan Kikon, S/o Elans Kikon for bagging the post of Junior Engineer (Electrical) under Department of Power, Government of Nagaland in the recently declared results of CTSE 2017 conducted by NPSC. The Y-M Rui Wopan (Family) further wishes Er. E. Limhachan Kikon an eventful career.

With immense pride and honour, the Longla Village Govt.

Employees Union would like to extend our profound appreciation and heartiest congratulations to :1. Mr. N. Yanithung Ngullie (NCS), S/o. Nyimtsemo Ngullie promoted to SDO (Civil) Angjangyang.

2. Mr. L. Rhonbemo Kikon, S/o. Lt. Lijamo Kikon promoted to Inspector (MT).

The LVGEU wishes and pray that may God continue to bless and grant them wisdom and good health in their future endeavours.

DIST. WOKHA – 797111 : NAGALAND

FELICITATION

Mhonrao Kikon Chairman, Y-M Rui Wopan

Y. Longshithung Kikon Secretary, Y-M Rui Wopan

PUKHOLIMI ORGANISATION LAZAMI, PUGHOBOTO : ZUNHEBOTO FELICITATION

FELICITATION

Shumpenthung Kikon Finance Secy., LVGEU

Enija Kikon Gen. Secretary, LVGEU

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partments of Homeland Security, Justice, Housing and Urban Development, and other parts of the government.

In this situation, hundreds of thousands of federal employees will have to work unpaid or be put on temporary leave. This time the President has said that he was ready to face a long shutdown in order to achieve his demands.

In a video address published on Trump’s Twitter account shortly before the

taxpayers should not pay for his plan.

In his Twitter post on Friday, Trump also said that “we don’t want people coming in that aren’t supposed to be there,” and the video appeared to show migrants pushing on a wall while he continued to say “it’s very dangerous out there,” citing drugs, human trafficking and gangs.

He had been criticized in the past for fear mongering. “We don’t want ‘em in the US. We don’t want ‘em in our country. The only thing that’s going to stop that is great border security.

With a wall! Or a slat fence, or whatever you wanna call it,” he said.

The longest administrative shutdown in US history lasted 21 days between December 1995 and January 1996 during the presidency of Bill Clinton. Former President Barack Obama faced a 16-day shutdown in 2013.

perintendent James Collis said.

"Every line of enquiry will remain open to us until we are confident that we have mitigated further threats to the safety of passengers."

Police urged passengers and the public to remain vigilant around the airport, south of London, and report any further sightings.

Flights resumed Friday after a new drone sighting briefly forced planes to be grounded as a "precautionary measure", a Gatwick spokesman said.

Sussex Police said officers had been using "a range of tactics" to hunt for the mystery drone operators and "build resilience to detect and mitigate further incur-

TSUNGIKI GAZETTED OFFICERS’ FORUM H.Q., TSUNGIKI VILLAGE WOKHA: NAGALAND

FELICITATION

Mr. Pulovi Sumi S/o Vishepu Sumi Sub Divisional Officer (Electrical Cl – 1 Gazetted) Rank-II With immense pride and appreciation the Pukholimi organisation family express happiness and extend heartiest congratulation to Mr. Pulovi Sumi, S/o Vishepu Sumi for securing the post of Sub Divisional Officer (Electrical) Class-I Gazetted under the Power Department, Government of Nagaland, Through NPSC 2018.

It is our prayer that he reach greater heights in days to come and continue to bring laurel to the organisation in particular and village community in general. The Pukholimi organisation wishes him the best in his endeavour.

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The Tsungiki Gazetted Officers’ Forum (TGOF) heartily congratulates Er. E. Limhachan Kikon, S/o Elans Kikon for securing the post of Junior Engineer (Electrical) under Department of Power, Government of Nagaland in the recently declared results of CTSE 2017 conducted by NPSC. TGOF warmly welcomes Er. E. Limhachan Kikon to our Forum and wishes him a bright future.

Er. Mhonlumo Kikon President, TGOF

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In this file photo, a man is seen climbing the border fence between Mexico and US.

negotiation as his last opportunity to get funding for the wall -- one of his major campaign promises -- as the Democrats are set to gain control of the House of Representatives in January.

