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Vol XXVII No. 358

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India’s GDP to double to $5 trn in next 7 years: Ambani

Assam looking to attract foreign investments in 297 projects: Himanta

Pope leads open-air mass in B’desh; ordains priests

business, Page 8

northeast, Page 4

international, Page 9

Nagaland on cusp of making history, says President

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KOHIMA, DEC 1 (NPN): Rekindling the hope of an early solution to the decades-old Naga political issue, President of India Ram Nath Kovind said Nagaland was on the cusp of making history, as a final agreement was likely.

Addressing the grand opening ceremony of the Hornbill Festival, which also coincided with Nagaland’s 54th Statehood Day, at Naga Heritage Village, Kisama, the President remarked that after years of insurgency there was finally hope as “there is an opportunity for lasting peace” with the support of the people, civil society institutions and all stake-holders.

He congratulated all Naga groups for having come thus far and exuded confidence that a final agreement, “one that is fair to all and meets the expectations and aspirations of all”, would be achieved soon.

Stating that the past half-century has been one of both achievements and difficulties for the State, Kovind said Nagas passed through many trials and tribulations.

12,200 visitors on day-1 of Hornbill festival Correspondent

KOHIMA, DEC 1 (NPN): Altogether 12,200 people visited the Naga Heritage village Kisama on the first day of the 10-day Hornbill festival that kicked off on Friday, Tourist officer (statistical i/c), Toka E. Tuccumi informed. The officer said out of 12,200 tourists, there were 273 foreign tourists, 2105 domestic and 9822 local visitors.

Most of the tourists had to face a harrowing time due to strict security measures put in place for the President’s visit as the chief guest for the inaugural programme. There were also heavy traffic jams along the highway and within Kohima town.

NLF consultative meeting postponed

DIMAPUR, DEC 1 (NPN): The Nagaland Legislators’ Forum consultative meeting with ex-parliamentarians, civil societies and tribal hohos on the Naga Political issue, convened on December 4 has been postponed indefinitely.

A press release signed by commissioner and secretary, N. Benjamin Newmai, informed of this and said that the inconvenience was deeply regretted.

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“The main impact of Hornbill? It takes triple the time to travel to office.”

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President of India, Ram Nath Kovind being presented with Naga traditional attire on Friday.

Terming the opposition-less government in the State as unique, he said it also provided an opportunity to the people to resolve the long-standing political problem and bring a lasting peace to accelerate the process of development, which would create jobs and opportunities that every Naga deserved.

The President said the Hornbill Festival was a perfect showcase of rich Naga culture and traditions preserved over the years in the form of music, dance and food, while the International Music Festival reflected the diversity of Naga society.

He congratulated all participants and perform-

ers for putting up a brilliant show of traditional dance and music and remarked “Nagaland is truly enchanting”. He also urged tourists attending the festival to purchase the beautiful shawls that Nagaland was so famous for.

Kovind said Naga youth were the pride of the country and cited the instances of Dr. T. Ao, the doctor-sportsperson who captained the first Indian national football team to London Olympics in 1948.

Stating that young people from Nagaland were role models for the rest of India, he also referred to “another illustrious daughter of the State” Temsutula Imsong,

who had won the hearts of the nation for her remarkable work in cleaning the ghats of the river Ganga in Varanasi.

He also mentioned about Chiewelou Thele, who was adjudged the best trainee commando in her batch of police officers of the Delhi Police and was also the poster girl for Delhi Police this year.

The President declared: “As the Supreme Commander of Indian Armed Forces, I’m immensely proud of Naga soldiers as they are among the best we have and who have done the country great service.”

He pointed out that the key to Nagaland’s development was infrastructure and connectivity projects as these would link Nagaland to new markets both in India and abroad. He said this was one of the key goals of the Government of India’s Act East Policy and its thrust for connectivity in the Northeastern States, including Nagaland.

Kovind said the Northeast was central to India’s story and India’s development would be incomplete without the region’s development. (Cont’d on p-13)

Cancel police commissioner’s transfer: DUCCF tells govt DIMAPUR, DEC 1 (NPN): Dimapur Urban Council Chairman Federation (DUCCF) has expressed deep displeasure at the proposed transfer of the Dimapur Police Commissioner, Limasunep Jamir, IPS and demanded immediate cancellation of the transfer.

A press release from DUCCF media cell stated that the proposed transfer within a year of his posting was uncalled for. DUCCF said Jamir was brought in at a time when the law and order situation was at its worst and the officer had proven “his mantle in delivering the goods”.

DUCCF was of the opinion that Dimapur, being the commercial hub, with a teeming population and critical law and order situations, needed a stable and experienced commissioner of police.

It said, now that Jamir had gained experience and built trust and confidence with the public

and NGOs, transferring him after this short stint was a great loss to the public and the Dimapur police department.

Terming the transfer order as “immature”, the forum said that this action of the government was questionable.

DUCCF also expressed astonishment at the “unjustified shuffling and transfers” at the whim and fancy of the government, before the officer had completed the minimum required term, and also just before the elections. The forum said this move showed the vested interests of the ruling political party. “Sincere public officials must not be used as pawns in the dirty political game”, the press release said.

In this regard, DUCCF has urged the government to immediately cancel the transfer orders for Limasunep Jamir, and allow him to complete the minimum requisite term as the Commissioner of Police.

Gov’s tribute to founding fathers CM laments unsolved Naga issue

In his address, chief host and Governor PB Acharya said as Nagaland celebrated its 54th Statehood Day, it was also a moment to introspect. He paid rich tributes to the founding fathers of Nagaland for working sincerely and untiringly towards the creation of the State and gave its valiant people their own identity. Acharya also paid respect to all security personnel posted in Nagaland, including the Nagaland Police.

The Governor exuded confidence for an early settlement of Naga political issue and reiterated his appeal to NSCN (K) to join the peace process to pave a way for final settlement to the protracted Naga political issue.

He said a permanent solution would boost progress and development in the State and, with strong community institutions and the spirit of working together, there was hope for the future. He also appealed to all citizens of the State to exercise their democratic franchise judiciously in the Assembly election scheduled next year for a prosperous and peaceful Nagaland.

Naga youth being highly empowered and assets of the nation, there was a need to focus more on their skill development with special focus on backward regions and vulnerable groups, he stressed. Acharya said Nagaland had made phenomenal progress in the fields of healthcare, education, social services, hospitality, culture and IT. He asserted that Nagaland should be made a corruption-free State as corruption was an impediment for development, adding that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was also working hard towards this end.

Acharya added that the construction of 88-km railway line from Dimapur to Zubza, Kohima would be a big boost to the State, once it was turned into a reality.

On the Goods and Services Tax (GST), he said this would bring more transparency to indirect tax laws and make India a common market with common tax rates and procedures and remove the economic barriers to finally pave the way for an integrated economy.

Host of the festival, chief minister, T.R. Zeliang, while recalling the formation of the State, said the wish of Government of India (GoI) of seeing Nagaland fully achieving the aspirations articulated in 1963 could not be achieved because of the vexed Naga political issue that had remained unresolved till date.

Zeliang regretted that the full potential and growth of the State was impeded by the unresolved issue and said this state of affairs should not be allowed to continue as it not only hampered the normal avocations of peaceful citizens, but also stood in the way of every aspect of progressive growth.

He said though Nagaland was a multi-tribal society that faced many challenges yet, for resolution of the Naga political issue, “Naga voice is for an inclusive, honourable and acceptable solution”. He added that Nagas had witnessed 20 years of the peace process and another two years of signing of the Framework Agreement between GoI and NSCN (IM), while six (Cont’d on p-13) NNPGs had also entered

Walmart India ties up 20 sites, new stores to open in 2018 NEW DELHI, DEC 1 (PTI): Walmart India has signed 20 new sites for new stores and will start opening them from 2018, a top company official said. The company has already started work in some of the new projects.

“As we speak, we have signed nearly 20 sites as well and we are well on our way to meeting the commitment and targets which we have,” Walmart India President and CEO Krish Iyer told PTI. Asked about the timeframe for opening the new stores, he said: “We have some ground breaking and we will start seeing new stores from the next year.” He did not let out more.

Walmart India is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Walmart Stores Inc and offering close to 5,000 items through its cash and carry wholesale format.

NEW DELHI, DEC 1 (IANS): Former US President Barack Obama on Friday said he told Prime Minister Narendra Modi that India must not be split on sectarian lines and emphasised how the country must cherish the fact that Muslims here identify themselves as Indians.

“A country shouldn’t be divided on sectarian lines and that is something I have told Prime Minister Modi in person as well as to people in America,” Obama said at the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit. “...People see the differences between each other much too vividly and miss the commonalities.

Commonalities are always based on gender and we need to focus on that,” Obama said.

Asked how Modi responded to his message on religious tolerance, Obama dodged a straight

Correspondent

R. Ramakrishnan flagging off the Walkathon on the occasion of World Aids Day. (NP)

message “Right to health: My health, my right”.

NSACS project director, Dr. Nangshimeren, in his address, shared the significance of World AIDS Day and said it was organized to create awareness, to fight against HIV/AIDS, to show solidarity and to commemorate those that lost their lives to AIDS. He

urged the people to promote removal of prejudice, stigma and discrimination, against people living with AIDS. Later, Ramakrishnan flagged off a Walkathon, which saw participation from various sections of society, including Red Ribbon Club from school and colleges, Assam Rifles, churches, Project 72, Vihaan and

(Cont’d on p-13)

Obama tells Modi not to divide India along religious lines

Nagaland observes World AIDS Day 2017 Kohima, Dec 1 (NPN): With the rest of the world, Nagaland State AIDS Control Society organized World AIDS Day under the theme “Right to health: My health, my right”, with commissioner & secretary, Health and Family Welfare, R. Ramakrishnan (IAS), as the chief guest at Old MLA Hostel junction Kohima on Friday.

Addressing the gathering, the chief guest said AIDS is a disease that can be stopped through behavioural change.

He said though the prevailing rate of AIDS in Nagaland is lower than the national rate we have to a lot more and reduce it even further. He said this programme was organized to create awareness and spread the message of love and support to the people living with AIDS and to also spread the

into a dialogue with GoI. Stating that armed groups coming together and seeking a solution was truly encouraging, Zeliang said the convergence should be considered as the most opportune time for the Nagas and GoI to resolve Naga political issue once and for all. He also appealed to the President to relay the message to Centre for the need to resolve the protracted Naga problem before the ensuing Assembly elections. He also urged GoI to be sympathetic and understand the submissions made with regard to providing better road and air connectivity as this was an area the State could not achieve much on its own. He said the State government had been appealing to Air India, Indigo and other airlines to start a flight to Delhi from Dimapur via Guwahati, but it had not materialized.

Zeliang said Guwahati was supposed to be the hub of air connectivity in the Northeast, but without a connection to Dimapur, desire of tourists to come to the Hornbill Festival was often hindered.

NNP+ with placards and banners, some of which read “my health my right”, “stay safe stay free”, “know your HIV status get tested today”, “prevention is better than cure especially when something has no cure”. The Walkathon began from old MLA junction and ended at High School Junction (More on p-2) Kohima.

Modi with Obama, in New Delhi on Friday. (PTI)

reply, saying his goal was not to disclose his private conversations.

But he said India’s majority community and government needed to cherish the fact that minorities, particularly Muslims, in India identify themselves as part of the Indian society. “For a country like India where there is a Muslim population that is

Rail project imbroglio completes 1 month DIMAPUR, DEC 1 (NPN): Heads of six villages have said that stalling of construction work on railway project in their area which had completed one month on Thursday would continue indefinitely since there was no positive response from the authorities concerned.

Informing this in a joint statement, Hd. GB of Pimla, Dohoi, Hd. GB of Dhansiripar, Dejiraj, VCC of Razaphe Basa, K.K. Rio, Hd. GB of Zutovi, Victo Sena, GB of Shokhuvi, Vekuto and GB of Khemnok, P. Shingyu said they had no option but to continue with the stoppage of the work indefinitely “for the insult and step-motherly treatment meted out to the beneficiaries of our six villages by giving the rate which is neither of cabinet or SLAA but the lowest rate for the most developed village land”.

“The authority remains unmoved on the issue. If the rate approved by cabinet for Chumukedima area up to 18.400km is not to be applied in our 6 villages, the rate fixed by SLAA for Kohima district must be applied,” they demanded.

successful, integrated and considers itself as Indian, which is not the case in some other countries, this should be nourished and cultivated,” Obama said.

He said in a democracy the most important office was not the office of the President or Prime Minister but the office of the citizen who needed to question themselves

about which ideology they encourage by supporting a particular politician.

“When you see a politician doing something questionable, ask yourself ‘Am I supporting this?’ Politicians are like mirrors which reflect the community’s view. If communities across India are saying they won’t fall prey to division, then it will strengthen the hand of politicians who feel that way.” He said India and the United States are defined by diversity, and this is something that needs to be cherished.

Obama’s comments come at a time when several cases of lynching and communal crimes have been reported across India over the past few years. “I think his [Modi’s] impulses are to recognise Indian unity,” he said. “I think he firmly believes unity is necessary for progress.”

6 held for assault on doctor

DIMAPUR, DEC 1 (NPN): Six people have been arrested on December 1, on charges of assault against one Dr. Angukato, a resident of Pudampukhri, by a group of non-Nagas.

When contacted PRO, Dimapur Police said six people had been arrested so far. No further details could be ascertained.

NCD condemns: Naga Council Dimapur (NCD) has strongly condemned the unacceptable behaviour meted out to Dr Angukato by a group of immigrants, at Pudampukhri Dimapur on November 30 night. NCD said Dr Angukato was allegedly tied up and beaten by the group.

In a statement, NCD general secretary Thsapongkyu Sangtam expressed grave concern that “such gruesome and shocking crime had been committed in the city by non-locals”.

The council said it was also alarmed at witnessing “Dimapur turning into a prime city for criminalminded people from outside the state, especially illegal Bangladeshi immigrants who carry out their criminal activities.”

NCD said it underscored “the complete lack of safety even in our homes and on the streets from these criminal goons.”

NCD urged the law-enforcing bodies to leave no stone unturned in arresting the remaining culprits at the earliest and award befitting punishment to the accused as per the law and “bring Justice and relief to the injured family and to the denizen of Dimapur to have a peaceful atmosphere at this festive season”.

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Nagaland observes ‘World AIDS Day 2017’

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DIMAPUR: Global ‘World AIDS Day 2017’ on the theme ““Right to health” was observed across Nagaland on Friday by highlighting the World Health Organization campaign which aims to highlight the need for all 36.7 million people living with HIV and those who are vulnerable and affected by the epidemic, to reach the goal of universal health coverage.

Mon: Mon District observed World AIDs Day at District Hospital, Mon. Speaking on the occasion as special guest, Deputy Commissioner (DC) & chairperson DAPCC, Mon, Thavaseelan K, while pointing out that Nagaland state stood in fourth place in HIV & AIDS in India, reminded that it was everybody’s’ responsibility to take care and help the HIV & AIDS patients in the state and district in particular.

He said as of now, the only possible ways to check and control HIV & AIDS is awareness, prevention and enhancement of life for the patients and access

whatever treatment was available to increase the life span of the patients.

Miss Mon 2016, Lemei K, who is also the District Icon while speaking on the topic “I Care”, stated that, by caring for others it shows the love and respect one have.

“We should not neglect the people who are already infected with HIV & AIDS instead let it be their hope and aspiration which is needed every day from us”, said Lemei.

District & Session Judge, Mon, Neiko Kanou, also said that deprivation of proper medical treatment is a deprivation of legal rights where the constitution of India has given right to have it.

He also urged everyone to have positive attitude towards HIV & AIDS, and spread awareness on the disease.

D r. N g a m p a a l s o spoke on HIV prevention & Care, Longyim Tsudir DPO, DAPCU gave keynote address and the programme was chaired by Ingaupeule, OST Counselor.

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In her address DPO, WEATHER DACPU, Atokali Assumi FORECAST spoke on the significance of the day while revealDecember 2 ing that 20 persons were (Temperature in ºC) Max Min detected HIV positive from Agartala Hazy sun 28 14 April 2017- October 2017.

Aizawl Mostly sunny and pleasant 24 11 She said that 27 persons Guwahati Sunny and pleasant 26 12 were registered at ARTC Imphal Partly sunny and pleasant 24 7 from March 2017- NovemItanagar Mostly sunny and not as warm 23 11 ber 2017 under Zunheboto Shillong Hazy sun 19 5 district. Hutoi Chophy also Kohima Plenty of sunshine 20 7 spoke on “my health, my Dimapur Sunny and pleasant 25 12 right”.

Mkg 21 8 Sunny and nice E a r l i e r, t h e p r o Tuensang Sunny and cooler 14 6 gramme was chaired by Wokha Clear and not as warm 19 12 DIS DACPU, Hokishe Zunheboto A full day of sunshine 19 6 Chophy short speech was K

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delivered by district and session judge, Niechochiyi Suyie, while vote of thanks was proposed by retanier lawyer, Tovi Yepthomi.

TUENSANG: District AIDs Prevention & Control Unit (DAPCU) and DLN Tuensang observed World AIDS Day under the theme “right to health” at GHSS auditorium Tuensang.

E a r l i e r, t h e p r o gramme was chaired by Counsellor MICTC, Senti, invocation by youth director TTABC, Moa, short speech by deputy CMO Dr. Temsu Longchar, while district scenario was presented by DIS DAPCU K. Tunyuh, who explained about the year-wise percentage of positive cases detected in the district since 2006-September 2017.

Meanwhile, a special number was also presented by youth department TTBL, positive voice by Apila Sangtam, special prayer for PLHIV’s by Pastor Lotha Baptist Church Abemo .T. Humtsoe, while vote of thanks was delivered by programme coordinator VIHAAN Chollen and benediction by Pastor Tenyimi Baptist Church, Sentilo Seb. TUENSANG: National Ser vice Scheme (NSS) and Red Ribbon Club Unit of Sao Chang Government College, Tuensang jointly organised “street play and rally” on World AIDS Day at Tuensang on December 1 under the theme “stigma and discrimination against HIV and AIDS victims”.

T h e p l ay wa s o r ganised to educate the general public to stop rejection and discrimination against people living with HIV and AIDS. The programme was organized under the initiative of NSS unit programme officer and assistant professor SCC Nungsangtola.

The student volunteers displayed placards from clock tower to St. John HSS junction to create awareness among the general public to care for the people living with HIV and AIDS and to stop discriminating them.

LONGLENG: District Health Society Longleng commemorated “World AIDS day” on December 1 at IDSP hall CMO office with 79 Oral Substitution Therapy (OST) beneficiaries under the theme “my health, my right”.

Speaking at the occasion, senior medical officer District Hospital Longleng,

Dr Satuo encouraged OST clients to keep a goal so that they can get better. He also pointed out that AIDS was a deadly disease and that we all should be aware of it. Dr. Thungbemo Patton NVBDCP also encouraged them to avail the necessary help provided and to try to give up.

In a short speech, CMO Longleng Dr. Ritu Thurr said that HIV was not an airborne or a waterborne sickness but that it spreads through contaminated blood, IV drug users, and from mother to child, and that so far there was no cure but that the best medicine for HIV was “prevention”. He also encouraged OST beneficiaries not to be discouraged but to be strong.

E a r l i e r, t h e p r o gramme was chaired by DPM, Viroli Sangtam and vote of thanks by counsellor OST Atula. The programme was attended by Dr. Ritu Thurr CMO, Dr. Thungbemo Patton NVBDCP, DPM, Dr. Satuo SMO District Hospital, Dr. Senti AYUSH, Atula Counsellor OST and district media officer.

P H E K : DA P C U Phek along with PNP+ and Eureka Life Foundation (ELF) observed World AIDS Day at Phek town council hall.

Speaking at the programme as chief guest, deputy commissioner Phek, Shanavas urged the gathering to show care and support to PLHIV not only on the auspicious day but throughout their lifetime.

He strongly resented that the quality of personal life was reduced due to stigma and discrimination that still exists in the society.

Citing on the unconditional love of God, he urged the gathering to be Christ-like and called upon the administration, Church leaders, public leaders and teachers to act as key agents who could bring change in the society.

DIS DAPCU Phek, Hierhotho Kajiri also shared the significance of the day and stressed that simply observing the day was incomplete if people weren’t bringing any positive changes in the society.

He maintained that detection in the District has reduced as compared to previous years.

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by DPO DAPCU Phek Kuduvo Kezo, invocation by associate Pastor Phek Town Baptist Church Ngutsolo Therie, welcome ad-

dress by PD, ELF Akhrie, vote of thanks by DSRC Counselor Nutalu Keyho and benediction by Pastor, Angami Baptist Church Phek, Javitso.

Meanwhile, “the messengers” presented a special song and president PNP+ Mese Letro delivered “positive voice” as a PLHIV. The programme was attended by DAPCU staff, OST, FI-ART, ELF, PNP+, CMO staff, teachers and students from royal foundation school, Phek, red ribbon club Phek, government College, public and Church leaders.

