December 5, 2017

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Vol XXVIII No. 3

DIMAPUR, tuesday, December 5, 2017 Pages 12 ` 4.00

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May fails to strike Brexit border deal with Ireland

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Decks cleared for Rahul to take over as Cong chief

New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS): In a generational shift at the top in the Congress, Rahul Gandhi is all set to take over as party President next week after he filed his nomination papers on Monday for the post amid opposition jibes over dynasty politics in a contest with no one else in the fray.

The 47-year-old Gandhi, who will be the sixth Nehru-Gandhi scion to helm the party, filed papers at the Congress headquarters here amid cheers and celebrations by party leaders and workers. His mother and incumbent party President Sonia Gandhi signed the first nomination paper for election of her son. Among the proposers was former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh who called Rahul Gandhi the “darling” of the party. Manmohan Singh accompanied Gandhi when he filed the nomination paper.

In all over 90 sets of nominations were said to have been filed supporting Gandhi before the deadline expired at 3 p.m. on

G&M dept notifies DIMAPUR, DEC 4 (NPN): Reiterating that it was authorised by the State government to grant quarry permit and levy tax/royalty from minor mines, Department of Geology & Mining has asked all quarry and mining operators, transporters, suppliers and stockists in the State to obtain quarry and mining permits from Directorate of Geology & Mining with immediate effect.

In a press release, Geology & Mining director, Wanthang Rengma declared that, henceforth, any quarry or mining permit granted by any person, agency or department other than the department of Geology & Mining would be treated as cancelled with immediate effect.

Rengma, however, clarified that the quarry permits issued by the Forest department prior to this notification may be submitted to the Department of Geology & Mining for revalidation/re-issue of mining permit.

“A copy of the Treasury Challan already deposited to the Govt. treasury through the Forest department, if any, may also be submitted to the Directorate of Geology & Mining for further verification and regularization on or before 20th December, 2017,” Rengma added.

This is it!

“We live in uncertain times. Things will shake up after New Year.”

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Rahul filing his nomination papers at AICC office.

Monday. The last date for withdrawal is December 11 when he may be declared elected since there is no contest. Scrutiny of the nomination will take place on Tuesday. However, the filing of nomination was not without controversy stoked by remarks of senior Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar who invoked the Mughal dynasty in the Congress Presidential election that Prime Minister Narendra Modi latched on to quickly to call it “Aurangzeb Raj”.

“When Shah Jahan came in the place of Jahangir did any election happen? And when Aurangzeb came in place of Shah Jahan

did any election happen?

It was known to everyone that the throne of the king will automatically go to the heir,” Aiyar said, retorting to the “dynasty” jibes of the BJP on Rahul Gandhi’s election. “But in a democracy elections are held. I openly invite (Shehzad) Poonawala to file the nomination and contest,” Aiyar said, adding has anyone heard of Poonawala earlier.

Aiyar was replying to a question about BJP’s criticism following Maharashtra Congress leader Poonawala alleging that election for Congress President was a sham and Rahul Gandhi’s elevation was rigged.

Gandhi, who became the Congress Vice President in January 2013, will succeed his mother Sonia, the longest serving Congress chief who has helmed the party since 1998. He is the sixth in the Gandhi-Nehru family to head the party after his great great grandfather Motilal Nehru, great grandfather Jawaharlal Nehru, grandmother Indira Gandhi and father Rajiv Gandhi.

PM Modi terms Rahul’s elevation as ‘Aurangzeb Raj’

Narendra Modi

NEW DELHI, DEC 4 (AGENCIES): After Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi Monday filed his nomination for the party president post, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a dig at the party saying he wanted to congratulate them for ushering in ‘their Aurangzeb Raj’.

Modi was referring to absolutist 17th century Mughal monarch Aurangzeb, and in comparing his reign to the Congress party’s internal elections, he was attempting to say there is no intra-party democracy in the grand old party.

“I congratulate the Congress on their ‘Aurangzeb Raj.’ For us, the wellbeing of the people matters and 125 crore Indians are our high command,” said Modi at a poll campaign rally in Gujarat.

The PM claimed it was senior Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar who first compared the Mughal empire’s practice of primogeniture to the elevation of Rahul as Congress president after his mother.

“Mani Shankar Aiyar said that ‘did elections happen during Mughal rule?

After Jehangir, Shahjahan came, was any election held?

After Shahjahan it was understood Aurangzeb will be the leader’. So Congress accepts it’s a family party?

We don’t want this Aurangzeb rule,” said Modi. Aiyar however soon hit back and sought to remind Modi that unlike in Aurangzeb’s time, anyone from the party is free to contest elections for the post of Congress president.

It appears that earlier, Aiyar referred to Aurangzeb when he was asked about rebel Congress member from Maharashtra Shehzad Poonawala who last week alleged that elections within the party were “rigged”. Aiyar contested Poonawalla’s allegation saying anyone from the Congress could contest the party president election, reported IANS news agency.

NPRAAF seeks clarification from P&C dept over land acquisition payments DIMAPUR, DEC 4 (NPN): Sensing another fiscal imprudence, Nagaland Public Rights Awareness and Action Forum (NPRAAF) has asked the department of Planning & Co-ordination (P&C) to give a status on four projects and payments made for acquisition of land in various districts.

In a statement issued on Monday, NPRAAF said the department had acquired plots of land at four different locations in Dimapur district for various purposes in 2013-2014 and 2016-17 at a cost of Rs 6.66 crore.

The forum said a total number of eight cheques amounting to Rs 4.53 crore were forwarded to the deputy commissioner, Dimapur on December 20, 2016 by Planning & Co-ordination Department towards payment. Further, Rs 12,00,000 and Rs 2,00,64,325 were released in 2013-14 as part payments for two projects.

According to NPRAFF, the acquired plots include land measuring 40,559 sq ft for 220 KV power line at Thahekhu village, Dimapur for Rs 52,72,670 (released on December 20, 2016);

land measuring 2,52,881 sq ft at Hovishe Village in Niuland for establishment of 1st NAP Company for Rs 25,28,810 (Rs 12,00,000 released in 2013-14 and Rs 13,28,810 released in 2016-17); land measuring 28.88 acres (12,58,440 sq ft) for setting up of agar factory at Razaphe Basa, Dimapur for Rs 5,66,29,800 (Rs 2,00,64,325 released in 2013-14 and Rs 3,65,65,470 released in 2016-17); and land measuring 20,257.85 sq ft for installation of 20 MWA 66/11 KV sub-station at Sovima, Dimapur for Rs 22,08,106 (released on December 20, 2016).

NPRAFF said the total amount for the four plots released in 2016-17 came to Rs 4,53,75,056 and, when the part payment made in 2013-14 for the projects were added, the total amount came to Rs 6,66,39,386.

Te r m i n g t h e h u ge amount of Rs 5.66 crore paid for agar factory “quite astonishing”, NPRAAF wondered whether the factory existed or any work in this connection had started at all at the site. The state-

Unity in diversity is the World leaders call to tackle global menace of pollution peculiarity of India: Gov DIMAPUR, DEC 4 (NPN): Nagaland Governor, P.B. Acharya stated that all languages are equal and our mother tongue is our identity and that we should respect all languages. According to a press release by PRO to Governor, the Governor was addressing the felicitation programme of the Rashtra Bhasha Prachar Samiti (RBPS) at Durbar Hall, Raj Bhavan, Kohima on December 4, 2017.

Acharya said that India was a democratic country and unity in diversity is the peculiarity of the country, the Governor called on the RBPS to link the people of the country through the national language. He said that emotional and national integration should be the ultimate goal for the organisation.

He also asked the delegates to visit the Hornbill festival to know about the culture, traditions and the people of Nagaland.

The Governor congratulated the toppers and students who cleared the exam and encouraged them to achieve greater heights. He also appreciated the RBPS for holding the convocation programme for the first time in Nagaland.

Principal Secretary to the Governor, Pyuish Goyal (IAS) welcomed all delegates to Kohima and appreciated the work done by the RBPS to uplift the national language. Goyal also acknowledged the keen interest taken by the Naga students in learning the language.

The programme was attended by members of the RBPS and students from various parts of the country.

NAIROBI, DEC 4 (IANS/ AGENCIES): Over 4,000 heads of state, ministers, business leaders, UN officials and civil society representatives gathered today at the third UN Environment Assembly in Nairobi to tackle the global menace of pollution.

The assembly runs from 4-6 December at UN Environment headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya.

As the world’s highest-level decision-making body on the environment, it brings together governments, entrepreneurs, activists and others to share ideas and commit to action.

Everyone on earth is affected by pollution, according to a new UN Environment report, The Executive Director’s Report: Towards a Pollution-Free Planet, which the meeting is using as the basis for defining the problems and laying out new action areas.

The global political leadership and partnerships at all levels need to act in unison. Lifestyle changes, low-carbon tech investments and advocacy are also a step towards making the planet

pollution-free, a United Nations Environment report said on Monday.

Over a dozen resolutions, including new approaches to tackle air pollution, the single biggest environmental killer that claims 6.5 million lives each year, are on the table at the three-day third UN Environment Assembly that began here on Monday.

Studies indicate that over 80 per cent of cities don’t meet UN health standards on air quality.

The new UN Environment report, titled “The Executive Director’s Report: Towards a Pollution-Free Planet”, which the meeting is using as the basis for defining the problems and laying out new action areas, recommended political leadership and partnerships at all levels and action on the worst pollutants.

It also favoured lifestyle changes, low-carbon tech investments and advocacy.

The recommendations are based on analysis of pollution in all its forms, including air, land, freshwater, marine, chemical and waste pollution.

Overall, environmental degradation causes nearly one in four of all deaths worldwide, or 12.6 million people a year, and the widespread destruction of key ecosystems, says the report.

Exposure to lead in paint, which causes brain damage to 600,000 children annually, and water and soil pollution are also key focus areas. Seas already contain 500 “dead zones” with too little oxygen to support marine life.

Painting a darker picture, the report says over 80 per cent of the world’s wastewater is released into the environment without treatment, poisoning the fields and the lakes and rivers that provide drinking water to 300 million people.

There is also a huge economic cost.

A just-published report by the Lancet Commission on Pollution and Health says that welfare losses due to pollution are estimated at over $4.6 trillion each year, equivalent to 6.2 per cent of global economic output.

Facebook unveils Messenger Kids Transfer and posting of IAS/NCS officers SAN FRANCISCO, DEC 4 (IANS): In a bid to help families connect better, Facebook on Monday introduced Messenger Kids that will make it easier for children to safely video chat and message with family and friends when they can’t be together in person.

Rolled out in the US for the moment, Messenger Kids is a stand-alone app that will be available on kids’ tablets or smartphones but can be controlled from a parent’s Facebook account.

“Whether it’s using video chat to talk to grandparents, staying in touch with cousins who live far away, or sending mom a decorated photo while she’s working late to say hi, Messenger Kids opens up a new world of online communication to families. This preview is available on the App Store for iPad, iPod touch, and iPhone,” Loren Cheng, Product Manage-

Messenger Kids

ment Director at Facebook, wrote in a blog post.

After talking to thousands of parents, associations like National PTA and parenting experts, Facebook found that there’s a need for a messaging app that lets kids connect with people they love but also has the level of control parents want.

Once the account is set up by a parent, kids can start a one-on-one or group video chat with parent-approved contacts.

In addition to video chat, kids can send photos, videos or text messages to their parent-approved friends and adult relatives, who will receive the mes-

sages via their regular Messenger app.

Parents can set up Messenger Kids account in four steps.First, download the Messenger Kids app on your child’s iPad, iPod touch or iPhone from the App Store.

Then, authenticate your child’s device using your own Facebook username and password.

This will not create a Facebook account for your child or give them access to your Facebook account.

Now finish the setup process by creating an account for your child, where all you’ll need to do is provide their name. Then the device can be handed over to the child so they can start chatting with the family and friends you approve.

At the end, to add people to your child’s approved contact list, go to the Messenger Kids parental controls panel in your main Facebook app.

DIMAPUR, DEC 4 (NPN): In line with the recommendation of the Election Commission of India, the state government has ordered the transfer and posting of the following IAS/NCS officers with immediate effect.

John Tsulise Sangtam, NCS, jt. secy Higher & Technical Education is transferred as DC, Longleng.

Y. Dengan Avennoho Phom, NCS, DC Longleng is transferred as jt. secy Fisheries.

Tainiu Khiamniungan, NCS, ADC Peren on promotion is transferred as jt. secy. Power.

Hotolu Swu, NCS, ADC Wokha on promotion is transferred as jt. secy. Soil & Water Conservation.

Chubatemjen, NCS, ADC Aboi is transferred as dy. secy Irrigation & Flood Control.

V. Lovitoly Sema, NCS, ADC Nuiland is transferred as ADC, Aboi.

T. Imtiwapang Aier, NCS, ADC Mangkolemba is transferred as dy. secy. Agriculture & Team Leader, Honey Mission.

Rosy M. Atrhrila, NCS, dy. secy Land Revenue is transferred as ADC, Niuland.

Y. Chingyak Konyak, NCS, ADC Naginimora is transferred as ADC, Tamlu.

Chubawati Chang, NCS, PD Tuensang is transferred as ADC, Peren.

Nokchasashi, NCS, ADC Aghunato (designate) is transferred as ADC, Wokha.

Razouvolie Dozo, NCS, PD Phek is transferred as ADC, Mangkolemba.

T. Nchumbemo Odyuo, NCS, ADC Bhandari is transferred as ADC, Aghunato.

Imtimenla, NCS, PD Peren is transferred as dy. secy. Works & Housing.

Wasu Katiry, NCS, Seyochung is transferred as dy. secy.

Evaluation.

Tiameren Chang, NCS, SDO (C) Changtongya (designate) on promotion is transferred as ADC, Bhandari.

Renabomo Odyuo, NCS, ADC Tamlu is transferred as ADC Naganimora. (Cont’d on p-7)

ment said the Forum had also learnt that huge payments were made for setting up agar factories in other districts.

“Therefore, NPRAAF urges upon the responsible Department to enlighten the public on the status of the four projects and payments made for acquisition of land in various districts,” NPRAAF demanded.

It may be recalled that NPRAAF, on November 4, after it failed to elicit satisfactory response from various departments on the issue of Drawal Authorities, had informed that the forum would be submitting a representation to the investigating agency with copies forwarded to the Prime Minister, Nagaland Governor and other officials.

In the representation, NPRAAF had said that it would request an investigating agency to probe into numerous doubtful DAs running into thousands of crores of rupees since many departments had remained silent on it while few departments had embroiled itself into a whirlpool with its own responses.

Manipur, Arunachal CMs to grace Hornbill festival KOHIMA, 4 (NPN): Manipur chief minister, N. Biren Singh and Arunachal Pradesh chief minister, Pema Khadu will grace the fifth day of the ongoing Hornbill Festival at, Kisama as chief guest and guest of honour respectively.

According to CMO media cell, Nagaland chief minister, T.R. Zeliang will deliver the welcome remarks and the programme will be chaired by chief secretary, Pankaj Kumar. Cultural troupes from both the states will also be performing along with the Naga cultural troupes. Meanwhile, sources from the Tourism department also informed that more Central ministers were expected to attend the Hornbill festival.

3 ranges, VCs laud Ao Senden

DIMAPUR, DEC 4(NPN): Jangpetkong Senso Mongdang (JSM), Japukong Senso Senden (JSS) and Tzurangkong Senso Mongdang (TSM) along with the Village Councils (Putu Menden) from three ranges have lauded Ao Senden for exhibiting maturity towards resolving the issue- with Naga Hoho president P. Chuba Ozukum, over his ex-communication from Ao citizenship - amicably on November 21. The press note jointly signed by presidents of the three organizations, N. Toshi (JSM), Alem Lango (JSS) and I. Moa Aier (TSM), said they were indebted to have learnt about the fulfilment of the demand of the Senden, Central Nagaland Tribes Council and other constituent units over the Rongmei issue. It also stated “as the misunderstanding is being resolved harmoniously”, they expected the Senden to join the hoho at the earliest in the interest of the Naga people, for unity and a political solution.

MCCI bans selling of firecrackers

DIMAPUR, DEC 4 (NPN): Mokokchung Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MCCI) has informed all members to not supply or sell firecrackers and warned defaulters of strict action. In a press note, MCCI president Tsukti Longkumer and general secretary Limalenden Longkumer also reiterated its earlier announcement to ban selling of calendars and tickets of any kind to business owners. It also requested all motor vehicle owners and drivers, while in Mokokchung town, to observe proper traffic etiquette, obey traffic rules and park their vehicles only at demarcated spaces as the town had started experiencing unprecedented traffic snarls with the onset of the festive season. It also requested business owners to not park their vehicles in front of their shops so that customers and shoppers from near and far are left with enough space to park their own vehicles and it also asked residents to walk if the markets are nearby, to avoid traffic congestion on the roads.

