December 7, 2018

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Khango-led NSCN ready to talk REVOKES DECISION ON ABROGATING CEASE FIRE

Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, DEC 6 (NPN): Acknowledging the efforts and appeal by NGOs and civil society organizations to restore the ceasefire agreement with Government of India (GoI), NSCN (K) led by Khango Konyak has decided to revoke its decision of unilaterally abrogating the ceasefire agreement with immediate effect.

It may be recalled that NSCN (K) had unilaterally abrogated ceasefire in March 2015, leading to multiple violent incidents, including attacks on security forces.

In a joint statement, NSCN (K) chairman and president, Khango Konyak and general secretary Isak Sumi Thursday informed that the group, after holding wide consultations with civil society groups during the past one month and keeping in view the positive response by GoI, resolved to revoke the unilateral decision of abrogating the ceasefire.

Govt schemes for handloom weavers

DIMAPUR, DEC 6 (NPN): Development Commissioner (Handlooms), Ministry of Textiles, has informed that one stall has been set up at Naga Heritage Village, Kisama in order to enrol the handloom weavers in various central government schemes. In a press release, deputy director/head of office Dr.V Sivakkumar informed that Nagaland handloom weavers can do spot registration with weavers service centre, Dimapur for ongoing various schemes at Stall No.94 Kisama.

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Dimapur police on fireworks licence

DIMAPUR, DEC 6 (NPN): Dimapur police has informed interested traders that applications for temporary fireworks license will be issued at the office of the Commissioner of Police (CP), Dimapur. In a press release, Dimapur Police PRO asked interested parties, wanting to stock and sell fire crackers, to obtain permits for the same i.e. Licence in Form LE-5 after filling up form AE-5, which can also be obtained from the office of the CP. PRO stated that licences would be issued totally on a temporary basis. Further, licences would be issued only for firecracker sale during the New Year.

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“Therefore, we expect GoI to respond positively by honouring our decision to revive ceasefire in the interest of peace in Nagaland and Naga people in general,” they said.

Following weeks of speculations and the mediation by Nagaland GB Federation (NGBF), which was endorsed by the Khangoled NSCN (K) group to act as go-between, both Government of India and Khango-led group purportedly agreed to clear the decks and begin the process of negotiation.

Nagaland GB Federation had disclosed that the federation, during its meeting with the Khango-led group at Yankhao village on October 25, was officially endorsed to pursue the issue with the Centre in order pave the way for the group to enter into ceasefire at the earliest.

It may be mentioned that the Khango-led NSCN (K) had placed a four-point demand to the GoI for consideration-- lift ban imposed on NSCN and removal of

terrorist tag; rescind the bounties placed on NSCN leaders; repeal AFSPA/ DDA on the enforced Naga areas and unconditional release of NSCN cadres arrested after the abrogation of ceasefire and undergoing trials or serving sentences in different prisons across the state/country.

According to NGBF, the Centre, in response to NSCN (K)’s four-point demand also issued a statement saying it “never abrogated the ceasefire with NSCN (K), but NSCN (K) walked away from ceasefire in March 2015. But, government of India still stands and welcomes NSCN (K) for peace talks.”

The statement also mentioned that government of India had no objection for NSCN (K) to maintain their entity.

It stated that as soon as NSCN (K) comes into peace process dialogue with the Centre, ban on NSCN (K), terrorist tag and bounties on its leaders will be automatically removed/ close.

Further, the statement r e p o r t e d ly m e n t i o n e d that the Centre welcomed NSCN (K) for peace talks anytime.

However, Centre said it was committed to solve the Naga issue with one comprehensive solution and therefore cannot have many agreements.

Centre also conveyed that it was not in a state to take up third party with fresh negotiation at this juncture. However, GoI stated that there should not be any insecurity on the part of NSCN (K).

NGBF said NSCN (Khango group) accepted the conditions set forth by the Centre and acceptance letter was handed over to the GoI through NGBF in New Delhi for further discussion.

In the light of the development, NGBF had urged Centre to promptly respond to the peace offer and resume talks at the earliest. It also appealed to all Naga political groups to unite and join the peace process for early solution.

New vehicles to be pre-fitted with HSRP from 2019

Hornbill Festival a unique platform of cultural diversity: Mizoram governor

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NEW DELHI, DEC 6 (NPN): All new vehicles will be sold pre-fitted with High Security Registration Plates (HSRP) from April 1, 2019. The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has notified amendments in Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 to this effect.

The notification mandates that HSRP including third registration mark shall be supplied by the vehicle manufacturers along with vehicles manufactured on or after the first day of April, 2019 to their dealers and dealers shall place a mark of registration on such plates and affix them on the vehicle. The vehicle dealers can also provide HSRP plates for old vehicles.

This step is likely to improve coverage of HSRP on vehicles, while ensuring its quality by vehicle manufacturers. The notification to amend CMVR, 1989 to this effect was issued after due consideration of objections and suggestions received from public in this regard.

HSRP helps in keeping track of the vehicle.

KOHIMA, DEC 6 (NPN): Charmed by cultural vibrancy of the State, Mizoram governor Kummanam Rajasekharan remarked that Hornbill Festival had become a unique platform to witness the cultural diversity of Nagaland for the people of other Seven Sister States and tourists from various parts of the country and the world.

Speaking on Day 6 of the ongoing 10-day Hornbill Festival at Naga Heritage Village Kisama on Thursday, Rajasekharan expressed his joy to be a part of the festival that was one of the biggest cultural extravaganzas of the Northeast.

Rajasekharan said the mission of the festival to revive, protect, sustain and promote the rich Naga heritage and tradition was clearly being seen at the festival.

Rajasekharan congratulated the efforts of the people of Nagaland for making the Hornbill Festival as one of the most important and talked-about

PAC action plan for Dec 10 Dimapur bandh Nagaland to get DIMAPUR, DEC 6 (NPN): In view of the proposed 12-hour bandh in Dimapur on December 10, 2018, the Public Action Committee (PAC) of the Naga Council Dimapur (NCD) held a meeting and prepared action plans for the bandh.

PAC through its media cell said that the bandh to be observed from 5am to 5pm in Dimapur district was in protest against Riven Honda shooting case and multiple criminal activities.

PAC has informed the tribal bodies to arrange youth volunteers to enforce the bandh: 100 volunteers from Ao community (areas of operation - Dillai gate, Subjail junction, DC court police point, Dimapur Government College, Army road Rangapahar and Duncan area), 100 volunteers from Angamis (areas - Airport junction, Kuda village, Nagarjan police point, Super market area, Deluxe point, GS road, DMC office area, Railway areas), 100 volunteers from Lotha community (areas DC court junction to

City tower, Holy Cross, Nyamo Lotha road, PWD office area, Midland, Nepali Gaon), 100 volunteers from Sumi community (areas-New field gate to Tragopan Point, Khatkati police gate to Vety colony area), 100 volunteers from Chakhesang community (areas-Diphupar gate, Central jail junction, Green park junction), 50 volunteers from Rengma community (Areas -Pudumpukhuri area, Naharbari gate junction), 100 volunteers from Chakhroma (Areas-Piphema boundary, Chumukedima, Tenyiphe, Sovima), 50 volunteers from Zeliang community (areas-Dhobhinala point, New market area, Army supply road), 50 volunteers from South Nagas (areas-Burma camp point, Mahindra show room, Walford areas, Model village to Sodzulhou village), 50 volunteers from Kachari community (areas-Zion hospital junction, Hollohon petrol pump, Toluvi road), 50 volunteers from ENPUD (areas-Khermohol point, Notun bosti,Cemetry road areas, LRC colony, Sangtamtila

to Lhomithi junction), 50 volunteers from Pochury community (area-Full Nagarjan Army camp junction).

Meanwhile, PAC has stated that there would be a briefing for volunteers on December 8, 2018 at NCD office at 11am. In this regard, two youth leaders from each community have been requested to attend for collections of information.

Stating that the proposed bandh would be peaceful, PAC has, therefore, requested the public to extend cooperation and support.

PAC has informed that hospitals, wedding participants with cards and sticker, funeral duty, paramilitary, district administrations, police, students on examinations duty and press and media personnel have been exempted from the purview of the proposed bandh.

PAC has assigned tribal hoho leaders to arrange their respective youth and maintain discipline for the successful conduct of the bandh.

`131 crore relief

Spl. Correspondent

NEW DELHI, DEC 6 (NPN): Centre has approved additional assistance from National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) of Rs. 131.16 crore to Nagaland, Rs 3048.39 crore to Kerala and Rs 539.52 crore to Andhra Pradesh.

On Thursday, the Union Home Minister, Rajnath Singh, chaired a meeting of the High Level Committee (HLC) in New Delhi to consider the additional Central Assistance to the States of Nagaland, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh, which were affected by floods, landslides and cyclone Titli respectively during the recent months.

Union Finance Minister, Arun Jaitley, Union Minister for Agriculture, Radha Mohan Singh, Union Home Secretary, Rajiv Gauba and senior officers of the Ministries of Home Affairs, Finance and Agriculture were present in the meeting.

In case of any natural calamity beyond the coping capacity of a state, the state government submits a detailed memorandum indicating sector-wise details of damage and requirement of funds for relief operations of immediate nature, an official said.

Mizoram Governor Kummanam Rajasekhar, Y Patton and others at Kisama on Thursday. (NP)

festivals all over the world.

The Mizoram governor maintained that to witness the colourful display of traditional dances, sports and songs of various Naga tribes was a lifetime experience, adding that the cultural dances, indigenous sports and folk songs were the right medium to promote Nagaland to other parts of the country.

He said the warrior log drums, colourful and mystical headgears, soulful war cries and exquisite costumes were all remarkable.

He remarked that, being from Kerala, it was a great to experience the cultural diversity of Nagaland.

Deputy chief minister Y Patton accompanied the Mizoram governor to the event.

NSCN (I-M) effects 12,008 visitors on changes in ministries day 6 of Hornbill Fest DIMAPUR, DEC 6 (NPN): As per the new changes effected by NSCN (I-M), David Mero has become speaker of Tatar Hoho, Ashiho Asoumai has assumed charge of kilo ministry as kilonser, and CT Son has taken over as kilonser of ministry of information & publicity (MIP).

According to a press release issued by MIP, Poumai National Workers Welfare (PNWW) conveyed its gratitude to the collective leadership of NSCN (I-M) for reposing confidence on Ashiho Asoumai and appointing him as the new kilo kilonser. Also, the caretaker central administrative officer (CAO) of Union Territory (UT) along with senior leaders congratulated the new kilo kilonser and assured to extend full cooperation in his new venture, the release added.

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KOHIMA, DEC 6 (NPN): On day six of the ongoing Hornbill festival, 12,008 tourists visited the Hornbill festival. According to Tourism department, 238 foreign tourists, 2112 domestic and 9658 local visitors registered on Thursday.

Till December 6 altogether 1,09,559 tourists visited the Naga heritage village at Kisama.

NBSE notifies

DIMAPUR, DEC 6 (NPN): Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE) has notified the routine of HSLC Examination 2019, HSSLC Examination 2019 and Class XI Promotion Examination 2019. In a notification, NBSE chairman Asano Sekhose informed that HSLC Examination 2019 would commence on February 13, 2019 and (Cont’d on p-7) culminate on February 25, 2019 while HSSLC Examination 2019 would begin on February 12, 2019 and end on March 4, 2019. Meanwhile, Class XI Promotion Examination 2019 would be held from February 12NSF pointed out that March 5, 2019.

(See Advt on p-7) the officials were continuing in their service despite order passed by P&AR department (O&M branch), dated DIMAPUR, DEC 6 (NPN): November 14, 2018, that the Department of power has length of their service would informed all the consumers be counted from February that its portal www.dopn.

11, 1983 and that they stood gov.in would remain inacreleased from service with cessible for the next seven effect from February 28, days due to major techni2018. NSF demanded that cal issue at NE-RAPDRP all the officials should be Centralised Data Centre, immediately relieved from Guwahati. within seven days of receipt In a press release, chief of its representation. engineer (D&R) Er. Khose R e s c h e d u l e e x a m Sale stated that online paydate: Citing clash of date ment of electricity bills and for open recruitment ex- bill generation would also aminations being conducted remain suspended for the by commissioner of state above mentioned period. taxes and department of However, consumers can social welfare on December visit the respective sub9, 2018, the NSF has ap- divisions offices to make pealed for rescheduling the payments and the same can examinations date to enable be received via offline. The the aspirants to appear for department has expressed both the open recruitment regret for the inconvenience examinations. caused to consumers.

State govt signs MoU for setting up NCDC 6 PHE officials in service DIMAPUR, DEC 6 (NPN): Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoH&FW) Government of India (GoI) and Government of Nagaland have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on December 5, 2018 for setting up a branch of National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) in Nagaland.

MoU was signed by joint secretary, Lav Agarwal, on behalf of the MoH&FW, and principal secretary H&FW, I Himato Zhimomi, on behalf of government of Nagaland, in the presence of secretary to GoI, MoH&FW, Preeti Sudan. NCDC is an institute under the Indian directorate general of health services, MoH&FW, for research in epidemiology and control of communicable diseases.

Addressing officials present at the signing ceremony, Preeti Sudan

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S. Pangnyu Phom, with Preeti Sudan and Dr. L. A Singh, regional director, MoH&FW, Imphal, along with H&FW department officials.

congratulated the H&FW department on the impressive performance of the state in the Measles-Rubella Vaccination Campaign (MRVC).

The secretary also assured to take up requests of the state in relation to availability of alternate banking services at the grassroots, and timely release of funds and facilities required with the ministry as well as with state policy makers.

Director (H), Dr. Vizolie Suokhrie gave a presentation on the achievements,

gaps and way forward of the department of H&FW in the state.

The programme was chaired by principal director, Dr. Vikeyie Losu and vote of thanks was proposed

by NHM mission director, Dr. Kevichusa Medikhrü.

Preeti Sudan was accompanied by Lav Agarwal; director, RRC-NES, Dr. Ashok Roy; senior regional director, MoH&FW, Dr. L.A. Singh; senior consultant (QA), RRC-NES, Dr. Suchitra and consultant (Policy), GoI, Mandar Randive.

Health ministry team calls on Pangnyu: A delegation from the Health ministry led by secretary, Preeti Sudan, called on the Nagaland health minister, S Pangnyu Phom, at his official residence on December 6. The visiting officials, while appreciating the performance of various health schemes in the state, also shared their concern on the delay in release of funds by the state, which was affecting programme implementations.

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DIMAPUR, DEC 6 (NPN): Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) has alleged that there has been a violation of the provisions of the Nagaland Government Retirement Act (NGRA), 1991 as six officials in PHE department were continuing in their posts despite having completed 35 years of continuous service.

In a representation to chief secretary R Binchilo Thong, NSF president Kesosul Christopher Ltu said two executive engineers and four sub-divisional officers in PHE department had completed 35 years of service as they were appointed on February 11, 1983.

NSF pointed out the NGRA 1991 had clearly stated that a government servant would retire after serving for 35 years or on attainment of 60 years of age, whichever was earlier.

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Highlights of Hornbill Festival 2018 Day 6 Promoting Nagaland’s silk Cultural extravaganza

Advisor and founder of Orchid Petal, Achine K. Dolie in her stall. (NP)

Rengma tribe presenting Nyuhonyu Kehu Lu (lullaby for babies). (NP)

Khiamnuingan cultural troupe presenting I-Yah (retreat after battle). (NP) Correspondent formed Awaina Lim (Amur Falcon Dance), a dance that depicts the KOHIMA, DEC 6 (NPN): Pre- happy merry making movements senting cultural songs, dances and of the bird.

Rengmas presented a lullaby tradition of the Nagas, the cultural show under the theme “Cultural folksong called Nyuhonyu Kehu Connect” thrilled spectators with Lu -- a lullaby sung when putting various indigenous games and folk babies to sleep.

The Angami tribe demondances on day 6 of the ongoing Hornbill festival at Kisama on strated a traditional game called Neiyie Tsupre (test of strength and Thursday.

The cultural extravaganza was maturity). In olden times, young presented by the department of Art lads attempted to carry a stone held & Culture, in a bid to focus on pro- above their head without touching their body around a yard to show moting the culture to the state.

In the show, a Sumi cultural their strength and eligibility for troupe demonstrated Akhetsu Ku- marriage. Failure to accomplish kakeu (top spinning), a traditional this was interpreted to mean imgame played by the community, maturity.

Pochury tribe also demonwhere each player takes turns trying to spin a top for the longest duration strated an indigenous game called and also strike the spinning top of Advobvii Akhanyo. Players in two groups tie shawls round their waists other competitors.

Yimchunger tribe presented a and try to pull each other down. folk song called Wochak Khund- The game is played in the winter ung. The song ‘Oh he’ is sung after and early spring.

A troupe of the Kachari comall seeds are sown.

The Zeliang community per- munity performed a serpentine

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Legal services stall at Hornbill Festival Kisama

HGs&CD celebrate Raising Day

Q.: Has the further split in NSCN(K) likely to ensure continuance of Staff Reporter conflict?

DIMAPUR, DEC 6 (NPN): 100% –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– The Nagaland Home 90% –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Guards and Civil Defence (HGs&CD) department 80% –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– observed its Professional 70% –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– and Sports Meet & Raising 60% –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Day at the Central Training 50% –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Institute (CTI) in Toluvi, Di–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 40% mapur on Thursday. Advi30% –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– sor, Home Guards and Civil 20% –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– defence, Noke Konyak was –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 10% the special guest on the oc0% casion who also inaugurated A B C a new Officer’s Mess within 84% A Yes the CTI premises at a sepa10% B No rate function held later.

