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PM committed to Nagas: Rajnath

Rajnath Singh with T.R. Zeliang, P.B. Acharya and Neiphiu Rio

Correspondent KOHIMA, DEC 8 (NPN): Union Home Minister, Rajnath Singh said Prime Minister Narendra Modi was fully committed to fulfil the aspirations of Naga people for a brighter tomorrow, and which they rightfully deserved.

Without mentioning a word about Naga political issue, Singh remarked that Nagaland had an opportunity to lead the North Eastern States to the path of peace, stability, prosperity and growth. He exuded confidence for a peaceful, vibrant, colourful and energetic Nagaland that would set an example for other States to emulate.

Govt to urge Centre to increase IAS quota DIMAPUR, DEC 8 (NPN): The state cabinet during its meeting held on December 6, decided to write to Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), government of India to increase the quota for encadrement of state officer to IAS posts (promotion/selection from NCS/non-NCS) in view of the shortage o officers against posts meant for direct recruitment.

According to the minutes of the meeting, the cabinet deliberated that the lone vacancy (for 2017) for induction into IAS will be earmarked for selection from the non-NCS services.

The vacancy arising in 2018 would be earmarked for promotion from NCS, it stated.

It was also decided that till such time the number of available posts for promotion/selection from NCS/ non-NCS was increased by government of India, the existing 28 posts will be shared-- 25 posts for NCS and 3 posts for non-NCS, “subject to approval of the promotion/selection by DoPT/UPSC.” Further, the cabinet also decided to constitute a ‘special committee’ to examine all relevant grievances of the NCS. The committee will be asked to submit its report by January 31, 2018.

Attending the eighth day of Hornbill Festival at Naga Heritage Village, Kisama on Friday, Singh said the enchanting festival marked the onset of festive season and charmed visitors from both India and across the world. He said it was a prominent landmark in the socio-cultural lives of the people of Nagaland and reflected unity in diversity of the State.

Praising the diverse Naga culture, Singh said the festival was truly one-of-itskind where different tribes of the State assembled in the spirit of brotherly love and affection, adding that 10-day festival would go a long way in bonding the people of Nagaland.

The Minister said the Hornbill Festival showcased the rich culture of the Nagas and their beautiful land replete with dense forests and colourful tribes.

He also thanked the visionary leaders of Nagaland who first conceived of the festival and also those who had not only helped it grow into a remarkable institution but also enriched it with layers of modernity music, art, fashion, beauty pageant, etc.

And as the State marked 54th year of its statehood, it was also an occasion for its people to reminisce on what they had achieved thus far and how to reinvigorate themselves further that will make Nagaland a vibrant and developed State, Singh remarked He congratulated all participants at the Hornbill Festival for putting together a brilliant display of the best Naga dance and music and said that, with the kind of hospitality he had experienced, he “looked forward to visit again soon”.

And with participation of tribes from Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur and Madhya Pradesh, the festival also

symbolized the strength of the nation and the feeling of unity in diversity in the true spirit of “Ek Bharat, Shreshth Bharat”.

Singh said Indian economy was among the fastest growing economies of the world and that India commanded a very respectable status in the world and every citizen of this great nation was proud of his nationality.

Lauding Naga youth for excelling in various walks of life, he said “People like you have made the nation proud”.

He said the Central government was initiating many measures to ensure safety of the people and police modernization was one such measure whereby the police were being equipped to handle today’s challenges.

The Minister said 15 Indian Reserve Mahila Battalion had redefined policing in India and that women police stations were set up in Kohima and Dimapur. He hoped other districts too will follow suit to ensure safety and security of women and children.

he had extended full-fledged support to Zeliang. Due to the trust and confidence of the majority of the MLAs, Rio said Zeliang was sworn in as the CM on July 19, 2017.

Rio further pointed out that after attending a meeting of legislators at the State Banquet Hall, he was “compelled to take up the responsibility of interim president of the NPF.” “Much against my wishes, the MLAs and yourself (Zeliang) included, pressured me to accept the presidentship even though I had clearly voiced my reluctance to be elected as interim president,” Rio stated.

Since it was a unanimous appeal, Rio said he had “humbly accepted the imposed responsibility. Subsequently, during the September 20 NPF General Convention, at Dimapur, Rio said he was formally elected as the NPF president.

Despite all these, Rio pointed out that Zeliang led a signature campaign to go back to Dr. Shürhozelie and remove him as the president.

Rio however reiterated that he took over the presidentship on the demand of the MLAs and party leaders under Zeliang’s leadership and request.

Rio said he would have willing resigned if Zeliang would have informed that he (Rio) was no longer required, saying he had taken up the responsibility only on to the request of Zeliang and his colleagues.

“It was not necessary to carry out a signature campaign behind my back,” he stated.

Meanwhile, Rio has thanked all the people and well wishers who had supported him. He also affirmed that he would continue to serve the people and the state with full commitment and dedication.

Miss Nagaland 2017 Marina Kiho flanked by first runners up Ruopfuzhano Whiso (left) and second runners up Pewe-Tunyi (right) Friday. (NP)

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T.R. Zeliang-Dr.Shurho reconcile; ministry reconstitution by Dec 12 Correspondent

PMO sets deadline for Assam-Nagaland railway project GUWAHATI/NEW DELHI, DEC 8 (AGENCIES): The long pending 83-km rail link between Dhansiri in Assam and Zubza in Nagaland finally sees silver lining as the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has set 2020 deadline for completion.

The project was approved by the UPA government in 2006 which saw only 8% progress and was reportedly stuck due to land acquisition issues in Assam.

As per reports the project involves building around 190 bridges and 26 km of tunnels which saw cost estimation of hundreds of crores.

Sources informed that PMO’s monitoring of the project will be made in three phases out of which the phase 1 of the project is scheduled to be completed

by December 2018.

KOHIMA, DEC 8 (NPN): With unconditional reconciliation that has taken place between the two NPF groups (the party organisation and the legislature), party sources disclosed that another major reconstitution of the DAN ministry is expected by December 12.

Sources infor med Nagaland Post that the party received a big boost after Lok Sabha MP and NPF (NR-TR) president Neiphiu Rio resigned from the post and affirmed his support to the party under the leadership of Dr. Shürhozelie.

Sources informed that the reconciliation process which had been on since a few days, was formalised at a meeting on Thursday between Dr. Shürhozelie, MLA and three others from the group and chief minister, T.R. Zeliang along with three others from the legislature.

The meeting resolved to pursue reconciliation between the two groups

without condition, sources said.

The joint meeting between the two groups reaffirmed that T.R Zeliang will continue as chief minister and Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu will be DAN chairman while Yitachu MLA will be the party Chief Whip in the assembly.

On the reconstituted council of ministers, it was disclosed except for chief minister T.R. Zeliang, all members of the council of ministers will tender their resignations in order to allow the chief minister to choose his cabinet.

It was also informed that some former ministers will be inducted in the ministry during the reconstitution of the council of ministers. The BJP which has four members, has also made known that it was keen to continue with the alliance under DAN. On selection of candidates for the 2018 assembly election, the sources said that the party will keep its promise to allot tickets to performers and winnable candidates.

Nagaland police takes to social media for citizen-centric policing DIMAPUR, DEC 8 (NPN): Underlining the importance of Information Technology (IT) in the field of communication, office of the Director General of Police (DGP) Nagaland has initiated a social media platform to digitally connect with people.

Through this medium, general public, civil society organizations, government servants, police officials or any other stakeholder of the society can directly forward, share grievances, suggestions or any other information to improve policing or even report instances where police intervention is required.

To serve this purpose, a separate cell is being envisaged at the Police Headquarter, Kohima which would initially function from 8 am to 6 pm on all working days. And depending on the

response of the public and the quantity of messages and information, the same would be made functional 24x7, a DIPR press release stated.

The social media cell would primarily work on three platforms – WhatsApp (phone number: 82588 29982), Facebook (D G P Nagaland) and Twitter (@ DGP_Nagaland) “The concept of having this platform of connection is to give a proactive and dynamic platform of responding to the concerns of the public. Further, it is felt that digital means of communication has the advantage of Transparency and Accountability besides speed which would also augment the essence of e-governance that the government has been actively promoting,” the release pointed out.

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Marina Kiho crowned Miss Nagaland 2017 CNTC observes 5th anniversary

This is it!

“Baffles me as to how and why Rahul thinks he can beat you without a pole?”

Spl. Correspondent

NEW DELHI, DEC 8 (NPN): With the aim of providing 24/7 power for all, the Central government plans to levy fine Union Minister of State (IC) for Power and New & Renewable Energy, Raj Kumar Singh said that the Centre would impose fines against electricity distributors from April 2019 for power cuts deemed avoidable and to make it mandatory for the companies to install prepaid or smart meters to prevent electricity theft.

The move comes as a part of Centre’s Rs 16,000 cr Saubhagya scheme launched in September to provide uninterrupted electricity for all by the end of 2018.

“Our vision is that we want 24x7 power for all by March 2019. Now it will be a legal obligation. After March 2019, if there is any load shedding without any reason, there will be penalties except in case of technical issues or act of God,” Singh said. Without divulging much, Singh said fines would be imposed in the financial year starting April (Cont’d on p-11) 1, 2019. (Cont’d on p-11)

Rio resigns as NPF president; backs Dr. Shurho DIMAPUR, DEC 8 (NPN): After the sudden tur naround of political events, Lok Sabha MP, Neiphiu Rio, who was elected by the NPF legislators under chief minister, T.R. Zeliang, resigned as the NPF president and extended his support to the presidentship of Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu with immediate effect.

In a letter to chief minister, T.R. Zeliang, Rio remarked that political developments of the past few days had compelled him to write “in order to bring out the truth and make my position clear”.

Following “misunderstandings and conflict” with the former CM and NPF president, Dr. Shürhozelie, Rio reminded Zeliang that he (Zeliang) had approached him seeking his (Rio) support to reclaim the chair of chief minister.

After their discussions and deliberations, Rio said

Centre vows to provide 24/7 power for all

KOHIMA, DEC 8 (NPN): Marina Kiho from Dimapur district bagged the coveted Miss Nagaland 2017 title at a glittering beauty pageant held here at RCEMPA, Jotsoma Friday evening, organized by Beauty and Aesthetic Society Nagaland.

Miss Ruopfuzhano Whiso from Kohima and Miss Pewe-Tunyi from Phek district were adjudged as

first and second runners up.

Replying to a query as to what role she could play if she was crowned Miss Nagaland 2017, since the winner holds the title of Systematic Voters Education and Electoral Participation ambassador, Marina said she would educate the people to stand up for choosing the right candidate and spread the awareness of how a single vote could bring changes in the society.

Marina walked away with a cash prize of Rs. 1.5 lakhs sponsored

by BBLUNT, Rs. 10,000 sponsored

by Chief Election Office and gift hampers. She also won the Miss Beautiful Hair title. The first and second runners up bagged cash prize of Rs. 1 lakh and Rs. 50000 along with gift hampers. Pelevinuo Rupero was declared Miss Perfect Ten while Sanglitola was adjudged Miss Photogenic and Miss Talent.

Meanwhile, Pewe-ü Tunyi bagged the ‘Miss Queen of hearts’ title and Ruopfuzhano Whiso was adjudged as the Miss Empower.

Pelevinuo Rupreo from Kohima, Kepemshi from Kiphire, Kemeyetoly Swu from Dimapur, Moile Longkongly were among the seven finalists out of 12 contestants from across the state. The chief judge for the event was Associate professor, department of Anthropology and former president BASN Kevi Naga.

The others judges were-- regional manager of Avon New York, Debshika Borah, Miss Dimapur 1997, Esther Jamir; head trainer BBLUNT, Manhoi Kim and OSD NSDMA, Johnny Ruangmei.

Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, Dec 8 (NPN): On the occasion of its fifth anniversary Central Nagaland Tribe Council (CNTC) organised a talk by three former bureaucrats who were invited to speak at town hall, Dimapur Friday.

Former addl. chief secretary Nagaland, HK Khulu IAS (retd) lamented that Nagaland was passing through a difficult time in the midst of political instability, insurgency, lack of development and tribalism and felt there was need to ponder over it. He also spoke on the lack of visionary leaders in Nagaland and that development has come to stand still. He said there was a dire need for all to work collectively to being the change otherwise the situation will worsen.

Khulu further reminded that CNTC was a social organisation and not a political one and lauded it for trying its best to bring Naga people together since its inception. He added that a nation can only be as good as its

leaders and encouraged everyone to be a part of the good change.

Former chief secretar y Alemtemshi Jamir, IAS (retd) said that CNTC which comprised of Ao, Lotha and Sema, was formed in 2012, on the principles of unity, fraternity and solidarity for the development of all the Nagas. He however said the objective should also be inclusive and not confined within the three tribes.

He recalled that though it was set up amidst controversy and opposition over the Rongmei issue, it has been instrumental in dealing with various issues over the five years of its existence.

He said CNTC had spearheaded demand for revocation of recognition of Rogmei as indigenous tribe of Nagaland by standing to clarify what was right and was not an endorsement against any tribe or tribes.

He also said CNTC was influential in bringing six Naga NNPGs together, and for which an inclusive solution was finally in sight after a long struggle.

Reconciliation open: CM

Nagaland chief minister, T.R. Zeliang on Friday stressed on the need to set aside all differences and come forward to resolve the political crisis, saying “the chapter of reconciliation is open for all and it would continue.”

He said time has come for all to bury the hatchet and look towards resolving the Naga political problem before election, since it was the long pending desire of the Naga people.

Talking to reporters on the sidelines of the Hornbill festival programme, Zeliang said his government was expectant and hopeful that the Naga problem would be resolved before the assembly elections.

He also disclosed that the state government was trying to impress upon both Government of India and Naga political groups to resolve the Naga issue at the earliest.

When asked about NSCN (K) in the context of solution, Zeliang said efforts were being made to convince the group to reconsider a ceasefire agreement.

Journalists kept out of HM’s programme Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, DEC 8 (NPN): Nagaland based journalists have expressed deep anguish over the manner in which the reporters were restricted from covering the programme of the Union Home minister, Rajnath Singh at Dimapur on Friday. The minister had inaugurated various projects taken up Assam Rifles at Assam Rifles Training Centre and School (ARTC&S), Shokhuvi.

Despite issuing passes for the reporters, who were present at the venue since morning, the organizers had allowed them to cover only the inauguration of the swimming pool, sports complex and hoisting of highest national flag in Nagaland.

However, some news channels were allowed to cover the rest of the programme.

Later, during an interaction with media persons, the union home minister evaded questions regarding Naga issue. Singh’s only response to one of the questions was about the territorial integrity issue of the North Eastern states. The minister affirmed that the territorial integrity of the states will not be compromised in the event solution to the Naga problem is arrived at.

NSCN (I-M) bans bursting of crackers

DIMAPUR, DEC 8 (NPN): In view of the “volatile situation compiled with health hazard, sound pollution, public nuisance, etc.”, NSCN (I-M) kilo affairs ministry has strictly banned the bursting of fire crackers during the festive season. NSCN (I-M) through its MIP has informed that the directive has been issued for maintenance of peaceful atmosphere.

Anyone found violating this directive shall be strictly dealt with, the kilo ministry stated. Further, the kilo ministry prayed for blessing upon everyone and wished all a merry Christmas and a (Cont’d on p-11) prosperous New Year.

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WEATHER FORECAST December 9

(Temperature in ºC)

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Agartala Periods of rain, some heavy

23 19

Cooler with rain, some heavy

Aizawl

Guwahati Not as warm with hazy sun

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Itanagar Intervals of clouds and sun

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Shillong

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NBA to host 71st WSBAK triennial conference DIMAPUR: Nihokhu Baptist Akukuhou (NBA) would be hosting the 71st WSBAK Triennial Conference (Youth) from December 15 to 17.

The conference would be held on the theme, “Youth with a Purpose” and 8000 delegates from 167 churches under WSBAK expected to attend.

Apart from sermons based on the theme, exhortations would be brought by renowned figures and upcoming leaders; the conference will also comprise of skill development seminars, exhibition-cum-sales, stories to tell night and many more exciting activities.

Registration fee will be charged Rs. 100 per head to cover the extensive programme. Department of Youth Ministry, WSBAK has invited all the youths of Western Sümi to be part of the conference. It has also invited the young entrepreneurs to avail the opportunity to advertise their business during conference which would be displayed on the digital screens with charges.

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KOHIMA, DEC 8 (NPN): Thousands of tourists witnessed the dances and folk songs performed by various tribes of Nagaland on the day-8 of the ongoing Hornbill International Festival at Naga Heritage Village, Kisama on Friday.

The cultural extravaganza was organized by department of Art and Culture under theme “culturally yours”.

Pochury community demonstrated “Yemshe yow” the ritual observed before the harvest.

It starts with the announcement of the date by the village head, who also calls for preparations of the feast. On the appointed day, food, meat and wine is offered to the Gods for bountiful harvest and the people joined in the feast.

Konyak tribe pre-

sented “monyu hem” the Aoleang song sung during the Aoleang festival, glorifying the warriors on their past achievements.

Sangtam tribe performed retreating song sung while escaping from the ravaging enemy.

Garo community performed “rugala dance” a post –harvest dance of the Garos. It is a part of the harvest blessing ritual performed by the Nokma who is the chieftain and the priest. Lotha community performed “Eloe Khruri” in this, the women while singing and dancing move their body from left to right in a winding manner singing and stamping the ground firmly. This dance is performed on all occasions.

Phom community performed folk dance “ moonyu vanggai chingpii” this ritual dance and

Sangtam cultural troupe (NP) song is performed during “moonyu festival” which is the major festival of Phom Nags. On the first day, dance group go around the village proclaiming the onset of the festival and on the last day, before the sunrise young man will gather in the Morung to proceed for dance on the street to bid farewell to the festival. Chakhesang tribe performed “tale li” an indigenous tune sang by groups of young men and women praising the beauty of their lovers. On festive days or on special occasions, young men would pay their visit to their lovers and spend their time together chatting and singing songs. Rengma tribe presented “loshii khwen” sowing song a folk song sung when sowing the jhum fields in the month of March/April.g paddy seeds are done in group by both

men and women.

In the afternoon session, Ao performed “ait kulam” a ceremonial ritual performed to the supreme god of the Ao’s, invoking his blessings and seeking his protection from pestilence , diseases and other misfortunes. Khiamniungan community performed weaving song “ ei-lemye” which was the only means of manufacturing cloth for all purpose in the past and was solely the domain of the female. Dimasa Kachari community performed dance “ bai-bin” which performed during the post harvest festival called “bushu” celebrated in the month of January.

Yimchungrii tribe performed ploughing folk song “ thulu wochak khun” to sustain life , parents taught the skill of cultivation , toil and sweat each day to feed, through farming ,

feast, prosperity, celebration and self reliance. Kuki community “mol lam” a popular dance of Kuki which mostly performed by young elegant girls. Besides the dancer, elders, children join the singer by cheerfully singing the song. Chang tribe presented the standing song. Angami tribe performed “tsiido-ii tsuphi” folk song.

G ove r n o r v i s i t s Craftscape corner: A statement from PRO, Raj Bhavan said, Nagaland governor, P.B Acharya and his wife Kavita Acharya visited the Craftscape corner at Kisama on December 8.

Gover nor and his wife took a round of the Craftscape and interacted with the participants. They appreciated the exhibits on display and were impressed with the workmanship of the craftsmen and women.

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State BJP members with Rajnath Singh at police house Chumukedima.

DIMAPUR: Nagaland (BJP) unit met union home minister Rajnath Singh on December 7 at Police house Chumukedima Nagaland and held a cordial interaction on various issues pertaining to the Nagaland.

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prised the union minister and former national BJP president Rajnath about the party activities in the State.

The party also apprised on the need for a State incharge (Prabhari) and a minister incharge for party affairs, which Rajnath had assured to look into the matter.

The delegation was led State BJP president Visasolie Lhoungu along with Dr M.Chuba Ao former State BJP president, Ananta Mishar secretary organisation, Mahesh Kotecha treasurer, K. James Vizo media cell convener and Temjen Along finance committee convener.

DIMAPUR: As part of the fortnight observation on elimination of violence against women, a programme was organized at Peren under the aegis of Zeliangrong Mipui Organization (ZMO), sponsored

by Nagaland State Commission for Women on December 6 at Peren Town Women Welfare Hall, Peren.

