December 9, 2018

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Vol XXIX No. 7

DIMAPUR, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2018 Pages 12 ` 5.0

Persimmon in Nagaland

India take 166 runs lead over Aus

Surgical strikes were successful: Army’s Northern Command Chief

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Rio harps on MSMEs in state

Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, DEC 8 (NPN): Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio on Saturday acknowledged that the role of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) not only boost the economy but a mechanism that create jobs for the youth.

Addressing the inaugural programme of the upgradation of Nagaland Tool room and Training Centre (NTTC) at New Industrial Estate near Sub–Jail junction as special guest, Rio said: “Around 120 million people are employed in the MSME sector and contribute around 45 percent of the overall exports from India.”

Also highlighting its potential in rural areas, Rio said about 20 percent of MSMEs are based out of rural areas and have a have a huge potential not only to ensure equitable economic growth but also providing employment opportunities.

Referring to Nagaland in particular, Rio said infrastructure development is the key to help Nagaland catch up with mainland states in terms economic development, adding “Na-

NSCN (I-M) cautions DIMAPUR, DEC 8 (NPN): Based on complaints by various Church leaders, civil society organizations and NGOs, NSCN (I-M) central administrative officer (CAO) of Union Territory (UT) has appealed all to refrain from indulging in gambling and selling liquors at night Carnival in and around Dimapur. Asserting that such activities were unchristian, CAO sought the cooperation of the public to maintain peace and tranquility.

It also informed about the release of GPRN’s 2019 government calendar, costing Rs. 150. While stating that it will not force any one to buy the calendar, GPRN however appealed all to consider it as a “national souvenir” and extend cooperation.

Neiphiu Rio, with other officials, inspecting the Nagaland Tool room and Training Centre (NTTC) facility on December 8. (NP)

galand is also the gateway of Southeast Asia and with the central government’s Act East policy, a great future beckons the state.

Direct connectivity with Southeast Asia will give the state a huge market for its products.”

On the strength of the state in terms of scope for job creation, Rio pointed out that the strength of the State lies in its organic farm produce, rare medicinal plants and herbs, a young population fluent in English.

With investment in IT connectivity, the geographical remoteness of the state

reputation of being the most important employment generating agency in the state.

Imnatiba also proposed an extended office on a 100 acre plot of land that was available in Dimapur, adding that NTTC envisioned reaching out to more youths and acting as a bridge between the education and employment.

Secretar y, MSME, Government of India, Arun Kumar Panda in his address stressed on the three vital elements for SMSE to thrive: timely availability of credit, market access, and technology.

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PARIS, DEC 8 (AGENCIES): The sound of sirens, angry chants and the crack of stun grenades echoed throughout the French capital Saturday as Parisians braced themselves for what many feared would be the most violent protests in weeks of forceful anti-government demonstrations that have swept the country.

Protests that began last month against planned tax hikes on gas have since morphed into a wider rebuke of Emmanuel Macron’s presidency and an expression of anger at his attempts to reform France’s long-ailing economy. Almost eight in ten people in France support the protests, according to a poll published last week.

Paris’ glittering museums and galleries-- including the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower-- said they would not open their doors to the usual troop of holiday season tourists.

The effects of the protest were felt beyond the country’s borders as well, with protesters donning yellow jackets as a symbol of resistance in Belgium Saturday and Iraq earlier this week.

Too much hype over surgical strike: Ex-Army Gen who saw ops live NEW DELHI, DEC 8 (AGENCIES/PTI): The initial euphoria over the success of the surgical strike was natural but the constant hype around it is unwarranted, said Lt. Gen. DS Hooda (retd) who was associated with the operation across the Line of Control. “I do think there was too much hype over it. The military operation was important and we had to do it. Now how much should it have been politicised, whether it is right or wrong is something that should be asked to politicians,” said Lt. Gen. DS Hooda (retd) who was the Northern Army Commander when the operation was carried out in September 2016.

The surgical strike was launched in retaliation to the Uri terror attack in which 19 Indian soldiers were killed

by Pakistani terrorists.

Reacting to the comments by Lt. Gen. Hooda, Army Chief General Bipin Rawat told news agency ANI: “These are individual person’s perceptions, so let’s not comment on them. He was one of the main persons involved in conduct of these operations, so I respect his

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words very much.”

Lt. Gen DS Hooda had approved the plans for special forces to retaliate less than two weeks after the Uri terror attack. The retired army officer made the comments in Chandigarh, where he attended the Military Literature Festival (MLF).

Hooda said it was natural to have initial euphoria about the success, but the constant maintenance of hype around the military operations was unwarranted.

Responding to a question from the audience, Lt. Gen Hooda said that in hindsight, it would have been better had “we done it (surgical strikes) secretly”.

The aim of any such offensive had to be not only

tactical but strategic too, which substantially hampers enemy morale, he said.

Citing the example of the 1981 Israeli air strikes on Iraqi nuclear sites, which had caused considerable damage, Lt. Gen. NS Brar (retd) underscored the need to ensure long-term impact on the enemy before undertaking any such operation in the future. Cautioning politicians against being adventurists, Lt. Gen. Brar asked if they would have taken responsibility had there been any causalities in the strikes.

Rahul says Modi used surgical strikes for ‘political capital’: Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Saturday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi over Lt Gen (retd) D S Hooda’s remarks that it would have been better if the 2016 surgical strikes were carried out secretly, alleging that the PM used the military action for “political capital”. Taking to Twitter, Gandhi said: “Spoken like a true soldier General. India is so proud of you. Mr 36 has absolutely no shame in using our military as a personal asset.

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Dec 10 Dimapur bandh: NGBF rally in all India not a sanctuary for Church bodies opposed to dists on Dec 12 illegal immigrants: Shah PAC seeks public support DIMAPUR, DEC 8 (NPN): NEW DELHI, DEC 8 (PTI): BJP chief holding exams on Sundays

DIMAPUR, DEC 8 (NPN): Public Action Committee (PAC) of Naga Council Dimapur (NCD), which has called for a complete Dimapur district bandh on December 10, 2018 from 5am to 5pm, Saturday appealed to the public to extend support and cooperation and bear the inconvenience.

In a press release, PAC also requested the passengers travelling by train or flight to reach the destination before the bandh hour as show of support and concern to the burning issues confronting the citizens.

Stating that the bandh would be peaceful, PAC has instructed the volunteers deployed for the enforcement of the bandh to maintain strict discipline. It stated that no untoward incident should happen and not to KOHIMA, DEC 8 (NPN): make fire on the roads since Tourism department Saturday informed that 49,894 tourists visited the Hornbill Festival at Kisama on day-8.

According to the department the visitors include Correspondent 243 foreign tourists, 6624 domestic and 43,027 local KOHIMA, DEC 8 (NPN): tourist. Till December 8, As Hornbill Festival draws altogether 1,69,7191 people to a close, numerous feedwitnessed the Hornbill Festi- backs and complaints on val at Naga Heritage village high prices at the night bazaar and Kisama have come Kisama.

(Correspondent) to light especially on food items.

A lady government employee, who visited the night bazaar with her family said food and beverages were being sold at exorbitant rates. She said a thumb size local sausage was sold at Rs. 20 and some at Rs. 30 and a stick of tiny pork barbecue was sold at Rs. 50 while toys were found to be double the price at the night bazaar.

The lady also fumed over the price of Moudi (a pack of cooked pork and beef), saying she bought it for Rs. 300 to find three “ W e p r a y e d f o r y o u pieces of table spoon sized thinking you’re not well. pork and the rest were layers And here you are buying of banana leaves. the first arrivals.”

At Kisama, six piec-

49,894 visitors on day-8 at Hornbill

can also be bridged, he added.

On the general outlook towards employment in the state, Rio challenged the youth of the state to “become job providers instead of fighting to become servants,” adding that “people sought white collared jobs and feel it is second class to be entrepreneurs or work on their own.”

Industries and Commerce adviser, Imnatiba Jamir in his welcome address highlighted that the NTTC has trained 4000 students since 2006 and boasts of a 70 percent placement percentage, earning a

Paris on lockdown as police clash with ‘Yellow Jackets’

that would damage the roads or create situation.

Further, PAC informed all the volunteers to report in their assigned area of operation on or before 4.30am.

It also said that respective tribal hoho presidents were responsible for their volunteers conduct.

In case of any person violating the bandh, the concern leader of volunteers would report to the control room at NCD (7005664039, 7005440147). PAC stated that bandh has been called to send strong resentment against perpetrators.

Meanwhile, PAC reiterated that paramilitary, police, district administration, wedding duty, funeral, students on exam duty, hospitals, medical duty and media have been exempted from the purview of the proposed bandh.

To press the government of India for an early Naga political solution, the Nagaland GB Federation (NGBF) has decided to hold peaceful rally in all the 11 districts and two sub-divisions on December 12, 2018.

In a press release, NGBF general secretary, Shikuto Zalipu, and information & publicity secretary, Khu Naga, said decision was taken at a meeting held on December 7 at Hotel Saramati, attended by all the district GB association officials and advisors.

At the meeting, the members expressed concern over the “Naga peace process being prolonged and getting at the edge of present Government’s tenure.”NGBF has appealed to all GBs and Naga civil society organisations to participate in the rally to demand for early solution to the Naga issue.

Amit Shah said on Saturday that Indians have the right to the country’s resources, and it is not a ‘dharamshala’ where illegal immigrants can come to settle down.

Describing illegal immigration as threat to the country, Shah said National Register of Citizens (NRC) is a way to solve the basic problems of the country and should not be connected to the BJP. “They (intruders) should be identified.

Delete their names from the electoral roll.

The BJP clearly believes that they should be identified and deported. Intruders also threaten the security of the country,” he said while replying to a question on NRC. “NRC should not be seen by connecting it with the BJP only. It is a way to solve the country’s basic problems. How is it possible that anyone can come and settle down here? The country cannot run like this. Those who are its citizens should stay here only and they only have the right to the resources of this country.

Taking on opposition over the issue, the BJP chief alleged that the intruders have been used as a vote bank for 70 years and they are a threat to the country, whereas BJP believes in taking tough decisions which are in the interest of the country.

DIMAPUR, DEC 8 (NPN): Following the stand taken by the Nagaland Joint Christian Forum(NJCF) against conducting any examinations on Sunday, the Angami Baptist Church Council(ABCC) and also Dimapur Christian Forum(DCF) have also decided to object.

In a statement ABCC executive director Rev. Dr. V. Atsi Dolie informed all that from 2019 facility under ABCC, particularly Baptist High “should not be approached” for conducting recruitment exams and the like on Sundays.

ABCC said this was in compliance with the concern raised by NJCF to keep Sundays “holy,sacred and free from entertaining activities” which could be done on weekdays.

It expressed concern that sanctity of Sundays was being defiled in many forms and therefore, ABCC would support any move to reclaim Sunday a “God-honouring Day”.

In another statement, DCF through its chairman Rev. Moses

Murry, has appealed to all not to conduct public exams on Sundays.

This appeal was made after the Social Welfare department and Taxes department notified their respective recruitment examinations on December 9, 2018 (Sunday).

DCF said Sunday was a day of rest and worship and so as Nagaland was also a Christian (dominated) state, believers need to keep this precept in order to live as Christians so as to inspire others.

Rev. Murry explained the significance of keeping Sunday as a day of rest and to follow the tenets of Jesus Christ. On this day, he said faithful are obliged to attend church service unless there was “a grave impediment” while pastors are responsible to offer everybody the possibility of fulfilling the precept as a need arising from the depths of Christian life.

DCF therefore, requested all government departments not to hold their exams on Sundays but other weekdays.

Visitors at Hornbill fest battle with exorbitant prices India’s first artificial heart valve launched

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es of tiny red woodworm (popularly called Kelou) costs Rs. 300 and Rs. 500 for nine pieces.

Opining that Hornbill festival was meant for everybody and not exclusively for tourists, local visitors suggested that there should be certain regulations on controlling the high prices so every citizen, including the underprivileged, could also participate in the festival.

Many guests opined that KCCI or the tourism department should intervene and regulate the uncontrolled price rise especially on food items.

A domestic tourist said even if the government’s intention was to promote entrepreneurs in the state, entrepreneurs should not take advantage of it by looting people with ridiculous price rises.

One of the tourists shared that though this is the main season to earn,

there should be certain limits on rates of certain items including food.

Another domestic tourist grumbled about his hotel which he said was very expensive, besides taxi fares doubling by late evening.

Considering the limited accommodations, most of the foreign tourists whom this correspondent interviewed had to be content with what was available despite being charged too much. Unfortunately some domestic tourists had to struggle with taxi hiring charges as some were made to pay Rs. 6000 to Rs.8000 for 6-7 hour hires (day time).

Tourism deptt, KCCI to review price rise

Taking serious note of the complaints received from visitors over the rates of food and other items at the Hornbill festival, Tourism department said it would convene a review meeting

after December 10.

When contacted, HoD tourism department Akhale Khamo said the department could not strictly fix the prices of the various items including the food since each tribe has its own cuisine.

She, however, said the officer in-charge had issued strict instructions to entrepreneurs before the start of the event that things should not be sold at high prices.

Meanwhile, KCCI officials also admitted that in spite of certain items being seized, many entrepreneurs continued to sell their wares at high prices.

They stated that KCCI had particularly asked for prices of the vendor’s items in the stall application forms.

They said before selection, many stalls had to be cancelled owing to their high prices, but this problem was still continuing in spite of effort to control prices.

NEW DELHI, DEC 8 (IANS): In line with the Make in India initiative, global medical device maker Meril Life Sciences on Saturday launched its first indigenously designed and manufactured artificial aortic valve for patients who are at a high risk or unwilling to undergo open heart valve replacement surgery.

The Transcatheter Aortic Heart Valve Replacement (TAVR), which will be sold under the brand name “Myval”, is a minimally invasive procedure in which the doctor places a artificial valve into the patient’s diseased valve via a catheter inserted through the femoral artery (large artery in groin).

It is an alternative way to replace diseased valves without undergoing traditional open heart procedure, which some patients may not receive well.

“Meril is the first Indian company to commer-

cially make this therapy available in the country.

Through the commercialisation of this technology, Meril will soon bring the next generation treatment modality to thousands of patients across the country and globally,” said Sanjeev Bhatt, VP Corporate Strategy, Meril Life Sciences.

TAVR has been dominated by US-based medical devices makers Medtronics and Edwards Lifesciences.

“The novel Myval technology is associated with zero new pacemaker implantation rates post pro-

cedure (which is an important benefit for the patient already treated for valve replacement). Pacemaker is an additional device that may be placed post TAVR procedure,” Bhatt told IANS. “Keeping healthcare for all in mind, the price of the technology will be well within the range,” he added. The company has also received an approval from the Indian drug regulator Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) for commercialisation of TAVR. The approval is based on successful results from a clinical trial done in India, involving 14 hospitals -- Fortis and Medanta-The Medicity and Eternal Hospital, Jaipur, to name a few, Bhatt said.

TAVR is increasingly becoming a preferred alternative for surgical valve replacement because it is associated with faster recovery time.

