December 29, 2018

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Vol XXIX No. 24

ATC helps avert mid-air collision MUMBAI, DEC 28 (PTI): In a rare incident, three planes of three foreign airlines, carrying hundreds of passengers, came perilously close in the Delhi flight information region and collisions were averted after multiple auto-generated warnings and intervention from ATC, an official said on Friday.

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has started a probe into the incident, which happened on December 23.

Flights of Dutch carrier KLM, Taiwan’s Eva Air and the US-based National Airlines were involved in the incident, the official said.

The incident happened in the Delhi Flight Information Region (FIR).

An FIR refers to a specified airspace where flight information and alerting services are provided. Generally, an FIR can be land and sea territory as well as any international airspace as defined under global norms.

According to the official, at the time of the incident, National Airlines’ flight NCR 840 was on its way to Hong Kong from Bagram in Afghanistan, while the KLM Flight KLM 875 was heading to Bangkok from Amsterdam.

The Eva Air flight EVA 061 was flying to Vienna from Bangkok, the official said.

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Triple Talaq bill to face test in RS Oppn in rs united on sending ‘Triple Talaq’ bill to select panel NEW DELHI, DEC 28 (PTI): The contentious ‘triple talaq’ bill is likely to face stiff resistance from opposition parties in the Rajya Sabha which are united in their demand for sending the legislation to the Select Committee for further scrutiny. Sources said the numbers are stacked slightly in favour of the Opposition in the Upper House.

The UPA has 112 members in the Upper House and the NDA 93. One seat is vacant. The remaining 39 members of other parties are unattached to either NDA or UPA and are likely to play an important role in the passage of the contentious legislation.

T h o u g h t h e N DA is way short of the halfway mark of 123 in the 245-member House, it had emerged victorious in the election of Rajya Sabha deputy chairman, with its nominee Harivansh of the Janata Dal (United) bag-

A view of the Rajya Sabha in New Delhi, Thursday. (RSTV Grab via PTI) ging 125 votes against 101 polled by the Oppositionbacked Congress member B K Hariprasad.

The government has expressed hope that the bill, which criminalises the practice of instant divorce

by Muslim men, will find support in the Rajya Sabha, whose approval is necessary for the bill to become the law. The bill was passed by the Lok Sabha for the second time in less than a year after a heated debate on Thursday.

According to the sources, opposition parties have held discussions on raising the demand for referring the bill to the Select Committee on Monday -- when

This is it!

“Triple Talaq! Imagine those who have no wives, being concerned about our wives?”

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ernment wants to use the bill for political purposes.

“They are not genuinely interested in gender equality and gender justice,” Raja alleged.

Another leader claimed that opposition parties are united in referring the bill to the Select Committee as the proposed legislation needs to be examined properly.

Opposition leaders claimed they would not allow the passage of the bill in any case. The government had not agreed to the opposition demand for sending the earlier bill to the Select Committee, when it was brought before the house in the Monsoon session of Parliament.

NEW DELHI, DEC 28 (AGENCIES): As per the database of arms licence maintained for the country on National Database of Arms Licences (NDAL)/ Arms Licences Information System (ALIS) portal, Nagaland state with 38, 966 arms licences has the highest number of arms licences in the North Eastern region.

There are 35, 87,016 arms licences registered on the Portal for which Unique Identification Numbers (UIN) have been generated upto December 4, 2018.

The eight north-eastern states have a total of 1, 62,303 arms licences.

According to Northeast Today report, the Union Minister of State of Home Affairs, Hansraj Gangaram Ahir, revealed the figures while answering to the questions raised

by Members of Parliament Dr C Gopalakrishnana and P Nagarajan figures of gun licences in the country.

Among the nor theastern states, Nagaland is followed by Arunachal Pradesh with 35,406 arms licences. Manipur has the

third highest arms licences with a total of 29,274 arms licences. The figures for other northeast states are Meghalaya (19,982), Assam (19,617), Mizoram (16,203), Tripura (366) and Sikkim (2,489).

As per the database of arms licence maintained for the country on NDAL/ ALIS Portal, 114 arms licences were issued by the Centre in the last three years.

As per the database, 4, 57,489 new arms licences and revalidation of arms license were issued during the last three years.

Therefore, out of the total figure of 35, 87,016 arms licences, 13% licences were issued in the last three years. The total number of UIN (persons) issued gun license entered by the union government during the last three year for the north-eastern states is six.

The Centre issued three licences to Manipur in this category of UIN (persons), followed by one each to the states of Mizoram, Nagaland and Sikkim. No licences were issued in this category to the states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya and Tripura.

The total number of new gun license and revalidation of gun license entered during the last three years in the north-eastern states is 24,394. Manipur has the highest number of arms licences issued in the last three years with a figure of 7,750. This is followed by Mizoram with 4,804 licences and Meghalaya with 3,376 licences.

Tripura accounted the lowest arms licences in the last three years with just 30 followed by Sikkim with 456.

There were 3295 arms licences in Nagaland, 2,993 licences in Ar unachal Pradesh and 1,691 licences in Assam.

Nagaland, Mizoram, Manipur, Tripura, Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh stood above the national average.

ZSU(N) urges NSCN (I-M) to High-powered pumps being moved to mining site recall cadres from New Ngaulong

Fuel prices slashed again

NEW DELHI, DEC 28 (AGENCIES): Fuel prices saw another cut on Friday following which petrol prices touched new lows this year. On Friday, petrol, diesel prices fell between 14-22 paise per litre across major cities of the country.

After Friday’s revision, petrol price in Delhi touched Rs 69.55 as against Rs 69.74 yesterday. Diesel in the national capital is selling at Rs 63.62, down 14 paise compared to yesterday’s price.

In Dimapur, petrol was sold at Rs. 67.34 per litre and diesel was retailing at Rs. 61.22 per litre on Friday while in the state capital Kohima a litre of petrol and diesel was Rs. 68.15 and Rs. 61.84 respectively.

Brent crude, a global benchmark for crude prices, was trading at around the $53 per barrel mark in Asian trade on Friday.

However, both crude benchmarks are still down roughly 40 percent from highs in October, pressured by concerns about oversupply and over the outlook for the global economy.

it is likely to come up for consideration in the Upper House. The sources said all Congress members in the Rajya Sabha would also meet in Parliament on Monday morning, ahead of the start of house proceedings, to evolve its strategy on the issue. CPI member D Raja said the Opposition has the numbers and would press for referring the bill to the Select Committee.

“Opposition parties are asking for referring the triple talaq bill to the Select Committee for further scrutiny when the bill comes up for consideration in the Rajya Sabha on Monday,” Raja told PTI. He alleged that the gov-

Nagaland has highest number of arms licences in North East region

AR jawan setting fire to the temporary camp. (ZSU-N)

DIMAPUR, DEC 28 (NPN): Apprehending disruption of peace in the area, Zeme Students’ Union (ZSU-N) has urged NSCN (I-M) to recall its armed cadres from New Ngaulong village and follow the ceasefire ground rules.

A statement issued by its president Aakam Pame

expressed fears that if any clashes occurred between security forces and NSCN (I-M) cadres in the area, it would spoil the atmosphere of peace between Naga people and Government of India. ZSU (N) alleged that the presence of uniformed cadres with sophisticated arms, especially near the

Nagaland-Assam border, had created a fear psychosis among the people. It added that the daily bazaar that farmers from surrounding villages and neighbouring border villages were using was also badly affected due to presence of the armed cadres.

According the union, an Assam Rifles (AR) team from Jalukie, during a routine patrol on December 19, discovered a temporary camp of NSCN (IM) cadres numbering 17/18.

They were all armed with sophisticated weapons and living on the outskirts of the village for 18/19 days After searching the jungle and recovering the materials used by them, the AR team called village GBs and youth leaders to the site for inspection.

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KHLIEHRIAT (MEGHALAYA), DEC 28 (PTI): Pump manufacturing company Kirloskar Brothers Ltd and Coal India on Friday are jointly moving 18 highpowered pumps to a remote coal mine here where 15 diggers have been trapped since its flooding a fortnight ago, officials said.

The Indian Air Force joined the rescue operation and airlifted 10 pumps from Bhubaneswar. Its personnel have landed in Guwahati, 270 kilometres away from the 370-foot-deep illegal coal mine, they said. Two surveyors from Kirloskar Brothers Ltd arrived at the site Thursday night from Pune and 10 pumps of the company are on the way to Shillong, East Jaintia Hills district Superintendent of Police Sylvester Nongtynger told PTI. General Manager of North Eastern Coalfields J Bora arrived with two of-

ficers of the company in the afternoon and they were followed by a 10-member team of experts of the Coal India (CIL) to the site to begin the assesment of the situation, he said.

The illegal rat-hole coal mine is located at Lumthari village near Khliehriat, the headquarters of East Jaintia Hills district. It got flooded when water from nearby Lytein river gushed into it on December 13, trapping the 15 diggers.

Bora said CIL has mobilised eight high-powered pumps from its establishments across the country and the pumps will be transported to the site by road.

The farthest place from where a pump has been mobilised is Bilaspur in Chhatisgarh and the truck carrying it will take three to four days to arrive, Bora said.

The CIL team, he said, will conduct all necessary

exercises prior to the arrival of the pumps and it will take about eight hours to complete the fitting of each pump before it can be put into operation. “We are waiting for the initial 10 high-powered pumps. They will be brought here in the evening today,” SP said.

T h e h i g h - p owe r e d pumps will be transported in trailers from Guwahati till about two kilometres from the accident site. From there vehicles have been requisitioned to carry them to the mine, a senior district official said.

Meanwhile, a 20-member team of the Odisha Fire Services Friday left for Shillong with equipment, including high-powered pumps, high-tech equipment and gadgets to assist the local administration in the search and rescue operation, a report from Bhubaneswar said.

Pumping of water from

the mine was suspended on Saturday last as there was no visible receding of the water level in it. The district authorities had written to the state government seeking high-powered pumps as the two 25 hp pumps, which were being used, were found to be inadequate, an official of the NDRF, which is involved in the rescue operation, said.

Kirloskar Brothers had volunteered to provide equipment to drain out the water from the mine to facilitate resumption of the halted search and rescue operation in the rat-hole coal pit.

Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma met Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh in the national capital Thursday over the coal mine issue.

Congress president Rahul Gandhi had on Wednesday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the incident.

NE has become role model for other states: DoNER minister Union Cabinet clears Spl. Correspondent

NEW DELHI, DEC 28 (NPN): Union Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Dr Jitendra Singh Friday said that north east region has undergone a revolutionary transformation under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the last four and half years, adding that currently the region has become a role model for the other states.

DoNER minister said this while releasing the calendar of North East Council (NEC), Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) here today. The wall calendar has been prepared on theme of indigenous arts of North east and table calendar on the theme of ornaments of north east region.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr Jitendra Singh

Dr. Jitendra Singh releasing the calendar of NEC in New Delhi on December 28, 2018.

said that Prime Minister has himself paid several visits to the north eastern region.

The minister said that recently government has approved the extension of benefits to Jammu & Kashmir on the line of North Eastern states for industrial promotion, which is a matter of pride.

Dr. Singh also spoke

about other initiatives for north east region e.g. first region based NITI forum for north east, North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme, region based North Eastern Road Sector Development Scheme, first ever airport in Sikkim (Pakyong), North East Venture Fund, amendment in Indian Forest Act where bamboo is

no longer a tree, enabling the livelihoods of forest communities, among others.

He said that DoNER Ministry has organised various events to promote culture and tourism of north east such as Destination North East series, North East calling etc. Speaking about the infrastructure development, the Minister

mentioned about the Bogibeel bridge is a road and rail bridge over the Brahmaputra river in the north eastern Indian state of Assam. He also said that north east is now better connected with the other parts of country.

Ministry of DoNER has taken various initiatives for the development of North Eastern region.

Among other initiatives during the year, the Union Cabinet has approved repositioning of NEC with Union Home Minister as ex officio Chairman & Minister of State, DoNER as ViceChairman.

The North East Road Sector Development Scheme (NERSDS) has been extended till March, 2020 with an outlay of Rs.1000 crore.

DoNER secretary Naveen Verma, OSD (DoNER), Inderjit Singh and Secretary, NEC, Ram Muivah were also present on the occasion.

changes in POCSO Act

NEW DELHI, DEC 28 (IANS): The Union Cabinet has cleared a proposal to amend the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 to provide for the death penalty for aggravated penetrative sexual assault on children.

Briefing the media on the decisions taken at the Cabinet meeting held on Thursday, Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said the Cabinet had cleared far-reaching amendments.

“It is a very wholesome initiative by the government to strengthen and enlarge the scope of POCSO. He said apart from providing for the death penalty in aggravated offences, the amendments also provide for stringent punishment for the offence of administering hormones for making children “artifi-

cially major”.

The proposed amendments also provide for a jail term for propagating child pornography and fine for not reporting it. The POCSO Act defines a child as any person below eighteen years of age.

Earlier in April, the government had issued an ordinance to provide for the death penalty for those convicted of raping girls below 12 years of age and life term for raping a girl below 16 following the outrage over the rape and murder of an eight-year-old girl in Kathua in Jammu and Kashmir and similar crimes in other parts of the country.

“The modification is made to address the need for stringent measures required to deter the rising trend of child sex abuse in the country,” an official statement said.

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WEATHER FORECAST December 29

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala Hazy sunshine

23 7

Aizawl

Plenty of sunshine

17 4

Guwahati Hazy sunshine

21 8

Mostly sunny

20 6

Itanagar Partly sunny, not as warm

19 7

Shillong Hazy sunshine

14 3

Imphal

Kohima

Cooler; a passing a.m. shower 13 6

Dimapur Sunny to partly cloudy

20 11

Partial sunshine; cooler

16 8

Mkg

Tuensang Partial sunshine; much cooler Wokha

Partly sunny; cooler

Zunheboto Partial sunshine; cooler

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Children and staff of Kohima Orphanage and Destitute Home with officers of Assam Rifles Kohima battalion on December 25.

DIMAPUR: Kohima battalion of Assam Rifles, under the aegis of HQ IGAR (North) organised a Christmas Day Celebration at Kohima Orphanage and Destitute Home on December 25.

According to PRO, HQ IGAR (N), the aim of the event was to celebrate the auspicious day and share warm wishes with staff and children of Kohima Orphanage and Destitute Home. The cel-

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Hutuophezou Day on December 29

Obang Ozukum and his wife Nokpangla. (NP)

Staff Reporter DIMAPUR, DEC 28 (NPN): Nokpangla Park was inaugurated and dedicated on December 28 at Obang Ozukum Complex, Aoyimkum village, Dimapur. The park is built as a sign of love and dedication

by Obang Ozukum for his wife, Nokpangla.

In the dedication program, Obang shared the story on how the park came into existence.

He stated that he wanted to create a place where people could come together and spend some time together away from the busy world. He also said that the park includes a museum and a prayer

PSU 60th session & seminar held

Azo addressing the PSU’s 60th session on December 28 at Phek village. (NP)

KO H I M A , D E C 2 8 (NPN): The 60th Session & Seminar of Phek Students’ Union (PSU), held under the theme “Quality education,” concluded in Phek village on Friday.

Ku z h o l u z o ( A z o ) Nienu, MLA, in his address as the inaugural speaker congratulated all successful and meritorious students for their achievements and for making the village and community proud. He said that education was an asset for a life time, but at the same time “illiteracy can become your worst nightmare and a liability for your entire life time.”

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Neichute Doulo speaking at the 62nd general session of the Khulazu Basa Students’ Union on December 28. (NP)

ment jobs, where proxy replacements are rampant, in business the proxy system cannot work. “Work hard to become successful”, he

Husband builds park as token of love and dedication for his wife

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ebration commenced with a cake cutting ceremony, in which 90 children and staff participated. Assam Rifles in collaboration with NGO Sun Bird Trust, Banglore also presented blankets and bed sheets to the children.

KO H I M A , D E C 2 8 (NPN): Khulazu Basa Students’ Union (KBSU) held its 62nd general session in Ceküzho, Khulazu Basa village under Phek district on Friday.

The session was held under the theme “Economic empowerment through entrepreneurship”.

Chief Executive Officer, Entrepreneurs Associates, Kohima, Nagaland, Neichute Doulo was the guest speaker for the event.

In his speech, Doulo said the future belongs to those who do business.

While pointing out that Nagas cannot do business because they think that they will start counting money once they get into business.

“There is no competition in business, you are your only competitor” he asserted. Doulo went on to say that unlike govern-

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Dimapur: The organizing committee of the Hutuophezou Day celebrations has announced that its 13th Hutuophezou Day will be held on December 29, 10 am at Tuophema village Ampitheatre which chief minister, Neiphiu Rio will grace as the speaker.

All “diaspora” of Tuophema village, particularly from Razhaphe, Razhaphe Basa, Tuophe Phezou and Botsa villages as well as from Kohima and Dimapur have been asked to compulsorily attend the celebration.

A special invitation has been extended to all in-laws and their families to join in this auspicious occasion.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2018

On this, he said one must choose between the two in order to have a successful future.

Touching on white collar jobs, self employment and entrepreneurship, Azo stated that the time has come to think outside the box, venture out beyond comfort zones, start businesses, become self dependent and self sufficient, and become an employer rather than an employee.

He also encouraged the students to not solely depend on the government but rely on their own skills and abilities also.

The resource persons of the session were Suohienuo Keyho, senior

lecturer State Institute of Rural Development, and Rukuzo Hoshi, post graduate teacher GHSS Medziphema.

They spoke on the topics “Socio economic development through education” and “New Challenges for students in 2019” respectively.

Earlier, a greeting message was shared by Phek Village Council chairman, Chivozo Soho.

The inaugural function was chaired by PSU vice president, Kudezo Vero, and PSU president Kuthovo Chizo delivered a welcome address. The acknowledgement speech was led by PSU general secretary Akuve Soho.

added.

Doulo lamented that parents have the mentality that government jobs alone could secure their chil-

dren’s future and pointed out that this mentality and culture has to change.

Doulo opined that parents should encourage their children to consider the private sector opportunities as a career choice as well.

He advised students to develop the qualities of hard work, honesty, and transparency to start a career.

He further reminded the students that “No job is demeaning, all labour is dignified”, and also cautioned the students against using mobile phones excessively.