ANDMSA reminds units to continue stir

DIMAPUR, DEC 4 (NPN): All Nagaland District Ministerial Service Association (ANDMSA), Dimapur unit has, yet again, reminded all concerned that its members were to continue agitation till December 8, to be followed by a mass casual leave from December 11 to 13.

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Books launched at Kisama and SJC Jakhama

Visitor holding Sincerely Yours at Heritage stall, Kisama. (NP) Mhabemo Yanthan with others.

KOHIMA, DEC 4 (NPN): Much awaited Sentilong Ozukum’s “Sincerely Yours” book was published by Amazon KDP internationally and through Heritage Publications Dimapur India.

Sincerely Yours is a collection of short stories that reflects the mundane experiences of a closely knitted mountain community and explores the most mysterious recesses of human feelings and emotions.

The author, Sentilong Ozukum is also an NCS officer currently serving as EAC Medziphema. His debut novel, Campus Blues, published in 2010 was also

adapted into a mini television series by Doorsharshan.

Talking to Nagaland Post, the author expressed that the response of the readers towards the book has been overwhelming and more than a thousand copies had been sold in Nagaland in the first three days.

All the proceeds of the book would go towards education of underprivileged children in Eastern Nagaland bordering Myanmar.

The author stressed that a major part of the proceeds would go towards the cause of education under the Love Burma Mission.

Love Burma Mission was an initiative of the Eleutheros Christian Society Tuensang started in 2012 and sponsored by various churches in Nagaland.

The Love Burma Mission focuses on the improvement of lives of the Naga villages across the international border suffering from extreme poverty. Over the years the Love Burma Mission has established various centres like health, learning, toilet construction, skill and livelihood training to around six villages across the border.

The publication of the book comes at a time when there is urgent need to promote

Naga literature in English.

(Correspondent) Nagaland displacement book: A book titled “The Challenge of Development Displacement in Nagaland 1947-2010” was launched at St. Josheph’s College (SJC) Jakhama by secretary Mhabemo Yanthan.

A press release by SJC Jakhama principal, Dr. (Fr) Sebastian Ouseparampil stated that the book was authored by six authors, out of which four were lecturers of the college. The case study in Nagaland was done

by Bokali Chishi Mughavi, Medonuo, Pienyu, K. Alibo

Achumi, Mhonthung Yantan and Thejonuo Fidelia and directed by Dr Walter Fernandes.

As Walter Fernandes pointed out that while 62,318 persons were deprived of their livelihood in Nagaland by 54,672 acres used for various projects from 1947-2010, they have not suffered as much as their counterparts in the rest of India. Dr. Walter attributed this to customary law where land is negotiated and not taken by force as in rest of India.

The other factor include clan lands given for projects, wherein the clan rehabilitates the land losers.

However, Dr. Walter said that this spirit was getting weak and land shortage was being felt so the state may be tempted to acquire land by force.

The book also cautions the state against the temptation to acquire by force and impoverish the people as most other states have done. The final chapter of the book presents a development paradigm that can combine economic growth, infrastructure building and people’s development.

Mhonthung hoped that policy makers would read the book since it was useful for future of Nagaland.

41 Assam Rifles seizes Elocution competition on ‘energy conservation’ IMFL worth Rs. 25.38 lakhs

The accused with seized IMFL. DIMAPUR: 41 Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (North) established a Mobile Vehicle Check Post (MVCP) along with a police representative in general area Lalmati Kohima district on December 3.

According to PRO HQ IGAR (N) troops of 41 Assam Rifles intercepted a suspicious truck (NL07A 7181) and recovered 585 cases of Mc Dowells rum, 455 cases of Kingfisher can beer and 85 cases of Tuborg beer. A total of 1125 cases of illegal IMFL (Indian Made Foreign Liquor) worth approximately

Rs. 25.38 lakhs had been seized from three individuals in the vehicle.

41 AR informed that the apprehended individuals were identified as Injamul Sokve, Mahadil Islam and Rawbul Hussain, residents of Golaghat Assam.

The apprehendees revealed that they were involved in transportation of illegal liquor from Dimapur to Kohima.

In this connection, the apprehendees along with the recovered IMFL have been handed over to Sechu Zubza Police Station, Kohima district for further investigation.

DIMAPUR: Don Bosco College Kohima (DBCK) in collaboration with Nagaland state designated agency for energy conservation Kohima organised inter-collegiate elocution competition on “energy conservation” on November 30 at DBCK campus, wherein 12 colleges of Kohima district participated.

While delivering his keynote address, chief electrical inspector NSDA, Kohima, Er. I. V. Chishi stressed on saving energy.

He urged that when not required, artificial lights should be switched off and

God’s given light be used.

He also asked them to go for CFL or LED bulbs.

During the programme, Dr. Imtinaro Longkumer was the moderator. The judges for the competition were NSDA, Meyimenl, journalist Eastern Mirror, Nedilhoutuo Neibu Sechii, and vice president ANCSU, Benjong Longchar. Yinjun C. Naam of Kohima Science College was adjudged the first position; Vesülϋ Rhakho of Don Bosco College Kohima as second; and Milepo Vese of Model Christian College as third.

Consolation prizes were

awarded to Sanglekhamba of Japfü Christian College, Neipukhrienuo Pienyϋ of Baptist College, and Ghukrloli S. C Sumi of Kros College.

Earlier, the programme was chaired by assistant professor DBCK, Jarani Mao, invocation by SDB, Fr. Alexander Manayil, welcome speech by convener, Dr. Velhou Koza and songs

by Bosco music society.

The college hall was decorated by the fine arts club of DBCK while volunteers for the programme were initiated by rovers and rangers of DBCK.

TSU reminds govt employees to be regular DIMAPUR: Tseminyu Students’ Union (TSU) has reminded all the head of offices and employees under the sub-division to maintain regularity and decorum of office on December 4.

A press release by TSU president Heiko Kent and general secretary, Obed Kent stated that it was compelled to give the reminder since head of offices had ignored TSU’s previous official notice for physical presence and regularity of government employees on working days.

TSU stated that many offices under Tseminyu sub-division remained closed with no employees to be seen around, causing “mental torture” of public, who come

from far flung areas to ease their works.

Few offices like ADC, banks, SDEO (Education) were seen laboriously working to serve the needs and desire of the public, whereby TSU pointed out that such good example be followed by all the other offices.

TSU further cautioned that failure to comply with TSU notice, the union would be compelled to take its own course of action as resolved. Union also stated that public could get in touch with president Heiko Kent at 91-8014831904/ general secretary Obed Kent at 91-9615491149 if they find any offices closed or without the presence of employees on working days.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur Tuesday, December 5, 2017

DEO Mon & KBBB signs SVEEP agreement for clean elections Correspondent

MON, DEC 4 (NPN): Systematic Voter’s Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) framework agreement between deputy commissioner & district election officer Mon and Konyak Baptist Bumeinok Bangjum (KBBB), apex body of the Konyak Baptist churches, was signed today on December 4 at DC chamber, Mon. Both the par tners have agreed to enter into an agreement in their en-

deavour to sensitize and make electorate sensitive about their rights to vote, process about exercising of franchise including ethical and inducement free voting. As per the agreement KBBB will provide SVEEP coverage through their established network of communications and events and the DEO would provide technical guidance and assistance in designing activities and contents for SVEEP. The KBBB, has been engaged in promotion

of ethical, clean and informed elections. Since June 2017 KBBB has been spreading awareness on the “clean election campaign”, covering village to village, stressing on ethical practices and inducement free voting.

The SVEEP framewo r k a g r e e m e n t wa s signed between K Thavaseelan, DC & DEO on behalf of district election office, Mon and Nyamto Wangsha, CEC, convenor, KBBB on behalf of KBBB, Mon.

KSE celebrates advent Christmas

DIMAPUR: Kohima Sanis Ekhung (KSE) celebrated advent Christmas-cumannual picnic on December 2 at Highland Park Kohima with associate pastor KLBC, S Mhonchumo Lotha as the speaker.

In a press release issued by secretary KSE, Y. Renthungo Murry stated that, S Mhonchumo Lotha emphasized on the theme “retell Christmas” (Christmas ji elani phyolana). He said that Christmas was not only about celebration but Christmas meant giving of hope. Mhonchumo also stated that just as the angel in heaven heralded the news about the birth of Jesus Christ, Christians must tell the story of

how Jesus Christ was born on Christmas day. He also encouraged that one should sacrifice by helping other human beings on earth, just as Jesus Christ sacrificed and died for humanity.

Assistant pastor Sanis Village Baptist Church, Abemo Lotha also delivered a short speech regarding personal relationships with God, with reference to the book of Amos 3:3.

The programme was chaired by Y. Renthungo Murry, invocation prayer by associate pastor KLBC, Rev K. Benry Lotha while welcome speech was made by chairman KSE, S Chonbemo Lotha.

news in Brief DC Phek informs on review camp for disabled people: Deputy commissioner (DC) Phek has informed that a review camp for people with disability would be held on December 7, 10 a.m. at 22nd Bn Assam Rifles, Phek. All the concerned people with disability within Phek district have been requested to attend the camp alongwith disability certificate for physical examination and subsequent distribution of aids and tools to the deserving persons.

SBAK Nitomount to hold 85-U: Sumi Baptist Akukuhou Kuqhakulu (SBAK) Nitomount would be holding its 85-U, 3-day triennial conference from December 8 at Tsutoho Baptist Church with the theme “Jesus the Living Water” Jahan 7:37-38.

All concerned council executives have been requested to arrive Tsutoho village

by December 7.

ANHTU Kma unit executive meet: ANHTU Kohima unit has convened an executive members meeting on December 9, 10:30 a.m at president’s resident, Jail Colony. All the office bearers have been requested to attend the meeting positively.

For further information one may contact Vizothal Zhotso at 9089629973 and Nelson Yhokha at 9856171486.

NVFAA elects new team: Nagaland Veterinary Field Assistants Association (NVFAA) held its 18th general conference on November 16, at town hall, Dimapur and elected its new team of office bearers for the year (2017-2020). The team would be led by B Imlier Jamir as president, Tokivi Sema as vice president along with four members and two advisors.

SKK advent Christmas cum re-union: All Sumi Students’ Union (SKK) batch of 2013-2015 would be holding advent christmas cum re-union programme on

December 9, 9 a.m. at Four Sister Garden (Guest House) Toluvi village, Dimapur.

All the concern members have been requested to attend the programme.

DPDB Kiphire meeting: District Planning and Development Board (DPDB) Kiphire meeting for the month of December has been convened on December 6, 11 a.m. at DC conference hall. All the members have been requested to attend the meeting.

JTYS to celebrate annual youth day: Jakhama Town Youth Society (JTYS) would be celebrating its annual youth day on December 10, 12.30 p.m. at town hall. Volley ball competition among the four colonies would also be held after the programme. All the members have been invited to participate on the occasion.

Mokokchung DPDB meeting: The monthly District Planning and Development Board (DPDB) meeting for the month of December earlier scheduled to be held at Yimchalu, has been cancelled and the meeting would be held as usual at ADC (Planning) conference hall, Mokokchung on December 7, 11 a.m. All members have been asked to take note of all changes and to attend the meeting positively.

RGTF informs on draft seniority list: The Regular Graduate Teachers Forum (RGTF) has informed all members that central team has prepared draft seniority list of regular graduate teachers and copies are available with respective district and sub-divisional conveners. Forum members have been asked to check out their necessary particulars from respective convener within December 15 and any anomaly/discrepancy in the list may be brought to central team for necessary correction. Missed/left out genuine members have been directed to meet concerned convener.

USBLA holds 71st annual session in Kiphire DC attends devotional service in Wka SASRD: NU commemorates

Rev. C. Lima speaking in the programme. (NP) Correspondent

KIPHIRE, DEC 4 (NPN): United Sang tam Lithroti Ashimükhong (USBLA, Churches Association) held its 71st annual session at Yangli Mission Centre from December 1 to 3.

The session theme was “abundant life: vision”. While speaking in the first and second worship sessions, Thrinimong talked about two types of life, mortal and immortal and challenged the gathering to obtain the vision of attaining eternal life.

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Saturday evening was devoted to presentation of “five years vision of USBLA”. This power point vision projection opened the minds to challenges confronting ministry and brainstormed the members for taking up holistic vision. Sangyu, church & mission secretary, USBLA Yangli, while presenting categorically pointed to three types of people-group that professed vision. He said that one group always looked back at the past glory, the other group was the care-taking group

always conscious about the present and third was the risk taking group who courageously envisioned to achieve greater heights.

In the Sunday worship, Rev. Lima executive secretary, USBLA Yangli spoke on the topic “vision and mission of the Church,” and proclaimed that salvation history and gospel was not limited to the four-cornered building of the church. Rev. Tsangkhuju secretary, USBLA Kiphire while speaking at the last service dwelt on the topic “solid faith in a fast changing world.” It should also be noted that Rev. Tsangkhuju, who served USBLA for almost 28 years in different capacity was given grand farewell for his productive ministry in the past three decades.

The session was attended by almost 438 members from all the churches and fellowships under USBLA. Meanwhile, the program committee, USBLA thanked all the participants, churches and fellowships for making the program a successful one.

DIMAPUR: Quoting from Bible verse for peace and tranquility and invoking God’s blessing to the people of the district, deputy commissioner Wokha, Manzir Jeelani Samoon appealed for unflinching cooperation and support from all the stakeholders of the district to usher into a new era of peace and tranquility to take the district forward for all-round progress and development.

According to DIPR report, DC said this while delivering message of peace, cooperation and support at the mother church of Wo k h a Tow n B a p t i s t Church (WTBC) Sunday devotional service on De-

cember 3.

Jeelani said, as the season of birth of saviour Jesus Christ is celebrated, people must also resolve to restrain from violence to take the district forward, as violence can only bring loss of human lives and humanity.

Speaking on forthcoming state assembly election, he stated that, Wokha district has history of violence in the previous election and if election was being held on time, he called for peaceful election to avoid unnecessary loss of properties and human lives. DC also extended best wishes and bright future to the youth of the district and extended his full support.

Organisations condemn assault

DIMAPUR: Highway Area Sumi Public Organisation Dimapur (HASPOD) and Highway Area Sumi Students Union (HASSU) has vehemently condemned the brutal assault meted to Dr. Angukato Achumi by some unscrupulous illega l immigrants. In a press release, HASPOD chairman Kaiho Zhimo and HASSU president A. Kughato Achumi has appealed the district administration and law enforcing agency to come up with some strict measures to tackle the issue of influx of illegal immigrants since it has become a serious threat to society. It also reminded the law enforcing agency to apply stringent action against those culprits and cautioned that the organization would take its own course of action.

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Dr L T Longkumer (2nd from right) with PVC, dean and others at SASRD: NU. DIMAPUR: To commemorate Agriculture Education Day SASRD, Nagaland University, Medziphema campus conducted lecture by Dr. L. T. Longkumer, associate professor of Agronomy on the topic Indian Agriculture.

A press release by SASRD NU Medziphema assoc. prof Dr. J. Longkumer stated that Dr. L. T. Longkumer expounded on

the key role of agriculture in development through the resources available in the country and the measures undertaken by the government to address issues challenging the growth of this vital sector especially in financing and marketing.

He also highlighted the Prime Minister’s vision of doubling farmers’ income by 2022. The lecture

was attended by faculty, staff, students and invitees. It must be noted that Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) had decided to celebrate the birthday of the first Indian union agriculture minister (1946) and the first president of Independent India, Bharat Ratna, Dr. Rajendra Prasad as Agricultural Education Day in India on December 3.

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Khiamniungan men performing Liamkei (Peace Kuki men and women performing Kram Justice L.S. Jamir, Nino Iralu member secretary Treaty) during the cultural extravaganza at Jang Mai Duba folk dance at Heritage NSLSA, Khrulto Koso, district and sessions judge and Heritage village, Kisama on December 4. (DIPR) village, Kisama on December 4. (DIPR) chairman of WDLSA and others.

DIMAPUR: The 4th day cultural programme, under the theme “culturally yours,” witnessed a host of performances by various Naga tribes at Heritage village, Kisama on December 4 with advisor, State Lotteries and Nagaland Bamboo Development Agency (NBDA), Naiba Konyak and Rajani Ranjan Reshmi, IAS, chief secretary of Manipur as the chief guest and guest of honour respectively.