On Wednesday, a stopgap spending bill was passed in order to keep federal agencies open until February 8, but the agreement did not include funding for Trump’s wall.

The President then insisted funds for the wall must be included for him to sign it off.

The House on Thursday passed legislation that included Trump’s request for $5 billion for the border wall, but it was clear on Friday that that demand did not have the votes needed to pass in the Senate, and was therefore not brought up for a vote -- creating more uncertainty on a path forward.

The Democrats remained resolute that US

Lo n d o n, D e c 2 2 (Agencies): Two people were arrested in connection with the "criminal use of drones" at London Gatwick Airport, police said today, after three days of disruption affected tens of thousands of passengers during the pre-Christmas getaway.

Drones were first sighted hovering around Britain's second-busiest air hub on Wednesday, grinding the runway to a standstill and causing chaos for more than 120,000 people. "As part of our ongoing investigations into the criminal use of drones which has severely disrupted flights in and out of Gatwick Airport, Sussex Police made two arrests just after 10:00pm (2200 GMT) yesterday," the force's Su-

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Washington, Dec 22 (IANS): A partial shutdown of the US federal administration began on Saturday after lawmakers failed to reach a budget agreement over President Donald Trumps border wall funding demands.

Negotiations between the House of Representatives and Senate reached a deadlock over Trump’s demand to include a $5 billion allocation in the budget for his long-promised wall along the Mexican border.

Lawmakers adjourned last-minute talks on Friday evening. This was the third partial shutdown of the Trump administration in 2018 after a three-day deadlock in January and another which lasted a few hours in February.

In the absence of the agreement, funding for about a quarter of all US federal agencies lapsed at midnight, including appropriations for the De-

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GST for movie tickets to be reduced. A welcome move for the industry and audiences as well,” Akshay tweeted.

Aamir also took to Twitter to thank Modi and the govAjay Devgn, Akshay Kumar and Aamir Khan. ernment of India for conovie tickets cost- and greater screen density ing more that Rs across the country,” Sid- sidering the request of the 100 have been dharth Roy Kapur, Presi- film industry for reduction brought down from 28 to dent of Producers Guild, in GST. “If Indian cinema hopes to compete in the 18 per cent, Finance Minis- said in a statement. ter Arun Jaitley announced “We look forward to world market, then we need on Saturday. Celebrities continuing to engage with the support of the governlike Aamir Khan, Akshay the government on ini- ment and administration.

Kumar and Ajay Devgn tiatives that will help to This is a great first step in have hailed the move. unleash the full potential that direction,” he wrote.

Producer Ritesh SidCinema tickets are of the film industry.” among services set to get Earlier this week, a del- hwani also thanked Modi cheaper as they have been egation, including Karan for “your immediate action removed from the highest Johar, Akshay, Bhushan of reduction in GST on 28 per cent bracket under Kumar, Kapur and Pra- cinema tickets”.

Ajay felt that the the Goods and Services soon Joshi, met Modi in Tax (GST) regime. The Mumbai. They pitched for “voice of the film industry decision came days after lower and uniform rates was finally heard and ima meeting of members of GST for the entertain- mediate action taken”.

Central Board of Film representing the Indian ment industry in India, film industry with Prime apart from calling for the Certification chief Prasoon Minister Narendra Modi development of Mumbai Joshi thanked Modi for to discuss issues plaguing as the global entertainment “hearing us out”.

Actor Anupam Kher the business. capital, through various “This will help the initiatives and proactive found the news to be “superb” for the Indian film industry move forward approaches. positively with increased “Quick action and industry and filmmaker investments in both exhi- how! Within a few days of Subhash Ghai thanked bition infrastructure and our meeting with honour- Modi for “such a swift accreative development, en- able Prime Minister Naren- tion on our appeal”. abling even better cinema dra Modiji, the government (IANS)

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lobo Nag a per formed his first concert in Gujarat at Baroda on the 21st of December at CC Mehta Auditorium, University of Baroda. The Dare to Dream” concert was organized by the Alpha Bible Church, Baroda.