Earlier, Veseta Rhakho, Chakhesang Students Union Dimapur president shared a greeting message; KBSU president Kezhothito Keyho delivered a presidential address; an indigenous tune was presented by Kusalü and Cüsatolü. Village education chairman, Zhovehü Kezo delivered the welcome address.

NNC Parent Body, Zeliangrong Region seeks support

DIMAPUR: Naga Nation- wisdom in solving the al Council (NNC) Parent Naga political issue at the Body, Zeliangrong Region earliest with the hope that (AMN) has sought public the New Year 2019 would support and co-operation be the year of glory for for the Indo-Naga Peace Nagas. The AMN called Talk with the Government for peaceful co-existence, of India led by the six mutual understanding, NNPGs W/C and NSCN non-violence, “stop the (I-M). bloodshed in the Naga famN N C P B Z L R - R ily particularly NSCN-IM (AMN) MIP Cell appre- & ZUF for peaceful living ciated the efforts of the in the civilized world.”

Nagaland GB Federation The AMN also dedi(NGBF) and Naga Moth- cated a Bible passage of ers’ Association (NMA) renewal and hope to the for tirelessly working for Nagas for the coming year unity and peace among 2019: “Remember no the the Nagas. The statement former things, nor consider also welcomed the NSCN the things of old. Behold, I (K), led by Khango & Isak am doing a new thing; now Sumi, for joining in the it springs forth, do you not mainstream at the right perceive it? I will make a time. The AMN further way in the wilderness and Rev. Dr. Noklu Longkumer offering the dedicatory prayer. (NP) urged all Nagas to pray rivers in the desert.” (Isaiah house.

Temsu Aier, spoke from was unveiled by Rev. Dr. for Naga leaders and top 43:18-19). It also wished all Indian leaders for God’s a happy new year.

Dr. Ngangshi K. Ao, the Word of God, where he Noklu Longkumer.

MLA, also spoke on the stressed on two characters The prog ram was occasion and shared his from the Bible, Solomon chaired by associate pasviews about the park. and Abigail, and urged tor, CEM, Ajungla Imsong He expressed hope the gathering to live a life and a song was presented that in the future, the park like them.

by Imsongdi and friends. could be a place which A short poem was Chairman, AVC, L. Nukshi could provide a platform read by Putubenla, and Ozukum, also spoke on Dimapur: Lotha Students’ Union (LSU) has convened for everyone to grow spiri- Rev. Zulu Longchar of- the occasion, and vote of a seniors’ consultative meeting for January 7, 11 a.m. at tually. fered the invocation. The thanks was delivered by its office building. All senior members have been informed to attend the meeting.

Pastor, ABC, Rev. I. park’s inaugural plaque Imsu Ozukum.

Lotha Students’ Union senior’s meeting

Usütomi village declared Tobacco Free DIMAPUR: Usütomi village, under the initiative of Usütomi Students’ Union (USU) and Usütomi Village Council (UVC), was declared a “Tobacco Free Village” on December 27.

Usütomi village is the second village in Zunheboto district to be declared tobacco free.

A press release from Usütomi Students’ Union president, Toino Awomi and joint director H&FW state nodal officer, national tobacco control program, Dr. H Hotokhu Chishi stated that during the program, Dr. H. Hotokhu Chishi emphasised on the adverse effects of using tobacco.

He appreciated the students’ body and council for the successful tobacco ban implementation.

USU president, Toino Awomi, in his address mentioned that ban on selling and chewing tobacco in any form was strictly and successfully enforced by the student body, council and STH Usütomi.

The “Tobacco Free Village” certificate was presented by Dr. H. Hotokhu Chishi during the penalty shootout tourney&-inaugural program of the 58th annual session of the USU. F u r t h e r m o r e, t h e penalty shootout tourney was graced by DIG (HQ), Joseph Hesso as special guest.

ATMA Peren conducts various activities

ATMA Jalukie block, Bordeaux mixture demonstration. ATMA Jalukie block, mushroom cultivation training.

DIMAPUR: Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA) Jalukie block, Peren showed a demonstration on application of Bordeaux mixture in fruit farms, in Jalukie on December 11.

A press release from ATMA Jalukie block stated that the resource person ATM Jalukie block, Helungsuipoing Mbungtsa, sensitized farmers on the use of Bordeaux paste and mixture in fruit trees and farms. Farmers were shown demonstrations on preparation and application in fruit trees. A total of ten farmers attended the training.

Also ATMA Jalukie block, conducted a training and demonstration session on mushroom cultivation on December 8, at Old Jalukie village.

A press release from ATMA Jalukie block stated that the resource person ATM, Sajapong Ao informed farmers about the different types of mushroom cultivation. Demonstration on farming of Oyster mush-

ATMA Tening block, training on banana cultivation.

room and techniques of media preparation, seeding and packaging were also shown.

Farmers were encouraged on the topic of economic improvement of society.

BTM Jalukie block, Aola Tzudir highlighted activities of the ATMA carried out within the district. Spawns were also distributed to the farmers. A total of seven farmers attended the training.

ATMA Tening Block: ATMA Tening block, Peren district carried out trainings and demonstrations in vari-

ous locations throughout November and December, and opened up a new farm school named Maiking Banana Farm School on November 15 at Nsong town.

A press release from ATMA Tening block mentioned that the activities kicked off with a training program on banana cultivation, practices and management on November 15, where SDAO and BTT Convenor, Dr. Zelegai Ndang was the resource person. The program was chaired by AO and BTT

member, Bendangnaro, and highlights of the farm school were provided by BTM, Dr Imti Walling.

Vote of thanks was delivered by ATM, Woshan Jamio.

The release also mentioned that training sessions and demonstration of soil conservation practices for Tening Block was demonstrated by ATM Woshan Jamio, on November 8, and capacity building program on formation of SHGs was led by Dr Imti Walling on December 6.

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2018

Various organizations celebrate jubilees

KVSU celebrates 50th anniversary

Er. Zale Neikha and others after unveiling the KVSU 50th anniversary monolith in Kezoma on December 28. (NP) Correspondent tion would go a long way in nology, Er. Neikha advised employment. To become a bringing peace and oneness students to avoid excessive future leader, Er. Zale said, K O H I M A , D E C 2 8 so that more progress may use of cell phones and con- one must treat elders and ( N P N ) : T h e Ke z o m a be achieved. He urged the centrate more on lessons. parents with dignity and He urged the students respect.

Village Students’ Union students to be punctual Maintaining that to(KVSU) celebrated its 50th and disciplined so that they to choose the right course anniversary from Decem- may excel in their academic after graduation and also day’s students were future take coaching classes for leaders, he called upon stuber 27 to 28 under the careers.

He challenged the stu- competitive exams. Stating dents to actively participate theme “Gratitude and Reviviscence” in Kezoma dents to study hard and also that job avenues in the gov- in extracurricular activities develop the habit of asking ernment sector had reached like singing, playing, deunder Kohima district.

Youth resources & questions in order to clear its saturation point, he bate, extempore speech etc. sports advisor, Er. Zale doubts and also gather called upon educated un- He also challenged them employed youth to engage to join platforms like the Neikha, in his address ex- more knowledge.

Touching on the ad- themselves in entrepre- NCC/Scouts & Guides, pressed optimism that the KVSU 50th year celebra- vantage of modern tech- neurial activities for gainful NSS etc. to build confidence

TIRGBA Silver Jubilee stone inaugurated

and leadership skills.

Earlier, Kezoma Village Council chairman, Puhovi Tase, Angami Students’ Union (ASU) vice president, Petekhrietuo Kiewhuo, Southern Angami Students’ Union (SASU) president, Ketholeto Anthony Zashiimo, and Kezoma Gazetted Officers Krotho president, Kroneicho Naki shared greeting messages.

KVSU president, Ruokuo Noho delivered a presidential address and the inaugural function was chaired by organizing committee convenor, Kikrosa Naki.

Medongol Thami, pastor Kezoma Baptist Church, was the guest speaker on day one.

The celebration offered salutes to KVSU pioneers and renewed its vision to move ahead for greater achievements. Earlier, Er. Zale unveiled the 50th anniversary monolith.

Later, Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) president Kesosiil Christopher Ltu graced the valedictory session. The two day long celebrations were also marked by a KVSU sports meet, release of its souvenir, academic awards, and a debate on “Modern technology is ruining human social interaction.”

Coco Area Students’ Union celebrates golden jubilee

Er Picto Shohe with office bearers of Coco Area Students’ Union and others after unveiling the Jubilee Memorial Stone on December 28.

DIMAPUR: The Coco Area Students’ Union celebrated its Golden Jubilee on December 28 at Akuhaito town, Zunheboto district. Er Picto Shohe, MLA, who graced the occasion as the special guest, also unveiled the Jubilee Memorial Stone.

A press release by Z. Hokato Awomi stated that

Er Picto Shohe, in his address, dwelt on the union’s motto “Bridge the gap”, and the jubilee theme, “Resolute persistence” (mtotoi puzusu wuni). He said that one should never look back, but look forward towards accomplishing their ambition.

Er. Shohe, who is also a former president of Coco

Area students Union (1976 to 77), urged those present to be sincere in their studies or work and obey God to achieve success.

Thousands attended the golden jubilee program which included all the area GBs, public leaders, people from neighbouring villagers and students, the release added.

Khoubve Youth Organisation celebrates anniversary

TIRGBA members with H Khehovi and others after the Silver Jubilee inauguration on December 28.

DIMAPUR: Tourism, Art & Culture advisor, H Khehovi inaugurated the Tizu Island Range GBs Association (TIRGBA) Silver Jubilee stone on December 28.

A press release by press secretary to the advisor stated that the advisor in his address as special guest, congratulated the GBs of Tizu Island Range and lauded them on reaching 25

years in spite of being in a neglected area. He further said that Tizu Island Range, with its scenic beauty and natural fauna, could be converted into a tourist destination if people of the area cooperate with each other and continue to maintain the spirit of brotherhood like they had been doing since time immemorial.

On tourism in the state,

H. Khehovi remarked that Nagaland in general was a God gifted land with natural beauty and his dream was to identify most of the tourist spots in Nagaland and make them tourist destinations to boost Naga economy. He also appealed to the people to keep praying without ceasing so that his vision could turn into a reality.

Dignitaries during 25 years anniversary celebrations of KYO on December 28 in Zhadima.

KOHIMA: The Khoubve Youth Organisation (KYO) of Zhadima village under Kohima district celebrated its 25 years anniversary at Kimho Ground, Zhadima

on December 28.

Kesovilhou Chüpuo, chairman Zhadima village Council and Roko Angami, VDB Secretary of Zhadima village were the

speakers for the event.

They extended greetings to the youth organisation and wished progress and prosperity for them.

The program was chaired

FVSU celebrating Silver Jubilee

VSU celebrates Silver Jubilee

Kami Students’ Union celebrates anniversary

DIMAPUR: Fakim Village Students’ Union (FVSU) is celebrating its Silver Jubilee from December 27 to 29 under the theme “Envisioning the future of education and social transformation”, at Jubilee Hall, Fakim Village.

FVSU president, Tsuseki, in a press release stated that Yimchungru Akheru Arihako (YAA) president, S. Yansomong Yimchunger was the guest of honour at

the inaugural event who inaugurated the jubilee program and later unveiled the Jubilee Monolith.

In his address, the YAA president exhorted the student community saying that as custodians of the Yimchungru student community, YAA was persuing the right to quality education in earnest. Thus, education, in all its facets, is an issue that lies close to the heart, he added. Yansomong also

stated that for social transformation, education should be a means to restructure all areas of life; from the cultural to social relations; from politics to economy; from the way people think to the way they live.

JSCO, Tsuamki L. Yimchunger and pastor FBC, Ningtsukiu, are the planned speakers for the event.

The inaugural program was co-hosted by Francis

and Hanjila. God’s blessing was invoked by Kithong, pastor Sangtsonger village.

Tsuseki, president FVSU also gave a welcome speech; and Thanamir Village Students’ Union presented a special song. Short speeches were also delivered by Phenonglam, Hd. GB Fakim village and T. Yotsulam, history convener FVSU. The three day jubilee event will culminate on Decem- Jacob Zhimomi speaking ber 29. at the VSU jubilee program on December 27.

DIMAPUR: Viyito Students Union (VSU) celebrated its Silver Jubilee under the theme “Liberation towards excellence” on December 27. A press release from the union mentioned that minister PHED, Jacob Zhimomi, was the special guest on the occasion. In his speech, the minister lauded the pioneers of the union. He also encouraged a focus on self employment by making use of education, rather than staying unemployed and depending on others. The release added that Zhimomi unveiled the jubilee stone, and pastor, Viyito Baptist Church, Ilhoshe Phucho, The Seasonal Club of Mokokchung, on Thursday celebrated its Golden Jubilee at the residence of pronounced the jubilee dediits member Apong Pongener, which was graced by MTBA, Rev. Ponen Longchar. (NP) cation prayer.

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In commemoration of the 25 years anniversary, Khoubve Youth Organisation constructed a public toilet for the village com-

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The key was handed to the village authority by Khoubve Youth Organisation president, Zakienei Khoubve.

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KO H I M A , D E C 2 8 (NPN): The Kami Students’ Union (KSU) celebrated its 50th Anniversary at Kami village under Phek district under the theme “Doing ordinary things extraordinarily well” with retired professor, Hanyoung University, South Korea Dr. Jose Song as the special invitee and minister for Planning & Co-ordination, Land Revenue, Neiba Kronu as guest speaker on Thursday.

Dr. Jose Song in his address spoke about things he had experienced in the university. He encouraged the young people to work hard to fulfil their dreams in life.

Kronu in his address shared how the present generation students were fortunate to have access to various facilities of the times unlike the olden days.

He urged the student community to make use of these facilities for their benefit. Challenging and reminding the gathering, he said that jobs are not limited but the world needs people of quality. He dwelt on the need to focus and to

Neiba Kronu (2nd from L) along with Dr. Jose Song (1st from L) and others during the Kami Students Union 50th Anniversary celebration on December December 27 at Kami village. (NP) humble oneself before God in everything to be successful in life.

Roukwekhro Khape, in his presidential address, highlighted the union’s efforts, which he said, emphasizes on quality education and all round development. Extra tutorial classes are also given to village students as part of their activities. The program

was chaired by Wecheteü Khape; and blessings were invoked by the local pastor (KBC). The greeting message was given by Zhietshünyi Kronu, VDB secretary, and benediction prayer was said by Dr. Zhapulhou.

Earlier, the 50th anniversary monolith was unveiled by minister, Neiba Kronu.

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New Delhi, Dec 28 (PTI): The government has readied a proposal to strengthen autonomous councils in tribal areas in the Northeast, Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju said Friday in Lok Sabha.

Responding to a private member’s bill moved

by Vincent Pala of Congress, the minister said: “There is a good news. We have prepared a cabinet note. Soon we will bring a bill in the House”.

Rijiju, who was speaking on the Sixth Schedule to the Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2015 introduced

by Vincent, said that there was a demand to increase the number of elected members in these councils particularly in Meghalaya and Assam and the ministry has agreed to that.

He said the demand of giving mines and minerals to these councils cannot be fulfilled as it will be violative of constitutional provisions.

The minister said that the government never interferes in the way tribals live in these regions.

The main purpose of the Constitution amendment bill is also to increase representation of women, he said.

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visions for that. Women should be properly represented in these councils,” the minister said.

He also said that after the passage of the bill, elections of these councils would be conducted by state election authorities and “we have also put provisions for disqualifications”.

On the demand for special financial provision, Rijiju said there will be a provision of special budgetary allocations for these councils.

State finance commission would also inform about the amount to be given to these councils.

Talking about the issue of Northeastern states, the minister said security is a major challenge and the government has taken several steps to promote development of these states.

He alleged that during the Congress governments, “no one worked on the root

cause of increasing militancy in these states”.

“There was nobody at that time in Delhi to listen to the concerns of these people. But this government has ensured that now no one can go back without meeting government representatives here,” he added.

He said that this government started dialogue with militant organisations and those “who are not listening, we are taking tough actions”.

He alleged that the earlier governments committed a lot of mistakes and “we are improving those”.

“The Prime Minister and ministers regularly visit these states. No development happened but now we are focusing on that.

Tourism is flourishing there now,” he said.

He urged Pala to withdrew the bill, which was agreed to by the Congress member.

In a lighter vein, the Minister said, “Pala ji should come to the BJP to work for the Northeast”.

The minister said that it is a record of sorts that a private member’s bill has been discussed for such a long time as it was introduced in 2015.

Tripura Cabinet okays proposal for NCERT curriculum from April

Agartala, Dec 28 (PTI): The Tripura Cabinet has given its nod to a proposal to introduce the NCERT curriculum in all state government and aided schools from the next academic session, beginning April 2019.

The Department of Education has initiated the process to introduce the NCERT curriculum to replace the existing one prescribed by the State Council of Educational Research and Training, Education Minister Ratan Lal Nath told reporters after the Cabinet meeting on Thursday.

The meeting ended late in the evening.

The minister said the department has already procured over 2 lakh new books and 64,000 books will soon be reaching the state.

The change in curriculum

Season’s first snowfall in Sikkim

Gangtok, Dec 28 (PTI): Sikkim saw the first snowfall of the season on Friday giving the tourists to the Himalayan state reason to cheer. Snowfall in the state usually takes place in January while it does not snow in the capital city Gangtok. According to a meteorological centre here, there was snowfall in the upper reaches of the state like Lachen and Lachung in North, at Ravangla in South and in Hanuman Tonk region in East Sikkim.

Tourists were seen coming out on the roads from their hotels and vehicles to enjoy the snowfall. The weather changed in the afternoon with lighting, rain and hailstrom in various parts of the state. After the rains, the minimum temperature in Gangtok dropped to 6 degrees Celsius, the weather office said.

BJP sweeps Tripura civic bypolls

CPI-M to hold protest rally against ‘farcical civic elections’ Agartala, Dec 28 (IANS): The ruling BJP on Friday swept the bypolls for the vacant seats in different municipal bodies and Agartala Municipal Corporation, bagging 66 of the 67 seats, polling for which were held on Thursday, officials said.

Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) leader Pabitra Kar said that a rally would be organised on Saturday to protest the “total farcical civic elections and murder of democracy in Tripura by the BJP governemnt”.

A senior official of the Tripura State Election Commission (TSEC) said that the candidates of Bharatiya Janata Party won 66 of the 67 seats through the elections and the party had earlier won 91 seats unopposed.

