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Vol XXVIII No. 4
DIMAPUR, wednesday, December 6, 2017 Pages 12 ` 4.00
RBI policy meet begins; decision on key rate today
India on course as SL totter at 31/3
UN envoy arrives in Norht Korea as nuclear tensions soar
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Biren, Pema grace Hornbill Fest Correspondent
KOHIMA, DEC 5 (NPN): The fifth day of the ongoing Hornbill Festival witnessed the presence of three chief ministers-- N. Biren Singh (Manipur), Pema Khandu (Arunachal Pradesh) as the chief guest and guest of honour respectively and T.R. Zeliang, the host of the day. In his speech, chief minister, N. Biren Singh said based on shared history and close cultural affinity, Nagaland and Manipur must lay the foundation upon which people and institutions of both the States could collaborate and cooperate with a strong sense of common purpose. He said: “Shared prosperity and collective gains can result only from shared vision and collective action.” Attending the fifth day of ongoing Hornbill Festival at the Heritage Village, Kisama, as chief guest on Tuesday, Singh said there were untapped opportunities that Manipur and Nagaland as neighbours should jointly leverage to unlock full potential of the two States and fulfil the aspirations of the people, especially the youth.
(L-R) Pema Khandu and N. Biren Singh at Kisama, Tuesday. (NP)
He welcomed Nagaland chief minister, TR Zeliang’s proposal to create a “tourist circuit” for the Northeast and suggested that the two States must try to evolve a collaborative mechanism by 2018 for jointly promoting their respective mega festivals – Sangai festival in November followed by Hornbill Festival in December. Singh said a synergetic and coordinated vision in the Northeast would be critical in realizing the benefits of the Act East Policy. He also suggested that both the State governments should collaborate, along with local entrepreneurs, historians and enthusiasts, to develop a tourist circuit for preserving history and
relics of the forgotten battles of World War II on the Indo-Burma front. Asserting that sports unite people, Singh called for exploring opportunities for increased interactions between people of Manipur and Nagaland in sports at various levels like schools, colleges, villages, professional clubs, etc. He said the two States should cooperate in sports based on the enduring legacy of the legendary Dr. T. Ao, who captained the first Indian national football team after Independence. He added that the two States must jointly nurture young promising sports talents like the eight Manipuris who represented India in the recent U-17 FIFA World Cup.
Talks at crucial Anna Hazare announces phase: NSCN (R) protest against Centre
DIMAPUR, DEC 5 (NPN): NSCN (Reformation) has informed all workers of the six Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs) that the talks with the Government of India (GoI) have entered a crucial phase. In a statement issued on Tuesday, NSCN (Reformation) MIP said the longawaited political solution was expected sooner than later and added that it was, therefore, time for all groups to focus more on the Naga political solution “prayerfully rather than factionalism or detection”. The Nagas must seek wisdom from Almighty God for help, the statement said. NSCN (R) asked everyone to unite in the spirit of “forgive and forget” at this climacteric so that “we do not leave any chances for our adversaries to hatch conspiracy”. It also appealed to all Naga national workers of the six NNPGs not to encourage defection at this decisive hour and “instead invigorate to work cohesively to reach an early and enduring peaceful solution”. It may be pointed out that the Working Committee (WC) comprising of six NNPGs after joining the peace process, signed an agreement with the Centre on November 17, 2017 at New Delhi.
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NEW DELHI, DEC 5 (AGENCIES): Upset over the non-appointment of Lokpal for the last four years, anti-graft activist Anna Hazare on Tuesday announced a protest against the government on 23 March, observed as the Martyrs’ Day, next year. Addressing a press conference in Delhi, the octogenarian accused the Bharatiya Janata Partyled central government of not being serious about fighting corruption. He said the recent amendments in the Lokpal Act, which removed a clause that made public servants declaring their assets compulsory, reflected the government’s intention in fighting graft. Hazare added that the government was using the pretext that Lokpal could not be appointed as there was no Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and asserted that it could at least appoint the Lokayuktas in the BJP-ruled states. Hazare announcing a protest against the government in the capital brings back the memories of his 2011 agitation against the then Congress-led UPA government. His protest and hunger strike then had gripped the minds of millions. Facing graft charges, the Congress was decimated in the 2014 general election. Hazare said he had written over 30 letters to the NDA government, but received no response, and wondered whether there was any “ego” involved in not responding to his letters, which questioned the non-appointment of Lokpal.
Thanking Zeliang for the invitation to attend the festival, the Manipur chief minister remarked that with each tribe celebrating its own festival with dedication and passion, Nagaland was indeed the “land of festivals” and that Hornbill Festival was definitely the “festival of festivals”. Meanwhile, Arunachal Pradesh chief minister, Pema Khandu, who attended the event as guest of honour, said he had always wanted to visit Hornbill Festival since its inception in 2001 and added that it had given exposure not only to Nagaland but also to the entire Northeast. In a lighter vein, Khandu said Hornbill was a State bird for Arunachal Pradesh and yet Nagaland was propagating it with. And with so many tourists now flocking in, Arunachal too should get a part of the revenue from Nagaland, he quipped jokingly. He said people in metro cities had different perceptions about the Northeast despite each State of the region having its own unique platform to showcase its cultural diversity.
Centre issues advisory to states
NEW DELHI, DEC 5 (IANS): Union Home Ministry has issued advisory to all states ahead of the 25th anniversary of Babri Masjid structure demolition, which falls on December 6, to take steps to maintain communal harmony, an official said on Tuesday. The Home Ministry official said that the advisory was issued on Friday to all the Chief Secretaries, and Director Generals of Police of all states and the Lt Governors of all union territories. The advisory said that on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the demolition of disputed structure at Ayodhya on December 6, there could be demonstration by both communities and it was advisable that the administration kept “utmost vigil” and took “all precautionary measures”. The advisory is as per the guidelines formulated in 2008. A day ahead of the anniversary, the Supreme Court also began final hearing in the Babri MasjidRam Janambhoomi dispute (Cont’d on p-5) case.
Cyclone Ockhi: 39 dead, 167 fishermen missing New Delhi, Dec 5 (PTI): As many as 39 people have perished and 167 fishermen were still missing after cyclone Ockhi hit Tamil Nadu and Kerala coasts while 809 others were swept away to Maharashtra, the Union Home Ministry said today. Joint Secretary in the ministry Sanjeev Kumar Jindal also said the cyclone is slowing down and would have no impact in Gujarat, where the first of the two-phased assembly elections is due four days later. “As of now, 10 people lost their lives in Tamil Nadu and 29 others in Kerala. Even though the exact number of missing persons were not known, as per available information, whereabouts of 74 fishermen in Tamil Nadu and 93 fishermen in Kerala is not known yet,” he told reporters here. A total of 556 fishermen were also rescued by relief and rescue teams from seas. The state governments are verifying with the affected vil-
lages to find the exact number of missing fishermen. Altogether 809 fishermen with their boats from Tamil Nadu and Kerala were swept away and reached Maharashtra coast where they were provided food and shelter. While 33 tourists, both domestic and foreign, were safe in Lakshadweep, 250 fishermen could also reach safely in the islands from the high seas after being hit by the cyclone. Jindal said two merchant ships with eight sailors each were rescued and brought to Lakshadweep by Navy and Coast guard teams. Asked whether the cyclone would affect the election process in Gujarat, Jindal said there was no such possibilities as it has already slowed down. National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) asked fishermen in both eastern and western coasts not to venture out in the sea for the next three days as heavy rainfall is expected in many areas due to cyclone Ockhi.
NSCN (I-M), Sumi bodies hold meeting
NSCN (I-M) leaders with members of the Sumi frontal organizations.
DIMAPUR, DEC 5 (NPN): NSCN (I-M) led by kilo kilonser Hukavi Yepthomi, steering committee members, kilonsers, deputy kilonsers held an intensive consultative meeting with the Sumi frontal organizations at Hotel Saramati here on Tuesday. A statement from the MIP, said NSCN (I-M) leaders met members of the Sumi Hoho, Sumi Kukami Hoho, Sumi Totimi Hoho, Western Sumi Hoho, Western Sumi Kukami Hoho and Sumi Kiphimi Kuqhakulu.
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MIP pointed out that Hukavi has been ceaselessly reaching out to the Nagas on the line of “changed political situation” after the signing of a Framework Agreement. MIP also said that Hukavi’s effort was that “key sectors in present Naga areas have become better acquainted with the progress of peace process and also understood the nature of blatant misgivings as constantly propagated by certain sections of our own people to further confuse the truth with fact”.
NSCN (I-M) also recalled the strong support of Sumi tribe that has covered a great and enormous distance until the government of India was relented to say, “we have realized the futility of seeking military solution”. Further, NSCN (I-M) reiterated its commitment towards Sumi tribe to continuously and consistently extend its optimum cooperation in future, which was to intensely engage in dialogue with the GoI towards finding lasting political settlement once and for all.
Uniform Civil Code is not possible, it’s not even an option: Law Commission chief NEW DELHI, DEC 5 (AGENCIES): Terming the prospect of Uniform Civil Code (UCC) as equivalent to ‘violating the constitution’, Law Commission Chairman Justice Balbir Singh Chauhan has said “UCC is not possible and not even an option”. “Personal Laws can never be done away with as they have constitutional protection,” Justice Chauhan told News18. The 21st Law Commission is now planning to suggest specific amendments to several personal law legislations, dropping the idea of UCC, which gained momentum during public debate on instant triple talaq. “UCC is not possible. We will try to recommend religion-wise amendments in family laws. It would be the piecemeal way to suggest what are the changes required in Hindu law, Muslim law, Christian law, Parsi law, etc. We will target the problems of each religion and deal with them accordingly. We cannot take the whole UCC, as we cannot go outside the constitution,” said Justice Chauhan. The Law Panel chief said the exemptions under the Constitution must be honoured and UCC could disturb the essence of the Constitution. “Constitution itself has given so many exemptions to so many people like the tribals, etc. There are exemptions even in Civil Procedure Code and Criminal Procedure Code… so we cannot violate the Constitution… UCC is not a solution and there cannot be a composite Act.
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You cannot say forget the Constitution and do away with the sixth schedule. This would make people question their accession to the Indian Union on the understanding that they will be respected,” said Justice Chauhan. When asked if the triple talaq verdict would allow judicial interference in personal laws, the law commission chairman said the personals laws are sacrosanct and cannot be touched by anyone. “Personal laws are part of the Constitution under Article 25 and can never be struck down. This is a misapprehension. We cannot violate the Constitution. Even if someone comes up with such a law, which violates the Constitution, it would be struck down,” said Justice Chauhan. “In Muslim law, the suggestion that we have received is that the Nikahnama itself should have a condition that instant triple talaq will be done away with… like a clause in the contract. This enforcement of the contract will be in place even if the government is not able to bring the proposed law,” said the former Supreme Court judge, adding that the Law Commission need not intervene in
aspects where the court has already issued a verdict. The Commission had earlier sought response from the general public on the feasibility and various aspects of UCC. “Earlier, we had sought response from people and we got over 50,000 responses. But now, after going through the responses, we have realised that most of them were with regard to triple talaq. Now that matter has been settled by the SC, it’s of no use to us anymore,” said Justice Chauhan. Justice Chauhan refuted the media reports that draft UCC would be available by early next year. “The deadline for the UCC is my own tenure and that is August 30, 2018. It is not a thing that can be prepared in a half-baked manner. If not a composite legislation for everyone, at least specific amendments can be made,” he said. UCC is also not possible because of the customs prevalent in remote parts of India, which are protected by the Constitution. “In a particular community in North East, the whole property goes to the younger daughter. Then the son-inlaw comes and settles there and he is not only husband of the girl but also becomes the husband of the girl’s mother. This practice is known as Nokuram and the son-in-law becomes the man in place of father-inlaw for all purposes and not only property. Now what do you do with it under UCC? It is protected under the Constitution,” said Justice Chauhan.