DIMAPUR: Dimapur District Legal Services Authority (DDLSA) visited Bethesda recovery home Dimapur on World Aids Day, December 1. The recovery home takes care of both drug abuse as well as patients with AIDS. The programme was chaired by panel lawyer Rokovistu Khate who highlighted the legal services authority and its functions. Panel lawyer Santo Longchar also shared about the awareness on their legal rights. The programme was followed by an interaction session.

WOKHA: The District AIDS Prevention and Control Unit (DAPCU) Wokha in collaboration with Wokha District Legal Services Authority (WDLSA) commemorated “World AIDS Day” at town hall, Wokha.

District HIV & AIDS scenario was presented by DPO DAPCU Lichumo Odyuo, positive sharing

by WNP+ Abeni Lotha, theme speaking by panel lawyer WDLSA Meribemo Lotha and activities of DLSA by retainer lawyer WDLSA Gracy Ezung.

Chief guest of the programme, DC Wokha Dr. Manazir Jeelani also spoke in the programme.

Meanwhile, the programme was attended by chief medical officer and his subordinates, DAPCU members, Assam Rifles, PLHIV Wokha, students from Bailey Baptist College, invitees and WDLSA members.

LDLSA: Longleng District Legal Services Authority (LDLSA) observed “World Aids Day” at front office of LDLSA on December 1.

During the programme, retainer lawyer LDLSA Mane Phom spoke on the ill effects of drugs and shared words of encouragement, while testimonies and speeches were shared by drug users.

Around 30 drugs users attended the programme.

MOKOKCHUNG: Mokokchung District Legal Services Authority (MDLSA) observed “World Aids Day” at NMP+ Office.

Earlier, PLV MDLSA Bendangsenla chaired the programme, panel lawyer Maongtula highlighted NALSA Schemes and panel lawyer Tajungla Longkumer shared what was legal aid and basic rights.

PDLSA: Phek District Legal Services Authority (PDLSA) conducted legal awareness programme at Chepoketa village on December 1.

Earlier, the programme was chaired by panel lawyer PDLSA Vethothi Vero., chairman PDLSA Long-

District Aids Prevention Control Unit (DAPCU) Peren, sponsored by Nagaland State Aids Control Society (NSACS) with pastor JTLBC, Mongzeung Mpom as speaker.

In a press release issued by DAPCU Peren stated that Mongzeung stressed on the need to take serious step on HIV & AIDS issue in the society.

He said discrimination and stigma must stop in our society. He further encouraged every individual to play a role to find a solution to this issue.

The prog ram was chaired by associate pastor Tenyimi Union Church, Neitho Angami; invocation by co-ordinator UESINL Peren, Lungriading Ndang; DPO DAPCU, Rovikhoto Mor presented the district HIV/AIDS scenario; Mathiukingliu shared on significance of the day; while Heimatuing N Hau, Ao Baptist Church Youth Jalukie and Red Ribbon Club St. Xavier college Jalukie presented special number. The program was attended by students, church leaders, youths and health workers from the district.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

SOVEHII NIENU 1916-2017 World War II Veteran

We, the family members of Late Sovehii Nienu, World War II veteran express our sincere gratitude to each and everyone who stood by us through prayers, materials and financial and physical support at his sudden demise on November 25, 2017.

We extend our special thanks to: MLA Kiizholiizo (Azo) Nienu, Deo Nukhu, Advisor Higher Education & NBHM, Ex-MLA Chekhutso Rhakho, IGAR (N), Cdr 5 Sector AR, Commandant & all ranks 22 AR, VCC Phek village, Phek village GBs, Phek Village Baptist Church, CYE PVBC, Ex-servicemen Phek district, Police Baptist Church 9th NAP (IR) Battalion Saijan, 5th NAP Police Baptist Church, 5th NAP PBC women department, Mesulumi Baptist Church, Pfutsero Town Baptist Church, Lozaphuhu VCC, Phek Town Nienu Clan, Venuh Clan & youth, Old Town Khel, Phek district DC staff, Phek village women deptt, Chosaba Baptist Church, Police Baptist Church (DEF).

We pray to Almighty God to bless you all abundantly.

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shithung Ezung spoke on legal services activities, secretary KDLSA, Vecto Sema spoke on NALSA scheme, APP Samuel spoke on gender equality, while retainer lawyer PDLSA Mamang Singson spoke on welfare scheme.

RRC, BTC: Red Ribbon Club (RRC) of Baptist Theological College (BTC) Pfutsero in collaboration with Lightway Society Pfutsero organized a seminar on HIV/AIDS on World AIDS Day. Speaking at the seminar, resource person program co-ordinator North East Network Chizami, Kozou Lasuh informed and enlightened on the alarming facts of the epidemic and the stigma associated with it. The resource person and the staff of Lightway Society contributed various points during the interaction hour. Poster competition was also organized on the theme “Stigma on HIV/AIDS”.

PEREN: Peren observed World Aids Day at Jalukie Town Local Baptist Church (JTLBC) on December 1, organized

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18th Hornbill Festival commences at Naga Heritage village, Kisama

(L-R) President of India, Governor, CM, MP and others release a book. A view of a ongoing Hornbill night carnival. (NP)

Correspondents/DIPR KOHIMA, DEC 1 (NPN): Ten-day 18th Hornbill Festival – festival of festivals – commenced on Friday at Naga Heritage Village, Kisama with much pomp and gaiety.

The first day of the festival was marked by inauguration of several stalls, melas, programmes and presentation of colourful and vibrant traditions of Nagas.

Book released: A book titled “The Konyaks: Last of the Tattooed Headhunters” was released by chief host of Hornbill festival and Governor P. B Acharya on Friday during the inaugural programme of the festival.

President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, chief minister T.R Zeliang and MP (Lok Sabha) Neiphiu Rio also joined in releasing the book.

The book, a personal journey of the author, Phejin Konyak, retraces the steps of her grandfather and greatgrandfather by documenting the tattooing practice of the Konyaks – a once fearsome “headhunting” tribe of Nagaland in India, well known for their iconic facial and body tattoos.

The book compiles the most intensive research and documentation that had ever been done on tattoo art.

It captures the unique but vanishing practice of the tattooing culture together with the tattoo patterns, their meanings and oral traditions, such as folktales, songs, poems and sayings.

Author Phejin Konyak was the great-granddaughter of a tattooed “headhunter” Ahon, who was a prominent member of the Konyak tribe and one of the first interpreters of “Diaries of Two Tours” in the Naga Hills (1923), written by J.H. Hutton, the first ethnographer to venture into the Naga Hills during the time of the British Raj. The photographer Peter Bos, is professional portrait photographer from Eindhoven, Netherlands. He travels to remote corners of the world, capturing the essence of unique cultures through strong and intense portraits.

NSLSA stall: Nagaland State Legal Services Authority (NSLSA) legal services stall at the ongoing Hornbill Festival was inaugurated by Judge Gauhati High Court Aizwal Bench, Aizwal Justice Michael Zothankhuma.

Speaking at the inaugural function, Justice Zothankhuma informed that the basic legal service initiated by the legal services authority was to provide free service to downtrodden and weaker section of the society.

While reminding that everyone has a duty to the society and a role to help those in need, Zothankhuma exuded confidence that NSLSA was one step ahead in helping the poor citizens.

In her welcome address, member secretary NSLSA, Nino Iralu, who is also special judge TDP Vigilance Commission, informed that NSLSA stall wouild provide legal counselling, affidavit drafting, distribute legal literatures in English and local dialect and Kohima district legal literacy club will perform skit play on domestic violence, Right To Information K Y M C

etc. throughout the ten days hornbill festival.

Iralu said district judges, lawyers, state trainers and para-legal volunteers from the 11 districts of Nagaland will render free legal services throughout the festival which will remain open from 10 a.m. onwards.

Night Carnival: Hornbill Night carnival organised

by Kohima Chamber Of Commerce & Industries commenced on Friday. The ten-day carnival is being held from Y junction to Razhü Point Kohima from 6-9 p.m. daily. More than 150 different types of stalls like pop up restaurants selling Naga cuisine, eateries, decorative items, clothes, instant photo studios and others were put up. On the first night, Governor P.B. Acharya along with his family visited the night carnival.

Floral gallery & farmer’s mela: Chief Minister Nagaland T.R. Zeliang inaugurated the floral gallery and farmer’s mela at Hortiscape

at Naga Heritage Village, Kisama. Farmers from 11 districts are participating in the exhibition cum sale of flowers, fruits, vegetables and spices. The stalls consist of different associations, self help groups, and flowers growers from within and outside the State exhibiting locally grown indigenous and horticulture products which are also on sale.

1st 2nd and 3rd and consolation prizes were selected by judges in the flowers category of ferns & foliage, cacti & succulents, indigenous foliage & flowers, bulbs & tubers, orchids (indigenous & hybrid) bonsai, perennials, annuals & biennials, flower arrangement (fresh) flower arrangements (dry). Also in the fruit vegetables and species category 1st 2nd and 3rd Prizes and consolation in the category of oranges, peneapples, banana, kiwi, lime & lemon,

papaya, guava, cabbage, cauliflower, cucurbits, broccoli, leafy vegetables, carrot, reddish, Naga mircha, large cardamom, ginger, turmeric, garlic, leek and tree tomato.

Bamboo pavilion: The crafts bazaar organised by the Directorate of Industries and Commerce and NHHDC Ltd was inaugurated at the Bamboo Pavilion by parliamentary secretary, Amenba Yaden. It is being funded by DC (Handicrafts) Ministry of Textiles, Government of India.

The craft bazaar has 103 stalls opened by local entrepreneurs and five stalls from other neighbouring States.

HIPFEST: Hornbill International Photo Fest (HIPFEST) 2017, a photography and art festival/exhibition was inaugurated by Parliamentary Secretary, Information & Public Relations

and SIRD, Imtikumzuk.

HIPFEST is being jointly organised by the Department of Information & Public Relations and Eastern Art Council, supported by the Department of Tourism.

Some of the artists who have put up their art works for sale are Moanungsang, Asang, Sentiyanger, Toshi, Atsung Longchar, Neiphrezo and Bendangtoshi Lemtur. It also includes a new form of Modern Art (Mount Crafting Design) by David Keneingutuo Sorunuo, 3D Modern Art by Akup and sculptures

by T. Meren Imsong.

Altogether 45 participants are taking part in the Photography Contest under the theme ‘Colours of Nagaland,’ of which nine participants are in the children’s category (13 years and below).

Another feature of the HIPFEST is the Glocal Film Fest to be held at ‘The Heritage’ on December, 5-6 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. featuring short films from North America and Nagaland.

The HIPFEST exhibition is open from 10:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. throughout the festival. The results and prize distribution of the photography contest will be declared on December 7 and 10t December respectively.

Kids carnival: Hornbill Kids Carnival 2017 started at Children Park, NHV, Kisama which is being organized by Synergy and Richa

production at the Naga Heritage Village. Highlights of the carnival include games, performances and experiences in different fields like Tram polling, Zip liner, Sky walk and many more.

Kids can also showcase their talents through Mini Olympics, The voice kids and Beauty Pageant, where they will be awarded with certificates and prizes. The Kids Carnival will continue till December 10.

Artist corner: This year also Artist corner is displaying various Art works, painting and sculptors in the at the Hornbill festival.

As many as 20 artists are participating with about one hundred art works for the exhibition which are also for sale. Promotion of Visual art, Portrait, Cartoon, Sketch, Drawing etc and spot painting competition for students are the main

highlights during the ten day long festival at Kisama.

Official of Art & Culture informed that theme will be a painting competition on clean election Nagaland campaign on December 8 at the Artist corner premises.

Horse riding & pony card transportation: Second edition of the Horse riding and pony card transportation was flagged off

by S, Chuba Longkumer, Parliamentary Secretary of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services at Naga Heritage village, Kisama.

In the f lag off, IP Khala, Director of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services said that the second edition was brought with demand from the public so that the people can experience the ride with the fees of Rs 30 to 60.

Craftscape: Craftscape, a portfolio on Naga craft

traditions was inaugurated by secretary for tourism, Angau I Thou at Kisama.

The Craftscape is organized

by Tribal Weave in collaboration with the Department of Tourism and Art and Culture department.

The exhibition presents landmark distributions of tribal craft specialties by skilled artisans who embark dignified livelihoods in keeping alive the intangible heritage.

The craft items displayed at the stalls are Anghya Nyekok (The Queen’s B a g ) T h e vo r a ( N e t t l e Shawl), Pottery of Runguzu Nasa village, metal craft (a Konyak Naga Gunsmith), Rakdi (Head Gear), Henachi Tei (Banana Necklace), traditional earrings, Nyek (beaded necklace), cotton processing in the Naga textile grammar, Khiamniugan traditional headgear.

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Assam looking to attract foreign investments in 297 projects: Himanta

Himanta Sarma with the business delegation G U WA H A T I , D E C (AGENCIS): Assam government is looking to attract foreign investments in about 297 potential projects of ports, logistics parks, river transport and tourism, State Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said

here today.

The government recently held roadshows in Japan, South Korea and Singapore to attract investments, Sarma said.

The Assam government is looking for investments in about 297 potential

NEHUTA flays sexual harassments in campus SHILLONG, DEC 1: North-Eastern Hill University Teachers’ Association (NEHUTA) has condemned the alleged growing instances of sexual harassment on the campus.

In a press note, NEHUTA president, Prof. XP Mai and general secretary, Dr. M.S.N. Rahman demanded strictest action against those found guilty of indulging in such acts.

“Such acts are an expression of deeply entrenched patriarchal and misogynistic mindset which reflects existing structures of power,” they stated. NEHUTA said that the University campus was expected to be a democratic, egalitarian and gender-sensitive space. It is important we make conscious and concerted attempts to keep it that way, they added.

“Violation of dignity and honour of a woman is a thoroughly condemnable act and must be fought tooth and nail both at administrative (punishing those found indulging in such violation) and also at ideological levels (by delegitimizing regressive ideology of patriarchy),” said NEHUTA.

26 kg gold seized near international border in Manipur

IMPHAL, DEC 1 (IANS): An international gold smuggler was arrested

by Customs in Manipur and seized 158 gold bars weighing 26 kg seized from him, a official said on Friday.

The value of the seized gold is about Rs 7 crore in the local market, said the Customs Division official.

The smuggler, identified as Mohammad Dakruddin of Lilong Kaleikhong in Thoubal district, was arrested late on Thursday.

The van in which the gold was being taken had crossed police check points and the Assam Rifles post at Khudengthabi, 12 km away from the international border.

Based on intelligence inputs, the special team of the Customs Division laid a trap near the bridge of the Lokchao river in Tengnoupal district, about 30 km away from the Assam Rifles post, and arrested Dakruddin.

The owner of the van has been identified as Mohammad Siraz Rahman of the same district and has not been arrested.

Police sources at Moreh, the border town, said that the accused has not been handed over to them.

AGARTALA, DEC 1 (IANS): Increasing AIDS awareness in Tripura and other northeastern States has resulted in more people opting for HIV tests, Tripura Health Minister Badal Choudhury said here on Friday.

“Growing awareness against the dreaded AIDS in Tripura and other northeastern States is bringing more people to come forward for HIV test,” Choudhury said at an awareness programme here on the occasion of World AIDS Day. “Also, those who are HIV positive are taking proper medication and treatment in the initial stage.”

He said: “In the last financial year (2016-17), the blood of 89,300 people was tested and HIV positive virus found in 295 blood samples.

Currently, Tripura has 1,174 AIDS patients.” According to the Minister, the number of HIV positive people in Tripura has been more or less static during the past few years.

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projects of ports, logistics parks, river transport and tourism, he said.

“We have distributed the project profiles to investors in the three countries,” Sarma told newsmen after presenting the Singapore roadshow today.

Sarma also said Guwahati was gearing up for air connectivity with Singapore, Myanmar and Bangladesh.

“We are getting very favourable response and there is a renewed interest in Assam. Commercial viability of flights between Guwahati, Singapore and Dhaka is being discussed at an advanced level, said Sarma.

“We are hopeful of starting the Guwahati- Singapore flights next year,” he added.

As for now, Guwahati has flights to Bangkok while flights to and fro Bhutan are being considered.

Sarma, who led a seven-person delegation, said the roadshow was part of promoting the ‘Advantage Assam conclave’ to be held February 3-4.

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Framework agreement should not disturb Mnp’s unity, integrity

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IMPHAL, DEC 1: Manipur Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) have submitted a memorandum to Prime Minister Narendra Modi reminding him that any solution to the Naga issue should not disturb the unity and integrity of Manipur.

The memorandum was submitted through BJP national general secretary, Ram Madhav here on Thursday evening by United Committee Manipur (UCM), All Manipur United Clubs Organization (AMUCO) and Committee of Civil Society Kangleipak (CCSK).

The CSOs also reminded the PM about the resolution drafted during the recent one-day open dialogue on ‘Possible outcomes of the Framework Agreement in the context of Manipur held on November 18 last.

Citing the resolutions of the

open dialogue, the CSOs also drew the attention of the Prime Minister that the Government of India should add a new provision to the Article 371(C) so that any attempt to fragment or polarize different communities of the state can be checked effectively.

It also urged the state that the ratification should be made compulsory in case the Parliament invoke Article 3 of the Constitution of India in Manipur. “Any policy or programme which is based on the framework agreement should not be implemented in Manipur without consent of the state government and the people of the state,” they asserted. The memorandum also urged the PM to respect and honour all the pre-existing features of Manipur such as its political historical and social identities before Manipur joined the India Union.

Dear Meimei Many many happy returns of the day!!

As you attend 2 years of age today we are so glad to celebrate it. You are the most beautiful and happiest thing that ever happens to our family. We love you so much and may our Almighty God continue to protect you and keep you healthy and make us cherishes always by your presence.

Loving Parents and Siblings!!!!

Dear Jonathan, Wishing you a very happy born day.

May you be a blessing to Our family and may all your dreams come true.

God bless you and we love you.

With love, Mummy,Papa, Nolong, Sun, Chings and Len..

Dear, Tovi Chishi, No one can take your place in my heart.

Whether you love me or not. Live with me or not. Thank you for all the beautiful memories. Happy Birthday!!!

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set for massive win in MNS men vandalize Mumbai Cong HQ Cabinet approves mission to BJP Uttar Pradesh civic polls reduce malnourishment by 2 % NEW DELHI, DEC 1 (IANS): The Union Cabinet has approved the setting up of the National Nutrition Mission (NNM) to reduce incidents of malnourishment in the country by at least two per cent per annum.

The NNM will be headed by the Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog, who will chair the National Council on Nutrition. The decision was taken in a Cabinet meeting on Thursday. The mission includes mapping of various schemes, robust convergence, ICT-based realtime monitoring system, incentives for states meeting targets and eliminating registers used by anganwadi workers, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi, and Health Minister J. P. Nadda said at a press conference here on Friday. All the beneficiaries of the scheme will have an Aadhaar number, which will also be used for monitoring. With mal-

nourishment a major challenge for India, the NNM will work to reduce undernutrition, anaemia among young children, women and adolescent girls and reduce low birth weight by at least 2 per cent, 3 per cent and 2 per cent per annum respectively.

It will also target to reduce stunting in children below the age of 5 (38.4 per cent at present) to 25 per cent by the end of 2022.

More than 10 crore people are expected to be benefited by the programme, which will cover all districts in a phased manner - 315 districts in 2017-18, 235 districts in 2018-19, and the remaining districts in 201920. Jaitley said Rs 9,046.17 crore has been sanctioned for NNM till March 31, 2020. “As percentage of undernourished, stunted children is quite high in India, there will be interministerial coordination and the objective will be that the first 1,000 days of a child, including nine months of pregnancy, should be taken

India signs Advance Pricing Agreements with Netherlands NEW DELHI, DEC 1 (IANS): India has entered into its first bilateral Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs) with the Netherlands during November, an official statement said on Friday.

The two APAs pertain to the electronics and technology sectors, a Finance Ministry release said here.

“With the signing of these agreements, the total number of APAs entered into by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has gone up to 186. This includes 171 unilateral APAs and 15 bilateral ones,” it said.

The transactions covered in the agreements with the Netherlands include distribution, provision of marketing support Services, provision of business support services, among others, it added.

The APA scheme endeavours to provide certainty to taxpayers in the domain of transfer pricing by specifying the methods of pricing and setting the prices of international transactions in advance.

The APA provisions were introduced in the Income Tax Act in 2012 and the “rollback” provisions were introduced in 2014.

Bilateral APAs include a rollback option

which enhances certainty for such taxpayers for up to 9 years and allows them to seek assurance on their past years’ transfer pricing positions as well.

Since its inception, the APA scheme has been well-accepted by taxpayers and has resulted in more than 800 applications (both unilateral and bilateral) being filed so far in five years, the ministry said.

