December 29, 2017

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Vol XXVIII No. 23

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2017 Pages 12 ` 4.00

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No one-sided decision on Naga issue: PM

Correspondent/IANS

IMPHAL/NEW DELHI, DEC 28: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that people of the North Eastern states should not believe in “tendentious rumours” but depend on the government statement and assured that “no one-sided decision” would be taken on the Naga issue.

He conveyed this while talking to an eight-member team of three civil society organisations (CSOs) of Manipur-- United Committee Manipur, All Manipur United Clubs Organisation and Committee on Civil Society Kangleipak-- who called on him on Thursday morning on the issue of the framework agreement the Centre had signed with NSCN (I-M) on August 3, 2015.

Modi also informed the CSOs that there was no need to be apprehensive over the state’s territory but have confidence in the assurance given by him (Modi), the delegation said in a statement. The statement also quoted the Prime Minister as saying, “You are coming here representing the people of Manipur, I am the Prime

Army chief arrives Dimapur DIMAPUR, DEC 28 (NPN): Chief of the Indian Army, Gen. Bipin Rawat arrived at Dimapur Thursday to oversee the operational preparedness of the Army’s Rangapahar Spear Corps.

In a communiqué, PRO defence informed that the Army chief would be visiting important locations in the states of Nagaland, Assam and Manipur on December 28 and 29.

Gen. Rawat will be briefed at various Army and Assam Rifles Headquarters.

Gen. Rawat also called on Nagaland chief minister, T.R. Zeliang to discuss vital aspects pertaining the State. Besides the prevailing security situation in these States, facilitating the ongoing peace process as well as improving employment generation opportunities, will also figure in the planned discussions. During the visit, the Army chief will be accompanied by Lt. Gen. Abhay Krishna, GOC-in-Chief Eastern Command and Lt. Gen. Anil Chauhan, GOC Spear Corps. It may be noted that the Spear Corps, besides undertaking extensive counter insurgency operations in the three North East states, is also responsible for conduct of operations along the Line of Actual Control in Arunachal Pradesh.

This is it!

“The problem is two governments. One allows him to sell crackers but the other doesn’t allow us to burst them.

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Minister of India and do you have no confidence with an assurance given by the Prime Minister. If you have the confidence, believe me.”

Modi on many occasions assured the people of the state that Centre will not compromise Manipur’s territorial integrity while resolving the protracted Naga political issue. During the meeting which lasted for about 15 minutes, the CSO leaders also submitted a memorandum describing the stance of the people on their territorial boundary.

The delegation reportedly told the Prime Minister that despite repeated assurances from leaders of the Union government including himself, there were still apprehensions in the minds of the people due to the negative assertions from different circles and failure of the Centre to disclose the content of the frame work agreement.

In reply, Modi asked the delegation to identify the parties creating such apprehensions and convince them the Centre had never made any official statement on the issue. At the same time, government always welcomed suggestions from

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the CSOs as well as from the people, PM was quoted as saying. Further, Modi urged the delegation to work towards peace and tranquillity in the state.

Meanwhile, the delegation reminded the PM about the June 18, 2001 uprising asserting that it had been the fallout of Centre’s decision to extend the ceasefire truce with the NSCN(I-M) without ‘territorial limit’ without taking prior consent of the people.

They informed the PM that any attempt or clause to affect the age old territory and interests of Manipur will not be accepted by the people of the state.

They further informed that Manipur will not raise objections on any matters related with the agreement if confined within the state

of Nagaland. However, people of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur will oppose any move affecting their territories, the delegation cautioned. Manipur CSOs have not ruled out violent protest if the Framework Agreement with the armed group NSCN (I-M) tinkered with the state’s boundary.

“If the framework agreement is only for Nagaland, give them whatever they want -- sovereignty, flag, passport, whatever,” said UCM president and spokesperson of the delegation Johnson Elangbam.

“But if it is going to be linked to Assam and Manipur, our voices must be heard. Or else, there could be a repeat of 2001 and the consequences will be on the centre,” Elangbam asserted.

Centre must respect House resolution on framework: Shiv Sena

Meanwhile, Shiv Sena Manipur State unit Thursday categorically stated that the BJP-led NDA government of the Centre must respect the resolution adopted by the Manipur Legislative Assembly on December 22 for disclosure of the contents of

the Framework Agreement, The Sangai Express report stated.

Speaking to media persons, Shiv Sena Manipur unit president, M. Tombi said that Shiv Sena fully supports the State Assembly resolution of December 22. Claiming that the Framework Agreement was signed after acknowledging a resolution adopted by the Nagaland State Assembly for integration of Naga inhabited areas, M. Tombi said that Shiv Sena would oppose NDA if the NDA Government opposes the resolution adopted by the State Assembly for disclosure of the contents of the Framework Agreement.

“During a meeting with interlocutor RN Ravi sometime back, he said that he was thinking about 6th Schedule or something similar. He said that something must be given”, Tombi conveyed. They also urged MPs to take up the issue (Framework Agreement) in the Parliament.

Shiv Sena and the people of Manipur have no ill-feeling against any measure taken up by the Central Government for development and welfare of Nagaland, he added.

PAVL assures to setup 100-bedded hospital, university in Nagaland

TR Zeliang, Bal Krishna Acharya (Centre) and Kuzholuzo Neinu.

Staff Reporter

D I M A P U R , D ec 2 8 (NPN): Nagaland chief minister, T.R. Zeliang has reiterated that education was a crucial need in Nagaland and for which the state government would welcome any organisation, whether religious or non-religious, willing to set up institutions and universities to raise the standard of education to the highest level.

He said this while speaking at a programme to felicitate Deviangs (a branch for the differently- abled under Patanjali Ayurved Limited- PAVL) held at the residence premises of N.Thomas Lotha (Advisor Higher & Technical Education), Khermahal, Thursday evening.

While acknowledging Baba Ram Dev aide Bal Krishna Acharya who was present and welcoming his assurance to establish a 100bedded hospital for the differently abled in Nagaland Zeliang assured all possible support from the state government. “Let us open ways for the company to set up university in the state.

Not only the state government but NGOs and every section of the society should cooperate not only towards this project but also towards any company who wants to invest in the state”, said Zeliang.

Bal Krishna Acharya of Patanjali Ayurved Limited (PAVL) a Fast Moving Consumer Good (FMCG) company has assured that they will set up a 100-bedded

hospital in Dimapur for the differently-abled person and has expressed interest in setting up a university in Nagaland in partnership with the state government and Central government.

Three sites were inspected of which one would be chosen for the 100- bedded hospital.

In response to the chief minister’s full support to the Deviangs, Bal Krishna Acharya immediately sanctioned Rs. 100 crore towards the project which was announced by advisor Higher and Technical Education, N Thomas Lotha.

Thomas is also a member of General Council for People with Multiple Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India.

The programme was organised to felicitate Deviangs a branch of Patanjali Ayurved Limited headed by Baba Ram Dev and his aide Bal Krishna Acharya.

Former Uttarakhand chief secretary, R.K. Sharma who was also present at the programme delivered a short speech, where he spoke about the importance (Cont’d on p-7)

Gov, CM others condole Addl. DG PF Zeliang’s demise NSCN (I-M) refutes LVC allegations DIMAPUR, DEC 28 (NPN): Addl. DGP (Law & Order), P.F Zeliang, a 1997 batch IPS officer of Nagaland passed away on Thursday afternoon at Dimapur after a brief illness.

He is survived by his wife and four children. Various personalities and organizations have expressed their condolences over the loss.

Governor: Nagaland Governor, P.B. Acharya has expressed grief and shock at the demise of the Late P.F Zeliang.

A condolence message from PRO to Governor, said Acharya observed that Zeliang had served the Government and the people of the State with dedication and his immense contributions will ever be cherished by the people of the State.

“Late PF Zeliang’s contributions, sacrifices and service to the people the State will be remembered by all. His demise was a great loss to

the state Police department in particular and the people of Nagaland in general” stated the Governor. Acharya further conveyed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members and prayed to the Almighty to grant strength and solace to overcome the grief.

CM: Nagaland chief minister (CM), T.R. Zeliang, on behalf of himself and his family conveyed condolences to the bereaved family members and offered prayers that God to grant them strength to enable them to bear the sorrow and also for rest for his departed friend.

Zeliang said that late P.F. Zeliang was a good family friend and had virtues that were rare in people these days.

He said late P.F Zeliang was an upright officer and a down to earth, efficient man of principles who followed the law without prejudices and was also a good father.

Calling the departed a pioneer among the Zeliangs and an inspiration, the CM said that the loss will be difficult to fill in the days to come. The condolence note added that P.F. Zeliang joined the service since 1981 and was the ADGP (Adm) and ADGP (L&0) and was to take over the charge of DG (Prison, HG & CD) in the month of February 2018.

Rio: Lok Sabha MP, Neiphiu Rio expressed shock at the demise of P.F. Zeliang, IPS, ADGP (Law & Order). Rio described Zeliang as a capable officer who rendered the best years of his life towards the service of the state and added that Nagaland had lost a dedicated officer.

Rio joined by his family conveyed heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved family with prayers, that God console them and grant the departed soul eternal peace.

Patton: Former Home minister, Y. Patton, MLA on behalf of himself and his family, has conveyed condolences to the bereaved family of the late P.F. Zeliang and offered prayers that God grant them fortitude to bear the loss.

Patton recalled that he had close associations with Zeliang during his stint as Home minister. Patton said he found Zeliang to be reliable and he worked with integrity and without bias and was also one of the major decision makers for the department. While regretting not being able to attend the funeral in person, as he was out of station, Patton added that his untimely demise has created a vacuum which will be difficult to fill.

AZSU-AMN: All Zeliangrong Students’ Union- Assam, Manipur & Nagaland (AZSU-AMN) has conveyed its deepest

DIMAPUR, DEC 28 (NPN): Reacting to the allegation by Lhothavi Village Council (LVC) that some NSCN (I-M) cadres had allegedly taken away an elephant at gunpoint, secretary to the GPRN, M. Daniel Lotha has issued a clarification on the matter.

Narrating the sequence of events, Daniel said that, the elephant was owned by one Abdul Sattar who hired it to Abdul Hafis on lease for six months. But even after the lapse of one year and ten months, he failed

to return the elephant, he said.

Daniel said that on receipt of a complaint by the owner, an enquiry was initiated

by Asalu region and found the elephant had been confiscated by one Toniho of Lhothavi village.

But when the original owner asked for the elephant to be returned, Toniho claimed that the elephant had died and even a picture could not be taken as the elephant had begun to rot emanating a foul stench, (Cont’d on p-7) he said.

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YBC begins initiative to support clean election Correspondent

WOKHA, DEC 28 (NPN): Supporting the Clean Election Campaign (CEC) and taking it a notch higher, Yukhum Baptist Church (YBC) in Wokha district has promised to hoist white flags with cross symbol in those households that are committed to respect the fundamental right to vote and uphold the principles of CEC initiated by Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) during the 2018 Assembly election.

The initiative will take off with the theme “We cannot be victims of our ignorance anymore” by January-end or first week of February next year.

In an exclusive interview with Nagaland Post, YBC pastor Zanbemo Kithan said he had announced two months back that the church would erect a white flag with across symbol as

sign of “testimony to the world to stand by truth as faithful citizens” in the houses of those who were committed to cast their votes honestly as a fundamental right by resisting all forms of allurements.

He also appealed to candidates entering Yukhum village for campaigning to respect those houses that have white flags and not lure them with any promise, cash or kind. Kithan expressed joy at having received a positive response from the villagers and said the villagers were excited at the prospect of flags being hoisted at their houses. He added that the number of houses erecting the flags did not matter as long as the persons upheld truth.

Referring to the violence, bloodshed and intimidations that took place at Yukhum during elections in the past, he regretted that even though the village cel-

ebrated 100 years of Christianity in 1998, it was one of the worst villages of the State in virtually every aspect.

He informed this correspondent that the initiative was very challenging as there was a candidate from village itself, though he was optimistic that “God will help the village”. Kithan also acknowledged the support of Village Council in all the church’s activities and initiatives that were meant for the villagers’ welfare.

The pastor recalled how 97 men from the village had participated in a three-day men’s camp held in a jungle in 2012, sought forgiveness from the Lord and vowed to stand by truth, protect the village’s interest and respect one another’s right.

He claimed that since then the village had become very peaceful and that the villagers had taken part in the 2013 election peacefully.

Crediting all significant

changes in the village to blessings of God, the pastor said God really performed miracles in the village.

Kithan said the villagers began construction of the church with a budget of Rs 16 lakh. However, when completed three years later, the construction cost over Rs. 2 crore without any funds being raised. He said the church had sponsored 100 missionaries under All Indian Evangelical Mission, Lotha Baptist Ekhumkho Sanrhutsu and Yukhum Village Missionaries for three years.

To a query on how the small church could sponsor such a huge number of missionaries, the pastor said with a smile: “Fasting and prayer were our only priorities and God blessed us with Rs 4 crore in five years and with that money the church was completed and subsequently the church sponsored the missionaries.”

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SAT presentation ceremony held at Sürümi He said that whether one studied in private or government school, it all depended on the sincerity of the individual and amount of hard labour. He cited the example of elders who had succeeded in life inspite of having to undergo many hardships.

He therefore called upon the present generation to seek true education which would give proper understanding and ability to utilize the acquired knowledge into useful work.

The speaker also warned students to be more alert and make good use of the technology advancement instead of wasting time on useless gossip and surfing. He also asked students to visualize where he/she or friends were going to be in 10 years and apprised them of the consequences to be faced then.

He honestly disclosed that he was never a topper nor an awardee or medalist, but his success in becoming an army officer was due to his aim and determination.

SAT Akighiche Saxu 2017 (Certificate of Excel-

lence) was awarded to four toppers under the following categories: Rural (Sürümi) Akalu I. Aye of Mount View School, Sürühuto; Rural (Sürühuto Area) Vinikali G. Sumi of MVS Sürühuto; General (CBSE & others) Likivi I. Awomi of Miles Bronson Residential School, Guwahati; General (NBSE) Festus K. Awomi of Seven Home School, Zünheboto The award which carries a citation and cash price was given away by Mhabeni Yeshika.

Earlier, the proceedings started with invocation by women pastor Hukheli Nikuto, while welcome speech was delivered by the VCC Akuto, GB. The congregation was also enthralled by recitation of Sürümi Nachummi Leshe and a special song by Ilika Achumi of Zünheboto SC and Sürümi church leaders, respectively.

The programme attended by about 400 people was chaired by the SAT secretary, Hotoshe Sema Awomi with benediction from Tonili Chishi, women leader.

Sepfuzou colony council hall inaugurated

TSU 64th general session

Guest speaker Lt. Col. Yeshika Awomi along with Trustees and SAT Akighiche Saxu 2017 awardees.

SAT stated that guest speaker was Lt. Col. Yeshika Awomi of Kumaon Regiment, who exhorted students at SBC (Aizüto).

Lt. Col Awomi stated that true and wholesome education enabled an individual to realize one’s ability to

think and act, understand right from wrong, and help one in becoming someone useful for the society. He advised students to leave aside ego and be inquisitive, seek help from elders and intellectuals as education was a lifelong process.

Chief guest along with colony office bearers and elders after dedication of the council hall.

DIMAPUR: Dedication of Exhorting the colony the colony for successful Sepfuzou colony council members, the chief guest completion of the hall. He hall was held on December stated that he would extend also advised that the colony 22, with Khriehu Liezietsu help in whatever way pos- council hall be utilised for as chief guest. sible while appreciating constructive welfare of

GHS and GPS buildings inaugurated at Chenloisho

the colony. The colony also held a general meeting and appointed new team of office bearers for the tenure 2018-2022 with Dzieseneizo Sekhose as chairman and Ghokiye Lohe as general secretary along with 14 others.

E a r l i e r, t h e p r o gramme was chaired by chairman Khriehuzo Lohe, dedicatory prayer by Luozelie Kaco, special song by Khunili Swu and friends, construction report by convener, construction committee Dzieseneizo Sekhose, short speech by GB Nitovi Swu, while words of gratitude was pronounced by general secretary Cheng Kath.

couraged the teachers to impart quality education. He further said, quality education does not mean bookies knowledge and also urged the parents, village council, students body to cooperate with the teachers. He also inaugurated the Chenloisho Baptist Church staff quarter which was dedicated by Teitong pastor.

NSCN (I-M) condemns AR raid

Residence of R T. Tsanglao after the raid.

DIMAPUR: NSCN (I-M) through its MIP has condemned the “unprecedented offensives” at the official residence of kilonser RT.Tsanglao by 32 Assam Rifles (AR), who “swooped down on a respectable functionary of NSCN on 26th December 2017 midnight”.

A press note from its MIP added that the action of the 32 AR has once again brought “about bitter past memories of the Naga people as the 32 Assam Riffles, under command of Col.VS. Pal”, which has been their customary way of faring with any situation in defiance of the revised text in the ground rules

Lt.Medo Vizo, S/o Lt.Vihulie Vizo

Remembering Fondly

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Lt. Zaleveyi Sapu (Dy. Ranger) Died on: 16th Dec. 2017 We, the family members of Late Shri. Zaleveyi Sapu, through this column, we express our heartfelt gratitude to all of you. Your sympathy, comfort and kind gesture shown upon us are deeply embedded in us.