“The lone seat in t h e Pa n i s a g a r N a g a r Panchayat went in favour of the opposition

CPI-M,” the official told the media.

The TSEC last month declared the by-elections to the 158 seats in 14 municipal bodies, including the Agartala Municipal Corporation.

CPI-M state secretary Gautam Das told the media that “due to intimidation, violent attacks and prevention” their candidates could not submit nominations for most seats facilitating the BJP candidates to win without any contest.

“In places where some of our candidates submitted their nominations, BJP and their hoodlums attacked them, their houses and properties while the police and the State Elections Commission remained as spectators,” he said.

“On Thursday, during the day of polling, in allmost all places, most of the polling agents includ-

Arunachal registers record high revenue generation Itanagar, Dec 28 (PTI): The Ar unachal Pradesh government has created a record of a total revenue generation of Rs 1,598.49 crore in 2017-18, reaching a new high in the last 30 years, a senior official said Friday.

The revenue generation had crossed the Rs 1,000 crore mark for two consecutive years since Arunachal Pradesh attained statehood in 1987, he said.

The revenue generation was Rs 1,253.57 crore in 2016-17, registering an increase of Rs 326.39 crore

from its previous collection that stood at Rs 927.23 crore, the official said.

“There has been a visible improvement in the work culture in the last two years. The Team Arunachal mantra has ignited minds of the employees to deliver goods to the people of the state. This has resulted in multiplying the state revenue collection,” the official said.

The BJP government in the state is making an all out effort to reach the Rs 2,000 crore mark in 201819, he said.

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ing women, were forced out from polling booths to turn the balloting a complete farce. Not only the workers and their goons, BJP leaders including its MLA Dilip Das attacked the Left party workers and agents,” Das said.

He said BJP workers also assaulted former finance minister and incumbent Public Accounts Committee Chair man Bhanulal Saha in Bishalgarh in Western Tripura on Thursday.

“Despite our repeated requests to all authorities including the Director General of Police and State Election Comminnserner, with the active connivance of the officials of the TSEC and security personnel, the elections were rigged in Udaipur, Belonia, Santir Bazar in southern Tripura and Kumarghat, Kailashahar, Panisagar in northern Tripura besides in AgarRegd. No. 1463/18

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West Tripura District secretary of CPI-M Pabitra Kar said that a rally would be organised on Saturday to protest the “total farcical civic elections and murder of democracy in Tripura by the BJP government”.

Congress leaders Harekrishna Bhowmik and Tapas Dey told the media that the party has demanded a re-poll in almost half of the total of 67 seats as the BJP members have totally controled the elections with the help of the administration.

BJP spokesman Nabendu Bhattacharjee rejected the allegations of the CPI-M and the Congress, saying that “people have already turned their face away from these parties as they lost the public support in the recent assembly polls.”

AFFIDAVIT

Date 21/12/18

I, Smt. Imtisenla, D/o Makensangba, aged about 35 years, resident of H/No.83, Imkonglenden Colony, Lane 6, Dimapur, in the state of Nagaland, do hereby solemnly affirm on oath and declare as under:1. That I am a citizen of India.

2. That in all my documents my name and my father's name is correctly entered as Imtisenla, Daughter of Makensangba, however, in some of my documents my name and my father's name is inadvertently entered as Maken Asenla Longkumer, daughter of Imkongneken Maken Longkumer.

3. That the names Imtisenla and Makensangba is my name and my father's name.

4. That the purpose of swearing this Affidavit is to declare that my correct name is Imtisenla and my father's correct name is Makensangba and wherever Maken Asenla Longkumer, daughter of Imkongneken Maken Longkumer is appeared may be treated as Imtisenla, daughter of Makensangba by competent authority.

5. That the statements made in paragraph 1 to 4 are all true and correct to the best of my knowledge and no materials are concealed thereof.

DEPONENT Solemnly sworn and declare before me on this 21st day of Dec' 2018.

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Regt/ No. 121435 C/N (RC) KHONBEMO R. KIKON Son of Lt. ROBIN KIKON Village - KOIO PO - WOKHA PS - WOKHA Dist - WOKHA, NAGALAND Whereas, you have been found absent from bonafide Govt. duty with effect from 10-12-2018 without any leave or permission from the competent authority till date. And whereas, Calling Notices was issued and served to you through concern P.S vide order No. 12BN(IR)/RO-10/201819/1118 Dt. 18/12/2018.

The said Regt. No. 121435 C/N (RC) KHONBEMO R. KIKON is hereby directed to report to the undersigned within 7 (seven) days from the date of publication of this notice failing which he will be declared as deserter without further notice.

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will take the state’s education system to the national level, he added.

Shortly after coming to power in March this year, the BJP-Indigenous People’s Front of Tripura (IPFT) government set up an expert committee for reviewing school syllabus.

The panel had recommended the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) curriculum for schools in the state.

The panel had also suggested the implementation of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) syllabus across all government and government-aided schools in the state.

The state Cabinet has also asked the education department to examine whether school timings could be changed.

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Suspected militant killed in Assam Haflong, Dec 28 (PTI): A suspected militant was killed in an exchange of fire with police at Maibang area in Assam’s Dima Hasao district Friday, a police officer said.

A police team and members of a suspected militant group exchanged fire in the early hours of Friday. After the firing stopped, police recovered the body of a suspected militant, the officer said.

The police team also recovered ammunition from the spot, the officer said, adding that search is on the apprehend the other members of the group.

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IMPHAL, Dec 28: Former manipur chief minister O Ibobi Singh has Friday accused BJP-led government both at the Centre and state of not fulfilling even a single promise made by the party during elections time.

Speaking at the 133rd foundation of All India Congress Committee (AICC) in Imphal’s Congress Bhavan, O Ibobi Singh alleged that other than completion of nearly finished projects initiated during Congress-led UPA government, the BJPled government has not taken up ant new projects so far.

Even if they announce some new projects in the last four and a half year of its tenure, ground works of any of the projects have not commenced so far in Manipur, he alleged.

The setting of National Sports University in Manipur was announced in the first year of NDA government at the Centre, but, there was no hope for permanent campus of the varsity to come soon as no progress was seen in the development of the permanent campus in Imphal West district.

One of the main reasons for slow progress in the development of the permanent campus was delay in

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IMPHAL, Dec 28: Manipur Human Rights Commission (MHRC) Friday directed the director general of Manipur police to submit a detail report on recent alleged custodial death of a man in Thoubal district.

The re por t should be submitted on or before January 22, 2019 before the commission, directed the MHRC acting chairperson.

Thirty-six year-old Md Abdul Gafar alias Sahit who was picked up by a combined team of state police commandos and troops of

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Regt/No. 12510 C/N NOKHET KONYAK Son of CHINGPON KONYAK Village - HONGPHOI PO - MON PS - MON Dist - MON, NAGALAND Whereas, you have been found absent from bonafide Govt. duty with effect from 21-11-2018 without any leave or permission from the competent authority till date.

And whereas, Calling Notices was issued and served to you through concern P.S vide order No. 12BN(IR)/RO10/2018-19/1128 Dt. 22/12/2018.

The said Regt/No.12510 C/N NOKHET KONYAK is hereby directed to report to the undersigned within 7 (seven) days from the date of publication of this notice failing which he will be declared as deserter without further notice.

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slow progress was made during the last two years after BJP-led coalition government came to power,” he alleged.

Former deputy chief minister Gaikhangam alleged that instead of doing politics in development, BJP has been doing the same (politics) at religious places.

The unity and integrity of the country is at stake after the BJP-led NDA government came to power as BJP had started attacking the secularism structure of the nation, he said.

Political parties of different ideologies have joined hands only to save the unity and integrity of the country by maintaining secular structure of the country, he maintained. While alleging BJP of constructing a number of temples and statues across the country for political mileage, he said, “It will not last long as people know it well.”

“BJP seeks vote in the name of religion and at the temple. But Congress seeks vote on development plank and issues of national interest. This is the difference,” he said.

MPCC president TN Haokip led the state Congress leaders and workers in paying floral tributes to the founder and former leaders of the AICC on the occasion.

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passing the mandatory bill for setting up the varsity, he alleged.

On the other hand, almost all the projects which the present BJP-led coalition government was busy inaugurating were initiated during the Congress rule both at the Centre and state, the former three times chief minister claimed.

Almost 80 to 90% of all the projects were nearly completed during the tenure of Congress government.

So far no new project was taken up in the state in the last four and half tenure of the NDA government at the Centre, he added.

He said that the construction of integrated check post (ICP) at Moreh which Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate during his visit on January 4 next year was 80% completed during his tenure as chief minister and the completion of the project was delayed due to slow progress during the present BJP-led government.

The progress of the Jiribam -Tupul railway project which is being taken up as national project has slowed down during the present government, said Ibobi. “Eighty percent of the work had already been completed. However, the completion percentage was yet to touch 90% as very

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Regt/No. 12586 C/N T. PANGERCHUBA PONGEN Son of TALI PONGEN Village - LONGMISA PO - MOKOKCHUNG PS - MOKOKCHUNG PS-I Dist - MOKOKCHUNG, NAGALAND Whereas, you have been found absent from bonafide Govt. duty with effect from 15-12-2018 without any leave or permission from the competent authority till date.

And whereas, Calling Notices was issued and served to you through concern P.S vide order No. 12BN(IR)/RO10/2018-19/1126 Dt. 21/12/2018.

The said Regt/No.12586 C/N T. PANGERCHUBA PONGEN is hereby directed to report to the undersigned within 7 (seven) days from the date of publication of this notice failing which he will be declared as deserter without further notice.

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26 Assam Rifles from his house died allegedly in their custody on December 20.

The MHRC took up the case for enquiry on the alleged custodial death based on a complaint filed by president of Extra Judicial Execution Victim Families Association (EEVFAM).

Meanwhile, Thoubal district magistrate has ordered a magisterial enquiry to ascertain the facts and circumstances leading to the death of Md Abdul Gaffer.

The terms of reference of the enquiry as stated in an order issued on Decem-

ber 26 were the facts and circumstances leading to the custodial death of Gaffer, to find out the compelling circumstances leading to the incident and to suggest remedial measures to avoid recurrence of such incident in future.

Chief minister N Biren Singh has also reiterated government’s commitment to book those security personnel responsible for the alleged custodial death.

Addressing a public function at Lilong in Thoubal district, Singh said that those involved in the case would be booked under the law of the land.

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Regt/No. 121076 C/N LANU AKUM WALLING Son of LT. KILANGMEREN Village - SUNGRATSU PO - IMPUR PS - IMPUR Dist - MOKOKCHUNG, NAGALAND Whereas, you have been found absent from bonafide Govt. duty with effect from 21-12-2018 without any leave or permission from the competent authority till date.

And whereas, Calling Notices was issued and served to you through concern P.S vide order No. 12BN(IR)/RO10/2018-19/1132 Dt. 22/12/2018.

The said Regt/No.121076 C/N LANU AKUM WALLING is hereby directed to report to the undersigned within 7 (seven) days from the date of publication of this notice failing which he will be declared as deserter without further notice.

Commandant, 12th NAP Bn (India Reserve) Chingtok, Longleng DC-2072

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SANIS RANGE SPORTS ASSOCIATION H.Q. Baghty, WOKHA : NAGALAND

PRESS NOTE

The 67 Annual Session of the Sanis Range Sports Association (SRSA) 2019 will be commencing from 7th to 12th Jan. 2019 at Baghty General Football Ground, with Shri WOCHAMO PATTON, SubDivisional Agricultural Officer (SDAO) Baghty, Wokha, Nagaland as the Chief Guest of the Opening Ceremony. The tournament carries a Cash Prize, Medal, Certificates and a Running Trophy. Therefore in view of the tournament the SRSA Executives have convened Team Representative Meeting on 6th Jan. 2019 at 3.30 pm at Baghty Town Hall. The SRSA Secy. SIKONTHUNG YANTHAN has urged all the Hosts Teams and Clubs/Teams to attend the meeting.

The Association also urged all the affiliated Villages to bring their share donations positively.

Thanking you.

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Cong leaders flay film on Manmohan

New Delhi, Dec 28 (PTI): “The Accidental Prime Minister”, starring Anupam Kher as Manmohan Singh, is BJP’s propaganda against their party, Congress leaders said on Friday as the former prime minister evaded comment on the growing controversy over the film on him.

Congress leaders said propaganda against the party would not work and the truth shall prevail.

The trailer of the film, based on the book of the same name by Sanjay Baru who served as Singh’s media advisor 2004 to 2008, was released in Mumbai on Thursday.

The trailer shows Singh as a victim of the Congress’ internal politics ahead of the the 2014 general elections.

“Riveting tale of how a family held the country to ransom for 10 long years. Was Dr Singh just a regent who was holding on to the PM’s chair till the time heir was ready?

Watch the official trailer of ‘TheAccidentalPrimeMinister’, based on an insider’s account, releasing on 11 January,” the BJP said on Thursday night.

Responding to the BJP, Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said on Twitter that “such fake propaganda” by the

Kher refuses to back off from controversy

Anupam Kher plays the role of Manmohan Singh (R) in the new movie. (File) party would not stop it from asking the Modi government questions on “rural distress, rampant unemployment, demonetisation disaster, flawed GST, failed Modinomics, all pervading corruption”.

Asked by journalists to comment on the film at the Congress’ foundation day function at the party headquarters on Friday, Singh walked away without saying anything.

Congress leader and Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said propaganda against the Congress and its leaders would not work and the truth shall prevail.

His colleague, Congress leader P L Punia, accused the BJP of evading answers on its “mis-

governance” after having failed on all fronts.

“This is the handiwork of the BJP. They know that time has come to give answers after completion of five years and they are now trying to divert attention by raising such issues and evade answering to the public after its government failed on all fronts,” he said.

National Conference leader Omar Abdullah also tweeted on the film, saying, “Can’t wait for when they make The Insensitive Prime Minister. So much worse than being the accidental one.”

Directed by Vijay Ratnakar Gutte, the film stars Kher as Manmohan Singh and Akshaye Khanna as Baru.

Calling “The Accidental Prime Minister” his “life’s best performance”, actor Anupam Kher on Friday said he will not back off from the snowballing controversy over the film on former prime minister Manmohan Singh.

The actor, who plays the title role in the movie, also took a swipe at Maharashtra Youth Congress’ threat to stop the release unless it is first shown to them, saying they should be happy a film has been made on their leader. “I am not going to back off. This is my life’s best performance. #DrManmohanSingh will agree after seeing the film that it is a 100% accurate depiction,” Kher tweeted.

The trailer of the film, based on the book of the same name by Sanjay Baru who served as Singh’s media advisor 2004 to 2008, was released here on Thursday.

It depicts Singh as a victim of Congress’ internal politics ahead of the 2014 Lok Sabha elections.

The trailer drew sharp reactions from the Congress, which dubbed it a “propaganda film”. The party’s Maharashtra youth wing wrote a letter to the producers of the films to demand a special screening.

GST evasion worth Rs 38,896 crore detected New Delhi, Dec 28 (AGENCIES): The government has detected GST evasion worth Rs 38,896 crore in 6,585 cases in the April-October period of 2018-19, Parliament was informed on Friday.

Minister of State for Finance Shiv Pratap Shukla said while central excise evasion of Rs 3,028.58 crore in 398 cases was unearthed during the sevenmonth period, service tax evasion of Rs 26,108.43 crore was detected in 3,922 cases.

Customs evasion was detected in 12,711 cases involving Rs 6,966.04 crore and Goods and Services Tax (GST) evasion worth Rs 38,895.97 crore was unearthed in 6,585 cases, he said in a written reply in the Lok Sabha.

The total amount of evasion in indirect taxes (GST, service tax, excise and customs) during AprilOctober adds up to about Rs 75,000 crore.

During the sevenmonth period, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) recovered evasion worth Rs 9,480 crore in GST, Rs 3,188 crore in service tax, Rs 1,600.84 crore in customs and Rs 383.5 crore in central excise, Shukla said.

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CPI (M) links triple talaq bill with Sabarimala issue

Sitaram Yechury (File) New Delhi, Dec 28 (PTI): Taking a dig at the government over the triple talaq bill, CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury on Friday questioned why the BJP’s concern towards women was missing on the Sabarimala issue.

“If women’s equality is the concern what about all others abandoned by their husbands?

Why is BJP opposing the implementation of the SC verdict on Sabarimala temple giving equal rights to women?” he tweeted.

The BJP has extended support to devotees opposed to the entry of women in menstruating age group into the shrine in Sabarimala in Kerala, where the Left Democratic Front government has said it is trying to implement a Supreme Court order allowing women of all ages to enter the temple.

No women in the 1050 age group has been able to enter the temple since the September 28 Supreme Court order.

Ye c h u r y s a i d t h e BJP’s refusal to sent the triple talaq bill to a select committee of Parliament reeked of an “ulterior motive”.

“Law making is a serious issue. That is why proposed legislations are examined by parliamentary committees. BJP’s refusal smacks of an ulterior motive of using the triple talaq issue to just target one community and not concerns of women’s equality,” he said.

Lok Sabha passed the bill for the second time in less than a year after a heated debate on Thursday. Its passage in the upper house is likely to be a difficult task as the government lacks a majority there.

Yechury, addressing a sit-in demonstration at Jantar Mantar in Delhi organised by 10 Left and democratic parties of Assam, demanding the immediate withdrawal of the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016 and inclusion of all Indians in NRC, said citizenship cannot be exclusive for just one community.

Cabinet approves human spaceflight programme New Delhi, Dec 28 (AGENCIES): A plan to send 3 Indians to space for 7 days by 2022 has been cleared by the cabinet, Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said on Friday.

Two unmanned flights and one manned flight will be undertaken as part of the Rs 10,000-crore indigenous human spaceflight programme, Gaganyaan.

India will be the fourth country after the USA, Russia and China to send humans to space.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced the 2022 deadline for the Indian Space Research Organisation, or ISRO, in his Independence Day speech, declaring that “a son or daughter of India will go to space with a tricolour in their hands” to coincide with India completing 75 years of Independence.

A human-rated GSLV Mk-III will be used to carry the orbital module which will have necessary provisions for sustaining a 3-member crew for the duration of the mission, a government statement said. The programme, will demonstrate Indian Human Spaceflight capability to low earth orbit for a mission duration ranging from one orbital period to a maximum of seven days.

