December 3, 2018 by Nagaland Post

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NE is distinct and unique: Acharya

Correspondent

Bank strike on Dec 26 against mergers, salary revision

KOHIMA, DEC 2 (NPN): Nagaland Governor PB Acharya Sunday remarked that the North Eastern region was unique and well known for its distinct culture and traditional lifestyle that offered a colourful mosaic, adding that every tribe from each of these states had its own unique culture, food and crafts. H e o b s e r ve d t h a t though each tribe had its own distinct identity, culture and tradition, the people lived in harmony and peacefully, pointing out that unity in diversity was the peculiarity of India. For this, he said the North East Zone Cultural Centre (NEZCC) was established with the objective to promote and preserve the rich cultural heritage of the NAMASTE (N-Nagaland, A-Ar unachal Pradesh, M-Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, A-Assam, SSikkim, T-Tripura and EEast) States. Addressing the second day of the ongoing 10-day Hornbill Festival at Kisama, Acharya said festivals were an integral part of the tribes along with their tra-

CHENNAI, DEC 2 (IANS): A day after the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) raised its wage hike offer to 8% from 6%, the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) called a nationwide strike on December 26 against bank mergers and pay revision. UFBU, the consortium of nine unions in the banking sector, is opposed to the merger of Bank of Baroda, Dena Bank and Vijaya Bank, the All India Bank Employees Association (AIBEA) and the National Organisation of Bank Workers (NOBW) said on Saturday. The AIBEA and the NOBW are constituents of the UFBU. “Merger is not a solution. It (merger of BoB, Dena and Vijaya banks) was a unilateral decision of the government. Views of other stakeholders like shareholders and employees should have been sought,” NOBW Vice President Ashwani Rana told IANS. Rana said the government has been short-sighted as it can’t wish away nonperforming (NPAs) assets through mergers.

Arora takes charge as CEC, seeks support for polls NEW DELHI, DEC 2 (IANS): Election Commissioner Sunil Arora on Sunday assumed charge as the 23rd Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), a day after O.P. Rawat demitted the office, and sought support from “all the stakeholders” for conducting the 2019 Lok Sabha polls. He will have a nearly two and a half years tenure as CEC till April 2021, during which he would preside over the general election in 2019, besides elections to Assemblies of Sikkim, Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Odisha, Maharashtra, Haryana, Jharkhand, Delhi, Bihar and J&K. “I have already remained here as an Election Commissioner for a little over a year. It is with utmost humility and an enormous sense of responsibility that I have just taken over as CEC,” he said. Arora said the EC had appointed a committee led by Senior Deputy EC Umesh Sinha to review the various facets of Section 126 of Representation of the Peoples Act, 1951, and its report was likely to be submitted by December 30. Arora retired on April 30, 2016 as Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.

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P. B Acharya with other delegates at the International Hornbill Festival in Kisama, Sunday. (NP)

ditional dance and music. It is the best time to know the culture and traditional costumes of the Northeast, he added. Acharya said NEZCC had been the forerunner in preserving, nurturing and showcasing the cultural mosaic of the North-eastern States since its inception, adding that the rich composite culture of the region was seen by the country due to its initiative. He commented that NAMASTE States were not only rich in terms of landscape, natural beauty and

flora and fauna, but also in music and dance. He said the youth here were second to none and were experts musicians, both in traditional and modern music, a primary reason why rock music was so popular in this part of the country. He said the people were talented in arts and skilled in handicrafts and handlooms, and their handicrafts and handlooms were acclaimed worldwide. He said the culture and handicraft and handloom items were in high demand all over the country and

KTU imposes ‘chakka jam’; demands release of member

Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, DEC 2 (NPN): Khatkhati Transport Union (KTU) has imposed an indefinite ‘chakka jam’ after one of its members, an employee of Kay Kay Agency, was abducted by unknown miscreants on Saturday. In a condemnation note, the union said three armed miscreants abducted one of its member, Lenny Gonmei, from his residence at Sunday Bazaar, Rongmei Colony, Lahorijan, at around 6.10 a.m. Saturday Morning. The abductors after taking away Lenny came back and tried to abduct another employee Wilson Achumi, mistaking him to be his elder brother Kasheto Achumi, KTU stated. After establishing the identity, the abduc-

tors left leaving behind a warning that they would eliminate Kasheto Achumi if they see him, the union said. KTU vehemently condemned the abduction and termed it as a huge blow to the honest and hardworking youths of the region. Following the incident, KTU lodged FIRs at Khakhati Police Station and East Dimapur Police Station and have also submitted a memorandum to the SDO (C), Karbi Anglong, for safe and unconditional release of its member at the earliest. The union said it would impose the bandh until its member was released without any harm. Police has reportedly gathered the CCTV footage of the abduction and that the case was under investigation.

abroad. Acharya exuded confidence that guests from within and outside the State and from abroad would further help in popularising the culture and tradition of the NAMASTE States, especially Nagaland. Tourism, art & culture adviser H Khehovi Yepthomi, water resources development adviser Namri Nchang and fisheries, evaluation, economics & statistics advisor L Khumo were also present on Day-2 of the event, billed as festival of the festivals.

Naga Hoho officials slammed for ongoing controversy DIMAPUR, DEC 2 (NPN): Naga Hoho (NH) appears to be headed for its worst ever crisis due to the controversial actions of a handful trying to hold on to their positions even as the Adviser Naga Hoho Keviletuo Kiewhuo and NH speaker Kenyusen Tep questioned the constitutional validity of some officials who are no longer members of the Naga Hoho but who continue to upstage and illegally manipulate the NH office. In the statement, the signatories reminded that NH functioned within its laid down rules but the constitutional provisions were fully violated and illegal methods adopted to protect these officials. Both opined that the blatant act to nullify the hoho constitution was to suit the controversial leaders in their ploy to “drive away the tribes” so they could retain their positions without the participation of their respective tribe hohos. The duo maintained that those who had dissociated from NH have genuine reasons that needed to be addressed but unfortunately,

certain officials “are more important than the tribe hohos.” On the controversial presidential meeting that was converted to federal assembly without proper representation of tribe hohos, the duo said it indicated a vested interest that violated the basic tenets of the NH constitution and disregards its principle of oneness. They said laid down rules and procedures exist for calling a federal assembly where certain decorum is called for. They also said the federal assembly has to be duly represented by tribe members official endorsed by their tribes but the recent federal assembly was not constitutional due to absence of the speaker NH. As per rule, they said a search committee has to be constituted by the federal assembly comprising of three presidents and two eminent members chosen in view of the hoho being a people’s organisation through tribe participation. They said the names as proposed for the search committee were not in tune

NEW DELHI, DEC 2 (NPN): Centre has released worth Rs. 3200 crore to the North Eastern states to take up various central schemes under ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, the minister of state Hardeep S Puri informed. Reviewing the progress of Urban Missions in the North Eastern states, Puri said that construction of more than 2.3 lakh houses have been sanctioned for the Urban poor under the Pradhan Mantri Awas yojana (PMAY-Urban) in the North Eastern States during the last four years. About 1.16 lakh houses have already been grounded for construction, he added. He said that this approval needed to be seen in the context of 26,041 houses which were sanctioned during ten years between 2004-14 under JNNURM and Rajiv Awas Yojana. Out of the houses sanc-

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PAC clarifies NFHRCC against taxing contractor India’s heaviest WSH appeals satellite to be NPGs to desist DEC 2 (NPN): rived between the NFHRCC on report DIMAPUR, Nagaland Foothills Road and the NPGs.

DIMAPUR, DEC 2 (NPN): Public Action Committee (PAC) of Naga Council Dimapur (NCD) has clarified its statement published on December 2, stating that culprits involved in the kidnapping of the manager of KK transport agency was carried out by NSCN Unification group and not as reported. In a press statement, Public Action Committee convenor Vekhosayi Nyekha and co-convenor K. Ghokheto Chophy said that most of the rampant collection of taxes and kidnappings were carried out by NPG cadres without the knowledge of their higher ups. The committee has therefore urged the concern authority to keep their respective cadres under control and maintain complete discipline so as not to create any unwanted situation.

Coordination Committee (NFHRCC), on receipt of information that some Naga Political Groups (NPGs) were attempting to tax the contractor handling the Doyang Bridge construction, has stated that any form of taxation levied by any group will be treated as being against Naga integrity. NFHRCC convenor, Supu Jamir, general secretary, W. Lemba Chang and assistant general secretary, W. Chenithung Humtsoe, in a press release said that the committee held a meeting on December 2 and this antitaxation stand was among the resolutions it adopted “in regards to the Naga Historical Survival Foothills Road.” In the release, the committee said it sought to make it loud and clear that NPGs were neither allowed, nor permitted to levy any tax as per an understanding ar-

It appealed to all the NPGs, irrespective of position, rank and status, to reaffirm the understanding that had been arrived at earlier between them at the time of commencement of the project in 2013. The NFHRCC also resolved to routinely visit and inspect the ongoing construction works at the Doyang Bridge site. Appreciating reports that work had resumed on the bridge, the NFHRCC requested the contractor and workers to cooperate with the team when they visit the site. It also appreciated the present government for its concern for the project, and appealed to the government to issue work orders in regard to the remaining uncut portions as promised by the minister of Road and Bridges, Tongpang Ozukum and, chief minister, Neiphiu Rio.

launched on Dec 5 from collection

NEW DELHI, DEC 2 (AGENCIES): The stage is finally set for the launch of the India’s heaviest satellite Gsat-11, weighing 5,854 kg, from French Guiana by Europe’s Ariane-5 rocket early on Wednesday morning. The communication satellite, which will help increase internet speed in the country, was earlier scheduled for launch early this year but suspecting a glitch in the system the Indian space agency recalled it to check for anomalies. ISRO felt the need to take the unusual step of recalling the satellite in April as a precaution measure. Gsat-11 is a highthroughput satellite that carries 40 transponders in the Ku-band and Ka-band frequencies and is capable of “providing high bandwidth connectivity”.

NE gets Central Assistance worth `3200 cr Spl. Correspondent

with procedure and only tarnished the integrity of those who were chosen to form the committee. The signatories also said no official can summon or preside over the federal assembly without the knowledge of the Speaker. Also, they said all decisions taken on November 26 “is invalid and tantamount to usurpation of the constitution and tribes authority.” On that basis they said only a proper federal assembly has the power to extend the tenure of the executive council. However the November 26 “unconstitutional gathering” with individual interest, extended the tenure of the EC when they were supposed to demit office. The two also pointed out that the general secretary and finance secretary were removed because the Angami and Chakhesang tribes dissociated from the NH but the president, vice president and secretary cultural affairs were retained when their three tribes in the NH had dissociated much before the former two.

tioned during 2004-14, only 21,159 houses were constructed and the remaining 4892 houses were under construction. Puri informed that Central Assistance amounting to Rs 3570 crore had been sanctioned and Rs 1520 crore released during the last four years as against Rs 683 crore sanctioned and Rs 586 crore released during 2004-2014. Puri also informed that the entire State Annual Action Plan (SAAP) for the North East region envisaging an investment of Rs 1506.62 crore has been approved. While projects worth Rs 332 crore was under implementation, projects worth Rs 21.37 crore have been completed so far, he said. For Smart City Mission, he said Rs 1024 crore worth of Central assistance was already released to the North Eastern states. Centre has also proposed the Integrated Command

and Control Centre (ICCC), considered as the ‘brain’ of a city, integrating all utilities and services through digital technology. An Integrated Command and Control Centre developed in a cloud based system for the North Eastern cities would have the advantage of lowering the cost of development, faster deployment and peer to peer learning among cities. For this, he said the MoU has been signed with BEL to facilitate in the development of a cloud based Integrated Command and Control Centre system in the cities of Imphal, Itanagar, Pasighat, Kohima, Namchi, Gangtok and Shillong. As regards Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM-U) Urban, the states of Manipur, Mizoram, Sikkim and Nagaland been declared ODF status, he added. The minister was optimistic that the entire North East A troupe from Chhattisgarh performing Panthi Nritya, one of the prominent region will achieve ODF by dance forms of Chhattisgarh State, on December 2 at the Hornbill International January 2019. Festival 2018. (NP)

DIMAPUR, DEC 2 (NPN): Western Sumi Hoho (WSH) has fervently appealed to all Naga Political Groups to desist from collection of taxes in any form within Western Sumi jurisdiction with regard to various developmental works taking place. In a press statement, WSH president Zheshito Swu and general secretary, Vikato K. Achumi stated that development was for all and therefore every stakeholder should work towards successful completion of ongoing projects. Further, WSH cautioned that it will not remain a mute spectator if any of the ongoing developmental works within its jurisdiction were hampered owing to “coercion, threat, taxation or any sort of disturbances from any quarter”.

43,079 visitors on 2nd day of Hornbill

Kohima, Dec 2 (NPN): Altogether 43,079 visitors visited Hornbill Festival at Naga Heritage village Kisama on the second day on Sunday. According to Tourism department, 398 foreign tourists, 4,870 domestic tourists and 37,811 local visitors registered on the second day. So far, 63,032 visitors including foreign, domestic and local people have visited the Hornbill Festival since its inauguration on Saturday. (Correspondent)

Fuel prices slashed

DIMAPUR, DEC 2 (IANS): State-run oil firms continued to lower fuel prices for the eleventh straight day on Sunday. In Delhi, petrol price fell to Rs 72.23 per litre, against Saturday’s Rs 72.53, according to data on the Indian Oil Corp’s website. Price in Delhi was the lowest recorded level in 2018-19, with the previous low being Rs 73.73 on April 1. In other metros too, petrol prices fell by around 30-40 paise on Sunday. K Y M C

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Reports from Hornbill Festival 2018 Nagaland Buyer-Seller Meet Patton inaugurates Hortiscape Ornaments of Nagaland on display Imnatiba advocates for building relationships and efficient marketing

Y. Patton inaugurating the Hortiscape, flanked by S. Pangnyu Phom, A section of the curated display of Naga ornaments and attire at Mhathung Yanthan, and others on December 1. the Naga Heritage village, Kisama. (NP) Imnatiba Jamir speaking at the Nagaland Buyer-Seller Meet at DIMAPUR: Deputy chief minister, through the Hortiscape. It provides Bamboo Hall Kisama on December 2. (DIPR) Y. Patton, officially inaugurated various opportunities to entrepreneurs, DIMAPUR: The department of Going further into the subject “Hortiscape” at the Annual Hornbill SHGs, and farmers to display and sell Industries & Commerce in col- of agriculture, Imnatiba pointed Festival at Kisama Heritage Village on their produce and processed products and also for visitors to come and buy laboration with Indian Chamber of out that 80.49% of the State is un- December 1 . A press release issued by the dep- various horticultural products of the Commerce organized a Nagaland der forest cover and the people of Buyer-Seller Meet at Bamboo Hall Nagaland still practice traditional uty chief minister’s media cell stated state. Meanwhile, Patton, after inspectthat the Annual Floral Galleria, which ing the floral and horticultural produce Kisama on December 2 with advi- forms of agriculture. sor, Industries & Commerce, ImnatHe urged department officials is part of the Horticulture department, on display, officially launched the iba Jamir as the guest of honour. to implement schemes for the right aims to provide a platform for flower department’s annual calendar. The inaugural function was atDIPR reports that addressing purposes by streamlining benefi- growers to showcase their passion for innovation, creativity and inspiration. tended by minister Health and Family the delegates, the guest of honour ciary selection. A wide variety of flowers, ornamental Welfare, S. Pangnyu Phom; advisor, stressed on the importance of the Commissioner & Secretary, Look East Policy, and said the South Industries & Commerce, L. G Chi- & indoor plants, cactus, bonsai, etc. Horticulture, Mhathung Yanthan, and other senior officials of the deEast Asian countries begin from shi delivered the welcome address were on display in the competition. In addition, the State Level Fruits, partment. North East India. where she emphasized on networkVegetables and Spices Exhibition-&Late in the evening, Union Home Nagaland serves as the main ing and building relationships. Competition intends to promote the Minister, Rajnath Singh, accompanied corridor connecting the South East A keynote address was delivAsian countries, he added. Imnatiba ered by regional director, North horticultural diversity of the state. In by the chief minister, deputy chief further opined that this kind of East Indian Chamber of Com- it, farmers and entrepreneurs are given minister, advisors and other senior ofan opportunity to display their produce ficials visited the Hortiscape. meets with neighbouring countries merce, Ishantor Sobhapandit. and states would open windows for Delegates from Bangladesh, young and upcoming entrepreneurs Imamuz Zaman of India- Banglato build better relationships with desh Chamber of Commerce & outsiders. He urged the delegates Industry; chairman, Nepal Herbs & DIMAPUR: The Department of Art & Culture has organized the 19th from other countries and officials of Herbal Products Association, Gov- State Archival Exhibition & Sale of Departmental Publication, coinciding the concerned departments to inter- inda Prasad Ghimire; and Bhutan with the Hornbill festival from December 1 to 10 at the Kohima WW II act with stall owners at Kisama. Chamber of Commerce & Indus- Museum premises. According to DIPR, the exhibition & sale was inauguHe also mentioned that the try, Namgyel Wangmo, addressed rated by advisor, Art & Culture, Tourism, H. Kehovi on December 1. The state doesn’t have a uniform pattern the meet. Director, Industries & purpose of the event is to display the department’s publications for public of organisational set up for markets. Commerce, Er. S. Temsulong Jamir viewing as well to give the public access to these reading materials during Establishment of efficient market- proposed a vote of thanks. Deputy the Hornbill festival. The department has 21 publications by Naga authors. ing system for Naga producers is a director, ICC, Pranom Dutta Ma- This event is planned to be organized as an annual event coinciding with dire need, he remarked. zumdar chaired the program. the Hornbill festival every year.