Your support, prayers, financial & material help in time of his illness till his last breath are your shower of blessing upon him and to us.

May God shower His blessing upon you all.

Loving wife, sons, daughters and family members.

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1ST DEATH ANNIVERSARY of Lt. Rev. Dr. CHEN RENGMA

6th Jan 1960 – 27th Dec 2016

It’s been a year since you left us Dad, but not a day passes by without feeling your absence. We miss you. You’ve left a big empty space in our home and in our lives which we feel every single day. We only hope that we get to be with you in heaven some day.

Loving wife and children

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Body disposed off by East PS

The family members of Lt. Yangsemong Sangtam, expired on 10-12-17, would immensely express our thanks which by words and gratitude are not enough. Still, may our Almighty God continue to shower His blessings upon you everyone during our grief.

DIMAPUR: The body of a non-Naga, aged around 35 and identified as Sanjay Gogoi has been disposed off by east police station.According to a notification by OC of East Police Station, Bendang, the deceased was found unattended and seriously ill, on December 25 at around 1:00 p.m. near the railway station at the Taxi stand when a pastor and church members admitted him into the District Hospital. The notification said that in spite of medical care, he expired on December 26 at 3:30 a.m. An inquest was conducted and police found no evidence of foul-play. It added that the body was moved to the Morgue the same day and after completion of the 72 hours wait, the corpse was disposed off. Except for his name and age, no other details to indicate identity or relation could be obtained, the OC said. The deceased has been identified as late Sanjav Gogoi (35) with dark complexion.

AR apprehends NDFB(s) cadres

DIMAPUR: Zunheboto battalion of Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR(N) conducted a mobile vehicle search operation along with police representative on specific information in general area, Longkhim village on December 28. According to PRO HQ IGAR (N) three individuals were apprehended during the search of a bus with registration number NL 03 B 0211 and identified as Dwmwla Narzary, s/o Hojen Narzary and Pungo Narzary, s/o Soben Narzary both aged 23 years old, resident of Tukrajhar, Chirag district in Assam and Buddisor Diamary, s/o Monin Diamary aged 19 years, resident of Sonitpur district, Assam. The apprehendees were identified to be NDFB(S) cadres in the process of infiltrating and going for training.

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being tolerant to respect the hard earned peace and awaiting final settlement, the press note said.

In this regard, NSCN (I-M) said it has seriously viewed the “incessant and provoked” actions of Assam Rifles as “proactive elements” to upset the most prolonged political talks between government of India and Naga people. Therefore, NSCN (I-M) added that the so called “friends of the hill people’ should learn to respect the peoples’ sentiments and ceasefire grounds rules to avoid misunderstandings between Naga people and Government of India in the near future.

Gone from us that smiling face The cheerful pleasant ways, The heart that won so many friends.

In bygone happy days.

A life made beautiful by kindly deeds.

A helping hand for other needs.

To a beautiful life, comes a happy end.

Sweet memories shall we cherish.

Everyone’s friend.

“If we live, we live for the Lord; if we die, we die for the Lord. So whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord”.

Romans 14:8.

The love and compassion countless people have showered on us will be remembered as a manifestation of God’s providence.

Special thanks to Dr.Shürhozelie Liezietsu, President, Ura Academy and his colleagues for their sincere love showered to us.

Words simply fail to express our gratitude to one and all who stood and supported us throughout the protracted illness till his last journey on 18th Dec.2017.

May Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

Loving wife, children, grand children & family members.

(clause-a). NSCN (I-M) alleged that, as usual, the 32 Assam Riffles came prepared to “ransack, ravage and to snatch away anything within their reach”.

The MIP also claimed that the AR personnel were unethical like “professional thief ” to break in to the homestead of a recognized senior functionary of GPRN by using a ladder to break into and conduct “savageous raid” that lasted for more than two hours.

Assam Rifles has fully exploited the ceasefire period for raid, frisking, ransacking and other highly provocative actions, taking undue advantage of NSCN

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

C. L. John along with others.

DIMAPUR: Minister of RD & REPA, C. L. John inaugurated Govt. High School building constructed under RMSA 2012 -13 and Govt. Primary School building Chenloisho constructed under SSA 2013 -14 on December 22.

According to DIPR report, while inaugurating school building, minister en-

DIMAPUR: The Thenyizumi Students’ Union (T¬SU) would hold its 64th general session on December 30 under the theme,“Striving to Live” at Govt. Middle School Compound, Thenyizu. TSU annual magazine, “The Rudder” Vol. 4 highlighting the yearlong activities would be released during the session. Union achievers in different fields and academics would be also be felicitated. Lt. Punuhu Dawhuo, memorial award would also be awarded to outstanding students in the HSLC Examinations 2017.

Union has invited well wishers and Thenyizumi citizens to the programme.

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DIMAPUR: The 7th Sürümi Award Trust (SAT) presentation ceremony for toppers from the village in various Cl-X board examinations 2017 was held at Sürümi village on December 27.

A press release from

Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2017

Mr. Tangtimongba (Waromung) & Mrs. Imdonglepla (Waromung)

Died : 25.12.2016 Died : 29.07.2016 Cherishing every warm moments we shared with you. Your legacy will live in our hearts and lives always.

“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present not the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord”.

Romans 8:38, 39.

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Our sincere thanks to :-

1. Yangzitong Vill A&B Council 2. Yangzitong Vill Union Dmr 3. Sangtam Baptist Lithro Dmr 4. Sangtam Baptist Lithrolarü Dmr 5. Sangtam Baptist Lithro P/Bazar Dmr 6. Jinkhu Welfare Society 7. C Kipili Hon'ble Min. for Power 8. Er. Sao Sangtam 9. Mr. T. Likhase 10. Tsathrise (President NPF 59 A/C) 11. Mr. Theose RDO DP-13290

12. Mr. Atsase Thongtsar 13. Er. Chopngse Anar 14. Mr. Thrilongse 15. Mr. & Mrs. T Setsatong 16. Mr. Pukhato 17. Mr. K. Chumpise 18. Mr. K. Setongli 19. Mr. K. Chokhase 20. Mr. & Mrs. Setsacho 21. Mr. MT Lisetong 22. Smti. Martha (Jt. Secy. RD, Khm) 23. Mr. Khetoho 24. Mr. Nivito 25. Mr. Liochum T 26. Mr. & Mrs. Setsipa 27. Mrs. Shiloa 28. Mr. Nganglise & family 29. Mr. Lichumse 30. Mr. Revo Anar 31. Mr. M. Angami 32. Mr. Chopise 33. Mr. Lichothri 34. Mr. Tokugha Kiba 35. Mr. P. Lichomung Khm. Loving wife, children K

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WEATHER FORECAST December 29

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala Partly sunny

27 13

Nice with plenty of sunshine

Guwahati Hazy sunshine

23 9 25 10

Nice with plenty of sun

23 5

Itanagar Sunny and not as warm

23 9

Imphal Shillong

Hazy sunshine

19 4

Kohima

Sunny and not as warm

20 6

Dimapur Nice with plenty of sunshine Mkg

Sunny and not as warm

Tuensang Cooler with plenty of sun

24 10 21 6 14 6

Sunny and cooler

18 10

Zunheboto Sunny and cooler

19 4

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ZKK, EDSSU, CCK, SPC celebrate respective jubilees

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2017

GHS Diphupar exposure trip Dimapur: Class 9 students of government high school, Diphupar along with teachers conducted an exposure trip to biodiversity-cum-recreation park at Diphu, Assam on December 18. The trip served as a platform for learning.

According to headmaster government high school Diphupar, R. Nyimshio Lotha, in an effort to enhance the academic performance of students, office of the headmaster of GHS Diphupar instituted an academic excellence award, “government high school Diphupar academic excellency award” for students appearing NBSE HSLC exam for the academic year of 2018, which would include cash rewards.

(L-R) Y. Kikheto Sema unveiling the monolith. (NP) Jubilee choir presenting special number at the programme. (NP). Bishop of Kohima and others at Tesophenyu.

Staff Reporters DIMAPUR, DEC 28 (NPN): Zhuikhu Students’ Union (ZKK) celebrated its golden jubilee on the theme, “Liberty” at its village ground on Thursday.

The celebration was graced by secretary Land Resources and Finance department, Y. Kikheto Sema, as the chief guest.

Speaking on the jubilee theme, the chief guest encouraged the students to liberate themselves from the bondage of selfishness, dishonesty, corruption, laziness and all sort of social menaces. He also urged the students to inherit the trait of their forefathers with regard to respect for elders, hardworking nature and honesty.

Kikheto also said that jubilee was not only an occasion to forgive and forget each other’s misdeeds but to cherish the past and to claim the future. In this regard, he said it was easy to forgive but hard to forget since others’ misdeeds remain in one’s mind and heart for long.

Also, speaking on the clean election campaign, Kikheto said that even be-

fore polls were announced the public had started troubling intending candidates for various reasons. “With such behaviour how can we expect clean election to be successful? We should all change individually first,” he added.

He further reminded the gathering that clean election did not mean only for Assembly polls but should begin from election of Church leaders, student leaders, NGOs etc.

Wester n Sumi Students’ Union, president, Nito Achumi also exhorted the gathering.

Highlights of the celebration included cultural performances by Khaibung Students’ Union, Hekheshe Students’ Union and others.

EDSSU: East Dimapur Sumi Students (EDSSU) celebrated its silver jubilee Thursday, at East Dimapur Sumi Baptist church, Purana Bazaar under the theme “Redefining generation”.

Focussing on the theme, secretary finance department and LRD, Kikheto Y Sema (IAS) as speaker of the programme said redefining a generation would mean changing oneself in every

means from bad to good.

“Change in dress, fashion, mobile phones etc only do not constitute change but the real change should be positive in one’s attitude, mannerisms, love and respect for one another,” he added.

Kikheto also called upon the Nagas irrespective of their geographical locations and community to remain as one emotionally and support each other.

“Nagas are a small group of people and we should not disintegrate amongst ourselves but remain strongly bonded in all means possible,” he said.

He also described the political crisis that had enveloped the tenure of the 12th Nagaland Legislative Assembly as “most unfortunate” and added that every individual should be held responsible for the mess instead of blaming only the politicians. On the issue of illegal immigrants, the secretary said Nagas should start working for and by themselves and that the work culture would eventually space out illegal immigrants. He also called for a stop to infighting or cold war among different Christian denominations

DIMAPUR: The 28th general session of the Chozuba Town Chakhesang Students’ Union (CTCSU) was held on December 22 at Vamuzo Memorial Town Hall with Vekhozo Ringa, state coordinator, SSA, Nagaland as the special guest and Dr. Khangaka Keyho, research scholar, JNU (Delhi) as session speaker on the theme “explore the possibilities”.

A press release by CTCSU debate, seminar and symposium secre-

tary Veyito Nyekha stated that Vekhozo Ringa exhorted that there was no short cut to success but required hard labour in order to achieve one’s dream. He advised the students to make assessment of whether they were liabilities or assets to the society, and remarked that it was the ego which was creating liabilities in society.

He said that it was not because of the illiterate/uneducated people or the variations of intel-

Governor of Nagaland, P.B. Acharya and Tokheho Yepthomi (extreme right).

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A press release by general secretary Crayon Club, Maongtemjen Kichu, while speaking at the programme, assistant professor Fazl Ali College, Tiatemsu Mollier congratulated the club on achieving 25 years of existence. While dwelling on the theme, Tiatemsu encouraged the club members to continue their yeomen service towards good of the society He particularly encouraged the club members to adopt productive living in this competitive modern world and also to preserve the culture and traditions of the forefathers since it was fast disappearing in the modern society.

Earlier, invocation was pronounced by Kumlong Baptist Church pastor, Rev. I. Lima Jamir who released the souvenir. Short speeches were delivered by chairman of Kumlong ward Yimden, S. Lanu Imchen, crayon club treasurer, Lanutoshi Jamir and first Club treasurer, Atula. Club president, Dr. Imlinichet Imchen delivered welcome address while founding member, Yangertoshi Pongen conducted “encomium to the departed souls”. Tiasola Ozukum pre-

CTCSU conducts 28th general session 2017 ligence, which was breaking societies, churches, communities etc.

He also asserted on the fact that if anyone wanted to be a leader, they needed to listen or coordinate with other’s decision.

While challenging the students to become leaders now and not only in future, he added that it was possible to change the society for a better future.

Session speaker, Dr Khangaka Keyho said

Amaluma village celebrates centenary

DIMAPUR: Amaluma village celebrated its centernary at village play ground attended by Governor of Nagaland, P. B. Acharya as chief guest and Tokheho Yepthomi MLA as guest of honour on December 23.

A press release by advisor centenary celebration committee and president Kachari Tribal Council Nagaland (KTCN), Ramesh Hasnu stated that governor in his address while congratulating the people of the village, reminded that India was a secular country where people from all faiths and religions could live together in harmony.

Referring to Gandhiji’s view on the villages, he said that the strength of India lay in the development

as the believers were all worshipping one God. Wester n Sumi Students’ Union, president, Nito Achumi also addressed the gathering. The celebration programme would culminate on December 29.

Earlier, the programme was chaired by EDSSU ex-president Dr. Hitoka H. Achumi, invocation prayer was pronounced by NCRC Sumi pastor, Rev. Shiwoto Assumi, welcome speech by ex-president Solomon L. Awomi, hoisting of flag by EDSSU president Kanato S. Awomi, EDSSU history was delivered by ex-president EDSSU, Avishe Zhimo and special number by jubilee choir. Later, jubilee blessing prayer for executive members was pronounced

by EDSBC, purana bazar associate pastor Yekuto Shohe and benediction prayer was pronounced by EDSBC, purana bazar assistant pastor Hukato Achumi. (Staff Reporter) Crayon Club Kumlong: Crayon club, Kumlong (CCK) ward Mokokchung celebrated its 25th anniversary under the theme, “reviviscence” at its treasurer’s residence, Kumlong Ward on December 22.

of the village. He also said that villages in Nagaland would be developed if each and every MP, ministers, and MLAs would adopt atleast one village every year during his term. Governor further cited that every state in India should be corruption free and that all villages in the state should progress. In order to maintain health of the children and to learn more about discipline and cleanliness Bal Shiksha Kendra should also be established in the villages because children were the future leaders of the country, he added.

He encouraged the youths to prefer skill development trainings more than conventional degrees of education. Governor also

unveiled the monolith in commemoration of the centenary.

Tokheho Yepthomi while greeting the people on the occasion expressed that the completion of 100 years of the Amaluma village was itself an achievement and its centenary celebration a historic event.

He also released the souvenir published in commemoration of the centenary.

In his welcome addressed Rakesh Hasnu enlightened the gathering on the achievements and progress made by the village in various fields especially in literacy and education. He also stated that, the village people were mostly farmers and self sufficient in terms of production. A brief

history of Amaluma village was illustrated by the convener of the celebration committee, Thangnodao Naiding. Johon Jidung the village council chairman and also the co-convener of the celebration committee invoked God’s blessing in the function.

In his short speech, Kumar Naben, president, Dimasa Public Organization, Nagaland (DPON) appreciated the villagers for pioneering work in celebrating the centenary which the other Dimasa villages had not done though have completed more than hundred years of village establishment. L. Khevishe Achumi the vice president of Western Sumi Hoho (WSH), reminded about the age old harmonious relation between the Sumi and Kachari communities.

S. K. Khemprai, advisor to KTCN, expressed dissatisfaction over the slow growth of development particularly in the field of education, health, agriculture and water supply due to non availability or insufficient provision of governmental facilities in Dhansiripar sub-division in which the Amaluma village falls.

Benediction prayer was offered by Satyalal Thaosen GB of the village and vote of thanks by Ramesh Hasnu.

that there was a need to bridge the gap of spiritual education, as a gap in relationship with God was created while pursuing secular education.

He added that corruption, dishonesty and all other forms of injustices did not start all of a sudden, but was rooted from childhood when foundational education was inculcated to the children.

Mhakhoyi Nyekha, president CTCSU in his presidential address chal-

DC Mon informs D imapu r : D e p u t y Commissioner (DC) Mon has informed all arms license holders under Mon that National Database of Arms Licences (NDAL) portal for uploading details of arms licenses and issue of Unique Identification Number (UIN) to all licenses have been re-opened. DC Mon, Thavaseelan K has informed that the last date for uploading details and generating UIN has been extended to March 31.

Arms licenses without UIN would be invalid after 31 March and arms license holders who already have UIN need not furnish their details again.

lenged the students to dare to dream of what may seem impossible and encouraged them to dream big, and that they could achieve the best. He called upon the students to work together, refine and define the meaning of “excellence: and achieve the dreams which many would dare to dream of.

Other highlights included release of yearly bulletin, “The Insight” and folk tune presented by the Women Welfare Society Chozuba Town.