In his address, Noke 6% C Can’t say Konyak reminded them that the role of Home Guards and Civil Defence had inQ: Will the central gov- creased manifold considerernment make central ing the number of calamities probe agencies inde- experienced by the state this pendent? year which resulted in loss of life and destruction of prop Yes. erty. In this regard, Konyak  No. added, natural or man-made  Can’t say disasters require the highest level of preparedness and WEATHER therefore the government FORECAST and the department cannot December 7 not be complacent.

Calling upon the de(Temperature in ºC) Max Min partment, the administraAgartala Hazy sunshine 27 14 tion, and police to focus on a coordinated approach Aizawl Sunshine and a few clouds 22 8 to meet such calamities, Guwahati Hazy sunshine 25 13 Konyak stated, “PreparedImphal Mostly sunny 24 9 ness program of the departItanagar Hazy sunshine 22 10 ment should be to achieve Shillong A couple of afternoon showers 15 8 results should such crises ocKohima Sunny 19 7 cur. Therefore, in preparedDimapur Mostly sunny 25 12 ness to cope with any type of crisis, the department Mkg 21 8 Mostly sunny; pleasant should remain fully alert.”

Tuensang Sunshine; cooler 13 5 The advisor also lauded Wokha Mostly sunny; cooler 18 11 the director general, officers, Zunheboto Mostly sunny 18 6 and all ranks who, he said,

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which are later given for many silkworm products Angami’s performing Neiyie Tsüpre (test of strength and Correspondent spinning and then for de- yet focus is mainly on the maturity). (NP) KOHIMA, DEC 6 (NPN): sign, to create the final local one called Eri-silk as it is easier for the farmers It is believed that Na- products.

Dolie said aware of to get. galand’s silk is one of the Orchid Petal’s designs best, and this was proved the value of the Naga by the silks displayed at the Silkworm, rearing and displayed at the stall are ongoing Hornbill Festival spinning their cocoons is mostly traditional, includat Naga Heritage Village, practised in almost all the ing shawls, makhelas and districts of Nagaland and recently they have started Kisama.

Orchid Petal, is run- there are many weavers adding dresses, table running a stall at the Hornbill from Phek, Kohima and ners etc.

Achine also said that festival, Bamboo Pavilion, Dimapur.

She added that this unlike cotton and jute, Kisama that was set up for display and sale of a beau- was not her first stint in Eriyarn is easier to dye and tiful collection of exquisite the Hornbill festival and indigenous natural dyes hand woven Naga silk. that they had received of Nagaland, which are The designs of the Naga accolades and exposure 100 percent organic, has silk were an attraction for especially among tourists high demand within the who learn about quality country and outside. many visitors.

She said the dyes are Advisor and founder Naga silks.

Pochury community demonstrating the Adobvu Akhanyo She also stated that mainly called Khwii, Meyof Orchid Petal Naga Silk game. (NP) Emporium, Achine K. Do- most of her customers ha, Khwiitho and Riirnki dance called Baikhon or Bai Jubu. enemies to be carried back to their lie said they have around were outsiders who show and Pedu.

The folk dance imitates the crawl- native village.

According to Dolie, 35 workers including farm- interest in the quality and ing of a python and is performed The Phom community exhib- ers. story about the process. Orchid Petal gives employby men and women of all age ited Monyu Dhonghpu Asho (folk She explained that Most of them end up buy- ment opportunities to rural groups. song and dance). Monyu is the they get different kinds ing something. people in rearing Eri Silk The Lothas demonstrated biggest festival which is celebrated of cocoons from farmers The proprietor as- worm, and spinning silk a traditional game called Ejupta in the month April every year. It from all over Nagaland serted that Nagaland had yarns. (cock fight), a traditional game that is a festival that showers love on is played on all occasions. The daughters and sisters with men participants stand within a circle, competing to host the best feast hop on one leg, and try to push op- for their daughters and sisters. The DIMAPUR: Nagaland State Legal Ser- tice, Guahati High Court (Rtd), Justice ponents out of the circle or make song and dance is an invitation to vices Authority, on December 1, opened a A. K Goswami, Justice N. Kotiswar them fall. the friends and peer groups to come legal services stall at the Hornbill Festival, Singh, Judge, Gauhati High Court & The Konyaks performed Ozia and participate and share the bless- Kisama for the 5th year in a row to spread executive chairman, NSLSA, Justice UjVantong Ngoih Tsai (song and ings of Phom daughters. legal awareness to the general public and jal Bhuyan, Judge Gauhati High Court, dance). This song and dance was The Garo community per- to provide free legal aid to the downtrod- Justice Rakesh Ranjan Prasad, Chief performed around the Zangvun formed the quarrel dance. This den and weaker sections of society.

Justice, Manipur High Court, Justice L. (A decorated bamboo pole) under dance reflects the quarrel between A press release by NSLSA state co- S Jamir, Judge Manipur High Court and which they lay all the trophies the clans of the Garo’s: Sangma (in- ordinator, Akumla Longchari stated that Nagaland judicial officers. from a war raid as a sacrifice to telligence) and Marak (power). Two the legal services stall was inaugurated The stall is manned by the coordinathe gods. persons holding a millam (sword) by Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde, Judge, tors and panel lawyers of the NSLSA, The Khiamnuingans demon- and sepi (shield) try to overpower Supreme Court. In his inaugural address panel lawyers KDLSA, para legal volunstrated I-Yah (retreat after battle). each other. After the feud, the he encouraged the NSLSA to continue teers of NSLSA and students of Kohima During the headhunting days, war- females perform a folk dance and the good work of reaching out to the Law College (KLC). Some of the stalls riors from the village are carefully making of peace follows. poor and needy. He was accompanied activities are distribution of pamphlets, selected to go for raiding neighbourThe Chakhesang community by Justice A.S Bopanna, Chief Justice, booklets, providing free legal counseling, ing villages. After raiding, they performed Rünye (Folk song) to Guahati High Court & patron-in-chief, preparing affidavits and drafting applicacollect the heads and hands of the end the cultural show.

NSLSA, Justice, Ajit Singh, Chief Jus- tions free of cost.

Noke Konyak taking salute from parade contingents. (NP)

have exhibited their best to tackle crisis and emergency situations in various districts. Quoting the motto of the HGs&CD department, “Service before self ”, he urged the personnel to rise to the occasion and respond to the call of duty within and even beyond the state.

Commandant CTI, Dally Jamir, in his welcome address, stated that the professional and sports meet held over the last week culminated with the ‘Raising Day’, celebrated with the rest of the country. The week-long event witnessed officers from eight districts – Phek, Tuensang, Wokha, Mokokchung, Dimapur, Kohima, Mon and Zunheboto compete in various sporting events, professional skills and even singing, Dally Jamir added.

The other major highlights of the program were: parade review by HG&CD director general, I Toshitsungba Aier; inspection of the parade by the special guest, reading of messages by the governor P B Acharya and chief minister

Neiphiu Rio by the CTI chief instructor, Avinuo; presentation of certificates to winners by the special guest; parade march past consisting of four men’s contingents and one female contingent, disaster and emergency rescue drills by HGs&CD personnel.

The new officer’s mess was inaugurated in a separate function held at the new officer’ mess immediately after the Raising Day commemoration at the parade ground. The advisor who spoke at the brief function lauded the department for initiating the construction process of the new officer’s mess, while a representative from the Nagaland State Police Engineering Project presented a technical report of the construction.

As per the technical report, the total amount for the construction of the 12-room new officer’s mess was 1,64,95,000 rupees. The contract work was allotted to M/SNB Consortium on October 26 and the project was completed within the stipulated 12 months.

A dedicatory prayer was pronounced for the officer’s mess by Asem Longchar of HGs & CD, the welcome note was delivered by director general, Toshitsungba Aier, and a vote of thanks was delivered by commandant general, Bendang Lemtur. The inauguration program was chaired by deputy commandant general, Medozhalie Pienyu.

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MUPWDFWA demands implementation of reservation DIMAPUR: Mon Unit PWD Field Workers Association (MUPWDFWA) has demanded implementation of 67% reservation under NPWD for work charge employees.

In a letter to the engineer in chief of PWD Nagaland, MUPWDFWA president, Wakho Konyak and MUPWDFWA, unit secretary, K Mosa Konyak, asked why the department has not implemented 67% quota as per the P&AR department office memorandum dated March 17, 2015.

The signatories claimed that the department had not reserved 67% out of resulting vacancies, but the same were filled with “fresh candidates” leaving out genuine work charge employees. Demanding the implementation, MUPWDFWA said the work charge employees had gone through untold hardships and they were only demanding what was rightfully theirs.

Rengma Selo Zi condemns DIMAPUR: The Rengma Selo Zi (RSZ) has expressed “strong resentment” over the alleged personal and verbal threat made against chief secretary, R. Binchilo Thong, by deputy chief minister & Home minister, Y. Patton.

RSZ president Kenneth Kath, in a press release further expressed deep concerned on learning of the chief secretary being allegedly threatened with the words “he (Patton) will finish him once he reaches Nagaland,” in relation to discharge of the chief secretary’s official duties. “This is a serious issue of abuse of power and corruption in the state Government and raises serious concerns of good governance” the release stated.

The powers and responsibilities given to elected representatives being misused for cheap threats and bullying is not only dishonourable but also unacceptable, it added. The RSZ further asserted that it, or any organization and right-thinking individual, cannot tolerate such condemnable acts by a senior legislator. The RSZ also denounced

and vehemently condemned the attack on an officer occupying the dignified and respected position of chief secretary, which, RSZ said, is seen as a direct attack and insult on both to the office of the chief secretary and the bureaucracy and also the incumbent. Calling for serious government intervention in this matter the RSZ expressed hope on behalf of all people concerned with human rights and as a voice of the youth in particular, that the appropriate authority will ensure that the matter is taken up on priority and with all seriousness at the earliest. It also called for all possible measures to safeguard and protect the position and office of the chief secretary “in the spirit of good and responsible governance and to instill fresh confidence and reassure the youths in particular and society in general for a responsible people-centric governance.”

The RSZ further asserted that in case of any untoward incident or damage against the officer concerned, the deputy chief minister will be held responsible.

Sanis seminar on girl child

DIMAPUR: A one-day seminar on sensitization of girl child on education and health issues was conducted on December 4 at Dobashi Court (DBs) Sanis under Wokha district.

According to a DIPR report, SDO (C) Sanis, R. Noudu stated that earlier there were no such programs or activities to address the welfare of the girl child or women. However, under the central ministry, a noble initiative has been started so that the girl child can participate and have equal opportunities in getting education or in any other field.

President Lotha Eloe Hoho (LEH), Zuchobeni Ezong, emphasized on giving equal opportunities to both the male and female children as they were equally important in the eyes of society. She also highlighted the seminar which is sched-

uled from November 25 to December 10 on the elimination of violence against women and called upon participants to extend support for the success of the program. Psychologist NTCP, Abeni Kikon also addressed the gathering.

During the seminar baby kits for new born girl children were also given away by SDO (C) Sanis, and sanitary kit/ pack were also distributed to adolescent girls who participated in the function.

Pledges were also read out by mothers of new born baby girl children. The function was chaired by vice president LEH, Renboni Jami and a vote of thanks was proposed by president Sanis Range Eloe Hoho, Rensali. Around 170 participants including adolescent girls, Anganwadi, Asha workers and the general public attended the seminar.

List of Dimapur Cleanest Colonies DIMAPUR: District administration Dimapur has selected ten cleanest colonies as finalists for the “Cleanest colony competition 2018” under the initiative of Dimapur Municipal Council.

A press release from the office of the DC Dimapur stated that the top ten colonies for 2018 are: NST Colony, Niu Colony, Lengrijan, River Belt Colony, Kevijau, Sematila, Metha Colony, United North Block, Imkonglenden and Viola Colony. According to the release, the selection was based on the given criteria and that the winner will be declared based on reports from surprise checking of the ten finalists.

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ASUD’s Mural Painting inaugurated in Dimapur

Alemtemshi Jamir inaugurating the Yimkong Sidewalk and Mural on December 6 in Dimapur. (NP)

Staff Reporter DIMAPUR, DEC 6 (NPN): Ao Students Union Dimapur (ASUD) inaugurated the Yimkong Sidewalk and Mural near West Police Station Dimapur on December 6.

Speaking to the gathering, former chief secretary, Alemtemshi Jamir

stated that Nagaland was standing at the threshold of history, where the public was trying to make the state a better place to live in. He also encouraged the ASUD to carry on contributing to making Dimapur a better place.

He mentioned that the inauguration of the Yimkong Sidewalk and Mural

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was a big leap for the Nagas and an encouraging challenge for the people of Dimapur.

Words of appreciation were given by administrator, DMC, Moatemsu Sangtam, where he urged the gathering to contribute something for Dimapur. He also mentioned that the Yimkong Sidewalk and Mural was the longest of its kind in whole of North East India.

An introductory speech was given by convenor, Golden Jubilee Planing Committee, AKTD, K. Temjen Jamir, where he introduced the artists, namely, Manen Imsong, Aten Nokdir, Lipokmeren, Yimnuti Noktdir and Longmojang, who painted the entire Mural for free. He also mentioned that the Yimklong Sidewalk was longer than 1000 feet.

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by Kathyla Jamir and vote of thanks was given by president, ASUD, Lanutoshi Aier. Benediction was offered by associate pastor, DABA, Toshi Longkumer, followed by refreshments and an interaction session.

ZAPO issues environmental protection bans DIMAPUR: Zuketsa Area Public Organisation (ZAPO) in accordance with the standing resolution of the Chakhesang community in preserving the rich flora and fauna within its jurisdiction has resolved to strictly uphold the resolution of the community within its jurisdiction.

A press release from ZAPO general secretary, Rite Khutso has informed all affiliated and neighbouring villages, both from Nagaland and Manipur, that the ZAPO would strictly reinforce the ban on hunting, fishing and burning of jungles etc. ZAPO has asked all villages/units of ZAPO and neighbouring villages to spread this information and control its members in regard to the ban.

The union has also asked all concerned to control their own cattle. The ZAPO will take necessary actions as deemed fit against defaulters, it asserted.

Census training in Mokokchung Correspondent MOKOKCHUNG, NOV 6 (NPN): A district and block level training program on 6th MI Minor Irrigation Census and Census of Water Bodies was conducted here at the conference hall of Hotel Metsuben on December 6. The training was conducted by the department of Water Resources, Mokokchung Division, and was sponsored by the Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Government of India.

A brief inaugural session was held before the technical session where executive engineer Secretary of finance and LRD, Y. Kikheto Sema, along with others, inspecting a cabbage farm during an Er. Lanu of Water Resources inspection tour in Kiphire district on December 3. (DPO department Mokokchung Division delivered the welcome LRD, Kiphire, Ahozhe)

Er. Lanu delivering a welcome address at the program on December 6. (NP)

address and highlighted the purpose of the training. The training was attended by all the officers and technical staff from the department, from all block levels.

Governor, CM extend greetings for Flag Day

DIMAPUR: Governor PB Acharya and chief minister Neiphiu Rio extended warm greetings and best wishes to all members of the Indian armed forces, ex-servicemen and their families on the occasion of the Armed Forces Flag Day on Friday.

In a message, the governor said Armed Forces Flag Day was observed in recognition of services rendered by the armed forces personnel in defence of the motherland and to convey solidarity. He explained that the day was intended to honour martyrs, salute veterans and the brave, and enhance the traditional

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The day is celebrated to enlist public cooperation and support for three basic purposes – rehabilitation of families of battle casualties, welfare of servicing personnel and their families and resettlement and welfare of ex-servicemen and their families, he added.

Acharya appealed to all citizens to contribute generously towards the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund, which, he added, would go a long way in supplementing the efforts of the government for

welfare of war widows, disabled soldiers, ex-servicemen and serving soldiers, who have been safeguarding the nation from external aggression and come to the aid of civil authority at the time of natural calamities and disasters.

He wished the Armed Forces Flag Day observation every success.

Meanwhile, in a separate message, Rio too extended warm greetings and best wishes to all ranks of the Army, Navy, Air Force, exservicemen, their families and widows on the occasion of the Armed Forces Flag Day. He said on this day,

citizens and voluntary organisations collect donation in exchange of token flags and car stickers throughout the country, adding that the token flags in red, navy blue and light blue colours representing the three services, are distributed to the public.

Explaining that the fund so collected was meant for the noble cause of rehabilitation of war widows, disabled soldiers, ex-servicemen and their families, the chief minister appealed to all citizens to contribute generously towards the noble cause.

He too wished the day a grand success.

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Union minister of state for AYUSH Shripad Yesso Naik inaugurating Arogya Fair-2018 in Imphal on Thursday.

IMPHAL, Dec 6: Union minister of state for AYUSH (independent charge) Shripad Yesso Naik on Thursday urged the people of Manipur to plant medicinal plants instead of poppy and cannabis. Addressing the inaugural function of Arogya Fair-2018 at City Convention Centre, Imphal, Naik said Manipur has rich resources of medicinal plants and the ministry is ready to extend all possible support for large scale plantation of medicinal plants.

To explore the medicinal plants available in Manipur, the centre has invested Rs 44 crore for the exploration and promotion

of the medicinal plants.