Governor, CM extend greetings to HG &CD DIMAPUR, DEC 5 (NPN): Nagaland governor P.B. Acharya and chief minister T.R. Zeliang on Tuesday extended greetings to all personnel of Nagaland Home Guards and Civil Defence (HG&CD) on the occasion of its Raising Day which is celebrated on December 6. In his message through DIPR, Acharya said that commendable job and yeomen service rendered to the people by HG&CD should be appreciated. The governor also took note of the great role played by the organization in assisting the security personal and civil administration in dealing with incidents arising out of “internal security, natural and manmade calamities, communal disharmony and welfare activities”. Acharya further expressed hope that the move of the State government to enhance the honorarium of (Cont’d on p-7)
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Morung, an important institution in Naga society: Pangnyu Phom Correspondent
LONGLENG, DEC 5 (NPN): Advisor, Department of Underdeveloped Areas (DUDA) & Nagaland Empowerment of People through Economic Development (NEPED), S Pangnyu Phom, has termed Naga traditional Morung as one of the important institution in Naga society and called upon the Nagas to realise its importance and preserve the “beautiful Naga culture”. Speaking at the inauguration of Naga traditional Morung “Yongchong Pangh’’ at Pongo village under Longleng district on Tuesday, Pangnyu said the morung was considered as collective decision making house, court and village local parliament where different opinion on the activities of the village were discussed. He said indigenously well equipped morung in Naga society was required to impart the unique indigenous identity, culture,
(Inset) S.Pangnyu Phom. The newly inaugurated Morung, “Yongchong Pangh’’, at Pongo village Tuesday. (NP)
tradition and custom to the younger generation so that it was preserved and promoted for the betterment of the society. Pangnyu, therefore, called upon the people to realise and preserve the beautiful Naga culture and promote it for all round
development. The chief guest also lauded the citizens of the village for developing the village and said it shows the cooperation, unity and team work while implementing the developmental activities in the village. He also called upon to
the villagers to shed malicious thoughts and work together for the betterment of the village. Earlier, the chief guest also unveiled the monolith of the newly constructed morung. Others who spoke on the occasion include B. Hamnyei Phom and P. Rtd. P.A to DC Longleng, Longting Phom. The programme was chaired by T. Ahan Phom, morung dedicatory prayer by Pongo Baptist church, pastor L.T. Monglong and welcome address by convener morung construction committee, Y.L. Ongba. Special folk tune was presented by Yongchong Pangh youth, folk dance by Chuchong Pangh Yongphang Village, morung significance was delivered by head GB Pongo village, P. Yongkai Phom and vote of thanks by head GB, Hongnyu village, H. Chauba Phom. Delegates from neighbouring villages and special invitees from Konyak community attended the programme.
NBA celebrates IDDP
DIMAPUR: Naga Blind Association (NBA) celebrated “International Day of Disabled Persons” on December 3 at the Visually Impaired Institute, Notun Basti Dimapur. A press release by NBA president, K. Yapang Lkr, informed that Naga Blind Association executive member, Wapangla Jamir, while exhorting the students dwelt on the “International Day of Disabled Persons” 2017 international theme “promote and protect the rights and dignity of people with disabilities”. She encouraged the students to have confidence and never lose faith, and to be bold to stand up for one’s right. Various competitions like solo, musical instruments, best braille reading etc were organised for the children during the celebration “International Day of Disabled Persons”. The celebration was joined by the students and teachers of Thilixu Baptist Church, wherein sharing, scripture reading, song presentation and gifts to students and instructors of the school were carried out. The day ended with an advent Christmas feast.
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DHD celebrates advent Christmas Staff Reporter
D I M AP U R , D E C 5 (NPN): District Hospital Dimapur (DHD) celebrated advent Christmas on Tuesday at DHD chapel hall, Dimapur under the theme “the people who walk in darkness have seen a great light” (Isaiah 92). Delivering a message, DHD chaplain, Rev. Yhunlo Thong, said that before Christianity came to Nagaland, the Nagas were worshipping spirit of the world and “head hunting” was the culture practices. He also said that those were the days when people from other countries were afraid to come to Naga Hills. However the brave and dedicated American missionary, E.W.Clark first entered the territory of Nagas and proclaimed the message of Jesus Christ. He mentioned that it was the gospel of Jesus Christ which brought a “great change” in the live of Nagas. Rev. Yhunlo informed that the true message of Christmas was the celebration of His incredible act of love, season of joy, a time to remember the past and hope for the future.
(Inset) Rev. Yhunlo Thong. 2nd year students of School of Nursing presenting special number. (NP)
He also wished the doctors, nurses, staffs and patients to have the joyous Christmas season. Earlier, while delivering Christmas greetings, medical superintendent DHD, Dr.C.W.Tungoe, greeted the gathering with the message of peace and love that he hoped would fill the house of all the DHD staffs. Also, speaking in the programme, T. Rio, announced that and he and his family would be donating Rs 1000, every day, to the poor patients of Dis-
trict Hospital Dimapur. The celebration programme was chaired by Dr. Imlitemsu Ozukum, while god’s blessing was invoked by Dr. Rokoliebi Khate. Other highlights of the celebration include Christmas in action performed by 3rd year students, school Of Nursing, responsive reading by Bendangla, surprise package followed by advent Christmas feast. The celebration was attended by doctors, nurses, administrative staffs and families.
State Cong to function under same nomenclature CTAN asks technical graduates to Grab & run shoplifting on the rise: MCCI
DIMAPUR: Nagaland Congress, which had changed the party nomenclature to Nagaland Reformation Party (NRP) on September 8, 2017, on Tuesday through its media cell informed that the party will continue to function as “Nagaland Congress”, and would be used for all official as well as election purposes till such time Election Commission of India (ECI) give necessary clearance. According to media cell, the decision was based on the advice of the ECI on November 7, 2017 on the subject “Nagaland Congress”, a registered un-recognised Political Party under Section 29A of R.P. Act 1951 and change of Party’s name to Nagaland Reformation Party, informed media cell. The party informed that the move was unavoidable as State assembly election was just two months away and also due to the heavy schedule of ECI currently bogged down with several upcoming assembly elections in India. However, the party informed that if ECI clear the case before notification of State assembly election, then the party may face the election as NRP. It therefore, expressed regret for the inconvenience, due to short time factor and pressing circumstances but assured that sooner or later the party nomenclature will be changed to Nagaland Reformation Party as desired by general public. It may be noted that Nagaland Congress was formed by veteran congress leaders in June 2016.
register with respective associations
Dimapur: Combined Technical Association of Nagaland (CTAN) has announced that all its affiliate organisations have agreed to work collectively under the banner of CTAN, as per a meeting held on November 11 this year. CTAN’s affiliate organisations are Civil Engineers’ Association of Nagaland (CEAN), Graduate Electrical Engineers’ Association of Nagaland (GEEAN), Association of Electronics & Communications Engineers’, Nagaland (AECEN), Association of Mechanical Engineers’, Nagaland (AMEN), Forestry Graduates’ Association of Nagaland (FGAN), Horticulture Graduates’, Nagaland (HGN) and Agricultural Students’ Association of Nagaland (ASAN). In a statement, CTAN stated the
meeting also adopted a three-point resolution wherein it was stated that i) every technical graduate must register with his or her respective association; ii) in case of failure to do so, necessary action would be taken; and iii) CTAN may even debar such individuals from appearing CTSE exam under NPSC. CTAN has asked all technical graduates to contact their respective associations for registration and necessary information in this regard. The Statement has also provided phone numbers of the organisations. CEAN: 9862987428/7005211142; GEEAN: 7607613482/9856916599; AECEN: 8794121134; AMEN: 8413957229; FGAN: 8415808648; HGN: 9612000676/9774402118; ASAN: 7005317471.
DIMAPUR: Mokokchung Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MCCI) has claimed that, of late, there has been increased in “grab and run shoplifting” incidents in Mokokhung town allegedly by juveniles in board daylight. The latest incident took place on Tuesday, when a teenage school dropout committed the crime, said MCCI president, Tsukti Longkumer and general secretary, Limalenden Longkumer, in a press statement. According to MCCI, the juvenile walked into a mobile phone store and asked the salesman for Smartphone worth Rs. 20,000. When the salesman showed him the same, MCCI claimed that the teenager snatched the phone from the salesman and fled. However, he was overpowered by the salesman and some alarmed passers-by. Later, he was handed over to the police for further necessary action, MCCI said. MCCI therefore felt that increasing rates of juvenile delinquency, portrayed by this instance has become a matter of serious concern, which warranted the attention of all parents, concerned authorities and civil society. Further, MCCI urged its members to be more vigilant and warned that anybody caught engaged in any form of crime against the business community in Mokokchung shall be dealt with severely and unsympathetically from now on.
Day-5: Highlights of Hornbill festival at Naga Heritage Village
Chang cultural troupe. (NP)
Garo cultural troupe. (NP)
Pochury cultural troupe. (NP)
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KOHIMA, NOV 5 (NPN): Various cultural troupes from Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur performed colourful cultural dances on the fifth day of the ongoing ten-day Hornbill festival at Naga Heritage Village, Kisama. Cultural troupe from Lotha community performed folk song, “aloe loroe rumphi khen”, a female procession song which performed at the advent of Tokhu Emong – the premier post harvest festival of the Lothas. The young females move from door to door as in a procession singing and dancing every household prepare different delicacies that are served to the visiK
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Lion dance by cultural troupe from Arunachal Pradesh. (NP)
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Cultural troupe from Angami tribe performed the demonstration of traditional stone pulling by the menfolk of the olden days. Cultural troupe from Garo community performed harvesting dance and displayed drink offered to chief with chanting of words, wine offering and sowing seeds for germination. Cultural troupe from Kuki community performed folk dance, “khulkon lam”, the dance depicts the journey undertaken by the Kuki forefathers from their subterranean under world “khul” to the upper world in search of good land. Cultural troupe from Sangtam community women folk demonstrated the cotton spinning songs.
While spinning the cotton they sang songs to make themselves comfortable and to ease their monotonous chore. Cultural troupe from Konyak tribe displayed war dance, “yehok taipe”. In olden times, after a successful raid, warriors returned to their village with the enemy’s head that were considered as trophies. Cultural troupe from Pochury displayed traditional game, “hala hulu” while Cultural troupe from Zeliang tribe performed fish dance, “ heka lim”. Snow Lion cultural society Tawang (Arunachal Pradesh) performed yak dance which captivated the tourists and thousands visitors. One of the famous dances of the Monpa community, where the masked
dancers represent the members of a family who are said to have discovered a yak with the help of a magical bird, hundreds years ago. The yak has a major role in the property and the economy of people with its multipurpose use. Snow lion cultural society Tawang Arunachal Pradesh also performed Lion dance. Art and culture department of Manipur performed a mixed dance and martial art displayed with the theme “we are one” with choreographic dance presentation showing togetherness among peoples of the Manipur by their rich cultural traditions. In the second session, cultural troupe from Ao community performed battle dance “ arpu tsung-
Lotha cultural troupe. (NP)
Yak dance by cultural troupe from Arunachal Pradesh. (NP)
sang”, cultural troupe from Rengma tribe presented folklore “ phunsen”, cultural troupe from Chakhesang tribe presented indigenous song , “devi khu”, cultural troupe from Phom community performed dance, “ laakho asho”, cultural troupe from Yimchunger tribe demonstrated shaving beard, “ Miikhiinam hut khi”, cultural troupe from Sumi community displayed drama “ amalimi kuphulu: Sumi tusu tize”, cultural troupe from Kachari community performed folk dance, “ bai maijai” and cultural troupe from Khiamniungan tribe presented folk song “ chesao”. HIPFEST 2017: Appreciating the things that are taken for granted on a daily basis, Heather Layton, an
interdisciplinary artist and senior lecturer of Arts in the Department of Art & Art History at the University of Rochester, is interested in our ability to empathize; her paintings and installations attempt to reimagine the world from a perspective other than her own. With over 25 exhibitions in the past five years, and having given artist talks and conference presentations, Layton’s exhibition has been put up at HIPFEST 2017 - watercolour and pencil on paper. Heather Layton’s works includes a series on ‘dirt,’ and speaking about it, she said that it tries to highlight the importance of dirt, how nothing can grow apart from
it. Usually, people focus on the flowers and plants, forgetting the dirt, which is essential for the growth of flowers and plants. Heather Layton along with renowned Naga photographers, Rokovor Vihienuo and Merimvu Doulo judged the HIPFEST 2017 photography contest on Dece,ber 4. While appreciating the beautiful works done by the Naga photographers in the competition, Heather Layton hoped that their works can also be showcased to the outside world. Judging the photography contest on the theme ‘Colours of Nagaland,’ Rokovor Vihienuo was of the view that the photos should have a ‘touch
of Naga’ to it, something that is unique to Nagaland. Expressing a similar view, Doulo cited the case of a picture which shows a Naga traditional house with a church in the background, captioned ‘From darkness to light,’ saying it aptly depicts the essence of ‘Colours of Nagaland.’ Altogether, 45 participants took part in the photography contest, of which nine participants were in the children’s category (13 years and below). The judges focused on the artistic and cultural side, giving importance to Naga culture in particular. The results will be announced on December 7 and prize distribution will be held on December 10.