Kumlong Baptist Church pastor, Rev. I Lima Jamir (extreme right) releasing the souvenir at Kumlong ward on December 22.

sented a song titled, “blessings”, while vote of thanks was delivered by general secretary, Maongtemjem Kichu.

Crayon club was established by 19 likeminded youths of the ward in 1992 and is a registered club under the motto “be taught, be trained and shine forth”. It is non-profit and apolitical with the objective of rendering social service in various platforms. Over 25 years, the club had participated in competitions and brought many laurels to the society and is an active partaker of the “go green” initiative of Kumlong environment committee under the aegis of the Kumlong ward Yimden.

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St. Peter’s Church (SPC) Tesophenyu golden jubilee celebration-cum-priestly ordination of deacon Shayhunlo Stephen Kemp was held under the theme “Peter!

You are the rock and on this rock l will build my Church” at local ground Tesophenyu on December 27 and 28. Dedication of jubilee monolith at the Church premises was officiated by Rev. Dr. James Thoppil, Bishop of Kohima follow by priestly ordination of deacon Shayhunlo Stephen Kemp. Guest of honour at felicitation programme was parliamentary secretary PWD, Er. Levi Rengma. Inaugural function was grace by transport commissioner, Elias T. Lotha.

SH organizes Sumi Martyr’s Day programme

DIMAPUR: Sumi Martyr’s Day programme organised by Sumi Hoho (SH) was held at Martyr’s Park Sukhalu village, Zunheboto on December 28 in memory of martyrs who had laid down their lives during Mukalimi siege.

A press release by SH media affairs secretary stated that Sümi Hoho, Zunheboto Town GBs Association, STH, ZSTH, ZTYO, Sukhalu villagers and well wishers attended the service.

Nikuto, pastor Sukhalu Village Baptist Church pronounced invocation prayer, while Hekhushe Shikhu, president Sümi Hoho delivered speech on the significance of the day. The programme was chaired by Nikheto Jimomi genral secretary of Sümi Hoho.

Sümi Hoho has also extended its appreciation to the Ustomi Village Union Zunheboto for cleaning up the entire Sümi Martyr’s Park.

BHCC Wokha initiates road repair

Citizens of Blue Hill during social work.

DIMAPUR: Blue Hill Colony Council (BHCC) Wokha and citizens of the colony undertook mass social work under the initiative of colony council, Blue Hill Eloe Ekhung and Blue Youth Organisation on December 9, 11 and 12.

A joint press release by

BHSS colony chairman, K. Chantsuthung Kikon and general secretary, Lishumthung Kithan stated that the 1km (approx) stretch circular road was the most neglected road in Wokha town ever since its existence although Blue Hill Colony was among the oldest colony

in Wokha town. During the social work, the whole stretch of “off-road track” colony circular road was filled with stones and sand gravels for plying. BHCC also thanked the individuals, contractor, well wishers for support in various ways toward the road repair.

The National People’s Party (NPP) Nagaland state inaugurated the 52 A/C LongkhimChare party office on December 28 with unfurling of flag by NPP Tuensang district president, Y. Changsang Chang. The others present were NPP Nagaland state vice president N. Kaimang Chang, NPP Nagaland state youth wing president, Sethrongkhu Sangtam and senior party workers.

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Sleaze, scandals shamed M’laya in 2017

Shillong, Dec 28 (PTI): Scandals, including that of sexual misconduct, rocked Meghalaya in 2017 which saw a legislator sent to jail on charges of raping a minor and involvement in a sex racket and a governor resign for allegedly entertaining women at his office and compromising the Raj Bhavan’s dignity.

The beginning of the year saw Raj Bhavan staff openly revolting against the then Governor V Shanmuganathan charging him with compromising the dignity of the gubernatorial office.

Nearly 100 staff members at the Raj Bhavan alleged the governor gave “many women direct access to his bedroom”. He was later asked to resign.

The year also saw the swearing in of two other governors - Bawanrilal Purohit who replaced Shanmuganathan and later Ganga Prasad who took over as the 17th Governor and the fifth in the last five years - a record of sorts.

Independent legislator Julius K Dorphang was jailed for allegedly raping a minor and being involved in a sex racket.

Dorphang and 18 others were arrested by police and jailed in the first quarter of the year. Charged

under POCSO, they are still behind bars. The year also saw a rebellion in the ruling Congress from its senior members including former deputy chief minister Rowell Lyngdoh and his cabinet colleagues Prestone Tynsong and Sniawbhalang Dhar.

They openly revolted against Chief Minister Mukul Sangma and declared their intention not to seek re-elections on Congress tickets. They are set to join the National People’s Party.

The high court judgement holding invalid the appointment of parliamentary secretaries through a government’s 2005 legislation was another blow for the government.

The Meghalaya Parliamentary Secretaries (Appointment, Salaries, Allowances and Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2005 was held invalid in November for want of legislative competence of the State Legislature and was therefore, struck down leaving the decision to disqualify them at the hands of the Governor.

Activist M Sumer, on whose PIL the court acted, also demanded their disqualification as an MLA although they had resigned

en-mass on the day the court announced its judgement.

In the same month, the high court delivered another blow to the Congress when it annulled the recruitment of teachers in 2009 in five of 15 centres — Shillong, Jowai, Amlarem, Tura and Dadenggre — where the CBI had conducted an inquiry and unearthed anomalies in the selection process and ordered the agency to register an FIR filed in this regard.

Although the CBI had established that 268 out of 365 candidates were appointed illegally by the education department officials meddling with the original marks and score sheets, the state government went on to defend its stand and Chief Minister Sangma directed the education department to file an appeal petition before the Supreme Court against the judgement.

In another instance, the high court had to step in to prevent the state government from rampant cutting of trees in the state after a big tree fell on top of cars killing three of the occupants of a taxi.

The government, otherwise, intended to cut over 550 trees in the city.

New species of water beetle found in Mnp

The water beetles’ scientific names (from left): Enochrus nigropiceus, Chasmogenus abnormalis, Paracymus Sp.

I m ph a l , D e c 2 8 (Agencies): Scientists have discovered six new species of water beetle in water bodies of the north eastern state of Manipur.

These species are new to India. The species that helps in nutrient recycling and improving food chain in water bodies were discovered as part of a three year study on importance of aquatic beetle (coleoptera) in fresh ecosystems of Manipur.

“In fact, 22 water beetles (out of 65 recorded, belonging to coleoptera order) were reported for the first time in Manipur in our study across nine wetland

sites under eight districts,” said senior research fellow O Sandhyarani.

“These beetles from Manipur belong to different families. Six of them are new to India”.

The Kolkata-based Zoological Survey of India maintains the list of water beetles discovered in India, most in the rainy areas of north-east and Western Ghats. “Its latest edition does not mention these six species and therefore, they are new to India,” Dr M Bhubaneshwari Devi, lead researcher of the project, said, adding that the aquatic beetles are an indicator of health of a

Meghalaya govt yet to recover Rs 35 cr lottery dues

S H ILLO N G, D e c 2 8 (Agencies): Even before recovering over Rs 35 crore as lottery dues from MS Associates owned by Congress member and former Assam MP Mani Kumar Subba, Meghalaya government has gone ahead inking lottery deal with other firms.

MS Associates was entrusted to operate online lottery in the state but failed to carry on with the task resulting in the loss of Rs 35 crore to the state exchequer.

When asked, an official dealing with the matter said earlier negotiations were on with the company to realise the dues but in vain.

“We are yet to recover the pending dues,” the official added.

In 2001, the state government had signed an agreement with MS Associates to conduct the online lottery with a guaranteed amount of Rs 3 crore to the government in the first year.

Later, there were protests by pressure groups and opposition parties compelling the government to

amend the agreement in 2002. With the new agreement, the company had to pay not less than Rs 12 crore a year and it could conduct not less than 4,000 draws per year.

However, in October 2004 MS associates had asked the government to reduce the minimum guaranteed amount from Rs 12 crore to Rs 6 crore per year.

Subsequently in 2005, the company arbitrarily stopped conducting online lottery in the state.

The CAG that carried out an audit of the online lottery deal said during the four years of operation from 2002 to 2005, the distributor was to pay Rs 54.08 crore according to the terms of the agreement with the Meghalaya government. However, the company had paid only Rs 19 crore leaving a balance of Rs 35.08 crore.

Recently, after the government hurriedly released the lottery tender, the affected parties had sought intervention of the High Court, which will hear the case in January.

wetland.

“They are important in aquatic ecosystems both in larval and adult stages as they are responsible for nutrient recycling and natural food web in the freshwater eco-systems,” she said.

The beetles consume aquatic species like fleas, flatworms, mosquito larvae and frog tadpoles to maintain flood balance in the water system.

Although these species are new to Indian science, locals popularly call them Tharaikokpi macha (means beetle in local language) and have known them for years.

The year also saw the BJP trying to hog the limelight in the state under Shibun Lyngdoh although its leadership had a tough time explaining the Centre’s ban on slaughter of cows and dealing with the issue of alleged atrocities against Christians and minorities across the country.

The Congress also shot off letters of protests against the central government’s decision to observe Christmas as good governance day and Digidhan melas on Good Friday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the poll-bound state earlier this month. He inaugurated the 271-km-long east west corridor connecting western Tura in the Garo Hills and Nongstoin in West Khasi Hills with the state capital apart from sounding the poll bugle. The state goes to polls early next year.

On the law and order front, a mob set on fire five police vehicles and torched part of a police station in North Garo Hills district after three traders were shot dead as a result of a mistaken identity by the police who were looking for armed criminals. The matter is under a judicial probe headed by retired Justice B D Agarwal.

Dabur opens skill dev centre for women in Assam

TEZPUR, DEC 28 (PTI): Dabur India Ltd Thursday inaugurated a skill development centre for women here, as part of the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) campaign.

The vocational training centre, set up at Dhekidol Village in Sonitpur district, will start with a six-month course on stitching and tailoring, the company said.

“Providing vocational training, we feel, will not only bridge the gap between skilled and unskilled labour but also help the rural women with better employment and self-employment opportunities,” said A. Sudhakar, Head, Corporate Social Responsibility, Dabur India.

The unit will be run by the company’s CSR arm, Jivanti Welfare and Charitable Trust. The programmes that will be offered have been devised after detailed discussions with community members and keeping in mind specific needs and sensitivities, Sudhakar said.

In the future, Dabur India plans to add a number of vocational training courses such as beautician training, computer education and English language speaking.

IPFT in talks with BJP for poll alliance in Tripura Agartala, Dec 28 (PTI): IPFT, an anti-Left tribal party which is campaigning for a separate state for the indigenous communities of Tripura, is in talks with BJP for forging poll alliance before next year’s assembly election, the party’s top leaders said Thursday.

Indigenous Peoples Front of Tripura(IPFT) president N C Debbarma, who led the party delegates at the first round meeting held in Guwahati on Tuesday, also put forward the demand for forming a separate state in the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomus District Council (TTAADC), they said.

The TTADC constitutes two third of the state’s territory and is home to tribals who form one third of the population.

“In the talk BJP agreed to recommend to the central government for a study. We have unanimously agreed that CPI-M, which is ruling Tripura for last 25 years, is our common enemy and it should be thrown out from power,” Debbarma told PTI.

“The next round of talks will be held in the first week of January in Delhi and our demands will also be put forward to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh,” he said.

IPFT, he said, is demanding formation of high level committees to study its demands, including the separate state but the response was earlier poor.

IPFT general secretary Mewar Kumar Jamatiya told reporters here during the day that Chairman of North East Democratic Alliance (NEDA) Himanta Biswa Sharma led the talks on behalf BJP. The party’s Tripura in-charge Sunil Deodhar and other leaders were also present, Jamatia said.

“We had a positive discussion. There will be a second round of talks later. No talks on arrangement for seat sharing were held with BJP at the meeting,” Jamatiya said adding though the demand for a separate was placed by IPFT the matter was not discussed at the meeting.

Additional forces in Assam ahead of draft NRC publication

Guwahati, Dec 28 (IANS): With only three days to go for the publication of the draft National Register of Citizens (NRC), the Assam Police on Thursday said elaborate arrangements have been made to ensure that nothing goes wrong in the aftermath of the list’s publication. The state will also receive 80 companies of additional forces.

The Assam government is scheduled to publish one part of the draft NRC after midnight of December 31 this year, which will be made available for the people of the state from January 1, 2018.

The NRC is being updated under the guidance and monitoring of the Supreme Court and is being carried out by the Register General of India (RGI).

However, there is widespread apprehension that part publication of the draft NRC might lead to law and order problem as it

would not have the names of all the people.

The NRC office in Assam has received 68 lakh applications accompanied by six crore documents for inclusion in the NRC. While a lot of documents have already been verified, a substantial number are still being verified.

“We have already received 30 companies of the Central Paramilitary forces (CPMF) and another 50 companies are being sent to the state for deployment in the run up to publication of the NRC. “We are taking all precautions to ensure smooth publication of the NRC and trying our best to ensure peace,” said Additional Director General of Police (Special Branch) Pallav Bhattacharyya on Thursday.

“We have already identified some sensitive districts and security arrangements have been reviewed in those areas so

as to ensure peace after publication of the NRC,” he said.

The police is also monitoring social media to make sure no one is spreading hate campaigns.

“We are planning to give a software to the police in all the districts so that they can monitor the social media for better policing.”

The Assam government had also instructed the district and sub-divisional officials to carry out awareness campaigns in all areas including the remote areas to make people aware about the National Register of Citizens.

The government has also been issuing advertisements through the electronic and print media to make people aware and to reiterate that even if someone’s name is not published in the part draft NRC, there will be ample scope to address their grievances till the final National Register of Citizens is published.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2017

Will work to defeat Citizenship (Amendment) Bill in Parl: AGP Guwahati, Dec 28 (PTI): Ruling coalition member Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) Thursday said it will oppose any move to grant citizenship to Hindu Bangladeshis and “do all” to defeat the proposed citizenship bill in Parliament.

AGP president Atul Bora said the party’s stand is clear that all illegal foreigners, irrespective of their religion, coming to Assam after March 24, 1971 will have to be deported.

“That is why we will do all we can so that Parliament cannot pass the bill, which aims to safeguard the Hindu Bangladeshis.

We want to clarify that we are not against the Bengali people and the Bangla language. We are against illegal Bangladeshis,” he said.

By giving citizenship to Hindu Bangladeshis, the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016 not only violates

Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) President Atul Bora addresses the media, in Guwahati on Thursday. (PTI) the Assam Accord, but also brings in a threat to the peaceful secular fabric of the state, Bora, who is also the state agriculture minister, told a press conference.

“We have given our comment in writing to the Joint Parliamentary Committee and the home ministry, which will implement the Act. Recently nine regional parties had met

Home Minister Rajnath Singh and apprised him of their opposition to the bill,” he said. The senior AGP leader said the party will keep an eye on the preparation of a “true” National Register of Citizens, the first draft of which will be published on the midnight of December 31. He also spoke of strengthening the party’s base across Assam.

Science Congress shifted to Imphal NEW DELHI, Dec 28 (Agencies): The 105th Indian Science Congress (ISC), scheduled to be held at Osmania University, Hyderabad, from January 3-7, will now be held at Manipur Central University, Imphal, in March 2018. The decision to hold the ISC in Imphal was taken during an emergency executive committee meeting of the Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA) on Wednesday.

The association deferred the ISC session as Osmania University, on December 19, expressed its inability to hold it due to student unrest on campus over the alleged suicide of a student. “The dates (of

105th ISC session) will be informed soon,” said the ISCA in a note. It is learnt that the dates will be finalised after checking availability of PM Modi who will inaugurate the ISC. A 20-year-old student allegedly committed suicide inside OU on December 3. The body of the MSc Physics stu-

dent was found hanging in the washroom of one of the hostels. The incident later triggered protests, creating security concerns.

The ISC is an annual event usually held in the first week of January. The last science congress was held in Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh.

Happy Birthday our love Nganlei!

Here’s wishing you many more years of good health so that we can enjoy our time together. Once again Happy 5th Birthday !

With love Opa ,mummy, baby menngai and loved ones.

REJOINDER TO THE WRITE-UP OF MECH KACHARI COMMUNITY PURANA BAZAR Mech Kachari Public Organization (MKPO) is compelled to issue this rejoinder to the write-up issued by the office of the Mech Kachari Community, Purana Bazar (MKCPB) which was published through media (Nagaland post) on 14-12-2017 where in their statement regarding an internal issue related to socio-cultural affairs of the Mech Kachari community was brought to public domain with unfounded allegation against the Mech Kachari Public Organization (MKPO) besides some false information. Therefore, in this regard, we would like to state the following facts mentioned below for the public and readers’ perusal and to clarify the matter once and for all : That contrary to the false allegation made in their statement that the Mech Kachari Public Organization did not honour the tradition and culture of Mech Kachari, which was used by them as a pretext to their dis-association and withdrawal of support to the Mech Kachari Public organization in Nagaland; the Mech Kachari Public Organization has always honoured the tradition and culture of the Meches or Mech Kacharis living in different states of our country and beyond. Therefore, it has always dutifully complied with the mandate legally and democratically passed on to them by the entire Mech Kachari community in Nagaland to protect, preserve and promote the existing tradition and culture of Mech Kacharis prescribed legally as per Mech Kachari customary law (Pandulipi) which was duly endorsed by all authorized Hadungras (heads of customary and cultural affairs of khels) of all khels of our 5 ancestral and traditional villages and the President of All Dimapur Mech Kachari Customary Organization (ADMKCO) in Nagaland.