The event was hosted by the director of Tourism, K. Sekhose.

According to DIPR report, various cultural performances of the day included the Kram Jang Mai Duba dance by the Kachari tribe which signifies cultivating paddy to the beat of the drum and

is performed by both men and women. The Butterfly Dance by the Sangtam tribe depicted the story of how, from the butterfly, the dormant love and joy emerged in everyone’s heart, turning their world into a peaceful place. The Awaina Lim (Amur Falcon Dance) of the Zeliang tribe depicted the happy, merry making movements of the amur falcons. The Liamkie (peace treaty) performed by the Khiamniungan cultural troupe was about treaty alliance being made between two villages, two communities or between two individuals. The treaty talk ended by sharing a meal together and exchanging shields and daos, preserved as a bond of their agreement.

Enthralling the crowd,

the Garo cultural troupe presented the Wangala Chroka (Wangala Dance), performed by young boys and girls, of which some features of the dance included the female dancers walking around the male dancers and knocking off the heargears of unruly boys, looking at the moon, measuring height etc. The Hayi Hala (indigenous game) performed by the Lotha tribe is played by young males to test the capability or potential of a person to be strong and agile. Phom cultural troupe presented the Olangmiyoo folk dance which signify the merry making, expression of joy and peaceful coexistence among the people.

The Rengma tribe performed Duba, a popular

game where several clothes are joined to form a long length called Tengumaju, the participants standing in a circle. One person runs around inside the circle while the other person from outside the circle tries to break through the Tenguma to touch the man running within the circle and once he manages to break through, the man inside goes out and the other person replaces him and in this manner, the game is repeated. Preserving the olden days practice and tradition, the Yimchunger tribe captivated the crowd by performing Kuhüt Achih Khi (traditional hair cutting) using dao and hard wood; a hard wood kept adjacent to the head over which a hair lays and a ‘humlong’

(wooden hammer) hits over the sharp edge to cut the hair.

Hortiscape Floral Galleria: Secretary, Horticulture, Alan Gonmei graced the function as the chief guest at the prize distribution for state level flowers, ornamental plants, fruits, vegetables and spices which was held at Hortiscape Floral Galleria Naga Heritage village, Kisama on December 4. The programme was chaired by deputy director, Horticulture, Jerry Patton.

According to DIPR report, director Horticulture, Dr. R. Elithung Lotha in his short address at the prize distribution program said that it was an enriching experience for all the participants who have put up a good show in the 18th

edition of the hornbill and 54th statehood day. He also said that from day one it has been a wonderful experience and the department was overwhelmed by the president’s visit. He also added that the president’s visit to Hortiscape was a huge encouragement for the officers, staff and participants and has encouraged all to work harder. He pointed out that during his visit to the Hortiscape the president was impressed by the way the participants have showcased their locally produce items.

Encouraging the farmers he said, that it was not only about winning the prize but a good opportunity to showcase their produce and also their artistic and innovative mind.

Also highlighting the activities of the upcoming events of the department he said, that on December 6 there would be a pineapple eating competition for national and foreign tourist and also on December 9, Naga chilly eating competition would be held. He also informed that there would be export and import conclave training for the Naga youths in the coming year.

The chief guest distributed certificate and cash prize to

all the winners of different categories.

NSLSA: Justice L.S. Jamir, Judge Gauhati High Court Kohima Bench and executive chairman Nagaland State Legal Services Authority (NSLSA) released the poster campaign with the theme “connecting to you” at Hornbill Festival, Kisama Heritage Village on December 4.

Justice L.S. Jamir, hoped that the district legal services authority in collaboration with the churches and village council would sensitize the people on the issues of the posters on Consumer Protection Act 1986, Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005 and Your Rights Post Sexual Assault.

Nino Iralu, member secretar y NSLSA said that the panel lawyers and para legal volunteer of the Wokha District Legal Services Authority would take posters and paste it on the morungs to create awareness.

Delivering welcome address, Akumla Lonhgchari, coordinator NSLSA appraised that one of the oldest and best way to create legal awareness was through poster campaign.

BADP capacity building programme culminates at Dimapur DIMAPUR: The valedictory function of BADP capacity building programme-cum-distribution of machines/tools to successful trainees was held at NTTC, New Industrial Estate, Dimapur, Nagaland with advisor DUDA & NEPED, S. Pangyu Phom as chief guest on December 4.

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Phom further thanked the institute of NTTC for giving quality training to the youths over the years.

During the programme project officer

(BADP), DUDA, Thepfuzakie Angami gave an overview of the activities of DUDA. According to him 62 villagers comprising of 30 male had trained for multi skills in welding with job placement assured at NTTC and in collaboration with craft council Nagaland.

He said that trainees were mostly from the ex-

treme Indo-Myanmar border blocks of Phomching, Chen, Thonoknyu, Panso, Noklak, Khongsa, Pungro, Tobu, Angjangyang, Aboi, Meluri and Wazeho who were nominated by the village council of their respective villages with an objective to develop and upgrade the skills and enable to make their livelihood.

The programme was chaired by secretary of Underdeveloped Areas, Senti Ao. Other highlights of the programme included special songs by trainees of NTTC and Savino Crafts Centre, distribution of tools and machines to the trainees. Principal, NTTC Er. Petehetuo Miasalhou Rev. Tsaikha Shohe (98-year-old) releasing the book also spoke during the func- “Shohemi Kughuko Xughili” at Thahekhu village, tion.

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Tura, Dec 4: Bernard Marak, the former Chairman of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B), a disbanded rebel outfit in Meghalaya, Monday said the Agreed Text of Settlement signed with the government remained “unimplemented” even after three years from signing the agreement.

“The State Government has intentionally delayed and dishonored the Agreement by not implementing the Agreement in its true spirit,” Marak stated in his letter to Satyandra Garg, joint secretary (northeast) in the union home ministry.

“The State Level Committee has not been formed including our members and they have not even followed the decisions of the Centre Level Monitoring Committee under your leadership,” he said.

Noting that the first para of the agreement which aims in maintaining the culture and identity of Hill Tribals has been grossly violated, Marak, who is now the Chair-

man of A’chik Matgrik accused Chief Minister Mukul Sangma of laying foundation stones for projects approved through the Agreed Text of Settlement, taking all credits to himself and his political party (Congress).

Pointing out that the Agreed Text for Settlement focuses in strengthening the grassroots level democracy and local self-governance in the hill areas of Meghalaya, especially in Garo Hills, Marak claimed that this had made the government insecure which kept the agreement in abeyance till now.

“The ruling political parties have violated the Hill identity of the tribals, particularly in Garo Hills.

They grabbed our lands without acquisition, they created general mauzas and constituencies. They renamed hill roads as national highways, introduced municipality in the Hill District and many more.

They even took control of the Autonomous District Council which was created through the Sixth Schedule for Hill Tribals making it into a political institu-

Mnp acid attack: Minister assures befitting punishment to culprit Correspondent

IMPHAL, Dec 4: Manipur social welfare minister, Nemcha Kipgen has Monday condemned the recent acid attack incident in the state and assured to award befitting to the culprit.

On November 29 last, a 32-year-old housewife identified as Mangshatabam Menaka Devi (32) was attacked with acid by a youth.

The culprit identified as Md Sahadat alias Tomba (22) is currently in police custody. The victim who sustained 10 percent burn injuries on her face, chin and shoulder is currently undergoing treatment at RIMS hospital. State social welfare minister Nemcha Kipgen Monday paid a visit to the victim at RIMS hospital.

While condemning the heinous incident, Kipgen as-

sured to provide all possible assistance to the victim and her family.

Talking to reporters, the minister said that the culprit must be given befitted and lawful punishment.

The minister further said that every possible help and assistance would be provided to the victim family from the state government side.

“Such heinous crimes in the state is very unfortunate and let’s hope that such crime never happen in future,” she said.

Though acid attack is common in other parts of the country, this was the first such incident reported in the state.

“May this be the first and the last gruesome acid attack incident to happen to anyone in the state,” the minister added.

tion, with sole objective to strengthen their political parties. They even mocked the ATS signed with the Centre and made attempts to give wrong impression to the people against the agreement going to the extent of duplicating our demands at the State level,” Marak alleged.

In order to strongly take up the matter, Marak also informed of the formation of ‘Protection and Empowerment of Traditional Rights and Autonomy in the Hills’ to create awareness on the contents of the agreed text.

“The rights of the Hill people have been grossly violated and it is time to strengthen the Traditional Bodies at the grassroots level for development and progress of the Hill people through implementation of the Agreement in true spirit,” he added.

The ANVC and its splinter group ANVC-B formally disbanded at a public ceremony at Tura, the district headquarters of West Garo Hills on December 15, 2014 before Chief Minister Mukul Sangma and his cabinet colleagues.

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IMPHAL, Dec 4: Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS) has Monday asked the Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh to pass a bill related to ILPS during the winter section of the state Assembly.

JCILPS is an apex body of several civil society organizations campaigning for introduction of Inner Line Permit System (ILPS) or a similar mechanism to check migrant population in the state.

JCILPS leaders submitted a memorandum to the chief minister asking the chief minister to ensure passing of a bill to protect the indigenous people of the state by checking influx of migrants into the state.

In the memorandum, JCILPS also reminded the resolution which was drafted by a people’s convention held on December 1 last in Imphal.

The recent people’s convention had resolved to launch intense mode of mass agitation if the state government does not give a clear commitment to pass a bill during the forthcoming winter session of the state assembly.

It also resolved that

all the hill people and plain people of Manipur would struggle collectively for enforcement of ILPS or a similar mechanism in the state.

While insisting that the state Assembly must pass a bill similar to ILPS which is acceptable to all communities of the state during its forthcoming winter session, the committee also resolved to press the government to give its commitment on the same by December 8.

The public convention also resolved to resort to intense modes of mass agitation from December 13 if the government fails to give its commitment within the given deadline.

According to the leaders of the JCILPS, there has been incessant influx of outsiders into Manipur since the then chief commissioner Himmat Singh of Manipur abolished Inner Line Permit System (ILPS) in 1950 .

Between 1951 and 2011, around 10 lakh outsiders migrated into the state, claimed the joint committee.

Such huge influx has now turned out to be a serious challenge to the identity, culture, traditions as well as livelihood of the indigenous peoples, it added.

Rajnath to meet CMs of states bordering Bangladesh on Dec 7

NEW DELHI, DEC 4 (IANS): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh will meet the chief ministers of five states bordering Bangladesh, on December 7 in Kolkata on the issues of Rohingyas and influx of Bangladeshis and illegal cross-border trade, official sources said on Monday.

Rajnath will leave Delhi on Tuesday evening and chair the meeting with the chief ministers and Home ministers of West Bengal, Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram, and Tripura, a Home Ministry official said.

It would be the fourth in a series of meeting chaired by the Home Minister. Ear-

lier, Rajnath Singh met with the chief ministers of states bordering Pakistan, China, and Myanmar.

Strategies to handle the Rohingyas and Bangladeshi refugees, apart from crossborder smuggling of fake Indian currency, narcotics, cattle and other illegal activities will be discussed.

As per Home Ministry’s estimate, there are around 40,000 Rohingya in India, including 5,700 in Jammu. Only 16,000 of them are said to have registered themselves with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.

As much as 2,217 km of the India-Bangladesh

border is in West Bengal, 262 km in Assam, 443 km in Meghalaya, 856 km in Tripura, and 180 km in Mizoram.

The Chief Secretaries and Directors General of Police of the states concerned and senior Home Ministry officials along with those of Assam Rifles, security agencies and Border Security Force chief are likely to be present in the December 7 meeting.

Rajnath Singh will also inaugurate Thapa indoor sport complex and swimming pool at Dimapur in Nagaland on December 8 before returning to Delhi the same day.

Meghalaya power minister resigns Correspondent

Shillong, Dec 4: Veteran Congress legislator Comingone Ymbon Monday resigned as Meghalaya power minister accusing chief minister Mukul Sangma of indulging in “oneupmanship”.

Ymbon resignation followed after two Independent legislators – Robinus Syngkon and Rophul Marak – withdraw support to the Congress-led Meghalaya United Alliance government last month. Chief Minister Mukul Sangma, who was in New Delhi with Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee President, D.D. Lapang, to support the candidature of Rahul Gandhi as Congress president has returned to Shillong on Monday evening to take stock of the political developments Lapang, who had de-

OFFICE OF THE Six file nomination SAPOTIMI KUGHUKO papers for UNION DIMAPUR Arunachal by-polls I tanag a r , D ec 4 (PTI): Altogether six candidates filed their nominations Monday, the last day of filing papers for the by-election to the PakkeKessang and Likabali assembly seats in Arunachal Pradesh.

The by-election would take place on December 12.

Former Deputy Chief Minister and Congress candidate Kameng Dolo filed his nomination for the the Pakke-Kessang constituency while BJP candidate B R Waghe also filed his papers for the same seat.

In the Likabali constituency four candidates Kardo Nyig yor (BJP), Modam Dini (Congress), Gumke Riba of Peoples’ Party of Arunachal and Independent candidate Sengo Taipodia filed their nomination papers.

Scrutiny of nomination papers would be held tomorrow while last date of withdrawal of candidature is on December 7, Joint Chief Electoral Officer D J Bhattacharjee informed.

Elections would be held on December 12 while counting of votes would take place on December 24.

The Likabali seat had fallen vacant after Health and Family Welfare Minister Jomde Kena passed away on September 4 this year.

Pass bill to protect indigenous people of Mnp: JCILPS tells CM

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Asutsa hipau pesuno Sapotimi Dimapur Bocho lo xukami kumtsu lau pithilu ani. Atsala 9/12/2017 Ado : 10:00 Inaqhe A-a Ino. Vitokhu Achumi (Darogajan Village) kilo SKUD mpetsu hoho eno picnic kupughu shi ani, tighenguno aghami kumtsuno pututa kibo hekutsu no akupughulo ighi tsu penike qhunju ani.

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NOTICE

No. Judl-47/2017-18/ / Whereas, Smti. Zuchano Kithan, wife of Shri. T. Rhanbemo, a permanent resident of Wokha Town has applied for issue of Succession Certificate to enable her to draw all dues and benefits/family pension from the government and to operate AC No. 30779642304 in favour of her deceased husband Late Shri.

T. Rhanbemo, who expired on 15/01/2016.

Now, therefore, public and relatives are hereby asked to file claims/objections if any, within 30 (thirty) days from the date of issue of this notice. No claims/objections will be entertained after the cut off date and Succession Certificate shall be issued.

Hotolu Swu Addl. Deputy Commissioner Wokha : Nagaland DC-2305 Regd. No.: 4627 Date: 17/11/2017 ANNEXURE ‘E’ AFFIDAVIT FOR CHANGE IN NAME/DEED POLL/SWORN AFFIDAVIT By this deed I, the undersigned Nouneu Theunuo, D/o Late Diezielie Theunuo, Date of Birth 15.02.1983, by profession an Entrepreneur and resident of Kenuozou Colony, H/ No-121-A, Kohima 797001, Nagaland solemnly declare: 1. That for and on behalf of himself and his wife, children and remitter issue, my father had wholly renounce/relinquish and abandon the use of his former name of N. Diezelie Theunuo and in place thereof, he do hereby assume the name of DIEZIELIE THEUNUO, so that he and my wife, children and remitter issue may thereafter be called, known and distinguished not by my former name, but assumed name of N. Diezelie Theunuo.

2. That for the purpose of evidencing such his determination declare that I shall at all times hereafter in all records, deeds and writings and in all proceedings, dealings and transactions, private as well as upon all occasions whatsoever, use and sign the name of DIEZIELIE THEUNUO as his name in place and in substitution of his former name/surname.

3. That I expressly authorize and request all persons in general and relatives and friends in particular, at all times hereafter to designate and address me, my wife, my children, and remitter issue by such assumed name/surname of DIEZIELIE THEUNUO 4. In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my father former name and adopted his assume name of DIEZELIE THEUNUO and affix my signature, on this day the 17th of November, 2017.

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cided not to contest Assembly elections, will leave the national capital for Shillong on Tuesday.

“I have put in my papers since I have lost confidence in the Chief Minister,” Ymbon, who was inducted in the Mukul Sangma ministry on August 4 said.

“During my four months, as a cabinet minister I understand his (Sangma) one-upmanship. He takes unilateral decision on programme of my department which I was holding. What is the point of being a minister,” Ymbon stated.

In fact, Ymbon’s resignation is a major embarrassment for the ruling Congress party ahead of the last session of the outgoing Meghalaya Assembly, prior to the State going to polls in

February next year.

