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CM calls for unity to solve Naga issue

DIMAPUR, DEC 7 (NPN): Maintaining that the current situation was a most opportune time for the Nagas and Government of India (GoI) to resolve the seven-decadesold Naga political issue, Nagaland chief minister, T.R. Zeliang called for “one vision, one mission and one goal” in finding a lasting solution to the problem at the earliest.

T.R. Zeliang was speaking at the Consultative meet of Nagaland Legislators Forum with Ex-Parliamentarians on Naga Political issue at RCEMPA, Jotsoma, on Thursday.

According to a press release issued by the CMO, Zeliang said the issue dominating every political discourse since Statehood had been settlement of the Naga political issue and till date it continued to be the main focus of the government, past and present, and every political party in Nagaland.

Lauding the efforts of the Church, civil society groups and NGOs in facilitating resolution of the Naga political issue, the chief minister said that, with their contribution and co-operation, the DAN government had accorded highest priority to

Legislators and ex-parliamentarians after the consultative meeting on Thursday.

the issue since its assumed office in March 2003 and that it continued to do so.

“Efforts at bringing about better understanding between the different NNPGs and drawing them closer to each other has been made while numerous resolutions were passed by the Nagaland Legislative Assembly and other forums to give the right impetus to

the peace process from time to time,” he said.

Terming the approach of the six NNPGs that had recently entered into dialogue with the GOI as “truly encouraging”, Zeliang said credit for bringing the various factions together on a common platform went to “the tribal Hohos and its apex bodies, the Church, civil societies, NGOs and

NNPGs.” To bolster facilitation of the peace process, mention may be made that an all-member DAN Cabinet led by the chief minister had gone to Delhi seeking an early settlement of the Naga political issue, especially in view of the upcoming Assembly elections, the CMO statement added.

(Cont’d on p-13)

4-point resolution adopted at the Consultative Meet

The members present at the Consultative meeting adopted a four-point resolution, jointly signed by chief minister, T.R. Zeliang; NLA speaker, Dr. Imtiwapang Aier and president of ex-Parliamentarians Association, T. Khongo. The house placed on record its deep appreciation of all positive steps taken by the Government of India (GoI) and other stake holders, seeking to arrive at an honourable and acceptable solution to the Naga political problem.

It urged the GoI and all stakeholders

to resolve the Naga political problem well before the next assembly elections. The house also resolved to request the Election Commission of India (ECI) to conduct elections to the 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly only after an honourable and acceptable solution to the Naga political problem was reached. It further urged the members of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly to pass a resolution along similar lines during its session scheduled to be on December 14 and 15.

T.R. ZeliangDr. Shürho to reconcile

Govt down grades seven nonperforming GHS: Tokheho

Staff Reporter

Staff Reporter

Dimapur, Dec 7 (NPN): Nagaland’s game of thrones, like the series, comprises of the three-dimensional characters-- veteran regional politician and NPF president Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu, veteran of political crisis and chief minister, T.R. Zeliang and Lok Sabha MP, Neiphiu Rio. It was learnt that in the latest political evolution that has been taking place in the state since May 2014, there is a possibility of chief minister T.R. Zeliang and NPF president Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu burying their hatchet and coming together again.

This was confirmed by some legislators who spoke to Nagaland Post on condition of anonymity.

It was disclosed that both chief minister T.R. Zeliang and Dr. Shürhozelie were pursuing reconciliation as per the advise of the ECI to resolve the internal crisis within NPF. If the crisis was not resolved, then there was likelihood of the NPF symbol and flag being frozen

by ECI.

DIMAPUR, DEC 7 (NPN): School Education minister, Tokheho Yepthomi on Thursday disclosed that the state government has started to initiate action against non-performing government schools.

In this regard, he said seven Government High Schools (GHS) were downgraded to Gover nment Middle Schools (GMSs) with effect from the academic session-- 2018-19 for producing nil results in the HSLC examinations for three consecutive years.

The high schools which were downgraded to GMSs were-- GHS Sakshi, Longleng; GHS Chinngmei, Tuensang; GHS Phenshunyu, Kohima; GHS Panso, Tuensang; GHS Seyochungm, Kiphire; GHS Bura Namsang, Longleng and GHS Noksen, Tuensang.

The minister said this at the monolith unveiling programme, to mark the upgradation of GHS Singrijan to Higher Secondary level on Thursday.

Two other GHS Purana Bazaar and GHS Diphupar

Tokheho unveiling the monolith on Thursday. (NP)

‘A’ were also upgraded to Government Higher Secondary Schools, the minister informed.

Tokheho also informed that eight Government Middle Schools were upgraded to GHSs. He further disclosed that the department would be putting up open advertisement to recruit 532 primary teachers of which 213 would be for the ENPO areas.

To solve the shortage of mathematics and science teachers faced by the most of the schools, he informed that 144 math and science teachers would be inducted

in 2017, where 53 would be deployed in ENPO areas.

Sending a strong message that the quality education cannot be compromised, Tokheho warned all the schools to immediately stop the system of proxy teachers. He said most of the government schools in the state were under a “sickness” due to the presence of proxy teachers.

In Dimapur alone, the minister pointed out that there were approximately 400 excess teachers, but only few were performing or attending work.

(Cont’d on p-13)

Shoppers asked Rajnath to meet 3 CMs on Cong suspends Aiyar over ‘neech’ jibe against PM ANDMSA temporarily to remain alert ‘Framework Agreement’ in the Gujarat Assembly However, Aiyar claricalls off agitation elections. fied that he did not mean

DIMAPUR, DEC 7 (NPN): Taking note of the festive shoppers that throng Dimapur, New Market Business Owners’ Association (NMBOA) has cautioned the shoppers to remain alert against anti-social elements in the market.

In a statement, NMBOA president H Kughali Chishi said the onset of festive season ironically was also an opportune time for anti-social elements taking every chance to create disharmony, dupe the public, commit theft and robbery amidst the rush of people in the market.

While stating that it maintained a tight vigil on such anti-social elements within its jurisdiction, the Association also advised people visiting the market to remain alert and report any such incidences to its office for addressing the same. The statement said that NMBOA had banned sale of calendars and lottery/raffle draws within its jurisdiction and asked businessmen to report any such cases.

NMBOA also urged business establishments within New Market area to keep their premises clean and hygienic, besides decorating their respective shops with illuminating lights during this festive season.

This is it!

“Modi is a great speaker.

Even his posters seem to be speaking to us.”

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IMPHAL, DEC 7 (IANS): Union Home minister Rajnath Singh is set to meet the chief ministers of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur on the contentious issue of ‘Framework Agreement’ signed between the Central government and the (NSCN I-M) in 2015.

Meanwhile, normal life was thrown out of gear on Thursday at Thangmeiband in Manipur’s Imphal west district as there was a shutdown and sit-in protest demanding disclosure of details of the agreement.

Manipur chief minister, N. Biren Singh is on his way to meet his Assam and Arunachal Pradesh counterparts Sarbananda Sonowal and Prema Khandu before the meeting with Rajnath Singh.

Former Manipur CM, Radhabinod Koijam on Thursday said: “Time is overdue to sink all political differences and find a solution. Instead of holding talks with some particular groups, all

stakeholders should be involved.”

Congress spokesperson and legislator K. Joykishan said Union Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju’s statement that the details of the agreement cannot be disclosed because of their sensitivity is “unacceptable”.

Pradip, secretary of Thangmeiband United Club, which organised the protest, said: “Though we had invited all political parties to take part in the protest just three parties sent their representatives.”

Opposition Congress has been holding such protest meetings for some days demanding details be disclosed.

Rajnath in Nagaland

DIMAPUR, DEC 7 (NPN): Union Home Minister, Rajnath Singh arrive Nagaland on Thursday night to grace the Hornbill Festival on December 8 at Kisama. The minister landed at Dimapur airport Thursday night at around 8:30 p.m.

Mani Shankar Aiyar (File)

NEW DELHI, DEC 7 (AGENCIES): Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar has been suspended from primary membership of the party and issued him a showcause notice following his remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi who he termed a “neech aadmi” (vile man) on Thursday.

According to Hindustan Times, the remark triggered sharp reactions from the BJP and censure from his own party two days before voting starts

“He (Modi) is ‘neech kism ka aadmi’ (a vile man) who has no ‘sabhyata’ (civility),” Aiyar said, attacking Modi after the prime minister accused the Congress of seeking votes in BR Ambedkar’s name but trying to erase his contribution to building India.

Earlier, Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi had expressed his displeasure at the tone and language Aiyar had used.

“Both the Congress and I expect him to apologise for what he said” Rahul Gandhi said in a tweet.

Within minutes, Aiyar said he was responding to the “foul language” being used by the PM daily against Congress leaders.

“I am a freelance Congressi, I hold no post in the party, so I can reply to Prime Minister in his language,” he said.

Discourse on issues confronting Nagas held Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, Dec 7, (NPN): With the objective of deliberating on issues confronting the state and its people and to explore the remedies, an open discourse titled, “The Debate” was held at the Don Bosco School Hall Dimapur, Thursday.

Around one hundred people turned up for the event that dragged on for almost five hours wherein anyone interested to share their views were given time by the organisers.

Among the speakers listed were Thepfulhouvi Solo, Khekiye K. Sema, Kaka D. Iralu, who spoke about their perspectives on the prevailing situation.

Khekiye Sema who has become an activist after retirement spoke about current issues.

He said that people had become indifferent to so many issues, mainly corruption. He said that every individual’s thought processes from “who we were”, “who we are now” and “who we could become” would be important for the reformation. He added what was important was that was road map should be initiated by a group of concerned people for the future ahead of us.

He further added that Nagas have sold themselves and that they have forgotten all the good principles and characters that their forefathers had, one of which was the word of honour where their “die trying” personality was exhibited. Khekiye said Nagaland requires a system that was transparent and accountable and added that there the people are

all equally capable and that all one needed was an opportunity and the kind of infrastructure that would help the generation compete intelligently.

However as his talk progressed and strayed into the realm of politics, some of the speakers and organisers advised him against it and probably as he felt stifled, Khekiye walked out.

Speaking on a chart presented during the meeting, T. Solo said that even after the Indian army had left, there was still a fear psychosis among the younger generation because of the existence of the underground, “particularly from the NSCN (I-M)”.

“I feel sad that many of you younger boys and girls were brought up with that fear”, he said.

While speaking

about corruption, he held that even some church leaders were involved in it unconsciously for the pursuit of earthly possessions.

He further said that the road to progress for Nagaland would prevail only if corruption was eliminated.

By the end of the discourse and after backto-back deliberations with the people present, it was decided that a collective of individuals would voluntarily come together as a team would brainstorm actions for a reformation with a solid methodology including scholars, visionaries and learned people from various professions.

Earlier, Kaka Zhimomi and Banuo Haralu moderated the meeting, while youth pastor DABA, Toshi Longkumer pronounced invocation.

DIMAPUR, DEC 7 (NPN): In response to the appeal made by the State Cabinet, All Nagaland District Ministerial Service Association (ANDMSA) has temporarily called off its agitation with immediate effect. However, in a statement, the Association said the issue of phased-manner agitation would be decided based on the outcome of a negotiation scheduled on December 13.

Thanking CANSSEA office bearers for their timely intervention and conveying the grievances of the district ministerial employees to the government and all members of its 11 district units and volunteers for their sacrifice, ANDMSA also urged them to remain firm and united to respond to any situation, as and when call for.

The Association also thanked heads of departments, drawing and disbursing officers, treasuries, accounts and general public for their support and co-operation.

The statement further stated that a federal meeting of the Association was scheduled on December 12 at the Conference Hall of Changki Mentsu, Kohima at 11 am. All unit presidents and secretaries have been asked to attend the meeting positively.

The statement was signed by ANDMSA president Shilumenba Alinger, vice president Inato Sangtam and general secretary T Limhachan (More on p-7) Kithan.

“low-born” when using the term ‘neech’. “Neech word can have different interpretations, my intention was never to talk of PM’s caste.I apologise if it also has a caste meaning.”

Modi blamed it on Aiyar’s “Mughal mentality” at a rally in Surat and warned that the remarks would have consequences in the elections.

BJP’s national Information & Technology incharge took a jab at congress by tweeting “Mani Shankar Aiyar has been suspended from the Congress party not because he called the Prime Minister ‘neech’ but because he refused to apologise even after Rahul Gandhi instructed him to do so. There is a definitive cost for violating dynasty’s orders, that is how the family rules!”

Govt creates 10 new SDEO posts DIMAPUR, DEC 7 (NPN): Nagaland government has ordered the creation of 10 new posts of Sub-Divisional Education Officers (SDEOs).

School Education department, through a notification, stated that the posts created for the administrative subdivisions were-- Medziphema, Dhansiripar, Pungro, Seyochung, Tizit, Tening, Longkhim, Sanis, Atoizu and Satakha.

The jurisdiction of the new SDEOs will correspond with the jurisdiction of the existing administrative Hqs. In order to man the newly created posts, 10 Headmaster posts were upgraded to SDEOs, re-deployment/rationalization from existing resources of 10 posts of AHMs/JEOs, 20 posts of UDA and 30 posts of LDA. It also stated that 10 UDA posts were upgraded to HAs while 10 posts of drivers, 20 posts of office peons and 20 other posts will be rationalized from existing resources.

ENCSU temporarily suspends stir DIMAPUR, DEC 7 (NPN): Eastern Nagaland College Students Union (ENCSU) has cautioned the Directorate of Higher Education (DHE) against insulting the student community and appealed to the student community, irrespective of jurisdiction, to come out and voice their discontent against the department’s failure to release student scholarship.

In a release, ENCSU vice president Akum Lim asserted that the department had disbursed the scholarship to only a few students and many were removed from the list of beneficiaries. The department’s reason for the removals was that the students had failed to provide details of their bank accounts, the release said.

In another press release issued later, ENCSU has decided to keep in abeyance their ongoing protest/agitation following a government assurance that the full amount of scholarship would be released before December 25.

In a press release from

president M. Longre Chang and general secretary Wangnei C. Jessuhu, ENCSU acknowledged the governments admission of lapses concerning the issue and said that they are optimistic that the system will be streamlined as assured by the chief secretary.

It also said that the union anticipated the SIT report and its publication in the media, as demanded. They appealed to the SIT to expedite the probe and to pursue an impartial and fair investigation, adding “The logic is very simple - catch the thief!”.

It also acknowledged the chief minister, cabinet and chief secretary for their wise decision and requested that measures were taken so that such mistakes were not repeated.

The union also appealed to the student community to have patience and extend their co-operation based on the government’s assurance but warned that if the government should fail to hold up their end of the bargain, ENCSU would not remain silent.

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WEATHER FORECAST December 8

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Agartala Cloudy with a passing shower 21 18

Cloudy, a little rain; cooler

18 14

Guwahati Rather cloudy and comfortable 26 15

Cloudy and cooler

Imphal

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Itanagar Not as warm with high clouds 23 14 Shillong Rather cloudy

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Kohima Mostly cloudy and cooler

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Dimapur Not as warm with some sun

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Day 7: Highlights of Hornbill festival at Naga Heritage village

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(Left-Right): AGM, North Frontier Railways, Maligaon, Guwahati, Lokesh Narayan and others at Naga Heritage Village, Kisama on Thursday. Cultural troupe performing traditional dance during ‘cultural extravaganza’. The winning photographs of HIPFEST 2017 in the children and general category respectively. (DIPR) DIMAPUR: Festive-goers continue to throng Naga Heritage Village, Kisama to witness the colourful and exciting ongoing ten-day Hornbill festival.

According to DIPR reports, the seventh day of the Hornbill Festival, 2017 witnessed colourful cultural events, displaying the rich and diverse culture and tradition of the Nagas to the visitors at Naga Heritage Village, Kisama.

The chief guest for the day, Lt. Gen. Abhay Krishna, UYSM, AVSM, SM, VSM, GOC-IN-C Eastern Command and the guest of honour, Sumit Mitra, Board Member, Godrej Industries and Associated Companies was hosted by parliamentary secretary, technical education, Thomas Ngullie.

The cultural presentation began with a song of feast, Müyanberü Müyampuhrü Jiyuk Achihkhün

by Yimchungrü tribe. The

dance represents showcasing one’s credibility, possession, wealth and popularity and to gain higher social status. The gathering enchants song, acknowledging the gesture of the host, invoking their blessings upon the host family.

Khüng Pupbü women’s forehead tattooed dance by Chang tribe, representing the tradition where the ladies of the Ung clan foreheads are tattooed as a mark of identification. The folk dance and song called Ponchon LonaBenkai Oli Eri Nandang Shari Okhen

by Lotha tribe represents the clearing of the jungle, sowing of seeds, weeding and harvesting. The post harvest festival, Lao Mo of the Konyak tribe is celebrated after a bountiful harvest as thanksgiving celebration to the gods.

The folk song Badi Dake Nai Ade by Garo tribe is sung where drum beats of bachelors uproari-

NSCN(R) clarifies BCVCU supports August 3

DIMAPUR: Terming it unfortunate, NSCN (R) through its MIP has expressed surprise that a nonexistent organisation had served quit notice to one Fr. Jose Chacko, SDB, Rector of Don Bosco Vocational Training Centre, asking him to leave the centre on or before December 10.

In a statement, NSCN(R) reiterated that it had already clarified through a press release issued on October 15, 2016 and which was published in various local dailies on the following day, that NNC/ People’s Republic of Nagaland had totally merged with it for carrying out a collective mission through peaceful means.

Warning of taking stern action against any anti-national activity, NSCN (R) asserted that it would fully cooperate for welfare and uplift of Naga society in particular and people of Nagaland in general.

‘Framework Agreement’

DIMAPUR: Baghty Circle Village Council Union (BCVCU), comprising of Baghty Town, Soku Village, Makharong Village and Upper Baghty Village and the District of Wokha, has extended support to “Framework Agreement” signed between the Government of India and the NSCN (I-M) on August 3, 2015 basing “the unique history and the legitimate rights of the Nagas”.

In a press release, BCVCU president, N. John Murry Lotha and secretary, Thungbemo said the decision was taken after an after an intensive mobilization meeting organised by NSCN (I-M) kilo secretary, M. Daniel Lotha, on November 25 wherein he thoroughly briefed the gathering on the Framework Agreement.

B C VC U i n f o r m e d that Daniel stressed on the Framework Agreement say-

ing, “Framework Agreement recognized the history of Nagas and the uniqueness and identity of the Nagas and it is also a salvation for the Nagas which will give unprecedented impetus future for the younger generation.” The release stated that Daniel informed that “people advocating to misguide the innocent Naga public with their improper attitude are against the hard earned Framework Agreement and are only annihilating the bright future of the younger generation”.

In this connection, BCVCU informed that an emergency meeting was convened on December 1 wherein the members seriously deliberated the issue and decided to strongly support extend support towards the Framework Agreement and the collective leadership of the NSCN while praying earnestly for the early solution.

ously reverberate and eat rice cooked by the hands of damsels, from the winnowing fan. The Rengma tribe presented a folk song, Gunyon Kenshen. Grain grinding song by Sangtam tribe represents a bountiful harvest where the grains are collected for grinding.

A wooden pounding table and a long wooden pestle is used to grind the grains.

The folk song Nau ü Asho

by Phom tribe presented a lullaby song which is sung by a young babysitter girl in the village when their parents are away in the fields. While taking care of their kin, they would come together and sing.

The day was also marked by the presence of Youth Net and a host of dignitaries – Rahul Gama, Head of HR of Godrej Consumer Products Limited, Vikas Goswami, Head Of Sustainability Godrej Industries (GCPL), Narendra Ambwani, In-

dependent Director of GCPL, Sagarika Bose, Lead Sustainability Godrej Industries, Amrita Pur-kayastha, Board Manager of B-Blunt and Poulomi Pal, Deputy General Manager of Sustainability of Godrej Goods and Green.

Earlier, the morning session of the cultural extravaganza witnessed the performances by various cultural troupes, namely Apukhu Kiti leg fight by Sumi tribe ,Tug of war

by Chakhesang tribe , Khulkon Lam folk dance

by Kuki tribe, Hecha Lim Python Dance by Zeliang tribe , Arpu Tsungsang war dance by Ao tribe , Nan Dihonba Folk drama by Kachari tribe, Elie Zuihang Victory dance by Khiamniungan tribe, Muru Kowthring Folk dance by Pochury tribe, Niechüthunonyü Indigenous game

by Angami tribe .

HIPFEST 2017: In the general category of

HIPFEST 2017, the first prize was bagged by Parvej Akhtar from Kolkata who was also the winner of HIPFEST 2014. Priyojit Akoijam from Manipur and Metsungnakba Longchar from Nagaland won the second and third prizes respectively. The consolation prizes went to Maong Longkumer from Mokokchung and Dr. Longri Kichu from Kohima.

In the children’s category (13 years and below), Kehunülü Theyo, a student of Cl-6 from G. Rio School, Kohima bagged the first prize, and the second and third prizes were bagged by Abi Mor, a Cl-9 student from Kohima and Sinlo Seb from G. Rio School, Kohima respectively. Rangala Songduimei, a Cl-4 student from St. Anthony School, Manipur and Thungja, a Cl-5 student from Dimapur won the consolation prizes.

Altogether 45 par-

ticipants took part in the Photography Contest under the theme ‘Colours of Nagaland,’ of which nine participants are in the children’s category (13 years and below). The HIPFEST exhibition is open from 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 pm throughout the festival.

The coordinator of the event, M. Ababe Ezung informed that the prize distribution will be held on December 10, 2017 at the main performing arena.

AGM, NFR Maligaon: Additional general manager, North Frontier Railways, Maligaon, Guwahati, Lokesh Narayan paid a visit to ongoing Hornbill Festival on Thursday at Naga Heritage Village, Kisama. He was accompanied by addl. divisional railway manager, Lumding, Assam, Suratha Jani and other subordinate officials.

H e s a i d i t wa s a unique experience to be

part of the festival which he described it as the first of its kind in his life. He said the Naga people are so friendly, beautiful and their hospitality is known everywhere. Narayan suggested that the festival should be showcased and made known to different parts of the country.

Also saying that the to ur ists c o m ing fr o m abroad have been enjoying the events to the fullest but the people particularly from mainland India were not aware of what is happening here in Nagaland, he commented.

While appreciating the excellent preparation of the festival, he also mentioned that everything was well organised as such people from all nook and corner have been enjoying the events, he added. He wished the festival a grand success and expressed hope to come back in the coming years. (DIPR)

Yollow appeals for clean election news in Brief

DIMAPUR: Parliamentary secretary for Agriculture, Y. M. Yollow on Thursday has called upon the people of Nagaland to pursue “clean election campaign” in the state.

According to DIPR report, Yollow said this wasi inaugurating the office of the Sub-Divisional Agriculture Office (SDAO) Tamlu as chief guest.

He said “It is unfortunate that the democracy is being stifled where village councils diktats of restricting individuals rights to freedom of choices.”

Yollow therefore appealed for creating conducive for free and fair elections in the state to remove corruption.

Speaking on importance of agriculture, he called upon the public to pursue agriculture with dedication by availing high yielding and quality seedling and other facilities

provided by the government.

Parliamentary secretary for Land Resources & Excise, BS Nganlang, also sought the partnership and cooperation of the people in the developmental plan of the government for effective execution of government schemes and projects.

Stressing on the potentiality of the area to develop to the agriculture belt, he called upon the department to promote crops based on agro-climatic suitability and profitability.

He also encouraged the stakeholders to avail the service of the department and to promote cash crops.

Director Agriculture, Helei Rupre-o congratulated the people of Phom, officers and staffs of DAO Longleng on the inclusion of Sub-Divisional Agricul-

ture Office office Tamlu as one of the 7th new SDAO office in the state.

He also presented the establishment report and highlighted that the department has total of 1981 employees inclusive of ATMA and KVK in the state.

VCC Tamlu conveyed gratitude to the government and felicitated the dignitaries.

He expressed the hope and anticipation that the inauguration of the new Sub-Divisional Agriculture Office office in Tamlu would bring further development to the locality.

Earlier, the chief guest unveiled the plaque, invocation was proposed by Rev. N. Mongmei Phom TTBC, welcome address by the chairperson ADC Tamlu, Renabomo Odyuo while vote of thanks was delivered by DAO Longleng, D. K. Chetri.