ZMO president, Apeuna Iheilung who was the resource person on the day dwelt on the topic ‘Zero Tolerance for Gender Based Violence in Education’. She emphasized that, the law of the land protects every girl for availing equality of education. Apeuna ruled that ignorance has allowed gender discrimination to go on in our society. She impressed the gathering that there is equality in every sphere of life before the law and called upon the people to end any type of discrimination and violence against the weaker section. The programme was chaired by advisor, ZMO, Kiheiyile.

DIMAPUR: Annual general body meeting of the Nagaland College Principals Forum (NCPF) was held on December 8 at St. Joseph’s College, Jakhama with the attendance of Nagaland University vice chancellor, Professor P. Lal as chief guest.

In his address, Prof.

P. Lal said that “it is a compulsion”n for the Universities and colleges to contribute in shaping the young minds for uplifting the country. He also stressed on the need for the colleges to keep track of the changes to keep the young people ignited, particularly in the technological front. Professor Lal also expressed that the colleges should take up oriented courses, and suggested Choice Based Credit Course in all colleges and also briefed on SWAYAMPRABHA programme. Maintaining that improvement of colleges is the highest responsibility of a University, the vice chancellor assured that he will try his best to see the standards

were raised higher. Kohima College principal and president, NCPF, Dr. Watijungshi in his welcome address informed that 2016-17 annual report showed a record of 50 registered private colleges and 15 government colleges.

He lauded the University for recognizing the need of the present institutions and the contributions to uplift the standard of the colleges in the State.

Principal St. Joseph’s College, Rev. Dr. Father Sebastian who was the host of the occasion, also stressed on catching up with globalisation, privatization and liberalization. In this regard, he said students were a big asset to the society, and therefore colleges should produce employable graduates. St. Joseph College, Jakhama vice principal, Dr. S. R. Kaisa offered a special prayer on the occasion while welcome address was delivered by Dr. Fr. Sebastian. A special song and Rengma cultural dance were performed by the students of St. Joseph College, Jakhama.

Governor Acharya and his wife Kavita Acharya at the Craftscape. the people of the State to artists at the exhibition and promote and encourage encouraged them to keep local craftsmen and women up the good works. Later, and to help in keeping he also interacted with the local traditional arts sculptor artist, Tsuknungand crafts alive. Governor meren Imsong, Illusionary also visited the World War & Fiber Glass Artist, Akup II Museum, the Artists’ Buchem and art curator, Corner and the stall set David KeneingutuoSorünup by the Assam Rifles at uo and appreciated their Kisama. hard work and talents.

In another statement Throngsomong wins through DIPR, the Gov- cock fight competition: ernor and his wife Kavita Throngsomong from YimAcharya visited Hipfest chunger tribe emerged as 2017 and interacted with the winner of cock fight the Director, Information competition. The event & Public Relations, Lima- was organised by the DewatiAo and the organizers partment of Youth Reof the event. sources & Sports as part Taking a tour of the of the cultural programme photo gallery/exhibition, Khaimaigirisa and Renben Acharya appreciated the representing Kachari and works of the artists and Lotha tribes bagged the said that compared to the second and third position previous years’ exhibitions, respectively. Altogether, 14 Hipfest 2017 is one of the tribes vied for the competibest he has visited so far. tion and all the participants He was particularly pleased were awarded with citawith the works of the young tions, reported DIPR.

news in Brief YAM Mokokchung: Youth Association Marepkong (YAM), Mokokchung has cautioned any groups recognized or unrecognized and individual not to make any press statement or declaration with the jurisdiction of Marepkong ward. YAM president Lanuakum in a statement informed that the caution has been issued in the interest of all the denizens of Marepkong.

Ex-servicemen rally: Directorate, Sainik Welfare & Resettlement Nagaland (SWRN) has informed that an ex-servicemen rally will be organised under the aegis of HQ 3 Corps at Dimapur on December 12. The rally will be held at 71 Engineer Regiment at Walford Area adjacent to Mahindra Apex Motor Showroom Dimapur.

All Ex -servicemen and widows of Dimapur have been invited to the event.

TGLM informs: The Gospel Light Ministries (TGLM) prayer house will remain closed from December 10 to January 4, on account of Christmas & New Year. The same will reopen on January 5. TGLM would also celebrate an advent Christmas on December 17 at 5 p.m.

PGT of GHSS emergency general meet: Post Graduate Teachers (PGT) of Government Higher Secondary Schools (GHHS) has called for an emergency general meeting on December 12 at 10 a.m. at TM GHSS, Billy Graham Road, Kohima, to discuss serious issues pertaining to post graduate teachers.

KNUD general meeting: Kandi Ni Union Dimapur (KNUD) has convened general meeting on December 10 at 3 p.m. at Shephered Dubagaon Dimapur.

KCPB annual general meeting: Annual general meeting of Kachari Community Purana Bazar (KCPB) would be held on December 10 at 9 a.m. at the residence of its general secretary, Ratan Mech.

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Parliamentary Secretary Imtikumzuk Longkumer and others after the inauguration of solar-powered water treatment at Aosettsu village, Mokokchung on Friday.

DIMAPUR: Solar-powered water treatment unit, which has the capacity to produce around 15000 litres of clean drinking water daily, has been installed at Aosettsu village, Mokokchung on December 8.

After inaugurating the water unit, parliamentary secretary for Information and Public Relations Imtikumzuk Longkumer assured to the people of Aosettsu that the proposed projects handed over by the village council will be given top priority.

He also sought cooperation from the citizens of Aosettsu so that more developmental activities would take place in the area.

Imtikumzuk also inaugurated Arkong ward

community hall which was constructed at an estimated cost of Rs. 27 lakh.

PHED Mokokchung division Executive Engineer, N Yanger Pongen informed the augmentation of drinking water supply by installation of solarpowered water treatment was undertaken under National Rural Drinking water programme (NRDWP) 2016-2017 with an estimated cost of Rs 50 lakh.

H e s a i d t h i s wa s the second village after Waromong village to have installed solar powered water treatment in Mokokchung district.

The installation of new water supply plant located below the village’s downstream will pump up to 15000 litres of clean

drinking water ever day as per availability of water hence increasing the present water supply level 10 lpcd by 30 lpcd to 40 lpcd using free energy. The augmentation of drinking water supply by installation of solar-powered water treatment is environmentally friendly, compact and integrated with high operating life plus very low maintenance and less operating cost.

It may be noted that the water supply plants run in automatic operational mode and the collected water from the sources are automatically treated in advance membrane filtration systems which can efficiently remove 99.99 percent of bacteria. The water is presently harvested from three traditional wells.

Meeting for Republic Day

DIMAPUR: Home commissioner, Abhishek Singh has convened a meeting on December 19 at 1 p.m. at his office chamber to chalk out the programme for the Republic Day celebration on January 26, 2018.

Following officers/ departments have been requested to attend the meeting positively: Director General of Police, Nagaland, IGAR North, Nagaland, Commandant, 164, Naga Territorial Army, Jakhama, DIG CRPF, Nagaland, Commandant 155thBn BSF Battalion, Chedema,

Director Sainik Welfare and Resettlement, Commissioner & Secretary, School Education, Commissioner & Secretary, Art & Culture, Commissioner & Secretary, Land Resources Development, Commissioner & Secretary, IPR, Commissioner & Secretary, PHE, Commissioner & Secretary, Horticulture, Commissioner & Secretary, Health & Family Welfare, Special Secretary, Home, Deputy Commissioner, Kohima, Superintendent of Police, Kohima, CEO, Kohima Municipal Council, Director Youth Resources

& Sports, Director Music Task Force, Director, IPR, DIG, Fire, Deputy Commandant General, Home Guards & Civil Defence and SDO, PWD (H), Nagaland Civil Secretariat.

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Skill devp to be customized to trades in NE, says Pradhan sion of our Hon’ble Prime Minister for a New India.

There is a special focus on North East for skills and it is imperative that the States and the Centre work in collaboratively in conjunction with each other in a mission mode to achieve this dream of a skilled nation.”

In a presentation made to the States, it was informed that ministry of skill development and entrepreneurship (MSDE) as on date has 81 partners imparting training in 24 sectors and 70 job roles and is implementing Skilling scheme of MDoNER in all 8 States as well.

More than 14 of out of 30 allocated districts for Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendras, have a centre established today in the northeastern region.

MSDE has tentatively allocated 1232 crore for skill development initiatives to be undertaken over the next 4 years under the Central and State component under its flagship scheme the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY); out of

which 188 crores has been disbursed.

Special projects have also been conducted in the region with Bru Refugees in Tripura, Homestay training in Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh, Social Welfare Department and State Skill Society in Mizoram; and with NHIDClL on infrastructure equipment training in Arunachal Pradesh & Tripura with captive placement.

“North East has a huge potential to be tapped for a better future of its youth.

The employability is much more here than rest of the country because of two things - one is here people are hard-working and second is they are honest,” said Pradhan.

Pradhan mentioned, “We will organize a twoday workshop in Guwahati involving all stakeholders, including academic institutions to formalize a roadmap for short- term skilling, RPL and for promoting entrepreneurship. There is a requirement of appropriate skill sets, matching the job roles are specific and unique

Rajnath assures territorial integrity of northeast states

IMPHAL, DEC 8 (IANS) Home Minister Rajnath Singh has assured the chief ministers of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur that a pact signed by New Delhi with the NSCNIM will not affect the territorial integrity of the three northeastern states.

Rajanath Singh gave this assurance to chief ministers Sarbananda Sonowal (Assam), Prema Khandu (Arunachal) and N. Biren Singh (Manipur) when they jointly called on him at Raj Bhavan in Kolkata on Thursday, Biren Singh said here on Friday.

The three chief ministers were summoned to take stock of the Nagaland developments amid mounting concerns in the three states after the Centre and NSCN (I-M) signed the Framework Agreement in August 2015.

Biren Singh, who arrived here on Friday, said: “We put the cards on the table. We told the Home Minister that people and governments of these states extend wholehearted support to the search for a durable peace in Nagaland by ending the decades old problem.

“However, people are apprehensive of the territorial integrity as a result of the agreement with the

Rajnath Singh NSCN (I-M),” he added.

Biren Singh said: “We told the Home Minister that our governments will have to abide by the wishes of the people. Manipur with a written history of over 2,000 years cannot undergo a vivisection now.”

A committee of all political parties had been formed in Manipur to draft a memorandum to be submitted to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the issue.

Biren Singh is likely to submit it to Modi shortly.

The Congress is boycotting the committee questioning the stand of the Naga People’s Front, a BJP ally.

The United Naga Council has also boycotted Congress leader Gaikhangam, a Naga politician, for his alleged “antiNaga” stand.

All sections of people engaged in protests in Manipur feel that the Framework Agreement would be presented to Nagaland as a

Arunachal to get RBI office soon Itanagar, Dec 8 (PTI): Reserve Bank of India Executive Director Surekha Marandi today said the apex bank is planning to open an office in the state within three to six months.

Marandi called on Chief Minister Pema Khandu and offered assistance in extending financial inclusion to unbanked blocks of the state. She informed the chief minister that RBI has resolved to open an office in Arunachal Pradesh, preferably in the state capital.

The RBI is committed to extend banking facilities to the remotest parts of Arunachal Pradesh, said Marandi who heads the consumer education and protection department, financial inclusion and development department.

Khandu assured her all assistance from the state government.

He said it would ease up financial inclusion and transaction to a great level as the state has to depend always on the RBI office at

Guwahati.

At present, the RBI regional office of Guwahati has jurisdiction over the seven states of the North East. Marandi sought the cooperation of the state government in providing digital connectivity which has become the core of all banking activities.

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The elected members in Nagaland have announced that a final solution should be reached to the dragging Naga issue before Assembly polls are held in the state early next year.

Meanwhile, Union home minister has said that about 75-80 per cent insurgency problems in the northeast has come to an end. At a ‘Sainik Sammelan’ at the Assam Rifles Training Centre in Shokhuvi, he said the country’s oldest paramilitary force has been carrying out an exemplary dual service of guarding the porous 1,642km long Indo-Myanmar border and counter insurgency operations. “I can tell you that 75 to 80 per cent of the insurgency problems in the northeast has come to an end,” he said. Singh also highlighted the difficult task of Assam Rifles of guarding an “open border”, where a free movement regime is also in place for uninterrupted travel to each other’s territories by people of both the countries.

“It is a difficult task for you as Myanmar is a friendly country. You have to take care of the diplomatic sensitivity so that our relations do not hamper,” he said.

to a State. Matching and mapping of such requirements needs active participation and involvement of state governments.”

“Mizoram, Assam and Tripura should have emphasis on skill focused on hydrocarbon sector/oil sector. We should have clear mechanism aligned with the banks to provide load to the trained candidates extending entrepreneurial opportunities their way so that not only they have a job but also become job creators in their segment,” he added.

Pradhan also emphasized on the enabling short term courses in B. Com colleges on GST so that the youth is in sync with the financial reforms that the country is experiencing and upgrading itself to.

He said students and candidates should be given extensive opportunity to engage as apprentices with establishments/corporate in the region so that they can get more hands-on industry standard on the job training.

Khandu invites stakeholders for 10-yr Arunachal roadmap Itanagar, Dec 8 (PTI): Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu Friday urged all stakeholders to rack their brains for the future of the state and assured that the results, when comprised into a roadmap, will be strictly followed.

Addressing the inaugural session of the twoday conclave on ‘Dream Change: Reshaping the Development Discourse of Arunachal Pradesh’ at the State Legislative Assembly here, Khandu lauded the initiative to bring together stakeholders, policy-makers and experts from across the

statec and outside for putting their brains and expertise in framing a roadmap for the state’s growth in the next 10 years. “We have been lagging behind on all fronts for long. But with the keen interest and determination of the Centre under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, North East is on the path of accelerated development,” he said. While citing important projects under implementation like road, rail and air connectivity in the state, the chief minister found no reason that the state should remain backward anymore.

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Two held for circulating SMS to kill Assam Minister

Guwahati, Dec 8 (IANS): Two persons have been arrested here for their involvement in circulating an SMS, offering to kill Assam Health and Education Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma using a bomb, police said on Friday.

Both the arrested persons were employees of Guwahati Medical College and Hospital, police said.

Assam Director General of Police (DGP) Mukesh Sahay said police

are questioning the duo to ascertain the motive behind the circulation of the SMS. He said the duo had sent the text SMS to a few politicians among others.

“We have arrested the duo based on interception of an SMS that they are ready to bomb the education minister during any of the forthcoming public meetings at Jalukbari area and demanded Rs 5 crore for the job,” said the DGP.

The police officer, however, said police are ascertaining whether there was any plan or blueprint to bomb the minister or it is just mischief being played by some disgruntled elements.

“After intercepting the SMS, we traced the location of the mobile and arrested two persons,” Sahay said adding that only detailed interrogation will clear the matter.

The DGP said circu-

lating such a SMS is a crime under the IT Act. “We are taking the matter seriously and all angles are being probed to unearth the truth,” he said.

Unofficial sources said the text SMSes were being sent to former Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi, former Forest Minister Rockybul Hussain, Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) President Ripun Bora and many others.

Protesters arrested for staging dharna near CM’s house S h i llong, D e c 8 (PTI): The police Friday arrested 29 members of an anti-influx group for violating section 144 of CrPC and staging a dharna outside Chief Minister Mukul Sangma’s residence here.

The agitators were demanding strong anti-influx laws and implementation of the Inner Line Permit (ILP) system in the state, police said.

The protest by members of the Hynniewtrep Youth Council (HYC)

started within an hour of the chief minister leaving his Polo Hills residence to attend the winter session of the Assembly.

They were also booked under various sections of the Meghalaya Police Act, East Khasi Hills Superintendent of Police Davis Marak, told PTI. HYC leader Donboklang Kharlyngdoh said they wanted to remind the government to pass an official resolution in the Assembly for implement- Migratory flocks of the lesser whistling duck in Nagaon district of Assam on Friday.

These winter guests have started flocking to different wetlands in Assam. (PTI) ing their demands.

M’laya CM justifies decision to declare Dec 28, 29 as working days S h i llong, D e c 8 (Agencies): The Meghalaya Government has justified its decisions to make December 28 & 29 as working days for the government employees stating that this decision was taken to complete the whole exercise for implementation of the new pay structure.

“We need to understand that these days are not in the list of holidays.

In the preceding years we have been very generous in declaring these two days as holidays,” Chief Minister, Dr Mukul Sangma said while talking to newsmen here Friday.

The state government has reduced the number of Christmas holiday by

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two days- Dec 28 and 29 changing the usual norm of the list of holidays followed during the festive season in the state. This move of the government had evoked sharp criticism from various quarters of the society.

Stating that the declaring and swapping of holidays is based on the exigency, he said that the Government is, only in advance, informing everybody that this year, 28 & 29 will not be declared as holidays with compensatory working days.

“That is only thing we are avoiding. It is not a question of 28 & 29 being declared as working days because otherwise they are working days only,” Dr Mukul said. According to Chief

Minister, huge work loads are already there and there are some of the departments especially Department of Finance which are working even on holidays including Saturdays and Sundays.

Informing that the Government had decline to accepted the request of the Pay Commission for extension of time, he said that State Government wanted to provide the employees with the new revised pay structures at the earliest.

“After the Pay Commission submitted its recommendations, we took shortest time as possible to complete the whole exercise to look into the recommendations. That is the reason we are being able to bring

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the recommendations to the Cabinet for its considerations. We are requesting everyone to optimally utilize the time available for work and to be generous enough to be working extra time,” Chief Minister said.

With the approval of the new pay revision, he said that the whole exercise on the fixation of the new pay structure is a gigantic task adding that every department and every drawing and disposal officer have to complete the exercise.

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The Wokha Unit is hereby authorized to print the Senior Citizens ID Cards in co-ordination with the Head office of the NSCA, Kohima to make use of the NSCA ID Cards for its bonafide registered members on payment of the prescribed fees as provided in the application form of ID Card Registration.

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G u wa h at i , D e c 8 (Agencies): Dharmendra Pradhan, minister for petroleum and natural gas and minister of skill development and entrepreneurship, on Friday presided over a high-profile “Review Meeting of Skill Development” which saw a strong representation from state skill development missions and department of labor from States like Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura.

Pradhan emphasizing on the fact that there is a strong need to bring scale to the skill development agenda in the North-East Region of India said that the respective authorities, while creating a way forward plan should keep in mind the local trades that are key focus for the industries and the youth in North East.

He said, “skill development is one of the key focus areas of this Union government aimed at providing employable skills leading to wage and self-employment opportunities and is the vi-

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got what is due on time,” he said.

When asked if the upcoming election was the driving force behind this decision, Dr Sangma replied that by the time they step into new year all the officers will be busy for training for the election related worked.

“Therefore, there will be complete dislocation of work,” Dr Mukul stated.

When asked if the Government will consider of reverting back its decision by declaring the two days as holidays next year, he said that this year they have taken this decision to complete the whole exercise for implementation of the new pay structure.

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ONE AND THE SAME PERSON I, Shri T. Bendangsashi, aged about 52 years, S/o. Tongpang, R/o.

Diphupar B Village, H.No.673, Dimapur, Nagaland, do hereby solemnly declare and affirm as under : 1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India.

2. That my official name is T. Bendangsashi whereas, in my SBI passbook bearing Account No.11854079932 my name is entered as T. Bendang lmchen.

3. That this affidavit is made for the purpose of declaring that T. Bendangsashi and T. Bendang lmchen pertains to one and the same person i.e me and for clarification which may be used as documentary evidence before any competent authority as and when so necessitated.

4. That the statements made in the above paragraphs are all true to the best of my knowledge and belief and I also state and declare that nothing is stated false or concealed.

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1. That, I am an Indian citizen by birth and competent to swear this declaration.

2. That my name as "T AMONGLA" has been entered in my AADHAAR card bearing the No: 7295 7162 9074, but whereas my name has been entered/ recorded as "T AMONGLA AO," in my SBI Bank Account Pass Book (DIPHUPAR BRANCH) bearing the A/c No: 31457872697.

3. That the name as "T. AMONGLA and T AMONGLA AO", pertain and belong to one and the same person that is my name, and this affidavit is solely sworn for clarification of variations in my name.

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Manipur minister calls for harnessing natural resources

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IMPHAL, Dec 8: Manipur consumer affairs, food and public distribution minister Karam Shyam has called for a joint effort of the Northeast states in harnessing the natural resources of the region.

The minister made the call during a review meeting on marketing infrastructure and availability of petroleum products in Northeastern region held on Friday at Guwahati in Assam, a release of the Manipur DIPR said. The minister said, “It is high time that the natural resources of the Northeastern region are harnessed in a concerted manner under the framework of Hydrocarbon Vision 2030”.