“The progress of the APA scheme strengthens the government’s resolve of fostering a non-adversarial tax regime. The Indian APA programme has been appreciated nationally and internationally for being able to address complex transfer pricing issues in a fair and transparent manner,” it added.

Mumbai Congress office at CST vandalised. (Express

by Prashant Nadkar) fast (against MNS) or a befitting reply will be given for sure”.

Taking no chances after the Congress leader’s statement, the police beefed up security outside Raj Thackeray’s residence near Shivaji Park and MNS offices across the city. The MNS has revived its anti-migrant agitation after nearly a decade in the wake of the September 29 stampede at Elphinstone Road station. The Congress is fully backing the migrants - with support from Fadnavis

and Bollywood actor Nana Patekar among others.

Former Union Minister and senior party leader Gurudas Kamat condemned the attack and demanded that Mumbai Police Commissioner Dattatray Padsalgikar should immediately arrest “the goons”.

“Shocking... To what level certain people can stoop is really disturbing.

Even worse is to see to what extent they are protected by those in power,” Kamat said.

CBI books eight engineers in Gomti River Front project case NEW DELHI, DEC 1 (IANS): A week after the Centre entrusted the CBI with the probe into the alleged irregularites in the Rs 1,500-crore Gomti River Front project, the agency said on Friday that it had

booked eight engineers in the case. Those booked by the Central Bureau of Investigation on Thursday are the then Chief Engineers Gulesh Chandra, S.N. Sharma and Qazim Ali, then Superintending Engineers Shiv

Mangal Yadav, Akhil Raman, Kamaleshwar Singh, Roop Singh Yadav and Executive Engineer Surendra Yadav, a CBI official told IANS. Gulesh Chandra, Shiv Mangal Yadav, Akhil Raman and Roop Singh

Yadav have since retired.

On July 20, the Uttar Pradesh government sought a CBI probe into the project, the cost of which was initially pegged at Rs 656 crore but revised later to Rs 1,513

crore. The Uttar Pradesh government had appointed Allahabad High Court’s retired Justice Alok Singh to probe the matter. Justice Singh submitted an exhaustive report in June. Jus-

tice Singh allegedly found large-scale irregularities and financial misappropriation in the project and also questioned the way officials involved in the project had functioned.

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so far and the BJP is leading in 132 seats, the Samajwadi Party (SP) 69, BSP 53 and Congress 13.

In the corporator polls, of the 5,261 seats where counting is underway, independents are leading in 212 seats, BJP (28), BSP (24) and SP (12). There are 79,113 candidates in the fray for the corporator seats. Counting is on at 334 places.

The BJP candidate is leading in the mayoral seat of this city. Till the end of the 14th round of counting Asha Sharma of the BJP had polled 1,50,805 votes and stood first, while the BSP’s, Munni Chaudhary stood second by getting 62,938 votes.

Dolly Sharma of the Congress got 61,554 votes and stood third. Rashi Garg of the Samajwadi Party stood 4th after receiving 23,220 votes.

With a decisive lead over her Samajwadi Party (SP) rival, BJP’s Sanyukta Bhatia is set to be the first woman mayor of the state capital, as the vote count neared the end, officials said on Friday afternoon.

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care of. “ A coordination structure has been created from the ministry to subdivision levels to monitor the mission,” Jaitley said.

Maneka Gandhi said insufficient attention had been paid so far to malnutrition, though systems have been put in place such as anganwadis, adding that Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a great deal of interest in the structuring of the mission. Nadda said NNM is a big programme of convergence and it will be result-oriented. “Group and performance-based incentive will be given to AAA -- ASHAs (Accredited Social Health Activist), ANMs (Auxiliary Nurse Midwife) and Anganwadi workers,” he said. Women and Child Development Ministry Secretary Rakesh Srivastava said details of the beneficiaries -- such as takehome ration, immunisation, height and weight -- which were being noted down in 11 registers will now be done in a smart phone.

L U C K N OW, D E C 1 (IANS): The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set for a massive win in the civic polls in Uttar Pradesh, with its mayoral candidates taking an unassailable lead in 13 of the 16 municipal corporations.

The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) which was decimated in the 2014 Lok Sabha polls and the 2017 state assembly elections, however, made a comeback, leading in the remaining three municipal corporations.

It is for the first time that the BSP has contested the urban body polls on the party symbol. Earlier it used to extend support to independent candidates.

The BJP’s mayoral candidate in the crucial seat of Ayodhya -- the hotbed of the BJP’s Hindutva brand of politics -- has won.

Vote counting is also underway for the 5,434 Nagar Panchayat member seats and 5,261 corporator seats but in these independents have taken a major lead.

Of the 5,434 Nagar Panchayat seats, independents have won 522 seats

MUMBAI, DEC 1 (IANS): Raj Thackeray’s MNS activists on Friday attacked and vandalized the Mumbai Congress headquarters here and termed it “a surgical strike” amid a war of words over north Indians and migrants between the two parties.

Virtually patting himself for the violence, MNS Secretary Sandeep Deshpande tweeted: “MNS carried out a ‘surgical strike’ on Bhaiyya Sanjay Nirupam’s office. We shall give an apt reply (Eent ka jawab pathhar se milega..)”.

Hours later, the Mumbai Police detained Deshpande. The surprise “confession” by MNS rekindled the ongoing row between the the two parties on the issue of north Indian migrants living and working in Mumbai.

Mumbai Congress President Sanjay Nirupam, himself a north Indian, termed the MNS vandalism as an “act of cowards by impotent and frustrated MNS workers who are routinely getting beaten up by hawkers”.

He called upon Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to “act

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The members of the family of serving postal employees are not eligible for taking up agency as OPAs in which postal employees are working.

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Other Information:Applicants would need to submit applications in the prescribed proforma ( available from o/o Director of Postal Services,Nagaland, Kohima) with two references from persons known to postal employees.

Application will be accepted through Registered Post/Speed Post only. There should be written on the envelope “application for Outsourced Postal Agent” otherwise application will be rejected. Last date of receiving the application is 22/12/2017.

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* Interview will be held in O/o the Director of Postal Services, Kohima, 2nd floor, Head Post Office Building, Kohima on 28/12/2017. Please bring following original documents:1. 10th class certificate. 2. Computer Literate Certificate. 3. Aadhaar Card. 4. PAN card (if available), declaration that he/she is not a family member of serving postal employee.

The competent authority reserves the right to reject any or all the applications without assigning any reason. Decision of the competent authority will be final and binding upon all.

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Redefining concepts

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ornbill Festival, within the week-long or duration is essentially a tourism event, meant to act as an attraction through all the events ranging from cultural, food, handicrafts, pop music, various competitions etc. Tourism is also not only about visiting but also to promote trade and business opportunities and enlarge concepts among peoples to further cooperative development and progress. These objectives require good connectivity, efficient transportation and responsive and sensitive governance.

These are note worthy in the light of the fact that today, today tourism is a global industry which is growing at a phenomenal rate. According to a study, the increasing tourism activities can help India build environmental and cultural awareness, provide positive experience for both visitors and hosts and give direct financial benefits for conservation. In a small corner of north east India, the state of Nagaland has an ambitious yet ineffective goal of promoting tourism industry through the short duration Hornbill Festival in Kisama and Kohima. The planners have been at the promotion mode since 2001 on the belief that Nagaland’s tourism potential can bring dividends. The popular usage of the cliché “untapped potential” to describe and rationalise promotional concepts has not gone deeper into building up on the identified potentials.

These “untapped potentials” need to be recognised and honestly assessed whether they make the state have something that would make tourists want to visit Nagaland. Sikkim attracts those interested in the state’s scenic landscapes and its famed floriculture industry. Sikkim is a good example where eco-tourism has grown into a thriving industry due to government intervention along with awareness spread through tourism-oriented NGOs. These highlight the two facets of tourism- people travelling and people creating opportunities. There are states which attract tourists with their agro produce such as the wines of Shillong, oranges of Manipur and fruits of Arunachal Pradesh.

Nagaland could base its appeal with Agri tourism as there is ample evidence of horticulture and floriculture which people in general are familiar with. Agri-tourism, is one among many other facets of the “untapped potential” which Thailand has committed to partner and develop. In this regard, the concept requires establishing agri museums, agriculture related festivals and fairs including farmers’ markets. Agri museums will have the benefits for farm vacations, heritage trails, farm tours and farm activities. The other is to impress upon the importance of ‘responsible tourism’ in order to create “better places for people to live in and better places for people to visit. The state government needs to focus on such potentials , in order to promote a longer duration for tourism. Further, tourists visit places for various reasons-pilgrimage, relaxation and health, agri and environment, shopping, culture and others. The list needs to be whittled down so that the concentration could help in faster development instead of fritting away to pander all kinds of diverse and uneconomic dreams of trying to copy other states.

The state government must also relinquish the role of being the perpetual ‘Event Manager’and encourage private enterprises. There are also many concerns, whether rightly or wrongly, that have to be addressed seriously and urgently. All organisations have to contribute their mite in vastly improving the social scenario to encourage tourism and industry.

DailyDevotion The Law and the Gospel Whoever shall keep the whole law, and yet stumble in one point, he is guilty of all. —James 2:10 The moral law does not consider our weaknesses as human beings; in fact, it does not take into account our heredity or infirmities. It simply demands that we be absolutely moral. The moral law never changes, either for the highest of society or for the weakest in the world. It is enduring and eternally the same. The moral law, ordained by God, does not make itself weak to the weak by excusing our shortcomings. It remains absolute for all time and eternity. If we are not aware of this, it is because we are less than alive. Once we do realize it, our life immediately becomes a fatal tragedy. “I was alive once without the law, but when the commandment came, sin revived and I died” (Romans 7:9). The moment we realize this, the Spirit of God convicts us of sin. Until a person gets there and sees that there is no hope, the Cross of Christ remains absurd to him.

Conviction of sin always brings a fearful, confining sense of the law. It makes a person hopeless— “… sold under sin” (Romans 7:14). I, a guilty sinner, can never work to get right with God— it is impossible.

There is only one way by which I can get right with God, and that is through the death of Jesus Christ. I must get rid of the underlying idea that I can ever be right with God because of my obedience. Who of us could ever obey God to absolute perfection!

We only begin to realize the power of the moral law once we see that it comes with a condition and a promise. But God never coerces us. Sometimes we wish He would make us be obedient, and at other times we wish He would leave us alone. Whenever God’s will is in complete control, He removes all pressure. And when we deliberately choose to obey Him, He will reach to the remotest star and to the ends of the earth to assist us with all of His almighty power.

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Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it. ~ Confucius

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Post-mortem

The fallacies of the Indo-Naga political settlement process

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he Indo-Naga political settlement process has fallen into chaos. After years of apathy and torpidity, Nagas’ commitment to regain sovereignty has been distorted into selfish gains, and the public is increasingly suspicious of current development, typical of those who are trying to exploit the situation. Decades of squabbling, complacency, laxity, and decadence by the so-called leaders of the faction groups have sidelined the critical issues, and the revisited peace talks of the Indo- N aga political settlement have run amok. It is in danger of compounding an ongoing political crisis with a political crisis of its own. The mood among N agas everywhere is one of frustration and indignation, combined with embarrassment and shame.

The Genesis of the Crisis: The prolonged lapses in the Indo-Naga political settlement conflict are almost entirely due to domestic turmoil and extremism, exhibited in the form of Naga factional spats.

The current political scenario is characterized by chaos and belligerence, and it needs to stop.

Each blames the other, squabbling like kids with no adults around. It is painful watching events in N agaland unfold, as the 1M and accomplices take center stage in the political saga.

Moreover, the chaotic mess within the State government and the corrupt political machineries have added fuel to the fire. What is tragic about this is that the 1M and its co¬conspirators, through their secretive, exclusive, and monolithic pursuit of a private agenda contrary to the public will, have intentionally stalled the settlement process This is the most troubling example of how a once grand and noble Naga liberation movement has allowed itself to degenerate into

ineptitude and failure, paving the way for a group inclined toward radicalism attempting to capture the State apparatus and bend it to its will.

Additionally, the passive stance of other faction groups has allowed 1M greater leverage, and support from New Delhi has emboldened Muivah and cliques to act. Mr. Muivah’s insistence on being the ultimate dictator of the long-cherished Naga nation, when attained, is as disgraceful as his brutish temperament.

The Indo-Naga political settlement, as outlined in the current format under the 1M banner, exacerbates the already existing sectarian tensions. India’s strategy is to destabilize the power of the Naga independence movement. Going around the obstructionist groups, India has granted 1M, and its co-conspirators, preferential treatment with Delhi. Delhi, in effect, has begun quietly campaigning for the 1M and coteries-using State political machineries-a false prerogative with Modi’s pontifical blessings. Yet it appears they are more frustrated than confident and less in control, but they insist on creating anything that would induce and trap the weak. It is unthinkable that India would seek anything other than to establish a smooth relationship with the Naga people, because Nagaland and the contiguous Naga¬inhabited regions will continue to be the most strategic, if not sensitive, area defensively. But 1M’s stance has become more of a liability than an asset and has inflicted severe damage on the meaningful Indo¬Naga political settlement process. Other faction groups, especially that of the ideologically defying Adinno Phizo, have remained unapologetic, unwilling to cooperate with assumed flawed assurances that the public would-without

making any effort on their part to reconcile-rush to their support. That will not happen any time soon. They failed to develop effective strategies to bring the N aga political settlement process to a desirable solution.

It is time to make amends for the good of the N aga nation. The Naga independence movement is not about maintaining family dynasties.

Using a combination of coercion and inducements, the various faction groups compete for the allegiance of a common pool of citizens, who could, in principle, take any side. N aga internal conflict is not so much about ideology. Their conflicts do not revolve around ideas because no pool of uncommitted citizens is waiting to be swayed by them. Their fight is about group survival, not about the superiority of one party’s ideology or ability to deliver a better solution. If this trend continues, the risk of transforming into existential legacy, leading to genocide, is extremely high.

Nagas are real flesh and blood people with emotions, feelings, and passions, capable of showing love and anger just like any other human being.

They also have goals and aspirations, for which many have sacrificed their lives. Nagaland is not just for the few who claim superiority, who want to control the destiny of the nation for their own self-interest. You can’t simply shut people off, adversaries or not, for every Naga has a voice that matters. You don’t have any right to silence them; that has never been the Naga tradition. Naga cultural values give every individual-rich or poor-a voice to be heard. And, except for a few stray occurrences, N agas have practiced the purest form of democracy since centuries before the modem concept of democracy was

introduced. But the bastion of values that defined the N aga people is disappearing.

Peace Talks Peace talks are a process in which the public is an important player. The Treaty of Versailles, the Oslo Accord, and the Belfast Agreement provide examples allowing us to evaluate which ones led to long-term success and which ones ended up generating more instability. Obviously, the result will depend on the quality and legitimacy of peace-making, for peace-making is a serious affair. There is minimal public support for the current dialogue, which deviates greatly from the core values on which the movement was founded.

Lack of public support and a positive posture negate any attempt to succeed. It is also against the principles of peace talks for one party (India, in this case) to arbitrarily dictate who they conduct dialogue with.

The recently signed agreement between India and the NNPGs (minus other groups) brings yet another toll, by following 1M’s footpath, making the settlement process haphazard. Sectarian tensions are destabilizing for any favorable settlement.

Safeguarding the outcome of the peace process requires a Transitional Arrangement and Modalities, which outlines the roadmap the parties must follow and comply with. It is also critical to have third-party oversight by the UN or other international organization to observe, review, and assess the implementation of all signed agreements. No such arrangement exists in the Indo-Naga Peace Talks and Settlement process.

Framework and Comprehensive Agreements As the ter m suggests, “Framework Agreement” broadly outlines the agreed-upon prin-

ciples and agenda upon which the substantive issues are to be negotiated. This stage involves protracted negotiations between the parties to create separate treaties containing the negotiated details on substantive issues.

The outcome of a successful Framework Agreement ends in producing Comprehensive Agreements containing the substance of the underlying issues of a dispute. Negotiated agreements are in effect a blueprint for the future. The important factors in a Peace Negotiation process are the perceived sincerity and the ability of leadership to focus on the long-term good of the nation, rather than short-term personal gain, and translate that into desirable and positive action. It is therefore important to have experienced and wellversed persons working on the Framework Agreement as it is the basis for negotiating resolution of all aspects of the conflict in a just, comprehensive, and durable manner.

Time is crucial, but the settlement dialogue must continue until all sides come to a favorable agreement. All work must be transparent and responsible. What matters most is not the general Framework Agreement itself, but the substance of the Comprehensive Agreement, which must be fully supported by the public. The “most opportune time” in the case of the Indo-Naga political settlement is when all major stakeholders, including all faction groups, unite, deliberate, and find a permanent solution acceptable to all the Nagas. Nagaland or Nagas should not be used to promote the interests of a few.

Doing so violates Vikuosa Nienu, Center for Southeast Asia Studies University of California, Berkeley (USA)

Do not mix science with irrationality: Health minister of Assam, a case in point

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ecently Himanta Biswa Sarma, the Health Minister of the State of Assam, the major state and the gate way to the NorthEast region considered as one of the topmost functionaries of the Bhartya Janata Par ty (BJP) in Assam uttered, “God makes us suffer when we sin. Sometimes we come across young men getting inflicted with cancer or young men meeting with accidents. If you observe the background you will come to know that it’s divine justice. Nothing else. We have to suffer that divine justice”. This is what BJP’s northeast strategist had said at a function organized for the distribution of appointment letters to teachers.

He did not stop there and thus added that “Lifethreatening diseases such as cancer and accidents were consequences of sins committed in the past. He even referred to them as “divine justice”. He went on to say that “the same is mentioned in Gita and Bible.”

The statements uttered by someone holding an important portfolio such as “Health” warrants thorough analysis and in-depth evaluation.

He seemed to have said many, and out of them two analogies—1) cancer and 2) accidents merit thorough scrutiny. His understanding of cancer is not that deep, but certainly peripheral. Many know about cancer and talk about it, but do not know all the facts yet.

For instance, some time ago, people spoke about plague, pestilence and tuberculosis as life-threatening ones, but certainly do not know exactly intricacies and dynamics.

Cancer is still considered by many that include patients and their families

as something mysterious because those who went for diagnosis get bewildered and thus perplexed when they are informed that they have cancer.

It’s totally devastating and traumatizing. Just a few come to terms, but many remain in that ‘rude shock’ and hardly could digest the very news.

Cancer is one such ailment that can never be comprehended in precise terms and so its cure can never be responded in definitive terms. Although the medical science has made many breakthroughs on cancer in diverse facets by lowering mortality by way of therapies and host of others, and yet cancer continues to remain as one of the most crucial and critical area where more studies and researches are being carried out. However, for those who have been diagnosed of cancer there are no clear and authoritative answers, and so, they are left pondering over many things by raising many questions that go beyond human comprehension.

To such an ailment vis-àvis cancer, Himanta Biswa Sarma, the Health Minister of Assam said. “God makes us suffer when we sin. Sometimes we come across young men getting inflicted with cancer…We have to suffer that divine justice.” Such an idiotic and insensitive explanation and interpretation I have ever come across by the one who heads the Health Ministry of the State of Assam in the 2nd half of the 21st Century. It is to be noted that cancer covers a wide-range of domains.

It is important that one should not bring in ‘moral’ attribute/dimension into it. It pre-supposes that by bringing ‘moral’ attribute to cancer, whole lots ‘rights’ and ‘wrongs’

floods in. Nonetheless, there are many who subscribe to fundamentalist tenets and positions.

Amongst those there are some belonging to the Christian and Hindu folds tend to zero down to ‘sin’ and then connect them to ‘morals’. Since they are ignorant of the causes and consequences of cancer and when people ask questions on cancer they tend to respond in erratic ways. They neither want to know nor seek the expertise on cancer. It is indeed ironic that these are the people who head the ministry of health and others. Brining god factor and connecting to sin to cancer tantamount to inflicting deep hurt and pain to those who are suffering with cancer. Those serving in the public offices should be careful and prudent while issuing statements and giving their opinions.

Connecting caner to the notion of “sin” is totally absurd and idiotic. The fundamentalists belonging to different religions have in their own ways interpreted ‘sin’ in such appalling ways that inflicts more pain and trauma to its adherents.

Over and above, politicians such as Himanta Biswas Sarma and some others those who hold important portfolios should lear n to refrain from making such statements on crucial issues such as cancer that certainly add psychological trauma.

By making bizarre utterances, they expose their ignorance and idiocy. Diseases such as cancer when approached by the fundamentalists view and only see the diabolic nature of it, and so “sin” for them eventually become handy to interpret in whatever ways that want to. Cancer for them becomes a glib/a tool or even a metaphor

to push those who suffer with corner. This is how the so-called ‘custodians’ and ‘theologians’ of religions interpret and use some of diseases imputing ‘dreadfulness’ that eventually construed as “sin”. In the past some of the religions used even leprosy as the outcome of ‘sin’.

Even now there are some who believe that leprosy happens to be the off-shoot of “sin”.