CNTC 5th anniversary: Central Nagaland Tribes Council (CNTC) would be observing its 5th anniversary on December 8, 11 a.m. at the town hall Dimapur.

All its units, concerned organisations and well-wishers have been requested to attend the programme.

WSSU presidential meeting: Western Sumi Students Union (WSSU) has convened its presidential meeting on December 8, 2 p.m. at WSH office, Chekiye village, 3rd Mile Dimapur. All the unit presidents and general secretaries under WSSU have been requested to attend the meeting.

DPDB Tuensang meeting: Tuensang District Planning & Development Board (DPDB) monthly meeting has been convened on December 12, 11 a.m. at deputy commissioner conference hall. All the DPDB members have been requested to attend the meeting.

KCPB annual general meet: Kachari Community Purana Bazar (KCBP) has convened annual general meeting on December 19, 9 a.m. at its general secretary Ratan Mech residence. All members of the community have been requested to attend the meeting.

IVRD informs: Industrial Village Razhüphe Dimapur (IVRD) in view of the oncoming Christmas has informed all villagers as well as shopkeepers within the village to clean and decorate their homes/ places by installing a star as per their own capacities and join the celebration. IVRD has further wished all a blessed Christmas and a happy New Year.

Yingli College Longleng celebrates 25th anniv ‘Awareness on mental health’ at Alder College, Kohima

S. Pangnyu Phom (4-R) & Nganlang Phom (5-L) along with officials after unveiling Yingli College Longleng 25th anniversary monolith. (DIPR) DIMAPUR: Yingli College Longleng, the brain child of the Association of Phom Graduate and Officer (APGO), celebrated 25th anniversary on December 6 with Advisor, Department of Underdeveloped Areas (DUDA) & Nagaland Empowerment of People through Economic Development (NEPED), S. Pangnyu Phom and parliamentary secretary for Land Resources & Excise, B.S. K

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Nganlang Phom, as chief guest and guest of honour respectively.

According to DIPR report, speaking on the occasion Pangnyu congratulated and saluted the APGO for having the visions for the future generation of its people.

He appealed to the faculty members to make Yingli College a role model of imparting quality education to the students and

to adopt job orientation course and skill development.

B.S. Nganlang, in his speech, said that human resource development was the key to all-round development of any society. He said while celebrating such occasion one must honour the pioneers, Nganlang then asked them to focus on the future development of the lone college of the district with a commit-

ment.

Recollecting the initial period of hardship and financial constrain for establishment of the college, Dr. L. Anjo Keikung, first general secretary & former president of APGO, said with few visionary leaders of the APGO supported by the various NGOs and civil societies of the Phom community and selfless contribution made by the individuals and from the VDB funds the demand for higher educational institution under Longleng gradually become a community concern.

He asserted that the founding members never expected such credit and celebration at the initial stage but the dream of the pioneers to establish a college was done out of their love and concern for the youngster and future generation of the Phom community in particular and the Nagas in general.

D r. Ke i k u n g a l s o appealed to the students to fulfill the dreams and visions of the pioneers through hard work and dedication with commitment. He informed that by the grace of God the

college was taken over by the Government in the year 2006.

Greetings were proposed by Arup Borgohain son of late Professor K. Borgohain, founder principal Yingli College; P. Chingan, president PPC; Y. Denngan Avennoho Phom, DC Longleng; E. Ongha Phom, chairman Bhumnyu Village Council; Y.B. Angam, president APGO & former CMC chairman; Dr. Kongyan, former president APGO & secretary college organizing committee and exhortation by T. Imdong Phom, first president APGO. Invocation was delivered by Y. Nuklu Phom, executive secretary PBCA, welcome address by the principal K. Hokheto Sumi. Roll of honour was presented by jubilee choir, alumni melody by Yongkai, Lemphu, Imnatula & Henila, Acapella by Budenpangli & friends.

The chief guest also inaugurated the jubilee monolith. Vote of thanks was delivered by the Dr. B. Henshet Phom, vice principal and benediction

by Rev. H. Beau Pastor LTBC.

Participants of ‘awareness on mental health’ at Alder College, Kohima.

DIMAPUR: Education department organised a seminar on “awareness on mental health” on December 6 at Alder College, Kohima with senior medical officer State Mental Institute Kohima, Dr. Viketoulie Pienyü as resource person.

Speaking at the seminar, Viketoulie pointed out the realities about young people facing lot of stress

by making a comparison with the old and modern days. He said modern life stress was due to social, peer, parents and authority pressure.

Topics on different types of stress to manage mental health issues and few suggestions to the teachers with regard to mental health development were also highlighted by the resource person.

The programme was chaired by second semester student, Atile Seb, keynote address was delivered by HOD department of Education, Dr. Akala Longkumer, vote of thanks by 6th semester student, Thejakhrielie Rio, while rapporteur of the seminar was assistant professor department of Education, Medotsino Thorie.

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Niu Colony gate inaugurated

under Dimapur, Nui Colony was adjudged fifth position in cleanliness category.

Awomi encouraged the inhabitants to continue to keep the colony clean and utilize proper drainage system within the jurisdiction.

Short speech was also delivered by Netaji Colony chairman, special number was presented by Lilona and Liyakali and later benediction prayer was pronounced

by DSBC assistant Pastor Women, Hokheli Z Aye. Colony chairmen from various colonies, GBs and members attended the programme.

Rev. S Vitoshe inagurating and dedicating Niu Colony gate on Thursday. (NP)

‘Dmu Night Carnival’ organisers inform

FOR THE FOLLOWING AILMENTS

ALL TYPES OF PARALYSIS/STROKE | RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS | ARTHRITIS OF DIFFERENT KINDS JOINT STIFFNESS AND PAIN | FACIAL PALSY | ANXIETY ALLERGIC ASTHMA | PEPTIC ULCER | PSORIASIS AND OTHER SKIN DISEASES | BACK PAIN OF DIFFERENT CAUSES | SLIP DISC | HYPER TENSION OR HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE | HEADACHE, MIGRANE CHRONIC COUGH | DIABETES | PILES | SINUSITIS STRESS, ANGER, DEPRESSION, NERVOUS TENSION, WORRY AND FEAR | GASTRIC | CONSTIPATION T I NE N L TA

DIMAPUR: Organising committee of Dimapur Night Carnival (DNC) under chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner (DC), Dimapur, Sushil Kumar has reminded and requested all selected stalls to collect their stall permit from Akki Infra-Tech & Logistics, Hotel Trinity Building, opposite Hotel Cedar, Near Police Commissioner office between 10 a.m-3 p.m. on December 7 to 9 or contact at 03862-230962.

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DIMAPUR, DEC 7 (NPN): An indigenous gate at Niu Colony, Burma Camp Dimapur was formally inaugurated and dedicated by Dimapur Sumi Baptist Church (DSBC) Sr. Pastor Rev. S Vitoshe Swu, Thursday.

After the dedication of the gate, a brief programme was held wherein former Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC) member, Y. Pukhavi Yeptho, who donated and constructed the gate, hoped that peace

and unity would prevail in the colony.

He informed that the gate was constructed with the hope to extend support for the welfare of the society.

Pukhavi hoped that the gate would not only be entrance to the colony but would a symbol for unity, transparency, peace and understanding.

H o z k a K Aw o m i highlighted the gathering on the significance of the symbols in the gate. He also informed that out of 97 colonies in urban areas

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Temporary bridges dismantled to check intrusion of illegal migrants

Bamboo brige on Jiri river being dismantled by police to check entry of illegal migrant into Manipur from Assam.

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IMPHAL, Dec 7: In a move to check illegal migrants entering the state from neighbouring Assam, authority of Manipur government dismantled five temporary bridges built on river running at inter-state border.

The five dismantled bridges, two each at Gulardhon and Ningthembam villages and one at Karamnagar area, were constructed on Jiri river without the knowledge of the state au-

thority, an official source here said Thursday.

A police officer said that the bridges were found during routine patrolling to check migrants from entering the state. State police at the border district have been on high alert to check intrusion of illegal migrants into the state under the strict advice of the state chief minister N Biren Singh who is also looking after the home department.

In the meantime, chief minister N Biren Singh, in a statement uploaded in the

social media facebook, confirmed that the bridges were dismantled by state police personnel as part of its close vigilant to check entry of illegal migrants from Assam into Manipur.

He added that police at the border areas of the state were conducting round the clock patrolling.

Even though they expressed concern about the infiltration of illegal migrants into the state, previous government had not taken up any step to check it, he alleged.

No proper steps to guard the border and checking of illegal migrants were taken up by the previous government, Singh added.

“Please support and cooperate” with the government initiative to check illegal migrants in the state,” he stated.

Noting the burning issue of illegal migrants in Manipur, the new BJP-led coalition government had started taking up steps to check illegal migrants into the state from the beginning.

Not only in Jiribam district but the state government had already strengthened its police force across both inter-state and international borders to check entry of illegal migrants into the state.

Recently, government had opened police check posts at Behiang in Churachandpur district bordering with Myanmar while intensifying all the police check posts at the border areas of the state.

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Modi to visit poll-bound Meghalaya on Dec 16 Correspondent

Shillong, Dec 7: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit poll-bound Meghalaya on December 16, where he will launch the BJP election campaign and inaugurate his party office in the state.

Home Minister Rajnath Singh was supposed to inaugurate the BJP’s office in Shillong on Thursday.

He, however, cancelled his trip to Meghalaya’s capital Shillong.

“Modi will spearhead the election campaign on December 16 at Polo ground. His campaign will boost the party’s prospects in the state,” State BJP president Shibun Lyngdoh said. The Congress-led Meghalaya United Alliance government has been in power for the two consecutive terms.

BJP, which had no presence in the assembly, had announced its ambitious “Mission 40” for the elections to the Meghalaya Assembly.

Under “Mission 40”, BJP is targeting to win 40

Resolution to remove Resettle people evicted in Amchang: ABVP M’laya Speaker withdrawn Correspondent

Shillong, Dec 7: The last session of the outgoing Meghalaya Assembly, prior to the state going to polls in February-March next year, will begin here on Friday, Assembly Speaker, Abu Taher Mondal said on Thursday.

Opposition National People’s Party (NPP) legislator James Sangma, who had earlier served a notice proposing to table a resolution for the removal of Speaker A.T. Mondal, on Thursday, withdrew the notice to table the proposed resolution.

Insiders within the opposition parties said that Sangma was “forced” to withdraw the proposed resolution since he could not muster the full support of the opposition United Democratic Party legislators and Hill State People’s Democratic Party.

But Sangma said that he withdrew the proposed resolution after the Speaker subsequently called for the assembly session.

“I had written the letter for moving the resolution since the Assembly Regd. No. 269/17

session had not been convened then. I felt that the Speaker has failed to call the Assembly session. But as the session has been subsequently called, I had a discussion with friends from the Opposition, and I subsequently withdrew the letter today,” Sangma said.

Mondal, who is yet to receive the letter of withdrawal the resolution from Sangma, said that he has no problem over the opposition move to remove him.

“I have no problem with their move as my duty in the House is similar to a referee,” Mondal said.

The three-day session would consist of two days of government business and a day to dispose of private members’ business.

The ninth Meghalaya Assembly was constituted by the Election Commission on March 1, 2013, and its term will expire on March 6 next year.

Elections to the 60 members House assembly is scheduled be held in February-March 2018.

AFFIDAVIT

Date : 07/12/17

I, Shri. Krishna Babadur Basnet, son of Amar Bahadur Basnet, permanent resident of Vill. & P/S. Kawasoti, P/O. Magarkot. Dist. Nawal Parashi, State Lumbini (Nepal) and presently residing at ARTC & S, 2½ Mile, Dimapur : Nagaland.

1. That during the initial initiation of my name in my service records/book my name was inadvertently recorded as Krishna Bahadur Basnet Chhetri.

Whereas actual and correct name is Krishna Bahadur Basnet and the same has been recorded in all my other official documents.

2. That the variations such as Krishna Bahadur Basnet Chhetri @ Krishna Bahadur Basnet are synonymous and indistinguishable and pertains to the name of the one and the same person i.e. me.

3. That this Affidavit shall be produced as a piece of documentary proof and evidence as and when required before any competent authority/ies to declare that Krishna Bahadur Basnet Chhetri @ Krishna Bahadur Basnet are synonymous and refers to the name of the one and the same person i.e. me and further to correct and rectify my name in my Service Records/ Book to as Krishna Bahadur Basnet before the concerned authority.

Deponent Solemnly affirmed and sworn before me. st Judicial Magistrate 1 Class Dimapur : Nagaland DP-12754

Regd. No. 4999/2017 Date : 04.12.17 AFFIDAVIT By this deed I, the undersigned, Sanjay Agarwal (New Name) previously called Sanjay Kumar Agarwal (Old Name), doing business and resident of C/o Patanjali Arogya Kendra, Gurudwara Road, Dimapur797112, Nagaland solemnly declare: 1. That for and on behalf of myself and my wife, children and remitter issue , I wholly renounce/relinquish and abandon the use of my former name/surname of Sanjay Kumar Agarwal and in place thereof, I do hereby assume from this date the name/surname Sanjay Agarwal so that I and my wife, children and remitter issue may hereafter be called, known and distinguished not by my former name/surname, but assumed name/surname of Sanjay Agarwal.

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

3. That I expressly authorize and request all persons in general and relatives and friends in particular, at all times hereafter to designate and address me, my wife, my children, and remitter issue by such assumed name/surname of Sanjay Agarwal.

4. IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereunto subscribed my former name (Sanjay Kumar Agarwal) and adopted name/surname of Sanjay Agarwal (New Name) and affix my signature and seal, if any this 4th day of December, 2017.

Date : 04/12/2017 DEPONENT Former name : Sanjay Kumar Agarwal SANJAY AGARWAL In the presence of : Name : B. Samachalam Name : Ajit Jain Address : Q No/M/18/A Address : G.S. Road, Dimapur Railway Qtr., Dimapur NOTARY PUBLIC DP-12728

GUWAHATI, Dec 7 (Agencies): The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) has demanded prompt measures from the BJP-led state government in resettling the indigenous people who have been evicted from the Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary over the last few days.

At a press conference held in the city in the presence of ABVP national secretary Narendra Sapam, the organization urged the state government to take stringent action against leaders ‘attempting’ to spark communal tension ahead of the draft publication of National Register of Citizens (NRC).

“Indigenous people of the state must be settled in alternate locations at the government’s initiative.

We want to see Assam free from illegal immigrants.

As the NRC is being updated in the state, ABVP appeals to all sections of people to be patient and wait until the draft publication of the NRC. The manner in which the houses

of people belonging to indigenous communities have been razed in Guwahati is condemnable,” said Simanta Kumar Das, central working committee member of ABVP. He added that though ABVP wants 1951 as the cutoff year for determination of citizenship, it supports the ongoing NRC updating process in the state where 1971 has been earmarked as the cutoff year for detection of illegal immigrants.

“For us, a Hindu seeking asylum in India should always be treated as refugee and not illegal immigrant. But for the greater interest of Assam, ABVP appeals to all to cooperate with the ongoing NRC updating process,” said Das. Under the supervision and monitoring of the Supreme Court, the NRC is being updated in Assam to include in the electoral roll the names of those persons (or their descendants) who appear in the NRC of 1951or in any

Regd. No. 257/17 Date : 04/12/17 AFFIDAVIT I, Shri. Dilip Kumar, S/o Ramavtar Ram, presently serving and residing at 41 Assam Rifles, Medziphema, Dist.-Dimapur, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare on oath as follows :1. That, I am a bonafide and law abiding citizen of India by birth.

2. That, I am the natural and biological father (1) Sahil Kumar Gupta and (2) Krish Kumar Gupta, whose correct date of birth are 29/11/2005 and 21/11/2007 respectively.

3. That, due to inadvertence the date of birth of my sons, (1) Sahil Kumar Gupta and (2) Krish Kumar Gupta, are entered and recorded as 29/11/2004 and 21/11/2006 respectively in their academic certificates and my service records.

4. That, this affidavit is made to declare that the correct date of birth of my sons should be used and rectified as (1) Sahil Kumar Gupta- DOB- 29/11/2005 and (2) Krish Kumar Gupta-DOB-21/11/2007, in their academic records, birth certificate and my service records and the same may be kindly accepted by any concerned authority in any reference in future.

5. That, the content of this affidavit made in para (1) and (3) are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

And I have signed this declaration on this 04th day of Dec. '2017 at Dimapur, Nagaland.

Deponent Solemnly affirmed and declared before me.

Judicial Magistrate 1st Class Dimapur, Nagaland DP-12756

AFFIDAVIT

I, Sandeep Kumar Barnwal, resident of 9th NAP (IR) Bn, Saijang, Dist. Peren, Nagaland, do hereby solemnly affirm and declare on oath as follows :1. That, I am a bonafide and law abiding Hindu citizen of India by birth.

2. That, in my Aadhaar Card and various documents my name is recorded as Sandeep Kumar Barnwal and in Saving Pass Book my name is wrongly entered as Sandeep Kumar bearing A/C No. 20159399876, the both name is one person (Single).

Declarations are made is para 1 & 2 are correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing is hidden in this respect.

Deponent Solemnly affirmed and declared by the deponent before dated on the 05/12/2017.

Regd. No. 1474/17 Notary Public Date : 05/12/2017

of the electoral rolls up to the midnight of March 24, 1971, or in any of the admissible documents issued upto the midnight of March 24, 1971.

The students’ body also hit out at the state government for ‘undermining’ the importance of encroachment from Nagaland which has triggered tension in several pockets of upper Assam over the last one month.

Several organizations of the state, including the opposition parties, are up in arms seeking disclosure of the contents of the ‘Framework Agreement’ signed by the Centre and National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Isak-Muivah).

“We should keep faith in the Centre as Union home minister Rajnath Singh has promised that territorial integrity of Assam will not be affected by the Framework Agreement. But at the same time, the state government has failed to resist incursion bids from Nagaland,” said Das.

AFFIDAVIT

Date : 06.11.2017

I, Mrs Asha Devi Rava, W/o Dhirendra Rava, R/o Darogapathar solemnly do affirm and declare as follows: 1. That I'm a bonafide citizen of India and resident of the above mention address.

2. That my name has been entered recorded as Asha Devi Rava in mv Aadhar card whereas my name has been inadvertently entered/recorded as Mona Sangma in my PAN card and S.B.I Life insurance 3. That the name Asha Devi Rava and Mona Sangma is same and one person.

4. That herein I shall use the name Asha Devi Rava in all my official documents and for future correspondence.

DEPONENT DP-12718

MAGISTRATE/NOTARY PUBLIC DIMAPUR, NAGALAND

Understand rights of children, says Assam speaker Guwahati , D e c 7 (PTI): Assam Assembly Speaker Hitendranath Goswami Thursday urged lawmakers to understand the rights of children and adolescents and involve the public in resolving their issues and problems.

He also urged media persons to focus on health, hygiene, nutrition, education and child protection issues in hill areas, tea gardens, forest villages and those displaced by flood, erosion and other natural disasters. “Lawmakers represent the public and it is they who should partner the government and help in resolving the problems faced by different sections of the people, particularly children and adolescents,” Goswami said. “If the problem persists even after it is highlighted, then we all fail”, he said while speaking at the Media Fellowship Awards programme organised by the UNICEF and the Krishna Kanta Handique State Open University (KKHSOU) here.

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER MON : NAGALAND

No.GA/JUD-08/2016-17/1036

Dated, Mon the 3rd Nov 2017

NOTICE

Whereas an application has been submitted by Smti Situ Senti with prayer for issue of Succession Certificate for drawal of entitled pension dues and any other outstanding dues from the Government of Nagaland on behalf of her husband deceased Late T. Sentilong Ao, Ex A.S.I under the establishment of Superintendent of Police Mon, who expired on 23/10/2017.

Objections are hereby invited from persons having objection or claim for withdrawal of the dues by the applicants within 30 (thirty) days with effect from the date of issue of this Notification. No petition will be entertained after the expiry of the given period.

Deputy Commissioner Mon : Nagaland

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GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER LONGLENG : NAGALAND NO.LLG/DEV-1/2011-12 Dated Longleng, the 4th Dec. 2017

PUBLIC NOTICE

Whereas the village of Mungkhu Village under Longleng sadar of Longleng District have applied for recognition of Village which is having the following boundary schedule as given below :1. North : Pongo Village 2. South : Sheppei Nala 3. East : Tuensang Road 4. West : Hukpang Village Land Now therefore, a public notice is hereby issued for filling of claims/ objection if any, so as to report to the undersigned in written within 30 days from the date of publication of this notice. No complains shall be entertained after the expire of the date.

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(Y. Denngan Avennoho Phom) NCS Deputy Commissioner, Longleng : Nagaland

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Many happy returns of the day. Wish you a very happy birthday. May God bless you with long life and bless you with successful future.

With prayer, amu ILo. _____________________ Dear keleno keyho (Sjc 151398) Many many Happy return of the Day .... may God bless you abundantly as you grow a year older.

From back benchers.

Chamling’s younger brother assails SDF rule; floats new party Gangtok, Dec 7 (PTI): Sikkim Chief Minister Pawan Kumar Chamling’s younger brother R N Chamling Thursday flayed the Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) government’s performance and announced formation of a new political party.

R N Chamling floated a new party called Sikkim Rajya Manch at a public meeting at Sribadam in West Sikkim and said his outfit will strive to work for change of both the government as well as the system.

“The SDF has failed to deliver goods to the people during its 23 years’ uninterrupted rule since 1994,” he said.

The younger brother had won assembly by-polls from Rangang-Yangyan seat which which was va-

WOKHA – 797111 : NAGALAND

OPEN LETTER TO THE DIRECTOR OF SCHOOL EDUCATION, KOHIMA : NAGALAND Sir, In compliance to your letter No. ED/EST/GR-IV/APPT/DEOWKA/2015-16, Dt. 05th Oct 2017, the undersigned Village Council along with Area Administrative Officer duly verified the land owner issue at GHS Lotsu on several times and found that incumbent Shri. C. Thunchamo Lapon, Mali at GHS Lotsu is also one of the real land owner.

Therefore, the Office of Lotsu Village Council declare that appointment of Mali at GHS Lotsu already made in favour of Shri. C. Thungchamo Lapon by Education Department is genuine and valid and we extend our support and recommendation to him.

Hence, the concern department has been requested to honour and acknowledge the decision made by the Office of Lotsu Village Council and not to entertain any more baseless complain creating peaceful atmosphere to all concern.

Yours faithfully, DC-2318

Shanbemo Ranthang Chairman, Lotsu Village Council

cated by the chief minister in 2014 as he had won from two seats.

“Sikkim and Sikkimese people’s interests will be the core agenda of his party if elected to power,” the 49 year-old MLA said.

Chamling junior also came down hard on his elder brother alleging that the chief minister was surrounded by chamchas (sycophants) and those with moneybags.

The Chief Minister has “failed” to usher in development in Sikkim despite ruling the state for 23 years, he alleged and cited unemployment as a major problem in the border state.

Seeking to woo the youths, R N Chamling said that the doors of his party will always remain open for younger generation.

Eviction drive at Lungnit market Correspondent

Diphu, Dec 7: PWD National Highway Division (Bakulia) Thursday cleared a portion of government land at Lungnit market which was allegedly encroached by a group of people. Departmental officers accompanied by police force cleared the bamboo structure and fencing with back hoe loader. Meanwhile, the people of the locality have lauded the action of Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council. They also urged the council to “install public possessions” in the vacant area in order to protect the place from further encroachment.

IN THE COURT OF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DIMAPUR DISTRICT : NAGALAND NOTICE

NO.REV-1/90-D/12854-56

Dt. Dimapur the 6th Dec'17

Notice is hereby given that Shri/Smti Imomatsüng, resident of Dimapur who has applied for issue of mortgage clearance concerning to Patta No. 1444, Dag No. 1601 measuring an area 00-01-15 located at Block No/Village 09, Mouza No 02 which has been mortgage in the UCO Bank/Society.

Claims & Objection if any on the aforesaid land may be submitted in written in the Court of the undersigned on or before 13-12-17.

Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur, Nagaland DP-12720

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER ZUNHEBOTO NO. JUD. 21/2017-18/94

Dt. Zbto the 29/08/2017

Notice Calling Objection for the issue of Succession Certificate Smti. Tolholi Sema of Littami Old Village, District Zunheboto has applied for the issue of Succession Certificate/Guardianship Certificate declaring that her husband Lt. Khevito Sema, has expired on 02/05/2016.