“More than 500 medicinal plants are grown in Manipur. Government is aware of it and has been focusing on the exploration of these plants while promoting AYUSH system of healthcare,” Naik said.

Naik also said that Centre has plans to set up one AYUSH hospital each in every district of the country.

The first phase has started and setting up of four such hospitals in Manipur has been approved, he said.

The Union minister further said that AYUSH doctors and facilities are being provided in PHCs and CHCs and district hospitals of all the states under the National AYUSH Mission.

Tripura CM is BJP’s star campaigner in Bengal Ag a rtala , D e c 6 (IANS): Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb, who is BJP’s only Bengali Chief Minister in the country, will be the star campaigner for the party in West Bengal starting Friday along with the central leadership, a party official said here on Thursday. BJP’s Tripura spokesman Nabendu Bhattacharjee said as Deb is the only Bengali Chief Minister of the BJP in the country and as under his leadership the 25 years of the Left regime was crushed in Tripura, he would be the “star campaigner” of the party in the upcoming General Elections.

The sources said that the central and West Bengal leadership of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) wanted Deb to address at least 20 rallies in Bengal in December and January. Tripura Chief Minister’s OSD (Officer on Special Duty) Sanjay Mishra said that Deb would attend both official and party programmes during his stay in West Bengal. Ahead of the crucial Lok Sabha polls, the BJP is all set to embark on its high profile “rath yatra”

(chariot campaign) from Friday in Cooch Behar. BJP national President Amit Shah will launch the campaign named “Save Democracy Rally” on December 7, then from Kakdwip in the south 24 Parganas district on December 9 and from Tarapith temple in Birbhum district on December 14.

Party sources here said that besides Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Shah, many top leaders of the saffron party including Union Ministers Rajnath Singh, Arun Jaitley, Nitin Gadkari, Nirmala Sitharaman, and Chief Ministers Raman Singh, Yogi Adityanath, besides Uma Bharati and Giriraj Singh would also participate in the week-long high voltage campaign.

Mishra said the Tripura Chief Minister would address all the three rallies on December 7, 9 and 14.

“Due to the Chief Minister’s hectic official prescheduled programmes, he might not attend 20 rallies in Bengal as desired by the central leaderships but efforts are on to make him address at least 10 public gatherings,” the OSD said.

Under the mission, he said, the Central government had approved providing support in setting up of four 50bedded hospitals in Moreh (Tengnoupal district), Churachandpur, Lamphelpat (Imphal West) and Keirao (Imphal East).

One 10-bedded yoga and naturopathy hospital had been inaugurated at Kwakeithel Konjeng Leikai in Imphal West district today, he said. Ministry of AYUSH had also approved setting up a new homeopathy college in Imphal, Naik said and added that the college will have a homeopathy pharmacy and a drug testing laboratory as well.

Necessary land has already been acquired for

Doctors’ strike hits patient care in Imphal

Rest of India can learn a lot from NE: Vice Chief of Army

IMPHAL, Dec 6: Healthcare services in Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS) were hit due to the indefinite cease work called by the senior resident doctors. The doctors have been observing the cease work strike since Wednesday by staying away from all services including emergencies and intensive care units. According to the striking doctors, they resumed their cease work strike after state government and the authority concerned failed to implement their agreed demand. They were demanding promotion of all eligible senior residents and to cancel open direct recruitment till all eligible candidates were adjusted to next higher post (assistant professor). Due to the cease work strike, the normal day to day functioning of JNIMS has been greatly affected.

“We will continue our cease work strike until and unless the authority translated the October 2 agreement into action,” the agitating doctors said. Dr. S Bikram Aditya of department of psychiatry JNIMS who took part in the protest said that senior residents have high hopes that the agreement signed with the chief minister will be translated into action.

New Delhi, Dec 6 (PTI): The Northeast is endowed with rich cultural heritage and biodiversity but not much is known about it to people living outside the region, Vice Chief of Army Lt Gen Devraj Anbu said Thursday and asserted that the rest of India can learn a lot from these states.

A group of 26 students and seven teachers from the seven states, who are visiting Delhi as part of a national integration tour, interacted with Lt Gen Anbu at the South Block.

“All the Northeasters states, from Arunachal Pradesh to Mizoram and Assam to Meghalaya, are blessed with scenic beauty, and each state has its own rich culture, but not much is known to people about it.

And the rest of India learn a lot from these states,” he told reporters on the sidelines of an event here.

The contiguous states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura are popularly referred to as the ‘Seven Sisters’ and along with Sikkim comprise the Northeast India.

“I have been to all the states in Northeast and each

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BJP most corrupt party in country: Tarun Gogoi

G U WA H AT I , D EC 6 (AGENCIES): Former Assam Chief Minister and veteran Congress leader, Tarun Gogoi Thursday termed the BJP the most corrupt party in the country given the way the saffron party spent so much money in panchayat election in the state including heavy expenditure for engaging helicopters in the electioneering, Northeast Now reported.

“The BJP came to power shouting slogans against corruption indulged in by the previous Congress government in the state and its government in Assam often trumpets its ‘zero tolerance’ to corruption.

However, could such a party spend so generously for campaigning in panchayat election. It is the most corrupt party in the country,“ Gogoi said talking to reporters at his official residence in Dispur here.

Gogoi questioned why the BJP which had alleged rampant corruption during the previous Congress regime in the state, has failed to bring specific charges of corruption against any of the then Congress legislators so far.

Referring to the BJP’s allegation that there was secret understanding among the Congress, AIUDF and the AGP, Gogoi accused the

BJP of having covert understanding with the AIUDF. “The BJP is there in the state because of the presence of AIUDF and vice versa,” Gogoi said. The former Chief Minister termed baseless the allegation made by the BJP leader and minister Chandra Mohan Patowary that the regional AGP had taken Rs 20 crore from Congress before the Assembly election of 2011. “I will quit public life and politics , if Chandra Mohan Patowary can prove that I gave money to the AGP. Otherwise he should quit politics. I am not aware if their leader Himanta Bishwa Sarma (then a Congress leader) had given

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the upgrade of Regional Research Institute (Homeopathy), Imphal as well, he said.

State chief minister N Biren Singh in his speech said that Manipur accounts for a fraction of a per cent of the total land area of the Earth. However, of the total 10,000 identified medical and aromatic plants found in different parts of the world, Manipur has around 500 varieties, he said.

Singh said that he had discussed with the visiting Union minister about providing an alternative livelihood through plantation of medicinal plants to the villagers, who are planting poppy and cannabis.

State health and family welfare minister L Jayantakumar who attended the function said that AYUSH was a very unique system of health care and the state government was very keen and committed to propagate this unique system of health care in the state.

In the Arogya Fair-2018 inaugurated today, around 55 stalls have been set up by different companies including a firm from Myanmar and various government departments and agencies from different states of the country. The fair will conclude on December 9.

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money to the AGP,” Gogoi said. Gogoi today expressed his reservation over naming Bogibeel Bridge over Brahmaputra after former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. He said foundation of Bogibeel Bridge was laid way back in 1997 and the construction was started only in 2002 by the then Government in the Centre headed by Vajpayee following repeated requests from then Congress government in Assam,” Gogoi said.

Lt Gen Devraj Anbu state has so much of diversity to offer. Particularly, Sikkim, where I found that it was so well-managed, including the discipline in traffic and civic sense exhibited by people in driving and parking vehicles. Besides, the region has lessons in ecological preservation too, which other parts of India can learn from,” he said.

Anbu emphasised that in north India, people celebrate Holi for a day or two, but in Manipur people from the Meitei tribe play Holi for five days. The colourful festival is known as ‘Yaoshang’.

“How many know about Manipuri Holi. They use natural colours and everyday wear starched white clothes and sing and dance. Isn’t it something, we all should know about?” he said. The Vice Chief of Army also said the Northeast has a very

rich culinary and linguistic and art and cultural heritage.

Bihu dance of Assam and Manipuri dance are some of the well-known art forms.

Earlier, during the interaction, he said the purpose of the tour was to bring the society in these states closer to other parts of India and vice versa.

Ruby Choudhury, 17, a student from Assam Rifles Public School in Jorhat, said she felt very happy to visit Delhi for the first time and was thrilled to meet President Ram Nath Kovind.

“I was born in Manipur but moved to Assam as child along with my parents. I love Assam and feel proud that Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi and star athlete Hima Das are from my state. But I wish more people knew more about my state or other Northeastern states.

Even in films and news we don’t see much of the Northeast really,” she told PTI. Judith, 16, a class 11 student from Aizawl, Mizoram said she was also pleased to visit Delhi.

Choudhury and Judith, however, rued that many look at Northeastern people as if they were some “odd people”.

NSCN(I-M) cadre killed in Arunachal ITANAGAR, DEC 6 (PTI): A cadre of the NSCN (I-M) was killed in an encounter with security forces in Longding district of Arunachal Pradesh Thursday morning, police said. On a tip off that NSCN cadres assembled near Longkai village, Khonsa battalion of the Assam Rifles launched an operation. In the ensuing encounter, one of the cadres was killed and the body was handed over to the police. He was identified as a “captain” of the NSCN (I-M). Two AK-56 rifles and a large quantity of ammunition were recovered from the site of the encounter, police said. The security forces have launched a search operation in search of other militants.

In another operation, the Khonsa battalion captured a cadre of the NSCN (K) from Chasa Village in Tirap district of the state Thursday morning, police said. Three pistols, some ammunition, opium and cash were recovered from his possession.

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The Champion & Runners-up Teams along with Guest of Honour and Dignitaries.

The 55th Session of Aqahuto Area Sports Association Kukami Trophy was held from 26th - 29th November at Zutovi Village.

In the tournament, the following teams emerged victorious : Football : Shokuvi Village - Champion Pimla Village - Runners up Volley Ball (Men) : Ghowoto - Champion K Xekiye - Runners up Volley Ball (Women) : Ghowoto Village - Champion Zutovi Village - Runners up In the individual category : Best Volleyball player (Female) : Mughapu Swu of Kiyeto Best Volleyball Player (Male) : Vishika of Ghowoto Best Goalkeeper : Avika of Ghowoto Hat-trick : Tokhevi of Shokhuvi Highest Scorer : Ghokiye of Pimla Most Valuable Player : Ghokiye of Pimla Fairplay award : Kiyeto Football Team The A.A.S.A conveys ours profound gratitude to the Chief Guest Shri. Vihoshe Yeptho, Class-I Contractor and the Guest of Honor, Shri. Vekuto Swu, Akukau Shokhuvi village for their gracious presence and invaluable donations towards the tournament. We also convey our sincere gratitude to all the participating teams for makings the tournament a grand success.

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NEW DELHI, DEC 6 (IANS): Retaliating to the BJPs allegations of “links with AgustaWestland middleman James Christian Michel”, the Congress on Thursday raked up Finance Minister Arun Jaitley daughters law firm being engaged by fraudster Mehul Choksi and alleged a “BJPAgusta nexus” claiming it promoted the controversial Italian defence company.

S h o r t ly a f t e r B J P spokesperson Sambit Patra accused the Congress of trying to save Michel by providing “three Congress lawyers”, Congress leader Jaiveer Shergill hit back citing instances of Jaitley providing legal services to scamster Ketan Parekh and his daughter’s law firm being engaged by now absconding Choksi, a prime accused in the Punjab National Bank fraud case. Questioning the Modi government’s intention behind allowing “blacklisted AgustaWestland to be part of Make in India and bid for 100 Naval Utility Helicopters, the Congress questioned why the Modi government did not appeal against Italian courts acquit-

ting two prime accused in the bribery scandal.

“Will the CBI probe the BJP-Agusta nexus of quid pro quo, of accommodating and welcoming AgustaWestland in India and aggressively promoting a blacklisted company? The CBI will never investigate this angle because it is a remote-controlled hawk of the Modi government,” Shergill told the media here.

Shergill ridiculed the BJP for trying to establish Congress’ links with Agusta through the now expelled youth Congress leader and advocate Aljo K. Joseph who represented Michel in a Delhi court after he was extradited to India on Tuesday night from the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

“The BJP bid to link Congress with Agusta on the basis of an expelled advocate (Joseph) is a classic case of the pot calling the kettle black. In that case we would like to know why Arun Jaitley’s daughter’s law firm took money from Choksi to defend him.

“Will the BJP answer as to why (Rajasthan Chief Minister) Vasundhara Raje

helped former cricket administrator Lalit Modi or explain why (Union Minister) Ravi Shankar Prasad was an advocate of Sahara chief Subroto Roy,” asked Shergill.

Citing Jaitley as an advocate “representing stock broker Ketan Parekh and giving legal advice to Dow Chemicals”, Shergill said: “If Congress is linked to Agusta, then BJP is linked to Parekh, Choksi and and the Bhopal gas tragedy.”

The Congress leader also questioned the Centre’s move to not appeal against two Italian courts earlier in the year acquitting two prime accused - Giuseppe Orsi and Bruno Spagnolini - in the VVIP chopper deal case. “The BJP is a one stop shop which provides services to scamsters and fraudsters by acting as their advisors, lawyers, boarding pass agents and police protection agents,” added Shergill.

Earlier, Patra, without taking names, targeted Congress President Rahul Gandhi and UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi saying the “Congress family was rattled and spending sleepless nights after Michel’s extradition”.

Patra claimed that the Congress in its bid to save Michel has deputed three advocates, Joseph, Vishnu Shankar, son of a Kerala Congress leader, and Sriram Parakkat, who was earlier associated with the Congress student wing.

Dalit MP quits BJP, says Thousands pay tributes to party dividing society B R Ambedkar on death anniv

Savitri Bai Phule L u c k n ow, D ec 6 (Agencies): Accusing the BJP of dividing society, disgruntled party MP from Bahraich Savitri Bai Phule on Thursday resigned from the saffron party, The Tribune reported.

Speaking to reporters in Bahraich, Dalit leader said upholding the Constitution and the rights it guarantees to the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes is her duty for which she is resigning. Phule announced to hold a massive rally at Ramabai Ambedkar maidan in Lucknow on December 23. She promised to make an “explosive announcement” at the rally. “I have resigned from the party.

But I will continue as a Lok Sabha member till the end of my tenure,” she said. She has also accused the BJP of dividing society and often the party over its Hindutva plank. The Dalit MP, who has long been critical of the party’s leadership and resigned from the party on the death anniversary of B R Ambedkar, said she wants to get the Constitution implemented in letter and

SC upholds Bedi’s decision to nominate 3 MLAs the nominations leading to second round of litigation in the Supreme Court.

Upholding the HC verdict, the top court noted that Section 12(1) provided that all questions at any sitting of the Legislative Assembly of the Union Territory shall be determined by a majority of votes of the members present and voting other than the Speaker or person acting as such.

“When the expression used is votes of members present, obviously the members of the Assembly both elected and nominated person has to be counted, we cannot while

interpreting Section 12(1) exclude the nominated members. Further Section 12(1) uses the expression “all questions at any sitting of the Legislative Assembly”, the expression “all questions” shall include all matters, which are to be decided in any sitting of the Legislative Assembly.

The statutory provision does not give indication that nominated members have no right to vote on budget and no confidence motion against the Government,” the Bench said.

“Further, subsection (1) provides that in the voting majority of the votes of

the members present and voting, the speaker shall not be a person, who shall vote. When provision of subsection (1) clearly provides no voting by Speaker, if intention of Legislature was to exclude the votes of nominated members, the said expression was bound to find included in the subsection (1).

People light candles on the eve of ‘Mahaparinirvan Din’, to commemorate the death anniversary of Bhim Rao Ambedkar, in Thane, Wednesday. (PTI) New Delhi, Dec 6 (Agencies): Thousands of people paid tributes to Dr B R Ambedkar on his 62nd death anniversary Thursday.

There was heavy rush of followers since morning on roads leading to the Chaityabhoomi, the place of the Dalit icon’s cremation, in central Mumbai.

People had been gathering in the city since the last three days to pay their respects to Ambedkar on the ‘Mahaparinirvan Diwas’. Volunteers of the Samata Sainik Dal, an organisation founded by Ambedkar, were supervising crowd management.

A giant screen was set up for the live telecast of prayers being offered by Ambedkar’s followers.

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The BMC would also distribute over one lakh booklets to visitors, giving details of the Mahaparinirvan Diwas.

Mumbai police maintained a strict vigil and traffic restrictions were also imposed on some roads for the convenience of people.

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) also made elaborate arrangements to deal with heavy rush of people.

A senior BMC official said large pandals were set up at the Shivaji Park and civic personnel were instructed to arrange basic amenities like water tankers, mobile toilets, ambulances, temporary shelters for visitors.

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Jaipur/Hyderabad, Dec 6 (IANS): Rajasthan and Telangana will go to the polls on Friday in a highstakes battle, the results of which along with those in three other states can be a pointer to which way the wind is blowing ahead of next year’s general elections.

The BJP and the Congress are locked in a tough fight in Rajasthan, which has not voted the same party to power for more than one term in the last 20 years, while in Telangana the ruling TRS is facing a resurgent Congress-led People’s Front in its bid for a second term.

The contest is largely bipolar between the BJP and Congress for the 200member Rajasthan Assembly but is expected to be triangular, especially in some seats, for the 119-member Telangana assembly where the Congress has tied up with unlikely rival TDP, CPI and Telangana Jana Samithi (TJS), a new party floated

by M. Kodandaram, who was once Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao’s friend in the Telangana movement.

The campaign in both the states has been bitter with personalized attacks by leaders of various parties.