They are even now ostracized, live in the outskirts and treated untouchables.

Along with cancer, Himanta Biswa Sarma brought another parallel category “accidents” and thus connected to “divine justice”. He substantiated that these two were the consequences of the sins committed in the past.

What he infers is that those who have been predestined (karma) suffer with cancer and die in the accidents. And he zeroes down to “divine justice” which is again a mockery of the so-called ‘divine’ who dispenses ‘justice’.

Can we call that as ‘divine justice’ that devours the lives of young people through accidents and make people suffer with cancer? How could that ‘divine’ be called ‘divine’, depicting a blood-thirsty, sinister and diabolical metaphor? His is skewed interpretation of ‘divine justice’. The Righteous Divine shall never do unrighteous deeds.

Further, the doctrine of pre-destination that the fundamentalists employ is to keep intact the masses and communities within their designated spaces.

The classic example is the system of caste that justifies those who are born at the bottom and what should be done to become better. Karmic theor y comes out with number things that ought to be

done for having born in that slot. Since the lower rungs amplify the gravity of sins that pushed them to be born like where they are born they are expected to perform certain rituals. It is highly ludicrous and totally frivolous that we still continue to have such characters and types of leaders who are voted to govern the states and country. Undoubtedly, Himata Biswa Sarma is one among those who willfully promotes such type of bizarre and cal-

lous narratives. In some fields such as science, technology and others India has made stupendous strides, while on some particularly when it comes to interpretation of scriptures, culture, traditions and practices, India posits regressive character because of the skewed mind-set of some who tend to destroy the scientific temper and rationality. Himata Biswas Sarma is certainly one among them.

Dr. John Mohan Razu

Reader’s Post

Kudos to Electrical Engineers (APEN) Sir,

This is to sincerely express my appreciation to the Association of Power Engineers for their bold exposure of the government’s total indifference and apathy regarding electricity supply to the people of Nagaland. I hope this appreciation is also supported by every electricity consumer in Nagaland.

Ever since electricity came to Nagaland in the early 1960’s, this most essential commodity in the modern world has been like “lightning” that sometimes appears and disappears the next moment during a thunder storm.

For all my life from the early 1960’s, I have off and on exploded in anger whenever electricity suddenly goes off in the middle of some urgent works. In my 61 years of life on earth I have had the experience of undergoing studies in many Indian cities. But in all these years of life outside Nagaland, never have I experienced a black out of electricity in any of these Indian cities, except on specific dates of maintenance work. As for my many experiences in foreign countries, I have never come across one single electricity black off.

Coming back to Nagaland, I have often seen electrical posts half rusted and about to crash down at the whiff of a sudden gust of wind. Many a times, I had wished that I had the money to bring a welder and repair these posts myself out of concern for public safety which includes my own kith and kin or any pedestrians on our roads. For quite some months now, the public has been made aware of the many corruptions that are going on in every governmental department. The final question is: When will our elected leaders finally wake up from their indifference and give their attention to public safety as well as real and tangible development?

Kaka D. Iralu, Mission Compound, Kohima

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.

Terror a state policy for Pakistan: Venkaiah Naidu

NEW DELHI, DEC 1 (PTI): One of India’s neighbours had made terrorism a “state policy” and was training, funding and abetting terrorists to send them to this country, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu said here today.

Hitting out at Pakistan without naming it, the vice president said it was combining terrorism with religion and creating divisions among the people.

Addressing troops of the Border Security Force (BSF) at their camp on the occasion of the force’s 52nd Raising Day, Naidu said India does not see a terrorist from the prism of any religion and such a mercenary is an enemy of mankind.

Despite the government of India’s many initiatives to have good relations with its neighbours, “some people are trying to create problems, including intrusion into our land”, he said.

“This is really unfortunate and condemnable.

You know, one of our neighbours has taken terrorism as a state policy and it is always trying to aid, abet, fund and train terrorists and send them here,” he said without making a direct reference to Pakistan.

Stating that the “enemy” was unrepentant about conducting its nefarious activities, Naidu said India’s security forces continued to foil attacks and terror bids on the country.

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effectively guarding Indian borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh, he said the danger of terror and its “evil consequences” were being felt across the globe.

“But our neighbour is still walking on that track.

It is combining terrorism with religion and bringing divisions among the people,” he said.

The vice president added that India had never cast an evil eye on any nation or neighbour and always favoured peace.

“This is because our tradition is ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ (the world is one family) and also to live together.

“The welfare of all human beings is our motto, is our philosophy and is our dharma.

This is what we believe and practice. We have no problem with anybody but others are creating problems (for us),” he said.

Naidu added that he wanted to tell the country and the world that India does not see a terrorist from what his religion is.

“The terrorist has no caste, no religion and a terrorist is a terrorist and is an enemy of the mankind,” the vice president said, advocating that the UN take strong steps against outfits and people perpetrating such acts.

He said security forces like the BSF have the onerous task of defending the nation and the government was leaving no stone unturned to make them stronger and their families capable.

“India is getting stronger and it is rapidly taking strides in the world. Development and good governance is the only solution and peace is very essential for this,” Naidu said.

He said jawans and officers of the 2.5 lakh personnel strong force do their duty in the interior and exterior areas of the country despite adverse weather and geographical conditions by sacrificing their personal lives.

“The entire country feels proud of your work and you. For the last 52 years, you have done exceptional work,” he said.

The country, he added, knew that their lives were difficult.

“I assure that while you keep doing your duty with full devotion, the country will perform its duty towards you.”

The BSF, raised in 1965, is the country’s largest border guarding force.

It is also deployed for a variety of internal security duties, including anti-Naxal operations.

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Hospital declares newborn Cyclone Ockhi: Navy, Coast ‘dead’, found alive later Guard save 33 Kerala fishermen born and handed over to the family, they said.

The crestfallen family was handed the babies in a polythene bag and they were on way to a crematorium to perform their last rites, when the father saw the boy moving.

“We tore the packet, there were 2-3 clothes and polythene bags. The kid was still breathing. We rushed the baby to a nearby nursing home in Pitampura,” the father said.

The Max Hospital in a statement today said, “It has been brought to our attention that a premature (22 weeks), newborn baby who is reported to be on life support at a nursing home was unfortunately handed over without any sign of life by Max Hospital Shalimar Bagh.

“This baby was one of the twins delivered on November 30 morning.

The other baby was stillborn. We are shaken and concerned at this rare incident,” it said.

The statement said a detailed enquiry was initiated, pending which, the concerned doctor was asked to proceed on leave immediately and they were in constant touch with the parents and are providing all the needed support.

NEW DELHI, DEC 1 (PTI): In a shocking incident, premature twins were allegedly declared dead by an upscale private hospital here and handed in a polythene bag to their parents who realised that one of them was alive only when they were on way to perform the last rites.

The twins were born yesterday morning to a woman at Max Hospital Shalimar Bagh. She was brought to the hospital from a nursing home in Paschim Vihar.

The family approached the police and lodged a complaint.

“Yesterday, we received a call at Shalimar Bagh Police Station. The callers said one Varsha, wife of Ashish, was referred to the Max Hospital from a nursing home in Paschim Vihar on account of possibility of premature delivery.

“She was admitted there on November 28. The doctors had told the family that she was serious and the chances of survival of the twins were slim, as she was six months pregnant,” police said.

Varsha had given birth to a boy and a girl. The family was later informed that the twins were still-

T H I RU VA NA N THAPURAM, DEC 1 (IANS): The Indian Navy and Coast Guard rescued 33 fishermen from the deep sea in the wake of cyclonic storm Ockhi that hit the southern districts of Kerala and Tamil Nadu, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said on Friday.

Vijayan, who held a high-level meeting, said there was no reason to panic as matters were under control with efforts of the Navy and Coast Guard. He also said they would ask the Defence Ministry for more naval aircraft to help rescue stranded fishermen.

Meanwhile, angr y groups of fishermen in the coastal villages in Poovar, Vizhinjam and Kovalam have threatened to block the highways if the rescue operations are not intensified.

Addressing reporters here, Vijayan said: “Seven ships and four helicopters have been deployed and the Director General of shipping has also given directions to passing merchant ships to extend all

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help to fishermen caught in the sea. Two such ships rescued 10 fishermen. The biggest problem the rescue team is facing is that fishermen in the deep sea are not willing to let go their boats, which is creating a problem,” said Vijayan.

“We have decided to ask the Union Defence Ministry to send more aircraft, as according to meteorological reports, Lakshadweep and Kerala are going to face the sea’s wrath and hence more aircraft are needed,” said Vijayan, adding that fishermen in the deep sea have been given food packets.

Quoting meteorological reports, he said that it was a major relief that the cyclonic winds that were 70 km from the Kerala coastline on Thursday, are

now around 200 km from the coast.

The meteorological office has predicted that rains will continue in Kerala for a day or two more and in Lakshadweep.

“The situation is such that in the deep sea, during these periods of bad weather, it’s not feasible to use helicopters for rescue operations,” said Sudevan, the IMD director here.

Several persons were killed on Thursday after cyclonic storm Ockhi hit the southern districts of Kerala and Tamil Nadu due to a depression formed over southwest Bay of Bengal near the Sri Lankan coast.

It has moved westwards and intensified into a deep depression.

Kerala Fisheries Minister J. Mercykutty told IANS that she has held a meeting with Vijayan.

“It’s wrong to say that fishermen are missing. The rescue teams have already saved 33, while 70 of them who are caught in the deep sea have started to respond to the messages sent to them,” said Mercykutty.

Started project to build six nuclear submarines: Navy chief

NEW DELHI, DEC 1 (IANS): India has started the process of building six nuclear submarines indigenously, Indian Navy chief Sunil Lanba said on Friday. Refusing to give more details, Admiral Lanba, addressing the annual press conference of the Navy ahead of the Navy Day observed on December 4, said these are classified.

Asked about the project for six nuclear-powered attack submarines, he said: “It has kicked off and I leave it at that... because it is also one of the classified (projects), I don’t want to share... the process has started.” India’s first indigenous nuclear-powered submarine Arihant was quietly inducted in the Indian Navy in August 2016, and the second submarine Aridhaman is to be launched soon.

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NEW DELHI, DEC 1 (PTI): A Delhi court today reserved its order on the bail plea of two directors of a private firm, arrested in a money-laundering case relating to alleged cheating of several banks to the tune of Rs 2,240 crore.

Additional Sessions Judge Sidharth Sharma reserved the order after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the directors of Surya Vinayak Industries Limited -- Sanjay Jain and Rajiv Jain -- concluded their arguments.

Special public prosecutor Nitesh Rana, appearing for ED, opposed the applications of the accused, saying they might hamper the ongoing investigation if relief was granted.

He said the quantum of proceeds of crime was very high and if granted bail, the accused may divert the crime proceeds which are yet to be attached.

Some of the accused are yet to be arrested, the ED said.

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While thanking government of India and NOTTO for selecting Yashoda Hospitals - Hyderabad as The Best Hospital, G.Ravinder Rao said: “It is hearting to see the trust and confidence patients from all over the country & foreigners put on Yashoda and the recognition bestowed upon it for decade-long work in organ transplantation.” He said the work which has attracted the attention of policymakers at National level was possible because of stalwarts of organ transplants serving in Yashoda Hospitals and devotion for supporting paramedical & administrative staff at Group’s Hospitals. Rao also congratulated the government of Telangana and Jeeevandan organization of Telangana for being selected as the ‘Best performing Sate.’

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from the advisory panel.

T h e N I T I A ay o g Member added that the EAC-PM had embarked on several initiatives which will contribute to stable economic growth and employment.

Official data released on Thursday revealed that a rise in the manufacturing sector’s output pushed India’s growth rate higher to 6.3 per cent during the second quarter of 2017-18 Minster of state HFW Anupriya Patel presenting the to G. Ravinder Rao at the function organised at breaking a five quarters award Constitution Club Annexe, New Delhi. slump.

D i m ap u r , D e c 1 (HFW), Anupriya Patel (NPN): National recogni- presented the award in the tion for decade-long exem- presence of minster of state plary performance. Yasho- Ashwini Kumar and Vijay da Hospitals, Hyderabad Bhaskar, health minster of was awarded best hospital Tamil Nadu along with for organ donations at the CEO of Jeevandan organisation Dr.G.Swarnalatha national level.

The award was re- of Telangana Prof. Viceived on behalf of the mal Bhandari the director hospital by the chairman, NOTTO & Prof. Jagdeesh G. Ravinder Rao at the Prasad of DGHS. Yashoda Hospitals NOTTO award on November 27 at a function Group, Hyderabad is the organised by National Or- leading hospital group in gan & Tissue Transplant India, where a large numOrganization (NOTTO) at ber of organ donations and Constitution Club Annexe, cadaveric organ transplants are done in the country.

MLA Jacob Zhimomi inaugurating Spyker a multi-brand New Delhi.

It is on the frontline Minster of State for garments outlet near Hotel Lake Shiloi, Circular Road, Heath & Family Welfare not only promoting organ Dimapur on Friday.

New Delhi, Dec 1 (IANS): Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council (EAC-PM) Chairman Bibek Debroy on Friday welcomed the GDP growth recovery in the second quarter of the current fiscal and said the trend will continue in the future quarters.

“In the wake of various measures being undertaken by the Central government, this GDP growth trend will continue in the future quarters also,” he said, as per a statement

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state official said the government hoped to resolve the dispute without having to go to international arbitration. “There is no discrepancy with regard to the amount due, and we are trying hard to resolve the issue,” the official told Reuters.

The PMO (Prime Minister’s Office) did not respond to an email seeking comment.

The case, brought against India for alleged violations of its Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement with Japan, is the latest in a string of international arbitration proceedings against the country by investors concerned about issues ranging from retrospective taxation to payments disputes.

There are over 20 cases pending against India, among the highest against any single nation.

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to become the third-largest economy in the world.

He went on to say that by 2030, it can cross the USD 10 trillion milestone, and India can “most certainly” become the most prosperous nation in the world overtaking the US and China within this century. “By the middle of the 21st century, India’s rise

the fringe in the first two industrial revolutions, it started catching up in the computer-driven third revolution.

“The Fourth Industrial Revolution is now upon us. The foundation of this revolution is connectivity, computing, data and artificial intelligence,” he said. “It’s my firm conviction that India can not only participate in the 4th Industrial Revolution, but has the opportunity to be a leader.”

What manufacturing was for China, super intelligence will be for India, the RIL chief predicted. “We have the opportunity to not only rapidly grow our own economy, but also to be the provider of intelligent services to the rest of the world,” he added.

assistance did not yield any results.

The notice, sent by Nissan’s lawyers in July 2016, was followed by more than a dozen meetings between centre and state officials and Nissan executives, said the person familiar with the matter, who did not want to be named as it is not public.

The government officials, from several ministries, assured Nissan the payment would be made, and it should not bring a legal case. But, in August, Nissan gave India an ultimatum to appoint an arbitrator, the person said, adding the first arbitration hearing will be in mid-December. A Nissan spokesman said the company was “committed to working with the government of India toward a resolution,” but did not elaborate.

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will be higher than China’s rise. And more attractive to the world,” Ambani asserted. “India will provide a superior and different development model (which) creates equitable and inclusive growth based on technology, democracy, good governance and a society-wide culture of empathy.”

Delivering a talk on the theme ‘India will become a global economic leader’, Ambani said the first Industrial Revolution used coal and steam power to mechanise physical activity, the second used electricity and oil for mass production and distribution and the third used electronics and IT to increase productivity and automation.

According to Ambani, while India remained on

NEW DELHI, Dec 1 (Agencies): Japanese automaker Nissan Motor has begun international arbitration against India to seek more than $770 million in a dispute over unpaid state incentives, according to a person familiar with the matter and documents reviewed by Reuters.

In a legal notice sent to Prime Minister Narendra Modi last year, Nissan sought payment of incentives due from the Tamil Nadu government as part of a 2008 agreement to set up a car manufacturing plant in the state.

According to the notice, Nissan said repeated requests to state officials for the payment, due in 2015, were overlooked and even a plea by the company’s chairman, Carlos Ghosn, to Modi in March of last year seeking centre

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New Delhi, Dec 1 (PTI): Mukesh Ambani, Asia’s second- richest man, Friday India’s GDP will double to USD 5 trillion in the next seven years and hit USD 10 trillion by 2030 as it will elbow out China by the middle of 21st century.

Speaking at the HT Leadership Summit, Ambani, Chairman and MD of Reliance Industries Ltd, recalled that he in 2004 had predicted that India -- then a USD 500-billion economy -- will get to the mark of USD 5 trillion in 20 years.

“Today, that prediction seems certain. Indeed, it will be achieved well before 2024,” he said, adding that the Indian economy will triple to USD 7 trillion in the next 10 years

New Delhi, Dec 1 (PTI): Gold tumbled by Rs 150 to Rs 30,250 per ten gram at the bullion market Friday, hit by a subdued trend overseas and falling demand from local jewellers. Silver too faced selling pressure and lost Rs 125 to Rs 39,200 per kg.

Traders said the global weakness of precious metals as higher dollar against a basket of currencies overseas dented safe haven appeal of gold, dampened sentiments here.

Globally, gold fell 0.69 per cent to USD 1,274.60 an ounce in New York yesterday. A considerable drop in demand from jewellers and retailers at existing levels too hit the sentiment, they said.

In the national capital, 99.9 per cent and 99.5 per cent purity gold drifted lower by Rs 150 each to Rs 30,250 and Rs 30,100 per ten gram, respectively.

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AFFIDAVIT

Date : 27/6/16

I, Megono Medom, wife of Visakuolie Medom, aged about 40 years, resident of House No. 17 (C) P, near Hebron Higher Secondary School, Pheluo Khel, Sovima Village, Dimapur, Nagaland, do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under : 1. That I am a holder of a saving account at the State Bank of India, Diphupar branch, bearing Account No. 33798226005 wherein my name has been recorded as Megosetuno Medom.

2. That whereas my name has been recorded as Megono Medom in the Aadhaar Card issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India.

3. That I hereby declare that Megosetuno Medom and Megono Medom are one and the same person. I further declare that I shall henceforth use the name Megono Medom for all official purposes including my bank savings account referred to above.

4. That the statements made in this affidavit are true and nothing false has been stated herein.

Identified by : Deponent (N. Kevichusa) Sworn before :

Notary Public

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IN THE COURT OF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DIMAPUR DISTRICT HEADQUARTER CHUMUKEDIMA, CAMP : DIMAPUR : NAGALAND. NO. M-680/17/12739-40

NOTICE

Dated, Dimapur the 29th Nov' 17

Notice is hereby given that Shri/Smti Ato Lorin -Vrs- Mehile Seb resident of Dimapur Town/Village in the District of Dimapur, Nagaland under Rule 50 & 51 of Assam Land Revenue Regulation 1886 have applied for Mutation of land described in the schedule below:The undersigned under Rule 52 of the said Rules do hereby invites claims/objections concerning to the said land, if any & should be submitted to this Court in writing on or before 29/12/17.

SCHEDULE OF LAND AND BOUNDARY Name of Patta Holder : Ato Lorin Village /Town Block No. : 04, Patta No. : 894, Dag No. : 1096, Area : 00-00-09½.

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Pakistani Army soldiers secure the scene after the savage attack on the agricultural college in Peshawar on Friday.

P e s h awa r , D e c 1 (IANS): Fourteen persons, mostly students, were killed as burqa-clad militants stormed and opened fire at the hostel of the Peshawar Agricultural Training Institute here in Pakistan on Friday, officials said.

The number of casualties is expected to rise, the media quoted security officials and doctors as saying.

Twenty-five others were injured in the horrific attack.

The killings began ear-

ly in the morning after three loud explosions were heard.

Firing broke out at the hostel after three to five burqa-clad suspects entered the building, Geo news reported.

Ordinarily, there are around 400 students at the hostel but there were only some 150 on Friday on account of Eid Milad-un-Nabi, the birthday of Prophet Mohammad, said a student who witnessed the attack.

As two militants began firing, the frightened

students ran to take shelter.

Some were shot and wounded while others jumped out of the windows, the witness said.

The attackers, who arrived in a rickshaw, first shot the guard at the gate and then proceeded to the hostel, according to police.

Security forces, initially stunned by the attack, then took on the terrorists.

“A total of five terrorists have been killed.

Nine people including eight students and a guard have been killed. While 25 others, including students, police and troops, are injured,” Peshawar police officer Bashir Dad told Efe news.

The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, the country’s main Taliban group, claimed the attack in a statement that specified that three of its combatants carried it out.

It said the attackers had killed dozens and claimed that the institute was not a university but “an undercover centre” of the Pakistani intelligence agency the ISI.

Harare, Dec 1 (IANS): Zimbabwe’s new President Emmerson Mnangagwa named his cabinet on Friday, appointing senior military figures to high-profile positions. Mnangagwa has made Sibusiso Moyo, the general who appeared on state TV after the military takeover on November 14, the new Foreign Minister, reports the BBC. The head of Zimbabwe’s air force, Perence Shiri, was named the Minister of Agriculture and Land Affairs. Mnangagwa was sworn in last week after former President Robert Mugabe agreed to resign after 37 years in power.

