December 3, 2017

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Vol XXVIII No. 1

18,346 visitors on day-2 of Hornbill Fest

KOHIMA, DEC 2 (NPN): Second day of Hornbill Festival at Naga Heritage village, Kisama witnessed 18,346 visitors. This includes 325 foreign tourists, 3021 domestic tourists and 15,000 local visitors, Tourist officer (statistical i/c) Toka E. Tuccumi informed. There was an increase of 6146 visitors as compared to day one which had 12,200 visitors.

(Correspondent)

DNYO directives on Hornbill rock contest

DIMAPUR, DEC 2 (NPN): Diphupar Naga Youth Organisation (DNYO) has expressed warm welcome to the Hornbill International Rock Beat Contest to be held at Agri Expo from December 3 to 10. DNYO president Vekre Puro and general secretary Wati Imsong however requested all visitors to maintain discipline and decorum and adhere to the directions of the organizers and volunteers.

It also said that no foreign liquor or banned items will be allowed inside the Expo site, while carrying of arms in and around the expo area will be restricted to security personnel.

The Concerned Nagas call for public discourse

DIMAPUR, DEC 2 (NPN): Under the banner of ‘The Concerned Nagas’, a public discussion on various issues concerning the state is being organized at Don Bosco Hall, Dimapur on December 7 at 11 a.m. In this regard, concerned individuals along with Thepfulhouvi Solo, Niketu Iralu, Khekiye K. Sema and Kaka D. Iralu have made a clarion call to Nagas from all the districts of Nagaland “who have concern for the land to attend a discourse”.

WhatsApp gives more power to group admins

SAN FRANCISCO, DEC 2 (AGENCIES): Facebookowned WhatsApp is likely to give group administrators more powers where they will be able to restrict all other members from sending text messages, photographs, videos, GIFs, documents or voice messages in case the admin thinks so.

According to WABetaInfo, a fan site that tests new WhatsApp features early, the popular mobile messaging platform has submitted the “Restricted Groups” setting via Google Play Beta Programme in the version 2.17.430. The “Restricted Groups” setting can only be activated by group admininstrators.

Administrators can keep sharing media and chatting as normal as they restrict other members.

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Dr. Jamir’s tribute to statehood

Dr. S.C. Jamir speaking at the Hornbill Festival. (NP) Correspondent

KOHIMA, DEC 2 (NPN): Odisha Governor and fourtime chief minister of Nagaland Dr. S.C. Jamir reminded that it was on December 1, 1963, when Nagaland became a state and when the whole world came to know the Naga people and when Nagas proclaimed their separate identity by becoming part and parcel of the great Indian nation.

He said this while speaking as chief guest Saturday on the second day of the ongoing ten-day Hornbill Festival in Kisama organised by the NEZCC under the theme “Culturally Yours”.

Dr. Jamir explained the event besides the Christian point of view, made December a significant month for the Nagas. He invoked a challenge by asserting that Nagas should not be left behind, be it in education, academic development, governance, culture or tradition.

In his three-minute address, Jamir recalled that the Hornbill Festival concept was an endeavour to bring all tribes of Nagaland to one particular location, so that friends from the rest of the country and abroad could see all the tribes in one place. He said this gave birth to the concept of coinciding the statehood day along with the festival which used to be earlier held in Kohima but later shifted to its permanent venue, Kisama.

He said the Hornbill Festival was the right platform to showcase Naga ethnicity to tourists from abroad and from within the country.

He also said that Nagas have been endowed with unique talents and Hornbill Festival was the common occasion where everyone got the right opportunity to exhibit their talents. In conclusion, Jamir invoked God’s blessings on the gathering and

also wished them Merry Christmas.

Minister for school education Tokheho Yepthomi was the host of the event while ministers-- Imkong L. Imchen and G. Kaito Aye, parliamentary secretary C. Apok Jamir, advisor Naiba Konyak and officials accompanied the Odisha Governor. The second day of the festival witnessed cultural dances from the seven NE states-- Berii Nyijir Ngunu from Arunachal Pradesh, Moran Bihu (Assam), Pung, Thangta and stick dance (Manipur), Shad Suk Mynsiem (Meghalaya), Cheraw (Mizoram), Rai Silli (Sikkim), Sangrai Mog (Tripura) and a partner state, Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat from Madhya Pradesh.

For inclusive solution

O d i s h a G ove r n o r, Dr. S.C. Jamir, who is the last surviving member of the Naga People’s Convenrion(NPC) which signed the 16-Point Agreement with the government of India under Jawaharlal Nehru in July 26,1960 said solution to the Naga political issue should be inclusive, honourable and acceptable to Central government and

WSH, WSKH on transfer/ NPP officially launched in Nagaland posting of CP Dimapur DIMAPUR, DEC 2 (NPN): Western Sumi Hoho (WSH) and Western Sumi Kukami Hoho (WSKH) while appreciating Nagaland chief minister, T.R. Zeliang and home minister, Y. Patton for posting Joseph Hesso as the new Commissioner of Police (CP) of Dimapur, expressed concerned over the demand for cancellation of the transfer order.

In a joint statement, WSH president, Zheshito Swu; general secretary, Vikato K. Achumi and WSKH president, S. Vihuto Yepthomi said the hohos during a meeting on Friday appreciated the move and urged that the posting formalities be completed at the earliest.

They also termed it as “disturbing” that “some common urban bodies, which are actually formed for some particular social objectives” were interfering in the posting and transferring of government officials.

“Though issues of social concerns need to be voiced out by various NGOs and individuals alike, interfering in government business such as posting and transfer should be left in the ambit of the government,” they said.

The hohos said that the new CP, Joseph Hesso has commendable service record and earned several distinguished medals, which itself was a testimony and spoke volumes of his efficiency and an excellent policeman. While asserting that the officer deserved to be posted at such crucial place as Dimapur, the hohos at the same time sought cooperation from all sections to make Dimapur a better place.

Newly appointed office bearers of the NPP with others. (NP)

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DIMAPUR, DEC 2 (NPN): Nagaland unit of the National People’s Party (NPP) was officially launched here during a programme held at Bookmarc Conference Hall, Supermarket area on Saturday.

Speaking at the launching programme, NPP national general secretary and in-charge of Nagaland, Vivekraj Wangkhem said the party had already established its base in 10 states and that Nagaland was the 11th state where the party was being launched.

He said NPP was launched in January 1993 by former Lok Sabha speaker,

over-stretched, as was being done now.

The release also said they learnt that the power department had been only outputting 19MVA for safety against the actual requirement of 32MVA, besides enforcing a 2 hour load-shedding schedule at Kohima due to the festivities and winter.

KVYO expressed surprise that the government had diverted 5MVA to Peren and Medziphema against advice, while Kohima itself did not have the required output. It said that if the lone sub-station should experience a breakdown, without a substitute transformer, as was the case now, “Kohima will be plunged into, not just total but, prolonged darkness”.

KVYO also noted that the Kohima urban, semi-urban and its villages stand at the top of the departmental books for prompt payment of electricity bills, and thus they will have to, despite all unwillingness, ensure Kohima is not deprived of their due at the expense of

any other division.

It urged the government to either install the additional 24MVA, kept on hold for 3 years, immediately or listen to the engineers and stop diverting power from Kohima.

KVYO said that it was their humble and sincere request to all colony authorities under Kohima municipal as well as nonmunicipal areas, to not only use electricity judiciously but join them in checking illegal power tapping, as they had been doing for a long time.

They said that the government’s refusal to listen to technicians and experts in the power department could land Kohima in total darkness this festive and winter season.

Calling attention to the continuous cycle of infrastructure falling apart in Nagaland, the release further stated that, “it will be most prudent for all of us to act responsibly and avoid suffering for irresponsibility of powers that be and other less responsible consumers.”

Anthony Shimray appointed as NSCN (I-M) C-inC

DIMAPUR, DEC 2 (NPN): NSCN (I-M) through its MIP has informed that ‘lt. gen.’ Anthony Ningkhan Shimray has taken charge as the new ‘longvibu’ or commander-in-chief (C-in-C) of the Naga army on December 2, succeeding ‘lt. gen.’ (retd) Phungthing Shimrang. Phungthing has been inducted as an executive member of the steering committee.

MIP stated that the GPRN vice president acknowledged ‘lt. gen.’ (retd) Phungthing for his diligent and faithful service rendered to the Naga nation as Longvibu

until his service term duly completed on November 28 2017.

MIP said that Anthony Shimray was “kidnapped on September 27, 2010, by the Indian Agency, NIA at Kathmandu while he was on his way from Bangkok to Delhi to attend the Indo-Naga Political Talk.”

On October 3, 2010, MIP said Anthony he was produced before a court in Delhi by the NIA with a “fabricated accusation and imprisoned him for more than five years until his released on August 2, 2016.”

late PA Sangma, with the main objective to stand for the tribal people. Wangkhem announced former state BJP president, Ato Yepthomi and Sasank Ghatraj as the convenor and co-convenor of NPP Nagaland unit respectively.

Ato Yepthomi in his short speech highlighted the history and achievements of NNP under the leadership of Conrad Sangma. Yepthomi said, since the party’s inception, its members had increased in numbers and the presence of the party’s membership outside the state of Meghalaya including Rajasthan and Manipur shows the usefulness and discipline of the (Cont’d on p-8) party.

Staff Reporter

This is it!

KJB sub-highway bridge over Chathe river at New Chumukedima Village.

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DIMAPUR, DEC 2 (NPN): Kohima Village Youth Organisation (KVYO) has urged the government to either install the proposed additional 24MVA transformer at Kohima power station immediately or to stop diverting power to other districts.

A press release from KVYO president Medozhatuo Rutsa and general secretary Ruokuoneitso Kire said that the KVYO’s attention was drawn to the recent press release of the “Association of Power Engineers of Nagaland” (APEN), wherein the case of only one 24 MVA substation serving Kohima possibly failing, due to overloading, this winter season, was highlighted.

KVYO said its members visited the electrical department on the same day to appraise itself on the “dismal scenario”. During the interaction, they learnt that the only 24MVA, installed in the year 2000, in Kohima, was serving the whole district 24X7 for 17 years and was very likely to fail soon if its capacity was

NCVC restricts plying of heavy vehicles State BJP to go it alone in 2018 polls

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“You’ll be glad to know, I’ve decided to back Clean Election because all of us are on the same boat.”

Naga people.

Speaking to section of media persons on the side lines of the Hornbill Festival programme at Kisama, Dr. Jamir acknowledged that the joining of the six Naga National Political Groups in the peace process was on the right track towards an inclusive solution.

When asked about the appeal of the state government for solution before Christmas and “solution, not election”, Dr. Jamir said he had nothing to comment on it since the matter was between Central and state government.

Recalling the Hornbill Festival which was first started in 2001 at Kohima local ground, while he was the chief minister, Dr. Jamir said the main objective of organizing the festival was to bring all communities together and at the same time enable outsiders to witness the diverse Naga culture.

Jamir said he was delighted to note that the festival venue had been shifted to a bigger place and has become an international event.

All efforts should be made to display the culture of the Nagas without copying western culture, he added.

Install 24MVA transformer or stop diverting power: KVYO

DIMAPUR, DEC 2 (NPN): New Chumukedima Village Council (NCVC) has sealed off plying of heavy vehicles in KJB sub-highway bridge over Chathe river at New Chumukedima Village due to its perilous state.

A press release from NCVC chairman, S. Bao Hama said appeals that the council had made to the Executive Engineer PWD (R&B) Dimapur Division on July 18 and another to the Chief Engineer PWD (R&B) Kohima on August 21, to inspect and renovate the

bridge has failed to yield any positive responses and the department is yet to send officials to inspect the deteriorating bridge which serves as the lifeline of many villages.

The council said that as per its resolution, agreed on November 30, it has decided to ban plying of heavy vehicles over the frail 34 year old bridge, due to concerns of public safety. The council also clarified that any eventualities in the event of the bridge’s collapse will solely be the responsibility of the department.

DIMAPUR, DEC 2 (NPN): Nagaland BJP president, Visasolie Lhoungu on Saturday declared that the party would contest in all the 60 Assembly Constituencies in 2018 without any pre-poll alliance. Without naming any other political party, Lhoungu said “we all know the present political scenario in the state”, and it is time for the BJP to take over the government.

Therefore, “BJP party is the only alternative for the next election”, he added.

Lhoungu claimed that BJP membership in the State had reached over 2 lakh. He said that number could be even higher the people joining the party at various levels in the districts, divisional units, mandals etc. daily, were taken into account. “This has shown that the people of Nagaland have accepted the BJP as an alternative”, Lhoungu said while felicitating the new party workers led by commissioner and secretary (retd) Ramongo Lotha at Hotel Saramati Dimapur.

He attributed the rise in enrolment into BJP to the programmes and policies implemented by BJP led by Prime Minister. Should this trend continue and if elections were held, BJP will form the next government in the (Cont’d on p-8) State, he said.

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WEATHER FORECAST December 3

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala Mostly sunny and pleasant

27 14

Partly sunny and pleasant

24 10

Guwahati Mostly sunny and pleasant

26 13

Aizawl

Sunshine and nice

Imphal

23 7

Itanagar Mostly sunny and not as warm 23 11 Shillong

Mostly sunny

19 5

Kohima

Abundant sunshine

20 7

Dimapur Not as warm with sunshine

24 12

Not as warm with sunshine

21 8

Mkg

Tuensang Sunny and cooler

Clear and cooler

Wokha

Dzüdza village inaugurated

Zunheboto Sunny and not as warm

14 6 19 12 19 6

3 Assam Rifles nab NSCN (K) member

The arrested person.

DIMAPUR: Based on specific information, 3 Assam Rifles along with a police representative in an operation on Saturday has arrested one NSCN (K) member at Phulbari Chowk, Kohima.

According to PRO HQ IGAR (N), during the operation troops of Assam Rifles apprehended NSCN (K) member identified as Akaho Swu V (39) son of Vilhokhe Swu, resident of Nunu village of Zunheboto.

PRO informed that one challan of GPRN/NSCN (K) worth Rs 10,000 and one identity card of district rural development agency, Zunheboto were recovered from his possession.

The arrested person along with recovered items was subsequently handed over to North Police Station for further investigation, informed PRO.

Er. Rokozhalie Gwirie, JVC chairman, Megolhusie Nagi and others after unveiling the monolith at Dzüdza village on Saturday. (NP)

Correspondent KOHIMA, DEC 2 (NPN): Dzüdza village under Western Angami region of Kohima district was officially inaugurated on Saturday by chief engineer, department of Power, Er. Rokozhalie Gwirie as the chief guest Addressing the gathering, Gwirie said the village would now be the gateway to state capital and called upon the inhabitants to extend their best for the welfare of the village.

“The length and breadth of the village stretches along the NH 29, and therefore, the village has the potential to become a centre for commercial activities,” said Gwirie.

He also advised the dwellers and leaders of

the village to have strategic plan on how to move ahead, rather than randomly approaching every developmental activity.

“In becoming the gateway of Kohima, there is a bright prospect for this village to become a centre of all kinds of activities, including hotels, parking for taxis and trucks. It is in our hands to make it a wellplanned village/town,” Gwirie remarked.

Speaking as the guest of honour, Jotsoma Village Council chairman, Megolhousie Nagi, hoped that the village would grow up to become a commercial centre.

“Being located on the stretch of national highway, the people of this village will have maximum benefits and advantages. There-

fore, take the challenge to lead the way,” Nagi said.

President of Western Angami Public Organisation, Lhouphrevilie Rino expressed his happiness and welcomed the new village to its fold on behalf of the people.

The programme was chaired by Visakholie Nisa, while Howeho kro-u presented a folk song. Secretary of organising committee, Kepelhuto Nakhro gave a brief history of the village formation, while the vote of thanks was delivered by K. Senotsu.

Earlier, the chief guest also unveiled a monolith; the dedicatory prayer for the village and the monolith was pronounced by the pastors and reverends of Jotsoma Village led by Rev. Savito Nagi.

SakrabaChizami R.D road inaugurated DIMAPUR: Sakraba -Chizami R.D road constructed under MGNREGA (2017-18) was inaugurated on November 29 at Sakraba village by project director DRDA Phek, Razouvolie Dozo as chief guest.