The three-day-long session of the ninth Meghalaya Legislative Assembly will be held from December 8.

“In the days to come, I will be also resigning from the Congress party,” the former minister said.

The two-time Congress legislator from Raliang Assembly constituency is expected to contest the upcoming Assembly elections on National People’s Party ticket.

Four Congress legislators Rowell Lyngdoh, Prestone Tynsong, Sniawbhalang Dhar, Ngaitlang Dhar besides Independent legislators – Hopeful Bamon and Stephanson Mukhim are expected to contest the upcoming Assembly elections on NPP ticket.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The River Belt Colony Council would like to express its heartfelt gratitude to DMC Administrator and staff for organizing a cleanliness drive for all the wards and colonies within Dimapur Town to impart social responsibility for friendly eco-social living. In which, with profound gratitude and appreciation, we express our thankfulness to DMC for selecting River Belt Colony "The Best Cleanest Colony" in Dimapur.

Further, the Council also would like to congratulate to all the people and to all the Nagas as a whole also to clean within ourselves by removing every impurities from our lives to live in purity, so that the real beauty can be seen in every society and in every individual's lives which would be much meaningful and together we can bring a change and transformation in our society which is much needed today.

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(T. Mepu Imchen) Chairman River Belt Colony

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur Tuesday, December 5, 2017

Date : 30/11/2017

I, Shri. KIYELO KEZ alias KIYALO RENGMA Resident of Kantsunyu (KANDINU), Tseminyu Sub Division, Dist: Kohlma, Nagaland solemnly declare hereby: 1. That am an Indian citizen by birth and an indigenous inhabitant of Nagaland.

2. That I am known by the names Shri. KIYELO KEZ and KIYALO RENGMA. 3. That in my SBI BANK Account no 30928675207 my surname had been inadvertently entered as KIYALO RENGMA whereas, my actual surname is KIYALO KEZ. 4. That in my AADHAR my name had been inadvertently entered as KHIYALO KEZ whereas my actual name is KIYALO KEZ. 5. That the names i.e Shri. KIYELO KEZ and KIYALO RENGMA belongs to one and the same person.

6. That this affidavit is made to declare that I shall be known by the name/ surname Shri. KIYALO KEZ for all my official works and correspondences 7. That the content of this affidavit are true to my personal knowledge, which I believe to be true and no part of this affidavit is false and nothing material has been concealed.

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Dated Peren the 29th Nov.' 2017

Public are hereby given thirty (30) days for claims/objections if any from the date of publication of this notice for recognition of Nchangram Namsan Village under Peren District, Nagaland.

Schedule of Boundaries as follows.

North : Nkialwa & Azailong South : Nchangram East : Mbaupungwa West : Nguiki River/Nkio.

No claims/objections will be entertained after the stipulated time.

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Delhi HC worried with ‘Marital rape’ issue

Criminalising marital rape will threaten the institution of marriage, Centre tells Delhi HC. NEW DELHI, Dec 4 dia Democratic Women’s press for the prayer to de(AGENCIES): The Delhi Association. clare forcible sexual interhigh court on Monday said The court asked senior course between a married the issue of marital rape, advocate Raju Ramachan- couple as an offence. an act in which a spouse dran, who is assisting it as She elaborated by reindulges in sexual inter- an amicus curiae, to freely ferring to the 2005 data of course without the other’s express his views on the National Crime Record consent, was of huge rami- issue in which the Centre Bureau (NCRB) about the fications and tremendous has maintained that mari- gravity of the situation. importance. tal rape cannot be made a However, without goThe high court fixed criminal offence as it could ing any further, the bench January 2 next year to con- become a phenomenon deferred the hearing with tinue hearing arguments on which may destabilise the the observation that “the the matter in which some institution of marriage and issue has huge ramificaNGOs, espousing the cause become an easy tool to tions. It is of tremendous of women, have raised the harass the husbands. importance.” issue of sexual violence in Ramachandran told In a related developmarriage in India. the bench that he will come ment, the Supreme Court The matter was listed up with his views after hear- in its historic verdict in before a bench of Acting ing the submissions of the October this year, has held Chief Justice Gita Mittal Centre and the NGOs. that sexual intercourse with and Justice C Hari ShanA dvo c a t e K a r u n a a girl below 18 years of kar which during the brief Nandy, appearing for the age, even by the husband, hearing noted the concern two NGOs, tried to impress would amount to rape. It raised by the NGOs, RIT the bench by citing few has criminalised sex with a Foundation and the All In- studies and research to wife who is not a major.

1993 Mumbai blast: SC stays execution of death sentence

a bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra, Justice Ashok Bhushan and Justice Mohan M. Shantanagoudar, directing the supply of the order’s copy to the Central Bureau of Investigation and listing the matter for hearing on March 14 next year. The court also directed its registry to call for the lower court records and ordered Maharashtra to “compile the evidence in entirety and file the compilation in convenient volumes” and also serve a copy thereof to Merchant’s counsel. On September 7 this year, a special Terrorist and Disruptive Activity (TADA) court had sentenced Merchant and Feroze Abdul Rashid Khan to death.

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B h o p al , D e c 4 (AGENCIES): The Madhya Pradesh Assembly on Monday unanimously passed a Bill awarding death to those found guilty of raping girls aged 12 and below.

With the passage of the Bill, Madhya Pradesh becomes the first state in the country where those convicted of such rapes will face the gallows.

Introduced in the House by Law and Legislative Affairs Minister Rampal Singh, the Bill was discussed in detail and then passed by all parties, including the ruling BJP and opposition Congress.

The Bill will now be sent to the President for his assent after which it will become a law, State Home Minister Bhupendra Singh told reporters outside the Assembly.

“It was a historic day for Madhya Pradesh as the State Assembly, as per the wish of Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, passed a bill making a provision to award capital punishment to those indulging in such crimes (raping girls aged 12 or younger),” Singh said.

Capital punishment will be awarded to convicts under section 376 (A), which is related to rape, and section 376 (D, A), pertaining to gang rape.

Delhi’s air quality dips further

Sri Lankan players sporting anti-pollution masks during a test match against India at Ferozshah Kotla Ground in New Delhi.

New Delhi, Dec 4 (AGENCIES): A day after Sri Lankan cricketers took to the field wearing antipollution masks, Delhi’s air turned fouler on Monday with a sharp rise in the level of particulates since morning.

The concentration of the most dominant pollutants, PM2.5 and PM10, reached levels as high as 276 and 455 micrograms per cubic metre by 3 p.m., according to the Central Control Room for Air Quality Management of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

Pollution is considered severe plus or emergency when the readings are above 300 and 500 respectively.

The corresponding prescribed standards are 60 and 100.

The Air Quality Index

(AQI), as recorded by the CPCB, also reflected the rise in the levels of these ultrafine air-borne particulates. The AQI was 390, on a scale of 500, around 3.30 p.m. It is classified as ‘very poor’. However, it is menacingly close to the ‘severe’ category.

Sunday’s 24-hour average was 351.

A ‘ver y poor’ AQI comes with the warning that people may develop respiratory illness on prolonged exposure while exposure to ‘severe’ air affects healthy people and seriously impacts those with existing respiratory or cardiovascular diseases.

An AQI between 0-50 is considered Good, 51100 Satisfactory, 101-200 Moderate, 201-300 Poor, 301-400 Very Poor, and 401500 Severe. Pollution levels

in Delhi usually remain in the ‘very poor’ category in December.

November witnesses extremely high levels of pollution as smoke from paddy residue burning reaches the city, aggravating the situation.

However, there are phases, when such spikes are seen even during December and January, mostly due to rapid drop in temperature and high moisture content, factors that trap particulates near the surface.

According to an IITKanpur study, the sources of PM2.5 and PM10 during the winter months are: secondary particles like nitrates (25-30%), vehicles (20-25%), biomass burning (17-26%), municipal solid waste burning (9-8%) and to a lesser extent soil and road dust.

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New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS): The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the execution of death sentence of 1993 Mumbai bomb blast convict Taher Mohammed Merchant who was found guilty on different counts including hatching conspiracy and waging war against the nation.

Merchant, along with Feroze Abdul Rashid Khan, was given the death sentence after being convicted along with underworld don Abu Salem. However, the latter escaped the capital punishment because of conditions surrounding his extradition from Portugal. “There shall be stay of the execution of death sentence,” said

The apex court read down a provision in the Indian Penal Code of 1860 exempting males from being tried for rape if the wives were between the age of 15 and 18 years.

The top court’s verdict will have ramification in the petition pending before the high court.

In the original petition before the high court, the petitioners had highlighted that the provision under the IPC did not consider non-consensual sexual intercourse with a wife, above 15 years of age, as rape.

The petitioners submitted that there was a need to strike down the exception clause under Section 375 of IPC that says that sexual intercourse by a man with his own wife, the wife not being under fifteen years of age, is not rape.

The court is also hearing two intervention applications, one in support of pleas to make marital rape an offence and the other opposing it.

The Centre had advocated retaining the exception clause in Section 375 saying child marriages were taking place in India and the decision to retain a girl’s minimum age as 15 years to marry was taken under the amended rape law to protect a couple against the criminalisation of their sexual activity.

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Nagaland Post Vol. XXVIII NO. 3 Dimapur, Tuesday, December 5, 2017

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Game of rhetoric

ven before he led the Congress to its worst electoral disaster in the 2014 Lok Sabha election, Congress party loyalists who largely made up the party’s high command, have been talking about Rahul Gandhi as the next generation leader of the party. Sonia Gandhi is not in good health and the time for handing over the mantle to her son was therefore inevitable. Though Sonia was in no way the regular Indian politician; yet she had to pick up the gauntlet after the death of Rajiv and had to face internal rebellion in 1999 from the very leaders she trusted. Again after she led the Congress to victory in 2004, Sonia stepped aside and refused to become the prime minister. She was perhaps aware of the parochial minds who would play dirty over her foreign origin issue. Rahul’s ascension as AICC president is a reality and could also be the beginning of a new era for the party. Rahul comes to the fore in leading the Congress and at a time when the party’s presence and numbers has been shrinking against the Modi onslaught. Rahul won his first Lok Sabha election in 2004 and since then he has never lost an election. He had ample opportunity to learn about the Congress party when his mother became AICC president in 1998. After entering parliament, Rahul missed the golden opportunity to participate in debates as a very important member of the ruling party. After being elevated as AICC general secretary in 2007, Rahul promised to revamp the youth Congress and also bring some changes in the party organisation.

He however did not do much except address a few meetings of selected crowd or speaking at exclusive meetings with school or college students. These activities were certainly not helpful for the party. He also consistently refused to become minister in order to gain experience in government administration, despite repeated and open invitations from prime minister Dr.Manmohan Singh. The major contribution was in 2013 when Rahul tore up a paper at a press conference, supposed to be the UPA government’s ordinance which went against the Supreme Court’s order against convicted politicians. While tearing up a paper ( symbolising the ordinance) Rahul described it as a “complete nonsense” and said what “our government has done is wrong”. Rahul Gandhi’s dilettantism and shoot-and-scoot approach without any overarching philosophy or strategy has not been convincingly deep to create an impression that he is ready to take the plunge. Most Congress veterans in private would say Rahul lacks political savvy and fire. Rahul has not been a gatherer of opposition leaders since becoming an active campaigner in the 2012 UP elections.

Yet the Congress and a section of Delhi’s intellectual cheerleaders want him to desperately succeed and believe that he is the man to beat PM Narendra Modi.

He should know that he is up against the Modi-Shah duo. Shah has been on overdrive putting together the awesome political machinery to ensure that party cadres bring in the votes through a vigorous door-todoor campaign.The Congress organisation has been weakened by defections and divisions. Though Rahul comes out as a decent and well meaning gentleman, Modi on the other hand, is a political showman who will stop at nothing to get what he wants.

DailyDevotion The Law of Opposition To him who overcomes… —Revelation 2:7 Life without war is impossible in the natural or the supernatural realm. It is a fact that there is a continuing struggle in the physical, mental, moral, and spiritual areas of life.

Health is the balance between the physical parts of my body and all the things and forces surrounding me. To maintain good health I must have sufficient internal strength to fight off the things that are external. Everything outside my physical life is designed to cause my death. The very elements that sustain me while I am alive work to decay and disintegrate my body once it is dead. If I have enough inner strength to fight, I help to produce the balance needed for health. The same is true of the mental life. If I want to maintain a strong and active mental life, I have to fight. This struggle produces the mental balance called thought.

Morally it is the same. Anything that does not strengthen me morally is the enemy of virtue within me. Whether I overcome, thereby producing virtue, depends on the level of moral excellence in my life.

But we must fight to be moral. Morality does not happen by accident; moral virtue is acquired.

And spiritually it is also the same. Jesus said, “In the world you will have tribulation…” (John 16:33).

This means that anything which is not spiritual leads to my downfall. Jesus went on to say, “…but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” I must learn to fight against and overcome the things that come against me, and in that way produce the balance of holiness. Then it becomes a delight to meet opposition.

Holiness is the balance between my nature and the law of God as expressed in Jesus Christ.

Quotes

You might not make it to the top, but if you are doing what you love, there is much more happiness there than being rich or famous. ~ Tony Hawk

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am in Argentina for a few days to attend a Child Labour Conference. Buenos Aires has wide roads, green trees which are almost the same as what we have in India.

It is Jacaranda season and purple blossoms cover the pavements. The scent of magnolia flowers wafts through the city. Fresh air, fresh air, fresh air!!! I can breathe again after choking in Delhi.

On the way to the 8.30 am meetings, I see a new thing: Young people with at least 15 dogs each walking in the parks, crossing the road, or on the wide pavements. The dogs are of all sizes and they walk docilely cheek by jowl with each other. I see at least 14 groups of dogs being walked on just one stretch of road.

The driver informs me that this is a common occurrence in the city. Young people join dog walking c o m p a n i e s. T h e y a r e trained on how to handle dogs, how to hold them, talk to them and to pick up their faeces with a scooper as they walk. These companies even give diplomas on dog walking. The walkers are taught rudimentary first aid in case there is a traffic accident.

The company gives you an App. With that you can see the start and stop

times of the walk, a map of where your dog was taken, along with pee, poo and water breaks. You get pictures and, sometimes, a note talking about what your dog needs.

Apart from dog walking, companies offer services, like pet taxis, which will take the dog to the vet on specified days or as an emergency service. Pet vet visits are also arranged for the home. Dog day care can be arranged daily, either at the company’s site, or the person will come home for a specific number of hours and look after and play with the dog while you are at office or away for the weekend. There are drop in visits where the person will come for only ten minutes to check on the dog twice a day.

The companies are registered, fully insured and police checked. Each member of the staff is trained – even if it is a young person doing it for their summer holidays – and registered with the police. The company has both, pet sitters and dog walkers, and both know pet nutrition as well.

There are different rates for half an hour onwards for walking. There is another rate, which is less, for something known as a toilet visit. At a specific time, the person will come to your flat, take the dogs

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Many new things out, wait till they relieve themselves, and then return them to your flat. No walking. Pet vet visits, pet taxies and dog day care are given in a rate card.

Sometimes, when you are at work, you cannot go home for lunch but your dog walker can come in at that time to give your dog a thirty minute walk. Most companies vary the times according to what you need and some offer the dog walker as many as three times a day on whatever days you need them. You can cancel and exchange days according to your convenience. You even have play dates when the company will arrange for your dog to meet a friend at their house, or bring him/her to yours. People who want to recruit these services are encouraged to meet the dog walker first and see them in action.

Whether a stroll around the block with an older dog, or a fast-paced walk with a fit youngster – the companies tailor their

services. If you have an older dog who can’t walk far, then it’s just a short easy walk and lots of petting. If it’s a puppy that needs toilet training, then company people pop in, feed the pup and then take him out to toilet train. Some companies offer varied things: a city walk may mean just walking for a specified time and length on a leash. But they also have group adventure walks where dogs run around without their leashes and are trained to return when called. Some offer dog days in which group dogs are collected between 10 am and 2 pm and will be away from home for up to 3 hours, with at least 40 minutes walking time.

What is the downside in Beunos Aires? There are dog thieves here who steal dogs and sell them to breeders. They follow the group dog walkers and, if they see that he is not too alert, they come in cars and snatch the dogs. But, according to people I interviewed, most of the time, the thieves are

caught by the police. And the company is insured, so even if it is small consolation, the owner who loses the dog gets compensation immediately.

Someone needs to start this in India. I am fed up with people calling my hospital and saying they want to give their dog away because they work.