In Rajasthan, the BJP is fighting anti-incumbency to retain power.

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New Delhi, Dec 6 (Agencies): The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld Puducherry Lieutenant-Governor Kiran Bedi’s decision to nominate three Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs) to the Assembly of the Union Territory.

A three-judge Bench headed by Justice AK Sikri dismissed petitions challenging March 22 verdict of the Madras High Court declining to declare illegal the nominations made by the Central government under Section 3(3) of the Government of Union Territories Act, 1963, to the Legislative Assembly of Union Territory of Puducherry.

The Bench, which also included Justice Ashok Bhushan and Justce S Abdul Nazeer, ruled that the L-G had the power to nominate the three MLAs. The Congress had challenged Bedi’s decision contending she should have consulted Puducherry Chief Minister V. Narayanasamy before the nomination of the three MLAs. Swaminathan, KG Shankar and V Selvaganapathy were nominated by Bedi to the Assembly last year and the decision was challenged in the Madras HC by MLA Dhanalakshmi Narayan.

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spirit. “Desh ke chowikdar ki pehredari mein, sansadhono ki chori karai ja rahi hai (the country’s resources are being looted under the watch of the country’s gateman),” she said in a derisive reference to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Slamming the BJP, she said people did not get Rs 15 lakh as promised but money was being misused in the construction of statues and temples.

“It (BJP) is spreading hatred by raking up HinduMuslim, India-Pakistan issues and doing nothing to bring back those who fled with our money,” the 37-year-old MP said. Ministers, she added, were making statements against the spirit of the Constitution “It seems the BJP wants to run the country from Manusmriti and not from the Constitution,” Phule asserted, referring to the ancient Hindu code. “I am resigning on the death anniversary of B R Ambedkar as Manuwadi mentality is being promoted and the RSS, the VHP and the BJP are hurting the sentiments of Dalits and Muslims by creating a 1992 like situation.

They are playing divisive politics and vitiating the communal atmosphere...,” she said. Phule also said she wanted to draw the country’s attention towards the issue of reservations in promotion.

Reacting to her resignation, BJP spokesperson Harishchandra Srivsatava said Phule was trying to hide her failures as she had failed to meet the expectations of the people of Bahraich.

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India’s education crisis

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Mad cow disease

ince 2014 cow vigilantism has meant quick retribution by proponents of deification of the cow, as it derives legitimacy from the ideology that openly espouses a talibanistic fatwa against all those who slaughter cow or consume beef in defence of a religion but which sums up as intolerance, that totally contradicts all the rosy promises made during the 2014 elections that brought hardline leaders to power. The recasting of the image during the campaigns for the 2014 elections was a ploy to impress voters. However, years down the line, the fangs have already been bored with gangs enacting kangaroo courts on the streets. Cow vigilantism has been in the news violence on the name of cow protection by the so-called ‘Gau Rakshaks’ (cowprotector brigade) is a recent phenomenon. Over the last few years, India has seen some disturbing incidents take place where people have indulged in violence and bloodshed in the name of cow protection. There have been many instances in the years after 2014 when so-called ‘fringe elements’ took the law in their own hands to hand over severe penalty on those suspected of cow slaughter, transportation or even consumption of beef. In the recent incident in Bulandshahr a police Inspector was shot dead by gaurakshaks who went on rampage over killings of some cows. SHO Subodh Kumar Singh was among two persons shot dead in mob violence Monday in a Bulandshahr village in western UP where cars were torched and policemen attacked by men alleging slaughter of cows. In all, seven have been accused in the killing of the Inspector in the Bulandshahr violence. A bystander, identified as a youth named Sumit, died of a gunshot injury as the two sides traded fire.Inspector Subodh Kumar Singh was also an investigating officer in the 2015 Akhlaq lynching case. The slain inspector was described as an upright police officer who discouraged any form of communalism. Gaurakshaks are offshoots of the Sangh’s Bajrang Dal youth wing. However Bajrang Dal members denied any role in the violence. BJP MLA Surendra Singh claimed the Station House Officer was killed in police firing. The main accused in the case, according to police officials, is Bajrang Dal Bulandshahr district convenor Yogesh Raj who was yet to be arrested. There have been several lynching incidents in several parts of India by gaurakshaks or Hindu Sena activists in the name of cow protection.

Even as little as rumours had led to unprovoked attacks on persons of other community suspected of transporting or carrying dead cows. Since the Modi government came to power, such elements posing themselves as cow protectors or defenders of their extreme right wing Hindu ideology, have launched various attacks especially targeting muslims. Victims such as Mohammad Akhlaq (in Dadri) who was killed merely on rumours that he had stored beef in his house, have no one to defend them because even the administration and police do not want to confront their political bosses who spew communal venom against minorities. Inspector Subodh Kumar Singh was a Hindu but he was deemed to be opposing the actions of gaurakshaks. That means if one is not with such elements, then one is damned for being against them. Despite all the outrage against gaurakshaks and extreme elements, the BJP is still vowing to do more for cows while saying nothing against victims of gaurakshaks.

DailyDevotion “My Rainbow in the Cloud”

I set My rainbow in the cloud, and it shall be for the sign of the covenant between Me and the earth.

—Genesis 9:13 It is the will of God that human beings should get into a right-standing relationship with Him, and His covenants are designed for this purpose. Why doesn’t God save me? He has accomplished and provided for my salvation, but I have not yet entered into a relationship with Him. Why doesn’t God do everything we ask? He has done it. The point is— will I step into that covenant relationship? All the great blessings of God are finished and complete, but they are not mine until I enter into a relationship with Him on the basis of His covenant.

Waiting for God to act is fleshly unbelief. It means that I have no faith in Him. I wait for Him to do something in me so I may trust in that. But God won’t do it, because that is not the basis of the God-and-man relationship. Man must go beyond the physical body and feelings in his covenant with God, just as God goes beyond Himself in reaching out with His covenant to man. It is a question of faith in God— a very rare thing. We only have faith in our feelings. I don’t believe God until He puts something tangible in my hand, so that I know I have it. Then I say, “Now I believe.” There is no faith exhibited in that. God says, “Look to Me, and be saved…” (Isaiah 45:22).

When I have really transacted business with God on the basis of His covenant, letting everything else go, there is no sense of personal achievement— no human ingredient in it at all. Instead, there is a complete overwhelming sense of being brought into union with God, and my life is transformed and radiates peace and joy.

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I’d rather attempt to do something great and fail than to attempt to do nothing and succeed. ~ Robert H. Schuller

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ndia faces a critical challenge in the education sector that has, tragically, been of its own making. In each area, whether primary, secondary or tertiary, supply and resource constraints, infrastructural inadequacies, lack of qualified personnel, including faculty, are a common complaint. This is a result of seven decades of neglect and a lack of forward-planning.

Over the years, this led to a proliferation of private initiatives, several of which are sub-standard and solely aimed at taking advantage of the supply-demand mismatch.

While private sector participation in education is to be welcomed, without proper regulatory mechanisms in place, a mushrooming of dodgy institutions and informal parallel service-centres will only churn out graduates who are not employable.

This kind of factory-approach to education is particularly worrying, not only for policy makers but also the corporate sector. Indeed,India’s demographic dividend could potentially become a demographic calamity.

With almost half its population under 25 years of age, India needs to dramatically increase access to quality education, so as to sustain high economic growth and emerge as a regional and global economic power. Unfortunately, uneven development and huge disparities, whether in terms of a rural-urban divide or gender, income levels or social status make the equitable availability of high-quality education one of the grand challenges that confronts the government.

Sadly, over the past seven decades and more, education has received only passing attention.

Even today, the allocation in the fiscal budget is only 1.2 per cent.

Unless this anomalous situation is addressed and urgently, India faces a significant and crippling crisis that has dangerous consequences for its future.

This neglect has impacted educational institutions pan-India.

Future-thinking, for instance, is not part of our pedagogy. We use a 19th century pedagogy to create a 21st century mindset. We educate our children but never encourage them to learn. We insist that they memorise, but never to understand. We shun curiosity because it challenges the status quo. We uphold “jugaad” (improvisation) and extol its virtues

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illions of years of evolution did not make man superior or next to the God. His delicate body and mind is still vulnerable and fragile. With the passage of time billions of species of Bacteria and Viruses also evolved and majority of them became formidable foes of the mankind. The Creator must be really wonderful. He created man but he also ensured that proper ‘checks and balances’ are maintained.

Various diseases has imposed serious challenge to the present and future of mankind however, with the progress of medical science man has successfully managed these threats.

Even though mankind has neutralized the threats of various diseases some of them remained unchallenged and one of those unchallenged assassinators is HIV- Human Immunodeficiency Virus.

Fear, stigma and ignorance. That is what defined the HIV epidemic that has been raging through the world since the 1980s, killing thousands of people who may only have had a few weeks or months from diagnosis to death - if they even managed to be diagnosed before they died.

1 December 2018 marks the 30th anniversary of World AIDS Day – a day created to raise awareness about HIV and the resulting AIDS epidemics. Since the beginning of the epidemic, according to World Health Organization; more than 70 million people have acquired the infection, and about 35 million people

but do not invest in research and, thus, in innovation. We hesitate to train our teachers to embrace technology or “new” thinking because we feel threatened. We disseminate information but not how it might be processed and used to advantage.

The government has recognised the compulsions of urgently addressing the education crisis. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his party would, naturally, look for a second term. For this, they would focus on economic and social well-being as their principal electoral plank.

This, in fact, is a collective aspiration shared by all political parties.

It is also a collective aspiration of all Indians.

At the same time, it is wellestablished that such an end objective would be elusive unless India recognises the power of human capital. This explains the current and significant interest the government has shown in education reforms and investment, including in the higher education space and, especially, in research and foreign collaborations.

What is also noteworthy is that India’s corporate sector has started taking greater interest in the quality of education provided. Analysts, however, suggest that India would not be in a position to achieve its objective on its own in the short or medium term.

We are already witnessing a strong push-factor, where increasing numbers of Indian students emigrate for higher studies. Indian students have generally opted for the US and the UK. There were good reasons for this. However, the situation has dramatically changed, thanks to policies that governments in those countries have adopted and, more critically, the manner in which the Indian rupee has devalued visà-vis the US dollar.

This is the new sweet-spot for Australian higher education providers and might well emerge as a win-win situation that dramatically and positively impacts bilateral relations. As we have seen in the case of the US and of the Colombo Plan and Commonwealth Fellowship students who had studied abroad, those studying in Australia could become lifetime advocates and brand ambassadors for India-Oz relations.

However, Australian higher education facilities are not yet a well-known brand in India, es-

have died. Today, around 37 million worldwide live with HIV, of whom 22 million are on treatment.

According to the recently published UNICEF report titled ‘Children, HIV and AIDS: The World in 2030’, in India, an estimated 120,000 children and adolescents aged 0-19 were living with HIV in 2017. In Pakistan, this number was 5,800, followed by Nepal (1,600) and Bangladesh (less than 1,000), In 2017, the estimated number of children under 5 years old newly diagnosed with HIV was 43 per cent lower than the comparable estimate in 2010. a decline greater than the 35 per cent recorded globally. The estimated share of those aged 0-14 living with HIV who had been initiated on lifesaving antiretroviral therapy (ART) was 73% in 2017, an increase of nearly 50 percentage points from 2010. The report however warned that by 2030, around 80 adolescents will be dying of AIDS every day if “we don’t accelerate progress in preventing transmission.” The report also mentioned that the current trends indicate AIDS-related deaths and new infections are slowing, but the downward trajectory is not happening fast enough which may help understanding the gravity of challenges that the society currently facing.

According to a United Nations Development Programme report, Nagaland falls under the category of ‘generalised epidemic’ because of high HIVprevalence rate among

sentially because of the traditional and strong pull of the US and the UK. Few know, for instance, that out of 33 universities in Australia, seven are in the top 100 QS rankings in 2019 of which five are in the top 50.

Several Australian universities have now started setting up offices in India and expanding staff in existing offices. All are investing in outreach activities, such as the recently-concluded stellar India Open Days that the University of New South Wales held in the four cities of New Delhi, Chennai, Pune and Mumbai which showcased the unique manner in which pedagogy embraced technology.

It is also worth mentioning that in a number of areas of development interest for India, leading-edge Australian research can provide compatible design solutions. These include energy efficiency, photovoltaics, HIV/AIDS, optometry, smart transport, sustainable housing, cyber security, artificial intelligence, rooftop cooling, waste management, water resources, quantum computing and many others.

The robust manner in which the inflow of high-achieving Indian students to Australian universities has increased in a short span of time is testimony to the increasing awareness of the quality of learning and living that Australia offers.

During President Ram Nath Kovind’s historic visit to Australia, he emphasised how knowledge partnership could contribute towards crafting the new architecture in the bilateral relationship between the two countries.

Only time will tell if Canberra is willing to see India as the new go-to destination and emerge as a strong development partner for India’s rapidly spiraling aspiration.

And,equally, whether India is able to think outside its blinkers, in the short and medium term, and seize a knowledge partnership with Australian universities to address the aspirations of its young demography and its corporate sector.

A great opportunity awaits if the two countries can seize the moment. Indeed,a new and dynamic chapter in bilateral relations could be written. It is time to lift the game and to see with new eyes.

(IANS) Amit Dasgupta

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hank God the joyous season of Christmas has arrived once again. As we all welcome the birth of our saviour from our inner heart I write this in a very simple way with a hope to take us closer to God and to remind us to remember the real meaning of Christmas during this season. For some people Christmas means a time to exchange different gift to one another, for some it is a time for meeting family together, for some it is the time of the year to put the best clothes. For some it is a time for community feast, for some it’s a privilege to burst varieties of cracker spending huge amount. For Christians Christmas is a holy season therefore it is a great time for prayer and worship for gratitude and goodwill peace and renewal of our faith with God. The Christmas story begins 2000 years ago in the little town of Bethlehem with a mother a father their baby son the most extraordinary gift of God’s love for all humanity to dwell with mankind.

By the coming of Jesus the wall (barrier) between man and God was broken and a new relationship was established.(Eph.2:14) Now we are restored and reconciled because our Lord Jesus who is the prince of peace has brought ‘SHALOM’ the complete peace between man and God. The real meaning of Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ the prince of peace (Isa.9:6) the giver of hope, reconciliation and salvation to all mankind.

We have to remember that Jesus was born to this world not only to restore the dividing wall between man and God but also between man to man. Today’s world we experience communalism, tribalism, favouritism, caste system, regionalism, nationalism so on and so forth everyday. And a village level to global there is so much fighting in different reasons discrimination, corruption

Love In The Time of HIV the antenatal clinics group.

Published data also identified Dimapur, Kohima and Tuensang as the districts with the highest HIV-prevalence rate in Nagaland.

The district-wise report on HIV scenario as of May 2018, however, revealed that the HIV-prevalence in the state has come down in the last five years. In Nagaland, with a population of around 20 lakh, 10,16,700 blood samples were screened between 1999 to 2018. Out of those samples, 22,878 were reported HIV positive, according to a report from the Nagaland State Aids Control Society (NSACS).

Nagaland, a Christian state at present totally engulfed in the clutches of HIV. What has been observed from the available data is nothing but the evident recklessness of the young generation as majority of the cases these days are coming from heterosexual encounters among the age group of 18 to 45. This age group has also been termed as the vulnerable age group.

Love is the vital necessity which every man and a woman throughout their life search for. Search for love take us on adventures of pleasure and pain. However, not all are wise enough to be able to distinguish between Love and the momentary Lust.

However, there is no intention to disown ‘lust’ as unnatural or evil; also there is no reason whatsoever to brand lust as ‘sin’, however, what is expected here is to understand that the LUST alone cannot nourish the

True meaning of Christmas

life of a human. Most of the cases of HIV transmission were found to be the results of reckless sexual encounters happened in the ‘heat’ of the moment; which may simply mean that people involved could not ‘MANAGE’ their responses to the momentary biological-psychological changes ‘sparked’ in their brain during the process of sexual stimulation. Let us first understand the fact that SEX does not happen ‘down-there’, but first it needs to take ‘form’ in the brains of the people involved in the action.

Therefore, the culprit is not the ‘organs’ but the ‘untrained brain’ which gets blinded by the fire of millions of electric sparks due to sexual stimulation, experienced temporary short-circuit and as a result loses its ability to ‘rational thinking’. This must be the reason why almost all the HIV positive people became HIV positive in-spite of having good knowledge and understanding of the disease, its impact and socio-economic burden.

Therefore, what may here be understood that the traditional approach to the sex education is certainly not sufficient. Young adults should be given proper, systematic, heavy-duty psychological training to help them to train their brain to act responsibly during ‘delicate’ situations and circumstances. There have been cultural as well as religious narratives floating through different cultures as to condemnation of the pre-marital or casual sex.