Archival Exhibition & Sale

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KOHIMA, DEC 2 (NPN): In addition to the rich cultural festival, Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts (IGNCA) in collaboration with the department of Women Resource Development (WRD) set up an exhibition of various tribal attires, ornaments and pre-independence photographs of various Naga tribes adding beauty to the Hornbill festival. IGNCA is an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Culture, GoI and the organization was set up as a major resource centre for cultural resource material of India’s unbroken history of civilization. The photo collection is a collection from the cultural archive, which is an assortment of old photographs from the personal collection of Milada Ganguly, Hungarian scholar, which was donated to Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts along with other artefacts of textiles and other ethnographic objects. This collection was acquired by Milada Ganguly at the time when the transformation to Statehood was taking place in Nagaland. The photographs displayed represent lifestyles and work views of the Naga communities of that time. Speaking to Nagaland Post, director IGNCA

North East Centre Dr. Richa Negi said the Centre for North East was set up in 2017 for research, publication, and promoting culture. She said every state endeavours to work with people to project their lifestyle and culture on a public and social screen. It may be mentioned that for Nagas, ornaments are not mere decorations but they espouse the wearer’s identity. The tribe to which the wearer belongs is visually conveyed by these adornments and distinguishes the status of the wearer. In the maiden exhibition of the Ornaments of Nagaland, it highlighted the identity of the sixteen tribes of Nagaland, including lives demonstrations on crafting of traditional ornaments by artisans from the Ao, Sumi, Konyak, Pochury, Chakhesang, and Zeliang communities with curated displays of the Khiamniungan, Angami, Pochury, Chang, Phom, Sangtam, Yimchungrii, Kuki, Lotha, Rengma and Kachari communities. Women resource development officer Nzanthung K Yanthan informed Nagaland Post that the various cultural ornaments and traditional attires were collected through tribal women organizations. Papers on aspects of Naga ornaments and accessories will be presented on December 5 and 6, by various experts at Bamboo Pavilion.

Khehovi inaugurates Artist Corner Correspondent

KOHIMA, DEC 2 (NPN): Art & culture advisor H. Khehovi Yepthomi on Saturday inaugurated an “Artist Corner” at the World War II museum premises, Kisama. Organised by the Art & Culture department, the Artist Corner features painting, sculpture and photos. Art & Culture secretary, Ahola Those said that 35 artists joined this event with 86 of their works. The objective of the Artist Corner is to promote art and to provide a platform for young artists to exhibit their work. This event also features art demonstrations and children’s painting competitions. Over the years, this Artist Corner has been experiencing a significant increase in interest and footfall from collectors, curators and artists. Later, Khehovi inspected the 19th State Archival Exhibition & Sale of the H. Khehovi Yepthomi inaugurating the Artist Corner in Kisama on December 1. (NP) Departmental Publication.

Nonagenarian, Jongpongbangi, from Chuchuyimpang village (under Mokokchung district), aged 92 years visited the Hornbill 2018 Pony & Cart ride at Pony Farm, Kigwema on December 2. (Vincent Belho)

NPF belongs to Naga people: Dr. Shürhozelie

DIMAPUR: Former chief minister and NPF president Dr Shürhozelie Liezietsu maintained that the NPF party had no ownership over the people as it belonged to them, even as he reiterated that the party’s top priority was to stand for the cause of Naga people and their welfare. Addressing a one-day seminar organised by NPF Phek division at Pfutsero multi-purpose hall on the theme “Regional Principle and Ideology” on Saturday, the NPF president said many regional political parties came into being and perished in the State as these were formed only to contest elections and for occupying power and make money. But, he pointed out that, NPF came into being to save the Naga people and that it would remain so till the Naga political problem was resolved. He reiterated that NPF would always stand for the Naga political issue and preservation of the Naga people’s identity. Maintaining that many Naga leaders had gone astray and hopped from one political party to another for the love of money and power, Shürhozelie said a true leader identifying with K

Naga nationalism would always remain faithful to NPF. The veteran leader pointed out that many regional political parties failed to sustain itself in the State in the past due to lack of clear principles and ideology, adding that even NDPP, which was now in the ruling coalition, would also soon vanish. “God loves the Naga people, but we are blinded by money and power,” he said and called upon NPF leaders to stand firm and be committed to the cause of Naga people and their welfare. He also encouraged party workers by stating that in politics there were ups and downs, but being Naga leaders they must stand firm to their principles as God stood only with truth. Speaking as the resource person at the mammoth gathering, NPF secretary general and Nagaland’s lone Rajya Sabha member KG Kenye reminded everyone that the principle and political stand of NPF, which was the second oldest regional political party in the country, had remained the same since its inception. He too reiterated that the party’s top most priority was resolution of the Naga political

issue, besides maintaining and protecting the identity of the Naga people. Kenye warned that anything could happen anytime to the Naga people. “So unless we protect and preserve our identity, we may be easily captured and penetrated by the outside force,” he cautioned. Also predicting that the NDPP would vanish one day like other regional political parties, the MP alleged that the ruling party was just a by-product of NPF. He remarked that NDPP was just a resting shed for many political leaders. Also speaking as resource person, former minister and NPF president adviser Thenucho told the party workers that NPF was the only party that could uphold the identity of Naga people. He explained that as NPF came into being purely for the welfare of Naga people, party leaders should remain committed to the party and not shift their loyalties towards other political parties as “rolling stone gathers no moss.” In his welcome address, former minister and legislator Yitachu said the main principle and

ideology of NPF was to preserve and protect the Naga people’s identity from the outside world. Maintaining that NPF represented the character, and was a reflection, of the Naga people, Yitachu called upon party workers to carry forward the true spirit of regionalism to the Naga people. The one-day seminar was chaired by NPF Phek division president Chivotso Nienu and vote of thanks was delivered by MLA Kezhienyi Khalo. Host of central party leaders, including MLA Keneizakho Nakhro, also attended the seminar. Meanwhile, NPF Phek division also resolved during the seminar to continue to firmly support the leadership of Shürhozelie and TR Zeliang. It also strongly re-affirmed and resolved to continue to strive and uphold the regional principle and ideology of the party in letter and spirit and take the message to the citizens of the State. The party also resolved to endorse its fullest co-operation and continue support to strengthen the leadership of NPF Phek division legislators. This was stated in a press release issued by NPF’s press bureau.

news in Brief DWO Dimapur informs: District Welfare Officer (DWO) Dimapur has informed beneficiaries of old age/widow/disabled/ blind under NSAP & state, department of Social Welfare who have not yet collected their pensions for nine months are to collect their pensions at DWO office, Diphupar, Dimapur on December 4. DWO stated that this will be the last and final date for payment. DWO Kohima informs: District Welfare Officer, Kohima has informed beneficiaries of old age/widow/disabled/blind under NSAP & State, department of Social Welfare who have not yet collected their pensions for nine months to collect their pensions at DWO office, Kohima on December 5, 9 a.m onwards. This will be the last & final date for payment. Dimapur district BJP minority morcha new team: Dimapur district BJP minority morcha body was formed on November 24 during the meeting held in the presence of Rajiv Jha, president state minority morcha and Kevesie Sema state secretary and in-charge of minority morcha. A press release from Nagaland state BJP minority morcha general secretary, Pintu M Ghosh stated that the new functionaries are led by Juel Acharjee as president, and general secretaries Hom Bahadur Chetri and Subir

Saha, along with six others. ANGPTA Dimapur unit informs: All Nagaland Government Primary Teachers’ Association (ANGPTA) Dimapur Unit has reminded all primary teachers under Dimapur SDEO who are yet to submit their membership fees for 2018, that information regarding this has been dispatched thought the concerned head-teacher/ teacher-in-charge. Therefore, all teachers have been requested to do the needful at the earliest. Dimapur DPDB meeting: Dimapur District Planning and Development Board (DPDB) monthly meeting has been convened for December 5, 11 a.m. at the Conference Hall of DC Dimapur. All DPDB members have been asked to attend the meeting. Lost and found: A Scooty Alpha bearing registration No NL-07 R 8648, colour black, was found with key, abandoned on the road side of Circuit House Colony. A press release from Circuit House Colony Council (CHCC) chairman T Zulu Lkr has informed the owner to claim the same from the council with original documents within seven days from the date of publication of this notice. The council further stated that it shall not be held responsible if no claims are made within the stipulated time.

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Longleng, Wokha get Women Police Stations

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WEATHER FORECAST December 3

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala Hazy sun

27 13

Aizawl

Partly sunny and pleasant

Guwahati Hazy sun Imphal

Partly sunny; pleasant

22 9 25 12 23 8

Itanagar Partly sunny; not as warm

22 10

Shillong

Mostly sunny

16 6

Kohima

Sunny to partly cloudy

18 7

Dimapur Mostly sunny; pleasant

24 11

Mostly sunny

20 6

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Tuensang Mostly sunny; cooler

13 5

Mostly sunny; cooler

17 11

Wokha

Zunheboto Mostly sunny

17 5

Ngangshimakok Sangtam with other officials and delegates after the Tumchopemo Yanthan, Zubenthung, representatives of Lotha Eloe Hoho and others inauguration of Longleng’s Women Police Station on December 1. (NP) after the Women Police Station inauguration in Wokha on December 1. (DIPR) Correspondent

LONGLENG, DEC 2 (NPN): A Women Police station was inaugurated for Longleng DEF on December 1 by Ngangshimakok Sangtam DIGP (Range) Mokokchung, in the presence of the SP, Deputy Commissioner and other NGOs of the district. Delivering the inaugural speech, Ngangshimakok congratulated DEF Longleng and said it was a red letter day for Longleng

Police as well as for the people of the district. He said having a separate and independent Police Station for women would definitely bring transparency and speed to delivering justice to women and children. S a n g t a m a l s o ex pressed confidence that with a separate police station, crime against women and children would come down. He also expressed hope that women could freely discuss their problems with a police officer of

their gender and lodge their complaints without hesitation. At present the staff strength may be short without adequate infrastructure, he said but also expressed hope that with sufficient funds for the department, the number of officers and other ranks would enhance it on top priority. He called upon the officers and staff of the station to be vigilant and put in more effort to solve problems for women Delivering a key note

address, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Longleng, Yangba Konyak said, inauguration of a separate and independent Police Station in the district will ensure speedy delivery of justice, free from prejudice and discrimination, and cater to the special needs of women and children. He reported that in recent times, Longleng DEF was running with a women cell which was manned by two head constables and six constables, which he said,

had caused some difficulties in certain occasions, when facing serious cases affecting women. Yangba also said that with the establishing of full fledged women police station in the district, these problems would be alleviated. He also urged the concerned department for the provision of early and proper infrastructure and man power as required. Others who spoke on the occasion included, John

Tsulise Sangtam, DC Longleng, and Phomla Hoichem president, A. Shamthai Phom. T h e p r o g r a m wa s chaired by T. Henthai Phom SDPO Longleng; Chingthai, pastor Police Baptist Church Longleng offered a prayer and read from the Bible. A vote of thanks was delivered by Atopu Sumi, Additional SP Longleng, and a benediction was pronounced by Nyemtan Phom, women leader Police Baptist Church Longleng.

Wokha: Meanwhile, a full fledged Women Police Station (WPS) was also inaugurated on State Inauguration Day, near Wokha Police Station on December 1. According to a DIPR report, Additional S.P, Wokha, Tumchopemo Yanthan, spoke at the inaugural session and stated that the Police Station was conceived through the concept of women empowerment. He opined that with a Women Police Station operating in the town, crimes and issues against women and children will be eased to a certain extent. Wokha WPS will work independently in registering and investigating cases related to crimes against women and children. Representatives from Lotha Eloe Hoho also spoke during the function and expressed their appreciation for the government of Nagaland, officers involved in the launching and creation of the WPS in Wokha. The program was chaired by SDPO, Wokha, Sukumo Kikon, and vote of thanks was proposed by UBSI, WPS, R.Lochumbeni. Associate pastor of Police Baptist Church, Wokha, Zubenthung invoked God’s blessings and dedicated the new office.

IAF Air-Show on Statehood Day New Panchayat Hall for PSU organises Career Guidance Program

Cpl Vishal Kumar, Paramotor instructor, flies through the air during the propulsion powered harness paraglide display on December 1. (NP) DIMAPUR: Indian Air Force sky diving team ‘Air Devils’ from the directorate of adventure, demonstrated a free fall above Kohima on eve of the 55th Statehood celebrations on December 1. A press release by defense PRO, Col C Konwer state that ‘Air Devils’ team

leader, wing commander Vishal Lakhesh jumped with a Tri-Colour parachute and the Air Force Flag, from a height of 5000 feet above ground level. Vishal Lakhesh’s team consisted of MWO R Singh, WO RS Patll, WO Anil Bhadula, Sgt Mohanty, Cpl Iqbal, Cpl SK Gill, Cpl Mohit and Cpl

Akhlesh . The other display was by Cpl Vishal Kumar, paramotor instructor who demonstrated his skill and strength on a Paramotor by taking off in front of the audience, petal dropping, performing acrobatics and landing on the same ground. Later in the evening, a single MI-17 helicopter dropped petals over Kisama heritage village after which SU-30 MKI, 3 aircraft formation of 106 Sqn based at Tezpur treated to the gathering to a fly past. The release stated that the program was made possible because of the efforts and coordination put in by Rajya Sainik Board Nagaland, IAF Nagaland project office, HQ Eastern Air Command Shillong and Nagaland government. This air show is the first ever such display in Nagaland state and the IAF has also helped immensely to aid civil administration during landslides and natural calamities by carrying out supply drops to affected areas of the State, the release added.

Nerhe Phezha inaugurated

ing of Nerhe Pheza village, Nerhema, was formally inaugurated on November 30 by Er T.S. Angami, NPSC chairman, as special invitee. In his speech, Er Angami emphasised on establishment of a privately managed educational public institution around Chiephobozou where the local students are also imparted competitive type of education at par with the best in the state. Routine educaEr.T.S Angami address- tion is already available in plenty but it does not fetch ing the gathering. any desired job in the cut KOHIMA: A newly con- throat job market in the structed Panchayat build- state, he stated.

WSYF on rash driving

DIMAPUR: Western Sumi Youth Front (WSYF) has appealed to youth to avoid rash driving during the festive season. A press release from WSYF general secretary, Bohoi K. Yeptho stated that, Christmas was a time for peace, joy and happiness therefore one should celebrate Christmas in the true Christian spirit. WSYF pointed out that due to rash driving and celebrating Christmas in the wrong way, many youth lose their lives. WSYF has also convened its emergency meeting for December 4, 2 pm at WSH office Chekiye village. All concerned office bearers and executives of WSYF have been informed to attend the meeting without fail.

Participants, organizers and resource persons of the PSU career guidance program held on November 30. DIMAPUR: Peren Students’ Union (PSU) organised a career guidance program in collaboration with Peren District Legal Services Authority (PDLSA) on November 30 at Town Hall Peren. A press release from PSU president, Rampauyi Ndang, stated that the program was based on self discovery and to find

one’s true skill, talent and passion. About 278 students comprising of students from different schools of Peren along with PSU, social activists, teachers and PLV’s of PDLSA attended the event, where they were made aware of the activities of PDLSA and various legal services. Pamphlets on legal awareness were

distributed to the students and those in attendance. The prog ram was chaired by Dr. Keyitiak Ndang and the session started with a quick introduction of the resource persons who were from CAN Youth, Dimapur. Vote of thanks was given by Haipeurangbe Ndang (PLV) on behalf of the PSUN and PDLSA.

More reports of World AIDS Day observance

DIMAPUR: World AIDS Day, designated on 1 December every year since 1988, is an international day dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection and mourning those who have died of the disease. Various institutions and departments marked the day with different programs. Following are some more reports of these observations of World AIDS Day. Meluri: Phek Battalion of Assam Rifles, under the aegis of HQ IGAR (North) conducted a lecture program and a candle light march on the occasion of ‘World AIDS Day’ on December 1, at Meluri Town. According to Assam Rifles PRO, the aim of the event was to educate youth and locals about their health and menace of HIV/ AIDS for their future. After the candle light march, locals took a pledge to fight against HIV/AIDS. A lecture was also delivered by Dr. Medophretuo (medical officer) civil health centre, Meluri and an Assam Rifles Medical Officer, inspiring youth and locals to fight against HIV/AIDS. The event was attended by 250 citizens of Meluri town. Mon: Along with the rest of the world, District AIDS Prevention and Control Unit, Mon in K Y M C

collaboration with TI, NNP+, Aboi with support from NSACS and Project AHANA observed the 30th Anniversary of World AIDs Day on December 1, at KNSK Hall, Aboi under the theme ‘Know Your Status’. A press release from DAPCU Mon district programme officer Longyim Tzudir, stated that giving a briefing on the significance of the day, Longyim Tzudir, DPO, DAPCU said that since 1988, December 1 has been observed as World AIDS Day every year to unite in the fight against HIV, and to commemorate those who have died from an AIDS-related illness. He said that this year, World AIDS Day’s theme focuses on to raising awareness about the importance of knowing one’s status and calling for the removal of all barriers to accessing HIV testing. A silent moment was observed as a sign of paying tribute to those who lost their lives to HIV. Dr. Ajit Kumar, SMO, CHC Aboi shared the basics about HIV and the advantage of timely access to care and treatment services, while Shongmet K, president, KNSK, Aboi Unit in her short speech urged all to lend their unconditional love, respect, help and support to the Persons Living with HIV (PLHIV) community.