Or older people calling and saying that this is my children’s dog and, now they have gone away, we are too old to look after it so please take it away. These are the people who need a service like this. Service companies who will let you enjoy the dog without having to look after his needs. Exercise is essential for the dog, keeping him mentally and physically alert, building his muscles and preventing obesity and behavioral issues that arise from boredom. A flexible service that exercise the dogs when it suits you, or even gives them their meals, or just takes them out for a bathroom visit and cleans up behind them so that neighbours are not irritated. India’s cities need companies like this. I was taken aback by the gentleness of the walkers and the fact that all the dogs got on with each other.

Taking fifteen dogs out together, all of different sizes, from the very small to the

very large, is a frightening prospect, but all these on the road got on together, behaved harmoniously and were very disciplined. The walkers explained that they tested the dogs first, made an effort to socialize them.

If they were exceptionally timid, or difficult to control, then they were walked alone at different rates.

Anyone who started a company, could eventually do it in many cities. The companies here have dog walker-sitters across the country and list the places where they have them.

So many new things are starting in India. In Noida, a company called Posh, which does physiotherapy for disabled, paralyzed, arthritic dogs, has started.

It has a swimming pool and massage specialists. I have contracted with the owner to take three dogs free from my shelter, Sanjay Gandhi Animal Care Centre, every month and see if we can relieve their pain.

If someone wants to start this company, I have at least 20 young people who volunteer every week to get dogs adopted at Select City Centre in Delhi, who would be happy to be trained properly and become staffers. To join the animal welfare movement contact gandhim@nic.in, www.peopleforanimalsindia.org

Post-mortem

Naga Nationalism and the Death of God: A Reflection

“G

od is Death.

God remains death. And we have killed him.” These were the words of the 19th century German Philosopher, Friedrich Nietzsche. For Nietzsche, the death of God was an indication of the spiritual and moral crisis in the modern society, a crisis in which we have ceased to lead a life centered on God. As he further goes on to remark, “What after all are these churches now if they are not the tombs and sepulchers of God?” In other words, God not only is death, but the churches signify the evidence of His death: the catacomb for what once was.

This observation by Nietzsche is relevant for any society, especially in our highly uncertain society. As society modernizes, religion no longer plays the same prominent role that once permeated the whole of life. Life in modern society cannot and does not center on religion. Rather, it is slowly but surely secularized, eventually, instituting itself as one out of numerous compartments or sections of life in which we are religious one day a week or four days per month. This secularization of religion is evident by the fact that religion has become organized and institutionalized. Hence, we have copious numbers of church councils and associations corrupting the original message of the Christ. The compartmentalizing of life in modern society clearly diminished the importance of religion, where we have days set aside for national holidays, for work days, and for observing religious sacraments. One could certainly see such to be the case even in our society that is only just wheeling out from traditional towards pseudo-modern society: we have days for national and state holidays, working days, and days for religious holidays and rituals. And such segmentations have heavy religious implications, whether we choose to accept it or not.

Readers must understand that religion serves as a source of communal unity. Besides its functions as a guide for ‘moral,’ ‘spiritual,’ and ‘after’ life, religion also functions as a means to attain social cohesion that enables collective identity, i.e. to inhibit divisions. And in our society, conversion to Christianity came with a sense that the cleavages among various tribes can be sundered away and that

one united collective identity (‘Naga’) can be attained. No doubt, Christianity has become the common denominator and ‘Nagas’ as, somewhat, its inchoate common identity among the various tribes.

However, what were left out of such utopic visions were the consequences brought about in the process of constructing collective identity.

Even though tribes adopted Christianity, the conversion failed to address the prevailing tribal identities, which were the products of many generations. That is to say, Christianity failed to negate tribal identities, which were more dearly held (even more than being a Christian) by its members, as their primary identity. Christianity, claiming to be a universal religion in which its members belong to the same community of God, failed to realize that human identities created out of socio-historical circumstances cannot just disappear even in the face of religion. It failed to realize that man is inherently bad and is inherently prone to divisions. Thus, our society today—even though some may vehemently maintain that we are not fragmented by citing shallow examples of festivals, intertribal unions, and so forth—is highly divided: tribalistic.

With Christianity failing to ascertain a sense of oneness with one indivisible identity, the obvious natural successor became nationalism: Naga Nationalism. The rise in Naga nationalism has much to do with a sense of creating a concrete indivisible identity in which religion had tried and failed than to do with the demand for an independent nation. This sentiment is fueled by the need for certainty which religion had hitherto provided.

However, this time our society turned to a social-political force, Nationalism, rather than a religious force, Christianity. With that, nationalism became the new god, the religion after the “death of God.” Nevertheless, the problem is that Nagas have, at best, an inchoate identity about themselves. By which I mean, we are still confused about who we are, i.e. which tribes constitute the ‘Naga’ and which do not as well as the unremitting primacy of tribes as the principal source of one’s identity.

It is essential to remind ourselves that nationalism is truly realized when members derive their principal identity

from the society as a whole, not their tribes, clans, kinships, etc. In other words, Naga as an identity will only be realized when ‘nagas’ identify themselves first and foremost as Nagas, not their tribes, clans, etc. As long as this is not understood fully with all its subtle nuances, all the talks about Naga Nationalism will perennially remain an abstract idea. Therefore, in my opinion, the best way to understand Naga Nationalism is from this viewpoint, the inherent need for a united society in which people are aware of who they are in relation to each other. This is the perennial need of any human society.

The point I am trying to make here is that the ascent of nationalism in our society is an inevitable process.

Christianity had tried, but it failed because it was never meant to be the adhesive for the creation of a concrete identity. Indeed, most societies have to go through stages where religion had to be relinquished since it served as a hurdle to the realization of nationalism. We better not forget that most of the bloodiest wars in human histories have been fought not between religious groups but among its members along sectarian divisions: Christians against Christians, Muslims against Muslims. So, what does this, then, tells us of religion and identity?

Naga Nationalism is and will not be an easy task, nor will it be realizable as is usually assumed. Rather, just as religion had failed in creating a cohesive identity for the society, naga nationalism will too succumb to the same outcome, even if we do manage to construct a unified identity. Of course, I am by no means saying that naga nationalism will come to not at the present moment.

Rather, naga nationalism will develop over the next generation or so, and, just like any instrument that has been overused, it will be depleted and drained of its appeal and usefulness. And soon, another ‘label’ (whatever it may be) will become the new ideal, the new religion, the new god towards which the society strives to attain.

Humans are bound to create divisions even where none have hitherto existed; we may even find excuses for creating divisions for economic or political reasons, one only need to look at the world’s revealed religions and their

innumerable denominational divisions. Much in the same way, nationalism will perhaps create the same kinds of divisions even among its own members. The point is that issues of identities ought to be the least of things society should worry about. For, in the end, there will always be divisions created over the most nonsensical and preposterous of reasons. Indeed, how can unity be realized when we conform to an ideal or a label we’ve created for our own selfish social, political, and economic gains. This is why, as history has shown, no sense of collective or group identity survives. It shows the intrinsic fallibility of us and our ideals—religion, nationalism, or otherwise.

I wanted to end in an optimistic tone, but that would be disingenuous. Thus, I will conclude by noting that religion has become a joke in which the hypocrisy of Christianity fills peoples’ heart with hatred, and so today our society is a society of indifference. What the ‘self-righteous’ and ‘morally superior’ church councils, members, organizations, and associations preach and proselytize only mocks the inner sincerity of what Christianity once entailed, for such a scenario is possible today because “God” truly “is dead” and “remains death.”

And not only the churches, but the deceptive actions of the church, its members, and church councils testify to the death of God. After all, if God wasn’t death, why would churches be insincere in their deeds? To paraphrase Dostoevsky, since there is no God, all is permissible. Thus, we see the insincerity of the churches and the ascent of abstract ideals such as nationalism. For Nagas, nationalism is seen to be divine, a divine calling. It is divine because we need something else to replace the God we’ve killed, for the divine exists no more. Nationalism is the new god; thus, we’ve got tribal churches, church councils and associations vehemently and zealously advocating Naga Nationalism. This is because even the church members, councils, and so forth realize that “God is Death” and so they fanatically cater to worship and sing paeans to their new god: Naga Nationalism. We’ve put in God’s place, with the most enthusiastic help from the church, an abstract ideal that cannot come to pass.

Dr. Salikyu Sangtam, St. Joseph University

The next haven to refuge

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very morning hour I have been fondly engaged with the daily papers in verge of fresh episodes other than repeated common articles. To-day I would like put forth some of the prevailing situation based on the increasing manipulation of employment scenario and about the jobs victims at race. Media is the only mass communication as mirror we can tell the world, thereby, it is social responsibilities and make known to the intellectual and esteemed organisations to stimulate our views and potentiality and make known to the mass is social awakening. Subsequently based on the continue flow of writes up by all likeminded intellectual esteemed organisations pledged and opinion are seen equal mindset and desire that are corruption free, to insist transparency and good governance towards socio-economic development etc, are the major agenda, however some are wise and some are otherwise yet, everybody speak for money, as the mountain has many path inside but look at one view. Today my personal clue in this writes up I would like to make inspires specially to the deprived gentleman who are well dress up and nowhere to go. But I had discovered in my ideal dream that there is sufficient space to refuge where every age group can go there without bribes and political back ground (Jail our next haven to refuge) 1) To refuge our life in jail-No qualification or age is restricted nor bribes and license is required. Subsequently no criminal is considered as genuine by any laws. In fact, eventually when intolerable and unassailable circumstances takes place to a person time and again then people compel to involve unwanted activities without even perceiving their life to refuge for jail penalty, now we are inching the most dangerous phenomena which is rapidly growing rate of educated unemployed problem without any changing rate for self sufficient. In hand more than four lacs has find no room to enjoy by the virtue of their rights and capacity. Comparatively several thousands of brilliant service aspirant in various level has been deprived time and again from their legitimate rights and thus perpetuated to stumbling blocked to exercise their skill and hard earned academics through undisclosed corruption and political iron hand.

Now the young jobless victim has been frustrated to zero tolerance. They go on to say that they seek education to became good citizen but, their dream and outstanding gone in water rather their future were perplexed and manipulated which is also causes the economy perception and derailed the vacuum of the healthy society and even trend to hatred our spiritual faith and belief, as there is a saying: A broken hand can work but not a broken heart.

(To be concluded) Akum Ezung, Former Recruiting officer (NE) for educated unemployed, Burma Camp, (akumezung123@gmail.com)

Reader’s Post

Sir,

Remove the tag

Nagaland is a declared dry state but the amount of wine flowing in the state is amazing, specially during Hornbill Festival. In almost all the stalls selling foodstuff, one can sample choices of local, Indian and foreign wines. Perhaps it should be better to remove the tag dry state.

Mhonchumi Yanthan, 5th Mile Dimapur

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Final hearing on Ayodhya dispute in SC today

SC to hear Babri Masjid-Ram Janmabhoomi today.

against the 2010 judgement of the Allahabad High Court in four civil suits.

The high court had then ruled a three-way division of the disputed 2.77 acre area at Ayodhya among the parties -- the Sunni Waqf Board, the Nirmohi Akhara and the Lord Ram Lalla.

A sect of Muslims, under the banner of Shia Central Waqf Board of Uttar Pradesh, had earlier approached the court of-

ANDMSA reminds units to continue stir

(From p-1) A circular signed

by ANDMSA Dimapur, general secretary M. Zachamo Ezung and finance secretary Yevishe Assumi directed all departmental cashiers and accountants not to submit pay bills either to the treasuries or banks and also asked them not to exchange tokens in the bank until the agitation is completed on December 13.

Failure to comply would invite necessary action, it warned.

The ANDMSA Dimapur unit officials further requested all concerned department DDO’s and staff to bear with the in-

conveniences.

In a separate notice directed at the electrical department divisions of Chumukidema and Dimapur, issued by ANDMSA Dimapur general secretary and finance secretary, they said that it had come to the attention of the ANDMSA that the Billing Assistant / Meter Reader under those sub divisions were continuing to collect revenue during the period of the agitation.

They therefore issued a request to stop the collection of revenue till their agitation is completed on December 13, since collection of revenue came under the purview of ministerial staff.

7 Use discretion fairly, Transfer and posting of IAS/NCS officers Kiphire.

Rumbemo T. Kithan, reasonably: Jaitley (From p-1) Renbemo Ezung, NCS, NCS, EAC, Mopung is

New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS): Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday asked investigating agencies to use their power of discretion in a fair and reasonable manner to deliver better conviction rates “which would then serve as a deterrent”.

He said that investigation agencies, not just on the revenue front, often start off with “very tall claims” during the detection of offences, but as the investigation and trials proceed, “many of them fizzle out and produce no results”. “It is here that you also have to use your discretion as economic investigators very efficiently... so that along with width of power that you have, you are able to fairly use that discretion,” Jaitley said addressing Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) officials at its diamond jubilee celebrations.

The Finance Minister said the powers of revenue officers are quite wide.

“Along with the width

Gujarat Cong manifesto promises quota for Patidars Gandhinagar, Dec 4 (IANS): The Congress on Monday issued its poll manifesto for the Gujarat assembly polls, promising debt waiver for state farmers and an assurance on reservation for the Patidars.

In case the Congress returns to power, farmers’ debts will be waived and Minimum Support Price of farm produce at taluka level declared even before sowing starts, the party promised in the manifesto, which was released by the Congress state unit.

The Congress promised that without affecting the present 49 per cent reservation for scheduled castes and tribes as well as Other backward classes, the party’s government will introduce a bill in the as-

sembly at the earliest under Article 46 of the Constitution. “The communities specified under Article 46 but which have not received any benefit under relevant laws will be given equal opportunities for education and economic development. The rights and privileges enjoyed by the OBCs will be extended to the Extremely Backward Classes category,” the party said.

“In the next three years, the Congress government will complete all remaining works of micro network the Narmada canal. The farmers will be supplied 16 hours of daytime electricity and reduced connection charges. Farmers will be given three-phase electricity connections of

11,515 Visitors on day-4 Hornbill Festival 2017

New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS): India and Germany on Monday signed a series of financial agreements, including one for an 200 million euro loan for an environment-friendly urban mobility project.

The inter-governmental umbrella agreement for the various funding projects were signed here, a Finance Ministry release said.

ance government in 2013.

Besides, the Goods and Services Tax on agricultural equipment, inputs and produce will be exempted, the opposition party promised.

The Congress said a giant statue of Bhim Rao Ambedkar would be installed in the Gulf of Cambay (Khambhat), in a bid to appease the Scheduled Castes. Unutilised government surplus land will be alloted to landless SC families, the party said.

“There’s a huge backlog of vacancies in government offices. The Congress will ensure filling of vacancies within six months. The Congress government will also abolish contractual system, fixed-salary jobs and regularised them all.”

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transferred as EAC, Ngwalwa.

Kelevituo Nisa, NCS, EAC Niuland on promotion is transferred as SDO (C) Chessore.

Thejakhrienuo Nisa, NCS, EAC Chetheba on promotion is transferred as SDO (C) Mon. Tiayanger Jamir, NCS, EAC Pughoboto on promotion is retained as SDO (C) Pughoboto.

Meyazungba Jamir, NCS, EAC Peren (designate) on promotion is retained as SDO (C) Seyochung.

I. Samuel, NCS, EAC Tuli on promotion is retained as SDO (C) Tuli.

Tsiatsusie Phoji, NCS, EAC Tuensang is transferred as EAC Atoizu.

T r o n d i b a To n g p i T. Sangtam, NCS, EAC Longchem is transferred as EAC VK. Athrong, NCS, EAC Wokha is transferred as EAC Longchem.

Wiridin, NCS, EAC Zunheboto is transferred as EAC Dimapur.

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DIMAPUR, DEC 4 (NPN): Pathso Range Students’ Union (PRSU), the apex student body of eight villages under subdivision Noklak, expressed strong revulsion against “the tendentious move” of the School Education department by downgrading Government High Schools to Government Middle Schools in the state In a press release, PRSU president K. Shangchiu and general secretary Thangpong P. Lam said the move was “unprecedented and a clear sign of pervasive discrimination of education agenda

in providing equitable and inclusive quality education...”.

While stating that the lone GHS in their area was downgraded, the union alleged that the decision was “a cold blooded victim to the evils of vested political greed.”

They also said that expecting students to pass an exam without the prerequisites of learning was not a good notion in imparting real education.

They lamented that the rights to basic education had been snatched and the “future of the less privileged got strangulated.”

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up to two horse power connections,” the manifesto said.