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KVK celebrates ‘World Soil Day’ across Nagaland
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DIMAPUR: Nagaland on Tuesday celebrated “World Soil Day” under the theme “Caring for the Planet starts from the Ground”. To mark the day several programmes across the state was organised by Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK). KVK Dimapur: One day programme on “soil health awareness” was organised by KVK Dimapur, ICAR-RC for NEH Region, Nagaland Centre, Medziphema with dean College of Veterinary Sciences, Peren, Dr. Capt. G Dhanan Jaya Rao and dean SASRD, Medziphema, professor Akali Sema as chief guest and guest of honour respectively. A press release by KVK Dimapur stated that Dr. Rao, in his speech, informed that the soil of Nagaland was highly acidic and was being degraded due to heavy rainfall by soil erosion and undulating terrain. Professor Akali Sema,
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stated that a healthy soil could produce a healthy life. Resource person, department of agriculture chemistry and soil science, SASRD, Medziphema, associate professor, Dr. A. K. Singh, delivered the talk on “importance of soil testing, soil health cards and its benefits”. He told the farmers that their income was decreasing as the cost of cultivation was increasing today as compared to 40-50 years back. Dr. Singh advised farmers to know the nutrient status and requirement of particular crop and to monitor the soil to have first hand information on the quality of soil by soil test and soil health card. AC T O, K V K D i mapur, Z. James Kikon, appealed the farmers to come forward with soil samples and get it analysed for their crop requirements. He also informed the farmers to utilise the
health card for application of fertilizers and manures accordingly and to reduce the cost of cultivation. A video film by Ministry of Agriculture and Far mers Welfare was screened for the gathering. In the programme, welcome address was delivered by joint director, Dr D. J. Rajkhowa, principal scientist and head KVK Dimapur, Dr. Anamika Sharma delivered the vote of thanks. Seven SHGs participated in the exhibitioncum-sale of their produce and a total of 300 participants attended the programme. A pamphlet containing Maan Ki Baat from Prime Minister, Narendra Modi was distributed to all the participants. Farmers displayed their farm produce at a small exhibition. A total of 113 soil health card was distributed to the farmers. KVK Wokha: KVK
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Wokha under ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Nagaland celebrated “World Soil Day” at its KVK conference hall with, EAC Wokha, Athrong, as chief guest. A press release by KVK Wokha stated that Athrong highlighted the importance of soil for food security, agriculture, livelihood and human welfare. During the programme, he distributed 113 soil health cards to the farmers of five villages of the district. Athrong also urged upon the farmers for taking up the soil testing facility from KVK Wokha for nutrient and fertilizer management of their soils for better crop productivity. District agriculture officer (DAO), Wokha, Renbamo Ngullie, shared his experiences about the soil degradation of Wokha district due to improper cultivation and nutrient management practices.
ACTO (Soil Science) of KVK Wokha, Dr. Sanjay Kumar Ray, spoke on importance and objectives of world soil day and soil health card. Earlier, welcome address was given by ACTO (Horticulture) of KVK, Wo k h a , M e g o k h o n o Meyase and vote of thanks by SMS (Agri Extension), Dr. (Mrs.) Mhalo Tungoe. Around 130 farmers and 12 officials from district agriculture, soil conservation attended the programme. KVK Mon: KVK Mon celebrated “World Soil Day” at conference hall KVK Aboi which was attended by farmers from the neighbouring villages Ngangching, Langmeang, Chinglong, Longching and various farmers’ club. In a press release by KVK Mon stated that the chief guest, Konyak Union (Aboi unit), president, Wanglem Konyak encouraged the farmers in maintaining proper soil
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health by coordinating with the KVK. The programme was chaired and welcomed by assistant chief technical officer (GPB), Dr. Manoj Singh Sachan; SMS (Soil Conservation), Imtinuksung highlighted about the world soil day and soil health card scheme and its purpose; a film show on “Collection of soil sample” was displayed to the gathering; SDSCO Aboi, Shoyan Konyak also delivered a short topic on Soil Health Management; while vote of thanks was pronounced by SMS (Agronomy), Puchono Kweho. Later Soil Health Card and pamphlets were distributed to the farmers of the covered villages. Altogether 80 participants attended the programme. KVK Longleng: KVK Longleng celebrated “World Soil Day” at the KVK office premises. A press release by KVK Longleng stated that Deputy Commissioner
(DC) Longleng, Y. Denngan Avennoho Phom, as chief guest, distributed soil health cards to the farmers for their respective soil data of farmers’ field. He requested the farmers to cooperate with KVK for their day to day research and extension activities. The DC also addressed the adverse effects of common salt application for controlling weeds in jhum field. During the feedback session, Kapso Phom, informed that KVK was regularly visiting the farmers’ field and monitoring the farming activities. He felt that soil collection, testing and providing health cards for the respective farmers’ field would help them in improving productivity through application of recommended doses of fertilizers for different crops. SMS (Agronomy), Dr. Manoj Kumar, en-
couraged the farmers to cultivate the pulses in jhum field after harvesting of rice for improvement of soil fertility. He also urged the farmers to convert the jhum land into terraces during the fallow period of jhum to conserve the soil, nutrient and water for sustaining the soil health. The programme was chaired by programme assistant H/S, Thungchano S. Ezung, welcome address by senior scientist and head KVK Longleng, Dr. K. L. Meena. Altogether 57 farmers and rural youths from 8 villages such as Hukphang, Lingtak, Pongching, Tangha, Orangkong, Mongtikang, Yaong-yimchen, Nyang and Yongam attended the programme.
Nagaland, most neglected state: N. Thomas Lotha
Parliamentary secretary for technical education, N. Thomas Lotha (sitting) with others after the meeting.
very shortly. Lotha also highlighted the broad objectives of the council and stated that it was constituted to formulate policies for technical education in the state and hence its importance. The meeting began with welcome address by secretary Higher & Technical Education (H&TE), C. M Tsanglao, vote of thanks was delivered by director Technical Education Nagaland, Er. Arjun Singh. Chairman NBSE, Asano Sekhose, pro- vice chancellor NU Meriema Campus, professor, R.C Gupta, Industries & Commerce, Er. Y. L Thongtsar also attended the meeting.
DIMAPUR: Parliamentary Secretary for Technical Education & chairman SCTE, N. Thomas Lotha, while lamenting the poor facilities and infrastruc-
tures in the state, termed “Nagaland as one of the most neglected states where there was not even a single Engineering College”.
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A press release by directorate of technical education Nagaland, informed that the parliamentary secretary was addressing the 9th meeting of the State
Council for Technical Education (SCTE) Nagaland was held on Tuesday at the conference hall of Directorate of Technical Education. Thomas also opined that the people should be open to any organisation, irrespective of religious inclination, that brings educational institutes into Nagaland. He also told the members that the department of Technical Education would be bringing a Technical University very soon with five colleges under it. He also added that LED manufacturing unit would be setting up at Government Polytechnic Kohima
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Athel O. Lotha with resource persons and participants on day one of the threeday managerial training and team building exercise.
DIMAPUR: Three-day “managerial training and team building exercise” organised by Nagaland State Rural Livelihoods Mission (NSRLM) got underway on Tuesday at Resource Centre, Land Resource department Ruzaphema village, Dimapur. A press release issued by NSRLM, SPM (Knowledge management & communication), Khriezovonuo Lhoungu, informed that the training was organised with an objective to upgrade managerial skills of NSRLM human resource and team building through classroom training and recreational activities. Resource persons for the training are national mission manager NMMU-MoRD, FI cum state anchor for Nagaland, Trivikram, national resource person NMMU, Shivaji
N. Choudhury and COO (Programs) NSRLM, M. Rollan Lotha. Delivering the keynote address, additional secretary and mission director NRLM Nagaland, Athel O. Lotha, acknowledged the performance of the mission staff at various levels despite hurdles and challenges faced. She said the training was an opportunity for both personal and professional growth. Lotha said as managers and coordinators, the responsibilities are threefold as they have to supervise and motivate; ensure effective and efficient program implementation and act as a link or catalyst between community institutions, key stakeholders, related government departments and other external donors towards resource diversification for sustainability.
While encouraging the participants to make good use of the three day programme, she pointed out that such capacity building programs offer good prospects to de-learn and relearn as well as to have a whole new perspective in looking at things objectively. M. Rollan Lotha asserted that the mission being in its 5th year of strategic implementation reaching out so far to nine districts and 29 blocks, staff attrition was less than 10%. He added that NSRLM trained human resource continue to be an asset to the Mission. Lotha said the training was aimed at equipping staff with managerial skill sets and the team was expected to inculcate team spirit and enhance work culture and environment conducive for maximum
productivity. He further reiterated importance of building efficient human resource to address issues of poverty in the state where professional social work culture is consciously promoted both at staff and community level comprising of development professionals performing dynamic and static roles. Trivikram said that a manager was there to lead the people from the front and to lead by example to get work done. The training would focus on managerial and related skills while also working on staff performance plan and assessment alongside various other activities. This training is a first of its kind for the mission and would become an annual event, informed the release. According to the release, NSRLM is on a mission to reduce poverty in the state. It has a daunting target of covering 1.5 lakh rural poor households by 2021, building strong women-run institutions, generating self-employment & wage employment, skilling youths for placements, promoting sustainable farm and non-farm livelihoods and building efficient human resource are the sustainability goals of the state mission. K Y M C
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Diphu, Dec 5: Continuing its drive against encroachments inside the reserved forest areas, Assam Forest department under the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council on Monday carried out another evection drive demolishing over 93 houses inside Doldoli reserve forest. Forest department officials backed by Assam police and paramilitary forces demolished the houses. The department has claimed that the area inside Doldoli reserve forest was encroached unlawfully.
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Diphu, Dec 5: Executive member of Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC), Amarsing Tisso distributed 500 numbers of Soil Health Cards to farmers at a function organized by Krishi Vigan Kendra, Diphu on Tuesday. “Soil is the main component for supporting life on earth. If soil is spoiled, whole equilibrium of nature will be destabilized,” said Tisso. Therefore, it is best to preserve the accurate physical condition of the soil by applying upto date scientific method, he added.
BJP demands Prez’s Rule in Tripura
Ag artala , D e c 5 (IANS): Alleging deterioration of law and order and attacks on its activists, the BJP on Tuesday demanded President’s Rule in Tripura ahead of Assembly elections due in February 2018. “Many BJP supporters and members have been killed and attacked by CPI-M cadres. Many of our party offices have been destroyed by CPI-M cadres,” BJP state chief Biplab Kumar Deb said during a protest outside the West Kotowali police station here. “In every incident police either remain inactive or file light charges against the attackers. The BJP demands President’s Rule in Tripura so that Assembly elections are held peacefully and in a free and fair manner. “If the Left Front remains in power, there will be more killings before the polls.” Bharatiya Janata Party activists also surrounded 56 of Tripura’s 76 police stations on Tuesday. The BJP alleged that the Left Front government had “completely failed to maintain law and order situation”.