It is hereby notified that if no objection to issue this Certificate is received from anyone within a period of 30 (Thirty) days w.e.f the date of publication in press, the certificate shall be issued, and no further complaint will be entertained for issued of the same.

(Tridibesh Roy) IAS Deputy Commissioner Zunheboto : Nagaland

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IN THE COURT OF PRINCIPAL DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE DIMAPUR, NAGALAND S/C No. 207/17 NOTICE NOTICE INVITING CLAIMS/OBJECTIONS OF OTHER CLAIMANT(S) FOR ISSUE OF SUCCESSION CERTIFICATE UNDER PART-1 OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925.

Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate/pension benefits of Late Tovili Sema has been applied

by Smti. Y. Hokheli Yeptho, M/o Lt. Tovili Sema, R/o H.No 138, Niu Colony, Burma Camp, Dimapur, Nagaland for possession of : 1. Pension Benefits.

2. SBI A/C No - 30945554655. who expired on 16-11-2017.

Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate/pension benefits of the said deceased may if she/he so desire appear in this court on or before the said day of 5th January 2018.

Given under the hand and seal of the court on this 5th December 2017.

OFFICE OF THE LOTSU VILLAGE COUNCIL

DP-12709

Regd. No. 765/2017

seats in the 60-member Meghalaya assembly in the 2018 elections scheduled to be held in February-March next year.

“We are very hopeful that BJP will win the assembly elections and form the new government, as majority of the people in the state is fed up with the Congress,” Lyngdoh said.

BJP inside sources said that some Congress and Nationalist Congress Party legislators, besides independent legislators have been holding parleys with BJP leaders, including Assam finance minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to join the saffron party.

Sarma is also the convenor of the BJP-led North East Democratic Alliance (NEDA), a regional alliance of parties opposed to Congress.

Two opposition parties the United Democratic Party and National People’s Party are part of the North East Democratic Alliance.

However, both the parties have decided not to have pre-poll alliance with the BJP in Meghalaya.

DP-12687

Regd. No. 2534/2017

(S. Hukato Swu) Principal District and Sessions Judge Dimapur : Nagaland

AFFIDAVIT

Date : 20.11.2017

I, Shri. Seikhokam Hangsing, S/o. Lt. H.K. Hangsing, Resident of Ward No. 9, Medziphema Town Dist.-Dimapur, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare on oath as under :1. That, I am a bonafide citizen of India.

2. That, my full correct & official name is "Seikhokam Hangsing", which is entered and recorded in my academic certificates, official documents and service records.

3. That, my name is also entered and recorded in short as "S. Hangsing" in my bank account of SBI-Medziphema Branch vide No. 11667746131.

4. That, "Seikhokam Hangsing" and "S. Hangsing" are the names of one and the same person, i.e., my name only.

5. That, I have sworn this affidavit to declare my correct official name as "Seikhokam Hangsing" and I shall use the same in all my future official correspondence and records and further to rectify the same in my aforesaid bank account.

6. That, the statements made above from para 1 to 5 of this affidavit is made by me which is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, belief and nothing is concealed therein.

And I have signed this affidavit on this 20th day of November '2017 at Dimapur, Nagaland.

Deponent Sworn before me by the Deponent.

NOTARY PUBLIC DP-12692

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Adopt and implement law to curb malpractices in pvt hospitals: Nadda even consider bringing a state specific legislation in the matter if adoption of the Act is not found suitable,” he added.

Earlier, the Union Health Secretary asked all states to issue strict warnings and take action against hospitals, including private ones, which indulge in malpractices such as overcharging and don’t follow standard treatment protocols.

The bureaucrat also drew attention to the alleged malpractices by various clinical establishments in the recent past.

These include exorbitant charges, deficiency in services, not following the standard treatment protocols, etc, resulting not only in compromised patient safety but also concerns about transparency and accountability in healthcare costs, the health secretary said. The clinical establishments act was enacted by the Centre to provide for registration and regulation of all clinical establishments in the country with a view to prescribe the minimum standards of facilities and services provided by them.

The act is applicable to

all types (both therapeutic and diagnostic types) of clinical establishments in the public and private sectors.

Under the act, standard treatment guidelines are specified for 227 diseases, including dengue, chikungunya and malaria. The hospitals are supposed to abide by minimum standards in terms of infrastructure, services, staff, equipment and lighting arrangements among others.

A technical committee is to be set up to decide on charges for treatment of diseases and procedures at clinical establishments, including private hospitals.

Health facilities are supposed to display the charges for each procedure and facility to keep the patient informed in advance.

Failure to adhere to these guidelines would result in imposition of penalty.

A premature baby was found alive after being declared dead by Max Hospital in Delhi on November 30.

Fortis Hospital in Gurgaon has been accused of overcharging during the treatment of a seven-yearold girl, a dengue patient who died in September.

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Mizoram employees withdraw stir after CM warns of action

New Delhi, Dec 7 (PTI): Union Health Minister J P Nadda asked chief ministers of all states Thursday to adopt and implement the Clinical Establishment (Registration and Regulation) Act, 2010 to curb malpractices in private health sector.

The letter comes in the backdrop of incidents of alleged overcharging and negligence by Fortis and Max hospitals in Gurgaon and Delhi respectively.

Effective implementation of the Act, enacted with a view to prescribe the minimum standards of facilities and services provided by clinical establishments, would deter them from indulging in unethical practices and ensure that they discharge their duties responsibly towards the patients, he said.

Till now, five states including Arunachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Jharkhand and Assam, and all Union Territories except the NCT of Delhi have adopted and implemented the Act. States such as Sikkim, Mizoram, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand have adopted the Act, but

are yet to implement it.

“You would agree that such a pertinent area should not be left unregulated.

Ergo, I call upon you to adopt this comprehensive legislation in your state for effective regulation of clinical establishments and thereby prevent recurrence of such unsavoury incidents in the interest of patients,” Nadda said in the letter.

He said the recent public ire, widely covered by the national and local media, over excess charging for health care services and professional negligence on the part of some private hospitals has once again put the issue of affordable and assured healthcare services to the citizens in public domain.

“As you are kindly aware the Government of India has enacted the Clinical Establishments (Registration and Regulation) Act, 2010 and notified the rules framed thereunder. This comprehensive Act provides for registration and regulation of different categories of clinical establishments in government as well as private sector,” he said.

“Alternatively, you may

Sunita Singh, president of NFRWWO (2nd from left) giving away the prizes.

Dimapur, Dec 7 (NPN): Northeast Frontier Railway Women Welfare Organisation (NFRWWO) observed the World Disability Day Thursday at Luitgarh club, Nambari, Maligaon. Students of

Registration of refugees begins in Mizoram Aizawl, Dec 7 (PTI): Registration of 1,600 Myanmarese nationals have been undertaken to ascertain the number of refugees in four villages in southern Mizoram’s Lawngtlai district, deputy commissioner, Arun T said Thursday.

The Myanmarese nationals fled their country due to clashes between the Myanmarese Army and the Arakan militants.

The deputy commissioner said officials of the district administration were keeping a close watch on the refugees and elaborate security arrangements have been made.

“We like to see that they go back once the fighting ends across the border,” he said, adding, the district administration had to render assistance on humanitarian grounds.

The refugees, majority of them women and children, crossed the border an took shelter in Hmawngbuchhuah, Zochachhuah, Laitlang and Dumzautlang villages after the Myanmarese Army launched a major offensive against the Arakan militants in Myanmar’s Chin State near the Mizoram border.

Sneha School performed various items on the occasion.

NFRWWO president Sunita Singh along with other members attended the programme. The president also gave away prizes to

winner of drawing, painting and essay competition.

There are 13 students between the age group of 3 to 15 years in the Sneha School. The school is run by NFRWWO for Dibangya children.

Aizawl, Dec 7 (PTI): Mizoram government employees Thursday called off their three-day stir on the second day, following Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla’s warning that stern action would be taken against them if the continue their agitation. Spearheaded by the Federation of Mizoram Government Employees and Workers, state government employees took mass casual leaves since yesterday, demanding immediate enhancement of salaries.

The agitation was called off today, the Federation said in a statement. Officials said it was withdrawn after the chief minister warned that stern disciplinary action would be taken against the employees if they continue to inconvenience the people.

The state government has set up a Pay Implementation Committee to look into the issue of salary enhancement and is waiting for its report and recommendation.

PCI team meets Tripura CM over scribes’ deaths AG ARTALA , D e c 7 (Agencies): Chairman of the Press Council of India (PCI), Justice C K Prasad and two of its members today met Chief Minister Manik Sarkar Thursday and discussed the killing of two journalists in the state, official sources said.

The PCI has earlier taken suo motu cognizance of the killings of Sudip Dutta Bhomick, a reporter of a local vernacular daily ‘Syandan Patrika’ and Shantanu Bhowmick, a reporter of a local TV news channel ‘Dinrat’. The PCI chairman also visited Datta Bhowmick’s house and talked to his family members and also to different media bodies including The Agartala Press Club.

The PCI team arrived here last night on a three-day trip and would also meet Chief Secretary Sanjib Ranjan and DGP A K Shukla. Shantanu Bhowmick was hacked to death on September 20 at Mandai in West Tripura district while covering a political event of a party, Sudip Datta Bhowmick was killed inside the battalion headquarters of Tripura State Rifles near here on November 21.

Tripura government had earlier formed two separate special investigation teams to probe the killings.

The newly for med Forum for Protection of Journalists, an umbrella organisations of ten media bodies, has demanded CBI inquiry into the killing and met Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, President Ramnath Kovind and Union Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office, Jitendra Singh in Delhi to press for their demand.

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Assam breathes easy after Supreme Court ruling on NRC

Guwahati, Dec 7 (Agencies): The Supreme Court’s recent ruling that certificates issued by panchayat secretary or an executive magistrate can be used for claiming citizenship has eased the simmering tension over publication of an updated National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam.

Setting aside a Gauhati high court order issued in February, a two-judge SC bench on Tuesday allowed certificates issued by secretaries of Gaon Panchayats (GPs) as admissible documents for claiming citizenship “if issued after conducting proper enquiries”.

In a separate judgement, Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justice Rohinton Fali Nariman stated that the issue of ‘original inhabitant’ (OI) can’t be linked to the process of updating NRC. In its order, the HC had ruled that certificates issued by GPs were not admissible as proof of citizenship.

Updating of NRC in Assam, which last took place in 1951, to distinguish Indian citizens from illegal immigrants, had led to lot of apprehension and anger following the HC order.

The move affected nearly 29 lakh people, most of them women, who had submitted those documents to the NRC. This had led to fear among these applicants, most of who belong to the minority community, about whether their names would get excluded from the updated NRC. Threats and specula-

tions of violence by those left out of the NRC, the first draft of which is to be released by the end of this month, had led the Assam government to seek additional security forces from the Centre.

Though the names of those who had submitted GP certificates won’t get included in the first draft (as their certificates have to be verified as genuine), the SC order has been welcomed by most organizations across the spectrum.

The All Assam Minority Students Union stated that the SC verdict would remove apprehension of lakhs of women who were worried about getting left out of the updated NRC. All Assam Students Union (AASU), the state’s biggest student body, and 28 organisations of indigenous communities of the state also expressed hope that the SC verdict would help detect ‘illegal

citizens’. “The SC ruling has stated that certificates issued by GPs would be admissible only after proper verification and it should be corroborated with other valid identity proofs. This would identify those who had sought to be included in the NRC based on fake or forged documents,” said an AASU leader.

Opposition Congress and the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) termed the SC ruling as historic and far-sighted.

“The SC order is historic. It would help find a solution to the long pending issue illegal immigrants in the state,” state Congress president Ripun Bora said.

A senior police official stated on condition of anonymity that though the possibility of violence has eased after the SC ruling, security forces would be on the alert to prevent any eventuality.

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Trump walks the talk

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fter US president Donald Trump announced that the US will recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and to move the American embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, it started a blowback, like a nuclear blast which radiated across the globe. There was no doubt that such an announcement would not only incense the Arabs but also add graver threats on the lives of US citizens across the world. The US government has issued advisories to its citizens about the security threat. To be fair, Trump was fulfilling a campaign promise. Trump’s decision is also rule-based: in 1995, US Congress had passed an Act requiring the shifting of the US Embassy to Jerusalem. A repeat occurred a few months ago. But ever since Israel snatched East Jerusalem from Jordan in 1967, successive US Presidents have hung back from recognising Jerusalem as Israel’s capital in order to maintain the fiction of US neutrality. East Jerusalem, penciled in by the Palestinians as their future capital, is not just a contested parcel of land; it also has key religious sites of reverence to Judaism, Islam and Christianity. It also undoes the 1993 Israel-Palestinian peace accords that agreed to discuss Jerusalem in the later stages of peace talks.

Trump’s announcement has merely restated what was already known long back, that Jews(Israel) consider Jerusalem as their Holy City since biblical times. Even Palestinians also consider Jerusalem as their city. Both Israelis and Palestinians have shared history and so it is not surprising that the Holy City revered as such by Jews, Christians and Muslims, has always remained the focal point of discord. Trump’s announcement is being explained as a logical decision and a “recognition of reality” that Jerusalem has long been the seat of Israel’s government. Internationally, in line with the UN which believes that keeping Jerusalem, after it was annexed/liberated by Israel in the 6-day war, a holy city for all the three religions-Christianity, Islam and Judaism- was the best way to maintain peace. Trump’s announcement has also rankled allies within NATO such Turkey, an important middle east player. Reacting to the announcement Turkish Prime Minister Binary Yildirim warned that Trump risks making the problems in the Middle East “unresolvable”. Even Pope Francis has joined the chorus of voices pleading with Mr Trump to reconsider, arguing that it is vital to “recognise the rights of all people” and maintain the “status quo”.

Although the US recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel is unlikely to spark a war, it could lead to an escalation of tensions in the Middle East.

If the reactions from various quarters has been of indignation and disappointment, it is apparent that the situation could be exploited by which another ‘Intifada’ could well be precipitated. Having bit the bullet, Trump should be prepared for a blowback where the US will be knocked out as an impartial mediator in the Israel-Palestine dispute. The US could also lose traction in middle eastern affairs as endorsement of Israel’s claims is going to be a heavy price to pay. There is also another possibility that Trump’s decision could sharpen the isolation of America in world affairs.

DailyDevotion Repentance Godly sorrow produces repentance leading to salvation… —2 Corinthians 7:10 Conviction of sin is best described in the words: My sins, my sins, my Savior, How sad on Thee they fall.

Conviction of sin is one of the most uncommon things that ever happens to a person. It is the beginning of an understanding of God. Jesus Christ said that when the Holy Spirit came He would convict people of sin (see John 16:8). And when the Holy Spirit stirs a person’s conscience and brings him into the presence of God, it is not that person’s relationship with others that bothers him but his relationship with God— “Against You, You only, have I sinned, and done this evil in your sight…” (Psalm 51:4). The wonders of conviction of sin, forgiveness, and holiness are so interwoven that it is only the forgiven person who is truly holy. He proves he is forgiven by being the opposite of what he was previously, by the grace of God. Repentance always brings a person to the point of saying, “I have sinned.”

The surest sign that God is at work in his life is when he says that and means it. Anything less is simply sorrow for having made foolish mistakes— a reflex action caused by self-disgust.

The entrance into the kingdom of God is through the sharp, sudden pains of repentance colliding with man’s respectable “goodness.” Then the Holy Spirit, who produces these struggles, begins the formation of the Son of God in the person’s life (see Galatians 4:19).

This new life will reveal itself in conscious repentance followed by unconscious holiness, never the other way around. The foundation of Christianity is repentance.

Strictly speaking, a person cannot repent when he chooses— repentance is a gift of God. The old Puritans used to pray for “the gift of tears.” If you ever cease to understand the value of repentance, you allow yourself to remain in sin. Examine yourself to see if you have forgotten how to be truly repentant.

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur FriDAY, December 8, 2017

In kingdom politics, the poor get special attention

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he good Lord created everything there is and gave everything to us for our enjoyment.

And they were given in abundance to all of us alike.

As such, there was no feeling of greed for more or no temptation to deprive someone else of his share.

But with the entry of sin into the world, selfishness and greed took over mankind, which in turn brought inequality and poverty in the world. Often these socio-economic evils are politically caused. For example, around the middle of eight century B.C., the Jewish rulers and the merchant class formed a nexus and created an economic divide. They took advantage of the common people; they oppressed the poor by seizing their lands; they trampled on honest people for money; they pushed aside those who were helpless; they abused the needy and demanded heavy taxes from them; they hated good judges and honest witnesses; they lived in luxury while the poor lived in abject poverty; they built mansions for themselves and owned

extra-buildings; the interior of their homes were adorned with ivory; they slept on expensive beds; they dined on the choicest of meat; they indulged themselves in drinking and partying; they were cheerful about life and felt very blessed … all at the expense of the common people (Amos 5:7-15). Because of all these evils, God finally decided to bring an almost total destruction on Israel: it would be deprived of ruling as a nation and its people would be uprooted by the hands of a pagan nation.

Just like the Jewish rulers in the days of the Prophet Amos, most politicians today run their governments without any concern for the common people. Although they may project themselves as looking out for the welfare of the people, all they want may be power and wealth for themselves. And when they get these, they look only for their own interests and leave behind an unjust situation for others: food shortages, lack of health and educational needs, disrespect of human dignity, discrimination, and daily

Vote for the right candidate

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he Chakhesang Thinkers’ Forum had its first session in Dimapur on the 4th day of December, 2017 and deliberated on many burning topics on social and political issues confronting the Naga society today. One of them was the clean election campaign by the Nagaland Baptist Church Council.

They agreed with the stand of the NBCC and extend support to it. They felt that the present corruption in our society is mostly caused by the evil practices before, during and after elections. In this both the contestants and electorates are equally guilty.

The contestants buy votes to win elections and the voters sell their votes willingly. This symbiotic relationship must be broken if we wish to elect any man of integrity and principles. There are enough laws against malpractices but they cannot be enforced because our people are all corrupt and the government is both unwilling and incapable of enforcing the already existing stringent laws for some unknown reasons. Therefore there should be a general awakening for moral and spiritual reformation of our people in order to have a clean election; means justifies ends. “Corrupt means” can never lead to have a clean government.

It will elect people without principles, morality or love for the people. They will not sacrifice or give – for the welfare of the people, but take and exploit them, also their resources for personal aggrandisement and instant gratification. It will produce breed of leaders without conscience as an end product. These breed of leaders

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will commit all kinds of abominable things without remorse or regret. In short, we will be liable in electing the most immoral persons as leaders.

The CTF concludes that a good leader is what our society needs today. A man of principles, god-fearing man, not a hypocrite, will do justice to our society. The electorates must research the background of every contesting candidate from any political party without prejudice and confront them with what they have been in their life as a member of general public or even as MLA and ask them to state publicly what they will do for the people if elected. Those who fail the test must be requested to leave the political stage for more qualified, with better moral standards and candidates with greater credibility. The electorates must take election seriously because the fate of the state depends on their electing good and capable leaders.

They should not vote without thinking and complain of corruption after the government is formed with their leaders. The Forum appeals to the voters to cast their vote conscientiously and elect the best candidates for the coming election. Their vote is both secret and sacred. In participatory democracy, voters are sovereign at least at the time of voting. We decide the fate of our future rulers. Take correct decision so that tomorrow you will not regret. Vote for the right candidate whom you trust most.

Besesayo Kezo, IPS, Retd.

DGP, Treasurer, CTF, Dimpapur

suffering on the part of the (the Sermon of the Mount), masses. These oppressions Jesus said: “Blessed are and injustices are usually you who are poor.” Here caused by politicians. But the Greek word for “poor” instead of taking responsi- is ptôchoi, which literally bility for their wrongdoings, means “stooped,” as in they would again use their when a needy must beg in self-generated problems in order to live. Next, Jesus the battle for said, “Blessed political pow- Mazie Nakhro are you who er, as if they are hungr y.” are best equipped to solve The “hungry” referred to them. here are those have been In sharp contrast, the subjected to starvation or deGod of the Bible has always privation resulting from evil shown special attention to acts of violence perpetrated the poor and the oppressed. against them over a period At various times, He sent of time. To another group of certain human deliverers people, Jesus said, “Blessed to rescue those under op- are you who weep.” These pressive rule. He also sent are those who experience a many prophets to warn pain so acute, a suffering so against wicked rulers who severe, that they cannot but were responsible for creating express it through tears. The situations of daily suffering last category Jesus blessed for the weak. Finally, He is “the despised” or “the sent His own beloved Son rejected.” These are people down to earth to lift up the who are marginalized and downtrodden. Although thus considered to be inHe took upon Himself the significant in the eyes of form of a poor human be- the society. But these are ing so as to identify with all precisely who Jesus deeply mankind, He was also the cares about. promised King, who came Perhaps we could ask: proclaiming the good news Why would God show so for the poor. much special attention to When announcing His the poor? Obviously, it is not message of the kingdom due to any merit of theirs,

much less to any value that poverty might have. Nor does it spring from a regard for their supposed moral or spiritual disposition. Maybe the real reasons for His preferred love for the poor could be as follows: First, the nature of God demands it. As a just God, He cannot turn a blind eye to the oppressions and injustices meted out by the powerful against the weak.

And as a loving God, He cannot bear the misfortunes of the poor who struggle for life and dignity as human beings. This is simply the way God feels.

Second, God takes the side of the poor and the oppressed, because they cannot defend themselves. Often those in power commit institutionalized violence or use laws to justify their actions against the helpless. At times, this privileged class may accept with a certain amount of equanimity the fact of suffering amongst the masses. But when causes are indicated, problems arise, because pointing out the causes inevitably means speaking of social injustices and socio-economic struc-

tures that oppress the weak.

When this happens, there is resistance.

Third, how we treat the poor and the oppressed is a life test. Not only did Jesus appear two thousand years ago as a poor human being, but He also appears even today in some mysterious ways in the form of the destitute, the poor, the sick, and the oppressed.

So, according to the Bible, those who mistreated “the least of these” have mistreated Christ. But someone may still say, “I speak well about Christ to them.”

Well, that may be, but the life test is not a verbal test.

Rather, it is a test of actions or deeds, that is, whether we really took care of the poor and the oppressed amongst us.

So then, what kind of politics do we want to follow? Would we choose the world’s way which is often characterized by acts of injustices and oppressions against the poor? Or, would we follow God’s kingdom politics which gives special attention to the poor and the oppressed? The choice is ours.

Post-mortem

Declaration by Engage Disability Partners

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e believe…

As the Body of Christ, we affirm that all people, including people with disabilities, are created in the image of the Triune God. The church is “OF” all and “FOR” all. Thus, a church that excludes persons with disabilities is incomplete. The Body is made up of different parts and the seemingly weaker parts are indispensable. (1 Cor. 12:22) The Mission of God is an imperative; along with and for the disabled; who have potential to be full and active members of the Church, community and society at large.

We repent…

For treating the person with a disability as an object of charity; or of a lesser class. Though disability is prevalent in the world, it is less prevalent in the church. We have accepted traditions and imposed structures, processes and attitudes which prevent those who are affected by disability from accessing the church, the Christian community—and our own programs in India. If we are not actively including people with disabilities, we are passively excluding them; and we have missed the opportunity to show the heart of the Gospel.

We are challenged…

By the Gospel of Christ, in establishing the “reign of God” to work toward justice, love and peace for all; including persons with disabilities. We are motivated by the holistic healing narratives in the Gospels to minister both to and alongside persons with disabilities. For us as a community of Christian faith, it is a mandate that we accompany one another in reaching the highest potential for which God created us.

We are guided by Christ…

Who furthered this message by coming “to preach good news to the poor and proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind…to release the oppressed.”

(Luke 4:14-21) Jesus saw people with disabilities, challenged their marginalization; and He responded with Love.

He showed great concern for both physical and mental challenges as He addressed their spiritual condition.

We are committed to: • Stand with our Brothers and Sisters who have disabilities, ensuring that they are centrally involved in this process and movement.

• Promote inclusion of those with disabilities in all aspects of the church, our programs, and community.