Govt gives nod for further probe MHA warns foreign scribes violating Indian laws involving Hooda, Robert Vadra

Bhupinder Singh Hooda and Robert Vadra (File) G u ru g r a m , D e c 28 (IANS): Gurugram Commissioner of Police K.K. Rao on Friday said the Haryana government has given permission to further investigate the alleged land scam case

registered against Robert Vadra, brother-in-law of Congress chief Rahul Gandhi, former Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda and others.

Addressing a press conference, Rao said, “We

had sought permission from the state government after the case was registered at a Gurugram police station. The authorities have granted us the permission, so we are investigating the alleged land scam further.”

The police registered the case against Vadra, Hooda and others on September 1 at Kherki Daula police station.

The case was registered on the complaint of Surender Sharma, a resident of Tauru, alleging that a company belonging to Vadra’s Skylight Hospitality had cheated people and the government.

New Delhi, Dec 28 (AGENCIES): All foreigners have to respect the Indian laws and those found in violation are liable to be punished. However, that does not mean they are blacklisted forever, a Home Ministry official said on Friday after a Reuters journalist was denied entry into India for allegedly violating visa rules.

The action against Cathal McNaughton, chief photographer at the news agency’s Delhi office who was recently sent back from the airport on his arrival from an overseas trip, was not permanent and could be reviewed after six months or a year, the official said.

“Everybody has to fol-

India announces Rs 4,500 cr assistance to Bhutan New Delhi, Dec 28 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday announced a Rs 4,500-crore financial assistance to Bhutan to help the country implement its 12th five-year plan, after he held wide-ranging talks with his Bhutanese counterpart Lotay Tshering. In his media statement, Modi said he has assured the Bhutanese prime minister that India, as a “trusted friend”, will continue to play an important role in Bhutan’s overall development.

The prime minister also thanked the Bhutanese leader for deciding to introduce in Bhutan the Indian RuPay card which is a debit and credit card payment network.

On his part, Tshering said the main mission of his visit here was to take Indo-Bhutan ties to great-

er heights, adding Prime Minister Modi has given him assurance of helping Bhutanese traders hit by the implementation of GST in India.

“We are very very happy that Prime Minister Modi ji has personally committed to be with us, to support us...

Government of India has extended full support for our XII Five Year Plan and also to our traders who are being affected by the GST that has come into action in India,” the Bhutan PM said.

In the talks, the two sides focused on further ramping up the already close bilateral relationship, particularly in the areas of hydro power and trade.

The two sides are understood to have also deliberated on security cooperation. Bhutan is a strategically important neighbour for India and both the countries

have robust military cooperation which was reflected during Doklam face-off.

“India will contribute Rs 4,500 crore in Bhutan’s 12th five-year plan,” Modi said. The new five-year plan of Bhutan began this year and will continue till 2022.

Identifying hydro power cooperation with Bhutan as a crucial aspect in the bilateral ties, Modi said work on the Mangdechhu project will soon be completed.

Mangdechhu is a 720-MW hydroelectric project (HEP) on the Mangdechhu River in central Bhutan, which is being implemented by India.

“Today, we discussed this crucial sector and reviewed cooperation on all the major projects. Work on the Mangdechhu project will be completed soon. We have agreed on the tariff for this project. Work on other

projects has been happening at a very satisfactory pace,” he said.

Tshering said hydropower has been the main source of revenue for Bhutan. “We are very very happy that the Government of India is fully committed to support whatever negotiations that are going on for determining tariff for power from Mangdechhu project as well as to make Sankosh (hydropower) project happen as soon as possible,” Tshering said.

The Bhutanese prime minister arrived here on Thursday on his first foreign visit after taking charge as PM of the Himalayan nation last month following his party’s victory in the general elections.

Modi said space is another area where the cooperation between the two neighbours is growing.

Ghaziabad Police to act tougher against cow slaughter Ghaziabad, Dec 28 (PTI): The police in Ghaziabad have decided to slap the stringent Gangsters Act and the Goonda Act against those repeatedly involved in killing cows, even as three men have been arrested for alleged cow slaughter earlier this week.

At a meeting Wednesday night, Senior Superintendent of Police Upendra Agarwal ordered all Station House Officers (SHOs) in the district to identify those who have been involved in cow slaughter and have cases registered against them in the last five years.

Police will also monitor the pres-

ent activities of the accused and book them under the Gangsters Act and the Goonda Act, in case they are still involved in cow slaughter, the SSP said. The decision follows the recovery of cattle remains from a forest area in Loni on December 23.

BJP MLA from Loni, Nand Kishore Gurjjar, along with his supporters had then staged a sit-in.

On Thursday, three men were arrested in connection with the case and knives recovered from their possession, police said.

Kaab from Vyapariyan Mohalla, Asif and Irfaan of Jamaal Pura were arrested from near a culvert in Nithou-

ra village of Loni, the SSP said.

The three confessed to the crime and throwing cow carcass in the jungle.

The arrested accused will be booked under the Gangsters Act and the Goonda Act, the police official said. During the sit-in, the MLA supporters raised slogans against police and demanded that Loni SHO be suspended. The SDM had reached the spot and assured the MLA and villagers of early arrest of the accused.

SSP Agarwal had also sent SHO Umesh Kumar and Loni Tiraha chowki in-charge Sheesh Pal Bhardwaj to police lines.

low law. For violation, the consequence is the same for everybody. Foreigners should respect Indian law.

If any Indian visits abroad and violates the law of that country, he or she is also liable to be punished,” the official told PTI. McNaughton, an Irish national who won the Pulitzer Prize in May 2018, allegedly travelled to restricted and protected areas in Jammu and Kashmir without permission. He also reported from the State without valid permission.

“He may be a winner of some awards, but that does not give him the licence to violate Indian laws. The Ministry of External Affairs [MEA] regularly informs foreign jour-

nalists about Indian rules and regulations. And in certain places, a foreigner is required to take permission. If you violate these rules and regulations, we are bound to take action,” the official warned.

Another official said foreign correspondents also require prior approval from the Ministry of Home Affaits (MHA) to film in the restricted and protected areas such as border districts, defence installations and other places of strategic importance, national parks and wildlife sanctuaries.

According to visa rules for foreign journalists, “A foreign journalist, TV cameraperson etc, including a foreign journalist already based in India, who

desires to visit a restricted or protected area or Jammu and Kashmir or the North Eastern States, should apply for a special permit through the Ministry of External Affairs (External Publicity Division).”

K-3746

Under normal circumstances, India grants foreign journalists visas for up to three months. In rare cases, a six-month journalist visa, with a single or double entry, can be issued.

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OPINiON/EDITORIAL

Nagaland Post Vol. XXIX NO. 24 Dimapur, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2018

Unwanted intervention

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ith 2019 Lok Sabha elections just round the corner, the Modi government is leaving no stone unturned to reverse the growing antagonism against it and the Triple Talaq Bill which was passed, has given just the opportunity.

The Lok Sabha passed the bill easily with over 230 voting in favour and hardly 15 voting against as the Congress and opposition parties trooped out of the house in protest. The proposed bill aims to outlaw the practice of Talaq-e-biddat making it a cognizable and non-bailable offence with a three- year jail term for erring Muslim husbands. Many political parties point out the flaws in the bill arguing that some of the provisions could be misused. While Congress, SP, BSP, Left parties, RJD and others argue that this is a religious issue and should not be tinkered with, Modi government came out with an unambiguous position in public and in Supreme Court. The argument in favour of the bill is that making “Triple Talaq” an invalid practice under the civil code and has not really worked even after the Supreme Court rendered the practice as void in August 2017and had asked the government to frame a law on it. Like it or not, the Triple Talaq bill could also be a portent that if given another opportunity, Modi would also “intervene” in the religious practises of other minorities and any pretext is as good a reason. With stocks down and after four years of not keeping promises made during 2014 and with recent losses in key Hindi/cow belt states where it ran the governments; the Modi government is desperate. The muslims matter when it comes to assembly and Lok Sabha seats. Modi had pitchforked on the issue and used it during the 2017 Uttar Pradesh Assembly election by declaring that he, his government and his party are for the abolition of Triple Talaq. Whether true or not, the BJP is seen as being biased against Muslims and so sees no better way than to create another divide within the Muslims- between males and femalesover the Triple Talaq Bill. Modi is playing not only the talaq card but also women card in the hope that it will bring political dividends. He accused the Congress of being for muslim men while claiming that his government stood for women through its anti-Talaq policy. He said the BJP is for women but according to media, the BJP has most lawmakers with cases of crime against women. The BJP is certainly more than eager to win muslim votes. Muslims have decisive presence in 90 districts, 100 Lok Sabha constituencies and 720 Assembly seats of India. Traditionally, the Muslims have voted against the BJP and voted for secular parties. In the Modi regime, they have experienced several incidents of anti-Muslim communal violence, cow vigilantism and persecution in the garb of love jihad, which have created fear in the community. Modi is playing not only the talaq card but also women card. BJP is seen as being biased against Islam/Muslims and so there is no better way than to create another divide within the Muslim- between males and females- over the Triple Talaq Bill. The opposition is firm that it will reject the bill in the Rajya Sabha and send it to a Select Committee. As with the Rafale deal, the ruling party has refused to let these issues be dealt with by parliamentary bodies.

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.

Quotes

Good, better, best. Never let it rest. ‘Til your good is better and your better is best. ~ St. Jerome

Nagaland Post, Dimapur SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2018

Post-mortem

Can Nagaland be the next Israel?

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srael as we all know is one of the most advanced countries in the world. A century ago who would have thought it would be so. Even Mark Twain, a famous writer in 19th century, in one of his expedition to Israel said there is nothing good about the land, that he couldn’t find even a single tree, and that he did not understand in what ways the land, Israel, had been called blessed. But today there are millions of trees growing luxuriously all over the country, which when you see through Google map can find out that it is the only place where trees grow and the rest is surrounded by deserts of other neighbouring middle east countries.

If we see around us, we find that Nagaland is also blessed in every sense, be it in natural beauty, agro-tourism or her mineral resources potential. Nagaland is unique in every area, there are people of different tribes, language, and dialects. In terms of geography we almost have every features be it Mountains, hills, plains, rivers and lakes, etc. and in terms of geology we have all types of rocks i.e. igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks, which is very UNIQUE because there are only handfuls of places in the whole world where we encounter such outcrop. Can you comprehend it? I mean THERE IS AN ENTIRELY DIFFERENT WORLD WITHIN NAGALAND ITSELF which we have not yet sustainably utilise it up to its full potential. Now, my point of writing this article was to let the layman think if we can turn Nagaland into another Israel. Can we do it? Can we make Nagaland a self-reliant state? How can we grow our economy as some of our fellow Nagas had envisioned,

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t shocking to note here that the state of Nagaland doesn’t have a single neurosurgeon. During critical accidents with regard to major head injuries the critical patient/s has to be transported to Guwahati either by ambulance which is the only mode available for the common populace and for VIPs it is as usual; either by chopper or chartered flight to the referred hospital/s in Guwahati; the nearest place where major head

for instance like “Nagaland State Government, in its Vision 2030”, has highlighted several key areas on which the state can focus to develop industry, with agriculture and exploitation of mineral resources as key focus area.

So, using fundamental right of expression I would like to lay some suggestion on how to achieve that goal emphasising more on the quality of road.

First and foremost is connectivity, Nagaland being blessed with rich soil and mineral resources having huge potential in the field of agriculture, tourism, industry and research in the field of academics. But, in order to exploit our resources first thing from economic point of view we need good roads and bridges. So, our Nagaland PWD(R&B) being incharge of about 73% i.e. 1123.68 km of the total length of National Highways (approx. 1546.70 km) within Nagaland (as per MCQ Nagaland by M. Tungoe, IPS) should take responsibility in constructing quality roads that are up to International standard or even national standard which should be all-weather roads.

An economy can never grow upward without good roads as every sector works hand in hand with the quality of roads. As the saying goes “To run comfortably, it all starts with a good pair of shoes” in the similar way we can’t take forward our economy without good roads. One instance of how the common man suffers because of bad road is that the taxi drivers charge very high fares for areas where the road conditions are very bad, and whenever we request them to reduce the fare a bit their best reply is “KI-

NIKA KOMTI PARIBO? RASTA BI EMAN BIYA ASE, AMI LAKA GARI BI BIYA HOIJABO”. So, if the government really care and has concern for the people, they should first make sure that every district of the state is connected with good quality roads as GOOD ROAD WILL BRING BETTER RATES OF TRANSPOTATION FARES. AGRICULTURE: In the last few years the state agriculture and horticulture department has done a very good job in leveraging our agriculture produce every year. However they have found out that it didn’t help our state economy much due to bad connectivity because the excess produce could not be channelized to the market and also due to lack of cold storage storehouse. So, we see that even our agriculture sector is suffering because of bad roads. Or else, through the department it has been heard that we can grow any species of plant in Nagaland depending on the suitability of the soil in various region of the state.

INDUSTRY: Industry produce goods which need to be transported to the market must be linked with good roads. The minerals in order to be exploited requires good road connectivity which also has to be the shortest and the most stable route to maximise profit.

POLICE: With good roads and good connectivity the government can bring jobs in the police department for the protection and security of tourist within the different district of the state.

Unless the pristine and beautiful places of the state are connected with good roads most of the tourist (local or domestic or foreign) don’t

like to visit places with bad roads which at places can nearly break our backbones (no joke intended).

Through this writing I would like to implore the government and the stakeholders to kindly consider of making year 2019 as the YEAR OF GOOD ROADS considering that decade 2011-2020 is being celebrated as DECADE OF ACTION FOR ROAD SAFETY. And, don’t blame the young educate of lacking skills, for enough of DEMEANING WORDS have been heard by the poor unemployed. I can assure the government with high hope that GOOD ROADS can revolutionise Nagaland like never before. With better roads, the skill will automatically come up and keep pace with the development for the betterment of the society and the future generation to come.

Nagaland is not stagnating because of lack of skills. In fact, it is stagnating because of bad roads. So once we build good roads that are connected to the entire districts of the state, there would not be any Backward Tribe or Backward village because before the Britishers came to Nagaland, what we now called as cities, towns and advance tribes were worse than those tribes whom we now called as backward tribes and had been considered as primitive and savage people.

Thus, there is no question that once we build and connect all the district with good roads, things should and most likely will turn to change for the better.

With prayer and hope, envisioning for good roads and a better Nagaland.

KUKNALIM. Isaac Naga, (nagaisaac@gmail.com)

Poor UPSC aspirants from Nagaland

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hen I cleared UPSC Prelims for the first time, my Mains centre was in Guwahati. There I met some tribals like me from Manipur and Arunachal. In our conversations during lunch breaks between exams, one candidate from Manipur said that his State gives Rs. 1 lakh to all candidates who clear UPSC Prelims! Then another candidate from Arunachal said that their Government also give them Rs. 1 lakh when they clear Prelims! I was so envious of them because our Nagaland Government gives nothing!

They had come to write the exam with money and peace of mind in their pockets.

But me and one guy from Nagaland were suka! (Dry).

When I cleared UPSC Prelims, I heard that Nagaland Government used to give Rs 25,000 to those who clear UPSC Prelims. So I enquired about it and was told that the Finance department of Nagaland do not have money.

So it has discontinued the scheme.

No wonder each year, there are tribals from Manipur and Arunachal who clear UPSC, but many years go by with not a single candidate from Nagaland clearing the UPSC. 1 lakh is a big blessing for a poor or middle class UPSC aspirant. If you had given competitive exam in your life then you will know how expensive it is to write an exam which has a full one year cycle.

There is a saying, “You get what you sow”.

If Nagaland Government don’t sow money in this UPSC field, naturally it will reap empty fruits each year.

As there are very less source of employment in Nagaland, it will be great blessing for the students if the State Government give scholarship to those who clear first stage test or Prelims of Central exams like UPSC, SSC, Banks etc.

The Government of India through the Ministry of Minority Affairs do give scholarship to Minorities like Christians. But the parents’ income ceiling or limit is quite low.

Even a Grade IV employee will earn more than the income ceiling by the time his childrens graduate. So the Central scholarships are practically out of reach for most low-middle class students.

A little nudge or encouragement in the form of money can be a great help to students who write these Central service exams. It is hoped that our Nagaland Government will at least do what its neighbours are doing.

Lelen Singsit, Dimapur, (Lelensingsit715@gmail.com)

Neurosurgeons needed in Nagaland

injury patients are operated and further treatment provided. Often during the transportation phase the patient succumbs.

Why for major head injuries critical patients are transported to neighbouring state? We don’t have Neurosurgeons in Nagaland and that is the only available answer. It is a matter of serious concern.

It is shocking but it also gives shrieking and wailing overtones to the

family concerned. Many families have lost their near and dear ones.

As per repor t one young doctor will be available after he completes his training. It may take a year; rest assured.

Nagaland is a developing state and it is expected that Shri Neiphiu Rio the people’s CM should take serious note of such happenings and it is expected that the health department will be provided with Neurosurgeons to be stationed

in all the districts of Nagaland.

The Samaritan Young administrator Mr. Himato Zhimomi Principal Secretary Health and Family Welfare is requested to kindly take up the matter on a war footing to provide Neurosurgeons on a hire basis in few selected hospitals in Nagaland.

It is note worthy to mention here that due to the presence of a visiting Samaritan Neurosurgeon from Chennai Dr. Simeon

in Faith Hospital Dimapur a student who met with a major head injury was operated at the most critical phase or else the very patient was supposed to be transported to Guwahati. His condition was critical and he wouldn’t had survived the 6 hour journey to Guwahati. Dr. Simeon was assisted by Dr. Arrvind of Faith Hospital and it was a life saving operation.

Generally such major head injuries patient/s are

An honest reflection before New Year

(From previous issue) He practically spent his whole youthful life and unto death to prove this point. That such a committed warrior should have been maligned with uncharitable ‘mainstream’, side-stream comment by his own comrades-in-arms after his departure was not only petty but very demeaning on the part of the organization. He deserved better. What more, it was additionally an unpalatable insult to hear the General Secretary’s condolence message mentioning that the organization had decided to elect him as the President of the organization on the 14th Dec.2018 but that Lt. Kholi Konyak died on 12th Dec.2018. How insincere and hypocritical can an organization get? In the first place why was Vice-President Lt. Gen. (retd) Kholi Konyak not automatically alleviated to President of the organization as stipulated in the Yehzabo after the demise of Lt. Isak Chishi Swu? How can the highest position in a ‘National Government’ indefinitely remain vacant without a Head for so long?