That, so far we know, many people have already seen the Mech Kachari community of Purana Bazar as ardent followers and promoters of our rich Mech Kachari culture and tradition in Nagaland till recently. Therefore it is difficult for us to comprehend as to why they are opposing their own culture and tradition now. Their moral stand on this issue is very confusing to all concerned.

That it is also difficult for us to understand, which is the original Mech tradition and culture normally followed by the Mech Kacharis as mentioned by them in their statement?

Is it the existing Mech Kachari culture and tradition legally and democratically prescribed as per Mech Kachari customary law (Pandulipi) in Nagaland or is it any other from among the Mech Kachari culture and tradition of upper Assam, lower Assam, West Bengal, Nepal or elsewhere? We would like to request the Chairman and the General Secretary of the Mech Kachari Community, Purana Bazar to please enlighten us about their meaning and description of the “original Mech Tradition and Culture” supported with researched evidence of historians, scholars and experts in that field.

That, contrary to their claim of support received from 90 houses and 120 members, it has been learned through reliable sources that many members and houses of Mech Kachari community in Purana Bazar were silent on the matter and some did not attend the meeting at all called by them to support the illegal move initiated by a few persons with vested interest to pass the resolution dated 10-12-2017 which violates the rules and regulations laid down in Mech Kachari customary law book (Pandulipi) in Nagaland.

That, their resolution dated 10th December, 2017 published through media on 14-122017 and other resolutions relating to the same matter passed by them earlier are all null and void (invalid) as per our Mech Kachari Customary Law (Pandulipi) in Nagaland.

That in our opinion, their false statement and photograph published in the news paper to show increased numbers of their supporters do not contribute in any manner to the welfare of Mech Kachari community or for that matter Kachari tribe in Nagaland.

That, since they have attempted to tarnish the image and reputation of the MKPO with unfounded allegation through media, we are also compelled to disclose to the readers and public that Shri Monidhar Mech, the Chairman and Shri Ratan Mech, the General secretary of the Mech Kachari community, Purana Bazar are among the 33 members (not all) who were ex-communicated/ostracized (expelled) from Mech Kachari Community in Nagaland with effect from 22-11-2017 as per our record because of their undemocratic conduct and behavior and highly objectionable anti- Mech Kachari activities defiantly carried on by them for a long time despite our verbal and written objections, condemnations and also even after reconciliatory approach adopted by us on the advice of concerned and respected leaders and elders in our community for the sake of unity and amity in our community. Full details of their expulsion/excommunication would be published through news paper if required.

That we are duty bound to protect and preserve the existing Mech Kachari culture and tradition as per mandate given to us, therefore if compelled by them, we may approach the concerned authorities or the court of law on behalf of the Mech Kacharis who honour and follow the Mech Kachari culture and tradition prescribed as per Mech Kachari customary law (Pandulipi) in Nagaland.

(Hiren Mech) (Bipul Mech) President, MKPO Gen.Sect, MKPO DP-13304

BJP uses lies for pol’ benefits, Cong stays with truth: Rahul NEW DELHI, DEC 28 (PTI): Congress president Rahul Gandhi today accused the BJP of attacking India’s Constitution and using lies for political benefits, while asserting that the truth and its defence were pivotal for his party.

Addressing a gathering at a function to mark the Congress’ 133rd Foundation Day, Gandhi hit out at the BJP for weaving a “web of deceit” and said his party would defend the truth even if it suffered or lost elections.

Gandhi, who was appointed party president earlier this month, unfurled the Congress flag at the Congress headquarters in Akbar Road, a first for him. Former prime minister Manmohan Singh and senior leaders, including Congress Working Committee (CWC) members, were present at the event.

Making a reference to Union minister Anantkumar Hegde’s comment on amending the Constitution, but without naming him, the Congress president said one of the most important moments in India’s history was the day it got its Constitution. And this was under attack now.

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2017

Rahul Gandhi “Today, it is distressing to see that this document, the foundation of our country, given to us by the Congress party, given to us by Mr Ambedkar, is under attack. “... Statements are being made by senior members of the BJP and it is under attack surreptitiously from the back.

It is the duty of the Congress party, the duty of every single Indian, to defend the Constitution and every person’s rights and views,” he said.

The Congress president, who has been accusing the BJP for spreading lies, spoke of a “web of deceit” in the country. The BJP, he asserted, operates on the basic idea that a lie can be used for political benefit.

“And this is the difference between us and them,” he said. “We might suffer, we

might not do well, we might even lose, but we will not give up the truth, we will defend the truth,” Gandhi added. He also highlighted the Congress’ “glorious” history, stating that the party has been working in the interest of the country for over a century.

The central idea of the party was truth, he said. “We work with the truth, we fight for the truth.”

Gandhi, who distributed sweets to children on the occasion, said the Congress had many achievements to its credit, achieved with the help and together with the Indian people.

The party was “jointly responsible” for bringing independence to the country, he said. Hegde, the Union minister of state for skill development, reportedly said at a function in Karnataka that people should identify themselves with their religion and “those who, without knowing about their parental blood, call themselves secular, they don’t have their own identity...”

He also reportedly said, “We are here to change the Constitution and we’ll change it.”

Ensure justice for ‘our bhabhi in Gujarat’ too: Owaisi NEW DELHI, DEC 28 (IANS): Justice should be done to “20 lakh abandoned women” from all religions, including “our bhabhi in Gujarat”, Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi said in the Lok Sabha on Thursday in an apparent reference to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s wife while strongly opposing introduction of the bill that criminalises triple talaq.

Speaking after Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad tabled the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights and Marriage) Bill, the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen MP said it violated the fundamental rights and lacked “basic legal coherence”.

Maintaining that not enough consultation was done on the bill, the member said: “This will be injustice to Muslim women... Make a law where the 20 lakh women from other religions who have been abandoned, which also includes our bhabhi in Gujarat... They should be given justice.”

He also questioned the need to formulate a new law for this because an existing law on domestic violence tackled the matter.

India slams Pak for ‘absurd’ charges over Jadhav’s wife’s shoes NEW DELHI, DEC 28 (PTI): India today slammed Pakistan for making “absurd” charges of a chip, camera or a recorder being installed in the footwear of the wife of Indian death row convict Kulbhushan Jadhav and said Islambad has frittered away an opportunity to move forward in ties by turning his meeting with his family as a propaganda tool.

In identical statements in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said India has conveyed its objections to Pakistan in a note verbale yesterday over the way it had conducted Jadhav’s meeting with his mother and wife in Islamabad earlier this week.

She emphasised that both the wife and the mother were asked to remove their bindis and jewellery, which had led Jadhav to ask about the welfare of his father as soon as

they sat down for the meeting.

She said removal of the ‘mangalsutra’ was a height of disrespect as Jadhav’s mother had told the Pakistani officials that it was symbol of marriage, but they did not relent.

Now, Pakistani authorities are talking of chip, camera or a recorder being installed in the shoes, she said. The charge is “absurdity beyond measure,” she said, adding that the two women had cleared security at airports in Delhi and Dubai and in Pakistan and no such device was detected during these thorough airport security checks there.

“The meeting of Kulbhushan Jadav with his mother and wife was portrayed by Pakistan as a humanitarian gesture. However, the truth is that both humanity and compassion were missing during the meeting that was arranged on humanitarian

and compassionate grounds,” the External Affairs Minister said. She said there was “serious and gross violation of human rights of the family members of Jadhav and an intimidating atmosphere was created for them during this meeting.”

“There are not enough words to condemn the same,” she said. “I am fully confident that this entire House and through the House, the people of India, strongly condemns, in one voice, the obnoxious behaviour of Pakistan and affirm their solidarity with the Jadhav family.” The Minister said the government had approached the International Court of Justice and obtained provisional measures staying the execution of the death sentence that was passed on Jadhav through “a farcical Pakistani military court process.”

“As the meeting pro-

gressed, it was clear to them that his (Jadhav’s) remarks were tutored by his captors and designed to perpetuate the false narrative of his alleged activities. His appearance also raised questions of his health and well- being,” she said. Members cutting across party lines supported the government on the issue with Leader of Opposition Ghulam Nabi Azad said the misbehaviour with Jadhav’s wife and mother was “misbehaviour with wives and mothers of 130 crore Indians.”

“We will not tolerate insults to the wives and mothers and to the country’s dignity,” Azad said, adding the government should ensure that Pakistan ensures Jadhav’s safety in custody. Naidu said the entire House joins together to appreciate the efforts of the government and asks it to take steps to ensure safe and secure release of Jadhav.

Mehbooba’s brother Tassaduq takes oath as J&K Minister

JAMMU, DEC 28 (IANS): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti’s brother Tassaduq Hussain Mufti was sworn in on Thursday as a Minister in the PDP-BJP coalition government in the state. Governor N.N. Vohra administered the oath of office to Tassaduq Mufti and Javaid Mustafa Mir at the Raj Bhawan’s lawn here. Both were sworn in as cabinet ministers. Tassaduq Mufti, 45, is a trained cinematographer, who earned critical acclaim for his camera work in the Vishal Bhardwaj directorial “Omkara”. When his father, former Chief Minister Mufti Muhammad Sayeed passed away on January 7, 2016, Tassaduq came back to support his mother and sister.

He was earlier in-charge of the Chief Minister’s Grievance Cell. Prior to his nomination as a member of the upper house of the state’s bicameral legislature, Tassaduq Mufti resigned as head of the cell.

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Nagaland Post Vol. XXVIII NO. 23 Dimapur, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2017

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rom available indications, it seems likely that elections in Nagaland will take place as due when the term of the present 12th NLA expires

by March 2018 and by which the new house has to be constituted. Notwithstanding the views of elected members especially some who seem to have the one-single objective not to have elections in view of being afflicted with a tunnel vision; the issue of ‘clean election’ assumes urgency in order to bring back sanity. There could be as many as nearly ten political parties in the fray and even as many as 300 or more candidates in fray in the 2018 election. One would be tempted to believe that the issue of ‘clean election’ as proposed by the church, would be severely tested. Elections are also periods where emotive appeals have given way to diktats of despots that exposed where Nagas of the state are heading for.

A democracy where there is no tolerance and where tribe, range, village and clan plays a very critical influence only shows that perhaps the earlier institutions of area councils could be reviewed if reviving this can actually help bring about positive change. Elections in Nagaland have also brought about the worst besides contributing to birth of drop outs and future anti-social elements. The political parties will have to ponder over these matters and seriously ask themselves if politics is all about power and money. The state machinery has yet to prepare for meeting the challenges posed by those who exploit the inherent weaknesses of election laws. The issue of cleansing of electoral rolls is still a big challenge and which requires a very close scrutiny by both officials and public. Those undertaking election-related duties and responsibilities are generally drawn in from various other government branches. In the past the lack of commitment to duty and responsibility. Enumeration and revision of electoral rolls has to be done in a proper way where the people involved have to be made accountable for dereliction of duties. It used to be a joke told that those saddled with the cumbersome and unpopular job of enumeration, used to visit the head of a colony of village to get all the names. That makes the job so easy and also both sides happy except that the rolls become flawed. There is urgent need to cleanse electoral rolls so as to rid it of various defects such as multiple registration, under aged voters, dubious names of transferred-out voters that continue to remain in the rolls including highly dubious manner in which some houses appear to be as big as hostels with one hundred or more plus names of inmates as occupants.

Enforcement of election laws is needed and this is where the state election department comes in. Since 1987,the voting pattern in Nagaland has always been above the 80% mark whereas in other parts of the country, barring Manipur, anything that is within 60 to 70 percent is termed as very high. Perhaps this also means that proxy voting and all kinds of malpractices have been giving us the leaders we don’t deserve but in a way a befitting reward for the way we conduct our elections. It is time for taking stock of the situation and all right thinking citizens to accept the challenge before them and a time to work out how to save democracy and established rule of law so that Naga society can remain functional and progressive.

DailyDevotion Continuous Conversion …unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven. —Matthew 18:3 These words of our Lord refer to our initial conversion, but we should continue to turn to God as children, being continuously converted every day of our lives. If we trust in our own abilities, instead of God’s, we produce consequences for which God will hold us responsible. When God through His sovereignty brings us into new situations, we should immediately make sure that our natural life submits to the spiritual, obeying the orders of the Spirit of God. Just because we have responded properly in the past is no guarantee that we will do so again.

The response of the natural to the spiritual should be continuous conversion, but this is where we so often refuse to be obedient. No matter what our situation is, the Spirit of God remains unchanged and His salvation unaltered. But we must “put on the new man…” (Ephesians 4:24). God holds us accountable every time we refuse to convert ourselves, and He sees our refusal as willful disobedience. Our natural life must not rule— God must rule in us.

To refuse to be continuously converted puts a stumbling block in the growth of our spiritual life.

There are areas of self-will in our lives where our pride pours contempt on the throne of God and says, “I won’t submit.” We deify our independence and self-will and call them by the wrong name. What God sees as stubborn weakness, we call strength. There are whole areas of our lives that have not yet been brought into submission, and this can only be done by this continuous conversion. Slowly but surely we can claim the whole territory for the Spirit of God.

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It’s all about quality of life and finding a happy balance between work and friends and family. ~ Philip Green

Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2017

Post-mortem Decoding the Gujarat electoral battle Instability for selfish instinct

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ven as the dust kicked up by the political battle in Gujarat gradually settles down, those on the periphery with a ringside view, including yours truly, cannot help but feel gratified with the performance put up by the dramatis personae.

While the idealists might have felt outraged at the low the political parties and their leaders have stooped to win over the electorate by calling each other names and indulging in mudslinging, nonetheless the electoral battle was no less captivating as well complete with theatrics, perhaps capped by none other Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself standing on the footboard of a seaplane and waving at his supporters. And at the end of all these as the winner finally takes it all, one cannot help but make some quick observations.

No doubt, there will be political experts decoding the outcome of Gujarat election in a more technical matter, its impact on Modi Inc vis-à-vis 2019 Lok Sabha polls or on Rahul Gandhi as president of Congress, etc. Nevertheless the entire election process did throw up some interesting facets that can’t be missed by any discerning citizen of this country.

Post the election process as the scene now moves to government formation, the biggest casualty seems to have been the credibility of intellectual discourse in the country. Ever since the country’s Independence, the mainstream intellectual voice had always been anti-establishmentarian, critical of the government’s policies in a very objective manner, even in the darkest days of Emergency, which made many an ordinary soul in the country look up to them as source of enlightenment. However, that was so only till 2014. Since May that year, the narrative seems to have lost its veneer of objectivity and tended to be biased. So much so that now criticisms of the establishment in seminar halls or TV studios tend to be more ideologically-driven, bereft of objectivity or fact-based.

Hence, an apparent disconnect is manifest now more than ever before between the intellectual discourse and opinions at the

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017 is coming to an end and by now most of the Unions and Hoho’s might have had their general meeting, planned out proposals for 2018 and waiting with folded hands for the countdown. If then, what’s there in 2018 calendar? Organizing raffle draws, bringing out calendars for union’s fund raiser, organizing revivals, sponsoring missionaries, celebrating jubilees, organizing festivals as usual or do we take into consideration the issues which are real and serious threats for the survival of our people as a whole like corruption, nepotism, illegal immigrants, unemployment, border issues and underdevelopment which are eating our society from inside and for which we need a remedy from within our society.

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grassroots. So, while TV studios were bristling with “experts” predicting during the election campaigns how the ruling BJP would face its acid test, if not dumped outright by voters, the electorate finally had the last laugh.

Perhaps influenced by “expert opinions” of the intellectual community and looking through the prism of ideology, the mass media too made ordinary citizens in other parts of the country believe that the saffron juggernaut with Modi at the helm may be finally halted by Gujarati voters. However, the electorate ensured that the BJP makes it to the saddle for the sixth time in a row comfortably, albeit with much lesser impressive performance. By too much harping on “young Turks” Jignesh Mevani, Alpesh Thakor and Hardik Patil and overestimating their ability to deliver, the media perhaps missed the larger plot. And with eggs on their faces, most media, particularly the broadcast, were seen later on election result day claiming – rather very pathetically – how they got their exit polls almost right in a bid to somewhat salvage their reputation.

The fact is most media did not get it right. There were lengthy editorials on how the triumvirate of Jignesh, Alpesh and Hardik was all set to take the wind out of BJP’s sails as the three represented the country’s youth frustrated with the saffron party’s idea of India. In the end, however, all such observations were proved wrong as the voters outsmarted their predictions.

This is not about celebrating a particular party’s win or mourn another’s loss. It’s about credibility of institutions and of individuals who seem to have lost their way in the maze of ideologies.

With ideology acting as blinkers, they apparently missed the bigger picture of what was coming. And in their intellectual arrogance, some had even gone overboard in doubting the intelligence of the common man and hence got their entire plot wrong. Fact is, the common man is smarter than what most experts imagine and knows what suits him best.