Special songs were presented by Pangmet K, and Thratying & friends. Voluntary testing for HIV, STI and Blood grouping was conducted by Mobile ICTC and a CHC team after the formal session. The district level program which was chaired by Wanmei K, PM of TI NNP+ Aboi, begun with an invocation by Yanching K, pastor, NBF, Aboi and concluded with mass prayer. Tuensang: A World AIDS Day program in Tuensang was organised by District AIDS prevention and Control Unit (DAPCU), Network of Tuensang PLHIV (NTDP+) in collaboration with the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) and AHANA (NCPI+) under the theme “Know Your Status’’ on December 1 at CKS hall, Tuensang Town. Addressing the gathering as guest speaker, SDO (Civil) Tuensang, Ajit Kumar Verma, asserted that the concerned department alone cannot control the spread of HIV & AIDS. He urged the Church, NGOs and individuals to extend support to the department in creating awareness on HIV & AIDS. The district’s HIV scenario was presented by PO (NETSU/ NACO) Imsu Pongen while legal aid services for PLHIV, panel

lawyer, Soteth Anar, spoke on the basic rights. NDTP+ president, Tiuanu also spoke in the program. A special number was presented by Gabriel Chitei. CBLT executive secretary, Rev. Achu Chang offered a special prayer for PLHIVs and a vote of thanks was proposed by field officer (Project AHANA), Ahoshe. The program was attended by the CMO, deputy CMO, DAPCU staff, panel lawyers, Church leaders, students and PLHIVs. Wokha: World AIDS Day was observed at Town Hall, Wokha Town, jointly organized by DAPCU, WNP+, Project AHANA & NUN TI sponsored by NSACS and Project AHANA on December 1. An official press release from DAPCU Wokha stated that, theme speaker Dr. H.T. Sangtam, pathologist DMMDH Wokha, spoke on the theme “Know your status”, where he stressed on the importance of knowing one HIV status which, he added, was vital for the control of HIV. Deputy commissioner and chairman DAPCU, Dr. Manazir J Samoon stated that no vaccine could be developed for the HIV virus, as the virus mutates constantly. In this regard, he said that prevention was the only cure, and for this, awareness is very impor-

tant, especially among adolescent groups. Dr. Samoon also said society has to accept HIV/AIDS as any other disease and not to be judgmental or discriminate against HIV positive individuals. Apeni Lotha, president WNP+ Wokha shared that she was declared HIV positive nine years ago, but till now she was living a healthy life as she has not missed her ART medicine administration till date. The program started with an invocation prayer by Rev. N. Subba, Nepali Baptist Church, welcome address by Dr. Benchilo DTO, DA C O, mu s i c a l piece by Lumchen L Odyuo and vote of thanks by Lichumo Odyuo DPO DAPCU. Altogether 24 individuals volunteered to be tested for HIV. The program was attended by students of higher secondary schools, colleges, teachers, medical department officials and NGOs. K Y M C

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Bodos warn BJP for Bodoland

New Delhi, Dec 2 (PTI): A key Bodo students’ organisation and a rebel group that has joined the peace process have issued a virtual warning to the BJP that it would lose the support of the Bodo community if its governments at the Centre and in Assam fail to take concrete steps for creation of Bodoland before the 2019 elections. However, both the Bodoland Peoples Front (BPF), an alliance partner in the BJP-led coalition in Assam; and the state government sought to downplay the threat. After the 2016 assembly polls, with 60 lawmakers in the 126-member house in Assam, the BJP formed the government along with the Asom Gana Parishad that won 14 seats and the BPF-- the lone Bodo political party-- that bagged 12 seats. The BPF said it will continue to support the BJP and stressed that a separate Bodoland was not an issue for it. However, the influential All Bodo Students Union (ABSU) and the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (Progressive),

Demand for Bodoland. (File)

the first militant group to give up arms and join the peace process, have vowed to defeat the saffron party if it did not take concrete steps for a separate state for the Bodos before the 2019 polls. The ABSU and the NDFB (P) accused the BJP of giving “false assurances” and alleged that it was not even ready to talk on the issue of Bodoland. However, ABSU president Pramod Bodo said the BJP had time till April 2019 to solve the Bodoland issue if it wants to get the support of the Bodo community. “They (BJP) can expect the support of Bodos but only if they fulfil our demand of a separate Bodoland... They must take some concrete steps in this regard before April (2019),” Bodo

told PTI. “They should stop mocking the genuine aspirations of the Bodos,” he added. The demand for a separate state of Bodoland started in 1967. The struggle became an armed conflict in the late 80s after the formation of the Bodo Security Force, a militant group later rechristened as NDFB. Currently, two factions of the NDFB-- NDFB (P) led by Gobinda Basumatary and NDFB (R) led by Ranjan Daimary-- are involved in peace talks with the Centre, while NDFB (S) is against holding talks under the constitutional framework. The Bodo Territorial Area Districts comprising Kokrajhar, Udalguri, Baksa and Chirang has one Lok

Sabha and Rajya Sabha seats. Bodo, who revived the Bodoland movement in 2016 alleging government’s “lack of interest”, said areas inhabited by the Bodos continue to remain neglected under the current BJP regime just like the previous Congress rule. “Bodos consist of 12 per cent of Assam’s population but get only 3-4 per cent of the financial budget. No new industry has been set up and no new jobs have been created for the Bodo youths even now,” he claimed. Cor roborating his views, Basumatary said ahead of the 2014 Lok Sabha polls, the BJP had made a promise of creating a separate Bodo state. However, that promise was yet to be fulfilled, he added. “If they fail to do anything in the remaining months, they should not expect any support from the Bodo community,” he said. However, Assam’s Finance Minister and senior BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma said the ABSU was only a student organisation and any discussion on separate Bodoland will be held with the BPF only.

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Health insurance: Meghalaya to ink deal with Reliance

S h i l l o ng, D e c 2 (Agencies): Meghalaya Government will sign an agreement with Reliance General Insurance Company Limited for the implementation of the fourth phase of the Megha Health Insurance Scheme (MHIS). According to Northeast Now, the agreement signing ceremony will be held at the conference hall of the main secretariat on December 3 at 11 am. MHIS phase-IV will be implemented in convergence with Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY). Meghalaya Government had invited fresh tender recently, and Reliance General Insurance Company Limited was selected. The fresh tender was floated after one of the firms that participated in the tender floated earlier emerged as the lowest bidder, but the rate of premium quoted was too high at Rs 1,999 per household per year. The premium at Rs 1,999 would cost the government Rs 117 crore annually, whereas the Centre has fixed that the base premium should be Rs 1,050 per family per year with a budget of around Rs 65 crore yearly.

Biren to personally monitor implementation of schemes

Manipur chief minister N. Biren Singh at the Rabi Campaign 2018 launching function in Imphal on Sunday. (NP) Correspondent

IMPHAL, DEC 2: Alleging that welfare schemes meant for the needy of the state were being misused, Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh has decided to personally monitor the implementation of welfare schemes. He said despite implementation of various schemes for decades, the goal of poverty alleviation was yet to be achieved. Instead of declining, below poverty line (BPL) families remained constant at 36 percent, he added. “A large number of

deserving people/households are not getting benefits under different government schemes. This is due to irregularities in data collection and dishonesty of the officials concerned,” Singh said. In this regard, the chief minister urged government officials to work in transparency and sincerity so that deserving people were benefited by the government schemes. “When we fulfil the aspirations and dreams of the people then the blessings of the people will shower upon us,” he added. At the same time, he

warned well-to-do families, who were posing as beneficiaries, to surrender their fake beneficiary cards before government initiates action against them. The chief minister, who addressed the launching function of ‘Rabi Campaign 2018’ held at Haotal Pangei in Imphal East district, also said that his government was considering giving 90 percent subsidy when giving loans for procurement of farm machinery to deserving farmers. “A new policy for the welfare of farmers will be announced soon,” he added.

ULFA-I denies hand in train explosion Civil society pulls off queue- NITI forum for NE to meet on Tuesday

Guwahati, Dec 2 (Agencies): The United Liberation Front of AsomIndependent (ULFA-I) has denied its involvement in the explosion that took place in the KamakhyaDekargaon Intercity Express (No 15815) near Harisinga Railway Station in Udalguri district of Assam at about 7 pm on Saturday evening, Northeast Now reported. As per prima facie, police suspect the explosion was caused by an improvised explosive device (IED) that was already boarded on the train that left five people injured, two of them seriously. In a press release issued to the media on Sunday and signed by Rumel Asom, member of the out-

fit’s publicity wing, the outlawed militant organization while denying its involvement in the blast has also vehemently condemned the incident. The proscribed militant outfit, through the release, also wished speedy recovery of those injured in the bomb blast. The ULFA-I, through the press release, also stated that the Home Department of the Assam Government is trying to gain ‘political mileage’ out of the incident. The ULFA-I also accused the Sarbananda Sonowal led government in the State of hatching a ‘conspiracy’ under the ‘patronage of the BJP-RSS combine’ to ‘polarize the people of the State on com-

munal, religious and ethnic lines’. The ULFA-I further warned that incidents like the heinous killing of five innocent people at Kherbari village, around six km from Dr Bhupen Hazarika Setu (Dhola-Sadiya bridge) under Dhola Police Station in Tinsukia district earlier last month and the bomb blast at a train on Saturday evening near Harisinga Railway Station in Udalguri district are going to increase in the coming days under the patronage of the State Government to create more polarization in the society. The outfit, through the release also urged the indigenous people of the State to be aware and more vigilant against such divisive forces.

less voting in booth in Mizoram

Aizawl, Dec 2 (PTI): A civil society at Project Veng locality in Kolasib town near here has claimed that they managed to avoid long queues, which causes inconvenience to voters, during the Mizoram Assembly elections on November 28. The exercise, called ‘Zero-Waiting’ or ‘Queueless’, was a grand success due to the coordinated efforts of the voters, the vice president of the local branch of the Young Mizo Association (YMA), Lalthlana Ngente, said. The exercise was carried out at the Project Veng locality polling booth near Mizoram-Assam border,

Ngente said. The YMA had sought permission from the election department about the programme and got a green signal, Ngente added. The YMA leaders divided all 966 registered voters into groups of 60 people in accordance with the enrolment in the voters’ list, Ngente said, adding that each group was allotted half an hour as voting time. The group of voters were notified through public address system and they were asked to reach the polling station at least 15 minutes before their allotted polling time started, Ngente explained.

Gangtok seeks modern solutions to mounting traffic woes

G a ngt o k , D e c 2 (IANS): Sikkim’s capital city -- otherwise known for being plastic- and litterfree with disciplined traffic, where lane-driving is the cultural norm -- is facing huge traffic congestion, just like other metropolitan cities. The only road connectivity to Gangtok is NH10, which forms the artery of the road network in the city. The major problems are traffic congestion, lack of parking space, lack of public transport and inadequate footpaths which cause vehicle and public conflicts. This is especially critical for Gangtok, which, as a mountain city, has inher-

ent constraints of space. The city is now considering alternative, non-road modes of transport like cable cars to ease public mobility. The Sikkim government’s Urban Development & Housing Department (UD&HD) conducted a consultation and workshop last week on finding shortterm and long-term solutions to the traffic problems in Gangtok, a city of almost 180,000 people. It is crucial that a workable alternative is found and implemented as soon as possible before the city is choked up completely, experts opined. Various stakeholders,

including representatives from UD&HD, Law and Order, 17 Mountain Division, Feedback Infra, National Highway & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL), Urban Mass Transit Company (UMTC), Mercerdez Benz and the Truck Drivers’ Association, besides state government officials, were present at the workshop. A Comprehensive Mobility Plan for Gangtok was presented by Feedback Infra based on a study made on the city’s terrain and traffic movement. It provided possible solutions of decongestion through cable cars and creation of ring roads that

help movement on Gangtok’s inner and outer ring roads. Parallels were drawn with other cities around the world with similar problems like Suwon in South Korea, Bandung in Indonesia and Medellin in Colombia, whose topography resembles Gangtok in many ways, and suggested the measures they have taken -- like skywalks, eco-mobility festivals and the like “to instil a sense of ownership to the public utilising these public commute services”. UMTC provided a detailed presentation on Techno-Economic Feasibility of Cable Car as Public

Transport. Sikkim Urban Development Minister N.K. Subba, in his address, said: “More interactions and awareness programmes, like this one, on traffic decongestion and urbanisation is the need of the hour. We are at the start of something historic.” Lok Sabha MP P.D. Rai warned that “it is absolutely crucial for our sensitive ecology that all stakeholders and entrepreneurs take into account the sustainable development goals while working out effective strategies to tackle this common problem. We all, as a society, need to work collectively and responsibly”.

G u wa h at i , D e c 2 (PTI): The second meeting of the ‘NITI Forum for North East’ will be held here on Tuesday and will focus on issues pertaining to five critical sectors, including tourism, bamboo and dairy. Vice Chairman, NITI AAYOG, Rajiv Kumar will chair the meeting while Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Jitendra Singh will co-chair it, an official statement said. The meeting will mainly focus on issues pertaining to five critical sectors - tourism, bamboo, dairy, fisheries and tea, it said. The ‘NITI Forum for North East’ was constituted in February 2018 to periodically review development status in the North Eastern region. The forum is tasked to identify various constraints

in the way of accelerated, inclusive and sustainable economic growth in the Northeast and to recommend suitable interventions for addressing identified constraints, the statement said. Members of the forum include secretaries of various central ministries, chief secretaries of all eight Northeastern states, senior government officials and experts from various fields. It emerged that infrastructure, horticulture, bamboo, tourism, food process-

ing, education, livelihoods, health in Northeastern region were areas critical for the development of the region, the statement said. Decisions taken at the meeting have since been carried forward by various government departments and other stakeholders. Besides members of the forum, a number of experts f r o m t h e g ove r n m e n t , industr y and academia have also been invited to make the discussions more meaningful.

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Assam government employee shot at in Haflong Haflong, Dec 2 (PTI): An Assam government employee was shot at by an unidentified gunman here in Dima Hasao district, police said on Sunday. The incident happened on Saturday at official’s workplace, the police said, adding, the government employee is an inspector in the food and civil supply department. According to a police officer, the gunman entered the food and civil supply office at Haflong Government College Road, and fired two rounds of bullets at Inspector Donald Dibragade from a close range. The assailant then fled the scene, the police officer said. Dibragade was immediately taken to Haflong Civil Hospital, the police officer said, adding, he is still undergoing treatment at the hospital.

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India can help Pak to fight terrorism: Rajnath

Jaipur, Dec 2 (PTI): Home Minister Rajnath Singh Sunday said Pakistan can seek India’s help if it cannot handle the fight against terrorism alone. He asserted there have not been any major terrorist related incident in the country in over four years of the Narendra Modi-led NDA government. “I want to ask the Pakistani prime minister (Imran Khan) that if in Aghanistan, a fight can be carried out against terror and Taliban with the help of the US, then, Pakistan can seek help against terrorism from India if it feels that it cannot handle it alone,” he said. Addressing a press conference here, Singh said Jammu and Kashmir was not an issue as it was an integral part of the country. “The issue is of terrorism, and Pakistan can discuss it,” Singh said. The Home Minister also accused the Congress of creating a crisis of distrust in politics and claimed there was a difference in their words and deeds. “I do not want to claim that terrorism has stopped, but no major terrorist incident has happened in the country in last four-and-ahalf years,” he said. Terrorism is confined only to Kashmir where also situation is improving, Singh said adding Panchayat elections in J&K is being conducted successfully. “The government has brought Jammu and Kashmir into political process.

Union Home Minister Rajnath singh intrect with media person in Jaipur on Sunday. (PTI) As far as terrorism is concerned, there is no second thought that it is Pakistan sponsored,” the Home Minister said. The Union minister asserted that the country and its borders are safe. Terrorism has reduced and the problem of naxalism will get eliminated from the country in the coming years, he added. Naxal related incidents have come down by 50-60 per cent in the last four years, he said, adding it has reduced from 90 districts to only 8-9 districts and that the problem will get eliminated in next three to five years. Hitting back at Congress president Rahul Gandhi on his statement that surgical strikes were conducted during previous UPA regime also, the Home Minister sought to know why it was kept a secret. “They are telling it today. Why the country was not informed earlier? If our army had shown its valour

and strength then should this country not have any knowledge of this matter?” Singh asked. “Why was the attempt made to keep the valour and strength of army hidden? Whose fear was it? I want to have an answer to this question,” he said. Responding to an alleged statement of AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi that ‘Allah will defeat the Modi (and Rahul Gandhi) ‘, Singh said, “We cannot fight with god of any religion. We do not want to fight like this as we do not believe in politics based on caste or religion. Our politics is based on justice and humanity.” On the issue of Hinduism, he said Congress is talking about the issue which it has avoided discussing till now. “Hinduism should not be connected with any sect, caste and religion. It is a way of living life and it is a human religion,” he said.