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Revival & Healing Festival in Dimapur

A section of the gathering at the Revival and Healing Festival being held at Dimapur state Stadium from December 7 to 9. (NP) Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, DEC 8 (NPN): Day-two of the Revival and Healing Festival that began from December 7, at Dimapur Stadium, near DC court, under the theme “Revive us again” (Psalms 85:6) saw a huge turnout. At the program, besides the sermon, special items were presented

by Neighbourhood Children’s Home, Midland Dimapur and EBC Yanbeni Ngullie. The festival will culminate on

AR awareness lecture on pollution

December 9. Furthermore, the organisers have requested pastors of all Churches to continue to pray for the event. Citizens have also been invited to attend the program and be blessed. Attendees have also been requested to bring along their sick friends and family members and receive the healing from God. 5 Assam Rifles (AR) of Dimapur, is also helping the Revival and Healing Festival by providing water supply and lights.

DPRO Kiphire celebrate Pre-Christmas

NSCN (I-M) condoles DIMAPUR: NSCN (I-M) has expressed pain at the untimely demise of its kilonser, Mhasekho (Akho) Chuzho from Chakhesang Region and ‘captain’ AS Vareishang from Ramva village who passed away on December 7 and December 6 respectively.

In a condolence message, NSCN (I-M) said late Mhasekho, a devoted national worker and a man of integrity, joined national service in the year 2007 as PRO and was also emissary to the collective leadership.

NSCN (I-M) also added that Vareishang met his “martyrdom” in action against Indian Army personnel from the 6th Punjab Regiment between Longkai and Moktua villages in Longding district, Arunachal Pradesh.

It said the Longvibu and the entire Naga Army pays homage to the departed soul and that he has been posthumously bestowed the rank of ‘major’.

Further, NSCN (I-M) also conveyed condolences to the bereaved families.

District Public Relations Office Kiphire staff at Zungki River during their PreChristmas & Annual Picnic on December 7.

KIPHIRE: District Public Relations Office (DPRO) Kiphire organised a PreChristmas & Annual Picnic on December 7 at Zungki River, Kiphire.

A press release by DPRO Kiphire stated that District Public Relations Officer, K. Zeliang in his short speech stated that Christmas in its true sense was observed during the

Correspondent

TUENSANG, DEC 8 (NPN): The Society of Training and Research on Rural Development along with District Rural Development Agency (DRDA) Tuensang conducted its public hearing for the district at DRDA Conference Hall Tuensang on Saturday. State resource person, Moalong, in his introductory note, stated that the social audit was not meant to find faults but facts.

He said that the rationale behind it was to let the community involve in the process in the interest of ‘transparency and accountability’ in the development

process. The observer of the public hearing, Deputy Commissioner Tuensang, L. Jamithung Lotha, also took active initiative in the public discussion session and also encouraged the gathering to be digitally literate which, he stated, has become the need of the day. After thorough deliberation on the findings of the Social Audit Team, four resolutions were adopted by the house to enable efficient and transparent implementation of MGNREGA schemes.

The program was chaired

by PD, Tsalito Sangtam, and a vote of thanks was proposed by PO DRDA Tuensang, Achila.

ZYON general meeting held DIMAPUR: Zeme Youth Organization Nagaland (ZYON) held its general meeting at Baudi hall, Jalukie town on December 6, with participation from all Zeme villages under Peren district along with its representatives divided into four zones Northern, Souther n, Easter n and Wester n Zemes.

A press release from ZYON general secretary, Rampau Haining Zeliang stated that Dr. Tumda Newme, president Zeme Council Nagaland exhorted the gathering. Dr. Tumda in his speech encouraged youth to build an incorruptible society free from “ism and hatred”. He highlighted the history of Zemes and their conA newly constructed Welcome Gate for Sitimi Town, in commemoration of the Kiphire Tuensang District Sumi Students’ Union 25th Anniversary tribution towards Naga society celebration, was inaugurated on December 7 by EAC Sitimi, Nchumthung and struggles.

Speeches on behalf of difEzung. (NP)

Mewi School celebrates Silver Jubilee

Mewi School Kohima choir singing 'I npo kerükrüto' at the school’s 25th anniversary celebrations on December 7. (NP) Correspondent ebration, the minister re- aged the students to go out

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pre-Christmas celebration to show solidarity faith and share the joys of Christmas. K. Zeliang also stated that the staff had built a relationship as a family and they were celebrating pre -Christmas as children of God from different part of Nagaland serving the state Government.

According to Zeliang, service in any place is mis-

sion work and he encouraged the staff to work together as a team. Besides different activities, the staff also exchanged gifts and resolved to spread the message of peace and harmony among their fellow friends.

Head assistant, H. Mongchom Khiamniugan, and assistant photographer, Achem Sangtam also spoke at the program.

PGC awareness program on HIV & AIDS DIMAPUR: Red Ribbon Club (RRC) of Pfutsero Government College (PGC) organized an awareness program on HIV & AIDS, with a motivational talk on blood donation under the theme, “My life, my right” on December 6.

A press release from RRC, PGC nodal officer, Nuveta Khusoh stated that, resource persons were Chongkoi Khaming, assistant director SACS, Alipoker, assistant director NSACS, Metevinuo Sakhrie, joint director NSACS and Priscilla Imchen, district assistant (IEC) Kohima.

They spoke on the importance of blood donation, criteria for donating blood and also discussed the basics of HIV, the AIDS & HIV scenario, and its treatment and prevention.

The prog ram was chaired by Nuveta Khusoh.

Social Audit Public Hearing held in Tuensang SBAK conference to end today

DIMAPUR: Kiphire Battalion (7 Assam Rifles) organised a lecture-&-awareness program on pollution control on the occasion of World Pollution Prevention Day at Around Saramati Mountain School (ASMS), Pungro on December 2.

According to PRO HQ IGAR (N), the aim of the program was to create awareness about the hazards of pollution on both living beings and nature.

Ways to prevent pollution in the area were also discussed. A total strength of 60 people attended the Moalong addressing the program at DRDA Conference lecture.

Hall Tuensang on Saturday. (NP)

KOHIMA, DEC 8 (NPN): Mewi School Kohima celebrated its 25th anniversary at the school premises on Friday with minister planning and coordination Neiba Kronu as the special guest.

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called his own school days and compared them to today's generation. According to Kronu, present day students were fortunate to have the best education system and he urged the students to be sincere and work hard.

Kronu also encour-

and explore other countries, even for jobs.

He added that Naga students were fortunate in many ways especially because they are able to speak the English language which makes it easier for them to travel and work anywhere.

ferent ranges were delivered by representatives from Northern Zeme Youth Organization, Nsong-Kebai area, Beisumpui area, Peren & Mbaunlwa area, Hill Sector & Jalukie Valley.

The meeting was chaired

by Ngauloibe John, president Zeme Council Dimapur, where Achobe Chuilo invoked God’s blessing. R John Zeliang, president (ZYON) highlighted shortcomings in society and urged youth to work for unity and development of Zemes in particular and Nagas in general.

Rampau Haining Zeliang gave a vote of thanks.

ZYON also elected its new executive team led by R John Zeliang as president and Rampau Haining Zeliang as general secretary. Ahoi, deacon, Local Baptist Church Jalukie town blessed the new team.

Chairperson Neibunuo Kire Kotso shared a short glimpse of Mewi School and said Mewi was named by Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu and the name means “constant caring and moulding of something that is one's own.”

She commented that HSLC results over the years were a testimony of God's blessing and she expressed heartfelt gratitude to all who extended help to the school.

Also crediting the staff for the school’s success, Kotso said that dealing with more than 50 staff and 800 students was a challenge, but the success of the school was because of the effort of teachers who, she said were the pillars of her school.

Mewi Ensemble played a beautiful instrumental piece followed by the Alumni presenting a song.

Earlier, BMC pastor, Rev. Neikhrienyii Pienyii unveiled the jubilee stone and said a prayer.

A section of the gathering in one of the sessions of the SBAK 6th Triennial Conference being held from December 6 to 9.

DIMAPUR: The Sumi Baptist Churches Association’s (SBAK’s) 6th Triennial Conference is being held at Litsami Baptist Church from December 6 to 9 under the theme, “Let the Church arise”.

A press release from SBAK media cell stated that in the inaugural service, Rev. Dr. Hokheto Chophy, senior pastor Kohima Sumi Baptist Church spoke on the conference theme. He took the example of the fig tree that Jesus cursed, which, he said, is a reference to the city of Jerusalem and her people.

He pointed out the spiritual declination of Jerusalem city and lack of spiritual appetite of the Jewish people.

In this regard, he encouraged Sumi Churches to revive the love for God, and uphold Biblical truths and principles in an age where hypocrisy was visible in society.

In the December 8 morning service, Rev. Dr. Hokheto Chophy preached on how a person should know their identity in Christ, and one should not be deceived about their position

in Christ.

In the Saturday evening service, Rev. Mulato Chishi spoke on how a believer should faithfully pray and proclaim God’s promises as revealed in the Scriptures. The conference also witnessed Anderson Theological College, Ordained Ministers Band led by Rev. Qhetoshe Achumi, Heavenly Highway and Anderson Theological College presenting a special song and choir.

102 SBAK Churches and more than 2600 delegates are attending the SBAK annual conference.

NSCN (K) clarifies DIMAPUR: NSCN (K) led by Khango Konyak has clarified that the three persons arrested by Dimapur police on charges of extortion are not members of NSCN/GPRN. In a clarification note, NSCN/GPRN MIP clarified that the arrested persons identified as Tokiye Awomi of Xekiye village, Kahoto Aye of Xekiye village and Hokheto Yepthomi of Xekiye village are not NSCN/ GPRN cadres but “NCA agents recently recruited by the wife of one senior NCA member from Nagaland to carry out extortion”.

MIP further claimed that the three were nabbed

by NSCN/GPRN on “extortion charges” where an “appointment letter printed and issued to them by a lady wife of NCA member” was also seized. It said the three were released after being warned.

Director General of Assam Rifles, Lt. Gen. Sukhdeep Sangwan (second from right) paid a courtesy call to the Governor of Nagaland, PB Acharya on December 7 at Raj Bhavan Kohima. The DG was accompanied by IGAR (North) Maj Gen PC Nair and their wives. (PRO Raj Bhavan)

news in Brief Zunheboto DPDB meeting on December 12: DC Zunheboto, Shanavas C, has informed members that the monthly District Planning and Development Board (DPDB) meeting for the month of December will be held on December 12 with an Advance Christmas Celebration at Hovishe Arkha Farm, Tizu River. All board members have been requested to take note of the change in date and venue and attend the function without fail. (DIPR) Peren FLC for EVMS – VVPAT: DC and DEO Peren has informed all concerned that in pursuance of the directive of the ECI and CEO Nagaland, First Level Checking (FLC) for EVMS - VVPAT in connection with the upcoming Lok Sabha elections 2019 under Peren district will be conducted from December 10 to 12 from 9 am at Old DC office Peren. All recognized parties under Peren district have been asked to depute representatives to participate as per schedule. (DIPR) PACSU 22nd general assembly: The 22nd general assembly of Pungro Area College Students Union (PACSU) will commence on December 18, 10 am at the treasurer’s residence, Pungro town. All federating units and bona fide members have been requested to attend the general assembly without fail.

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WEATHER FORECAST December 9

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Agartala Hazy sunshine

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Plenty of sunshine; nice

Guwahati Hazy sunshine Imphal

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Itanagar Hazy sunshine

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Shillong

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Kohima

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Dimapur Sunny; pleasant Mkg

Brilliant sunshine

Tuensang Sunny; cooler Wokha

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The dilapidated Phangsang government school building.

Ramshackle school suffering age & capacity problems DIMAPUR: The Community Education Committee (CEC), Phangsang under Chuchuyimlang EAC Circle has expressed distress over the pathetic condition of the Phangsang Government Primary School’s (GPS’s) building.

CEC, Phangsang secretary, Temjenmangyang Jamir, in a press release stated that the building is in a dilapidated condition without being reno-

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vated for the past many years causing hardships to teachers and students.

It added that rainwater leaks through the roof and holes in the decaying bamboo walls cause flooding in the classrooms and teachers’ common room.

The cold of winter and noises outside also makes the teaching and learning process inconvenient, it added.

This has been going on for many years causing much distress to the CEC, parents and teachers, the release claimed.

It further pointed out that GPS, Phangsang had

been merged with Government High School, Phangsang sometime back but the present GHS building does not have the capacity to accommodate all the primary and secondary students.

The CEC also stated that this GHS is the only one in the area catering to students of four villages and one town, and it is the only hope for many students in the area seeking education.

L i k e w i s e, G P S, Phangsang also has reasonable enrolment with students coming from the neighbouring villages too.

Under such circumstances, CEC Phangsang has ardently urged the concerned authority to look into the matter so that children may study in well-furnished classrooms which, it added, was their right.

Also pointing out that the academic session for the year has come to an end, the CEC suggested that it would be prudent (and a great blessing for the school) for the concerned department to renovate the school building during the holiday period.

H&FW Wokha conducts awareness program DIMAPUR: District Health Society (H&FW) Wokha under the direction of the district administration organized an awareness program on pre-conception & prenatal diagnostic techniques ACT 1994 (PCPNDT) under “Beti Bachao Beti Padhao” “Save the Girl Child” activities on December 8 at WDVBD conference hall Wokha town.

A press release from district media officer, Mhonbeni Ezung stated that resource person of the program, Dr. Tumchobeni, MS district hospital, highlighted the importance of the PCPNDT ACT 1994, for the prohibition of sex selection, before or after conception, for detecting genetic abnormalities or metabolic disorders or chromosomal abnormalities or certain congenital malformations or sex-linked disorders and for the prevention of their misuse for sex determination leading to female foeticide.

She also spoke about offences and penalties pertaining to this Act. Dr. Jonsuthung Kithan, a private practitioner, also suggested that more awareness on this PC&PNDT Act should be spread among the public and doctors should discourage couples who want to know the sex of the child during ante-natal check-ups.

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chaired by Dr. Robin Lotha CMO Wokha, and keynote address was delivered by Dr. Zuben Kikon deputy

CMO. The program was attended by PD (DRDA), Education, Social Welfare and Police department staff,

Legal Cell Wokha, Lotha Eloe Hoho, pastors, Hindu Samaj, Muslim Union, and NHM staff Wokha.

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DIMAPUR: Kohima battalion of Assam Rifles conducted a lecture on “Skill Development” at IG Stadium, Kohima on December 6.

According to PRO HQ IGAR (N), the lecture covered details of various employment options available to youth in central and state government sectors and schemes for business start-ups. Information on skill development institutes in Nagaland was also shared.

The efforts being undertaken by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship were also highlighted. Eighteen local youth of Kohima village attended the lecture and interaction.

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Social media is helping ULFA APACC slams government over PRC expand reach: Top Assam officer When contacted, Mein said that the government is working on an “acceptable solution” to the impasse and would act according to the report filed by the committee.

We are waiting for the final report which will be submitted by the end of this month. The report will be placed before the cabinet and accordingly, an acceptable solution will be hammered out.

I made the announcement saying that it will be a New Year gift for the people of the state as the government will definitely work out an amicable solution which will be acceptable to all, Mein said.

Addressing a rally at Namsai on Saturday, Chief Ninister Pema Khandu said the PRC issue cannot be kept pending for long.