‘Final pact should not harm State interests’ Imphal, Dec 5 (Agencies): The Thangmeiband Kendra Development Organisation has stated that any solution to the ongoing political dialogue between Government of India and NSCN(I-M) should not harm the interests of Manipur in any manner. Speaking to media persons at Khoyathong this evening, TAKDO secretary K Dalinkumar said that TAKDO would support the protest demonstration which would be organised by the Thangmeiband United Club on December 7 in front of the office of NISA on the issue of Framework Agreement. Even though a Framework Agreement has been signed that would purportedly serve as a framework for a final solution to the
political dialogue which has been going on for the past 20 years, the Government of India’s stubborn refusal to divulge its contents has aroused deep suspicion and anxiety among the masses, Dalinkumar said . People’s suspicion and anxiety have been further heightened by President Ram Nath Kovind’s announcement at the opening ceremony of Nagaland’s Hornbill Festival that a solution would be reached shortly. Any solution worked out between the Government of India and NSCN(I-M) should not challenge the integrity of Manipur and the sanctity of its territorial boundary, he added. He also appealed the people to set aside all differences and join the mass demonstration of December 7.
OFFICE OF THE PIPHEMA KUDA UNION
The Piphema Kuda Union will be holding it’s ‘Advent Christmas Celebrations’ on December 10, 2017, at the residence of Zhato Kimho, Padumpukhuri, Dimapur, near Hollotoli School from 2:00 p.m. onwards. The Union executives have invited all its members and in-laws to come and be part of the annual celebrations. For more information/inquiry, please contact any of the following numbers: 8014-83-5610/7005-31-1980/9862-22-2237 or 8974-87-0532. DP-12690
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FELICITATION With immense joy and honour, we the Sitimi Village Students' Union take this privilege to convey our heartiest congratulations to Mr Ghunavi Ayee, S/o Shri. Zhehito Ayee Rtd. DIS of Sitimi Village for securing the post of Assistant Election Officer through Nagaland Public Service Commission. The Union further wishes and pray that Almighty God continue to bless him throughout his career. Bohoi G.Sumi Yavika Chishi. President, SVSU. Asst. Gen. Secy., SVSU
AFFIDAVIT
I, Smti. L. Asangla Chang @ Asangla Lomon, D/o Shri. Lingkong Chang, aged about 37 years, permanent resident of Sangtamtilla, Rangapahar, Dimapur, Nagaland, do hereby solemnly affirm and sworn on oath as follows : 1. That I am a citizen of India by birth and residing at the place stated above. 2. That in some of my official documents my name has been erroneously entered and used as L.Asangla Lomon. Whereas my correct name is "Smti. L. Asangla Chang". 3. That I do state that the names L. Asangla Chang and L. Asangla Lomon are one and same person only. 4. That this affidavit is made for the purpose of correcting my name from Smti. L. Asangla Lomon to L. Asangla Chang for all purposes and intents. 5. That, I do verify that the contents of the above mentioned statements are true to the best of my knowledge and nothing is false. Deponent Solemnly affirmed and signed before me by the Deponent on this 11th November, 2017. Notary Public Regd. No. 223/2017, Date : 11/11/17 DP-12656
AFFIDAVIT I, T. Moali Sangtam, S/o Lt. Throngsomong Sangtam, R/o H/No. 91, Imkonglenden Colony, Dimapur : Nagaland, India, do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under :1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India and a resident of the above mentioned address. 2. That in all my official documents, my name had been entered/recorded as T. Moali Sangtam, whereas in my application forms for Indian Passport, my name had been entered as Throngsomong Moali Sangtam. 3. That 'T' stands for 'Throngsomong' which is my Lt. father's Initial name. 4. That the name T. Moali Sangtam, and Throngsomong Moali Sangtam, refers to one and same person, i.e, me and my names. 5. That henceforth I shall address/use my name as Throngsomong Moali Sangtam, in my Indian Passport. VERIFICATION I, hereby verify that the content made in paras 1 to 5 are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and beliefs and nothing material is concealed therein. Deponent Solemnly sworn before me. Notary Public Regd. No. 3684/2017 Dimapur : Nagaland Date : 05/12/2017 DP-12658
fide residents of Mizoram and to be repatriated. The proposed physical repatriation scheduled to commence from November 30 could, however, not take off due to different reasons including increase in the number of bona fide residents of Mizoram from 21,000 to 32,857, necessitating revision of the expenditure estimate. Thousands of Brus fled Mizoram and migrated to Tripura after Bru militants gunned down a forest guard inside the Dampa Tiger Reserve on October 21, 1997. The first effort to repatriate them in November 16, 2009 not only fizzled out due to the murder of a Mizo youth by Bru militants near Tripura border Bungthuam village three days before the commencement of the repatriation, but triggered another wave of exodus. Even as a number of families have returned to Mizoram during the government-sponsored repatriation process as also on their own will, thousands of them remained in the Tripura relief camps making several fresh demands and conditions for their return.
Dear Ambo (Niuto). A birthday is only once a year, but our friendship is very special and meaningful to me every day. Today, on your birthday, I want you to be happy, so you can count on me to make your day a happy and memorable one. I want to wish you a birthday filled with love, laughter and the things you enjoy most . God bless you abundantly. With love and prayer. (Merithung Ovung) Hi, Yaula, Many happy returns of the day. Wish you a very happy birthday. May God bless you with long life and bless you with successful future. With prayer: ElEgAnTs. Hello, Amo Senben..!!! May you have a fabulous birthday and may all your dreams come true. Happy Birthday..!!! SMK Lotha
Dear Jumpo (Lochumi), Enjoy every moment of your life May everyday bring something New and exciting for you, May this birthday turn out to be As amazing as you....Happy Birthday From, Dad, Mom, Ata, Ango, Roro,Thungmo, Loren
NPP will emerge as single largest Girl’s charred body found; 3 arrested party in Meghalaya, says Shira Correspondent
SHILLONG, DEC 5: Veteran National People’s Party legislator, Nihim D. Shira on Tuesday voiced confidence that his party would go far ahead of the ruling Congress and emerge as the single largest after the Meghalaya Assembly elections scheduled to be held early next year. “NPP will win not less than 15 out of 24 seats in Garo Hills and around 19 to 20 seats from KhasiJaintia Hills region. We will be the single largest party and will form the new Gover nment next year,” the two-time legislator told journalists The election to the state’s 10th Assembly is
likely to be held in February-March, 2018. “NPP is growing day by day and we need a change since everything has been finished off by congress-led government,” Shira said, adding that a political revolution is taking place we will have a new government next year to be led by the NPP. “We will bring more leaders from different regions and work together. We hope we will form the government next year,” he added. Claiming that “everyone is fed up of Congress”, the NPP legislator said, “Yesterday Comingone Power Minister) resigned from the Cabinet and he will join NPP.” On chief minister,
GHUKHUYI GHAMI WELFARE SOCIETY KOHIMA FELICITATION
The Ghukhuyi Ghami Welfare Society Kohima take this privilege and honour to convey our heartiest congratulations to Er. Z.Tokishe Sema, S/o Late Zheiho Kiba on his promotion to the post of Additional Director, Department of Information & Public Relations, Nagaland. We wish and pray that the gracious God bless and guide him in his future endeavours. ( K. PULOTO SEMA) Secretary, Ghukhuyi Ghami Welfare Society Kohima. K-3977
APPRECIATION
Sangtamtilla Village Council would like to thank Shri. Hukavi Zhimomi (Parliamentary Secretary) and Shri. Alem Pongen) VDB Secy. of Sangtamtilla Village Council) for and filling up the potholes/leveling the road (Water Pump to Sangtamtilla gate) by individual contribution for the interest of the public. Temsu Sangtam General Secretary Sangtamtilla Village Council
FELICITATION
Akuluto Range Students' Union conveys its heartfelt appreciation to Shri. Khekaho Assumi, Hon'ble Parliamentary Secretary YRS & MTF for his laudable achievement and appreciates him for constructing the Multipurpose Stadium at Akuluto Town and construction of roads at Akuluto Town via VK, Lotisa-Mapulu via VK Town. The union remains thankful for his valuable services and tireless efforts in realising the dreams of the people in the area from long time. The Union wishes him good health and more success to uplift the progress of the town in the days to come. Jepito Chishi President ARSU
Tokato Chishi General Secretary ARSY
“After preliminary investigation, we have arrested the friend, his mother and sister for their suspected role in the possible murder,” Basumatary said. K C Das Commerce College Principal Ghanashyam Nath said the girl was a brilliant student and had appeared in an ongoing examination yesterday. She was the state topper in the commerce stream in the Higher Secondary examinations of 2015. Students of the college went to Bharalu police station and demanded strictest punishment to the culprits. A group of residents of Paltan Bazar area came out to the street to protest.
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Mukul Sangma’s plan to contest the upcoming Assembly elections against him from Songsak constituency, Shira said, “Even if chief minister contests from Songsak, it would not be a threat for me since I am the son of the soil.” “Songsak constituency has suffered for the past 40 years because the constituency was represented by MLAs from outside. But I being the first son of the soil to get elected as MLA of Songsak constituency, people still love and support me. Anybody can come and compete against me in Songsak,” he said.
Guwahati, Dec 5 (PTI): The charred body of a college girl was found in the bathroom of her classmate’s house here and three members of the family were arrested in connection with it, police said Tuesday. She was found last evening and was rushed to a hospital, which declared her dead, Additional Deputy Commissioner(West) of Guwahati Police Amitabh Basumatary said. The girl was identified as a fifth semester student of K C Das Commerce College and a resident of Paltan Bazar. She was found in the bathroom of the house of her classmate in Shantipur area, he said.
The 13th Pughoboto Area Constituency Congress Committee office was inaugurated at Pughoboto town on 1st December 2017. During the executive meeting held on the same day, the house inducted new executive members and also adopted the following resolution. 1. The House endorsed to support the candidature of Shri. Rahul Gandhi for President AICC. 2. Re-affirm its support and to work under the dynamic leadership of NPCC President Shri. Therie and PCC member Shri. Nagavito Sumi. 3. The house has decided to work tirelessly for the Congress party in the upcoming general election.
PUBLIC DECLARATION
The families of Er. Sao Sangtam (Landlord of the plot where the unfortunate incident took place) and Dr. Angukato Achumi had a joint meeting wherein both the families had a productive and cordial discussion about the unfortunate incident that took place at Padumpukhuri Village on the un-fateful night of 30th November 2017 After a healthy discussion of the entire episode, the facts of the unfortunate night are as follows: 1. That, Dr. Angukato Achumi while on routine evening walk lost his phone and solicited the help of the illegal immigrant workers who were in a nearby construction site. Upon approaching them the illegal immigrants scoffed at him and rendered him unconscious with a sudden blow from behind and was continuously beaten by the workers. Upon gaining his conscious he was threatened with dire consequences and set free after midnight. 2. Whereas, the illegal immigrants on the other hand framed Dr. Angukato Achumi by reporting to their owner that he had in an inebriated state assaulted the workers and had caused damage to the property. It is hereby, declared that Dr. Angukato Achumi is a teetotaler and the above statement was made by the illegal immigrants to their convenience inorder to trash the good image of the victim and blame him for the whole incident. 3. Although, the illegal immigrants had so far, tactfully managed to create confusion and misunderstanding but the finding of the earpiece of the lost phone from the camp of the illegal immigrants has proved that Dr. Angukato Achumi did enter the construction site without any ill motive or intention. 4. Since the life attempt upon the victim was carried out by the illegal immigrants without any warrant from the owner. Therefore, the liability of their actions completely rests upon the illegal immigrants who committed the heinous crime. 5. With this kind of incidents becoming the order of the day a fervent appeal is made to the Padumpukhuri Village Council to flush out all illegal immigrants from within its jurisdiction. 6. We the undersigned tender our unconditional apology to the victim, his family, Usutomi Village, Padumpukhuri Village Council, Padumpukhuri Sumi Community and all the organization who are spearheading the noble cause of flushing out the IBl's from our state of Nagaland namely Survival Nagaland, CNTC and NCD. We also pledge our co-operation to these organizations in pursue of common Naga cause.