But, by questioning the verdict, as some had even suggested now, they are not only undermining the voters’ intelligence but also failing to read into their minds.

And all these have led put a question mark on the credibility of many “experts”.

Basically, any election is ultimately about winning popular ballots, and BJP seems to have got its arithmetic right, while the losers got it wrong. That’s it. Crying sour grapes – blaming “faulty” electronic voting machines – obviously ain’t the proper way for the Opposition parties to endear themselves to the masses. They need to sit down, do some real soul-searching and, if required, go back go to their drawing boards to come out with a totally new roadmap. Trying to shift goalposts or bending rules is not going to help their cause in any way as it is not going to impress the electorate.

Further, claiming “moral victory” by having narrowed down the margin of victory too won’t help matters, other than soothing their bloated ego and hurt pride. Rather, it has the potential of breeding in complacency, thereby affecting their performance in the long run. A victory is a victory is a victory, while a loss is a loss is a loss.

Also, let’s admit, there’s nothing honourable in defeat.

Actually, behind any team’s winning performance in any sphere of activity lies, among other things, hours of hard work, application of a sound mind, reading rival’s mind to come up with a proper counter game plan, skill, determination and conviction on its members. While Modi Inc seems to have done its homework properly to prove all its skeptics wrong, the losers surely didn’t measure up to the winner in any of these indices.

The latter seemingly banked too much on anti-incumbency factor and the young Turks to deliver.

But then, what can be expected with a part-time leader leading the opposition rank when the rival camp is led by a thoroughbred professional tanned in dust and heat and working 24x7.

By Anirban Choudhury

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have no personal grudge with the NPF former and present Chief Ministers neither with the Council of Members or Honourable MLAs. I only do not approve the way they facilitate Hindutva and practice corruption and cowardliness in handling Naga Political Affairs.

Nagaland people have travelled a long way. People have faced bullets without fear. I saw for myself, my Village and neighbouring villages being burnt down to ashes; our rice stores burnt, men folk persecuted and tortured to death and our women shamed. I was a young boy when the Indian forces came to burn my village. I went into hiding in the jungles for years and lived on leaves and roots but we neither complained nor begged.

Our ancestors and founding fathers of the state have taken decisions and they took the responsibility to implement the decisions.

The process of democracy was always respected. This is why Pandit Jawaharlal Nehr u has respected the demand of NPC that gave birth to State.

Politics of Governance is based on ideologies, philosophies and principles for the welfare of people. In Nagaland we have come across many aspiring politicians who do not understand them. Their dream of politics of governance is power, position and money. The biggest threat to clean election and clean Government is corrupt money. Intending candidates who do not believe in clean election and who do not fear God, are defecting from one door to another door expecting corrupt money for election funding.

They know all about the anti-Christian activities of BJP and RSS- Churches were razed to the ground, foreign contributions for missionary Hospitals, Schools, colleges, charity works and scholarships to theological students

What’s there in 2018 calendar?

are made up of individuals, families, clans, villages and tribes as one.

Our common threats and problems cannot be solve by one single organization like ACAUT or Survival Nagaland without the active participation of all the people from the grass root nor will it make any sense to hand over the readymade solution to Nagas unless we felt it ourselves the problems that are threatening the existence of Nagas at present.

It is common sense that only when the problems that are destroying our society is felt and discussed at the kitchen and dining table of all the families, clans, villages and tribes and come together as one to shoulder the responsibilities that we Nagas have at present, we can counter the antisocial elements face on and deal

with it appropriately. However determined or strong, it is not possible to single handedly fight the common enemy of Nagas nor is it possible to win over issues like corruption by single organization like ACAUT. The year 2017 has witness how much we Nagas can do and achieve by the sacrifice of few brave people and organizations with the support of handful of Samaritans but the real battle is yet to be fought.

All the stakeholders have to play their role.

Victory is assured if we stand together with will and determination. Today, on average we have enough rich people. We have enough educated people. But education, wealth or money is not enough.

Nor is dream, vision or wishes sufficed to win the

battle of corruption. But we need to have spine, will and determination as an individual and as a society from grass root level to the top and act together. Then only we can bring about tangible transformation in our society to salvage our land from imbedding doom.

We are not corrupt by birth nor is our land barren. Our believe system (gospel) is also not at fault.

But our system is corrupt and rotten from inside.

Therefore, we have to fight together and destroy this corrupt system shouldering little bit of inconvenience on our part.

Our past tells us that we are not coward by birth nor did we fought invaders with wealth or sophisticated weapons or by intellect. But we fought together with determination and will as a human

race with common sense and bravery.

If it is true that the future is determine by what we do or plan out today, 2018 will depend on what resolution our organizations have taken in their respective meetings.

Therefore, why not we the Nagas, as an individual, clans, villages, tribes, both in rural and urban areas recognize, understand and accept corruption, nepotism, ism, illegal immigrants, unemployment and underdevelopment as the real issue facing us today and make plans to fight them at every level from the smallest to the largest organization in Nagaland.

In the 50s Nagas faced problems from outside and we won. Whether the crooked world acknowledge it or not, today our greatest threat

Corruption-an existing evil

t is inappropriate to ask or question someone what corruption is in the present scenario.

Since from the days of childhood a vivid picture of the root of Corruption had been seen and learnt at Sunday school or Catechism class. As a matter of fact, from the genesis of the world our former parents -Adam and Eve were the tainted creature who premiered the unlawful act. It is not doubt that we are walking on their defiled footprints.

Let’s better be honest to Almighty God and admit generally that we all are the corrupt human beings. When we retro-

spect and visualize about the current state of time, there’s a likeness - evilminded all around the globe....

Dear Nagas, why should we always blame our Government for the corruption?

Why don’t we scrutinize ourselves first?

Because this corruption dwells in everybody. Perhaps its prevalent is alluring the darkness and griminess in the society.

To dig out the truthfulness, we the people only choose and elect the capable leader with our choice. So who is responsible now for the cause? You (anyone) may be a man

of generosity, kindness, lovingness, intellectual, brave, passionate, sociable, religious, patriotism etc. and you might be elected by the people to become a leader with these merit qualities.

N o t w i t h s t a n d i n g, you would be regarded as the corrupted leader after ascending to the throne (seat). What an unfair and complicated world is this? Get up! It’s a high time to defy against the sinners instead of quarrelling and tussling for a corrupt leadership.

As such there could be no progress, development, unity and harmony until and unless every indi-

vidual accept his mistakes and understand the true meaning of life. There is no such proper strategy to eradicate the existing evil of corruption, as it has been marked from the beginning.

Ye t w e c a n b e equipped with heartfelt desires of prayer in order to balance an insecure life; cultivate the habit of confessing our wrongdoings which can enlighten stepwise.

It would eventually pave the way with a brighter generalship to tackle against all odds.

Z. Peter KVZ Yim, Upper Kenouzou Kohima Baptist College

stopped. They surely have seen that Christmas celebration was disturbed. Yet they want to have alliance with BJP and facilitate them for they worship corrupt money, power and position.

NPF’s internal fight over CM’s post has destroyed the hope and expectations of the people and more so destroyed the future of NPF society. They may forgive each other for power, position and money but they cannot forget their acts of betrayal against each other. Trust deficit will continue to live in the minds of every member.

Shri. Neiphiu Rio was given mandate to rule Nagaland State. It was of his own volition that he resigned.

It is unfair for him to come back and hunt for the CM’s post. There are no differences in matters of politics or economics, in the fight. The world sees them as a total failure to control the personal instinct of ‘I want more’.

The funnier part is, the confused MLAs- running up and down and crossing each other in the middle of the road and also, some landing in the wrong house.

Respected members, you are leaders not runners.

‘To grab’, ‘to loot’ and ‘to rob’, are the closest words in their minds but these do not come out from their mouths.

However, below their neck is filled with the urge to grab, loot and rob. NPF rule has ruined Nagaland State and shamed the credentials of Naga standing. NPF must be rejected by the voters to recover the lost glory. Nagaland should send a strong message to the nation and the world that we do not approve of anti-Christian activities.

No one is Upright. God is still willing to save Nagaland, if there is but one person who deals honestly and seeks the truth, I believe God will surely answer the prayers.

K. Therie, President, NPCC

is from inside. Can we come together as one nation, one people and face the menace in 2018 much more harder than in 2017 or will 2018 just going to be like other previous years – busy planning for revival, jubilees, bringing out calendars, selling lottery ticket, hosting rock shows and house to house visit in small groups for donation, raising fund for so and so social fantasies in the midst of political turmoil when our real threats are ignored as usual. What’s there in 2018 calendar Nagas? It’s high time for a reality check.

Few brave Nagas roared in 2017. Why not Nagas roar together once again against corruption in 2018 and show the world that the present generations of Nagas are not coward.

Dr. Tialiba, Mokokchung

Reader’s Post

Necessary action against traffic defaulters

Sir,

Through your esteem column, I would like to request the Dimapur Traffic Police to take necessary action against the traffic defaulters especially in between Naharbari and Burma camp junction. With the damaged of Nagarjan and Purana bazaar bridge there is an increase in traffic jam and what’s worsening the situation is that many reckless drivers are going off the track, creating two to three lines and leading to traffic congestion and inconveniences to the people. Also, kindly apply the rule of law and penalise even the VIPs if found violating the traffic rules as no man is above the law of the land and every person, whatever be his social standing is equal in the eye of the law.

Huka V Awomi,Satoi Town

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New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS): The Lok Sabha on Thursday passed a bill that criminalises instant divorce with three years of imprisonment for Muslim husbands after the government rejected an overwhelming demand from the Opposition to refer the legislation to a Parliamentary standing committee for detailed consideration.

The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2017 was passed by a voice vote after rejecting a resolution moved

by Revolutionary Socialist Party member N.K. Premachandran that the legisla-

tion be circulated for public opinion.

Various amendments moved by opposition members, including Asaduddin Owaisi (AIMIM) and Premachandran, were negatived in divisions.

The government’s determination to get the Bill passed could be gauged from the fact that it was introduced in the morning and taken up for consideration in the afternoon by suspending relevant rules and then passed in the evening by sitting late beyond the scheduled close of the House.

Law and Justice Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad,

who introduced the bill and later piloted it in the Lok Sabha, said history was being created today.

He said the issue was not of religion or faith but of “gender justice and gender equality” and appealed to all the parties to rise above political considerations and politics of votebank. “Women are seeing that justice will be done to them. Let us speak in one voice that we are for gender justice and gender equity and pass the Bill unanimously,” Prasad said, winding up the discussion. He said instances of instant triple talaq continue despite the Supreme Court

No ‘non-veg food’ display, Delhi eateries told by BJP-ruled civic body N EW D ELHI , D EC 28 (AGENCIES): In a month, the sight of kebabs on skewers or raw fish outside shops in south Delhi may be gone.

According to NDTV report, the South Delhi Municipal Corporation or SDMC, which is ruled by the BJP, has ordered eateries to keep all meat, raw or cooked, out of sight for the sake of hygiene and “sentiment”.

“Sentiments of people are affected by the sight,” said leader of the South Delhi Municipal Corporation, Shikha Rai, defending the move that was approved in a recent meeting.

According to the civic body, the ban was proposed by a councillor from Najafgarh near the outskirts of Delhi.

Nandini Sharma, a councillor who backed

the proposal in the house, said there was no new law.

“The Act already says meat should not be exposed to public view, food should not be exposed to dust and flies or any contamination,” she told NDTV. Kebabs and shawarma are commonly displayed outside eateries and restaurants across south Delhi. If the ban is enforced, they will not be allowed to even roast or skewer non-vegetarian food outside their shops.

“We are not stopping anyone from stocking meat, only exposing or displaying it,” Ms Sharma said, adding, “Anyway food is not supposed to be cooked on the streets.”

The proposal has drawn sharp reactions.

Abhishek Dutt, Congress councillor and leader of his party in the South

Delhi civic body, called it “interference in people’s personal lives”.

Stating that his party had opposed it, Mr Dutt fumed: “Just because the BJP has a majority in the House it cannot make such dictatorial decisions.

If it’s related to hygiene they should challan those flouting rules. What is the need for bringing in such a blanket ban.”

The Indian Medical Association pointed out that food has to be hygienic, be it vegetarian or non-vegetarian.

“We do not find any rationale behind the move that prohibits display of only non-vegetarian food outside shops, restaurants.

If contamination of food is the concern then why keep out vegetarian food and snacks out of this order,” said the association’s President KK Aggarwal.

We are not collecting Indian users’ Aadhaar data, says Facebook NEW DELHI, DEC 28 (IANS): A day after some reports suggested that Facebook was asking new users in India to enter their names as mentioned in their Aadhaar Card when they sign up for an account, the social media giant on Thursday clarified that it is not collecting Aadhaar data.

Facebook said it ran a small test to help new users understand how to sign up to the social network with their real name and connect with their friends and family.

“Some have interpreted this test as a request for people’s Aadhaar information... This is not correct,” the company said in a statement. “The test, which has now finished, merely includes additional language on the account sign-up page to explain that using their Aadhaar name will help family and friends recognise them,” the statement said.

Man dies at Max Hospital, family cries foul

NEW DELHI, DEC 27 (PTI): The family of a 58-year-old man, who was taken to Max Hospital in Shalimar Bagh on Christmas Day for treatment of a heart condition, has alleged that he died due to the hospital’s negligence, a charge the upscale facility has denied.

The allegation came weeks after the Court of the Financial Commissioner stayed an order of the Delhi government cancelling the hospital’s licence for wrongly declaring a newborn dead.

Sarika, 35, daughter of the deceased, Kamlesh Chander, today said, “We are devastated by the incident. Tomorrow, we will try to reach out to Health Minister J P Nadda and the chief medical officer of Delhi. We want justice.”

“My father was on his feet when he visited the hospital on December 25. He was sweating, so they took him to the emergency ward and an ECG test was conducted. The test revealed that he had blockage in his arteries,” she said.

Sarika said an angiography was performed on her father and the doctors told the family that Chander would need a bypass surgery.

“While we discussed the matter, they came and informed us that stents have been put in his body.

They did that without even asking us. More so, my father was admitted under the supervision of a doctor who was on leave. This is fraud and negligence,” she alleged.

“A few hours later, my father died... We demand

levelled the allegations, said, “The patient was brought to the emergency (ward) in the afternoon of December 25, with complaints of chest pain and breathlessness. Initial ECG confirmed acute STEMI.” ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) is a type of heart attack during which one of the heart’s major arteries is blocked.

“Further investigation revealed Triple Vessel Disease blockage in three major arteries. The patient was 58 years old and had a history of diabetes, hypertension and smoking. Despite due efforts by the medical team, the patient could not be saved,” it had claimed.

Anant Kumar Hegde tendered an apology in the Lok Sabha on Thursday for his statement on changing the Constitution, even as he maintained that his comments were “put out of context”.

Soon after the House met, Hegde said: “I deeply respect the Constitution, Parliament and Babasaheb Ambedkar. The Constitution is supreme for me, there can be no question on it, as a citizen I can never go against it.”

Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge, however, said that Hegde had spoken against Ambedkar.

Speaker Sumitra Mahajan then urged the member to apologise. “Sometimes in life we feel what we have said is right, but others may still get hurt,” she said.

Hegde then extended an apology and said: “My words have been twisted and presented, I never said all this... But if someone was hurt, I apologise to those members.”

The Union Minister for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship at a function in Kukanur in Karnataka on Monday urged

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people to “claim with pride that they are Muslim, Christian, Lingayat, Brahmin, or a Hindu”.

He said: “Those who, without knowing about their parental blood, call themselves secular, they don’t have their own identity...They don’t know about their parentage, but they are intellectuals.

“Some people say the Constitution says secular and you must accept it.

We will respect the Constitution, but the Constitution has changed several times and it will change in the future too. We are here to change the Constitution and we’ll change it soon.”

The comments led to disruptions in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha on Wednesday when Parliament met after a four-daylong break.

Noida, Dec 28 (PTI): Two policemen, who were in-charge of piloting Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s cavalcade during his visit to the city on December 25, have been suspended for taking the convoy on a wrong route and causing a security breach.

SSP Love Kumar has suspended the two policemen for the security lapse.

The suspended policemen are Sub Inspector Dilip Singh and police driver Jaipal. They were in the vehicle ahead to lead the prime minister’s motorcade, PRO in the SSP’s office Manish Saxena said.

The two policemen took a wrong turn as a result of which the prime minister’s cavalcade was caught in traffic for two minutes near Mahamaya Flyover. Traffic policemen then rushed and cleared the route for smooth passage.

Several rehearsals of the route were conducted before the visit. The route was through second cut and the first cut was barricaded.

Senior IPS officer Nitin Tiwari was in charge of the traffic plan and subsequent arrangements for the prime minister’s cavalcade and other VIP movement.

NSCN (I-M) refutes LVC allegations

(From p-1) Toniho further demanded Rs. 250000 if the owner wanted to see the elephant as proof, Daniel stated.

On conducting a spot verification on September 1, Daniel said the elephant was found to be alive at Hetoi village and was being given on hire basis to the village’s assistant GB

by Toniho.