“It is our responsibility that the issue of PRC be solved once and for all else it has the potential to disturb the peace and harmony in the area,” he said and added that the interests of the indigenous tribal population will be taken care of and cut-off dates will be set to qualify for PRC.

Khandu said the commission set up to study the PRC issue has the report ready, which has been prepared taking into account the ground realities with inputs from indigenous tribal population.

The PRC has become a major issue in the state in recent times with all the community based organisations, including students’ bodies, opposing the move which compelled the state government to constitute the committee with members from students unions and CBOs besides MPs and opposition MLAs, to study the issue and submit a report within six months.

Around 300-400 households of non-tribal communities have settled in Namsai and Changlang districts of the state over several decades and have been demanding the PRCs. Six non-tribal communities reside in Lekang constituency under Namsai district, which Mein represents.

Two non-tribal communities reside in Vijaynagar (Changlang district), followed by four in Namsai, two in Chowkham (Namsai)

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had undermined the sentiments of the indigenous people of the state and without consulting them had announced to grant PRCs to the non-tribals which will bear negative impact,” Taku said.

Ar unachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein said in Assam recently that granting PRCs to the non-tribals would be a new year gift for them.

Taku added that without going through the pros and cons of the issue, the deputy chief minister made the announcement which is “nothing but a policy of appeasement before elections”.

When the communitybased organisations (CBO) and the state government is working on a framework for suitable solution to the issue, how the deputy chief minister made the announcement without waiting for the committees report? Taku wondered.

While condemning the move, the organisation pointed out that there was no mention about granting PRCs to non-tribals in the Statehood Act.

Manipur CM N Biren Singh at the inaugural function of 15th Orange Festival in Manipur’s Tamenglong district on Saturday. (NP) Correspondent

IMPHAL, Dec 8: Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh Saturday said that his government has started delivering what was promised to the people. “What we promised, we deliver and this is called governance,” said Singh.

Speaking at the inaugural function of 15th State Level Orange Festival in Tamenglong district headquarters on Saturday, Singh claimed that government has started delivering what his government had promised during visits at district headquarters. “We have started delivering timely, whether it is road, women’s market, helicopter service, bus service (by Manipur State Transport), doctor’s transit house, water supply scheme, FCI godown, SBI Tamei Branch,” he said.

While acknowledging the plights of orange grow-

ers of Tamenglong, the Singh assured to provide financial help to farmers who comes with detailed blue print of the land, number of orange trees planted with the approval of the deputy commissioner of the district.

Singh further directed officials of the state horticulture department to set up a research team within a week to look into the problems faced by orange growers of the district. He also assured to set up cold storage for the orange growers of Tamenglong soon.

Meanwhile, the chief minister expressed government’s willingness to celebrate one of the two festivals - Amur Falcon festival or Orange Festival – as state level festival under the sponsorship of the state government. “Both the festival cannot be sponsored by government in the district.

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G u wahat i , D e c 8 (Agencies): Data does not reflect any “sudden spurt” in recruitment by the United Liberation Front of Assam (Independent) but social media is helping the militant outfit reach people in a much wider way, head of Assam Police’s Special Branch, Pallab Bhattacharyya, has told The Indian Express.

“I don’t think there is a sudden spurt in recruitment.

Recruitment haws going on in the past, too – just that it was taking place silently and was not reflected through social media and sections of the mainstream media as it is now,” Special D-G Bhattacharyya said.

The outlawed ULFA(I) has of late hit the headlines for multiple reasons and Bhattacharyya himself told the media that the opposition in the state to the proposal to pass the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016 has added a “fresh lease of life” to the activities of the militant outfit.

Since September 1, the police say, at least 11 people, from Tinsukia and Udalguri districts, have joined the

Agartala, Dec 8 (Agencies): The Tripura Government weighed down with a huge debt burden of Rs 11,000 crore and a proportionate interest payment liability, has decided to draw a loan of Rs 200 crore.

According to NE Now, the loans will be drawn from NABARD, LIC, HUDCO and other semi-financial institutions so that the interest liability resulting from it remains manageable.

Tripura education minister Ratan Lal Nath said that the state cabinet has assigned the state government to borrow Rs 200 crore to meet the required amount of funds necessary for carrying out developmental works.

Nath said that the former government announced 231 projects under

21 departments amounting to Rs 1,332.67 crore without making provisions for the necessary fund, reports The Assam Tribune.

Nath said that the total amount of pending bills of 21 departments of the state government including the PWD amounts to Rs 1,497 crore. The Left Front had launched many projects during their rule which could have been taken up later and that too without making provisions for the required funds.

This irresponsible attitude of the Left Front government has resulted in a heavy burden on the state Exchequer.

Nath said that the pending works of the previous government would be completed by the present government and for this reason they need a loan of Rs 200 crore. He also

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comments promoting proULFA(I) sentiments — is helping the outfit reach people.

Last month, a video surfaced on social media, featuring Abhijeet Gogoi, 27 — it showed him dressed in military fatigues and holding a rifle, and explaining why he picked up arms. In October, a video featuring Pratim Dutta, previously a local leader of All-Assam Student Union in Golaghat district, had emerged.

“Recently, 85 names of people found to be making pro-ULFA(I) comments on social media have been forwarded to the police in different districts for necessary action, and to counsel them,” Bhattacharyya said.

Bhattacharya said many young people surrender after joining ULFA(I) since they get disillusioned with the militants.

He added, “There are 13 groups which are currently in suspension of operation agreement with government of Assam – and that could happen only because the youth got a chance to ventilate their grievances.”

a sum of Rs 421.01 crore to make payments to contractors and if the payments are not cleared immediately, the projects would get stalled soon.

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May each minute of your life be filled with happiness and may this birthday be just perfect for you! My wonderful sister, you are only one in this entire world and I couldn’t find another great sister like you anywhere.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT On behalf of the Lotha National workers, I the undersigned express our profound gratitude to the Hon’ble Chief Guest Mr. R.T. Tsanglao, members to the Collective Leadership and Hon’ble Guest of Honour Mr. M. Daniel Lotha, Cabinet Secretary to the GPRN and all the rank and files of Lotha National Workers whose presence had made the 2nd Lotha National Workers general meeting held on the 7th Dec 2018 at its headquarters a grand success.

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The Anal Baptist Church members and Church Construction Committee would like to express our heartfelt gratitude for the generous contribution of donors by cash and materials, well wishers, and prayer support towards the church building construction which was completed successfully and dedicated on 1st December 2018, by Rev KI Tangthu, Executive Secretary (ANBA) May the loving God bless abundantly to each and everyone of you in the days to come.

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stated that the NITI Aayog will also be approached for another amount of Rs 358 crore.

Nath further said the State Government requires

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The Ekhung wishes her greater success in her future endeavor.

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outfit, and another 11 have surrendered. In Tinsukia district, considered a hotbed for the outfit, nine youths joined the outfit in 2017 and 2018, while the police have “brought back” 22 people to the mainstream, they said.

Bhattacharyya said the resurgence of linguistic faultlines with the Citizenship Bill remains an important issue. Recruitment was also driven by unemployment, he added.

“For youths coming back from (militant) outfits, we need good rehabilitation policies – with jobs and schemes to ensure that they can sustain,” he said.

Bhattacharyya said although there was no immediate data to compare the figures accumulated from September, there has been “no input from other intelligence agencies about any remarkable spurt in the number of cadres in the jungles of Myanmar”.

“My estimate is that overall there are 200-odd active ULFA cadres now,” the officer said.

But he pointed out that use of social media — propaganda videos and

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IMPHAL, Dec 8: A former member of the banned Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), who had laid down arms last year, was gunned down in Manipur here early on Saturday.

Police said three armed assailants who came on an auto-rickshaw shot the former militant while he was on morning walk Saturday morning, around 6.30 am.

The assailants pumped at least seven bullets into the body of the surrendered militant. After he surrendered in June last year, Modhuchandra used to stay at a designated camp of surrendered militants in Bishnupur district. However, he came home from the camp few days ago, said police.

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group UNLF has owned up the killing of the surrendered militant while accusing him of being a “counter revolutionary”.

UNLF has no objection when a revolutionary quit from any outfit due to health or any other genuine problem, however, UNLF will not remain silent if they became counter revolutionary, the outfit stated in a press release.

UNLF has been awarding punishments to counter revolutionaries and Modhuchandra was awarded the capital punishment for the same, it stated.

The outfit also urged “those who stayed away from taking part in the revolutionary struggle not to indulge in anti-revolutionary activities so as to avoid from being target of the revolutionary groups.”

whether to celebrate Amur Falcon festival or Orange Festival as a state festival from next year under the chairmanship of the chief minister,” he said.

The inaugural function of the annual festival was also attended by state horticulture and soil conservation minister Th Shyam Kumar, consumer affairs, food and public distribution minister Karam Shyam, MLAs from Tamenglong district - Samuel Jendai and Awangbou Newmai.

On the occasion, the chief minister launched a website, www.dihcham.com, for the Tamenglong based daily ‘The Dihcham’.

Altogether 173 orange growers are participating in the 15th edition of the Orange Festival.

District level offices of various government departments have also set up stalls showcasing their respective activities in the festival.

Itanagar, Dec 8 (PTI): The remote Vijaynagar circle in Changlang district has huge tourism potential, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has said. Khandu reached Vijaynagar, which is surrounded on three sides by Myanmar and the other side by vast swathe of thick forest of Namdapha National Park on Friday as part of the ‘Arunachal Rising Campaign’.

Addressing a public function on Friday, he said Vijaynagar has huge tourism potential owing to its scenic beauty and also scope for horticulture and agriculture activities. “The potentials have been hampered by lack of proper surface and air communication ...” the chief minister said. He said the 156-km Miao-Vijaynagar road would be taken up on priority in the coming days, a CMO release said.

The chief minister said a 70 m steel suspension bridge would be constructed besides the existing Empen bridge on the 32-km motorable road from Miao, which gets cut off during monsoon.

For air connectivity to Vijaynagar, Khandu said he would ask the Centre to expedite work on advanced landing ground (ALG) and said that it would soon be connected with other six ALGs in the state under CM connectivity scheme.

The chief minister said that the state government has approved scheduled tribe status to the Yobin community and has been issuing ST certificates.

and four in Diyun-Bordumsa (Changlang).

Khandu and Mein on Friday had an interaction with various CBOs of Namsai district regarding the granting of PRC to the non-Arunachalees.

Executive members of CBOs namely, Tai Khamti Singpho Council, TaiKhamti Singpho Student Union, Tai Khamti Development Society, Singpho Welfare Society and All Namsai Area Youth Association had expressed no objection to the granting of PRC to the eligible nonAPST (Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribe) permanently residing in Namsai and Changlang districts with 1968 as the cut-off year.

However, they said that a proper dossier should be maintained as per the cadastral survey of 1968.

Khandu said the government would bring the PRC issue before the cabinet for discussion after the final report is available. He added that the government is positively considering the long pending demands of the non-Arunachalees permanently residing in the two districts.

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Itanagar, Dec 8 (PTI): Arunachal Pradesh government’s announcement that it was considering granting Permanent Resident Certificates (PRCs) to non-tribals residing in Namsai and Changlang districts of the state has evoked strong resentment from a prominent tribal group here Saturday.

The Arunachal Pradesh Abotani Community Confederation (APACC), a prominent community based organisation, has slammed the state government for announcing it hastily without considering a report which is due to be filed shortly.

APACC also demanded the state government to immediately retract statement.

Addressing media persons here, chairman of APACC Taba Taku said that the organisation was not against granting PRCs to genuine non-tribals but the government should wait for the report which is due to be filed by the Joint High Powered Committee headed by state Environment and Forest Minister Nabam Rebia which is studying the issue.

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I, No. 4375476L Sep. Neswuta Resu, S/o. Maga Resu of 3 Assam Regiment, C/o. 99 APO and Permanent Resident of Thenyizumi Village, Dist.- Phek, Nagaland, do hereby solemnly affirm and declare on oath as under:1. That, I am a bonafide and law abiding citizen of India.

2. That, the correct official name of wife is "Niekulu Resu", which is entered and recorded in her official documents and records.

3. That, however the name of my wife is inadvertently entered and recorded as "Niekulu Cukhamu" in my service records.

4. That, the names, "Niekulu Resu" and "Niekulu Cukhamu" refers to the name of one and the same person, i.e., the name of my wife only.

5. That, I have sworn this affidavit to declare the true and correct official name of my wife as "Niekulu Resu" and further to rectify the same in my service records.

6. That, the statements made in para 1 to 5 are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, belief and nothing is concealed therein.

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Whereas this office has received Sale Deed made in Affidavit for change of ownership that Shri Rakimong S/o Shri Zhewongba of Sotokur village has purchased a plot of land measuring 36x36 fts against permit NO.887/TSG from Shri Yetozi Sema S/o Shri Vitoshe of Sikhiur village.

Notice is hereby issued that objection if any, may be given in written within 30 (Thirty) days time from the date of publication of this notice by any claimants to the office of the undersigned, otherwise change of ownership will be taken up after the expiry of the above mentioned period/dead line.

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I, Smti JAMUNA DEVI SHARMA alias JAMUNA SHARMA, (D.O.B - 14/03/1973), W/o- RESHAM LAL SHARMA ADHIKARI, resident of UKIL BAZAR, TARAPUR Pt III CACHAR, ASSAM - 788003, camp 34 ASSAM RIFLE TRANSIT CAMP DIMAPUR, NAGALAND, do hereby affirm and state on oath as follows:1. That, I am a citizen of India and resident of above stated palce.

2. That my correct name is JAMUNA DEVI SHARMA but in my said husband's service record my name was wrongly entered as JAMUNA SHARMA which needs to be corrected as JAMUNA DEVI SHARMA 3. That JAMUNA DEVI SHARMA and JAMUNA SHARMA refers to my name and is of one and same person only i.e. mine only.

4. That my correct Date of Birth is - 14/03/1973 but in the service record of my said husband my date of birth was wrongly entered as 02/02/1967 which needs to be corrected as 14/03/1973.

5. That henceforth I shall be known as JAMUNA DEVI SHARMA and my correct date of birth shall be known as - 14/03/1973 for all purposes and intents 6. That the statements made above are true to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing is false.

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Bulandshahr case: probe continues Srinagar/Lucknow, Dec 8 (AGENCIES/PTI): An army soldier who is accused of killing a police inspector in Uttar Pradesh’s Bulandshahr was handed over by his unit of the Rashtriya Rifles to the UP Police on Saturday for further investigation.

Jeetendra Malik alias Jeetu Fauji was handed over by his unit based in Kashmir to the team investigating the killing of inspector Subodh Kumar Singh in the violence that broke out in Bulandshahr on Monday over alleged illegal cow slaughter.

Earlier, a police team from UP that is investigating the case had contacted the army and sought custody of the soldier who had left his home soon after the killing of the police inspector.

Sources said that after getting nod from top officials of the army, it was decided to hand over Malik to the police. The defence spokesman in Srinagar refused to comment.

O n F r i d a y, a r m y spokesman had said that police had contacted the Army’s northern command and fullest cooperation is being extended to them.