While the new President has chosen to keep many of Mugabe’s former cabinet ministers in office, he has also awarded positions to military leaders who have previously supported him. Aside from Moyo and Shiri, leaders of the powerful war veterans’ association, who pushed for Mugabe to go after the military intervention, also got cabinet jobs, the BBC reported.

Japanese Emperor to abdicate in April 2019 Tokyo, Dec 1 (IANS): Japanese Emperor Akihito is set to abdicate on April 30, 2019, after a nearly 30 years reign and marking an end of an imperial era, the Imperial House Council announced on Friday.

The 10-member Council including Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and members of the Imperial family, made the announcement following a closed-door meeting to deliberate the 83-year-old Emperor’s abdication, reports The Japan Times.

Akihito’s elder son Crown Prince Naruhito’s succession will take place on May 1, 2019.

enacted a law this June to allow Akihito to pass the Chrysanthemum Throne on to his 57-year-old son.

The law requires the Prime Minister to hear opinions from the Imperial House Council, which is a national deliberative body summoned to discuss important issues concerning the Imperial family, such as marriage of male family Emperor Akihito, seen here with Empress Michiko, has members and the loss of said his age has made it difficult to fulfil duties.

Imperial status.

The last emperor to ab- under the country’s legal dicate was Emperor Kokaku framework. Following the in 1817 in the later part Emperor’s rare video mesof the Edo Period. In gen- sage aired in August 2016 in eral, Japan’s monarch is which he signaled his desire not allowed to step down to retire, Japan’s parliament

Pope leads open-air mass in B’desh; ordains priests Dhaka, Dec 1 (PTI): Pope Francis Friday celebrated a huge open–air mass and ordained 16 Bangladeshi priests on the second day of his historic three-day visit to the Muslim- majority country.

The 80-year-old pontiff, who arrived in an open popemobile, led the service at Dhaka’s main Suhrawardy Udyan park in the presence of over 80,000 Catholic Christians, who make up 0.02 per cent of the country’s 160 million population.

Pope thanked those who came out for the mass, noting that some people had travelled two days to attend.

“Thank you for your generosity... this indicates the love that you have for the church,” the pope said.

He sought blessings for the newly ordained priests.

The rituals started at 10:45 AM and ended just after 12 PM (local time), when the pope left the park.

The ceremony, also attended by foreign diplomats and government leaders, mirrored the ordination mass at the same park which Pope John Paul II celebrated

Pope Francis rides a traditional Bangladesh rickshaw as he arrives at an interfaith and ecumenical meeting for peace in the garden of the archbishop’s residence, in Dhaka. (AP/PTI)

during his Bangladesh visit in 1986.

In the same park, Bangladesh’s founder Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman delivered a speech laying the groundwork for the country’s independence in a decisive moment for the country on March 7, 1971.

The pope is also expected to host an interfaith peace prayer alongside Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist and other Christian leaders at the archbishop’s residence later today.

He is expected to meet a group of Rohingyas at another church and meet Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at the Vatican em-

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The Diphupar Sumi Students' Union with immense pride and joy extend our heartiest congratulations to Shri. Hekshe Achumi on being promoted to Joint Director, Soil and Water Conservation, Government of Nagaland.

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

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The Kuhuboto Ghakhu Public Organization on behalf of people of Kuhuboto Area with immense pleasure takes pride to congratulate Mr. Akato Chophy for being elected as the Vice- President of NSCN-(Reformation), who is also first among Western Sumi to be in the top leadership in Naga revolutionary groups.

The Organization further appreciates and thank his Excellency President NSCN (Reformation) Mr. Wangting Konyak, Cabinet Kilonsers and all ranks of NSCN (Reformation) for inducting such a capable and tall leader with capacity and caliber to serve Nagas, who also have a broad and clear vision for the cause of Nagas.

We hope and pray that his inclusion will be a boon and bring positive outcome for the future of Nagas.

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This is to inform the general public that the ancestral land of Yhor Clan located at various places within the jurisdiction of Tsiesema Village, Kohima District remains undivided and continue to be common properties of the clan till date. Therefore, no individual member/members of the Clan have any authority to sell or mortgage any part of the ancestral properties located at various places of Tsiesema Village.

Any person/persons dealing with any individual member/members of the Yhor Clan in purchasing or accepting mortgage of the land shall be doing so at their own risk and peril. It may also be noted that this fact has been already notified to all the Clans of Tsiesema Village, Tsiesema Village Council, D.B's Court Kohima as well as published in the Vernacular Press vide Notice dated 09/02/2007.

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Nagaland celebrates 54th Statehood Day

Dr. Shürhozelie and others at Nagaland House Delhi.

DIMAPUR: Nagaland on Friday celebrated its 54th Statehood Day. The day also marked the beginning of Hornbill Festival at Naga Heritage Village, Kisama.

Former chief minister of Nagaland and MLA, Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu, unfurled the National Flag at Nagaland House, New Delhi, as its staff celebrated the 54th Nagaland Statehood Day on December 1.

A press release from Nagaland House PRO,

Kuolie Mere , said, Dr. Shürhozelie recalled that he had seen the, then President of India, Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, at Kohima on December 1, 1963 who had come to inaugurate Nagaland as the 16th state under the Indian Union.

Dr. Shürhozelie also said that, today, the state had adopted a work culture that functions together with the union government.

Parliamentary Secretary for Sericulture, HG

NPF minority wing with children on Friday.

& CD, Namri Nchang, Parliamentary Secretary for Technical Education, N. Thomas Ngullie, visitor officers from the state and staff of Nagaland House, New Delhi attended the celebration.

NPF Minority Wing: NPF Minority Wing celebrated 54th Nagaland Statehood Day with social activities through distribution of food items to children at Ebenezer Orphanage Home Indisen and Akhil Bharatiya

DVN Tribal Hostel, Dimapur on December 1.

In a press release issued by general secretary NPF Minority Wing Central, Arun Mishra, stated that NPF Minority Wing Central, Bishnu Bhattacharjee and president NPF Minority Wing Dimapur division, Roshan Tamang along with officers have visited two tribal hostels.

Bishnu Bhattacharjee greeted people of Nagaland on 54nd statehood day and

prayed with his team for unity, peace and harmony.

In his address, he said that Nagaland is progressing efficiently but need to educate students with latest technology available in India, as the present young generation of Nagaland are ultimate strength of the state. Co-ordinator of Ebenzer Orphanage Home, Akam Amri lauded the gesture and activities of Minority Wing for the people of Nagaland.

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news in Brief HASSU general meeting: Highway Area Sumi Students Union (HASSU) has convened an “important general meeting” on December 5, 2 p.m. at Hotel Saramati. All HASSU jubilee committee convenors, members and HASSU executive members have been requested to attend the meeting.

International day of persons with disabilities: International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) would be held on December 3, 1 p.m. at Highland Park Kohima with parliamentary secretary for social welfare, Merentoshi R. Jamir.

It has been informed that the bus stop would be at PHQ junction, T.C.P gate, Keziekie bus stand and high School Junction at 11:30 a.m.

DPDB Longleng meeting: District Planning and Development Board (DPDB)

Longleng district meeting has been convened on December 7, 11 a.m at D. C’s conference hall, Longleng. All the members have been requested to attend the meeting.

HCBA elects new team: High Court Bar Association (HCBA) has elected new office bearers for tenure 2017-19 led by Ashipri Zho as president, Kekhriengulie Theünuo as general secretary, Limawapang Longkumer as finance secretary and Seyiekuonuo Mere as treasurer.

GHS Wokha informs: Gilgal High School (GHS) Wokha has informed that it would be celebrating its 25th anniversary on December 14 and 15 at the school premises. All the school alumni, teachers, former teachers, parents and well wishers have been requested to attend the celebration.

ANDMSA Zbto to continue agitation

DIMAPUR: All Nagaland District Ministerial Service Association (ANDMSA), Zunheboto unit has resolved to intensify the ongoing pen down and computer shut down agitation along with the 11 districts of Nagaland till the second phase of the proposed mass casual leave scheduled from December 11-13.

In a press release by ANDSMA Zunheboto unit stated that the decision was taken because of the “ignorance and irresponsive attitude” of the state government towards the three points charter of

demands by ANDMSA parent body.

The unit has requested all DDOs and members concerned to co-operate and earnestly appealed to the public of Zunheboto district to bear with the inconveniences during the prolonged state wide agitation.

ANDMSA Zunheboto also urged member departments to depute at least one volunteer each to assist the officials during the agitation and further warned any defaulting department that stringent penalty or action would be imposed for non-compliance.

Day-one: Highlights of 18th Hornbill Festival at Naga Heritage Village, Kisama

(L-R) Choir and traditional Naga cultural troupes performing at the opening of the Hornbill Festival 2017 at Naga Heritage Village, Kisama on Friday. (NP)

(L-R): President of India, RN Kovind after unveiling the plaque of the Hornbill Festival cum Nagaland Statehood Day and Kovind hitting the ‘Gong’ on the occasion of the festival. Parliamentary secretary I&PR and SIRD, Imtikumzuk at the HIPFEST.

MTLT seeks clarification from DoP, UEMBs

DIMAPUR: Mokokhcung Town Lanur Telongjem (MTLT) has sought clarification from the Power Department and the Urban Electricity Management Boards (UEMB), under Mokokchung town, on the list of bill defaulters published in local dailies on December 1.

In a press release, MTLT president, Imkummeren Jamir and general Pre-Christmas worship service was held at Anitet secretary (grievances cell), Colony, Lengrijan Dimapur on Friday evening. (NP) Aolong Imchen, has expressed shock that all the colonies under Mokokc-

hung town had been listed as “defaulters”.

While acknowledging the difficulties of the power department and also the shortage of funds from the government, MTLT pointed out that citizens of Mokokchung town have been paying their bills regularly and diligently, and that those who do not clear their electricity bill on time had to add a fine to the amount paid.

MTLT also added that it had been demanding proper power supply

in consonance with their payment of bills. “But the publication of all the wards under Mokokchung town is somewhat confusing, if not interesting” the release said.

MTLT has demanded the power department and the concerned UEMB to clarify on the matter.

“The people of Mokokchung town pay their bills regularly and therefore the people have a right to know how, where and when our bills were utilized”, stated the release

DTCC, DMC organise cycle rally in Dimapur DIMAPUR: In support of a “better Dimapur” and a “tobacco free Dimapur,” a cycle rally was jointly organised by District Tobacco Control Cell (DTCC), Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC) and Salesian College of Higher Education (SCHE) on December 1.

Addressing the students at the end of the rally, Dr. Tetseo underscored the importance of clean and tobacco free Dimapur and said, “When we see our homes and offices neat and tidy, we can say that we live in a better Dimapur”. DMC liaison officer, Ganesh Sharma, requested all the gathering to cooperate with the efforts of DMC to make a waste and dust free Dimapur.

In his short message before the rally, After the government and concern department failed to repair the road, residents of Pump chief medical officer (CMO) Dr. K. Vikato House, Salangtem Ward repaired the potholes and Kinimi, also exhorted students to be harbingers of change in the society and thanked drainage slabs. (NP) K Y M C

all the participants for their keen interest in “Better Dimapur.”

Earlier, CMO Dr. K. Vikato Kinimi flagged off the pedal rally at Thehekhu village gate, while principal SCHE Fr. Dr. Policarp Xalxo thanked CEO, DMC Moa Sangtam, medical department of Dimapur, commissioner of police Dimapur Limasunep Jamir, SCHE rector Fr. Tom Karthik, GSS rector Fr. Sunny Joseph, rally co-ordinator Avibou Nagi, NTCP members Medongunuo Pienyii, Akangnaro Jamir, staff and students of SCHE. About 150 cyclists with messages on their placards covered the stretch from Thahekhu village gate, Lhomithi village, Signal Angami, Naga Gaon, Sub-Jail, DC Court Jn, Kher Mahal, Hotel Senti, Burma Camp, Walford (Essar Petrol Pump), Nagarjan road to Salesian College.

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Training on community first responder

Rahul Mali along with organisers and participants after the valedictory function of TOT on CFR at Dimapur.

DIMAPUR: Four-day training of trainers on Community First Responder (CFR) for Dimapur district organised by District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) Dimapur in collaboration with State

Disaster Response Force (SDRF) Dimapur and Central Training Institute (CTI), Toluvi supported by Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA) was held from November 27 to Novem-

ber 30 at Circuit House, Dimapur.

According to DDMO Dimapur, Rendemo Shitio, during the valedictory programme, assistant commissioner Dimapur, Rahul Mali, said that the training

BJP organises party meeting in Tuensang DIMAPUR: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) organised a party meeting at DUDA hall, Longkhim, under Tuensang district on November 29.

According to its convenor, media cell BJP Nagaland, K James Vizo, while speaking at the meeting, BJP legislator and advisor treasuries and accounts, LM & CP, Dr.TM Lotha, said that the party’s top agenda under Prime Minister Narendra Modi was to deliver development to all irrespective of caste, creed or religion or tribes, taking all sections of people in the country under the slogan “Sabka sath sabkha Vikas” (inclusive development for all).

He underlined that providing a corruption-free government along with good governance was one of Modi’s priorities and that BJP would support the clean election drive

Dr. TM Lotha

initiated by NBCC and any such drives that would help eradicate corruption in Nagaland.

On the Naga political issue, he appealed all to support the on-going peace talk so that it would bring a solution. He further added that “Nagas have suffered for decades” and that “all are seeking for peace and development in the state”.

Minister for co-operation, relief and rehabilitation and chairman MARCOFED, Imtilemba

Sangtam also said that both Congress and NPF parties have ruled the state for 15 consecutive years each and that presently, people in general had started complaining and yearning for a new political party to lead Nagaland towards a better future. Senior BJP member, K. James Vizo reiterated that BJP was purely a political party with a mission to deliver development for the people, state and the nation.

He refuted the rivals’ allegations that BJP was against Christianity and that many Naga BJP cadres and leaders had been working in the state for more than two decades without any discriminations. Others who spoke in the meeting included BJP Wokha district president, Wokha district Mahila Morcha, Tuensang district BJP president and state BJP executive members.

on CFR was timely as the communities were always the first responder in case of any disaster incident and before professional help arrive to the scene.

While congratulating the participants for the successful completion of the training course, he also lamented about disaster incidences in the past, where many people lost their lives.

Further, Shitio said that those lives could have been saved had there been a community-level trained disaster response volunteers.

He therefore urged the participants to make good use of the skills they had learnt through the training and to impart the same to their communities. The assistant commissioner also gave away training completion certificates to the successful trainees.

Earlier, team leader of all six sub-divisions, in their feedbacks expressed their satisfaction and appreciation to DDMA, SDRF and

NSDMA for organising a useful training and assured that they would do their best to take the training down to the grass-roots level in the days to come.

Va l e d i c t o r y p r o gramme was chaired by DDMO Dimapur, RendemoShitio, brief report of the training by DPA Bubu Patrick Golmei and the vote of thanks by Kethono Seyie.

Meanwhile, resource persons for the just concluded training were MO, CTI, Dr. ThingtimlaYimchunger, DDMO Dimapur, RendemoShitio, DPA, Dimapur, Bubu Patrick Golmei along with practical demonstrator from State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) Dimapur.

Altogether 35 district trainers from the six subdivision of Dimapur completed the ToT on CFR, who would further train ten volunteers each from all the village/ward under the sub-division in phase manner.

ical Science and convener, pre-school management committee, the invocation prayer was led by Bisekyu Sangtam, UDC, administration section.

Apart from Bible reading and poem recitation, the pre-school students performed group dances. Short speeches were delivered by a pre-school teacher and convener of the management committee.

Prizes were distributed to the pre-school students under various categories. The vote of thanks was proposed by Giftoli, pre-school teacher, while the benediction was led

by Otova Swu, deputy registrar, administration section.

DIMAPUR: NSCN/ GPRN (Reformation) has appointed N. Mansham Naga of Nyassa village, Konyak region, as personal secretary to president.

A press release issued

by MIP NSCN/GPRN (R), informed that the appointment was made on December 21, 2016. MIP informed that N. Mansham Naga served at various students and youth organization including, special secretary to the president NPF Mon division central office. It also stated that his joining in the national service has set an instance for the people of Konyak in particular and Naga youths in general.

NSCN/GPRN further prayed that God would continue to bless him and wished him good health and success in all his assigned work.

A pig being vaccinated during th4 health camp.

DIMAPUR: North East Initiative Development A ge n c y ( N E I DA ) o r ganised a pig health camp in 46 villages under Phek, Kiphire and Tuensang district from October 30 to November 20.

A press note by NEIDA senior project associ-

PGC annual alumni association meet DIMAPUR: Pfutsero Government College held its “alumni association annual meeting” on November 29 at the college auditorium.

Speaking at the programme, guest speaker, associate professor SCERT Nagaland and president Nagaland Education Association, Dr. Zavise Rume called upon the alumni to contribute and promote the resources they have gained from the college. Dr. Zavise also stressed on the importance of life skill courses in the curriculum structure which would shape the students, while also maintaining that the role of every alumnus for the college in general reflected the quality of the college.

While exhorting the audience, principal of Pfutsero Government College, Dr. Moanochet Longchar also highlighted about the developments and contributions of the alumni association and thanked them for the roles and support they had rendered to the college.

Earlier, Reka Mero chaired the programme,

programme for youth leaders on peace and conflict transformation at Peace Channel’s Conference Hall, Dimapur on November 28 with Educator from United Kingdom (UK), Barbara Radley, as the resource person. Addressing the staffs of PC and MSW trainees of NEISSR, Barbara said “peace is a word familiar with all in whatever language we converse in; equally, aware of its mean-

ate, Ketinaro Aier, stated that NEIDA along with implementing partners, Chakhesang Women Welfare Society (CWWS) and Eleutheros Christian Society (ECS) conducted the activity which was an important component in improving piggery man-

that the biggest challenge for humanity was to make the concept a reality in this ever changing and diverse world of ours.

Barbara pressed on the need for transformation of one’s mindset and identity from a smaller perspective to a greater perspective of humanity which she believes would avoid identity based conflict with greater perspective and mindset as one human kinfolk.

present Naga society is in a state of disarray but one must use that as a driving force to bring about changes and therefore courage and aim is eminent.

Jamir, who is also a law graduate, stated that studying law and obtaining a degree was not enough and asserted that practicing law was a different challenge and in the course of law practice, one must have the courage to do what was right and stand for justice.

He encouraged the students that despite hurdles and obstacles, one must not be afraid to confront them and take every obstacle that comes

Jamir further urged them to be courageous, have a clear aim and stand for what is right and fight for a better tomorrow.

KLC, principal, Visevonuo Pienyu also encouraged and exhorted the outgoing students and highlighted the success and laurels that the college had produced.

Aleno Sale spoke on behalf of the graduating students, expressing gratitude and appreciation to the college and the faculty.

KLCSU, president, Sepikyu J Sangtam delivered a speech addressed to the graduating students and also welcoming the chief guest.

NPF 2 Dimapur II A/C held annual picnic-cum-get together with advisor Urban Development, S. I Jamir as chief guest, where all the A/C of NPF 2 Dimapur II A/C along with central office bearers (COB), division office bearers, division women wing, division youth wing, minority wing and youth wing of Dimapur II base attended the programme.

Students’ Union (TASU) conducted anti-social drive under its jurisdiction on October 7 to 9 and from November 16 to 23 and seized various elements.

A press note by TASU vice president, Nyemphua and action chair man, Khatwang Konyak, stated that seized items included 262 bottles of assorted Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL), 16 packs of opium, 402 Spasmo Proxyvon capsules and one strip of Nitroglycerin. The seized items were submitted to the Excise office Tizit Hqs and were destroyed on November 29 at Excise office in the presence of EAC Tizit, officer in-charge Tizit, head Dobhashi and TASU officials, stated the release.

Ethnic Group of Nagaland (EGoN) conducted “cleanliness drive” on November 25 between Plaza point to City Tower area. The drive was held in support of the “Clean Dimapur” campaign initiated under Dimapur Municipal Council .

Core committee members of Better Dimapur and team also participated in the drive.

DC & DEO Wokha informs DIMAPUR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Wokha and District Election Officer (DEO), Dr. Manazir Jeelani Samoon, has informed that the Complaint and Grievance Redressal Cell in connection with the 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly Election 2018 has been constituted to address all complaints and grievances pertaining to the Election processes in Wokha district. In this regard, the DC & DEO has informed that any person having grievances relating with the election processes to contact at 9402482495, 7005452576 during office hours.

agement practices in rural Nagaland. The camp was conducted with funding support from Tata Trusts and classical swine fever vaccine from department of AH and Veterinary Services, Nagaland.

Altogether 1593 number of pigs were vaccinated with classical swine fever vaccine and 2037 numbers of pig received various treatments on deworming, skin diseases and other cases.