In Britain they say...”The king is dead...long lives the king”...which is to signify that a new king is immediately crowned on the death of the old one to express an unbroken continuity of their

figurative Head of State. Another outstanding example that comes to mind is the assassination case of John F. Kennedy, President of the United States of America on Nov.22nd, 1963 in Dallas, Texas. Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson was immediately sworn in as the President of USA on board Air Force One in Dallas Air port itself on the same day, as soon as President JFK was confirmed dead. Such was the prompt response of a responsible Constitutional Government having National principles and pride that is guided by law...with honour, dignity and self-respect in the eyes of the world. They reassured and affirmed to other Nations that USA was a vibrant Democratic Country having a Government that does not go headless even for a moment. What does that make of NSCN (IM) comparatively? There is no malice intended here with questions that surface naturally, like these: Is NSCN (IM) a headless joke of a socialist government dictated only by their BB at his whims and fancies? Is it a government that is now dangerously ignoring the possible negative scrutiny of those National or International Community... who have faithfully been supporting the cause of the

Nagas...to conclude that NSCN (IM) is but a rogue Government that does not operate under civilised constitutional code of conduct?

Is NSCN (IM) content to be seen as a ruthless Mafia organization determined to only collect multiple taxes unsparingly from the already crippled common man and demand respect of all at gun point without an iota of self-respect? Such kind of questions can go on and on without end.

Suffice is to say that the whole of Nagaland and beyond...will keenly be watching and waiting to see how and when NSCN (IM) will redeem itself honourably after spitting on its very own Yehzabo for so long. As harsh as it may sound, consider the overall view being presented as an honest expression of hope...provided that the organization will make amends and take prompt positive step forward...like USA did under crisis...to rebuild its tarnished image in the eyes of our immediate neighbours... as a starter. According to Yehzabo Part II Article 2(b), [Quote]: “The Chairman, the Vice-Chairman and the General Secretary together form Collective Leadership and the convening power of the National Hoho is vested in it”.

[Unquote]. Now, consider this

ground reality scenario very carefully: The dead Chairman and Vice-Chairman will obviously be permanently absent from all decisions of the Collective Leadership henceforth. So the one who will call the shots (as has always been the case within the so-called Collective Leadership anyway) now holds the undisputed authority as the only surviving member of the Collective Leadership to officially assume an undisguised Dictatorial leadership. We are now in dangerous waters. Let this be but a gentle reminder to a completely depleted Collective Leadership save one... and all the other top brass eunuchs within NSCN (IM) organization that unless they all learn to respect and courageously uphold their own Yehzabo, no one else will respect them...least of all the Government of India with whom the Nagas have yet an issue to settle.

In conclusion, the author would like to sincerely wish the organization a happy reformed New Year...for their own sakes and for the sake of everyone else intentionally or unintentionally entangled in their web.

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

transported but with the divine intervention the boy was saved.

Dear CM Sir Nagaland is developing at a fast pace under your leadership and we expect your benevolent government to seriously introspect on this issue too. I am hoping that under your leadership Nagaland will attain excellence in the field of health and medical advancements in line with tourism too.

S. Solomon Shaikh, Dimapur

Reader’s Post

Sir,

Electricity during the festive season

Although I cannot speak for other areas, Dimapur has been getting regular and uninterrupted electricity this festive season. The department deserves all the appreciation for its efforts because this is very likely a difficult feat in a place like Nagaland. If this could be maintained at all times, in all seasons and all years, it would be one area the public would not have to complain about. This also helps the economy.

We do not seem to yet have considered how power cuts are a kick in the shins of local economies. Practically everything these days relies on electricity. Writers, computer programmers, welders, carpenters, shops, etc. all rely on this precious energy. A power cut brings most of these money generating and transferring enterprises to a grinding halt. I felt terrible for a small time baker (who bakes part-time with very hard to obtain and expensive ingredients), as she watched her cake which was in the process of being baked, get destroyed due to a power cut.

With the state fairly newly beginning to realize the importance of economy and its implications, the power sector requires a long hard look by the government together with roads, regular salaries and the internet. All this talk of self-reliance and entrepreneurship means nothing if they do not have a foundation to be based on – Foundations the government need to provide to get people out of the welfare mentality.

Anyway, kudos to the power department for its services the past few days. It is greatly appreciated.

Samuel, Dimapur Reader’s note: Articles or letters published in any of the columns do not reflect the view of this newspaper nor that of the Editor in any manner.

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2018

Sohrabuddin case: Court verdict rips CBI probe

The special CBI court ruled that the probe was ‘pre-conceived and premeditated’ theory to implicate political leaders. (File)

ing a probe in accordance with law.

“The entire investigation was thus targeted to act upon a script to achieve the said goal and in the process of its zeal to implicate political leaders, CBI created evidence and placed witness statements in the charge-sheet,” the judgement said.

Such statements could not withstand the judicial scrutiny of the court and the witnesses deposed fearlessly before this court clearly indicating that their statements

Portfolios yet to be allotted in Kamal Nath-led MP govt Bhopal, Dec 28 (PTI): The allocation of portfolios in the Kamal Nath-led Congress government in Madhya Pradesh continued to be in limbo, three days after 28 cabinet ministers were sworn in on Christmas.

While the Congress officially claimed there was no delay in the allocation of portfolios, sources in the party as well as opposition BJP have maintained that power tussles and groupism were creating hurdles.

Incidentally, Chief Minister Kamal Nath was in Delhi for four days prior to the December 25 swearing-in of the state government to hold discussions with the Congress top leadership and state bigwigs like former chief minister Digvijaya Singh and poll campaign head and Guna MP Jyotiraditya Scindia.

Party sources said after inducting loyalists into the cabinet, all camps wanted ‘good’ portfolios, and these tussles were causing a delay.

They said portfolios like Home, Finance, Urban Administration and Development and Public Works Department were

the most in demand.

Congress sources pointed out that of the 28 cabinet ministers sworn in on December 25, the maximum number (10) were from the Digvijaya camp, nine were close to Nath and eight loyal to Scindia.

The lone minister not belonging to the above three camps was Sachin Yadav, younger brother of former MPPCC chief Arun Yadav, they said.

Meanwhile, Congress leaders, on condition of anonymity, said a consensus had been arrived for most of the portfolios.

Speaking to PTI Friday, Congress media cell chairperson Shobha Oza refuted allegations of delay in portfolio allocation or factionalism in the party.

“Today is only the third day after the swearing-in of ministers. There is no delay as completion of any process takes time. The chief minister is discussing this issue and will allocate the portfolios suitably.

The allocation may take place soon,” she said.

On Thursday, former chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan took a

Five killed as major fire breaks out in Mumbai high-rise building

Mumbai, Dec 27 (PTI): Five people, including four senior citizens, were killed and two others injured in a major fire that broke out in a high-rise residential building here Thursday evening, a civic official said.

The 16-storey building is located in suburban Tilak Nagar, where search and rescue operation by the Mumbai Fire Brigade is underway, said the official from the Disaster Management Unit of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). “Our fire brigade control room got

information about the incident at 7.51 pm after which our fire-fighting team along with an ambulance rushed to the spot,” he added.

“The blaze started on the 10th floor of the building, Sargam Society (G+16), located near Ganesh Garden in Tilak Nagar,” he said.

The fire brigade team rescued six people from the floor and admitted them to the nearby Rajawadi Hospital, he said.

According to a senior doctor at the civic-run hospital, five of them succumbed to burn injuries.

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DD’s sexual harassment victims seek justice

New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS): Victims of sexual harassment at the hands of Doordarshan (DD) officials made a plea for justice here on Friday, saying despite several complaints, the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) has failed to indict its own men, and that approaching the police and court has resulted in nothing.

Representing the women victims, two of whom are still employed with the DD, Vandana Bhandari, a Supreme Court lawyer, said there are at least 10 cases of sexual harassment which have been reported in the last three years from various DD offices across the country, six of which are from Delhi alone.

“The problem is Prasar Bharati is that some of the accused are placed at very high positions and when their names were called out, the victims were further harassed through arbitrary transfer, or, silenced by senior colleagues from within,” Bhandari told reporters. One of the victims present at the press conference (who requested anonymity), said she has not been getting her salary for the last eight months since she approached the ICC for action against a senior colleague, Shrikant Saxena, of sexually harassing her. The 36-year-old sole earner in

her family said she didn’t get justice from the ICC. On the contrary, she said she was immediately transferred to other department, where she is not being allowed to join.

Saxena has been named in two other cases of similar nature, Bhandari said.

A police complaint against the accused was also filed at Hauz Khas Police Station in June this year, to no avail. “The police didn’t do anything since it didn’t get anything from the ICC. There’s a serious conflict of interest in the constitution of ICC at DD, where the ICC chairperson Niru Sharma, herself is a long-time employee of the entity,” Bhandari said.

Another vicitim, who worked at DD office in Bhopal, said she is afraid that even lesser number of women will come out with their stories now, after what happened in her case.

“I was given justice by the ICC. But it’s ruling was never implemented. After working for 10 years (20052015) I was forced to quit...

Now they (accused) will make an example of me, saying ‘what happen with Aparna, will happen to you too if you complain’,” she said, adding, she had written to the Information and Broadcasting Ministry and the National Commission for Women too, but nothing came out of it.

New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS): Expressing alarm over the rising crime chart in Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-ruled Uttar Pradesh, the Congress on Friday claimed there is “jungle raj” in the state in the absence of any governance or law and order.

“There is nothing in the name of governance in Uttar Pradesh, there is nothing in the name of law and order. There is jungle raj where no one is safe. From women to common people, all are unsafe,” Congress General Secretary Ghulam Nabi Azad told the media here.

Flaying Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and his administration over the killing of police Inspector Subodh Kumar Singh during a mob violence in Bulandshahar earlier this month, Azad said goons and criminals enjoy political patronage in the BJP regime. “The real goons are escaping the hands of the law and the innocent persons are facing

5% increase in export incentive for onion farmers

New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS): In a New Year gift to onion farmers, the government on Friday increased the export incentives granted for onions under the merchandise exports from India Scheme (MEIS) from existing five per cent to 10 per cent, Agriculture Ministry said. In an official release it said that the decision will result in better price for onion in domestic markets.

The ministry also pointed out that the onion arrivals have increased in the market due to which the prices in the ‘mandis’ are subdued. “To contain the situation, it has been decided by the government to encourage exports of onions so that the domestic prices stabilize,” it said.

“Thus, export incentive for onions have been doubled to 10 per cent from what is being currently provided under MEIS scheme.

The export incentive for fresh onions was zero before July, 2018,” it said.

The ministry said during July, 2018, the incentives were introduced at the rate of 5 per cent. “Now, with the current increase, onions enjoy one of the highest incentives for agro-exports,” it said. “This timely intervention would help the farmers who have recently harvested their produce and have sowed or recently transplanted their seeds,” the ministry added.

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police encounters and arrests for their affiliation to opposition parties,” added Azad.

Congress spokesperson P.L. Punia said the police in the northern state were afraid of taking on criminals.

“Wherever the BJP is in power, whenever people related to BJP/RSS are involved in a crime, no action is taken against them and the government makes efforts to protect them at any cost.

“Incidents of rape are taking place every other day in Uttar Pradesh, but the Yogi government is helpless to take any action against these criminals. Police do not have the courage to point a finger at these criminals,” he added.

Bengal govt blames Kolkata metro for fire

Ko l k ata , D e c 2 8 (PTI): The West Bengal gover nment on Friday blamed the Metro Railway for the fire on an airconditioned train a day ago, with the state Fire Services chief saying the department would issue a notice to the authorities to inspect its passenger safety systems.

“No one can deny the fact that there was negligence on part of the Kolkata metro. It needs to be looked into,” Fire Services Minister Sujit Bose said.

Dense smoke engulfed the coaches after a fire broke out in an electrical unit of the moving train during the evening rush hour on Thursday, causing a stampede-like situation and leaving at least 16 passengers injured. Several passengers had alleged that they did not receive any help from the authorities, even after calling the helpline repeatedly.

Triple talaq bill will find support in RS: Prasad

New Delhi, Dec 28 (PTI): The government expressed hope Friday that the triple talaq bill, which criminalises the practice of instant divorce by Muslim men, will find support in the Rajya Sabha, whose approval is necessary for the bill to become law.

The contentious triple talaq bill was passed by the Lok Sabha for the second time in less than a year after a heated debate Thursday.

“I appreciate the maturity of the Rajya Sabha and also the sensitivity of the issue. We believe that we will get support in the Rajya Sabha,” Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad told reporters during a Cabinet briefing.

The bill should not be about “political opposition” as it talks about justice for woman victims of triple talaq, he said. The passage of the bill in the Upper House is likely to be a difficult task for the government as it

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lacks a majority there unlike in the Lok Sabha.

Opposition parties, including the Congress, and some regional parties such as the AIADMK, which has often supported the government in Parliament, have already expressed their reservations against the bill.

Prasad rejected arguments made by opposition parties against The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill.

Everybody said that triple talaq is wrong but they (opposition) also added that don’t make it a criminal offence, he said, terming this a “strange logic”.

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Meanwhile, ZSU (N)) has asked all individuals and groups not to disturb developmental activities undertaken by the government in the area as the people had been aspiring and longing for development for many decades. It appealed to everyone to show maturity in extending cooperation to the development process and strive for peace.

swipe at the Congress over the delay in portfolio allocation.

Talking to reporters at his residence, Chouhan said, “I extended my wishes to the new government, but it is a matter of concern how the formation of cabinet was delayed and now portfolio distribution was being delayed”.

“We are seeing media reports and various Congress leaders are insisting on particular departments, causing delay in the allocation. Quota of different camps (of Congress) was fixed. This delay is historic and never happened in the state,” he had said.

Oza, however, hit back at Chouhan, saying the ex-CM should not be worried about the Congress government in the state.

“The BJP should rather select a leader of opposition at the earliest and play the role of an opposition party. We will fulfil our promises made in the manifesto,” she added.

Another Congress spokesman, Pankaj Chaturvedi, also dismissed factionalism (in the party) as “propaganda of the opposition”, adding that the Congress was united.

the killings. The three victims who were returning to Sangli in Maharashtra from Hyderabad in a bus were taken into custody by a police team on the night of November 22-23, 2005.

The couple were taken in one vehicle and Prajapati in another.

CBI said Shaikh was killed on November 26, 2005, allegedly by a joint team comprising Gujarat and Rajasthan police, and Kausar Bi three days later.

Prajapati, who was lodged in an Udaipur central jail, was killed in an encounter on the Gujarat-Rajasthan border on December 27, 2006.

The CBI had charged 38 persons, including Shah, who was then Gujarat home minister, Gulabchand Kataria, the then Rajasthan home minister, and senior IPS officers like D G Vanzara and P C Pande. The prosecution examined 210 witnesses, of which 92 turned hostile.

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Amit Shah) recorded that the investigation was “politically motivated”.

The order said the CBI, during its probe into the case, was doing something other than arriving at the truth of the offences in question.

“It clearly appears that the CBI was more concerned in establishing a particular pre-conceived and premeditated theory rather than finding out the truth,” the judgement said.

It said the CBI did what was required to reach that ‘goal’ instead of conduct-

were wrongly recorded by CBI to justify its script to implicate political leaders, the court said.

The court noted that there was negligence on part of the CBI towards material evidence which clearly indicated that the agency “hurriedly” completed the investigation.

The court noted that there is ‘regret’ that three persons were killed, which was going unpunished. It added that it has no option but to conclude that the accused are not guilty.

The order said there was no evidence to prove CBI’s theory that the three deceased were abducted by a police team.

Of the 22 accused, 21 were junior police officers from Gujarat and Rajasthan, who the CBI said were part of teams which abducted and killed the three in staged encounters.

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Mumbai, Dec 28 (PTI): The CBI probed the alleged fake encounter killings of gangster Sohrabuddin Shaikh, his wife Kausar Bi and his aide Tulsi Prajapati with a ‘pre-conceived and premeditated’ theory to implicate political leaders, a special CBI court has said.

Special CBI Judge S J Sharma made the remarks in a 350-pages judgement on December 21, while acquitting all the 22 accused in the case.

The court acquitted the accused due to insufficient evidence and expressed sorrow over the loss of “three lives.”

While the judgement copy was unavailable Friday, media was given access to portions of the judgement. In his order, Judge Sharma said his predecessor (Judge M B Gosavi) while passing an order of discharge in the application of accused number 16 (BJP president

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Pratap Shukla said that no loan account of state-owned banks with outstanding of over Rs 25 crore has been “declared as evergreen” since June 2014.

In another written reply to the lower House, Shukla said as a result of transparent recognition of bad loans, the non-performing asset (NPA) amount of all commercial banks rose from Rs 5.66 lakh crore at end-March 2016 to Rs 9.62 lakh crore at end of March 2018.

Since then the amount has declined to Rs 9.43 lakh crore. He further said the public sector banks have reported a “record recovery” of Rs 60,713 crore in the first half of the current financial year. This, he said, was double the amount recovered by them during corresponding period of the last financial year.

New e-commerce norms to IPPB opens nearly 19L accounts till date impact e-tailers: Flipkart Bengaluru, Dec 28 (IANS): The policy changes the government announced on Wednesday for the ecommerce sector would have long term implications, said leading e-tailer Flipkart on Friday.

“The government policy changes will have long term implications for the evolution of the promising sector and whole ecosystem,” said the city-based e-commerce major in an e-mail to IANS. The renewed policy on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in e-commerce envisages a level playing field for e-tailers and offline traders, who dominate the country’s retail market with about 90 per cent share.

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According to the Commerce Ministry notification, e-commerce entities would engage only in business-tobusiness and not in businessto-consumer e-commerce, for buying and selling goods and services, including digital products over the digital and electronic network.

The revised policy, which will be in force from February 1, 2019, barred e-tail firms from selling products of companies in which they hold equity and prohibited the firms from mandating any company to sell its products exclusively on their e-commerce platforms alone.

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New Delhi, Dec 28 (PTI): India Post Payment Bank (IPPB) has opened nearly 19 lakh accounts since January 2017 when it launched operations, Parliament was informed Friday.

According to inputs from the Department of Posts (DoP), since its inception on January 30, 2017, India Post Payment Bank opened a total of 18,96,410 accounts till December 24, 2018, Minister of State for Finance Shiv Pratap Shukla said in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha.