Jeetendra Malik alias Jeetu was handed over by his unit based in Kashmir to the team investigating the killing of inspector Subodh Kumar Singh (R). (File)

However, it is not clear whether Malik was handed over to the police team in Kashmir or at some other place. Army officials in Kashmir are tight-lipped and didn’t disclose any details.

After scanning video recordings, the state police began searching for the soldier, who is reportedly seen firing during the Bulandshahr violence that led to the death of police inspector Subodh Kumar Singh and a local youth Sumit Kumar.

A senior police officer privy to the investigations confirmed that one of the videos shows the army man, a resident of the Bulandshahr, firing, but his involve-

ment in the killings is yet to be ascertained.

SSP, two other officials transferred

The Uttar Pradesh government Saturday transferred Bulandshahr SSP Krishna Bahadur Singh to the DGP office here, five days after two people, including an inspector, were killed in violence following an alleged cow slaughter incident.

Principal Secretary (Home) Ar vind Kumar said that the Senior Superintendent of Police will be replaced by Sitapur SP Prabhakar Chaudhary.

The government transferred two other policemen of Bulandshahr -- Circle

Officer Syana Satya Prakash Sharma and Chingravati police chowki in-charge Suresh Kumar.

Additional Director General (ADG) Intelligence SB Shiradkar had Friday submitted a report on the violence. The transfers are understood to be in line with the findings of the report on police handling of the situation.

On December 3, Inspector Subodh Kumar Singh and a local youth, Sumit, were killed in violence over an alleged cow slaughter incident in the city. The inspector and his team had gone to the village to tackle the violence when they came under attack.

Singh was the investigating officer of the Dadri lynching case from September 28, 2015 to November 9, 2015. However, the chargesheet had been filed by a different IO in March, 2016. Police have arrested nine accused in the Bulandshahr case but the main conspirator, Yogesh Raj, the district convener of the Bajrang Dal, is on the run.

In a video that surfaced online on Wednesday, Raj had claimed innocence.

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Glad key people shedding fear: Chidambaram

Surgical strikes were successful: Army’s Northern Command Chief

New Delhi, Dec 8 (PTI): Congress leader P Chidambaram on Saturday said it was heartening that persons who were in key posts in the government were “shedding their fear and breaking silence” on important policies and decisions.

His reaction came a day after Lieutenant General (Retd) D S Hooda, who was the Northern Army commander when the surgical strikes were carried out on September 29, 2016 across the Line of Control, said that there was “too much hype” over the operation and it was politicised.

In a series of tweets, Chidambaram said it was former Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) Arvind Subramanian, who first broke his silence by terming demonetisation a “massive monetary shock”.

The former finance minister said that after Subramanian, the recently-retired Chief Election Commissioner O P Rawat said demonetisation had no impact on the use of black money in elections.

Kapurthala (Punjab), Dec 8 (PTI): The 2016 surgical strikes were a successful tactical operation which conveyed a clear message to Pakistan to stop any misadventure along the Line of Control (LoC), Army’s Northern Command Chief Lt Gen Ranbir Singh said on Saturday.

His comments came a day after Lt Gen (retd) D S Hooda, who was associated with the operation, said it was natural to have initial euphoria over the success but the constant hype around the surgical strikes was unwarranted.

In hindsight, it would have been better had we had kept it a secret, he had said on Friday at an event in Chandigarh.

On September 29, 2016, Indian Army commandos had carried out surgical strikes against terror launch pads across the LoC in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

“From military point of view, these were successful tactical operations, which conveyed a very strategic message and the In-

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dian Army was able to convey a very clear message to Pakistan that should they not stop any kind of misadventure along the LoC, they shall be given befitting reply,” Singh told reporters here on the sidelines of his visit to Sainik School, his alma mater.

The then Director General of Military Operations (DGMO), who had announced the operation at a press conference, refused to comment on the politicisation of surgical strikes.

Singh said all actions carried out by the Army along the LoC were carried out in an extremely professional manner to meet

the national aspirations and achieve the military objectives.

He said there are many other options to check infiltration of terrorists from across the border.

Surgical strike is only one of the options through which we stop infiltration.

The armed forces have a range of options and they are being analysed at all times and the best course of action is put into effect, he said.

Responding to a question about possible attempts to revive militancy in Punjab, Singh said Pakistan was trying to extend the “arc of terrorism” beyond Kashmir and the Army was taking all measures to arrest the spread.

The armed forces in Jammu and Kashmir are fully capable of carrying out any task, he said.

This, he said, is the reason that the situation in the state is completely stable.

If any untoward incident takes place, the armed forces act quickly to restore peace and stability, he added.

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Reveal Rs 2,000, Rs 500 notes printed in Nov 2016: CIC Gurugram, Dec 8 (IANS): The Central Information Commission (CIC) has directed authorities to reveal how many Rs 2,000 and Rs 500 notes were printed daily after demonetization till November 30, 2016, an RTI activist said on Saturday. Gurugram-based Right To Information (RTI) activist Harinder Dhingra had sought the information regarding the number of notes printed daily from November 9, 2016 to November 30, 2016. Dhingra applied for the information through RTI Act on February 23, 2017.

The CPIO earlier refused to share the information, Dhingra said. The second appeal was filed on August 16, 2017. Dhingra said that after a hearing on November 30, 2018, Information Commissioner Sudhir Bhargava on December 5, 2018 issued an order to provide the information.

“Number of notes printed on daily basis from November 9, 2016 to November 30, 2016 was not so sensitive as to attract the exemption provisions under section 8(1)(a) of the RTI Act, therefore CPIO has been directed to provide the information sought,” the order read.

gal assets abroad,” an ED source claimed.

The sources said they have some “fresh evidence” to initiate the latest action in the case that could be about 1-2 years old and linked to a controversial arms dealer who is absconding.

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Pradhan seeks Rajnath help to punish shelter home culprits Bhubaneswar, Dec 8 (PTI): Union Petroleum Minister Dhar mendra Pradhan Saturday sought the Home Ministry’s intervention in punishing the people behind the sexual exploitation of minor girls at a shelter home in Odisha’s Dhenkanal district.

An NGO-run shelter home was sealed on Sunday in Dhenkanal district and two people, including its managing director, were arrested following allegations that the minor inmates there were sexually abused.

“I sincerely urge you to take exemplary action against the perpetrators of this henious crime in order to stop the illegal functioning of the shelter home,” Pradhan wrote to Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh.

Pradhan mentioned in the letter that he was in receipt of a petition from Pravati Parida, the state president of BJP’s Mahila Morcha, where a request has been made for taking stern action against persons involved in the sexual exploitation of girls at Dream Centre

Shelter Home.

“In the letter, it is stated that Good News India, an NGO, is running an illegal shelter home in village Belitikiri, district Dhenkanal. Last week, media news surfaced about the sexual abuse of girls at Dream Centre shelter home,” Pradhan said.

Quoting Parida’s letter, the Pradhan further said that the shelter home is also involved in religious conversions and human trafficking.

“It is also pertinent to mention that flow of foreign funds to Good News India is very high and is running 26 shelter homes in Odisha out of which 15 are illegal. The state government is a mute spectator to the blatant violation of the Juvenile Justice Act,” Pradhan said.

Earlier, the police had arrested the chief of Dream Centre Shelter Home, Fayaz Rahman.

The NGO received Rs 14-15 crore as foreign donation and the amount was transferred directly through a private bank from USA to West Bengal and then to Bhubaneswar, police had said.

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Ranchi, Dec 8 (PTI): Facing flak for his remarks against Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje, former JD(U) leader Sharad Yadav on Saturday expressed regret for “hurting” her and said he would write to her.

Raje has demanded that the Election Commission take cognisance of Yadav’s “insulting” remarks and taken action against him.

“I have seen her (Raje’s) comments. Our relations are very old. If she thinks whatever I had said has hurt her, I express my regret for that,” Yadav told reporters. “I will also write a letter to her,” he added.

Yadav, a former JD(U) Rajya Sabha member, while campaigning for Loktantrik Janata Dal in Alwar in Rajasthan on Wednesday, had called Raje fat and asked people to give her rest.

After criticism from various quarters, Yadav had said it was a joke and that he had no intention of hurting Raje and it was not meant to be derogatory in

New Delhi, Dec 8 officials said. This is for (AGENCIES): Sources the first time that Vadra’s from the Enforcement Di- associates have been linked rectorate (ED) on Satur- to alleged commissions day confirmed that they received in defence deals have found evidence during by the ED. the searches conducted at The raids that began Robert Vadra’s properties. around 12 noon were carThe evidence found during ried out at multiple premthe search are leading to ises in Delhi-NCR and properties being owned by Bengaluru, they said.

Vadra abroad.

In Delhi, the raids Properties found were were carried out in the Robert Vadra (File) in London and India, news Sukhdev Vihar area apart agency ANI reported. from neighbouring Noida ED sleuths, sources said.

“The searches are Earlier on Friday, ED and Ghaziabad. carried out searches against However, Vadra’s law- being carried out at the three people linked to Con- yer Suman Khaitan said premises of two employees gress leader Sonia Gandhi’s ED officers “are inside his of firms linked to Vadra Sharad Yadav and Vasundhara Raje. (File) son-in-law Robert Vadra in client’s premises since 8/9 and another person. These people are suspected to any way. Reacting to his CPI(M) leader Brinda connection with its probe AM”. have received commissions into alleged “commissions The action was underremarks, Raje had said, “I Karat had echoed Raje’s out of a defence deal and received by some suspects way till late night and the feel insulted. This is insult call for an apology from in defence deals” and ille- three unidentified people they subsequently invested of women”. The BJP leader Yadav. gal assets stashed abroad, were being questioned by these funds to acquire illesaid she was “absolutely “A senior leader like shocked” and did not expect Sharad Yadav making such such a comment from an a derogatory comment on a experienced leader. woman leader, who is also a DIMAPUR : NAGALAND It is important that the chief minister, is extremely Election Commission takes objectionable. He should VISITING CONSULTANTS cognisance of this and sets withdraw his statement and  NEUROLOGIST : an example so people don’t offer an apology,” she had repeat such a thing in future, said.

Dr. AMIT RANJAN BARUAH MBBS MD DNB (Neurology) Consultant Neurologist she had added.

Yadav also met jailed from GNRC Hospitals, Guwahati will be available for consultation on 16th December 2018 A video of Yadav was RJD chief Lalu Prasad at (Sunday), 3:00 PM onwards) & 17th December 2018 (Monday, 9:00 AM onwards). circulated on social media Rajendra Institute of Medi-  CARDIAC SURGEON : with many labelling his cal Sciences here. He, how- Dr. JAYANTA KUMAR DAS MBBS MS MCh Consultant Cardio-Thoracic Vascular Surgeon comments crass and mi- ever, refused to reveal details (CTVS) from GNRC Hospitals, Guwahati will be available for consultation on 16th December sogynistic. of their meeting.

2018 (Sunday, 3:00 PM onwards) & 17th December 2018 (Monday, 9:00 AM onwards).

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the people whose premises were searched or the defence deal under their scanner stating that the “action was ongoing”.

The raids came three days after the CBI extradited Christian James Michel, the alleged middleman in Rs 3,600 crore AgustaWestland VVIP chopper deal, from the UAE.

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OPINiON/EDITORIAL

Nagaland Post Vol. XXIX NO. 7 Dimapur, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2018

Opportunity for solution

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round three years after NSCN(K) unilaterally abrogated the cease fire signed in 2001 with the government of India, events have turned full circle as the outfit has revoked the March 27,2015 abrogation and signalling that it is ready to talk with the government of India. The ball is now in the court of the government of India on signing of a fresh cease fire agreement. The unilateral abrogation of cease fire by the NSCN led by Khaplang in 2015 took many by surprise. Two of the NSCN(K) leaders –Wangtin and Tikhak- later disclosed that the decision was influenced by ULFA(I) leader Paresh Baruah. After abrogating the cease fire, the NSCN(K) had attacked Assam Rifles in Kohima and also the army in Manipur the month of June. The latter ambush resulted in the killing of 18 armymen.

It shocked the nation and led to instant joint counterinsurgency operations between India and Myanmar.

The situation was indeed a matter of concern for those in Nagaland since the abrogation and resultant killings posed serious threat against efforts towards a peaceful solution. Several times, NGOs and tribe representatives reached out to the NSCN(K) by travelling across the international border, to plead with the outfit to reconsider its decision. Unlike other groups, the NSCN(K) had a Myanmarese NagaS.S.Khaplang- as the head along with its base and bulk of followers. For the Myanmarese Nagas, the cease fire and talks with the government of India did not hold any offer for them. They (Myanmarese) Nagas were in another country and have to meander their way with the Myanmarese government for any deal. The death of veteran Naga leader and chairman of NSCN(K) S.S.Khaplang on June 9,2017 may have only resulted in the eventuality of another split. After Khaplang’s death, Naga from Nagaland Khango Konyak took over the mantle. Hardly a year after he took over the chairmanship of NSCN(K), Khango was “impeached/replaced” by Yung Aung the nephew of Khaplang. The impeachment of Khango, who was a trusted aide of Khaplang, came as a surprise but considering the extraneous forces or factors involved, it was not entirely unexpected.

The Khango-led NSCN was eventually forced to leave Myanmar. It may be recalled, that NSCN had split in 1988 into NSCN(I-M) and NSCN(K), then again in 2007 when efforts at uniting both NSCNs led to formation of NSCN(U). In 2015 after abrogation of cease fire, NSCN(K) expelled two of its leaders who went on to form NSCN(R). The NSCN led by Khango and comprising entirely of Nagas of Nagaland, are in Mon district. They have now signalled a willingness to re-enter into a fresh cease fire agreement and participate in the peace process. If the group eventually participates in the negotiations, it will mean that seven existing groups would be involved. That itself reflects a positive step regarding involvement of all groups and sections of Naga society. All Nagas have been crying for peace and participation of all the Naga national groups so as to obtain a permanent solution. Now that all will be involved, what remains to be seen is whether all the groups would explore means to negotiate under a common platform. This could give the Naga groups a stronger voice and ensure that they do not let an opportunity go by.

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.

Quotes

“You have not lived today until you have done something for someone who can never repay you.” ~ John Bunyan

Nagaland Post, Dimapur SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2018

Post-mortem

Unite against corruption The danger of mixing religion and politics I for development

9th December is International Anti-Corruption Day

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very 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 common word in a country like India. Whether we agree or not but it has become an integral part in India. Many may not agree but the fact remains the same that it has impacted each and every one of us. The difference is few have benefitted from it where as majority suffers for the same. It is a form of dishonesty or criminal activity undertaken by a person or organization entrusted with a position of authority, often to acquire illicit benefit.

Corruption can occur on different scales. It ranges from small favours between a small number of people to corruption that affects the government on a large scale and corruption that is so prevalent that it is part of the everyday structure of society, including corruption as one of the symptoms of organized crime.

It is a multifarious social, political and economic phenomenon that affects all countries. It weakens democratic institutions, slows economic development and contributes to governmental instability.

The United Nations Convention against Corruption is the only legally binding universal anti-cor-

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was performing boltaction-fired at the mad minute firing of 30 rounds in 60 seconds at 303 Rifle. Without hearing protector muffs, I went with another 30 at the firing range sound over 170 db followed by pistol and fully automatic machine gun and I suffered experiencing tinnitus for a couple of years. My memory goes back at the walk after the early morning tranquillity is shattered by the ear-piercing horns of vehicles (112 db) on the road. The road rage drivers press the horns out of habit than necessity.