The release informed that NEIDA is currently implementing a piggery activity targeting 10,000 households in Tuensang, Phek and Kiphire districts.

The strategy is to ensure that basic veterinary and other services were made available to farmers to enable them to scale up their pig rearing activities.

DC Tsg informs SRDF beneficiaries

DIMAPUR: Deputy Commissioner and chairman DDMA Tuensang, L. Jamithung Lotha has informed that Tuensang district has received the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) for the year 2017 from NSDMA, Home Department.

The DC has informed that the list of beneficiaries has been made available at the office of the DC Tuensang.

Beneficiaries have been asked to collect the amount from the DC’s office Tuensang on Mondays, Tuesdays and Saturdays during office hour from December 4 to 16.

Beneficiaries have been further informed to produce any of the following documents: Aadhar Card/EPIC/Service ID/ PAN Card for identification purpose.

Apok graces KLC annual parting social TASU catches SCGC, KVK Tsg organise DIMAPUR: Kohima ciety. their way, and that would alcohol, drugs Law College (KLC) 37th He stated that the strengthen them.

DIMAPUR: Tizit Area workshop on floriculture annual parting socialcum-magazine release programme was held on November 28 at State Academy Hall, Kohima with parliamentary secretary for Tourism, C. Apok Jamir as the chief guest.

The programme was organised by Kohima Law College Students’ Union (KLCSU) and supervised by assistant professor, Kezhokoto Savi who is the student’s welfare incharge.

While unveiling the annual college magazine, C. Apok Jamir, congratulated the outgoing students and challenged the students to have a clear aim and objective to bring about change in the so-

BJP 12th Tseminyu mandal conducted an executive meeting on November 25. Party workers belonging to Tseminyu sub-division from various levels with Tseminyu Mandal unit office bearers attended the meeting.

NSCN (R) Youth leaders trained on peace appoints PS to and conflict transformation Peace Channel ing in a greater or lesser conpresident DIMAPUR: (PC) organised a training text”. However, he added

Pre-school NU Lumami NEIDA organises pig health camps in 46 villages celebrates parents’ day DIMAPUR: Nagaland University (NU) PreSchool, Lumami celebrated parents day on November 24 at Lumami which was attended by the pre-school students, parents, teachers, and university faculty and officials.

A press note by NU Lumami PRO, Peter Ki stated that vice-chancellor of Nagaland University, Professor Pardeshi Lal, while exhorting the gathering, said that each child carried a special gift and it was the task of the teachers and parents to identify the special gift and nurture it.

The programme was chaired by Monalisa Tase, assistant professor of Polit-

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DIMAPUR: Sao Chang Gover nment College (SCGC), Tuensang in collaboration with the Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Tuensang organised a threeday workshop on floriculture from November 21 to 23 at the college.

A press note by Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) committee, SCGC co-ordinator, Tekameren Walling, stated that workshop was organised under the initiatives of RUSA committee of the college funded by RUSA government of India, MHRD. I n t h e w o r k s h o p, SMS (Horticulture) KVK Tuensang, Dr. Shisarenla Aier, as resource person taught the students about the importance of floricul-

ture in Nagaland with special reference to Tuensang district as potential place for cultivation of various flower species. During the workshop topics taken up were “protected cultivation technology in flower” and “advancement in dry flower production technology”.

Resource person spoke on various topics including how to establish and operate green house, functions and maintenance of flower garden methods were taught.

Fresh flower and dry flower arrangement, practical hands on training were also given to the students.

Certificate of participation and prizes were also distributed to the winning groups of the fresh flower arrangements.

Village Health Committee (VHC) members Nkwareu under Peren district along with Dr. Tumda and elders after the free medical camp on November 29 at Nkwareu village panchayat hall wherein 25 people availed treatment.

TUW, LW&YW pre-Christmas

DIMAPUR: Tenyimia Union Wokha (TUW) celebrated pre-Christmas on November 30 at the Tenyimia Church premises. A press release by TUW president, Matthew Yhome stated that SDO PHED, Keduo Punyu, as special guest, urged the gathering particularly the youth to be “doers of the Word of God and just listeners”.

Proprietor of Libemo Memorial School Wokha, Yanren Tungoe, narrated how the Tenyimias started to settle at Wokha as individuals and later grew to a commendable population.

Pastor Tenyimia Church Wokha, Araibo Newmai, delivered the Christmas message “preparation for Christmas”. Special number was presented by Little Angels School Wokha.

LW&YW: Libra Women and Youth Wing (LW&YW), Kohima under the aegis of India Northeast Tribal Community Welfare Society (INTCWS), celebrated its 9th pre- Christmas programme on November 30 with members and youth at its branch office, D-Block, Kohima.

A press note by LW&WY director, Zhoshelu Khamo stated that programme started with a prayer by assistant general secretary and exhortation by chairman Atsei Sekhose. Sekhose said that celebration was to enliven and re-connect the youths in charitable social services and uplifting the tribal people and working in true team spirit. Group discussion and interactions were held in the programme.

Excise deptt destroys drugs, liquor

DIMAPUR: Excise (Narcotics) and District Excise Dimapur on November 29 jointly organised a joint destruction programme of seized drugs and liquor by at the Excise Directorate Dimapur.

According to a release, a total street value of seized drugs and liquor destructed was estimated at Rs. 1.76 crore. The destruction of the seized items pertains to the period from November 2016 to October 2017.

A report from the Superintendent of Excise (narcotic cell), Phyobemo Lotha, informed that 50 gms of heroine, 429 gms of brown sugar, 700 gms of opium, 501 kgs of ganja, 3200 tablets of amphetamine (yaba), 40, 913 capsules of spasmo proxyvon and 881 bottles of cough syrup were destructed on the day. The street value

of the seized drugs is estimated to be around Rs. 1.42 Cr. In his addresss, Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Excise (narcotic cell), Kevisetuo Angami, reminded the department that they are entrusted with the responsibility to defend the society.

Superintendent of Excise Dimapur destroyed 16, 278 bottles of IMFL of which 4, 831 bottles of IMFL were seized by the DC (NC) estimated to be Rs. 34 lakh (street value).

A statement from the superintendent of Excise Dimapur, T. Arilong Longkumer, informed that during the seizure period from November 2016 till date, a total of 570 cases were registered with liquor connection and four in drugs and Rs. 14.13 lakh fine was released through the seizure during this period.

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Former Trump adviser Flynn admits lying to FBI

Washington, Dec 1 (PTI): In a setback to President Donald Trump, his former national security advisor Michael Flynn today pleaded guilty to making false statements to the FBI over possible collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia during last year’s US presidential polls.

Flynn appeared before a federal court this morning to plead guilty after ex-FBI director Robert Mueller, who is investigating allegations of Russian interference in the presidential election as a special counsel, announced that Flynn was charged with “wilfully and knowingly” making “false, fictitious and fraudulent statements” to the Federal Bureau of Investigation about his conversations with Russia’s then ambassador to the US Sergey Kislyak.

The Washington Post described it as “another monumental development” in Mueller’s wide-ranging probe.

There was no immediate reaction from the White House.

As per the charge sheet, 58-year-old Flynn, a retired general, lied when he told investigators that he did not ask Kislyak to

Michael Flynn

“refrain from escalating the situation” in response to sanctions that then-president Barack Obama had imposed on Russia, and that he did not ask the ambassador to either delay or defeat a related UN Security Council vote.

Flynn is the first Trump administration official and the fourth connected to the campaign to be charged as part of an investigation into possible collusion between the Russian government and members of Trump’s team, as well as potential obstruction of justice and financial crimes.

Tr u m p ’s f o r m e r campaign chairman Paul Manafort and his deputy Rick Gates were indicted last month. They pleaded not guilty.

T h e Tr u m p c a m paign’s foreign policy adviser George Papadopoulos

had also pleaded guilty for lying to the FBI over contacts with officials connected to the Russian government.

The charge against Flynn is the first in Mueller’s probe that has reached someone in the Trump White House and is the latest sign that the special counsel’s investigation is intensifying, CNN reported.

A key campaign adviser during Trump’s presidential campaign, Flynn was tapped as Trump’s national security adviser in November, 2016, a senior White House job that put him in a vital role for all of the administration’s national security and foreign policy decisions.

But he resigned from the post soon after it emerged that he had misled Vice President Mike Pence and then-chief of staff Reince Priebus about his conversations with Kislyak in which they discussed US sanctions against Russia.

“The development came at a particularly sensitive moment for the White House, just as Mr Trump and Republican congressional leaders are toiling to hold together a tenuous coalition to push through a large tax cut plan,” the New York Times said.

InternNational Turkey seeks arrest of ex-CIA chief Lo n d o n, D e c 1 (Agencies): Turkey’s chief prosecutor has issued an arrest warrant for former CIA officer Graham Fuller.

The prosecutor accuses Mr Fuller, former vice-chair of the US National Intelligence Council, of having links to Muslim cleric Fethullah Gulen, reports BBC. Mr Gulen, who lives in the US, is blamed by Turkey for last year’s failed coup attempt. He denies the claim.

The warrant also accuses Mr Fuller of “attempting to overthrow” Turkey’s government, the Hurriyet daily reports.

More than 50,000 people have been arrested in Turkey pending trial over links to Mr Gulen.

Another 150,000 people have been sacked or suspended from jobs in the public and private sectors since the coup attempt on July 15, 2016.

Turkish-US relations have been strained in recent months.

Earlier this week, a Turkish-Iranian gold trader told a US court that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had personally approved his sanction-breaking deals with Iran.

Reza Zarrab is a key witness in the criminal trial of a Turkish banker whom he allegedly worked with to help Iran launder money.

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Suu Kyi meets China’s Xi as Rohingya censure grows BEIJING, Dec 1 (Agencies): Myanmar’s civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi met on Friday with President Xi Jinping on a visit to friendly neighbor China as international criticism over her country’s persecution of Rohingya Muslims continues to grow.

China has studiously avoided criticizing the crisis and the official Xinhua News Agency did not say whether the issue came up in the meeting. China is also expected to push for Myanmar to restart a dam project suspended after overwhelming local opposition.

Suu Kyi is in Beijing to attend a gathering of delegates from more than 200 political parties from around the world hosted

by China’s ruling Communist Party, which last month reappointed Xi to a second five-year term as its leader.

Xi also delivered a speech to the gathering’s opening ceremony and met with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, Xinhua said.

China was a longstanding friend of Myanmar during the Southeast Asian country’s isolation from the West, and has been helping shield it from criticism over the crisis that has seen more than 620,000 Rohingya flee

Aung San Suu Kyi

Myanmar over the last few months.

Myanmar’s military has conducted a scorched earth campaign against the Rohingya that the United Nations and United States describe as ``ethnic cleansing.’’ Refugees living in squalid conditions in camps in Bangladesh have described indiscriminate attacks by Myanmar security forces and Buddhist mobs, including killings, rapes and the torching of entire villages.

Suu Kyi, who spent 15 years under house arrest during the nation’s long era of military rule, has come under widespread criticism for not speaking out against the violence, with some calling for her Nobel prize to be revoked. While Myanmar elected a new civilian government in 2015 led by Suu Kyi, the military continues to wield ultimate power.

China’s interests in Myanmar include the security along its southern border and access to natural resources.

A recently opened pipeline running through Myanmar carries oil from the Middle East and the Caucuses to China’s landlocked Yunnan province, allowing it to bypass the Malacca Strait. The pipeline starts at the Bay of Bengal in Rakhine state in western Myanmar, the epicenter of the anti-Rohingya violence.

Chinese projects have been blamed for uprooting villagers and harming the environment, factors that led Myanmar in 2011 to suspend the $3.6 billion Myitsone dam primarily funded

by Chinese energy interests.

The suspension remains a sore point and China is eager to see resumption of work on the project.

Although Suu Kyi’s delegation includes the country’s minister of electricity and energy, real progress on the dam issue is unlikely, said prominent Myanmar political analyst Yan Myo Thein.

“There is only a small possibility that this particular dam project will be implemented under a Suu Kyi-led government because it’s a controversial national project,’’ Thein said.

Jailed ex-Catalan leaders to petition for release M a dr i d, D e c 1 (IANS): The sacked Vice President of the Catalan regional government and six former members of the separatist Cabinet who have been detained on sedition and rebellion allegations following the region’s unilateral independence declaration were on Friday due to file a petition for their release in the apex court.

Ex-deputy leader Oriol Junqueras and his dismissed senior officials, two imprisoned leaders of pro-Catalan independence organisations -- Jordi Sánchez and Jordi Cuixart -- were also set to appear in front of Judge Pablo Llarena at the Supreme Court, Efe news reported.

Llarena has the power to accept or reject the petitions made recently on the grounds that they accept the constitutional measures triggered by the Spanish state that stripped Catalonia of its autonomy.

It is understood that the ousted Catalan officials will tell the judge that since being imprisoned on November 2 for the National Court’s investigation into sedition, rebellion and misuse of public funds, they have accepted the Spanish government’s measures that quashed the independence declaration.

North Korea missile capable of hitting all America: US experts Belgium’s Prince Laurent WASHINGTON, Dec 1 (Agencies): Images released by North Korea on Thursday appeared to show it has succeeded in developing a missile capable of delivering a nuclear weapon anywhere in the United States and it could be only two or three tests away from being declared combat ready, US-based experts said on Thursday.

According to Zeenews, North Korea released dozens of photos and a video after Wednesday`s launch of the new Hwasong-15 missile, and leader Kim Jong Un declared the country had “finally realized the great historic cause of completing the state nuclear force”.

US-based exper ts, some of whom have been sceptical about past North Korean claims to have put all of the United States in range, said data from the latest test and the photos appeared to confirm North Korea has a missile of sufficient power to deliver a nuclear warhead anywhere

in America.

Experts and US officials say questions remain about whether it has a re-entry vehicle capable of protecting a nuclear warhead as it speeds toward its target and about the accuracy of its guidance systems.

In an analysis for the Washington-based 38 North think tank, missile expert Michael Elleman of the International Institute for Strategic Studies said the North Korean photos showed a missile considerably larger than its predecessor.

“Initial calculations indicate the new missile could deliver a moderately sized nuclear weapon to any city on the U.S. mainland,” Elleman said.

Elleman said the missile was large and powerful enough to carry simple decoys or other countermeasures to challenge U.S. missile defences.

“A handful of additional flight tests are needed to validate the Hwasong-

15`s performance and reliability, and likely establish the efficacy of a protection system needed to ensure the warhead survives the rigors of atmospheric reentry,” Elleman wrote.

Only two or three more tests might be needed if North Korea could accept low confidence in the missile`s reliability.

Another missile expert, whose employer does not allow him to speak publicly to the media, agreed with Elleman`s assessment.

“If North Korea does not make high demands on the reliability or accuracy of the missile ... two or three more tests would suffice.

“So long as North Korea can hit U.S. cities with thermonuclear warheads, they probably don`t need the ability hit every city they target or target specific aim points within those cities to convince the US leadership that war with North Korea would be too expensive to

contemplate.”

In a call with U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday, South Korean President Moon Jae-in said the missile was North Korea`s most advanced so far.

But it was unclear if Pyongyang had the technology to miniaturise a nuclear warhead, and it still needed to prove other things, including re-entry technology.

U.S. based experts said North Korea had almost certainly developed a warhead light enough to be carried by the Hwasong- 15, which Elleman said should be capable of delivering a 1,000 kg payload.

Jeffrey Lewis of the Middlebury Institute of Strategic Studies said on Twitter the Hwasong-15 was “so big that the warhead wouldn’t need to be miniaturised.”

On Wednesday, U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis acknowledged the missile went higher than any previous test and was

part of a North Korean effort “to continue building ballistic missiles that can threaten everywhere in the world, basically.”

North Korea said the missile soared to an altitude of about 4,475 km (2,780 miles), more than 10 times the height of the International Space Station, and flew 950 km (590 miles) during its 53-minute flight before landing in the sea near Japan.

The missile`s large size was immediately apparent in the photos, which analysts said allowed for a more powerful propulsion system.

“This is a very big missile,” said Michael Duitsman, a research associate at the Centre for Nonproliferation Studies. “And I don`t mean `big for North Korea.` Only a few countries can produce missiles of this size, and North Korea just joined the club.”

U.S. experts and officials said the missile still appeared to be powered by liquid fuel, something

that made it vulnerable as it could take to up to two hours to fuel on-site before launching.

Earlier, one U.S. official told Reuters the missile could have been powered by solid fuel, but experts said North Korea could still be a few years away from being able to field a more versatile solid-fuelled ICBM. The photos appeared to show the missile with at least two large nozzles on its first stage, instead of the one large and several smaller nozzles on the Hwasong-14.

“The first stage seems to use essentially the same case (as the Hwasong-14) but has two engines,” said David Wright, of the Union of Concerned Scientists, a U.S.-based nonprofit science advocacy group. “The second stage looks like it can carry more than twice as much propellant. The combination of those two things means it really is a new, more capable missile.”

protests over fine

Prince Laurent at a Belgian National Day event in Brussels in July.

London, Dec 1 (Agencies): Prince Laurent of Belgium, the brother of King Philippe, has complained to the government about plans to fine him for conducting unauthorised diplomacy.

The government moved to cut his annual allowance of €308,000 (£270,000; $370,000) by 10-15% after he visited the Chinese embassy in July.

The prince donned full naval uniform to honour the 90th anniversary of the Chinese People’s Army at the embassy.

He had been warned

about unapproved meetings with foreign dignitaries.

Prime Minister Charles Michel warned the prince about seeking permission from the foreign ministry before conducting any diplomatic activity.

Despite the warnings, he went to the embassy and tweeted a photo of himself at the celebration (the Twitter account was later shut down). China’s state news agency Xinhua also tweeted photos.

In a seven-page letter to Mr Michel, quoted by the La Libre news site (in French) on Friday, the prince’s lawyer. Laurent Arnauts, argued that his visit to the embassy caused “no diplomatic damage of any kind”.

The lawyer says the prince, 54, has no access to social security or a pension, nor has he the right to do any paid work. It is, he writes, a situation that goes “against the most fundamental human rights in a developed society”.

Saudi Arabia intercept ballistic UN appeals for record $22.5bn ‘White House infested humanitarian aid for 2018 with cockroaches, mice’ missile fired from Yemen: State media Lo n d o n, D e c 1 (Agencies): The United Nations has appealed for a record $22.5bn (£17bn) in humanitarian aid for 2018.

The global aid appeal aims to raise funds to help 91 million of the world’s most vulnerable people, out of 136 million in need, a UN statement said.

More than $10bn is needed to address the humanitarian crises in Syria and Yemen alone, it added.

The UN also said needs are rising substantially in a number of African countries.

Driven by conflicts in Africa and the Middle East, the number of people in need of humanitarian aid has increased by more than 5%, according to UN co-ordinator Mark Lowcock.

The targeted fund is a 1% increase on the amount requested last year. By the end of November, the agency had raised nearly $13bn - which the UN says is record levels of funding.

In Yemen, eleven million children are in need of urgent humanitarian assistance.

More than a third of the fund requested is to address the needs created by the devastating civil war in Syria: $3.5bn to provide humanitarian aid inside the war-ravaged country and $4.2bn to help the 5.4m registered Syrian refugees in neighbouring countries.

In Yemen, which is facing the world’s worst humanitarian crisis, the UN says $2.5bn is needed to assist those most desperately in need.

The UN has acknowledged they aim to cover the needs of only half of the 20

million people in Yemen who are in need of urgent humanitarian assistance.

Eleven million of those are children and 400,000 are affected by severe acute malnutrition.

Each of Congo, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Somalia, South Sudan and Sudan are in need of more than a billion dollars of aid to assist the most vulnerable.

The UN statement also said that in some other countries, including Afghanistan, Ethiopia, Iraq, Mali, and Ukraine, humanitarian needs have declined.

Washington, Dec 1 (IANS): The White House is plagued with cockroaches, mice and ants, building maintenance files have revealed.

According to hundreds of White House work orders obtained by NBC 4 Washington, cockroach infestations were found in at least four parts of President Donald Trump’s official residence. There was also a complaint about ants in Chief of Staff John Kelly’s office. Mice were also discovered to be living in the Situation Room -- the US President’s crisis management centre -- and the White House Navy mess food service area.

White House officials submitted hundreds of requests in 2017 for repairs, equipment and pest control to building administrators with the US General Services Administration (GSA), which helps manage maintenance needs in the West Wing and East Wing of the White House, according to the documents.

The requests included the redecorating of National

Security Adviser H.R. McMaster’s office and a new toilet seat for the Oval Office bathroom.

Former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer had also asked for new furniture and pictures to be hung in his office shortly after Trump’s inauguration, according to the records.

The work orders submitted in 2017 were similar in number to those made in 2016 during the final year of the Obama administration, NBC reported.

T h e G S A’s P u b l i c Building Service manages building maintenance and repairs for about 9,000 federal government facilities, including at least 31 in the District of Columbia.