Alobo Naga performed for over 90 minutes singing songs from his album Kini and also from his first album like “Kumsujulo” along with few English & hindi cover songs.

In the middle of the concert, he shared about

his story along with the songs. According to the source, many people came all the way from Ahmedabad also to watch him.

Alobo Naga will be performing next at Tata Institute of Social Science at Mumbai on the 23rd of December.

ondon’s Big Ben will chime at midnight on New Year’s Eve with its iconic big bongs, the British Parliament has confirmed. The coming year will herald the 160th anniversary of one of the world’s best known clocks.

Exactly at midnight, the Big Ben will ring 12 times, replicating the usual strike rate of 4.5 seconds.

For this, a bespoke electric mechanism has been built to power the 200 kg striking hammer, Xinhua news agency reported. The Elizabeth Tower, the formal name for the clock tower, is currently undergoing a conservation program to safeguard the 159-year-old iconic clock for generations to come.

(IANS)

Mr. Viyie Keyie & Mrs. Vizosele Keyie 23rd December 2018

Dearest Apuo & Apfü Today is the milestone for 50 years of successful marriage, which reminds us of God’s wonderful blessing.

The Lord has done great things for us and we are filled with joy.

May God’s love continues to fill your love with more love, happiness and good wealth.

With Love & Prayers Children, In-Laws and Grand-Children

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HUKPHANG STUDENTS' UNION LONGLENG : NAGALAND FELICITATION

OFFICE OF THE PUNGRO VILLAGE COUNCIL

B.P.O- Pungro, District – Kiphire, 798611, Nagaland

FELICITATION

The Pungro Village Council, with immense pride and honour extend our heartfelt congratulation to Shri. DEVENTHONG, son of Shri.

T.TORECHU on achieving the post of Asst. Geologist ( Cl-1 Gazetted) in the recently declared NPSC result and who is also the first person from Pungro village for securing Class-1 Gazetted through NPSC Exam.

The Council further wish him great success in his entire future endeavor.

(Y. CHIPONG) Chairman, Pungro Village Council.

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(N. TENHE PHOM) G/Secretary

TSIEYAMA STUDENTS UNION JOTSOMA FELICITATION

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With immense pride and happiness, the Tsieyama Student Union extend our heartiest congratulation to Dr Vilie Medoze son of Mr Seyielhuzo Medoze and Mrs Rokolhuvono Medoze for successfully getting through NPSC for the post of Veterinary Assistant Surgeon (Class 1 Gazetted).

May you serve with integrity and dedication and be a blessing wherever you are called to serve. And we wish and pray that Almighty God grant you success in all your future endeavours.

Kekhrienguto Rino Sedevikhono Rino Vice President General Secretary

FELICITATION

With immense pride and joy, the Western Litsami Union extend our heartiest congratulations to Dr. Josia Chishi, son of Dr. Khashepu Chishi & Mrs. Khevili Chishi for securing the post of Medical Officer (Cl-I Gazetted) under Health and Family Welfare Department in the recently declared Combined Technical Services Examination.

The Union wishes and pray that the Almighty God continue to bless him, good health with visionary wisdom and success in future endeavour.

Ghoshito Chophi Chairman Western Litsami Union

(Husukha K Chishi) Joint Secretary Western Litsami Union

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FELICITATION The Lanutsulak Semchir Telongjem Lakhuni proudly extend our heartiest CONGRATULATIONS to Shri. Arenlong, son of Shri Lanupokyim and Mrs Merenkala for successfully clearing and securing the post of Sub-Divisional Officer (Engg. Cl-1 Gazetted) under Power Department in NPSC exam 2018, 1st Rank bearing roll no.4410.

It takes special dedication and perseverance to get through such competitive exam. Your success, hard work and dedication is a great inspiration to all of us .We applaud your great achievement.

Thank you for your exemplary success.

It's our prayer that God will grant you good health and wisdom as you embark on this new journey to serve our people.

God bless you.

Temjensoba Tinuniken Secretary, LSTL President, LSTL

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Hukphang Students' Union congratulate Shri. M. Chingsang Phom, S/o Shri. Manphong Phom of Hukphang village for securing Agri.