• Further a theological understanding of disability: that ALL are created equal and in the image of God; and that disabilities are not a result of a person’s sin, lack of faith, or an unwillingness to be healed • Engage together for advocacy and inclusion of persons with disabilities in their local communities and society at large • Be personally and corporately blessed by people with disability serving alongside those without disability We are guided by the Scriptures… ± We value people as being created in God’s image and as being called to abundant life “For You formed my inward parts…I will praise you for I am fearfully and wonderfully made…” (Ps. 139: 13, 14) “I have come that they may have life and that they may have it more abundantly.” (John 10:10) ± We acknowledge that God’s purposes are often worked out through those whom the world has rejected and despised. “…God composed the body, having given greater honor to that part which lacks it…” (1 Cor.12:24-25) “…My strength is made perfect in weakness…” (2 Cor. 12:9) ± We acknowledge that societal structures, including those in Christian communities, can prevent God’s people from playing a full role in the body of Christ.

“Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen: to loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and

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break every yoke?” (Isaiah 58:6) “The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to release the oppressed” (Luke 4:18) ± We value team work and acknowledge that the body of Christ is incomplete without our Brothers and Sisters affected by disabilities. “…in whom the whole body is united and held together by every ligament with which it is supplied. As each individual part does its job, the body’s growth is promoted so that it builds itself up in love.” (Eph. 4: 16) “But in fact God has arranged the parts in the body, every one of them, just as he wanted them to be” (Corinthians 12:18) ± We believe that we are loved

by God and are called to express His love to others, including those who are marginalized. We exhibit this love through both word and deed.

“This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you” (John 15:12) “Open your mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy” (Prov. 31:9) Conclusion If persons with disabilities are a full part of our church, then we will be blessed There is blessing when we include those with disability in the church, our programs and in our communities where we work. Created in the image of God, they can enjoy the right to “wholeness”; no longer simply being objects of our benevolence, but enabled to be “givers” themselves. In this way, our paradigm shifts from giver-receiver mode to the “accompanier” mode; and as a result, we all can truly experience abundant life. 1 Corinthians 12:22 says that the seemingly weaker parts of the body are indispensable.

Luke 14:13 says, “Invite some people who never get invited out, the misfits those with disability,. You’ll be—and experience—a blessing”.

Rev. Dr. Ezamo Murry

Reader’s Post

olution before election’ election is that even after spend- them democracy has no mean- Nagaland Lokayukta, a poweris not a piece of cake. ing all the resources they still ing. It is not democracy but ful anti-corruption law. Illegal immigration issue is another The Government of cannot predict the working of de-‘mockery’.

India knows exactly what they the voter’s mind and that is the If we look around, the big problem especially in Diare doing. So let’s park this topic biggest fear for any intending news is full of depressing stuff. mapur City, I am afraid, time for some time. Whether you like candidate.

Compared to many other states will come when someone with it or not, only few months left, The State government has far and near. We still lack basic the power of majority (poputhe Indian state of Nagaland is lost its stability. For them prov- amenities like uninterrupted lation/non-nagas) demands Sir, heading for assembly elections ing legitimacy has become a power supply, proper sewerage a Union territorial status in It is ironical to watch what is hapagain. Many rich people, young habitual thing. Change of lead- and drainage facilities and ef- Dimapur district. The problem pening in our state lately. While festivity and old, sons of ex-ministers, ership and parties, every now fective disposal system for solid of unemployment is huge. The in the form of Hornbill is being celformer bureaucrats, brothers-in- and then, has become their new waste and garbage. Things are educated unemployed youths ebrated, a section of people are fighting are getting frustrated with the law of ex- MLAs, businessmen, style of governance. Reconcilia- no better in regard to accessibiletc., will seek their ‘fortunes’ tion after reconciliation, Clash ity of roads. The state has worst issue of backdoor appointment. for their basic rights in the form of pen here. In Nagaland, money has of egos still persists among lead- roads in the country. Many This has to stop once and for all down and computer shut down agitation. been playing an increasingly ers within the same party and as organizations have protested and not forgetting, the Mother On the surface everything seems to glow dominant role in assembly elec- a result, it started to split and against the condition of roads of all chaos, the ULB polls, this and glitter in Nagaland albeit the dust tions. It is only at the election several new parties emerged. terming Nagaland as the ‘’land issue will boil again if we do not from the roads.

Christmas is at the door and it is time that the leaders know that Many honest officials cannot of potholes’’. The ongoing take proper decision. The time so disheartening because many people has come to take a hard look ordinary people can make or survive, working with corrupt construction of four-lane road spoil the prospect of a potential minister. He has to quit or follow between Dimapur and Kohima and let democracy prevail and will still go through a gloomy and dreary month without salary and their leader. Money, posters, rallies, the multitude. The work ethic is still a distant dream. Some it must prevail.

There are still many issues demands fulfilled. Once the Hornbill is glorifying the achievement of is totally gone and files move districts have no road at all. the candidate, party workers and only with a lubricating oil of There are many social is- left which cannot be described or over then what will be the excuse of the government. supporters are always ready to bribe. Nobody is afraid of law. sues which are yet to be ad- enlisted in a short today.

Andrew Yanthan, work for them day and night. Today, people are disgusted by dressed. What saddens me the Openthung Kithan, C-Khel, Diphupar-A, Dimapur Agri Colony Kohima One of the funniest thing about the total lack of integrity. For most is the failure to institute 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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Aiyar calls PM ‘neech aadmi’, Modi hits back NEW DELHI, DEC 7 (PTI): Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar today kicked up a row when he called Prime Minister Narendra Modi a “neech” (vile man), drawing a sharp reaction from the latter who dubbed it as an “insult” to Gujarat and a reflection of “Mughal mentality”.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi too disapproved of Aiyar’s remarks and said both he and the party expected the senior leader to apologise. “He (Modi) is ‘neech kism ka aadmi’ (a vile man) who has no ‘sabhyata’ (civility),” Aiyar, who has often courted controversy with his off-the-cuff remarks said, attacking Modi after the latter accused the Congress of seeking votes in B R Ambedkar’s but trying to erase his contribution to building India.

The prime minister, while inaugurating the Ambedkar International Centre had earlier today hit out at the Congress, saying parties seeking votes in the name of the architect of the

Narendra Modi

Indian Constitution’s name tried to erase his contribution to nation building.

“Such was his (Ambedkar’s) incredible strength that when years after his demise efforts were made by such people to crush his philosophy, when efforts were made to erase his contribution towards nation building, his ideals could not be wiped out from people’s memory,” he said.

He said he would not be wrong in saying that “more people are still influenced by his (Ambedkar’s) ideas than the family for which such efforts (to erase his contribution) were made”. Aiyar asked Modi “What is the need for doing dirty politics on such an occasion?”.

Modi, who was in Surat, latched on to Aiyar’s comments, saying it was an insult to Gujarat.

“Mani Shankar Aiyar today said I belong to ‘neech’ caste, I am ‘neech’ (vile), this is an insult to Gujarat,” he told an election rally. “This is Mughal mentality which hates people who even wear good clothes,” he said but asked BJP workers and supporters not to respond to Aiyar’s remarks.

The Cong ress too strongly disapproved of Aiyar’s remarks, with party vice president Rahul Gandhi saying he and the party expected the leader to tender an apology.

“BJP and PM routinely use filthy language to attack the Congress party.

The Congress has a different culture and heritage.

I do not appreciate the tone and language used by Mr Mani Shankar Aiyer to address the PM. Both the Congress and I expect him to apologise for what he said,” Gandhi said on Twitter.

Rahul asks Aiyar to apologise for his remarks against PM

NEW DELHI, DEC 7 (IANS): Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Thursday asked senior party leader Mani Shankar Aiyar to apologise for his “neech” barb against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Expressing his thoughts on Twitter, Gandhi said that it is not the Congress party’s culture to use such language against political opponents.

“BJP and Prime Minister routinely

use filthy language to attack the Congress party. The Congress has a different culture and heritage.

I do not appreciate the tone and language used by Mr. Mani Shankar Aiyer to address the Prime Minister. Both the Congress and I expect him to apologise for what he said,” Gandhi tweeted. Earlier in the day, Aiyar called Modi a “bahut neech kisam ka aadmi” who is practising “dirty politics”.

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NEW DELHI, DEC 7 (IANS): In a fresh case of negligence by private hospitals, the Delhi Medical Council (DMC) has directed the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) to cancel the license of the city’s Neutech Medical Centre where a young man from Uttrakhand was wrongly declared HIV positive.

According to the DMC, Salim Ahmad was referred by a tout to undergo a medical fitness test at the Neutech Medical Centre at Taimoor Nagar in south Delhi. The hospital reported him to be a case of HIV+.

Ahmad had applied for a job in Dubai and the test was part of his fitness requirement. But two subsequent tests in Gurugram and Uttrakhand reported him to be HIV- and perfectly fit.

The Executive Committee of the DMC examined a complaint from Ahmad, forwarded by the

Medical Council of India, alleging negligence in the preparation of HIV test report by the Medical Centre, said the letter, a copy of which is with IANS. The letter says that despite repeated notices sent to the Superintendent of the Neutech Medical Centre, it failed to submit a written statement and medical records pertaining to the treatment, tests and investigation of Ahmad.

“This recalcitrant attitude of the medical centre is highly deplorable and reflects poorly on the management... Pprima facie it appears that the complainant has been victim of incompetence of the Neutech Medical centre as he has been wrongfully reported to be having HIV positive and declared unfit vide their report Feb 1, 2017 and made to suffer because of that,” said the letter to the DGHS.

Kerala cyclone toll 36, 96 missing

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, DEC 7 (IANS): Three more bodies were recovered in Kerala on Thursday, taking the death toll in cyclone Ockhi to 36 while 96 fishermen are still missing, official figures said.

Two bodies was recovered off Kozhikode by a joint search team and another one was found in the deep sea off Alappuzha.

Also, 15 fishermen were rescued by an Indian Air Force aircraft off the Kozhikode coast while 209 others are in various hospitals.

Meanwhile, the Congress-led opposition is bracing to take on the state government for what it says has been a callous attitude in handling the November 30 cyclone and its aftermath.

The Cong ress will make its views known at Friday’s all-party meeting called by the government.

Addressing repor ters here, Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala said the government had made an “absolute mess” right from ignoring the series of cyclone warnings to executing a bad relief and rescue operation.

NEW DELHI, DEC 7 (AGENCIES): In a little over three years from now, a cutting-edge drone made by a Noida-based start-up may be able to fly 65,000 feet over the town of Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh and remain in the air for no less than three weeks at a time. From this lofty perch in near-earth orbit, the drone, which doesn’t have a name as yet, will be able to monitor Chinese military movements in the city of Shigatse in Tibet, more than 200 kilometres away, 24 hours a day. It could, in effect, replace surveillance satellites, which need to expend their limited reserves of internal fuel if they are to be positioned over an area of interest to capture highresolution images.

Developed by NewSpace Research and Technologies, the new drone is the first private sector aircraft to be designed in India. All research and development of the aircraft was done in-house, which is being validated by aerospace major Boeing. The first flight of the aircraft, which falls in the category of a HAPS or High Altitude Pseudo Satellite, is scheduled for 2019.

Sources in Boeing have told NDTV that they are deeply impressed with the design of the aircraft in what is at the cutting edge of aerospace engineering. NewSpace hopes to draw from Boeing’s vast experience to refine its own design and potentially acquire sensors for the drone before it can be marketed in

India and across the world.

Sources in both Boeing and the Indian start-up believe the platform can end up being a world-beater.

At the moment, only a handful of major firms are working on similar systems -- among them Airbus with its Zephyr drone, China’s AVIC which is developing a drone called the Morning Star and social networking giant Facebook, which flew its first full-scale UAV, the Aquila, in June last year.

London has bought Zephyr drones for ultra-high surveillance while Facebook hopes to use a constellation of Aquilas to beam data at up to 10 gigabytes per second though a breakthrough in laser communications.

Project developers at NewSpace have told NDTV that their highaltitude drones “will be an ideal platform which will exploit intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities using interchangeable payloads.” In simple terms, a variety of pods on the drone will be able to beam still or moving images day or night through infrared (nightvision) or hyperspectral imagery.” Hyperspectral images provide immensely more detail than normal cameras which acquire images associated with only the primary colours -red, green and blue. Other than military intelligence applications, images like this can be used commercially “to help in disaster management, homeland security and smart city management. They will be useful in efficiently manag-

ing traffic, roadways and the railways.” Still, the road ahead will not be easy for NewSpace even with the support of Boeing. NewSpace is now in the process of acquiring high-density Lithium-Sulphur batteries -- closely-guarded technology held by only a handful of firms around the world. These will need to be charged through high-efficiency solar cells to drive the propellers that keep the aircraft afloat.

There are other challenges. Wind conditions over large parts of India are notoriously fickle. Being able to achieve an altitude of at least 65,000 feet means that operators who will fly the drone through a remotecontrol link will need to carefully manoeuvre through jet-streams while gradually gaining height. Unlike jet aircraft, which can power through these conditions with brute force, the drone’s propellers are driven only by ultra-lightweight electric motors while its wings, which have a span of more than 50 m, are designed to allow the aircraft to coast at high-altitudes, similar to a glider. The drone is expected to fly no more than 90 or 100 km per hour.

If NewSpace is succeeds in developing its drone, India may end up acquiring state-of-the-art technology in a field with extraordinary potential over the next two decades.

According to those working on the project, “Near space operations haven’t been exploited because of technological challenges.

Green court holds AoL responsible for Yamuna floodplains damage NEW DELHI, DEC 7 (IANS): The National Green Tribunal on Thursday held Sri Sri Ravi Shankar’s Art of Living responsible for damaging the ecology of the Yamuna floodplains during the three-day cultural extravaganza held last year and asked the organisation to pay for the restoration works.

“We hold respondent no. 3 (Art of Living) responsible for the damage to the Yamuna floodplains,” green tribunal head Justice Swatanter Kumar said in his order.

The verdict comes after a report by an environmental experts panel accused the organisation of causing extensive damage

to the Yamuna floodplains in Delhi during the World Culture Festival in 2016.

The NGT has already find the Art of Living Rs 5 crore for the damage and said the amount would be used to restore the fragile floodplains.

“In case more funds are required, Art of Living will have to pay,” the NGT chief said. However, if restoration costs less, the remaining amount of the already deposited Rs 5 crore will be refunded.

The green court also asked the capital’s lead planning body, the Delhi Development Authority, to do a fresh assessment of how much money would be required to restore the

damaged floodplains.

Environmentalists had vocally objected to organising the World Culture Festival on the ecologically fragile Yamuna banks -which included a 7-acre stage for 35,000 musicians and dancers, newly built dirt tracks and 650 portable toilets across 1,000 acres.

The Art of Living has denied it caused any damage to the banks, alleging that it has been a victim of a “conspiracy”.

“We have never caused any damage to the environment but have in fact worked for preserving and reviving it through various environment-related projects over the years,” the organisation said.

Rahul attacks PM on farmers plight

NEW DELHI, DEC 7 (IANS): Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Thursday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of “step-motherly treatment to farmers” saying that he has not waived off farm loans and not given proper market price for their produce.

This was Gandhi’s ninth question as part of a strategy wherein the Congress Vice President would put up one question daily to Modi ahead of the Gujarat Assembly polls. In a tweet, the Congress leader said: “Neither have you waived off farm loans, nor have you given the proper price of the

crops. Farmers didn’t get the crop insurance amount and nor you arranged the tubewells for water.

“The ‘Gabbar Singh’ (Goods and Services Tax reference) whammy on farming. By snatching their lands you made the farmers workless. PM saheb please tell why step motherly treatment with farmers?” the Congress leader asked.

Gandhi has been putting one question every day in a bid to take on the Vijay Rupani-led government in Gujarat, where polling will take place on Saturday and December 14.

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widens losses, slips Fake 2,000-rupee note was out Metering, billing cause Rupee to near 2-wk low of 64.57 within 53 days of demonetisation discoms’ losses: R.K. Singh

New Delhi, Dec 7 (IANS): Calling for an end to “corrupt practice” of electricity distribution companies (discoms) in states not billing the entire power supplied, Union Power Minister R.K. Singh on Thursday said failure to act will seriously jeopardise government’s plan to provide uninterrupted power to all.

In many states, around 45-55 per cent of the power supplied by discoms was not billed, and the Centre would soon be putting forth systems like prepaid and smart metering mandatory to counter losses on this account, Singh said after inaugurating a conference of state Power Ministers here.

“Meter reading and billing are at the heart of our inefficiencies... that have made the discoms accumulate such huge losses over the year,” he said.

“In 17-18 states, they are not able to bill up to

45-55 per cent of the supplied power ... how can the state discoms be viable in this situation,” the Minister asked.

“Our responsibility is to give power 24X7, but we are not able to do so because we are not able to collect money for the power supplied,” he added, drawing attention, thereby, to the widespread menace of power theft. He said changes would be proposed to the Electricity Act, 2003, to remove human interface in these operations, introduce prepaid systems for power use to help poor consumers, and smart metering, as well as cap on permissible limit for factoring in discom losses in the tariff policy at 15 per cent. “There will be no system of manual meter reading. We will do away with human interface and the consumer will pay via mobile for as much power that he can afford. For large

consumers, there will be smart meters and auditing at the feeder-level,” Singh said.

“Besides, it will be mandated that discoms cannot pass on the billing losses to consumers. We are discussing with regulators that after 2019, the percentage of loss permissible to be absorbed in the tariff cannot exceed 15 per cent,” he added.

In a move to restructure the accumulated debts of discoms, the Centre designed the Uday scheme wherein state governments have taken over the debts.

Till date, 27 states have joined the discom debt restructure scheme.

Singh said in case any discom continued to make losses even after these changes, the state could consider awarding distribution of its area to a private franchisee as in case of Delhi, where distribution losses have reduced significantly.

Mumbai, Dec 7 (PTI): The r upee lost fur ther ground to end at a near twoweek low of 64.57 against the US currency, falling by 5 paise on sustained demand for the dollar from importers despite a strong rebound in equities.

Buoyant dollar overseas alongside continued withdrawal of funds by foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) in the wake of impending Fed rate hike largely kept currency market highly volatile.

Despite a firm start, the domestic currency showed signs of fatigue and succumbed to late sell-offs.

A spectacular rebound in domestic equities and falling crude prices even failed to arrest the rupee slide.

In early trade, the rupee resumed firm at 64.46 from Wednesday’s close of 64.52 at the Interbank Foreign Exchange (forex) market on bouts of dollar selling by exporters.

But, it immediately surrendered its early strong

gains and traded in a very tight range of 64.50 and 64.61 most part of the day before concluding at 64.57, showing a loss of 5 paise, or 0.08 per cent.

The rupee had lost 14 paise to end at 64.52 against the US dollar yesterday after RBI decided to keep the key policy rates unchanged.

Marking its third straight fall today, the domestic currency lost 20 paise against the dollar in past three sessions.

The RBI, meanwhile, fixed the reference rate for the dollar at 64.5388 and for the euro at 76.0848.

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth a a net Rs 1,217.92 crore yesterday.

In the meantime, surprising US stock-builds weighed on oil prices, sending the front-month WTI and Brent crude oil contracts sharply down by nearly 3 per cent overnight.

Brent crude, an international benchmark, is currently trading at USD 61.64 a barrel in Asian trade.

New Delhi, Dec 7 (IANS): It didn’t take long for fake notes of 2,000 rupees to start circulating after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced demonetisation in November 2016, with one of its stated aims being to kill counterfeit currency, official data show.

According to the National Crime Records Bureau’s (NCRB) latest report released on November 30, a total of 2,272 fake notes of Rs 2,000 denomination were seized in 2016.

Since the Rs 2,000 note -- along with the new Rs 500 currency -- was introduced only after November 8, 2016, it means that those counterfeiting the notes got into the act very quickly.

In just 53 days between November 8 and December 31 last year, police and other government agencies seized 2,272 fake Rs 2,000 notes -- at a time when people across

the country were struggling to get hold of the new currency.

The maximum number of these Rs 2,000 fake notes were seized in Gujarat (1,300), followed by Punjab (548), Karnataka (254), Telangana (114), Maharashtra (27), Madhya Pradesh (8), Rajasthan (6) and Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh and Haryana (3 each).

Jammu and Kashmir and Kerala accounted for two fake notes each. One such note was seized in Manipur as well as in Odisha.

The Rs 2,000 notes were part of the 281,839 fake notes of various denominations recovered from different locations across India.

When Modi announced the note ban, he said it was being done to end black money, counter terror financing and do away with counterfeit currency.

Among other fakes, 82,494 notes of Rs 1,000 and 132,227 of Rs 500 denomination were also seized last year along with 59,713 notes of Rs 100 and 2,137 notes of Rs 50, said the annual publication of NCRB released by Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh.

In a number of raids across the country, police forces, the Income Tax department and other government agencies also recovered 184 fake notes of Rs 20, at least 615 notes and coins of Rs 10 and 2,001 notes of Rs 5.

Also seized were 196 fake coins of Rupee 1 denomination -- between January to December 31 last year.

According to the data, the face value of the total fake notes found in 2016 is Rs 101,222,821.

In terms of value of maximum fake notes, Delhi (Rs 56,521,460) topped the list.

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US shift on Jerusalem sparks protests

Islamabad, Dec 7 (IANS): At least 15 people were killed as a boat carrying over 50 pilgrims capsized near Pakistan’s Thatta district in Sindh province on Thursday, an official said.

“At least 20 others have been rescued so far,” Deputy Commissioner Mirza Nasir Baig said, adding that the pilgrims were on their way to an annual festival of a local saint whose shrine is located on a small island near Thatta district.

According to police, the boat was overloaded and had insufficient safety measures and the accident occurred due to strong winds, Dawn online reported.

Efforts were underway to rescue the remaining passengers, including women and children.

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has sought a report on the incident from the concerned authorities.

warnings that recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital will derail the fragile IsraeliPalestinian peace process and spark further unrest.

Trump said he would tell the State Department to begin preparations to move the US embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem but that the US still supported a twostate solution to the longstanding Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

But outraged Palestine

President Mahmoud Abbas dubbed it “deplorable” and said Trump had disqualified the US from its traditional role as peace broker.

Demonstrations also broke out outside the US consulate in Istanbul and Amman.

The decision was met with global dismay, drawing criticism from Saudi Arabia, Iran, Pakistan, Egypt, Turkey, Malaysia, Indonesia and more. Western allies of

the US such as Britain, Germany, Canada and France refused to side with Washington. China and Russia too expressed displeasure.

The UN Security Council will discuss the issue on Friday after eight of the 15 nations called for an emergency session. The Arab League will meet on Saturday.

The Saudi Royal Court warned of serious consequences of such an “irre-

Jerusalem declaration ‘historic, courageous decision’: Netanyahu

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Thursday termed as “historic” and a “courageous and just decision” the recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital by US President Donald Trump, saying that it will help “advance peace”.

He said the Jewish state would maintain status quo at the holy sites ensuring freedom of worship for Jews, Christians and Muslims alike.

“This is a historic day. It’s been the capital of Israel for nearly 70 years.

Jerusalem has been the focus of our hopes, our dreams, our prayers for three millennia. It has been the capital of the Jewish people for 3,000 years. It was here that our temples stood, our

kings ruled, our prophets preached”, Netanyahu said in a statement.

Hailing Trump, he said it reflects his commitment to “an ancient but enduring truth”. “Yet today’s pronouncement by President Trump is such an occasion. We’re profoundly grateful to him for his courageous and just decision to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, and to prepare for the opening of the US embassy here.

This decision reflects the President’s commitment to an ancient but enduring truth, to fulfilling his promises and to advancing peace”, the Israeli prime minister said.

Describing the US’ decision as a “new and genuine milestone” in the

Los Angeles wildfires spread; thousands evacuate Los Angeles, Dec 7 (IANS): Wildfires that have already devoured a large swath of territory continue to rage in the hills north of Los Angeles, threatening America’s second largest city. With several multimillion-dollar mansions in the Bel-Air neighbourhood already ablaze and flames threatening the Getty Centre arts complex and its priceless collection, officials on Wednesday closed down part of Interstate 405, a key north-south artery, reports NBC News.

“These are days that break your heart. But these are also days that show the resilience of our city,” Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti said.

California Governor Jerr y Brown, who had earlier declared a state of emergency in Ventura, was monitoring the Los Angeles fire while hundreds of homeowners in Bel-Air and the nearby Sherman Oaks neighbourhood joined the tens of thousands of

other Southern California residents who have fled the infernos that have scorched more than 83,000 acres and reduced scores of homes and businesses to ashes.