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‘Women wall’ in Kerala will polarize communities: Cong Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 2 (IANS): The Congress on Sunday condemned the ‘women wall’ protest from Kasargode to the Kerala capital announced by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan for January 1, saying it it will only whip up communal passions. Addressing the media, Leader of Opposition Ramesh Chennithala said it was rather strange that Vijayan was doing what no Communist Chief Minister in the state had thought of. “This ‘women wall’ will only help to polarize communities and compartmentalize people in the name of caste. What is even more strange is that this was decided at a meeting of representatives with dozens of Hindu social organisations where the Chief Secretary was also present. Vijayan should see that this is not a state-sponsored programme,” he said. Saturday’s meeting was an attempt to garner support following recent protests by Hindu groups in Kerala over the entry of women of all ages to the Sabarimala temple post a Supreme Court verdict. Vijayan sent out invites to over 150 social groups, of which around 70 took part and it was decided to use the #hashtag that the purpose of the ‘women wall’ would be ‘not to turn Kerala into a lunatic asylum’. “Vijayan should release minutes of the meeting... Reports have surfaced that while Vijayan said all have pledged support for the state government on the

Pinarayi Vijayan (File) stand taken by them on the Sabarimala issue, some leaders who took part later said they disagreed,” added Chennithala. The apex court on November 13 refused to stay the September verdict, three days before the two month long Sabarimala pilgrimage season began on November 16.The Left Democratic Front government led by the CPI-M has been trying to implement the apex court’s verdict even as the Congress, Bharatiya Janata Party and several Hindu groups are up in arms against it. “The talk of renaissance is not by bringing ladies to Sabarimala as there is no ban on ladies. Instead, there is restriction, which is part of tradition and the rituals associated with the Sabarimala temple. “The BJP and RSS are trying to create a terror situation in the temple town,” added Chennithala. Meanwhile, the Nair Service Society, which represents the Hindu Nair community and which did not attend Saturday’s meeting, on Sunday said that the Vijayan government was trying to make political capital out of the Sabarimala issue.

India-Pakistan friendship will solve Kashmir issue: Farooq Srinagar, Dec 2 (IANS): Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and Lok Sabha member, Farooq Abdullah on Sunday said the day India and Pakistan become friends, Kashmir issue would be resolved automatically. Talking to the media in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district, he said: “The National Conference (NC) has always supported friendly relations between India and Pakistan. “The day these two countries become true friends, Kashmir issue would automatically get

Chennai, Dec 2 (IANS): Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu on Sunday said the country has to step up efforts to reduce children’s mortality and achieve the UN’s Sustainable Developmental Goals. Inaugurating Rainbow Children’s Hospital here, Naidu listed prematurity, low birth weight, pneumonia and diarrhoeal diseases as the major causes of child mortality in India. According to the 2018 Pneumonia & diarrhoea Progress Report, released on November 12, in 2016 alone almost 261,000 Indian children died before their fifth birthday due to diarrhoea or pneumonia, both preventable diseases, he said. In addition to central and state governments’ efforts to improve the health parameters and reduce the mortality rates, Naidu said much more needs to be done to achieve the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal never enough to take care target of reducing under-five of their daily needs. “Finding gainful employment in accordance with the reduced capacity to work, and to lead a dignified life has been a serious challenge for survivors,” he said. Accusing the state Indore, Dec 2 (PTI): As government of persistent much as 36 per cent of sancapathy, Jabbar said, “Proper tioned posts of faculty memprotocol for treatment of bers are vacant across eight most gas-related ailments prominent Indian Institutes has not been evolved even of Technology (IITs), a reply under the Right to Informaafter 34 years.” Jabbar also alleged that tion has revealed. The IITs of Mumbai the toxic waste generated during UCIL’s operation (IIT Bombay), Delhi, Gufrom 1969 to 1984 was wahati, Kanpur, Kharagpur, dumped in and around the Chennai (IIT Madras), Roplant, leading to severe soil orkee and Varanasi currently and water contamination. have 65,824 students, but “A comprehensive only 4,049 teachers against study to estimate the extent 6,318 approved posts. The information was and gravity of the damage has not been carried out. In- given by the Human Restead, the magnitude of the source Development (HRD) problem has been grossly Ministry in response to a underestimated by authori- query by Neemuch-based RTI activist Chandrashekties,” he said. har Gaud. Thus, with 2,269 vacancies, these IITs currently have one teacher for every 16 students. IIT (BHU) Varanasi, where 5,485 students are enrolled, has the worst shortbeen launched by the BSF, fall, the reply revealed. Special Operation Group Against 548 sanctioned (SOG) and District Volun- posts of teachers, it has 265 tary Force (DVF) in areas faculty members, which bordering Andhra Pradesh means 52 per cent of posts and Chhattisgarh, to foil are vacant. Educationist any movement of the Mao- and career adviser Jayantilal ists from the neighbouring Bhandari said, “The number states, the SP added. Simi- of IITs in the country has lar security measures were reached 23 now. It is worritaken in Koraput district. some that these eight major The Superintendent of and among the oldest IITs Police (SP) of Koraput dis- are still facing teacher shorttrict, Kanwar Vishal Singh age. If these institutions held a meeting with officers are facing this situaof police outposts, police tion, one can guess what stations, sub-divisional po- would be the situation at newer IITs.” lice officers

Cong, TRS, TDP are private limited parties, says Gadkari

H y d e r a b a d, D e c 2 (PTI): Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Sunday described the Congress, the TRS and the TDP as “private limited parties” and made a strong pitch for change of regime in Telangana. Addressing an election rally at Uppal here, he claimed that the BJP alone is a democratic party where a small-time worker like him could rise to become its president and a tea seller could become the country’s prime minister. The shipping and road transport minister slammed TDP chief and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu for joining hands with the Congress, a bitter rival in the past, for the December 7 Telangana assembly elections. Gadkari termed the “Prajakutami” (People’s Alliance), the alliance between the Congress, the TDP, the Telangana Jana Samiti (TJS)

Nitin Gadkari (File) and the CPI as “opportunistic” and “not (based) on convictions”. “This alliance was formed only for selfishness...there is no coordination in their viewpoints... under these circumstances... running a government is not a game,” he said. The senior BJP leader said the Congress and the TRS are family parties. “The Congress is a private limited party of Gandhi family and the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) is a private limited party of Chandrashekar Rao. They

are not democratic parties and similarly, Chandrababu has also made his party a private limited party,” Gadkari alleged. The BJP is a party of workers, he added. A former BJP president, Gadkari said he used to paste posters and make announcements on cycle rickshaws during campaigning. “My father was not an MLA nor my mother was an MP and a small-time worker like me I got the opportunity to sit on the (BJP president’s) chair, which was also occupied by A B Vajpayee once,” he said. He pointed out that Narendra Modi, who used to sell tea, became the country’s prime minister. The Union minister appealed to voters to not think on the lines of caste, creed and religion and asked them to strengthen nationalism, politics of development and bring a change in Telangana by voting the BJP to power.

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu at the inauguration of Rainbow Children’s Hospital in Chennai, Sunday. (PTI) mortality to 25 per 1,000 live births by 2030. “We need participation and cooperation of both public and private sector and see that an effective healthcare model is implemented across the country,” Naidu said. The Vice President

urged the private sector to set up healthcare facilities in rural areas as part of its corporate social responsibility and not just focus on urban areas. He said India must move from disease treatment to health promotion paradigm.

36 pc teachers’ posts vacant at eight IITs: RTI reply

Odisha sounds high alert as Maoists observe PLGA Week Bhubaneswar, Dec 2 (PTI): The Odisha police has sounded a high alert and stepped up combing operations in the naxal-hit areas of the state as the Maoists started observing People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) Week from Sunday, a police official said. Patrolling and combing operations were intensified in the Maoist hotbed of Malkangiri and Koraput districts in view of the PLGA week being observed by them till December 8, he said. The security forces are fully prepared to deal with any possible strike by the Maoists, the Superintendent of Police (SP) of Malkangiri, Jagmohan Meena, said. All Border Security Force (BSF) camps and police stations have been put on alert with the instructions to follow the standard operating procedures (SOPs), he said. Joint combing operations have

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34 years after the incident, survivors continue to fight for proper rehabilitation. (File) The survivors’ bodies Rachna Dhingra of the Bhoincluding the Bhopal Gas pal Group for Information Peedit Mahila Stationery and Action said, “Recent Karmchari Sangh, Bhopal scientific studies show that Gas Peedit Mahila Purush deaths and diseases attributSangharsh Morcha, Chil- able to exposure to Union dren Against Dow Car- Carbide’s gases continue bide and the Bhopal Group to occur in Bhopal. Yet, for Information and Ac- over 80 per cent of the tion (BGIA) issued a joint recommendations of the statement Sunday accus- Supreme Court-appointed ing the Madhya Pradesh monitoring committee for and central governments medical rehabilitation of of neglecting the victims. victims remain to be imple-

mented. Further, funds meant for providing employment to survivors and their children are being diverted for building roads, drains and parks by a minister for his electoral constituency, she alleged. President of the Bhopal Gas Peedit Mahila Stationery Karmchari Sangh Rashida Bee said, “Since 2004...The contamination has spread to 42 settlements around the factory with a population of over one hundred thousand. But, the governments at the state and the centre have done nothing.” While claiming that about 20,000 persons died due to the gas tragedy and its subsequent effects, convener of Bhopal Gas Peedit Mahila Udyog Sanghathan (BGPMUS) Abdul Jabbar said, “The pittance which was disbursed as compensation in most instances was

resolved.” He said the part of the state under Pakistan’s administration is a part of the neighbouring country, while the rest of the state is a part of India.

‘Need to reduce child mortality rates’

Bhopal gas tragedy: Survivors continue to fight Bhopal, Dec 2 (AGENCIES): The survivors of the Bhopal Gas Tragedy continue to demand proper rehabilitation and adequate compensation besides proper medical treatment for ailments caused by the toxic leak, even after 34 years of the incident. Termed as the world’s worst industrial disaster, this tragedy killed over 15,000 people after methyl isocyanate leaked on the intervening night of December 2-3, 1984, from the pesticide plant of Union Carbide India Limited (UCIL) in the city. More than five lakh people were affected due to the toxic leak. Various organisations fighting for gas leak survivors have been seeking proper medical care, adequate compensation and cleaning of the groundwater and soil which became contaminated after the incident.

Farooq Abdullah (File)

Asked whether the National Conference would have some different proposal than the demand for internal autonomy if it comes to power in Jammu and Kashmir, he said the autonomy is his party’s only proposal to improve Centre-state relationship. He rejected the suggestion that the Central government has turned down the autonomy demand. “The Centre cannot reject that demand as the people of the state have absolute power to raise such a demand under the constitution,” he asserted.

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Nagaland Post Vol. XXIX NO. 1 Dimapur, MONDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2018

A vision to a mission

s Nagaland Post crosses another milestone on completion of 28 years of dedicated service to the people of the state on December 3,2018, this newspaper has a lot to tell about a lot it had come through, which could even be documented in the form of a book. Nagaland Post continues to impact people across various sections of society as well as being the conscience keeper . This is not merely because it is being published regularly but because it has always maintained a healthy balance. The newspaper also has not merely existed but continued to grow in all spheres despite severe handicaps. Unlike other daily newspapers which rightly went in for the latest offset technology, Nagaland Post had to use outdated letter press and hand composed methods because of lack of financial resources. Swimming against the tide required more than courage. It also required more than a desire. What made swimming against the overwhelming tide was a sense of mission. Using hand composed matter and letter press treadle machines in the 90s was unthinkable or even laughable since the world around then was about computers and web offset technology. An independent newspaper without financial backers or patrons amounts to nothing. In its journey, Nagaland Post achieved the distinction of being the first newspaper to be published in color in the state and also the first in the north east to come out with multi-page color. In addition, Nagaland Post is the second highest circulated daily newspaper of the north east published in English. In many ways, disadvantages has been turned into advantages such as lacking financial patrons, which has made it possible for the newspaper to be an independent voice. It is interesting to recall, that despite Nagaland Post being published in a treadle machine with hand composed matters, it did not come in the way of the newspaper fighting against odds in publishing photographs from halftone plates. The problems of power cuts and cracked and broken plates were constant companions. The other non-printing aspects of the experience was the environment that was dominated by shootouts, ambushes, IED explosions and midnight raids. The newspaper had extensively reported on ambushes on a speaker, assassination attempts on a chief minister, a minister and former minister. As with many past incidents, Nagaland Post provided factual accounts of the infamous “Black Christmas” of December 26,1994 in Mokokchung . It also maintained an independent account from credible sources regarding another infamous episode which was dubbed as the “panic firing” incident of March 5,1995 in Kohima. The report of Nagaland Post was totally different from those given wide reportages in regional and national newspapers. Factional conflicts had also exposed the newspaper’s staff to threats from various quarters. It was nothing but an attempt to dictate on the media. The other aspect during the past more than two decades, was that Nagaland Post enlivened a generation of school and college going students, many of who are well placed. These youths learnt about their environment through reports in Nagaland Post which continually provided objective and clear analytical views and opinions about events which helped promote an informed readership. Even today, policy makers and thinkers highly value the analytical opinions of the newspaper. This is the best tribute and a humbling experience that many have acknowledged about how Nagaland Post has changed their perceptions.

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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Quality is never an accident. It is always the result of intelligent effort. ~ John Ruskin

Nagaland Post, Dimapur MONDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2018

Rs 3 lakh crore waivers, 3 lakh suicides

he elections and competitive promises for loan waivers for farmers are inseparable. Despite that the farm distress does not end and they even if not on warpath are marching to Delhi and Mumbai in lakhs for some succour. Loan waivers were given in Punjab, Karnataka, UP, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Tamilnadu, Andhra, Telangana, Puducherry during the last over three years. Now more promises are being made by almost all political parties, including Congress and BJP. New waiver promises has led the farmers to stop repayments in MP and many go for more borrowings. The government told Parliament in April this year that between April 2014 and December 2017, public sector banks (PSB) wrote off Rs 2,72,558 crore worth of loans. The PSBs recovered Rs 29,343 crores – a mere 10.7 percent – of the loans that had been written off. This is also over 10 percent of the Central budget. This should put the farmers in a comfortable situation. Then why they are marching to Delhi demanding a special Parliament session to press for discussion on agrarian crisis. It also includes enacting laws some of which

were presented in Parliament as private members bills. The two proposed legislation are Farmers’ Freedom and Indebtedness Bill 2018 and the Farmers’ Right to Guaranteed Remunerative Minimum Support Prices for Agricultural Commodities Bill 2018. Twenty-one political parties had extended support. Finance Minister Arun Jaitley announced to implement MSP at 1.5 times the cost as per MS Swaminathan committee report. It is different that the basic Swaminathan premise was tweaked to keep the MSP lower than the actual expenses made. Akhil Bharatiya Kisan Sangharsh Samiti, encompassing 207 organisations, the banner that is leading the farmers and farm workers to Ramlila Maidan has ostensible support of the leftist Kisan Sabha. Some weeks back Bharatiya Kisan Union had also organized similar march from Haridwar on September 23 to culminate on Delhi border on October 2. Delhi police fired shots and charged water cannons. The issues were identical. The government and some ministers tried to describe this as an opposition show. Last year too nation

was surprised to see the farmers marching in perfect order to the hearts of Mumbai without disturbing the Mumbaikars, termed as Kisan Long March. Suicides by farmers have not abated. According to National Crime Reports Bureau, 296,438 farmers have committed suicide between 1995 and 2014. About 4000 farmers took their lives in Maharasthra between 2004 and 2013. The distress is growing in rural areas as share of agriculture in GDP has come down to about 14 percent from over 50 percent. Though a section of economists welcome the trend as it suggests that industry and Shivaji services are growing and contributing in a major way to “improve” the national economy. The economic changes led to increasing disparity. The 1991 “liberalisation” has led to more government controls. A US think tank, Heritage Institute annual index of Economic Freedom ranked India at 130 of 180 countries. It has categorized India as “mostly unfree” in five categories. India apparently is nowhere near the Western norms, often mocked at by many conservative experts. The political system of

the supposedly “despised” Congress continues, including the failed Manmohanomics, often referred to as 1991 New Delhi consensus. The socialism had at least ushered in a green revolution and helped the farmers to an extent. But industrialist-centric liberalism has robbed the farmers of their land for roads, airports, industry, real estate and a chaotic situation. The farmer and rural destitution has been growing. The urban and non-farm sector has not only seen a corresponding expansion but has also been growing at a much faster pace than the agrarian economy. Nothing wrong. But it Sarkar is at the cost of the rural and farm economy. The socialist or Gandhian economy was agrobased and the agriculture sustained the other aspects of the economy, including the industry. The 1991 consensus crushed the farm economy, exploited it, impoverished it and the corrections are not there. It has spread the bribes to unknown areas including bank officers and demonetization gave unfettered powers to the tax officials. Many farmers and rural entrepreneurs were forced to pay to save their skin.