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emi Lovato has said she feels “lucky to be alive” and has hit out at tabloids in a series of tweets about her health and recovery on Friday.

The US singer was taken to hospital in July for an apparent drug overdose and has undergone rehab treatment since.

In a series of posts, Lovato confirmed she was now sober and urged fans not to trust what they read in the media.

“If I feel like the world needs to know something, I will tell them MYSELF,” she said in one tweet.

“Any ‘source’ out there that is willing to talk and sell stories to blogs and tabloids about my life isn’t actually a part of my life,” another post said.

“Someday I’ll tell the world what exactly happened, why it happened and what my life is like today but until I’m ready to share that with people please stop prying...” she added, asking for more “space and time” to heal.

Lovato was a child actor on Barney and Friends, but found wider fame on the Disney Channel as a teenager.

Lovato has been open about her struggles with mental health and addiction throughout her career.

In June, Lovato released a song titled Sober in which she revealed she had broken her six years of sobriety.

A month later, US news website TMZ broke the news of an apparently near-fatal opiate overdose by the star.

The singer has been largely absent from social media and the public eye since the incident, and the full details around it remain unclear.

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scar-winning actor Leonardo DiCaprio's foundation has raised over $100 million for the fight against climate change. "...I am pleased to announce $11 million in new grants across our six programme areas, bringing the total financial impact of LDF to over $100 million," read a statement from DiCaprio on the foundation's website, reports metro.co.uk.

The "Titanic" star has been seen raising awareness of climate change from time to time, and his Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation - which he created in 1998 - has completed 20 years.

"When I founded LDF 20 years ago, I did so based on the simple idea that we could make a real difference by directly funding some of the most effective environmental projects.

"Whether it be individuals, grassroots movements or major nonprofits, we wanted to focus on getting critical funding to those who could have the greatest impact...," further read the statement.

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London’s Big Ben to ring in its 160th anniversary year

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Bundesliga: Dortmund restore nine-point lead

Borussia Dortmund’s Jadon Sancho fights for the ball during their Bendesliga match against Borussia Moenchengladbach.

Munich, also on 33, earn a point or more at Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday. “It was tough at the start and for us it was important to be patient and keep the spaces tight,” Reus told reporters.

Dortmund got off to a furious start with Reus and Paco Alcacer, who have 23 league goals between them, posing a constant threat.

Reus had the best chance when a lightning quick passing move left the Gladbach defence completely exposed, but his shot was blocked by goalkeeper Yann Sommer.

Bundesliga leading scorer Alcacer had to be taken off injured after half an hour with a suspected thigh muscle injury.

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rio Goetze then set up England international Sancho to score from the tightest of angles after another quick Dortmund break in the 42nd minute.

The 18-year-old, who has three England caps, has now scored six goals and set up another seven in a sparkling season so far.

Dortmund’s lead was shortlived, however, with Christoph Kramer scoring on his comeback after six weeks out injured in firsthalf stoppage time with the visitors first real chance.

Reus grabbed Dortmund’s winner in the 54th after yet another quick break and a superbly-timed cutback from Mario Goetze, who also had a hand in the first, for his 11th goal of the campaign.

Kohli is the energy of Indian team, says Hogg Melbourne, Dec 22 (PTI): Virat Kohli might have come under sharp criticism from various quarters for his on-field aggressive behaviour but former Australia spinner Brad Hogg Saturday defended the India captain, saying the visiting team derives energy from him.

“Virat Kohli is the energy of this Indian team.

He is their clear leader and they feed off him. You just see him on the field - his athleticism is different and he expects that from the Indian team,” Hogg said.

“And what he expects from the team, he does as well, so it is not as if he is telling the team what to do without leading from the front. He is actually leading from the front and asking his teammates to follow him,” he added.

Talking about Kohli’s

batting, Hogg said, “As a batsman too, Kohli is on a different level to anyone else. Perhaps only Usman Khawaja came close, that too in the second innings where he batted with a lot of composure,” said 47year-old Hogg who played seven Tests between 1996 to 2008.