About the same time, loudspeakers take to the air from religious places. As the city gradually awakens, all kinda noise of 85 db in busy city traffic takes to the air. The louder sounds from industrial noise start beating and hammering. On festivals, the things go severe. And the evening to late night DJ culture with high decibel audio systems embraced by most of the Hotels to cater to a select group of entertainment seekers is a nuisance. A shrill laugh/ yelling comes out of those places every mid-night. The faint sounds like birdsong and rustling leaves are no longer heard nowadays and they do not come to city to rest during night. All these sparks and sounds shrilled through the night air.

There is no respite even after complaining to the concerned authority at the loudspeaker blazing from the terrace. Being GS Road Guwahati the business hub, it falls under commercial area. The hotel authority had the perfect pretext for making their move against citizens’ outcry. They are least bothered about the inconvenience of the residents. Everybody entitled to enjoy their natural right

ruption 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.

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.

António Guterres, Secretary-General of United Nations on his message said that “corruption is present in all countries, rich and poor, North and South; it is an assault on the values of the United Nations. It robs societies of schools, hospitals and other vital services, drives away foreign investment and strips nations of their natural resources; it undermines the rule of law and abets

crimes such as the illicit trafficking of people, drugs and arms.” “Corruption begets more corruption, and fosters a corrosive culture of impunity. The United Nations Convention against Corruption is among our primary tools for advancing the fight.

Sustainable Development Goal 16 and its targets also offer a template for action”, he added.

There is no shadow of doubt that corruption attacks the foundation of democratic institutions by distorting electoral processes, perverting the rule of law and creating bureaucratic problem whose only reason for existing is the soliciting of bribes. On the other hand to reduce or stop the same, 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. In India, many efforts are there but we have not been able to stop corruption in the country after different efforts or initiatives from governments or civil society. Ending corruption is like a unsolved dream but there is nothing impossible on earth if we are committed to stop it from individual level and each and every one must participate to stop corruption and bring more development.

Ranjan K Baruah, (bkranjan@gmail.com)

t’s not every day that a theological argument has to be settled in a court of law, yet that’s exactly what is about to unfold in the Supreme Court of India.

After avoiding the issue for years, the New Delhi court soon will hear a hotly-contested dispute between Muslims and Hindus over the birthplace of one of Hinduism’s chief deities, Lord Ram. For 165 years, Hindus and Muslims have fought over a plot of land less than three acres in size. Commonly referred to as “Ayodhya” because of the city in Uttar Pradesh in which it’s located, the religious site also was home to the 500-year-old Babri Masjid mosque. Yet Hindus long have contended the mosque was built over a temple that marked the birthplace of Lord Ram, and therefore the site belonged to Hinduism.

In 1949, Hindu activists broke into Babri Masjid and installed a Lord Ram idol, transforming the mosque into a de facto temple and exacerbating religious tensions that boil to this very day. In the early 1990s, things took a sharp turn for the worse when a right-wing Hindu mob tore apart the mosquebuilding, setting off a series of violent clashes and legal fights that have brought the issue to the Supreme Court. Now everyone in India is waiting for the next shoe to drop.

Nationalist organizations such as Vishva Hindu Parishad and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh — the parent organization of the BJP, India’s ruling party — have mobilized up to 200,000 supporters to pressure the government to build a temple in Ayodhya, attempting to bypass the Supreme Court process.

The chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, a Hindu monk himself, even announced a bronze statue of Lord Ram would be installed in Ayodhya. If built, the statue will rise nearly 40 meters higher than the tallest statue in the world — which was unveiled in India only last month and cost $400 million.

Yet as pressure from politicians and religious leaders mounts, it would be a grave mistake for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to cave in to demands to build a temple in Ayodhya and circumvent a matter for the high court to decide.

Yes, the Hindus have a legitimate claim for their request, but how does one decide who gets ownership to religious site in a country whose constitution grants freedom of religion to both Hindus and Muslims? Naturally, it is up to the courts to be the neutral arbiter.

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Loudness not ok please

of sleeping in a peaceful atmosphere. Infants, students and senior citizens are entitled to enjoy their peace and silence in the evening and in natural, peaceful atmosphere. Their privileges must be honoured. It also failed to impress me in the rock capital Shillong at the weekend, where music lovers thronged the Polo Towers at Irish Pub. It gets worse during weekends.

Those are such bizarre and unconvincing fusion of musical forces.

Under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, the Government of India came up with Noise Pollution (Control and Regulation) Rules in the year 2000 that were amended a few times later. Section 5 of these rules lay down the restrictions on the use of loud speakers, public address (PA) systems and sound producing instruments.

(1) A loud speaker or a PA system shall not be used except after obtaining permission.

(2) It shall not be used at night time except in closed premises for communication (3) The state Government may permit between 10.00 pm to 12.00 midnight during festive occasion not exceeding fifteen days in a calendar year.

(4) The noise level shall not exceed 10 Db (A) above the ambient noise standards for the area of 75 Db (A) whichever is lower.

(5) In private place, it shall not exceed more than 5 dB (A) Do we follow those SC guidelines? We live in a civilised society. We see no reason why the hotels should not organise such parties within closed walls of their premises with small

speaker circuit? Will the District Administration take action to arrest such vandalism? It is a necessity to raise public awareness to control PA systems within threshold limits. There is no place finer to spend a night out by disturbing others.

We all know how police stopped Pandit Jasaraj’s show in Pune in 2002.Karnataka Government decided to open pubs and bars till 1 am only on Fridays and Saturdays with permissible 40 decibels noise level. The Garba, the nine day festival in Mumbai, is allowed to play loudspeakers for just two days only till 10 pm deadline with a limit of 55 db. Even any small organisers that don’t use loudspeakers are prohibited to stay open until midnight.

Justin Bieber, the Canadian Singer came, he sang and he wound up the show on time in Mumbai recently.

No matter what fan insisted to sing another hit. But he had a purpose and walked off the stage by 9.50 pm.

National Green Tribunal has recently ordered Rajasthan State Control Board and the Udaipur district administration to take action against such noise polluting hotels in their cities. Mumbai Police took against this year Ganpati festivals after they were found with DJs who played songs on loudspeakers at 100 decibels noise level.

Assamese Bihu the agrarian festival is being hijacked by urban community. Now they began to organize on a large scale.

But here again the question arises. Are we celebrating the festival in a right way?

Concerned citizen often calls for complaint of late night celebration and its sound of threshold intensity. Although the month long celebration is famous

for mass audience, there are people felt uncomfortable on the other side of the fence. We support a healthy culture that recognizes and values for communities. We leave in a civilized society and should do things right to enjoy festival by connecting people in a right time.

The presence of such harmful impurity carries poisonous effects to our environment. City dwellers face from headache to difficulties in sleeping, haring errors, tension and pain because of pollution of air by sound. The intensity of sound from aircraft system is a major contributor towards air pollution up to 150 decibel. The human

less times before, and the ending is always the same: when religion and politics come together, the outcome too often is violence and polarization that hurts India’s social and economic integrity. One only has to look back to the assassination of India’s first female prime minister, Indira Gandhi, which triggered a horrible cycle of violence between Sikhs and Hindus that continues to this day, or the deplorable state that Kashmirhas been in for decades.

The stakes in the Ayodhya dispute might be even higher because of the current volatile atmosphere in the region.

The state where the religious site sits has both the largest Muslim and Hindu populations in India. It also has the highest number of communal violence incidents in the country, many sparked by religious disputes.

A showdown between hardline rightwing Hindus and Muslim extremists could lead to a series of violent reprisals. For example, in 2002, more than 2,000 people died in riots in another state shortly after a mob set on fire a train carrying Hindu pilgrims returning from Ayodhya, killing 58 of them. Even the infamous 2008 terrorist attacks in Mumbai allegedly were committed to avenge the destruction of the Babri Masjid mosque.

Things are so intense in Ayodhya that families have fled the area, and leaders in India and abroad are calling on Prime Minister Modi to not allow this latest skirmish to result in another catastrophe.

Depoliticizing religion is not only a necessary step for social order; it’s also imperative for the economy. As Brian Grim, president of the Religious Freedom & Business Foundationand author of a study on the subject, observed, “Religious hostilities and restrictions create climates that can drive away local and foreign investment, undermine sustainable development, and disrupt huge sectors of economies.”

Prime Minister Modi’s historic victory in the 2014 election did not come on promises to build a temple. He ran on a platform of economic development and anti-corruption. This unfortunate situation is his best opportunity yet to prove that he is the leader that countless millions of Indians believe him to be.

Most Rev. Joseph D’Souza, archbishop of the Anglican Good Shepherd Church of India and president of the All India Christian Council (AICC)

hearing range depends on both the pitch and the loudness of the sound. Pitch is measured in Hertz (Hz) and loudness is in decibels (dB). While 20 to 20,000Hz forms the human hearing range. As far as loudness for human is concerned, sounds that are more than 85dB can be dangerous for hearing in prolonged exposure.

It is a well-known fact that rules restricting the use of loud speaker at most religious places are rarely followed in India. There are umpteen number of occasion where it violates the Forest (Conservation) Act and The Biological Diversity Act and National

Green Tribunal Act, 2010 prohibits those things within less than one km range of forest lands. As per a WHO study, “One million healthy life years are lost due to traffic noise. Aizawl the first no honking policy has set an example for the entire nation to follow. Being no horn zone Gangtok is really appreciating. Delhi has also started no-honking areas to carry awareness campaign. Surprisingly there are sounds that human may go with hearing loss from ambulance 125 db, fireworks 145 db and tractor 105 db. But we continue hearing that loudness in the air.

Kamal Baruah

Reader’s Post

Greetings to Nagaland Post Sir,

Thank You Geoffrey. It was a playground during childhood, later one fine evening in 1990 December, we heard that we will not be able to play any further in the premises of the upcoming newspaper Nagaland Post. My heartfelt congratulations to Honourable Proprietor, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief Mr. Geoffrey Yaden who by dint of his calibre and persistent efforts with his devoted team throughout different passages of troubling days with utmost hurdles had transformed the path of this newspaper from its infancy to this heightened level of the top news outlet in the state. It’s indeed pleasing to note that Nagaland Post crossed another milestone on completion of 28 years of its dedicated service to the people of the state.

“Swimming against the tide required more than courage. It also required more than a desire. What made swimming against the overwhelming tide was a sense of mission”. These are the most beautiful words penned in the editorial column and I am adding up because here lies the beauty of a long drawn victory. Victory not only of the editorial team but it’s a victory for the readers too. Unlike mainland media glorifying and gratifying with the tag - ‘paid media’, the very disease had not infiltrated any media houses of Nagaland and that is the most appreciable aspect.

Without reading the editorial column, it is similar to reading or knowing the news as a layman. Intellectuals and political entities and students should read the editorial column. I feel contented after reading the editorial content and to me it’s one of the best and can be equated with the editorial column of the Hindu newspaper. For every issue solutions are available.

My best wishes to Mr. Geoffrey Yaden and his best colleague Mr. Aochuba Yaden, executive editor and MD of the paper. It’s a history and a new story too where we can narrate that both father and son did devote their best long days to serve humanity. My Best wishes always to the entire team and do continue to serve humanity.

S. Solomon Shaikh, 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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workshop Centre for linseed Meditation to be held in Dimapur launched in Medziphema

A press release by project incharge, professor L Tongpang Longkumer stated that the centre will be instrumental in carrying out research on Linseed production, breeding and popularization through demonstrations, trainings and awareness campaigns.

It added that linseed

has gained huge popularity due to its immense medicinal and industrial potential among farmers all over the world.

The centre is manned by project incharge, professor Tongpang Longkumer with two scientists as technical assistants and Dr. A. K. Singh as the co-project incharge.

Rio harps on MSMEs in state (From p-1) He urged students to inculcate the spirit of entrepreneurship and suggested the state authority to visit tool rooms in other states to get a different perspective.

He also urged them to direct deputy commissioners to identify bright mind from all the districts and develop a healthy competition.

Panda also told dignitaries from the state that the Ministry of SMSE was keen in investing more money in the state for skilling and urged them to first

initiate the process and seek assistance from the government.

Observing the State’s potential for its forest products and handicrafts, additional deputy commissioner, MSME, Piyush Srivastava , who also spoke on the occasion, proposed a centre for agriculture and rural technology and pointed out that agriculture needs to be mechanized in the State. He also said that while the NTTC in Dimapur currently focused on three verticals; automobile, manufacturing and electrical, there is scope for

more.

Principal of NTTC, Er Petehetuo Miasalhou also highlighted the background of NTTC which started with strength of right staff in 2006 and now has eight officials and 50 staff. He said the aim of NTTC was to provide jobs to 500 youths every year for which it has achieved 85 percent of its ambition.

He further stated that the NTTC in Dimapur was the only tool room training centre in the Northeast that provide a four-year diploma in tool training, including 30 skill develop-

ment courses.

The other highlights of the programme were; a tour of facility by the chief minister and other dignitaries; the unveiling of the inaugural plaque of the new NTTC building with upgraded facilities; a dedicatory prayer by principal, Holy Cross Higher Secondary School, Rev Fr Philip Magh; felicitation of the dignitaries; a song by students of NTTC; and vote of thanks by commissioner and secretary, industries and commerce, Lithrongla G Chishi who also chaired the programme.

DIMAPUR: NSRLM, RD block Chümoukedima conducted a paper bag making training program in collaboration with Chümoukedima Town Council (CTC) at CTC hall on December 6.

A press release from NSRLM, RD block, Chümoukedima, stated that Akhotso Kehie, Block Program Manager (BPM),

thanked Chümoukedima EAC Thejavizo Nakhro for his concern towards SHG members of the block. He also requested the SHGs to take the training as a good opportunity for Income Generation Activities (IGA) subsequent to the banning of polythene/plastic bags less than 50 microns by the state government on December 1, 2018.

RRC St. John College Blood Donation Camp DIMAPUR: Red Ribbon Club (RRC) of St. John College Dimapur organized a blood donation camp on November 30 at the college premises.

A press release from the RRC St. John College stated that the camp was organized in collaboration with Blood Bank Civil Hospital Dimapur under the theme “Be there for someone else. Give Blood. Share life”. A short program was held before the donation drive, where principal St John College, Dr. Janetius, welcomed the team led by senior specialist Blood Bank

Members of Red Ribbon Club, St. John College Dimapur, Dr. Janetius and Dr Temsu after the blood donation drive conducted on November 30.

Civil Hospital Dimapur, and post donation care was from different committees Dr. Temsu. A brief talk on also given by Dr. Temsu. were the blood donors in the blood facts, eligible donors staff, students, and people donation drive.

DPDB meeting for Kiphire district held

DIMAPUR: The monthly Kiphire District Planning & Development Board (DPDB) meeting was held on December 5 at the Conference Hall of the deputy commissioner’s office, under the chairmanship of DC and vice chairman Kiphire, DPDB, Mohammed Ali Shihab.