However, on learn-

ing of the investigations, Danile said Toniho had taken the elephant back to Lhothavi village on the same night.

Following jurisdictional norms the Asalu region authorities with the UT 1 official, on September 29, arrived at Lhothavi village to seize the elephant. Daniel further stated that on reaching the spot, they spotted around 20 youth of the village

armed with weapons, daos and spears “with bad intention and provoking the peaceful environment in the vicinity” thus preventing them from seizing the elephant.

In view of the circumstances, he said the Government of the GPRN was compelled to get involved and exercised justice to the afflicted person without any doubt or partiality.

In light of the above,

Daniel said that the village council was asked to maintain respectful attitude and refrain from unverified allegations because misinformation, accusations and tarnishing the integrity of the government without proper inputs.

“Therefore the level of allegation on the NSCN by the Lhothavi Village Council to malign the govt. does not hold any water,” he said.

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(From p-1) of setting up colleges and universities in Nagaland. Speech on behalf of the Diviangs (other termed for differently-abled persons) community was delivered by Nagaland State Disabled Forum (NSDF) general secretary Ashe Kiba. Differently-abled persons represented from Zunheboto, Mon, Mokochung, Kohima and Dimapur districts at the programme.

The chief minister was accompanied by Home minister, Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu, while host of dignitaries attended the programme.

Gov, CM others condole Addl. DG PF Zeliang’s demise (From p-1) condolences to the bereaved family of the Late P.F. Zeliang with prayers for the departed soul to rest in peace.

The union described him as an honest and dedicated officer who originally hailed from Peren village.

The condolence note from AZSU-AMN president, Nchaheing also mentioned that Zeliang had served the Zeliangrong student community actively during his student days. His untimely demise has created a vacuum within the Zeliangrong community which would be difficult to fill, the union added.

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justice.”

The family said the hospital allegedly billed them Rs three lakh.

“We have submitted all relevant details and registered a complaint with the police,” Sarika said.

A police official said inquest proceedings under Section 174 of the CrPC was initiated based on the complaint.

“A medical board was constituted to carry out the autopsy. On the basis of the autopsy, further action will be taken,” the official said.

Sources at Safdarjung Hospital said the autopsy of the deceased man “has been carried out”, but did not give details.

Max Healthcare in a statement late tonight said, “The family was informed that Dr Navin Bhamri was on leave. The patient had reported with emergency condition and was attended to without any delay.”

“The family was fully informed about the diagnosis, the patient’s condition and the treatment plan at various stages which was signed by the family. Only one stent was used in the angioplasty procedure,” the hospital group claimed.

The Max Healthcare authorities in a statement yesterday, after the family

J A M M U , D EC 2 8 (IANS): Indian and Pakistani armies on Thursday traded heavy fire on the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district.

The Pakistani army resorted to unprovoked and indiscriminate shelling and firing in Degwar area, Defence Ministry sources said.

“Using small arms, automatics and mortars they targeted military and civilian facilities in Degwar.

It started at 6.30 a.m.

Indian positions retaliated effectively and strongly,” the defence sources said.

Tensions heightened between India and Pakistan on the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir after four Indian soldiers, including a Major, were killed by the Pakistani army on December 23 in Keri area of Rajouri district.

The Indian Army carried out a retaliatory action on Monday when a group of five soldiers went 300 to 500 metres into Pakistan controlled territory across the LoC and killed three Pakistani soldiers in Rawalakot area.

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Muslim women celebrate as triple talaq bill passed in Lok Sabha on Thursday.

ruling it as unconstitutional in August this year. The bill seeks to declare pronouncement of talaq-e-biddat (three pronouncements of talaq at one go) by Muslim husbands void and illegal in view of the Supreme Court verdict.

Prasad said while Justice Rohington Nariman and U.U. Lalit held in their judgment in August that instant divorce was unconstitutional and the government should look at bringing a law, Justice Kurian Joseph had observed that what is a sin in Islamic laws cannot be legal.

The Minister saw no justification in the demand for referring the Bill to a standing committee saying the affected Muslim women were crying for justice and were fully backing it. He said there was contradiction in members wanting it to be referred to a standing committee and some arguing why it was not brought earlier.

The Bill makes the act of pronouncing talaq-ebiddat punishable offence.

There is provision for subsistence allowance from the husband for the livelihood and daily supporting needs of the wife as also of the dependent children.

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should exploit robust Methanol to cut India’s oil India world trade growth: EEPC import bill by 30%: Gadkari

New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS): The government is contemplating a ‘Methanol Economy Fund’ to promote indigenously-produced methanol that could substitute 10 per cent of India’s crude oil imports by 2030, thereby reducing its fuel bill by around 30 per cent, Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Thursday.

Making a statement on methanol in Lok Sabha, Gadkari said the final roadmap for ‘Methanol Economy’ being worked out by NITI Aaayog was targeting an annual reduction of $100 billion by 2030 in crude imports.

“To promote this renewable, alternate fuel, a ‘Methanol Economy Fund’ is also being contemplated.

A cabinet note on methanol in inland waterways and marine sector and overall adaptation of Methanol Economy will be moved shortly,” a statement quoted Gadkari said.

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He said the NITI Aayog’s roadmap -- that aims to substitute 10 per cent of crude imports by 2030 by methanol alone -- would require approximately 30 million tonnes of methanol.

“Methanol and dimethyl ether are substantially cheaper than petrol and diesel and India can look to reduce its fuel bill by 30 per cent by 2030.”

He said the indigenous fuel, at a cost of approximately Rs 19 a litre, would be at least 30 per cent

Gold climbs Rs 175 on jewellers’ buying

New Delhi, Dec 28 (PTI): Gold prices rallied Rs 175 to Rs 30,250 per 10 grams Thursday, largely on positive global cues, marking the rise for the fifth straight day.

Increased buying by local jewellers helped.

Silver followed suit and gained Rs 250 to Rs 39,500 per kg on the back of increased offtake by industrial units and coin makers.

Traders said sentiment

was positive because of overseas trend where gold prices rose to their highest level in one month in a light holiday trade as the dollar fell to a four- week low.

Globally, gold rose 0.33 per cent to USD 1,291.10 an ounce and silver by 0.54 per cent to USD 16.75 an ounce in Singapore.

In the national capital, gold of 99.9 per cent and 99.5 per cent purity jumped by another 175 each to Rs 30,250 and Rs 30,100 per 10 grams, respectively. It had gained Rs 390 in the previous four sessions.

Sovereign, however, remained unchanged at Rs 24,700 per piece of eight grams. Tracking gold, silver ready strengthened by Rs 250 to Rs 39,500 per kg and weekly-based delivery by Rs 510 to Rs 38,850 per kg.

Silver coins, however, held steady at Rs 72,000 for buying and Rs 73,000 for selling of 100 pieces.

cheaper than any available fuel.

“At least 20 per cent diesel consumption can be reduced in next five to seven years and will result in a savings of Rs 26,000 crore annually. Rs 6,000 crore can be annually saved from reduced bill in LPG in the next three years itself.

“The methanol blending programme with gasoline will further reduce our fuel bill by at least Rs 5,000 crore annually in next three years,” the statement said.

India needs around 2,900 crore litres of petrol and 9,000 crore litres of diesel per year with an import bill on account of crude standing at almost Rs 6 lakh crore.

Methanol is a clean burning drop-in fuel which can replace both petrol and diesel in transportation; and LPG, wood and kerosene in cooking fuel.

It can also replace diesel in railways, marine sector, gensets, power generation.

Kolkata, Dec 28 (PTI): India should capitalise on the robust growth in world trade expected in 2018, but needs to exercise caution on increasing protectionism in the top economies, the Engineering Exports Promotion Council has said.

The apex engineering exporters body will work actively with the commerce ministry to engage with the US, Britain and the EU to sort out any policy issues that may act as “barriers” to Indian exports, new EEPC India Chairman Ravi P Sehgal said.

“Global trade is heading into a boom, as we usher in 2018 which promises to be full of opportunities and growth for the Indian exporters, making it imperative to add competitive pricing and technological strength to our exports,” he was quoted as saying in a release issued by EEPC India.

Sehgal said according to the IMF, global trade has grown at a faster clip than the overall world output growth, as the US, Eurozone, Japan and China are witnessing

Govt takes back LPG price hike order New Delhi, Dec 28 (PTI): The government has withdrawn its decision to raise LPG prices by Rs 4 per cylinder every month as the move was seen contrary to its Ujjwala scheme of providing free cooking gas connections to the poor.

The government had previously ordered public sector oil marketing companies to raise domestic cooking gas (LPG) prices

by Rs 4 per cylinder every month beginning June 2016 with a view to eliminating subsidies.

The order was, however, withdrawn in October, a top source said.

Subsequently, Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) have not raised LPG prices from October.

Previously, the oil firms were authorised to increase price of subsidised domestic LPG cylinder by Rs 2 per

14.2-kg cylinder per month (excluding VAT) with effect from July 1, 2016. Oil companies had hiked LPG rates on 10 occasions since that go-ahead.

Every household is entitled to 12 cylinders of 14.2-kg each at subsidised rates in a year. Any requirement beyond that is to be purchased at market price.

The quantum of hike was doubled through an order dated May 30, 2017.

That order authorised the state-owned firms to continue to increase the effective price of subsidized domestic LPG by Rs 4 per cylinder effective June 1, 2017, per month (excluding VAT) till the reduction of government subsidy to ‘nil’ or March 2018 or further orders, whichever is earlier.

The source said it was felt that raising prices was giving a contrary signal to users. On the one hand, the government was pushing for giving free cooking gas connections to the poor, but

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a resurgence in economic activity.

All these markets are very important destinations for Indian exports, the release said.

On concerns relating to GST refunds, Sehgal said he would seek cooperation and support from the finance ministry to immediately resolve exporters’ issues relating to piling up of refunds.

“We have to ensure that our exporters should not miss out any global opportunity for the sake of cash flow. This is possible only when the GST glitches are removed,” he said.

The engineering exporters body added that the cumulative value of Indian exports for the AprilNovember period of fiscal 2017-18 was USD 196.48 billion as against USD 175.41 billion a year ago, posting a rise of 12.01 per cent. Growth in November was even more impressive at 30 per cent, while engineering exports increased by over 43 per cent during the month, the release said.

on the other, it was raising prices every month.

To correct this, the order was withdrawn, he said.

He also said there have been increase in price of subsidised LPG even after October mainly because of taxation issues.

The taxation issue arose after implementation of the direct benefit transfer (DBT) scheme in which consumers are paid subsidy amount directly in their bank accounts, which is supposed to be used to buy market-priced LPG. “Before DBT, LPG was available at dealers at subsidized price. VAT was levied on that subsidised price. Now, LPG is only available at market price and GST is applicable on that price. Besides being higher than the subsidised price, the market price fluctuates every month, compelling changes in retail prices to account for the taxes,” he explained.

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Pharma cos’ revenues seen clipping at 9% over next 3 years Mumbai, Dec 28 (PTI): Robust domestic demand and rising need for complex products in the West will help domestic pharma players log in a 9 per cent revenue growth with healthy cash flows over the next three years, offsetting headwinds in exports and rising competition, says a report.

“Revenue of domestic pharma companies is seen growing at 9 per cent per annum over the next three fiscal years ending 2020.

Exports, which account for nearly 45 per cent of industry revenue, will see another year of a tepid one per cent growth in fiscal 2018, but recovering thereafter,” Crisil said in a note Thursday.

Over half of the exports are to the regulated markets in the West but those are set to de-grow by 5 per cent this fiscal, after growing 3 per cent last fiscal.

It attributes this to greater price erosion in existing products following competition, and delays in new product launches or import bans on existing products following scrutiny

from the US food and drug administration.

But the report sees this trend reversing with revenue growth from regulated markets gradually increasing to 7 per cent annually over the medium-term, augmenting overall exports growth to 6 per cent annually.

This is contingent on faster product approvals by the US regulator, especially for complex products.

“We are seeing successful resolution of regulatory actions from remediation efforts made over the past three years, even as regulatory scrutiny remains intense,” the report noted.

“For instance, warning letters on nine domestic plants were resolved in the past 15 months, which is considerably higher than the four seen between fiscals 2013 and 2016,” it added.

Besides remediation efforts, companies are also increasing their research and development (R&D) spends to capitalise on the USD 20 billion-a-year complex products opportunity in the regulated markets.

India’s first bitcoin trading app launched New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS): At a time when bitcoins are in focus for all the wrong reasons, cryptocurrency dealer Pluto Exchange on Thursday announced the launch of India’s first mobile application for transacting in the virtual currency.

At a press conference here, Pluto Exchange Founder and Chief Executive Bharat Verma said that his company is all set to launch the country’s first app-based wallet that enables bitcoin transactions using a mobile number.

“The Pluto Exchange mobile app offers a solution to the coordination problem between payment processors, financial gateways and banks,” Verma said.

“All other apps already in the market do transactions using bitcoin addresses, which are long and prone to error while copying. Pluto Exchange will change this scenario by enabling transactions using mobile numbers only, which are just 10 digits,” he said.

Until now using a fourdigit personal identification number (PIN), users could buy, sell, store and spend bitcoins via a mobile num-

ber, Verma added.

Elaborating, he said the app would permit a range of transactions, including payments, remittances, business-to-business commerce, supply chain finance, asset management and trading.

He also said that the Reserve Bank of India was concerned about the use of cash for dealing in virtual currencies, whose values have turned volatile of late.

“The RBI considers bitcoins as decentralised trading that is completely unregulated..so their status is not clear,” he said.

In India, there are at least 15 bitcoin exchange forums, with the majority being set up over the past two years. Bitcoin values in New York, for instance, have soared nearly 1,600 per cent in 2016 and currently range upwards of $15,000.

In India, bitcoins have been trading at more than Rs 10 lakh each, while people are investing amounts ranging from Rs 3,000 to several lakhs to buy these.

Crisil expects R&D spend to increase 700 basis points over fiscal 2017 to reach 30 per cent of annual revenue from the regulated markets over the mediumterm.

Another factor offsetting the export slowdown is the steady revenue growth from the domestic market, which accounts for 55 per cent of the industry revenue.

“Strong demand will help firms maintain 10-11 per cent growth and healthy profitability, despite intense competition and frequent regulatory actions,” says the report.

Domestic demand growth will be backed by better access to healthcare, higher penetration of health insurance and increasing lifestyle diseases.

Crisil rates over 300 domestic pharmaceutical firms, over 55 per cent of which have an international presence. Besides business strength and diversity, the credit profiles for most firms are backed by low reliance on debt.

Instagram rolling out ‘recommended’ feature for all San Francisco, Dec 28 (IANS): Photo-sharing platform Instagram is introducing a “recommended for you” feature -- which was so far being tested within a small group -- to all users.

“The new section, ‘recommended for you’, is clearly labelled so as not to be confused with your own home feed. It will contain three to five suggested posts,” Tech Crunch quoted an Instagram spokesperson as saying late on Wednesday. The new feature will show users Instagram posts that friends have liked or that the algorithm thinks will appeal to them directly in feed.

This is not the first time that the Facebook-owned company has offered recommended content.

Earlier, users had to head to the “explore” section to see recommended posts and videos. However, they were not pushed to the users’ home feed.

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Kabul, Dec 28 (IANS): At least 41 people were killed and over 80 injured here on Thursday in a suicide attack on a cultural centre of the Shia minority, which houses a madrasa, a mosque and an office of an Afghan news agency, authorities said. The Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attack.

The suicide blast occurred around 10.30 a.m. at the Tebyan Social and Cultural Centre in Dashti-Barchi locality of Kabul.

The centre houses the office of the Afghan Voice news agency, Tolo News reported.

The news agency reported on its website that the cultural centre was hosting a seminar about the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan of 1979-1989 when the attack took place.

Health Ministry spokesperson Wahid Majroh said four women and two children were among 41 killed. Several journalists and students who were attending the discussion forum also died. He added that 84 people were wounded.

The suicide bombing was followed by two more blasts near the building’s main entrance, though all the casualties were from the initial attack, said Kabul

Democratic lawmaker calls Trump a ‘con man’ Washington, Dec 28 (IANS): Democratic lawmaker Gregory Meeks has labelled US President Donald Tr ump a “con man” for his support to the newly-passed Republican tax bill.

“There is a bait-andswitch… with how this President has governed over the last year. He baits and then switches. He says one thing and there’s really a different result,” Meeks told CNN on Wednesday.

“I’ve said all along that this President is a con man… he gives you something that might sound sweet, but you know it’s gonna be bitter in the end,” he said.

“You’ve got to pay extra attention to what he does because he’s a baitand-switch con man,” New York Representative Meeks said, pointing towards the tax bill. He expressed concern that the businessmanturned-President was advertising a seemingly well thought out plan aimed at putting more money in the hands of Republican wealthy donors and stripping benefits from the average Americans.

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alleged, received support from Iran. The terror group said it killed 100 people and injured at least 120.

The Taliban had earlier issued a statement saying they were not involved.

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani’s spokesman issued a statement calling the attack an “unpardonable” crime against humanity, and pledging to destroy the terrorist groups.