“But even then, they don’t have someone on the same level as Kohli. He is a different batsman to everybody else - he finds boundaries and rotates strike, and turns momentum of the game at will,” he added.

Hogg said India would need to find balance going into the third Test to put Australia under pressure. He said both the teams might look to play a pace-bowling all-round at the MCG. The four-match Test series is levelled at 1-1.

Ko l kata , D e c 2 2 (IANS): Two-time Indian Super League (ISL) champions Atletico de Kolkata (ATK) have strengthened their squad with the addition of Edu Garcia, a statement said on Saturday. The first signing through the transfer window is Edu, a versatile player who can play as a winger on both sides and is known for creating chances down the flanks.

The winger, who will be seen in ATK jersey, used to play for Zhejiang Greentown FC. He has also played for Bengaluru FC in the year 2017 as their midfielder and is familiar with the competition. Earlier, they announced the signing of India right-back Pritam Kotal from Delhi Dynamos.

Speaking on the new additions to the squad coach Steve Coppell remarked that

“the additions made to the squad are positive and we are quite excited to bring the new players on board.”

“We hope that they can deliver and excite the fans through their performances

Er. Zale Neikha, advisor for youth resources and sports inspected the ongoing astro turf laying works at IG Stadium, Kohima on Saturday. He said the works are in good progress is expected to be completed in the month of December.

on the pitch. We will begin training after the international break and assess how soon they can be integrated into our main squad. We look forward to a bright start in 2019,” he added.

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We, the bereaved family members of Lt. Wenuo Monica Sote would like to express our heartfelt gratitude & sincere appreciation to one and all who stood by us spiritually, financially & physically during her prolonged illness till the time of her demise on 18th Dec. 2018.

Though we are unable to thank each and everyone individually. We pray that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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10th January 1988 – 19th December 2018 We the bereaved family of Late Vesuyi Veyie, would like to acknowledge the many expressions of sympathy and gestures of kindness shown to us following our sad loss. We offer our heartfelt gratitude to the following churches, dignitaries, organizations, Individuals, friends, relatives, neighbors, unions, locality and wellwishers who visited us, provided emotional and prayer support. For those who telephoned us, travelled long distance simply to honor our beloved son and a brother, attended burial, sent floral tributes and message of condolence extended during our difficult times, your contributions made our loss more bearable.

A special word of thanks to:1. Chakhesang Baptist Church East Dimapur.

2. Thipuzu Baptist Church.

3. Darogapathar Village Council.

4. Darogapathar Youth Organisation.

5. Business Association Darogapathar.

6. Chakhesang Community Darogapathar.

7. Sumi Fellowship Darogapathar.

8. Western Chakhesang GB’s Union, Dimapur.

9. Western Chakhesang Youth Organisation.

10. Western Chakhesang Youth Organisation, East Dimapur.

11. Chakhesang Youth Diphupar ‘B’ 12. Thipuzumi Welfare Union, Dimapur.

13. Thipuzumi Women Welfare, Dimapur.

14. Rev. Dr. Coppe Mero 15. Shri. Chotisuh Sazo , MLA 16. Shri. Sashank Ghatraj, Minister of State 17. Shri. Rokovilie Chakhesang, PS to CM We beseech our humble apology to any organization or individual if we failed to acknowledge their kind deeds and contributions.

Please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our deepest gratitude. We fervently pray that our Almighty God will shower His abundant blessings upon you all.

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(Born on 15th Dec’ 1945 – Died on 15th Dec’ 2018) Knowing fully well that we are indebted and words will never be adequate as to how grateful we were, yet, through this small column of the News Paper, from the depth of our hearts we would like to convey our heartfelt gratitude to each and every Individual, Neighbors, Various Churches, Organizations, Well Wishers and Friends that, besides your physical presence, your financial, materials and prayers support has truly solaced us during our most difficult time and sad demise of Lt. Jutoli (Khulu) W/o Hokuto (Akhalu) and the beloved Mother of Bovito and Toniho Sheqi of Mishilimi on 15th Dec’ 2018 at her united North Block ‘B’ Home, Burma Camp Dimapur, exactly the very day she was born 73 years back at Lazami Iyinu Village.