The indebtedness among farmers is high, said to be around 86 percent. Almost half the farm creditors were harassed to repay. It led to assets’ sale and a fall in economic position. It is a vortex and leads to more debt burden. Supreme Court order for return of acquired land in West Bengal’s Singur to farmers exposed that Punjab had also acquired huge tracts of land in Barnala and even after 10 years these are unused. The land for roads may be giving one-time bounty but are displacing farmers and the mesh of roads is causing desertification in fertile areas. Tolls on roads are making the farmers alien in their own villages. The state has turned into virtual venture capitalists. The large industrialists are making forays into the farmland further impoverishing the farmer. This is what the farmer is protesting today. It is a battle for his survival. There is consensus on this among the leftist Kisan Sabha and rightists Bharatiya Kisan Sangh as also Swadeshi Jagaran Manch. The character of the state irrespective of political parties has not changed. The Mumbai Long March showed farmers and

agricultural labourers had wider support among Mumbaikars. The cities would not be able to sustain for long if the villages continue to collapse economically. It may severely affect urban India. The government servants who feel secured with a pay packet may feel the pinch soon. The urban India may soon fall under a new pressure. It can lead to severe governance issues, if not chaos. Innovative and equitable governance calls for a churning in political thinking. The apathy is palpable; howsoever political parties couch it in jargons. If socialism had kept industrialists in shackles of licences, the new “economy” puts many more controls. But liberal FDI has its complexities too. Repatriation of profits is high and farm land is nothing but an investment in real estate. India has to chalk out its own way. A national policy on land acquisition is a must along with a deep thought on ending rural indebtedness and multiplying farm incomes. Else today’s Gandhian agitation can turn into violent Maoist movement. Political parties need to rethink for their own survival.

Post-mortem

Vox populi of the state

he 3rd December, 1990. This date is written in the letters of gold in the annals of journalism in Nagaland, because on this particular date in 1990, ‘The Nagaland Post’, the first daily of the State (except The Nagaland Times and Ura Mail) was born. Now, it is a young man. It has already occupied a very dominant position as a true representative of the people of this land. The Press is called the fourth estate. In fact, it is more powerful than the other three estates. In every country and in a democratic country in particular, the Press performs a very dynamic role. Democracy implies “of the people, by the people and for the people”. So, unless the choice of the people is not expressed freely, democracy becomes meaningless. The Press is the best media, through which people can express their opinions freely and can air their grievances. When the freedom of the Press is seized, it indicates the annihilation of democracy. The Press does not focus it’s light only on the political situation, but it also highlights the social, economic and religious conditions of a society. So, the Press is like a mirror, where the society can see it’s own image. In the modern age, in every country, the Press has moulded public opinion and behind every revolution of the world, the role of the Press has been decisive. If we judge the performance of the Nagaland Post in this light, there is no doubt about the fact that it has already proved it’s worth. It is the first Daily in the State (of course, the Nagaland Times and the Ura mail were there, which are now not functional). To publish a Daily is really a very difficult task. It is more difficult in Nagaland because of the dearth of necessary resources. The path of a Daily newspaper is full of thorns. In an industrial backward state like Nagaland, the infrastructure required for it is not available. But ‘The Nagaland Post’ has overcome all these difficulties. In the publication of the daily newspaper, it is the pioneer and a pioneer has always to face many many hurdles. It is a thing of pride for all of us that the Nagaland Post has overcome all the preliminary obstacles and has made its mark as a spokesman of the people of this frontier-most State. ‘The Nagaland Post’ covers not only the political news, but it tries to give us the news about all other aspects of human life-social, religious, games & sports etc. It does not give us the news of the State only. It tries to make us aware of the news of the whole country and abroad. The readers of it can express their opinions through the column ‘Readers’ Post.’ Moreover, one page is reserved for various articles, where the writers can pen their views on different topics. Sunday edition is completely reserved for articles, poems, quiz etc. It offers scope to all the writers to express their views and prove their worth. For the new writers, it is a boon. The main quality of a newspaper

should be its integrity and impartiality. Whenever a Newspaper becomes biased and starts publishing hot and defamatory news, it ceases to be frugal. It starts twisting the truth and wants to attract people in a cheap way. This is called yellow journalism. In our country, the required standard of the Press is yet to be achieved. Other advanced countries of the world have made miraculous progress in collecting the news and distributing it to the people in a proper way. In comparison with these countries, the media is not so developed in our country. But it may be said with certainty that within its limited scope, the Nagaland Post is performing its duty to its utmost capacity. It has not yet been deviated from its path. It seems that it does not have any affiliation with any political party and so, it has been performing its role quite impartially. It is not biased and is not after attaining cheap popularity. That is why, it has become the most popular Daily of this state. Every morning people sit for breakfast with a copy of the ‘Nagaland Post’ and enjoy the both. Without the Nagaland Post, their breakfast remains incomplete. The Nagaland Post is made to reach to the remotest corner of this state. It has become the spokesman of both the rank and the file. A newspaper is successful only when it can represent all the layers of the society. Judged by this standard, the Nagaland Post can rightly be described as a successful Daily. Every morning, we can see the auto driver, the taxi-driver, the passers-by, the businessmen, the big industry-owners, the various professionals with a copy of the Nagaland Post. They are chewing and digesting it. At present, the circulation of this Daily is about eighty thousand. The Editor of the daily is Geofrey Yaden, an old man with a young heart and of amiable disposition. He is in possession of indomitable spirit. As I know him personally, I can opine that he is a struggling figure, struggling against heavy odds. May heaven’s choicest blessing be showered on him. May he be successful in his venture. Aochumba Yaden, is the Director of the Nagaland Post. He is energetic, enthusiastic, bold and possesses a dynamic personality. The Head Office of Nagaland Post is in Dimapur. Its Branch Office is at Kohima. It has got its Business Offices in New Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangaluru, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad etc. On this auspicious occasion, I take proud privilege of congratulating Yaden and his staff on the successful completion of twenty eight years of the Daily Nagaland Post. Let us hope that it will never deviate from its principle and will never divert for attaining cheap popularity. Let this Daily make positive contribution throughout the coming years in the development of this state. May it be the harbinger of a brighter tomorrow. Navojyoti Datta, Sema Tilla Colony, Dimapur, Nagaland

The long and winding road towards a plastic free Nagaland

here was much euphoria on 5th June 2018World Environment Day, when the Chief Minister of Nagaland, declared that Nagaland would be “Plastic Free”, by December 2018. There was also much expectation, anticipation and hope that finally the Government was waking up to this “Modern Day Threat” which is bearing down or more appropriately “piling” on us, with all its negativity and life threatening consequences . Plastic pollution in the last 40 years has become a global concern and many countries and nations are taking steps to combat this menace through efforts to reduce plastic consumption by the consumers. These efforts are primarily through imposing bans on all one time use plastic items, such as the plastic bags and Styrofoam cutleries, plates and cups etc. Many of these efforts had been the result of public pressures and movements which had forced the concerned authorities to impose restrictions on single use plastics. The Government of Nagaland through a Notification of 29th November 2018 had banned all single used plastic products with effect from 1st December 2018. This was a much awaited welcome action from the Government since its June 5th 2018 declaration. The notification was also a timely announcement in view of the Hornbill Festival being showcased as a Plastic Free event for the last three consecutive years. To what extend this Notification of the Government will effectively take off is yet to be seen. This would require strict enforcement, which unfortunately is the

weakest link in the government system. Enforcing is going to be even harder since the ban allows the use of 50 microns and above plastic items, especially the bags. Many duplicate plastic bags claiming to be 50 microns plus will still be around, and it will be difficult to identify or differentiate. The 50 plus microns plastic are suppose to be more expensive than the lesser microns, they are to be thicker to prevent them from flying around in the air and also they can be shredded for recycling. Moreover as per the Solid Waste management (SWM)Rules 2016 of GOI the manufacturers of these plastic bags are to be registered with the Pollution Control Board of a state, after depositing the required tax. Nagaland is yet of to implement such Rules. In addition we do not have effective recycling mechanisms of segregation, collection, transportation and recycling outlets. So the “throw away culture” will still persist and garbage pile-up and pollution may continue. In such a situation the second best option would be to impose a cess or fine on all consumers of plastic bags. This would leave the consumers the option to either carry their own re-useable bags or pay for the plastic bags. This has been successful in many places and have slowly reduced plastic pollution, ultimately leading to a complete ban. It may be cumbersome initially, but human adaptability and ingenuity should not be undermined. With the ban in Styrofoam dining items, the emergence of “biodegradable” options will appear. However here too to limit leakage and damage to environment the presence of a sound waste

management systems are as relevant for the so called bio-degradable options as for fossil fuel based plastics. Often bio-degradable products break down completely only if exposed to prolonged high temperature above 50 degree Celsius. Such conditions are met in incineration plants , but very rarely in the environment. Therefore even bio-plastics derived from renewable source such as corn starch, cassava roots or sugarcane etc. do not automatically degrade in the natural environment. In Nagaland such incinerators are nonexistent, and the throw away culture will continue for these so called biodegradable items too. So the only option would be to go back to washable /re-useable items, or products made of leaves etc. Such as the areca. The manufacturers/ makers of the alternative bags to plastic bags should also ensure that the “alternatives are not plastic products that look like cloth”. On 1st December 2018, morning, Kohima was greeted with the free distribution of bags by the Government, which were made of non woven Poly Proplylene, which is essentially plastic and comes under the plastic bag bans. These bags were also distributed at Kisama, a “plastic free zone”, and was a big damper to some stalls that were promoting paper bags and cloth bags. Hopefully this will be a onetime venture of the Government and as stated in its Notification of 29th November, youths will be encouraged to take up these “green enterprises” in promoting genuine biodegradable bags, of cotton, jute or any other natural products. L. H. Thangi Mannen

Reader’s Post

Sir,

Happy 28th Anniversary NP

Today marks the 28th year that I have been subscribing Nagaland Post and may I wish the dedicated editor-in-chief Geoffrey Yaden and his team a Happy 28th Anniversary. Thank you for giving us our quota of daily news without fail. May Nagaland Post continue to shine and sustain even in the years to come. God bless. Rikhyo. K. Lotha, Senior Citizen, Wokha

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

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Black money: Swiss govt to share details

New Delhi, Dec 2 (AGENCIES): As Switzerland continues to shed its image as a safe haven for alleged black money, the Alpine nation has agreed to share with Indian authorities the details about two companies and three individuals who are facing multiple probes back in India. One of the two Indian companies used to be a publicly-listed entity and has already faced the wrath of capital markets regulator SEBI for multiple violations, while the other firm is said to have political links in Tamil Nadu. As per separate gazette notifications of the Swiss government, the country’s federal tax department has agreed to provide ‘administrative assistance’ to India on requests made about Geodesic Ltd and Aadhi Enterprises Private Ltd. Similar requests have also been accepted for three individuals associated with Geodesic Ltd — Pankajkumar Onkar Srivastava, Prashant Sharad Mulekar

Switzerland has agreed to share with Indian authorities the details about two companies and three individuals who are currently under investigation. (File)

and Kiran Kulkarni. While the Swiss government did not disclose specific details related to the information and assistance sought by the Indian authorities regarding the two companies and the three individuals, such an ‘administrative assistance’ follows submission of proof about financial and tax-related wrongdoings and typically involves sharing of information relating

to bank account details and other financial data. The concerned companies and the individuals can file an appeal against the decision of Switzerland’s Federal Tax Administration (FTA) to provide administrative assistance to India. Repeated attempts to contact the two companies and the three individuals for their comments failed to yield any result. In the

past, they have denied any wrongdoing. The 1982-incorporated Geodesic, once known as a fast-growing company with cutting-edge technology solutions, does not have a functional website any more and is also no longer a listed entity as trading in its shares has been suspended by the stock exchanges for “procedural reasons”. The company and its directors have faced regulatory action by SEBI as well as other authorities like the Enforcement Directorate and the Economic Offence Wing of the Mumbai Police. As per latest available details about the company on the stock exchanges, Pankajkumar was listed as Geodesic’s chairman, Kiran Kulkarni as managing director and Prashant Mulekar as executive director. In case of Aadhi Enterprises Pvt Ltd, which was incorporated in Chennai in November 2014, the company is said to have seen a rapid growth in

real estate and other businesses, but soon landed in trouble due to alleged links to tainted politicians and for allegedly indulging in money laundering. According to reports, the Income Tax Department has conducted multiple raids on properties of the company’s promoters. While Switzerland has always denied being a safe haven for black money, it has traditionally been known for its strong banking secrecy laws that had to be eased following a strong global crackdown on illicit funds being stashed in such jurisdictions. The Alpine nation has been sharing details for many years with several countries including India after submission of evidence about financial and tax-related wrongdoings of the clients of Swiss banks. Besides, a new framework of automatic information exchange has been now put in place and the details can be accessed under the new system from next year.

BJP gave 3 Modis to nation, says Sidhu attacking Centre New Delhi, Dec 2 (Agencies): Punjab Minister and Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu on Sunday attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and said that they have given three Modis to the nation - Nirav Modi, Lalit Modi and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He lashed out at PM Modi saying that he is the one sitting on Ambani’s lap. “Congress gave us four Gandhis, Rajiv Gandhi, Navjot Singh Sidhu (File) Indira Gandhi, Sonia Gan- Modis, Nirav Modi, Lalit dhi, and Rahul Gandhi. Modi and the one sitting But the BJP gave us three in Ambani’s lap Narendra

Modi,” Sidhu said while addressing a public rally in Ramganj Mandi of pollbound Rajasthan. Sidhu went on attacking the ruling government and said that the democracy is run by goons under the rule of BJP. The Cabinet Minister further said, “It was the Congress who made this country free from the British rule. You cannot question history. The dream of Independence became possible because of leaders like Jawaharlal Nehru, Abul Kalam Azad, and Sardar Patel.”

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(From p-1) Further, they said the speaker whose tribe was still in the NH was targeted and so it was crystal clear that the motive behind was to promote an individual person rather than the collective will of the tribes. The signatories said the problems in the NH were inherited because the members were not knowing the sentiments of the tribes. They said it was up to the tribes and not the officials to decide the destiny

of the NH nor any unauthorised person impersonating as representative without the endorsement from their own tribe(s). The two said it was unfortunate that those officials who are no longer members of NH continue to manipulate their hold and condemned such “arrogance and deceitful manoeuvring”. They demanded rectification through a constitutionally valid federal assembly to be summoned by the speaker at the earliest.

Mediation centre opened at Kohima Bench of Gauhati HC Rajasthan has become He called on the mediators to address the basic issues between parties and try to expose the main issues so that the parties realised what they were fighting over and it got resolved. Lauding that Karnataka and Delhi for having one of the highest success rates in mediation, the judge said frustration and dissatisfaction were often high, which could be made out from seeing the number of appeals filed as any decision taken resulted in appeal. On the contrary, he pointed out that mediation was good as the decision was the outcome of parties themselves who decide what they want and what was good for maintaining harmony. Justice Sharad remarked that a court decree was always imposed on the parties who had no choice, but to accept. However, it could lead to further litigations as, despite getting verdict in its favour, the litigant could still file an appeal, if it was not fully satisfied with the court verdict. He said that such dissatisfaction was absent in mediation. The judge said people were used to the adversarial system inherited from Anglo Saxon laws where the concept of dividing the pie hurt the ego of both sides, and where there was a high value placed on winning

honesty in Nagaland had never diminished even after the British rule and even after a large part of the population adopted Christianity. Pointing out that Christianity contained one of the finest recommendations for mediation, he quoted from the Bible thus: “Agree with thine adversary quickly, whiles thou art in the way with him; lest at any time the adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison”. He congratulated NSLSA for setting up the mediation centre, and added that it would go a long way in bringing greater peace in the society. Justice Sharad also gave away commendation citations and certificates to Zunheboto DLSA for being the Best District Legal Services Authority, Sunjib Rana for Best Panel Lawyer,

Tingkai for Best Para Legal Volunteer, Phek DLSA for covering maximum churches during the State-wide campaign “Fight Against Human Trafficking” and Dimapur DLSA for generating maximum fund during the State-wide fund drive to “Aid the victims of disaster in Kiphire”. He also inaugurated the legal stall of NSLSA at the ongoing Hornbill Festival at Kisama heritage festival. Speaking as guest of honour, Gauhati High Court Chief Justice and NSLSA patron-in-chief AS Bopanna remarked that mediation was an integral part of Section 89 of Civil Procedure Code and that now mediation was made compulsory in commercial litigations too. He advised advocates to identify cases so that many of the disputes could be resolved through mediation. Mentioning that many litigants were tired of litigation, he said, if the matter was referred for mediation at that stage, there was a likelihood of settlement, especially in areas where most people knew each other. He

stressed that if such matters were referred for mediation, there was a win-win situation for both the parties. He urged everyone to make best use of the mediation centre and ensure that mediation process was a success. Welcome address was delivered by Gauhati High Court judge and NSLSA executive chairman Justice N Kotiswar Singh, while vote of thanks was given by NSLSA member secretary Mezivolu T Therieh. Chaired by chief judicial magistrate and Mokokchung DLSA secretary Wonchibeni V Patton, the programme was attended by Manipur High Court Chief Justice Rama Linga Sudhekar and former Gauhati High Court Chief Justice and NSLSA patron-in-chief Ajit Singh, along with other high court judges, judicial officers, members of the registry, lawyers and government officials. The gathering was enthralled by a welcome song in folk tune by Nagaland College of Music & Fine Arts. This was stated in a press release issued by NSLSA.