Manipur government was keen to invite exploration of petroleum products and natural gas in the state so that revenue may be generated and shared employment opportunities were being tapped as envisioned

Manipur CAF&PD minister K Shyam with Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan at Guwahati. in the vision document.

He further said that as outlined in the vision document, doubling oil and gas by 2030, making clean fuels accessible, fast tracking projects, generating employment opportunities and promoting cooperation with neighbouring countries are commendable goals.

Stating that Northeastern region is blessed with hydrocarbons resources, hydropower besides being a biodiversity hotspot, the minister said that the only major hurdle stopping the economic growth of the

region was the inability to translate the potential into corresponding realities. The minister also highlighted the need to explore alternative mode of transportation of LPG and POL products into Manipur. With the expected completion of railway project by 2019, the Malom depot will be fed by rail and the transportation infrastructure bottlenecks due to bad road conditions will be over, he said.

Seeking attention of the Union government to complete the railway project in a time bound manner, the

minister said completion of the project on time was highly critical.

The minister said that the state government has taken initiative to acquire 26 acres of land for development of railway siding including oil tanker parking at Malom Depot of IOC. For transpor tation of LPG and POL, there was a need for establishing pipeline connectivity, he reminded. Stating that the government will provide adequate support, the minister urged the Union government to expedite Guwahati – Lumding – Imphal Product Pipeline, Nunmaligarh – Dimapur – Imphal – Moreh Product Pipeline and Nunmaligarh – Dimapur – Imphal Product Pipeline.

Union minister of petroleum and natural gas Dharmendra Pradhan, ministers of consumer affairs and public distribution of Northeast states and concerned officials attended the review meeting, the release added.

Murky Siang water killing animals, aquatic life

Itanagar, Dec 8 (Agencies): The muddy Siang has taken a heavy toll on animals in the Daying Ering Wildlife Sanctuary. Several wild buffalos have reportedly died after consuming the river’s water. Apart from turbidity, the water level of the Siang is receding and livestock on its sandbars have been badly affected.

The river water has turned brownish-black in the past two weeks and has also had a negative impact on the winter migratory birds. Forest officials said that wild animals are dying due to consumption of the

contaminated Siang water and the winged winter guests are becoming a rarity in the area. Laboratory test results of samples of the Siang and the Brahmaputra water in downstream Assam have also confirmed that high turbidity have killed fishes and other aquatic life besides being unfit for human consumption.

On Saturday, Chief Minister, Pema Khandu had inspected the dark muddy waters of the Siang at Yingkiong (Upper Siang) and Pasighat (East Siang) and described the situation as serious. Khandu has also directed the

IBSD to open offices in M’laya

local administration to furnish detailed and updated report on the situation.

The turbid water of Siang river linked with Brahmaputra in Assam has reportedly reached Majuli and has killed livestock and aquatic life causing the riverine villagers worry and stress. The deputy commissioners of Dhemaji and Majuli have reported the situation to Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal. The contamination of lifeline rivers– Siang and Brahmaputra the lifeline of Siang and Brahmaputra is a great threat to the socio-economic and cultural life of the people.

Guwahati, Dec 8 (PTI): The Imphal-based Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development (IBSD) will set up two offices in Meghalaya to develop bioresources for the socio-economic growth of the North East region.

The IBSD, a national institute under the department of biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Meghalaya government in this regard recently, a statement issued by the organisation said here.

The main mandate of institute is “the development of bioresources and their sustainable use through biotechnological interventions for the socioeconomic growth of the north eastern region.”

The two branches of the institute will function from Shillong and Tura.

The IBSD Meghalaya will aim to bring convergence of various state departments, institutes and universities for the development of biotechnological interventions and technological packages, IBSD Director Dinabandhu Sahoo said.

It would also undertake human resources development for sustainable utilisation of bioresources for creation of jobs and economic development, Sahoo said.

“We are grateful to Mukul M Sangma, Chief Minister of Meghalaya, and the officers of the Departments of Agriculture and Urban Affairs who have provided critical support t for the operationalisation of IBSD Meghalaya,” he added.

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Tripura creates memorial park for 1971 Liberation War heroes

Ag a rta l a , D e c 8 (IANS): After an eightyear-long effort, the Tripura government has created a “gigantic memorial and park” in memory of the Indian soldiers and Bangladeshi freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives during the 1971 Liberation War. “The gigantic memorial and park has been built on 20.20 hectares at Chottakhola (in southern Tripura, 132 km from here) at a cost of Rs 7 crore (over $1 million),” Tripura Revenue and Health Minister Badal Chaudhury told IANS. The site is just four km from the India-Bangladesh border.

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar will inaugurate the memorial and park in the presence of Indian and Bangladeshi artists, intellectuals and freedom fighters on December 16, the day the war ended in 1971 and which is observed as “Vijay Diwas” (Victory Day). It would thereafter be open to the public.

Dipu Moni, then Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister, laid the foundation stone of the “Bharat-Bangla Maitri Uddan” (India-Bangladesh Friendship Park) on November 11, 2010.

“We first thought of and started the initial work of the memorial when we had observed “Vijay Diwas” on December 16, 2009.

Subsequently, Manik Sarkar discussed the matter with Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina when he went to Dhaka in March 2010. The project was then undertaken officially,” veteran Communist leader and legislator Sudhan Das told IANS.

“A w a r m u s e u m , hillocks, verdant valleys, lakes, plants, sculptures, graveyards of Bangladeshi freedom fighters and with various other elements, this is not just a park but much more than that.

“Developed jointly by at least 10 departments of the Tripura government with the Forest Department as the nodal agency, the memorial and park would also feature a large watchtower from which parts of Comilla, Feni and Noakhali districts of eastern Bangladesh would be visible,” Das said.

Reve nu e M i n i s t e r Chaudhury said: “When Pranab Mukherjee was the Defence Minister, I personally met him some time in 2005 and gave him a letter requesting to assist the Tripura government by allocating funds or otherwise to build the memorial. But his response was pessimistic.”

“If the Indian government can build a war cemetery in Kohima (Nagaland) to commemorate the soldiers of the 2nd British Division of the allied forces who lost their lives there fighting Japanese forces in April 1944, why could the Indian government not build a similar memorial at Chottakhola,” the minister asked.

Das said that a Rs 12crore project had been sent to the Union government, but there was no response.

Renowned artists from Tripura and Bangladesh are part of the project with their creations -- from statues to paintings -- that will add to the memorial’s attraction.

A museum is also be-

ing set up at the park. It will showcase the arms and ammunition used in the Liberation War, rare photographs and war literature. The park will also feature 220 different plant species.

Other highlights include the surrounding hillocks, the Trichna Wildlife Sanctuary and a 500-yearold mosque in Bangladesh’s Comilla district.

Statues of then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and the founder of Bangladesh, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, have also been erected in the park.

“We are grateful to the Tripura government for constructing the park and the museum,” said Bangladesh Liberation War Affairs Minister A.K.M. Mozammel Haque, who was recently here to attend some events.

Justifying the decision to build the memorial in the state, Tripura Minister Chaudhury said: “Tripura had not only accommodated the displaced people but also provided all kinds of support and help to the freedom fighters. The border town of Belonia was attacked by the Pakistani forces.”

He said that some portion of the land would be allocated to the Army and the Border Security Force (BSF) to build small memorials to commemorate their personnel.

Political analyst and writer Gautam Das, who had closely watched the Liberation War, told IANS: “Over 160,000 displaced people from the then East Pakistan had taken shelter in Tripura.

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Nagaland Post Vol. XXVIII NO. 7 Dimapur, Saturday, December 9, 2017

Intolerance in India

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mobile video that was also telecast showing a right wing extremist ensnaring a muslim labourer, then attacking him lethally with a pick axe and later setting fire to the dead body, has shocked citizens throughout India, who believe they live in a civilised and democratic nation which respects justice, equality and rule of law. The cold blooded murder was committed by Shambhu Lal who claimed he did it because the victim, a 45-yearold named Mohammad Afrazul, a daily wager from West Bengal was guilty of ‘Love Jihad.’ This term has become a byword in the lexicon of right wing Hindu extremists who accuse Muslims of trapping Hindu girls into marriage for conversion into Islam.

Intolerance and hate speeches have become the order of the day after the BJP/RSS was swept to power with the Modi tsunami. Barack Obama is perhaps been the first foreign head of state who has been specific about hate crimes in India of which he spoke twice in 2015 and then 2017 during his visits.

America’s first black president had first visited India during 2010 when Dr.Manmohan Singh was prime minister. His second visit was to attend the Republic Day as chief guest at the invitation of prime minister Narendra Modi in 2015. Obama’s third visit was as former president and part of the Obama Foundation to promote the next generation leadership. He raised the issue of intolerance during his January 2015 visit as chief guest at the Republic Day function in Delhi. Obama had said that the ‘acts of intolerance’ experienced by religious faiths of all types in India would have shocked Mahatma Gandhi. Obama also pointed out that every person has the right to practice any faith or none as he chooses, without the fear of prosecution. “Our nations will be strongest when we see all as equal” ,he said. He again drove the message during his recent visit in December when met with prime minister Narendra Modi. His message to Modi was that India should not be divided on communal grounds. Besides reading between the lines, the mention of these concerns- intolerance and prejudice- leave little to imagination about how the world sees India today. Quoting official statistics, Mumbaibased Centre for Study of Society and Secularism (CSSS) and the UK-based Minority Rights Group International (MRG), said India witnessed more than 700 outbreaks of communal violence in 2016 that killed 86 and injured 2,321 people. The actual number, however, could be higher as cases have gone unreported the two stated. Communal violence over the last five years has taken a huge toll on minorities, including Christians and Sikhs. But Muslims – who form 15 per cent of the country’s population – have borne the brunt of these hate crimes, such as lynching, threats, attacks on places of worship and forced conversion, they said. The report says that failure by authorities to investigate or prevent these attacks – often led by extremist right-wing groups, including vigilante groups such as cow protection or “anti-Romeo” squads enforcing violent moral policing – have “created a climate of impunity” and might lead to continued attacks. All such incidents have given India a negative image and also dented its image as a friendly place to invest so long as vigilante and racist groups operate almost at will. That’s why China continues to have the edge.

DailyDevotion The Impartial Power of God

By one offering He has perfected forever those who are being sanctified. —Hebrews 10:14 We trample the blood of the Son of God underfoot if we think we are forgiven because we are sorry for our sins.

The only reason for the forgiveness of our sins by God, and the infinite depth of His promise to forget them, is the death of Jesus Christ. Our repentance is merely the result of our personal realization of the atonement by the Cross of Christ, which He has provided for us. “…Christ Jesus… became for us wisdom from God— and righteousness and sanctification and redemption…” (1 Corinthians 1:30).

Once we realize that Christ has become all this for us, the limitless joy of God begins in us. And wherever the joy of God is not present, the death sentence is still in effect.

No matter who or what we are, God restores us to right standing with Himself only by means of the death of Jesus Christ. God does this, not because Jesus pleads with Him to do so but because He died. It cannot be earned, just accepted. All the pleading for salvation which deliberately ignores the Cross of Christ is useless. It is knocking at a door other than the one which Jesus has already opened.

We protest by saying, “But I don’t want to come that way.

It is too humiliating to be received as a sinner.” God’s response, through Peter, is, “… there is no other name… by which we must be saved” (Acts 4:12). What at first appears to be heartlessness on God’s part is actually the true expression of His heart. There is unlimited entrance His way. “In Him we have redemption through His blood…”

(Ephesians 1:7). To identify with the death of Jesus Christ means that we must die to everything that was never a part of Him. God is just in saving bad people only as He makes them good. Our Lord does not pretend we are all right when we are all wrong. The atonement by the Cross of Christ is the propitiation God uses to make unholy people holy.

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Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude. ~ Thomas Jefferson

Nagaland Post, Dimapur Saturday, December 9, 2017

Post-mortem

Unite against corruption for Naga political settlement? development, peace and security I O n fulfillment of his assurance to solve Naga Political Problem within 18 months with effect from January 2015, Narendra Modi Hon’ble Prime Minister of India harnessed his Interlocutor to work out possible and honorable Naga Political solution and brought out framework Agreement on 3rd August 2015. Though the Framework Agreement was signed, the final touch to the settlement has not been given.

It is dragging on for last the 28 months.

The contentious issue between the NSCN (I-M) and the Government of India is contiguous areas of land occupying by the Nagas. The term of Nagaland according to the NCSN (I-M) is all lands occupying by the Nagas with regardless of territories under neighboring states like Assam and Manipur, Burma and Arunachal Pradesh. Whereas according to the Government of India, Nagaland means only Nagaland State. The Naga political settlement with only Nagaland state is not solution.

To put the matter straight we shall retrospect the Naga migration and land occupying

by Nagas in the 1st Century A.D. 1. In 150 AD Clandius Ptelny in his book Geographa, has recorded, “….. The line of hills on the east of the plain (Assam) are occupied by the realm of naked people (Nagas). This means that it is confirmed that Nagas came into Nagaland in 1st Century A.D. 2. In 645 AD during the reign of Bhaskarvarman king of Ahom, a Chinese pilgrim Haund Tsang visited Ahom (Assam). His observation was recorded, “….the east side of the country (Assam) is bounded by a line hills, this is no great city to the Kingdom.

The frontiers are barbarian of the south west china. The tribes are in fact akin to those people in their customs”.

3. The Ahom Baranji’s also recorded that by the time when the Prince Sukapha came to Assam (Plain Area) through hills in 1223 AD, the Nagas were already settled there. The Prince Sukapha came to Assam with 8 nobles, 9000 peoples, 3 elephants, 30 horses. The Ahom Kingdom was in the Upper Assam with it’s headquarter at Sibsagar.

The ruined physical structures of building are still visible on the national highway near Sibsagar.

The Ahoms and Nagas had good relationship. There was no boundary dispute between Ahom and Nagas. The Nagas of those days owned land even in the plain areas and recognized by the Ahoms.

Even today some tea gardens

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are in the pay role in the form of annual tax/toll tax to the land owners (Nagas) in the plain areas.

The Assam-Nagaland boundary shall be determined on the bases of the Ahom times. During the British Rule in India, the vast forest lands of Nagas were clubbed up with other adjacent areas for administration convenience. These areas are still with Assam. The Nagas are not claiming Assam land but fighting for restoration of land from Assam. We will continue to fight tooth and nail till all the lands are restored from Assam.

4. On the southern front, it is distinctly clear that the plain areas in Imphal Valley are owned by the Manipuris (Meitei) whereas the hill areas are owned by the Nagas.

During the Anglo-Burmese war in 1823-25, the British government recruited 500 Manipuris into the pay role of British government to fight against Burmese forces.

The Burmese forces were defeated. At the end of the war a peace treaty between the warring parties was brought out.

This treaty was called “Treaty of Yanbabo”.

Under this treaty the Burmese government surrendered Manipur Cachar Hills and Jaintia to British in honor of their services during war.

Manipur was granted state. To set up their own government and create police forces and Manipur Rifles, the British government supplied 3000 muskets with huge amount of ammunition to the Manipur government. Gumbheer Singh the leader of the Manipur force was declared Rajah of Manipur.

With these weapons and trained police force, Manipur government suppressed Nagas in the hills and ill-treated them and called them Haos.

Hao means dirty people (Untouchable). They even tried to avoid shadows of Nagas,.

Where, they pass through on the road especially during day times. The same attitude the Meiteis are maintaining.

The ill treatment to Nagas is intolerable.

5. On the Eastern front, Jawahalal Nerhu the then Prime Minister of India and Thakin U Nu Prime Minister of Burma divided Nagaland into two, West Nagaland and East Nagaland without consent of the Nagas in 1953. The west Nagaland under Indian Union and East Nagaland under Burma. The question of Eastern Nagaland shall be dealt later when the time shall come.

The impasse for negotiating parties is land. The land is the contentious issue between the Government of India and NSCN (I-M). The big ques-

tions are to be answered as one: i. The term of Nagaland

by NSCN (IM) is all contiguous areas of Nagaland State.

All lands occupied by Nagas as shown in the map appended with. ii. Nagaland according to the government of India and 6 National working groups is only Nagaland State.

The Nagas are after money! Money! Money! They want money for next general election into Nagaland Legislative Assembly 2018; only moneyed people will contest elections.

Nagas are dreaming. When will they wake up, they will see that the best opportunity shall pass them away.

The speaker of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly has called the consultative meeting with all the MLAs and Ex-Parliamentarian on 7th December 2017. The agenda should be as follows:a. The Nagaland House is divided. There is no possible way to come to consensus. b. If no healing, there will be national disaster and opportunity will never come. c. Close all the designated camps of different groups of so called National workers. d. The intimated taxation and corruption should be uprooted. e. If the negotiating table shall be turned upside down, the God given opportunity will not come again.

The peace talk is dragging between the government of India and NSCN (IM) for 20+2 years. Though the agreement is not officially declared, Shri. Khekiye K. Sema has published a part in local daily for public consumption. There is nothing to object. If there be any flow in the agreement, then the matter has to be examined for rectification.

The neighbouring states like Assam & Manipur, have time and again said that they wish Naga Political problem should be settled at the earliest possible time, but they are worried. If Naga lands are pulled away by the agreement.

The unsettled contention is land, contiguous area of Nagaland. The dispute is land! Land! Land! Land! If this question is settled, the Naga problem shall be peacefully done away with.

Well, as to my understanding consultative meeting is a fabric of the modern society. It was done, doing now, shall continue for all purposes. As for land dispute, the original history of land and ownership is the bases for settlement.

May God bless Nagaland and grant wisdom to the negotiators.

Vihuto Yepthomi, Ex-General Secretary, Naga Hoho, Jail colony, Kohima

ne of the most common words amongst us is none other than corruption. We have been hearing since we were child. This is a word which has become so common that we are somewhat living with it. Well, corruption is a form of dishonest or unethical conduct by a person entrusted with a position of authority, often to acquire personal benefit. It may include many activities including bribery. Government, or ‘political’, corruption occurs when an office-holder or other governmental employee acts in an official capacity for personal gain. Corruption can be classified as grand, petty and political, depending on the amounts of money lost and the sector where it occurs.

Every year $1 trillion is paid in bribes while an estimated $2.6 trillion are stolen annually through corruption – a sum equivalent to more than 5 per cent of the global GDP. In developing countries, according to the United Nations Development Programme, funds lost to corruption are estimated at 10 times the amount of official development assistance.

Corruption is a complex social, political and economic phenomenon that affects all countries. It impacts societies in a multitude of ways and is a major obstacle to democracy and the rule of law. In a democratic system, offices and institutions lose their legitimacy when they’re misused for private advantage.

The World Bank Group considers corruption a major challenge to its twin goals of ending extreme poverty by 2030 and boosting shared prosperity for the poorest 40 percent of people in developing countries.

In addition, reducing corruption is at the heart of the Sustainable Development Goals and achieving the ambitious targets set for Financing for Development. It is a priority for the World Bank Group and many of its partners.

According to the findings of World Bank, businesses and individuals pay an estimated $1.5 trillion in bribes each year. This is about 2% of global GDP—and 10 times the value of overseas development assistance. The harm that corruption causes to development is, in fact, a multiple of the estimated volume, given the negative impact of corruption on the poor and on economic growth.

The United Nations Convention against Corruption is the only legally binding universal anti-corruption instrument. The Convention’s far-reaching approach and the mandatory character of many of its provisions make it a unique tool for developing a comprehensive response to a global problem. Corruption is a serious crime that can undermine social and economic development in all societies. No country, region or community is immune. This year UNODC and UNDP have developed a joint global campaign, focusing on how corruption affects education, health, justice, democracy, prosperity and development.

The 2017 joint international campaign focuses on corruption as one of the biggest impediments to

Insight on Nagaland road

e all know Nagaland is located at the amazing hilly place (exceptional to Dimapur locality) with a zigzag narrow roads. Logically, sloppy is the reason why it’s difficult to build and maintain better road connectivity with multi-lanes on congested land of Nagas.

Perhaps being conservative and preservative blending can do stretches on developmental activities, yet, destructive behaviours are boosting rapidly at alarming rate. Today there are numerous humans who all are materialistic and self-centered, where fewer humanity are found countable.

The quickest maintenance and repairing of road occurs particularly on destine road to Kisama at the eleventh hour before the commencement of “Hornbill Festival”.