The portfolio of buildings includes federal courthouses, headquarters for federal agencies and highprofile sections of the White House, including the Oval Office, Brady Press Briefing Room and East Wing.

Former GSA inspector General Brian Miller told NBC that maintaining the White House was an “enormous job”.

R I YA D H , D e c 1 ( Ag e n c i e s ) : S a u d i Arabia on Thursday intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile fired from war-torn Yemen, state media reported, in the second such attack this month claimed by Iran-backed Huthi rebels.

The missile targeted the southern Saudi city of Khamis Mushait, but no casualties were reported, said a spokesman for the Saudi-led military coalition fighting the Shiite rebels.

“Royal Saudi Air De-

fence Forces intercepted the missile which was heading towards Khamis Mushait,” the Saudi Press Agency quoted the Saudiled coalition spokesman Turki al- Maliki as saying.

The Huthi-run AlMasira television channel had earlier claimed the missile hit a military target inside Saudi Arabia, but that was contradicted by the Saudi authorities.

Hours earlier rebel chief Abdulmalik al-Huthi threatened to retaliate over the coalition’s crippling blockade on Yemen,

which was imposed earlier this month in response to a missile fired by the Huthis that was intercepted near Riyadh airport.

“Should the blockade continue, we know what (targets) would cause great pain and how to reach them,” he said in a speech broadcast on Al-Masira.

Riyadh accuses its arch-rival Iran of arming Yemen’s Huthis and earlier this month Saudi Arabia’s powerful Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said this “could be considered an act of war”.

Afghanistan wants direct negotiations with Pak

Baku, Dec 1 (IANS): Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on Friday said Kabul is desirous of holding negotiations with Islamabad directly for regional security and peace efforts.

He made the remarks at the Heart of Asia-Istanbul Process 7th Ministerial Conference underway in Baku, Azerbaijan, Geo News reported.

President Ghani claimed that Afghanistan had destroyed the hideouts of the Islamic State on its territory and restricted the militants to mountains.

He lauded the US revised policy

towards the longstanding Afghan war and said it would help in defeating the Taliban.

Ghani pointed out the work done by Afghanistan in the fight against terrorism and the steps taken towards ensuring the country’s development.

Heart of Asia-Istanbul Process is a regional platform for political dialogue and close regional cooperation aimed at promoting stability, peace and prosperity in the Heart of Asia region and for enhancing Afghanistan’s connectivity with the entire region.

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Obama says Pak did not know Bin Laden’s whereabouts NEW DELHI, DEC 1 (AGENCIES): Former US president Barack Obama said on Friday that Pakistan did not know the whereabouts of the then Al Qaeda chief Osama Bin Laden.

Asked if Pakistan was aware of his whereabouts, Obama said, “We had no evidence that Pakistan was aware of his presence — that is something that we looked at.”

Obama also said that Washington had faced a “consistent problem” while dealing with Pakistan.

However, Islamabad had also been “in many ways a partner in fighting against certain terrorist outfits.” “(But) There are some elements that sometimes have not been good partners with us,” Obama reportedly told a journalist at the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit here.

Osama Bin Laden was

Barack Obama

killed by the US Army in a pre-dawn attack on his hideout in Abbottabad in Pakistan in 2011. Obama was in his second term as US President at the time.

The former US President also admitted that connections made between “explicit terrorist organizations based in Pakistan and elements that are connected to various more official entities inside of Pakistan”

Ready to facilitate talks to solve Ayodhya dispute: Adityanath NEW DELHI, DEC 1 (IANS): Uttar Pradesh c h i e f m i n i s t e r, Yo g i Adityanath said on Friday that while everyone should wait for the Supreme Court verdict in the Ramjanmabhoomi case, his government will “facilitate” an accord if the parties reach a consensus.

However, nobody will be allowed to take the law into their hands, he said at the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit. “The Uttar Pradesh government is not a party in this case but if the parties reach a consensus and inform the government, we will facilitate. We won’t let anyone take law in their own hands,” the chief minister said.

Adityanath said he wanted the decades old issue resolved amicably through talks but lamented that that could not happen.

“Now, the Supreme Court is going to hear the case on a day to day basis from December 5. We should rather wait for the court verdict.

We hoped for a consensus

but that has not happened.

We should wait for the final verdict.”

The Chief Minister, during his recent visit to Ayodhya, had said his government sought a harmonious solution to the Ramjanmabhoomi dispute within the ambit of the law through talks.

While taking a dig at Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi, Adityanath attributed the BJP’s victory in the Uttar Pradesh civic elections to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s development vision and BJP President Amit Shah’s organisational skills.

“He (Rahul Gandhi) was questioning the development of Gujarat.

This is an answer to him.

The results show that one must work on ground,” Adityanath said.

Responding to a query, he said the 2017 Assembly polls had proven that Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and Rahul Gandhi do not represent the youth of Uttar Pradesh.

have been a “source of frustration”.

Obama has been in the country for a town hall here hosted by the Obama Foundation, the foundation that he and his wife, former First Lady Michelle Obama, run. On Friday afternoon, he interacted with around 280 young leaders from across India on their role in improving communities and on how his Foundation could help in the future. Earlier in the day, he also met Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Both leaders have shared a close bond and have previously met on several occasions in both the US and in India. The two world leaders met eight times between September 2014 and September 2016. His last visit to India was in January 2015 when he became the first US President to take part as the chief guest in the Republic Day celebrations.

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Nagaland on cusp of making history, says President ED conducts searches on premises (From p-1) Stating that Nagaland had much to offer, he said the strength of the State lay in of Chidambaram’s relatives its organic farm produce, including flowers and fruits. He added that the State had rare CHENNAI, DEC 1 (AGENCIES): Enforcement Directorate officials on Friday morning started searches on six premises in Chennai and Kolkata, including those belonging to the relatives of former Union finance minister P Chidambaram, as part of their probe into the AircelMaxis case involving his son Karti Chidambaram. ED officials said searches were being held in four locations in Chennai and two places in Kolkata. In Chennai, searches were being held at Teynampet (two places,

including a hospital), Alwarpet and Tiruvanmiyur.

In Kolkata, two places on the Lee Road and at Lovelock Place were being searched, they said.

The ED case pertains to the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) approval granted in 2006 for the Aircel-Maxis by Chidambaram. The ED charged that Karti had closed certain bank accounts and attempted to close other bank accounts to frustrate the process of attachment under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

NIA arrests Manipur militant in Delhi

medicinal plants and herbs that could help create jobs and boost the economy.

He said the Naga jolokia (King Chilli), one of the hottest chilli peppers in the world, needed to be bottled into one of the hottest selling sauces of the world.

Kovind said, with high literacy rate and a young population that was fluent in English and comfortable with Information Technology, Nagas could make the State and the region a hub for service industries in the future.

Chief secretary Pankaj Kumar delivered the welcome address.

Earlier, G Rio School, Kohima opened the inaugural function with the national anthem while head of Tuensang Village L Sangkumwongto Chang Naga delivered traditional blessings. Handel’s Messiah with ‘Halleluiah Chorus’ enthralled the gathering while ‘Enculturation’ was presented by Sky Entertainment group. Altogether 16 cultural troupes from across the state performed at the inaugural programme.

Host of ministers, parliamentary secretaries, advisors and leaders attended the programme.

On Day-2, Odisha Governor and former Nagaland chief minister, Dr. S.C. Jamir will grace the event as the chief guest.

Gov’s tribute to founding fathers

(From p-1) He added Nagaland must take advantage of this.

He suggested that educated youth should focus on alternative employment rather than looking for government jobs, besides advocating that universities and educational institutions should introduce more skill-based courses to achieve the Northeast’s potential of becoming the gateway to ASEAN countries.

The Governor also maintained that senior citizens and ex-servicemen should be given due respect as they were the asset to the society and that their welfare should be taken care of.

NEW DELHI, DEC 1 (IANS): The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a militant of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) here on charges of raising terror funds, supply of arms, ammunitions and explosives for the Manipur-based banned outfit, an official said on Friday. The militant, identified as Sanabam Inaobi Singh was arrested on Wednesday here.

“Sanabam is a hard core member of KCP and found (From p-1) He added that the exorbitant airfare from Delhi to Dimapur had become a dampto be involved in raising terror funds, supply of arms, ammunitions and explosives for the cadres of his group,” an ener for prospective tourists to Nagaland.

He appealed to the President to request Air India to add additional flights during NIA statement said.

Hornbill Festival and also start a Dimapur-Delhi service via Guwahati that could meet the need of the region, which would be a remarkable gift to the people of Nagaland, he added.

Zeliang said the Hornbill Festival provided a platform to showcase the unique culture of the Nagas in its full glory and portray the love and determination of the Naga people for preserving tradition and culture, which were the hallmarks of Naga identity.

He exuded the confidence that through India’s Act East Policy, physical, emotificates cannot be the prin- panchayat certificates as a tional and economic integration of the North-eastern region with mainland India ciple citizenship document proof of citizenship. could be achieved better.

The centre has already but may be presented only as a supporting document. dispatched 50 additional The bench of Ranjan companies of central paraGogoi and Rohington Fali military forces to the state Nariman after hearing at- for maintaining law and torney general of India KK order when the draft NRC Venugopal’s contention is published.

Assam Police DGP said that it does not see any reasons for a law and order Mukesh Sahay said, “We NEW DELHI, DEC 1 mated 100 crew were aboard der. Tourists in Kochi, a breakdown as the names of are also moblising our own (AFP): According to reports the missing vessels, with coastal city in the southern Kerala state, have been told the people in these two cat- forces. We are reviewing the in the Economic times, a fears held for their safety. to stay away from popular A depression above powerful cyclone has killed egories will not be included situation on a daily basis. in the draft NRC to be We are also keeping a close at least 16 people across the Bay of Bengal turned beaches where huge waves published on December 31 watch on the social media India and Sri Lanka, uproot- into a cyclonic storm - Cy- are pounding the shore.

Power was cut for milbut at a later date only after where trouble makers may ing trees and cutting power clone Ockhi intensified try to spread their anti-NRC for millions amid warnings into a severe cyclonic storm lions in Kerala and neightheir verification is done.

Friday that the storm would and moved towards Lak- bouring Tamil Nadu state “We do not see how campaigns.”

Sahay said that in- intensify. Disaster officials shadweep today, NDTV as the storm made its way the aforesaid situation can even remotely arise as we structions have been issued said nine people were killed reported. The Economic from Sri Lanka, with India’s have already indicated in to register a case against in India and seven in neigh- Times added that, torrential meteorological department the earlier part of the pres- a former legislator of All bouring Sri Lanka, most wind and rain unleashed warning of worse to come. ent order that claims of 47 India United Democratic crushed by trees ripped up by Cyclone Ockhi has shut “The system is very likely to lakh persons and 29 lakh Front, who has made hate by destructive winds raging down schools in Chennai, a intensify further during next persons are still pending speeches at a public meet- at 130 kilometres (80 miles) coastal Indian city of seven 24 hours,” the department million where conditions are said in its update. India’s and would be subject to ing at Goalpara few days per hour. eastern coast -- including Warships have been set to worsen. verification and covered by back.

Images broadcast from state capitals like Chennai publication of another draft Advisor of All Assam deployed to comb the southNRC at a subsequent point Student’s Union, Samujjal eastern coast for fishing southern India showed the and Bhubaneswar that are of time,” the court said in Bhattacharya said that the boats missing in wild seas, scale of the destruction as home to millions -- is prone remark on the law and order India’s Defence Minister the cyclone reached the to seasonal storms that its order.

The court has reserved situation by the solicitor Nirmala Sitharaman said. shore, with electricity poles wreak immense damage beits judgement on the use of general was uncalled for.

Another official said an esti- toppled and trees torn asun- tween April and December.

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Non-citizens will create problems in Assam: Centre tells Supreme Court GUWAHATI, DEC 1 (AGENCIES): The centre on Thursday told a bench of Supreme Court hearing the updating of the National Register of Citizens of 1951 in Assam that the excluded people would create law and order disturbances after the draft register is published. The exercise is being undertaken to screen illegal Bangladeshi settlers in the state, Centre’s fear arises from the fact that documents relating to parental linkages shown by 47 lakh persons who have applied for inclusion of their names in the NRC to establish that they have settled in India before the cutoff date of March 25, 1971 (as decided in Assam Accord of 1985) have been found to be suspicious.

Another 29 lakh persons, all married women, have submitted gram panchayat certificates as their citizenship proof, but the Gauhati high court had earlier ruled these cer-

Cyclone Ockhi kills at least 16 across India and Sri Lanka

US exporting dirty fuel to already pollution-choked India NEW DELHI, DEC 1 (AGENCIES): US oil refineries that are unable to sell a dirty fuel waste product at home are exporting vast quantities of it to India instead.

Petroleum coke, the bottom-of-the-barrel leftover from refining Canadian tar sands crude and other heavy oils, is cheaper and burns hotter than coal.

But it also contains more planet-warming carbon and far more heart and lung-damaging sulphur - a key reason few American companies use it.

Refineries instead are sending it around the world, especially to energy-hungry India, which last year got almost a fourth of all the fuel-grade ‘petcoke’ the US shipped out, an Associated Press investigation found.

In 2016, the US sent more than 8 million metric tons of petcoke to India. That’s about 20 times more than in 2010, and enough to fill the Empire State Building eight times.

The petcoke being burned in countless factories and plants is contributing to dangerously filthy air in India, which already has many of the world’s most polluted cities.

Delhi resident Satye Bir does not know all the reasons Delhi’s air is so dirty, but he says he feels both fury and resignation.

“My life is finished....

My lungs are finished,’’ said the 63-year-old Bir, wheezing as he pulls an asthma

inhaler out of his pocket.

“This is how I survive. Otherwise, I can’t breathe.’’

Laboratory tests on imported petcoke used near New Delhi found it contained 17 times more sulfur than the limit set for coal, and a staggering 1,380 times more than for diesel, according to India’s courtappointed Environmental Pollution Control Authority. India’s own petcoke, produced domestically, adds to the pollution.

Industry officials say petcoke has been an important and valuable fuel for decades, and its use recycles a waste product. Health and environmental advocates, though, say the US is simply exporting an environmental problem. The US is the world’s largest producer and exporter of petcoke, federal and international data show.

“We should not become the dust bin of the rest of the world,’’ said Sunita Narain, a member of the pollution authority who also heads the Delhi-based Center for Science and the Environment. “We certainly can’t afford it; we’re choking to death already.’’

EMBRACING TAR SANDS: For more than a century, oil refining has served as a lifeline in America’s industrial heartland, where thousands of manufacturing jobs have been lost in recent decades.

In gritty northwest Indiana, a sprawling oil refin-

In this Nov. 10, 2017 photo, commuters wait for transport amid a thick blanket of smog on the outskirts of New Delhi. (Altaf Qadri)

ery and steel mills dominate the Lake Michigan shoreline. Freight trains chug through workingclass neighborhoods. And smokestacks and distillation towers still symbolize opportunity.

Local officials and workers cheered when the BP Whiting refinery invested $4.2 billion so it could process crude extracted from tar sands in the boreal forest of Alberta, Canada.

US refineries embraced tar sands oil and other heavy crudes, when domestic oil production was stagnant before the hydraulic fracturing boom. Some of the biggest built expensive units called cokers to process the gunky crude into gasoline, diesel, ship fuel and asphalt, which leaves huge amounts

of petroleum coke as waste.

When BP Whiting’s coker in Whiting, Indiana was finished in 2013, its petcoke output tripled, to 2.2 million tons a year.

Petcoke traditionally was used in the US to make aluminum and steel after its impurities were removed.

But when those mills closed or moved to other countries, the need for petcoke waned, although some power plants still use it. Other industries that had burned petcoke in the past did not want to invest in costly upgrades to control emissions of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides, so they shifted to cleaner natural gas.

The American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers, a petroleum industry trade group, released

a statement to the AP saying that cokers “allow the United States to export petroleum coke to more than 30 countries to meet growing market demand.’’

“Petroleum coke is used globally as a costeffective fuel, as well as an integral component in manufacturing,’’ AFPM said.

But experts say it’s not market forces that are driving US refiners to make this waste product from heavy oil refining. The refineries just need to get rid of it, and are willing to discount it steeply - or even take a loss - which helps drive the demand in developing countries, experts said.

“It’s a commodity that defies explanation (because) there’s not a financial mar-

ket,’’ said Stuart Ehrenreich, an oil industry analyst who once managed petcoke export terminals for Koch Industries. “But at the end of the day, the coke has got to move.”

So it’s usually priced cheaper than even coal, sold around the world through a network of businesses - from boat captains and stevedores to buyers, brokers and middlemen -and sent on an epic, weeks-long journey by rail, barge and ship.

DIRTY AIR: Petcoke, critics say, is making a bad situation worse across India. About 1.1 million Indians die prematurely as a result of outdoor air pollution every year, according to the Health Effects Institute, a nonprofit funded by the US Environmental Protection Agency and industry.

In the capital of New Delhi, pollution has sharply increased over the past decade with more cars, a construction boom, seasonal crop burning and small factories on the outskirts that burn dirty fossil fuels with little oversight.

In October and November, for the second year in a row, city air pollution levels were so high they couldn’t be measured by the city’s monitoring equipment. People wore masks to venture out into gray air, and newspaper headlines warned of an “Airpocalypse.’’

“Fifty percent of children in Delhi have abnor-

malities in their lung function - asthma, bronchitis, a recurring spasmodic cough.

That’s 2.2 million children, just in Delhi,’’ said Dr. Sai Kiran Chaudhuri, head of the pulmonary department at the Delhi Heart & Lung Institute.

The country has seen a dramatic increase in sulfur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide emissions in recent years, concentrated in areas where power plants and steel factories are clustered.

Those pollutants are converted into microscopic particles that lodge deep in the lungs and enter the bloodstream, causing breathing and heart problems.

It’s impossible to gauge precisely how much is from petcoke versus coal, fuel oil, vehicles and other sources.

But experts say it certainly is contributing.

Indian purchases of US fuel-grade petcoke skyrocketed two years ago after China threatened to ban the import of high-sulfur fuels.

Although Indian factories and plants buy some petcoke from Saudi Arabia and other countries, 65 percent of imports in 2016 were from the US, according to trade data provider Export Genius.

“It is definitely alarming,’’ Chaudhari said. “The government should know what they’re getting, what they’re using and what are its harmful effects.’’

In the north Indian industrial district of Moradabad, several hours’ drive

from the capital, villagers see the skies getting dingier but have little information about what happens behind factory gates.

Only four factories are on record as using petcoke.

But dozens buy it from middlemen running openair fuel depots, according to Sarvesh Bansal, a natural gas distributor in the north Indian city who leads the ad-hoc local environmental group called WatAir. AN UNCERTAIN FUTURE: Although petcoke has been an industrial resource since the 1930s, the high sulfur content and sheer petcoke volume - and growing concern about climate change, as well as particle pollution could restrict or halt its production, experts said.

Governments could decide to tax high-carbon fuels such as petcoke. They could ban high-sulfur or high-carbon fuels. Or they could set pollution limits that make petcoke use impractical.

In India, judges of the National Green Tribunal demanded in May that the government investigate the environmental and health impacts of petcoke.

“The government was not doing anything,’’ said the WatAir leader Bansal, w h o s e e nv i r o n m e n t a l group launched the lawsuit.

“There is no law in India, no control. So the whole world’s petcoke is coming to India, and it’s getting consumed here.’’

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Khailash Kher mesmerise Dimapurians; leaves them wanting for more

(L-R) Parliamentary Secretary for Youth Resources and Sports and Music Task Force advisor, Khekaho Asumi (R) along with Music Task Force director Gugs Chishi. Kailash Kher accompanied by Alobo Naga. Methaneilie Jütakhrie and band. Surfira. Benjongsola and Welly Baruah representing Note Grid. Ajungla giving a solo performance. (NP)

After a heavy dose of different performances, the famous and one of the most beloved Bollywood singer, Kailash Kher, finally appeared on the stage sending the audience into frenzy.

The reluctant crowd who were held in chains due to the cold weather and long wait finally broke loose as Kailash stepped into the limelight.

Thanking the people profusely for always giving him a warm and love filled welcome, Kailash said, it was the love shown to him by the Nagas that brought

him back to the state.

Starting off his set-list with the song ‘Toba Toba’, Kailash, as the master of performances he was, kept the crowd fully engaged, shouting and screaming out the songs they wished to listen.

Amidst the frenzy and cheering that knew no bound, Kailash lulled the audience into a moment of silence when he sang ‘Tu Jaane Na’, which was dedicated to Parliamentary Secretary for Youth Resources and Sports and Music Task Force advisor,

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presented a Christmas song with herself playing the keyboard.

Adding a whole new colour and vibe to the festival was the participation of Naga music icon and legendary singer Methaneilie Jütakhrie Solo.