The massive blazes showed no signs of stopping as roaring winds fuelled flames that feasted on the tinder-dry conditions in the region.

By Wednesday evening, it had already consumed half a dozen mansions and 150 acres of some of the city’s most expensive properties, The Los Angeles Times reported.

The Los Angeles Fire Department said only 5 per cent of the fire had been contained.

By Thursday, wind gusts should increase to around 30 to 50 mph along with low humidity, “which means very, very dry conditions, very windy conditions which is a recipe for explosive fire growth”, said Rich Thompson, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service.

history of the Holy city, Netanyahu said Jews from all over the world have always wanted to return to Jerusalem, “to touch its golden stones, and to walk in its hallowed streets”.

He insisted that the US announcement would help achieve “dream of peace”.

The status of Jerusalem, which is home to sites holy to the Muslims, Jews and Christians alike, is seen by many as the “thorniest issue” in resolving Israel-Palestinian conflict.

Addressing the concern of Muslims and Christians, Netanyahu said Israel would maintain status quo at the holy sites ensuring freedom of worship to all.

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Spontaneous protests was sparked in Gaza overnight, with angry youths burning tires, American and Israeli flags and Trump posters.

sponsible and unwarranted step”. The United Arab Emirates expressed “deep concern” about the repercussions.

President Hassan Rouhani said Iran “will not tolerate a violation of Islamic sanctities. Muslims must stand united against this major plot”. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said it would put the region in a “ring of fire”.

Kuwait and Qatar also came out against the US move.

India declined to comment, saying its position on Palestine “is independent and consistent”.

Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak called on Muslims worldwide to “make it clear that we strongly oppose” the US move. Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo too slammed the US decision.

The Palestinians claim East Jerusalem as the capital of a future state, and according to the 1993 IsraelPalestinian peace accords, its final status is meant to be discussed in the latter stages of peace talks.

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Washington, Dec 7 (IANS): US President Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital prompted a global diplomatic backlash and sparked protests in Palestinian territories on Thursday as fears grew of fresh bloodshed in the volatile Middle East.

Palestinian protesters clashed with Israeli soldiers in Ramallah and other places in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. The Palestinian Authority called for a general strike. In Gaza, the Hamas movement appealed for a mass uprising.

Palestinian shops in east Jerusalem, including the Old City, as well as in the West Bank were largely shut and schools were closed on Thursday.

At a checkpoint near Ramallah, Israeli forces fired dozens of rounds of tear gas and stun grenades at hundreds of protesters gathered to vent their anger over Trump’s announcement that has upset even Washington’s allies.

Youths burned tires, pelted soldiers with rocks and burned American flags.

Clashes also erupted in East Jerusalem and at the border fence between Israel and Gaza. The Palestinian Red Crescent said at least 43 people were wounded.

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh declared Friday a “day of rage”.

Israel deployed hundreds of extra troops in the West Bank amid rising tensions. US institutions in the region readied themselves for a possible violent fallout.

In a landmark speech in Washington on Wednesday, Trump reversed decades of US policy in defiance of

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Australians around the country have erupted in celebration at events, bars and in the streets.

Canberra, Dec 7 (IANS): Australias Parliament legalized same-sex marriage on Thursday, overcoming years of conservative resistance with an overwhelming majority vote.

Cheers and applause broke out as ministers voted in favour of the bill following hours of debate and emotional speeches at the House of Representatives. Only four MPs voted against the bill, the Australian media reported.

“This is Australia: Fair, diverse, loving and filled for respect for everyone,” said an effusive Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull as he introduced the bill for a final vote.

“What a day, what a day for love, for equality, for respect. Australia has done it!” said Turnbull following

B r u ss e l s , D e c 7 (IANS): Michel Barnier, the European Unions (EU) chief Brexit negotiator, has told member states that the British government has till Friday evening to agree on a potential deal or else negotiations will not move on to the next stage.

Barnier informed EU ambassadors that Downing Street had told him a potential solution was being worked out that could possibly satisfy both Northern Ireland’s Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) and Ireland, but that it had yet to be signed off by any of those involved, the Guardian reported on Thursday.

Another meeting of diplomats of the 27 member states has been scheduled for Friday evening.

If the UK fails to agree a joint position with the European commission by Friday, the member states informed Barnier that they would not have time to take it back to their capitals for scrutiny ahead of next week’s critical European council meeting.

A failure to move talks on in December would mean that the terms of a transition period could potentially only be discussed after the next European council summit of leaders in March 2018, by which time key businesses in the UK will have had to make decisions over their location and investments in the country, the Guardian reported.

Even as Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said that Moscow was trying to persuade China to let India enter the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), Beijing said its stance on the issue remained unchanged.

Ryabkov on Wednesday said Russia was in touch with China over India’s application for New Delhi’s entry into the NSG. Beijing, which opposes India’s entry into the 48-member grouping, reiterated its earlier stance.

Ryabkov, who spoke in New Delhi, also said India’s case cannot be compared to Pakistan’s.

Reacting to his statement, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said Beijing won’t change its mind on India’s entry.

“China’s position on this issue remains unchanged. China supports the group NSG to follow the principle of consensus through consultation and follow fair and transparent intergovernmental process to deal with the issue,” spokesperson Geng Shuang said.

“Now all the members of the group support the two-step approach. First is to find a non-discriminatory solution that applies to all non-NPT (Nuclear Proliferation Treaty) contracting countries and then, on this basis, discuss the ap-

contracting countries,” Geng said.

China says it is opposed to Indian’s entry into the bloc because it has not signed the NPT. It has also argued that if India could be allowed to join the NSG, then why not Pakistan which applied for membership right after New Delhi sent its application.

Except for China, almost all members of the NSG have backed India’s entry into the club due to its clean nuclear record.

“The focus is on some non-NPT contracting countries hoping to join the group in the capacity of a nuclear weapons-free country and at the same time they will not sign the CSA (Comprehensive Safeguard Agreement) with the International Atomic Energy Agency,” Geng said.

“The third article of NPT says that the nuclear weapon free countries must sign CSA. At the same time, NPT and relevant resolutions of the UN Security Council also say that non-NPT contracting countries are not nuclear weapon owned countries.

“I hope we can find a solution that is accepted by all relevant parties and uphold the international non-proliferation regime with NPT as the cornerstone.”

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ELECTORAL OFFICER NAGALAND : KOHIMA RESULT OF THE WRITTEN TEST

In pursuance to this Office two Advertisement NO.ELE/ESTT-140/2015-17 dated 17th April 2017 for recruitment to the Post of Data Processing Operator, Call Centre Operator, Library Attendant and LDA-cum-Computer Assistant, a written examination was conducted on the 14th of October 2017, and based on the performance in the written exam the following under mentioned Roll Numbers have been selected to appear for the Computer Test and Oral Interview.

Name of Post Roll No. Data Processing DO438, D0517, D0540, D0585, D0593, D0617, D0731, D0763, D0883, D0889, D0908, D0937, Operator D1086, D1411, D1464, D1478, D1498, D1568, D1575, D1633, D1641, D1642, D1765, D1827, D1911, D1985, D2055, D2060, D2063, D2116, D2173, D2184, D2199, Call Centre C0014, C0050, C0056, C0079, C0086, C0101, C0131, C0150, C0163, C0167, C0210, C0252, Operator C0260, C0272, C0310, C0323, C0324, C0362, C5O11, Library Attendant B2270, B2274, B2281, B2282, B2285.

LDA-cumA2294, A2361, A2416, A2462, A2560, A2563, A2797, A2908, A2911, A2975, A2977, A2978, Computer A2982, A2984, A3013, A3016, A3018, A3033, A3061, A3068, A3086, A3097, A3118, A3137, Assistant A3184, A3222, A3231, A3232, A3248, A3271,A3314,A3370,A3486,A3535,A3565,A3571, A3573, A3596, A3640, A3686, A3701, A3745, A3748, A3750, A3856, A3874, A3891, A3924, A4184, A4186, A4197, A4209, A4216, A4220, A4244, A4245, A4251, A4354, A4369, A4375, A4399, A4453, A4563, A4574, A4762, A4777, A4778, A4843, A4900, A4902, The Computer Test will be conducted on the 19th of December 2017 at NIELIT (National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology), Merema, Kohima from 10:00 AM onwards. Total marks for the Computer Test will be 50 (MS word-20, MS excel-20, MS PPT- 10). The Oral Interview for candidates of Data Processing Operator, Call Centre Operator and Library Attendant will be conducted on the 20th December 2017 and for the candidates of LDA-cumComputer Assistant the oral interview will be on 21st December 2017. The oral interview on both days will be held at the Conference Hall of Deputy Commissioner, Kohima starting from 9:00 AM onwards. The candidates will be called inside the interview hall Roll Number-wise in ascending order. The candidates are informed to bring the Admit Card already issued to them earlier.

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Purana Bazar-B Village Celebrating 75th Years Platinum Jubilee Estd : 1942–2017

Date : 09 Dec 2017 Time : 9:00 am Venue : Purana Bazar-B Village Ground th

Jubilee Monolith Dedication : Rev. A. K Jami, Senior Assot. Pastor Lotha Baptist Church Purana Bazar Jubilee Monolith Unveiled : Shri.T. Kejong Chang, Hon’ble Minister Horticulture, DB & GB Govt. of Nagaland.

Order of service

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“Today we’ve voted for love, for equality. It’s time for more marriages, more love, more respect. This belongs to us all.”

Labour Party leader Bill Shorten said the new law spoke for a modern Australia, “inclusive and fair”, 9news.com reported. Gay rights advocates praised the landmark vote even as they said it was long overdue.

Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott, a staunch critic of same-sex marriage, seemed to have softened.

“When it comes to same-sex marriage, some countries have introduced it via the courts, some via Parliament, and others - Ireland and now Australia - by vote of the people,” Abbott said. “And that is the best way because it resolves this matter beyond doubt or quibble.”

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: Mr. S. Petse Lushing Miss. Rongsentula Jamir

1. Invocation Prayer

: Mr. Keena Vootey, Pastor Ollo Baptist Church Purana Bazar-B Village : Ao Baptist Church Choir (Purana Bazar-B Village) : Mr. Kiyezhe Yeptho, (Chairman Purana Bazar-B Village) : Mr. L. Temjen Longkumer, (Convenor Editorial Board Committee)

2. Welcome Song 3. Welcome Note The Pochury Sport’s Association celebrate its Golden Jublilee on the 5th of Nov. 2017 at its HQ Meluri with its theme “Transforming youths through Sports” Shri Yithachu, Hon’ble MLA 20th A/c Meluri graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.

In his speech, he said that 50 years of age in human life is a time of old age. It is a long period of time where a man has spent more than half of his life span. The Pochury Sports Association attaining 50 years of its existence is old enough and urged the youths to be prepared for the 75 years celebration which is ahead of us. In his speech, he also mentioned that the Govt. has a project Scheme for international route which will be connected with almost all the villages of Pochury in a span of 4-5 years, with these connections there is a good prospect that any international sport events may be conducted in our Pochury land.

And therefore we must be prepared, mentally and physically to face the challenges ahead of us.

Earlier in the program, Rev. Rumatho Nyusuo, Executive Secretary, PBCC invoked God’s blessings while the welcome address was presented by Shri. M. T. Simon, General Secretary, PSA, Presidential address was delivered by Shri. Teisovi Katiry.

In address, the President thanked the pioneers of the Association and also highlighted on the achievements in these 50 years of Eustace. He also mentioned that the Association is a platform where all walks of life can come together as one and hence it’s one of the main agent uniting the people of Pochury .

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4. Introductory 5. A Brief History of Purana Bazar-B Village 6. Folk Song 7. Releasing of Platinum Jubilee Souvenir 8. Blessing prayer 9. Presentation 10. Speech 11. Vote Of Thanks 12. Benediction Prayer

: Head Gaon Bura, : Sumi Community (Purana Bazar-B Village) : Shri. S. Shingnyu Khiam, Advisor (Political) to C.M Nagaland) : Rev. Pikhato Kath, A.G Church Purana Bazar-B Village : Jubilee Committee : Shri. T. Kejong Chang, Hon’ble Minister Horticulture, DB & GB Govt. of Nagaland. : Mr. Toivi Aye (Platinum Jubilee Convener) : Mrs. Tsuola Sangtam

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NB : The Purana Bazar-B Village Council/Jubilee Planning Committee cordially invites all the landowners within the area of Purana Bazar-B jurisdiction.

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SDPDB Pughoboto releases book on developmental works

ADC, Avelu Ruho, Ahikali Swu handing over the ‘Clean Pughoboto Award’ to PATC leaders on Thursday (NP).

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KOHIMA, DEC 7 (NPN): Sub-Division Planning and Development Board (SDPDB) Pughoboto under Zunheboto district during its pre-Christmas on Thursday has released its first ever book on 13th Pughoboto A/C growth and progress 2013-17 (LADP and other development works).

Addressing a mam-

moth gathering from different villages under the sub-division, Additional Deputy Commissioner and vice chairman of Pughoboto SDPDB, Avelu Ruho lauded the efforts of the people of area for sincere utilisation of the developmental funds provided through the Local Area Development Programme (LADP) fund.

She expressed hope that the festive season would

bring joy and peace with a hope for better future for the sub-division.

Pughoboto Town Baptist Church, Pastor Rev Akhato Achumi delivered the Christmas message on the occasion.

The annual clean Pughoboto award among the 24 villages in the sub-division went to Pughboto Town. A cash award of Rs 5 lakh and citation was handed over to

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Adhoc Town Committee Pughoboto by Ahikali Swu, wife of Y Vikheho Swu, MLA. Marking the celebrations, Pughoboto SDPDB also presented gifts to senior citizens and persons with special needs of Pughoboto town, sponsored by local MLA, Vikheho.

Vi c e c h a i r m a n o f Pughoboto Adhoc Town Committee Viyikhu Wotsa extended greetings while the celebrations commenced with opening prayer by Pastor Pasang Sherpa of Police Baptist Church, scripture reading by Ghoshili V Wotsa and closing prayer by Pastor Prince Rai of Nepali Baptist Church Pughoboto. Welcome address by SDO(C) Chonpenthung Ezung and vote of thanks by SDC(C) Tiayanger Jamir. Special numbers were presented by Topeni Shohe, Senior Group PTBC, NCRC Pughoboto, NAP Women Group, Junior Group PTBC and Pilivi Swu. With state assembly elections round the corner, an open air movie under SVEEP campaign entitled “Nana” was also screened after the celebration.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur Friday, December 8, 2017

AAP Nagaland tours Peren district DIMAPUR: Aam Aadmi Party Nagaland unit headed by state mobilization-incharge and four other members visited Peren district as part of its state-wide tour and held a series of deliberations with the AAP volunteers of Peren district.

A press release by AAP Nagaland stated that the state mobilization-incharge Akavi N Zhimomi briefed the youths about the party and also highlighted the mission and objectives of the party.

Akavi said unlike other party, APP candidates would be selected by the party volunteers after thorough scrutiny and only those capable to reach out to the masses would be selected. He also informed the volunteers about the party constitution and party development in Nagaland as well as in other parts of India.

The release informed that other members also spoke on the occasion.

AAP team would be covering other parts of the state shortly. Party has entrusted volunteers from AAP Peren district for the youth wing led by president, Haining Newme, secretary Heguilung Nriame along with three others.

Kidnap of official condemned

DIMAPUR: Various organizations have condemned the alleged abduction and assault on Development Authority of Nagaland secretary, I. Imtilepden Pongen on December 3.

ASTD: In a press note, Aliba Senso Telongjem Dimapur (ASTD) vehemently condemned the incident where I. Imtilepden Pongen was abducted by some people claiming to be the members of NSCN (R), on December 3.

ASTD president Noken Kichu and secretary Tekanangshi, said that the victim, a bona fide member of their village, was abducted on the night of December 3, and kept throughout the night, blindfolded and with his wrists tied behind his back.

It said that it was fortunate that a local resident of Naharbhari, where the abductors had left him in the miserable condition in his own car, found him and safely brought him to his residence at about 10 a.m on December 4.

A l i b a S e n s o Te longjem Dimapur said it vehemently condemns the unwarranted act of abduction and wrongful confinement for no apparent cause and appealed

to the authorities to initiate actions against the culprits.

DARSU: Development Authority Regular Staff Union (DARSU) has expressed fury over the assault on I. lmtilepden Pongener, Secretary, Development Authority Nagaland on December 3 at 8:30 p.m at his official residences by some unidentified miscreants.

A press note from DARSU president Ngangshiba Sangtam and general secretary Holoto Assumi said that the incident caused him mental and physical torture “even up to the extent of taking his life” on baseless allegations.

It said that such brutal behaviour meted out to an honest government servant was uncalled for and should be condemned to its core.

The Development Authority Regular Staff Union called on the law enforcing agencies to arrest all the culprits and punish them as per the law without delay. DARSU said that it stands by its Secretary and vowed to voice its commitment till the issue is resolved.

TA N S A : Te n a n t s

Association, Naga Shopping Arcade (TANSA) has strongly condemned the abduction, robbery and harassment of the Secretary of Development Authority of Nagaland and his family.

A condemnation note from TANSA president Y. Pukhaho Yeptho and secretary Yarmong Ao said that it strongly condemns “the abduction, looting of money, snatching of mobile phones and harassment, both mentally and physically, meted out to the Secretary of Development Authority of Nagaland and his family by unidentified miscreants on 3rd Dec’ 2017.”

Calling the incident yet another issue of civilian safety, Tenants Association, Naga Shopping Arcade urged the law enforcing agencies to ensure stern punishment to the guilty and bring justice to the victim and his family, failing which, they warned, there would be a complete bandh in the entire supermarket, Dimapur, area.

It also said that the association resolved to extend full support and co-operation for any action taken to restore peace and security in the state.

Ex-servicemen/widows rally in Dmu DIMAPUR: A rally for ex-servicemen/widows of Dimapur district would be organised by HQ 3 Corps on December 12, 9 a.m. at 71 Engineer regiment Walford area Dimapur near Mahindra Apex Motor Showroom Dimapur.

HQ 3 Corps has asked all ESM/widows belonging to Dimapur to attend the programme along with Identity Cards. It further informed all to contact Zila Sainik Welfare Office (Sainik Bhavan) Dimapur for registration.

DVYSO volunteers carrying out mass social work on Thursday. (NP) responsibility of each and every citizen. He also urged the business establishments to place a waste bin outside their respective shops. Arhi also asked the citizens to maintain civic sense.

It may be mentioned that DVYSO has been conducting mass social work and sanitation drive every week in their village.

NPF minority wing condemns attempt to kidnap

DIMAPUR: NPF Minority Wing has condemned the alleged attempted kidnapping of Pintu M. Ghosh, a renowned social worker and prominent businessman of Chumukedima town and working president of Chumukedima Hindu Society by four unidentified youth at gunpoint on December 2 at National highway near 6th Mile.

A condemnation note by NPF minority wing central president, Bishnu Bhattacharjee, stated that such kind of

barbaric act on civilian in broad daylight should be condemned by every right thinking citizens.

The wing has also appealed to the law-enforcing agencies to arrest all the culprits at the earliest and award befitting punishment. It suggested that special task force should be deployed at the earliest in town area to stop criminal activities in festive month, when maximum number of tourists was expected in Nagaland.

DC Wka informs on arms license DIMAPUR: In view of the forthcoming assembly elections 2018, Deputy Commissioner Wokha, Dr. Manazir Jeelani Samoon has informed all arms licenses holders under Wokha district to produce their arms or weapon and arms license for verification before December 20.

The DC has asked all arms licenses holders to produce the same to the nearest Police Station as per address given in their arms license.

It further warned that non compliance may lead to cancellation of license as per appropriate section of law.

GPRN/NSCN, NSCN (R) condole

DIMAPUR: GPRN/NSCN and NSCN/GPRN (Reformation) UT-1 in separate messages have mourned the demise of their members.

In a condolence message, GPRN/NSCN has mourned the sudden demise of tatar Siebu of Angami region on December 4.

GPRN/NSCN through its MIP stated that late Siebu joined the national service in the year 2008 and served the nation with utmost sincerity and commitment till her last breath. The GPRN/NSCN has further paid respect to the departed soul and conveyed condolences to the bereaved family members and prayed that the departed soul find peace and comfort in eternity.

NSCN (R) UT-1: NSCN/GPRN (Reformation) UT-1 has expressed grief and sadness at the demise of Maho Lotha leacy UT-1 staff on December 5 after a prolonged illness at Dimapur.

In a condolence note, kilonser-cum-supervisor UT-1, Khekato Kinny, on behalf of its region, stated that, late Maho had served the Naga nation with utmost sincerity and dedication in all his assigned works. The message said stated that his demise was great loss to its region and NSCN/GPRN (R). The NSCN/ GRPN (R) UT-1 has further expressed heartfelt condolence to the bereaved family members and prayed to Almighty God to grant the departed soul rest in peace.

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Christian Baptist Church Samziuram Village Children's Ministry Celebrate Pre-Christmas with their Traditional best on the 3rd of Dec. 2017.

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HAPPY 75TH BIRTH ANNIVERSARY (SHRI. TSENITHUNG NGULLIE)

Dear Apo, Thank you for being there for us through thick and thin. We thank God for your life and wish you a day filled with love, care and fun. We keep praying for your long and healthy life.

GPRN/NSCN Lotha region cautions DIMAPUR: GPRN/NSCN Lotha region has informed all government officials, business establishment and individuals under Wokha district not to entertain any form of “tax/donation” from individuals claiming to be regional staff of the government. In a press release, GPRN/NSCN Lotha region chairman, Alex Kikon and secretary, Chumdemo Lotha, has sought cooperation from Lothas to curb anti-social elements collecting “tax or donation” in the name of GPRN/NSCN without the consent of the authority. The region has further cautioned its staff not to indulge in rampant activities, failing which it said the region would not be held responsible for any incident.

For further information, one has been asked to contact at 7005560041, 7085683230.

Family members, grandchildren & relatives.

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KOHIMA, DEC 7 (NPN): In view of its ensuing golden jubilee celebration to be held from December 27-31, Dihoma Village Youth and Sports Organization (DVYSO) conducted mass social work in the heart of Kohima town on Thursday. DVYSO members

conducted the mass social work from Y junction to Congress Bhavan to Razhü junction and Classic Island of Kohima town.

Speaking to this correspondent, DVYSO jubilee committee, convenor, Arhi Theünuo, keeping the city clean was not only the responsibility of the government but that it was the

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Arunachal Gov to grace Hornbill Fest

DIMAPUR: Governor of Arunachal Pradesh, Brig. (retd) Dr. B.D. Mishra, will grace the 9th day of the ongoing Hornbill festival as chief guest on December 9, at Kisama Heritage Village, a press note from PRO to Governor informed.

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Gov asks varsities to reach out to society with skill-based courses

DIMAPUR, DEC 7 (NPN): Nagaland Governor, P.B. Acharya has said that universities should not only be centres for academics but also work for development of the society. Addressing a meeting of Vice Chancellors (VCs) of Gauhati University and Nagaland University, besides Principals of colleges, at Raj Bhavan in Kohima on Wednesday, Acharya said universities should reach out to people and introduce more skill-based courses in colleges as per the need of society.

He also suggested that universities indentify social activists, recognise them and confer them with honoris causa degrees for their contributions to society. The Governor also instructed Nagaland University VC Prof Pardeshi Lal to identify skillbased courses under Swayam and Swayam Prabha for the varsity that would be beneficial for Nagaland and as per requirement of the society.

He further suggested

that all 66 colleges under Nagaland University may be entrusted to identify the courses and intimate the Governor’s office by January 15, 2018. He also asked the colleges to identify at least two entrepreneurs, especially women, for availing Mudra loan. Gauhati University VC Dr Mridul Hazarika informed the meeting that the university had taken initiatives in social sector. He said universities play a key role in promoting national and emotional integration through students.

Suggesting that varsities should recognise people doing exemplary work in society, he said Gauhati University was the first university in the Northeast to recognise social activists and confer them with honoris causa degrees for their contributions to society. On his part, Nagaland University VC said with the introduction of Swayam and Swayam Prabha programmes, learners could choose more skill-based

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courses. He explained that Swayam was a programme initiated by Government of India and designed to achieve three cardinal principles of Education Policy, viz., access, equity and quality with an objective to take the best teaching-learning resources to all, including the most disadvantaged.