We witnessed the month of December as “The Month of Development”. However, this is a mere development, intent for a decorative process, wherein only potholes are overlaid roughly.

Subsequently, the condi-

tion of road returns back to its normalcy form-poor condition, which remains deteriorating perpetually. ‘Blessed are those pedestrians, for commuters undergoes hard times- jerking and hopping on Nagaland road.

It is fact that there are inscriptions written like “Safe Journey” on many gates of towns and villages, which directly or indirectly simplifies and indicates the precaution, for travels would be on the pathetic road.

It is quite certain that potholes in the state are the relatives of uncountable stars, we have the constellation of potholes on earth-Nagaland.

What a unique state! A road mishaps happens unseasonably as most drivers focuses more on deadly potholes which makes h/her paralyze and abnormally high due to over control and concentration ,and this eventually leads to accident.

‘Improper drainage systems also destroys the road, the poor road is killing many lives’.

Whereas, back in far-off places, the road is smaller with a single ruined lane. Nothing

happens at these places even in December so called “Development month”. Some roads were probably constructed without the work of Roller -No pavement. Sounds extremely pathetic, is it not peculiar?

I think these places would be good for an ‘adventures spot’ because these roads are darn jeopardous! And waiting for the splendid road seemingly is like waiting for the second coming of Jesus.

These places in Nagaland are more like sanction less and ignored homes, in fact undiscovered and richness of Nagaland are lying in the beds of these disregarded homes.

Here, modification of roads is being carried on manually and voluntarily, but such efforts often goes in vain since poor material qualities are temporary. Thus, the contributed efforts ultimately vanish in a blink of an eye. No doubt, true road development takes place once in a blue moon in Nagaland.

Hey leaders, instead of making luxurious trips in abroad, do travel around and

visit every corner in your state.

No matter what size of road is, whether be broad or narrow, it depends upon how you nourish. To beautify the road condition it requires public funds, not the personal saving funds.

You need to stop the action of heedless attitude and invest in requisite fields.

Is it the portrait of God not enough to embarrass? You are frankly to foreigners, but why our intimate domestic-relationship have got space? For tourist you are able to adjust and fake up the functioning of state just to make them happy and to quench their desires. Is it that the pinnacle for you? Then why is it so hard to deliver and fulfill the necessary demands of our own Nagas?

To utter sadly, we are drowning deeper and deeper in every minute. So open up your natural eyes and envision the interior things before you close your eyes forever. I plea, “Let your reign be fairly remarkable”...

Z. Peter KVZ Yim, Baptist College, Upper Kenuozou Kohima

achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).On 31 October 2003, the General Assembly adopted the United Nations Convention against Corruption and requested that the Secretary-General designate the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) as secretariat for the Convention’s Conference of States Parties (resolution 58/4). The Assembly also designated 9 December as International Anti-Corruption Day, to raise awareness of corruption and of the role of the Convention in combating and preventing it. The Convention entered into force in December 2005. Governments, the private sector, non-governmental organizations, the media and citizens around the world are joining forces to fight this crime. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) are at the forefront of these efforts.

This year’s theme is ‘United against corruption for development, peace and security’.

On his message Yury Fedotov, Executive Director of the UN Office on Drugs and Crime has said that “corruption has a catastrophic impact on societies; it stifles opportunities, denying vulnerable people access to infrastructure, and condemns them to lives of inequality and inequity. The victims of corruption are not from a single generation. This crime haunts successive generations impacting on countless numbers of people.” He also mentioned that “if people are to be removed from poverty and economic growth promoted, the world must stand united against corruption. This means rejecting corruption and embracing accountability, transparency and good governance. To achieve this, we must make determined use of our sharpest tools, this means universal adoption and full implementation of the UN Convention Against Corruption”, Environmental degradation is another consequence of corrupt systems. The lack of, or nonenforcement of, environmental regulations and legislation means that precious natural resources are carelessly exploited, and entire ecological systems are ravaged.

From mining, to logging, to carbon offsets, companies across the globe continue to pay bribes in return for unrestricted destruction. As a result we could see changes and climate change around the world.

Each and every one of must stand united against corruption. As it is a threat to democratic institutions and others we have to find ways to fight corruption. We must encourage more transparent and accountable mechanism. Young people can play a major role in fighting against corruption. It is a problem for poor nations and developing nations. Together we can bring change and end corruption,. It is not easy but if we are firmed and committed maybe we can reduce it. Let us all pledge and commit to ourselves that we shall fight against corruption according to our own capacity. (Feedback may be sent to bkranjan@gmail.com) Ranjan K Baruah

Reader’s Post

An Appeal to ACAUT and PSAN Sir,

Through this column, I would liked to earnestly appeal to the mighty Against Corruption And Unabated Taxation (ACAUT) and Public Service Aspirants of Nagaland (PSAN) to kindly allow regularization of services of those contract government servants, who had already completed three years of continuous service before 6/6/2016 on humanitarian ground, since many contract government employees had already got their service regularized on completing three years of continuous service; while some few contract government employees, who had already completed more than three years of continuous service as on 6/6/2016, their service is yet to be regularized.

If this is not possible, then the ACAUT and PSAN should apply the same yardstick to all the contract government servants, who got their service regularized and still active in government service.

Pikato, Dimapur

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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suspect sent to Ahead of Guj polls, BJP MP quits slamming PM NIAAl-Qaeda custody till Dec 12 by court New Delhi/Mumbai, Dec 8 (IANS): Dissident BJP Maharashtra leader Nana Patole, who created a flutter by alleging that Prime Minister Narendra Modi hates criticism, on Friday resigned from the Lok Sabha and the party, jolting the party ahead of the Gujarat elections.

Patole, elected to the Lok Sabha from BhandaraGondiya, unleashed a torrent of criticism directed at the Modi government and the BJP, denouncing demonetisation, the GST and the attitude towards the farming community.

He said he submitted his resignation to Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan’s office and to the Bharatiya Janata Party leadership. His brief letter to Mahajan read: “Respected Madam, I hereby tender my resignation of my seat in the House with effect from today.”

Patole, the first BJP to quit the party and the Lok Sabha after Modi took office in 2014, created a sensation when he told a

Nana Patole

public function that the Prime Minister does not like to be questioned and criticized.

On Friday, he said he was “deeply anguished and felt let down by the party”.

The development is seen as a blow to the BJP, coming a day ahead of the first round of the Gujarat Assembly polls on Saturday.

Patole, who has been highly critical of the BJP leadership, said he had quit the Lok Sabha and the party since he was “deeply anguished and felt let down by the party”.

“The objectives with which I had joined the (BJP) party have been belied, but now (post-quit-

Anti-US protests in Kashmir Valley over Jerusalem S R I NA G A R , D E C 8 (IANS): Anti-US protests were staged in the Kashmir Valley on Friday over US President Donald Trump’s decision to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, officials said.

Protesters staged a march after the Friday prayers in uptown Maisuma locality of Srinagar and other places including Hasanabad area of the city shouting slogans against Trump. The protesters also burnt his effigies. Trump on Wednesday formally recognised Jerusalem as the capital of Israel in the face of international criticism while asserting that he was “not taking a position of any final status” of the ancient city that is also claimed by Palestine.

In Maisuma area, protests were staged by the activists of the pro-Azadi Jammu and Kashmir Lib-

eration Front (JKLF) which demanded immediate revocation of the US decision on Jerusalem.

In south and north Kashmir areas also, people gathered outside the mosques after the day’s congregational prayers to protest the US decision.

Separatists had called for post Friday prayer protests in the Kashmir Valley over the decision. As a precautionary measure, the authorities had imposed restrictions in the old city areas of Nowhatta, M.R. Gunj and Safa Kadal.

Heavy deployment of police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were made at sensitive places in Srinagar and all district headquarters in the Kashmir Valley. No congregational prayers were allowed by the authorities inside the historic Jamia Masjid.

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ting) I am free of the turmoil in my mind,” Patole told the media shortly after quitting.

“This gover nment came to power with assurances to the people, especially farmers, but they have not been fulfilled. It gave an assurance that the (M.S.) Swaminathan Committee recomendations for doubling farmers’ income will be implemented. But the first thing it did was to tell the Supreme Court that this will not be implemented.”

He said in the past one year alone farmer suicides had increased by 43 per cent in the country and none of the welfare measures for the farming community had been implemented.

“The unemployment situation is very grave. The government had assured 20 million (two crore) jobs to youths every year but no steps have been taken to create new jobs, while government jobs have been cut by 10 percent,” Patole said. He said the economic situation was alarming,

crores of people had lost their jobs after last year’s demonetization and even private banks had been laying off people. At the same time, the Goods and Services Tax had virtually killed small enterprises.

“If people don’t maintain a certain minimum balance in their accounts, banks are charging penalties which is deducted from the poor people’s accounts.

They are not even sparing the gas subsidy...,” Patole said.

“It’s going to be a people’s fight. I will not be a part of this government and party. I will fighting along with the people... We will bring a new government.”

Asked why he cannot raise these issues in Parliament, he said people like him were not allowed to speak in the House. “The party decides who will speak (in Parliament).”

Listing the grievances of the farming community, the leader from Vidarbha said he had raised the issue several times with Modi

and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis but his letters were not even acknowledged.

To a question, Patole said he had not made up his mind on which party to join but would consider throwing his lot with “some like-minded” political outfit.

In Mumbai, Fadnavis said he would “comment at the appropriate time”.

Earlier this week, Patole shared limelight with senior BJP leader Yashwant Sinha who led a farmers’ agitation in Akola for three days, which ended on Wednesday with Fadnavis agreeing to concede all seven major demands.

Patole had earlier labelled the Modi government “deaf and blind” and accused it of favouring top industrialists, all its policies favoured only the corporates.

He also alleged that all central ministers “were always in a state of fear” and that he was “on the hit list but I am not afraid of anyone”.

NEW DELHI, DEC 8 (PTI): A special court today gave the National Investigation Agency the custody of a British national, arrested for allegedly recruiting youths for Al- Qaeda to carry out terror activities, till December 12 for interrogation.

Shamiun Rahman, who is of Bangladeshi origin, was sent to the NIA custody by special judge O P Saini during an inchamber proceeding after

he was produced from Tihar central jail here and the NIA said he needed to be confronted with various evidences in the case, court sources said.

In its application, the NIA is believed to have sought seven-day custody for Rehman which was opposed by the advocate appearing for the accused.

27-year-old Rahman was arrested in September by the Delhi Police for his alleged involvement in re-

cruiting Rohingya Muslims for the terror outfit and train them to fight against the Myanmarese army.

The case was recently transferred from the Delhi police to the NIA. The accused had earlier moved an application before a city court through advocate M S Khan alleging that he was sexually harassed by the jail security personnel and inhuman behaviour was meted out to him by them.

BJP has no manifesto, PM mum about Gujarat’s future: Rahul PAVI JETPUR (GUJ), DEC 8 (PTI) Alleging that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is silent about the future of Gujarat, Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi today hit out at the ruling BJP for not publishing its manifesto for the elections yet.

At a poll rally at this tribal town in Chhota Udepur district, he said his party came out with a manifesto after consulting various sections of society, such as tribal communities, women and youth, and incorporating their demands.

“The campaign in half of Gujarat has already ended. Polling will be held shortly. But the BJP has not announced its manifesto yet. The BJP has not told you what it will do for you in the next five years,”

Gandhi said. “Modi-ji used to say that the BJP will rule in Gujarat for the next hundred years. But he is not saying a single word about the future of Gujarat at his rallies.

“Instead, Modi-ji talks about Afghanistan, Pakistan, China and so many global issues. This election is not about Modi or (Rahul) Gandhi...it’s about THE people of Gujarat,” he said.

“The BJP is ruling here for the last 22 years.

Now you have an opportunity to elect a government which would focus on you.

People want to know what the BJP or Congress would do for them. While the BJP has not declared its manifesto, we held extensive dialogue with THE people and prepared our manifesto accordingly,” he said.

All key demands of tribal communities, such as implementation of Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, filling up vacant posts reserved for STs, scholarships for tribal students and better compensation for land acquisition, have been included in the Congress manifesto, Gandhi said.

The BJP government snatched away 6.5 lakh acres of tribal land in Gujarat without giving proper compensation, the Congress leader alleged.

Voting for 89 seats of Saurashtra and south Gujarat will be held tomorrow, while that for 93 seats of north and central Gujarat, including Chhota Udepur, wILL he held on December 14. Campaigning for the first phase ended yesterday.

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The government had made it mandatory to link Aadhaar number with Permanent Account Number (PAN) till July 1.

In view of the difficulties faced by some taxpayers, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) extended the deadline initially till August 31, which was further extended upto December 31 this year.

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be made. “If a cash credit is unexplained and the tax department can trace back the money to some other person, then only Benami Act can apply,” said Dilip Lakhani, a tax expert. “In cases where there are only unexplained cash deposits in the bank account then higher tax is applicable and Benami Act can’t be applied,” he said. For example, a Delhibased person who bought a house worth Rs 5 crore when his annual income was Rs 2 lakh. The assessing officer is looking to trigger the Benami Act in this case. However, in another situation, where a Mumbai-based realtor was found to have taken 20% of the cost of the apartments in cash, the developer would be required to pay higher tax on the cash but this would not be considered a benami transaction, says a tax adviser.

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cording to the people cited earlier, who spoke on condition of anonymity. The number of transactions with unexplained credit has gone up this year, they said.

“Until now many taxpayers at the time of assessment would offer to pay tax on unexplained credits and investments if these were raised by the revenue department and (if) the taxpayers were not able to substantiate them. However, one has to be very careful now as such unexplained credits and investments may be examined under the Benami Act and may invite penal and criminal consequences,” said Amit Maheshwari, partner, Ashok Maheshwary & Associates. Tax experts, however, said even now a distinction between unexplained tax credits, where higher tax is applicable, and a benami transaction has to

NEW DELHI, DEC 8 (IANS): The government on Friday extended the deadline for linking Aadhaar with PAN by three more months, till March 31, 2018.

The earlier deadline was December 31, 2017.

“It has come to notice that some of the taxpayers have not yet completed the linking of PAN with Aadhaar. Therefore, to facilitate the process of linking, it has been decided to further extend the time for linking

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MUMBAI, Dec 8 (Agencies): The Income-Tax Department is scrutinising all unexplained credits and investments in personal as well as corporate incometax filings and is looking to invoke the Benami Act in many cases, according to people in the know. Unexplained credits, in the books of a company or bank accounts of individuals, have so far been treated as black money, attracting a higher tax of up to 80%.

Now, tax officers are examining whether such unexplained credits are benami, which means assets or transactions carried out at the behest of another person and seeking information on the source of such credits and transactions. Assessment officers are being particularly strict this year in the wake of the government’s demonetisation drive, ac-

Mumbai, Dec 8 (PTI): The largest private sector lender ICICI Bank has sold a benchmark bond issue at a coupon of 3.833 per cent to overseas investors. The USD 500-million ten-year dollar money was issued through the Dubai branch of ICICI Bank, an official at Citigroup India, which was the sole advisor to the deal, told PTI today. The bank has initially given a price guidance of 170 bps over the US treasury for the 144 A RegS issue, which is part of the bank’s medium-term notes programme.

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weeks due to futures trading over its price in markets in the US, leading to growing interest among both individual investors and financial firms.

Products related to the virtual currency could also be launched on Tokyo’s financial markets from next year, a conglomerate of companies operating in Tokyo has said.

The high volatility in the virtual currency market and the huge influx of investors on Thursday led to the main international exchanges offering very different rates and some of them suffering technical problems temporarily.

Japan was one of the first countries in the world to legalise bitcoin, recognizing it as a mode of payment in April, making it an important investment asset in the third biggest economy worldwide.

Deadline for linking Aadhaar with PAN extended till March 31

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TOKYO, DEC 8 (IANS): Bitcoin vale plummeted 12 per cent on Friday after hitting a record high of 2.4 million yen ($21,167) in the first hours of trading in Japan.

Bitcoin reached the high at 8 a.m., on Coincheck, one of the biggest bitcoin exchanges in Japan, and a little bit lower on bitFlyer, another main exchange firm, reports Efe news. After that the prices tumbled, reaching an intraday low of 1.6 million yen at 2 p.m., although later it stabilised at around 2 million yen. The most popular cryptocurrency continues to make new records daily, showing a sustained rise - despite ups and downs since the beginning of this year, when it was valued at a price 20 times lower than the current one.

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are serious concern on achieving this year given the precarious revenue collection position following the implementation of the goods and services tax, which has put a slew of sectors in the lurch.

Fiscal deficit is the gap between revenue expenditure and revenue receipts.

In the comments, which come days after the official data revealed that government has already exhausted 96.1 per cent of the budgeted deficit in the first seven months of the year to March 2018, Jalan clarified that he is not calling for there being no restraint.

“Don’t judge a government by its performance (on the fiscal deficit number), judge it on whether what is being done in terms of policy is leading to the outcomes that we have promised like investments,” the former central banker said.

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legitimate because of the arrays of exemptions that are allowed,” he said.

On the critical question on when can there be a move to eliminate tax exemptions, he said the six-member task force set up to overhaul the 50-year-old Income Tax Act will address the issue.

“One of the reasons behind setting up this is to look at the Income Tax Act, which in any case ought to be looked at, and to address the issue of exemptions. But will the removal of exemptions on the direct tax side be taken care if in the next Budget, I don’t think we have enough of consensus,” the noted economist said.

“My suggestion to all of you is to move away from fiscal targeting. Moving away from fiscal targeting does not mean that we should have high inflation or high interest rates,” he said, adding let Parliament and the people decide after that.

On inflation, where the Reserve Bank has been mandated to ensure that the price rise is contained at 4 per cent in the mediumterm with a flexibility of 2 percentage points on either side, Jalan reiterated his call for moving away from a targeted range, and pointed out that there can be circumstances like a drought or external events which may lead to the resolve being tested.

It can be noted that the rating agencies take a very critical view on fiscal slippages, because of the macroeconomic instabilities like inflation that it results in.

Mumbai, Dec 8 (PTI): Bimal Jalan, the former governor of the Reserve Bank, today said it’s time for us to move away from the “fixation” for meeting a fiscal deficit target saying we instead must judge a government on the basis of the outcomes its economic policies achieve.

“There is a fixation somehow among all of us to have a target-related fiscal policy, fiscal deficit, how much it should be, why it should be, and what is the trade-off between what you say growth and inflation and so on,” he said speaking at a seminar at the RBIpromoted IGIDR here.

“Just ask yourself, does it matter so much, whether it is 3.2 per cent or 3.4 (per cent of GDP). Does it matter for the people of the country?”

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Debroy said hectic lobbying by the industry should be blamed for the inclusion of exemptions in the first place. “On the direct tax exemptions, I don’t think you should blame the politicians and the bureaucracy.

If you may want to blame someone, it should be the industry. Why else do you think they lobby this time of the year? Their central argument is remove exemptions for everyone else, but retain those for me.”

He said the issue of exemptions was first mentioned by Jaitley in the 2016 Budget along with a decision to reduce corporate tax in a phased manner.

Debroy conceded that GST is not perfect because of multiple rates and exemptions, but stressed that the this is a step in the right direction. “Yes, there are too many rates. But those too many rates are better than the number of rates that used to exist earlier. Yes, there are exemptions, but the exemptions are fewer than what it used to be earlier,” he said.

companies created Rs 38.9 lakh crore during 2012 to 2017, which is the highest ever quantum of wealth created, Motilal Oswal said.

The study rank’s the top 100 companies in descending order of absolute wealth created, subject to the company’s stock price at least outperforming the benchmark BSE Sensex index.

Ajanta Pharma emerged as the fastest wealth creator for the third time in a row, with 2012 to 2017 stock price multiplier of 29 times (96 per cent CAGR).

“This reinforces the point that wealth creation happens in all kinds of market conditions. So, investors are better off focusing on which stocks to invest in, rather than timing the markets,” the study said.

Sector-wise, banking and finance took the first spot as for creating wealth worth Rs 9.34 lakh crore, during 2012 to 2017.

Banking sector replaced consumer and retail industry, which emerged at the second place this time with wealth creation amounting to Rs 6.9 lakh crore.

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Mumbai, Dec 8 (PTI): Blaming India Inc’s lobbying for tax exemptions, Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council chairman Bibek Debroy has said eliminating such exemptions can help increase the tax-to-GDP ratio and hoped the government panel tasked with reviewing the Income Tax Act will look into this aspect.