Keeping the crowd agape with his rhetoric but relevant and funny jokes which defines him as one of the people’s favourite artistes, Methaneilie’s set list included two of the most popular Nagamese songs ‘Nagaland City Kuribole’ and ‘Whiskey Whiskey’ besides a few other originals and a rendition of famous Hindi singer Kishore Kumar’s 1961 hit ‘Jhumroo’.

Alobo Naga featuring DJ Amar, was also another performance which kept the crowd on their toes, belting out his originals including the famous ‘Wolo’ and ‘Mistry Gaana’ besides two other covers.

Surfira band, a group of seven talented musicians, managed and groomed by Kailash Kher himself, followed in the line-up, belting out some ver popular Bollywood songs including a medley of old classic hindi songs.

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imapur District Spor ts Complex (DDSC) stadium, Dimapur seemed a little small for the Hornbill International Music Festival (HIMF) 2017, considering the size of the crowd who gathered there, Friday to witness the opening of the festival.

Although the chilly winter had set in, it did not deter the love for music Nagas have and people from all part of the city gathered at the venue.

The one-of-a-kind line up for the HIMF opening was prepared in such a way which accommodated all form of genres, occasions and the variety of audience.

Renowned music institutes including Margaret Shishak School of Music, Nagaland Conservatory of Music, The Intitute of Music Education and Note Grid Music School & Media Studio gave spine chilling performances which comprised of choral pieces, classical guitar ensembles, solos, piano recitals, drum demonstrations, bass solo etc.

Differently-abled and highly talented Ajungla

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(L-R) Nagaland Conservatory of Music led by Lipokmar Tzudir. Margaret Shishak School of Music. (NP)

Khekaho Asumi’s demised Task Force, Government will feature various re- (2016)’ winner Sharavi Yason. of Nagaland. nowned artistes with reality dav taking the main stage.

Kailash made the long Day two of the event singing show ‘The Stage II (Aneila Seyie Keretsü) wait by the crowd worth every bit with his set-list which included ‘Bahubali’ and ‘Alah Ke Bande’.

He also invited Alobo Naga to join him in one of his songs which was mixed with few lines of Nagamese lyrics adding more spices to their duo impromptu performance.

Swaying, singing along and some portions of the crowd joining Kailash’s single-foot-dance, the crowd surely could not have wished for more.

Earlier Music Task Force director Gugs Chishi gave an introduction of the festival, while Parliamentary Secretary for Youth Resources and Sports and Music Task Force advisor, Khekaho Asumi declared the festival open.

The festival was compered by Zehovire Kechü, while the event was managed by Concord Linx in collaboration with Music

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Shri. Kasheto Yepthomi (Class I Contractor)

We the Aqahuto Area Sport Association would like to extend our heartfelt thanks and gratitude to Shri. Azheto Zhimomi G.B (Ex-MLA) for being our Guest of Honor and a donation of Rs.1,00,000/- (Rupees one lakh) only during the 51-U 3rd G.B’s Trophy held on 24/11/2017 at Lhothavi Village, Dimapur and Shri. Kasheto Yepthomi (Class-I Contractor) for his humble donation of Rs. 50,000/- (Rupees fifty thousand) only towards Aqahuto Area Sport Association.

We the Aqahuto Area Sport Association are very grateful for your humble support and it is only due to your support that our event has been a great success.

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excited to join our forces together and cannot wait to compete again having a new team to back me up,” the three-time Wimbledon champion said in a statement released on his official website.

Stepanek and Agassi will travel and work alongside Novak, depending on the schedule they make, and on the calendar for 2018 which is yet to be confirmed.

“On Andre’s suggestion I pursued Radek, therefore I am sure the two of them will work well together. The new season is about to start and there is a long way to go back

to where I left off. We are aware that I need to go step by step, not hurrying anything. I feel much better now, and I can’t wait to play matches again,” Djokovic added.

Stepanek said: “I’m honoured to be a new member of Novak’s team. It is a new and exciting challenge for me, which I’m looking forward to and I believe that as a team we can help Nole to reach his goals.

“As longtime friends off the tennis court, I believe that our friendship and similar views will translate onto the court as well, and we will share some memorable moments together.

The 39-year-old recently announced his retirement from the sport after 21 years on the professional tour. Stepanek turned professional in 1996. He started on tour as a doubles specialist, winning 18 ATP titles, including the Australian Open (2012) and the US Open (2013).

DIMAPUR, DEC 1 (NPN): Three-day Vijay Merchant (U-16) Trophy for the NE and Bihar state started Friday with Nagaland taking on Manipur, Bihar against Arunachal and Meghalaya against Sikkim.

Scores at the end of Day –I At Dimapur: Nagaland—130 all out in 60.2 overs; Manipur—72 for 4 in 31 overs At Shillong: Sikkim— 114 all out in 50 overs; Meghalaya—129 for 4 in 38 overs.

At Patna: AP—83 all out in 31 overs; Bihar—371 for 2 in 57 overs.

I-League: Minerva go top after defeating newcomers Neroca Lu d h i a na , D e c 1 (IANS): Minerva Punjab overcame debutants Neroca FC by a margin of 2-1 in a Hero I-League fixture here on Friday.

After Felix Chidi (18 minutes) put Neroca FC in the driver’s seat, Chencho (24) quickly restored parity

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was weak.

Then Harmanpreet Singh’s long pass was picked up by Akashdeep and he went past Matthew Shawn to unleash a thunderous shot which was palmed away by Tyler.

However, Gurjant had a lovely chance to score on the rebound but the shot was, again, padded away.

The capacity crowd at the Kalinga Stadium was on its feet after witnessing a sprightly start from their team. Soon, India won their first penalty corner but again, they were denied after yet another save from Lovell.

While India had the

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edge in the opening exchanges, Australia were ready with their replies.

They soon earned their first penalty corner (11th minute) but an alert Akash Chitke was equal to the task.

Akashdeep was repeatedly making probing moves but somehow Australia managed to deny him and the first quarter ended goalless.

Five minute in to the second quarter, India finally sent one crashing inside the Australian cage through Mandeep Singh.

A lovely cross from the midfield from Manpreet to Sunil opened up

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Dearest Tokanu, One year without you was the most difficult time of our lives, and it breaks our hearts even more to accept the fact that we have to spend the rest of our lives without you. We've been shattered and torn apart when that fatal illness stole you away from us. But, we believe that your soul is safe with the Lord.

Rest in peace until the Lord's return.

D I M A P U R , DEC 1 (NPN): All India SAI, football team beat Meghalaya 2-1 to win the Sub-junior national football championship at JCT Phagwara, Punjab on November 30.

According to SAI centre incharge Dimapur, Ch. Naba Singh, three players from SAI Sports training centre, Dimapur- Yekivi Swu, Vetuh Tetseo and P. Horlan Shimray represented the winning team.

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Goalkeeper Lalit Thapa.

Meanwhile, Minerva’s back four stood firm until the 18th minute when a superb solo run by Odili Chidi resulted in the first goal of the match.

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SAI team beat Meghalaya 2-1

the Australian defense and he pushed the ball forward to Mandeep, who did well to send the ball past Tyler to hand India 1-0 lead.

It was a perfect culmination of the build-up by the hosts with Manpreet being in the thick of action.

The joy was shortlived after Australia converted a penalty corner with Jeremy Hayward equalising in the 21st minute.

India next face England on Saturday evening while Australia lock horns with Germany. Olympic gold medalist Argentina will be up against Belgium while Netherlands square off against Spain on a busy Saturday.

ute itself when he dived to his left to save a brilliantly taken curling shot. Chencho had a good chance in the 16th minute when his powerful shot made life difficult for Neroca captain and

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Loving mom, dad, sisters and brothers.

India, Australia play out 1-1 draw BHUBANESWAR, Dec 1 (Agencies): India played out a 1-1 draw with defending champions Australia in their Odisha Hockey World League Final opener on Friday.

The Indians made a sparkling start with an early incursion into the Australian half, catching the opponent defence by surprise.

SV Sunil moved briskly on the right flank and his shot after deflection from a defender found Gurjant Singh whose reverse hit was blocked by the Australian ‘keeper Tyler Lovell. World no. 2 Australia responded with a counterattack but the resultant attempt at goal

before Lago (45’ +2’) tapped it home to secure all three points for the hosts.

Neroca started the match with high pace and intensity which bothered Minerva’s defence for much of the starting 20 minutes.

Arshdeep had to pull up his socks in the 3rd min-

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Belgrade, Dec 1 (IANS): Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic on Friday announced the Czech Republic’s Radek Štepánek as his new coach.

“We have a new official member of the #TeamDjokovic guys. #NoleFam please welcome Radek Stepanek to our team,” the 30-year-old tweeted.

Stepanek will begin working with Djokovic in the following days in Monte Carlo, as Novak prepares for the next season and upcoming tournaments, after the break due to an elbow injury.

“Radek is one of my very close friends on the tour and I was always impressed with his level of determination, passion and love for the sport. The fact that he just recently retired at the age of 37 speaks volumes of his love for the game. “He has lot of experience and knowledge, and he has played on a high level for many years. I am

Vijay Merchant U-16 trophy begins

A year has passed since you left us on this day.

You are deeply missed and remembered in our hearts with silent tears. We fondly remember and cherish your memories of love and joy you brought us is always there to comfort and guide us.

Loving wife, children, grandchildren and in-laws

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur saturday, december 2, 2017

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Late William Lotha

Born : 09/11/1977 – Died : 28/11/2017

We the family members of Lt. William Lotha express our heartfelt gratitude to all individuals, friends, relatives, neighbours, churches, organizations etc. who stood by us to share our grief and sorrow and supported us through physically, materially, financially and prayer at the sudden demise of our beloved.

We also extended our special thanks to : 1) Bor-Lengri Lotha Baptist Church 2) Lotha - Ekhüng Bor-Lengri Block II 3) Dimapur Nkonjan Hümtsotüng Ekhung 4) St. Alphonsa Church Women and Youth Wing Bor-Lengri.

5) Hossana Gorkha Baptist Church Bor-Lengri 6) Wapong Taro Village Community Karbi Anglong Assam 7) Dimapur Lio-Longidang Union 8) Blue Hill Auto Drivers.

We deeply regret for not thanking each and everyone individually but we humbly pray to Almighty God to bless you all abundantly.

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LATE KHULAN PANMEI (April 4, 1949 – Nov. 27, 2017) ''As for me, I will see your face in righteousness; I shall be satisfied when I awake in your likeness."

(Psalm 7:15) We, the bereaved family members of Late Khulan Panmei, express our heartfelt gratitude and sincere appreciation to all the organizations and individuals who stood by us during the hours of bereavement brought by sudden demise of our daddy, who yielded his life to rest on November 27th, 2017.

Our special appreciation goes to: 1. Seventh-day Adventist Church, Samziuram 2. Samziuram Village Council 3. Nursing Home, Jalukie 4. CIHSR Medical fraternity 5. Rongmei Council, Peren 6. Peren District Entrepreneurship Union.

We wish God's richest blessings upon those dear ones who have shared our grief and given significant support to us.

Loving wife, children and relatives.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Loving parents, brother, sister, in-laws & relatives

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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1955 – 18.11.2017 Through this column, we the bereaved family of LATE YEHOVI CHOPHY, Thilixu Village would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to each and everyone who stood by us with prayer, financial and physical assistance at the sudden demise of our beloved father.

We sincerely convey our special thanks to: 1. Thilixu Baptist Church and Village Council.

2. Showuba Village Baptist Church.

3. Sumi Baptist Church, Showuba Village.

4. Yimchunger Bapist Church, Dimapur.

5. Liztomi Union, Dimapur.

6. NSCB officers and staff.

7. Friends and well wishers.

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

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

1944 – 2017 We the family members of Late I. P. Alila (Nokpu) would like to express our sincere gratitude to all individuals, family members, friends and well-wishers, who stood by us and helped us physically, morally and financially throughout her illness till the time of her demise on 6th Nov. 2017.

We would also like to convey our special thanks to : 1. Doctors and nurses of Eden Medical Centre and Referral Hospital, Dimapur.

2. Nokpu Kiyim Lanur Blood Donors.

3. Nokpu Baptist Church and Nokpu Village Council.

4. Saring Baptist Church and Saring Village Council.

5. Longchem Baptist Church and Public.

6. Longchem Nokpu Union.

7. Dr. Benjongliba, Parliamentary Secretary.

We deeply regret for not being able to mention and thank all individually, but we pray that our Almighty God bless you all for your generosity and love towards us.

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A TRIBUTE

Late Paokhothang Singson (1924 - 2005)

Damlai nikho tincheng lungmitnah alangjin, kamil pouve.

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Ngaicheng Insungmite

We the Wakching Union Dimapur would like to express our heartfelt and profound gratitude to all the well wishers, individuals and villagers who stood by us physically, materially, morally & financially during the brief illness and at the demise of Lt. Nyeiang Konyak of Wakching Village on 30th Nov. 2017.

We convey our special thanks to : 1. Dr. Loli, Management and Staff of Eden Medical Centre.

2. Shri. Y. M. Yollow, Hon’ble Parl. Secy. Agriculture, Govt. of Nagaland.

3. Shri. B. S. Nganlang Phom, Hon’ble Parl. Secy.

LRD & Excise, Govt. of Nagaland.

4. Shri. M.C. Konyak, Ex-Minister.

5. Mr. & Mrs. Pongshi Phom, Chumukedima.

6. Mr. & Mrs. T. Woknyei, President KUD. 7. Mr. & Mrs. Lowming, Tamlu Village.

8. Mr. Shampa, Longching Village.

9. Mrs. Khrieno (M.C. Konyak) 10. Mrs. Shikmeth 11. Mr. & Mrs. T. Longme 12. Mr. & Mrs. Pongmoi 13. Mr. & Mrs. Chingten 14. Mr. & Mrs. Nyeiang 15. Mr. & Mrs. Chinge 16. Mr. & Mrs. Yongwe 17. Mr. Toang 18. Mr. Takyong 19. Mr. Shangyo 20. Mr. Lowmung. M 21. Mr. Lowming. Y 22. Mr. Tokdao 23. Mr. Konang 24. Mr. Toang 25. Mr. & Mrs. Methna

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God bless you all abundantly, With Deep appreciation on behalf of Family Members Wakching Union Dimapur (WUD).

Lt. R. IMKONG JAMIR 21.06.1942 – 25.11.2017

We, the bereaved family members of Lt. R. IMKONG JAMIR (Chungliyimsen), would like to express our sincere and profound gratitude to all our relatives, friends, neighbours, churches, organizations and well wishers who stood by us and joined us in our hour of grief through prayers, physical presence, financial and material support during his illness and at the sad demise on 25th November, 2017.

Our special thanks to : 1. Dr. Bendangtoshi Lkr, Dr. Aoakum Kichu and nursing staff, EMC 2. Dimapur Ao Baptist Arogo 3. Town Fellowship Choir, DABA 4. Chungliyimsen Senso Telongjem Dimapur 5. Island Colony Council 6. Island Colony Youth Club 7. Jangpetkong Senso Telongjem Dimapur 8. Jangpetkong Kaketshir Mongdang 9. Chungliyimsen Baptist Arogo 10. Revival Church Chungliyimsen 11. Unity Village Ao Baptist Arogo, 5th Mile 12. Dimapur District Ao Pensioners Union 13. Shilunokdang Semchir 14. Mrs. & Mr. A. Wati Jamir, Aoyimti 15. Mrs. Imola & Family 16. Mrs. (Dr) & Mr. Imtiakum Pongen 17. Staff of Beanstalk, Lengrijan 18. Staff of S.D.O (E) No. II Dimapur 19. Class of ’92 Holy Cross Higher Secondary School 20. Class Apart DBS Dimapur 21. In-laws.

We regret our inability to reach out and thank all of you individually nor repay your good deeds extended towards our family, but it is our sincere and humble prayer that our God Almighty bless you all abundantly.

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Assam wins Kung-fu C’ship

Nagaland Post, Dimapur saturday, december 2, 2017

The championship was held from November 28 to 30 at Government Higher Secondary School, Dimapur. The championship was held on the theme, “oneness through sports”.

Altogether 130 fighters and 15 officials from 12 states participated in the three-day tournament. Earlier, the inaugural function was graced by chairman of Livingstone Foundation Higher Secondary School, Andrew Ahoto as chief guest. President of All India Kung-Fu Federation, C.L. Lama also delivered short speech on the opening day.

INDIVIDUAL’S AWARDS: Best disciplined team: Kerala Best fighters: Keyisuiding Lungalang (Nagaland), Akum (Nagaland), Netesh Chavan (Maharashtra), (Top) Assam team with the trophy. (Bottom) Nagaland team with the runners-up trophy.

Aandryo Prasad Mahanta D I M A P U R , D e c 1 first All India Kung Fu and Manipur in second (Assam), Pranjan Chetia (NPN): Assam emerged Championship Cup 2017, and third positions respec- (Assam) and T. Thoiba Singh (Manipur) as the champions of the followed by host Nagaland tively.

FIFA 2018 WC: Iran to face Spain, Portugal; tough draw for Germany

M o s c ow, D e c 1 (Agencies): The FIFA World Cup 2018 draw in Russia on Friday saw defending champions Germany selected in Group F alongside Mexico, Sweden and South Korea.

Spain, the 2010 winners, will meet Iberian rivals Portugal as well as Morocco and Iran in Group B following the ceremony that was staged at the Kremlin in Moscow.

Russia will play Saudi Arabia in the opening game of next year’s World Cup, a match between the

lowest ranked teams in the FIFA rankings. The Group A match will take place on June 14 at the 81,000-capacity Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow. Also in the group are Uruguay and Egypt.

Croatia, debutants Iceland, and Nigeria will all fancy their chances of joining favourites Argentina in the knockout phase from Group D. It is the fifth time Nigeria have been grouped with Argentina in their six World Cups.

Group E has a similar look with Brazil hot favou-

rites but little to choose between Switzerland and Costa Rica, who both qualified via the playoffs, and Serbia.

England will break new ground when they face Panama for the first time and with Belgium and Tunisia also in Group G, they will expect to advance.

The usual search for a “Group of Death” looks to be a fruitless one as, partly down to the new rankings-based format none of the “bigger” teams face more than one tough-looking rival.

T-20: Northblock, Kenuozou in quarterfinals Correspondent

Kohima, Dec 1 (NPN): Northblock Warriors and Kenuozou Wolves entered the quarter finals of the 5th edition 10-Northern Angami -1 T-20 Bash at Ziekezou ground Kohima on Friday. In the first match, Kenuozou Wolves defeated Lower L.Khel Vikings by four wickets.

Electing to bat first after wining the toss, Lower L. Khel Vikings scored only 119 runs for eight in 20 overs. Toto and Lijanbemo scored 32 and 25 runs in 39 and 22 balls respectively, while Tovi took four wickets in four overs.

In reply, Kenuozou Wolves reached the target in 15 overs for the loss of six wickets. In the second match, Northblock Warriors defeated Middle Bayavu Lions by seven wickets.

Put into bat, Middle Bayavu Lions could scored only 98 runs in 15 overs. Thejanguzo remained not out on 19 runs, while Khriesavituo and Wapang took wickets each. Northblock warriors reached the target in 9.3 overs with seven wickets remaining. Renjanthung and Abhijit Saha scored 28 and 25 runs. Khriesavituo was named man of the match.

Jamshedpur hold ATK to goalless draw in ISL Jamshedpur, Dec 1 (Agencies): Jamshedpur FC maintained their consistency of playing out goalless draws, their third in as many games, as they held ATK to a 0-0 score at home Friday. In the cagey affair, ATK lost more than just two points as midfielder Eugeneson Lyngdoh had to leave the game in the first half with a knee injury.

It was a cagey game that left managers Teddy Sheringham and Steve Coppell winless in the fourth season of the Hero Indian Super League.

It took almost half an hour for the first meaningful attack of the day as Tom Thorpe lost the ball to Kervens Belfort, whose shot rebounded and eventually fell to Jerry. The youngster’s stinging effort hit the sidenetting. It was just the attack needed to add a spark to the proceedings.

ATK then had the ball in the net via Hitesh Sharma but the enterprising midfielder was ruled offside. Alas, the premature celebration led to more frustration for the Kolkata side. Jerry was at it again when he took a low shot at

the near post where former Premier League goalkeeper Jaaskelainen was there to effect an excellent save.

ATK certainly lost some creativity in the midfield when they lost Eugeneson Lyngdoh to injury before half-time.

Prabir Das swung in a dangerous ball towards Robin Singh whose flick would have found Bipin, but this time it was Paul’s chance to shine with some brilliant anticipation.

Faroukh Chowdhury’s shot was palmed away by Jaaskelainen on the hour mark as Coppell replaced Belfort with Izu Azuka in search of a goal. At the other end, Paul was alert to a shot from distance from Conor Thomas as ATK also started throwing bodies forward.

But despite the action, there was no goal to relish for the 23,891 fans who had turned up on Jamshedpur’s home debut. As the game died out, Kuqi got the best chance of the match when Bipin’s ball found him at the far post. Even with time and space, the Finnish striker completely miscued his effort.

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