As many as 9,75,806 transactions took place till December 20 this year, the minister said.

The IPPB had kickedoff its operations by rolling out pilot services in Raipur and Ranchi on January 30, 2017.

In 2016-17, a total of 1,654 accounts were opened of which 967 were in Chhattisgarh and 687 were in Jharkhand. In 2017-18, it opened 7,735 accounts of which 3,874 were in Chhattisgarh and 3,861 were in Jharkhand, Shukla said.

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Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh which got priority over others in account opening during first two financial years, however, lagged behind when compared to states with maximum accounts till date, the minister said presenting the statewise data.

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New Delhi, Dec 28 (PTI): Gold prices Friday rose by Rs 170 to Rs 32,620 per 10 gram at the bullion market in the national capital amid increased demand and firm trend overseas.

In line with gold prices, silver also spurted Rs 600 to Rs 39,250 per kg on fresh buying by industrial units and coin makers.

Bullion traders said rise in demand from local jewellers and firm trend overseas helped in the rally of gold.

In the international market, gold traded higher at USD 1,278.10 an ounce, while silver was up at USD 15.26 an ounce in New York. In the national capital, gold of 99.9 per cent and 99.5 per cent purities rose

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companies were struck off from the Register of Companies as on December 31, 2017.

“During financial year 2018-19, a total of 2,25,910 companies have been identified for action under Section 248 of the Act and after following due process of law, names of 1,00,150 companies have been struck off from the Register of Companies.

This is a continuous process,” he said in a written reply.

Section 248 pertains to removal of name of a company that has not been carrying out business activities for a long time.

In a separate written reply, the minister said that the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) does not maintain data related to non-performing assets.

New Delhi, Dec 28 (PTI): The government Friday said action has been taken against more than 6,000 officers of nationalised banks last fiscal in cases of lapses that led to bad loans.

In written reply, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said that minor and major penalties have been imposed against erring officials.

These include, dismissal, compulsory retirement and demotion. “As per the inputs received from nationalised banks, in FY 2017-18, 6,049 officers have been held responsible on account of staff delinquency in NPA accounts...,” Jaitley said.

Depending upon the gravity of lapses, the minister said “minor penalty/ major penalty have been imposed against erring officials” and in all the cases, depending upon the amount involved, CBI and police complaints have been lodged.

The 19 nationalised banks, including PNB and Canara Bank, reported a net loss of Rs 21,388 crore in the first half of the fiscal. This compares with a combined loss Rs 6,861 crore in the similar period of 2017-18.

Meanwhile, Minister of State for Finance Shiv

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New Delhi, Dec 28 (PTI): Names of more than 1 lakh companies have been struck off the official records in the current fiscal for not carrying business activities for a long time, the government said Friday.

As part of clamping down on illicit fund flows, the Corporate Affairs Ministry has been taking action against entities that are suspected to be shell companies.

Under the Companies Act, 2013, a company can be deregistered if it has not been carrying out any business for two continuous years and has also not applied for obtaining dormant status.

Minister of State for Cor porate Affairs P P Chaudhary informed the Lok Sabha that 2.26 lakh

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Mumbai, Dec 28 (PTI): The country’s foreign exchange reserves increased by USD 167.2 million to USD 393.287 billion in the week to December 21, mainly due to a rise in foreign currency assets, according to RBI data.

In the previous week, the reserves had declined by USD 613.9 million to USD 393.12 billion.

In the reporting week, foreign currency assets, a major component of the overall reserves, rose by USD 105.2 million to USD 367.970 billion. Expressed in US dollars, foreign currency assets include the effect of appreciation or depreciation of non-US currencies such as the euro, pound and yen held in the reserves.

T h e r e s e r ve s h a d touched a record high of USD 426.028 billion in the week to April 13, 2018.

Since then, the forex kitty has been on a slide and is now down by over USD 31 billion.

Gold reserves rose by USD 37.2 million to USD 21.224 billion in the reporting week, the data showed.

The special drawing rights with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) increased by USD 8.9 million to USD 1.459 billion.

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inventories.

Meanwhile, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth a net Rs 119.60 crore Friday, provisional data showed.

The Financial Benchmark India Private Ltd (FBIL) set the reference rate for the rupee/dollar at 69.9786 and for rupee/ euro at 80.1805. The reference rate for rupee/British pound was fixed at 88.6564 and for rupee/100 Japanese yen at 63.28.

recapitalisation bonds, sources added.

Other banks that are likely to receive capital infusion in this round included Bank of Maharashtra which may get Rs 4,498 crore and UCO Bank (Rs 3,056 crore).

The government had earlier announced an infusion of Rs 65,000 crore in PSBs in 2018-19, of which Rs 23,000 crore has already been disbursed, while Rs 42,000 crore is remaining.

Earlier this month, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said the government would put an additional Rs 41,000 crore in PSBs over and above what was announced earlier.

On December 20, the government sought Parliament’s approval for infusion of an additional Rs 41,000 crore.

The recapitalisation, the finance minister said, would enhance the lending capacity of PSBs and help them come out of the Reserve Bank of India’s Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) framework.

Eleven out of the total 21 PSBs are under the RBI’s PCA framework, which imposes lending restrictions on weak banks.

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al currencies due to market volatility, uncertainties related to US government shutdown, weak global growth prospects and ren e w e d fears of US-China trade tensions.

T h e dollar index, which gauges the greenback’s strength against a basket of six currencies, dropped 0.35 per cent to 96.23.

Overnight losses in crude oil also supported early gains in the rupee, analysts said.

Brent crude recovered by 1.52 per cent to USD 53.53 per barrel Friday from previous day’s sharp fall of close to 5 per cent, even as supply glut concerns continued to weigh following a rise in US crude

New Delhi, Dec 28 (PTI): State-owned United Bank of India said the government has decided to infuse Rs 2,159 crore in the bank as part of Rs 28,615 crore capital infusion to be done in about half a dozen banks.

The Finance Ministry had informed the bank about the capital infusion on December 26, United Bank of India said in a regulatory filing.

“The bank proposes to secure the shareholders’ approval to the proposed preferential allotment by a Special Resolution by convening an Extraordinary General Meeting shortly.

Till such time all formalities are completed and allotment made, the amount shall remain in Share Application Money Account,” it said.

According to sources, government has decided to pump Rs 28,615 crore into seven public sector banks (PSBs) through recapitalisation bonds soon.

Out of these seven PSBs, Bank of India, is likely to get the highest amount of Rs 10,086 crore, followed by Oriental Bank of Commerce, which might get Rs 5,500 crore through

Forex reserves up to $393.28 bn

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Mumbai, Dec 28 (PTI): The rupee jumped 40 paise Friday to finish at an over one-week high of 69.95 against the US currency on strong dollar buying by banks and exporters amid the greenback’s weakness overseas.

Domestic stock markets extending gains for the third session also supported the local currency.

The BSE Sensex rose by 0.75 per cent to reclaim the 36,000-mark on acrossthe-board buying by investors. The broader NSE Nifty gained 0.74 per cent.

Analysts said a weak dollar overseas and oil supply glut concerns propped up the domestic currency.

At the Interbank Foreign Exchange, the rupee opened strong at 70.05 a dollar against the previous close of 70.35.

The local unit moved in a range of 70.12 to 69.89, before finally ending at 69.95, showing a gain of 40 paise or 0.57 per cent. This is its highest closing level since December 20, when the rupee ended at 69.70.

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US govt shutdown set to drag on to 2019 19 dead, 406 injured in Sudan protests

Washington, Dec 28 (PTI): The partial US government shutdown is all set to drag on to the new year as opposition Democrats and Republicans refused to show any sign of compromise Thursday to end the impasse over President Donald Trump’s demand for border wall funding.

Trump has refused to sign any stopgap spending bill that does not has provisions to fund a wall along the US-Mexico border which he says is essential to stop the flow of illegal immigrants.

The Democrats, who will hold majority in the US House of Representatives in 2019 and carries the crucial numbers in the Senate despite being in minority, has argued that such a move is waste of taxpayers’ money.

Statements issued by both the camps on Thursday indicated that the impasse is all set to continue in the new year. The partial government shutdown that started last Saturday has affected 800,000 federal employees, who have either been furloughed or are working without pay.

President Trump continued to blame Democrats for the shutdown. In a tweet, Trump said the government

The Capitol building is visible as a man picks up garbage during a partial government shutdown on the National Mall in Washington.

shutdown is not about the wall. “Everybody knows that a Wall will work perfectly (In Israel the Wall works 99.9%). This is only about the Dems not letting Donald Trump and the Republicans have a win. They may have the 10 Senate votes, but we have the issue, Border Security. 2020!” he said.

White House press secretary Sarah Sanders also criticised Democrats on Thursday, saying in a statement that they had “decided to go home” over

the Christmas holiday rather than stay in Washington to negotiate.

“The President has made clear that any bill to fund the government must adequately fund border security to stop the flow of illegal drugs, criminals, MS-13 gang members, child smugglers and human traffickers into our communities - and protect the American people,” the White House said.

“The administration understands this crisis and made a reasonable,

common-sense solution to Democrats five days ago we’ve not received a single response,” it said in a statement.

The President and his team stayed in Washington over Christmas hoping to negotiate a deal that would stop the dangerous crisis on the border, protect American communities, and re-open the government, it said.

“The Democrats decided to go home,” it alleged.

“The only rational conclusion is that the Democrat

party is openly choosing to keep our government closed to protect illegal immigrants rather than the American people. The President does not want the government to remain shut down, but he will not sign a proposal that does not first prioritize our country’s safety and security,” the White House said. The Democrats have described it as a “Trump shutdown”.

“Federal workers should not be held hostage by the President’s demand for a useless and offensive border wall that he promised Mexico would pay for,” said Democratic leader Congressman McGovern.

“Republicans hold the House, the Senate, and the White House until January 3. They closed this gover nment down and they have an obligation to open it back up. If they continue refusing to do so, the Democratic Majority will move to responsibly end the Trump Shutdown on Day One of the new Congress,” he said.

Senator Richard Blumenthal said Trump’s positioning for a “very long” shutdown disregards the struggle and sacrifice many families are currently making.

Khartoum, Dec 28 (Agencies): At least 19 people have been killed and 406 injured in Sudan since protests began on December 19 over the country’s deteriorating economy, the official SUNA news agency reported Thursday.

Protesters have been railing against chronic shortages of basic necessities, including bread and fuel.

Minister of Information, Communications and Information Technology Bushara Guma Aro said at a press conference the protests were initially peaceful and the police did not intervene, but they gradually turned violent.

The dead include three in Northern State, five in Nahral-Neil State, six in Gedarif State, three in White Nile State and two members of the security forces, Aro told SUNA. Among the injured, 219 were protesters and 187 were security forces, he added.

He stressed that some of the casualties had resulted from confrontations between shop owners and protestors who attempted to loot their properties.

Aro also noted that the security forces have arrested 107 elements be-

Sudanese demonstrators chant slogans as they march along the street during anti-government protests in Khartoum.

longing to armed movements.

He said the government has taken measures to overcome the crisis, adding that after Jan. 15, the shortages will be resolved.

He called on those demanding a change in government, saying “the way to regime change is through the ballot box”.

The opposition in Sudan has called through social media for wideranging demonstrations throughout the country following Friday prayers.

On Tuesday, Sudanese security forces dispersed thousands of protesters who had gathered in cen-

tral Khartoum to demand the resignation of President Omar al-Bashir.

Al-Bashir, who has been in power since 1989, pledged Monday to carry out economic reforms amid the street protests.

A nation of 40 million people, Sudan has struggled to recover from the loss of three quarters of its oil output, its main source of foreign currency, when South Sudan seceded in 2011.

The U.S. began imposing sanctions on Sudan in 1997, including a trade embargo, over human rights violations and terrorism concerns but pledged to lift them in January.

Brexit deal can get through Bangladesh readies to vote after violent campaign parliament: UK foreign minister

Supporters of Bangladesh Awami League march along a street as they take part in a rally ahead of December 30 general election vote.

the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), were jailed or disappeared in the months leading to the election. International election monitors and press freedom groups complained of unnecessary delays in issuing visas.

The previous election held in 2014, which saw the Awami League return

for a second consecutive term, was boycotted by the then BNP-led opposition alliance.

Zia was recently sent to prison for 12 years on corruption charges and her son, Tarique Rahman, was sentenced to life imprisonment in absentia in October for a plot to assassinate Ha-

Over 40,000 evacuated in Indonesia over fresh tsunami fear The casualty figure may go up as many victims have not been recovered and some affected areas have not been reached by search and rescue teams, said Sutopo.

Volcanologists raised

the alert on the Anak Krakatau volcano to the second highest level and extended the no-go zone to 5 km from the crater from the previous 2 km after its eruption triggered Saturday’s tsunami.

In this December 25, 2018 photo, a man is seen cleaning the debris at his shop following the tsunami in Sumur, Indonesia. (AP/PTI)

J a k a rt a , D e c 2 8 (IANS): A massive evacuation was ordered from the coast along Indonesia’s western Sunda Strait on Friday after the warning of a possible second tsunami triggered by the eruption of the Anak Krakatau volcano that claimed over 400 lives last week.

Indonesia’s National Board for Disaster Management (BNPB) on Friday put the total number of evacuees from danger zones at 40,386 people in the provinces of Banten and Lampung, from some 20,000 the previous day.

A joint task force has been conducting the search and rescue for the victims trapped under the debris after the tsunami struck the Indonesian islands of Java and Sumatra without warning late Saturday, shortly after the Anak Krakatau volcano erupted in the Sunda Strait dividing the islands.

Meanwhile, the number of those injured in the tsunami jumped from over 1,400 people to 7,202 people, BNPB spokesperson Sutopo Purwo Nugroho was cited as saying by Xinhua news agency.

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gists and disaster authorities advised locals and tourists not to indulge in activities within a radius of 1 km from the coast along the strait between the Java and Sumatra islands for fear of a fresh tsunami.

During last week’s tsunami, tidal waves up to 5 metres high destroyed at least 1,296 houses, 78 hotels and villas, 434 ships and other infrastructure, with the worst-hit area in Pandeglang district of Banten province.

So far, 430 people have been confirmed dead in the tsunami.

OFFICE OF THE

SUKHAI STUDENTS' UNION FELICITATION

The Riphyim and Changsu Ngullie Union Wokha Town felicitate Mr. Martin M. Ngullie, S/o. Lt. Mhomo Ngullie of Riphyim Village for successfully getting through the Departmental Exam 2018 for the Post of SI (Operator).

The Union congratulates and wishes him good health and success in the days to come.

Aben Ngullie Chairman

APOLOGY NOTE

I, Mr. S. Bükthing Phom, Hükphang would like to apologize to the Citizens of Hükphang Bühü for publishing the book ‘Old Ancient History in Phom Naga Act” without your knowledge.

I take full responsibility for my actions and promise that I will never repeat such act again.

Mr. S. Bükthing Phom, Hükphang K-3752

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sina. Rahman lives in exile in London. The Awami League brought an estimated 300,000 cases against the major opposition party in the run up to the election.

“The police harassment of opposition activists has reached unprecedented levels,” Kamal Hossain, a human rights lawyer who is

OFFICE OF THE

We the Sukhai Students' Union with immense pride would like to express our profound appreciation and extend our heartiest congratulation to Er. Beto T. Jimo, S/o Er. Tosuho Jimo (Rtd). for securing the post of SDO (Civil Engg.) Class-1 Gazetted under PHE Department in the recently declared NPSC (Combined Technical Service Examination 2017) The union fruther prays and wishes you more success in your future endeavours.

Inolito K Sumi Newkali K Murru President General Secretary

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Islamabad, Dec 28 (PTI): Pakistan has said that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a bilateral economic project and has no military dimensions.

Foreign Office spokesman Mohammad Faisal said this at the weekly media briefing here on Thursday when asked about a US media report that alleged that China has hatched a secret plan to build fighter jets and other military hardware in Pakistan as part of the USD 60 billion project.

The Islamabad datelined report in the New York Times said Pakistani Air Force and Chinese officials were putting the final touches to the secret proposal.

China last week dismissed as untrue the report.

Responding to the report, Faisal said the CPEC is an economic project between Pakistan and China, the Dawn reported.

“The CPEC has helped Pakistan improve its economy, particularly energy and infrastructure sectors have improved under it.

The CPEC is a bilateral economic project, which is not against any country,” he was quoted as saying by the daily.

with the EU. Britain is due to leave the bloc on March 29 and the impasse has increased the chances of a no deal Brexit and led to growing calls for a second referendum.

Hunt said May’s withdrawal agreement could be passed by MPs if the EU made clear that the Irish “backstop” would be timelimited.

Critics fear the backstop will trap Britain in a customs union with the EU indefinitely, while European leaders have said they would

serving as the candidate of the joint opposition, told the Guardian newspaper.

He said around 70 candidates from an alliance of opposition parties were too afraid to campaign in their constituencies after a spate of attacks on rallies and party offices by armed thugs.

On Sunday, voting will be held in 299 constituencies across Bangladesh from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. There are 300 seats in Parliament.

More than 1,800 candidates, including independents and members of 39 registered parties, are competing in the election.

The Bangladesh Army has been deployed to join civil law enforcing agencies to tighten security during the polls.

The Election Commission said all measures to ensure peaceful voting have been taken. “We are fully prepared. There is a bit of heat because of so many competing parties but there is no cause for worry, said Election Commissioner Shahadat Chowdhury.

OFFICE OF THE

SOYIM GAZETTED OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION,

TSARÜ SURO ASHIMÜKHONG

FELICITATION

B.P.O. - Chare Dist. - Tuensang, Nagaland

HQ. UNGMA, NAGALAND

The Soyim Gazetted Officers’ Association, with immense pride and honour, extends heartiest congratulations to the following individual for their outstanding achievements : 1. Ms. Tsüknungkala Pongener, D/o Mr. Limasungit and Mrs. Marchula, for securing the post of Medical Physicist (Cl-1 Gazetted) under Health & Family Welfare Department, in the recently declared NPSC- Combined Technical Services Examination.

2. Mr. Imlitongzük Jamir, S/o Lt. Imnatoshi Jamir and Mrs. Nungshilila Longkumer, for securing the post of Demonstrator (Grade-C) (Civil Lab) under Technical Education Department, in the recently declared NPSC- Combined Technical Services Examination.