He, however, was quick to add that a “consensus” is yet to evolve on the subject and any announcement is unlikely in the next Budget.

Debroy claimed revenue worth 5 per cent of GDP is lost to exemptions and if these exemptions are eliminated, the tax-to-GDP ratio will be 22 per cent.

“Until we reduce the exemptions, the tax-to-GDP ratio is not going to go up, nor the compliance costs going to come down,” he told a seminar at the IGIDR here Friday. “There is tax evasion, but what happens more often is not tax evasion but tax avoidance.

Tax evasion is illegal, but tax avoidance is perfectly

Mumbai, Dec 8 (PTI): Country’s top 100 companies in terms of market valuation have generated a record Rs 38.9 lakh crore wealth in the last five years, with Tata Group firm TCS retaining the numero uno position on the chart for the fifth time in a row, says a latest study.

According to the leading brokerage firm Motilal Oswal’s 22nd Annual Wealth Creation Study, TCS retained its first rank for creating investor wealth worth nearly Rs 2.50 lakh crore from 2012 to 2017.

The IT giant was followed by private sector lender HDFC Bank (Rs 2.31 lakh crore), as per the study, which looks into top 100 wealth creating companies during the said five-year period.

Creating wealth worth about Rs 1.89 lakh crore, Reliance Industries muscled its way to the third spot after not featuring on the list in the previous study. ITC (Rs 1.59 lakh crore) and Maruti Suzuki (Rs 1.41 lakh crore) took the fourth and fifth rank on the list.

Overall, the top 100

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Britain, EU reach deal on Brexit divorce terms B ru s s e l s, D e c 8 (Agencies): Britain and the EU reached a historic deal Friday on the terms of the Brexit divorce after Prime Minister Theresa May rushed to Brussels for early morning talks.

The European Commission said it “recommends sufficient progress” had been made by Britain on separation issues including the Irish border, Britain’s divorce bill, and citizens rights.

The agreement paves the way for EU leaders at a summit on December 14-15 to open the second phase of Brexit negotiations, covering trade talks and a transition period.

Britain voted in June 2016 to become the first state to leave the EU, after more than four decades of membership, but the talks have been slow moving and often acrimonious so far.

“The Commission is satisfied that sufficient progress has been achieved in each of the three priority areas,” the European Commission said in a statement.

Negotiators worked through the night to seal

British Prime Minister Theresa May (left) is greeted by European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker prior to a meeting at EU headquarters in Brussels.

an agreement on the terms of Britain’s departure from the bloc.

The EU had set a deadline of Sunday after the last talks on Monday broke down when May’s Northern Irish allies objected to terms for future arrangements for the Irish border.

Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker’s chief of staff Martin Selmayr tweeted a picture of white smoke -- the sign used by the Vatican to signify the election of a new pope -- shortly after May’s arrival.

Juncker spoke first with Irish Prime Minister

Leo Varadkar then with May on Thursday night in a bid to break a deadlock over the wording of a deal on future arrangements for the Irish border.

Britain agreed to pay a divorce settlement amounting to between 45 and 55 billion euros and to protect the rights of some three million European citizens living there after Brexit as part of the deal.

But Ireland’s demands that Brexit should not lead to the return of checkpoints on the border with Northern Ireland, which it said could jeopardise the peace process in the north, proved the biggest stumbling block at the end.

“In Northern Ireland we guarantee there will be no hard border,” May told a press conference with Juncker.

The pro-British DUP par ty which props up May’s government refused Monday’s draft deal over a phrase suggesting there would be “regulatory alignment” with the EU after Brexit -- effectively putting Northern Ireland under EU law. DUP leader Arlene Foster told Sky News there had now been changes fol-

Wildfires continue to ravage California Los Angeles, Dec 8 (IANS): Wildfires continued to rage through Southern California, with new fires sparking as far south as San Diego as the largest of the blazes crept towards the college town of Santa Barbara, prompting fresh evacuations, the media reported.

On Thursday, veteran firefighters described the fires, a half dozen of which have delivered another blow to the state less than two months after destructive wildfires scorched the counties of Northern California’s wine country, as a challenge unlike any fire they had battled before, reports The Washington Post.

Nearly 200,000 people were sent from their homes, many fleeing without any idea of when they could return or what they might find when they do.

However, there were no immediate reports of any deaths due to the fires.

In Los Angeles, where three separate fires had burned homes, sent residents fleeing and generated enough “apocalyptic “images for a Hollywood

A helicopter drops water over a wildfire in Bonsall, Calif. (AP/ PTI)

movie, officials on Thursday announced that the majority of residents who had evacuated would be allowed to return to their homes.

Mayor Eric Garcetti cautioned that it was “still an insecure time”, and warned that high winds could pick up again at any time. Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Ralph Terrazas said that the forecast of the city’s weather and humidity con-

Japanese Cabinet approves Emperor’s abdication date Tokyo, Dec 8 (IANS): Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s Cabinet on Friday formally approved April 30, 2019, as the abdication date for Emperor Akihito. The Cabinet’s approval comes a week after a meeting of the Imperial House Council involving Abe, politicians, the judiciary and members of the Imperial family, agreed upon the date for the 83-year-old to step down after nearly three decades on the Chrysanthemum Throne, reports Xinhua news agency.

After the abdication, Akihito’s elder son Crown Prince Naruhito will ascend the throne on May 1, 2019.

A government body headed by Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga will be set up next year to prepare for ceremonies marking the succession.

The government is also expected to announce in mid-2018 the name of the new era, or “gengo”, which normally lasts throughout an emperor’s reign.

Akihito ascended the throne after the death of his father Hirohito in 1989, posthumously known as Emperor Showa.

He indicated his wish to relinquish and hand over the throne to the crown

prince in a rare video message in August 2016, citing his old age.

In June, Japan’s parliament enacted a one-off law to allow Akihito to step down and pass his duties over to Naruhito.

ditions for Friday still put it in the “extreme range” of fire risk, The Washington Post reported. Meanwhile, the Thomas Fire, the state’s biggest active blaze, continued to grow, expanding to 115,000 acres, and destroying more than 400 buildings in Ventura county. The National Weather Service cautioned that the risk of fires will remain elevated through Sunday as December condi-

tions remained abnormally dry and breezy. The fires in Southern California come after a historically destructive fire season in the state.

The conflagration that spread across Sonoma and Napa counties in October burned more than 200,000 acres, killed 42 people - the highest death toll ever for a fire in the state - and destroyed at least 8,400 buildings and homes.

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lowing talks with May. “We’re pleased to see those changes because for me it means there’s no red line down the Irish Sea and we have the very clear confirmation that the entirety of the United Kingdom is leaving the European union, leaving the single market, leaving the customs union,” she said.

O n T h u r s d ay, E U Commission spokesman Margaritis Schinas had dismissed British newspaper reports that the Sunday deadline could be extended into next week as “not correct”.

Scotland’s nationalist leader showed little patience, accusing the British government of being “totally and utterly incompetent” on Brexit.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said “the real lesson” of the past week was that Scotland “will always be at the mercy of reckless decisions taken by Tory governments at Westminster” unless it becomes independent.

“The sooner we are in control over our own future here in Scotland the better, and this week has proved it,” she added.

Seven killed in Kabul market blast Kabul, Dec 8 (IANS): At least seven people were killed and nine others wounded in an explosion at a market in the western neighbourhood of Kabul on Friday, the media reported.

According to Tolo News, the blast occurred in the afternoon in Sar-eKarez market.

The target of the attack remained unknown. Three vehicles, several shops and houses were damaged in the blast. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack.

It is the latest in a string of bombings that have targeted dozens of military and security compounds across Afghanistan.

On November 16, at least 15 people, including eight police officers, were killed when a suicide bomber struck a political gathering in northern Kabul.

9 5.2 intensity Over 1,300 ceasefire violations quake hits North- by India on LoC in 2017: Pak east Nepal Islamabad, Dec 8 Control (LoC).

Kathmandu, Dec 8 (PTI): A moderate intensity earthquake, measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale, Friday hit Nepal’s Dolakha district, which seismologists said was an aftershock sequence of 2015 Gorkha earthquake.

The tremor was felt at 8.36 am (local time) and its epicentre was about 10 km below the surface and located around 160 km North-East from Kathmandu, the country’s seismological department said.

The tremors were also felt in adjoining districts and Kathmandu Valley.

There was no immediate reports of any damage or casualty.

The 7.8 magnitude earthquake that rocked Nepal in April 2015 is also known as the Gorkha earthquake. About 9,000 people lost their lives while nearly 22,000 were injured in the tremor.

So far, 487 aftershocks of magnitude 4 or more have been experienced since Nepal was hit by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake in April 2015.

(PTI): Pakistan Friday claimed India committed over 1,300 ceasefire violations along the Line of Control this year, killing 52 of its nationals.

Pakistan’s Foreign Office (FO) spokesman Mohammad Faisal said at the weekly briefing that Pakistan repeatedly raised its concerns about the “hegemonic conduct of India”, including the unprecedented escalation of ceasefire violations in 2017.

“In 2017, more than 1,300 Indian ceasefire violations, the highest ever in the recent past, have resulted in 52 deaths and 175 were injured. We have consistently stressed that Indian aggression is a threat to regional peace and tranquillity,” he said.

He said that in order to ensure peace and tranquillity on the LoC, the mandate of UNMOGIP is crucial.

India maintains that the UN Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP) has outlived its utility and is irrelevant after the Simla Agreement and the consequent establishment of the Line of

He again alleged that India by its firing on the LoC was attempting to “deflect the attention of the international community from the continuing Indian atrocities against Kashmiris”.

The spokesperson said Pakistani nationals in Afghanistan were cautioned to exercise extreme vigilance as off-late senior professionals working in different fields have been kidnapped.

He termed the statement by CIA Director Mike Pompeo of safe havens in Pakistan as “unwarranted”, as Pakistan’s position was clear that there was no place for militancy in the country.

“We have also stated that having cleared the entire FATA (tribal region) through effective counterterrorism operations, the intelligence-based operations will continue throughout the country in our own national interest,” he said.

He said that the ChinaPakistan Economic Corridor was currently a bilateral project but there was potential for participation of third countries and investment opportunities.

Japan to acquire air-launched missiles able to strike North Korea TOKYO, Dec 8 (Agencies): Japan is to acquire medium-range, airlaunched cruise missiles, capable of striking North Korea, a controversial purchase of what will become the longest-range munitions of a country that has renounced the right to wage war.

Defence Minister Itsunori Onodera did not refer to North Korea when announcing the planned acquisition and said the new missiles would be for defence, with Japan still relying on the United States to strike any enemy bases.

“We are planning to introduce the JSM (Joint Strike Missile) that will be mounted on the F-35A (stealth fighter) as ‘standoff ’ missiles that can be fired beyond the range of enemy threats,” Onodera told a news conference.

Japan is also looking to mount Lockheed Martin Corp’s extended-range

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The purchase plan is likely to face criticism from opposition parties in parliament, especially from politicians wary of the watering down of Japan’s renunciation of the right

to wage war enshrined in its post-World War Two constitution.

But the growing threat posed by North Korean ballistic missiles has spurred calls from politicians, including Onodera, for a more robust military that could deter North Korea from launching an attack.

Japan’s missile force has been limited to antiaircraft and anti-ship munitions with ranges of less than 300 km (186 miles).

The change suggests the growing threat posed

by North Korea has given proponents of a strike capability the upper hand in military planning.

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CHRISTMAS GREETING The Nagaland Govt. Registered Class-I Contractor’s Union extends warm Christmas greeting to all the business community of the state, specially the members of the Union.

Lets us thank God for all our accomplishments and look forward with anticipation to another great year in 2018.

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The Sitimi Town Sumi Community (STSC) with of immense joy convey our heartiest congratulations to Mr GHUNAVI AYEE, S/o Shri. ZHEHITO AYEE Rtd. DIS and Mrs KHETONI Z. of Sitimi Village, for coming out successfully in the recently declared NPSC result by securing the post of Assistant Election Officer.

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The Village Council Losami would like to sincerely thank the 22 Assam Rifles Phek under the command of Col. RK Vikram and team of Doctors for hosting the Free Medical Camp on 21st Nov.2017 at Losami Village.

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Y. M. Yollow Konyak and Dr. Neiphrezo Keditsu along with district administration on Friday. (DIPR) DIMAPUR, DEC 8 (NPN): Office of the Sub-Divisional Agriculture Officer (SDAO), Chiephobozou Kohima was inaugurated on Friday by parliamentary secretary for Agriculture, Y. M. Yollow Konyak.

According to DIPR, the occasion was also graced by Parliamentary Secretary for Labour, Emplyoment, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Dr. Neiphrezo Keditsu.

After inaugurating the office, Y. M. Yollow said that the people of

Chiephobozou should be happy as the department of Agriculture has reached them. He informed that there are 26 SDAO offices across the State, which plays an important role in agri sector.

Yollow also pointed out that the 7686 farmers among the 28 villages under Chiephobozou were the “department’s personnel” and therefore urged them to contribute more in this sector. The parliamentary secretary also informed that seedling would be distributed in time by the

SDAO’s Office.

Dr. Neiphrezo in his speech, thanked Yollow and director Agriculture, Helie Rupreo for fulfilling the long awaited desires of Chiephobozou area people and hoped that they would continue to work for the people.

He hoped that the inauguration of the office would create more livelihood and job opportunities thereby boosting the economy.

Director Agriculture, Helie Rupreo gave a brief report of the department.

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Free IOL cataract surgery camp DIMAPUR: Three-day free IOL cataract surgery camp was conducted at CHC, Medziphema from December 5 to 7.

The camp was organized under the national programme for control of blindness, and co-sponsored by Chakroma Public Organization. Sr. eye specialist, Dr. Asongla Chang led the medical team from Civil Hospital, Dimapur at the camp.

Around 79 people with different eye problems visited the camp, out of which 31 cataract cases were successfully operated besides giving free IOL and medicines. Out of 31 operated cases four people turned out to be completely blind. An 87 year old man, who has been completely blind for a year, was also successfully operated.

He also congratulated the District Agricultural Officer and his staff and people of Chiephobozou for the achievement. With today’s inauguration Kohima district has three Agriculture Divisions - District Agriculture Office at Kohima Sadar, Tseminyu and Chiephobozou.

He said that the department has eleven DAOs, 26 SDAOs, State Agriculture Research Centre at Mokokchung, Principal ITC at Medziphema, State Seed Farm at Merapani, Central Store at Dimapur, Agri Expo at Dimapur, seven Farms and two SubResearch Station. Altogether there are 1981 departmental staffs including KVK, ADMA and casual employees.

Earlier, the inaugural programme was chaired

by ADC, Chiephobozou, Sangmai C. Imlong who also delivered the welcome address. The programme began with an invocation by pastor Dziesetuolie Chadi of Chiephobozou Baptist Church while special numbers were presented by women group and Town Council Youth of Chiephobozou and vote of thanks was delivered by District Agriculture Officer, Vizonyu Liezie.

Self defence prog at Immanuel College

Students taking part in the self defence class.

DIMAPUR: Immanuel College, women cell, organized a self defence training programme from December 4 to 6.

All female students as well as the lecturers of the college attended the

DC Wokha informs on arms license

programme.

The training was conducted by the renowned taekwondo team Faith in Action led by their head Deb Kumar.

Various ste ps and techniques of self defence,

helpful in protecting oneself in different situations, were demonstrated and taught.

The final day concluded with the Faith in Action team displaying some of their skills.

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DIMAPUR: Deputy Commissioner, Wokha, Dr.Manazir Jeelani Samoon through DIPR has informed all arms license holders under Wokha district to produce their arms/weapon and arms license for verification to the nearest police station before December 20, 2017.

Non-compliance may lead to even cancellation of license as per appropriate section of law, stated the order. The order has been issued in view of the forthcoming general election, 2018, DC informed.

Workshop on ‘My History Kit’ at Sazolie College experiences, our thoughts, failures and success are all a part of history.

The main objective of the workshop was to demonstrate that the study of history can be interesting and engaging as opposed to the general view that, it is a dull and boring subject.

“My History Kit” was provided to all the students Resource persons with the students of history honours. and they actively particiDIMAPUR: A workshop resource persons, accompa- tive. They dwelt on the fact pated in a very intensive on “My History Kit” was nied by assistant professor, that our daily activities and and interactive practical conducted for history hon- Hepartment of History and ours students of Sazolie Archaeology Nagaland RD College Jotsoma on De- University, Dr. Chumbeno cember 5 with Shradha Ngullie. of Jain and Priyanka Baliyan, A press note by SazoLATE K. PHUHOTO CHOPHI from the National Institute lie College Jotsoma stated of Design Ahmedabad that the resource persons who are presently work- opined that history needs ing in collaboration with to be viewed and under“History Hive” Pune as stood from a wider perspec-

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class. The students were encouraged to share their thoughts and experiences, and create their own history.

The workshop was conducted under the guidance of vice-principal, Waluniba Jamir and academic dean, Dr. Pushpa Nakhro, both from the department of History.

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“Whoever believes in Him will not be disappointed”

Romans 10:11.

We, the family members of Late GYANU GIA THAPA, would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all those who supported us spiritually, physically, emotionally and financially during her brief illness and her demise.

Though it is not possible for us to thank each and every individual personally, we pray that the Almighty Lord Bless you abundantly.

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT Psalms 23:4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; tour rod and your staff, they comfort me.

Born on : 20.02.1979 – Died on : 04.12.2017

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Loving husband, children, in-laws, brothers and sisters.

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Dear, Dad, even though you are not here on earth, you have left millions of reasons to remember you. For we know you are irreplaceable. The feeling of your presence comforts hearts who misses you every single day.

Keeping you alive in our hearts, Loving wife, children and grandchildren

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We the family of Late S.Nipuni Chah, wish to extent our heartfelt thanks to all who have supported us morally, financial and though prayer , in times our loss. We also would like to express our Late S.Nipuni Chah gratitude and appreciation to those who travelled all the way to be with us. Though we are unable to mention each and every one here it is our prayers that may God bless you abundantly.

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We convey our heartfelt gratitude to all who stood by us morally, physically, materially, financially and through prayer during the prolonged illness and at the sad demise of our beloved Late Mrs. Tsenlumi Ezung.

We regret our inability to thank each one of you individually, but pray that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

Psalm 23:6

Through this column, we the bereaved family members of Lt. Kaphunlu Gangmei would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude and sincere appreciation to each and everyone who showed great kindness, support and prayers during the brief illness and sudden demise of our beloved.

We are truly indebted to all the doctors and nurses of different hospitals, churches, relatives and every individual who stood by us through this difficult phase.

We deeply regret our inability to thank each one of you individually but your good deeds and presence will always be cherished in our hearts.

May the Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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Loving dad, mom, brothers and sisters

(Born : 1927 – Died : 01/12/2017) Through this column, we the bereaved family members would like to acknowledge and express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to all our extended families, neighbours, friends and well-wishers who stood by us and supported us physically, financially, morally and through valuable prayers during the brief illness and demise of our most beloved and precious mother Late Lonyimi Jami on 1st Dec. 2017. We also convey our special thanks and gratitude to the wonderful doctors, nurses and other Staff of Eden Hospital, Dimapur for their care and dedicated service during her treatment.

We deeply regret our inability to thank each and everyone individually, yet your act of kindness will always be remembered and it is our humble prayer that Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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It's been a year since you left us but the memories of you still lingers in our hearts. Wish if only tears could build a stairway to heaven we could bring you back home again.

We miss you so much.

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Loving mum, wife, daughters & family members

Born on : 11 Feb 1969 – Died on : 29 Oct 2017 We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all who stood by us physically, financially and with constant prayer at the time of our grief and sadness during the prolonged illness and untimely demise of our beloved Late Tohekhu K. Yeptho, Sukhalu Village, who left us on 29th Oct 2017 for his eternal abode.

We owe special thanks to :1. Dr. Akaho Zunheboto 2. Dr. Aron Zunheboto 3.Rochill Hospital Zunheboto 4. Pharmacy's Union Zunheboto 5. Project Colony Prayer Fellowship 6. Project Colony Sunday School & Youth Deptt.

7. Project Colony Council & GB's 8. Alahuto Colony Prayer Fellowship 9. AlahutoYouth Deptt. SBCZ 10. Alahuto Youth Deptt. SBAK (Aizuto) 11. Staffs of GPS Project Colony (West) Zunheboto 12. Kids world Montessori School Zunheboto 13. Cornerstone Hr. Sec. School, Zunheboto 14. Litsami Baptist Church 15. Sukhalu Baptist Church 16. Sukhalu Union Zunheboto 17. NSCN-IM Sumi Region Zunheboto 18. Kukhuphu Society Project Colony Zunheboto We deeply regret our inability to thank each and everyone of you personally, yet it is our sincere prayer that our heavenly Father blesses you in return.