He added that Swayam sought to bridge the digital divide for students who had remained untouched by the digital revolution and had not been able to join the mainstream of knowledge economy.

Prof Lal further explained that Swayam Prabha was a group of 32 DTH channels devoted to telecasting high-quality educational programmes on 24X7 bases using the GSAT-15 satellite covering diverse disciplines like Arts, Science, Commerce, Performing Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities, Engineering, Technology, Law, Medicine, Agriculture, etc.

BS&G Phek inducts president & vice president DIMAPUR: Bharat Scout & Guide (BS&G) Phek inducted Deputy Commissioner (DC) Phek, Shanavas C as its president and SP Phek, Dr. Naieem Mustafa Mansury as vice president in a short ceremony on December 4 at DC Phek chamber.

In a press release, BS&G Phek stated induction ceremony was led by scout masters Vedeyi Hoshi and Vephito Venuh in the presence of DSO, Dziesebeinuo Vizo and JEO, Shevozo Nienu and few other district officials. The programme was chaired by Nuvesayi Edward Hoshi wherein he highlighted the BS&G activities in the district. He also revealed to the newly inducted president and vice president that the district is growing in numbers with young Scouts & Guides and are all set with 86 members to attend the Golden Jubilee celebration to be held at STC Nerhema from December 14 – 16.

TUCT, CTYO, CSU pass five-point resolution DIMAPUR: Tribal Union C h u m u k e d i m a To w n (TUCT) along with stakeholders of Chumukedima Town Youth Organization (CTYO) and Chumukedima Students Union (CSU) held an emergency consulatative meeting on December 2 at Chumukedima Chamber of Trade and Commerce Association building.

A press release by TUCT president, Lhousito Khro and general secretary, Bendangwati Sangtam stated that meeting was held to take stock of the prevailing situation in and around Chümoukedima town where reports of anti-socials elements have been happening during the festive season.

The house during its meeting adopted a fivepoint resolution to curb the situation. The house resolved that every right thinking Nagas should come out united in routing menaces caused by “illegal immigrants” as in the case

of assault on Dr. Angukato.

It also resolved to empower CTYO and CSU to put a check on sale of ghutkas and banned substances in shops especially in school areas and banned drugs in pharmacies.

The unions were also empowered to frisks and nab any suspected culprits/ peddlers.

The house resolved to request all the shopkeepers and building especially facing National Highway to decorate their shops with immediate effect and also to keep the shops open till 8 p.m. to facilitate the citizens till January 1, 2018.

In this regard, the house has requested the

students’ body and town youths to keep vigil and provide security round the clock to the shopkeepers.

It also decided to award the best three decorated shops or buildings by way of commendation certificate along with cash prize on the last day of the Chumukedima Nite Bazar.

The house has also resolved to curb juveniles committing crime with immediate effect and call upon parents of such juveniles to discipline their children.

It claimed that there have been reports that juvenile boys and girls loitered around to get narcotic

substance and liquor from regular and habitual bootleggers and peddlers.

In this regard, the house empowered the youth and student leaders to take appropriate action to eradicate such illegal and immoral activities.

It also decided to discourage juveniles seen going out jogging at early dawn (1-2 a.m.) which was quite abnormal and not advisable. Meanwhile, the house has expressed gratitude to EAC and EE Power department Chumukedima for replacing the old and damaged street lights as well as installing more street lights in important joints and corners.

More condemn Nov 30 assault on doctor

Around 100 youths of Artang ward Mokokchung conducted cleanliness drive under initiative of Wolverine Club from November 25 to 29 at Artang ward. 20 painters including the youths painted both sides of the walls on the three roads across the ward.

DIMAPUR: Various organisations have condemned the November 30 assault on Dr. Angukato Z. Achumi by non-Nagas. In this connection, Dimapur police has arrested six persons.

TIN: The Indigenous Naga (TIN) in a condemnation note by convenor TIN, Marwati Jamir, has condemned the incident and satted that such “uncalled incidents occurring frequently revealed how important it is for the Nagas to take a firm resolution and action in regard to the IBI menace.”

TIN has urged all the right thinking Nagas to come forward and raise their voices to eradicate the menace from the land at the earliest. It also urged the law enforcing agencies to take quick action in apprehending the culprits and award

strictest penalty as per the law. TIN further urged the Government of Nagaland for implementation of ILP at Dimapur district before the election and warned that the common Nagas would boycott the coming election of the present ruling party.

SOUDA: Shena Old Union Dimapur Area (SOUDA) in a condemnation note by SOUDA president, Shetoho Achumi and joint secretary, Hutoshe Kits, have expressed shock at the dastardly act.

SOUDA has expressed serious concern over the state of affairs where “illegal immigrants” have committed such blatant act upon an indigenous Naga and urged upon all sections of the society to condemn such inhuman act.

SASU: Saptiqa Area

Students Union (SASU) has vehemently condemned the physical assault on its member and has expressed shock at the incident. In a condemnation note, SASU president Atopu Achmu, termed the incident an act of “grave concern” and that such incidents of assault upon the Nagas by “illegal immigrants” have become common. The union has urged the law enforcement agencies to book the remaining absconding accused and award befitting and exemplary punishment.

SASU has also expressed concern over the influx of “illegal immigrants” and reminded the village councils and the government to take cognizance of the issue and the danger it poses to the security as well as state economy.

MCCI conducts meeting; adopts resolutions

Bharatiya Janata Party Wokha district launching and booth level committee training programme was held on December 2, at Shaki Village under Wozhuro block.

Don Bosco Higher Secondary School (DBHSS) NSS unit visited central jail on November 26 led by, Rev Fr.John Kikon. Altogether 27 NSS members visited the jail.

DIMAPUR: Mon Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MCCI) held its 5th session general meeting on December 1 at Council Hall Mon HQ. According to a press statement by sessional chairman, Howing Konyak and sessional secretary, Ünok SN, the house resolved that the term of the elective council would be for three years, the president would be nominated by the advisory board members in consultation with the executive council, the advisory would act as advisor to the executive council and that any taxation should be in concern to Konyak union and administration.

It also resolved that all shops and business establishments under the town should be registered under MCCI by virtue of paying the annual membership fees under the Rs. 300, Rs. 200 and Rs. 100, wherein the audit would be done by an auditor elected by the executive council and collections of

individuals would not be entertained unless approved by the house. It resolved that expiry goods would not be allowed to sell in the market. If any were found doing so, an action would be taken and checking would not be allowed in the market without the knowledge of MCCI and administration authority.

MCCI resolved that it would also conduct a meeting every year and as activities of the relating to business welfare matter, the office bearers of MCCI should comprise of at least 50% from business community and entrepreneurs, and remaining posts would be filled by active local who are well aware of local problems and situation.

Further, MCCI appointed new office bearers during the meeting for the tenure of 2017-2020, where Ünok SN was appointed as president, K. Kamnyi Konyak as general secretary along with other members.

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Parliamentary secretary, Tourism, C. Apok Jamir with professor-in-charge Kezhokhoto Savi & principal Visevonuo Pienyu while releasing the annual Kohima Law College magazine on November 28 at state academy hall, Kohima.

Principal, Staff and Cadets of Sainik School Punglwa (Nagaland) request your presence for the

Xth Annual Sports Day at 0930 hrs on 09 Dec 2017(Saturday) Chief Guest: Dr Neikiesalie Nicky Kire Hon’ble Minister PWD Roads & Bridges Govt. of Nagaland All guests and parents are requested to be seated by 09.15 AM As part of “Dimapur 27/7” group’s “my charity” initiative towards needy persons, a wheelchair was donated to Kison Sangma by Aarav Jain and family.

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Nepal clocks 67% voter turnout in historic poll

Voters stand in queue to cast their ballot in the second phase of provincial and parliamentary elections in Kathmandu on Thursday.

Kathmandu, Dec 7 (PTI): Nepal Thursday registered 67 per cent voter turnout in the last phase of the historic provincial and parliamentary elections that many hope will bring the much- needed political stability to the Himalayan nation. This was slightly above from the first phase when 65 per cent voters had exercised their franchise on November 26.

The counting of votes has also started in most of

the districts following an all-party meeting.

The voting, which began at 7 AM and closed at 5 PM, was by-and-large peaceful except some minor incidents of violence, Chief Election Commissioner Ayodhi Prasadi Yadav said.

Three persons were injured in clashes between the cadres of the ruling Nepali Congress and the main opposition CPN-UML at a polling centre in Bhaktapur district, about 14 km east of

Kathmandu. The Election Commission said that 67 per cent votes were cast across 15,344 polling centres in 45 districts which went to the polls under the second and final phase of provincial and parliamentary elections.

As many as 7,752 polling centres were arranged for today’s voting.

A total of 155,000 employees and 200,000 security personnel were deployed on poll duty.

More than 12.2 million

voters were eligible to exercise their voting rights in the second phase of the polls.

The voting took place for 128 constituencies of Parliament’s House of Representatives and 256 seats of Provincial Assemblies in 45 districts.

The political fortune of 4,482 candidates, including Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba, were sealed in ballot boxes.

For the Parliament, 1,663 candidates contested while 2,819 candidates tried for the Provincial Assemblies.

The first phase of the polls in the land-locked country was successfully held in 32 districts on November 26.

Around 200,000 security personnel, including the Army, were deployed for the polls in an attempt to step up security in the wake of explosions ahead of the elections.

This is for the first time that elections for Parliament and Provincial Assemblies are being conducted under the new Constitution promulgated in September 2015.

In total, the elections will elect 128 Members of Parliament and 256 Mem-

bers of the Provincial Assemblies.

The House of Representatives consists of 275 members. Of them, 165 are elected directly under the First-Past-the-Post system while the remaining 110 come through Proportional Representation system.

The elections are being seen as the final step in Nepal’s transition to a federal democracy following a decade-long civil war till 2006 that claimed more than 16,000 lives. While many hope Nepal’s first state elections will hasten regional development, others fear they will spark a fresh wave of violence.

In 2015, when Nepal adopted a new Constitution that split it into seven states, dozens of people were killed in ethnic clashes over territory and rights.

Following the adoption of the new Constitution, the ethnic Madhesi group, mostly of Indian-origin, protested for months, saying they were not getting enough territory in one of the states and were also facing discrimination.

The polls are seen as a major step towards implementing the new Constitution.

N Korea says war is inevitable as allies continue war games Seoul, Dec 7 (Agencies): North Korea says a nuclear war on the Korean Peninsula has become a matter of when, not if, as it continued to lash out at a massive joint military exercise between the United States and South Korea involving hundreds of advanced warplanes.

In comments attributed to an unnamed Foreign Ministry spokesman, North Korea also claimed high-ranked US officials, including CIA Director Mike Pompeo, have further confirmed American intent for war with a series of “bellicose remarks.”

Pompeo said Saturday that US intelligence agencies believe North Korean leader Kim Jong Un doesn’t have a good idea about how tenuous his situation is domestically and internationally.

The North’s spokesman said Pompeo provoked the country by “impudently criticizing our supreme leadership which is the heart of our people.”

“The large-scale nuclear war exercises conducted by the US in succession are creating touch-and-go

situation on the Korean peninsula and series of violent war remarks coming from the US high-level politicians amid such circumstances have made an outbreak of war on the Korean peninsula an established fact. The remaining question now is: when will the war break out,” the spokesman said.

“We do not wish for a war but shall not hide from it, and should the US miscalculate our patience and light the fuse for a nuclear war, we will surely make the US dearly pay the consequences with our mighty nuclear force which we have consistently strengthened.”

The comments were carried by the official Korean Central News Agency late Wednesday, hours after the United States flew a B-1B supersonic bomber over South Korea as part of a massive combined aerial exercise involving hundreds of warplanes.

South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said the Guam-based bomber simulated land strikes at a military field near South Korea’s eastern coast during

a drill with US and South Korean fighter jets.

“Through the drill, the South Korean and US air forces displayed the allies’ strong intent and ability to punish North Korea when threatened by nuclear weapons and missiles,” the South Korean military said in a statement.

B-1Bs flyovers have become an increasingly familiar show of force to North Korea, which after three intercontinental ballistic missile tests has clearly moved closer toward building a nuclear arsenal that could viably target the US mainland.

The five-day drills that began Monday involve more than 200 aircraft, including six U.S. F-22 and 18 F-35 stealth fighters.

North Korea hates such displays of American military might at close range and typically uses strong language to condemn them as invasion rehearsals.

It has been particularly sensitive about B-1B bombers, describing them as “nuclear strategic” although the planes were switched to conventional weaponry in the mid-1990s.

UK says Jallianwala Bagh massacre Thousands of Catalan independence supporters rally in Brussels ‘deeply shameful’; avoids apology

Rohingya refugee crisis a grave security risk, warns ICG

Y A NGON , D e c 7 (Agencies): Prolonged displacement of Rohingya refugees in squalid Bangladeshi camps poses a “grave security risk”, conflict analysts ICG warned Thursday, raising the spectre of militants recruiting among the displaced and launching cross-border attacks on Myanmar.

Raids by the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA) on August 25 sparked the vicious Myanmar army response which has forced more than 620,000 Rohingya to flee Rakhine state for Bangladesh.

ARSA “appears determined to regroup and remain relevant” and may draw on desperate Rohingya refugees languishing in camps for future operations, the ICG International Crisis Group said in the report.

The group may “shift to cross-border attacks” using Bangladesh as a base for recruitment and training, the study said, cautioning the risk of an ever-deepening cycle of violence is all too real.

“Such attacks would have profoundly negative consequences,” straining Myanmar-Bangladesh relations and worsening contempt for the Rohingya “that would further diminish prospects of an eventual refugee return”.

Global outcry over the refugee crisis, one of the worst in recent history, has triggered a hyper-defensive response inside the country, where anti-Rohingya at-

titudes have hardened since ARSA’s emergence.

Myanmar does not recognise the Rohingya as a distinct ethnic group eligible for citizenship, instead calling them “Bengali”, suggesting they are illegal immigrants.

In another serious looming risk, ICG warned that Rohingya’s plight has become a “cause celebre of the Muslim world” with Al-Qaeda, Islamic State and other global jihadi groups calling for attacks on Myanmar.

Myanmar’s military has repeatedly used the terror threat to justify its campaign in northern Rakhine state.

ARSA has distanced itself from any wider global cause for jihad, saying it is only fighting to protect Rohingya rights. International pressure is ratcheting up on Myanmar.

This week the UN rights chief said Myanmar’s crackdown on the Rohingya showed possible “elements of genocide”, as calls for the safe and sustainable repatriation of refugees grows.

Myanmar refutes any

wrongdoing saying it was forced into a defensive action by ARSA attacks.

It has agreed with Bangladesh to start repatriation of “eligible” refugees within a few months.

But there are widespread doubts over how many Rohingya can prove they are entitled to return to Rakhine, or want to go back to areas riddled with communal mistrust and where their villages were razed.

China, a key strategic ally of Myanmar, is pitching itself as an arbiter in the crisis, and has repeatedly urged the international community to take a softline on Myanmar.

But pressure is mounting in the West -- particularly Washington -- to reimpose targeted sanctions on Myanmar military figures.

Sanctions were slowly rolled back in recent years as reward for democratic gains after decades of outright junta rule.

The ICG study said any fresh sanctions would backfire by isolating Myanmar and calcifying hatred towards the Rohingya.

CLARIFICATION

It has come to my knowledge that some news are doing the rounds, that I am going to merge with one or the other candidate contesting from 46 A/C Mon Town in the coming General Elections 2018. I, therefore am constrained to clarify my stand on this matter, that I am not going to alliance or merge with other candidates. I, therefore clarify my stand and to do away with any confusion within the constituency and the general public as a whole.

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Omnium Cultural and the Assemblea Nacional Catalana, two pro-independence groups, and was attended by political figures from the region, including the deputy leader of the Republican Left of Catalonia (ERC), the party currently leading the polls for the December

FELICITATES

The Nchangram Lun Chekammai Aruang (NLCA) extends heartiest congratulations to Mrs. Suiyiheile Nchang for being promoted to the post of Sub-Divisional Officer (SC), Department of Soil & Water Conservation. The NLCA further wishes you the best for all your future endeavours.

Bangdun Nring, President Nchangram Lun Chekammai Aruang (NLCA)

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WSBAK BAGHI KÜKÜPÜTSA

TENING TOWN, PEREN DISTRICT, NAGALAND

WSBAK Baghi Küküpütsa Liphiqhi 9, 2017 küpüghü ye hitoi ani. a) 09:00 - Aje kusü b) 09:30 - Aghulhu c) 10:30 - Aküküpütsa do Akukuholo Pastormi kümtsü (APW, APY, APC) eno Baptiz kikihi 50 lo timi lakhi ighini. Aje küsü meh Ghüka 100/- lu nani. Aküküpütsa hipau lo Akukuhou lakhimu vezümono ighi penike pithi ani.

NINGTING SOCIETY FELICITATES

The Ningting Society extends heartiest congratulations to Mr. Sizin Rentta, S/o Mr. Namthiu Rentta, a bonafide member of the Society for achieving the prestigious post of Extra Assistant Commissioner (EAC) in the recently declared result of NPSC (NCS, NPS, NSS & Allied Services) Examination. You have made us all proud and we wish you the very best for all your future endeavours.

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SAPOTIMI KUGHUKO UNION DIMAPUR KUKUSU

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

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Following the region’s unilateral declaration of independence on October 31, the Spanish government triggered Article 155 of the Constitution, which saw Catalonia’s autonomy reeled back and its Parliament dissolved.

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The Union wishes them good health and further success in their future endeavors.

Konthungo Odyuo, General Secretary

pean Parliament, brought protesters just around the corner from the European Commission, where its Vice President Frans Timmermans told a press conference that the atmosphere he had witnessed was very positive and determined. The demonstration was organised by

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The Kohima Rephyim Ekhung takes pleasure in congratulating Mr. Aron Patton on his promotion to AIGP Nagaland Police, and Mr. Albert Ezung to Deputy Secretary, Govt. of Nagaland.

Yimstu Patton, Chairman

Pro-independence Catalan supporters gather to begin a demonstration near the EU quarter in Brussels on Thursday.

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views on the issue after Khan asked for an apology. “As the former Prime Minister said when he visited the Jallianwala Bagh in 2013, the massacre was a deeply shameful act in British history and one that we should never forget. It is right that we pay respect to those who lost their lives and remember what happened. The British Government rightly condemned the events at the time,” it said in a statement.

The UK’s Conservative party-led government had last fallen short of a formal apology for the massacre during a visit to Amritsar by Cameron.

During his Indian trade mission in February 2013, Cameron had said it would be wrong to “reach back into history” and apologise for the wrongs of British colonialism.

Meanwhile, a veteran UK-Indian MP has revived his petition calling for an apology by Britian for the massacre after Khan’s demand.

reported. “If the mountain will not come to Muhammad, then Muhammad must go to the mountain,” Carles and Rosses, a couple from Catalonia at the demonstration, told Efe news.

Besides private vehicles and commercial flights, organisers said 250 buses and at least five chartered flights had been organised to transport demonstrators from Catalonia to Belgium.

The march started at the Cinquantenaire Arcade, built to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Belgium’s independence, and was set to move around the European Quarter, a district in Brussels that holds many European Union institutions. The route, expected to finish close to the Euro-

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London, Dec 7 (PTI): The UK has sidestepped London mayor Sadiq Khan’s call for an official apology on the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre, saying the government has “rightly condemned” the “deeply shameful act” in British history in the past.

The UK Foreign Office statement comes after Khan during his visit to Amritsar yesterday said the British government should apologise for the mass killing.

“I’m clear that the Government should now apologise, especially as we reach the centenary of the massacre. This is about properly acknowledging what happened here and giving the people of Amritsar and India the closure they need through a formal apology,” Pakistani-origin Khan said during his ongoing trade mission to India and Pakistan.

He described the massacre as one of the most horrific events in India’s history.

The Foreign Office invoked former British Prime Minister David Cameron’s

B r u ss e l s , D e c 7 (IANS): Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of Brussels on Thursday to show their support for Catalan independence, weeks ahead of a regional election that would see it regaining autonomy from the Spanish government. By the time the demonstration was underway, the Brussels police said 45,000 people clad in the yellow, red and blue of the independence movement’s flag gathered in the Cinquantenaire park despite the usual rain.

The demonstration was partly in support of exiled and disputed Catalonia President Carles Puigdemont, who fled to Belgium and is resisting extradition attempts, the Independent

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ECO SQUAD, CHUMUKEDIMA.

Chumkedima 7th December, 2017 : The ECO SQUAD of Chumukedima town, on the 1 st of December 2017, initiated another project in painting and beautifying the NH 29 Patkai Bridge (Chathe River) and also leveled the potholes around it. The club having successfully completed the work would like to convey our special thanks to the individuals who contributed materials and financial aid for the noble cause. Eco Squad in particular would like to thank Mr. Thejavizo Nakhro (EAC, Chumukedima), Mr. Kelenguzo Kuotsu (Head GB, Chumukedima) and Mr. Kiyevi Sumi (Proprietor, Uniform House, Chumukedima) for their presence and readily help for which the project is accomplished. Thanking one and all for your encouragement and help rendered. Looking forward for further suggestions and motivations in improving the environment we live in.

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Comprehensive linen handling in the mechanized laundry /Kamakhya along with transportation, loading, unloading of linens in trains at Guwahati and Kamakhya stations

E-Tender Notice No. : GHY/CDO/ Linen/10/17-18 Dated : 06-12-2017.

Open E-tenders are invited for the following work: Tender No.: GHY/ CDO/Linen/10/17-18 Dtd.: 06-12-2017.

Name of work: Comprehensive linen handling in the mechanized laundry /Kamakhya along with transportation, loading, unloading of linens in trains at Guwahati and Kamakhya stations for a period of two years. Tender Value : ` 7,78,70,326/-; Earnest Money: ` 5,39,360/-. Date & time of closing of above E-tender: 15.00 hrs. of 08-01-2018. Date & time of opening of above E-tender: 15.30 hrs. of 08-01-2018. The complete information with tender documents of above e-tender will be available upto 15.00 hrs. of 08-012018 in website www.ireps.gov. in. The tenderer requires to submit their e-tender on this website only.

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Pressure from ‘all sides’ for my disqualification: Sharad NEW DELHI, DEC 7 (IANS): Veteran politician Sharad Yadav on Thursday said there was pressure from “all sides” to disqualify him from the Rajya Sabha, and that he knew it was a foregone conclusion.

“I knew this (disqualification) is going to happen. Some media persons also wrote about it. I had mentally prepared myself for this. I have no regrets,” Yadav said here.

This is not the end and the battle of principles will continue, the former Union Minister added.

However, Sharad Yadav refrained from attacking Rajya Sabha Chairman M. Venkaiah Naidu for his disqualification and called him an “old friend”.

“He is an old friend of mine. But in politics, circumstances change. I still have immense respect for the institution (Rajya Sabha Chair). Persons come and go, but institutions remain and we must respect them,” he said.

A disqualification notice was served on Yadav around 10.30 p.m. on Monday at his residence while he was touring Gujarat.

Yadav wondered if Vijay Mallya’s case could be referred to the house Ethics Committee for consideration before disqualifying the absconding business

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tycoon, and if 2008 Mumbai attacks convict Ajmal Kasab could be given a chance to exhaust all legal options before his execution, why was such hurry shown in his case.

“I can understand there must be pressure from all sides,” Yadav said when asked if he thought Bihar Chief Minister and Janata Dal-United President Nitish Kumar had pulled some strings to expedite his expulsion from the upper house.

“But I don’t see it as an expulsion. I see it as a break. Now I will dedicate myself full time to party activities,” Yadav, a former President of the united JD-U, said.

Yadav broke ranks with Nitish Kumar after the Chief Minister broke away from the grand alliance

in Bihar, comprising Lalu Prasad’s Rashtriya Janata Dal, the Congress, and the JD-U and aligned with the Bharatiya Janata Party in July-August.

Thereafter, the Nitish Kumar faction of the JD-U petitioned the Rajya Sabha Chairman for Yadav’s disqualification.

In a swift move that political observers called “unprecedented” in such cases, Naidu disqualified Yadav and another JD-U MP Ali Anwar Ansari in less than three months of that plea. In a related development, the Delhi High Court, acting on a plea by Javed Raza, on Thursday issued a notice to the Election Commission and the Bihar Chief Minister in the “Arrow” symbol case decided by the poll panel in the latter’s favour last month.