May the Almighty God bless you both in all your future endeavours.

Er. Tsüknung Jamir President

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Chubazenba Imsong General Secretary

Tsarü Village

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We the Tsarü Suro Ashimükhong would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Mr. R. Lithrise Sangtam, S/o Lt. Rangliba Sangtam of Tsarü (Chare) Village who succeeded in the recently declared NPSC (Technical) Exam to the post of Junior Engineer (JE) Mechanical PWD. The Tsarü Suro Ashimükhong acknowledges him for bringing laurels to the Villages and wishes him well in all the future endeavours.

N. I. Nokdang President, TSA

N. S. Ayang General Secy., TSA

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not renegotiate the treaty.

“If it is temporary, then parliament can live with that,” Hunt told BBC radio.

“We can get this (the deal) through, absolutely can.”

If May’s deal fails, senior ministers are themselves split on what should happen. Some suggest that another referendum should be considered, while others, including Hunt, favor a “managed” no-deal Brexit.

May herself has said neither option is viable.

Jeremy Corbyn, leader of the opposition Labour Party, said May should recall parliament early to allow a vote on her Brexit deal, and warned it was a matter of “when, not if ” his party tried to force an election by proposing a vote of no-confidence in the government. MPs are not due to return until January 7 and Corbyn said the government was using the delay as a ploy to put pressure on parliament to accept her deal or risk a no-deal Brexit.

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L ON D O N , D e c 2 8 (Agencies): Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit deal can be passed by the British parliament if the European Union provides clarification that the Northern Irish “backstop” will be temporary, foreign minister Jeremy Hunt said on Friday.

The backstop is an insurance policy designed to prevent the return of border checks between Ireland, an EU member, and Britishruled Northern Ireland. It is proving the biggest obstacle to a divorce deal between Britain and the EU. May pulled a vote on her divorce deal earlier this month after admitting that parliament would reject it. MPs are set to discuss the agreement again next month, with a vote in the week starting January 14.

Parliament is deeply divided, with both supporters and opponents of Brexit opposed to May’s deal, which seeks to maintain close ties

Dhaka, Dec 28 (IANS): The countdown to the national election began in Bangladesh on Friday as campaigning ended amid complaints of clashes and inequality in the parliamentary contest to be held on Sunday.

More than 100 million voters will cast their ballots to elect the next Bangladesh government on December 30.

Sheikh Hasina, 71, of the ruling Awami League was favoured to remain the Prime Minister after a bloody election campaign that opposition activists described as the most stifled in the 47 years since her father became the country’s first leader, reports say.

If Hasina wins, it would be a record third consecutive term to a Prime Minister who has overseen one of the fastest growing economies in the world, but whose government is accused of human rights abuses.

Scores of opposition figures including Hasina’s major rival, former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia of

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Box Office Soaring to Record Vilhousa Movi to participate at Stars to perform at Aretha 2018$11.9B in U.S., $42B Globally Apple Blossoms Asian Fashion Week Franklin tribute concert V T

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be broadcast later in 2019 on the CBS Television Network. Presale concert tickets go on sale (use code Aretha) Friday, Dec. 28, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. PT, general tickets go on sale Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. PT and available for purchase at AXS. com.

“Aretha Franklin’s reign as the Queen of Soul is incomparable and undisputed,” said Neil Portnow, president/ceo of the Recording Academy. “For more than six decades, her extraordinary artistic achievements coupled with her passionate dedication to her philanthropic work—which ranged from

Anthony shoots down Van Halen reunion rumors

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ctress Emma Stone says she felt ‘gloomy’ for a week after turn-

ing 30.

In an inter view to British Vogue, the Oscarwinning actress said that she believes her self-confidence has grown in recent years and she has accepted that she will never be liked by everyone, reports dailymail. co.uk.

“I got gloomy for about a week, but realised the most interesting part about becoming an adult is most things become bittersweet.

I’m still finding my voice,” she said.

T h e a c t r e s s, w h o turned 30 in November this year, has taken the last year off work.

She said: “I haven’t worked since last December -- by the time I work again, it will have been 14 months.”

Asked what she had gotten up to, she replied: “F**k, I do not know. I didn’t learn a language, I didn’t learn to cook, I’ve been a little ... drifty.”

Questioned about her charming public image, Stone responded: “It’s OK if not everybody likes you.

And that doesn’t make it more appealing to convince them of why you are likeable.

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lobal box office revenue for 2018 is expected to hit an alltime high of $41.7 billion, fueled by a record haul in North America of $11.9 billion, Comscore said Thursday. If Comscore’s projections hold, domestic revenue will end up 7 percent ahead of 2017 ($11.1 billion) and 4 percent ahead of the record set in 2016, when combined ticket sales clocked in at a record $11.4 billion. Attendance for 2018 is up over last year by about 4 percent.

Foreign box office revenue is projected to come in at $29.8 billion, a 1 percent uptick over 2017 ($29.5 billion). Part of the reason for the relatively static result is fluctuating currency exchange rates.

Globally, revenue looks to be up 2.7 percent over 2017, when combined worldwide ticket sales landed at a

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ormer Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony has shot down rumors that he will rejoin the band for a reunion tour next summer.

A new rumor has suggested that the original Van Halen lineup — including Anthony, who has not played with the band since 2004 — will reunite in 2019 for a stadium tour.

This would be the first time that the four founding members of the band, including singer David Lee Roth, guitarist Eddie Van Halen and drummer Alex Van Halen, perform together since 1984.

Premiere Radio Networks, a division of iHeartRadio, reached out to Anthony as the rumors gained more steam.

“The only comment I have is that I haven’t spoken to any of the guys since we last played together back in 2004,” Anthony told Premiere.

Billy Ray congratulates daughter Miley on her wedding

He added that while he did speak to Alex Van Halen on the phone “a few years back,” the two didn’t get into anything more than small talk.

The rumors stem from a recent interview Roth did, as well as a report from radio personality Eddie Trunk. Roth hinted to Vulture that the band would “come back through town in the summertime and do the original thing, maybe somewhere sportin’, maybe with somebody famous…. next time my rock band will be playing the same place that the Yankees play.”

Van Halen and Anthony have not been on good terms for more than a decade, with Anthony not invited to join the reunion with Roth that began in 2007. The subsequent two tours and studio album, “A Different Kind Of Truth”, featured Eddie’s son Wolfgang on bass.

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inger Chris Brown has been charged with owning a restricted species, a capuchin monkey, without a permit.

The Los Angeles City Attorney charged the “Don’t judge me” hitmaker with two criminal counts, carrying a maximum sentence of six months in prison, reported tmz.com.

According to people. com, Patrick Foy, captain with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, investigated Chris’s home earlier this year. The singer wasn’t home at the time, but others there relinquished the monkey at that time.

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife then filed their evidence with the LA City Attorney, and filed the charges.

This is not the first time that Chris has encountered legal trouble. In 2009, he was sentenced to five years probation and 180 days of community labour after pleading guilty to felony assault for beating former girlfriend-singer Rihanna.

Seven years later, he was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon (charges were never filed), and in 2017, his former girlfriend Karreuche Tran was granted a restraining order against him.

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record $40.6 billion.

This year marks one of the few times in recent memory that North America drove the growth spurt, versus international revenue. Disney, which is on the verge of acquiring 20th Century Fox, commands an unprecedented 27 percent of the domestic market share.

And its global ticket sales have already crossed $7 billion for the year, only the second time that any studio has done so (Disney was the first).

Overall, a well-received crop of tentpoles and other event pics appealing to a diverse audience helped to fuel the boom. Top earners include Avengers: Infinity War and Black Panther — both from Disney/Marvel — Universal’s Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, Disney/ Pixar’s Incredibles 2 and Sony’s Venom.

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elebrity Big Brother was the most complained about TV programme of 2018, broadcasting regulator Ofcom has confirmed.

The show received 27,602 complaints in total, the vast majority of which related to an incident involving Roxanne Pallett and Ryan Thomas.

Pallett claimed Thomas had punched her, but viewers who’d seen the footage said he was only play fighting.

The Emmerdale actress later apologised, acknowledging she “got it wrong”.

This was the last series

of Celebrity Big Brother to air on Channel 5 after the network announced they were not renewing either the celebrity or regular version of the show.

The second most complained about programme was an episode of Loose Women which saw Kim

Wo o d b u r n c l a s h w i t h Coleen Nolan.

The pair, who had fallen out on a previous series of Celebrity Big Brother, attempted to sort out their differences live on air.

But the row ended with Woodburn becoming emotional and walking off set.

Nolan took a break from the show and cancelled all her other work after the clash.

Other TV shows to receive complaints included Sky News, Emmerdale and Coronation Street.

An episode of Love Island, in which Dani Dyer became visibly distressed when shown footage of boyfriend Jack being housed with an ex-girlfriend, also attracted complaints.

If his reaction to topping last year’s chart is anything to go by, Piers Morgan will be disappointed that Good Morning Britain was only in seventh place this year.

(BBC)

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KUTHUR STUDENTS' UNION FELICITATION We, the Kuthur Students' Union with immense pride and honour extends our heartiest congratulations to Miss Dojinla Yimchunger, D/o Mr. S. Akhumba Retd. IGP of Kuthur Village for her success in the recently conducted NPSC examination for the post of Medical Officer under Health and Family Welfare Department.

The Union further wishes her all the best in her future endeavours.

C. SANSHIMONG S. YANSOMONG President General Secretary

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children’s and artists’ issues to civil rights activism— served as a testament to her power, majesty, and genius.

These gifts positioned her as a true cultural icon, and the Recording Academy is honored to celebrate her inspirational legacy.”

The Recording Academy represents the voices of performers, songwriters, producers, engineers, and all music professionals.

Dedicated to ensuring the recording arts remain a thriving part of our shared cultural heritage, the Academy honors music’s history while investing in its future through the GRAMMY Museum ®, advocates on behalf of music creators, supports music people in times of need through MusiCares, and celebrates artistic excellence through the GRAMMY Awards ® —music’s only peerrecognized accolade and highest achievement. As the world’s leading society of music professionals, we work year-roun to foster a more inspiring world for creators.

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he Recording Academy™, AEG Ehrlich Ventures, Clive Davis, and CBS will pay tribute to the legendary career of 18-time GRAMMY ® winner and 2008 MusiCares ® Person of the Year honoree Aretha Franklin by presenting “Aretha! A GRAMMY Celebration For The Queen Of Soul.”

Performing songs from her legendary repertoire are GRAMMY winners Yolanda Adams, Shirley Caesar, Alessia Cara, Kelly Clarkson, Common, Celine Dion, Jennifer Hudson, Alicia Keys, John Legend, Patti LaBelle, and BeBe Winans as well as current GRAMMY nominees Brandi Carlile, Chloe X Halle, H.E.R., Janelle Monáe, and SZA. Actor and filmmaker Tyler Perry will host the unforgettable night. Additional unique performances to be announced in the coming weeks.

The live concert will tape Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019, at 6:00 p.m. PT at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. The special will

ilhousa Movi hailing from Zhavame v i l l a ge o f P h e k District will be representing Nagaland state at the Apple Blossoms Asian Fashion Week presented

by Fashion Big Bazaar (Fbb) on December 29 at Radisson Blu, Guwahati.

He is the official designer and team member of Vogue Entertainment Nagaland. The theme is on modern Naga traditional gowns.

H e wa s r e c i p i e n t of Best Designer Award Nor th East India ethnic outfit fashion 2014, Best Designer Creativity Award in Graduate in Government Polytechnic ,Kohima, Nagaland, 2012 and 1st runner Designer Award Nagaland Fashion Week 2017.

Along with him, Q w u q w u l u Tu n y i o f Kikruma village who is the 1st runner up of Miss Phek 2018 will be the show stopper at the event.

38 designers both from national and international will be showcasing their designs at the event.

(Correspondent)

50th Wedding Anniversary Mr Lawan Yanpai & Mrs Moie Yanpai (Bura Namsang Village) 1968 – 2018

50th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

of Mr. Z. Zhevishe Aye & Mrs. Shetonili Aye (28th Dec 1968 – 28th Dec. 2018)

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Wish the cheerful and blessing would continue in days to come with long life.

From loving children, grandchildren and in – laws

Celebrating 40th Anniversary

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inger-songwriter Billy Ray Cyrus has wished his daughter, singer Miley Cyrus, a happy married life.

M i l e y e xc h a n g e d vows with actor Liam Hemsworth on Sunday.

The couple confirmed that they were married with a series of photographs -- which they posted on Instagram on Wednesday.

Billy Ray shared some photographs from the nuptials on Instagram, reports mirror.co.uk.

He wrote: “Long Live Love”.

Miley’s mother Tish also expressed her happiness over her daughter’s wedding.

She shared a photograph with her daughter and son-in-law on social media and said that Miley’s marriage has “made her heart so happy.”

(IANS)

Today, as both of you look back with happiness and pride, upon the fifty cherished years that you have spent side by side with memories of much love, full of laughter and tears, children and grandchildren, family and friends and a love without end. May your blessings be bountiful and may every memory that you share of dreams you've seen come true, help make this special Golden day a happy one for you.

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Mr. M. Mar Jamir & Mrs. Tsuktikala Imsong

All praise and glory to our Almighty. May your journey ahead be further enriched with his guidance, strength and happiness - Amen With Love - Children, In-laws and Grandchildren.

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9th Eagles’ Trophy underway Dimapur, Dec 28 (NPN): The 9th Eagles’ Trophy, organised by Eagles’ Club, got underway at KSU Ground, K.Station village on Thursday. The tournament is being organised under the theme, “Stepping ahead for a bigger goal”. Khekiya Kath, geologist, Directorate of Geology & Mining graced the opening ceremony as the chief guest.

In the opening match, defending champions, Vanguard FC Tseminyu defeated SYSC Red Wings 3-0. In the second match, P2 Gamers defeated Ohi Warriors B 5-0 while in the third match, SYSC Spartans defeated Legends FC Kandinu via tie-breaker after the match ended in a 1-1 draw.

Altogether 15 teams are participating in the tournament.

New Zealand celebrate taking the wicket of Danushka Gunathilaka, dismissed by Tim Southee.

ended in a damp draw. The highest fourth innings total to win a test was the 418-7 that West Indies achieved against Australia in Antigua in 2003.

Sri Lanka’s victory target was made all the more difficult when opening batsmen Dimuth Karunaratne (nought) and Danushka Gunathilaka (four) were dismissed in the first two

overs. Captain Dinesh Chandimal, who was on 14, and Kusal Mendis (six) saw them through to 24-2 at stumps and needing to score another 636 runs to win the match and series or bat two further days to save both.

The hosts’ strong position was testament to Latham, who dominated their second innings, despite a fourth test century from

Henry Nicholls (162 not out) and New Zealand’s fastest test half-century from 28 balls by Colin de Grandhomme (71 not out) as they chased quick runs after tea.

Latham also scored a career-best 264 not out in New Zealand’s only innings in the first test in Wellington, batting for more than 11-1/2 hours and facing 489 deliveries. It has been a superb return to form for the 26-year-old, whose place in the side while probably not under serious threat, had begun to be questioned after a lean run of form.

Since he notched 177 against Bangladesh in early 2017 he had scored a total of 488 runs in 19 innings at an average of 27.11. In his three innings in the current series, he has scored 450 runs at an average of 225 and anchored

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT We, the bereaved family members of Late Zholuto S. Venuh (Kutubu) would like to convey our heartfelt gratitude to relatives, friends, church, neighbours, organizations, Hebron-I Colony youth and everyone who supported and stood by us physically, emotionally, materially and financially during his untimely demise on 24th December 2018.

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

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several fruitful partnerships in New Zealand’s massive totals of 578 in the first game and 585-4 in Christchurch.

He brought up his eighth test century, and first on his home ground, when he cut Suranga Lakmal to the fence for his ninth boundary, but fell just short of a second double-ton, feathering a catch down the leg side to wicketkeeper Niroshan Dickwella. Latham was ably supported by Nicholls, who surpassed his previous highest test score of 145 not out shortly before the declaration.

Dimapur, Dec 28 (NPN): The 22nd Longwa Students’ Union (LSU) games and sports meet cum literary competitions kicked off Thursday at Longwa village, Mon. The event is being organised under the theme ‘Education through Games and Sports.’

Bongkhao Konyak, advisor, DUDA, who graced the opening ceremony as special guest, advised the students not neglect their studies even though due importance must be given to co-curricular activities.

He also encouraged the

Bongkhao Konyak (Second from right) declaring the 22nd session LSU games and sports meet open.

participants to bring laurels to the village, district, state and nation.

Highlights of the opening ceremony include folk song by women folks of Longwa and drill display by school girls.

The programme was chaired by Aphe, invocation prayer was offered by Longwa Baptist Church pastor Yona and welcome address was delivered by LSU president Gangpai Konyak.

Acknowledgement

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Late Puduchole Kuotsu Dear Mom, It has been two years but not a single day has passed without missing you. You're forever in our hearts until we meet again.

Loving Husband & Children

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Born : 26/04/1955, Died : 20/12/2018 We the bereaved family members of Late MISAMO KIKON (Lakhuti Village) would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to churches, every individuals, neighbours and friends who supported us physically, financially, morally and in prayers at the sudden demise of our beloved Husband/Father.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as our expression of our deepest gratitude and we pray that our Almighty God bless all of you.

Loving Wife, Children, Grand Children, In-laws & Relatives DP-9756

5th Death Anniversary of our beloved Lt. Meguowhelie Rino

08th May 1980 to 24th December 2018

Retaining title will be difficult: Silva

Lo n d o n, D e c 2 8 (Agencies): Bernardo Silva admits Manchester City will need to be “almost perfect” over the remainder of the Premier League season if they are to retain the title.

City have suffered back-to-back upset defeats to Crystal Palace and Leicester - and find themselves seven points behind Liverpool in third place. He said, “Seven points to Liverpool is starting to be a lot.”

“It is mathematically possible, but we have to be almost perfect from now.

It’s difficult. We have to start winning games again, otherwise things will get complicated. This team has always reacted well to bad situations. When we lost, we would win the next game but now, to lose two games in a row, is not easy,” added Silva.

We the family members of Late T Lipichum Sangtam, Constable INT, Kiphire would like to express our humble gratitude to all individuals and organizations for the support rendered during the illness and untimely demise of our beloved Son and Brother on 24th December 2018. Although we may not be able to express our gratitude to all individually, it would be our humble endeavour to keep all in our prayers. It would however be failing on our part if we do not acknowledge the following organizations.