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Did Aiyar go to Pakistan to give my ‘supari’, asks Modi

Narendra Modi

Gandhinagar, Dec 8 (IANS): Continuing his attack on suspended Congress party leader Mani Shankar Aiyar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday alleged that Aiyar had gone to Pakistan after the NDA came to power where he had said that if Modi is not removed India-Pakistan ties cannot improve. “Why did he go to Pakistan? To give my ‘supari’? (contract killing),” he asked.

The Prime Minister, who was in Banaskantha to campaign for his BJP party for the 14th state assembly elections, said: “On Thursday Mani Shankar

Aiyar made a statement.

I ask the audience, Was it an insult to me or you?”

Modi asked the audience the question seven or eight times. “Should this insult be punished or not?”, he continued. On Thursday, Aiyar called Modi a “bahut neech kisam ka aadmi” who is practising “dirty politics”, triggering a storm. The Congress suspended him for the remarks.

Modi said: “This Mani Shankar Aiyar after I became the Prime Minister, went to Pakistan and talked with the people there and said that now there is this Narendra Modi, unless you remove him India-Pakistan relationship cannot improve. I ask you, Why did he go to Pakistan? To give ‘supari’ of Modi?.”

Continuing his scathing attack on the Congress, Modi said, “You the people of Banaskantha were here during the floods, afflicted with pain and trouble. Where were your Congress MLAs, and where were the BJP people.

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Chaudhary, were they not helping you in times of your trouble? Whereas the Congress MLAs were enjoying themselves in a Bengaluru resort. Here you were drowning in flood waters, there they were enjoying themselves in Bengaluru swimming pools.

Here the BJP was holding relief camps for you, there they (Congress) was having Resort Camps. Should you not punish them?” Modi was referring to the Gujarat Rajya Sabha elections in August when the Congress ferried its MLAs to Bengaluru to prevent them from being poached by the BJP. Once again referring to the Morbi tragedy, Modi said, “I was there during the Morbi tragedy in 1979 with RSS workers and helping people. The RSS workers were fishing out decayed dead bodies from putrid waters, while the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi visited keeping a kerchief on her mouth to protect from the bad air.

This is the difference in the culture between the BJP and the Congress.”

Referring to the Surat floods, Modi said, “During the floods, I went there to clean the roads, helping the local people despite my being the Chief Minister of the state. During your floods recently, I myself came and took an aerial survey to help you and ensured your safety.”

“But because of all this, the Congress people don’t like me. We carried out surgical strikes entering into the Pakistan house.

I ask you, didn’t you feel good about it? Didn’t you feel proud about it? Did you not feel proud about the Indian Army? But only the Congress didn’t like it.

They said that Pakistan has denied the strikes.”

In Kalol constituency of Gandhinagar, which goes to polls on December 14, Modi continued in the same vein. He said, “The path of development should continue. I urge the voters who will be voting on the 9th and the 14th, vote for the person who lives for you. You are my family. The 1.25 crore people are my family.”

Ready for any punishment from party: Aiyar

Mani Shankar Aiyar

New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS): Suspended Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar on Friday said he was ready to accept any punishment from the party for his “neech aadmi” remark against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and added that he is “saddened” if it has done any damage to the party, ahead of the Gujarat polls. “If any damage has been done to Congress because of what I said, then I am saddened. I am ready to accept any punishment that the Congress party wants to give me,” said Aiyar. “I did not have any such intention,” he added.

On Thursday, Aiyar triggered a major storm calling Narendra Modi a “neech aadmi” (base), which the Prime Minister gave a caste angle, telling an election rally in Gujarat that describing him as “neech jaati” (low born) was an insult to Gujaratis who will vote out the Congress in the assembly elections

Union home minister Rajnath Singh after inaugurating the swimming pool at ARTC&S Shokhuvi, Dimapur on Friday. (NP)

ANCSU welcomes detachment of teachers assigned to other roles DIMAPUR: While welcoming the initiative of the Department of School Education to detach teachers from VIPs, directorates, district education offices and sub-divisional education offices, All Nagaland College Students’ Union (ANCSU) has demanded that teachers attached to SSA/RUSA/ Supervisor/EBRC/TOT too should be recalled.

In a representation to School Education & Parliamentary Affairs Minister Tokheho Yepthomi, ANCSU demanded that, keeping in view the quality of education in the State, the department should ensure strict compliance of its October 31 order. The representation signed by ANC-

SU president Katho P Awomi and general secretary Vimeyiekho Vitso said government schools and institutions were not even able to have the minimum pass percentage in board examinations conducted annually.

The ANCSU leaders said attaching teachers with other assignments, instead of being posted in their original places of posting, stymied progress of primary, elementary, high school and secondary education in Nagaland.

ANCSU also demanded that teachers attached to SSA/RUSA/Supervisor/ EBRC/TOT should also be recalled and allowed to continue with their assignments at their pre-detached places of posting.

CNTC observes 5th anniversary Centre vows to provide School teachers oppose new together as one.

Sumi Hoho president, Hekhushe Shikhu reminded the gathering that CNTC was not a political organization but to provide social platform committed to work for the welfare of the tribes in general.

E a r l i e r, t h e p r o gramme was chaired by Pius Lotha. After invocation prayer pronounced

by DABA associate pastor Imnatoshi Longkumer, welcome address was delivered by CNTC president Hokiye Yeptho. The dedicatory prayer for CNTC was pronounced by Lotha Baptist Church, Dimapur senior pastor reverend Chumben Kyong.

Later activity report was presented by CNTC general secretary Imtinochet Kubzar, vote of thanks was delivered by CNTC finance secretary Khondao Ngully and benediction was pronounced by Thahekhu Baptist Church, pastor Tovishe Achumi.

PM committed to Nagas: Rajnath (From p-1) He also lauded Naga regiment and Indian Reserve Battalion jawans for playing a critical role in combating Left-wing extremists in Naxal-affected areas of West Bengal, Odisha and Jharkhand.

He said he had directed Delhi Police to ensure that people from Northeast were treated with respect and that a special recruitment drive for people from the region was carried out to serve in the police for better interpersonal relations.

On development sector, the Minister said infrastructure development was the key to help Nagaland catch up with advanced States in terms of economic development and connectivity within the State and with other North-eastern States that would help create opportunities for business and trade.

Singh said on completion of road projects and initiatives taken up by the Centre, Nagaland would be transformed, and direct connectivity with South East Asian countries would provide huge market for its local products.

He stressed on investing in skill development so that the youth get gainful employment.

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areas faced no hardship, the Central government was in the process of finalizing a revamped Free Movement Regime along Indo-Myanmar border.

While doing so, he said steps were also being taken to promote border trade by establishing land custom stations, which would also ensure that illicit drug trafficking and other illegal activities were curbed on the border.

He further highlighted the efforts of New Delhi to ensure that growth was equitable and that all people and regions were taken care of and benefitted.

Earlier, in his welcome address, chief minister, T.R. Zeliang narrated the history of Nagaland and how it was carved out of Assam.

On that historic day, Zeliang said then President of India, Dr. S. Radhakrishnan had sincerely wished Naga people a bright future and had appealed to forget all past rancour and misunderstandings and open a new chapter of progress, prosperity and goodwill.

Zeliang said Nagas had witnessed 20 long years of peace process and another two years after signing of the Framework Agreement. He said the Centre and NSCN (I-M) had been in talks for a very long time and today six NNPGs too had entered the peace process, which was very encouraging.

Complimenting tribal

Hohos, apex bodies, church, civil societies, NGOs and NNPGs, the Chief Minister said this was the “most opportune time” for the Nagas and Government of India to resolve the seven-decadesold Naga political issue once and for all.

He asserted that as the 21st century world advanced into the next millennia, the Nagas too would not want to be left behind but be proud partners in the march ahead with times. He, however, stressed that the dream and vision of the Nagas could be fulfilled only if there was permanent peace.

Referring to the memorandum submitted to President of India Ram Nath Kovind during his recent visit to Kohima that appealed for resolving the protracted Naga political issue before the ensuing State Assembly elections, Zeliang reiterated his appeal to the Union Home Minister to carry forward the same message to New-Delhi “on behalf of the Naga people”.

He also took pride that Hornbill Festival had gained popularity and attracted tourists from different parts of the world despite the remoteness of the State and lack of adequate infrastructure.

Adviser in Union Ministry of Home Affairs, Dr. Hari Krishna Paliwal, host of cabinet ministers, legislators and government officials also attended the event.

24/7 power for all

(From p-1) On Thursday evening, Singh chaired the conference of ‘Ministers for Power and New & Renewable Energy of States & Union Territories’ here, attended

by Power and Energy ministers of states and Union Territories (UTs).

Singh also reviewed the presentations given by senior officers of the Ministry on various issues and had in depth deliberations with all state ministers and their officials.

Singh gave repeated assurance to all the state governments to approach his Ministry without any hesitation for any issue regarding the Power sector.

At the culmination of the Conference, a resolution was adopted by a wide consensus.

Among several resolutions adopted, the states resolved to electrify all

remaining Census inhabited un-electrified villages

by December 2017 and provide electricity connections to all willing households by December 2018.

It was also resolved to provide infrastructure for seamless power supply to the consumers by March, 2019.

Improve quality of power supply and minimize load shedding for non-technical reasons.

The states resolved to promote digital payments through various measures such as cash incentives, waiving convenience fee, consumer friendly on line payments and promotion of digital payments through various media.

It was also agreed upon to adopt ECBC 2017 for all new commercial buildings to make them energy efficient.

Nagaland police takes...

(From p-1) One can forward their complaints, grievances and suggestions under any of the following heads: Election Offences (proxy voting, vote buying, booth capture), Anti-Social activities impacting law and order (extortion, demands, arms related issues, human trafficking, drugs trafficking or any other form of organized crime), Public Peace and Tranquility (unlawful assembly and rioting, social disharmony – Inter-tribal, inter-village, inter-community, bandhs and protests, matters where police intervention may be required), Economic Offences (syndicate system, fake currency, chitfund cases, MCM schemes, cyber offences or frauds, re-

cruitment related scams, etc), General Offences (offences against human body, property offences) and Miscellaneous (contempt of lawful authority, offences affecting public health and safety).

Considering that there are many people in Nagaland with genuine concern to improve the society at large and that their voice must be heard and acted upon, the Nagaland Police has appealed to the public to actively express themselves to the police to help them serve them better.

The police said identity of the informant will be protected as required and requested and due recognition would be given as per propriety.

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DIMAPUR: All Nagaland School Teachers’ Association (ANSTA) has announced its disapproval to the New Service Rules & Cadre Review Notification of School Education department published in Extraordinary Nagaland Gazette on November 29 as it had been done without any discussion and consultation with it and stakeholders, even as reduction of avenues had been made for Secondary-Elementary section of the department.

According to ANSTA, the major points of disagreement in the notification are i) down-gradation of Graduate Teachers pay band (PB) from Rs 930034800 to Rs 5200-20200, which is Rs 4100 less than the existing PB and grade pay from 4200 to 3400, which is Rs 800 less; ii) encadrement of Principal Director to IAS cadre; iii)

Gujarat 1st phase of Assembly polls

Gandhinagar, Dec 8 (IANS): Gujarat is all set for Saturday’s first phase of Assembly elections in which 977 candidates will battle it out to get elected from 89 of the 182 constituencies, with the ruling BJP facing a strong Congress challenge. The 89 constituencies are spread out in the 19 districts of Kutch, Saurashtra and southern regions. High-pitched campaigning, involving among others PM Narendra Modi, ended on Thursday evening.

A total of 977 candidates are in the fray from Kutch, Morbi, Jamnagar, Surendranagar, Devbhoomi Dwarka, Rajkot, Botad, Porbandar, Junagadh, Amreli, Gir Somnath, Bhavnagar, Bharuch, Narmada, Surat, Tapi, Navsari, Dang and Valsad districts.

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WESTERN SUMI STUDENTS' UNION H.Q. - Thahekhu, Dimapur - 797112 : Nagaland

APPRECIATION Western Sumi Students' Union (WSSU) extend our heartiest congratulations to Mr. Akato Chophi of Hoito Village for being appointed as Vice-President of NSCN (Reformation). The WSSU also thank his Excellency President NSCN (R) Mr Wangting Naga, Collective Leadership, Kilonsers and all rank for inducting such a dynamic leader.

May Almighty bestow His blessing upon him for the betterment of the society and Nagas in general.

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Angukato Yepthomi General Secretary WSSU

reduction of Joint Director post/DEO from 19 to 12; iv) reduction of 253 Headmaster posts to 177; v) withdrawal of HM & AHM from composite GHSS by way of transfer and cessation of posting and vi) classification of the post of SDEO/Asst Director post into Junior and Senior giving different grade.

An ANSTA press release issued by its president Ponchulo Wanth and general secretary Visato Koso stated that the Association had been fighting against poor avenues and step-motherly treatment of Secondary-Elementary section of the department, but the present notification further reduced the avenues of the section.

“The fact of the matter is that revision of service rules or cadre review comes in a while (after 10/15 years) in order to

improve/upgrade the existing system in view of prices escalation and changing situation. However as far as the present notification is concerned, it has reduced/ downgraded the avenues instead of improving it,” the release rued.

The ANSTA leaders declared that it would never accept the notification in its present form since, if implemented, it would adversely affect employees of the concerned sections.

They urged the authority concerned to review the “defective areas of the notification” before it was legislated.

Meanwhile, the Association asked its members across the State to be mentally prepared for any eventuality as another phase of agitation against the indifferent attitude of government towards teaching community was likely.

FELICITATION The Yimchungrü Baptist Borü Chumukedima Youth Department with great joy and honour extends heartiest congratulations to the following individuals for their achievements : 1. Mr. M. Rithrong on being promoted to ABI 2. Mr. Zhewongba on being promoted to Havildar 3. Mr. M. Kamjimong on being promoted to Naik The Youth department further wishes and prays that the Almighty God continue to grant them with great success in their future endeavors.

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productive organizations in the state. He called upon the gathering to support what is good for the Naga society.

He suggested CNTC have a clear objective, a vision, to adopt a policy of give and take, to make a model project for future all round development and to have plans and ideas inclu sive of all Nagas. Further, he appealed the council to work with principle and liability for the welfare of the state.

Ao Senden president Imliyanger Jamir spoke about the deficit of trust, honesty, confidence and lack of hope prevailing in the state. He also encouraged the council to be the hope of the society and urged them to have a vision and be the voice of change in the society.

Lotha Hoho chairman Mhao Humtsoe encouraged the council to understand the prevailing issues and start working

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PRESS NOTE

The Satakha Range Students' Union (SRSU) strongly stand for clean election and appealed to the public not to get involved in any malpractice during the General election as it has been the main cause for the development paralysis in our society.

It firmly opined that clean election is not against any political party nor in support of any political party. But we believe that prosperous future for our society and the younger generation can be attained only through right and sensible voting.

The SRSU through this statement, make sure that its executive will participate in the coming election without any bias implementing Christian principles.

Any individual or group misusing the good image of the SRSU will be strictly dealt with.

Bokalu V. Zhimo President SRSU

Vinotoli K. Shohe General Secretary SRSU

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(Form p-1) Similarly, he said that taking up of border issues and the attempts to revive the paper mill at Tuli was to bring industrial culture in Nagaland and for the interest of all Nagas as whole.

Jamir also asserted that CNTC can be a bridge to bring different Naga tribes together.

Opposing the construction of fence between India and Myanmar, Jamir encouraged CNTC to raise resources to fund “Love Burma” Campaign by not forgetting the Naga brothers in Burma.

He also urged upon the council to built cultural links by looking at the similarities of the culture rather than the differences.

In his speech former commissioner Nagaland K.Nzimongo Ngully expressed his opinion against the penchant among people in forming too many un-

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Max Hospital Shalimar Bagh for problems in the treatment of patients under EWS (Economically Weaker Sections) category.

Also, the hospital had continued to use extra beds allotted to them for a particular time even after the deadline ended, the Minister said.

The baby boy was de-

clared dead by Max Hospital on November 30 and handed over to the parents in a plastic bag, along with its still-born sister. However, the baby started moving while being taken for burial.

The baby was then admitted in a clinic in Pitampura, but died on Wednesday.

ties said.

The Delhi government cancelled the licence of the superspecialty facility in north-west Delhi with immediate effect for alleged medical negligence including the twins case in which one of the babies was found alive after being declared dead by the doctors.

The move came after a three-member inquiry panel of the government submitted its final report to Health Minister Satyendar Jain, who described the incident as “not acceptable”.

According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) of the Delhi government’s heath department, the licence has been cancelled till further orders. “We will explore all options available to us.

We stand firmly behind our commitment to patient care, clinical and service excellence to the best of our capabilities,” the hospital’s statement added.

Cong struggles to control Govt’s no comment on Modi’s Palestine visit fallout of netas’ self-goals NEW DELHI, DEC 8 (TOI): With PM Narendra Modi ever-willing to latch on to gaffes from Congressmen, the opposition party is grappling with the riddle of controlling the message during the ongoing Gujarat campaign.

Mani Shankar Aiyar’s “neech” remark is third in a series of mis-steps or rows from the Congress camp that Modi and BJP have seized upon and turned into a major subject of stump speeches .

Following the Aiyar comment, senior party leader and former Delhi CM Sheila Dikshit tweeted, “I strongly condemn attempts made by some Congress leaders to weaken @OfficeOfRG & @INCIndia. If these leaders truly believe in the Congress ideology, they should be more circumspect in their choice of words. We need to all strengthen the hands of our President to be.”

Earlier, a row flared up over claims that Rahul Gandhi wrote his name in a register meant for “non Hindus” during his visit to Somnath temple, and Kapil Sibal’s demand in the SC that Ayodhya hearing be put off till 2019 figured prominently in Modi’s campaign speech on Wednesday. Congressmen believe they were able to contain the fallout of the row that BJP stoked by re-

peatedly questioning Rahul reveal his faith in the wake of his name figuring in the register for “non Hindus”.

Congress called BJP’s question “silly”, proclaiming Rahul was “janeu-dhari” (sacred thread-wearing) and “Shiv-bhakt”.

Party managers believe while intellectuals may have sniggered at Congress talking about Rahul’s caste, the implication that he was a Brahmin immediately quelled the row that was tailored to BJP’s forte of communal polarisation.

There are lingering concerns about Sibal’s demand in the SC that Ayodhya hearing be deferred till the next Lok Sabha polls.

As BJP claimed that Sibal’s stance in the court was also the Congress’ view on Ayodhya temple and the PM elaborated on it in his speeches, Congress distanced itself from the lawyer politician.

However, there are doubts if the party has been able to fully contain whatever damage it could do. Aiyar’s case appeared to have breached the limits of tolerance of Congress managers. Rahul took to Twitter to slam Aiyar’s “neech” remark against the PM and asked him to apologise. The veteran Congressman obliged.

But it was well after BJP and the PM had been handed an emotive issue.

Narendra Modi to visit Palestine.

NEW DELHI, DEC 8 (IANS): India on Friday declined to comment on Palestine Ambassador Adnan Abu Alhaijaa’s claim that Prime Minister Nar-

endra Modi will visit his country.

“I can’t confirm and can only say that you are familiar about how we go about announcing high-

Blackmoney case: Court denies bail to two bizmen NEW DELHI, DEC 8 (PTI): A special court today denied bail to two Delhi-based businessmen, arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with its probe in a Rs 8,000 crore money laundering and black money racket. The ED had recently raided the farmhouses of RJD chief Lalu Prasad’s daughter Misa Bharti and her husband in Delhi in relation to the case.

Both Bharti and her husband have so far not been arrayed as accused by the ED in this case. During the hearing, advocate Nitesh Rana, appearing for the ED, opposed the bail application saying the investigation in the case was

at a crucial stage and if given bail, the accused may tamper with evidence. Special Judge Naresh Kumar Malhotra refused to grant the relief to businessmen brothers Surendra Jain and Virendra Jain for allegedly being involved in a blackmoney racket being run through shell companies. The ED has claimed to have identified at least 90 shell firms during its probe.

Shell companies are firms set up with nominal paid up capital, high reserves and surplus on account of receipt of high share premium, investment in unlisted companies and no dividend income or high amount of cash-in- hand.