(Er. Sao Sangtam)
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Witnessed by :(Zhehoshe Y. Achumi) Father of the Victim
(Vikato J. Achumi) G.B. Usutomi
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ing the threat on the union’s president. The union stated that threat to the president was like challenging the entire media fraternity of the state. President Shyamjai alleged that some leaders of the BJP threatened him for naming party leaders on the allotment of security escort during a discussion on the issue of VIP culture emergence in the state. AMWJU’s advisor N Tombiraj said that threat-
Aizawl, Dec 5 (PTI): Mizoram government has rescheduled the proposed repatriation of over 5,000 Bru families from six relief camps in Tripura to March next year, a senior state Home department official said Tuesday. The official said that as per the earlier schedule, it was proposed that the repatriation would begin from December first week, but it was deferred to March as the Union Ministry of Home Affairs failed to release funds meant for the exercise. He said the proposal to commence the repatriation from March, 2018 would be implemented on time only if the Centre releases the fund for expenses to be incurred in the repatriation process. The state government had submitted a revised estimate for the expenses for repatriation to the tune of Rs 123 crore. The Mizoram government officials who conducted the identification in the Tripura relief camps during November 2 to November 23 this year, identified 32,857 people belonging to 5,413 families as bona
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IMPHAL, Dec 5: Scribes in Manipur Tuesday staged a sit-in-protest in Imphal’s Keishampat Junction in protest against the alleged threat by some Manipur BJP leaders to AMWJU president Wangkhemcha Shyamjai. Shyamjai had recently criticized some Manipur BJP leaders during a discussion on VIP culture in a local electronic media. On
the following day, Shyamjai received threats from some leaders of the ruling party in the state. AMWJU president alleged that he was even threatened “to be shot at by the leaders who are enjoying security escorts even though they were either MLAs or ministers of the BJP-led coalition government.” Scribes under the aegis of the AMWJU today staged the protest denounc-
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Manipur scribes staging a sit-in-protest in Imphal on Tuesday. (NP)
ening the president was nothing but taking law into their hands by some leaders of the party in power. “If they think their prestige was defamed by the president, they can go to a law court or directly approached to the appropriate authority,” said Tombiraj. But, instead of doing so, they threatened the president, he added. Representatives of AMWJU also called on Manipur Governor Dr Najma Heptulla at Raj Bhavan and submitted a memorandum urging her to take up appropriate action against those threatening the media. On her part, the Governor assured that she will look into the matter before asking the pertinent authority of government to take up appropriate action. A copy of the memorandum will also be furnished to the Press Council of India for appropriate action, leaders of the AMWJU said.
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Police yet to find Gauri Lankesh’s killers
Activists take part in a protest rally against the killing Gauri Lankesh at the India Gate memorial in New Delhi. (AFP) B e n g a l u ru, D e c 5 (AGENCIES): Gauri Lankesh Patrike, the tabloid that journalist Gauri Lankesh owned and edited before being gunned down by assassins three months ago, will be rechristened Namma Gauri (Our Gauri), a member of the trust floated in her memory has said. The member of the Gauri Memorial Trust that was created recently to perpetuate the journalist’s memory said Lankesh’s mother had asked for a change in the Kannada weekly’s name. “Her mother said she did not want us to use the name of Lankesh. Respecting this, we will call it Namma Gauri, but it will have the same staff,” the
member, who did not wish to be named, said. The trust that is headed by freedom fighter HS Doreswamy and has activistjournalist Teesta Setalvad among its members aims to financially support the Kannaga-language paper. It will also institute an annual award in Lankesh’s name to felicitate journalists, organise lectures and extend fellowships to journalists from disadvantaged backgrounds. Meanwhile, friends and relatives of the slain journalist gathered in Bengaluru on Tuesday – exactly three months after Lankesh was murdered -- demanding answers from chief minister Siddaramaiah for the slow pace of the probe into her
killing. Lankesh was shot dead in the portico of her house by unidentified assassins on September 5 and the police are yet to crack the case. Kavita, Lankesh’s sister, demanded that the police arrest the culprits soon. “We want those responsible to be caught without delay,” she said at the event attended, among others, by poet Chandrasekhar Patil, writer Yogesh Master and activist KL Ashok. Lankesh was known for her pro-poor and anti-Hindutva activism. So far, the investigation into her murder has not made any breakthrough. Speaking to HT, a senior officer with the special investigating team (SIT) set
Biren, Pema grace Hornbill Fest (From P-1) He also appealed to the youth of the eight North Eastern States to promote their unique culture and traditions, adding “This is our tradition and identity”. On the other hand, supporting the Clean Election Campaign at the behest of NBCC, Khandu appealed to the civil society organizations, youth and churches to come forward and do away the money culture during election. He said spending huge amounts of money during elections was not a good idea. “We have to do away with money culture because with money culture existing in elections, we won’t be able to find good leaders and without good leaders we cannot develop our States,” he remarked. Stating that he had learnt about Clean Election Campaign through social media, Khandu said the initiative was very encouraging. On development front, the Arunachal chief minister said the Northeast was ignored in some way or the other for past many decades, but now under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership things were changing fast. Recalling his recent
visit to Imphal, Khandu said he was happy to see big investors from across the country expressing their willingness to invest in the North-eastern States and that it was a welcome step and the Government of Manipur had achieved a lot. He said close on the heels of Global Investors’ Summit scheduled in Guwahati in February next year, where Modi would participate, Arunachal Pradesh too would be hosting an investors’ meet. Khandu maintained that the region held huge potentials that required big investors to unlock them. He suggested that the eight regional States work together in this regard and reminded everyone of the target set by Modi of 2022 for achieving “New India” when the country will complete 75 years of Independence. On his part, Nagaland chief minister, T.R. Zeliang exuded confidence that, along with Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Manipur, all North-eastern States could coexist as friendly neighbours and that peace alone could take the States to the path of progress and development. He suggested that vari-
ous festivals of the region like Tawang Festival of Arunachal Pradesh, Sangai Festival of Manipur and Hornbill Festival of Nagaland should be dovetailed so that tourists from different parts of the world could embark on an odyssey of the Northeast at one go and at much lesser cost. Zeliang said the states of the region shared many things in common and that similarity in culture, traditions and way of living or looks was more than dissimilarities. He further advocated a common development strategy for the region as it was landlocked and tucked away from the mainland, in sync with the fast changing times. Zeliang said with the Act East policy fast taking shape, Nagaland along with other Northeastern States could look forward to a much faster pace of progress on various fronts in the days to come. He said the geographical isolation of the region could soon be a thing of the past as it would emerge as the gateway of the ASEAN countries. Host of government dignitaries from Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur and Nagaland attended the festival on Tuesday.
up to probe the killing said leads till date have led to dead-ends. In October, the SIT had released sketches of three suspects and a video that purportedly showed a person conducting reconnaissance in the Ideal Homes locality where Lankesh lived. “We had received a tip-off that there were some persons who matched the sketches. But this turned out to be false,” the officer said. The SIT has also not been able to track the two-wheeler used by the assailants who shot Lankesh. Crucially, the SIT is yet to compare the bullets recovered from the scene of Lankesh’s murder with the ammunition used to murder three other activists: MM Kalburgi, Narendra Dabholkar and Govind Pansare. The local forensic science lab had confirmed in September that the bullets that killed Lankesh were fired from a 7.65 mm country-made pistol. However, the SIT is yet to receive the other bullets for comparison. State home minister Ramalinga Reddy refused to comment on the issue, saying he would do so when a breakthrough was reached. Kavita, Lankesh’s sister, said the family was still hopeful that the SIT would be able to crack the case soon. “We haven’t given up hope,” she told HT.
Cong should clarify stand on Ram temple: Amit Shah
Amit Shah Ahmedabad, Dec 5 (IANS): Latching on to Kapil Sibal’s statement in the Supreme Court for deferring hearing in the Ramjanambhoomi dispute till after the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, BJP President Amit Shah on Tuesday asked Rahul Gandhi to clear the Congress stand on the Ram temple issue. He accused the Congress of having “double standards” on the contentious issue and said the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on the other hand wanted an end to the matter as soon as possible. “I appeal to the future Congress President -- please clear your stand on the issue,” he said. “On the one hand, temples are being visited (by Rahul Gandhi) ahead of elections. On the other hand, they are trying to delay hearing of the Ramjanmabhoomi case (in the Supreme Court). The Congress has double standards on the issue. They should clarify their stand,” Shah said.
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Supreme Court to hear pleas on deportation of Rohingyas in Jan NEW DELHI, DEC 5 (AGENCIES): The Supreme Court today said it would hear on January 31 a batch of pleas, including that of two Rohingya refugees who have approached it against the Centre’s decision to deport Rohinigya muslims to Myanmar. A bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices A M Khanwilkar and D Y Chandrachud said it would also hear on the next date the interim applications seeking to be impleaded as parties in the ongoing case. “We are not rejecting any of the impleadment application before us in this matter. We will hear it on the next date,” the bench said. On November 21, the apex court had agreed to defer the matter for hearing it today. Two Rohingya immigrants, Mohammad Salimullah and Mohammad Shaqir, had approached the apex court opposing the Centre’s decision to deport
over 40,000 refugees who came to India after escaping from Myanmar due to widespread discrimination, violence and bloodshed against the community there. Various other petitions, including those by former RSS ideologue and Rashtriya Swabhiman Andolan leader K N Govindacharya, the CPI(M) youth wing Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI), the West Bengal child rights body and BJP leader Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay, have been filed in the apex court on the matter. The top court had on October 13 said the Rohingya refugee problem was of a “great magnitude” and the state would have to play a “big role” while dealing with the contentious issue. It had earlier decided to give a detailed and holistic hearing on the government’s decision to deport Rohingya Muslims to Myanmar, observing that a balance has to be struck between national interest and human rights as
the issue involved national security, economic interests and humanity. The court had suggested to the Centre not to deport these refugees, but the Additional Solicitor General (ASG) Tushar Mehta had urged that it should not be written in the order as anything coming on record would have international ramifications. The Rohingyas, who fled to India after violence in the Western Rakhine State of Myanmar, were settled in Jammu, Hyderabad, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, DelhiNCR and Rajasthan. In a communication to all states, the union home ministry had said the rise of terrorism in last few decades had become a serious concern for most nations as illegal migrants were prone to recruitment by terrorist organisations. It had directed the state governments to set up a task force at district level to identify and deport illegallystaying foreign nationals.
Yashwant protests at police ground Mumbai, Dec 5 (AGENCIES): Two opposition chief ministers Mamata Baner jee and Ar vind Kejriwal have tweeted support for senior BJP leader Yashwant Sinha, who has said he will “not budge” from a police ground where he was detained yesterday, till the demands of farmers of the region are not met. Sinha has accused the Maharashtra government of his party, the BJP, of apathy towards farmers of the Vidarbha region. “Despite the police announcing that we all have been released from detention we decided to stay here... we will go wherever the police will take us, but till all our demands are met... our protest will continue,”Sinha said on Tuesday afternoon. Photos showed the 79-year-old leader sleeping on a wooden cot in the open ground last night, surrounded by farmers. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has tweeted, “I am concerned about @YashwantSinha Ji former Union Finance Minister in jail. I am sending our MP Dinesh Trivedi to meet him. @
YashwantSinha is fighting for the cause of farmers. He has our full support.” “Why has Sh Yashwant Sinhaji been arrested? Insane. He shud be released immediately,” Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said also on Twitter. Pavan K Verma, who is the national spokesperson of the Janata Dal (United), a BJP ally, said it was “worrying that senior BJP leader Yashwant Sinha has been arrested in Akola, Maharashtra, on orders of a BJP government, for the crime of protesting against the administration’s apathy towards cotton and soybean farmers in Vidarbha.”