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Muslim man hacked, burnt; killer warns ‘jihadis’, all on video

Gujarat student youngest Indian chosen for Antarctica Expedition

JAIPUR, DECEMBER 7 (PTI): In a shocking incident, a labourer was burnt alive and a video of the gruesome incident was uploaded on social media in Rajasthan’s Rajsamand district, police said.

The slain labourer, who hailed from West Bengal, was identified as Mohammad Afrazul.

The accused who allegedly committed the crime on Wednesday in Raj Nagar had been arrested, SP Rajsamand Manoj Kumar told PTI. He said the accused Shabhu Lal, a resident of Raj Nagar, was being interrogated. Home Minister Gulabchand Kataria condemned the incident saying the case had been handed over to SIT for further investigation.

In the video, the labourer was hacked and burnt to death.

“The labourer died on the spot,” police said.

According to Udaipur IG Anand Srivastava, the accused was also seen shouting at the victim in the video. The investigation is on and the matter is being probed, he added.

Afrazul’s family members said they did not know why he was killed.

“We don’t know the real reason behind his killing. He was the sole bread winner of the family. We came to know that the person who killed him had called him on the pretext of giving him work,” a rela-

Govt down grades seven nonIndia non-commital on Jerusalem as Israel’s capital performing GHS: Tokheho

NEW DELHI, DEC 7 (IANS): India on Thursday declined to comment on US President Donald Trump’s decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, saying its position on Palestine “is independent and consistent”.

“India’s position on Palestine is independent and consistent. It is shaped by our views and interests, and not determined by any third country,” External Affairs Ministry spokesperson

Raveesh Kumar said in response to queries. The Indian statement comes ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s expected visit to India early next year. Trump on Wednesday announced that the US now recognised Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, describing the move as “a long overdue step” to advance the Middle East peace process evoking strong reactions from Arab and European capitals.

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(From p-1) Though the delegation could not meet the Prime Minister owing to his busy engagements and tour programmes in connection with Assembly elections in Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat, the team met Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, DoNER Minister Jitendra Singh, National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval, Deputy NSA & Interlocutor for Naga Peace Talks RN Ravi, Secretary to Prime Minister Bhaskar Khulbe, six NNPGs and NSCN (I-M) leader Th Muivah.

“Soon after returning from Delhi, the State Cabinet, in its meeting on 11.11.2017, took a decision to submit a memorandum to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the political issue. This was followed by a meeting of the Parliamentary Working Committee (PWC) in which a 5-point resolution was adopted,” the statement recalled. The press release further stated that during the recent visit of President Ram Nath Kovind, a representation was submitted stressing the imperative need for resolving the protracted Naga political problem before the ensuing State Assembly elections. A similar representation would be submitted to Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh when he reaches Kisama for the Hornbill Festival on Friday, it added.

Union Minister booked for remarks against CM BENGALURU, DEC 7 (PTI): A case has been registered against Union Minister Ananthkumar Hegde for allegedly using derogatory words against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in a speech at Kittur in Belagavi district recently, police said today.

The case was registered by Mysuru police on the direction of a court based on a complaint by Mysuru district Congress president B J Vijay Kumar, a senior police official said. The complainant has accused Hegde of having used “foul language” against the chief minister.

Hegde, Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, made the alleged offensive remarks in a no-holdsbarred attack on the chief minister at a rally of the BJP’s ongoing 75-day statewide “Parivarthane Yatra” to ‘expose’ the Congress government.

(From p-1) It was for this reason, Tokheho said he had taken the bold step to recall all teachers attached to VIPs, directorate, DEOs and SDEOs by redeploying them to their respective schools. Though some of them have approached the court, Tokheho however maintained that the government cannot compromise the future of thousands of students. “Corrective steps should be initiated against such people,” he added.

The minister also reiterated that the state government has decided to implement 7th RoP from January 1, 2018. However, he said that once implemented, the State would be incurring an additional burden of Rs. 882 crore annually to cover 1.43 lakh employees including work-charged.

As per 2011 census, Nagaland has 19.87 lakh population, which could be lower if proper census was taken, Tokheho said.

While pointing out that Nagaland had the highest number of government employees in North Eastern region, he said the population-government employee ratio was not justifiable.

He cited the example of Meghalaya-which has 24 lakh population with 68, 000 government employees and Manipur-- 27 lakh population with 69, 000 government employees.

Despite “huge government employees” in the state, the minister said only less than 2/3 of the employees were working or attending offices.

UNESCO recognises Kumbh Mela as India’s cultural heritage

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NEW DELHI, DEC 7 (PTI): India’s Kumbh Mela has been recognised

by UNESCO as an “intangible cultural heritage of humanity”, a tweet posted today by the international organisation said.

T h e I n t e r g ove r n mental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage under the UN body

inscribed Kumbh Mela on the “Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity” at its 12th session in Jeju, South Korea. The meeting, which opened on December 4, will end on December 9.

Kumbh Mela, considered the world’s largest congregation of religious pilgrims, joins new ele-

ments from Botswana, Colombia, Venezuela, Mongolia, Morocco, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates on the list.

“A very proud moment for us as sacred Kumbh Mela is just inscribed as the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO,” Culture Minister Mahesh Sharma tweeted. The inscription of elements on the list helps countries which are a part of UNESCO’s convention for safeguarding cultural heritage to mobilise international cooperation and assistance for ensuring that communities continue to practise and transmit such aspects of their heritage.

The Kumbh Mela, held in Allahabad, Haridwar, Ujjain and Nasik, represents a syncretic set of rituals related to worship and cleansing in holy rivers.

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tive said.

“We want a thorough investigation to be conducted into the incident and the culprit to be punished,” another relative of Afrazul told reporters in Malda.

NEW DELHI, DEC 7 (IANS): A 13-year-old student from Ahmedabad is the youngest Indian to be selected for the prestigious annual Antarctica Expedition organised to spread awareness about the effects of climate change. Aanya is among the 80 people from across the globe to be chosen for the “Climate Force: Antarctica 2018 Expedition” scheduled to be held from February 27 to March 12, 2018 led by Sir Robert Swan -- a polar explorer. Aanya, a Class 8 student, is presently studying in Sahyadri School, Pune.

The expedition would help

Aanya make a change at a community and corporate level and spread awareness about the effects of climate change. “I plan to bring back learning, a strong narrative, knowledge and real-time observations of climate change to build effective solutions to combat the effects in our communities in India,” said Aanya in a statement on Thursday. “I will come back being a mascot of 2041 Foundation and create awareness to build a better world. I want to promote sustainability as part of our lives,” Aanya added.

In her efforts to par-

ticipate in the event, Aanya has started crowdfunding through Fueladream -- a Bengaluru-based platform that allows for pooling of funds for a cause. She has already raised Rs 9,89,127 from 135 funders.

“It’s not every day that a 13-year-old gets such an invitation and the crowd recognises that. We are thrilled that the campaign has already garnered much needed attention and that the funding will make Aanya fulfil her ambition to become a change maker,” said Ranganath Thota, Founder at Fueladream.com.

NAGALAND PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION KOHIMA

NO.NPSC/ADDVT-1/04(vol-1) I.

Dated, the

ADVERTISEMENT NO.3/2017

Applications are invited for filling up the following current vacancies under the Government of Nagaland in the manner prescribed below.

Item No.1 : (a) 7 (seven) posts of Medical Officer(class-I Gazetted) under Health & Family Welfare Department. [1(one) post each reserved for BT Chang, Khiamniungan & Zeliang] (b) 1(one) post of Medical Officer (class-I Gazetted) under Home Department:: Police Estt. Branch. (Reserved for BT Phom). (c) 2(two) posts of Medical Physicist (class-I Gazetted) under Health & Family Welfare Department.

Item No.2 : 5(five) posts of Veterinary Asst. Surgeon (class-I Gazetted) under Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Department. (1 (one) post reserved for BT Yimchunger) Item No.3 : 1(one) post of Asst. Director (Engg) (class-I Gazetted) under Industries & Commerce Department.

Item No.4 : (a) 3 (three) posts of Asst. Geologist (class-I Gazetted) under Geology & Mining Department. (1 (one) post reserved for BT Yimchunger) (b) 1 (one) post of J.E (Drilling) (class-II Gazetted) under Geology & Mining Department.

Item No.5 : 1 (one) post of Project Manager (class-I Gazetted) under Election Department.

Item No.6 : 3 (three) posts of SDO (class-I Gazetted)(Civil Engineering) under PHE Department.

Item No.7 : (a) 1(one) post of SDO (class-I Gazetted)(Agri./Civil Engineering) ( under Irrigation & Flood Control Department. (b) 1(one) post of J.E (class-II Gazetted) (Agri./Civil Engineering) under Irrigation & Flood Control Department. ( 1 (one) post reserved for BT Chang) Item No.8 : 1(one) post of Vice-Principal (class-II Gazetted) under Labour & Employment, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship.

Item No.9 : 1 (one) post of Lecturer (Computer) (Grade-II) under Administrative Training Institute. (Reserved for BT Konyak) Item No.10 : 2 (two) posts of J.E (Mechanical) (class-II Gazetted) under Public Works Department.

Item No.11 : (a) 2 (two) posts of Economics & Statistical Officer (class- I Gazetted) under Economics & Statistics Department. ( 1 (one) post reserved for BT Sangtam) (b) 2 (two) posts of Inspector of Statistics (Grade-III Non-Gazetted) under Economics & Statistics Department. (1 (one) post reserved for BT Zeliang) Item No.12 : a) 2 (two) post of Jr. Lecturer (class-II Gazetted) under Soil & Water Conservation Department. ( 1 (one) post reserved for BT Konyak) (b) 1 (one) post of Asst. Research Officer (class-II Gazetted) under Soil & Water Conservation Department.

Item No.13 : 1(one) post of Planning Assistant (Class-III Non-Gazetted) under Planning & Co-ordination Department.

Item No.14 : 1 (one) post of Inspector Legal Metrology & Consumer Protection (Class-III Non-Gazetted) under Legal Metrology & Consumer Protection Department.

Item No.15 : 3(three) posts of Fishery Inspector (Class-III Non-Gazetted) under Fishery Department. [1(one) post each reserved for BT Khiamniungan,& Konyak] II. With reference to the Commission’s advertisement NO.NPSC-4/2016 dated 19th Oct,2016 & Notification NO.NPSC/C-5/2012 dated 11th Oct.2017, the following backlog vacancies which could not be recommended earlier are hereby readvertised. The tribes name mentioned against each post(s) are reserved for the particular backward tribes.

Item No.16 : 2 (two) posts of Veterinary Asst. Surgeon (Class-I Gazetted) under Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Department. (Chang/Sumi of Kiphire) Item No.17 : 1 (one) post of JE(Class-II Gazetted)(Agri./Civil Engineering) under Irrigation & Flood Control Department. (Yimchunger) Item No.18 : 1 (one) post of JE(Class-II Gazetted) (Civil Engineering) under PHE Department. (Yimchunger) Item No.19 : 1 (one) post of JE(Class-II Gazetted) (Civil Engineering) under Work & Housing Department. (Yimchunger) Item No.20 : 1(one) post of JE (Class-II Gazetted) (Electrical) under Power Department.

(Konyak) Item No.21 : 2 (two) posts of Agriculture Inspector (Class-III Non-Gazetted) under Agriculture Department. (Yimchunger/ Pochury) Item No.22 : 2 (two) posts of Agri. Marketing Inspector (Class-III Non-Gazetted) under Agriculture Department. (1(one) post reserved for BT Phom) Item No.23 : 1 (one) post of Foreman (Class-III Non-Gazetted) under Printing & Stationery Department. (Konyak) Item No.24: 1 (one) post of Asst. Entomologist (Class-III Non-Gazetted) under Health & Family Welfare Department.

Item No.25 : 1 (one) post of Demonstrator (Grade-III) (Chemistry) under Department of Technical Education. (Phom) Item No.26 : 2 (two) posts of Extension Officer (Class-III Non-Gazetted) under Sericulture Department. (Zeliang / Yimchunger) Note :- With reference to the Nagaland Public Service Commission Advertisement No.4/2016 Dated 19.10.2016, (1) Item No. 8 : 1(one) post of programmer (Class-I Gazetted) under Department of Justice & Law which was kept in abeyance vide Corrigendum/ Notification dated 23.02.2017 is hereby withdrawn from the advertisement as requested by the Department vide letter No. LAW/ HC-21 2009(pt) Dated, Kohima the 23rd January 2017.

(2)Item No.20(b) : 1(one) post of Lecturer(Grade-A) (Electrical Engg) under Technical Education Department shall be re-advertised under Common Educational Services Advertisement.

Educational Qualification:Item No.1 : (a) & (b) MBBS from a recognised university duly recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI). (c) (i)B.sc/M.sc (physics) with Diploma in Radiological Physics recognised by BARC or from recognised University. (ii) M.Sc (Medical Physics) recognised by BARC or from any recognised university.

Item No.2 : B.V.Sc & A.H/M.V.Sc/G.B.VC/G.M.VC/G.V.Sc or Equivalent.

Item No.3 : B.E in Mechanical/Chemical/Electrical/Electronics & Telecomunication / B.Tech/ B.Sc in Industrial Engineering.

Item No.4 : (a) Master Degree in Geology from any recognised university or M.Tech in applied Geology or its equivalent. (b) Minimum 3years Diploma in Drilling/Mining/Mechanical/Automobile Engineering.

Item No.5 : B.E/B.Tech in Information Technology/Computer Science & Engineering/ Electronics & Telecommunication Engg. or MCA or M.Sc in Computer Science from a university recognised by AICTE/UGC. Item No.6 : Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering or Equivalent qualification of a recognised university.

Item No.7 : (a) (1) B.E (Agri. Engg) (2) B.E(Civil Engg), (b) (1) B.E (Agri. Engg) (2) B.E(Civil Engg) or 3years Diploma course in Agri. Engineering/Civil Engineering from a recognised universities. However, Minimum 50% of these posts shall be reserved for persons possessing degree/diploma in Agriculture Engineering.

Item No.8 : B.EMech/Elect/Civil/Electronics or its equivalent from any recognised university.

Item No.9 : Master Degree in Computer Engineering/Computer Science/Computer Application with 50% marks.

Item No.10 : 3 (three) years Diploma in Mechanical Engineering/or its equivalent or above from a university/Board recognised by AICTE. Item No.11 : (a) Master Degree in Statistics/Economics/Maths & Commerce or a graduate with any one of the subjects with minimum three years experience as Inspector of Statistics. (b) Bachelor Degree with honours in Statistics / Economics/Maths & Commerce or a graduate with Statistics/Economics/Maths & Commerce as one of the subjects with three years Experience as sub-Inspector of Statistics(SIS).

Item No.12 : (a) & (b) B.Sc (Agri). Agri. Engineering. Horti S&WC Engg. or Forestry.

Item No.13 : B.A with Eco, Maths, Statistics & Commerce as one of the major subjects.

Item No.14 : Graduate in Science with Physics as one of the subjects or Degree in Engineering.

Item No.15 : (i) B.F.Sc. (ii) B.Sc (Zoology) it equivalent with 1(one) year P.G Diploma in Fishery Science.

Item No.16 : B.V.Sc & A.H/M.V.Sc/G.B.VC/G.M.VC/G.V.Sc or Equivalent.

Item No.17 : (1) B.E (Agri. Engg) (2) B.E(Civil Engg) or 3years Diploma course in Agri. Engineering/Civil Engineering from a recognised universities. However, Minimum 50% of these posts shall be reserved for persons possessing degree/diploma in Agriculture Engineering.

Item No.18 : Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering or the equivalent Qualification of a recognised university. Or 3 (three) years Diploma in Civil Engg. from a recognised board of technical Education.

December, 2017.

Item No.19 : 3 (three) years Diploma in Civil Engg./ its equivalent or above from a university/ Board recognised by AICTE. Item No.20 : Diploma/ Degree (Electrical/ Electrical & Electronics Engineering) Item No.21 : B.Sc (Agri) & above.

Item No.22 : Degree in Agriculture or agriculture Engineering with Additional degree / Diploma in marketing or MBA Item No.23 : 3(three) years Diploma in printing Technology from recognised institute/ university.

Item No.24 : B.Sc Zoology Item No.25: B.Sc in Chemistry with honours.

Item No.26: B.sc PGDS/M.sc Sericulture/ B.sc (Agri) with PGDS. Age on 01-01-2017

Minimum 21 Years

Item Nos.3, 9 Item Nos. 1(a)(b)(c),2,,4(a),5,6,7(a),11(a)16, Item Nos. 8, Item Nos. 4(b),7(b),10, 12(a)(b) 17,18,19,20 Item Nos. 25, Item Nos. 11(b),13,14,15.21,22,23,24,26

Pay Band 15600-39100 15600-39100 9300-34800 9300-34800 9300-39100 5200-20200

Maximum 30 Years.

Grade Pay. 5700 5400 4600 4400 4200 2800

Elective Subject to be opted (only one) Item No. 1(a)(b) 1(c) 2 3 4(a) 4(b) 5 6 7(a) 7(b) 8

Elective Subject Medical Science Radiology Vety Science Engineering Degree in Mechanical /Chemical / Electrical/ Electronics & Telecomunication/ Industrial Engineering Geology Drilling(Diploma)/Mining(Diploma)/Mechanical Engg./(Diploma) Automobile Engg.(Diploma) Information Tech (Degree)/Computer Science & Engg(Degree)/ Electronics & Telecommunication Engg(Degree)/MCA Civil Engineering(Degree) Agri. Engg(Degree)./Civil Engg. (Degree)/ Agri. Engg(Diploma)/Civil Engg. (Diploma)/ Mech. Engg(Degree).//Elect. Engg(Degree).//Civil Engg(Degree)./ Electronics Engg(Degree).

Computer Science & Engg.(Degree)/MCA Mechanical Engg. (Diploma) Statistics/Economics/Mathematics / Commerce Agri. Science/Agri. Engg(Degree)/Horticulture/Forestry Economics/Mathematics/Statistics/ Commerce Physics/Degree in Engineering.

Fishery Science.

Veterinary science Agri. Engg. (Diploma)/Civil Engg. (Diploma) Civil Engg.(Diploma) Civil Engg.(Diploma) Electrical Engg.(Diploma) Agri Science.

Agri Science.

Printing Technology (Diploma) Zoology Chemistry Sericulture

9 10 11(a) & (b) 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 NOTE 1. The upper age limit is relaxable by: (a) 5(five) years for candidates belonging to SC/ST. (b) Age concession for serving Government employees will be allowed, the equal number of years they are in service subject to a maximum of 5(five) years.

2. 80% of the vacancies are reserved for the candidates belonging to (a) Any Naga Tribe (b) Kuki (c) Kachari (d) Garo and (e) Mikir provided such persons are Indigenous Inhabitant of the State of Nagaland.

3. Implementation of reservation for backward tribes in the state shall be in accordance with the notification issued vide NO.RCBT 5/87(pt-II) dated 14-04-2011, 15-06-2012 & 04.09.2015.

4. There shall be 3% Reservation for Physically Challenged Candidates, wherever applicable, as per Government Notification NO.AR/Gen-9/97 dated 16-01-08.

5. Terms & conditions. i.

Only those candidates who possess the requisite qualification acquired from recognized university/institution at the time of applying will be eligible to apply for the post(s). ii. Candidates must submit attested/self-attested photocopies of the following documents/materials to the Commission: a) HSLC/Matriculation/Equivalent Admit Card for proof of Date of Birth. No other Certificate will be accepted for age proof. b) Indigenous Inhabitant Certificate/Scheduled Tribe Certificate/Backward Tribe Certificates as relevant and applicable. c) For physically handicapped candidate, certificate from competent medical authority is required. d) Proof of Educational Qualifications: Mark Sheets & Pass Certificates/ Provisional Pass certificates from matriculation onwards till requisite qualification. If for any reason pass certificates/ provisional pass certificates is not issued by the Board/ Institute/University, a letter/certificate to that effect from the Board/Institute/University must be submitted. e) Registration certificates issued by Indian Veterinary Council/Nagaland Veterinary Council is necessary for Veterinary candidates. f) No Objection Certificate from the Head of Department/Public Undertaking to be furnished in case the applicant is an employee of the Government or Public Undertaking. g) All relevant documents/certificates to be submitted should have been issued by the concerned authority/institution/board/university on or before the last date of submission of application form. h) All original documents are to be produced as and when called for and also during interview without which candidates will not be allowed to appear the interview.

6. Indigenous Inhabitant Certificate, S.C/S.T & B.T Certificates should be signed only

by District Authority not below the rank of Additional Deputy Commissioner.

7. IN CASE IT IS DETECTED AT ANY STAGE OF RECRUITMENT THAT A CANDIDATE DOES NOT FULFIL THE ELIGIBILITY NORMS AND/OR THAT HE/SHE HAS FURNISHED INCORRECT/FALSE INFORMATION OR HAS SUPPRESSED ANY MATERIAL FACT(S), HIS/HER CANDIDATURE SHALL STAND CANCELLED. 8. The decision of the Commission in all matters regarding eligibility, conduct of examination, other tests and selection would be final and binding on all candidates.

No representation or correspondence shall be entertained by the Commission in this regard.

9. Canvassing in any form shall invite disqualification.

10. Application form (including Syllabus, pattern of examination & self certification) can be downloaded from the Commission’s website at www.npsc.co.in. & the duly filled up application form may be sent by registered post along with demand draft for ` 300/- drawn in favour of Secretary, Nagaland Public Service Commission, Kohima, payable at Kohima, being fees for examination.

11. Application form can also be submitted personally in the Commission’s Office on payment of ` 300/-(Rupees three hundred) only by cash.

12. Application forms will not be issued from the office of the Commission.

13. Application must be complete in all respect and accompanied by all the prescribed documents specified in the application form and advertisement including 1 (one) copy of recent passport photograph, original Examination fee receipt issued by the Commission/Bank Draft and a self Addressed envelope (9”x4”). Any application without all requisite documents specified including unsigned application, choice of Elective subjects, incomplete and incorrect filling up of form shall be summarily rejected.

14. Application received after the last date of submission shall be rejected. For application submitted by registered post, a relaxation of 7 (seven) days will be granted provided it is address to the Secretary, Nagaland Public Service Commission and posted on or before the last date for submission of application.

15. For any queries candidate can call the NPSC helpdesk number : 8259977429 during office hours (10:00 hrs to 15:00 hrs) 16. No complaints will be entertained after the closing date.

17. Application Forms can be downloaded from 11-12-2017.

18. The last date for submission of application form is 20-01-2018.

(KHRUPI SOTHU) Secretary Nagaland Public Service Commission Kohima.

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Kohima gears up for Christmas with Boney M H ectic preparations are going on in Hockey ground, IG stadium, Kohima for the upcoming international show “Christmas with Boney M” on December 10 which would be the only major music event in Kohima this year. The event was organised by Nagaland Outdoor Club as part of Hornbill Music Festival.

This year Kohima would witness the band live and in person led by its founding member Liz Mitchell and her line up comprising Toni Ashcroft (who replaced Bobby Farrell who died in 2010), Valerie Margaret Jacinth and Vanessa Paulette who has been touring with her since the late 80’s till date as Boney M featuring Liz Mitchell under its original record producer Frank

Farian, mostly performing their hits such as Rivers of Babylon, Mary’s Boy Child, Daddy Cool, Sunny, Ma Baker, Belfast, Rasputin, Brown Girl In The Ring, to name a few.

The band would arrive in Kohima on December 9 and is expected to make their entry into the town hopefully during the night bazaar so that fans can get a glimpse of them. The event is expected to be a Christmas family show comprising an audience of all age groups, a sizeable part of which would be the older generation. A lot of fans are also expected to arrive in Kohima from other states since this is the first time in a long Boney M is performing in India, after a highly billed show in Delhi was cancelled at the last moment in 2015 which was followed by a

concert in Mumbai the same year, but that was rather expensive for many NE fans.

The general tickets admitting single entry is priced at Rs. 1000/- while others willing to avail parking facility and light refreshments will have to go for the Rs. 10,000/- Gold Pass which will admit two adults. Children below 10 years accompanying their parents will be given free entry. Tickets will be available at the venue besides the outlets in different districts where sale is going on. In order to ensure smooth traffic flow on the concert night, upcoming vehicles from Wokha side and those proceeding to IG stadium from High School side will be diverted towards New Secretariat through High Court junction below Meriema.