The US Ambassador John R. Bass condemned “the horrific and indiscriminate attack on civilians”.

“We remain confident the Afghan government and

people, supported by their friends and partners, will defeat those behind these terrible acts,” he said.

The bloodshed follows an attack on a private television station in Kabul last month, which was also claimed by the Islamic State.

Since the end of NATO’s combat mission in January 2015, the government has been steadily losing ground to insurgents and now controls only 57 per cent of the country, according to the US Special Inspector General for Reconstruction of Afghanistan.

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police spokesperson Basir Mujahid.

He said that a militant detonated himself on the first floor of the building where the event was in progress, while the news agency office was located on the upper floor.

The floors of the centre were covered in blood as wailing survivors and relatives picked through the debris, while windows of the news agency were all shattered.

The Islamic State group said on its propaganda outlet Amaq that it had targeted the Shia centre which, it

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ISLAMABAD, Dec 28 (PTI): Pakistan’s anti-graft body has given the nod for launching a corruption case against ousted premier Nawaz Sharif and his younger brother Shahbaz Sharif.

National Accountability Bureau (NAB) chairman Javed Iqbal yesterday approved registration of the corruption case during an executive board meeting.

NAB officials said the case was related to alleged loss of over Rs 120 million to the national exchequer over the construction of a two-way road in 2000 from Raiwind to the Sharif family home in Jati Umra in the suburbs of Lahore.

The Sharif brothers have so far not reacted to

the new allegations of corruption.

Nawaz Sharif, his daughter Maryam, son-inlaw Muhammad Safdar, and sons Hassan and Hussain, are already facing three NAB cases filed in September on the basis of the Supreme Court’s decision of July 28 in the Panama Papers case that led to Sharif ’s ouster as premier.

However, the new case also includes Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif who has been tipped as a future prime minister if Nawaz’s PML-N party wins the election next year.

Officials said the NAB in the same meeting also approved filing of six corruption references, complete four pending inquiries, and 11 investigations against different politicians and officers.

The meeting also decided to probe former prime minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf who as minister for water and power from 2008-2011 caused a loss of Rs 113 billion to the national exchequer by delaying a key energy project.

Ankara/Damascus, Dec 28 (IANS): Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has reignited a war of words with his Syrian counterpart Bashar al-Assad by calling him a “terrorist” who has no place in negotiations over the country’s future, with Damascus hitting back and accusing the Turkish leader of being “responsible” for spilling the blood of Syrians.

Erdogan said on Wednesday it was “absolutely impossible” to move ahead on Syrian peace talks while Assad remains in power, according to Turkey’s state-run news agency Anadolu. He made the comments after a closeddoor meeting with Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi in Tunis where he is on an official visit.

Erdogan called Assad, who has clung to power during the protracted conflict that has wracked his nation for the past seven years, “a terrorist involved in state terrorism”.

He asked how anyone could “embrace the future with the President of a Syria who killed close to one million of its citizens”.

Putin calls Saint Petersburg blast ‘act of terror’ Moscow, Dec 28 (AFP): Russian President Vladimir Putin Thursday called an explosion that tore through a Saint Petersburg supermarket, wounding 13 people, “an act of terror.”

“As you know, an act of terror took place in Saint Petersburg yesterday,” he said at a meeting of military officers in the Kremlin.

The homemade bomb went off in a locker at the supermarket yesterday, officials said. Anna Mityanina, vice governor of Saint Petersburg, which is Russia’s second city, said on Twitter that of the 13 wounded eight remained in hospital care.

Five people declined to be hospitalised, she added.

The explosion occurred at around 1845 local time as Russians geared up to celebrate the New Year -- the country’s biggest holiday -followed by Russian Orthodox Christmas, which falls on January 7. Officials earlier said 10 people had been injured, saying the bomb had the power equivalent to 200 grammes of TNT. In a sign of the severity of the situation, the case was overseen by Russia’s National Anti-Terror Committee even though authorities initially opened a probe into attempted murder.

India should control its border troops: Chinese military BEIJING, Dec 28 (PTI): Highlighting the Doklam standoff as its major achievement of international cooperation this year, the Chinese military on Thursday said India should “strictly control” its troops and implement border agreements to maintain peace and stability along the border.

Chinese Defence Spokesman Col Ren Guoqiang said the highlights of his country’s international military cooperation in 2017 included handling ‘hotspot issues’ like Doklam.

This year, under the unified deployment, the military has “resolutely” safeguarded China’s sovereignty and security interests, Col Ren told media here.

The Chinese military has “played its due role in the handling of the hotspot issues such as the SinoIndian confrontation in the Donglang (Doklam) area and safeguarded the China’s rights and interests in the South China Sea,” he said in response to a question. The Doklam standoff began on June 16 after the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) began building a road in area claimed by Bhutan. The Indian troops

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The standoff ended on August 28 following a mutual agreement under which China stopped the construction of the road and India withdrew its troops.

The 3,488-km-long Line of Actual Control between India and China covers from Jammu and Kashmir to Arunachal Pradesh.

W h e n a s k e d h ow Chinese military view its relations with its Indian counterpart in 2018 in the backdrop of the Doklam standoff, Col Ren said India should implement the border agreements and control its troops.

“We hope the Indian side can earnestly implement the relevant agreements reached between the two sides on the border issue and strictly control its border defence troops and do more for the positive development of ChinaIndia military-to-military relationship,” he said.

During the border talks, the first since the 73day-long military standoff

in Doklam, in Delhi on December 22 between National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Chinese State Councillor Yang Jiechi, both sides stressed the importance of maintaining peace and stability along the border, Ren said.

“As far as we know both sides have agreed that it is important to maintain peace stability along IndiaChina border and create favourable conditions for further development of bilateral relationship, which has provided a good environment and good momentum for the continued enhancement of China and India relationship,” he said.

In terms of China and India military-to-military relationship, it is important to have strategic communication and push forward healthy development of ties between the two militaries, Col Ren said.

“We hope Indian side walk towards the same direction as the Chinese side and both sides can push forward the development of the relationship and jointly maintain the peace and stability along the China-India border which is in the interest of both sides,” he said.

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

FELICITATION

The Tsungiki Gazetted Officers’ Forum (TGOF) heartily congratulates the following esteemed members: 1. Athungo Ngullie (s/o Late Zurenthung Ngullie) on his promotion to Treasury Officer under Department of Treasuries and Accounts, Government of Nagaland.

2. S. Mhonchan Kikon (s/o Late Shibemo Kikon) on his promotion to Sub-Divisional Education Officer under Department of School Education, Government of Nagaland.

3. Y. Lily Ovung (w/o Late Yankumo Ovung) on her promotion to Assistant Superintendent under Directorate of State Lotteries, Government of Nagaland.

The TGOF further wishes them a bright future.

K. Aben Kikon Nchumthung Ngullie General Secretary, TGOF President, TGOF

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Ill. Ilika Qomi, Associate Pastor, Children

8. Alhou shepe eno kukumugha kighinido : Rev. Dr. Yehevi Jimomi Senior Pastor Thilixu Baptist Church 9. Shikimithitsa

: Ino. H. Pitoho Awomi Chairman YGKD

10. Ashekuho Kighini

: Ino. Hokuto Achumi

PITHITSA

1. Kumtsu no Atianuliqo saghino kukumugha kighini kusajelu Penike Pithi ani.

2. Yeshito ghami malimi kumtsu no kibo sasu ighitsu penike kusu ani.

3. Kulolau Yeshito ghami kikihi Aki lakhi lo Rs. 200 lunani.

4. Akupughu hipau tokulu shilu penike inikhu ani nolo.

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It is with deep pride and honour, we the Mishikito Students Union extend our heartiest congratulations to Mr. GHUNAVI AYEE, S/o Zhehito Ayee and Mrs.Khetoni for securing the post of Assistant Election Officer under the recently declared NPSC Exam.

The Union further wishes and pray that the gracious God bless and guide him in his future endeavors.

MUGHAKA CHISHI AVIKALI AYE PRESIDENT, MSU Gen.Secy, MSU

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First edition of ‘Phek ‘Lingrijan Night Carnival’ culminates District Beat Contest’ games and entertainment were the main attraction.

Winners of the competition.

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irst edition of “Phek District Beat Contest” which was organized by LEXICON Club in collaboration with NSACS turned out to be a grand success at Phek town Local ground, with Sweven from Pfutsero emerging as the winner, while Black violence from Phek and Melodic from Chozuba were placed 1st and 2nd runners up respectively. Altogether, 11 bands turned up for the

coveted title.

Winners under Individual categories were best vocalist - Velhoukhro of Sweven, best guitarist - Ying of Black violence, best bassist - Vekhosa of Sweven, best drummer Lanu of Black Violence and best keyboardist Zito of Melodic. “Sweven” walked away with a cash prize of Rs. 50,000 sponsored by Deo nukhu, while “Black violence” and “Melodic” won cash

prize of Rs 20,000 and Rs 10,000 respectively sponsored by Razuovolie Dozo and Hekato Assumi.

Individual categories also carried cash reward along with certificates.

Earlier, the show began with president of the club Muleto Tunyi welcoming participating bands, DPO DAPCU Phek, Kuduvo Kezo gave a short speech on behalf of NSACS, hostess Kavili kept the crowd entertained as bands prepared to play their sets, while general secretary of the club, Velato Nienu delivered vote of thanks.

Also featuring were students of Elite music ensemble which kept the crowds occupied as judges deliberated the results.

The show ended with the winning band, Sweven performing one of their originals.

Meanwhile the lexicon club thanked individuals for generously co-sponsoring the show including sound systems, lightings, media and others.

The contest being one of the first that was organized in Phek witnessed more than 2000 music enthusiasts attending the event.

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O.C. East Police station, Bendangwati Ao lighting the bon fire at the closing programme of Lingrijan night carnival. (Photo: Tiayanger Jamir)

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-day Lingrijan Night Carnival organized by the Lingrijan Village Council (LVC) culminated on December 23 with O.C. East Police station, Dimapur, Bendangwati Ao, as the guest of honour.

Addressing the crowd at the closing programme, Bendangwati lauded Lingrijan council for taking the initiative in organizing such carnival so that people could come out and have a good time during the festive season. He also congratulated Lingrijan council on completing the repairing works of Lingrijan road which remained neglected for years. Bendangwati also donated a sum of money towards the construction of Lingrijan road. Further, the guest of honour lit the bon fire as a sign of peace and harmony.

N. Meren Imchen, chairman Lingrijan Vil-

lage Council (LVC) in his short speech said it was a proud moment for the council and the residence of Lingrijan village since the colony night carnival was organized on the newly constructed road.

He said, the residents of Lengrijan had longed for good roads within its locality for a long time and its wishes had come true because of the joint effort made by the village council and the residence both monetarily as well as physi-

cally. He further urged all the colony residents to always live in co-operation and harmony.

E a r l i e r, t h e p r o gramme was chaired by convener NC committee, Alitemsu Jamir, invocation

by GB LVC, I. Onen, while special number was presented by Imnatula Kichu and benediction by Head GB LVC N. Wati Lkr. It may be mentioned that there were about 75 stalls set up for the carnival, wherein food stalls, fun

Mr. Yeheto Achumi & Mrs. Hukheli Achumi

Your togetherness in Good & Bad times has taught us Teamwork.

Your tolerance for each other's habits has taught us Patience.

Your support during each other's crises has taught us Solidarity.

Your lives as our parents have taught us how to live.

Happy Anniversary to the Best DUO in the world.

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We t h e N e w L i f e Church warmly extend our heartiest congratulations to our Senior Pastor Rev Azahto Sema, on his completion of BTh and M.Div degree courses from the International Institute of Church Management. May God take you to higher heights. May you continue to shine ever brighter than before.

God bless, our love and prayer.

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New Life Church Family, Kohima, Nagaland.

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HAPPY 50th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

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Mr. K. Chami Odyuo & Mrs. Vanchano Tungu Phiro Village

Your togetherness in good and bad times has taught us teamwork. Your tolerance for each other's habits has taught us solidarity. Your lives as our parents has taught us to live.

Wishing you both long life, infinite love, and boundless happiness forever.

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Your loving children, grandchildren, great grandchildren & families.

Finding hidden beauty in simple rocks is something we can all do. But an artist's touch is needed to bring out the rocks to life and Beauty in their forms.

Hailing from Satakha Sub Division, under Zunheboto district, pebble artist Iboli Zhimo was so taken with the beauty of pebbles. She creates powerful imagery by carefully selecting pebbles of certain shapes and sizes and meticulously put together. Each pieces has its own story to tell.

She started her label liStone in March 2017 and had just launched her li Stone pebble art studio on 12th November 2017. To find the magic of her pebble world, one may visit her studio at Thahekhu Village, Dimapur Nagaland. Or visit her page @InstagramLiStonepebbleartstudio ,@Facebook-liStone. Also for easy purchase of the piece, log on to shop. rootsandleisure.com/ibolizhimo-2/.

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SGSA meeting

D I M A P U R , D EC 2 8 (NPN): Sumi Games and Sports Association (SGSA) has convened an emergency meeting on December 30 at 11 a.m. at Hotel Saramati, Dimapur. Members have been asked to attend the meeting.

Fellaini complains of mistreatment

Group Captain Sharad R Kesar flagging off the Goodwill Car Rally.

He also said that the rally went through the States meeting the chapters of the respective state capitals and discussed wide range of issues to bring the younger generation together and collectively respond to the changing times in progressive manner.

He informed that the 25 member team travelled in 8 cars and after crossing through the state capitals of Mizoram, Tripura, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh and Assam, the team reached Sainik School Punglwa and stayed overnight.

The rally from Sainik S c h o o l P u n g lwa wa s

flagged off by the principal of the School, Group Captain Sharad R Kesar and administrative officer Lt. Col. M Kiran Meitei Thursday morning.

On their return journey to Imphal, SSI Old Boys Association Nagaland Chapter hosted lunch for the team in the residence of its vice president Kikruselie Pienyü in Kitsubozou, Kohima.

Manchester, Dec 28 (IANS): Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini on Thursday complained about being called an aggressive footballer and murderer. The Belgian international has played in England since 2008. “They have labelled me an aggressive player, a murderer,” he was quoted as saying by Sky Sports. “Look, I’m fanatical.

The team that wants it the hardest wins but there have been times when I came out as the villain. What should I do if they pull me by the hair? It sounds like a joke, but it really hurts,” Fellaini added.

Acknowledgement

Kandinu Student’s Union sports meet underway

D im a pu r , D e c 2 8 (NPN): The 52nd Kandinu Student’s Union (KSU) sports meet got underway Wednesday at KSU playground, Tseminyu with director of geology & mining, Wanthang Wanth Rengma as chief guest. The tournament is being played under

the theme “Amelioration.”

Speaking at the inaugural programme, Wanth stated that Kandi students are the hope and glory of a brighter future for Kandi people. Calling upon them to think globally and act locally, he said nothing can substitute hard work

and whoever has a habit of hard work can succeed. “ To d ay, we n e e d good leaders in the society, church and politics for progress and prosperity,” he said while appealing Kandi students to have a competitive mind. He also called upon them to adopt

1st DEATH ANNIVERSARY

One we love Kihoto Zhimomi, Ex- G.B Nunumi

of our beloved

Lt. C. Ngangshimeren Pongen (Mongchen) 29. 12. 2016

Dear Oba, It’s been a year since you left us for your heavenly abode, but we deeply remember and miss you. Your loving and caring nature, your good deeds and advices will always remain in our hearts till we meet again.

Missing and remembering you in silent tears.

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the forefathers’ life of simplicity, honesty and hard working.

Wanth further challenged them to be respectable citizens and live a disciplined life and also strive to become visionary leader who can guide and lead the people.

1st DEATH ANNIVERSARY Born : 1914 – Died : 29/12/16

You are now in a far better place, heaven is your home till we meet again in His Glory.

We miss you and love you forever.

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Sainik School goodwill car rally

Ko h im a , D e c 2 8 (NPN): A 25 member team of Sainik School Imphal Alumni Association (Adventure Club) arrived Kohima Thursday as part of “Goodwill Car Rally” to the seven North Eastern States.

The rally was flagged from Sainik School Imphal by the principal of Sainik School Imphal, Captain (IN) Vinit Tiwari on December 18 last with an aim of rejuvenating the alumni of the institution from all the NE States and upholding the rich tradition of the school, stated Convenor of Goodwill Car Rally N Ibungochoubi.

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Loving wife, children, grandchildren and families

Yours always loving, Wife, children and grandchildren.

1ST DEATH ANNIVERSARY OF LATE ATULA PETER (MOLUNGYIMSEN)

Loving husband, children & relatives

(Retd. Teacher) Born : 07.07.1947 Died : 22.12.2017

1 DEATH ANNIVERSARY

Late Katoli

Born on – 22/10/1958 Died on – 29/12/2016 No one can ever take your place Mom. You were a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many. Even though you are gone, your prayers have kept us going and things will never be the same again but we will keep strong and keep living in order to honor your zest for life. It is not easy and so many things remind us of you and your love. We miss you and wish you are still here with us.