“Today, the people of Gujarat are living in constant fear and they cannot express themselves. We want to resurrect their trust in the government through this manifesto, which not only looks to improve the state Gross Domestic Product but also the Human Development Index. The Congress is the only hope for that to happen,” Gujarat Pradesh Congress Committee President Bharatsinh Solanki told the media here. He said the Congress will revert amendments/ changes brought in by the Bharatiya Janata Party government in land acquisition laws brought in by the then United Progressive Alli-

SDO (C) Mangkolemba is transferred as SDO (C) Chizami.

Ilika Zhimomi, NCS, SDO (C) Phomching may be transferred as SDO (C) Chiepobozou.

T. Lemlila Sangtam, NCS, SDO (C) Mokokchung may be transferred as SDO (C) Phek.

Chumlamo Humtsoe, NCS, SDO (C) Chessore (designate) is retained as SDO (C) Changtongya.

Shelly Katiry, NCS, EAC Longkhim on promotions is retained as SDO (C) Longkhim.

Longdiba L. Sangtam NCS, u/secy Power (designate) is transferred as SDO (C) Mokokchung.

Rongsenmenla NCS, EAC Dimapur on promotion is transferred as u/secy.

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Hotolu Sema NCS, EAC Sakraba on promotion is as SDO (C) Noksen.

Kikato K. Chishi, NCS, EAC Aghunaqa on promotion is transferred SDO (C) Ralan.

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KOHIMA, DEC 4 (NPN): Altogether 11,515 people visited the ongoing 18th Hornbill Festival at Naga Heritage village, Kisama on Monday. This includes 233 foreign tourists, 2511 domestic tourists and 8711 local visitors, Tourist officer (statistical i/c) Toka E. Tuccumi informed.

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of power that rests with the revenue officials, exercise of that discretion itself has to be very fair, reasonable and productive. It is only then that after detection, the prosecution is sustained in the long run,” he said.

Jaitley said the success rate of the investigating agencies in leading the trials to their logical conclusion would, in turn, act as a deterrent for people not to commit those offences.

“If the success rate is very marginal, then the deterrence of all the power that you have -- and the consequence that the offender will face -- doesn’t really exist.”

Dilip Kumar Yadav, IAS, SDO (C) Phek is transferred as SDO (C) Tuensang. He will take charged as ADC, Tuensang on his promotion w.e.f. 01/01/18.

Kumar Ramnikant, IAS SDO (C) Mon is transferred as SDO (C) Kiphire.

He will take charge as ADC, Kiphire on his promotion w.e.f. 01/01/18.

Temjensangla, NCS, ADC Kiphire is transferred as dy. secy. Co-operation.

Zakabo V. Rotokha, NCS, SDO (C) Dimapur on promotion is transferred as ADC, Pungro.

Albert Ezung, NCS, RO Dimapur on promotion is transferred as dy. secy.

Municipal Affairs.

Atsungba Walling, NCS, SDO (C) Noksen is transferred as RO, Dimapur.

James T Khulu Tikhir, NCS, SDO (C) Chiepobozou (designate) is transferred as SDO (C) Phomching.

Thungchanbemo Tungoe, NCS, SDO (C) Ralan is transferred as SDO (C)

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NEW DELHI, Dec 4 (AGENCIES): The Supreme Court is likely to commence final hearing in the long-standing Ram Ja n m a b h o o m i - B a b r i Masjid title dispute from tomorrow, a day before the 25th anniversary of the demolition of medieval-era structure.

A specially constituted bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices Ashok Bhushan and Abdul Nazeer will be hearing a total of 13 appeals filed

fering a solution that a mosque could be built in a Muslim- dominated area at a “reasonable distance” from the disputed site in Ayodhya.

However, its intervention was opposed by the All India Sunni Waqf Board which had claimed that judicial adjudication between the two sects had already been done in 1946 by declaring the mosque, which was demolished on December 6, 1992, as one which belongs to the Sunnis.

Recently a group of civil rights activists also moved the apex court seeking intervention in the Ayodhya dispute and urged it to consider the issue saying it is not just a dispute over property but has several other aspects which would have far-reaching effects on the “secular fabric of the country”.

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ment of food safety law.

However, he said: “We have to go a long way to bring States on the same page. But now there is greater engagement with the food safety commissioners”.

Speaking at the summit, Nestle India CMD Suresh Narayanan said the Indian food industry is valued at close to USD 40 billion and is expected to grow at a CAGR of close to 11 per cent.

which needed to be suitably addressed”.

“Towards this objective, it was felt that wideranging consultations with all stake holders including various central ministries, all state governments, local bodies, panchayats and political parties of each state needed to be expeditiously initiated,” it added.

The panel has been tasked with deciding the distribution of shareable central tax proceeds among centre, states and local bodies.

Its terms of reference also include proposing measurable performancebased incentives for states on efforts made by them in various fields including expansion and deepening of tax net under GST, achievements in implementation of flagship central schemes and disaster resilient infrastructure, reaching sustainable development goals, and quality of expenditure.

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Pradesh and Goa by the food safety officers and will soon be rolled out across the country.

“This will bring consistency and transparency in food safety inspection and sampling,” he said.

To achieve its mandate to provide safe and wholesome food to all, Agarwal said the regulator is partnering with other stakeholders including corporates and consumer organisations.

He, however, said ensuring compliances of food safety regulations in unorganised sector is a challenge. “We organised training programme for street vendors but we need to continuously engage with them,” he added.

Agarwal said the authority has taken many initiatives in last few years and has also sensitised state government as they are responsible for the enforce-

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New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS): Delhi Labour Minister Gopal Rai on Monday said that workers should not be employed on a contract basis for jobs which are permanent in nature like cleaning, security and clerical work.

Rai said that the Delhi Advisory Contract Labour Board was formed last month to address problems faced by contractual employees and its first meeting will be held on December 20. The board, headed by Rai, will have representatives from all major workers’ unions, employers, two legislators and representatives from the government.

Rai said that the two main agendas of the Board will be similar pay for similar jobs and not hiring workers on a contract basis for jobs that are permanent in nature.

internal IT team to ensure effective compliance of food safety law.

He said the regulator has developed standardised testing methods and protocols for food products and launched IT enabled Indian Food Laboratory Network (INFoLNet).

All food labs, which are FSSAI notified, are submitting food testing reports online on this network, he added.

“To reach scale, we need technology,” he said.

That apart, Agarwal said the FSSAI has created a smart and digital compliance system.

A large-scale IT platform for Food Safety Compliance through Regular Inspections and Sampling (FoSCoRIS) is being put in place for adoption across all States.

Agarwal said this smart-phone based system is being tested in Madhya

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New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS): The 15th Finance Commission on Monday decided to expeditiously hold wide-ranging consultations with all stakeholders on national, state and grassroot levels to “suitably address” the wide-ranging terms of reference it has been assigned.

It also recognised the need to undertake analytical papers, analysis from leading research organisations and seek academic inputs and interactions with leading think-tanks and domain knowledge experts to come up with its recommendations, said a statement from the Finance Ministry. The announcement came after the panel, constituted on November 27, held its first meeting at North Block here which was chaired by N.K. Singh and attended by all its members. Before the meeting, Singh and other members called on Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in his office.

The Finance Ministry statement said the Commission was cognisant that it has been assigned “wideranging terms of reference

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and fiscal fronts; this calls for a cautious approach.”

Japanese financial services major Nomura said in a report that input cost pressures are marginally higher now, which along with higher food inflation is likely to push retail inflation slightly above the RBI’s target of four per cent in November and beyond.

“We expect a hawkish hold from the RBI.. and policy rates to remain unchanged through 2018,” it said.

Data released in November showed that India’s annual rate of inflation based on wholesale prices (wholesale price index) rose to 3.59 per cent in October due to an exponential rise in food prices.

In addition, the consumer price index (CPI), or retail, inflation for October rose to 3.58 per cent from 3.28 per cent in September.

Domestic credit rating agency ICRA said the MPC would leave the repo rate unchanged at six per cent “in a non-unanimous

Mumbai, Dec 4 (PTI): Weakening for the fourth session, gold prices today fell by Rs 185 per 10 grams at Rs 29,215 per ten grams at the bullion market here today, mostly due to sluggish demand from jewellers and weak global trend.

Silver prices too remained under selling pressure and cracked below the Rs 38,000-mark by falling Rs 340 per kg.

Pure gold (99.9 purity) also fell to end at Rs 29,215 per 10 grams as compared to Rs 29,400.

Standard gold (99.5 purity) dropped by Rs 185 to Rs 29,065 per 10 grams from Friday’s closing level of Rs 29,250.

Silver (.999 fineness) plunged by Rs 340 per kg to finish at Rs 37,730 compared to Rs 38,070 earlier.

Globally, the price of gold fell towards the fourweek lows hit last week as the dollar rose after US politicians over the weekend approved a major tax overhaul and the market looked ahead to a meeting of the Federal Reserve later this month.

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to the committee for its opinion, it said.

In turn, the panel will submit its report along with its findings within four weeks.

“The recommendations of this committee shall be considered by the NPPA which shall pass a reasoned order within four weeks from receiving the recommendations of the committee, deciding the issue(s) finally,” said the order.

It added that the committee will be empowered to invite or co-opt any other specialist depending on exigencies of circumstances requiring resolution of any specific matter arising out of implementation of various provisions of DPCO 2013.

The panel will also opine on matters referred to it by the NPPA, it said.

The committee is mandated to recommend its opinion on the claims of pharma companies about any additional therapeutic features associated with any formulation and recommending separate ceiling price of scheduled formulations or retail price of any new drug with specified therapeutic rationale.

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New Delhi, Dec 4 (PTI): The government will set up a panel of experts for consultation on matters pertaining to the implementation of drug price control order, including technicalities involved in pricing and new launches.

The Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP) said the “multi- disciplinary committee of experts” will have member secretary of National Pharmaceutical Pricing authority (NPPA) as its convener. It will also have representatives from Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), Department of Health Research/Indian Council of Medical Research and NIPER as members, DoP said in an order.

DoP said the decision has been made in view of the experience gained from the implementation of Drugs Price Control Order, 2013 for “consultation on all technical issues related to pricing, launch of new drugs with ancillary provisions where more clarity may be required...” The NPPA will decide and refer relevant issues within four weeks of receiving the applications,

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Mumbai, Dec 4 (IANS): The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to keep its key interest rate unchanged at its penultimate monetary policy review of the fiscal on Wednesday owing to higher inflation in October and a surge in oil prices, even as the reversal in the decline of GDP growth during the second quarter has eased pressure on the central bank to cut rates.

At its previous bimonthly policy review here in October, the RBI had maintained status quo on its repo, or short term lending rate for commercial banks, at six per cent, citing risks to inflation and uncertainties on the external and fiscal fronts.

The central bank had earlier, in August reduced the repo, or its repurchase rate by 0.25 percentage points to six per cent.

According to the minutes of October’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, Governor Urjit Patel said: “We have to be vigilant on account of uncertainties on the external

New Delhi, Dec 4 (PTI): Food regulator FSSAI is using technology in a big way to enforce its norms and has set up an IT platform for safety compliances to bring consistency and transparency in inspection, its CEO Pawan Agarwal said Monday.

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) will soon make it mandatory for all food businesses to employ food safety supervisor, he said, adding that the move would be a game changer and reduce compliance burden.

“We have started using technology in registration and licensing of the food business operators (FBOs). All our systems are IT-based,” he said, addressing a CII’s food safety, quality and regulatory summit.

Agarwal said the authority has strengthened its

decision in the December 2017 policy review, given the expectation of a further rise in the CPI inflation in the coming months”.

On the other hand in October, the central bank lowered the countr y’s growth projection for 201718, pegging the Gross Value Added (GVA) to 6.7 per cent, from earlier estimate of 7.3 per cent.

Declaring that inflation is expected to rise from the then-level of around 3.3 per cent “and range between 4.2-4.6 per cent in the second half of this year”, Patel said the MPC remains committed to keeping headline inflation close to four per cent “on a durable basis”.

Five members of the six-member MPC voted in favour of maintaining the key lending rate.

The MPC had expressed concern about the upside risks to inflation and that implementation of farm loan waivers by states may result in fiscal slippages resulting in upward pressure on prices.

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Seoul, Dec 4 (IANS): Protests broke out here on Monday as South Korea and the US began a major joint air combat exercise, in what appears to be another show of strength following North Korea’s latest missile test conducted in late November.

Dozens of people gathered outside the US embassy in Seoul to protest against these biannual war games and demand all parties choose dialogue to resolve the current crisis peacefully, reports Efe news.

The drills, named “Vigilant Ace”, seek to improve the all-weather, day and night combined operational capacity of the two countries, according to the South Korean Defence Ministry.

However, a ministry spokesperson insisted that such types of manoeuvers are of the defensive type.

Although the Ministry did not confirm whether it was the largest air combat manoeuvers ever carried out between Washington and Seoul, local media suggested

Protesters shout slogans during a rally against the joint South Korea-US Air-force exercises, near the US embassy in Seoul, South Korea on Monday. (AP/PTI)

that this year’s operation marks the two countries’ largest joint air drills ever recorded, with more than 230 aircraft and some 12,000 troops in participation. The US deployed over two dozen stealth fighter jets, including F-22s and F-35s, and two strategic B-1B bombers in the manoeuvers, which will conclude on Saturday.

The joint drills were set to simulate precision attacks on mock nuclear facilities and self-propelled missile launch vehicles similar to

those used by Pyongyang.

The operation is part of an agreement endorsed in October between Washington and Seoul, which aims at expanding “rotational deployment” of US strategic assets on the Korean peninsula and pressuring North Korea to drop its nuclear programme. The North Korean regime, which usually considers such military exercises as an attempt to invade its territory, condemned the Vigilant Ace drills on Sunday.

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London, Dec 4 (IANS): British Prime Minister Theresa May and the Irish government have failed to reach a deal on the crucial Brexit issue of the Northern Ireland border, authorities announced on Monday.

Despite intense efforts over the weekend to agree on a proposal on how to avoid a hard border in Ireland, Irish officials revealed on Sunday night that “there is still a way to go” to achieve a meeting of minds on the issue, reports the Guardian.

“The Irish government remains hopeful... But at this stage it is very difficult to make a prediction,” said an official.

The failure to seal a deal threatens to delay the progression of the Brexit negotiations to the second phase covering trade and the UK’s future relationship with the European Union (EU). Earlier on Sunday, Ireland’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Simon Coveney had said that Ireland had “no desire” to be a roadblock to progress but said the country wants “concrete” proposals on how a hard border with

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customs and people checks would be avoided.

T h i s d eve l o p m e n t comes ahead of May’s crucial meeting with European Commission President JeanClaude Juncker on Monday where she will present the UK’s final offer on the three main issues in the first round of Brexit talks - the Irish border, citizens’ rights and the financial settlement, the Guardian reported.

May was given the deadline of December 4 to table the offers before an European council summit on December 14, when EU leaders will decide if “sufficient progress” has been made to proceed to the next phase.

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But Pakistan remains unconvinced, he added.

“Pakistan has this kind of two-edged approach to dealing with terrorism. On the one hand yes they don’t like terrorism where the attacks from terrorists in their country. But at the same time, they don’t mind using terrorists as leverage to deal with Afghanistan and to deal with India. That’s the policy that they’ve been involved with,” Panetta said.

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We the Wokha Town Longsa Ekhung express our pride and honour by extending our heartiest congratulations to the following individuals for various achievements :1. Shri. Renchamo P. Kikon IPS promoted to Addl. DGP (Adm).

2. Miss. Zumchilo T. Ezung, D/o. Tokhuo Ezung for securing the post of Jr. Hydrogeologist (Scientist B) through UPSC 3. Miss. E. Zuchobeni Lotha, D/o. Evothung Lotha for securing the post of Secretariat Assistant through NPSC The Ekhung further wishes them the very best and grand success in their future endeavour.

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The Dimapur District Disabled Persons Parents Association (DDDPPA) take immense pride and honour to extend our heartiest congratulations to Mr. Akum Ezung founder president of the association for being elected as National Executive Council Member (NECM) and Zonal Secretary (North East) for Disabilities under PARIVAAR - National Confederation of Parents Organization (NCPO) which is the first ever before before Nagaland became NECM in the (PwlDDs) org is indeed a recognition and glory to the State.

He also participated in the All India 25 years (Silver Jubilee) Celebration for Disabilities that was held at Bangalore from 10th to 12th Nov, 2017.

The Association wishes him more success for the endeavor of the disabilities.

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The warplanes were covered by Russia’s Su30SM fighters from the Hmeymim airbase in Syria.

After completing the mission, the bombers returned to their base airfields.