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New Delhi, Dec 2 (PTI): Rajasthan has emerged as a laboratory for cow vigilantes under Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje, CPI (M) leader Hannan Mollah alleged, days before the state goes to polls on December 7. Mollah, who is the party’s incharge for Rajasthan, told PTI the issue of cow vigilantes was an electoral one in the religious minority and Dalit concentrated constituencies as people of both the communities were targeted in the name of cow protection during the Raje regime. “Cow vigilantes have enjoyed blessings from the state machinery of the Raje government. The state witnessed highest number of attacks on religious minori-

ties and Dalit cattle farmers by cow vigilantes groups in last five years. Rajasthan has become a lab for cow vigilantes. The government was silent on culprits,” he alleged. “It was Pehlu Khan’s lynching by cow vigilante in Rajasthan which had brought nationwide attention to the atrocities on cattle traders in the BJP-ruled state. The government initially didn’t take any action against culprits. When people protested against the murder, only then the Raje government machinery reacted,” Mollah claimed. Pehlu Khan, a dairy farmer, was lynched by cow vigilantes in Rajasthan’s Alwar district when he was transporting cattle to his village in Haryana.

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D I M A P U R , D EC 2 (NPN): Reacting to reports of deputy chief minister Y Patton who had allegedly threatened chief secretary R Binchilo Thong with dire consequences after returning from election campaigning in Mizoram, Chogin Union Kohima (CUK) has warned that it would not tolerate such threats and intimidation. In a statement issued by its president Chegeseng Kath and general secretary Kegwalo Kemp, CUK also said Patton would be held solely responsible for should there be any untoward incident as a consequence. It said that though Patton, who is also in charge of the home department, was trying to downplay the incident as a case of admonishment and not a threat, CUK said it was appalled at his “atrocious behaviour”. Mentioning that Thong was not used to being nonsensical in sensitive matters, the union alleged that the senior-most bureaucrat was verbally abused by Patton. Regretting that it was a pity that top public lead-

rather than finding the best solution. Further, he informed the gathering that there were advantages of mediation, contrary to suits as there is deviation from the truth because people did not want to admit facts, particularly in commercial disputes. He said it was not so in mediation that involved a high degree of confidentiality. Justice Sharad pointed out that Nagaland had a traditional method of solving disputes. “If we can combine those methods in the mediation process, it would bring about much greater peace than any other system because in many societies, particularly in tribal societies, it was the traditional method of dispensing justice that inspired more faith than civil and criminal procedures,” he pointed out. H e o b s e r ve d t h a t straightforwardness and

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D I M A P U R , D EC 2 (NPN): Supreme Court of India judge Justice Sharad A Bobde inaugurated Nagaland’s first mediation centre at Kohima Bench of Gauhati High Court in Kohima on Saturday. Addressing at the inaugural function of the mediation centre and commendation ceremony as chief guest organised by the Gauhati High Court, Kohima Bench and Nagaland State Legal Services Authority (NSLSA), Justice Sharad said conflict was a part of society and the normal rule was that judges frequently took decisions on the conflict. “Somebody gets pleased and somebody gets displeased, yet that is not the concern of the judge who decides what he conceives to be justice,” he remarked. Justice Sharad pointed out that one must understand that judiciary process had limitations, even as he regretted that the limitations and the underlying causes of conflicts remain unaddressed. He ex pl a ine d tha t though mediators relied on addressing the problem between people, many times the conflict was not over a piece of property but due to a feeling of envy and hatred that manifested as a dispute over property.

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Mumbai, Dec 2 (PTI): Struggling to keep itself afloat in the wake of a dismal financial performance in the last three quarters, Jet Airways is withdrawing its flight services on as many as seven Gulf routes from this month, a source said. The Naresh Goyalcontrolled airline will not operate as many as 39 services per week to Doha, Muscat, Abu Dhabi and Dubai from various domestic cities, he said.

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SBI said the interested banks/asset reconstruction companies (ARCs)/nonbanking financial companies (NBFCs) or financial institutions (FIs) can conduct due diligence of these assets with immediate effect, after submitting expression of interest and executing a non-disclosure agreement with the bank. Once the deal is finalised, the assignment deed and other legal formalities will be completed in the shortest possible time as mutually agreed upon, SBI added. Earlier on November 22, SBI held e-auction of 11 NPA accounts that had outstanding dues of Rs 1,019 crore towards the bank.

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New Delhi, Dec 2 (PTI): The country’s largest lender State Bank of India (SBI) has put up for sale three of its non-performing loan accounts to recover dues of Rs 2,110.71 crore. An e-auction will take place on December 13 for the sale of these three accounts — Sona Alloys Pvt Ltd, MCL Global Steel Pvt Ltd and Jayaswal Neco Industries. “In terms of the bank’s policy on sale of financial assets in line with the regulatory guidelines, we place these accounts for sale to banks/ARCs/NBFCs/ FIs etc, on the terms and conditions indicated there against,” SBI said in the auction notice on its website.

Kozhikode and Thiruvananthapuram as well as to Abu Dhabi from Lucknow and Mangalore. Besides, the airline will also not operate on Mangalore-Dubai route. All these services are being taken out of operations from December 5,” a source told PTI. This apart, the air services on Delhi-Muscat route are also being withdrawn from this month, he said. The airline currently operates one daily service each on Kochi-Doha, Mangalore-Abu Dhabi, Mangalore-Dubai and L u c k n ow - A b u D h a b i . The Kozhikode-Doha and Delhi-Muscat is four days per week operations while Thiruvanathapuram-Doha services are three times per week.

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New Delhi, Dec 2 (PTI): WhatsApp Chief has written to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), seeking a formal nod to expand payments services to all its 200 million users in India. The messaging app, which has drawn fire from the government over spread of fake messages on its platform, continues to wait for a regulatory clearance to launch full-fledged payments operations in India, months after its ‘testing’ amassed nearly one million users, and almost two years since it first began discussions with the government on its payments services plans. The development comes at a time when competitors such as Google have forged ahead with their payments offerings. WhatsApp is currently piloting WhatsApp payments, and its Chief Chris Daniels has now written to the RBI urging that a formal approval be granted to take the payments product to all its users in the country. “I write to request your formal approval to immediately expand WhatsApp’s BHIM UPI (Unified Payments Interface) compliant payments product to all users in India, giving us the

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pulled out over Rs 21,000 crore and has continued unabated in October too, with a withdrawal of Rs 38,900 crore. “Hike in rates by the US Fed, rising crude oil prices, depreciating rupee, worsening current account deficit, uncertainty over the government’s ability to meet fiscal deficit and the impact of these factors on the country’s macroeconomic condition led FPIs to withdraw their investments from the Indian markets in September and October,” said Himanshu Srivastava, senior analyst manager research at Morningstar. But with the improvement in some of the underlying factors, FPIs made a comeback in November into the Indian markets. Falling crude prices, sharp appreciation in r upee against the US dollar and improvement in liquidity situation alleviated some of the key headwinds to Indian macro-economic environment, he added. So far this year, FPIs have pulled out over Rs 88,000 crore from the capital markets. This includes over Rs 35,000 crore from equities and close to Rs 53,000 crore from the debt markets.

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mark of 70. Global crude oil prices too have softened significantly, slipping below $60 per barrel from $86. However, India’s economic growth slowed to 7.1 per cent in the September quarter after peaking to an over two-year high in the first three months of this fiscal, as consumption demand moderated and farm sector displayed signs of weakness. The growth in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in July-September is the lowest in three quarters but better than 6.3 per cent in the same period of the previous year. The Indian economy had grown by 8.2 per cent in the first quarter of the current fiscal year that began in April, according to data released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO).

Kotak Research said the MPC in its last policy had estimated inflation at 3.9-4.5 per cent in the second half of the fiscal and 4.8 per cent in first quarter of next year. It expects the inflation at 2.9-4.3 per cent in the second half of the fiscal and 4.5 per cent in first quarter of 2019-20. “The softer-thanexpected inflation prints are on the back of benign food inflation, especially as most kharif crop prices remain well below the MSP prices. “While softer retail fuel prices will push core inflation lower, there will be significant divergence from headline inflation mainly on the back of higher prices of education and health,” Kotak Research said, adding that it expects RBI to maintain status-quo. D e ve n d r a Ku m a r Pant, Chief Economist, India Ratings and Research (Fitch Group), said 201819 may still end up with a GDP growth of 7.3 per cent and “RBI may get the much needed elbow room to keep the policy rate unchanged in the forthcoming bi monthly policy review on 5 December 2018”.

New Delhi, Dec 2 (PTI): Overseas investors have pumped Rs 12,260 crore into the Indian capital markets in November, making it the highest inflow in 10 months due to falling crude oil prices and sharp rupee appreciation. The inflow comes following a net withdrawal of close to Rs 60,000 crore from the capital markets (equity and debt together) in the preceding two months (September and October).Prior to that, FPIs had invested Rs 7,300 crore during July and August. According to the latest depository data, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) invested a net sum of Rs 6,913 crore in equities in November and Rs 5,347 crore in the debt market, taking the total to Rs 12,260 crore. This was the highest inflow since January, when FPIs had put in Rs 22,240 crore in the capital markets. FPIs have been net sellers almost throughout this year barring January, March, July and August. In these four months, overseas investors have put funds totalling over Rs 32,000 crore. Selling by FIIs intensified towards the end of September, when they had

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New Delhi, Dec 2 (PTI): The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to maintain status-quo on interest rate in the upcoming monetary policy review on December 5 despite moderation in economic growth and easing inflation, opined experts. After back-to-back hikes since June, the RBI had kept interest rates unchanged in the previous policy review in October, surprising markets that had expected a rate hike to support the tumbling rupee and combat inflationary pressures from high oil prices. The repo rate, at which RBI lends to other banks, was left unchanged at 6.50 per cent. The six-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), headed by RBI Governor Urjit Patel, will meet for three days starting December 3 for the fifth bimonthly monetary policy review of the current financial year. The MPC’s decision will be announced in the afternoon of December 5. Since the previous policy announcement, rupee has appreciated against the US dollar and moved above the psychologically crucial

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LONDON, DEC 2 (AGENCIES): US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping have agreed to halt new trade tariffs for 90 days to allow for talks, the US says. At a post-G20 summit meeting in Buenos Aires, Mr Trump agreed not to boost tariffs on $200bn (£157bn) of Chinese goods from 10% to 25% on 1 January. According to BBC, China will buy a “very substantial” amount of agricultural, industrial and energy products, the US says. Meanwhile, Beijing says the two sides agreed to open up their markets. It was the first face-toface meeting between the two leaders since a trade war erupted earlier this year. The dispute broke out after Mr Trump complained China was doing nothing to cut its large surplus in bilateral trade. At the summit in Argentina’s capital earlier on Saturday, the G20 leaders agreed a joint declaration that notes divisions over trade but does not criticise protectionism. Mr Trump and Mr Xi held a “highly successful meeting”, the White House says in a statement. It says the US tariffs on Chinese goods will remain unchanged for 90 days, but

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warns: “If at the end of this period of time, the parties are unable to reach an agreement, the 10 percent tariffs will be raised to 25 percent.” The US says China agreed to “purchase a not yet agreed upon, but very substantial, amount of agricultural, energy, industrial, and other products from the United States to reduce the trade imbalance between our two countries”. Both sides also pledged to “immediately begin negotiations on structural changes with respect to forced technology transfer, intellectual property protection, non-tariff barriers, cyber intrusions and cyber theft”,

the White House says. President Trump said earlier this year he wanted to stop the “unfair transfers of American technology and intellectual property to China”. According to the US, China has also signalled it will allow a tie-up between two major semiconductor manufacturers which Chinese regulators have been blocking. The White House statement said China was “open to approving the previously unapproved Qualcomm-NXP deal”. Qualcomm - the world’s biggest chipmaker - had abandoned its $44bn bid for Dutch rival NXP

Israeli police recommend indictment of PM for corruption London, Dec 2 (Agencies): Israeli police have recommended indicting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara for alleged fraud and bribery. According to BBC, they are suspected of awarding regulatory favours to the Bezeq telecom firm in return for positive media coverage of the couple. Mr Netanyahu rejected the allegations in what is known as Case 4000. The Israeli attorneygeneral will now have to decide whether to bring charges in the case. In February, police recommended indicting Mr Netanyahu in two other corruption investigations. On Sunday, the Israeli police and the Israel Securities Authorities said there was sufficient evidence for bribery, fraud and breach-oftrust charges to be brought against Mr Netanyahu and his wife. They are suspected of interfering in regulatory decisions that favoured

Semiconductors after Chinese opposition. The US also says Beijing agreed to designate Fentanyl as a controlled substance. The opioid - much of it thought to be made in China - is driving a huge rise in drug addiction in the US. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told reporters after the talks that “the principal agreement has effectively prevented further expansion of economic friction between the two countries”. He hailed “new space for win-win co-operation”, while Chinese state TV said negotiations would continue.

‘War will continue’ as long as Ukraine govt in power: Putin Buenos Aires, Dec 2 (Agencies): Russian President Vladimir Putin said Saturday he saw no end to the conflict in eastern Ukraine “as long as the current authorities remain in power.” “The current Ukrainian authorities have no interest in resolving the conflict, especially by peaceful means,” Putin told reporters at the end of the G20 summit in Argentina, AFP reported. “As long as they remain in power, the war will continue,” the Russian leader said. The conflict pitting Russian separatists against Ukrainian gover nment forces is estimated to have claimed more than 10,000 lives -- one-third of them civilian -- since it broke out four years ago. The war has strained relations with Western powers. They blame Putin for starting the conflict in 2014, when his forces annexed Crimea, laying the ground for Russian separatists to seize cities in eastern Ukraine. Heavy military spending and the loss of vital industries in the separatist regions have weighed heavily on Ukraine’s economy.

French president Macron mulls state of emergency to curb riots Paris, Dec 2 (Agencies): French President Emmanuel Macron considered declaring a state of emergency as he met security chiefs on Sunday seeking a way out of nationwide protests after rioters turned central Paris into a battle zone and vandalized the Arc de Triomphe monument. Riot police on Saturday were overwhelmed as protesters ran amok in Paris’ posh neighborhoods, torching dozens of cars, looting boutiques and smashing up luxury private homes and cafes in the worst disturbances the capital has seen since 1968. The unrest poses the most formidable challenge yet to Macron’s presidency, with the escalating violence and depth of public anger against his economic reforms catching the 40-yearold leader off-guard and battling to regain control. Arriving back from the G20 summit in Argentina, Macron rushed to the Arc de Triomphe, a revered monument and epicenter of Saturday’s clashes, where protesters had scrawled “Macron resign” and “The yellow vests will triumph.” The “yellow vest” rebellion erupted out of

More than 130 people were injured and 400 arrested as demonstrators torched cars in Paris on Saturday.

nowhere on Nov. 17, with protesters blocking roads across France and impeding access to some shopping malls, fuel depots and airports. Violent groups from the far right and far left as well as anarchists infiltrated Saturday’s protests, the authorities said. Government spokesman Benjamin Griveaux said the Macron administration was considering imposing a state of emergency. The president was open to dialog, he said, but would not reverse policy reforms. “We won’t change course. We are certain of that,” he told Europe 1 radio. Asked about imposing a state of emergency, Griveaux said it would be among the options considered. As he spoke, workmen

in the upper-crust district of central Paris set about cleaning the defaced Arc, removing charred hulks of cars and replacing the shattered windows of banks, restaurants and glitzy boutiques. The protests began as a backlash against Macron’s fuel tax hikes - necessary he says to combat climate change - but have mined a vein of deep dissatisfaction felt towards his liberal reforms, which many voters feel favor the wealthy and big business. Police said they had arrested more than 400 people in Paris on Saturday and that 133 were injured. Some 10,000 tear gas canisters and stun grenades were fired as well as water canon as security forces fought for control.