From Christian theo-

logical perspective pre-marital sex has been considered as a sin, hence as evidence it is important to refer the Bible. “Have you not read,” says Jesus, “that He who made them at the beginning ‘made them male and female,’ and said, ‘For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh?’” (Matthew 19:4-5; quoting from Genesis 1:27, 2:24). In this passage Scripture clearly mentions that sex is for marriage and marriage is for sex. Exclusively. That’s because sex is not just a matter of casual recreation, hobby or simply

and enmity that makes dividing walls ourselves. So it is my believe all this evil practices in us today can be abolished only when we understand and have the real meaning of Christmas in our lives because on the very Christmas day the saviour of the whole world was born into the world to take away the division and hostility between us. Christmas will come and go but the most important thing that we must remember is do we really recognise ourselves with the true meaning of Christmas ? If not let us prayerfully do so this year and let us recognise that the real spirit of Christmas is not what we have but its about what we are because each one of us is a child of God. As we observe seriously our present Christians lives many Christians are celebrating a Christmas as a selfcentered (only physical enjoyment) instead of a Christ–centered one. So this year as a servant of God I appeal everyone that let us change the self-centered into a Christ-centered Christmas by renewing our relationship with God. May all our joy, feasting ,merry making during this festive season be an acceptable to God. Let us not forget to extend our helping hand to the poor, sick, orphan, handicapped, captives, oppressed and less fortunate people during this Christmas as our Lord Jesus came for all people,(Lk.4:1819) So that abundant joy and blessing will surely flow upon us through this Christmas. And that is the complete message and true meaning of Christmas. So this Christmas let us ask for God’s blessing for our family for our community and we pray that our beautiful land of Nagaland will be a place filled with love, peace and harmony in all sections of people. Wishing you a very happy and a blessed Christmas.

Rev. Abemo Jungio, Asst.

Pastor, WTBC, Wokha Town Baptist Church

a game to kill boredom.

It’s not just a pleasurable way of expressing mutual love. It’s a question of two people becoming one flesh to give justice to the dictum of the Law of Nature as given by the creator.

Further evidences can be found in the Apostle Paul’s warning in 1 Corinthians 6:16: “Do you not know that he who unites himself with a prostitute is one with her in body?

For it is said, ‘The two will become one flesh.”

(To be concluded) Aniruddha Babar, PhD, Department of Political Science, Tetso College, Dimapur

Reader’s Post

Sir,

Appeal to Deptt of Social Welfare

The enthusiastic desire and voice of thousands of unemployed graduates make an earnest appeal to department of Social Welfare to create sumptuous opportunity in reconsidering their decision for exam scheduled on 9th December 2018. It is disheartening to note the contradictions of exam schedule with commissioner of taxes, as aspirants who are mentally preparing cannot afford to shatter their dream by letting lifetime opportunity slip by in a day given the fact of less vacancy and post creation by varied departments. It saddens thousands of applicants at this crucial juncture of which one to go for.

Stating above mentioned appeal, the said department can save thousands of dreams and careers by virtue of being the highest decision making body in reconsidering their case for welfare of the deprived section on humanitarian ground paving broader path and sacrificing for the career of thousands unemployed graduates.

Nchomu Tep, Lower Bayavyü Hill Kohima

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

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NPF celebrates pre-Christmas

Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu with party members and officials after the NPF pre-Christmas celebrations on December 6 in Kohima.

the centre of his heart will always be successful and happy in life.

Based on the verse John 3:16, the president said that the world, as well as human kind, have the most blessed gift from God -- His son, Jesus Christ.

Dr. Shürhozelie also stated that a politics was also a profession, and to become a good politician one needed to work for the welfare of the people.

Therefore, he called upon the congregation to be

State govt signs MoU for setting up NCDC

(From p-1) The secretary urged the state to expedite operationalization of the Medical College at Kohima, which, she said, will play a crucial role not only in improving delivery of tertiary healthcare service, but also help in solving acute shortage of doctors in the State. Preeti Sudan also emphasized on timely submission of utilization certificates of various sanctions accorded by the ministry. Pangnyu Phom, while welcoming the delegation, impressed upon the central officials the need for review of existing criteria for allocation of resource envelops, enhancement of NHM resource envelops and NITI Aayog ranking. He also pointed out the need for a regional MoHFW office in Nagaland in view of increasing health schemes and establishment of more central government establishments in Nagaland.

NSCN (I-M) effects changes in ministries

(From p-1) It said former MIP kilonser David Mero conveyed his heartfelt gratitude to the media fraternity for their immense cooperation to the ministry during his tenure. He hoped the same cooperation would be extended to the new MIP kilonser in the coming days and wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Meanwhile, NSCN (I-M) conveyed its gratitude to former kilo kilonser Hukavi Yepthomi for his immense contribution to the organisation and congratulated him for the successful tenure. The organisation also congratulated the new Tatar Hoho speaker, kilo kilonser and MIP kilonser and hoped that they would follow the good work ethics of their predecessors, and wished them the best on their new assignments.

Govt schemes for handloom weavers

(From p-1) The schemes include enrolment in skill upgradation (stipend Rs.210/day); enrolment in technology upgradation (90% subsidy); enrolment in construction of workshed (100% free for ST/BPL/Women weaver) and lighting units (75% subsidy); enrolment in raw materials supply under subsidized rate through NHDC; enrolment for registration of handloom products in Handloom Mark/India Handloom Brand/Geographical Indication; enrolment for MUDRA Loan at concessional; enrolling of Handloom weavers/their wards in NIOS/IGNOU and scholarship courses and enrolling of handloom weavers in handloom weavers comprehensive welfare schemes.

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humble and put Christ first and work for the people.

Earlier, on the occasion N Vihoshe Swu and Banuo Sanchu read from the scripture; Vimenuo Nakhro delivered Christmas greetings; Thangsat invoked God’s blessings; and Virie Kuotsu enthralled the congregation with a song.

The program was chaired

by S. Akho Leyri and attended by central office bearers, CEC members, frontals, MLAs and well wishers.

DIMAPUR: Nagaland health project, under the aegis of the Directorate of Health & Family Welfare, organised health camps under Kiphire District, at Phelunger & Lihtsaoung villages on November 28, and Anatonger and Nutsu villages on November 29.

A press release from District Media Officer, CMO office Kiphire, Atsali T, stated that the Health Camp was carried out by Nagaland Health Project (NHP) Kiphire, led by district facilatator, Zitilong Sangtam. Dr. Hedungkiebe also addressed the villagers, where he encouraged promoting health education.

Altogether 198 patients were enrolled, where ANC checkups, HIV/ AIDS and sugar tests and special eye treatment were administered.

The prog ram was headed by senior ophthalmologist, Dr. Hedungkiebe, district epidenologist, Dr. Dheni, and NHP district facilitator Kiphire, Zitilong, and coordinated

by DAPCU & ICTC, RNTCP, NHP staffs, and District Media Officer (NHM), CMO Office Kiphire, Atsali Thongtsar.

News in brief DLE new office bearers: Dimapur Longsai Ekhung (DLE) held its annual general meeting on November 17 at Oasis, Nyamo Lotha colony, Dimapur and elected new members for the tenure 2018-2021, led by Myansao Lotha as chairman, Lanpenthung as vice-chairman, Chonthungo Anthony as general secretary and four others.

DPDB Mon meeting: Chairman DPDB Mon, Pohwang Konyak has informed legislators and HoDs of Mon district that the last DPDB meeting for Mon district 2018 will be held at the Conference Hall, DC’s office Mon on December 11. All the members have been informed to attend the meeting without fail.

MiVote India workshop: International workshop on international digital democracy in association with MiVote India will be held on December 8, 10 am at Hotel Saramati, Dimapur. For further information, one may contact 9862407900 or 9436002355.

World Soil Day observed in Dhansiripar & Longleng DIMAPUR: KVK Dimapur celebrated World Soil Day at Dhansiripar village on December 5.

A press release from KVK Dimapur stated that, chairman of the village council, Joydhwaj Hasnu, encouraged the gathering to utilise the opportunity provided by KVK. He also urged them to extend all the cooperation required from time to time while carrying out soil testing and to come forward to get their soil tested. V. Kenny Rhetso, CTO (Home Science) stated that soil testing was important so that crops may be given their required nutrients.

Z. James Kikon, ACTO (Soil Science), briefed the farmers on soil health and its management and also the benefits of getting soil tested. Various steps involved in the soil sample collection were discussed during the interaction. A total of 27 participants attended the program.

Longleng: ICAR KVK Longleng celebrated “World Soil Day” on December 5, under the theme “Be the solution to soil pollution”, with Deputy Commissioner Longleng, John Tsulise Sangtam as the chief guest. A press release from KVK Longleng stated that speaking

at the occasion, the chief guest emphasised on individual efforts to prevent environmental pollution by reducing use of single use plastic bags, cups, and bottles which ultimately pollute the soil. The DC stated that the district administration was making efforts to ban the use of plastics in the district. He also said that as most of the people in rural areas depend on agriculture as their main source of livelihood, so farmers should reduce the use of salt in their fields, which not only deteriorates the soil but will ultimately affect their means of livelihood in the

near future.

SMS (Horticulture), Dr. R. K. Roshan also spoke at the program. The importance of soil health card was discussed by SRF, Namei. Soil health card along with fertilizers like urea, SSP and MOP were distributed to 74 farmers followed by a training session on soil health management during the technical session.

The day long program was chaired by SMS (Animal Science), Dr. Lily Ngullie. Altogether 82 farmers including officials from district agriculture and horticulture departments attended the program.

PVHSS Dimapur celebrates Freshers’ Day DIMAPUR: Pranab Vidyapith Higher Secondary School, Dimapur, observed its Annual Freshers’ Day & Manik Bhattacharjee Award on November 30 at the school auditorium.

A press release from principal, PVHSS, Monoj Bhattacharjee stated that secretary, PVHSS & in-charge of Bharat Sevashram Sangha (BSS), Dimapur & Karbi-Anglong, Assam, Swami Chinmayanandaji Maharaj, was the special guest and he highlighted the importance of physical, moral & spiritual development of students for a bright future.

Ranu Purkayastha spoke on behalf of M.B. Foundation and in his speech he dwelt on the contributions of late Manik Bhattacharjee towards society and educational development for youngsters of the region.

Manik Bhattacharjee Award was awarded HSSLC & HSLC 2018 toppers with sums of Rs. 10,000 along with citation certificates. The awards were handed over by Swami Chinmayandaji Maharaj to Vrienuo Emilia Solo (Science) of Kohima Science College, Jotsoma; Marina Yasmin (commerce), PVHSS of Dimapur; Benrithung L. Jungio (Arts),

Theme : "Revive us again" Ps. 85:6 Speakers : 1. Rev. Michael Choo, (Philippines) 2. Rev. Dr. Lee Ki-do, (Seoul, South Korea)

REVIVAL AND HEALING FESTIVAL DIMAPUR Place : Dimapur State Stadium, near D.C Court

Date : Dec. 7, 2018

Time : 3:00 PM

ORDER OF SERVICE 1. Leader

: Ps. K. Thenjamo (Dimapur Lotha Baptist Church) 2. Welcome address : Rev. Dr. Thungdemo 3. Invocation prayer : Rev. Dr. Lohe (CBC) 4. Special No. : (a) Konyak Baptist Church Dimapur (b) Golden Crown Theological College 5. Scripture reading : Pastor Peter Basumatary, Kachari Basti Church, Lotha Colony 6. Offertory prayer : Rev. Dr. Xashepu Wotsa (Foundar & Director NLBC) 7. Message : 8. Benediction : Rev. R. Meren (Executive Secretary NBCA)

Don Bosco Hr. Sec. School, Wokha; and Vivotsonuo Sorhie (HSLC), Mezhur Hr. Sec. School, Kohima.

Founder, head master, educationist & senior citizen, Lakshman Chandra Das was also felicitated.

The program began with a universal peace prayer, followed by a floral tribute to the portrait of founder of BSS, Acharya Swami Pranabanandaji Maharaj, founder president, Srimat Swami Vijayanandaji Maharaj, founder secretary, late Manik Bhattacharjee and his associates. Introductory speech was given by the principal, PVHSS.

Date : Dec. 8, 2018

Time : 3:00 PM

ORDER OF SERVICE 1. Leader

: Sr. Nukshila Aying Doulo (DBWU President)

2. Invocation prayer

: Rev. Thridong (Sangtam Baptist Church Dimapur)

3. Special No.

: (a) Neighbourhood Children's Home (Midland Dimapur)

4. Scripture reading

: Rev. Dulal Sarkar Pastor Bengali Baptist Church

5. Offertory prayer

: Rev. K. N. Kele

6. Message

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(b) Yanbeni Ngullie, EBC

Date : Dec. 9, 2018

Time : 3:00 PM

ORDER OF SERVICE 1. Leader : Rev. Daniel M Shayan 2. Invocation prayer : Rev. I. Wati (Ao Baptist Church DABA) 3. Exhortation : Shri. Maongwati, (Secretary PHED Kohima) 4. Special No. : (a) Jolo Voice Rengma Baptist (b) Angami BAPTIST Church Dimapur 5. Scripture reading : Pastor Wilungbo, Youth Pastor, Zeliang Rong Baptist Church Sewak 6. Offertory prayer : Rev. Fr. Ritesh Kumer Believers Eastern Church 7. Message :

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONERÜ KOHIMA : NAGALAND

PUBLIC NOTICE

Dated Kohima, the 5th December 2018 NO.REV/TRANS-3/2018-//Whereas the following persons have applied for transfer/bifurcation of Patta.

Sl. No. Name Patta No. Location 1. Kishore Shai 9026(P) Chandmari To Dietho-o 2. Dietho-o Zehol 8301 Upper Chandmari To R. Temsutemjen 3. Tseibou Rutsa 9988(P) Biephidi To T. Setsathong Sangtam 4. Medemsunep Jamir 7730 Agri Colony To Akum Jamir 5. Rev. R. Terhüja 5686 Bayavü Hill To Ruokuoneilie Kesiezie 6. T. Medosato Angami 4562 T.C.P Gate To Zeluhole Rote 7. Dr. T. Senlem Ao 4249 Old Minister Hill To T. Takuwati Ao 8. Laxmi Damal 4486 Kitsubozou To Pungosa Angami 9. Sochülie Solo 4733 Kitsubozou To Nusa Rusuh 10. Vinotso Mekro 2396 Chandmari To Meswühele Naleo 11. Rusemtong Longkumer 9490(P) One Mile Ladies Road To K.L. Chishi 12. Ngupiesa G.B 6555 Daklane To Tsierama Khel Rüsoma 13. Atale 3366 Forest Colony To (a) Khriezovole (b) Vimerie Kotso 14. Rübeihie Angami 1976 A.G. Colony To Ketounyü-ü 15. Vike Koza 9951(P) Midlane with Talila Koza 16. Ezunthung 3173 New Minister Hill To (a) Richard Khuvung (b) Dr. John Khuvung 17. Heisapleung Zeliang 404 D. Block To Alia Zeliang 18. Renchamo Lotha 3272 Merhülietsa To Vungchamo Ovung 19. Hori Thapa 4045 North Block To Khrielhouvo-ü Carmela Public are hereby asked to file thier claims/objection if any within 30 (thirty) days from the date of issue of this notice. Failing which no claim/objection will be entertained after the expiry of stipulated time.

(RAJESH SOUNDARARAJAN) IAS Deputy Commissioner Kohima, Nagaland DC-1978

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DIMAPUR: Naga People’s Front (NPF) organized a pre-Christmas celebration event on Thursday at its central office in Kohima.

A press release from NPF central headquarter press bureau stated that, NPF president, Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu in his Christmas message, stressed on the need to have the true Christ spirit while celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ.

He also said that any person who puts Christ in

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Across 1 Group of words comes apart in speech (6) 4 State line request splitting temperance movement (6) 8 Learner finished as sweetheart (5) 9 Curved structure I have provided for record collection (7) 10 Horse’s food supply began so oddly (7) 11 Ruined lodge looked at longingly (5) 12 Putting off daily exercise leads to agitation (9) 17 Australian dame goes back to southern mountains (5) 19 Nelson, for example, has arm laid out (7) 21 Sediment in which dogs run wild (7) 22 Telling falsehoods - some only in German (5) 23 Tell Russian leader to cheer up (6) 24 Unthinkingly repeat standard nonsense (6) Down 1 Fence becoming more insignificant (6) 2 With diverse amendments?

(7) 3 Cancel cleaning process (5) 5 Sugar taken from a closet?

(7) 6 Accident with lighter (5) 7 Get older and change plan for meeting (6) 9 A real sign of change for North Africans (9) 13 Is this woven so as to entangle the fins? (7) 14 Row about stray dog (7) 15 Park official called Queen (6) 16 In battle fifty escape (6) 18 Amusing nobleman turning up with line (5) 20 Whisky on a Mediterranean island (5)

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depend on sustained changes in the behaviour of currency in circulation and the magnitude of sterilisation for RBI’s forex operation, which keeps evolving with external sector conditions,” Acharya told reporters in a post policy conference on Wednesday.

In the fifth bi-monthly monetary policy announced Wednesday, RBI left repo rates unchanged at 6.5 per cent.

Acharya said RBI has also provided infusion of liberal liquidity through

Mumbai, Dec 6 (Agencies): Air connectivity in the Northeast India is set to get a jolt with Jet Airways deciding to withdraw its flights to Jorhat, Silchar, Aizawl and Imphal from February 10, 2019. The second-largest airline of India recently undertook a series of initiatives to reorganise its operation keeping an eye on profitability factor. As part of the initiative to move capacity from uneconomical routes to more profitable ones, they have decided to withdraw flight services to these four places Due to various challenges the aviation industry is facing against the backdrop of a sharp rise in Brent fuel price, a depreciating rupee and a difficult pricing environment, Jet Airways have taken steps to improve its productivity and efficiency so that it continues to be one of the leading airlines of the country.

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Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) net bought shares worth Rs 72.47 crore Thursday, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) offloaded equities to the tune of Rs 389.78 crore, provisional data showed.