In his address, Razouvolie Dozo called upon the village leaders to judiciously use the funds from the government and develop the village with proper planning.

He said every village should have proper planning as lack of the same would lead to misappropriation of funds provided by the government, as well as corruption.

The programme was chaired by VDB secretary Sakraba Kuhusheyi, invocation was pronounced by associate pastor Sakraba Baptist Church Thenunu, folk song by Vekuhuyi and Rakhutso, VCC Sakraba, Nerayi expressed gratitude to the department of rural development and officers for providing an alternative road to the people while deacon SBC, Velicho pronounced the benediction. The programme was attended by village leaders of both Centre Chakhesang and Chizami area and Department officers from DRDA, Phek and RD block Chizami.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur Sunday, December 3, 2017

NDPP Peren region launched

NDPP leaders and party workers at launching programme of NDPP Peren region.

DIMAPUR: Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) Peren region was launched on November 30 wherein the launching programme on November 30 at Jalukie town was attended by NDPP Nagaland, president, Chingwang Konyak and colleagues.

In a press release, NDPP media & communication committee informed that, Chingwang Konyak, in a keynote address, shed light on the confusion of NPF and NDPP. He urged the gathering to concentrate on strengthening NDPP adding that “technicalities” would be solved as when time comes.

NDPP secretary general, Abu Metha, pointed out that NDPP was “People’s Party” and that people from all over “Naga lands” were equal stake holders of the party.

He claimed that “autocracy, nepotism and VIP culture” would not be entertained or practiced by the party.

In his speech, NDPP, working president, Alemtemshi Jamir, thanked the people of Peren district for giving their best warriors – Neiba Ndang and Iherie Ndang – to NDPP “in the common fight against all aliments for a better Nagaland”.

Neiba Ndang and Iherie Ndang, both of whom

Various Organizations condemn November 30 assault on doctor

DIMAPUR: Various organizations have condemned the November 30 incident wherein one Dr. Angukato Achumi was assaulted by some non-Nagas.

PVC: Padum Pukhuri Village Council has said, through a press release signed by chairman, Vitoka Katty and secretary Sanjay Mech that, in connection with the case which happened on the night on November 30, at block-4, Padum Pukhuri Village, out of 17 construction labourers who were involved in the crime, only 6 were apprehended by the public.

They were handed over to the police after thorough interrogation. Since all of them were without ILP and illegal immigrants, the council ordered them to leave Dimapur Jurisdiction, and if they were found in within Dimapur again, the council will not be held responsible for them, the release said.

The council warned landowners and building construction owners under its jurisdiction, that outside labourers without proper documents/ILP will not be allowed in the village. They also said that labourers must be registered under the village council, otherwise, in the case of any untoward incidents, the owners will be held fully responsible.

CNTC: Central Nagaland Tribes Council (CNTC), UT-1 NPGN/ NNC (Non-Accord) and Usütomi Students’ Union (USU), in separate press statements, have flayed December 1 incident wherein Dr. Angukato Achumi, a resident of Pudampukhri was allegedly assaulted by group of non-Nagas. In this connection Dimapur police has arrested six persons.

CNTC through its media cell while condemning the incident said Dr Angukato was assaulted by some “migrant workers” and added that “some Nagas were also said to be involved”. Stating that such incidents have become frequent each passing day, CNTC said “mere condemnations in the newspapers and social medias time and again” would not have any effect and bear any fruit unless all “Nagas come together in unison and root out this menace from the core at the earliest”.

CNTC said state government in coordination with civil societies should initiate as proper mechanism at the earliest.

The council also stated that Nagas have to take their share of the blame for “protecting and sheltering these migrant workers for their cheap labour” which CNTC

said has invited many unwanted elements and incidents to take place.

Stating that incidents like these should have now open the eyes of the Nagas, CNTC said “Nagas should start taking drastic steps otherwise the grave danger lurking at our very near future is imminent”.

Further, CNTC has warned those Nagas involved in the incident of stern action and has advised everyone to keep away from such acts of “patronizing and protecting these outsiders for personal interests”.

SDA: Sumi Doctor’s Association (SDA) during its emergency meeting held on December 2, vehemently condemned the inhuman assault meted out to Dr. Angukato Achumi on November 30.

In a press note, SDA sessional president, Dr. K. Vikato Kinimi and sessional secretary, Dr. Kheshika Yeptho said that the association was appalled at the manner in which the “illegal Bangladeshi immigrants boldly manhandled a Naga citizen even after he revealed his identity as a doctor.”

SDA appealed to the law enforcing agency to arrest all the culprits at the earliest and also ensure that that the perpetrators are not bailed out under any

condition. It warned that whosoever tries to bail out the culprits would be doping so at their own risk.

SDA also appealed all likeminded to condemn the inhuman act and also appealed to the government to “systematically root out the menace of IBIs who have stolen our livelihood...”

UUF: Usutomi Urban Forum (UUF) has also condemned the brutal act meted out to Dr. Angukato Achumi by a group of nonNagas at Pudampukhri.

A press note signed

by UUF secretary, Hukato T. Swu appealed all right thinking Naga citizens to condemn the barbaric act against the Naga people allegedly by the “illegal Bangladeshi immigrants.”

The forum appealed to the law enforcing agencies to nab the remaining culprits at the earliest and punish as per the law. The forum also prayed for the speedy recovery of the victim.

U U DA : U s u t o m i union Dimapur Area (UUDA) has strongly condemned the incident at padumpukhuri, where one of its bonafide members, Dr. Angukato Z. Achumi was beaten to a state of unconsciousness by suspected illegal immigrants. A condemnation note signed

by UUDA chairman Vii-

tolu Chophy and secretary Kihoshe Assumi, said that Dr. Angukato was tortured physically and mentally even after revealing his identity. The union urged all Nagas to stand together and not safe-guard the accused because “today’s incident maybe tomorrow someone else”. The union said that they would fight till the end for justice and urged the law enforcing agencies not to be influenced by outside forces.

UT-1 NPGN/NNC: UT-1 NPGN/NNC (NonAccord) while condemning the physical assault on Dr. Angukato, said that such “high crimes by IBIs” towards Nagas were becoming most evident.

Condemning the act, NPGN/NNC (NA) CAO, Kiyelho Wokhami, stated that a peace loving Naga, Dr. Angukato, was “victimised and tortured beyond expectation”.

UT-1 NPGN government has requested the law enforcement agencies and administration to be more vigilant in controlling the “illegal immigrants” so that society was protected.

Urging the department concern not to grant bail to perpetrators, UT-1 NPGN cautioned that any individual or groups concerned found involved in bailing

out or supporting such cases would be strictly viewed by it. UT-1 NPGN also asked all Nagas to come together and raise voice to the concerned authority in flushing out the “illegal immigrants” while also asserting that such kind of unwarranted act committed against Nagas have to be condemned by one and all.

USU: Usütomi Students’ Union (USU) has vehemently condemned the barbaric act meted out towards its member Dr. Angukato Achumi by a group of “illegal immigrants”.

In a condemnation note, USU president, Toino Awomi and general secretary, Aboka Awomi, stated that the ordeal in which the victim was beaten and tied up mercilessly could have resulted to death.

Stating that such act was unacceptable to any form of justification by the assaulters, the union expressed anguish over the inhumane act in which the victim, a respectable and a law abiding citizen, had to suffer physically, mentally and emotionally. USU has urged upon the competent authority to take stern action and award befitting and exemplary punishment and has asked all sections of society to condemn such heinous act.

recently joined NDPP from National political parties, NCP and Congress respectively, had a similar reason for joining NDPP and that being corruption at all levels by the present ruling government and therefore their hope came in the form of NDPP, stated the release.

NDPP office Peren region was inaugurated at Lungda Market Complex, Jalukie town with a prayer and cutting of ribbon by Chingwang Konyak.

The programme was chaired by NDPP Peren region, president, Zekuidi Zeliang while invocation was said by State Chaplin NLA, Rev. Kuzierang Thou.

Awareness on legal rights of women at St. Xavier College DIMAPUR: St. Xavier College organised an awareness programme on legal rights for women on November 30 under the guidance and sponsorship of National Commission for Women (NCW), New Delhi.

A press release by St. Xavier College principal, Dr. Francis Cheerangal, stated that 61 college students participated in the written competition on various topics related to the legal rights of women.

The release informed that Sruti, an engineer and Jesus youth volunteer, addressed the participants on the multi-faceted aspects of the legal rights of women.

The winners would be awarded on December 6 during special ceremony in the college. NSS unit of the college took the lead in organizing the program under the guidance of the management, stated the release.

SKK union assembly

Dimapur: Sumi Kiphimi Kuqhakulu (SKK) has convened union assembly on December 5. SKK has asked all units to attend the assembly.

Awareness on road safety in Mon news in Brief TUCT adopts several resolutions

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MON, DEC 2 (NPN): Road safety awareness programme under the theme “time for action” was held on Saturday at District Executive Hall, Mon. Speaking in the programme as chief guest, EAC Mon, Yanithung Ngullie, highlighted the need to be a responsible driver adding that most of the accident occurs due to ignorance of traffic rules or by not following the traffic rules by the drivers.

In a keynote address, Sr. motor vehicle inspector, Er Arenbo, stated that strict enforcement, good engineering, education and efficient care/service are essential for road safety enhancement.

He stated that road accidents could be predicted and prevented if proper traffic rules are followed by the drivers and if owners maintain their vehicles.

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Yanithung Ngullie addressing the gathering. (NP)

ment should not only be the responsibility of the government, Er Arenbo urged upon the NGOs, civil societies, village council and even the churches to take proactive role.

He added that all stakeholders should also support road safety campaigns and initiative and ensure safety of all road users and help save lives.

Officer-in-charge, police station, Mon, Posehu Kezo, spoke on road safety awareness & traffic rules,

Konyak Union, vice president, Yuhwang, Drivers Union Mon president also delivered short speeches while vote of thanks delivered by District Transport Officer, Mon, Roben Mesen.

T h e Ro a d S a f e t y awareness is an initiative of road transport & Highways and Association of State Road Transport Undertaking and the programme was organised by Motor Vehicles Department, government of Nagaland.

WSKH meeting: Western Sumi Kukami Hoho (WSKH) has convened a meeting on December 6, 10 a.m. at WSKH office, Chekiye village 3rd Mile Dimapur. All the executives and area chairman have been requested to attend the meeting.

DC & DEO Dimapur informs: Deputy Commissioner (DC) and District Election Officer (DEO), Dimapur has informed that as per Election Commission of India, the period for filing claims and objections have been extended upto December 10. DC said the extension is to enable BLOs to complete house to house verification during special drive undertaken in the current special summary revision of electoral roll.

YSU to host 43rd Ekhae Mmha Sukhying Randanka: Yanpha Students’ Union (YSU) would be hosting 43rd Ekhae Mmha Sukhying Randanka on December 17 at Yanpha Baptist Church. YSU would also be holding its 43rd annual session on December 19 at Yanpha village community hall. All the executives, former executives and the students of Yanpha village have been requested to attend the programmes.

One drowned at Chathe River Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, DEC 2 (NPN): A 19-year old student was drowned at Chathe River on Friday.

He was a student of Immanuel College Dimapur, police said.

Addl DCP & PRO Dimapur Police said that the victim was identified as one N. Meren a class 12 student.

After retrieving the body and completing all formalities, it was handed over to the family members, PRO added.

DIMAPUR: Tribal Union C h u m u k e d i m a To w n (TUCT) has informed that during its executive meeting on November 11, at Chakroma public organization hall, the house deliberated on various important issues and adopted several resolutions.

In a press release, TUCT president, Lhousito Khro and general secretary, Bendangwati Sangtam, informed that the house strongly resolved to implement in letter and inspirit ten points resolution adopted during the mass public rally on October 5, 2017 against the “menace IBIs”.

TUCT informed that that a copy of October 5, 2017 resolution would be endorsed to all the concerned members and authority for strict implementation and adherence thereon. It stated that the ten-point resolutions need no further elaboration as it was widely published in local dailies.

The house also resolved that any kinds of demands

and taxation during the festive season in the name of national workers shall not be entertained at any cost since the Nagas has unanimously decided “One government one tax” which shall be strictly adhered to.

In the event of any elements trying to disturb the peaceful atmosphere within its jurisdiction, TUCT said it would take any actions which it deemed fit and proper.

On forthcoming state election, the house resolved to restrain its citizen from accepting cash money from the candidates during election and accordingly implement clean election called

by NBCC. The house also resolved to have further deliberation in order to find out ways and means to choose a consensus candidate so that votes are not split.

TUCT has also resolved to strictly enforce ban on sale of liquor/ alcohol and drug peddlers within its jurisdiction. It has cautioned that defaulters if found vio-

lating illegal activities shall be strongly dealt with, without any leniency.

In this regard, the house also urged upon the tribal units to warn their respective members to immediately stop such illegal activities, if any.

The house also resolved to conduct surprise checking comprising all TUCT members, ward GBs and chairman and council members of Chümoukedima village and Chümoukedima “A” village.

Further, house further their gratitude and appreciation to the administrator of Chumukedima town council and EAC Thejavizo Nakhro for personally supervising in the construction of drainages in the market area.

The release informed that Chümoukedima village council chairman along with his colleagues, 11 ward GBs headed by head GB, Chümoukedima town besides the tribal union executive members, tribal unit presidents and general secretaries attend the meeting.

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NE cultural day, WW-II peace rally mark Hornbill Festival day-2

Madhya Pradesh cultural troupe performing Karma dance. (NP)

Mizoram cultural troupe performing bamboo dance. (NP)

Sangrai mog performed by Tripura cultural troupe. (NP)

Sikkim cultural troupe preforming chasum silly. (NP)

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Cultural extravaganza at Naga Heritage village, Kisama on Saturday. (DIPR)

Correspondents/DIPR KOHIMA, DEC 2 (NPN): Thousands of people on Saturday attended the ongoing ten-day Hor nbill Festival at Naga Heritage Village, Kisama.

T h e d ay t wo wa s marked by Northeast Cultural Day, culmination programme of WWII Peace Rally, Nagaland Tourism Association’s city tour and village tour, Naga Chef Season- 5, cultural presentations by cultural troupes etc.

Northeast cultural day: Second day of the ongoing Hornbill festival witnessed the colourful Northeast Cultural Day wherein Madhya Pradesh folk troupe (partner state Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat EBSB) along with cultural troupes from north east states participated.

Arunachal Pradesh state preformed “Buri Nyijir” ( Nyishi community) folk dance which is generally performed during the festival of Boori Boot Yullo.

The dance depicts the stages of jhum cultivation which they perform in their sacred festival Boori boot.

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Parliamentary secretary for Tourism, C. Apok Jamir with the participants of World War II Peace Rally. (DIPR)

It starts with clearing of forest till harvesting of the crops. With the rhythm of the dance, the dancers pray to almighty to bless them with bumper harvesting , prosperous of their livelihood, good health etc.

Assam dance troupe performed “Moran Bihu”, a type of Bihu performed by agricultural communities. The troupe danced in a circle beginning with a slower tempo which gradually increases. Although the dance is inspired by agricultural operations, the song and the graceful dancing build up an atmosphere of love and romance.

Cultural troupe from Manipur performed “pong cholom dance” which is the soul of Manipuri dance.

This dance performed during the Holi festival. The troupe also perfor med “Than-ga” the martial art of Manipur practiced with swords and spear.

Cheinol jagoi (stick dance), the dance originated from “than-ta” usually performed by a master skilled stick player handing three sticks of different sizes was also performed. It is a special item/sequence to bring out and manifest the skills,

experience and expertise of the artistes.

Meghalaya cultural troupe performed “shad suk mynsiem”, the counter part of the Garo harvest festival also known as “dance of contentment”.

The cultural troupe from Mizoram performed “Cheraw”, a lively and uniquely attractive traditional dance of Mizoram while Kirat Rai community of Sikkim performed “Chasum silly”.

Tripura cultural troupe performed “sangria mog dance,” which performed in the last day of the month of chaitra which is the last month of the Bengali calendar year.

Cultural troupe from Madhya Pradesh performed “karma dance”, a captivating celebratory dance performed by the members of the Gond tribe of Madhya Pradesh.