(Correspondent)

John Mayer checks in with fans after appendectomy

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ohn Mayer took to social media to update fans as he recovers from surgery after being rushed to the hospital for an emergency appendectomy earlier this week, forcing Dead & Company to postpone a handful of concerts.

Mayer tweeted fans, “Thank you everyone for the well wishes. Had surgery yesterday and woke up to see some amazingly kind and loving tweets. I’m so sorry that we couldn’t finish out the last few dates of the tour. This band and these shows mean the world to me. Love you all dearly.”

Dead & Company also updated fans. The Grateful Dead offshoot shared the following updates, “The Dead & Company concerts scheduled for Dec. 7 in Orlando, Florida and Dec. 8 in Sunrise, Florida, in addition to the Dec. 5 show in New Orleans, are postponed. “All tickets for these shows will be honored for the rescheduled dates. Information on the rescheduled concerts will be announced as soon as possible. Should ticketholders choose to seek a refund, they will be available at the point of purchase.”

(Anti Music)

Nagaland Post, Dimapur FriDAY, December 8, 2017

Naga Chef Season 5 enters Round 5

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he 6 Naga Chef Season 5 contestants faced Round 5- Pressure Task in the competition on December 7. The top six contestants were given a “mystery basket” each to cook a main course within 60 minutes.

The winner of the “pressure task” according to Team Godrej was Khurusatolu Chuzho, Shiumai Konyak and Yuhgang Konyak first and second runners up respectively. A cash prize was also awarded to the youngest contestant Nisi Chase for showing and inspiring the younger generation to chase and live their dreams as chefs.

The contestants were scored based on their culinary skills, aesthetic and communication skills. Out

Top four contestants. of six competitors, two cooking enthusiasts were eliminated and four cooks were selected to contest for Round 6, “just desserts” under the aegis of Synergy Group Enterprises and supported by Govt. of Nagaland, Dept. of Tourism.

The top four contestants were Rokokhono

Nyekha, Nisi Chase, Shuimai Phom and Khurusatolu Chuzho. The judges for the day were Sentila T Yanger, Chef Joel Basumatari, Alemjungla Jamir and Kevitsu Doze, while guest of honour for was board member, Godrej Industries & Associated Companies, Sumit Mitra.

Nine bands to vie for HIRC 2017 trophy

One of the bands performing at the rock contest.

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Nise Meruno along with Capital City Minstrels recently performed in Delhi. The main venues were the India Habitat Centre and Hungarian Embassy besides some other private performances. He was joined by Artistes from Asia, Europe and South America. From left to right - Nise Meruno, Lindsay Ross Boyd (US), Nathalie Ramirez (Mexico) and Amy Camp (US).

ine bands will vie for top honors at the grand finale of this year’s HIRC 2017, competing for a total cash prize of 18.5 lakhs in addition to music gears and gift hampers for winners in the individual category. This cash prizes of ` 10 lakh and ` 5 lakh for the winners for the first two winners for this year’s

HIRC is sponsored by the Government of Nagaland while the 2nd runner’s up prize of ` 3.5 lakh is being sponsored by Mahindra.

The grand finale of the Hornbill International Rock contest 2017 will be hosted by Moanungsang , with last year’s HIRC winner band making a special appearance.

The list of bands competing at the Grand Finale of the HIRC 2017 are Avora Records (Aizawl), The Prophets (Aizawl), Highway 69 (Ranchi), Fluff paradox (New Delhi), Mount Groove (Darjeeling), Radio city(Kohima) , Yellow Beacon (Dimapur), Doodles (Kalimpong) and Perfect Stick Figure

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conic singer Debbie Harry has united with another rock legend, Joan Jett, for Blondie’s latest music video, “Doom or Destiny”, qhich is taken from Blondie’s most recent album, Pollinator, the band’s 11th studio effort.

The clip stars Harry and Jett as anchors on a fictitious cable news show while a barrage of cultural commentary flashes across the screen over the hectic, throwback pop-punk track.

“We wanted to comment on the bizarre state of media and news in the current political ‘idiocracy’ we are watching play out in real time and create our own news channel that dealt with current issues such as the environmental collapse, fossil fuels, bee population decline, global warming, sexism, patriarchy, Trump and Russia, feminism, consumerism, the marketing of war and more,” Harry said in a press statement.

“Blondie – Debbie, Chris, Clem and everybody have been my friends for more decades than I care to admit,” Joan Jett added.

“In trying times, we tr y harder,” Blondie’s Chris Stein shared. “Politics have become the new pop culture phenomena, but it seems the current landscape of music videos has so little to do with true protest or some kind of social message. It can be truthful, but irreverent, fun and funny. The punk style protest is somewhat removed from today’s modern music.”

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur friday, december 8, 2017

NFA to take part in national c’ship Dimapur, Dec 7 (NPN): The Nagaland Fencing Association (NFA) will be taking part in the 28th Senior National Fencing Championship at Solapur Sinhbad Institute of Engineering College, Maharashtra from December 23-26. The selected players for the championship are Pekhro-u, Chepe-u, Moatemsu Chang, Pretso Chiero, Niekkolhi Tsido and Weto Lasushe. The team will be led by L Bendang Ao as coach.

Russia my last shot at WC glory: Messi

A shortlist of three pairs of official Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games mascots are unveiled at Kakezuka elementary school in Tokyo.

the PyeongChang Winter Olympics in February, with the selection panel subsequently deciding a name before a formal launch in July or August 2018.

The three final designs have been chosen from among 2,042 entries submitted from all over Japan.

The organising committee unveiled the official emblems for the Olympic and Paralympic Games in April 2016, after scrapping the initially selected logos over allegations of plagiarism.

Srikanth move to 4th in BWF Rankings

Dimapur, Dec 7 (NPN): The 37th youth day of Chetheba Town Youth Organization will be held on December 14 and 15 at Chetheba local ground. Kudecho Khamo, chairman of Entrepreneur Development Agency will grace the inaugural session as the chief guest while Merahu Rose, head GB Chetheba will grace the closing ceremony as the guest of honour on December 15.

The two-day event will be marked by football, basketball, volleyball, tug of war etc.

Seoul urges Russian athletes to attend under neutral flag

Seoul, Dec 7 (IANS): South Korea ON Thursday urged Russian athletes to compete in the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics under a neutral flag, after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) vetoed the country’s participation over doping charges.

Seoul expects many Russian athletes to participate, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said in a statement Thursday, adding that the participation of Russian athletes would contribute significantly to the success of PyeongChang 2018, reports Efe. The IOC had decided Tuesday to veto the Russian Olympic Committee for state-sponsored doping, although it left the door open for its athletes to participate under a neutral flag.

President Vladimir Putin had said on Wednesday Russia will not boycott the games -- that begins February 9 in PyeongChang -over the IOC decision.

Possible absence of athletes from Russia, a major country in winter sports, along with security fears over North Korea’s continuous weapons tests, could further affect sale of tickets, only 52 per cent of which were sold until November 26.

Born on : 13th Dec. 1972 Died on : 18th Nov. 2017

We the bereaved family would like to thank every individual who stood by us during our time of grief and pain. Your prayers, love and support was a blessing to our family.

We may not be able to thank you individually, but we pray that our Lord shall bless every soul for your act of kindness towards our family.

With Love, The Bereaved Family.

Dear Mom (Arhoni Lotha) Our tears are the only words that our hearts can't say it. Missing you every single day.

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1st DEATH ANNIVERSARY of Late Moasusang Longkumer

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Lt. Alemchila Aier

"Naked I came from my mother's womb, and naked I will depart.

The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away, may the name of the Lord be praised".

Job 1:21

Born : Oct. 1931 Died : 20-11-2017 God has called our beloved mother Lt. Alemchila Aier on 20 November 2017. We grieve for the physical loss, but rejoice for her new abode.

We family members gratefully acknowledge your support & prayers given to us during the time of grieve and sorrow. We are sincerely grateful to organizations, groups, societies, individual, relatives, neighbours & friends.

We also extend our special thanks to :1. Rev. I. Zulu, CABA 2. Pastor Neibu Sanchu, 15th NAP (IR) Mahila Baptist Church & members.

3. Pastor Antony Magh & Nagaland Police Catholic Church, Chumukedima.

4. Waromung Senso Telongjem, 4th Mile Diphupar Area, Dimapur.

5. Chumukedima Waromung Telongjem.

6. Waromungtsur Telongjem, Mokokchung 7. Police Baptist Church, Chumukedima 8. Women Dept. Police Baptist Church, Dimapur 9. Lazami Fellowship Dimapur Area.

10. Lazami Catholic Small Christian Community, Dimapur.

11. Sumi Community Police Complex, Chumukedima.

12. Commandant & All ranks, 15 NAP (IR) Mahila Bn. 13. Mrs. & Mr. T. Metha, Principal PTS, Chumukedima 14. Mrs. & Mr. James Humtsoe, Commandant 8th NAP. 15. Mr. & Mrs. Achetla, Dy. Commandant 1st NAP 16. Mr. & Mrs. Joy Futhu, Dy. Commandant 1st NAP 17. Mr. & Mrs. Khekali, Dy. Commandant 1st NAP 18. Mrs. & Mr. Philip Humtsoe, Retd. IGP, Nagaland.

We regret our inability to reach out and thank you individually, all who had helped us nor repay your good deeds extended to us, but it's our sincere and humble prayer that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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triot Matthew Hayden is the other batsman to have topped all three formats.

Though Smith enjoys a substantial lead over Kohli, the competition for second to fifth positions remains intense. Before this Test, only 11 points separated second-ranked Pujara from fifth-ranked Kohli.

Following the latest performances, the gap has increased slightly with 28 points now separating second-ranked Kohli from fifth-ranked Williamson.

next week. Among others, H S Prannoy and B Sai Praneeth were static at the 10th place and 17th spots, respectively.

In women’s singles, PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal retained their third and 10th places respectively, while Rituparna Das entered the top 50 after improving three places to reach the 49th spot.

Romans 14:8: For if we live we live to the Lord, or if we die, we die to the Lord; therefore whether we live or die, we are the Lord’s.

Late Mrs J. Zuchano Tungoe

in ODIs and T20Is, the ICC said in a statement. Smith though has been in a different league and last week reached 941 points, the joint fifth-highest in terms of the highest points tally in batting history in Tests. Smith is now on 938 points while Kohli is on 893 points.

Fo r m e r Au s t r a l i a captain Ricky Ponting is the only batsman to have been at the top in all three formats at the same time - in December-January 2005-06, while his compa-

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this season. The youngster had clinched the Eurasia Bulgarian Open and India International Series, before finishing runners-up at the Tata Open India International Challenge last week.

Srikanth, who skipped the China Open and Hong Kong Open to recover from a mild strain, will be back in action at the Dubai Super Series Final, starting

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NEW DELHI, Dec 7 (PTI): Kidambi Srikanth improved a rung to be at the 4th position, while promising Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen entered the World top 100 after jumping 19 places to reach the 89th spot in the latest BWF rankings on Thursday.

Lakshya, 16, was rewarded for his good run in international badminton

Dubai, Dec 7 (PTI): Riding on his career-best 243 in the third Test against Sri Lanka, India captain Virat Kohli today jumped three places to grab the second position among batsmen in the ICC Test rankings.

Kohli’s double ton was followed by a 50 in the second innings as he finished with 610 runs in the series, which India won 1-0 after the first and third Test ended in draws in Kolkata and New Delhi.

Kohli, who slammed back-to-back double-centuries and recorded threefigure scores in three consecutive matches, started the series in sixth position but has leapfrogged David Warner, Cheteshwar Pujara, Kane Williamson and Joe Root after the stupendous run which saw him average 152.50.

Though 45 points separate him from Australia captain Steve Smith, Kohli would be eyeing the chance of reaching the zenith in all three formats since he is the current No. 1

Dearest Oba, Oppa, it's been a year since you left us, and each passing day you are missed. Your memories will always be cherished in our hearts.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Born on : 10th July 1947 Died on : 27th November 2017 “Our earthly loss is a heavenly gain. Although our hearts hurt and mourn in earthly pain the fact still remain the same that heaven has gained more love to sprinkle down from above.”

We the family members of Late Mr. Sungtikumba Imchen (Chungliyimsen Village) would like to extend our heartfelt and sincere gratitude to all who stood by us, prayed for us, helped financially and physically during the brief illness and demise of our most beloved father.

May our good Lord bless each and everyone one of you in abundance.

We are forever grateful.

Loving wife, sons, daughters, in-laws, grandchildren and relatives.

We the family members of Lt. Keneivole Zhotso, W/o Mr. Neizel Zhotso wish to convey our heartfelt gratitude and un-repayable indebtedness to all who stood by us, in prayer and supporting us, helped us financially, materially, emotionally and physically throughout the more than 5 (five) years of her illness till her demise. We are unable to acknowledge each and everyone individually for which we are extremely sorry. Nonetheless, we are equally grateful to all of you.

Our appreciation also goes to the following groups and organizations : 1. Jakhama Baptist Church.

2. Jakhama Baptist Fellowship & Youth Dept. Kohima.

3. Various Depts. of Minister Hill Baptist Church.

4. ABCC Mission Dept.

5. Angami Baptist Thenuko Krotho.

6. Naga Mothers Prayer Fellowship, Chandmari, Kohima.

7. Jakhama Kewhira Keba Thenuko Kecha Krotho & Kroketsa-u 8. Supply Colony Women Prayer Fellowship.

9. Doctors and nurses of Bethal Medical Center, Kohima.

10. Mrs & Mr. Kejong Chang, Hon’ble Minister, Horticulture Dept. & Mr. Z. Throngshe Yim, P.S to Minister, Horticulture.

11. HOD and staff, Horticulture Dept.

12. Engineering Wing, Horticulture Dept.

13. Mrs & Mr. Eshak Konyak, Hon’ble Parliamentary Secy, Art & Culture Dept.

14. AHOD, HOD, Nodal Officer & staff, Art & Culture Dept.

15. Engineering wing, Art & Culture.

16. Mrs & Er. Kropol Vitsu, Hon’ble Parliamentary Secy, Eco & Stats, SCERT. 17. E.E. PWD(H), Central Division staff.

18. Jakhama Union, Kohima 19. Supply Colony Council & Youth Organization, Kohima.

20. Zhotso Khel Women Society.

21. Young Associates, Jakhama.

22. Faculty members & student bodies, Capital College of Higher Education.

23. Lecturers & students of BBA, St. Joseph College, Jakhama.

24. Rev. Dr. Neiliezhü Üsou Memorial School, Kohima.

For all your noble deeds and gestures, it will be impossible for us to repay you in any way, but it will be our humble prayer that the Almighty God bless you with good health, wealth, happiness and long life.

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the “tradition and innovation in Japan”, according to members of the panel.

The second pair is in a more traditional style and represents the fire and the wind. A fox and a raccoon, two very popular figures in Japanese folklore, form the third pair.

A total of 6.5 million Japanese children -- from schools in the country and abroad -- will cast their vote between December 11 and February 22. The chosen mascots will be announced after the conclusion of

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have to disappear. It’s going to be very difficult for anyone to continue because we have already been here for a number of years.”

Argentina endured a torrid qualifying campaign in South America’s CONMEBOL group, only securing a World Cup place in the last match against Ecuador in October with a Messi-inspired 3-1 victory in Quito. The Albiceleste have been drawn in one of the toughest World Cup groups alongside Iceland, Nigeria and Croatia.

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Tokyo, Dec 7 (IANS): The Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (Tokyo 2020) on Thursday unveiled a shortlist of mascots that will be voted in the coming months by school children.

Three pairs of mascots were unveiled at an event in the Kakezuka school in central Tokyo, which was attended by the selection panel and some 116 students, reports Efe. The first pair of mascots comes in the futuristic blue and pink representing

Buenos Aires, Dec 7 (IANS): Football star Lionel Messi has admitted that next year’s World Cup in Russia is likely to be his last chance to win a major international tournament for Argentina.

The 30-year-old Barcelona forward is still seeking his first senior trophy with the Albiceleste, having come painfully close in the past three and a half years as a losing finalist in the 2014 World Cup, 2015 Copa America and 2016 Copa America, reports Xinhua news agency.

“People are waiting for this group to leave because it has not won for a long time and those who criticize get tired of always seeing the same faces,” Messi told TyC Sports.

“I think it’s the last opportunity for this group.

There is a lot of excitement. If we do badly, the entire national team will

Kohli grabs second position in Test

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Liverpool rout Spartak in Champions League Chennaiyin edge ATK in thriller

Coutinho completed his hattrick to make it 5-0.

Mane got his second when he scooped in a low cross from Georginio Wijanaldum in the 76th minute, and then Salah, who had been outstanding all evening, made it 7-0, blasting home after some typically clever footwork in the box. It is Liverpool’s second 7-0 win in the group following their victory by the same scoreline against Maribor in Slovenia in October. Spartak finish third in the group, behind second-placed Sevilla, and move into the Europa Liverpool’s Philippe Coutinho celebrates with his teammates after scoring his side’s fifth League. goal during the Champions League match against Spartak Moscow. (AP/PTI)

LIVERPOOL, Dec 7 (Agencies): Brazilian Philippe Coutinho struck a hat-trick as Liverpool crushed Spartak Moscow 7-0 to move into the knockout stages of the Champions League as Group E winners.

Liver pool manager Juergen Klopp fielded an attacking line-up with Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmino and Mohamed Salah in attack, with Coutinho playing behind them, and it was simply too much for the Russians to handle The five-times

European champions took the lead in the fourth minute with a Coutinho penalty after Salah was pulled down

by Georgi Dzhikiya.

Spartak allowed Liverpool’s attacking trident far too much space and they took full advantage in the 15th minute with a super team goal as Mane fed Salah, who slipped the ball inside to Firmino to set up his compatriot, Coutinho, for a simple finish.

Three minutes later, Liverpool added their third.

Mane chipped the ball into

the box, Spartak defender Serdar Tasci failed to clear and Firmino accepted the gift and confidently drove home.

But having given up a 3-0 half-time lead in their last Champions League outing in Sevilla, Liverpool were in no mood to drop down a gear and they put the game to bed within five minutes of the restart.

James Milner whipped in a cross from the left which Mane met first-time with an unstoppable volley and then a deflected shot from

Shakhtar beat Man City to reach last 16

Shakhtar Donetsk booked a Champions League knockout-stage berth after first-half goals

by Brazilians Bernard and Ismaily gave the Ukrainian side a 2-1 win over Manchester City. City finished top with 15 points, three more than Shakhtar and nine ahead of third-placed Napoli who dropped into the Europa League after a 2-1 defeat at bottom team Feyenoord.

Wi t h o n e e ye o n Sunday’s Premier League

Thenyizu winter football cup underway out basis, Kings Chozuba beat Khretho Kroko 2-0 in the first match, while Genius FC overpowered FC Chetheba 2-1 in the second match. In the third match, Kohima FC defeated Rising FC by 3-1 and Hills FC edged Win FC 1-0 in the last match of the day.

The quarterfinal matches of the tournament will begin on Friday.

The three-day tournament is being organized by Khretho Boys Kohima with an aim to promote local players and provide them a platform to compete.

A total of 13 teams are Players of Kings Chozuba and Khretho Kroko along with Cole Mero and organizers before participating in the tournament. The champions will the match at Thenyizu village ground on Thursday. walk home with a cash of D imapur , D e c 7 tournament 2017 got un- Cole Mero, director of life Rs.30,000 along with a trophy while the runners-up (NPN): The first edition of derway at Thenyizu village sports as the chief guest. the Winter Cup Football local ground, Phek with Playing on a knock- will pocket Rs.15,000.

Manchester derby against United, City coach Pep Guardiola rested his entire first-choice back four and Shakhtar took advantage as they romped into a 2-0 lead before halftime. Needing only a draw to be sure of qualifying, the home side launched waves of attacks instead of sitting back as Bernard curled a superb shot from 15 metres past City keeper and compatriot Ederson in the 26th minute.

Ismaily added the second six minutes later, capitalising on Ederson’s error and beating him to a long ball by Marlos before stroking it into an empty net to delight a full house in Kharkiv, where Shakhtar played their group home fixtures. Taison twice fired narrowly over the bar either side of the break as Shakhtar kept up the pressure before late substitute Sergio Aguero netted a stoppage-time penalty for City.

Aguero blasted his spot-kick past keeper Andriy Pyatov but it was scant consolation for City coach Pep Guardiola, who had little to cheer on his 100th Champions League appearance as manager.

WSSA meet final today DIMAPUR, Dec 7 (NPN): Western Sumi Sports Association (WSSA) 19th annual meet 2017 Zhuikhe memorial trophy closing programme would be held on December 8 at 9 a.m. at Khaghaboto town.

The closing function would be graced by class-I contractor, Kasheto Yepthomi.

Final match would be played between Vihokhu team (Kuhuboto area) and Nihoto team (Kuhuboto area).

Chennai, Dec 7 (IANS): Jeje Lalpekhlua scored a second-half double to help Chennaiyin FC go top of the table by edging past ATK 3-2 in a topsy-turvy Indian Super League (ISL) encounter at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Thursday.

After a sedate first half with no goals, five goals were scored in the space of 25 minutes as ATK failed to log a win even after four matches.

It was Jeje (65th, 90th minutes) who opened the floodgates but Zequinha (77th) equalised for Inigo Calderon (84th) to reclaim the lead once again.

ATK’s Finnish striker Njazi Kuqi (89th) made it 2-2 with the tie in its last legs but there was still time for Jeje to net a winner.

Chennai now have nine points from four games while ATK have just two from four outings.

In the first 27 odd minutes, ATK looked to be the likelier of the two sides to take the lead even as play was scrappy.

The only talking point in that period was Bipin Singh’s 28th minute crossshot which was palmed out for a corner by home keeper Karanjit Singh. Zequinha’s

Jeje celebrates after scoring a goal against ATK. (PTI)

flag kick found Hitesh Sharma who flicked the ball for Tom Thorpe but Dhanpal Ganesh intercepted it well.

Gavilan then went on a solo run and took a swipe from distance but the former ATK midfielder’s attempt missed the target by a few inches.

Bikramjit Singh crossed for Jeje but the ball was too high for the Indian talisman.

At halftime, both teams were locked goalless with ATK managing just two shots on target to Chennaiyin’s none.

Sheringham replaced captain Jordi Figueras Montel with Asutosh Mehta at centre-back post the breather. Trying to change the fortunes, Sheringham threw in Keane for his maiden ISL appearance but minutes later, Jeje scored for the hosts.

Gavilan got the ball back from Inigo Calderon and swung it in for Sereno whose header came off the woodwork with Jeje prodding home from close range.

The game suddenly burst into life as ATK equalised 12 minutes later through Zequinha who fired the ball into the bottom corner after some Njazi Kuqi held off Sereno. With six minutes to go, the hosts made 2-1 albeit riding luck. Inigo’s strike took a deflection off Thorpe to go in with Debjit wrong-footed.

Kuqi made it 2-2 with his initial shot being blocked

by Karanjit and the tall forward finding the top corner on the rebound.

Jeje made the most of ATK keeper Debjit’s clearance to rifle home the winner.

Chakhesang tribe wins tug of war competition

Tug of war competition at the Naga Heritage Village, Kisama on Thursday.

D imapur , D e c 7 (NPN): Chakhesang tribe emerged as the winner of tug of war competition at the Naga Heritage village

Kisama on December 7. The second place was bagged by the Ao tribe.

The winner and runner-up received a cash

prize of Rs.20,000 and Rs.10,000 respectively.

Altogether, 14 tribes participated in the competition.

2nd Haiziurangbe volleyball tournament from January 9 The best discipline team will receive Rs. 1000 and the player of the tournament will pocket Rs. 1000 with certificate. The semi finalists will also receive Rs. 1000 each. The entry fee for the tournament is Rs. 1000.

For more information, contact 9436240529, 9402638783 or 9612472016.

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Dimapur, Dec 7 (NPN): The second edition of Haiziurangbe Volleyball Trophy, organised by Haiziurangbe Chame, will commence from January 9 at block ‘C’ Jalukie ‘B’ village. The winner of the tournament will pocket a cash prize of Rs. 30,000 with certificates while the runner up will get Rs. 15,000 with certificates.

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