This was the sixth airstrike by Russian strategic bombers since November 15 as Syrian government troops backed by the Russian air force were finishing expelling IS terrorists from the country.

haven no longer exists,” he said. Appearing on the same panel, former CIA director and Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said that Pakistan has always been a problem.

“It’s been a safe haven for terrorists who come across the border and attack in Afghanistan and then go back into Pakistan. We have made every effort possible during the time I was there to convince Pakistan to stop it,” he said.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The Yondon Youth Assoication Pangti, would like to extend our deepest appreciation to the following individuals and organisations for the financial assistance bestowed towards purchasing of Sound System.

1. Renbomo Kikon 2. Yondon Yankho 3. A. Nyimtsemo Ngullie 4. Myingthungo O. Ngullie 5. Chanchio T. Ngullie 6. Thungbemo C. Odyuo 7. P. Zachano Ngullie 8. Phyokhamo Shitiri

` 10,000/` 30,000/` 3,000/` 2,000/` 1,000/` 1,000/` 500/` 500/-

The Association further, express special thanks to the Yeomen Society Yondon, for generously revivifying the Office Signboard.

The Association acknowledge and pray that the Almighty the bountiful blessing upon you all.

(Rendemo Ngullie) General Secretary Yondon Youth Association

(Mhonjan Ngullie) President Yondon Youth Association

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Moscow, Dec 4 (IANS): Russian strategic bombers continued to strike Islamic State (IS) terrorists in Syria on Sunday, the Russian Defense Ministry said.

Six Tu-22M3 longrange bombers took off from Russia and destroyed IS ammunition warehouses, equipment and strongholds in the southeast of Deir al-Zour province, Xinhua quoted a statement from the ministry as saying.

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A Russian long-range Tu-22M3 bomber strikes the Islamic State targets in Syria. (AP/PTI)

Washington, Dec 4 (PTI): America’s spy chief has said that Pakistan’s policy of using terrorists as a leverage against India and Afghanistan has not changed and the US will do everything it can to ensure that terror safe havens no longer exists in Pakistan.

CIA Director Mike Pompeo told Regan National Defence Forum in California over the weekend that this is the message that Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis was tasked to deliver to Pakistan during his meetings with the top Pakistani leaders.

“Mattis will deliver the message that says We would love you to do that. That is that safe haven inside of Pakistan has worked to the detriment of our capacity to do what we needed to do in Afghanistan and in the absence of the Pakistanis achieving that we’re going to do everything we can to make sure that that safe

BEIJING, Dec 4 (PTI): China on Monday termed the $50 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as an “open initiative” and invited more countries to join the controversial project on the “principle of equality and voluntarism”.

Commenting on the commissioning of a power plant built by China and Qatar in Karachi, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson, Geng Shuang told a media briefing here on Monday that Qatar’s participation showed that the CPEC is open for third country participation.

The first unit of the 1320-MW coal-fired power plant at Port Qasim in Pakistan, under the CPEC project, was inaugurated on November 29.

The Port Qasim plant has been developed jointly by the Power China Resources Limited and Qatar’s Al-Mirqab Capital with a total investment of USD 2.085 billion, according to reports from Pakistan. It is the second major energy project under the CPEC. “This is the first project participated by the third country. It shows that the CPEC is an open initiative.

We are willing to explore the participation of more countries with the principle of equality and voluntarism,” Geng said.

Islamabad, Dec 4 (PTI): The Islamabad High Court Monday dismissed ousted Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif ’s plea to club three corruption cases against him.

A two-member bench issued a short order turning down his appeal and said that a detailed judgment would be issued later.

The cases were registered by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on September 8 against Sharif, his family in the Accountability Court Islamabad, following a verdict

by Supreme Court in the Panama Papers case.

The accountability court in Islamabad had on November 8 rejected a plea by 67-year-old Sharif to club his cases, which he challenged in the Islamabad High Court.

The IHC had completed the hearing and reserved the judgment on November 23, which it announced today.

The three cases against the Sharif family are related to the Al-Azizia Company and Hill Metal Establishment, Flagship Investment Ltd and the Avenfield (London) properties.

Earlier, the accountability court postponed hearing of graft cases against Sharif until this afternoon due to the expected verdict of the high court.

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Sharif along with his daughter Maryam and sonin-law Muhammad Safdar appeared in the court.

His lawyer Khawaja Harris requested Judge Mohammad Bashir to suspend proceedings and wait for the Islamabad High Court’s (IHC) decision on a petition by Sharif to club his three graft cases into one, as all were related to his alleged amassing of assets beyond the known sources of income.

The court after hearing the argument from the NAB prosecutor postponed hearing till 1 pm and allowed Sharif to go home but ordered him to be present when the hearing would restart.

Sharif and his sons, Hassan and Hussain, have been named in all the three NAB cases, while Maryam and her husband Safdar have been named only in the Avenfield case.

APPRECIATION

We the KGKK on behalf of all the GBs of Kuhuboto Area with immense pride and joy extend our heartiest congratulations to Mr. Akato Chophi of Hoito Village for being appointed as Vice-President of NSCN (Reformation). He is also first among the Western Sumi to be in the top Leadership of Naga Political Groups.

The KGKK further appreciates and thank his Excellency President NSCN (R) Mr. Wangting Naga, Collective leadership, Kilonsers and all ranks for inducting such a capable and able senior leader who has a vision for the Nagas future.

May Almighty God bestow wisdom upon him abundantly in leading the people for the cause of Nagas.

Mr. Vikuto Rochlll G.B. Lotovi Village President, KGKK

Mr. Tokugha Zhimo Hd. G.B. S.Hotovi Village General Secy., KGKK

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THE NAGALAND STATE CO-OPERATIVE BANK LTD. (SPONSORED & FINANCED BY THE GOVT.OF NAGALAND) POST BOX NO.153. HEAD OFFICE : DIMAPUR – 797112

NO.NSCB/HO/49/Pt VI/2014/

Date: 04.12.2017

NOTICE OF THE 48 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE BANK. th

Notice is hereby given that the 48th Annual General Meeting of the Nagaland State Co-operative Bank Ltd. Dimapur will be held on 19 January, 2018 at 11.00 A.M. in its Registered Office at Dimapur, Nagaland to transact the following Agenda.

1. To confirm the Proceedings of the 47th A.G.M. held on 20.01.2017 2. To consider and approve the Auditor’s Report and Audited Statements of Accounts for the year ended 31.3.2017 together with Audit Compliance.

3. To consider and approve the Annual Report of Directors for the year 2016-17.

4. To consider and approve the Revised Budget for 2016-17 and Estimated Budget for the years 2017-18 & 2018-19 5. To elect 5( Five) Members of the Board of Directors, one each from Agril. Coop.

Societies of Dimapur, Tuensang, Zunheboto, Kiphire and Peren districts.

6. To transact any other matters as may be notified by the members to the Managing Director at least one week ahead of the meeting or as the Chairman may allow.

Sd/Sd/Imtilemba Longkumer Temjen Toy IAS Managing Director Chairman -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------N.B. :1. Each affiliated Societies may be represented by a delegate duly sponsored in writing in the prescribed form to attend the meeting.

2. Nomination papers will be available from 5(five) branches namely Dimapur, Tuensang, Zunheboto, Kiphire and Jalukie branch.

3. Nomination Papers can be obtained on payment of requisite fee of Rs.1000/(Rupees One thousand) only from 14 December 2017 onward till 20 December 2017 during working hour i.e up to 4.00 PM only. Defaulting Coop. Societies & individuals defaulting to NStCB loan will not be eligible to file nomination.

4. Nomination papers in prescribed form will be accepted only by the Managing Director of the Bank at H.O. on or before 03 January 2018 during working hours ( i.e within 2.00PM) 5 . Election will be governed under the Election Rules framed and approved by the Registrar of Cooperative Societies vide letter No.CIF-329/2001-2002 dt. 31-10-2002 & amended vide No. CIF - 79/2003-04/3463 dt. 4.1.2007.

Date : 19-01-2018 Registration of Members

PROGRAMME

Venue : NSCB, H.O.( Conference Hall ) Dimapur : 18 January 2018 from 10.00 AM to 3.00 PM & 19 January 2018 from 7.00 AM to 10.45 AM Inauguration & Business Session : 11 A.M. Lunch : 2.00 P.M.

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ondolences and tributes poured in for veteran actorfilmmaker Shashi Kapoor who died at a hospital here on Monday, with celebrities like his “Siddhartha” co-star Simi Garewal terming it the end of an era, while his “Kalyug” co-star Raj Babbar, melody queen Lata Mangeshkar, filmmakers Karan Johar and Hansal Mehta paid tribute to the “most charming actor ever” who would forever remain in their memories.

Shashi Kapoor died at Kokilaben Hospital here at age 79 after a period of hospitalisation.

Here’s what some of the Bollywood celebrities tweeted: Simi Garewal: Am deeply saddened by the passing away of my co-star Shashi Kapoor. The last of that generation of Kapoors gone. A gentleman and friend gone. An era gone..

All that remains are his films...and precious memo-

ries. RIP Shashiji.

Raj Babbar: Deeply saddened by the demise of the legend Shashi Kapoorji. Shall always miss your charm and your greatness.

You will live in our hearts for all times to come.

Aamir Khan: Shashi uncle was not only a great star and a passionate filmmaker but also a wonderful human being. His work has always given Indian audiences great joy. His consideration to Indian theater was huge, Prithvi theatre is the favourite venues for both performers and audience alike. His passing away is a sad day for all of us. My condolences to Sanjana, Kunal, Karan and everyone in the family. May his soul rest in peace.

Lata Mangeshkar: I am extremely sad about Shashi Kapoor’s demise.

He was very nice human being. RIP. Sanjay Dutt: His contribution to this industry will be remembered. May his soul rest in peace. Shashi Kapoor ji you will be missed always.

Karan Johar: RIP Shashi Kapoor...the most charming and enigmatic actor ever...a gentleman movie star! His legacy in film and theatre is exceptional.

Ajay Devgn: You won’t be forgotten. Rest in peace #ShashiKapoor ji.

(IANS)

Hornbill Festival at Agri Expo site enters day two Talking to Nagaland Post, some of the stall owners said that the festival was a platform for entrepreneurs and that they were being able to deliver their style of food which was appreciated.

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ith more than sixty stalls set up at the Hornbill festival site, at Agri Expo, Dimapur, lightens up with customers turning up to have fun, enjoy the exotic Naga food and beverages with their friends and families. Although the

about how much they earn in a night, but it was the encouragement and support for the people which they expected, they asserted. The stalls comprised not only of food and beverages but also games, crafts and traditional

stuffs at affordable prices making it convenient for everyone to grab items of their choice. The event management team informed that entry to the stalls would be free but entry to the concert will be Rs 100 per

individual. The organizers requested everyone to be part of the festival, to encourage as well as enjoy the show so that it will continue to a provide platform for the upcoming generations.

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turn up on the second day was comparatively lesser than the first day which, being a Sunday which was an opportuned time for the common folk, those coming to the festival seemed satisfied with the variety of food, drinks and activities.

Parliamentary secretary Technical Education, N. Thomas Lotha, director Golden Crown Theological College, Rev. Dr. Nzan Odyuo, Thungchamo Ngullie and others during the release of gospel album “Yithen Von” which contains seven gospel songs in Lotha dialect. Thungchamo Ngullie, the artiste is a graduate in bachelor of theology (B.Th) with diploma in music from Golden Crown Theological College Dimapur. He is pursuing bachelor of music from Margaret Shishak School of Music. He was also involved in the church ministry as youth director/pastor at Chukitong Town Baptist Church from 2013-16. Parliamentary secretary, technical education, N. Thomas Lotha hosted the launching programme at his private residence. (NP)

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur Tuesday, December 5, 2017

25TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MR RAVOLIE KETS & MRS SHITOLI

Your wedding will become a chronical to let your future generation know that you both were truly special and your love was absolutely magical. Happy 25th Anniversary.

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England’s Chris Woakes (second left) celebrates with teammates after trapping Australia’s Steve Smith LBW for 6 runs on Monday. (AP/PTI)

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Woakes (2-13) then picked up the big wickets of David Warner (14) and Smith (6), but Australia, who remain in control of the Test, avoided any further setbacks as Peter Hadscomb (3no) and nightwatchman Nathan Lyon (3no) saw them through to stumps on day three with a lead of 268 and six second innings wickets remaining.

England’s plans of getting first-innings parity with Australia were dealt an early blow when James Vince (2) was dismissed in the first full over of the day. After adding just two to his overnight score, England’s no. 3 was caught-behind by Tim Paine trying to drive Josh Hazlewood through the covers off the back foot.

Joe Root was the next to go for 9, miscuing an

expansive drive off Pat Cummins to Bancroft at third slip and when Alastair Cook (37) guided a turning Lyon delivery to Smith at slip, England faced a mighty battle to avoid going 2-0 down in the series with three to play.

Dawid Malan (19) also went before the tea break, from an inside-edge behind to the first ball of a new spell from Cummins, while Moeen Ali (25) and Jonny Bairstow (21) both succumbed to one-handed catches from Lyon and Mitchell Starc - both of which came of their own bowling - early in the evening session.

At 142-7, 101 runs short of the follow-on, Overton and Woakes overcame a bouncer barrage to provide some belated resistance as England tried

to halt Australia’s momentum.

The pair dug in to produce a partnership of 66 - the highest of England’s innings - before Woakes top-edged a simple return catch to Starc (3-49) on 36.

Overton eventually ran out of partners as Lyon picked up the wickets of Stuart Broad (3) and Anderson (0) straight after the dinner break to finish with figures of 4-60 as England were bowled out short of the follow-on mark.

However, Smith resisted the temptation to put England back in under the lights, and it was a questionable move as England finally got the pink ball to talk.Anderson drew an edge from Bancroft which was snaffled by Bairstow before trapping Khawaja in front, and he thought he had picked up the key wicket of Smith only to see an lbw decision overturned after the Aussie skipper was originally given out.

Warner was next to go though, edging Woakes behind to Root at second slip before Smith finally departed for six.

The Australian captain was given out after being struck on the pad by Woakes, and this time he was on his way back to the pavilion after an unsuccessful review.

With the pink ball moving more than at any other time in the game, England targeted more wickets but Handscomb and Lyon saw Australia through to the close of what was a dramatic day’s play.

Vijender to defend title against African champ Amuzu

NEW DELHI, Dec 4 (PTI): Indian boxing star Vijender Singh is set to defend his WBO Oriental and Asia Pacific Super middleweight titles against Ghana’s Ernest Amuzu in Jaipur on December 23.

Unbeaten in nine fights so far Vijender was last seen in action in August when he defeated China’s No.1 boxer Zulpikar Maimaitiali to claim the WBO Oriental title.

“I am really excited on having my 10th fight in India in the Pink City of Jaipur. I am training hard in the ring for the last two months and still have three weeks to go for my next fight, so looking forward to winning the third title fight in a row,” the Olympic bronze medallist said.

Announcing the launch of his new promotional company -- Vijender Singh Promotions, he said, “The company will encourage the new talents and provide them a chance to be a part of a big show.

Ghana’s Ernest Amuzu will also be looking to win the 26th pro fight of his career. He has won 23 fights, 21 of them Knockouts, and lost only two in his pro career.

“So far Vijender has not faced any tough and experienced opponent like me, I am sure that after facing me in the ring he will realise how tough pro boxing is,” the 34-year-old boxer said.

M.B.E. Zhuikhu Memorial Football Gold Cup underway

Chief guest Jacob Zhimomi declaring the meet open.

Dimapur, Dec 4 (NPN): The 19th edition of M.B.E. Zhuikhu Memorial Football Gold Cup, organised by Western Sumi Sports Association (WSSA), got underway Monday at Khaghaboto town.

Ja c o b Z h i m o m i , MLA graced the inaugural ceremony and declared the

tournament open as chief guest.

Speaking on the occasion, chief guest said that sports is the best platform to bring people together fostering friendship and peace among the people.

He urged upon the people to work together with humbleness and sincerity to take Naga soci-

: ACKNOWLEDGEMENT :

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

We the family members of LATE H. ITOLI ROCHILL would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all those who supported us spiritually, physical and emotionally and as it is not possible for us to thank all those concerned individually. It is our humble prayer that our Heavenly father to bless you all abundantly.