On world’s first ‘Smog Day’, DelhiNCR chokes with air quality at ‘severe’ New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS): On a day the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) marked world’s first “Smog Day”, to remember those who died due to air pollution, Delhi-NCR’s air quality dipped to “severe” on Tuesday afternoon. While the observance of this day - December 5 - is inspired from the first day of the lethal smog that hit London in 1952 and which led to Britain’s Clean Air Act, UNEP said that “estimated 18,000 people die every day worldwide as a result of air pollution”. “Today is the first international #SmogDay, a moment to remember all of the people who have died prematurely, and avoidably, because of air pollution. #BeatPollution,” the US agency said in a tweet. Growing as an initiative to share the experiences of people living in London and New Delhi,
Delhi-NCR chokes again, air quality back to hazardous. the UNEP points out that -- “clearing the air - a tale each of us will breath about of two cities (Delhi and 250 million litres of air in London)”. lifetime “no matter where Meanwhile the air we live and how polluted quality of Delhi and NCR the air is”. deteriorated to “severe”, “On the worst day of w i t h m a j o r p o l l u t a n t the Battle of the Somme PM2.5 or particles with in 1916 during the First diameter less than 2.5 miWorld War, 20,000 British crometeres ranging over 10 soldiers are thought to have times the safe value across died. Yet, an estimated 21 monitoring stations in 18,000 people die every day the region at 4 p.m. worldwide as a result of air Of those 21 regions, pollution,” said a report five regions across Delhiunder a UNEP campaign NCR saw an “emergency
or severe plus” air quality, five other regions fell under “severe” category while the remaining 11 regions saw a “very poor” overall air quality. Air pollution is responsible for 6.5 million premature deaths globally every year according to the World Health Organisation. There were nearly 1.1 million early deaths in India in 2015 due to air pollution. “This is a global crisis, with 80 percent of urban dwellers breathing air that does not meet WHO health standards,” said a statement from “C40 CITIES” -- an alliance of over 90 of the world’s greatest cities calling urgent action on climate change and air pollution. Six Indian cities - Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Jaipur, Kolkata and Mumbai - are members of C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group.
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OPINiON/EDITORIAL
Nagaland Post
Between The Lines
Challenge before Rahul Gandhi
Vol. XXVIII NO. 4 Dimapur, Wednesday, December 6, 2017
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Short sighted vision
t is very dismaying that the government of Nagaland has not shown the political will to do justice to passengers travelling by air or train at Dimapur and instead make so much hype about developing other airports (as per central government policy and funding etc) or connecting rail line from Dimapur to Kohima (also as per central government policy and funding etc; even though it may be an idea that sounds good but which isn’t really a good sound idea). When the state government waxes eloquent about promoting tourist trade and showcasing showpieces, it does not fit if those wanting to come to the state don’t get two-way flight or train tickets without problem. Since the mid-90s this newspaper had been ventilating the grievances through news reports and comments. Previous Lok Sabha MPs during the period had taken up the issues in a determined way with the Centre and managed to get better deal for the state such asincrease flight frequency and addition flight and introduction of Jan Shatabdi between Dimapur- Guwahati. This newspaper during two decades, had extensively reported and commented on the need for improving travel facilities. Dimapur is not only the gate way of Nagaland but it also serves portions of upper Assam such as Karbi Anglong, Jorhat, Golaghat districts as an important railhead besides facilitating air travel for passengers from Karbi Anglong and Golghat districts. What is being experienced in the ongoing festive season are problems faced by travellers coming in and going out of Nagaland. When airports in other states have the luxury of additional flights including operation by private airlines, Dimapur appears to be slowly becoming extinct from the airlines map. Instead of providing people with needed facility, the airlines has only pushed Dimapur farther away from the mainstream. Earlier there used at least three to and fro flights a week between Delhi-Guwahati-Dimapur, which benefitted passengers. If the route is reintroduced, it will be very convenient for connecting Dimapur with Guwahati, Imphal and Aizawl and would improve trade and cultural exchanges. Though Dimapur airport began operation since the mid-seventies when certain states in the region that included Mizoram, Manipur and Meghalaya were not air-linked by regular Indian Airlines service, today Nagaland’s only air services has practically been downgraded. The volume of traffic from Dimapur is not decreasing but practical realities have turned away many who prefer to take their flight from Guwahati because of sector discount and reliability of flights. Another important mode of connectivity is train travel. As commented on numerous occasions, train connectivity at Dimapur continues to be suppressed as the station, which is the only one in Nagaland and also the second highest revenue earner for the NFR, has not been given its due. Despite the revenue factor, there is not have even a single long distance train emanating from Dimapur. There are over 40 trains including long distance trains from Dibrugarh which pass through Dimapur regularly. What befalls the fate of Dimapur is decided at Maligaon the NFR headquarters. By extending the Jan Shatabdi from Dimapur to Jorhat and then to Furkating and also placing Dimapur under Tinsukia from Lumding, the NFR has only exposed its step-motherly attitude. The elected government and the representatives in Delhi should devote needed attention on promoting trade and travel through connectivity, which is over due.
DailyDevotion “The Temple of the Holy Spirit” …only in regard to the throne will I be greater than you. —Genesis 41:40 I am accountable to God for the way I control my body under His authority. Paul said he did not “set aside the grace of God”— make it ineffective (Galatians 2:21). The grace of God is absolute and limitless, and the work of salvation through Jesus is complete and finished forever. I am not being saved— I am saved. Salvation is as eternal as God’s throne, but I must put to work or use what God has placed within me. To “work out [my] own salvation” (Philippians 2:12) means that I am responsible for using what He has given me. It also means that I must exhibit in my own body the life of the Lord Jesus, not mysteriously or secretly, but openly and boldly. “I discipline my body and bring it into subjection . . .” (1 Corinthians 9:27). Every Christian can have his body under absolute control for God. God has given us the responsibility to rule over all “the temple of the Holy Spirit,” including our thoughts and desires (1 Corinthians 6:19). We are responsible for these, and we must never give way to improper ones. But most of us are much more severe in our judgment of others than we are in judging ourselves. We make excuses for things in ourselves, while we condemn things in the lives of others simply because we are not naturally inclined to do them. Paul said, “I beseech you…that you present your bodies a living sacrifice…” (Romans 12:1). What I must decide is whether or not I will agree with my Lord and Master that my body will indeed be His temple. Once I agree, all the rules, regulations, and requirements of the law concerning the body are summed up for me in this revealed truth-my body is “the temple of the Holy Spirit.”
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Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other. ~ John F. Kennedy
Nagaland Post, Dimapur Wednesday, December 6, 2017
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olitical parties all over the world have come to be closed shops. What is known as the ‘High Command’ usually dictates on who will be installed as the president. Rahul Gandhi has been ‘elected’ as the Congress president. The outgoing chief Sonia Gandhi saw to it that her son would occupy the top party position. I had seen the change in the Conservative Party of the United Kingdom from close quarters when I was India’s High Commissioner at London in the nineties. Mrs Margaret Thatcher was the Prime Minister. But she was asked to step down and she had to abide by the orders of the party. I asked her directly why she was doing so. Her children were doing business in South Africa and they were not in any way connected with the issue. She said that she had purposely sent them far away lest she should be accused of nepotism. She said that “the men in grey suits decided when the Prime Minister should step down. They would tap the shoulder and you are ex-
pected to step down.” John Major was her successor. When there was a clamour for Sonia Gandhi to occupy the position of Prime Minister she declined the offer and instead selected the faithful Manmohan Singh ahead of the most acceptable and experienced Pranab Mukherjee. It was an open secret that the government would be run from 10 Janpath, Sonia Gandhi’s residence and Manmohan Singh fitted into her scheme of things. The government’s secret files would go to her residence where her political secretary Ahmed Patel first vetted them and then sent to Sonia Gandhi for her approval. So much so that Manmohan Singh came to be known as ‘Accidental Prime Minister’ and a book by his press officer also confirmed the expression. When he was asked to comment on the title given to him, he merely said that the posterity would judge. Newspaper repor ts published since then confirmed that he was merely the mukuta (mask) and in his name the administra-
tion ran from 10 Janpath. In fact, even Rahul Gandhi once denounced the controversial ordinance to negate the Supreme Court verdict on convicted lawmakers as “complete nonsense” and said what “our government has done is wrong.” This Kuldip was a huge embarrassment for the UPA government and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. It is another matter that Congress president Sonia Gandhi and other party members stood behind what Manmohan Singh had said. But then the damage had already been done. There were several other occasions when the Prime Minister was ridiculed by the party members, including those who were a part of the inner circle. It is unfortunate that Manmohan Singh himself felt that he was only keeping the chair of Prime Minister warm for Rahul Gandhi to take over. The anointment of Rahul Gandhi as party president has not come as a surprise at all. But it does underline the fact that there is no other go for the Con-
gress except depending on the dynasty to give a name which is generally acceptable to the country. Priyanka Vadra could have perhaps been the right choice in the eyes of the Congress stalwarts. But nobody dares Sonia who has decided Nayar that her son would take over. This is said to be the practice in Italy where the son inherits the mantle. But the million dollar question is whether Rahul would fit in the role he is expected to perform? I recall the initial days of Indira Gandhi when after the sudden death of Lal Bahadur Shastri, the then Congress president K. Kamaraj installed her as the Prime Minister. I asked him then why did he choose her? He said that before his death, Jawaharlal Nehru had indicated that his successor would be Shastri. When Kamraj asked Nehru specifically why not Indira Gandhi, he said: Not now. Morar ji Desai, the claimant, did not agree to the choice of Indira Gandhi and insisted on election.