Aircraft-type bio-vacuum toilets on Indian Railways from January 2018

ATM frauds: RBI, probe agencies to frame guidelines

from passengers that these were getting blocked due to dumping of waste such as plastic bottles, paper and the like in the toilet pot.

Explaining the need of shifting to bio-vacuum toilets, the official said: “Saving water is a priority for the railways.” “In biotoilets, the water requirement per flushing is up to 15 litres. And the water doesn’t generate enough pressure to discharge the waste from the pots, resulting in a foul smell and blockage of the pot.

“The bio-vacuum toilet only requires about half a litre of water and all the waste is cleared through suction,” the official said, adding these had been tried out on a pilot basis in some trains. The official said that the manufacturers of the bio-vacuum toilets have assured railways that the fabrication units would be set up in India.

Before the introduction of bio-toilets, lack of cleanliness on Indian trains, particularly in the toilets, was always a big issue. Until then, trains had no system

New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS): The Delhi High Court on Friday asked the RBI, the CBI and city police to frame guidelines to investigate cases of ATM frauds here. Disposing of a plea in this regard, it asked the Delhi government, Delhi Police, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to consider it as a representation.

The petition filed by north Delhi resident Pravesh, who claims to be a private investigator, through advocates Kamlesh Kumar Mishra also sought transfer of such cases to the Economic Offences Wing of the Delhi Police, claiming that culprits of ATM frauds were not nabbed. “Several gangs must be operating because of which similar incidents keep happening in the same ATMs time and again. But because of lack of coordination even among the investigation officers within the same police station, the real culprits are not being nabbed.

NEW DELHI, DEC 8 (IANS): Stinking and nonfunctioning toilets on Indian Railways -- one of the world’s largest rail networks -- may soon become a thing of the past. The national transporter is upgrading its bio-toilets to imported biovacuum toilets -- the kind found in aircraft -- an official said. The first 100 coaches with the new toilets will be attached to important trains like Rajdhani and Shatabdi and would be rolled out from January 2018.

“These bio-vacuum toilets will be odour-free and cut down water usage by over one-20th,” he said.

The official also said that the Chennai-based Integral Coach Factory (ICF) will roll out the first 100 coaches fitted with bio-vacuum toilets and that these will be attached to premium trains like the Rajdhani and Shatabdi expresses. He also said there would be lesser chances of such toilets getting blocked. The railways’ initiative to upgrade the existing bio-toilets came after pesistent complaints

to treat human waste, which was emptied on to the rail tracks. In bio-toilets, human waste wasn’t supposed to be emptied on to the tracks but digested by anaerobic bacteria, which convert it into water and bio-gases that are released after disinfection. However, it was found that this hardly worked in practice.

The bio-toilets have been deployed in Indian trains over four years to 2017, at a cost of Rs 1,305 crore, but these are no better than septic tanks, IndiaSpend reported last week quoting a two-year-long study by the Indian Institute of Technology-Madras (IIT-M). A staggering 93,537 “bio-digesters” -- as the toilets are called --have been installed in mainline express and mail trains.

However, sanitation experts and various studies -- including those commissioned by the railways -- have pointed out that most of the biotoilets are ineffective or illmaintained and the water discharged is no better than raw sewage.

level VIP visits,” External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said in response to a question at his weekly media briefing here. “There is a proper mechanism through which we make announcements,” he stated. “We normally do not announce a visit several months in advance. We do make an announcement at an appropriate time.”

On Thursday, a day after US President Donald Trump recognised Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, Alhaijaa said during a panel discussion on Rajya Sabha TV: “I will announce here that Modi will visit Palestine.”

Fake education board busted in Delhi, six arrested NEW DELHI, DEC 8 (IANS): The Delhi Police has busted a fake education board operating as the Board of Higher Secondary Education Delhi and arrested six persons including its chairman, a senior officer said on Friday. The chairman, Shiv Prasad Pandey was running the fake board and lured students by showing its website bhsedelhiboard. net and defrauded them of huge amounts of money.

“The accused were arrested on Thursday night after a decoy student was sent to Pandey’s office in East Delhi,” the officer said.

Koli, Pandher file photo

On Thursday, the court held both guilty under Sections 376 (rape), 302 (murder) and 201 (causing disappearance of evidence or false information) of the Indian Penal Code.

The two are the main accused in the case in which many children were abducted, sexually assaulted and killed inside the Noida house of Pandher.

The CBI did not charge sheet Pandher in the case but the court had summoned him as accused under provision of 319 of CrPc and convicted him along with his domestic help.

In this case, the 25year-old maid did not return home on October 12, 2006. Her missing complaint was lodged in the police station.

When Koli was arrested on December 29, 2006 for the first time he made police recover some skulls from the rear of the house.

G H A Z I A BA D, D E C 8 (IANS): A CBI court here on Friday sentenced businessman Moninder Singh Pandher and his aide Surendra Koli to death in one of the Nithari serial rape-murder cases.

Pronouncing the judgment, Special CBI Judge P.K. Tiwari noted that Koli and Pandher were involved in the rape and murder of housemaid Anjali in 2006, and they deserved be punished in the strictest manner.

Since Pandher was involved in the crime along with his domestic help, he is also liable for the maximum punishment as described in law and that is death, the judge ruled.

Koli had dragged the victim inside the house and made her unconscious, raped her, and then ate her flesh, therefore death sentence is the only option in law. Both are to be hanged till death, the judge said.

Both are to be taken in judicial custody, he added.

Income Tax official suspended for demanding bribe

Rs. 3 L for family of man hacked in Rajasthan, says Mamata

New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS): The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has suspended a senior Income Tax Department official of the Gujarat region for allegedly demanding a bribe from an assessee, an official said on Friday.

The CBDT has put under suspension Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax D.K. Meena, posted at Surendranagar in the department’s Gujarat region for harassing a taxpayer in a scrutiny case.

The department had “zero tolerance” to such malpractices and corruption, a Finance Ministry release said here.

“The officer is alleged to have sought illegal gratification through the taxpayer’s chartered accountant for favourably completing the assessment,” it said.

“The audio recordings of the conversations were also received which, inter alia, mention the bribe amount being demanded by the officer of the department for settling the case,” the release said.

While the depar tment’s Vigilance Directorate found serious lapses and irregularities in the case, the matter is under investigation and Meena has been suspended, pending the results of the inquiry, it added.

Village Council Chairman

TUKUNASAMI VILLAGE Dist. Zunheboto : Nagaland.

PRESS NOTE

Mamata Banerjee

KO L K ATA , D E C 8 (IANS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday announced Rs 3 lakh compensation to the family of a migrant labourer from the state who was hacked to death in Rajasthan and a job to a family member.

“Very sad incident happened in Rajasthan. Afrajul Khan of Malda of our state was brutally killed. His family is totally helpless. As a small help to the bereaved family, our government has decided to provide Rs 3 lakh to the family,” Banerjee wrote on Twitter.

The Chief Minister

also sent a team of Ministers and party MPs to visit the family in Malda district.

“Also one job to an eligible person of the victim’s family. Other help from the government will also be provided. I am sending our team of Ministers and MPs to visit the family,” she added. On Thursday, a horrifying video emerged showing a man, later identified as Afrajul from West Bengal, being brutally hacked to death and set on fire in Rajasamand district of Rajasthan, for allegedly committing “love jihad”.

Police arrested the accused, Shambunath Raigar.

KICHILIMI UNION KOHIMA FELICITATION

The Kichilimi Union Kohima take this privilege and honour to convey our heartiest congratulations to Mr. Hotolu Swu, S/o Yezulho Swu on his promotion to the post of Joint Secretary, Soil and Water Conservation Department, Nagaland.

We wish and pray that the gracious God bless and guide him in his future endeavour.

G.Yeghoto Chishi Ghushito Assumi Chairman, KUK G. Secretary, KUK

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Max Super Speciality Hospital had reportedly sacked the doctors responsible for the oversight. (Reuters)

NEW DELHI, DEC 8 (PTI): The decision to cancel the licence of Max Hospital, Shalimar Bagh was “harsh” and “unfair” and it will severely limit patients from accessing treatment, the hospital group today said.

Max Healthcare authorities, in a statement, issued hours after the cancellation of the licence by the Delhi government, said, “We have not been given an adequate opportunity to be heard.”

“We have received the notice of cancellation of the license of Max Hospital, Shalimar Bagh. We strongly believe that this ruling is harsh,” it said.

“We believe that even if there is an individual error of judgement, holding the hospital responsible is unfair and it will severely limit the ability for patients to access treatment. This will compound the shortage of hospital facilities in the national capital,” the Max Healthcare authori-

The undersigned on behalf of Tukunasami Village Council would like to express our sincere thanks and gratitude towards Chief Electrical Inspectorate, Govt. of Nagaland for including our village in the project “Green Village Initiative through energy efficient Retrofits”. The said project was implemented on 02.12.2017 by distributing electrical energy efficient accessories to each house hold and for street lighting.

We acknowledge Er. I. V Chishi, Chief Electrical Inspector and Er.Philip EE, who personally came along with Er. Phutoshe Kapo, JE (Elect.) Kohima and Shri. Hesheto Kapo, Supt. Agri.Directorate, Kohima for carrying out such a long felt need of the village. The Council extends our profound appreciation for taking up such kind of development activities.

(AngutoKiba) (LhotoiZhimomi) (SatoviAchumi) Chairman G.B G.B K-4011 Tukunasami Village Council

The LKTM would like to convey our heartiest congratulations to our esteemed member Dr. Imkongtenla Pongen, D/o Mr. Mangkorepba Pongen of being conferred Ph.D in Anthropology on thesis "Rick factors of life style related disease among Ao Naga's" by the University of Delhi on 18th of Nov 2017.

We wish her success in her future endeavours.

Pangjungmanen Longchar Bendangrenla Longkumer President, LKTM General Secretary, LKTM

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OFFICE OF THE

LONGSACHUNG EKHUNG WOKHA TOWN WOKHA – 797111 : NAGALAND

FELICITATE

Longsachung Ekhung Wokha Town conveys our heartiest congratulations to the following individuals for their various achievements.

1. R. Ekonthung Lotha (Promoted to Joint Director Adult Education).

2. Nzanbemo Ezung (Promoted to Under Secy. Assembly Secretariat) 3. S. Nchumbemo Ezung (Promoted to Area Education Officer) (Dept of Education) 4. Ekonthung K. Yanthan (Promoted to Vodafone Company, Nagaland Incharge) 5. N. Lipenthung Yanthan (For securing the post of Agri Field Asst) 6. Y. Ekyimsao Kikon (Promoted to Kilonser NSCN-U) 7. Chumdemo Ezung (Dy. Kilonser NSCN-M) Chumben Ezung DC-2919

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NEW DELHI, DEC 8 (IANS): The Delhi government on Friday cancelled the licence of Max Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, here with immediate effect, after the hospital erroneously declared a newborn dead.

The baby later died in a city nursing home.

Making the announcement, Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain said the hospital can continue the treatment of patients who were currently admitted but cannot admit new patients.

Patients in the hospital can shift to a different hospital if they wish, Jain added.

The Minister said that a final report on an inquiry ordered by the government was submitted to them on Friday and the decision was taken after that.

Jain said last month they had issued notice to

Licence cancellation ‘harsh’, Pandher, Koli sentenced to death ‘unfair’: Max Healthcare in Nithari serial rape-murder case

AKULUTO RANGE STUDENTS' UNION

FELICITATION

We the Akuluto Range Students' Union extend our heartiest congratulations to Mr. Deon Swu for being appointed as Special Secretary to Vice-President and Mr. Khekato Kinny for being appointed to Kilonser, Supervisor UT-1.

The Union further appreciates and thank his Excellency President NSCN (R) Mr. Wangting Naga, Collective Leadership, Kilonsers and All Rank for inducting such a capable and able senior leaders who has a vision for the Nagas future.

May Almighty God bestow wisdom and good health in their services for the cause of Nagas.

Jepito Chishi President ARSU

Tokato Chishi Gen. Secretary ARSU

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International

Nagaland Post, Dimapur Saturday, December 9, 2017

Clashes erupt across West Bank and Gaza

Washington, Dec 8 (IANS): The US has warned the Palestinians against cancelling talks with Vice President Mike Pence after Washington recognised Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.

Senior Palestinian official Jibril Rajoub earlier said Pence “would not be welcomed” during his upcoming visit to the region.

He will also travel to Egypt and Israel in the second half of December, a visit that has taken on extra significance after Trump’s announcement, the BBC reported.

A White House official responded by saying Pence “still intends to meet Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas along with other leaders and thinks any decision to pull out of the meeting would be counterproductive”. Abbas did not personally comment on the issue.

sive religious and political disputes. Jerusalem is home to major Muslim and Christian shrines, as well as Judaism’s holiest site. The Israeli-annexed eastern sector is sought by the Palestinians as a future capital, while Israel says it won’t relinquish any part of Jerusalem.

Palestinian political groups had called for massive demonstrations Friday in the West Bank, Gaza Strip and east Jerusalem — lands captured by Israel in 1967 and sought for a Palestinian state. Separately, the Gaza-based leader of the Islamic militant Hamas agitated for a third uprising against Israel.

On Friday, the militant al-Qaida network urged followers around the world to target vital interests of the United States, its allies and Israel. A statement posted on al-Qaida’s media arm as-Sahab called for holy war or jihad and described America as an oppressor of Muslims.

Street protests were held Friday across the region. Marches were staged in Iran, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan and Jordan.

In the Jordanian capital of Amman, hundreds of protesters chanted “Jerusalem is Arab” and “America is the head of the snake.”

Demonstrators stomped on a poster that

Seoul, Dec 8 (IANS): South Korea and the US on Friday concluded the Vigilant ACE exercises, the largest joint air drill, meant to serve as a show of strength following North Korea’s latest missile launch.

A defence official told Efe news that the allies had ended the five-day drills, in which the US deployed the F-22 and F-35 fighter jets, the B-1B strategic bomber and several EA-18G airborne electronic warfare aircraft.

This made the Vigilant ACE the largest air combat manoeuvers carried out in the Korean peninsula.

The joint drills simulated precision attacks on mock nuclear facilities and self-propelled missile launch vehicles similar to those used by the Kim Jong-un regime to deploy its missiles.

Although the Vigilant ACE are annual exercises and were planned ahead of North Korea’s latest missile launch on November 29, it is unusual for the Pentagon to carry out such a largescale deployment such as this one.

O n N ove m b e r 2 9 , the North Korean army launched the Hwasong-15, its most advanced intercontinental ballistic missile to date and which has put Pyongyang closer to striking the continental US with nuclear weapons.

Pak allows Jadhav to meet wife, mother on Christmas day

Islamabad, Dec 8 (PTI): Pakistan Friday said it will allow convicted Indian death row prisoner Kulbhushan Jadhav to meet his wife and mother on December 25.

Jadhav, 47, was sentenced to death by a Pakistani military court in April on charges of espionage and terrorism. The International Court of Justice in May had halted his execution on India’s appeal.

Jadhav has been allowed to meet his wife and mother on December 25, Foreign Office spokesman Mohammad Faisal said.

During his weekly news briefing, the spokesman said a staff member from the Indian High Commission will also be present during the meeting.

Earlier on November 10, Pakistan had agreed to allow his wife to meet him.

India has been pressing Pakistan to grant a visa to Jadhav’s mother, Avantika,

on humanitarian grounds.

External Affairs Minister Sushma Sawraj had recently discussed Jadhav’s case with Pakistani High Commissioner to New Delhi Sohail Mahmood.

Pakistan has repeatedly denied India consular access to Jadhav on the ground that it was not applicable in cases related to spies.

Jadhav had filed an appeal with Pakistan Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa to seek clemency, which is still pending.

In October, the Pakistan Army had said it is close to a decision on the mercy petition of Jadhav.

Pakistan claims its security forces arrested him from restive Balochistan province on March 3 last year after he reportedly entered from Iran. However, India maintains that Jadhav was kidnapped from Iran where he had business interests after retiring from the Indian Navy.

646,000 Rohingya refugees currently in Bangladesh: UN

Bangladesh border guard soldiers stop newly arrived Rohingya Muslims, who crossed over from Myanmar into Bangladesh. (File photo)

Dhaka, Dec 8 (IANS): The UN on Friday raised the number of Rohingya refugees who have arrived in Bangladesh since late August to 646,000.

The latest data raises the estimated number of arrivals to 20,000 compared to figures released two days earlier, reports Efe news.

The increase is due to a revised system estimating the number of new arrivals, as well as the uninterrupted flow of refugees who continue to arrive.

“What happened this time is that the information from household level has been integrated. It’s an adjustment on the assessment

showed Trump alongside a Nazi swastika.

Thousands of worshippers at a traditional flashpoint, Jerusalem’s OId City, dispersed quietly after noon prayers.

The Old City is home to the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, which is Islam’s third holiest shrine and stands on the remnants of Judaism’s holiest site.

One of the compound’s outer walls is the holiest site where Jews can pray.

In the past, Israeli authorities often imposed age restrictions, barring younger Muslims from entering the Al Aqsa compound during periods of tensions, but did not do so Friday.

joint air drills

approach that’s picking up more accurate data,” the cocoordinator of the UN Inter Sector Coordination Group, Margo Baars, told Efe. “Also there has been a constant check of new arrivals over the last week.”

The increasing number of refugees shows that the influx of Rohingya from Myanmar to Bangladesh has continued unabated, confirming concerns expressed by human rights organisations and UN agencies about the effectiveness of an agreement signed between both countries on November 23 on the return of the refugees.

The agreement also

lays down a period of two months for the process of repatriation to begin, although Myanmar has put the precondition that the Rohingya - who are considered foreigners in Myanmar and are denied citizenship - have to provide identity documents and prove they have not participated in “acts of terrorism” before they are allowed to return.

Recently arrived Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh told Efe that attacks against their community were still occurring in the western Rakhine state of Myanmar, despite pressure by the international community to end the army’s campaign.

The exodus began on August 25, when the Myanmar Army launched a operation in retaliation to an attack by a Rohingya insurgent group on multiple government posts.

The military offensive has been accused of human rights abuses including burning of villages by human rights organisations, with the UN saying that there were signs of “genocide” and “ethnic cleansing”.

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US warns against scrapping PenceAbbas talks

Palestinians clash with Israeli troops during a protest against US President Donald Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel in the West Bank city of Bethlehem, Friday.

The preacher at Al Aqsa told worshippers that the city will “remain Muslim and Arab.”

“All we want from the Arab and Muslim leaders is action and not statements of denunciation,” Sheikh Yousef Abu Sneineh said to the approximately 27,000 worshippers.

Around 2,000 people later gathered in the plaza around the mosque, chanting: “With our soul and blood, we will defend Al Aqsa and Jerusalem.”

For decades, the United States had professed neutrality on the fate of Jerusalem, in line with an international consensus that the fate of the holy city should be determined in negotiations.

Tr ump’s dramatic policy shift, announced Wednesday, has triggered widespread international condemnation, including from U.S. allies. Several European leaders have warned the US shift could further destabilize the region.

French President Emmanuel Macron said after a meeting with Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri that he was “launching an appeal for calm and responsibility.”

Hariri said the US decision “will further complicate the peace process and pose an additional challenge to the stability of the whole region.”

OFFICE OF THE

DAROGAJAN VILLAGE COUNCIL EAST DIMAPUR - 797116 : NAGALAND

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Darogajan Village Council and the fire victims of 2nd December 2017 at Darogajan Village, wishes to acknowledge the expression of sympathy and gesture of kindness shown to the fire victims.

We are grateful to the general public of Darogajan Village, neighbouring villages and well wishers, who stood by us during the difficult time. We are truly grateful to all.

Our special thanks to those who help us with cash and kinds.

1.

Thejavizo Nakhro, E.A.C Chumukedima and Nagaland State Disaster Management

Rs. 70,000/-

2.

Mr. & Mrs. Vitokhu Achumi

3.

Tangkhul Baptist Church, Darogajan Village

Rs. 24,000/-

4.

Women Society Tangkhul Baptist Church

Rs. 12000/-

5.

Bamunpukhuri-B

6.

Sangsai Self Help Group

7.

Darogajan Village Women Society

8.

Gopal Bricks

9.