We convey our special thanks to :1. Sumi Community Fellowship Church and Youth Fellowship, United North Block ‘B’ 2. United North Block ‘B’ Council 3. Sumi Catholic Community Dimapur 4. Burma Camp Catholic Fellowship 5. Holy Cross Church & Catholic Youth Association Dimapur 6. Sumi Aphuyemi Hoho Pughoboto 7. Sumi Aphuyemi Kuqhakulu Dimapur 8. Lazami Welfare Dimapur 9. Mishilimi Union Dimapur 10.President NPF Pughoboto and Colleagues 11. Honorable MLA Shri. Y. Vikheho Swu & Family 12.All Flower Tributes The bereaved family deeply regrets our inability to thank each and everyone personally, yet it is our humble belief that God Almighty will reward your good deeds.

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19.12.1963 – 17.12.2018 We express our heartfelt gratitude to each and everyone who shared our grief and helped us through prayer support, financial help and services during the illness and last journey of Lt. Ng. Lokho Khakhai. Though we could not personally thank each and every individual, through this column we acknowledge your love and wishes. May God shower his blessings on each one of you abundantly.

Special thanks to : 1. United Naga Council 2. Poumai Naga Union 3. Poumai Hoho, Dimapur 4. Poumai Naga Union, Kohima 5. Khumai (Tunggam) Union 6. Khumai Kohima Union 7. Poumai Baptist Church, Dimapur 8. Poumai Baptist Fellowship, NUV Dimapur 9. Khumai Baptist Union 10. Makhufii Village Council 11. Makhufii Baptist Church 12. Khumai Natoumai Me, Dimapur 13. Paonumai Clan and 14. Shri. S. Pangnyu Phom, Hon'ble Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of Nagaland.

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Participants and organisers of the 11th Christmas Cake Race on December 22. The race was organised by Ao Baptist Arogo Padumpukhuri Youth Department. Block-5 of Padumpukhuri village emerged as winner while Dubagaon village bagged the runners up position.

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D O RT M U N D, D e c 22 (Agencies): Borussia Dortmund edged second-placed Borussia Moenchengladbach 2-1 in the Bundesliga on Friday to bounce back from their first league loss in midweek and restore a ninepoint lead at the top of the table going into the winter break.

Goals from teenager Jadon Sancho and captain Marco Reus gave Dortmund, who were stunned 2-1 by promoted Fortuna Duesseldorf on Tuesday, victory in the top-of-the-table battle and lifted them to 42 points from 17 games.

Gladbach, who equalised on the stroke of halftime, are second on 33 points but could slip to third if champions Bayern

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We the bereaved family members of Late Mr. Bendangmeren Aier would like to convey our heartfelt gratitude to one and all for your love and support through his brief illness till the time of his demise on 19th December 2018.

Though we are unable to thank every individual, we pray that the Almighty bless you abundantly and we are eternally grateful for all your help and support.

Our special thanks to: 1. Doctors and Nurses, Eden Medical Centre 2. Sungratsu Senso Telongjem Dimapur 3. Village Council Diezephe 4. Anitet Ao Baptist Arogo, Diezephe 5. Dr. Aoakhum Kichu, MD Radiation Oncology 6. Dr. Loli Athikho, MS Surgery 7. Dr. Imtiwapang Aier, MLA 8. Dr. Alemla, Superintendent, Eden Medical Centre 9. Mr. Moses Yepthomi Loving wife, children and family members DP-9639 K Y M C

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Man City, Chelsea lose; Arsenal win

Crystal Palace talisman Wilfried Zaha (centre) is surrounded by five City players as he looks for support up in attack.

L o nd o n, D e c 2 2 (Agencies): Andros Townsend scored a spectacular volley as Crystal Palace came from behind to stun Manchester City 3-2 at home, to leave the reigning champions four points behind leaders Liverpool.

The start of the game looked routine for the home side, who welcomed back John Stones and Raheem Sterling into the side, as they created a string of chances and took a deserved lead through Ilkay Gundogan.