According to a DIPR report, the DC welcomed Deputy chief minister, Y. Patton along with his colleagues, other officials and Lotha all DPDB members to the Cultural Troupe after the Cultural Connect event in Kisama on December 8. (DIPR) meeting and introduced new member, DAO Kiphire.

The DC expressed gratitude to all district officers for the time rendered during the cabinet meeting conducted on November 9 and 10, 2018. The DC also expressed gratitude to tribal hohos of Kiphire district for their support in various activities.

The meeting also reviewed the aspirational district progress.

The meeting discussed Ao Christian Revival Church Youth Fellowship Dimapur (ACRCYFD) celebrated its 25th agendas of construction of anniversary on December 2, at Ao Christian Revival Church Dimapur, Kuda village under a multipurpose auditorium the theme, “Nüchi Senmang”. (ACRCYFD) at Pungro sub-division,

creation of science & commerce stream at Government Higher Secondary School at Kiphire & Pungro under School Education, opening of new primary school at Threntsuvong village under Pungro, construction of approach road from Seyochung town ADC Hq via New Monger village via Shumukuji via Shagsi project to Titha River, construction of football ground at Amahator town and reuse of abandoned road at Kiphire, to be forwarded to EE, R&B for necessary action taken.

The board also reconstituted the LADP verification team for 59 A/C for the year 2018-2019.

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H. Khehovi, advisor of Tourism, Art & Culture attended the 68th Sülimi Mpetsu Hoho at Lithsami village on December 8, where he appealed to Sulimi mothers to be God fearing mothers/wives and build the nation with their unceasing prayers so that they might one day see tremendous change.

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DIMAPUR: The department of Fire & Emergency Services Kiphire, organized an awareness camp on November 28 at Public Ground Kiphire under the theme “Capacity Building on Fire Awareness”. According to the Department of Information & Public Relations, SI of Kiphire, Kevizelhou Chupuo, while addressing the gathering, said that in Nagaland, most fire problems arise due to electrical short circuits which lead to loss of many lives and property.

He encouraged the people to be alert and ready to tackle fire problems. Fire & Emergency Services demonstrated various activities like basic firefighting, and prevention and control. Members of the public, students and leaders from various organizations attended the program

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Thejavizo Nakhro in his speech to the SHG members thanked them for their active participation.

He also promised all possible help from the government in finding avenues to sell/export products of the SHG paper bags, while also requesting them to maintain quality control of products and reasonable prices.

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DIMAPUR: A new center of ICAR-AICRP on Linseed was launched at Medziphema, NU:SASRD on December 6 by chief guest, vice chancellor Nagaland University, professor Pardeshi Lal with project coordinator, ICARAICRP, Linseed, IIPR, Kanpur, Dr. P. K Singh as the guest of honour.

Organizers and participants of the paper bag making training program held in Chümoukedima on December 6.

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Professor Pardeshi Lal, Dr. P. K Singh and others on December 6, after the ICAR-AICRP on Linseed was launched in Medziphema.

DIMAPUR, DEC 8 (NPN): The Dimapur centre of Brahma Kumaris is organizing a workshop under the theme “Farewell to tension,” by B.K Poonam (CS) stress management expert from Indore. This was announced at a press conference held at Brahma Kumaris Dimapur centre, behind Hollotoli School, Dimapur.

The event will be held from December 9 to 20, starting from 5:30 p.m to 7:30 p.m. at St Mary’s Montessori & Higher secondary School, Dimapur.

Attendance will be free.

Briefing media persons about the event, BK Poonam said that the twelve day event was organized with the objective of teaching spiritual-

ity for peace, love, happiness, recognition of self, and recognition of inner power.

The workshop will also delve into the topics: solution of tension, tension free lifestyle, tips to be happy living, improvement of mind, power and inner power, positive thinking and free from fear and insecurity.

A meditation program will also be held every-day for two minutes.

The aim of the camp is to encourage a spiritual life style and living free from health complications like diabetes, high blood pressure and mental illnesses like depression and insomnia etc.

A marathon is also planned for the eighth day in Dimapur for world peace and brotherhood.

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Private transfer receipts, mainly representing remittances by Indians employed overseas, amounted to $20.9 billion during the quarter, a 19.8% increase from a year ago.

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As per a BSE regulatory filing by the bank, the amount can be raised by the way of public issue or private placement, including Qualified Institutions Placement (OIP), Global Depository Receipt (GDRs), American Depository Receipt (ADRs) “and or any other mode(s) or a combination(s) thereof, as may be decided by the Board”.

count deficit (CAD) at $ 19.1 billion (2.9% of GDP) in Q2 of 2018-19 increased from $6.9 billion (1.1% of GDP) in Q2 of 2017-18 and $15.9 billion (2.4% of GDP) in the preceding quarter,” the RBI said.

The CAD increased to 2.7% of GDP in the first half of 2018-19, from 1.8% in the corresponding period of 2017-18, on the back of widening of the trade deficit.

According to the central bank, the widening of the CAD on a year on year basis was primarily due to a higher trade deficit of $50 billion, compared with $32.5 billion a year ago.

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KOHIMA, DEC 8 (NPN): Self taught Vingoza Yosa (29) from Jakhama village, sold 22 pieces of furniture, including dining table, shelf, flower stands etc., to chief minister Neiphiu Rio for about Rs 3 lakh on December 4.

This is the first time Yosa Furniture Unit Kohima has set up a stall in Kisama.

Yosa said that out of 80 sets of alder wood dining tables whose prices range from Rs 5000 to Rs 30000, he has sold around 50 of them in Kisama.

His stall so far has fetched him around Rs. 4.5 lakh

in sales.

The carpenter said that one piece of the furniture takes a minimum of two days to complete.

He added that the tree that gives the wood for furniture should be seasoned trees being older than 100 years.

The self taught artist has been making furniture for eight years now.

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Mumbai, Dec 8 (IANS): Lending major State Bank of India (SBI) on Friday said it has received shareholders’ approval to raise up to Rs 20,000 crore. According to the SBI, the approval for its proposal to “create, offer, issue and allot such number of equity shares of Re 1 for an amount not exceeding Rs 20,000 crore ...” was given at a general meeting of shareholders held here.

The proposal is subject to the condition that the Government of India shareholding in the equity share capital of the bank does not fall below 52 per cent at any point in time.

New Delhi, Dec 8 (PTI): India’s current account deficit (CAD) widened to 2.9% of the GDP in the second quarter of the fiscal, against 1.1% in the year-ago period, mainly due to a large trade deficit, the RBI said on Friday.

The CAD, or the difference between outflow and inflow of foreign exchange in the country’s current account, was $19.1 billion during the quarter ended September 30, 2018. It increased from $6.9 billion, or 1.1% of GDP, in the second quarter of 2017-18. The CAD stood at $15.9 billion (2.4% of GDP) in the AprilJune quarter.

“India’s current ac-

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years when markets were just rising and people almost thought they provide assured returns, the performance of Indian capital markets has been comparable, not much worse than the comparable jurisdictions,’ Mr. Tyagi said.

While the Nifty has moved up 6.5% in rupee terms in 2018, the Dow Jones has returned 8%, UK (-1%), China (-18%) and Brazil (5.7%), he pointed out. Volatility in the Indian equity market has been 12% this year, compared to developed markets like U.K. (12%), U.S. (16%), China (19%), South Korea (14%), Japan (17%) and Hong Kong (19%). The Indian rupee has depreciated 7% against the U.S. dollar, almost the same level as the Japanese yen (7.3%) and better than China (10.81%), U.K. (10.10%) and Brazil (16.85%). “I am not trying to justify or defend the performance of the capital market here, but just trying to highlight that Indian markets have not performed much worse,” Tyagi reiterated.

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to three per cent by 2030 is a global target under Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 10.7.

Increasing the volume of remittances is also a global goal under the proposals for raising financing for the SDGs, it said.

“Even with technological advances, remittances fees remain too high, double the SDG target of 3 per cent. Opening up markets to competition and promoting the use of low-cost technologies will ease the burden on poorer customers,” said Mahmoud Mohieldin, Senior Vice President for the 2030 Development Agenda, United Nations Relations, and Partnerships at the Bank. The average cost of remitting in South Asia was the lowest at 5.4 per cent, while Sub-Saharan Africa continued to have the highest at 9 per cent.

No solutions are yet in sight for practices that drive up costs, such as de-risking action of banks, which lead to closure of bank accounts of remittance service providers.

Another persistent factor that keeps fees high is the exclusive partnership between national post office systems and any single money transfer operator, as it allows the operator to charge higher fees to poorer customers dependent on post offices, the Bank said.

New Delhi, Dec 8 (PTI): The Finance Ministr y has extended the last date for filing annual GST return forms by three months until March 31, 2019.

The annual returns form in which businesses registered under the GST have to provide consolidated details of sales, purchases and input tax credit (ITC) benefits accrued to them during 2017-18 fiscal was notified in September.

The last date for filing was set at December 31, 2018.

In a statement, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) said, “the competent authority has decided to extend the due date for filing Form GSTR-9, GSTR-9A and GSTR-9C till March 31, 2019. The requisite Forms shall be made available on the GST common portal shortly”.

GSTR-9 is the annual return form for normal taxpayers, GSTR-9A is composition taxpayers, while GSTR-9C is a reconciliation statement Trade and industry players have been seeking an extension of the deadline for filing the annual returns.

EY Tax Partner Abhishek Jain said industry players have been struggling to collate the information required to be disclosed in GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C.

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2017. The upsurge is driven by stronger economic conditions in advanced economies, particularly the US, and the increase in oil prices having a positive impact on outflows from some GCC countries such as the UAE which reported a 13 per cent growth in outflows for the first half of 2018.

Bangladesh and Pakistan both experienced strong upticks of 17.9 per cent and 6.2 per cent in 2018, respectively, the Bank said.

For 2019, it is projected that remittances growth for the region will slow to 4.3 per cent due to a moderation of growth in advanced economies, lower migration to the GCC and the benefits from the oil price spurt dissipating.

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is a regional inter-governmental political and economic bloc of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE. As global growth is projected to moderate, future remittances to low- and middle-income countries are expected to grow moderately by four per cent to reach $549 billion in 2019.

Global remittances are expected to grow 3.7 per cent to $715 billion in 2019. The Brief notes that the global average cost of sending $200 remains high at 6.9 per cent in the third quarter of 2018.

Reducing remittance flows

Mumbai, Dec 8 (Agencies): The liquidity stress affecting non-banking finance companies and housing finance companies since September 2018 has abated significantly, and the Indian markets have performed better than several developed markets despite high global volatility this year, the chief of India’s stock market regulator Ajay Tyagi said on Friday.

The Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chairman said that the role of capital markets in facilitating fund raising to sustain the country’s economic growth momentum ‘becomes even more important given the stress in the banking sector.’

The volatility in global markets, caused by factors such as uncertainty in oil prices, change in monetary policy stance of central banks like the U.S. Federal Reserves and U.S.-China trade tensions, is likely to persist, Tyagi said at a financial markets summit.

“These factors have also affected Indian markets, as well as domestic issues such as NBFCs and housing finance companies facing tight liquidity since September 2018, although it has improved much on account of steps taken by the RBI in providing systemic liquidity,” the SEBI chief said.

Despite the high volatility in the Indian markets compared with ‘previous

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Washington, Dec 8 (PTI): India will retain its position as the world’s top recipient of remittances this year with its diaspora sending a whopping $80 billion back home, the World Bank said in a report Saturday.

India is followed by China ($67 billion), Mexico and the Philippines ($34 billion each) and Egypt ($26 billion), according to the global lender. With this, India has retained its top spot on remittances, according to the latest edition of the World Bank’s Migration and Development Brief.

The Bank estimates that officially-recorded remittances to developing countries will increase by 10.8 per cent to reach $528 billion in 2018. This new record level follows a robust growth of 7.8 per cent in 2017. Global remittances, which include flows to highincome countries, are projected to grow by 10.3 per cent to $689 billion, it said.

Over the last three years, India has registered a significant flow of remittances from $62.7 billion in 2016 to $65.3 billion 2017.

In 2017, remittances constituted 2.7 per cent of India’s GDP, it said.

The Bank said remittances to South Asia are projected to increase by 13.5 per cent to $132 billion in 2018, a stronger pace than the 5.7 per cent growth seen in

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6 dead, dozens hurt in Italy nightclub stampede ‘US sanctions are economic terrorism’ Corinaldo, Dec 8 (AFP): Six people, including five teenagers, died and dozens were injured in a stampede when panic broke out during a rap concert at an Italian nightclub early Saturday.

The suspected use of a pepper spray-like substance is thought to have sparked the chaos at the venue in the town of Corinaldo, near Ancona in central Italy.

“The cause may have been the dispersal of a stinging substance, the young people fled and trampled over each other. Sadly, six people died and dozens are injured,” the fire service said in a statement on Twitter.

The victims include five people under the age of 18 -- three girls and two boys - and an adult woman who accompanied her daughter to the concert.

Local fire chief Dino Poggiali said that 14 of the injured were in a serious condition, and 40 less serious.

Rescuers assist injured people outside a nightclub in Corinaldo, central Italy, early Saturday. (P/PTI)

As the crowd panicked, people ran for the three emergency exits, one of which led to a small bridge and the car park.

The force of the fleeing crowd made a railing collapse and dozens of people fell, crushing those at the bottom of the pile, according to a preliminary investigation.

Grainy mobile phone footage appeared to show part of a walkway collapsing, sending dozens of people tumbling down.

‘Yellow vests’ protesting across France; 700 detained

French police arrest a man during a Yellow Vests demonstration on Saturday.

PARIS, Dec 8 (Agencies): An estimated 31,000 people joined "yellow vest" anti-government protests across France today, deputy interior minister Laurent Nunez said, adding that 700 people had been detained.

"At the national level, including Paris, we're at more than 700 detained with participation in the movement at 31,000 nationwide including 8,000 in Paris," he told France 2 television.

Earlier in the day, police fired tear gas and arrested hundreds of people in Paris on Saturday as the French capital went on lockdown for the latest "yellow vest" protests against President Emmanuel Macron.

Shouts of "Macron, resign" mingled with the tear gas near the famous Champs-Elysees avenue, the scene last Saturday of the worst rioting in Paris for decades.

A forklift truck driver who gave his name as Denis said he was planning, like others, to march on Macron's presidential palace in anger against a leader who they say only looks out for the rich.

"I'm here for my son," said the 30-year-old, who

had travelled down to Paris from the Normandy port of Caen. "I can't let him live in a country where the poor are exploited."

The protests began on November 17 with road blockades against rising fuel prices but have since ballooned into a mass movement against Macron's policies and top-down style of governing.

Coordinated "yellow vest" protests were taking place across the country on Saturday, including on numerous motorways, causing havoc on the national road network.

Prime Minister Edouard Philippe said 481 people had been detained in Paris as police carried out checks on people arriving at train stations and at protest hotspots such as the Champs-Elysees and Bastille monument.

Among them were dozens arrested for carrying masks, hammers, slingshots and rocks that could be used to attack police.

Shops, museums, the Eiffel Tower and many metro stations were closed, while top-flight football matches and concerts have been cancelled.