With the party president and other stalwarts opposing him, Morarji Desai lost the race. It is another matter that Kamaraj was subsequently sidelined. I was in the thick of things and asked Kamaraj why he preferred Indira Gandhi over Morarji Desai? His answer was that “Morarji was too rigid and did not believe in principal of consensus.” The timing of Rahul’s anointment as party president has come at a time when the Congress has lost the sheen. The party still believes that he would be able to dispel the magic of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his home state which is going to the polls next month. Understandably, the Congress has struck a seatadjustment deal with the Patidars to capture power in Gujarat. But it remains to be seen whether Rahul Gandhi will be able to make the turn around which the party is looking for. In the past, when he was made vice-president and poll campaigner he miserably failed in states like Madhya Pradesh, Haryana and even in Uttar Pradesh
Post-mortem Rejoinder to ‘Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose & INA in Naga Hills’
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ith much deliberation the Rüzazho Village Council is hereby giving this rejoinder to you, K. Puro, for your continued insult and questioning the integrity of our citizens and history with your episode on the absence of INA & Bose to the Naga Hills. We want you to understand our stand very loud and clear on your whole drama of the so called historical claims of INA & Bose absence in Naga soil only after hearing the proposal of making Rüzazho Village as the National Heritage Village. We kept silent for these many months not because you have stronger evidence than us, but because of our respect to the respectable chair you hold once representing our community as the Former Chairman of NPSC. We also thought that you would in time realize and be fair on your part as a respectable person in our community, but since you kept on with your episode as though writing for the welfare of the society directly undermining our history and the integrity of our citizens, it is not right on our part to keep silent anymore, not because it makes us appear guilty but more importantly, the public need to know the facts and motives behind your write up in trying to sabotage the development that is coming to our area and especially Rüzazho village. We want to make it very clear here, probably our whole village collectively does not match your wealth and riches, but that doesn’t give you the right to continually bulldoze us and insult the integrity of our village. You may not know about the coming of INA in our region and to our village because you weren’t even born then, and unless you are some kind of omniscient that knows everything even before time. But just because you have not seen and know from your selected few books written in favor of the victors perspectives, it doesn’t give you a better stand to brush aside all those hundreds of people who have seen, worked including porters and gave their paddy, animals, vegetable etc. to the INA & Bose. We have evaluated your write ups and all those whom you seem to be strongly supporting and discussed the matter thoroughly before deciding to come with this write up in public space. It became very clear to us and probably to all the readers, your ulterior motives and your jealousy towards developing our area and especially our village, probably, fearing that we may also become at par with other regions. As you continued to
hurled insult and defame our village integrity in public space we are giving this rejoinder in public space for the readers to know your ulterior motives behind your write ups on the so called episode of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose as though you have concern for the society. These are few proofs, which shows that you are writing not for the benefit and concern of the society, but purely out of Jealousy and political vendetta presenting yourself as though you are the savior: 1. You did not write or say anything when the book on Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose was published in 2005, which contains the whole information on INA and Bose arrival at Rüzazho and Cesezu, if at all you find anything questionable what were you doing all these 12 years with your so called evidences and claims and seems to just woke up when the government is about to declare our village a National Heritage village? The real concern is to sabotage our village development, which could benefit the whole region, isn’t it? 2. You did not have any problem or say anything when Tourism department developed Netaji peak, a 5 crore project at Cesezu, which was also published in Govt. of Nagaland HRD book. 3. The episode started just two days before the National Seminar was to be held at Rüzazho Village sponsored by Indian Historical Research Center, at the right time probably thinking that you could just cut our history into pieces. It is very clear on what could be the reason behind, if not to hinder the uplifting our society. Why is that which makes you envy us so much? We have not in any point of time done any wrong to you! Have we done anything that deserves you to insult our integrity? 4. You even went beyond the limit by insulting our local scholars and writers as, “amateur Scholars who lack scientific research methodology and adequate level of objectivity”, what for? Trying to show your elitist mindset in order to rule over us? Or keep us below poverty forever? With what right are you insulting and judging the works of others? 5. When the Honorable Governor said, the National Heritage will not only benefit Rüzazho Village but the whole Chozuba range, you became even more envious and seemed to be instigating other writers to question our history and integrity. This is very clear from your defense as one of our bonafide members gave the rejoinder on 24th Oct 2017; you quickly came up with a write up on 26 October 2017 probably feeling
guilty of pushing someone into the fire at the wrong time. 6. A former lecture of Political Science and a one time NPSC Chairman cannot be so ignorant to support and sided with someone who intentionally insulted us not only once but twice in various newspapers (dated 22nd September 2017 and again on 17th October 2017 even after reminding about the mistake and misspelled names) by renaming our village as RUZAZO, or insulting our most respected leaders like VAMUZO the first Chief Minister of Nagaland among the Chakhesang Tribe by re-naming as Vamvüzo, or Rev. Sulüho the first converted Christian among the Chakhesang tribe as Rev. Sülehu, Pudenü one of our most respected former minister NLA as Pudenyü, Rev. Duporu as Rev. Dopor etc. and still having the guts to support and approved of such write up clearly shows your insensitivity towards our area and our people showing the kind of your color which is beyond human understanding and cannot be accepted. 7. That many Renowned Scholars and historians from our Country came to our village during the National seminar funded by Indian historical Research center in the presence of the two States Governors and recognized our village as INA Administrative Village incognito, and to be declared as a National Heritage Village. Yet you continued to write against it, not because you have better and stronger evidence than us but just to disturb the whole process of development as if our area should not be developed! 8. You continued to insult even historians and local scholars as amateur scholars and continued to claim the absence of Bose & INA in Naga Soil. In fact, reading through your write-ups and the inconsistency of your claims, we wonder what good are you trying to present? To prove yourself wrong or? in your own episode like article published on 22nd April 2017 (NP) you claim complete absence of INA in Naga soil yet in your second publication dated 19th May 2017 and following publications, you wrote the presence of INA at Kohima which unless you consider it to be foreign land it is still very much Nagaland. We have not seen any citation in your write-ups, so either you are just cooking some stories and writing your own imagination or a pure case of plagiarism. The point is, it is very clear that you are not writing anything for the purpose of the society as you would even
go to the extend of saying, to save the Naga Society from being shamed!. However as you mentioned in your last write if anyone could show you evidence you could reconsider your position, if you still have slightest doubt come to our village and talked to the living witness and learn from them. Otherwise, you present your evidence showing where it is written that INA & Bose had never set foot in Naga Soil against our many proofs, because you seemed to be immune to not accepting other side of history if not from the victor’s point of view. You also need to be reminded that, at present the whole history that were undermined and suppressed by the previous government are starting to evolve because history cannot be history with only one side of the story. Moreover, you have crossed the limit to interfere into our history and the integrity of the witnesses who have high moral and with no questionable integrity issue at any point of time in the Society. We also want to know what gives you an idea that your knowledge and views are superior that other scholars and writers are substandard? You should not try the patience of a village, or probably you are on the opinion that you can repay us back what we have given to INA? We want you to reconsider your stand by keeping in mind that we have given our best youths in carrying their war loads, paddy, domesticated animals, vegetables during their stay in our village, for weeks without going to the field serving them, so what we are actually asking from the Government is our right and wages. What right do you have to question our history? If you have so much doubt come to our village and learn history from living witnesses first hand. Otherwise we the Rüzazhomi Village will not tolerate your insult towards us on the pretext of your concern for the society, sitting comfortable in your cozy house without ascertaining any facts and just defaming the integrity of our citizens. After much deliberation, we are making this public rejoinder to duly inform you to refrain from writing anything in this regard that the integrity of our community and distort our history further while we are still keeping our cool. Rüzazho Village Council: Jolelhü Veswüh VCC, Yoprü Sapuh Head GB, Cekrolhü Swüro GB, Bituyi Veswüh GB, Pulhüyi Swüro GB, Nesüprü Shijoh GB, Sanepra Swüro GB, Thüküsayi Veswüh GB
where the Congress had a poll alliance with the Samajwadi Party. In other words, he could not make much of a difference to the fortunes of the party. Unfortunately, despite having some stalwarts in the party, the deeprooted culture of dynasty has come to prevail. The biggest challenge to Rahul Gandhi is the forthcoming election in Gujarat. In fact, this is a key election for all political parties, including the ruling Bhartiya Janata Party. Apart from Rahul Gandhi, the state assembly polls will also be a litmus test for both Prime Minister Modi and BJP president Amit Shah. They will leave no stone unturned to see that their party wins because what happens in Gujarat would decide the fate of general elections, due two years later. This will also show which way the wind is blowing. But then two years is too long a period to depend on what happens now. The Congress which is irrelevant now may retrieve the ground because no government can meet the demands of what people want.
The next haven to refuge (From previous issue) 2) According to my clue and prediction, after few decade from now more than five lacs of frustrated educated unemployed and dropped out heroes and heroine will be culminated at one go in search of their daily bread in the open street, and at that point of time no esteemed organisation nor influential intellectual can poise freely for speak volume. When such call and revulsion arrive to our mess. I think no law enforcing agencies nor popular politicians can be easily defuse their burning issue. Obviously many children of BIG BOSS will be there together with the erring mob or agitation Hence it is very pressing priority to upgrade in advance to all district jail to at least five thousand space capacity inmates to accommodate the genuine educated unemployed to refuge as their last survival haven as if they are emotionally working in the office for the same post they have applied. 3) Needless to say that, apart from noneindustrial development, all the Government land and departmental staff quarter has been privatized and owned by the BIG BOSSES by way of forced write up and condemnation one boss after another boss without adhere any reservation for the next. But one thing I still wonder for so long why none of any BIG BOSS has claimed to owned the condemned Road and Bridges as they could easily owned all the land and government quarters since all the road and bridge are well condemned. 4) One day, sooner or later so called the (SURVIAVAL THE FITTEST) would be seen in our society, if the state remained halt for total naked without exploring at least some extend to tolerable changes for socio-economic transformation otherwise when the fittest and unfit situation is arrive in reality to our door step, then the fittest class would be only around 10% out of 100% of which the rest 90% would be the underprivileged population, Comparatively the fittest group will become minority. At that time so called (survival the fittest) group may not be reign comfortable as of now. As we are living in a democracy country, and the law of democracy was sealed by the majority voice of the people. Even our Good Lord Jesus Christ was crucified by virtue of the democracy. Last but not the least, let us also keep encouraging the government in promoting the up gradation of all the jails in the district and Central jail. We need sufficient space to accommodate all the respected genuine educated unemployed as their last haven to refuge. (Concluded) Akum Ezung, Former Recruiting officer (NE) for educated unemployed, Burma Camp, (akumezung123@gmail.com)
Reader’s Post
Overall aspect of citizens
Sir,
It is very heartening to see the stretch of road between Purana Bazar and all the way up to 5th Mile in a sleek condition and hopefully it would last for the entire month of December. If all the roads in Nagaland were promptly repaired periodically instead of just during Hornbill, Naga travellers would be happier citizens. The state of our roads and amenities play an important role in the overall mental, physical and spiritual make up of citizens. Lothunglo Shitiri, 5th Mile 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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Nagaland Post, Dimapur wednesday, december 6, 2017
Elect visionary leaders for development, says Patton
cially to the two connecting villages of N Longidang and Shena Old and termed it as a historic day. He appealed to the neighbouring villagers to cooperate with construction activities, and also urged the department of Road and Bridges and contractor to expedite the assigned work at the earliest according to the needs of the people. He urged the contractor to ensure that the quality work for the construction. Parliamentary secretary for housing, Er. Levi who also addressed the function said, that the construction of the bridges will usher more unity and sense of brotherhood between the two neighbouring villages. Contractor Avikhu Zihmomi, informed that the project work was funded through Central Work Fund, through Road and Bridges department, with an allotted fund of Rs. 14.42crore. The contract work is taken up by Hexeat Syndicate.
Y. Patton, Er. Picto, Er. Levi, district administrations and others after laying the foundation stone on Tuesday.
DIMAPUR: Nagaland home minister, Y. Patton on Tuesday called upon the people to elect dedicated and visionary leaders, who can bring more development to the state. He said only this kind of leaders would be able to lead the Nagas. Patton therefore appealed to the people chose their leader wisely so that good governance and development take place in the society. The minister said this, after laying the foundation stone of a connecting bridge
at Doyang River between N Longidang under Wokha district and Shena Old under Zunheboto district. Reminding the people that corruption begins from the voters at every grass root, when they demanded money from the candidates, he urged the people to avoid this practice. He further urged the people to propagate and practice clean election and shun muscle power and violence during the election. Meanwhile, Patton said that the successful com-
pletion of the bridge would be an advantage to both the districts where in the case of Zunheboto district, the commercial and business trade route with Merapani via Wokha will become shorter. Patton also added that the bridge will play a vital role in ushering peace and understanding and more cooperation between the two districts in future. Parliamentary secretary for law and justice, Er. Picto said that building a bridges was a long awaited dreams of the people spe-
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Governor, CM...
(From p-1) Home Guards from Rs. 150 per day to Rs. 520 per day would propel and strengthen the Home Guard personnel’s family and economic life. The governor also extended greetings to all officers, ranks and file of the Nagaland HG&CD and urged them to continue to extend its selfless service in safeguarding the civilian life and property in the state with more enthusiasm and perseverance. Chief Minister: In his message, chief minister T.R. Zeliang said that HG&CD was originally raised as a subsidiary force to aid the State Police and civil administration in maintenance of law and order, but over the years the role and responsibilities of Civil Defence and Home Guards have grown hugely. He pointed out that, in addition to its primary role as a reserve force, the organization has also became part of the dedicated State Disaster Response Force and one of the first response teams to attend natural and manmade calamities and other emergencies. He therefore, expressed confident that the recent enhancement in their daily allowance will inspire the CD & HG personnel to continue to work with renewed dedication and right motivation.