But the game took a dramatic twist. First Jeffrey Schlupp, back from suspension, equalised from the edge of the box before Townsend scored a Christmas cracker of a strike from around 30 yards which flew into the top corner.

Pep Guardiola threw on Sergio Aguero but the Eagles increased their lead when Kyle Walker conceded a penalty for bringing down Max Meyer and

Luka Milivojevic converted the spot-kick for his fifth of the season.

Kevin De Bruyne and Riyad Mahrez came on for the latter stages with City throwing the kitchen sink at the visitors but it was not their day with Leroy Sane’s free-kick hitting the post.

De Bruyne setup a grandstand finish when his cross flew into the net but Palace defended brilliantly to cling on and climb to 15th in the table and condemn City to their first home defeat of the season in the league.

Meanwhile, Jamie Vardy struck a second half winner for Leicester City to consign Chelsea to a damaging home defeat.

T h e r e s u l t l e ave s Maurizio Sarri’s side in fourth place, with Spurs holding a game in hand over their rivals, dealing a blow to Chelsea’s hopes of finishing in the top four this season. But on the whole they can have few complaints about what happened here.

The Blues were largely toothless, with their only chance in the first half coming through Eden Hazard, who smashed a strike off the crossbar after being released through on Kasper Schmeichel’s goal.

Vardy struck what proved to be the winner after 51 minutes, lashing home a finish after being played in by James Maddison. Marcos Alonso hit the post in stoppage time, but Chelsea never really looked like equalising.

Earlier, Arsenal forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored twice on Saturday to help his side earn a 3-1 home victory over Burnley.

Burnley was about to open the scoring in the second minute of the match with a counterattack but midfielder Ashley Westwood failed to find the back of the net.

Aubameyang opened the scoring for Arsenal 15 minutes into the match with a nice right-foot shot inside the penalty area.

Burnley battled for the equalizer, but Arsenal managed to have a lead at half-time for the first time in the Premier League this season.

After just three minutes into the second half of the match held at Emirates stadium, Aubameyang struck again, netting the second goal with an accurate shot in the penalty area after a swift counterattack.

However, Burnley forward Ashley Barnes narrowed the gap in the 63rd minute with the first goal for his side, drilling the ball past Arsenal goalkeeper Bernd Leno after some pinball inside the penalty area of Arsenal.

In the closing minutes of the match, Arsenal midfielder Alex Iwobi sealed the 3-1 win with the third goal from a close range.

Results Wolves 0 – 2 Liverpool Huddersfield 1 – 3 Southampton Bournemouth 2 – 0 Brighton Newcastle 0 – 0 Fulham West Ham 0 – 2 Watford

Winter Cricket Challenge rescheduled

Dimapur, Dec 22 (NPN): The 23rd edition of Winter Cricket Challenge, organised by Senior Noble Klan, which was scheduled to begin on December 19 at local ground, Wokha has been rescheduled to December 27. The organiser informed that the rescheduling of the tournament was necessitated due to bad weather which affected the pitch and the outfield.

In this connection, the organiser has requested the team managements of the various clubs to bear with the inconveniences.

Meanwhile, fixtures for the tournament will be drawn on December 23 at 3:30 pm at local ground, Wokha. Therefore, all team representatives have been asked to attend the draw of fixture. For further queries, registered teams can contact 7005617279, 7005775828 or 9436428049.

Rünye festival football meet held Dimapur, Dec 22 (NPN): The 15th Rünye Festival Football Meet, organised by Leshemi Youth Society, Phek, concluded Saturday at Zuketsa local ground. The tournament was held under the theme “Mesü Kebe Tshüde” Leshemi Zuketsa Dwellers team emerged as the champions while Dzukhupa Khel team bagged runners up. Neitso Losou was adjudged the best player of the tournament, Lhouwetelo Losou was named the best goalkeeper and Shütsolo Tepfo was the highest scorer of the tournament.

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Ranji Trophy: Nagaland 101/4 after bowling out Bihar for 150

Nagaland Ranji trophy team in Patna on Saturday.

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Ko h i m a , D e c 2 2 (NPN): Rachit Bhatia helped Nagaland team bowl out Bihar for 150 runs on the first day of the ongoing Ranji Trophy at Moinul-Haq Stadium, Patna on Saturday.