12 killed in bank robbery attempt in Brazil

Rio De Janeiro, Dec 8 (AFP): Twelve people, including six hostages, were killed in northeast Brazil on Friday after police foiled a gang of armed robbers staging simultaneous predawn assaults on two banks in the town of Milagres, officials said.

Five of the dead hostages were members of the same family and included two children, the local mayor, Lielson Landim, told the Folha de Sao Paulo newspaper.

They had been returning from a nearby airport when some of the robbers seized them. Landim had earlier said that, based on initial information, he understood that “the criminals killed the hostages and the police killed the criminals.”

Two suspects were arrested, according to secretary for security in the state of Ceara, Andre Costa. “A heavily armed group arrived in the town in the early hours and went to the center where they tried to commit the crime.

There was an exchange of fire between the suspects and police,” it said. It said six gang members were killed and “another six people died from gunshots.” Various weapons and explosives as well as three vehicles used in the bank assaults were recovered. The gang had launched simultaneous assaults on two banks on the same street in Milagres population 28,000 shortly after 2.00 am.

According to the G1 news website, the robbers had blocked a street with a truck and stopped the car carrying the family, which included relatives who had just arrived on a flight from Sao Paulo to celebrate Christmas with them.

Ironically, those who remained inside the nightclub were unharmed.

“We were dancing and waiting for the concert to start when we smelt this pungent odour,” a 16-yearold boy who was taken to hospital told the media.

“We ran to one of the emergency exits but we found it blocked, the bouncers told us to go back.”

A pile of abandoned shoes testified to the chaos of the stampede, with survivors and the bereaved

weeping outside the nightclub as emergency vehicles tended to the injured, local newspaper Ancona Today reported.

“It can’t be! You can’t die like that. Wake up Mattia, I beg you,” one unnamed woman cried as she knelt by her son’s body, the paper said.

Around 1,000 people -many of them young -- were in the Lanterna Azzurra (Blue Lantern) club for a performance by Italian rapper Sfera Ebbasta, known as “the king of the trap” for his style of Hip Hop. The Ancona public prosecutor and police are trying to establish how many people were in the venue at the time of the stampede, with media reporting many more people inside than the authorised maximum of 871.

The accident happened at around 1 am (0000 GMT).

The injured were taken to hospital in the nearby town of Senigallia and the most

serious on to Ancona.

“You can’t die like this at 15,” said far-right Interior Minister Matteo Salvini, promising to “find those responsible for these six broken lives, those who through wickedness, stupidity or greed turned a festive evening into a tragedy.”

His anti-immigrant League party was to hold a minute’s silence during a previously planned rally in Rome on Saturday morning.

In 2017, a woman died and 1,500 were injured in a crush during the outdoor broadcast in Turin of a Champions League football match final when rumours of a bombing sparked panic.

Around 30,000 people had gathered in June last year to watch the broadcast from Cardiff, Wales, of the local team Juventus play Real Madrid when pepper spray was shot into the crowd as part of a robbery attempt.

Tehran, Dec 8 (AFP): Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani said US sanctions were “economic terrorism”, as he sought to foster a united front from visiting regional officials on Saturday.

Washington has reimposed an oil embargo and other damaging sanctions on Iran since pulling out in May from a landmark 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and major powers.

“America’s unjust and illegal sanctions against the honourable nation of Iran have targeted our nation in a clear instance of terrorism,” Rouhani said in a televised speech.

He was speaking at a conference on terrorism and regional cooperation attended by parliament speakers from Afghanistan, China, Pakistan, Russia and Turkey.

“We are facing an allout assault which is not only threatening our independence and identity but also is bent on breaking

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our longstanding ties,” he added.

Rouhani drew parallels with the sanctions and other pressure faced by the countries attending the conference.

“When they put pressure on China’s trade, we are all harmed... By punishing Turkey, we are all punished. Any time they threaten Russia, we too consider our security to be endangered,” he said.

“When they impose sanctions on Iran, they deprive all of us of the benefits of international trade, energy security and sustainable development.

And in fact, they impose

sanctions on everyone.

“We are here to say that we don’t intend to tolerate such insolence.” Rouhani also warned Europe which has strongly objected to the US withdrawal from the nuclear deal - that much is at stake in its efforts to bypass US sanctions and maintain trade with Iran.

“They should know that by sanctioning Iran, they would harm our ability to fight drugs and terrorism,” Rouhani said, referring to Iran’s efforts to combat smuggling, particularly from Afghanistan.

The European Union is working on a payment system, known as the “special purpose vehicle”, to keep money flowing into Iran, but has struggled to find a host since many countries fear repercussions from the Trump administration.

The conference in Tehran was the second regional meeting on terrorism - the first was held last December in Islamabad.

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erfect Strangers from Bengaluru emerged as the winner of Hornbill International Rock Contest 2018 during the grand finale held at Agri Expo, Dimapur, Saturday. They walked away with a cash prize of Rs 10 lacs. UDX from Nagaland bagged the first runner-up position along with the most promising Naga band while Ambush from Assam were placed in the second runnerup position. They received Rs 5 lacs and Rs 3.5 lacs respectively.

The individual winners were: Best DrummerMingmalamu Tamang from Vishnu band, Best Guitarist – Nash Longkumer from UDX, Best Bassist – Shalini Mohan from Perfect Strangers and Best Vocalist – Lewang Dorjee from Meraki band.

Bands making it to the

finale included, Moongphali (Delhi), Vikrit (Ranchi, Jharkhand), UDX (Nagaland), Vishnu (West Bengal), Her Illegal Practice (Sikkim), Highway 69 (Ranchi, Jharkhand), Perfect Strangers (Bangalore), Since 90’s (Nagaland) and Ambush (Assam).

The three judges for the rock contest were Derek Julian, Sonam Sherpa and Among Jamir.

In a short speech, Chief Minister, Nagaland Neiphiu Rio said the government had entrusted the Music Task Force to make the Hornbill International Music Festival bigger and better next year.

The rock contest which begun on December 6 is regarded as one of the most coveted titles in the country and has been gaining more popularity in the past few years.

(Staff Reporter)

Four finalists battle for Naga Chef title

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our finalists Lipok Longkumer, Vikhuli Achumi, Dennis Suohu and Mhomo Ngullie are competing for the coveted title of the Naga Chef Season 6 at Naga Heritage Village Kisama.

T h e a n nu a l N a g a Chef competition is organized by Synergy Group Enterprise supported by the Department of Tourism, Government of Nagaland.

Naga Chef is the pioneer culinary competition in Nagaland and the North-East that aims to promote Naga indigenous

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cuisine and to provide a platform to all Naga cooks who have a true passion to showcase the age-old Naga recipes to the world.

After 5 gruelling cooking rounds at Machaki along with four other contestants selected from the screening rounds, the four finalists have been competing for the Business/

Entrepreneur title which carries cash award of Rs 3 lakh.

The final round has been on since December 1 and while tomorrow is the last day of the event. The final result will be declared on December 10 during the valedictory function of the Hornbill Festival 2018.

For the Business/

Entrepreneur Round, the judges of the competition Chef Joel Basumatry, Chef Alemjungla Jamir and Chef Rovi Chase have been judging on their Customer Service, Team work, Pressure task, Food preparation, Coordination and their Business skills.

The food stalls for the competition is located

above Naga Wrestling Amphitheatre, behind Bamboo Hall, Kisama.

In this, Team Naga Chef invites everyone to visit the Naga Chef arena to witness the competition, support the contestants and taste the delicacies of the rich Naga indigenous cuisine.

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The Union is proud of her bringing laurels to the KMHK in particular and Khiamniungan in general.

Wishes the best for her future endeavour.

The union further would like to acknowledge the sponsors for the contributions made : 1. Mr. & Mrs. S. Chonta, Member NPSC 2. Mr. & Mrs. B.N Mulai, Sr Dist. Commandant HG & CD 3. Mr. Pokoi Kaothie, PA to Advisor, Govt. of Nagaland 4. Miss Chilliam, Jnt. Secy. ENWO 5. Mr. Sangkhumong, C/Clerk KBCK TAINIU President, KMHK

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o-Naga Jeweller y designer who set up a stall in Kisama for the on-going 10 days Hornbill Festival revived the old tradition, memories and stories of the fore-fathers through her beautiful unique pieces.

Interacting with Nagaland Post, Rongsenla Marsosang said she had been working as a jeweller for more than 20 years and said she started by collecting the jewellery from the villages and reviving into modern traditional style since it was on the verge of losing the old culture.

Marsosang revived the pieces that presented with perfect blend of traditional to modernity as the younger generation does not fancy to wear the old traditional pieces. She said each pieces of her jewellery has a story to tell thereby the culture can be kept alive. Marsosang said in the ancient times, every jewellery piece that Naga fore-fathers wear has a story but with the coming of new generation and era, the youngsters have forgotten about the story but wear it for fashion and style. She wants people to tell and know about Naga culture though her pieces. The jeweler inherited the talent, inspired from her parents who taught her to respect the culture and she began to research by visiting the old people in the village who tells her story and said making this jewellery is especially for the youngsters who are forgetting about Naga ancient histories.

Jewellery is beautiful thing to wear but it is connected to different story in the culture and she assumed people will also like and enjoy wearing a small piece with many stories and significance. She recalled that in olden times, one can differentiate between the rich and the poor through the jewelleries. She had been participating in hornbill for 5 years and this is the only platform where she promote herself and but what makes her happier was the telling of tales to the tourist and visitors and passing stories to the younger generations.

Marsosang added that all her workers are from the backward Naga tribes which she finds in the remote villages and who do not get opportunities for exposure.

She trains them to make the jewels and sometimes, if the villagers are not able to come, she will send the raw materials and design to the villages.

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Bring all kinds of sick people, believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be healed

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

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2018

Liverpool thrash Bournemouth 4-0 in EPL SSP XIth annual sports meet held

Mohamed Salah is embraced by his team-mates after completing his hat-trick during their EPL match against Bournemouth on Saturday.

L ondon , D e c 8 (Agencies): Mohamed Salah scored a hat-trick as Liverpool went to the top of the Premier League, for a few hours at least, with a 4-0 win at Bournemouth.

Having not scored in three games, Salah gave Liverpool a controversial lead (25), converting from close range having been in

an offside position as Asmir Begovic fumbled from Roberto Firmino’s effort.

But there was nothing contentious about Salah’s second (48), slotting into the far corner after Steve Cook had handed the ball to Liverpool high up the pitch, and Cook’s day got worse as he put through his own net for the third (68).

Salah then got his third, rounding Begovic twice to coolly slot home (77), and the result leaves Liverpool top of the Premier League by a point ahead of Manchester City, who face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge at 5.30pm on Saturday.

The win also means Liverpool matched their

Poch committed to Spurs London, Dec 8 (Agencies): Mauricio Pochettino has reiterated his commitment to Tottenham despite admitting a top-four finish is probably the best they can hope for.

Reports have surfaced linking Pochettino with Manchester United but the Argentine insists he is more than satisfied with the “recognition” he receives at Spurs. “Tottenham has given me value,” he said.

“I feel happy here in Tottenham because I feel the recognition for our job. We feel that.” “When (chairman) Daniel Levy extended my contract for five years, it is because he believed in that moment and period, we are the best people to manage

Mauricio Pochettino

this boat and this club. It is recognition for us. I don’t need to listen about what goes around. The most important thing is how you are made to feel in your home,” said Pochettino.

Nevertheless Spurs remain a distant third behind leaders Manchester City and Liverpool, a situation Pochettino cannot see changing anytime soon.

“We try to improve but the way that we improve is not in the way of maybe another team,” he said.

“That is why our project is to be consistent in many years and try to improve every season, and we will see whether it is enough or not. At the moment it is clear that Manchester City is above everyone. It is City again and Liverpool.”

“I think the most important thing is to keep going and fighting to be in a good position. Like many clubs say, to be in the top four is a massive success.

And for us to be in the top four is more than success. I think the first step is to try and be consistently in the top four.”

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record of 17 Premier League games unbeaten, set in 2008.

Despite Liver pool dominating the early possession, Bournemouth forced Alisson into the first save as David Brooks saw his shot from a tight angle beaten away at the near post.

But Liverpool took the lead on 26 minutes as Firmino’s dipping halfvolley from the edge of the box proved too hot for Begovic to handle, squirming out for Salah to convert from close range. However, replays showed Salah was fractionally offside from Firmino’s shot.

Outside of the box, Salah’s touch was amiss for the first hour, but the Egyptian was back to his deadly best inside it. After Cook had given Firmino the ball on a plate on halfway, the Brazilian fed Salah, who stayed on his feet after a cynical Cook tackle before rolling it into the far corner.

Josh King, in for injured top scorer Callum Wilson, could have halved the deficit soon after, but

didn’t get his shot away from close range, seemingly expecting a challenge from Alisson.

Cook then tur ned into his own net midway through the second half, hooking Andy Robertson’s left-wing cross behind him and beyond Begovic’s grasp as the defender attempted to clear.

And Cook’s day to forget was capped off late on as he struggled in a foot race with Salah, made a hash of his sliding clearance, and allowed last season’s top scorer to round Begovic twice and poke home nonchalantly for his 10th league goal of the season.

Liver pool now host Napoli in their final Champions League group clash on Tuesday night, before hosting Manchester United on Super Sunday. Bournemouth go to Wolves on Saturday in the Premier League.

Results Burnley 1 - 0 Brighton Man United 4 - 1 Fulham Arsenal 1 - 0 Huddersfield Cardiff 1 - 0 Southampton West Ham 3 - 2 Crystal Palace

ANKA to participate in NE Karate-Do C’ship

Stokes, Hales cleared to play for England

Dimapur, Dec 8 (NPN): A 22 member team of All Nagaland karate-Do Association (ANKA) will be participating in the 6th National Level North East Karate-Do Championship.

The championship will be held at Assam Rifles Training Centre & School, Shokhovi, Dimapur from December 10 to 12.

The All Nagaland karate-Do Association team consists of 15 male and 5 female.

The team will be led by sensei Thsathriba Sangtam as team coach and Kavi K Swu as team manager.

LONDON, Dec 8 (Agencies): Cricketers Ben Stokes and Alex Hales were fined on Friday for their involvement in a nightclub altercation but were cleared to play for England after match bans were either suspended or declared served.

All-rounder Stokes and batsman Hales had appeared before a two-day disciplinary hearing after the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) charged the pair with bringing the game into disrepute following the September 2017 incident in

The chief guest giving away the champion trophy of XIth annual sports meet.

Dimapur, Dec 8 (NPN): The XIth annual sports meet of Sainik School Punglwa was held on Saturday with Namri Nchang, advisor, Water Resources Department as the chief guest.

Speaking on the occasion, the chief guest lauded the commitments and hardwork of the school for tomorrow’s future. He appreciated the school for imparting quality education since its inception. He advised the cadets to focus in studies and exploit the best facilities offered to them so as to gain all round

development. He also emphasised that the cadets should adopt virtues such as perseverance, obedience, discipline and humility as these contribute to become a true sportsman.

The chief guest gave away the champion trophy of the XIth annual sports meet 2018 to Patkai house.

He also presented medals, certificates and trophy to other winners.