Village level organization Bamunpukhuri-I

Rice 120 kg, Dal 24 kg and Potato 24 kg

Rice 75 kg with vegetable items Rice 50 kg Rice 50 kg, Vegetable items, Clothes, salt, mosquito nets Rice 1 bag, Salt 12 pkt., Potato 1 bag Rs. 2000/-

10. Col. I.H. Yepthomi, Town Command NNC, GDRN (N/A)

Rs 5000/-

11. Ninghon

Rs. 500/-

12. Chonmila

Rs. 100/-

13. Rose Lunung

Rs. 100/-

14. P.S. John

Rs. 500/-

15. K. Paothing

Rs. 200/-

16. Jacob Kaping

Rs. 200/-

17. Ayon Raleng

Rs. 200/-

Rishiraj Girisa Secretary Darogajan Village Council

Vitokhu Achumi Chairman Darogajan Village Council

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Jerusalem, Dec 8 (Agencies): Palestinians clashed with Israeli troops across the West Bank and Gaza, and Muslim worshippers from Jordan to Indonesia poured into the streets after Friday prayers to protest President Donald Trump’s recognition of contested Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.

Protesters bur ned Israeli and US flags or stomped on Trump posters in displays of anger.

In the West Bank, demonstrators torched heaps of tires, sending columns of thick black smoke rising over the cities of Ramallah and Bethlehem.

Palestinian stone-throwers traded volleys in the streets with soldiers firing tear gas and rubber bullets.

The Israeli military reported protests at 30 locations across the West Bank and Gaza Strip, and said Israeli forces arrested six people.

Red Crescent paramedics and Palestinian health officials reported 13 people wounded by live fire and 47 by rubber bullets in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. Dozens more suffered from tear gas inhalation, medics said.

T r u m p ’s s e i s m i c policy shift on Jerusalem has angered Arabs and Muslims who view it as an expression of blatant pro-Israel bias on one of the region’s most explo-

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BEIJING, Dec 8 (Agencies): China on Friday warned its nationals in Pakistan of plans for a series of imminent “terrorist attacks” on Chinese targets there, an unusual alert as it pours funds into infrastructure projects into a country plagued by militancy.

Thousands of Chinese workers have gone to Pakistan following Beijing’s pledge to spend $57 billion there on projects in President Xi Jinping’s signature “Belt and Road” development plan, which aims to link China with the Middle East and Europe.

Protecting employees of Chinese companies, as well as individual entrepreneurs who have followed the investment wave along what is known as the ChinaPakistan Economic Corridor, has been a concern for Chinese officials.

“It is understood that terrorists plan in the near term to launch a series of attacks against Chinese organisations and personnel in Pakistan,” the Chinese embassy in Pakistan said in a statement on its website.

The embassy warned all “Chinese-invested organisations and Chinese citizens to increase security awareness, strengthen internal precautions, reduce trips outside as much as possible, and avoid crowded public spaces”.

It also asked Chinese nationals to cooperate with

Pakistan’s police and the military, and to alert the embassy in the event of an emergency.

It did not give any further details.

Pakistan’s foreign ministry could not be reached immediately for comment.

China has long worried about disaffected members of its Uighur Muslim minority in its far western region of Xinjiang linking up with militants in Pakistan and Afghanistan.

At the same time, violence in Pakistan’s southwestern Baluchistan province has fuelled concern about security for planned transport and energy links from western China to Pakistan’s deepwater port of Gwadar. The Taliban, sectarian groups linked to al Qaeda and the Islamic State all operate in Baluchistan, which borders Iran and Afghanistan and is at the centre of the “Belt and Road” initiative.

In addition, separatists there have long battled the government for a greater share of gas and mineral resources, and have a long record of attacking energy and other infrastructure projects.

Islamic State claimed responsibility for killing two kidnapped Chinese teachers in Baluchistan in June, prompting the government in Islamabad to pledge to beef up security for Chinese nationals.

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‘Avora Records’ winners of HIRC 2017 Oldies Night to be held at Kisama tonight

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vora Records from Aizawl, Mizoram were declared winners of this year’s Hornbill international Rock Contest 2017, while The Prophets (Aizawl) and Perfect Stick Figure Illustrations (Gangtok) were placed 1st and 2nd Runners up respectively.

Nine bands out of total 22 bands performed in front of a mammoth crowd at Agri Expo Site, 4th Mile, Dimapur. Some viewers arrived late after harrowing traffic snarls within the town.

Visitors were pleasantly surprised at the way

Diphupar Naga Youth Organization (DNYO) managed the rush of vehicles and feet as well. As always, host Moanungsang like a seasoned professional kept the crowd entertained as bands prepared to play their sets.

With original songs featuring Dimapur guitarist Atasaba as guest guitarist, SNF winners of HIRC 2016 kept the crowd occupied as judges deliberated the results.

Vocalist of the winning band, who was clearly emotional, said, “Dimapur has angels” and narrated how they had lost their

An epic crowd at the rock contest. (DIPR)

pedal, but the organisers went out of their way to help them. The winning band played all originals with tightly timed funky songs that had the crowd fascinated all along.

Avora Records walked with a cash prize of 10 lakhs, while The Prophets and Perfect Stick Figure Illustrations won cash prizes of 5 lakhs and 3.5 lakhs.

The three winners won sound gear gift hampers from Artist Aloud, while prizes for individual categories carried cash reward of 25,000 sponsored by Hero Moto Corp along with music gears from Mar-

shall Amplifications.

Winners under “individual categories” were: Best Vocalist – Ronnie from The Prophets (Aizawl) Best Guitarist- Ruata Renthlei from Avora Records (Aizawl) Best Bassist- Gordon from The Prophets (Aizawl) Best Drummer- John Raj Swami from Highway 69 (Ranchi) Yellow Beacon won the best band in the local category and won a cash prize of 1 lakh sponsored

by Case Construction.

(Staff Reporter)

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n the last evening show for the Hornbill Festival at Kisama Heritage village, a night celebrating music from the past under the theme “Oldies Night” will be held at 4:30 p.m.

Two bands including, Brainstorm Island and Ageless Melodies will be performing during the event. The two bands will be sharing the stage to give the audience a taste of oldies which may also include covers and renditions of songs from the old era.

Brainstorm Island is a four piece cross-genre band with a little inclination towards rock. The

addition to the lineup of the exceptional Gavin Harrison on drums.

“The album features some of my favourite Porcupine Tree songs, including Lazarus, Mellotron Scratch and Arriving Somewhere But Not Here.” (TeamRock)

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albums that for many represent the pinnacle of the band’s artistic achievements – myself included.

“Following on from 2000’s Lightbulb Sun it had a distinctly heavier tone, partly due to a shift in musical interests, but also the

rable time.

The event is managed

by Sky Entertainment who also managed the opening ceremony of the Hornbill 2017. The organizers have invited everyone to come

and be part of the event as it will be the final last evening show to be held at the venue.

The event will be hosted by Moalemla Aier.

(Staff Reporter)

Mr. Yean Ngully & Mrs. Noyingi Ngully

Dad and Mum, sticking to each other and loving endlessly for 30 years. We are so proud as your children. Every child and every couple wants to have such parent and wants to be as you are.

We Love you.

Wishing you both everlasting and a lifetime of togetherness.

Loving Children

We welcome you all

MISSING

Luxevi Khala

25th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

of Vekuho Village Permanent resident of Satakha Town.

Age : Between 85-90 Mission Since 01.12.2017

(9th DECEMBER, 1992 – 9th DECEMBER, 2017)

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erably less compression/ limiting, and consequently the albums are now a more dynamic listening experience.”

Wilson continues: “In Absentia was the band’s seventh studio album and the first in a run of three

band will be performing renditions of old songs and classic rock.

Ageless Melodies is a band recently formed which covers songs in likes of Bob Dylan, Elvis Presley, Eagles, Glen Campbell, Jim Reeves etc. The band comprises of veteran singers who were formerly part of various reputed Naga bands in the 90s. Their love and passion for music led them to come together to relive the memories of the past and cater to audiences of the older group.

The two bands are expected to give the concert goers a good and memo-

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Porcupine Tree announce ‘In Absentia,’ ‘Deadwing’ vinyl reissues

orcupine Tree albums In Absentia (2002) and Deadwing (2005) are to be reissued on black and coloured vinyl next year via Kscope. Deadwing will be the first to arrive on February 23, while In Absentia will be released on March 9. Along with black vinyl versions, special limited edition coloured vinyl editions will also be available and can be pre-ordered via Burning Shed.

Vocalist and guitarist Steven Wilson says, “Two of the most popular Porcupine Tree releases, In Absentia and Deadwing, have been acquired by Kscope and will be given long awaited reissues on vinyl in February and March, with new CD editions to follow later in 2018. “For the first time since their original release, both albums have also been remastered with consid-

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25 Wedding Anniversary th

MR. & MRS. THONHONG KONYAK

“The love that you share is so rare and beautiful and it is a joy and blessing for us to be a part of your lives.”

DEAR Mom and Dad, Congratulations on your 25th wedding anniversary.

We are so blessed to have you as our parents for you have taught us what true and abiding love is by living it by example.

“As you begin yet another year of your lives together, may God’s blessings of health and a long life be with you today and forever more.” We love you both so much.

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INAUGURATION OF NEWLY CREATED SUB-DIVISIONAL AGRICULTURE OFFICER (SDAO) OFFICE, NAGINIMORA OF MON DISTRICT.

Shri Y.M Yollow Konyak Hon'ble Parliamentary Secy., Agriculture, Shri. Helie Rupre-o Director of Agriculture, Shri Chingak Konyak Addl.

Deputy Commissioner, Naginimora along with Senior officers of the Department during the inauguration of newly created SDAO establishment – Naginimora on 6th December 2017 under Mon District Nagaland.

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Mr. I. Temsu Longkumer & Mrs. I. Chubala Yaden While congratulating on this 25th Wedding Anniversary, I thank God for His abundant blessing and giving me wonderful parents. May our loving Father grant both of you sound health and long life for His glory.

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Loving son : Medem Longkumer

The best thing about both of you is your unconditional love for each other and above all for starting your family and continually leading us in the fear of God. May both of you continue to grow in love and faith in God as we celebrate the Golden Anniversary of your togetherness.

“HAPPY GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY”

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Vihokhu village lifts Zhuikhu football gold cup

Guest of honour along with the winners of 19th Zhuikhu M.B.E Memorial Football Gold Cup and tournament officials on Friday.

Dimapur, Dec 8 (NPN): Vihokhu village football team lifted the 19th edition of Zhuikhu M.B.E Memorial Football Gold Cup after defeating Nihoto FC 3-1 via tie-breaker in a keenly contested final played Friday afternoon at Khaghaboto town. The tournament was organised

by Western Sumi Sports Association and hosted by Khaghaboto Area Sports Association.

Z. Kasheto Yeptho, class I contractor witnessed the final match as guest of honour of the closing function and gave away the trophy and cheque of Rs.70,000 to the winners.

Nihoto walked away with a cash award of Rs. 50,000 and trophy while the two semi-final losers, Hovishe and Shoxuvi received Rs. 15,000 each.

While congratulating the winners, the guest of honour urged the teams to encourage one another to lift the spirit and the standard of the game. He reminded the players that sports associations and likeminded section of the society who have concern for the growth of sports in the state, despite hardship, are

providing platform to showcase their talent. Therefore, they should take such platform as a stepping stone to sharpen their skills and talents to take it to professional level, he said. However, one has to put in efforts and hard work, he added.

Observing the commitment and hardwork of local sports persons despite lack in infrastructures, he said that Nagas have been blessed with immense ability and talent and assured to support any talented sports person eager to make it to the top level.

Further, he urged the leaders to have vision for betterment of Naga society and to put in collective effort to promote the young people. He also reminded the gathering that corruption can never take the society forward but will definitely destroy it.

Later, he lowered the flag of the Western Sumi Sports Association to mark the conclusion of the tournament.

President, Wester n Sumi Hoho Zheshito Swu also exhorted the gathering.

Closing function was chaired by Vikuto Zhimo,

vice president, WSSA while Ahoto Chishi, sports director, WSSA proposed the vote of thanks. Apart from football, WSSA also conducted badminton and volleyball tournaments both in men’s and women’s categories.

Result Individual winners prizes of football Best player - Ghunaka of Vihokhu Best goalkeeper - Homka of Vihokhu Joint highest scorer - Inito of Nihoto and Aben of Vihokhu Volleyball men Champion - Vikuho team Runner-up - Hezulho team Best player - Kito Zhimo of Hezulho Volleyball women Champion - Hezulho team Runner-up - Hozukhe team Best player - Kivikali Wotsa of Xekiye Badminton men Champion - HASSA team Runner-up - Pukhato team Best player - Kitoka of HASSA Badminton women Champion - Nikhekhu team Runner-up - Vihokhu team Best player - Ayeli of Vishiyi

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LO N D O N, D e c 8 (Agencies): Spaniards Rafael Nadal and Garbine Muguruza were named as the International Tennis Federation (ITF) world champions on Friday - the first time in 19 years the awards have gone to players from the same country.

Nadal, who claimed the honour for the third time, made a sensational comeback from an injuryplagued 2016, winning a 10th French Open title and the US Open to take his Grand Slam haul to 16, three behind Roger Federer who also won two of the year’s majors after returning from injury.

The 31-year-old Mallorcan ended the year as world number one, although he pulled out of the season-ending ATP Finals in London due to a knee injury.

Muguruza won the ITF award for the first time after capturing the Wimbledon title and ascending to the world number one ranking for the first time.

She ended the year ranked number two behind Romania’s Simona Halep who is still chasing a first Grand Slam title.

The last time two players from the same country scooped the awards was in 1998 when Americans Pete Sampras and Lindsay Davenport took the honours.

Lukasz Kubot of Poland and Marcelo Melo of Brazil won the men’s doubles award while Chan Yun-Jan of Chinese Taipei and the recently-retired Martina Hingis of Switzerland took the women’s prize.

Bengaluru FC edge NorthEast United 1-0 G u wa h at i , D e c 8 (Agencies): Bengaluru FC won their first three points on the road as they edged past NorthEast United FC 1-0 in Guwahati on Friday with a goal from Miku. The win takes the Bangalore Blues to top of ISL table with nine points and enjoying a better goal difference than Chennaiyin FC also on the same number of points.

The home side looked comfortable of the two teams and it was Marcinho who had the first shot on target in the sixth minute with Ralte diving to his right to make the save.

Miku soon got involved in the thick of the action and his right-footed drive missed the far corner only by

a couple of inches. Chhetri too had a chance to put the visitors into the lead but his tame shot was easily kept out by Rehenesh.

Although Bengaluru saw more of the ball, it was NorthEast United who looked threatening with every attacking move.

Danilo had the best chance of the first half in the 40th minute when his shot from the right saw Ralte’s diving save keep the scoreline 0-0.

It took less than two minutes for Bengaluru to put their noses ahead. A back-pass from Nirmal Chettri saw Rehenesh’s kick straight to Udanta after being put under pressure by Miku. Udanta played it for the Venezuelan striker who

Bengaluru FC players celebrate after scoring a goal.

only had to slot the ball into the right corner as Rehenesh was left stranded in between the sticks.

In the 83rd minute, the visitors had a golden opportunity to make it 2-0 with Nobrega as his shot was blocked by Reagan before being set up by Dimas.

Gursimrat sent a cross in the 90th minute for Sambinha who chest it forwarded for Lopes. However, the striker unfortunately struck his shot straight at Ralte, much to the disappointment of the home fans as Bengaluru survived a late scare to pick three points.

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Ronaldo wins 5th Ballon d’Or award NFCA free football coaching camp

PARIS, Dec 8 (Agencies): Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo has won the Ballon d’Or award as soccer’s best player of the year for a recordequaling fifth time, moving him level with Barcelona star Lionel Messi.

Ronaldo won the trophy awarded by France Football magazine at a ceremony held at the Eiffel Tower on Thursday. He finished ahead of contenders Messi and Neymar, who left Barcelona in the offseason to join Paris SaintGermain for a world record transfer fee of 222 million Euros ($262 million).

Ronaldo was shown on television receiving the award while making the sign of five with his left hand as held the trophy in his right. Messi was runner-up behind him and Neymar was third.

“Of course, I feel happy, it’s a big moment in my career,” Ronaldo said. “It’s something I hope to win every year.”

The 32-year-old Portugal forward also took home the Ballon d’Or prize in 2013 and 2014, and in 2008 when playing for Manchester United.

Messi won it from 2009-12 and again in 2015.

Cristiano Ronaldo has won the Ballon d’Or for a record-equalling fifth time in a glamorous ceremony in the French capital.

Ronaldo claimed it back last year after helping Portugal win the European Championship and starring for Madrid as it won the Champions League.

Last season he won the Champions League once again and played a key role as Madrid won the Spanish league title for the first time since 2012.

Ronaldo is the alltime leading scorer in the history of the Champions League with 115 goals.

He set another competition record on Wednesday, scoring in Real Madrid’s 3-2 win over Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday to become the first player to find the net in all six groupstage matches.

It took his tally to nine so far, but in La Liga it has been a very different story during this campaign.

In August, he was banned for five games after shoving referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea in the

D i m ap u r , D e c 8 back following his red card (NPN): The Nagaland during a 3-1 victory over Football Coaches assoBarcelona in the Spanish ciation (NFCA) in collaboSuper Cup. He missed the return leg of the Spanish Super Cup in Madrid plus the first four matches of the Spanish league season.

Since then, he has managed only a meager two in 10 games and Madrid is fourth- already eight points behind leader Barcelona after 14 matches.

Veteran goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon was fourth on France Football’s list. The 39-year-old Italian helped Juventus reach the Champions League final and win the Italian title for the sixth straight season.

Croatia midfielder Luka Modric and Spain defender Sergio Ramos- both Ronaldo’s teammates- were fifth and sixth respectively.

Teenage star Kylian Mbappe finished seventh after helping Monaco win the French title and reach the Champions League semifinals. He joined Neymar at PSG this season in a deal worth 180 million Euros ($216 million) _ the secondmost expensive ever.

Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante, Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski and Tottenham striker Harry Kane completed the top 10.

ration with 36th Assam Rifles will be conducting a free football gassroot camp at Government Higher

Secondary School, Jalukie town from December 11-16. The camp is open for all children between

6-14 years. For further information and details contact, 8730865200 or 9436424654.

Lower Bayavü Giants with Khriehu Liezietsu after the prize distribution ceremony on Friday. (NP)

Correspondent

Kohima, Dec 8 (NPN): Lower Bayavü Giants beat Upper Bayavü Sixers by 18 runs to emerge as the champions of 5th 10Northern Angami-I T20 Bash on Friday.

The tournament, played under the theme ‘bat for unity,’ was organized by Brotherhood

Group, and supported and initiated by former parliamentary secretary Khriehu Liezietsu.

Electing to bat first, Lower Bayavü Giants set a target of 174/7 in 20 overs. Tapitu scored 57 runs while Chumbe contributed 33 runs. For Sixers, Sepichem took 3 wickets in 4 overs.

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Bayavü could manage to score only 156 in 20 overs.

Moarenba (43) and Depend (32) contributed the highest runs for Sixers.

Thungchamo claimed 4 wickets in 4 overs for Giants. Thungchamo was adjudged the man of the final match.

The winner and the runners-up received Rs.1 lakh and Rs 50,000 respectively along with running trophies.

Ta p i t u o f L owe r Bayavü Giants with 245 runs was the highest run scorer of the tournament and Thungchamo of Lower Bayavü Giants bagged the highest wickets taker (12 wickets).

They were awarded Rs.5000 each. D. Khel U n i t e d wa s awa r d e d the best discipline team.

Khriesavituo of North Block Warriors was adjudged the player of the tournament. He received a Hero Honda scooty.

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Naga indigenous cock fight game in progress during the Hornbill Festival at Naga Heritage Village, Kisama on Friday.

Throngsomong from Yimchunger community emerged as the champion while Khasmaigirisa from Kachari community and Renpen from Lotha community bagged the second and third place respectively. Altogether 15 persons participated in the event.

NYCS to conduct selection test

D i m ap u r , D e c 8 (NPN): National Yuva Cooperative Society (NYCS) will be organising the season-III selection test for pan India Athletic Talent Scouting for Summer Olympics 2020 and 2024 at Government Higher Secondary School ground, Dimapur on December 9.

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

screen, select and nurture potential young talents.

Interested candidates should be between the age of 11-14 and 15-17.

Forms can be downloaded from www.nycsindia.com.

Those who have not registered can do the same on December 9 by producing a passport photo and birth certificate. All the registered candidates have been asked to reach the venue by 8:30 am.

For more information, contact 9863407900 or 9856585309.

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