1. Sangtam Baptist Church, Diphupar 2. Keor Union, Kiphire Town 3. Police Baptist Church, Kiphire 4. Police Baptist Fellowship, E Coy Kiphire, 3rd Bn- NAP 5. Police Baptist Church (Prayer Committee) 6. Women Department Police Baptist Church, Kiphire 7. Women Police Station, Kiphire 8. United Sangtam Region, NSCN – GPRN 9. Ao Baptist Arogo, Kiphire 10. Amahator Area Anar Hong 11. All Ranks and File of DEF and INT, Kiphire 12. IGP (INT) Estt Kohima, Nagaland 13. Kipongya Ward, Kiphire Family Members

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You now know it’s the fifth letter to you…

You are 5 years old in Heaven…

Our fifth long year without you.

We miss you dearly!

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1st DEATH ANNIVERSARY of LT. MR. P RATHING

Dearest Daddy, You are missed deeply but always remembered quietly in our hearts.

Farewell to you.

Late Metevil Naleo

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT We the bereaved family of Late Mrs. Khonbeno Kikon would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all those who stood by us and supported us physically, morally and financially at her demise on 20 th December 2018.

We convey our special thanks to: 1. Doctors and Nurses of CIHSR, Dimapur.

2. Lotha Baptist Church, Purana Bazaar 3. L a k h u t i E k h u n g , Dimapur.

4. Purana Bazaar Nkonjan Born : 1943 Kikon Ekhung Died : 20/12/2018 5. Lotha DEEDA Ekhung 6. Tsumang Prayer Center, Wokha 7. Relatives of Mr. & Mrs. Imrongsashi Ozukum.

8. MASCO DEN, Mokokchung.

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

Loving Children, Grand Children and In-laws.

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LSU sports meet underway

2nd DEATH ANNIVERSARY

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Christchurch, Dec 28 (Agencies): Tom Latham produced another masterful innings of patience and concentration as New Zealand turned the screw on Sri Lanka on the third day of the second test at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Friday.

The 26-year-old lefthanded opener was dismissed for 176 in the final over before Tea, having batted for more than 9-1/2 hours, faced 370 balls and guided his side to a secondinnings lead in excess of 500.

Captain Kane Williamson declared the second innings about an hour after the interval on 585 for four, leaving the visitors needing to score a world record 660 to win the match and two-test series 1-0 after the first test

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

“Jihova sü a kkuopfeu zo” (chieliko. (23: 1)

Late Rheichalie Yase

(Pastor for 26 years at Kijümetouma Village) Born on 20/04/1954 – Died on 27/09/2018 We express our profound gratitude to every individual of Kijümetouma, people from different villages, Organisations, Churches, Neighbours and Friends who stood by us physically, financially, emotionally, materially and by prayer support throughout the illness and at the sad demise of our beloved father. Late Rheichalie Yase (Pastor BRC Kijümetouma) on 27th October 2018. We regret our inability to thank you individually for your unconditional love and generosity but it is our sincere prayer that our Almighty Lord blesses you all abundantly.

We convey our special thanks to : 1. Baptist Revival Church, Kohima 2. Different Churches under BRCC 3. Prayer Centre Nouneki, Kohima 4. Medozeu Rio & Family 5. Pastor Khriedilhoulie Mezhü & Family (CRC Rüsoma) K-3759

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25/02/1952 – 26/12/2018 The family of our beloved Late Metevil Naleo wishes to acknowledge the many expressions of sympathy and heartfelt gestures of concern shown to us following our grief and loss.

We convey our deepest gratitude and humility to all our friends, Churches, Unions and attendees who had provided physical, emotional and logistic support at this difficult time.

A special word of thanks to : 1. Viswema Baptist Church 2. V.G.O.K. Krotho 3. V.S.U. 4. K.P. Bethesda Hospital Kohima, Doctors & Nurses 5. Dr. Nicky Kire, Advisor R.D. 6. L.B. Church, Kohima 7. Kewhira Zherimi Krotho 8. A.T.I. Officers & Staff, Kohima 9. T.T.Y.O. Kohima 10. C.W.B. A.G. Kohima 11. Tsiepfütsiephe Council, Ward No. 15 (East Middle Sector) Kohima 12. Tsiepfütsiephe Tenyimia Union, Kohima 13. Tsiepfütsiephe Upper Sector, Kohima 14. Lower Tsiepfütsiephe Union, Ward No. 15, Kohima 15. Tsiepfütsiephe C.R.C. Kohima Your contributions made our grief more bearable and although we deeply regret our inability to personally thank each and every individual, we pray that our Almighty God Bless you all abundantly.

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FIRST DEATH ANNIVERSARY In Remembrance LATE KENEIHENUO ROSE SOLO

A year has gone by since God called you Home.

But in our hearts, your memory lingers.

The love we shared will always remain.

You are fondly remembered and dearly missed each day.

We live in the hope that we will meet again someday at our Saviour’s Feet.

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India bolster lead despite Cummins heroics

India’s team celebrate the wicket of Australia’s Aaron Finch during play on day three of the third cricket test in Melbourne, Australia on Friday. (AP/PTI)

Melbourne, Dec 28 (IANS): Pacer Pat Cummins picked up four wickets in eight balls to reduce India to 54/5 at stumps on Day 3 of the third Test after Jasprit Bumrah’s career best figures of 6/33 helped the tourists dismiss Australia for a meagre 151 here on Friday.

Opener Mayank Agarwal (28 batting) and wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant (6 batting) went back unscathed, taking India’s second innings lead to 346 runs when the umpires dislodged the bails for the day.

The third day clearly belonged to the pacers from either side, Bumrah and Cummins, who extracted life out of nowhere on a docile Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) track here.

Bumrah starred with the cherry in the first two sessions, accounting for the wickets of opener Marcus Harris (22), Shaun Marsh (19), Travis Head (20), skipper Tim Paine (22) and the tailenders Nathan Lyon and Josh Hazlewood for successive ducks.

Bumrah’s career best

figures also made him the only Asian bowler to take five wickets or more against Australia, England and South Africa in the same calendar year.

He had earlier claimed 5/54 vs South Africa in Johannesburg, then rocked England with a haul of 5/85 at Trent Bridge before Friday’s feat.

Left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja also picked up a couple of wickets while pacers Ishant Sharma and Mohammed Shami bagged a wicket each to restrict Australia to a lowly 151 in just over two ses-

sions of play.

Despite gaining a massive 292-run first innings lead, India however, decided against enforcing the follow-on and instead batted again.

But Cummins, who came in as the first change bowler, ensured a nightmarish start for the tourists as he first dismissed makeshift opener Hanuma Vihari (13) before packing off first innings centurion Cheteshwar Pujara and skipper Virat Kohli for ducks in a span of three deliveries.

Reduced to 28/3, Cummins then saw the back of India vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane (1) in

similar fashion as Pujara and Kohli, caught in the leg-side while flicking.

Thereafter, Rohit Sharma (5) joined Agarwal for a brief period before Josh Hazlewood dismissed the Mumbaikar to further dent India to 44/5 and bring stumper Pant to the middle.

Brief scores: India: 443/7 & 54/5 (Mayank Agarwal 28 batting; Hanuma Vihari 13; Pat Cummins 4/10) vs Australia (first innings): 151 (Marcus Harris 22, Tim Paine 22; Jasprit Bumrah 6/33, Ravindra Jadeja 2/45) at stumps on Day 3.

CA warns MCG fans against racist chants

After Indian cricketers were subjected to racist chants, Cricket Australia on Friday warned a section of the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) crowd to avoid such slurs in the ongoing third Test here.

According to a Cricinfo report, CA received several complaints of racial taunts directed towards Indian players and fans during the first two days of the third Test.

Cricinfo has footage of instances and it passed that on to CA. The CA forwarded it to Victoria Police and the stadium management.

It is alleged that spectators were shouting “show us your visa” in the bottom tier of the MCG’s Great Southern Stand.

“Victoria Police and stadium security are monitoring the behaviour of the crowd in that section of the stadium and have had several discussions with those fans in that bay to remind them about appropriate crowd behaviour, as per venue entry terms and conditions,” a CA spokesperson was quoted as saying.

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Time to decide Hazard future: Sarri

L o n d o n, D e c 2 8 (Agencies): Maurizio Sarri has urged Eden Hazard and Chelsea to come to an agreement over his future and end speculation that he will leave Stamford Bridge.

Hazard has a year and a half remaining on his Chelsea contract, and has openly discussed pursuing what he described as a “dream” move to Real Madrid.

The forward said after the Blues’ 2-1 win at Watford on Wednesday that he wanted to hold on until the end of the season to make a decision on his future, but Sarri does not want to wait.

He said, “I think we have to solve the problem.

If we want to plan the future, we have to solve this problem. I don’t know [what Hazard is thinking], but I think that it’s time to decide.”

However, Sarri said speaking to Hazard about his future was outside of his remit, explaining: “I have not the power to do this.

“I am the coach. I want to speak to him only about the position on the pitch.”

Hazard is Chelsea’s top scorer this season with 12 goals from 22 matches, and is currently on course to beat his record tally

Maurizio Sarri and Eden Hazard

for the club, which was 19 goals in the 2014/15 season.

Sarri is not surprised by the Belgian’s improved goal-scoring form, however, saying: “I was really confident because he is a great player, one of the most important of Chelsea’s history. So I was really confident that he was able to score more.”

Hazard has been deployed as a false nine in Chelsea’s last four Premier League matches, despite his insistence that he prefers to play as a winger on the left of the Blues’ attack.

Sarri is determined to keep playing the 27-yearold in a more central role, though, adding: “I am very happy with him in

this role.

“I don’t know if he prefers to play as a winger or as a striker, but if he is able to play like the last match in the centre, it is not a problem for me to put him in the centre. I cannot see the problem of Hazard in this role. He played four matches as a false number nine, and he scored three goals and two assists. So I cannot see the problem.”

“It depends on the moment. At this moment we need to be solid, and with Hazard in this position I think we can become more solid. It’s a good option also for the defensive phase. Maybe in the future we will be able to play with a striker and Hazard together.”

Winter Cricket Challenge West Ham come from behind to beat Southampton 2-1 underway at Wokha town

Dimapur, Dec 28 (NPN): The 23rd edition of Winter Cricket Challenge (WCC), organised by Senior Noble Klan (SNK), got underway Thursday at local ground, Wokha town with Manoj Kumar, Superintendent of Police, Wokha as special invitee.

Speaking on the occasion, Kumar said cricket is not just a game of bat and ball but that temperament and good techniques were needed to become a renowned cricketer. Kumar also acknowledged the organisers for conducting the tournament smoothly for the last 22 years.

Earlier, invocation

was said by Ekonthung Ezung, assistant professor, Witter Theological College, Vankhosung, welcome address delivered by SNK president Panka Ovung, and Steven Mozhui enthralled the gathering with a special number at the short tournament opening function chaired by SNK organizing secretary Khyolamo Humtsoe.

In the opening match, EYL beat Rising Stars by 10 wickets. After winning the toss, EYL skipper put Rising Stars to bat where they made 76 runs in 20 overs. EYL reached the target in 7.5 overs losing

just a wicket. Nzanthung of EYL who made 42 runs in 25 balls was adjudged man of the match.

On Friday, Waxen defeated Vankhosung by 43 runs in the first match where Thungjamo Jami was adjudged man of the match. In the second match, Mavericks Mokokchung defeated Veterans by 122 r uns.

Talikaba of Mavericks Mokokchung who made 82 runs was adjudged man of the match.

Today’s matches 1st match ABC vs KODH 2nd match Sportfit vs DYADS

Peteneizo is Mengujuma wrestling champ

Ko h ima , D e c 2 8 (NPN): Peteneizo Sechü emerged as the wrestling champion of Mengujuma Youth Organization (MYO) silver jubilee sports meet at Mengujuma local ground on Friday.

Viza Seyie, Kevisetuo Seyie and Mhasilhoukho Naprantsu secured the second, third and fourth position respectively.

In junior category, Kevizekho Theiino emerged the champion

while Sedevikho Theiino, Mezhiivikho Mor and Keneizekho Ratsa came in second, third and fourth place respectively.

The silver jubilee sports meet will conclude on December 31.

L o n d o n, D e c 2 8 (Agencies): Felipe Anderson’s double helped West Ham come from behind to beat Southampton 2-1 at St Mary’s and move into the top half of the Premier League.

Having been under pressure for much of the first half, it was Southampton who in fact edged in front in the 50th minute with Nathan Redmond bundling the ball home for his second goal in as many games.

However, despite failing to find any rhythm earlier in the match, West Ham’s top goalscorer Anderson stepped up with a fine equaliser from 25 yards just 168 seconds later, before turning the match on its head following a swift counter on the hour mark, taking his tally to eight league goals already this season.

Mario Lemina almost scored a late leveller, but was denied by a fine Lukasz Fabianski save as West Ham picked up a fifth win in six league games to climb to ninth, while Southamp-

Issa Diop showed his physicality to get to the ball before Southampton striker Danny Ings could latch onto it.

ton stay 16th.

West Ham were without 10 first-team players for the trip to the south coast, and could only name six players on the bench such is the extent of their injury crisis.

Their woes looked set to worsen early on, but

SA beat Pakistan by six wickets in 1st Test PRETORIA, Dec 28 (Agencies): Hashim Amla struck an unbeaten half-century as South Africa brushed aside some early alarms to record a six wicket victory over Pakistan on day three of the first test at Centurion Park on Friday.

Chasing a modest 149 to win in testing batting conditions, Amla took his side home shortly before tea on 63 not out to rediscover his form with a second half-century in his last 14 innings.

He put on 119 for the second wicket with the gritty opener Dean Elgar (50) to lay the platform for the win, though both survived early scares as Pakistan’s seamers created immense pressure on a wicket that showed both sideways movement and variable bounce.

The second test begins in Cape Town on Jan. 3 with the series to conclude in Johannesburg

Hashim Amla’s unbeaten 63 helped South Africa take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

on Jan. 11.

Starting their second innings chase under gloomy skies after overnight rain, South Africa opener Aiden Markram was trapped leg before wicket by Hasan Ali (1-39) for a duck before the home side had a run on the board.

Pakistan bowled with

skill and accuracy, and beat the bat on numerous occasions as Amla was dropped on eight at third slip by Fakhar Zaman.

Pakistan’s irritation grew when moments later they thought they had Elgar caught at first slip when he was on four.

Seamer Shaheen Afridi (1-53) induced the

edge that looked to have been gobbled up by Azhar Ali. Elgar began walking towards the dressing room, but was called back when the on-field umpires conferred over whether the catch had been taken.

It was sent to third umpire Joel Wilson with a soft signal of ‘out’, which called for conclusive evi-

dence for the decision to be overturned. With only the two-dimensional images available, the West Indian decided there was enough doubt to change the decision. It was a potentially a game-changing moment in the innings with South Africa on 16-1 at the time and struggling.

Elgar and Amla capitalised on that good fortune and both would go on to make half-centuries in a stand that would last 40 overs.

Elgar (50) then handed a first test wicket to Pakistan part-timer Shan Masood when he had a swipe at a loose delivery and was caught by wicketkeeper Sarfraz Ahmed.

Theunis de Br uyn (10) was stumped off Yasir Shah (1-20) trying to finish the game with quick runs and Du Plessis recorded a pair of ducks in the match when he attempted a hook off Afridi and was caught at fine leg.

Redmond could only shoot straight at West Ham goalkeeper Fabianski.

The visitors grew into the match, however, and had the best chance of the half with Aaron Cresswell squaring a perfect pass for Lucas Perez, but the West Ham striker scuffed wide

Nadal confident to be fit for Australian Open M ad r id, D e c 2 8 (Agencies): Rafael Nadal is confident he can be fit for the Australian Open as he chases an 18th Grand Slam title.

A right knee injury forced Nadal to retire from his US Open semi-final in early September - his last competitive match.

The 32-year-old Spaniard then had ankle surgery at the start of November to tackle the issue.

Asked Thursday to assess his fitness level out of 10, Nadal said, “I don’t know. I am not that good with numbers.”

“I started about two weeks ago and I am taking small steps forward. I am making sure I am moving forward and it’s not a step backwards. I know I have time to be ready for Melbourne at 100 per cent.”

Nadal, who won his 17th Grand Slam at the French Open in June, said he was happy with his progress but “still wants to prove himself in competitions”.

from point-blank range.

After the break, the hosts stepped it up a gear and soon had themselves in front. Oriol Romeu’s strike was well saved by Fabianski, it came out to Danny Ings and Redmond, who appeared to be offside, but Grady Diangana

was deep, playing them both on. Romeu bundled the ball back towards goal before Redmond got the final touch on the goal line under a challenge from Angelo Ogbonna.

Nonetheless, the inform Anderson lifted the visitors with an immediate equaliser out of nowhere, arrowing a fine strike into the net from distance, catching Alex McCarthy out at his near post.

Then, with Saints pressing for a goal down the other end, West Ham countered at pace, Michail Antonio squared for Anderson, who again finished superbly to complete the turnaround.

Saints pressed for a leveller, with Lemina denied by a fine save from Fabianski, but the visitors held out to get back to winning ways after their pre-Christmas defeat to Watford.

West Ham travel to struggling Burnley next, while Southampton welcome Manchester City to St Mary’s on Sunday.

Smith, Warner will be welcomed back: Finch

David Warner and Steve Smith

Melbourne, Dec 28 (PTI): Australia’s limited overs captain Aaron Finch feels the banned duo of Steve Smith and David Warner will be “welcomed back with open arms” despite doubts that the former vicecaptain may be dumped.

“When Davey and Steve are ready to be allowed to come back and play cricket for Australia and their states I think from my point of view, they’ll be welcomed back with open arms,” Finch was quoted as saying by cricket.com.au.

Finch added that both Smith and Warner would earn their Australian recalls when they return in three

months. “Whatever’s happened, has happened. The punishment has been dealt.

They’ve been working really hard off the field to meet every criteria, and go above and beyond everything that has been asked of them, to come back and play international cricket again,” he said.

Smith and War ner were handed year-long international bans for their role in the ball-tampering scandal in South Africa in March. Asked if the Australian players have discussed the issue, Finch said: “There hasn’t been any chat about it in the changeroom at all to be fair.”

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