The Financial Benchmark India Private Ltd (FBIL) set the reference rate for the rupee/dollar at 71.0371 and for rupee/ euro at 80.5457.

The reference rate for rupee/British pound was fixed at 90.2953 and for rupee/100 Japanese yen at 62.99.

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term repo in addition to the usual provision via the liquidity adjustment facility (LAF).

“We also plan to conduct additional long-term repo operations to meet transient liquidity demand that is likely to emerge later this month on account of the third tranche of advance tax outflows,” he said.

Talking about the liquidity crisis faced by the non-banking finance companies (NBFCs) and housing finance companies (HFCs), Acharya said RBI has been watching the market developments closely since the end of August.

“We have been in regular touch with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) to assess the fallout in terms of mutual fund redemptions and the resulting roll-over risks for NBFCs and HFCs,” he said.

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New Delhi, Dec 6 (PTI): The finance ministry said the assessment of growth and inflation made by the RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is line with government’s reading.

RBI Governor Urjit Patel-headed MPC has kept the key lending rate unchanged. The panel retained its GDP growth projection of the current fiscal at 7.4 percent and expects inflation to remain well below the mid-term target of 4 percent.

“The assessment of the MPC for growth and inflation outlook is consistent with the government’s assessment of inflation and growth,” said Subhash Chandra Garg, Secretary, Economic Affairs, in a statement.

The government, he said, welcomes the assessment made by the MPC.

New Delhi, Dec 6 (PTI): The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will continue to inject liquidity into the banking system through open market operation (OMO) purchases till the end of this fiscal, its deputy governor Viral Acharya said.

In the current financial year, the central bank has conducted OMO purchases to the tune of Rs 1.36 trillion, with over Rs 1 trillion of the infusion in the last three months, he said.

Late last month, the RBI had announced that it would conduct purchases of government securities under OMO for an amount of Rs 40,000 crore in December to meet liquidity needs.

“We expect that this increased frequency and quantum of OMO purchases may be required until end of March, but the exact calibration will

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about election outcomes with state elections results due next week.

“These events were enough for investors to take money off the table and we witnessed a flight to quality as the INR weakened versus the dollar,” said Sunil Sharma, Chief Investment Officer, Sanctum Wealth Management.

Benchmark equity indices cracked for the third consecutive session Thursday on negative global cues. The BSE Sensex plunged 572.28 points, or 1.59 per cent, to close at 35,312.13.

Similarly, the broader NSE Nifty fell 181.75 points, or 1.69 per cent, to

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RBI’s assessment of economy in line with govt: FinMin

non-banking financial institutions (NBFIs) are facing tighter access to liquidity following the default of IL&FS, one of the 30 biggest NBFIs in India. NFBIs have accounted for a large share of all lending in recent years and have expanded credit rapidly, it said.

“So far, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has dismissed calls by the government to provide emergency liquidity and to ease lending restrictions on the maximum volume of lending that state-run banks can provide to NBFIs,” Fitch added.

Fitch said it expects inflation to edge up mildly in the coming months, on normalising food prices and higher import prices stemming from the depreciation of the rupee (INR).

“The widening of the current account deficit amidst tighter global financing conditions should put downward pressure on the currency, and we forecast the INR to weaken to 75 against the dollar by end2019,” it said.

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as against 8.2 per cent in April-June.

“Consumption was the weak spot, stepping down from 8.6 per cent to 7.0 per cent, though still growing at a healthy rate. Other components of domestic demand fared well, notably investment, which has been steadily strengthening since 2H17. The external sector was again a significant drag on overall GDP amid steadily accelerating imports,” Fitch said. The global rating agency said India’s fiscal policy should continue to support growth in the run-up to elections in early 2019. It forecast Indian rupee to weaken to 75 to a dollar by end of 2019.

“Stepped-up public investment has helped to stem the downward trend in the investment/GDP ratio, boosted by infrastructure spending. There have also been measures to support rural demand,” it added.

It said the banking sector is still struggling with a high proportion of nonperforming assets, while

lion to 630 million. However, it refused to reveal the cost of coin minting.

While the Mumbai branch of Indian Government Mint declined, the government mint facility in Hyderabad shared details of the cost involved in manufacturing the coins. The cost of manufacturing Rs 2 coins comes at around Rs 1.28 per unit; Rs 5 coins at Rs 3.69 per unit; Rs 10 per unit at Rs 5.54.

The RBI also forwarded India’s Today’s questions to another Government Mint based in Hyderabad.

This too revealed that presently they are minting four kinds of coins i.e. of Rs 10, Rs 5, Rs 2 and Re 1 denominations.

The Hyderabad Mint also provided numbers of these coins produced by it in the last four years. But unlike Mumbai Mint, Hyderabad mint had no problem in disclosing the production cost of these coins.

According to it the average cost of the production of Re 1 currency coin is Rs 1.11. So, yes, production cost of Re 1 coin is higher than its market value.

Mumbai, Dec 6 (PTI): The rupee depreciated by 44 paise to close at 70.90 against the US dollar Thursday amid a strengthening greenback and sharp decline in equity markets.

The dollar and yen rose on safe-haven buying after the arrest of a top executive of Chinese telecom giant Huawei in Canada for suspected Iran sanctions violations renewed concerns over US-China relations.

Brent crude, the international benchmark, dropped 2.76 per cent to trade at USD 59.86 per barrel amid a crucial meeting of Opec members.

Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia’s Oil Minister Khalid al Falih said Opec is looking for a “sufficient” cut in oil production to prop up plunging crude prices.

Forex traders said increasing demand for the greenback weighed on the domestic unit, which slipped below the 71 mark during the day.

After opening lower at 70.82, the rupee plunged to the day’s low of 71.14 and finally settled for the day at 70.90, down 44 paise over its previous closing price.

On Wednesday, the rupee ticked higher by 3 paise to 70.46 against the US dollar.

“The US yield curve inverted signalling the possibility of a slowdown ahead for the US economy.

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New Delhi, Dec 6 (PTI): Fitch Ratings Thursday revised downwards India’s GDP growth forecast to 7.2 per cent for current fiscal citing higher financing cost and reduced credit availability.

In its Global Economic Outlook, Fitch projected that for 2019-20 and 2020-21 financial years, India’s GDP growth will be 7 per cent and 7.1 per cent respectively.

Fitch had in June projected India to grow at 7.4 per cent in current fiscal and 7.5 per cent in 2019-20.

“We have lowered our growth forecasts on weakerthan-expected momentum in the data (GDP), higher financing costs and reduced credit availability. We now see GDP growth at 7.2 per cent in the fiscal year ending March 2019 (FY19), followed by 7.0 per cent in FY20 and 7.1 per cent in FY21,” it said.

It said GDP growth “softened quite substantially” in July-September quarter of current fiscal growing by 7.1 per cent,

New Delhi, Dec 6 (Agencies): The monetary value of one rupee coins have gone down substantially over the past two decades and can hardly be used to purchase anything.

Yet, the cost of manufacturing a single one rupee coin is more than its own value, shows an RTI filed by India Today.

Responding to the RTI request, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) revealed that the average cost of manufacturing a one rupee coin is 11 paise more than its own undersigned value.

The Indian Government Mint (Mumbai) has been engaged in minting Rs 10, Rs 5, Rs 2 and Re 1 denomination coins. The RTI also revealed that minting of coins has dropped significantly in 2018 compared to the past four years.

Over the past five years, the highest number of coins was minted in the year 201617 (2201 million coins), followed by the 2015-16 (2151 million coins). Compared to last year, the number of one rupee coins manufactured this year has also declined substantially from 903 mil-

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The wreckage of a car is seen after a suicide car bombing at the gate of a police headquarters in the Iranian port city of Chabahar, Thursday. (AP/PTI)

Tehran, Dec 6 (PTI): A suicide bomber killed at least two people and wounded many more outside police headquarters in the port city of Chabahar in restive southeastern Iran on Thursday, according to a revised official toll.

Chabahar lies in Sistan-Baluchistan province which has long been a flashpoint, with Pakistanbased Baluchi separatists and Sunni Muslim extremists carrying out crossborder attacks targeting the Shiite authorities.

“This terrorist act led to the martyrdom of two members of the police force,” the province’s deputy governor in charge of security, Mohammad

Hadi Marashi, told state television.

Chabahar city governor Rahmdel Bameri said earlier that four people were killed and many more wounded when the bomber blew up a car, but later revised the death toll to two.

“The explosion was very strong and broke the glass of many buildings close by,” Bameri told state television.

Many nearby shop owners and civilian passers-by, including women and children, were severely wounded, he added.

Chabahar lies some 100 kilometres (60 miles) west of the Pakistan border and is home to a large,

mainly Sunni Muslim ethnic Baluchi community which straddles the two countries.

The number of assailants was not immediately clear.

“The terrorists tried to enter Chabahar police headquarters but they were prevented by the guards and they detonated the car bomb,” Marashi said without elaborating on how many assailants took part.

Chabahar has a deepwater port on the Gulf of Oman and with Indian assistance Iran has been developing it as a major energy and freight hub between Central Asia and India, bypassing Pakistan.

Dated Kiphire the 30th Nov' 2018 NOTICE Whereas Smti T. Luntsula, wife of Late T. Simphukiu of Lontsunger Village has applied for issue of Succession Certificate under the Indian Succession Act, 1925 in order to draw/ receive the payment of movable/immovable properties of her husband Late T Simphukiu, Village Guard (VG) serving under the establishment of Office of the Deputy Commandant, Village Guard (VG) Kiphire District who expired on 14/11/2016.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY From the Office of the 1. G.P.F, 2. G.I.S, 3. F.B.F, 4. Pension Case Deputy Commandant, Village Guard (VG) Kiphire, Nagaland 5. Any other dues etc.

Public are hereby asked to file objections/claims, if any within 30 (Thirty) days from the date of issue of this order. If no objection/claims is received within the given time Succession Certificate will be issued in favour of the applicant.

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GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

OFFICE OF THE PRINCIPAL DISTRICT AND SESSION JUDGE TUENSANG NAGALAND

Dated Tsg. the 13th Nov' 2018

OBJECTION NOTICE

Whereas Shri/Smti Ezali Chang of High School 'A', Tuensang, District Tuensang has applied for issue of Succession Certificate to operate/draw/transfer/withdraw the debts & security in respect of her Late Husband T. Seteba Chang, who expired on 11/11/2018.

Now therefore, public are hereby asked to file claims/objection if any within 30 (thirty) days from the date of issue of this notice.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

(Kapochu-o Naleo) Secretary, NAPAD

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Through this humble note, we, the Nagaland Parents’ Association for Disabled (NAPAD) would like to convey our sincere gratitude to all those who have extended their support during our observation of World Disabled Day on 3rd December 2018 at Highland Park, Below Indira Gandhi Stadium, Kohima at 10:30 A.M. under the Theme “Empowering Persons with Disabilities and Ensuring Inclusiveness and Equality” in collaboration with the Social Welfare Department, Government of Nagaland and Nagaland State Legal Services Authority (NSLSA).

We want to extend our special mentioned to : 1. His Excellency Shri P. B. Acharya, Governor of Nagaland for gracing the function as the Special Guest of the program.

2. Shri. T. Merang Aier, Director, Social Welfare, for his speech as well partnering the program & Officers and Staff of Social Welfare for cooperation.

3. Dr. Atha Vizhol, Disability Commissioner, Nagaland for his speech and contribution.

4. Mrs. Mezivolu T Therieh, NJS, Member Secretary, Nagaland State Legal Services Authority for addressing the function and partnering the program.

5. Dr. Joyce Angami, Advisor, NAPAD for delivering keynote address.

6. Mrs. Alito V Swu, President, Kohima Town Baptist Women’s Union, (KTBWU) for invocation Prayer and kind contribution.

7. Shri Chuba Jamir, (CJ), for special numbers.

8. Special items presented by Differently Abled Students’ of G Rio School, Jo Foundation, Tabitha Enabling Academy & Cherry Blossom Society for special items presentation.

9. Shri Keweu Kenye Enakhe, Retired OSD for kind contribution.

10. DC Kohima for kind contribution.

11. Judges for Art Competition Mr. Temjen & Mr. Vilekrol Lcho 12. Medias DDK, AIR, Nagaland Post and Eastern Mirror.

The NAPAD on behalf of the PWD sincerely prays that may Almighty God bless you abundantly for the humanitarian service extended to the special persons and we thank each and every individual those whose names are not mentioned individually.

Gao Feng said at a regular press briefing.

The two sides will also discuss intellectual property protection, technology cooperation, market access and “fair trade”, and “work hard to reach a consensus”, Gao said.

But the spokesman did not provide more specific details about what actions China will take.

The White House has said China agreed to purchase a “very substantial” amount of agricultural, energy, industrial and other products to reduce the

yawning trade gap. It also would begin buying products from US farmers “immediately”.

The two sides will also negotiate “structural changes” to forced technology transfer, intellectual property protection, cyber intrusions and cyber theft, services and agriculture, according to the White House.

For its part, China has said it will import more US products to reduce its trade surplus, but no dollar amount has been publicly discussed.

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE ADDITIONAL DEPUTY COMMISSIONER PFUTSERO : NAGALAND No. Jud-4/SC/2014/1009 Dated Pfro, the 29th Nov. 2018 NOTICE Whereas Smti Kudevelu W/o Lt. Vezota, Havaldar, Police Department of Forest Colony, Pfutsero under Phek District has applied for issue of Succession Certificate under the Indian succession Act 1925 to draw the service benefits, family pension, bank A/c etc. belonging to Lt. Vezota of Forest Colony, Pfutsero who expired on 09-11-2018.

Therefore, notice is hereby issued inviting any claims and objections from the public pertaining to the above mentioned property and the same to be submitted to the Office of the Additional Deputy Commissioner Pfutsero, within a period of 30 days from issue of this notice. In the event of this office not receiving any claims and objections within the stipulated time, Succession Certificate will be issued to the applicant as prayed for.

Zeneikhonuo Vimero Additional Deputy Commissioner Pfutsero K-3569

OFFICE OF THE

LOTHA MIDDLE RANGE STUDENTS' UNION H.Q Sanis Town Wakha-797111 : Nagaland

FELICITATION The Lotha Middle Range Students' Union would like to express our joy and happiness to congratulate the most sincere and dedicated officer Shri. Ben Yanthan, for being promoted to Director Dept. of Agriculture, Govt. of Nagaland.

The union further prays to Almighty God to give him a good health and lead the Department in a right way to bring more achievements.

Abemo Lapon William Yanthan President General Secretary OFFICE OF THE

TUNGJOY YOUTH & STUDENTS’ ORGANIZATION Senapati District, Manipur

FELICITATION The Tungjoy Youth and Students' Organisation would like to congratulate Shri S. Kho John of Tungjoy Village, Senapati District for being elected as President to the Office of United Naga Council (UNC).

We extend our support and prayer, and we hope the very best for the future of our people under your leadership.

President, TYSO

General Secretary, TYSO

OFFICE OF THE

WOZHURO RANGE PUBLIC ORGANIZATION H.Q WOZHURO. DISTRICT WOKHA-797111, NAGALAND

FELICITATION

The Wozhuro Range Public Organization expresses its pleasure and honor to congratulate the following persons for bringing laurels to the organization.

1. Er. Mhondamo Ovung for being elected as the Chairman of Lotha Hoho for the tenure 2018 2022.

2. Rev. Thungrio Khuvung on his elevation from Asso. Pastor to the post of Pastor in the Wokha Town Baptist Church.

The Organization further extends its warm wishes and prays that the Almighty God continue to bless them with good health and wisdom in their future endeavors/ undertaking.

Myingthungo Khuvung S. Pisamo Ovung President Secy. General W.R.P.O W.R.P.O

Islamabad, Dec 6 (IANS): Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday said that India gave a “political colour” to his gesture of opening the Kartarpur border and called it “unfortunate”.

Pakistan opened the Kartarpur border in November to facilitate visa-free pilgrimage by Indian Sikhs to Kartarpur Sahib gurdwara, where Sikhism’s founder Guru Nanak Dev spent the last 18 years of his life.

“Unfortunately, India portrayed it as us seeking po-

Imran Khan

litical advantage. During my swearing-in ceremony when Navjot Singh Sidhu visited we had discussed this,” Khan was quoted as saying

by Dawn while he was addressing the Cabinet. “... the Indian media has given Kartarpur (border opening) a political colour, as if we did this to gain some sort of political mileage. This is not true. We did it because it is part of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf ’s manifesto.”

Khan performed the groundbreaking ceremony on November 28 to develop the Kartarpur Corridor to link Dera Baba Nanak in Gurdaspur in India with Kartarpur gurdwara in the

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All esteemed members are therefore requested to attend the above program without fail" (Y. TOKHUVI SHOHE) Chairman, RWDA DP-9209

ZUNHEBOTO AREA PUBLIC ORGANISATION (ZAPO) Zunheboto Area Public Organisation (ZAPO) was officially formed as an outcome of the mandate given by the GB’s, Officers, Leaders and the general public of the Zunheboto area at the General Meeting held at Lizu Old Village on 22th September 2018.