In 100m dash, Cdt Pranav Chandra topped the position with a timing of 0:12: 25 seconds and in 200m, Cdt Pauku Meru clocked his run with a tim-

Ben Stokes

Alex Hales

Bristol. Stokes was handed an eight-match ban by the disciplinary panel, which accepted that he had already missed that number of games and therefore remained eligible for im-

mediate selection.

T h e p l ay e r, w h o was cleared of affray at Bristol crown court last August, was also fined a total of 30,000 pounds ($38,193.00) with half to

ing of 0:29:35 seconds.

Tug of war and musical chair were also organised for the parents.

The cadets also displayed colourful mass PT, rhythmic aerobics, innovative bamboo exercise, skilful tableau display and gymnastic.

Mindblowers Cultural Club, Dimapur performed Ao Naga dance.

Taking opportunity of the euphoric event, school band, different clubs of the school like archery club, cycling club and rifle shooting club showcased their talents and skills.

be paid to charity.

Hales, who faced no criminal charges, was given a six-match ban from England white ball (one day) matches, of which two had been missed already and the rest were suspended for 12 months — leaving him also available for selection.

He was fined a total of 17,500 pounds, with 10,000 of that sum also suspended.

The pair, who have both resumed their international careers, had risked anything from a warning to the termination of contract.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

1st Death Anniversary

of our beloved LT. IMLIMEREN on 9th 12.2017

We remember you everyday as if you are in our midst

Los Angeles, Dec 8 (Agencies): The WBC has sanctioned a direct rematch between heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury.

F u r y wa s f l o o r e d twice in Los Angeles last weekend but seemed to have done enough to earn a famous win.

Promoter Frank Warren and the British Boxing Board of Control [BBBofC] had planned to issue a formal complaint about the scorecards after Mexican judge Alejandro Rochin scored the fight 115-111 for Wilder.

And the World Boxing Council released a statement on Friday where they called for a “direct rematch”.

It read, “The World Boxing Council conducted a voting through the board

of governors, which resulted in a unanimous agreement to sanction a direct rematch between WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury.”

“Wilder and Fur y gave boxing one of the best fights in the heavyweight division in a long time, which has created tremendous popular demand for the fans to see a rematch.

“The WBC is happy to confirm that a direct rematch has been approved and will create in a ruling which will also consider the mandatory status of the division.”

“I wish to once again cong ratulate Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury for their great battle inside the ring and for the exemplary sportsmanship after the bout.”

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Loving Wife, Son, dear Ones and all Family Members.

of our beloved Late T. Yanger Jamir

It has been a year since you left us for your heavenly abode on this day, your sweet love and care for us always lives within our hearts. We love and miss you every moment of our lives. Your legacy of wisdom and courage lives on forever.

Loving wife, children, relatives & friends.

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We the bereaved family members of Late Taku Ao would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to each and every individuals, churches, families and well wishers who supported us physically, financially, morally and in prayers during his prolonged illness and following his last journey on 29th Nov. 2018.

We have been immensely 10/02/1945 – 29/11/2018 blessed and indebted to everyone. May Almighty God shower abundant blessing to you all.

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FUNERAL SERVICE The funeral service of late Loreni Lotha will be held on December 9, 1:00 p.m. at PWD Colony, Dimapur.

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Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury together after their world heavy weight title fight in Los Angeles on December.

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We the bereaved family of Lt. Zakitso Kikhi Angami (Stany), would like to express our profound gratitude to every individual and organisations who stood by us at this hour of grief at the sudden demise of our beloved father, on the 3rd of December 2018.

We are greatly indebted to each and everyone for your concern shown to us financially, materially and through prayer support. We regret our inability to thank you all individually but it is our sincere prayer to Almighty God to bless you all abundantly.

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We , t h e b e l o v e d family members of LATE YALEMCHANG, would like to convey our heartfelt gratitude to all those who supported us through your prayer, physically and financially in our time of sorrow and grief. We are unable to mention and thank each one of you individually but it is our BORN 1923 – DIED 2018 humble prayer that the Almighty God will bless you abundantly.

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We the family members would like to express our sincere thanks and heartfelt gratitude to all Individuals, Churches, Organizations, Friends and Well Wishers for rendering your love and support during the death of our beloved father Late L. K. Lotha on 22/11/2018 at Oking Hospital, Kohima.

Through this column we would like to convey our special thanks to: 1. Kohima Mungya Union 2. Lotha A.G. Church, Kohima 3. The First A.G. Church, Kohima 4. Living Word A.G. Church, Kohima 5. Doctors, Nurses and Staff of Oking Hospital and Research Centre 6. Wokha Mungya Union 7. A.G. Church, Mungya Village 8. NCRC Church, Mungya Village These words are inadequate to express our sincere gratitude to each and everyone, yet we fervently pray that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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India take 166 runs lead over Aus

Cheteshwar Pujara blunted Australia’s attack to put India in a strong position in the first Test.

Adelaide, Dec 8 (PTI): Cheteshwar Pujara successfully overturned two dismissals to help India extend their lead over Australia to 166 on day three of the opening Test in Adelaide.

Pujara sur vived a caught-behind call on eight and an lbw decision on 17, both against spinner

Nathan Lyon, after wisely calling for DRS as the tourists closed on 151-3 in their second innings.

Pujara (40no), who scored 123 in India’s first innings of 250 all out, shared a third-wicket stand of 71 with skipper Virat Kohli (34), after KL Rahul (44) and Muralia Vijay (18) had put on 63 as they

notched their first opening partnership of over 50 overseas.

Lyo n h a d Ko h l i caught at short leg towards the close, leaving Ajinkya Rahane (1no) to steer India through to stumps alongside Pujara.

Australia trailed by 15 on first innings after being dismissed for 235

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cock fight competition between Boteh Konyak and Seikholet at Kisama. (NP)

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Ko h i m a , D e c 8 (NPN): Boteh Konyak was declared as the winner in the Cock Fight competition held as part of the ongoing Hornbill festival on day 8 at Kisama on Saturday.

The event was or-

ganised by department of Youth Resources and Sports .

Konyak received a cash award of Rs 7000 along with the certificate.

Seikholet from Kuki community secured the second position and received Rs. 5000 while Chinglei from Phom com-

munity bagged the third place to get Rs. 3000.

A total of 14 participants from different tribes of the state took part in the competition.

The cock fight is an imitation of the fight between two cocks and a symbol of strength, agility and courage.

G u wa h at i , D e c 8 (IANS): NorthEast United FC and ATK fought to a goalles draw in their Indian Super League (ISL) encounter here on Sunday.

This is the third consecutive draw for NorthEast United in this year’s edition. After draws against Jamshedpur FC and Bengaluru FC, where they led till the closing stages of the game, NorthEast United were forced to share the spoils again.

NorthEast United have scored only one goal in their last three games but the point gained saw them reclaim the second spot with 20 points from 11 games.

ATK are still sixth with 16 points from 11 matches.

The match got off to a

sedate start as neither team found any sort of rhythm in attack. Though the home side saw more of the ball in the opening exchanges, they were unable to trouble the ATK defence which looked compact.

The first attempt on goal came in the 21st minute when Redeem Tlang showed good change of pace to work some space to shoot. However, his grounder was collected by an alert Arindam Bhattacharya in the ATK goal.

After a period of midfield slugfest, ATK forced their first chance when Everton Santos played in Balwant Singh with a shrewd lob but the Indian striker hit it straight at NorthEast goalkeeper Pawan Kumar.

The sloppy nature of the match continued for the rest of the half but the hosts were dealt a blow on the stroke of half-time when defender Mislav Komorski was stretchered off injured.

Coach Eelco Schattorie was forced to send in Gurwinder Singh instead.

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earlier on a rain-hit day three, with tailender Lyon left unbeaten on 24 from 28 balls, a knock which included a hooked six off Mohammed Shami and fours off Ravichandran Ashwin (3-57) and Jasprit Bumrah (3-47).

The Baggy Greens had resumed on 191-7 with Travis Head 61 not out and eyeing his maiden Test ton, but the Adelaide-born batsman was caught behind by Rishabh Pant off Shami for a joint career-best 72, matching the total he managed against Pakistan in Dubai in October.

Wicketkeeper Pant also pouched Michell Starc (15) and last man Josh Hazlewood (0) to finish with six catches in the innings and equal the India record that MS Dhoni had set against New Zealand at Basin Reserve in Wellington in 2009.

India’s second innings began slowly with only 11 runs notched in the first nine overs, only for Rahul to then burst into life, strike three fours and then a superb six off Pat Cummins over cover-point as 51 runs came from the next nine

overs.

Vijay flirted outside off stump two balls into the 19th over and snicked Starc behind to Peter Handscomb at second slip, before Rahul edged Hazlewood to Australia keeper and captain Tim Paine while attempting a booming drive over mid-off.

Australia would muster only more breakthroughs, however, with DRS showing Pujara had not edged Lyon behind before tea and then, after the interval, that Lyon’s delivery would have bounced over the 30-year-old’s stumps after he was struck on the pad.

Lyo n eve n t u a l ly bagged Australia a third wicket when Kohli edged him to Aaron Finch at bat-pad but the hosts now seem set for a difficult run chase in the first game of the four-match series.

Brief Scores: India: 250 & 151/3 (Pujara 40 n.o., Kohli 34, L Rahul 44; M Starc 1/18, J Hazlewood 1/25, N Lyon 1/48) vs Australia: 235 (Travis Head 72, P Handscomb 34; J Bumrah 3/47, R Ashwin 3/57).

Ward 9A lift Medziphema volleyball trophy

St. Joseph’s College fest of sports held

D i m ap u r , D e c 8 (NPN): Ward-9A lifted the Medziphema Town Interward Volleyball trophy after beating Ward-8 in a closely contested final held at Thehouba ground, Medziphema town on Saturday.

The champions Ward9A received a cash prize of Rs.20,000 along with trophy while the runnersup Ward-8 walked off with Rs.10,000.

The best disciplined team was won by Ward-1B which included certificates with Rs.2000 while Nilasato Terhüja of Ward-8 was adjudged best player of the tournament. The closing ceremony was graced by Akhoto Kuotsu, president, Medziphema Town Mechü Krotho (MTMK).

ISL: ATK hold NE United to 0-0 draw

Players of NorthEast United and ATK fight for the ball during their match at Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati on Saturday.

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Just before the end of the half, ATK captain Manuel Lanzarote’s freekick looked set to be headed in by Hitesh Sharma but Keegan Perera made a crucial intervention to keep the scoreline intact.

The slow-paced nature of the game continued in the second half as well with clear cut chances coming at a premium.

Even the substitutions made in the second half failed to provide the spark and the next real chance came in the 75th minute when Bartholomew Ogbeche unleashed a powerful effort from the edge of the box which went straight into the waiting hands of the ATK goalkeeper.

ATK, however, did have a couple of good chances towards the end.

Everton’s shot from closerange after a freekick from Noussair El Maimouni was blocked late in the game, and with a minute left to be played, Andre Bikey saw a header from a Maimouni corner cleared off the line

by Gurwinder as the match wound to a draw.

ISL Points Table Club P W D L Bengaluru FC 9 7 2 0 NE Utd FC 11 5 5 1 Mumbai City FC 10 6 2 2 FC Goa 9 5 2 2 Jamshedpur FC 11 3 7 1 ATK 11 4 4 3 Kerala Blaster 11 1 6 4 FC Pune City 11 2 2 7 Chennaiyin FC 11 1 2 8 Delhi Dynamos 10 0 4 6

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D i m ap u r , D e c 8 (NPN): The three day College Fest of Sports of St. Joseph’s Autonomous College, Jakhama concluded on Saturday.

After three long days of competition in various athletics, indoor games and outdoor games which included basketball, football, volley ball, badminton, chess, carom, table tennis, and field events, team Wakanda Forever emerged as the overall champions.

Team Head Hunters secured the second position while team Uproar bagged the third place followed

by Raphael in the fourth place. Weekend Warriors, Golden Knights, Targaryen and Vikings came in the fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth place respectively.

Kohima, Nov 8 (NPN): In a bid to promote the traditional games of the Nagas, the second edition of Indigenous Go-Cart racing competition, an event part of the ongoing Hornbill Festival, was held in Kohima on Saturday morning.

The traditional wooden-wheel race started from PHQ junction (BOC) and finished at Old MLA Hostel Junction in Kohima.

Lhuvi Vakha and Mhasi Mor from Khonoma village came first in the competition. While Neikhrievoto Mejura and Khriedi Mejura secured the second place and last edition winners Ngopisa Temi and Sorhovito Rote came in third position.

Yasukha Kath and Senyamu Kath was adjudged as the winner for best design and custom. The first place was awarded with gear cycles while the second and third place were awarded with BMX bicycles. The other riders also received participating certificates.

The event, organised

by Go Travels Kohima, saw a participation of 27 including the participants from tourist trio rider namely

Winners of the Indigenous Go-Cart racing Lhuvi Vakha and Mhasi Mor on Saturday. (NP)

Teresa (Austria), Daniel (Czech Republic) and Laura (Germany).

Sievituo Solo, organising member, said the event was aimed to promote indigenous game and revive the Naga culture of traditional wooden wheel race.

The trio foreign tourists who took part in the competition said they have not experienced anything like that before. “We had so much of fun,” they said and further added that they will be back next year again to participate in the go cart race. The winners of the competition from Khonoma village said they were inspired to take

part in this year’s competition after seeing the previous edition.

While a local rider Zavekho Resu along with his teammate Merito Nyekha, who stood fourth in the competition, said they took part in the event to revive their young days when the cart was a priced possession and lots of memories were made. The duo said their participation was also to show the new generation kids that there are healthier and more fun ways of living than mobile phones and online games which don’t make good childhood memories.

Overall champions Wakanda Forever with their trophies on Saturday.

On the opening day on December 6, Rev. Fr. Dr. Joy Thomas, SVD invoked God’s blessing for the event

and Fr. Dr. George Angami gave a motivational speech on the occasion to the Josephites. Sports secretary

of the students’ council, Shamlo Konyak administered oath of conduct the participants.

Ranji Trophy: Manipur beat Nagaland D i m ap u r , D e c 8 (Agencies): Manipur beat Nagaland by seven wickets on day three of round five of Ranji Trophy 2018-19 at Nagaland Cricket Stadium, Sovima on Saturday, to claim six points and registered their second win of the tournament.

Chasing a target of 125 to win after bowling out Nagaland for 334, Manipur reached the target with the loss of three wickets. Skipper Yashpal Singh made an unbeaten 35 to lead his team home after opener Lakhan Arjun Rawat top-scored with 55.

Mayank Raghav, the first innings double centurion made 27.

Nagaland, who started the day at 150/4 after Raghav’s 228 had helped Manipur 336, thus taking a lead of 210, went on to make 334 in their second innings. In the first, they were shot down for 126.

After finding themselves at 94/4, Nagaland’s KB Pawan and Abrar Kazi got together for a stand of 186 runs with Pawan scoring 131 and Kazi contributing 90. However, once the partnership was broken when Kazi departed to Yashpal, Nagaland lost their last five wickets for just 28 runs to finish with 334, setting Manipur an easy target of 125 runs.

Yashpal Singh claimed four of those wickets to finish with 5/46, his fourth five-wicket haul in firstclass cricket.

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