In this dance, the tribesmen plant a branch of the revered Karma plant in their courtyard in front of which they offer the freshly harvested food grains to the gods.

WW II Peace Rally: Prize distribution ceremony of World War II Peace Rally

Director NEC M.R. Mahapatra and others at the Hipfest on Saturday Demonstration of VVPAT machine organized by Election at Naga Heritage Village, Kisama. (DIPR) department at Naga Heritage Village, Kisama. (DIPR)

was graced by parliamentary secretary for tourism, C. Apok Jamir as chief guest at World War II museum premises, Saturday.

Addressing the gathering, Apok said the people should take the peace rally as an opportunity to realise the need to bring about peace and prosperity in the state.

He said the peace rally was basically a commemoration of the World War II, to retrospect on the destruction and all that had taken place and added that destruction caused during the war gave an opportunity to soul searching.

Asserting that peace was a pre-requisite for development, Apok called on the gathering to take the rally as a mark to bring about peace and prosperity.

The rally organised

by Nagaland Adventure and Motor Rally Association and sponsored by the Department of Tourism, Government of Nagaland was earlier flagged off at Multipurpose State Stadium, Dimapur by Commissioner of Taxes, Mhathung Murry.

The prize distribution ceremony was chaired by

Tokaho Kinimi. Rally Commander, Moa Longkumer presented a report of the rally. A total of 11 jeeps consisting of 25 participants, including four women crew participated at the rally.

The World War II Peace Rally is an annual event organised to promote Naga history, particularly during the World War II and the battlefield at Kohima.

Winners of the various categories: Best uniform squad: Car No. 4- Kanato, Kashito, Tonika and Kaka; Most disciplined squad: Car No. 6- Vinito, Kito and Inato Sumi; Best all women squad: Car No. 11- Alebu, Velhukhalu, Keneichanuo and Kehoule-u; Best tourism promotion squad: Car No. 8- Tovika, Akato and Samual; Best maintained vehicle: Car No. 5- Er. Imsukaba and Aren; Best original vehicle: Car no. 3- Aron, Anoka Vikaito, Diku and Norbert.

N a ga C h e f : N a g a Chef Season- 5 organised

by Synergy Group Enterprise in partnership with the Department of Tourism, Government of Nagaland commenced on Saturday at at Naga Heritage Village, Kisama.

Naga Chef, a live cooking event intends to establish a platform for any Naga cook who has the potential to promote indigenous Naga food globally.

The event aspires to showcase the varied delicacies of the different tribes during the festival by the way of presenting Naga indigenous cuisines of high quality, aiming to reach the value of international standards.

The competition would have number of rounds to enable identification of the various skills required to be a successful chef and entrepreneur.

Naga Chef competition aspires to keep the old age recipes alive, besides letting the world discover the soul feeling and mouth watering wonders of Naga local cuisine.

The winner of the Naga Chef season 5 will walk away with a cash prize of Rs. 3 lakh besides many more benefits and opportunities. Altogether 10 contestants are participating in the competition.

IPR, tourism & IT deptts felicitated: Departments of Information & Public Relations, Tourism

and Department of Information Technology & Communication were felicitated

by Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd. on Saturday at Naga Heritage Village, Kisama for “digitization of Hornbill Festival 2017”.

In his short speech, business manager, Reliance Jio infocom Ltd. Kohima, Nagaland, Moatemsu Imkong, said government of Nagaland along with reliance Jio has taken the Hornbill Festival towards a digital platform.

He informed that the departments of IPR, tourism and IT has set up a communication channel on mobile app “Jio chat” titled “Nagaland Hornbill Festival”.

“People from across the globe can get access to live streaming, video clips and photographs of major events at Naga Heritage Village, Kisama on Jio chat,” said Imkong.

He further congratulated the three departments for working tirelessly towards achieving the purpose.

Director IPR, Limawati Ao, director, Tourism, K. Sekhose and additional director & HOD, IT &C. Tongtiliba Longkumer re-

ceived the certificates of appreciation on behalf of the respective departments.

NEC director visits Kisama: North East Council (NEC) director, M.R Mahapatra, who is on a three-day visit to Nagaland, also visited the ongoing Hornbill Festival at Naga Heritage Village, Kisama, Saturday.

He witnessed the cultural extravaganza organised by North East Zone Cultural Centre (NEZECC) under the theme “cultural yours” and also toured the exhibition halls and morungs of different tribes.

Mahapatra was also accorded a warm welcome at the media centre at Kisama where he interacted with officials from the IPR department.

NTA city tour: Nagaland Tourism Association (NTA) city tour and village tour commenced on Friday at Naga Heritage village, Kisama.

The main purpose of this tour is to showcase the lifestyle of Naga people domiciled in the villages and get to know the city better.

The tour includes Kohima city besides Khonoma and Kigwema.

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Manipur rebels attack Assam Rifles with IEDs

Police sources 31 Assam Rifles (D-coy) proceeding towards Aishi village under Kamjong police station of Kamjong district were attacked.

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IMPHAL, Dec 2 (PTI/ IANS): Rebels Saturday attacked a convoy of Assam Rifles troops by triggering three IEDs in Manipur’s Kamjong district. No casualty were reported on security force’s side, police said.

Police said that troops of 31 Assam Rifles (D-coy) proceeding towards Aishi village under Kamjong police station of Kamjong district for conducting a free

medical camp at Chasad village was attacked by rebels who triggered three IEDs on their way near Aishi village, early this morning, around 5.30 am.

After triggering the IEDs, the rebels also fired several rounds of guns towards the Assam Rifles team.

The troopers retaliated the firing. The exchange of fire lasted for some minutes.

No casualty was reported on both sides. Police

suspect the IEDs were triggered using remote control devices.

After the attack, additional security force rushed at the site and conducted massive search operation in and around Aishi village.

No arrest has been made so far, police added.

PTI Adds: A gun battle broke out between Assam Rifles (AR) troopers and militants at Kongkan village in Kamjong district in the wee hours today.

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were ambushed at Kongkan village near Myanmar border by suspected Revolutionary Peoples’ Front (RPF) militants around 3.30am, a senior police officer said.

“The jawans retaliated and a gun battle ensued between the two sides. The militants, however, escaped taking advantage of the darkness and rugged terrains. No casualty was reported during the gunfight which lasted for a few minutes,” he said.

Additional forces comprising army officials, AR troopers and state police officers have been rushed to the site to nab the militants, the officer added.

IANS Adds: Militants ambushed Assam Rifles troopers in Kamjong district of Manipur early on Saturday morning, but no casualties were reported, an official said.

An Assam Rifles spokesperson told IANS: “No casualties were reported among the troopers.

More reinforcements have been called in and combing operations are going on.”

He said one column of

the troopers under the command of Major Jaganathan was proceeding for holding a medical camp for the tribal villagers.

“As the column neared Ishi village in the district, three bombs were detonated in quick succession. There were some minor damages to the vehicles,” he said.

A heavy exchange of fire followed.

Police said that on getting information, police, paramilitary and Assam Rifles personnel rushed to the site. However, the militants had managed to escape before the arrival of additional forces.

Militants have been attacking the forces in some hill districts. The 356-km Manipur-Myanmar border is manned by Assam Rifles troopers since they are trained in counter-insurgency operations.

A 10-km boundar y fencing was also started near Moreh, the border town. But, the construction work had to be suspended following complaints that it encroached upon the land of Myanmar.

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Gaikhangam suspect MLAs boycotting him

Dear Joysa, On this First Birthday may God bless every day of your life with a ray of sun, a touch of hope, a glint of joy & a drop of love.

Happy Birthday.

With love, Maa, Baba, Abu, Ata, Sister & Relatives. _________________________ Dear Nisha,

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IMPHAL, Dec 2: Former deputy chief minister and Congress leader Gaikhangam Saturday expressed his doubt over some MLAs being behind UNC boycotting him in Naga inhabited areas of the state.

On November 30 last, the United Naga Council (UNC) announced boycotting Congress leader and former deputy chief minister Gaikhangam in “Naga areas” of Manipur with immediate effect.

Gaikhangam represents the Nungba assembly constituency as MLA. He was elected from the Congress party ticket.

As you grow older you look more gorgeous.

On this auspicious day I would like you to wish you a very Happy Birthday and a successful years ahead From Brijesh Singh Yadav. _________________________

Dearest Apa, Lets God decorate each golden ray of the sun reaching you with wishes of Success, Happiness and Prosperity for you.

Happy Birthday to the nicest father in the earth who filled our life with joy and mirth. You will always be our hero Daddy. We love you so much.

With Love, Wife & childrens. _________________________ Dear Ange!!

Thank y9ou for stepping on earth and amking living here more easier. I love you, don’t wanna lose you for anything in the world.

Happy Birthday!!!

From Your Tarzan.

Cong field Dolo, Dini for Arunachal by-poll Mnp CM’s Mao market plans in Imphal attract objection

I tanag ar , D e c 2 (PTI): Opposition Congress today nominated Kameng Dolo as its official candidate for Pakke-Kessang assembly seat, while Modam Dini has been selected for Likabali for the December 12 by-election to two asKameng Dolo sembly seats. Party spokesman Hina Camder Tok said didature of Dolo and Dini.

Congress President Sonia The Likabali seat had fallen Gandhi approved the can- vacant after the state health

and family welfare minister Jomde Kena passed away on September 4 this year at a city hospital in Guwahati.

The Pakke-Kessang seat fell vacant after the Gauhati High Court declared null and void the election of Dolo, who was former deputy chief minister from it in the March 15, 2014 polls following

an election petition filed against him by BJP nominee and former minister Atum Welly. Dolo had won the election unopposed in 2014 and Welly had alleged that a fraudulent move threw him out of the election, as the EC had accepted a forged letter of withdrawal of his candidature that led to election of his lone opponent.

Meghalaya BJP defends party poaching MLAs

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Shillong, Dec 2: Defending its move to poach legislators from the ruling “corrupt” Congress-led Meghalaya United Alliance government ahead of the assembly elections, the BJP on Saturday said “all are innocent until proven guilty” for embracing people accused of indulging in corruption.

“The correct position of law has nothing to do with political position.

What is correct is correct…. what is written in the Constitution is written.

It is not created by Nalin’s interpretation or anything,” he told journalists here in Meghalaya “For us, election is a serious exercise, because it involves people’s aspiration. In Meghalaya the message is very clear “development, development, development as by Modi at the Centre, the BJP government elsewhere, mayors and panchayat level. Everyone

who looks to see the Congress out, and believes in the agenda of Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas, and wants to bring that agenda in Meghalaya, the only option before them is BJP.” The BJP which is making all efforts to lead the government in Meghalaya has been accusing the Congress government headed by Chief Minister Mukul Sangma as the “most corrupted government” in the state.

Asked why did the BJP accepted Himanta Biswa Sarma, former Congress leader and present minister in the BJP-led government in Assam despite corruption cases against him, Kohli said, “As an advocate, I say this with an understanding that the fundamental question in law is, you are innocent until proven guilty. You are proven guilty only on the basis of evidences and trials. Registration of FIR is only a first information report but conviction or a sentence by a

court is a confirmation of corruption, murder or anything.”

“Just because somebody is accused, we also know in real terms that law and order is a state subject.

Sometimes, for extraneous reasons, FIRs get registered, and even in family disputes, FIRs get registered, and the court held them to be false. Therefore I will not hold the guilt against anyone, unless there is a court order based on evidence,” he said.

On the opposition National People’s Party wave in Meghalaya, Kohli said, “I did not see a wave at the moment in any party’s perspective.

I see only one wave that the Congress will not return, and it is going out of the government. Who will come, that is the right of the people, and every party is entitled to aim for maximum number of seats.” Election to the 60member state assembly is scheduled to be held in February-March 2018.

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IMPHAL, Dec 2: Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh’s announcement to construct a market exclusively for a tribe in Imphal received a strong objection from the streets vendors.

Acknowledging the pain and sufferings of the Mao tribe of Senapati district of Manipur bordering with Nagaland in search of a market for selling their products, the chief minister recently announced that the government was planning to construct a ‘Mao Market’ at an estimated cost of Rs one-two crore at the present Lamphel Super Market area of Imphal.

After they were prevented from selling their products in Kohima, the capital of Nagaland few

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With immense joy, pride and honour, we the Lizutomi Kuqhakulu Zunheboto extend our heartiest congratulations to Mr. Zhekheto K. Awomi, son of Late Khukishe Awomi on being promoted to Project Director, Soil & Water Conservation, Government of Nagaland and Mr. Vishito Y. Assumi, son of Yehezu Assumi, on being promoted to Junior Engineer, Soil & Water Conservation, Government of Nagaland.

It is our humble prayer that the Almighty God to continue to grant more success and greater achievements in their future endeavours.

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I, Smti. ANNA KIKON, D/o. KHONIMO LOTHA a resident of Mekokla Village, Dist

With immense delight and honour, we the Christian School Tamlu would like to express our heartiest congratulations to Mr. Menlom, S/o Shri. Pongang & Mrs. Baulen for securing the post of EAC in the recently declared NPSC result. He is one of the students who passed out Class-10 from our School to become the first NCS officer. The School authority extends gratitude to him for bringing laurels to the School.

We further wish and pray that may the Almighty God continue to bless him throughout his career.

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2. That, my name has been inadvertently entered in some of my documents as under;(i) PAN Card : ANNA LOTHA (ii) Appointment Order : ANNA KIKON (iii) Educational Qua : ANNA KIKON But all the names are of the same and one person.

3. That, I also declare that my actual and official name is ANNA KIKON as entered in my Appointment order, hence the concerned authority may change the same, as I shall be using the name ANNA KIKON in all my future undertakings.

VERIFICATION I, Smti. ANNA KIKON do hereby verify that the contents of the above affidavit are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, wherein nothing has been concealed to mislead any institution/authority whatsoever.

Deponent Solemnly sworn before me by the deponent on this day of 2nd Dec. 2017.

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years ago, Mao people were currently selling their products in Imphal’s Nagamapal.

Street vendors of Imphal who were given space at the Lamphel Super Market by the previous Congress government registered a strong objection to the proposed construction of a market exclusively for a particular tribe.

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onstration at the market complex today, they demanded that instead of constructing a market exclusively for a particular tribe or community, a market complex common to all tribes and communities living in Manipur should be constructed. They urged the government not to play divided and rule policy in the name of strengthening unity among the different communities together in harmony since time immemorial.

Speaking to media at the demonstration site, co-convener of Joint Action Committee of street vendors of Lamphel Super Market Subhas Leihaothabam demanded that government should not construct a market exclusively for a particular community. Instead,

government should construct the market common to all. It would not only bring closer tie among the different communities but also strengthen the unity among the communities, he added He said, “Government plan to construct the market seems to be a one-sided decision,” while asserting that constructing market exclusively for a particular community was not a thing to be done by a people’s government.

Previous Congress government had provided the space at the super market so that street vendors in Imphal markets to ease the problem faced by the increasing number of streets vendors and solve the traffic congestion problems in the Imphal streets.

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Hospital can lose licence if found guilty: Jain on baby case

NEW DELHI, DEC 2 (PTI): In the wake of a premature baby being wrongly declared dead by a city-based private hospital, Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain today said if the hospital is found guilty of negligence in the probe, its licence can be cancelled.

The government had yesterday ordered an inquiry into the “criminal negligence” by the Max Hospital in Shalimar Bagh, after it surfaced that its doctors had declared the baby dead but he was found to be alive later.

“Once the report comes out, toughest action will be taken. And, if the hospital is found guilty of medical negligence, then its licence can also be cancelled,” Jain told reporters.

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had promised “strict action”.

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Arvind visits Kamla Market; orders compensation NEW DELHI, DEC 2 (PTI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today visited Kamla Market where a major fire broke out in October and ordered enhanced compensation to the affected shopkeepers. The government will soon amend the policy to raise the amount of compensation from Rs 1 lakh to 10 lakh, a government spokesperson said.

“Ordered enhanced compensation to affected shopkeepers. Will amend the policy to provide higher compensation to shopkeepers affected by such incidents in the future,” Kejriwal tweeted after his visit.