C a p t a i n Ro n g s e n Jonathan won the toss and elected to bowl, and right-arm medium bowler Rachit Bhatia (6-46) helped Nagaland bowl out Bihar for just 150 runs (10 wkts, 46.1 overs) in the first innings.

In reply, Nagaland ended the day-1 at 101 losing 4 wickets in 41 overs with six wickets remaining in the first innings.

Besides Rachit Bhatia, Arun (2-52) and Abrar Kazi (2-40) claimed two wickets each. Harsh Singh scored 48 runs (not out)

while his teammates Indrajit Kumar (25 runs), Keshav Kumar (21 runs) and Samar Quadri (20 runs) were among the highest scorer for Bihar.

In reply, Nagaland batsmen struggled to make an impact as opener batsmen Sedezhalie Rupreo managed to score only 2 runs. The team lost the second wicket in 45 runs with Paras Sehrawat (27 runs).

Injur y forced Nagaland wicket keeper, KB Pawan to opt out after scoring just one run in 16 deliveries. Ashutosh Aman took the important wicket of Abrar Kazi (28 runs) through an lbw. At the end of the day, Rongsen Jonathan (18*) and Imliwati Lemtur (4*) helped the team reach 101 runs with six wickets remaining.

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claimed two wickets (2-15) in the first innings on day-1 for Bihar.

Bihar (Playing XI): Indrajit Kumar, Babul Kumar(c), Keshav Kumar, MD Rahmatullah, Utkarsh Bhaskar, Vikash Ranjan(w), Mangal Mehrur, Ashutosh Aman, Vivek Kumar, Samar Quadri, Harsh Singh Nagaland (Playing XI): Sedezhalie Rupero, Hokaito Zhimomi, Inakato Zhimomi, KB Pawan(w), Rongsen Jonathan(c), Arun, Abrar Kazi, Paras Sehrawat, Imliwati Lemtur, Tahmeed Rahman, Rachit Bhatia Brief score – Nagaland 1st innings 101/4 (Abrar Kazi 28, Paras Sehrawat 27, Ashutosh Aman 2/15 trail Bihar by Bihar 150 in 46.1 overs (Harsh Singh 48*, Rachit Bhatia 6/46) by 49 runs.

Pay $23 mn or lose 2023 WC: ICC to BCCI

New Delhi, Dec 22 (Agencies): International Cricket Council (ICC) has asked the BCCI to pay USD 23 million (Rs.160 crore approx) before the end of 2018 or it could lose the hosting rights of 2021 Champions Trophy and 2023 World Cup, according to a report.

The amount demanded

by ICC relates to the tax deductions when India hosted the 2016 ICC World T20.

ICC didn’t get waiver from Indian government and it now wants BCCI to compensate it for the same.

According to the report, failure to do so will result in ICC deducting the amount from BCCI’s share of revenue for the current

fiscal year.

The demand reportedly finds a mention in the minutes of ICC board meeting that took place earlier this year in Singapore. On the other hand, BCCI has denied the existence of any such document and asked the ICC to share the minutes where the board agreed to

pay the amount.

The Times of India report quoted sources as saying that the current state of affairs is just an extension of the personal animosity between ICC’s independent chairman Shashank Manohar and former BCCI president N Srinivasan.

“The ICC hasn’t provided any minutes to the BCCI yet,” The TOI quoted sources as saying. “And now, the ICC is shying away from sharing any minutes because they don’t have any. They just want to recover that money from India. There are indications that this bickering over tax-related matters is only an extension of the acrimony that ICC’s

present independent chairman and Srinivasan have shared over a period of time.

Time and again, Shashank has targeted BCCI for his own personal agenda,” the report added.

“It’s become fashionable to blame BCCI. Biting the hand that feeds, eh? Is that what it has come down to? A sports body that has economic value primarily because it feeds on India’s commercial stake in the game is telling India that it cannot host a World Cup? And that too with an Indian heading that organisation right now? What a joke,” the report further quoted a senior BCCI member as saying.

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