Lopez Obrador sworn in as Mexico’s president

Mexico City, Dec 2 (IANS): The leftist Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, who was sworn in this Saturday as president of Mexico, said in his first address to the nation after his inauguration that during his term in office (2018-2024) he will fight against both public and private corruption. He said that in the last 36 years a “foul public and private” corruption has preLopez Obrador vailed in Mexico and now, “Nothing has damaged with this change of the Benjamin Netanyahu (right) and his wife Sara are “political regime,” he will Mexico more than the dissuspected of awarding regulatory favours to a fight to bring peace and honesty of its governments,” calm back to the country, he added minutes after retelecom firm. Efe reported. ceiving the presidential sash Bezeq and its majority share“I’m sure that in this holder Shaul Elovitch. case the relevant authorities, OFFICE OF THE In return, the couple after examining the issue, WOKHA DISTRICT CHAMBER OF are alleged to have been will reach the same concluCOMMERCE AND INDUSTRY given more positive cover- sion: that there was nothing The Wokha District Chamber of Commerce and age on Walla! news website, because there is nothing.” Industries, Wokha has Nagaland congratulate the newly owned by Bezeq. Mr Elovitch has so far elected office bearers of the Confederation of Nagaland The police also said made no public comments Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CNCCI) led by Dr. Khekugha Muru as chairman and his team of office bearers. there was sufficient evidence on the issue. to indict Mr Elovitch for givOne of them centres on The WDCCI further acknowledge that, electing a high ing bribes. an allegation that Mr Ne- visionary, having a leadership quality will surely benefit the entire business establishment and transparency, unity and Responding to the latest tanyahu asked the publisher a stable growth in all round of business development. The allegations, Mr Netanyahu of an Israeli newspaper, WDCCI wishes the newly elected team a great success. tweeted: “These recommen- Yediot Aharonot, for posi- DP-9117 Yanchum Jami, Vice President, WDCCI dations were determined tive coverage in exchange and leaked even before the for help in reining in a rival OFFICE OF THE investigations began. publication. PHEK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

from the previous head of state, Enrique Peña Nieto, in a ceremony before the Congress of the Union. Before deputies and senators, he said that, without wishing “to appear pretentious or exaggerated, today is not simply the inauguration of a new govern-

ment.” “From now on a transformation will take place that is peaceful and orderly, but at the same time far-reaching and radical, because we’ll see an end to the corruption and the impunity that has stopped Mexico’s revival,” he said.

The leftist leader -- who promises to lead the country to its “fourth transformation” following independence, the liberal reforms of the 19th century and the Mexican Revolution -- said he wants to make “honesty and brotherhood a way of life.”

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INFORMATION The Piphema Kuda Union (Dimapur) would like to inform all its members residing in Dimapur that the Advent Christmas Programme for the year 2018 will be held on 08th December 2018, 2:00 pm at the residence of Mr. Vitoli Angami at Burma Camp Power House (Haralu Colony) near Hindi Baptist Church, Dimapur. The Union also invite and request all the family members and in-laws of the members to attend the programme. Piphema Kuda Union (Dimapur) DP-9111

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North East Day marks Hornbill Festival day 2

Madhya Pradesh cultural troupe performing baredi dance during the North East Day on the second day of the Hornbill festival here at Kisama on Sunday. (NP)

he North East Day (national dance and music day) marked the cultural extravaganza on the second day of the 19th Hornbill Festival at Naga Heritage village, Kisama on Sunday. Northeastern states including cultural troupes from Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Chattisgarh, Jammu and Kashmir took the stage presenting the numerous culture in India. The event is organized by North East Zone Cultural Centre (NEZCC), Dimapur. Representing Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre, Odisha performed Dalkhai dance.This dance is usually performed on the 8th day of the full moon night of ashtami by young unmarried girls to propitiate the folk goddess Dalkhai. This

dance describes the everyday life of the villagers and also to celebrate the beauty of young girls. Madhya Pradesh represented South Zone Cultural Centre and they performed Baredi dance. The dance is performed by the Ahir community during the harvesting season in praise of Lord Krishna in the Bundelkhand region of the state. They perform in geometrical formations to create shapes like human pyramid. The main attraction of the dance is the dhera, a colourful rope circle formed by the dancers which resembles a moving wheel. While Chhattisgarh thrilled the crowd with Panthi Nritya dance. This folk dance is basically a prominent ritual of the

Satnami community of Chhattisgarh in praise of their Guru Ghasidas. The Satnamis chant his teachings and perform acrobatic patterns on the auspicious day of maag poornima around the Jaitkhamb set up. Re p r e s e n t i n g t h e North East Zone Cultural Centre, Jammu and Kashmir performed Rouf dance. The dance is performed only by the women folks during the harvesting season, when the holy prayer of Ramzan echoes across Kashmir valley. The young girls wear colourful Kashmiri cloaks and Poosh (a head scarf) and sway to the beats of the Rouf dance. From the North East states, Assam performed Gumrag dance. The dance is performed by the Mish-

ing community of Assam during the Ali Ai Ligang or spring dance festival. The dance denotes the ceremonial sowing of paddy. The whole atmosphere of the village during this time of the year is surcharged with the musical beats of the singers on one hand and the rhythmic footsteps of the dancers on the other. Manipur showcase their skill through ThangTa dance. This is the martial art of Manipur practiced with swords and spear. Thang means Sword and Ta means spear. The movements with the Thang Ta are to ward off evil spirit whereas Ta is held in a position to protect. While Manipur also performed Cheirol Jagoi dance which is also known as the stick dance is originated from Thang Ta for entertainment. This dance is performed by a skilled stick player handling 3 sticks of different sizes comprising if various steps, speedy styles of movements, enthralling numerous spectators of the world. Meghalaya performed Wangala dance which is a tribal dance of the Garos and is performed during the Wangala festival of Meghalaya. This dance doubles up as an occasion for selecting brides and bridegroom. The dance is characterized by vigorous shuffling of feet and graceful body movements held in rhythm by the tunes of native musical instruments. (Correspondent)

Naga Chef heads for the finale

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Geebee’s reliever for tourists at Kisama

s a part of the 19th Hornbill Festival 2018, the Naga Chef competition is being organised by Synergy Group Enterprise at Kisama. The Naga Chef Competition started from November 19, out of which four finalists were selected amongst 12 participants after several rounds of elimination. The finalists in the competitions are Lipok L o n g k u m e r, V i k h u l i Achumi, Dennis Suohu and Mhomo Ngullie. They will are now participate in the Business/ Entrepreneur Round. Judges for the Naga Chef 2018 are Alemjungla Jamir, Joel Basumatri and Rovi Chase besides a guest judge. In the Business/Entrepreneur Round, the participants will be judged on their work management, team work, work pressure, food preparation, coordination and their business skills. The Naga Chef 2018 competition will go on till December 10 and the winner of the Competition will also be declared on the last day of the Hornbill Festival 2108 at Kisama. A cash prize of Rs. 3 lakhs (three lakhs) will be awarded to the winner Naga Chef 2018. (DIPR)

nlike previous ye a r s, G e e b e e s Appetites a North Indian cuisine stall at the Naga Heritage Villages brings much relief to the tourists that serve authen-

tic Chinese and Indian Cuisine. Geebees (GB) is based in Mumbai. With SOTC international tourism in Dubai background Anungla Longkumer had been running

the gb’s restaurant in Mumbai for the last 13 years. Tourists who visited the Hornbill Festival at Kisama during the previous year reached her out on the difficulty of food habit during the festival which prompted her to extend her restaurant at Kisama, located opposite Bamboo Pavilion. Along with her, Chef from Mumbai, Longkumer GBs gives huge relief to the tourists who serve authentic and exotic Chinese cuisine and north Indian food and Indian combo. Also she serves tea and coffee as complimentary to her visitors who are mostly Indian and some from European countries. (Correspondent)

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ie Neiphi Zoliecie’, a Christmas gospel album in Tenyidie was released today. The album has fourteen tracks by various artistes including Neisedelie Sachü , Keneisedenuo Zatsu , Mengu Suokhrie , Chathavituo Kesiezie , Alebu Tseikha , Ledi Sekhose and Miakhriehu Yhome. The album was dedicated to God by Vipralhou Kesiezie and released by Pheluopfhelie Kesiezie in the presence of well wishers at ‘Chill Out Zone’, Kohima. The songs were recorded and mastered at Clef Ensemble. The album, produced by CHeriSH Nagaland, will be available in CDs and customised credit card shaped pen drive. (NPN)

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Robbie Williams, wife ‘happier’ now

inger Robbie Williams says since working on “The X Factor” with his wife Ayda, they are “happier”. In an interview with mirror.co.uk, Williams said: “We were a really tight unit anyway and when people say marriage is really difficult and you have to work at it, we never understand that saying... and long may that continue.” K Y M C

“I think that we are happy anyway but since ‘The X Factor’ maybe happier.” “Ayda is ambitious and talented and creative and I dragged her away from her job and made her be my dressing room support. Now she has been working and really enjoying herself and because she is more fulfilled I guess that as a unit, we are happier.” Previously an actress in the US, Ayda got her break on “Days of Our Lives” before appearing in shows including “Eve” and “Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip”. But after moving to the UK, Ayda gave up her acting career to be by Williams’ side. (IANS)

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Wilder retains WBC heavyweight crown Juventus extend Serie A lead

Los Angeles, Dec 2 (Agencies): Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury battled to a controversial split-decision draw in their WBC heavyweight title showdown Saturday, triggering immediate demands from both camps for a rematch. Wilder, who retains his WBC belt after 12 rounds of pulsating action, had Fury on the canvas twice at the Staples Center in Los Angeles but was unable to deliver the knockout he had promised his fans. The three judges were divided on the outcome, with one scoring it 115-111 for Wilder, another 114112 for Fury and the third 113-113. But while the scoring drew criticism, with many arguing that Fury had done enough to win, there was a marked absence of animosity after the bout. Instead, the main talking point from a thrilling contest was Fury’s miraculous recovery after being knocked down by Wilder in the 12th round. The 30-year-old Briton, who had boxed skillfully to frustrate and outpoint the aggressive but inaccurate Wilder, looked to have finally been beaten when the American champion

Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury traded punches throughout the contest but the American took control towards the end.

uncorked a savage right-left combination that sent him sprawling to the floor. Wilder celebrated as if he had won and members of his entourage moved to climb into the ring, only to stare in disbelief as Fury somehow cleared his head and got to his feet. “I really thought I had

him out of there,” Wilder said afterwards. “I saw the eyes in his head rolling, I saw the ref checking on him and I thought, ‘It’s over’. I don’t know how he got up,” the 33-year-old added. Fury, who won the unified world title from Wladimir Klitschko in

2015 only to lose his belts as he battled depression, alcohol and drug problems, was equally baffled. “I don’t know,” Fury said. “I had a holy hand upon me tonight and brought me back. I’ve got good fighting spirit.” While both men felt they had done enough

to win the fight, both accepted the result. “I’m not going to sit here and complain, and scream robbery or whatever,” Fury said. “I thought I won the fight. I’ll leave the audience to make up their mind.” Wilder, who also had Fury on the deck in the ninth round, was adamant he had won. “I think with the two knockdowns I definitely won the fight,” said Wilder afterwards. “We poured our hearts out tonight. We’re both warriors, but with those two drops, I think I won the fight.” Wilder, who remains unbeaten after 41 fights, immediately called for a rematch. “I would love for it to be my next fight,” Wilder said. “Let’s give the fans what they want to see. It was a great fight and let’s do it again.” Fury also said he hopes to arrange a rematch. “One hundred percent we’ll do the rematch,” Fury said. “We are two great champions. Me and this man are the two best heavyweights on the planet,” added Fury, who exited his press conference after leading a rousing chorus of Don McLean’s classic.

From left- Juventus’ Paulo Dybala, Joao Cancelo, Ronaldo and Giorgio Chiellini celebrate after winning against Fiorentina in Florence, Italy on Saturday. (AP/PTI)

MILAN, Dec 2 (Agencies): Juventus extended its lead in Serie A to 11 points after beating Fiorentina 3-0 on Saturday. Rodrigo Bentancur and Giorgio Chiellini scored and Cristiano Ronaldo added a late penalty to condemn Fiorentina to its first defeat of the season. Fiorentina dominated for large periods and tested Wojciech Szczesny several times before Juventus doubled its lead and essentially sealed the result. Second-placed Napoli visits Atalanta on Monday, the day after third-placed Inter Milan travels to Roma. Juventus hosts Inter on Friday. “We have started a tough month, with difficult

away matches, in the best way possible,” Chiellini said. There was a touching moment before the match when Chiellini led Juventus to lay a bouquet of flowers in front of the home fans in tribute to former Fiorentina captain Davide Astori, who died in March of suspected cardiac arrest at the age of 31. Juventus appealed for a penalty in the 25th minute when Mattia De Sciglio’s cross hit Cristiano Biraghi’s trailing arm but, after reviewing the incident on the pitchside monitor, the referee ruled it unintentional. The visitors took the lead shortly after and Ronaldo was again involved.

The Portugal star took away two defenders with a clever run, allowing Bentancur to play a swift one-two with Paulo Dybala and finish into the bottom right corner. Fiorentina fought hard for the equalizer and went close but Chiellini scored his first goal for two years in the 69th minute. Juve’s second goal came from a rare source, but its third came from a natural goalscorer. Fiorentina defender Vitor Hugo blocked Mario Mandzukic’s cross with his hand and Ronaldo stepped up to powerfully dispatch the resulting penalty. It was his 10th goal in his past 11 Serie A matches.

Our pacers can trouble Kohli: Paine International Hornbill Naga Wrestling on Dec 4 A d e la i d e , D e c 2 (Agencies): Australia have enough firepower in their pace attack to “trouble” India’s talismanic captain Virat Kohli, believes skipper Tim Paine, who urged his seamers to not get too “emotional” during the four-Test series starting at Adelaide on December 6. “I think our fast bowling attack if they play purely on skill, they’re going to trouble him,” Paine told cricket.com.au. “At times when we get too emotional, we can lose our way a little bit. So it’s a really fine line.” “There’s going to be times when they’re going to get a bit fiery, I’m sure. But we need to be mindful of keeping ourselves calm enough so we can execute our skills as well,” he added.

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There has been a lot of talk about changing the team culture of the Australian team following the year-long ball-tampering bans on Steve Smith and David Warner. Coach Justin Langer has also stressed on the importance of not only being competitive on field but also be elite in values. A usually combative Kohli, who has toured Australia two times previously, has made it clear that he

Spain clinch FIFA U-17 Women’s WC title

Spain’s players celebrate with the cup after winning the 2018 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. (AP/PTI)

Montevideo, Dec 2 (Agencies): Spain were crowned winners of the FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup as they secured a 2-1 win over Mexico in the final in Uruguay. The Spanish team took the lead in the opening stages of the first half at the Estadio Charrúa, with Maria Mendez and Salma Paralluelo combining. Their efforts set up a chance for Claudia Pina, who produced a composed finish. Pina doubled her tally in the 26th minute, as she delivered a first time finish from Eva Navarro’s cutback in the box. Mexican hopes were reignited just three minutes after Pina’s strike when Denise Castro headed in a corner from their captain Nicole Perez. However, Spain preserved their narrow advantage to win their first Women’s World Cup title at any K Y M C

age group. The victory ended a string of near misses at the Under-17 event, which included being the runners-up in 2014 and third place finishes in 2010 and 2016. New Zealand finished third as they overcame Canada 2-1 in a playoff. The tie began in stunning fashion with the fastest goal in the history of the tournament. Canada’s goalkeeper Anna Karpenko was robbed off possession by Maggie Jenkins, which allowed Grace Wisnewski to tap in after just 15 seconds. Wisnewski doubled her tally in the 13th minute with a looping strike, before hitting the post in the second half to miss out on a hattrick. Lara Kazandjian gave Canada hope with a superb long range finish in the 64th minute, but they ultimately ran out of time as New Zealand held on.

will not be the one to start any on-field confrontation with the Australians during the series. Paine said his team will not shy away from having a go at Kohli if there is a need but they will pick their moments carefully. “He’s certainly someone who, from what I’ve seen, enjoys getting into that sort of stuff,” Paine said of Kohli. “We’ll just play it by ear; if there’s a time when we think we need to have a word with him, I’m sure we will. If there’s other times when we feel like we’re bowling well against him and are troubling him, then you don’t have to do it. It’s just about picking your time and picking your moment and doing what the team requires,” he added.

Rashford my ‘mad dog’: Jose Lo n d o n, D e c 2 (Agencies): Jose Mourinho singled out Marcus Rashford as one of his only “mad dogs” in Manchester United’s 2-2 fight back against Southampton. United were 2-0 down within 20 minutes at St Mary’s, but Rashford sparked the team into another comeback, setting up Romelu Lukaku and Ander Herrera to make the scores level by half-time. Immediately after the game, Mourinho cited United’s lack of “mad dogs” as the reason for their second successive draw in the Premier League, but thought one player brought a particular bite to their performance. “I would say Marcus Rashford was a mad dog, until he was - let’s say very, very tired and with [a few] little problems,” said Mourinho, following Saturday’s draw at St Mary’s. Pressed on the forward’s fitness, he added, “It wasn’t fatigue, he was asking to come out. Some player with that kind of injury they don’t play for two weeks, but Marcus I’m pretty sure he will be fine for the next one.” Mourinho, however, wanted to be very clear his “mad dog” comments were in no way a quip at the canine community. “With all the respect for dogs because I love them. I think they are better than many men,” the United boss added.