The shopkeepers of the Kamla Market and those suffering such calamities in future would get Rs 10 lakh (or 50 percent of the total losses – whichever is less) as compensation, the spokesperson said. The chief minister has asked the officials to speed up the process of changing the relief policy to enhance the assistance amount. Nearly 60 shops and godowns were gutted in the fire in central Delhi’s Kamla Market on October 23. However, no causalities were reported. The police had said that the market housed shops selling coolers and their spare parts. Goods worth lakhs of rupees were gutted in the blaze.

to a nearby nursing home in Pitampura, where he is in life support,” the father told reporters yesterday.

Jain said the report is expected in two days.

The Delhi health minister said, “The same hospital was issued a show cause notice on November 22 for not fulfilling some norms related to providing services to patients of EWS (economically weaker section) category.”

“We had done a probe (in EWS case) and it was also found that in the OPD, only 10 per cent of the patients were being attended to than the 25 per cent,” Jain alleged.

Asked if any action will be taken against the doctors involved in the case, he said, the matter will be sent to the Medical Council of India (MCI) and then based on the response, any action will be taken.

Expressing displeasure over the incident, Jain also

alleged that “in the name of reforms, private hospitals have been given concessions, and government hospitals been destroyed, deliberately”.

He claimed that a lot of influential people are involved with running private hospitals, and so “government hospitals are being ruined, to benefit the private ones”.

“The Delhi government is all focused on strengthening the healthcare system. In the last two-and-a-half years, the number of patients visiting our facilities have increased one-and-a-half times, and we are determined to bolster our health sector,” he asserted.

Police has already registered a case under section 308 of the IPC, which governs cases related to attempt to commit culpable homicide and the offence under it is punishable by up to seven years in jail.

Dr. Singh terms Nov. 8 as ‘black day’ for economy, democracy

Cancel DSSSB papers, hold exams again: Kejriwal

Satyendra Jain ered on the morning of November 30 to Varsha at Max Hospital. The other baby was stillborn.

The mother was brought to the hospital from a nursing home in Paschim Vihar, police said.

The parents were earlier told by the hospital that both the babies were stillborn, and were handed to them in a polythene bag, but just before their last rites, the family found that the boy was alive, police said.

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SURAT (GUJARAT) DECEMBER 2 (ANI): Senior Congress leader Manmohan Singh on Saturday targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modiover demonetisation and termed November 8, 2016, as “black day” for economy and democracy.

Addressing the media here, the former prime minister also expressed grief over the deaths of people who lost their lives while standing in queues outside banks in the days after the demonetisation of highvalue currency notes.

“I say with immense pain and a sense of deep responsibility that the November 8 was a black day for our economy and democracy. I invoke memories of more than 100 people who lost their lives while standing in queues as a result of demonetisation,” he added. Earlier in the

day, Union Minister Arun Jaitley launched a scathing attack at the former prime minister alleging that previous government under Manmohan Singh was the “most corrupt”. “ T h e 1 0 ye a r s o f governance before Prime Minister Modi’s government was the most corrupt government we have ever seen. It was a leaderless government. It was said that the then prime minister was a prime minister in office, but not in power,” he added.

With the Gujarat assembly elections date inching closer, the Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have left no stone unturned in bringing one another down.

The two-phase Gujarat elections will take place on December 9 and 14, while the results will be declared on December 18.

New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday urged Lt. Governor Anil Baijal to approve the government’s decision to cancel the DSSSB examination for recruiting teachers held on October 29 following a paper leak.

“Papers leaked in a DSSSB exam... Myself and Dy CM ordered cancellation of exam.

“File sent to LG. I urged Hon’ble LG yesterday (Friday) to approve our decison. Almost 70,000 youth affected. We also need to put in place a system to stop such incidents in future,” Kejriwal said in a tweet.

The papers of the of Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) examination were held on October 29 to recruit primary teachers for municipal schools.

But even before the examination ended, the paper was allegedly leaked and put up on social media.

Around 1.07 lakh candidates had appeared in the DSSSB exam at over 220 examination centres for the posts of 4,366 primary schoolteachers.

Delhi’s Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia has demanded a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the paper leak case.

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Kovind, Modi greet nation on Milad-un-Nabi

Rahul targets Modi over high fees in Gujarat’s educational institutions

New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS): President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended greetings on the occasion of Milad-un-Nabi or Mawlid, which marks the birthday of Prophet Muhammad.

Mawlid is observed as the Islamic prophet’s birthday and is commemorated in Rabi’al-awwal, the third month in the religious calendar.

“On the occasion of Milad-un-Nabi, the Prophet’s birthday, good wishes to all fellow citizens, especially our Muslim brothers and sisters in India and abroad,” Kovind said in a tweet.

While Modi said: “Greetings on Id-E-Milad. May the teachings of Prophet Mohammad further the spirit of harmony in our society.”

The date of Mawlid varies around the world because it is based on the lunar calendar. In most countries the Muslim festival was observed on Friday.

New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS): Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Saturday questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the “extraction” of high fees from students by government educational institutes in Gujarat.

Keeping up at his questions in the countdown to the Gujarat Assembly polls, as promised, Gandhi said: “22 salon ka hisaab, Gujarat mange jawaab. Pradhanmantriji--chautha sawaal (as he directed his fourth query at Modi on Gujarat’s condition).

Gandhi accused Modi of turning the noble profession of imparting education into a business of sorts in Gujarat’s government-run schools and colleges.

“Expensive fees are becoming burden on students. How will the dream of New India come true?,” Rahul asked.

“Why is Gujarat at the 26th position when it comes to investing money on education? What wrong have the youths done?”

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Gandhi’s question comes in the wake of the party’s strategy to pose one question to Modi everyday till the polls kick off in Gujarat. Gandhi on Friday accused Modi of reducing the power generation capacity of government-owned power firms between 201216, while buying electricity from private players at a much higher rate.

On Thursday, Gandhi hit out at the Prime Minister for Gujarat’s rising debt of “Rs 2,41,000 crore”, which he said was due to Modi’s

“mismanagement and publicity”. He asked why the people of the state should be punished for it.

On Wednesday, the Congress scion asked about Modi’s 2012 promise of providing 50 lakh new homes to the people of the state.

Gujarat has been under the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-rule for over two decades. Polling for the 182member Gujarat assembly will be held in two phases on December 9 and 14. The counting of votes will take place on December 18.

29 AAP candidates to contest Punjab municipal polls CHANDIGARH, DEC 2 (IANS): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Saturday said that it will conrest the municipal elections in Punjab later this month on the party symbol and also released its first list of 29 candidates.

Punjab AAP president and Sangrur MP Bhagwant Mann said that the party has decided to contest the municipal elections on the party symbols so that the local problems of the people of various municipal areas could be highlighted.

AAP is the main opposition party in the Punjab assembly. The party, in its first assembly electoral

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Elections to Punjab’s three Municipal Corporations of Amritsar, Jalandhar and Patiala and 32 Nagar Councils and Nagar Panchayats will be held on December 17, State Election Commissioner Jagpal Singh Sandhu had announced on Thursday.

The ruling Congress and the Shiromani Akali Dal and its alliance partner Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) are also geared up to fight the municipal polls in the state.

The model code of

conduct has come into force immediately in the areas falling within the jurisdiction of corporations, nagar councils and nagar panchayats concerned.

50 per cent seats will be reserved for the women in corporations, municipal councils and nagar panchayats. The municipal polls were to be held in September but were postponed as the electoral rolls were not updated. The election to the Ludhiana municipal corporation is not being held with the rest of the state as the electoral rolls revision has not been completed.

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Lok Insaf Party leader and legislator Simarjeet Singh Bains told media on Saturday that a petition was being filed before the Punjab and Haryana High Court to get the Ludhiana municipal corporation election held with the rest of the state.

The municipal elections are crucial for Punjab as these are being held nearly nine months after the Congress won the assembly polls in March, securing 77 seats in the assembly.

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Nagaland Post Vol. XXVIII NO. 1 Dimapur, Sunday, December 3, 2017

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Inform to reform

n the past nearly three decades of existence, Nagaland Post witnessed major developments and upheavals that took place in the state and the region. At a time when Nagaland, among all north eastern states, had no daily newspaper, the launching of Nagaland Post served to send a message beyond the state’s borders by bringing Nagaland into the media map. This newspaper was formed through the toil and sweat of a handful who made their debut into the world of daily newspaper despite lacking in experience and resources. Nagaland Post was launched with outdated letter press and typeset (hand composed) obsolete technology, at a time when offset press and computers were the primary requirements for a newspaper. Using obsolete technology was neither a choice nor an option but a compulsion driven by lack of funds. Nagaland Post is the first daily newspaper of the state, first to come out with color (among five newspapers which were also launched afterwards); first to come out with multicolor in the north east and also the second highest circulated English language newspaper of the north east. These achievements were can be translated as from nothing into something and milestones along the journey of Nagaland Post. On the occasion, it would be in the fitness of things to acknowledge the crucial contributions made by weekly tabloids in establishing the media that existed in whatever form since the 70s to 90s. Looking back at the journey, it will be only right to give thanks to the Almighty God for enabling Nagaland Post in overcoming and having to stand up against all odds to stand for its beliefs.

The biggest satisfaction is the gratitude and support from an overwhelming number of readers which has earned this newspaper a critical acclaim beyond the borders of the state. Those who grew up reading Nagaland Post since 90s are today either in their 30s or 40s and occupying crucial positions either in government or society. This newspaper has always tried to give highly analytical comment on events and this is also recognised as its forte. Despite the environment, the media in Nagaland has grown and if the media is to play its role effectively, it must also prepare itself for the role. The media in Nagaland also has to evolve as an enlightened member of society.

It has to understand that concepts are ever changing as human minds seek better ways of doing things and development depends on how the concepts catalyse the process for advancement of society.

The role of the media in the context of economic and social advancement is vital in creating awareness around issues and providing a platform for divergent views that are useful for society’s development. In the changing environment where more young people are taking up responsible positions and where the media has to provide not only analytical information but direction, the responsibility over the media throws up a whole set of new challenges. With the society grappling with newer forms of nexus between corrupt mafia dons-politicians-militants and where the stakes are becoming high, lives and properties of the common people have become expendable; the media has to stand up even if alone, otherwise it would be consigned only to providing information without direction.

DailyDevotion Christian Perfection Not that I have already attained, or am already perfect… —Philippians 3:12 It is a trap to presume that God wants to make us perfect specimens of what He can do— God’s purpose is to make us one with Himself. The emphasis of holiness movements tends to be that God is producing specimens of holiness to put in His museum.

If you accept this concept of personal holiness, your life’s determined purpose will not be for God, but for what you call the evidence of God in your life.

How can we say, “It could never be God’s will for me to be sick”? If it was God’s will to bruise His own Son (Isaiah 53:10), why shouldn’t He bruise you?

What shines forth and reveals God in your life is not your relative consistency to an idea of what a saint should be, but your genuine, living relationship with Jesus Christ, and your unrestrained devotion to Him whether you are well or sick.

Christian perfection is not, and never can be, human perfection. Christian perfection is the perfection of a relationship with God that shows itself to be true even amid the seemingly unimportant aspects of human life. When you obey the call of Jesus Christ, the first thing that hits you is the pointlessness of the things you have to do. The next thought that strikes you is that other people seem to be living perfectly consistent lives. Such lives may leave you with the idea that God is unnecessary— that through your own human effort and devotion you can attain God’s standard for your life. In a fallen world this can never be done. I am called to live in such a perfect relationship with God that my life produces a yearning for God in the lives of others, not admiration for myself.

Thoughts about myself hinder my usefulness to God. God’s purpose is not to perfect me to make me a trophy in His showcase; He is getting me to the place where He can use me. Let Him do what He wants.

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur SunDAY, December 3, 2017

Post-mortem

NIA hunt for rats and spares rogue elephants

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his is a fairy tale with an unusual ‘sadly ever after’ ending possibility rather than a “happily ever after” conclusion. It calls for a concerted effort of all concerned Nagas to strengthen the script thus far written to make it end on the usual happier note like all fairy tales do. The first Chapter of Naga history records a tragic but proud story of freedom struggle of our first generation people standing tall despite suffering inhuman brutality meted out to a defenceless populace by a more powerful alien aggressor called India. What started out emphatically with a single minded devotion to protect their inherent birthright of freedom, floundered somewhere along the road. The second Chapter is obnoxiously stained by hypocritical leaders placing themselves before the cause with Individual ego problems, self-perpetuating priorities with heightened love for money thus causing an ugly turn to secretly reshape the history of the Naga race. The once united house has been led down the path of fragmentation beyond recognition as a result. The vibrant vision of freedom that once ignited the spirit of our people has all but dissipated into a murky blur.

The following is our unhappy story: Once upon a time, not very long ago, a race called the Nagas lived care-freely in their headhunting wilderness unencumbered or threatened by any interference or influence from beyond their isolated existence other than themselves. At that time other races broadly classified as the Arians and the Dravidians in the Indian Subcontinent were under British Colonial regime.

The Naga’s environment of freedom was steadily getting violated as the colonising British started making inroad into the Naga territory to protect their expansionist economic interest in the neighbourhood.

The British commanded the advantage with their advanced weaponry. They achieved a partial penetration into the Naga territor y. When the British finally left the Indian Sub-Continent, the Nagas were exposed to a new wave of foreign invasion in the form of ‘Free India’. The bulk of our rural Naga population supported the Naga National

Movement with their heart and with their soul. Despite being poor, the Nagas gave their all to be a part of the National Movement without any reservation and bravely shouldered every humiliating treatment inhumanly meted out to them by the sadistic Indian Army. With the passage of time our ‘National Movement’ gradually transformed into a ‘Frankenstein Mafia’ that we see in our midst today. ‘Sovereignty’ has become just another word for a crazy money making machine. The world of the Nagas has been turned upside down and is now reeling under an unbearable taxation being imposed by the so-called ‘National Workers’, hypocritically flying the banner of “Sovereignty” that no longer looks the same as before. The once heroworshipped National Workers now collect contempt and teary curses with every rupee they extort in the name of Sovereign Tax. On the other hand, the Government of Nagaland in reality is more the helpless “Shadow Government” with the real authority being exercised by the NNPG factions from behind the screen in almost every sphere of existence through the mechanism of “fear psychosis”. To paint a politically correct picture the GoN has been officially issuing notifications time and again that no government servant should pay tax to the NNPGs. The comical part of reality is that those who are responsible for issuing such a notification are the first ones to pay this tax to the NNPGs... starting from the Chief Minister’s Office downwards. This farce has been played out ever since the time our Political Parties mortgaged their soul to one NNPG faction or the other in order to win their election.

Like a eunuch in a harem the GoN has helplessly watched all government servants pay 24% of their salary to the NNPGS under compulsive duress. The audacity is crystal clear with NSCN (IM) officially notifying that the government servant’s salary tax is now being reduced from 24% to 12%...which is an official confirmation that all government servants were paying 24% earlier to this Faction and they will now continue to pay 12%. The Government also

keeps its eyes shut while paying 5-6% of all development funds to the NNPGs and pretend that the right hand does not know what the left hand is doing. The State Finance Department functions as the hub of information circulation to the NNPGs who get the first copy of the “Drawl Authority” of fund being released to the departments even before the concerned department officially receives its copy. NIA are you listening? By-and-large the 5-6% development funds then get deducted at source through the Drawing Disbursing Officer (DDO) of the concerned department. The Administrative Heads of Department (AHoD) and the Heads of Department (HoD) would normally prefer to remain incognito by not strictly instructing their respective DDOs not to carry out this business transaction with the NNPGs. This tacit understanding emboldens the DDOs to run their own money making industry. In many cases the deduction at source by DDOs is precise to a paisa. No calculation mistake is committed. Many of the DDOs then conduct a brisk negotiation with various NNPG factions for the relaxation of their ‘sovereign tax’ percentages. The concession achieved becomes the net profit of the DDO industry. So lucrative is the income that there are some DDOs who have gone to the extent of threatening their own staffs... who object to deduction of their salary. Come to think of it, Nagaland DDOs should be inducted as part of the negotiation team to carry out the Naga Political parlay with the GoI in real time. It is no mean talent being able to convincingly negotiate a reduction of a tax demand from one lakh rupee to even less than one thousand rupees!