AIMS & OBJECTS: 1. To promote cordial relationship and understanding among the ZAPO constituents and also harness peaceful coexistence in all spheres in the larger society beyond ZAPO; 2. To be a key watchdog and facilitator in all govt development projects so as to ensure that no project is stalled. In the event that workmanship is compromised on corruption grounds, ZAPO will pursue the matter as deemed legitimate; 3. ZAPO will be a neutral body in relation to politics and faith, and will not affiliate to any such. Its functioning will transcend both politics and faith; 4. To preserve flora and fauna, and to strictly prohibit hunting and fishing within the jurisdiction of Zunheboto Area E-mail ID : zunhebotoapo@gmail.com Mob. No. 9436062120/9863512344 President: Shri. Kikheto Muru Vice President: Shri. Kakugha S. Rotokha Vice President: Shri. Kakheho Yeptho Gen. Secretary: Shri. Arikato Arkha Secretary: Shri. Hekato Sema Treasurer: Shri. Hekuto Jimo Media Secretary: Shri. Kiyeka Zhimo Information Secretary : Shri. Khutovi Yeptho Shri. Kahoto Yeptho Finance Recorder : Shri. Kato Yeptho

presence of Indian Ministers Harsimrat Kaur Badal, Hardeep Puri and Congress party leader Navjot Singh Sidhu.

“I am glad that the government pressed for the opening of the corridor. If someone’s religious sites are in Pakistan then we should facilitate them. We are not doing anything new, these things were part of our manifesto,” said Khan.

The leader added that the Sikh community responded very positively to the effort.

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Date of Submission: 9th & 10th December, 2018 at TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE, KISAMA. • All participants should submit 10 original pictures out of which 3 best will be selected and declared as winner.

• Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd.

For more information please visit Tourist Information Centre, Kisama.

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FELICITATION We the Poilwa Students' Union Nagaland with profound joy and gratitude to our Almighty God would like to convey our heartiest congratulations to Dr. RAMPAUKOPOING MICHUI, S/o Mr. Hedungbe for being conferred an Honorary Doctorate on Theology in New Testament at the 91 st Serampore College Convocation cum Bi-centenary Celebration of Serampore College and Centenary Celebration of the Senate of Serampore, on the research topic "The Spirit and community formation in Luke's Gospel".

The Union further wishes and prays that you will continue to impact and inspire many people and do greater things for the glory of God. Heulungying President, PSUN

Diheupoing Secretary, PSUN

EXECUTIVE MEMBER Shri. Kakheho Sukhalu Shri. Kakiho Achumi Shri. Khezheto Zhimo Shri. Zheyito Achumi Shri. Pukhato Chishi Shri. Nikheshe Zhimo Shri. Kakuto Achumi Shri. Nikhevi Swu Shri. Uketo Yeptho Shri. Kakihe Yeptho Dr. Bohovi Chophy Ex-Officio Members President : ZTKK (Zunheboto Tokukujo Kukami Kuqhakulu) President : ZRSU (Zunheboto Range Student Union) President : ZTSTH (Zunheboto Tokukujo Sumi Totimi Hoho) President : ZAVDBA (Zunheboto Area Village Development Board Association) President : ZASA (Zunheboto Area Sports Association) President : ZTKD (Zunheboto Tokukujo Ku üqhakulu Dimapur) President : ZTKK (Zunheboto Tokukujo Ku üqhakulu Kohima) Banker : Shri. Vikaho T. Zhimomi Advisory Board : Dr. H.S.Rotokha (Former President Sumi Hoho) Shri. Huskha Yeptho (Former President Sumi Hoho) Shri. Hovishe Arkha (Former President Sumi Hoho) Shri. Hokugha Sukhalu (Founding President Sumi Games & Sports Association) DP-9240 Legal Advisor : Shri. Akato Yeptho

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Beijing, Dec 6 (AFP): China said Thursday it would “immediately” implement measures agreed under a trade war truce with the United States.

The commerce ministry’s remarks came days after US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping agreed to give negotiators 90 days to resolve their trade spat.

Few details have been made public about what the two sides will negotiate, a lack of clarity that has unsettled stock markets.

“China will immediately implement the consensus both sides already reached on agricultural products, energy, autos and other specific items,” commerce ministry spokesman

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“the most hypocritical institution in the entire Philippines” and claimed that “90 per cent” of priests were gay, Efe news reported.

The Catholic Bishops’’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) refused to comment.

Presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo later defended Duterte’s remarks, saying they should not be taken literally as they had only been used for dramatic effect.

Two weeks ago, the President insulted Catholic bishops and priests, saying Filipinos should not go to church to pay for “idiots”.

Days earlier, Duterte accused Caloocan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David -- one of his most vocal critics -- of stealing church donations. The bishop responded by calling the leader a “very sick man”.

The conflict between Duterte and the Catholic Church goes back to February 2017, when the CBCP criticized the President’s violent anti-drugs campaign, calling it a “reign of terror”.

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MANILA, Dec 6 (Agencies): Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has launched yet another verbal attack against Catholic bishops, calling them useless and saying they should be killed, according to the transcription of one of his speeches released by the presidential office on Thursday.

More than 85 per cent of the country’s population is Catholic.

“These bishops of yours, kill them. They are useless. All they do is criticize,” Duterte said in a part tagalog, part English speech in Manila on Wednesday night.

At a later event, he called the Catholic Church

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Tokyo, Dec 6 (IANS): Six members of the US Navy are missing after two military aircraft collided off the west coast of Japan, the US Armed Forces reported on Thursday. One of the seven crew members involved in the accident was rescued and was “being evaluated by the competent authorities” at the Japanese air base in Iwakuni, while “search and rescue operations continue for the remaining six marines”, the US Marine Corps Base Camp Butler reported on social networks. The crash happened 200 miles off the coast of Iwakuni, Japan. There were five personnel on the KC-130 and two on the FA-18, said US defence officials.

stepped questions on whether she would delay the 11 December vote but did hint at possible concessions on the backstop.

“There are questions about how decisions are taken as to whether we go into the backstop, because that isn’t an automatic,” she said. “The question is: do we go into the backstop? Do we extend what I call the implementation period?”

When asked repeatedly what her “Plan B” would be if her deal was rejected, she did not directly answer the questions.

Earlier, The DUP has

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insisted it will withdraw support for May’s government if she presses ahead with her Brexit deal with the EU. Asked if the DUP was prepared to precipitate a general election, the party’s Brexit spokesman Sammy Wilson said, “If it comes to the point where the government makes, shows, a determination to implement the Withdrawal Agreement with its damaging terms at present, or some future version of it, which is still equally damaging, we will not be supporting the government.”

Referring to the DUP’s agreement to prop up the Tories in the Commons, Wilson added, “If they break the agreement which they have with us, then they don’t have our support. If they renege on those promises now, or in the future, we always have that leverage.”

Labour has indicated it will table a motion of no confidence in the Prime Minister in the wake of a defeat on such a pivotal issue for May.

‘Kill Catholic Bishops, they are useless,’ says Duterte

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LONDON, Dec 6 (Agencies): British Prime Minister Theresa May has said MPs faced a choice ahead of a vote on her Brexit deal approving her deal or facing an exit with no deal or even the reversal of Brexit.

She said she was speaking to MPs about giving parliament a bigger role in whether the Irish backstop arrangement would be triggered, though she gave few details. May said some in parliament were trying to frustrate Brexit and that she did not think another referendum on Brexit was the right course.

Speaking on BBC’s Radio 4 said, “There are three options- one is to leave the European Union with a deal... the other two are that we leave without a deal or that we have no Brexit at all”. She added, “It’s clear that there are those in the House of Commons who want to frustrate Brexit... and overturn the vote of the British people and that’s not right.”

May repeatedly side-

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t the invitation of the Piramal and the Ambani families, Yamaha Artiste, Nise Meruno will be performing at the main reception celebrating the marriage of Isha Ambani and Anand Piramal on December 13, 2018 in Mumbai.

This is not the first time Nise is performing for the Piramal family; he has enjoyed a close association with them for over a decade now, especially with Mrs. Swati Piramal, for whose daughter Nandini’s wedding Nise performed at the Royal Palace, Jaipur in 2009. Over the years, Nise has performed for the Piramal family and the Piramal Group numerous

Nise Meruno set to perform at the wedding of Isha, daughter of India’s richest man, Mukesh Ambani times, and has also met the Ambanis on many such occasions.

In a first for a Naga musician who will share the stage with the world’s finest at the wedding of a scion of one of the world’s biggest corporate houses, Nise humbly and realistically gives all credit to God and says: “I really thank God for His wonderful favour upon me, and I’m glad that I get the chance to also take some other Naga musicians with me, and give them an opportunity to be heard by some of the world’s most influential people.”

Nise will be traveling and performing with Nourhevilie Khate, Violin-

ist with a Masters Degree in Music from the prestigious Trinity Laban Conservatory, London, Thunglamo Ngullie, Grade 8 Vocals in Classical and Rock School, London and Yanzo Kikon, Grade 8 Violinist from The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music.

Acknowledging the support given by those who have helped in putting their entire ensemble together, Nise Meruno publicly extends his profound thanks and gratitude to Bambi Kevichusa whose designs they will be wearing, and to Cuts and Colours, Walford, Dimapur, who have given each of them entire sets of grooming sessions at no cost.

10th MAN 2018 awards ceremony to be held today

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he eagerly awaited awards presentation ceremony of the 10th edition of the Music Awards of Nagaland (MAN) 2018 will be held during the Hornbill Festival on December 7 at Bamboo Hall, Kisama from 5:30 p.m. onwards.

Altogether, 62 talented nominees from across various genres of music will be vying for the honour and prestige of winning a MAN trophy at the special event which has been instituted in 2009 and organized every year for the last ten years

by Native Trax Society, an organization which seeks to honour home grown music makers and those working within the local music industry.

A total of 21 awards will be given away for the Best songs in Gospel, Gospel (local dialects), Rock (Alternative/Indie), Rock (Metal/Heavy), Hindi & Local dialects, Pop, Hiphop/Rap, Folk Fusion, Instrumental, EDM and EDM (with vocals) genres

Jessica Simpson calls Natalie Portman out

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essica Simpson is pushing back after Natalie Portman questioned if her public persona was too sexual back in her pop music days.

The Oscar-winning actress recent sat down for an interview to discuss her upcoming film “Vox Lux,” which is set in the music world, in which she opined on how sexuality is often used to promote new music.

“I remember being a teenager, and there was Jessica Simpson on the cover of a magazine saying ‘I’m a virgin’ while wearing a bikini, and I was confused,” the 37-year-old thespian explained to USA Today.

“Like, I don’t know what this is trying to tell me as a woman, as a girl.”

This prompted a swift rebuke from Simpson, who defended both her feminism and her sexuality.

“I was disappointed this morning when I read that I ‘confused’ you by wearing a bikini in a published photo taken of me

when I was still a virgin in 1999,” she wrote on Instagram. “As public figures, we both know our image is not totally in our control at all times, and that the industry we work in often tries to define us and box us in. However, I was taught to be myself and honor the different ways all women express themselves, which

is why I believed then – and I believe now – that being sexy in a bikini and being proud of my body are not synonymous with having sex.”

“I have always embraced being a role model to all women to let them know that they can look however they want, wear whatever they want and have sex or not have sex with whomever they want,” she continued. “The power lies within us as individuals. I have made it my practice to not shame other women for their choices. In this era of Time’s Up and all the great work you have done for women, I encourage you to do the same.” (FoxNews)

Miss Nagaland 2018 to be held on Dec 9

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New York magazine deletes story mocking nuptials of Priyanka Chopra

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ew York magazine has deleted a story and apologized after publishing an article that questioned the marriage of Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas, calling the actress a “global scam artist” who essentially wed the pop star to further her own career.

The original story was headlined, “Is Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas’ Love for Real?” according to E! News, which cited various screenshots that were taken before the story was deleted. The story, written by Mariah Smith, argued that “marriage can be a beautifully wonderful union that warms even the coldest of hearts, but sadly, this union evokes no such feeling.”

According to the screenshots, Smith said Jonas simply wanted a “fling with Hollywood’s latest It Woman” but instead found himself “staring straight at a life sentence with a global scam artist.”

The story was con-

demned on social media and New York magazine’s The Cut – the publication’s vertical aimed at “women with sharp, stylish minds” -- responded by removing the “scam artist” line before eventually deleting the piece.

The link to the original story now directs readers to the following editor’s note: “Upon further editorial review, we found this story did not meet our standards. We’ve removed it and apologize.”

Among the backlash was Nick’s older brother and former bandmate, Joe, who took to Twitter to express outrage with the article.

“This is disgusting. @ TheCut should be ashamed to have someone write such evil words. What Nick & Pri have is Beautiful Love.

Thank u, Next,” Joe Jonas tweeted.

Actress Sophie Turner also chimed in, “This is wildly inappropriate and totally disgusting.

Very disappointed that The Cut would give anyone a platform to spew such bulls--t.”

The comment section beneath the editor’s note is now filled with readers mocking the publication for posting the article in the first place. Several media watchdogs have also taken notice of the now-deleted article.

(FoxNews)

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propos to news item “Tumei is Miss Eastern Nagaland” published on December 2 on page 10, the Eastern Nagaland Women Organisation (ENWO) has clarified that name of a subtitle winner - Miss Photogenic: Miss Atsala Sangtam was omitted by error on the part of the organizers. ENWO deeply regrets the inconvenience caused.

“To one of the most wonderful parents” You two are tools and an inspiration.

May your love withstand various test of time to arise stronger and cheerier.

Mr. & Mrs. JOHN KIKON 7.12.1973 – 7.12.2018 The vows that you have taken 45 years back still holds strong and pure. The unconditional love that you share did wonders and it reminds us of God’s wonderful blessings.

Mom and Dad, THANK YOU FOR LETTING US SEE THE BEAUTY OF JESUS IN YOU HAPPY 45th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY With Love, Family Members

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iss Nagaland 2018, which is organized by Beauty and Asthestic Society of Nagaland (BASN) will be held on December 9 at Regional Centre of Excellence for Music and Performing Arts (RCEMPA) Jotsoma starting 5 p.m as part of the Hornbill Festival.

In a release BASN president Lanutoshi Lemtur informed that contestants from all the districts will be taking part in the beauty pageant. Governor Nagaland P. B. Acharya will grace the occasion as chief guest while Miss India World Asia 2014 Koya Rana will be the special judge for the event.

which are being judged by an esteemed panel of judges. A different award called “Song of the Year” will however be a public choice award which will go to the nominee who receives the most likes, shares and views on the Music Awards of Nagaland Facebook Page and Youtube channel.

To acknowledge the hard work and talent of those working behind the scenes, awards will also be presented in technical categories for Best Music Video, Best Video Director, Best Sound Engineer, Best Producer, Patron Award and Best Lyricist/Songwriter. This is being done in order to encourage and promote the growth of the local music industry.

The show, which is supported by Tourism department and IWSN will be hosted as usual by renowned rapper and VJ Imli Lee a.k.a. Déjà vu. The attendees and presenters include the who’s who of Nagaland’s music, fashion and beauty industry.

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VENUE: NAGALAND BAMBOO RESOURCE CENTRE, 6TH MILE, SOVIMA, DIMAPUR, NAGALAND

Special Attractions

Sales and Exhibition from all North East States Bamboo Workshops Food Courts Children’s Park Special North East Cultural show Live music concert Fashion Show in collaboration with Nagaland Designers Association

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Edmund, Halep to headline EPL: Wolves stun Chelsea 2-1 Mumbai beat Chennaiyin 2-0 ATP/WTA Sydney International

Mumbai, Dec 6 (Agencies): A goal in each half at the Mumbai Football Arena settled the Indian Super League (ISL) match between Mumbai City and Chennaiyin in favour of the hosts.

Raynier Fer nandes (27’) and Modou Sougou (55’) netted goals to sink Chennaiyin deeper into the abyss as the visitor’s poor title defence took another hit.

Chennai looked to be the side more comfortable on the ball in the initial few minutes but the first half-chance fell to the hosts when Sougou received a misplaced pass from Anirudh to release Bastos into the box, whose scuffed effort limped off to Sanjiban.

A few minutes later, Chennai had a very similar chance with Goian being the guilty party, but Salom’s left-footer was way off target.

Just when it was looking like the game is getting a bit drab, the hosts broke the deadlock. An attack quickly knit together saw Bastos cut inside from the wing and pass the ball to Raynier just outside the D-box.

With Eli Sabia nowhere near the player to close him down, the midfielder took a grounder, which hit the

back of the net past the outstretched Sanjiban.

On the half-hour mark, Augusto decided to take things into this own hand and ran for a good few yards to send the ball into the goalmouth from the right, but Amrinder pulled off a brilliant save to thwart Salom’s week effort from eight yards out.

Only five minutes away from the break, Chennaiyin teammates Isaac and Salom got involved in a heated argument. The former Lajong footballer, most probably unintentionally, was reluctant to stop play when Augusto was down injured and that didn’t go too well with the Palestinian forward.

During the added minutes, the hosts embarked on a dangerous counter and Augusto’s mishit clearance fell dearly onto the path of Sougou, who had acres of free greenery in front of him, but could only hit the crossbar to waste the easiest chance of the half as Mumbai had to be content with a slender one-goal cushion after creating the best chances.

The first clear chance of the second half was created by the travellers as Isaac floated in a teasing delivery into the far post for Augusto, but it was a bit too

heavy for him as the resultant header floated above the bar.

On the 55th minute, Mumbai doubled their lead.

Rafael Bastos ran unhindered for almost 15 yards to the right of the box to cross it inside for Sougou.

However, it was deflected off Sabia and all Sougou had to do was to head it into an open target from a handshaking distance.