We convey our heartfelt acknowledgement to : 1. WSBAK Akuvuto 2. Aghunaqa Area Church Leader Fellowship 3. P. Vichoto Baptist Church 4. Izhevi Baptist Church 5. Nikihe Baptist Church 6. Zutoi Baptist Church 7. Khutovi Baptist Church 8. Tohokhu Baptist Church 9. Mughavi Baptist Church 10. Husto Baptist Church 11. Vedami Baptist Church 12. Viyito Baptist Church 13. Aghunaqa Area Sports Association 14. Yetoho Baptist Church 15. Ekrapathar Baptist Church 16. Lhomithi Baptist Church 17. Lotovi Baptist Church

7th DEATH ANNIVERSARY of Late M. Among Lemtor

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Manipur and Nagaland teams with BCCI and NCA officials during the first round matches of the Vijay Merchant (U-16) three-day matches tournament for Northeast and Bihar Zone. The second round matches will be played at Dimapur, Shillong and Patna from December 7 to 9.

Dear Dad It's been seven years since you left us on this day.

We fondly remember and cherish your memories of love and joy you brought into our life which keeps comforting us. And with your blessings we continue to live our life and carry on.

Daddy we love you.

From loving wife, children, grand children and relatives.

H. ITOLI ROCHILL Born on : 17.09.1965 Died on : 30.11.2017

6th DEATH ANNIVERSARY of Late Zakiesatuo Pienyü

LHOUKUOÜ ZASHÜMO Second Death Anniversary

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Your life was a BLESSING Your memory a TREASURE You are LOVED beyond words And missed beyond MEASURE.

Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near; still loved, still missed and very dear.

Loving sons, daughters, in-laws and grandchildren

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ety forward to a greater height.

While encouraging the sports persons to be confidently ambitious in making sports as their career, Jacob said success is not for those who look for an easy way to reach the top but it is only for those are focused primarily on their objective and pursue it with dedication and hard work.

President, CNTC Hokiye Yepthomi delivered a short speech while Lt. Col. Yeshika Awomi spoke on behalf of the trophy donors.

The function was chaired by Joel Zhimo and Mughaka Chophy. God’s blessing was invoked by Kughavi Zhimo, pastor (KACLF) and welcome address was delivered by Vikato Aye, president, KTKK. The event is being hosted by Khaghaboto Area Sports Association.

Loving mother, wife, children, sisters, brother and Kohima Plaza Bakery Staff

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Loving Husband, Daughter, Son in laws, Sons and Siiblings

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James, Woakes lead Eng fightback

Adelaide, Dec 4 (Agencies): James Anderson and Chris Woakes took two late wickets apiece to reduce Australia to 53-4 in their second innings and give England some hope of salvaging something from the second Test at the Adelaide Oval.

Earlier in the day, Australia looked in full control when Craig Overton was left stranded nine runs short of a half-century in his maiden Test innings as the tourists were bowled out for 227 - 16 runs short of the follow-on and a firstinnings deficit of 215.

However, Steve Smith chose not to make England bat again and the move somewhat backfired as Anderson (11-7-16-2) removed Cameron Bancroft (4) and Usman Khawaja (20) in a brilliant spell of swing

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e t h e f a m i ly m e m b e r s and relatives of Late Imnalemla express our sincere and profound gratitude for all the prayers, material and financial assistance during our time of grief on 27 th November 2017.

Fo r t h o s e wh o te l e p h o n e d , travelled long distances, messages of condolences, family friends, neighbours; we are truly grateful.

We convey our special thanks to: • Doctors and nurses, K.P Bethesda • Kohima Ao Baptist Arogo (KABA) • Kohima Red Cross Society • Upper Agri Colony (Kohima) • Kohima Khensa Union • Dimapur Khensa Union • Khensa Baptist Arogo • Officers and staff, DRDA (Mokokchung) We deeply regret our inability to reach out to each of you individually, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our deepest gratitude. It’s our humble prayer that God bless you all in abundance.

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The family of Late Menoseno Nagi Chetri wishes to acknowledge one and all for your love, prayers and gestures of kindness shown to us.

We offer our heartfelt thanks to the family of believers, all our friends, neighbours and well-wishers for your support at this difficult time. For those who telephoned, travelled long distances, sent floral tributes and messages of condolences as well as those who gave monetarily, we are truly grateful. You made our loss more bearable.

A special word of thanks to: 1. Kuda Village Baptist Church 2. Gorkha Baptish Church Singrijan As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as our deepest gratitude.

May God Almighty bless each one of you and reward you.

Loving Husband, children, mother, siblings and family.

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Lt. Ache Konyak (Monche) M.A (Pol. Sci) Born on : 23rd Jan. 1989 – Died on : 28th Nov. 2017

"If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord.

So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord".

(Romans 14:8) Our hearts are full of gratitude when we say many thanks to family members, relatives, neighbours and friends for all acts of kindness and sympathy shown during our grief with the sudden loss of Lt. Ache Konyak on 28th November 2017. We, the family members appreciated your great comfort and thoughtfulness during our sorrow and bereavement in our family. We sincerely thank you for your presence and support extended physically, financially and most importantly through prayers.

Although we are unable to extend and mention our deep appreciation to all individually, but may the good Lord bless all abundantly for your good deeds.

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07.03.1945 – 01.12.2017 The family of Lt. R. Shilu Ao (Khar Village) wishes to acknowledge the many expressions of sympathy and gestures of kindness shown to us during his illness and following our bereavement.

We offer our heartfelt thanks to friends, neighbours and well wishers who provided emotional and spiritual support as well as those who made charitable donation.

Please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our deepest gratitude as it would be impossible to thank everyone individually. May God bless you all.

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India on top despite Mathews, Chandimal tons

India’s Ishant Sharma celebrates the wicket of Sri Lanka’s Sadeera Samarawickrama during the third day of the third cricket test match, at Ferozshah Kotla in New Delhi on Monday. (PTI)

New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS): Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin turned it around for the hosts, clinching three wickets as centuries from skipper Dinesh Chandimal and Angelo Mathews helped Sri Lanka reach 356/9 at stumps on Day 3 of the third and final Test here on Monday.

Bad light forced play to be called off five minutes prior to the scheduled close as Chandimal remained

unbeaten on a 341-ball 147 with tailender Lakshan Sandakan on nought. The islanders now trail India by 180 runs with one wicket remaining.

After engaging in a massive 181-run fourth wicket stand with Mathews, Chandimal waged a lone battle for the tourists, helping them save the follow-on as the Indian bowlers led

by Ashwin and the pace duo of Ishant Sharma and Mohammed Shami rocked

the lower middle order.

It turned out to be another typical Ferozeshah Kotla wicket where the ball started doing the trick, thanks to the foot-marks outside the crease helping Ashwin to get rid of dangerman Mathews (111), debutant Roshen Silva and stumper Niroshan Dickwella for ducks.

Ishant and Shami added to the woes by picking the wickets of Sadeera Samarawickrama (33) and

Suranga Lakmal (5) respectively, the credit for which also goes to stumper Wriddhiman Saha’s brilliant dives.

Left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja also joined the party by trapping Lahiru Gamage (1) as the visitors found themselves tottering at 343/9.

Earlier, resuming the day at 131/3, Mathews and Chandimal battled the hazy conditions to add 61 runs and deny India any luck in the morning session which saw the Sri Lankans going in to the lunch interval at 192/3.

Coming back, Mathews made the most of the two lifelines -dropped on Sunday in single digits and then on Monday dropped at 98 by Rohit Sharma at second slip off Ishant Sharma -- to bring up his 8th Test ton in style.

Mathews’ 268-ball marathon effort, consisting of 14 boundaries and 2 sixes, was however, ended just at the stroke of tea when he edged one to wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha off Ashwin, The 181-run partnership between Mathews and Chandimal came off 477 balls -- the most balls faced by any pair against India

Dzieselatuo is hornbill Naga wrestling champ

Winner of Hornbill Naga Wrestling Championship Dzieselatuo (hand raised) and other winners along NWA officials on Monday. (NP)

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Kohima, Dec 4 (NPN): Dzieselatuo Keretsü (29) emerged as the champion of 11th International Hornbill Naga Wrestling championship after defeating Kezhavizo Thevo in the final bout at Amphitheatre Naga Heritage, Kisama on Monday.

The champion wrestler from Kohima village received a cash prize of Rs.1 lakh sponsored by Re-

NYCS to conduct selection test D i m ap u r , D e c 4 (NPN): National Yuva Cooperative Society (NYCS) will be organising the season-III selection test for pan India Athletic Talent Scouting for Summer Olympics 2020 and 2024 at Dimapur Higher Secondary School ground on December 9. Selected candidates will also be taking part in the north east zonal at Guwahati.

Interested candidates can download the forms from www.nycsindia.com.

Candidates who have not collected the forms can also register at the venue on December 9 by bringing a passport photo and a photocopy of birth certificate.

NYCS is the organising partner for the most unique and grass root athletics talent hunt initiative under a CSR initiative of GAIL (India) Ltd. The collaboration aims to spot, screen, select and nurture potential young talents.

For more information, interested candidates can contact 9863407900 or 9856585309.

liance while the runnersup received Rs.50,000.

The two losing semifinalist Hraiba Dow Poumai and Seketoukou Nipu received Rs. 20,000 each while the quarter finalist Ipeuzeu Sheko Veni Poumai, Keduovilie Zumu and Besuveto Cumu received Rs. 5,000 each.

In the tourist category, S. Veini Poumai of Tungjoy village under Senapati district, Manipur emerged as the champion defeating

Hraiba Dow Poumai. The champion and runners-up walked home richer by Rs.15,000 and Rs.10,000 respectively.

A total of 44 local wrestlers and 16 tourist wrestlers from Manipur, Mumbai, New Delhi and Rajasthan participated in the annual event.

Earlier, Minister for PWD (Roads and Bridges), Dr. Neikiesalie Kire gracing the event as the chief guest urged wrestlers

to work towards increasing their strength and physical fitness instead of relying on the old way of eating the best food to gain weight. In Naga wrestling there is no opponent but friend and that is the beauty of the indigenous Naga game, he said.

Citing the example of neighbouring state Manipur, he encouraged players of different games in the state to be adoptive to make progress in their respective fields.

He also expressed hope that there would be more participation from the visitors in the annual event in the coming years.

The programme was chaired by president, Angami Sports Association, Viliehu Nguzhu, God’s blessing was invoked by associate pastor of Chakesang Baptist Church, Thujoneyi Veswu while the presidential address was delivered by president of Nagaland Wrestling Association, Neivikuolie Khatsu.

since the 738-ball stonewalling by Brendon McCullum and B.J. Watling in Wellington in February 2014.

Chandimal at the other end, continued to put pressure on the home bowlers as he completed his 10th Test ton just after the tea break with Samarawickrama in company.

Samarawickrama, the opening batsman, who was hit on the helmet grill on the opening day while fielding at short leg, came in to bat at the unusual No.5 spot.

Ashwin turned the tide in favour of the home side during the final hour of play with two quick wickets before Ishant, Shami and Jadeja joined the Tamil Nadu off-spinner to make life difficult for the tourists on a day which saw the floodlights switched on post the lunch session.

The early close of play on Monday will result in the addition of a couple of overs to the fourth day’s play on Tuesday.

Brief Scores: Sri Lanka 356/9 (Chandimal 147*; Mathews 111; Ashwin 3/90) trail India 536/7 dec. (Kohli 243, Vijay 155; Sandakan 4/167) by 180 runs

Nagaland Post, Dimapur tuesday, december 5, 2017

‘Scheduling of matches in Delhi will be considered’

New Delhi, Dec 4 (PTI): The BCCI Monday said scheduling of matches in pollution-mired Delhi will be “considered” in future after Sri Lanka’s cricket team complained of poor air quality during the ongoing third Test against India here.

Play was stopped on three occasions on Sunday and the Sri Lankan team wore anti-pollution masks, complaining of breathing problems at the Feroz Shah Kotla.

The Indian players, however, made light of the situation, saying they were used to the conditions.

“Scheduling of matches in Delhi during this time of the year will be considered,” BCCI Acting Secretary Amitabh Chaudhary told reporters at the end of the third day’s play here when questions were raised about Delhi’s viability as a venue given the rising pollution levels.

However, Chaudhary said Sri Lanka Cricket had not raised any such concerns when the itinerary was decided.

“If Sri Lanka Cricket had concerns regarding scheduling, they didn’t express them to us,” he added.

Deepika bags bronze in Indoor Archery WC BANGKOK, Dec 4 (PTI): India returned with a solitary bronze medal by Deepika Kumari at the Indoor Archery World Cup Stage 2 that concluded on Sunday.

Deepika, seeded third, defeated 13th seeded Sayana Tsyrempilova of Russia 7-3 in the women’s recurve bronze play-off to bring some smile to the camp after the men’s top seed Atanu Das crashed out in round two.

It was a disappointing end to their campaign, close on the heels of the overwhelming success at the Asian Championship in Dhaka, where they bagged a rich haul of nine medals -- three gold, four silver and two bronze.

Deepika got past three of her teammates - Nivetha Ganesan 6-0, Laishram Bombayla Devi 7-3 and Ankita Bhakat 6-2 - to make the last-four.

But Korean second seed Kim Surin shattered the former world number one’s gold medal dream with a thrilling 6-5 win in the shoot-off (10-9) and Deepika had to settle for third place.

The fifth Indian in the draw, Monika Saren was blanked 0 -6 by the eventual

Deepika Kumari

silver medallist Surin in the last-16.

None of Indian male archers could make the quarterfinals. Das, who topped the qualifications, could not replicate that when it mattered most, making a round two exit with a 3-7 loss to the 16th seed and eventual silver medallist Matteo Fissore of Italy.

In an all-Indian first round clash 12th seeded Jayanta Talukdar beat Rahul Banerjee 7-3, but lost 2-6 in the very next round to the fifth seeded Kim Joo Wan of Korea.

Swami Indrachand, seeded 10th, won his first round with a comfortable 7-1 win over China’s Peng Cheng only to face a 2-6 defeat at the hands of Plihon Pierre in the next round.

Atul Verma and Akhil Choudhary lost their respective openers.

Messi statue vandalised for second time

Buenos Aires, Dec 4 (IANS): Vandals have knocked over a statue of Barcelona and Argentina forward Lionel Messi in Buenos Aires for the second time this year.

Photos on Sunday posted on social media showed the sculpture lying on its side on the pavement, having been chopped off at its ankles, reports Xinhua news agency.

Police said they had no information about the identity of the perpetrators.

In January, the monument was cut in half from the waist up before being repaired and re-erected by the city government days later.

The statue is located on a riverside promenade known as the Walkway of Glory in the Buenos Aires port district of Puerto Madero. It is flanked by sculptures of other Argentine sporting greats such as Formula 1 world champion Juan Manuel Fangio and 1986 World Cup winner Diego Maradona.

Man City leave it late to beat Hammers

David Silva latched on to Kevin de Bruyne’s cross to guide the ball past Adrian with less than 10 minutes remaining.

L o nd o n , D e c 4 (Agencies): David Silva struck late to earn Manchester City a hard-fought 2-1 win over West Ham at the Etihad Stadium.

Aiming for a recordequalling 13th consecutive victory in the Premier League - in the same season - Pep Guardiola’s side had to recover from a lethargic first half to come from behind and beat a spirited opponent.

Having been thumped 4-0 during the week at Everton, the Hammers

travelled to the league leaders more in hope than confidence but a disciplined effort saw them deservedly take the lead in the final minute of the first period, Angelo Ogbonna powering home a header from Aaron Cresswell’s perfect cross.

City introduced Gabriel Jesus at the break and having been completely off the pace in the first 45 minutes, the hosts began to take control and stretch West Ham’s defence.

They were level on

57 minutes when Nicolas Otamendi guided home from close range.

David Moyes’ side began to tire and City’s persistence paid off with just seven minutes remaining when Silva acrobatically volleyed Kevin de Bruyne’s brilliant, lofted pass into the far corner of the net, giving the recalled Adrian no chance.

The visitors had a great opportunity to snatch a point in the final minute of regular time, Marko Arnautovic left Eliaquim

Mangala for dead down the right and sent in a fine cross which was met by substitute Diafra Sakho but the forward’s effort was a dreadful one, firing miles wide when well placed.

The result means City have restored their eight-point lead ahead of next Sunday’s Manchester derby while West Ham remain in 19th spot.

Afterwards, City midfielder Fabian Delph bemoaned West Ham coming to ‘park the bus’. “ I t wa s d i f f i c u l t , teams seem to come here and get every man behind the ball, not interested in anything but parking the bus,” he told Sky Sports.

“But we have players like David Silva in the team, so we knew if we kept going we’d get our chances.”

“We knew we had to be patient, we came out flying in the second half, we tried to explain to the boys we still had time and then we started to relax a bit more and found those spaces. We want to win the derby but we are taking it each game at a time.”

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