Nevertheless this is more an expression of extreme case scenario that has been happening. It is absolutely true that most of the HoDs and DDOs are helplessly functioning under real palpable “fear” without personal security. This is what reality looks like.

The fundamental issue here is that the corruptive compromises being made, starts right from the highest office in Nagaland. Bureaucrats have their share of advantages that they conveniently salvage

hiding under the cover of Politicians. Put the two scavengers together...under the principle of “I scratch your back you scratch my back” ...and we have a potential destabilising concoction that has crippled Nagaland. Given this nexus of complacent conspiracy between the Politicians and the Bureaucrats without transparency or accountability...

Nagas have been travelling the pothole riverbed road that only leads downwards.

Therefore, if NIA means business they need to carry out their investigation on a realistic expanded perimeter starting from the TOP of the chain of command. Nothing substantial will happen as long as NIA hunts for rats and allow the rogue elephants to roam the jungle. In another word the purpose of fishing is negated when the focus is only on the helpless fingerlings rather than the big fish in the corrupted pond.

If Nagas really want change...we ought to encourage NIA to intensify their investigation and pointedly focus on the nucleolus source of corruption starting from the top of the pyramid without compromise. For better or for worse, the word ...ACCOUNTABILITY... missing from the Naga Dictionar y must be reinstated to its rightful place no matter what the cost.

Let it however be said that even as we attempt to set our house in order, Nagas across the board would still dare to pay ‘sovereign tax’ to a Unified Naga National House on the simple principle of “One Government, One Tax” as annunciate by ACAUT...but not in the present insufferable form of multiple Factions and multiple taxations... Not in the present form of trying to secretly decide the destiny of the Nagas without telling them what that future holds. Nagas have not been struggling for sovereignty for so long so as to lose their individual Freedom to ‘NSCN Chinese Communism’. It is time for the Nagas to climb out from the well of fear and stand our honourable ground like our forbearers for the sake of our posterity and allow our story to conclude in a happier positive note.

Khekiye K. Sema IAS (Retd), Camp: 3rd Mile Thilixu Village; Dimapur, (kksema@gmail.com)

Clean election- A reality or deception

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BCC has come out with the catchy slogan ‘Clean Election’ and other social organisations and political parties followed suit, echoing the same song. But without knowing the core problem everyone is displaying skin-deep posture. The NBCC raised election corruption and ‘one man one vote’ issue. But no concrete practical steps have been taken by NBCC, Election office or any organisation.

NBCC talk about election corruption but they failed to raise even their fingers when money was rampantly used in the last 10th Northern Angami 1 A/C By-election held on 29th July 2017. This election corruption happened in their own court yard (NBCC Hq is located in 10th Northern Angami 1 A/C). Again election related violence broke out in Tuli area where a house and vehicles were damaged. But everyone remained silent.

When NBCC couldn’t do anything in their own kitchen what will happen to far flung constituencies where accessibility is difficult when such malpractices occurred? Rationally, no one in the world can prevent money distribution during election policing by churches, government authorities, and other Organisations will not be productive.

As per report, election expenditure in 2008 was Rs. 580 crore while in 2013, it zoomed up to Rs. 930 crore.

In this 2018 election it will surge as high as Rs. 1500 crore.

We are all aware that no matter the astronomical amount spent or the extent of election campaign conducted by various political parties or various candidates, the final fate lies on the polling day. Whether ‘one man one vote’ or free and fair election will take place is the basic issue. In other word Clean Election.

If NBCC is really serious, they can contribute quite a lot.

Whether the church leaders (all denominations) can oversee the polling process inside the polling stations on a polling day in all the polling stations in Nagaland? If NBCC mean business, they must go down to the ground level and do brass tack initiative. The NBCC should take all other Churches into confidence like Catholic, Christian revival, Pentecost, Assembly of God etc because co-ordination and concerted effort is required to ensure Clean Election.

State election will come soon and therefore, immediate measures need to be taken by the churches without further delay lest the call of Clean Election by the church will be another farce like Liquor Prohibition!

Kethosilie Angami

Why only talk of political solution instead of political development ?

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or nbill festival is not a development or it’s neither even an achievement.

All income returns goes to government bounty and exchequer. Off and on to Delhi for political solution and talks of interlocutor bringing solution has now started to make us sick and public are even fade up with talks of solution.

After the exit of R. S Pandey, the chief interlocutor of NSCN (IM) Ravi took up the main show. But still then why wait for Ravi? Let him come but you politicians do your developemental work through political involvement with progress.

Ravi will come and go but Nagaland stays forever and you and I are the sole owner no matter what.

Fashions and sayings of giving up your constituency seat if so needed for Naga solution will no more inspire people to vote for you. Please stop that very banner ‘solution and not election’.

Adding some more I should say inaugurating some event doesn’t mean development. Hosting national leader in our state is not development. Spending thousands of funds for party propagation at different venues is just another mockery when public are facing untold hard-

ship due to malfunction depleted road conditions and anomalies in system of governing. Respected politicians might be flying by, through ‘chopper to chauffer’ from ‘helipad to hillock bungalows’ but remember, thousands of tears will not go in vain.

It will one day wash your generation away.

Where is political solution progressing? Where is unity? Why no MLAs raised their voice when Indian Armies raided freely the home of our national leaders be it NSCN K or whosoever. Why no voices when Indian Armies threaten our very own Newspaper and esteem dallies not to publish the voice of our national leader. They might be a terrorist for Indians but they are our hero who gives up everything for our freedom. Indeed they are an inspiration. Politicians in Nagaland need to know that they cannot divide our freedom fighters just to gain their political stand.

Consider the situation of Kashmir. Bloody battles propagated by its leaders for their freedom. What will happen if such situation arises in our own land. Politicians will fly off for vacation to Kaziranga I assume.

Though the cruel war and

killings are their usual routine yet Kashmir has the highest quality of road network connected nationally and internationally. Their lands are covered with snow which are worst than a mud the whole year yet they had constant tourist flow with improved system of governing. They have the biggest voice in both the Upper and Lower House of Indian Parliament.

Why can’t our state politician and leaders do the same unlike other states?

To be frank forward the govt of Nagaland must bow down their heads to the institution of theological studies and underground national workers as they are providing 30% of jobs to thousands of educated and uneducated to earn for their life.

Let’s view in this perspective today as we always go against them the church institution and undergrounds. Are our govt ready to rehabilitate thousands if they so wish to give up arms? Where will their future be? Can there be a solution if every underground comes to mainstream. Now the question to politicians is, what does this mainstream really meant? The public wants clear message from the government. Can there be a real solution

even if takes 100 years more ? If so, let solution follow development. Let’s welcome solution with development. Let’s build a good roads and bridges for solution to travel on it. Let there be no back door appointment of govt jobs so that solution can enter from the front door.

Last but not the least let’s not talk about election dear politician, this time the genuine public are going for selection and not election. The young generations are all being victimized by present political governing system.

Following a footstep of old ideologies in choosing candidates without thinking about our future.

Educated relying on political appointment has become the order of the day. Parents dominating the family electoral voting system has become a part of fashion. Young generations have little or no say in our own constituency political affairs.

Predominant system of election creates no room to choose the right leader.

Youths, youngs, educated and intellectuals should openly debate and discuss whom to choose to be our leader as assembly election is already on its way.

Let’s unite and contribute something to see a better tomorrow.

Lastly to all intellectuals, young, social surfing groups, technological revolution has already started and it will never stop but we should be cautious about its impact.

The idea of communality coming together goes back to the book of Genesis when mankind came together to build tower for its own glory and status, but the bible says that the languages were made CONFUSED and people could not communicate with each other. Today our social media is the new Tower of BABEL. Even in the past the central jail breaker incident happened in such a way ‘’Where destruction is mo-

tive, unity is dangerous’’ when goodness is motive, unity is phenomenal’ It will be tremendous impact if we walk the street, if we proclaim our true leader, if we pin point the right and the wrongs openly in the street, if we respond when called for instead of browsing the world around and chit chatting our whole day. The day for young generation to take center stage is not that far..Let’s involve in politics, let’s involve in development, let’s involve in changes and build a smarter Nagalim with pride and honesty.

Izuto Jimo, Niuland Town Church Colony, Dimapur

Reader’s Post

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SN demands the arrest of culprits they arrived. SN said when they arrived, the doctor heaved a sigh of relief expecting rescue, but the duo, instead, “insulted the victim with abusive words both on professional and tribal lines” and went on to “challenge him” while he was lying on the ground tied up with tubing wires.

SN said that they vehemently condemned this act and reminded the construction owner to reveal their identities within a week calling the act “intolerable and unpardonable”.

“Choosing to keep it [the identities] secret after this reminder would not be justifiable but objectionable” they added.

SN said that they wanted the Naga public to understand that these 2 men were sharing an extremely “questionable brotherhood” with suspected illegal immigrants.

They demanded the reason why they viewed a Naga blood brother as lesser and said that this anti-Naga act will not be tolerated.

They also demanded the immediate arrest of the duo and warned that SN would take steps “to any extent” should any individual or group try to bail them out.

They expressed their gratitude to the PVC for their decision to flush out “all 422” persons from the village jurisdiction, and appreciated the PVC for maintaining a census of outsiders residing within the village.

“Their resolution not to further allow any new suspected migrants to settle in the village is a good example to be followed by all concerned colonies and villages in Nagaland.

Together we can achieve if there is a will. Let God help us.”

After Rahul’s tweet, Gujarat CM ANDMSA continues agitation Doctors remove 72 coins from Palghar man’s stomach declares sops for killed soldier’s family

TN urge centre for aerial search of missing fishermen

for the past 20 years.

This made him a habitual eater of iron and metal coins. Some got flushed out of his system in the natural course of excretion but others remained,” said Kele today.

The doctor added that this was causing Sambar problems like vomitting and indigestion.

Sambar approached the medical team on Thursday and following an X-ray, the doctors proceeded to operate upon him.

The doctor added that the endoscopic surgery lasted for three and a half hours and that Sambar’s condition was now improving.

He would soon be discharged from hospital, Kele added.

GANDHINAGAR, DEC 2 (IANS): After Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi’s tweet, tagging the video of police dragging away the daughter of a dead soldier who wanted to meet Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, went viral, the Chief Minister on Saturday announced a slew of sops that the soldier’s family was waiting for since the past 15 years.

Rupal Tadvi, as can be seen in the viral video, was dragged and manhandled by the police during Rupani’s poll campaign on Friday, and not being allowed to meet the Chief Minister.

Rahul Gandhi tweeted that the “arrogance” of BJP was at its height through this gesture.

When the Gujarat

Chief Minister was addressing an election campaigning rally in Narmada, Rupal Tadvi, the daughter of Ashok Tadvi, ran towards the dais from where Rupani was addressing, breaching the security cover. The police immediately took her in their hold while she was shouting to let her meet the Chief Minister.

Rupani can be heard in the background saying that he will meet her later and ordered the police to take her away.

Ashok Tadvi was a soldier in the Border Security Force (BSF) and was reportedly killed in a terrorist attack in Kashmir in 2002. Since then, his family had been running from pillar to post to get the dues from the state government. They had even approached the top

leadership in the government in Gandhinagar, but to no avail.

In his tweet, Gandhi said, “The arrogance of BJP is at its peak. Great patriot Rupaniji has brought shame upon humanity by dragging the daughter of a martyr out of his rally.

The family has not got any help in the past 15 years, received hollow promises and got the elbow. Have some shame, give her justice.” The incident and the tweet have created a big hullabaloo in poll-bound Gujarat.

After this came the good news for Rupal Tadvi.

The Rupani government announced a four-acre land, Rs 10,000 monthly pension, Rs 36,000 yearly pension and a 200 sq mt residential plot for the family of the martyr.

NIA summons Odisha man in J&K terror funding case NEW DELHI, DEC 2 (IANS): The National Investigation Agency (NIA) summoned an individual from Odisha for questioning in the Jammu and Kashmir terror funding case, an official said on Saturday.

A senior NIA official told IANS that Akhthar Hussain, a resident of Cuttack, had been summoned to appear before the agency on December 4 at its headquarters in

Delhi.

The official said that earlier, a team of six officials of the counter-terror probe agency had gone to Odisha and questioned Hussain for several hours.

He said that during the questioning, Hussain could not give proper reply to quite a few queries.

The NIA had registered several cases in connection with terror funding to stoke unrest in the Kashmir valley against

several top separatist leaders in the month of May. On July 24, the NIA arrested seven separatist leaders on charges of criminal conspiracy and waging war against India.

Those arrested included Aftab Hilali Shah alias Shahid-ul-Islam, Ayaz Akbar Khandey, Farooq Ahmad Dar alias Bitta Karate, Nayeem Khan, Altaf Ahmad Shah, Raja Mehrajuddin Kalwal and

Bashir Ahmad Bhat alias Peer Saifullah.

In mid-August, the agency arrested Kashmir’s prominent businessman Zahoor Ahmad Shah Watali.

The NIA on September 5 also arrested two alleged stone-pelters -- Javed Ahmad Bhat of Kulgam and Kamran of Pulwama -- in connection with the ongoing probe into terror funding to keep unrest alive in the Valley.

On November 7, the agency seized nearly Rs 36.5 crore in demonetised currency and arrested nine persons in connection with the case.

Of them, three hail from Jammu and Kashmir, two from Delhi, two from Mumbai and one each from Uttar Pradesh and Nagpur.

With these arrests, the total number of arrests in the terror funding has reached 19.

DIMAPUR, DEC 2 (NPN): All Nagaland District Ministerial Service Association (ANDMSA) is continuing the ‘pen down and computer shut down’ stir that began on November 27.

In a press release signed

by ADMSA Dimapur unit, general secretary M Zachamo Ezung and information and publicity secretary Akaito Jimo said that during the course of the stir, they conducted surprise checks at various departments in Dimapur and found some departments doing ministerial works.

Considering these, the unit reminded all concerned that the agitation was to be enforced till December 8.

It further warned of action against any employee found violating the directive of the general meeting. The unit reiterated its stand on “nonrelease of Pay bill”. It cautioned that during the period

Woman molested at workplace in Connaught Place

NEW DELHI, DEC 2 (IANS): A 32-year-old woman was molested in the capital’s central Connaught Place area while she took a break from work to speak on the phone, police said on Saturday.

“The incident took place on Thursday at 10 a.m. when the woman had gone to the terrace of the building... The accused groped her, unzipped his pants, and masturbated in

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front of her,” police said in a statement. The accused also snatched her mobile phone before fleeing the spot.

The victim works at Inligua language school.

CHENNAI, DEC 2 (IANS): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K. Palaniswami on Saturday requested Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh to involve the Indian Navy and Coast Guard helicopters for search and rescue of fishermen caught in mid sea in the wake of cyclone Ockhi.

According to a statement issued by the state government, Singh had called Palaniswami and enquired about the damages suffered due to the Ockhi cyclone.

Palaniswami had requested deployment of helicopters in the search and rescue operations of fishermen who have not returned after they ventured into the sea a couple of days back.

Family members of fishermen in Kanyakumari said around 100 boats with several fishers had ventured into sea three days back and have not returned and several boats seem to have capsized due to heavy winds and rains.

Meanwhile, DMK Working President M.K. Stalin in a letter to Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, said the families of fishermen in Kanyakumari apprehend that about 1,000 fishermen who went for fishing in 100 boats are yet to be located and are stranded in mid-sea.

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of agitation, no department cashier or accountant were to submit the pay bill either to the treasuries or Bank. It also asked the department not to exchange the bank tokens until the agitation and mass casual leave was completed on December 13.

ANDMSA further asked all concerned to bear with the inconveniences and support their cause.

They reminded that their demands are: i. Amalgamation of District and Directorate Ministerial Cadre into common ministerial Cadre, ii. Re- Designation and Elevation of HA and Sr. HA to District Superintendent Class I and Asstt. District Superintendent Class II and iii. the Creation of District Superintendent Class I (Sr.HA) and Asstt. District Superintendent Class II (SDHA) in all the Independent DDOs of district and sub division.

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NASHIK, DEC 2 (PTI): A 50-year-old tribal from Maharashtra’s Palghar district has been successfully operated upon on Thursday by doctors to remove 72 coins that the man had swallowed over a long period due to certain mental ilnesses, doctors said.