In the next 10 minutes, waves of Chennaiyin attacks hit the Mumbai backline but failed to yield any result, with Isaac playing the role of chief creator.

On the 76th minute, Orlandi pulled the trigger from the edge of the box, but Amrinder was alert enough to dive to his left and keep out the grounded shot.

Chennaiyin almost smelt blood in the dying minutes of the match when Orlandi’s left-footer from 20 yards came off the crossbar after being fisted away by Amrinder. Thoi Singh was lurking close to dispatch it home but was correctly ruled offside.

Chennaiyin will now host fellow strugglers Delhi Dynamos while Mumbai will have to overcome the stern challenge posed by leaders Bengaluru FC.

Meghalaya beat Arunachal in Senior Women’s One Day League

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Shillong, Dec 6: A phenomenal batting and bowling performance saw Meghalaya defeat Arunachal Pradesh by 209 runs in the Senior Women’s One Day League plate group in Cuttack on Thursday. This was Meghalaya’s third consecutive victory in the competition. Earlier, they defeated Nagaland and Mizoram.

Put in to bat first, Meghalaya rode on the massive century of Saee Purandare, who carried her bat through the innings to finish on 153 not out from just 146 deliveries.

She struck 19 fours in her innings.

Trisha Bera also had a good day with the bat, striking 66 off 65 deliveries, while there was also a handy run-a-ball 20 made by Vandana Mahajan, which helped take Meghalaya to 291/3 in their allotted 50 overs.

It was too imposing a total for Arunachal, who were skittled out for 82.

Bera returned with the ball to claim 3/11 in nine overs, while DD Dutta took 2/19. There were also wickets for Dasan (1/5), Pinky Chanda (1/6), Daiaka (1/15) and Mahajan (1/19).

The hat-trick of victories should give Meghalaya confidence, but they will be up against very tough opposition in their next match where they will face Bihar on Saturday in Bhubaneshwar.

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Players with Roko Angami and others at Kikrüma village on December 6.

KOHIMA, Dec 6 (NPN): The 56th annual games and sports meet, organised by the Kikrüma Youth Organisation (KYO), kicked off Thursday at Kikruma local ground with NFCA president Roko Angami as the special guest.

Addressing the gathering, Roko said one can build comradeship, learn to be patient, discipline and

have self-control through participation in games and sports.

To be a true sportsmanship, one must learn to be patient, said Roko while pointing out that Nagas tend to be short-tempered and also lack discipline. Hard work and self control goes a long way to becoming a sportsman, he said while adding that one should

Aowli Benjungmung underway in Mokokchung

MOKOKCHUNG, DEC 6 (NPN): The three day mega event of traditional skills & arts event, Aowli Benjungmung got underway Thursday at the Imkongmeren Sports Complex, Mokokchung. The event is being held under the initiative of Watsu Mungdang. Retired additional development commissioner, Aolemla, who graced the inaugural programme, lauded the initiative of Watsu Mungdang to preserve and promote the rich traditions.

Day 1 of Aowli Benjungmung was marked by inter-ward bamboo stilt walk race, catapult shooting and spear hitting competitions.

In the bamboo stilt walking race, Alempang Ward emerged as the winner while Yimyu Ward bagged the second place. In catapult shooting competition, Alempang Ward and Penli Ward took the first and second positions respectively while in the spear hitting, Salangtem Ward emerged as the winner and Marepkong Ward bagged the second position.

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place God before anything else to be successful in life.

He also informed that gathering that Nagaland Football Coaches Association (NFCA) will be organising a football coaching license course of AIFF (All India Football Federation) D level certificate from December 16-21 at Dimapur in a bid to improve the standard of football game

forward to playing again in front of my home crowd,” De Minaur said.

“Last year was a fantastic week and the support I received was amazing and helped carry me through to the final. Hopefully I will receive similar encouragement in January. I look forward to seeing everyone out at Olympic Park.”

In the women’s tournament, eight of the world’s top 10 have signed up, including favourites Halep and Osaka.

Also playing will be defending champion and Wimbledon winner Angelique Kerber, Sloane Stephens, Petra Kvitova, Karolina Pliskova, Kiki Bertens, and Daria Kasatkina.

The only two members of the top 10 not taking part are Caroline Wozniacki and Elina Svitolina.

in the state. The D level certificate is followed by C B and A to be a professional coach, said Roko. NCFA intent is to support interested youth in the field of sports, particularly football, he said while encouraging interested people to come and attend the coaching license course.

Various events like football, volleyball and basketball for men and women, track events (dash, sprint, race and country race) and field events (high jump, broad jump, shot put, discus throw, javeline throw and triple jump) will be conducted during the 8-day meet.

Seven khels from Kikrüma village are participating in the sports meet.

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Chelsea’s N’golo Kante fights for the ball against Wolves’ Ruben Vinagre during their EPL match.

13-1 and Morata almost added to their haul only for Willy Boly to reach LoftusCheek’s teasing cross first less than a minute after the break.

But, however comfortable Chelsea appeared, they were undone by the hosts who turned the game on its head in four minutes.

First, after 59 minutes, Gibbs-White found Jimenez and he outpaced Christensen before drilling through Kepa Arrizabalaga - with the keeper needing to do better.

Then, four minutes later, Christensen gifted Wolves possession. Chelsea failed to initially clear

and the ball was eventually worked to Ireland defender Matt Doherty and his low cross was converted by the unmarked Jota.

The visitors struggled to respond despite Sarri throwing on Olivier Giroud, Pedro and Mateo Kovacic.

Hazard shot over and Fabregas sliced off target with three minutes left as Chelsea chased a leveller which never came.

Results Fulham 1-1 Leicester Burnley 1-3 Liverpool Everton 1-1 Newcastle Tottenham 3-1 Southampton Manchester united 2-2 Arsenal

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Lt. Neivil Sachü

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Our profound gratitude to all who stood by us at the demise of our loving mother Lt. Namwangle Rentta with your prayer, financial support, words and deeds.

Our special thanks to :1. Liangmia Baptist Church Samziuram 2. Ntulum Jalukie 3. Neighbour, Friends and Relative It is our sincere prayer that Almighty God bless you all.

A beautiful memory of a Father whose worth can never be told, there's a place in our hearts no one can fill, we miss you Dad and always will.

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of LT. AKAHOTO JAKHALU 07-12-2013

Loving husband and family members

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

“A sound of your tender voice softly resounding to our ears. God gave God takes. Glory be to God”

We the bereaved family of Lt. Neitshulhi Medo would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all those who have contributed and helped us during the prolonged illness till his last journey.

We regret our inability to mention and thank each and LT. NEITSHULHI MEDO everyone. Yet, it is our sincere Born on : 02.06.1947 Died on : 20.11.2018 prayer that our Almighty God blesses you abundantly for your kind deeds.

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Your life was a blessing, Your memory a treasure, You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.

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Players of Mumbai City FC and Chennaiyin FC in action during their match.

Sydney, Dec 6 (Agencies): Britain’s Kyle Edmund, world No 1 Simona Halep and US Open champion Naomi Osaka will headline a strong field at the ATP/WTA Sydney International in January.

Edmund is the top seed for the January 6-12 event which is used as a warm-up for the Australian Open the following week.

The world No 14 will line-up alongside reigning champion Daniil Medvedev as well as the likes of Gilles Simon, Alex de Minaur, Lucas Pouille and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga.

Last year’s runnerup and home favourite De Minaur says he is relishing returning to his home tournament, 12 months after contesting his maiden ATP Tour final.

“I am really looking

Lo n d o n, D e c 6 (Agencies): Chelsea slipped 10 points behind Manchester City in the Premier League title race after a shock defeat at feisty Wolves.

The hosts ended a two-month wait for a win with quickfire second-half goals from Raul Jimenez and Diogo Jota clinching a 2-1 victory.

Ruben Loftus-Cheek’s deflected strike opened the scoring for the Blues but they now sit fourth to seriously trail leaders City.

Chelsea bossed the first half and Rui Patricio gathered Hazard’s tame effort early on while Morata fired over after 12 minutes.

But the visitors did not have to wait long to open the scoring when they grabbed a slice of fortune 18 minutes in. Hazard found Loftus-Cheek on the edge of the box and the England international’s shot took a wicked deflection off Conor Coady’s head to deceive Patricio and fly in.

The mercurial Hazard had begun to pull the strings and he was soon brought down by Joao Moutinho, with Patricio turning Willian’s free-kick over at full stretch.

Wolves barely threatened although Cesc Fabregas needed to produce an excellent challenge on Morgan Gibbs-White.

The soft centre of Nuno’s side had been ruthlessly exposed by Brighton, Huddersfield and Cardiff in recent weeks. But Ryan Bennett showed his steel six minutes before halftime when he arrived from nowhere to block from Willian after the Brazilian raced clean through.

Chelsea had won the previous four meetings by an aggregate score of

Loving mom, brother, sisters, brothers-in-law, niece & nephews

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Loving : Wife, Children, Grandchildren, In-laws & Relatives.

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LATE JOINAL ABDIN TALUKDAR (BABU) ADVOCATE

“IT IS MORE BLESSED TO GIVE THAN TO RECEIVE” WE, THE BEREAVED FAMILY OF LATE PANGZANGTEMSU WALLING, EXTEND OUR HEARTFELT GRATITUDE AND DEEP APPRECIATION TO EACH AND EVERY INDIVIDUALS, CHURCHES, ASSOCIATIONS, UNIONS, VILLAGES, COLONIES AND FRIENDS WHO STOOD BY US PHYSICALLY, MATERIALLY AND THROUGH PRAYER AND SUPPORT AT THE SAD DEMISE OF OUR SON ON 1ST DECEMBER 2018.

WORDS CANNOT EXPRESS OUR THANKFULNESS FOR ALL THE HELP AND SERVICES YOU EXTENDED DURING OUR TIME OF GRIEF. YOUR NEVER ENDING WAY OF HELPING US THROUGH THIS DIFFICULT TIME WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. K-3570

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Born on 23-12-1941 – Died on 28-11- 2018

The bereaved family members of Late Longri Aier (Waromung) would like to express our sincere and profound gratitude to each and every individual, churches, organizations, friends and well wishers who stood and supported us physically, financially, materially and in prayers at the sudden demise of our beloved father on 28th November 2018.

We remain deeply indebted to you and sincerely regret our inability to thank each and every one of you individually, but it is our prayer that our Almighty God shower upon you all with abundant blessing.

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Loving Wife, Children and Relatives.

Born 01-07-1965 – Died 04-12-2018 We, the bereaved family members would like to take this opportunity to convey our heartfelt and profound gratitude, with sincerity to each and every individual, organizations, families, friends and well wishers who stood by us morally, physically and financially during the prolonged illness and untimely demise of our beloved Late Joinal Abdin Talukdar Babu (Advocate) who left us for his heavenly abode as on 4th Dec. 2018.

Special thanks.

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2018

Pujara’s ton leaves India 250 for 9 Sumi martial art demonstration

India’s Cheteshwar Pujara watches the ball while batting during the first cricket test match between Australia and India in Adelaide, Australia on Thursday. (AP/PTI)

A de l aide , D ec 6 (IANS): Cheteshwar Pujara fought his way to a gritty century even as familiar batting woes on foreign soil left India struggling at 250/9 on the opening day of the first cricket Test against Australia here on Thursday.

Pujara posted a won-

derfully patient and composed 123 off 246 deliveries before being run out off the last ball of the day.

Pa c e r M o h a m m a d Shami (6) was at the crease when umpires dislodged the bails for the day.

The visitors have only themselves to blame for their

troubles as most of their top order batsmen virtually threw away their wickets by going after deliveries which they should have left alone.

After a poor first session which saw the fall of four wickets, Pujara and Rohit Sharma tried to stem the rot with a partnership of

45 runs.

However, spinner Nathan Lyon took two wickets during the post lunch session to plunge the Indians into deeper trouble.

Rohit, who scored 37 runs off 61 balls, seemed to be in good touch and set for a big score. But attempted big shot off Lyon’s bowling handed an easy catch to Marcus Harris.

Rishabh Pant displayed the same tendency to play in the air and go after deliveries outside the off-stump which his more experienced teammates had shown further up the order. It was thus only a matter of time before he also gifted his wicket away.

Almost inevitably, Lyon delivered another blow shortly before tea when Pant edged one to Australian captain Tim Paine behind the stumps. Asnwin and Pujara then stitched together a stand of 62 runs before the former was dismissed by Cummins.

Earlier, a disciplined bowling attack by Australia left India struggling at 56/4 at lunch.

Opting to bat, the visi-

tors were off to a disastrous start as opener Lokesh Rahul’s (2) thick edge was superbly taken by Aaron Finch at third slip off a Hazlewood delivery with just three runs on board.

Soon, Murali Vijay (11) also followed his partner after falling in the seventh over, leaving India at 15/2.

With the addition of just four runs in the visitor’s scorecard, pacer Pat Cummins gave a huge blow to India after packing back skipper Virat Kohli (3), thanks to a stunning catch by Usman Khawaja at gully.

Pujara and Rahane (13) then tried to put things back in control, adding 22 runs for the fourth wicket however, Hazlewood struck again in the the 21st over to dismiss the latter.

Incoming batsman Rohit Sharma and Pujara then played some sensible cricket as India crept past the 50run mark.

Brief scores India: 250/9 (Pujara 123, Rohit Sharma 37; Starc 2/63, Hazlewood 2/52, Cummins 2/49, Lyon 2/83) vs Australia on Day 1.

Correspondent

KOHIMA, DEC 6 (NPN): Aphuyemiakikiti Association demonstrated the Sumi kick fight (Akikiti) in a bid to promote and revive their traditional game at the ongoing Hornbill Festival at Kisama on Thursday.

Akikiti is a form of martial art where soles of the feet are their only weapon and defense. In the earlier days, akikiti was played as an amusement game for men and also used to settle disputes between two parties or individuals. However, the sport has now been categorized as athletics.

The game is played between two players hopping on the left legs and striking lightning kick with the right leg without losing balance.

In this game, using hand is regarded as a foul.

The game is played usually for three to four minutes with three rounds.

The last person standing after kicking down his opponents is declared the winner. The game requires extraordinar y strength along with the skills, dex-

The players in action during the demonstration of Sumi kick fight at Kisama on Thursday. (NP)

terity, agility and elasticity.

With the vision of promoting and reviving, the association said the indigenous game is played every year during the Thuwuni festival.

Though Akikiti was played since time immemorial by the ancestors at some point of time, this game was hardly played through passage of time

due to the advent of modern games. The association was formed in year 2014 to promote and revive Akikiti and to carry the legacy of the valuable indigenous game for future generation.

The finalist of Thuwuni Akikiti Championship 2018 junior and senior category demonstrated the martial arts skill infront of the crowd.

Khiamnuingans win tug of war Ranji Trophy: Nagaland bowled out for 126 runs D imap u r , D ec 6 (Agencies): Manipur started their fifth game of Ranji Trophy 2018-19 season strongly, bundling out Nagaland for 126 on the opening day of round five of the tournament at Nagaland Cricket Stadium, Sovima on Thursday.

Manipur, who are seventh on the points table, opted to bowl first and managed to reduce Nagaland to 15/4 with pacers

Kabrambam Meitei and Thokchom Singh claiming two wickets between them in the first eight overs of the match.

Opener Sedezhalie Rupero departed for 4 to Meitei while Nitesh Lohchab fell for 2 to Thockcom.

KB Pawan departed soon after to Meitei for 5 followed by wicket of Hokaito Zhimomi for 3.

Skipper Rongsen Jonathan and Abrar Kazi scored

24 and 16 before Jonathan and Kazi were sent packing by pacer Priyojit Singh. Paras Sehrawat then added an unbeaten 27 and with the help of Tahmeed Rahman (20) took Nagaland past the 100-run mark. Thokcham returned to remove Rahman while Meitei and Priyojit added the scalps of Jalal uddin and Pawan Suyal, respectively, to help Manipur bundle out Nagaland for 126.

Skipper Yashpal Singh added the wicket of Imliwati Lemtur.

In reply, Manipur lost opener Prafullomani Singh off the first ball to Suyal but Lakhan Arjun Rawat and debutant Mayank Raghav added 68 run for the first wicket, before Rawat was trapped in front by Kazi for 14. Raghav then got together with his skipper Yashpal to add 73 runs for the third wicket.

Yashpal, however, fell for 35 to Rahman after Manipur had taken the lead. At stumps on day one, Raghav scored his maiden ton and was unbeaten on 109 off 133 balls. He has Priyojit Singh for company on 10.

Brief Scores: Manipur 173/3 (Mayank Raghav 109*, Yashpal Singh 35; Abrar Kazi 1/30) lead Nagaland 126 (Paras Sehrawat 27*; Priyojit Singh 3/20) by 47 runs

Khiamnuingan tribe in action during the final match on Thursday. (NP)

Correspondent

KOHIMA, DEC 6 (NPN): The sixth day of the Hornbill festival was marked by show of strength through the game Tug of War organized by the department of Youth Resources and Sports at Naga Heritage vil-

lage, Kisama, on Thursday.

In the final match which lasted for more than 20 minutes, Khiamnuingan tribe overpowered the Ao tribe in the third round to take the title.

The Tug of War event is an indigenous game played by all Naga tribes

since the olden days. It focuses on strength, stamina and strategy. The sixteen tribes of Nagaland participated in the competition.

The champion Khiamnuingans received a cash prize of Rs.20,000 while the runners up received Rs10,000.

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