Loving husband, children, grandchildren and relatives

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Beloved, husband, son and relatives

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

1st DEATH ANNIVERSARY of our beloved

Late ACHANBENI PATTON The moment that you died our heart was torn in two one side filled with heartache, the other died with you.

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Remembering you is easy, We do it everyday, But missing you is heartache that never goes away.

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We hold you tightly within our hearts and there you will remain.

Until the joyous day arrives, that we will meet again in heaven.

Loving parents, sisters, brothers & nieces

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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of our beloved mother

of Late Mrs. Puduchole Kuotsu (Adule)

It's has been a year since you left us on this day, But your memories with us will never be forgotten.

You are forever in our hearts.

Mum, we all love you, and miss you dearly.

Loving husband, children and grand-children

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Died on 29-12-2016

To the world you were one person But to us you were the world.

You didn’t have much, But you have made us feel like we have everything.

You taught us love, patience and endurance, You have encouraged us to work hard, You taught us how to pray and lead by example.

The legacy you left behind lives in our hearts.

We miss you a lot.

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The bereaved family members of Lt. Potsolü Lohe convey our deep gratitude to all those who stood by us at the demise of our beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother. We are unable to express our heartfelt thanks to each one personally, only through this column we are trying to reach you all and say thank you for your physical support, material help and upholding us in your prayers.

May God bless you all in return.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We, the bereaved family members would like to thank everyone who stood by us physically, financially, mentally and spiritually during her prolonged illness and sad demise.

We deeply regret our inability to thank all of you individually but we pray that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

Born: 20-01-1906 | Died: 16-12-2017 We, the bereaved family members of Late N.L. Mangyang Chang (Head GB of Yangpi village under Tuensang District) would like to convey our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to all our friends, neighbours, relatives and well wishers who stood by us and supported us physically, financially and through prayers during the sudden demise of our late father on 16th December 2017.

We remain deeply indebted to you and sincerely regret our inability to thank each and every one of you individually, but pray that our Almighty God bless all of you.

Loving children, grandchildren, in-laws and relatives.

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We the bereaved family members of Late Er. MUKAM N KUSUN would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all, who showed great kindness and support during his short time of illness and in the time since he left us on 22 December 2017.

We convey our special thanks to :1. Dr. Ato and his staff.

2. Dr. Along C.Y and his staff.

3. Showuba Baptist church, Boru, Women, Youth, Student Union.

4. Sumi Baptist church Showuba.

5. Loyir Baptist Church.

6. Yimchunger Baptist Church (N.U.V) Boru, Women, Youth.

7. Yimchunger Baptist Church Dimapur.

8. Yimchunger Baptist Church Diiphubar ‘B’.

9. Yimchunger Baptist Church Chumu.

10. Yimchunger Baptist Church Kohima Boru, Women.

11. Yimchunger Baptist Church Tsg, 12. YBBA Shamator.

13. Khumungshiru Baptist Church.

14. Yimchunger Gazetted Officer Association.

15. Yimchunger Union Kohima.

16. Yimchunger Women Organisation Kohima.

17. Eastern Naga Women Organisation Kohima unit.

18. Sumi community DBS Kohima.

19. E.E PWD (H) Tuensang Staff.

20. PWD (H) Workcharge Association Tsg unit.

21. Showuba village council.

22. R. Tohanba, Advisor Labour and Employment Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Govt. of N/land.

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Er. C. Hendo Sumao E.E. Er. Kitoshe Aye E.E PHE Er. Vikheto Aye E.E PWD (R&B).

Kivigho Chishi DIGB. Er. Vihoto Achumi E.E PHE. Hoito Achumi (Shenakusa).

Er. Nikuto SDO (USTO).

K. Janger VCC Showuba Village.

K. Yimso O.S.D Loyir Village.

Tokimong I.P.S IGP Rokimong Ex. Candidate.

Toshi Wungtung ENPO Advisor.

Er. Nimo Kath E.E PWD (H) Tsg. H. Lisechem Sangtam CEC Member NPF N/ land.

Khehovi Yeptho BDO Thilixu Vill.

Er. Akheto Shohe E.E.PWD(H) R. Thsanso D.E.S.O Tsg. Dr. W. Lunso Quingru.

Er. Thsatsase SDO W. Sotsula Addl. Secy. IPR Er. Shahkup Phom Asst. Engg CAWD Tsg. Z.Z. Yimchunger Retd. Dy SP (MT)

We regret our inability to thank each and everyone individually but it is our humble prayer that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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Man City beat Newcastle to go 15 pts clear

Manchester City players celebrate in front of the away supporters at St James’ Park after recording their 18th successive league victory.

N E WC A S T L E , D ec 28 (Agencies): Manchester City moved 15 points clear at the top of the English Premier League as it extended its winning run to 18 games at Newcastle on Wednesday.

Raheem Sterling’s 31st-minute strike was all the leaders had to show for a dominant display in front of a crowd of 52,311 at St James’ Park. The Magpies’ ultra-conservative approach frustrated them despite their wealth of pos-

session.

But ultimately the 1-0 win was enough on a night when Rafael Benitez’s men slipped to a fifth consecutive home defeat for the first time since 1953.

“I’m happy with a lot of clean sheets,’’ City manager Pep Guardiola said.

“Today we have started the second round (half of the season) - 18 games left. We’re going to see how many we need to be champion.”

It might have been

worse for Newcastle had referee Andre Marriner taken a dimmer view of Jacob Murphy’s first-half challenge on Ilkay Gundogan. Of the incident, Guardiola said, “Everybody is focusing on diving but the referees have to follow the rules and try to take care of the players, so they feel safe.”

Newcastle’s game-plan was predictably cautious as all 11 men not only got behind the ball, but within 35 yards of their own goal

Menuoselie lifts Kiruphema wrestling title

Menuoselie and other winners with officials.

D i ma p u r , D ec 2 8 (NPN): Menuoselie Hojha emerged as the champion of 43rd wrestling meet of Kiruphema Youth Organization (KYO) cum KYO Day at Kiruphema.

Hojha pocketed a cash prize of Rs. 12,000.

Megotsolie Neikha, who bagged the runners-

up position, received Rs. 8,000.

The third and fourth place winners- Keneisar Zenyii-u and Neilasielie Vielie received Rs. 5000 and Rs. 4000 respectively.

Altogether 21 wrestlers took part in the meet.

Earlier, oath of con-

Nadal pulls out of Brisbane Open

Rafael Nadal

BRISBANE, Dec 28 (Agencies): World No.1 Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the Brisbane International with a knee injury, but said he still intends to play in next month’s Australian Open.

The Spaniard, who hasn’t played since losing to David Goffin at the World Tour Finals in London, was scheduled to start his season in Brisbane this weekend, but said he would now not be coming.

“I am sorry to announce I won’t be coming to Brisbane this year,” Nadal said on Twitter on Thursday. “My intention was to play but I am still not ready after last year’s long season and the late start of my preparation.”

But Nadal said he still planned to play in the year’s opening Grand Slam tournament, starting in Melbourne on January 15.

“I will be seeing my Aussie fans when I land on the 4th (of January) in Melbourne and start there my preparation for the Australian Open,” he added.

Reports casting doubt over Nadal’s recovery from an injury to his right knee surfaced last week when he pulled out of an exhibition in Abu Dhabi this week and took at least four days off from practice.

Nadal, 31, has had a stellar 2017, claiming a 10th French Open, a third US Open crown and the year-ending world number one spot. Nadal added two Masters titles at Monte Carlo and Madrid to his triumphs at Roland Garros and Flushing Meadows, finishing the campaign with six trophies.

The 16-time Grand Slam champion also secured the year-ending top ranking for a fourth time.

duct to wrestlers was administered by KYO games and sports secretary Lhouvizolie Vielie.

The inaugural function was led by KYO action committee secretary Makolie Suosahie while KYO advisor Neicasatuo Visienyii delivered welcome address.

for much of the first half.

They challenged City to break them down, which they almost did when Sergio Aguero stabbed Fernandinho’s seventh-minute cross against the post.

An early injury to City skipper Vincent Kompany simply prompted Pep Guardiola to replace his central defender with striker Gabriel Jesus.

For all of City’s utter domination of possession, it was hardly able to stretch the hosts decisively,

FC Pune City coach suspended New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS): FC Pune City head coach Ranko Popovic was on Thursday suspended for four matches and fined Rs. five lakh with immediate effect by AIFF. The AIFF Disciplinary Committee found Popovic in breach of Article 50 (misconduct against match officials) and Article 58 (offensive behaviour) for his remarks made against match officials at a post-match press conference.

“Ranko Popovic, Head Coach of FC Pune City is fined Rs 5,00,000 (Five Lakh INR) and is suspended for 4 (four) matches of FC Pune City, from the date of this decision. The amount should be deposited to AIFF within 10 days from the date of communication of this decision and until such payment, the match suspension to continue, over and above four match suspension,” the AIFF Disciplinary Committee said in a statement.

although goalkeeper Rob Elliot had to claw away Aguero’s 17th-minute header and then come off his line to block Jesus’ effort at point-blank range.

The deadlock was broken when Sterling ran on to Kevin de Bruyne’s return pass and scuffed the ball past the keeper with the studs of his left boot.

Newcastle might have been back in it had defender Nicolas Otamendi not cleared Rolando Aaron’s chipped effort off the line 10 minutes before the break.

There was no change in the pattern of the game after halftime. City came close but the massed ranks of black and white continued to scrap.

De Bruyne struck a post and defender Jamaal Lascelles headed just wide of his own goal with Elliot stranded as City went for the kill.

“It was a question of staying in the game until the end,” Benitez said, “and I was really pleased with the team in terms of organization and workrate but disappointed because we could have been better on the ball in the first half.

I was pleased with our reaction in the second half.”

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AC Milan book Italian Cup semi-spot Milan, Dec 28 (IANS): Patrick Cutrone’s overtime goal gave AC Milan a 1-0 victory over Inter Milan in the quarterfinals of the Coppa Italia.

It was the ninth goal of the season for the 19year-old Cutrone, the club’s leading scorer, while Suso Fernandez Saez picked up his eight assist of the campaign here on Wednesday, reports Efe. The derby win in front of 50,000 at the San Siro was a much-needed boost for AC Milan, who sit 11th in the Serie A table, 16 points behind third-place Inter.

Milan coach Gennaro Gattuso said beforehand that his side were treating the match like a World Cup final.

The Rossoneri generated the first scoring a chance, a Giacomo Bonaventura header in the 18th minute that Inter goalkeeper Samir Handanovic stopped.

Inter thought they had taken the lead in the 24th minute when Milan keeper Antonio Donnarumma playing in lieu of injured brother Gianluigi - mishandled a shot by Ivan Perisic and the ball landed in the net. But after consulting the video replay, the referee disallowed the goal for an offside infraction.

AC Milan’s Franck Kessie, left, and Inter Milan’s Roberto Gagliardini fight for the ball.

The sides traded chances in the second half.

Joao Mario kicked the ball straight at Donnarumma after taking a perfect cross from Mauro Icardi, while Milan’s Giacomo Bonaventura fired over the cross-fire after a poor clearance by Handanovic.

Milan racheted up the pressure in the final minutes

of regulation and carried that intensity over into extra time.

In the 105th minute Suso beat defender Yuto Nagatomo and delivered a perfect ball to Cutrone in the area.

AC Milan will face Lazio, the winners on Tuesday over Fiorentina, in a two-leg semifinal.

Van Dijk becomes most expensive defender Liverpool, Dec 28 (Agencies): Liverpool is breaking the world transfer record for a defender by signing Virgil van Dijk from Southampton in a $100 million move. Following Liverpool’s long-running pursuit of the 26-year-old Netherlands center back, Southampton announced on Wednesday that it accepted the record fee ahead of the January transfer window opening.

“Delighted and honored to have agreed to become a Liverpool FC player,” Van Dijk wrote on Instagram alongside a picture holding a jersey of the club he will join on January 1.

“Today is a proud day for me and my family as I join one of the biggest clubs in world football! I can’t wait to pull on the famous red shirt for the first time in front of the Kop and will give everything I have to try and help this great club achieve something special in the years to come.” The transfer fee of 70 million pounds ($94 million) could

Virgil van Dijk

reach 75 million pounds ($100 million) depending on Van Dijk’s achievements at Liverpool.

The scale of the investment signals Liverpool’s determination to plug leaks in the defense that have seen the team fall 17 points behind leader Manchester City into fourth place in the English Premier League.

Liverpool is devastating going forward, with

the “Fab Four” attack of Philippe Coutinho, Roberto Firmino, Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah helping the team amass a 46-goal haul that only City has eclipsed.

But Juergen Klopp’s team has conceded 23 goals in 20 games -more than any rival in the top five- including three in last week’s 3-3 draw at Arsenal after a two-goal lead was thrown away. The Van Dijk deal

eclipses the previous highest amounts paid for defenders who are rarely in contention for the top awards in football dominated by goal-scorers.

English Premier League leader Manchester City paid around 50 million pounds each for Benjamin Mendy and Kyle Walker in the summer transfer window.

While Van Dijk becomes the world’s most expensive defender, Neymar still holds the title of the game’s costliest player after joining Paris Saint-Germain from Barcelona for 222 million euros in August.

“There is a dearth of top-class center backs throughout world football hence why so many clubs wanted (Van Dijk) and the transfer fee is so high,” former Liverpool center back Jamie Carragher told broadcaster Sky Sports.

“People will look at the transfer (fee) that normally strikers go for, but as with any transfer fee if he performs well and does his job it will be worth it.”

4th Ashes Test: Cook’s double ton guides Eng to 164-run lead Melbourne, Dec 28 (IANS): Opener Alastair Cook remained unbeaten on 244 as England scored 491/9, taking a 164-run lead against Australia at stumps on the third day of the fourth Ashes Test match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) here on Thursday.

Along with Cook, who notched his fifth Test double century, pacer James Anderson (0 batting) was at the crease when umpires dislodged the bails for the day.

Cook became the holder of the highest score for a visiting player at the MCG when he reached 210. The previous highest record was held by West Indies batting great Viv Richards -- who scored 208 runs.

The left-handed batsman also became the second English batsman to score five double centuries behind Wally Hammond, who has seven to his name.

For Australia, pacers Josh Hazlewood (3/95), Pat Cummins (3/117) and spinner Nathan Lyon (3/109) picked up three wickets each.

Earlier, England resumed the day from 192 for two. Overnight batsmen Cook and skipper Joe Root

(61) stitched together a 138-run partnership before the latter was removed by a Cummins delivery which was dropped short and caught easily at deep square leg by Lyon.

Later, incoming batsmen Dawid Malan (14), Jonny Bairstow (22), Moeen Ali (20), Chris Woakes (26) and Tom Curran (4) contributed a few runs but failed to covert it into a big score.

Cook from the other end played a patient knock to keep the Australian bowlers on the back-foot. His 409-ball marathon innings was laced with 27 boundaries. He also went past Smith’s 239 to achieve the highest score of this series.

Cook had a lucky escape while batting on 153 when home captain Smith missed an opportunity -- the same man who offered the former England skipper a chance on 66 on day two.

Later, Stuart Broad (56) played a crucial 63ball knock pairing with Cook which contained eight boundaries and one six, before falling prey to a Cummins delivery which was taken at deep by Usman Khwaja.

The 100-run partnership between Broad and

Cook also became the highest eighth wicket stand for England at the MCG. Broad also became the English batsman to score the highest number of runs coming in at number 10 in Australia -- the previous joint record was held by Tich Freeman and David Allen who scored 50 runs each at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) in 1924 and 1966 respectively.

Following the dismissal, James Anderson played fifteen balls but failed to get off the mark.

Brief scores: England 491/9 in first innings (Alastair Cook 244 not out, Joe Root 61, Stuart Broad 56; Josh Hazlewood 3/95) against Australia 327.

Day-night Ashes Test ‘unlikely’ in 2019

England will be unlikely to stage a day-night Ashes Test when Australia tour in 2019, says England and Wales Cricket Board chief executive Tom Harrison.

Harrison says England do not need a pink-ball Test in their home Ashes schedule, although Australia has already staged four daynight Tests in recent years.

The two countries played the first day-night

Cook and Stuart Broad put on a partnership of 100 for the ninth wicket as England stretched their first innings lead.

Test against each other in the second match of the current series at Adelaide Oval, with Australia due to play pink-ball games India and Sri Lanka in 2018/19.

“It’s to be decided, but it’s unlikely, to be honest,” Harrison told ABC about the likelihood of a daynight Ashes Test in 2019.

“I think we’ve got a

format that works brilliantly well for us in Ashes cricket in the UK. Right time, right place, right conditions are the rules for day-night Test cricket. I think we’ll wait and see, but it’s unlikely I would say.”

C r i c k e t Au s t r a l i a counterpart James Sutherland said he was comfortable with the ECB’s deci-

sion if it materialised. “ We ’r e o b v i o u s ly great advocates of it,” said Sutherland. “We’ve seen the success of it here but Tom knows his conditions better.”

England hosted Windies in a day-night Test at Edgbaston in August and will play another in New Zealand in March.

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