Dr Amit Kele, who led the team of doctors that operated on Krishna Somalya Sambar, said that Sambar was suffering from a rare case of metallophagia, an impulse to swallow metallic objects.

Sambar is a resident of Thoratpada in Talasari taluka of Palghar, he said.

“He is suffering from ‘bezoar’- a gastrointestinal disorder- and ‘pica’- a ompulsive disorder of eating non-nutritional substances-

Mayawati

Mayawati claimed.

She was speaking to reporters after paying tributes to Buddhist monk Bhadant Pragyanand, who died on November 30.

Pragyanand, youngest among the seven monks who had initiated ‘Babasaheb’ Bhim Rao Ambedkar into Buddhism in 1956, died at Lucknow’s King George’s Medical University.

“We fought the urban local bodies in Uttar

Pradesh on party symbol, and it makes me happy to say that along with Dalits, in cities people belonging to backward castes, the upper castes and minorities, especially the Muslims, also voted for us in large number,” she claimed.

Mayawati alleged that in the urban local body polls the government machinery was “misused”.

“Otherwise, more of our candidates would had become mayors in the state... and we would have won more seats,” she said.

On a question about forming coalition with other political parties, Mayawati said: “The BSP wants a coalition of sarv samaj - dalits, tribals, backward, minorities (Muslims), upper-castes and want to link them through bhaichara (brotherhood).

“Can there be any bigger coalition than this?”

even offered a monetary reward.

SN said that on regaining consciousness, he called his father’s name and then his brother’s name, but the culprits ordered him to be quiet and gagged him with a cloth.

“What does our NGOs and Hohos think about this situation?

Where is our the NSF that claims to be spearheading the movement against illegal migrants in national media?” they questioned.

They also appreciated the PAC Naga Council for being vocal on the issue and added that SN will not rest until the 12 remaining absconders are arrested and brought to justice.

SN also said that they view seriously the case of the 2 Naga men, reportedly employed as Mohori and Thekadar of construction, who directed the culprits detain the doctor until

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LU C K N OW, D E C 2 (PTI): Challenging the BJP, Bahujan Samaj Party supremo said today “with full confidence” that the saffron party would lose the general elections due in 2019 if ballot papers are used, instead of electronic voting machines.

Mayawati’s remarks came a day after her party came second to the BJP in the civic body polls held in Uttar Pradesh. The BJP won 14 out of the 16 mayoral seats in the state. The rest were won by the BSP. “If the BJP claims that they enjoy the mandate of the people, and the entire country is with them, then they should set aside the EVMs and hold the elections through ballot paper.

And, I can say with full confidence that if the 2019 Lok Sabha polls are held by ballot paper, (the BJP) will not come to power,”

DIMAPUR, DEC 2(NPN): Survival Nagaland (SN) vehemently condemned the “life attempt on Dr Angukato Achumi by 18 suspected illegal migrants on the night of Nov 30, 2017”.

A press release from SN media cell said that such incidents are occurring in Naga society repeatedly which, they said, is an indication of how illegal immigration is leading Nagaland towards its doom like Tripura and Assam.

They said it was unfortunate that on their statehood anniversary, Nagas had to witness an incident where a law-abiding and educated citizen, serving society with one of the noblest professions in the world, was manhandled like a criminal.

“Has the time come for us that we can no longer roam freely in our

own locality for fear of suspected migrants?” they asked.

They said that the Padampukhuri Village Council (PVC) declared that the 18 accused did not belong to Padampukhuri, but were brought in by a “construction owner”.

SN said that based on the statement of both parties at PVC court on December 1, the statement of the culprits, which was confessed by one Mubarak, as a pre-planned lie to trap the doctor “as the one who came and provoked them” should be seriously viewed.

They called attention to the “arrogance and criminal attitude” of the 18 culprits who laughed at the doctor and struck him on the head rendering him unconscious when the doctor approached them for help to search for his missing phone and

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(7) 16 A sharp rebuke about cakes (4) 19 Either way it’s midday (4) 20 People who work backstage making furniture? (8) 21 A fight no-one will pay to see? (4-3-3) Down 1 Girl having exercises to modify (5) 2 Drink became more expensive? That’s a bloomer!

(3,4) 3 Proceed to put sticky stuff on pole (2,2) 4 Getting bail, turn round in court (8) 5 Heather makes a rice pudding (5) 6 Pleasant tumble in gale (6) 11 Breakfast dish served in prison (8) 12 Forgive average fellow (6) 13 Is one surrounded by fish in this country? (7) 15 Singer producing sick note before start of recital (5) 17 A gemstone for a girl (5) 18 A Roman emperor, in a manner of speaking (4)

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Mumbai, Dec 2 (PTI): Groundnut oil, refined palmolein, castorseeds bold, castoroil commercial and linseeds oil ruled steady in an otherwise muted Vashi oils and oilseeds wholesale market here today in the absence of any worthwhile buying activity. In the edible segment, groundnut oil and refined palmolein closed unchanged at Rs 900 per 10 kg and Rs 645 per 10 kg, respectively. In the non-edible section, castorseeds bold, castoroil commercial and linseeds oil ended unaltered at Rs 4,615 per 100 kg, Rs 953 per 10 kg and Rs 750 per 10 kg, respectively

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while the import comprising mostly quilt/blankets and jackets stood at Rs 70,96,750, The bilateral trade at Nathu La was suspended temporarily in July after a prolonged standoff be-

among others. The event includes workshops for startups and the launch of latest citizen-centric projects by the government. The twoday event, Digifest 2017, was inaugurated today with the theme ‘Hackathon 3.0’ where over 1,500 IT experts, coders and students will be displaying their innovations.

“The Rajasthan Hackathon is a 24-hours, multi-topic, innovation marathon for coders, developers, designers, inventors and all-around creators,” he added.

Jaipur and Kota had hosted the first and second editions of the hackathon respectively. The winners of the state hackathon competition will get incubated by the government. The top three winners will also earn a contract with the state government’s Department of Information Technology and Communication worth Rs 15 lakh, Rs 10 lakh and Rs 7.5 lakh.

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The Indian traders exported oil, ghee, blankets, copper items, rice, textile and processed goods among other items to their counterparts in Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR) wor th Rs 2,83,91,230

Udaipur, Dec 2 (PTI): To ease the day-to-day life of people, students and coders will develop tech solutions in just 24 hours for the Rajasthan government’s flagship schemes in the third edition of hackathon here.

A 24-hour coding hackathon, on the lines of marathon, began this morning.

It is aimed at identifying individuals or teams who can develop tech solutions and help the state government in solving citizen-centric problems, Akhil Arora, principal secretary at the Department of Information Technology and Communication said.

The platform gives an opportunity to various individuals from the field of IT and e-governance to showcase their skills and innovation. The coders will offer digital and sustainable solutions to solve real-time challenges on platforms like Bhamashah, e-Mitra and artificial intelligence,

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G a n g to k , D e c 2 (PTI): The annual border trade through Nathu La, the frontier post at SinoIndian border in Sikkim, ended yesterday with traders of both sides clocking a turnover of Rs 3.54 crore.

N e w Yo r k , D e c 2 (IANS): The US dollar fell against most other major currencies after former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn pleaded guilty to lying to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) regarding his contacts with Russia. In late New York trading on Friday, the euro fell to $1.1892 from $1.1903 in the previous session, and the British pound dipped to $1.3467 from $1.3526 in the previous session, Xinhua news agency reported.

The Australian dollar rose to $0.7611 from $0.7565. The US dollar bought 112.05 Japanese yen, lower than 112.46 yen of the previous session.

The US dollar dropped to 0.9762 Swiss franc from 0.9837 Swiss franc, and it moved down to 1.2695 Canadian dollars from 1.2903 Canadian dollars. The dollar index, which measures the greenback against six major peers, decreased 0.20% at 92.864 in late trading.

Raj Digifest: Coders to develop tech solutions in hackathon

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Nathu La Border Trade Pass between China and India (Photo courtesy The Hindu).

tween the two neighbours over Doklam issue, but business had resumed quietly two weeks ago.

Anil Kumar Gupta, a businessman from Sikkim who had been exporting goods through the silk route since 2006, said the resumption of trade after the border standoff came as a relief to the fraternity.

“We have cleared all our stocks and settled payments with the traders of the opposite side after business resumed for two weeks at the fag end of the trade window between May and November,” he told PTI. A function was held at Nathu La last evening to mark the closure of trading season this year. The programme was attended by officials from Commerce and Industries Department, Customs and ITBP. The Deputy Secretary of Commerce and Industries Department, Tsewang Doma Bhutia, declared the trade ‘closed’ for this year.

The trade will resume in May next year.

US dollar declines amid political uncertainties

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desktop, laptop and in TV apps. Shows are made up of episodes -- live or recorded -- and follow a theme or storyline.

The shows available include “Nas Daily”, “Gabby Bernstein” and “Kitchen Little”. Facebook has also started to roll out funded shows on “Watch”.

The social media giant last year launched “Video” tab in the US which offered a predictable place to find videos on Facebook.

State BJP to go it alone in 2018 polls

(From p-1) Lhoungu also claimed that BJP is the only national party which was seriously working to bring development to the state. “Development is the main agenda of the party”, he added. On the selection of the candidate for the assembly polls, he said that the candidates would be selected based on their prospects of winning. He also informed that the Centre was determined to form a BJP government in the state. BJP national secretary and co-ordinator Northeast in-charge, Prashant Arora also excluded confidence that the BJP would form the next government in the state. Looking at the ongoing trend in the Uttar Pradesh civic polls where BJP won 14 out of the 16 seats, the party should also form the government in Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat. Speaking on the occasion, Ramongo Lotha thanked the BJP for giving him the privilege and opportunity to join the party. He said that he was not an “opportunist” but has been involved in politics since his school days and that he was not new to politics. Lotha also said that he was “attracted” by the constitution of the BJP which made him join the party. “BJP policies and programmes of the prime minister was good for the people”, he said but added that the party workers should ensure that the policies were implemented judiciously. Earlier, the programme was chaired by vice-president, BJP state unit Tsasipi Sangtam and the welcomed address was delivered by BJP, state general secretary Jaangshillung Gonmei.

Vote of thanks was delivered by convenor media cell, K. James Vizo.

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ference call with investors this year.

In August, Facebook introduced “Watch” with mid-roll ads, which run in the middle of the shows.

The mid-rolls have delivered some positive results.

Facebook has said mid-roll ads see a 70 per cent completion rate. In an apparent bid to take on Google-owned YouTube, Facebook rolled out “Watch”. “Watch” will be available on mobile,

(From p-1) Once restricted, other members will simply have to read their messages and will not be able to respond. They will have to use the “Message Admin” button to post a message or share media to the group.

The message will need to be approved by the administrator before going through to the rest of the group.

“A group can be restricted once every 72 hours but thanks to the 2.17.430 beta, we discovered that WhatsApp will be finally able to change this value from the server,” the website said.

WhatsApp has also announced advanced features, bug fixes and general improvements in the upcoming update.

The features will be available once WhatsApp enables it for all users.

In October, reports said administrators on WhatsApp groups will soon be able to choose if other participants can modify the subject of the group, its icon and its description.

WhatsApp has rolled out “delete messages for everyone” feature that lets users revoke messages in case they sent those to a wrong person or a group.

With over 1.2 billion monthly active users, WhatsApp is available in more than 50 different languages around the world and in 10 Indian languages.

NPP officially launched in Nagaland

(From p-1) Yepthomi said although NPP would not promise to bring about “overnight and supernatural transformation” in the state, it would attempt to create ripples of change which would be felt in every nook and corner of the state.

He underscored that NPP would play the role of a game-changer in the political arena of the state by focusing to resolve immediate problems of the people rather than dwelling on lengthy and unrealistic promises which were rather impossible to achieve.

He asserted that the party would bring about a revolution in the way party offices were run by setting it up in such a way that no party office bearers including the party president and the general secretary would be in the fray for any Assembly or General Elections. Likewise, he added, any politician wishing to join the party office as an office bearer must first of all relinquish their office or position by a formal resignation which would create a more rigid party administration without any bias or political pressure.

Yepthomi gave an open invitation to any individual from any political party to come and join the party provided they abide by the ethos and values enshrined in the party’s (NPP) constitution in spirit and letter.

Earlier the programme was chaired by NPP, Nagaland state co-convenor, Sasank Ghatraj. Invocation was pronounced by Christ for Downtrodden Ministry founder president, Ato Angami. Former DMC deputy chairman, DP Angami delivered the welcome address while former Chang Khulei Setshang president, N Kaimanh Chang proposed the vote of thanks.

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San Francisco, Dec 2 (IANS): Just like YouTube, Facebook is also reportedly planning to test pre-roll video advertisements before the shows on “Watch” - its redesigned video platform for creators and publishers.

According to a report in AdAge on Saturday, the social media giant “plans to test pre-roll video ads at the start of ‘Watch’ shows, according to advertisers who are familiar with the social network’s strategy”.

Facebook is yet to comment on the development. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, however, has long kept pre-roll ads off of Facebook.

“We don’t need to do pre-roll because our model is not one where you come to Facebook to watch one piece of content, you come to look at a feed,” Zuckerberg said on a con-

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Flynn pleads guilty to lying to FBI

WASHINGTON, DEC 2 (AGENCIES): President Donald Trump’s former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn pleaded guilty Friday after being charged with lying to the FBI and is fully cooperating with an investigation into the Trump campaign’s alleged Russia ties.

Flynn said in a statement that he is now “working to set things right.

“My guilty plea and agreement to cooperate with the Special Counsel’s Office reflect a decision I made in the best interests of my family and of our country. I accept full responsibility for my actions,” he said.

Court documents posted online show the investigation being led by Special Counsel Robert Mueller charged Flynn with one count of “willfully and knowingly” making false statements about his contacts with Russia’s former U.S. envoy, Sergey Kislyak, during the transition in American administrations.

Mueller is probing allegations Russia sought to interfere in last year’s presidential race through what U.S. intelligence agencies have termed an “influence campaign”, and whether the Trump campaign cooperated with the effort.

Michael Flynn As part of his plea deal, Flynn has agreed to “cooperate fully” with Mueller’s investigation, including handing over all evidence of alleged crimes in his possession, according to a copy of the agreement signed by Flynn Nov. 30.

Trump has staunchly denied any cooperation took place, and his lawyer distanced the president from Flynn in a statement that called the former national security adviser “a former Obama administration official” while noting Flynn served in the Trump administration for only 25 days.

“The false statements involved mirror the false statements to White House officials which resulted in his resignation in February of this year. Nothing

about the guilty plea or the charge implicates anyone other than Mr. Flynn,” Ty Cobb said.

Flynn left the administration in disgrace shortly after assuming his senior post amid disclosures he lied to officials, including Vice President Mike Pence, about his contacts with Kislyak and was a major Trump supporter during the campaign.

At the time, Flynn insisted to the FBI he did not speak with Kislyak about U.S. sanctions in the waning days of the Obama administration. But a statement of the offense from Mueller’s office said Flynn called Kislyak Dec. 29 to discuss the economic penalties after discussing the matter with “a senior official” of Trump’s transition team

North Korea holds mass celebrations for latest missile test PYONGYANG, DEC 2 (AGENCIES): North Korea held mass celebrations for its latest successful long-range missile test, Pyongyang’s state media said Saturday, with a propaganda-filled display of fireworks and dancing in public squares.

The ruling Workers Party official daily Rodong Sinmun covered its front page with colour photographs showing thousands of tightly packed soldiers and people applauding in Pyongyang`s Kim Il-Sung square, which was decorated with large portraits of the North’s late leaders.

“We heartily celebrate the successful test launch of the Hwasong-15 which showed Chosun (North Korea)’s power and greatness to the whole world”, read one banner held up by the crowd, referring to the missile.

Nor th Korea on Wednesday successfully tested a new intercontinental ballistic missile, with leader Kim Jong-Un

declaring his country had now achieved full nuclear statehood.

The US in response warned that Kim JongUn’s regime would be “utterly destroyed” if its pursuit of a long-range nuclear missile arsenal provokes a military clash, and has battled to maintain international solidarity in the face of North Korea’s nuclear threat.

Kim himself was absent from the celebrations -- he usually stays away from such events -- but Friday’s gathering drew

key military, party and government leaders.