32 professional wrestlers to vie for the coveted championship title Kohima, Dec 2 (NPN): The 12th Inter national Hornbill Naga Wrestling Championship 2018 is all set to be held on December 4 at Amphitheatre, Naga Heritage Village, Kisama. 32 professional wrestlers, 8 each from Angami Sports’ Association (ASA), Chakhesang Wrestling Association (CWA), Zeliang Wrestling Association (ZWA) and Senapati District Wrestling Association (SDWA) Manipur will vie for the title. The Hor nbill Naga Wrestling Championship which is organized by the Nagaland Wrestling Association (NWA) and sponsored by the Department of Tourism, Nagaland started way back in 2007 and is held

as an annual event. Mention may be made that, in the year 2009, 1st Naga-Korean Wrestling championship (Ssisiriuem) was also organized along with the normal championship. In view of the foreign tourist participation improving, the NWA named the championship as “International Hornbill Naga Wrestling Championship” since 2015. This year edition will witness 2 categories- professional which comprises of 3 NWA constituent units (ASA, CWA, ZWA) and SDWA, and amateur & tourist category. Under the amateur & tourist category, invitation is extended to all wrestling enthusiasts within

and outside the state for participation. Apart from Angami, Chakhesang, Zeliang and Poumai tribes, all other Naga tribes can partake in the amateur & tourist category, informed NWA. One wrestler each from Phom and Lotha community has already confirmed their participation under this category, it added. NWA is also expecting wrestlers from Maharashtra, Karnataka, Delhi and other neighbouring states. The entry is free and can be registered on spot on December 4 before 9.00 AM or can contact NWA officials at 9612111544 for registration. Some of the title holders vying for the ultimate championship are Venuzo

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Dawhuo (reigning King of the Ring Series 7), Menuosetuo Yiese (reigning NWA champion), Vekutho Soho (second position holder of the NWA), Ilumrai Hegwang (former ZWA champion), Vetuzo Dawhuo, Seketukho Nipu, and Kezhavizo Thevo. The 12th edition champion will walked away with a cash prize of Rs.1,00,000 while the runner up will receive a cash prize of Rs.60,000. The third and fourth position holders will pocket a sum of Rs.30,000 and Rs.20,000 respectively along with citations. The best four wrestlers in the amateur & tourist category will be awarded Rs.30,000, Rs.20,000, Rs.10,000 and

Rs.5,000 respectively along with citations The day long championship will be graced by Pele Khezhie, president, Nagaland Taekwondo Association & Convenor, Northeast Taekwondo Association as the special guest. Hornbill Naga Wrestling champions Year Names 2007 Vekhriyi Chüzho 2008 Khrietuo Nisa 2009 Surhoneyi Soho 2010 Sazonyi Tureng 2011 Zasevikho Meyatsu 2012 Vechita Khesoh 2013 Vezhopo Chüzho 2014 Vechita Khesoh 2015 Dzieselatuo Keretsü 2016 Dzieselatuo Keretsü 2017 Dzieselatuo Keretsü

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3rd December 2017 Bangladesh players congratulate teamamte Mehidy Hasan (2nd R) after the dismissal of Devendra Bishoo during the third day of the second Test cricket match.

Dhaka, Dec 2 (Agencies): Off-spinner Mehidy Hasan claimed a career-best 12 wickets as Bangladesh thumped West Indies by an innings and 184 runs in Dhaka on Sunday to sweep the two-match series. Hasan took 7-58 and 5-59 in the first and second innings respectively to help the Tigers bowl out the visitors for 111 and 213 runs on the third day of the second Test. Bangladesh made 508 runs in their only innings at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium to claim their firstever victory by an innings margin. It was Bangladesh’s first Test series win in four years, after they won the opener in Chittagong by 64 runs. West Indies wilted for 213 all out in the second innings after earning the dubious distinction of becoming the first side ever to be asked

to follow-on by Bangladesh in a Test match. Big-hitting Shimron Hetmyer scored an attacking 93 off 92 balls with nine sixes and a four to prevent a total Caribbean collapse in the second innings. But Mehidy stopped Hetmyer from scoring his maiden Test century when the batsman went for a 10th sixth, but wound up delivering it to Mohammad Mithun at long-on. He then removed Jomel Warrican to complete his second five-wicket haul of the game before finishing with match figures of 12-117 -- the best ever Test haul for a Bangladeshi bowler. The 21-year-old spinner improved his own record of 12-159 against England in 2016 at the same ground. Kemar Roach provided late entertainment with an unbeaten 37 off 49 balls with seven fours, but it only delayed the inevitable.

Taijul Islam wrapped up the innings and match when he trapped Shermon Lewis for 20 to finish with 3-40. West Indies’ trouble began from the very start of the third day’s play when they lost five wickets in less than an hour, after resuming their first innings on 75-5. Hetmyer, who also topscored in the first innings with 39, hit Mehidy for a six in the second over of the day, but the off-spinner flummoxed him for a sharp return catch to start the collapse. B a n g l a d e s h n e ve r looked back as Mehidy claimed three more wickets in quick time, before Shakib wrapped up the innings to finish with 3-27. The West Indies will also play three one-day internationals and three Twenty20 internationals against Bangladesh during their month-long tour.

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Born on: 10-10-1932 Died on: 03-12-2017 A year has passed since you left us for your eternal home, but your memories are still alive in our hearts, Almighty God grant you solace and peace in His arms till we meet again. Loving wife, children and family members DP-8942 K Y M C

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Ethiopian wins Hornbill Half Marathon

Winner of Hornbill Half Marathon Mikiyas Yemata (middle) with second place winner I Mosa Chang (L) and third place winner Hempao M after the Marathon. (NP)

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KOHIMA, Dec 2 (NPN): International runner from Ethiopia, Mikiyas Yemata emerged as the new champion in the men’s category of 8th Hornbill Half Marathon held in Kohima on Sunday. The event was organised by 3E Nagaland as part of the Hornbill Festival and was officiated and certified by the Nagaland Athletics Officials Club (NAOC). The 26 year old Yemata completed the half marathon in 1.12.51 sec-

onds to take the title. While I Mosa Chang secured second position (1:13:16) as he failed to beat his own record (1:08:54) set in the last edition. Talking to this correspondent, Yemata said it was a good experience but said route was very difficult due to high altitude. Adding to it, he said he will come back next year but will focus more training in the hilly places. “Ethiopia is an athletic country with Olympics winners, because of that they do hard train-

ing, without training, it is not easy,” he said. It may be mentioned Yemata is also the winner of the 5th Shriram Properties Bengaluru Marathon held on October 22, 2018. Yemata received a cash award of Rs.50, 000 and runner-up Mosa Chang pocketed Rs.20,000, while the third place Hempao M, (1:13:49) and fourth place Cuvoto Medeo (1: 14: 18 ) got Rs.10,000 and Rs.5000 respectively. His brother Ermiys Yemata, a 25 year old secured the fifth position

Niangti wins Kohima Downhill race Correspondent

Kohima, Dec 2 (NPN): Apshai Griffith Niangti from Shillong won the 5th edition of Kohima Downhill Mountain Bike Race held at Viswema village on Sunday. The mountain biking festival is also part of the hornbill festival organized by the Native Station, Nagaland. Last year’s runner up Niangti beat the likes of Benny Metha and Gautam to take the first position in elite category. Benny Metha from Nagaland secured the second place while Gautam Taode from Pune came in third place. In the local category, Seyieo Sekhose from Kohima was adjudged best local rider, while Thotsuthung from Dimapur came in second and Kaolim Hanso in third position Er. Zale Neikha, Advisor, Youth and Sports Resources gave away the awards to the win- Apshai Griffith Niangti (centre) and the other two winners along with Er. Zale Neikha at Kisama on December 2. ners at Kisama.

finishing in 1:15:58. While Teeree Shewangzaw another runner from Ethiopia who is 40 year old finished in 9th position (1.18.41). Covering a distance of 21.0975 km, the Half Marathon was flagged off at new Secretariat Plaza Junction, Kohima at 7:00 am where 133 men took part in the event. The route for the race started from New-secretariat road – High School Junction – High Court Junction Meriema – Tsiesema and back to New Secretariat via High Court Junction Meriema and finished in the starting point. Ke t h o s i t u o E l v i s Mepfhüo, managing director 3E Nagaland told this correspondent that the women category was cancelled due to low turnout. Shyamali Singh, two times winner (2015/2017) from West Bengal expressed disappointment over the cancelation of the women category. Results: Top 10; Mikiyas Yemata (1:12:51), I Mosa Chang (1:13:16), Hempao M, (1:13:49), Cuvoto Medeo (1: 14: 18), Ermiys Yemata (1:15: 58), Jonathan (1:16:08),M Nokching Chang (1:16:51),Thsapongki Sangtam (1:18:04),Terefe Shewangzan (1:18:41) ,P Phongnyei (1:19:08)

C K Nayudu trophy: Nagaland need 100 runs to win

D imap u r , D e c 2 (NPN): Nagaland need 100 more runs to win their C K Nayudu Men’s Under-23 trophy match against Arunachal Pradesh with a day left to play. Nagaland, after conceding a lead of 78 runs in the first innings, scored 240 for 3 at close of play on Day-3. Vinayaj scored 116 runs for Nagaland while Rishav was batting on 82. In the first innings, Nagaland scored 224 runs. T Valmik scored 76 runs and Nagaho contributed 43 runs. For Arunachal, S Nagar took 4 wickets while Gaurav Verma claimed 2 wickets. Arunachal scored 302 losing all wickets in the first innings. In the second innings, Arunachal were bowled out for 161 runs. Ashif Hussain scored 88 runs and A V Jaiswal made 57 runs. For Nagaland, Subham took 4 wickets, while Arvind claimed 5 wickets.

Modi receives special jersey from FIFA chief Buenos Aires, Dec 2 (Agencies): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who gifted him a football jersey with his name on its back. Modi, who met Infantino on the sidelines of the G-20 Summit here on Saturday, shared a picture of the blue jersey, with his name on the back, on Twitter. “Impossible to come to Argentina and not think about football. Argentinian players are tremendously popular in India. Today, received this jersey from @ FIFAcom President Gianni Infantino. I thank him for the kind gesture,” he said. During ‘’Yoga for Peace’ event here Thursday, Prime Minister Modi had elaborated how football connected the two countries. “If Argentina is interested in India’s philosophy, art, music and dance, then there are millions of fans of the Argentine soccer stars in India. Maradona has now become a household name and also used in many vernacular phrases,” Modi had said. FIFA, which describes itself as an international governing body of association football, is responsible for organising major international soccer tournaments, notably the World Cup.

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Hockey WC: India, Belgium draw Bhubaneswar, Dec 2 (PTI): Hosts India produced a spirited effort to eke out a 2-2 draw against Olympic silver medallists Belgium in an evenly-contested Pool C match of the men’s hockey World Cup here on Sunday. Pegged back by Alenander Hendricks’ goal in the eighth minute, India made a valiant comeback after the change of ends, scoring two goals in the third and fourth quarter through Harmanpreet Singh (39th) and Simranjeet Singh (47th) to take the lead. But the hosts defence faltered in the final minutes and conceded a late goal when Simon Gougnard scored in the 56th minute to draw level. The draw, however, enabled world no. 5 India to take the top spot in Pool C ahead of Belgium on goal difference. Both teams have a win and a draw from two outings. Belgium got their first scoring opportunity in the second minute in the form of back-to-back penalty corners but failed to get past the Indian defence. Seconds from the first quarter, India had their first real scoring chance when Mandeep deflected wide a Dilpreet Singh lay over from Birendra Lakra’s inch-perfect pass from the midfield. Five minutes into the second quarter, Dilpreet Singh shot wide from top right after being fed by skip-

India’s Dilpreet Singh in action during a match against Belgium in Bhubaneswar on Sunday. (PTI)

per Manpreet Singh. Two minutes from half time, Tom Boon came tantalisingly close to doubling Belgium’s lead when his neat deflection struck the post and went out. But after the change of ends, the Indians changed gears and looked a completely different side. Three minutes into the third quarter, Dilpreet was denied by Belgium goalkeeper Vincent Vanasch from close range after being fed by Simranjeet. Two minutes into the final quarter, Simranjeet scored his third goal of the

tournament by tapping in from close range after being set up by Kothajit Singh’s fine stick work from the left flank to hand India the lead. Thereafter, the game witnessed end-to-end attacking stuff with both the teams pressing hard in search of the decisive goal. Belgium withdrew their goal keeper for an extra player with little less than five minutes from the hooter and their move struck gold when Gougnard scored with a slap shot in between Sreejesh’s legs late into the game.

India’s top car rallyist to race in Hornbill

Kohima, Dec 2 (NPN): The country’s top TSD rallyists are all set to race in the JK Tyre Hornbill Rally, with the defending champion promising another valiant attempt at the title on Monday. Held in the backdrop of the Hornbill Festival, Gagan Sethi and his codriver Sabatullah Khan are all excited and raring to go in their Maruti Suzuki Gypsy. “It is great to be back here in Nagaland for the Hornbill Rally. I come here as defending champion and I know that I am the favourite this year too,” Gagan said. “Of course, a lot has changed in the last three years and a number of new faces and new contenders have emerged. But I am confident that we will be able to defend the title,” he added. The popular TSD rally which will run over a dis-

Defending champion Gagan Sethi

tance of 55 kms is going to be tricky as the rallyists will not be given prior information about the course or the triple cautions. They will be handed the tulips just a minute before the flag-off, making their task much more challenging. “That’s the charm of a good TSD rally,” said Samuel, another top contender. “The mystery is what turns this into a level playing-field and we have to rely on our instincts and calculations to get over the

line first. We are really excited about tomorrow and are confident of finishing on the podium,” he added. Talking about the rally being part of one of the biggest cultural festivals in the country, he said, “Being a local from Kohima, I would like to thank JK Tyres for coming back to Hornbill after three years. They give us a national stage to perform and that is what has helped motorsport grow in this region,” he said.

Hari Singh, head of Operations of JK Motorsport and multiple-time Indian National Rally Championship, was highly impressed with the way local organisers NAMSA have planned the entire event. “I have seen the course and it’s amazing. The drivers are going to love it even though their skills will be severely tested,” he said. The rally, held under the aegis of FMSCI, will be flagged-off Monday at 8:30 am from the Indira Gandhi Stadium and end at the Heritage Village Kisama. “We are delighted to be part of the Hornbill Festival again. It is in line with our vision of promoting the sport in the Northeast. We are really glad to see the kind of hard work that NAMSA has put in to organise the rally and would like to thank them for their dedication in promoting motorsports,” said Hari Singh.

Arsenal beat Tottenham in thriller; Chelsea win L ondon , D e c 2 (Agencies): PierreEmerick Aubameyang scored twice to help Arsenal to a thrilling 4-2 derby win over Tottenham at Emirates Stadium on Sunday. The striker became the first Premier League player to reach 10 goals for the season before late strikes from Alexandre Lacazette and Lucas Torreira secured all three points for Unai Emery’s rampant side. Mauricio Pochettino’s men, who saw Jan Vertonghen sent off late on, led 2-1 at half-time thanks to Eric Dier and Harry Kane, but the result sees them drop out of the top four at the expense of their north London rivals. The Gunners’ dominant start was rewarded 10 minutes in, when Aubameyang swept home from the spot after Vertonghen intercepted a cross towards the six-yard box with a raised hand. Spurs found themselves level with half an hour played, though, when Bernd Leno failed to keep out Dier’s near-post header

Arsenal levelled when Aubameyang got his second goal of the afternoon by curling home under pressure from Serge Aurier.

from a Christian Eriksen free-kick, after which a melee ensued among the Arsenal substitutes and Spurs’ celebrating players. Dier looked to be marginally offside and referee Mike Dean was in the spotlight again four minutes later, when he penalised Rob Holding for sliding in on Son despite minimal contact, allowing Kane to

make it 2-1 from 12 yards. Lacazette and Aaron Ramsey came on at halftime and the latter helped the Gunners draw level, steering Hector Bellerin’s pass to Aubameyang, who bent a sublime first-time finish past the static Lloris. Chances came and went before Arsenal got the crucial fifth goal 17 minutes from time, when

Ramsey robbed Juan Foyth and Lacazette’s strike spun in off Dier’s shin. Torreira’s first for the club followed three minutes later when he slotted past Lloris and celebrated with gusto. Vertonghen was dismissed in the closing stages to compound a miserable day for the visitors. Earlier, goals in each

half from Spain’s Pedro and homegrown midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek earned Chelsea a 2-0 win over southwest London rivals Fulham in the Premier League on Sunday. N’Golo Kante dispossessed Jean Michael Seri in the middle of the pitch in the fourth minute and sent a perfectly-weighted pass to Pedro who stepped inside and fired low with his left foot into the bottom corner. Chelsea buzzed round their neighbours’ goal for the rest of the half without finding a way through and bottom club Fulham, who won their first game under former Chelsea boss Claudio Ranieri last week, grew in confidence in the second half. Fulham earned their best chances through the lively Calum Chambers who forced Kepa Arrizabalaga into two diving saves. Yet their hopes were snuffed out in the 82nd minute when Eden Hazard fed substitute Loftus-Cheek and the England midfielder knocked the ball home.

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