Vice Chairman Pak Kwang-Ho of the party’s decision-making Central Committee told the crowd that, after Wednesday’s test launch, “now no one can infringe our sovereignty and rights to survive and develop”, according to the daily.

He said that the United States had been “jolted” at the strengthening of North Korea`s nuclear force and could attempt to commit “robber-like” provocative acts.

who was with other senior officials at Trump’s Mar-aLago resort.

He was separately directed by “a very senior member” of the transition team to contact foreign governments, including Russia, on Dec. 22 to discuss a UN resolution condemning Israel. That “very senior” transition official is Trump’s son-in-law and senior advisor Jared Kushner, NBC News reported, citing two people familiar with the matter. Kushner has been a central figure in the transition and the administration where he has led efforts to restart peace talks between Israel and Palestine.

Flynn contacted Russia on Dec. 22 to discuss the UN vote condemning Israeli settlements, according to the charging document.

In a break from previous practice, the U.S. did not veto the resolution, instead abstaining.

Following the vote Dec. 23, Trump pledged on Twitter, “As to the U.N., things will be different after Jan. 20th”, making reference to his upcoming inauguration. The charging document separately details other false statements he made to the FBI regarding his contacts with foreign governments.

Peshawar college closed indefinitely, nine arrested P E S H AWA R , D E C 2 (IANS): A day after nine people were killed in the Agriculture Training Institute here, the anti-terrorism department arrested nine suspects and closed the institute for an indefinite period.

The case was filed on behalf of the Counter Terrorism Department while the first information report included sections related to murder, terrorism and the possession of explosives, the Express news reported.

A large number of police and other security forces took part in the raids conducted early Saturday in Badhber, Telaband and other areas outside the provincial capital, according to police sources.

At least nine people were killed on Friday when three militants attacked the institute. The dead include six students, a security guard and two civilians.

More than 32 people - among them a police subinspector and two soldiers - were also wounded in the assault claimed by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).

The bodies of the militants still languish in the mortuary. DNA samples from their bodies have been collected for their identification.

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Cambodia gets back looted Angkor jewellery from Britain

The looted Angkor jewellery.

PHNOM PENH, DEC 2 (IANS): Cambodia on Saturday welcomed home a set of 10 Angkorian-era gold jewellery pieces which were stolen from the country decades ago, according to a statement from the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts.

The ancient artefacts, which were returned from Britain, included a head cover, a pair of pectoral ear pendants, a pair of earrings, a necklace, a pair of armbands, one belt and one chest band. The artefacts, which adorned a statue during the Angkorian period between the early 9th

century and the early 15th century, were looted from Cambodia during the civil war in the 1970s, Xinhua news agency reported.

The London-based gallery Jonathan Tucker Antonia Tozer Asian Art voluntarily returned the jewellery items after Cambodia had concrete evidence to prove that they were stolen from the country, the statement said. Cambodia identified the artefacts when the gallery placed them for sale in November 2016.

“This success clearly reflects the Cambodian government’s high attention in

protecting, preserving and developing cultural heritage properties and in reclaiming antiquities which had been stolen (from Cambodia) during the war,” it said.

According to the statement, the gold jewellery items were put on display at the National Museum in Phnom Penh.

In recent years, Cambodia has successfully reclaimed a number of antiques that had been looted from the country during the war time. In 2013 and 2014, five ancient statues had been repatriated to the country from the US.

UK warns government agencies not to use Kaspersky software LONDON, DEC 2 (AGENCIES): Britain’s cybersecurity agency has told government departments not to use antivirus software from Moscow-based firm Kaspersky Lab. Ciaran Martin, head of the National Cyber Security Centre, says “Russia is acting against the UK’s national interest in cyberspace.”

In a letter dated Friday to civil service chiefs, he said Russia seeks ‘to target UK central government and the UK’s critical national infrastructure.’ He advised that ‘a Russia-based provider should never be used’ for systems that deal with issues related to national security.

The agency says it’s not advising the public at large against using Kaspersky’s popular antivirus products.

Martin says British authorities are holding talks with Kaspersky about preventing the ‘transfer of UK data to the Russian state.’

Kaspersky has denied wrongdoing and says it doesn’t assist Russian cyberespionage efforts.

WSBAK & WESTERN SÜMI FRONTAL ORGANIZATION'S MEET The WSBAK has called for a meeting of all the Western Sümi Frontal Organization's on 6th of December 2017 from 2 PM at Aküvüto, Thahekhü to discuss pertinent issues.

1. All the Office Bearers and Executive Members of the Western Sümi Hoho.

2. The Office Bearers and Area Chairmen of the Western Sümi Kükami Hoho.

3. The Presidents and General Secretaries' of WSTH, WSSU, WSYF, WSSA and WSBPF. 4. The Officials of Sümi Officers Union Dimapur.

Your kind participation is highly solicited.

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Rev. Dr. Hevukhu Achumi Executive Secretary, WSBAK

INTERDENOMINATIONAL HEALING and DELIVERANCE REVIVAL HOUR AT WOKHA Theme : The Lord says, “let my people return to me” Isaiah 57:14 Venue : Lothatsu Prayer Centre, Zutanphen Wokha Town Date : 14th Dec – 16th Dec ‘2017 Time : 10:00 AM & 3:00 PM DC-2884

Sponsored & Hosted by : International Evangelistic Fellowship (IEF) Wokha & Lothatsu Prayer Centre, Zutanphen, Wokha

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OFFICE OF THE

WOZHURO RANGE PUBLIC ORGANIZATION WOKHA: NAGALAND

INFORMATION

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The Wozhuro Range Public Organization had a joint executive meeting on the 28th 2017 at Wozhuro and re-affirmed to support the NBCC campaign for ‘Clean Election’ and resolved the following:1. Setting up of Youth Camps for the purpose of election shall be strictly banned.

2. Use of force/ threat/ intimidation for the purpose of gaining votes shall not be allowed.

3. Use of bribe either in cash or in kind shall not be allowed.

4. Use or supply of liquor and any type of intoxicants during election shall be strictly prohibited.

For this purpose the WRPO authorize the following organizations for strict implementation: A). Wozhuro Range Eloe Hoho B). Youth Organizations under WRPO C). Wozhuro Range Students’ Union D). All village Councils under Wozhuro E). Instead of house wise campaign, village wise platform for campaigning shall be encouraged.

Sd/E. YANRENTHUNG PATTON Chairman, WRPO

Sd/S. PISAMO OVUNG Secretary, WRPO

Sd/SHENDEMO KHUVUNG Joint Secretary, WRPO

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Sharvi Yadav shines at HIMF day two

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FELICITATION

We t h e A o y i m t i Vi l l a g e Council and Aoyimti Ao Lanur Telongjem would like to convey our heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Tiakumzuk Aier (Director Dreamz Unlimited) S/o Late Mr. Moa Aier, SungratsuVillage and Mrs. Akangtemla of Litem Village for winning the Golden Caltron Award 2017 for Best Director for the film “Nana tale of us” at the recently concluded function of Edinburg Festival of Indian films and Documentaries.

OFFICE OF THE

LONGSA VILLAGE STUDENTS’ UNION WOKHA-797111: NAGALAND

We wish him the best in his future endeavor.

Chairman Aoyimti Village Council

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The office of the LVSU takes immense pride and extends its heartfelt congratulations to Shri. Renchamo Kikon IPS on being promoted to ADG (Adm).

We wish and pray that the Almighty God bless him. May he bring more laurels and success in his future endeavour.

Chenithung Ezung President, LVSU

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TO OUR BELOVED FATHER

A. TAREPLIBA OZÜKUM Luyong Village (Molungyimsen) 03/12/1937 to 03/12/2017

Dearest Father, We are very much thankful to our Almighty God for keeping and guiding you under His wings of love and grace throughout your life.

You have been passing through various passage of life situation all alone in this 80 years of journey just to make our lives, worth living.

May the good Lord shower His blessings upon you and grant you good health, strength, joy and peace in the years to come.

Happy Birthday Daddy.

"Patience is a flower which do not grow in everybody's garden" "Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained in a righteous life" Proverbs 16:31 Yours' loving Wife, daughters, relatives & grandchildren

Christmas, Gospel & Healing Festival

1. Unity, Peace & Healing Festival Date : 5th – 6th Dec. 2017.

Venue : Govt. High School Ground Near Niu Colony

President, Aoyimti Ao Lanur Telongjem

75th Birthday!

is in progress at Meziphema Local Ground, Nagaland since 1st December 2017, another 1 (one) more day i.e 3rd December 2017 will be performed by God's servant.

The following programs have been organized as per details given below :Messenger of God Rev. Dr. Leonard Lindstrom Canada, North America

2. Christmas Gospel & Healing Festival Date : 8th – 10th Dec' 2017 Venue : Borlengri, Local Ground Please bring sick peoples for healing and for deliverance from all bondages.

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HAPPY 80TH BIRTHDAY

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will deliver the keynote address.

Oh Holy Night will be performed by Frederick Odyuo and a special performances will be made

by The Institute for Music Education and Mountain Music Academy. There will be Christmas Carol Competition, Declaration of the Cleanest Colony Award 2017.

Results for Christmas Carol and Santa Clause competition will be declared while vote of Thanks will be delivered by Bambi Kevichusa and benediction

by DABA associate pastor Imnatoshi.

(Staff Reporter)

sing along. Solo performers (2016) Abhishek Gurung. cord Linx and Crescendo for the event included Yen The event was hosted provided the stage, stage Zhimo, Ngukavi Zhimo by Zehovire Kechü while the gears and sounds. and finalist of The Stage II event was managed by Con(Staff Reporter)

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group of older folks from Nagaland played some blues and country music giving the oldies lovers a chance to

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imapur Municipal Council (DMC) will be organizing an Advent Christmas Celebration programme under the theme “Oh Come Let Us Adore Him,” at Clock Tower, Dimapur, today from 3 p.m. onwards.

The anchors for the events will be Mhonjan and Kathyinla Jamir while the speaker for the event will be Kingdom Culture Church pastor-Visasier Kevichusa.

Invocation for the programme will be made

by Sumi Baptist Church, Dimapur pastor-Rev Vitoshe Swu and DMC administrator Moa Sangtam

(L-R) Sharvi Yadav and her band. Hostess Zehovire Kechü. Yen Zhimo. Mo and the Shooting Stars. (Bottom) East Wind Wood Band. (NP)

eality singing show ‘The Stage II’ winner Sharvi Yadav gave a glittering performance during the second day of the Hornbill International Music Festival 2017 held at DDSC stadium, Dimapur, Saturday.

Belting out some famous classic rock songs along other a few more covers, Sharvi awed the audience with her superior singing talents.

Backed by a strong team of highly talented musicians, Sharvi gave a rousing performance which was well received by the crowd.

Although the size of the crowd was comparatively smaller than the opening night, the performers seemed well satisfied with the response of the audience, which in a sense, was an achievement on it own.

Mo and the Shooting Stars also kept the crowd alive with their rendition of some famous hits from a variety of genres.

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DMC to organize Advent Christmas Celebration at Clock Tower today

(Rev. Dilip Singh) Program Director (DHHM)

End Time Healing Message in songs Rev. Dilip Singh

HOKHETO P JIMOMI Dear Daddy, You Mean The World To Us.

HAPPY 75TH BIRTHDAY! With love Your children, in-laws and grandchildren

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There is no one else on earth like a Dad.....

One that cares so completely Gives so quietly And loves so deeply Dad, as the years pass, we realise more and more, just how lucky we are, and have always been, to have a Dad as wonderful as you.

Thank you Dad for giving us the kind of love that made all the difference.....

Throughout our lives!

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Kohli, Vijay ton put India in command on Day 1 of Kotla Test

Murali Vijay and Virat Kohli to end the opening day at 371-4 in the third and final Test at the Ferozeshah Kotla here on Saturday.

New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS): Sri Lanka pulled back with two late wickets as India rode on centurions Murali Vijay and Virat Kohli to end the opening day at 371/4 in the third and final Test at the Ferozeshah Kotla here on Saturday.

Riding on a 283-run third wicket stand between Vijay (155) and Kohli (156

not out), India dominated most sessions of the day before chinaman Lakshan Sandakan’s twin strikes helped Sri Lanka recover.

At stumps, Kohli and Rohit Sharma went undivided on respective scores of 156 and 6 as the tourists managed to pull back in the final four overs of the day.

With four overs left in the day, Vijay perished to a

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wrong ‘un from chinaman Lakshan Sandakan, with stumper Niroshan Dickwella removing the bails in a flash. The Tamil Nadu right-hander’s patient innings came off 267 deliveries and was laced with 13 hits to the fence.

One over later, Sandakan again jolted the hosts with the wicket of Ajinkya Rahane (1), who perished in similar fashion as Vijay, being stumped by Dickwella. Earlier, India elected to bat after winning the toss on a placid Kotla track.

The Indian opening duo of Vijay and Shikhar Dhawan (23) gave a solid 42-run start before the latter gifted his wicket away to a harmless Dilruwan Perera offbreak delivery.

Coming off a break, the southpaw looked in good control during his brief 35-ball knock, laced with four boundaries before a top edge off a sweep brought his downfall.

Wi t h t h e w i c k e t , Perera became the fastest Sri Lankan to take 100 wickets.

The fall of Dhawan brought in Cheteshwar Pujara (23), who looked equally fluent during his 39-ball innings, comprising four hits to the fence.

But the Saurashtra batsman fell to yet another soft dismissal of the morning when he attempted to clip a good length ball from Lahiru Gamage towards the on-side only to find Sadeera Samarawickrama at leg gully.

With two wickets down for 78 runs, in walked skipper Kohli amid loud cheers from his home crowd. Kohli responded to the cheers by cracking a brilliant boundary off only the third delivery even as Vijay joined the party with his trademark drives.

He and Vijay then joined hands to start recovery work for India.

Fresh from a brilliant century in the second Test at Nagpur, the Tamil Nadu opener Vijay continued to haunt the islanders with his exquisite timing to gradually reach his 17th Test half century.

Mirabai Chanu: The new poster girl of Indian sport

Chelsea coach Conte accepts FA charge L o nd o n , D e c 2 (IANS): Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte accepted the charge imposed on him by the England Football Association following his dismissal against Swansea in the English Premier League (EPL) tie.

The Italian was sent back to the stands after protesting against the referee in the EPL tie on Wednesday.

Chelsea eventually went on to win the match 1-0.

“I think it’s right to accept and to pay the fine.

I want to respect this decision and also to pay this fine,” the 48-year-old was quoted saying by the Independent on Friday.

“I hope also the referee will learn something about this, because Swansea were wasting time. In this situation the referee has to protect the team that wants to play football, to try to win the game.

“I hope in the future that I tell my players to go on the pitch and tell this to the referee. I’ll try to avoid suggesting this to the fourth official. I’ll change because I’ll go to my players to get them to tell this to the referee,” Conte added.

PCA announces winter soccer coaching camp in Ukhrul U K H RU L , D e c 2 (AGENCIES): The academic authority of Patkai Christian Academy (PCA) on Saturday announced its upcoming District Level Inter-School Winter Football Coaching Camp to be held at the PCA Playground, Changraphung, Ukhrul district.

Addressing media persons during a news conference held at the PCA campus Changraphung, principal Aton Lunghar and his academic staff members announced that the date for the upcoming camp is from 9 to 20 December, 2017, and informed that North East Council (NEC) is sponsoring the 12-day coaching camp with technical support by SAI Imphal.

Camp director Khareithan Phungchamnao conveyed that the upcoming camp is placed in line with PCA’s approach to education, which is blending it with proper athletic discipline to make the learning process more rewarding.

According to Phungchamnao, the camp is scheduled in such a way that students do not waste the winter break but make use of it to hone their foot-

Patkai Christian Academy members during the announcement.

balling skills. “The camp is open to 80 individual high school players from standard lll to lX from different schools in the district. The cost of registration is only Rs. 350 per player and last date of form submission is December 5,” he said.

He infor med that participants will receive a range of facilities including free food, lodging, uniform and others, except boots, blankets, pillows, bedspreads and toiletries.

A team of former soccer professionals including Reisangmi Vashum of East Bengal team, Charan Rai of EB, Churchill Brothers, Tharngachan Tungshangnao of Mohamedan Sporting, Ninglum Zimik AIFF D-Licence, Khareithan Phungchamnao AIFF

I-League: Security to be beefed up ahead of Kolkata derby

1ST DEATH ANNIVERSARY of

LT. T.D CHIRU

Kolkata, Dec 2 (IANS): In order to ensure seamless conduct of the marquee football match between East Bengal and Mohun Bagan, security will be tightened from Sunday morning with extra police forces to be deployed inside the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan. A meeting was held at the Mohun Bagan club tent with the two club officials and state sports minister Aroop Biswas on the eve of the big-ticket clash which is slated for a 2 pm kick-off.

Mohun Bagan are the home team for Sunday’s game.

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New Delhi, Dec 2 (PTI): Here comes weightlifter Saikhom Mirabai Chanu. She is among the new Alumni Association of Dimapur Government College and the College staff on Saturday breed of sportspersons from at the College playground after the friendly football match. The match ended with 5-5 a tiny state, Manipur, which draw. has a population less than three million.

Chanu is the world champion in the 48 kilogram category, only the second Indian woman to win a gold medal at the worlds after Karnam Malleswari who won not once but twice, in 1994 in Turkey and in China in 1995. Women’s weightlifting was introduced at the 2000 Sydney Olympics and Malleswari became the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal when she snatched the bronze.

Malleswari winning a medal in the 54 kg category was no news, the surprise was that she could only get the bronze. The expectations of her winning the gold were high as she entered the event as two-time world champion.

D-Licence, Angaritsing Zimik AIFF D-Licence, and Sochipem Shimray Sports Incharge PCA will be among the instructors, apart from a coach to be deputed by SAI, Northeast Regional Center to aid in the instruction of campers. “these professional coaches will give basic techniques to the campers, comprising both theory and practical learning, “ he said.

It may be recalled that PCA first came up with first initiative in the form of summer soccer coaching camp back in 2014.

More recently, PCA team represented West Bengal & Region Group in the XXI ASISC National Football Tournament 2017 at Kolkata and won the third title in September this year.

1st DEATH ANNIVERSARY of our beloved Lt. Akitoli Date : 03-12-2016

We just can't help remembering the way you used to be the days, the months, a year past now, they say you only miss the good times until they're been and gone. We only wish those good times could have just gone on and on all of us together enjoying our things have never been the same since the day you went away.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The day you left us, we lost a piece of our heart. It's just a year without you, but the time seems long because we misses you so much. How we wish, we could get to hug you one more time, hold you tight and never let go again.

Everyday is a reminder of the absence of your love & care for us. This Christmas again without you, we feel cold & lonely.

In our hearts, we cry everyday, we wish you to be here with us always. But everyday we grow, to become stronger to face this life without you with a hope to make you feel proud of us one day.

Mom we love you & miss you so much!

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Always in our Hearts Husband, Akishi, Toli, Pinoti, Kili & Kali

LATE T. YASHILILA AO

We express our love and gratitude to every individual who has shared the grief and sorrow with us during the sickness and demise of our beloved "Mother" who left us for her heavenly abode on 28.11.2017.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

"ECCLES. 3:2 A time to be born, and a time to die. A time to plant, and a time to pluck what is planted."

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We the family members of Late Mughaka Zhimomi, would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone- wider family members, friends, colleagues, church members, colony residents, well-wishers and acquaintances, who stood by him and prayed for him during his illness.

The list would be too long to name each of you individually such was your love in terms of spiritual, emotional, material and prayerful support, not only for him but for us who are left with a big void in our lives.

May our God Almighty bless each of you abundantly.

Loving wife, daughter, parents & siblings

Mughaka Zhimomi Born on : 06.08.1981 Died on : 28.11.2017

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Premier League: Chelsea beat New Castle 3 to 1

Eden Hazard scored Chelsea’s first penalty in the Premier League this season.

London, Dec 2 (AGENCIES): Eden Hazard scored twice in a brilliant display as Chelsea beat Newcastle to draw level on points with second-placed Manchester United in the Premier League.

On his return to the starting XI, Hazard fired the Blues level with an angled strike after Dwight Gayle’s poked effort had given the Magpies a surprise lead.

Striker Alvaro Morata made it 2-1 to the hosts when he headed in from close range following Victor Moses’ driven cross.

Hazard made sure of Chelsea’s 10th league win of the season with a penalty after Matt Ritchie fouled Moses in the area.

C h e l s e a ’s v i c t o r y moved them to within eight points of unbeaten leaders Manchester City.

And if they are to make it a three-team title race, keeping Hazard in peak condition could be key.

Nine shots, six on target, and two goals underlined why, of all manager Antonio Conte’s riches, it is the former Premier League Player of the Year he cannot do without.

It was Hazard who brought Chelsea level after they were handed an early jolt by Newcastle.

Cesar Azpilicueta’s ball from the right was blocked

by Florian Lejeune but the loose ball found its way to the Belgium international,

who smashed in his seventh goal in 10 games.

The home side then took control and led 12 minutes before half-time when Moses, who like Hazard was brought back into the line-up, fired a cross in the direction of Morata. The Spain international nodded in from barely a yard out.

Newcastle, perhaps fearful of a capitulation similar to the one they had at Old Trafford recently, sat back after the break.

However, Chelsea still found gaps and won a penalty when Ritchie brought down Moses. The unflappable Hazard dinked the resulting spot-kick past Karl Darlow for his sixth goal against Newcastle in the

Top coaches cautious after 2018 FIFA World Cup draw

Joachim Loew

M o s c o w, D e c 2 (IANS): Coaches of top football nations Germany, Brazil and Portugal sounded a cautious note after the official draw for the 2018 FIFA World Cup was announced here.

Defending champions Germany have been placed along with lower ranked nations Mexico (16), Sweden (18) and Ko-

Was nervous while meeting Zidane: Ozil

Mesut Ozil

Lo n d o n, D e c 2 (IANS): Arsenal key midfielder Mesut Ozil recalled his old days with Real Madrid and said he was nervous, sweating when he met coach Zinedine Zidane for the first time at the Spanish football club.

The German playmaker made 105 appearances for the Spanish giants from 2010 to 2013.

“When I arrived at Real Madrid I met Zidane, my hands were sweating because I was so nervous,” the 29-year-old was quoted as saying by Marca.

“Zidane was very kind and positive though. We are still in contact to this day,” Zidane added.

Ozil admitted Zidane’s coaching technique were creative and he always wanted to be like him.

rea Republic (59) in Group F on Friday.

Title contenders Brazil have been placed with Switzerland, Costa Rica and Serbia in Group E. European champions Portugal and 2010 FIFA World Cup holders Spain, Morocco and Iran have found themselves in Group B. “This is a very interesting group of opponents.

What we want to do in the group stage is set a foundation for the successful title defence. This is our goal,” Germany coach Joachim Loew was quoted as saying

by Marca.

Brazil coach Tite said: “More than evaluating the group, what I always have in mind is the evolution and consolidation of the team. These are top-class adversaries and that’s why they are here.”

Portugal coach Fernando Santos felt that the clash against bitter rival Spain may decide the group leaders.

“It’s a very deceptive and treacherous group.

Portugal have to accept that we are one of the favourites but if you look in a bit more detail, you can see it’s very difficult. Spain are naturally favourites, as I’ve always said,” he said.

league. The Magpies keeper then denied the Belgian a hat-trick when he stuck out a hand to claw away a shot.

Hazard was substituted to a standing ovation moments later. It was the least he deserved.

Defeat at Stamford Bridge means it is now no wins in six for Rafael Benitez’s Newcastle.

Asked in a post-match interview why that was the case, the Spaniard replied: “It’s the Premier League.”

Just as they had in the opening quarter of last month’s match at Manchester United, the Magpies took the lead.

Gayle, who started in place of Joselu, tapped in after following up Thibaut Courtois’ parry from Jacob Murphy’s shot.

Then, once again, the difference in quality began to show. The usually reliable Ritchie conceded a penalty and made a mistake for Chelsea’s second, midfielder Mikel Merino misplaced passes, and bar his goal Gayle only had one other touch in the Chelsea box.

Newcastle can assert their authority in games but appear not to have the players to sustain it.

They remain five points clear of the relegation zone but come January could easily find themselves in yet another dogfight.

Golfer Atwal in joint lead at Mauritius Open Port Louis, Dec 2 (IANS): Indian golfer Arjun Atwal battled to a three-under 68 in swirling wind to tie for the third round lead with Louis De Jager of South Africa at the AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open on Saturday.

Atwal, a former Asian Tour number one, enjoyed a solid front nine 32 before adding his fifth birdie on the 14th hole. He was ahead by one-shot heading into the 18th but missed a four-foot par putt to finish on 13-under-par 200 total at the Heritage Golf Club.

The 30-year-old De Jager produced a flawless 67, highlighted by two birdies in each half, to charge into contention at the 1 million euros (approximately $1.07 million) event sanctioned by the Asian Tour, European Tour and Sunshine Tour.

Ta l e n t e d F i l i p i n o Miguel Tabuena birdied the closing two holes to stay one-shot back of the leaders following a round of 67. He shared third place with Dylan Frittelli of South Africa who also birdied the last hole for a 68.

Atwal, who will captain Team Asia in the EurAsia Cup presented by DRB-HICOM in 2018, will enter the final 18 holes with huge confidence after retaining his lead which he has held since firing a course record 62 on the opening day.

Roma defender Manolas signs new contract Rome, Dec 2 (IANS): AS Roma on Saturday announced that defender Kostas Manolas has signed on a new long-term contract with the capital football giants.

“Manolas, 26, has committed his future to AS Roma until June 2022, signing a three-year extension on his previous agreement,” Roma said in a statement posted on their website.

The Greece centreback joined Roma in the summer of 2014, and has gone on to make 144 appearances for the club in all competitions, scoring four goals.

“I am very happy to sign this extension,” Manolas said. “I wanted to stay, the club wanted me to stay, and we were able to reach an agreement. “I’m ready to do the best I can, as I

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always have, for this team.

I want to win something with this club.”

So far this season Manolas has made 13 appearances for Roma across Serie A and the Champions League, scoring twice -- against Qarabag in the Champions League and Fiorentina in last month’s league clash. Roma’s sporting director Monchi said: “We are very pleased with this contract extension.

Rugby League World Cup: Australia retains trophy B risba n e , D e c 2 (AGENCIES): Australia edged out England in a tight and nervy Rugby League World Cup final to retain the trophy at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.

England produced a dogged and resilient performance in their first final for 22 years, but the Kangaroos held on to win an 11th world title. Boyd Cordner smashed through for the only try of the game as England restricted Australia to six points.

They had chances of their own, but could not breach the hosts’ defence.

There was no moment that summed this up more than a desperate but brilliant ankle tap by Josh Dugan on Kallum Watkins in the second half after the England centre had broken through. It was a monumental effort from England against a team who came into the game as overwhelming favourites.

Having lost to Australia 18-4 in their opening game, Wayne Bennett’s side both improved and impressed during the World Cup,

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holding off Tonga 20-18 for a memorable semi-final win before this thrilling final. Australia’s victory, though, completed a World Cup double for the country, with the women’s team having beaten New Zealand 23-16 earlier.

England were forced to soak up wave after wave of Australian attacks in the first half as the Kangaroos

built relentless pressure, completing 23 of 25 sets before the break.

Only a five-minute spell of indiscipline cost Bennett’s side, a high tackle from Luke Gale starting a spell in which Australia enjoyed four straight sets.

Watkins fumbled a Cooper Cronk kick over his own line and Ryan Hall caught another as

England were forced into back-to-back in-goal dropouts, before James Roby was pulled up for another penalty.

From there, Australia made them pay. Aaron Woods drew in several tacklers but managed to get an offload away and the Kangaroos capitalised as back-rower Cordner hit the line at speed to crash over.

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HWL Final 2017: England beat India 3-2 BHUBANESWAR, Dec 2 (AGENCIES): Samuel Ward struck twice as England beat India 3-2 to record their first win of the Hockey World League Final on Saturday.

England had a lacklustre game against Germany in their HWL opener on Friday evening, losing 0-2 whereas India, despite being wasteful, held Australia to a 1-1 draw. India continued to be wasteful but England improved.

They took the lead thanks to an enterprising goal from David Goodfield in the 25th minute. From an acute angle, he shot towards the far corner and with some luck, the ball deflected off goalkeeper Suraj Karkera and went inside the cage.

A mistake from India captain Harmanpreet Singh in the 43rd minute cost India dearly as England doubled their lead. He failed to control an aerial shot as the ball approached him bouncing inside the D. England had Ward wandering inside the danger zone and he pushed the ball past Akash Chikte.

Australia allowed India several chances to score on Friday but they couldn’t as the forwards and the drag-flickers failed to apply the finishing touches.

Against England those opportunities were fewer for the majority of the game.

They won back-toback penalty corners but

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converted neither. After 45 minutes they were lagging behind by two goals and with time running out, they not only needed to create chances but to convert them too.

Another opportunity came, in the form of penalty corner. The story was repeated as Rupinder Pal Singh’s bad run continued with the England goalkeeper blocking his flick, again.

But as the goalie fell in his effort, Akashdeep Singh was waiting inside the D and on the rebound, lifted the ball over him, scoring the equaliser and bringing the packed stadium alive.

With that goal, the mood changed - on and

off the field. And then it also changed Rupinder’s luck. Kothajit won India their fourth penalty corner, Rupinder missed. They won another. And this time, Rupinder’s dragflick soared past the rushers and the custodian, crashing inside the cage. In the 50th minute, India had equalised - scoring twice in three minutes.

Six minutes after that, Ward crashed through the Indian defenders to sneak in his second goal and England then held on to their 3-2 lead despite India playing without a goalkeeper in the final moments in a desperate search for an equaliser.

Bordeaux suffer fifth straight road loss in Ligue 1 Paris, Dec 2 (IANS): Wesley Said’s late goal handed Bordeaux their fifth straight away loss in Ligue 1 football championship as they lost against Dijon 2-3 in the 16th round action.

Dijon on Friday replaced Bordeaux on the 10th position with 21 points. Bordeaux were one place behind on 20 points, reports Xinhua news agency.

Bordeaux saw their advantages erased twice in the match featuring two mid-table sides. After Jonathan Cafu broke the deadlock in the 13th minute, Dijon got the match back on Cedric Yambere’s header on 34 minutes. Bordeaux got the upper hand again two minutes later, as 20-year-old Malcom witnessed his long-range strike hit the target.

Vilasier Khate of Nagaland clinched the runners-up trophy at the recently concluded AITA 50K Rankings Tournament.

He lost to Amit Bazad 2-6, 2-6 in the final. The tournament was hosted by the Chamunda Sports Foundation at Karnal, Haryana from November 27 to December 1.

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MRP `. 79,000.00 + `. 23,990.00 `. 65,000.00 + `. 10,990.00 `. 32,550.00 + `. 12,500.00 `. 28,850.00 + `. 12,600.00 `. 45,990.00 `. 32,990.00 `. 13,590.00 + `. 8,100.00 `. 15,790.00 + `. 5,695.00 `. 12,990.00 + `. 8,990.00 `. 39,400.00 `. 47,400.00

ACTUAL PRICE

OFFER PRICE

`. 1,02,990.00

`. 79,000.00

`. 75,990.00

`. 65,000.00

`. 45,050.00

`. 36,990.00

`. 41,450.00

`. 34,990.00

`. 45,990.00 `. 32,990.00

`. 35,990.00 `. 24,990.00

`. 21,690.00

`. 17,490.00

`. 21,485.00

`. 15,790.00

`. 21,980.00

`. 14,990.00

FLAT 30 % OFF FLAT 30 % OFF ** Free Gifts With Every Purchase

* OFFER APPLICABLE FROM 1 - 10 DEC STILL STOCK LAST. * AC Free Installation applicable for Dimapur Only.

For Details, Contact : M/S DIGITAL ELECTRONICS & CO, N.L. ROAD, OPP ST MARY MONTESSORI SCHOOL, DIMAPUR, NAGALAND. 03862-224024, 9856333658, 8575230405, 9436614880, 8837341568, 8732003246.

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