GPS Peducha celebrates golden jubilee
KOHIMA, DEC 5 (NPN): Gover nment Primar y School (GPS) Peducha established in 1967 under Kiruphema village of Kohima district celebrated its golden jubilee under the theme: “Towards New Horizon” at its school premises, Tuesday. Addressing the gathering as chief guest, director of school education Nagaland, Wonthongo Tsopoe, said the celebration was matter of great joy and pleasure not only to the school education department but for state government. He said attaining such a milestone was also a special achievement for the village community, school and teachers as they have given their best for education. Stressing on the achievements of the school achievement, Tsopoe ac-
would be implemented 1965. However Govern- ie, welcome address was and that under GPS the ment of Nagaland recogn- delivered by PVC chairclassed would be from A to ised the school in 1967. He man Metsilie Suohumvü, class 5. On the sideline of said the school recorded special number was prethe programme, enquired the highest enrolments in sented by GPS Peducha why there were only three western Angami region students and Kevikhono teachers at GPS Peducha, by providing mid-day, free Mor and vote of thanks the director assured that he text books and uniforms. by Kiruphema Students’ would look into the matter A retired teacher, Union, president, Keat the earliest. Thepfülhouca Kinyü, who neiselhou Hozoyie. Delivering the history was a teacher in GPS PeIt may be mentioned of GPS Peducha, chair- ducha since its formation, that at present the school man SMC Kiruphema, also shared his experience. has classes from A to class Wonthongo Tsopoe (NP) Kedovitha Hesielie, in- Earlier, director unveiled 4 with a total enrolment knowledged the pioneers, formed that school was the jubilee monolith, dedi- of 92 students and is manSMC and teachers for private at the initial stage catory prayer was said by aged by three teachers (2 producing many success- headed by Thepfülhouca Peducha Baptist Church, male teachers and one Kinyüas headmaster in Pastor Pechuvilie Kruneil- female Hindi teacher). ful persons. Encouraging teachers to be dedicated, he said some teachers are dedicated and sincere in their profession, however some KASHIRAM ROAD (NEAR SUB-JAIL). DIMAPUR-797112, NAGALAND teachers makes “baseless P 03862 248722 / 248288 E emcdimapur@gmail.com W www.edenmedicalcentre.org excuses and are irregular VISITING CONSULTANT in their duties” which he Dr. Deva Kumar Borgohain, MCH Neurosurgery (AIIMS) Consultant said affect the student’s career. Neurosurgeon, GNRC Guwahati, Assam will be available for consultation Tsopoe also informed on the 9th of December 2017 from 12 P.M onwards. that at present GPS classes He is Specialized in all neurological conditions. are from A to class 4, howFor further details and Appointments, Kindly call the Reception at 03862-248288/248722. ever by the next academic session, national policy
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WOKHA, NOV 5 (NPN): Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) on Tuesday held a consultative meet at town hall Wokha. Delivering presidential address, NDPP president, Chingwang Konyak, highlighted the gathering on how the party was formed by likeminded people “who seek for a change in the form of a new Nagaland government reflecting on how governing power are not well executed”. Hitting on the present government, he claimed that the “majority and opposition-less government” has created division among the parties and have failed the people as it does not have a “common platform and vision for its people”. Konyak said a new political party, NDPP, would bring a change and eradicate all the “agitation, nepotism and equality for
justice in the society having with a core aim and objectives. He also asserted that the party would support the clean election campaign initiative of NBCC. NDPP working president, Alemtemshi Jamir, said the “lawless governing system” prompted them to form NDPP so that a political party which is more like a movement would deliberate and have a close consultation with various NGOs with collective vision to bring a change in the governing system. NDPP working president, Nuzato Swuro, claimed that the present government was in a “confused state” as there was a dispute within the party. He said the present government has no concern for its people as student community, villagers and public were all affected in Nagaland. In his speech, Dr. Chumben Murry, encour-
aged the people to think new and start a new beginning and move forward for new society with the new political party (NDPP) which has a broad vision to bring change in Nagas in general and Lothas in particular. Agri & elite, NDPP Tali Pongner said that the party was formed to answer the voice of the people and to reconstruct the governing system in Nagaland. NDPP general secretary, Abu Metha, lamented on the development status of the Nagaland stating that the development has failed to reach the people. NDPP treasurer, Dr. John Murry, called upon the Lothas to stand among the Nagas as Lothas always contributed to the Naga society in every section. In the programme, Wokha Village ex. associate pastor, Nyamo invoked God’s blessing. Meanwhile Nchumbemo Erui & Co enthralled the gathering with a special number.
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NEW DELHI, DEC 5 (NPN): A conference of Ministers for Power and New & Renewable Energy of all states & Union Territories will be held here on Thursday. The Conference will be inaugurated by Union Minister of State (IC) for Power and New & Renewable Energy, Raj Kumar Singh. The aim of the conference is
to review the implementation of various ongoing Schemes/ Programmes and deliberate on a host of issues pertaining to Power and Renewable Energy sectors. Ministers and secretaries of the states and union territories and senior officials of the two sectors and Public Sector Undertakings under them will meet up to review of latest progress on important schemes, and discuss various issues.
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inflation,” Union Bank MD and CEO Rajkiran Rai G has said. Credit rating fir m ICRA has also said that RBI is likely to keep the key policy rate unchanged at 6% as it expects retail inflation to firm up in the coming months. The meeting is taking place at a time when the wholesale prices based inflation in October shot up to a 6-month high of 3.59%. The retail inflation (Consumer Price Index) for October rose to a 7-month high of 3.58%. That apart, reversing a five-quarter slide, the Indian economy bounced back from a three-year low with the GDP expanding by 6.3% in the July-September period as manufacturing revved up and businesses adjusted to the new GST tax regime.
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which will generate employment, he said. He also highlighted Modi’s plan to achieve double digit growth by 2022. “India should be achieving double digit growth. So that we can achieve six freedoms - freedom from poverty, squalor, corruption, terrorism, casteism and communalism,” he said. The Indian government is trying to make the public sector more accountable, trying to ensure that states compete with each other, he said. “We want to replace competitive populism with competitive good governance so that we can derive the democracy dividend for which we have had to pay a cost so far”. If we succeed, we will ensure that India will achieve double digit growth rates in a sustainable and inclusive manner,” he said. “We in India are at the cusp of many new changes. We have to adopt completely different growth. Maybe we may not generate as many jobs as China did but India wants to work with China to fill the spaces it is vacating in industry,” he said.
September and October — has been Rs 58,556 crore. The government is looking to avoid any revenue shortfall as it’s keen to stick to the fiscal deficit roadmap while nurturing an economic revival. The fiscal deficit was at 96% of its full-year target by the end of October. ET has seen the letter sent by CBEC directing field officials to analyse GST collections in detail. The department is providing data to field officials based on GSTR 3B filings by the big assessees to help them make comparisons with the pre-GST regime. Each commissionerate has to review the top 100 assessees as per central excise and service tax revenues according to FY17 data and match that with their tax payments in the GST regime. Where possible, the officials have to also consider valueadded tax and central sales tax revenues under the previous regime. The field officials have also been asked to look at the input tax credit claimed under the GST regime and compare it with the preGST regime to see any abnormal or unusual credit availed now, which could have led to lower tax.
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hope all of us agree that given the circumstances globally and in Asia, may be India can take over the baton of higher growth from China for the next 30 years,” he said. He said Prime Minister Narendra Modi was “very emphatic” about India’s growth rates moving to double digits as higher growth alone can remove poverty in India as in China. H e s a i d C h i n a ’s achievement of lifting over 600 million people out of poverty is “remarkable in human history”. Kumar’s emphasis on India taking over the baton of higher growth from China whose economy is on a slowdown after posting double digit growth rates for over three decades, comes in the backdrop of the global economy staging a recovery. “Now India must follow suit. For that we need to focus on and achieve higher rate of growth of employment,” he said. The increase of over 14 per cent in wages per year for the past few years in China is a sign that India can benefit by Chinese investments moving to India
NEW DELHI, Dec 5 (Agencies): Amid concerns over slowing goods and services tax (GST) collections, the Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) has sought detailed field reports with a special focus on the top taxpayers. According to The Economic Times report, finance secretary Hasmukh Adhia will review the revenue position with senior officials in the department on December 9. Field officers have been asked to submit a detailed analysis comparing tax payments, before and after GST was imposed, of the top 100 taxpayers in their jurisdictions as the government seeks to understand the reasons for collections slowing. The officials have been authorised to contact the assessees personally or even visit their premises. The reports also said that, India’s GST collections in October fell to Rs 83,346 crore from a high of over Rs 92,000 crore in September. Moreover, the Centre’s share has been low after payment of compensation cess to states. The total central GST collection in the first four months of the new tax — July, August,
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Beijing, Dec 5 (PTI): India can take over the baton of higher growth from China for the next three decades if ties between the two Asian giants remain buoyant and the Indian economic trajectory follows the Chinese one, NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar has said. For the first time since the global economic crisis in 2008, “there are signs of synchronised economic recovery in major economies” like the US, Europe and Japan, he said at the third annual dialogue between the top planning bodies of the two countries. This is good for the recovery of the global economy, he said, adding, in this scenario, India and China should place themselves to take advantage of the synchronised global recovery. “It is imperative that the two countries work together and help each other to grow further,” he said while addressing the dialogue between the NITI Aayog and Development Research Centre (DRC) of China here. “I think now perhaps
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Supreme Court allows Trump’s travel ban to take full effect Washington, Dec 5 (PTI): In a major triumph for US President Donald Trump, the Supreme Court has backed his controversial travel ban targeting people from six Muslimmajority countries, asserting that its immediate enforcement can go into full effect pending appeal. The travel ban is the third version of a contentious policy that Trump first sought to implement a week after taking office in January. As a result of the yesterday’s ruling by the Supreme Court’s, Trump’s travel ban, which restricts travel to the US by people from Iran, Libya, Syria, Yemen, Somalia and Chad without bona fide connections to America, can take full effect while legal challenges proceed.
Seven of the nine judges lifted restrictions on the travel ban imposed by other courts earlier. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Justice Sonia Sotomayor said they would have denied the government’s request. The court gave no reason for its decision, but said it expected lower court review of the executive orders to proceed quickly. “Multiple government agencies have conducted a comprehensive, worldwide review of the information shared by foreign governments that is used to screen aliens seeking entry to the US,” US Solicitor General Noel Francisco argued in court papers. “We are not surprised by today’s Supreme Court decision permitting immediate enforcement of the
President’s proclamation limiting travel from countries presenting heightened risks of terrorism,” White House spokesman Hogan Gidley said after the order. Trump’s travel ban was challenged by Hawaii and American Civil Liberties Union in separate lawsuits. They argued that such a ban discriminated against Muslims. “It is difficult to conceive of a more flagrant example of discrimination because of nationality,” said Indian- American attorney Neal Katyal, who appeared for Hawaii. New York Immigration Coalition Executive Director Steven Choi said it was entirely unacceptable and un-American to discriminate against people based on race or religion.
“Allowing the full enforcement of the Muslim ban will not make this country safer or greater. Nearly a year after we rallied at JFK in response to the first Muslim ban, we will continue to fight Trump’s plan to turn bigotry into policy and resist this latest assault on our liberties just as we have every day since Trump took office,” Choi said. Michael S Glassner, executive director of Donald J Trump for President campaign committee, welcomed the decision. “From June 16, 2015 to this day, President Trump’s immigration policies have always been about one thing: keeping Americans safe from people who seek to do us harm and attack our freedoms,” he said.
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Yemen’s chaos deepens after rebels killed Saleh SANAA, Dec 5 (Agencies): The killing of Yemen’s longtime strongman and ex-President Ali Abdullah Saleh by the country’s Shiite rebels as their alliance crumbled amid street clashes in the capital, Sanaa, has thrown the nearly three-year civil war into unpredictable new chaos. A video circulating online on Monday showed Saleh’s body with a gaping head wound dumped in a pickup truck by rebels, a grisly end recalling that of his contemporary, Libya’s Muammar Gaddafi, in 2011. Saleh’s slaying likely gives the rebels the upper hand in the days-long fighting for Sanaa while also shattering hopes by Yemen’s Saudi-backed government that the former president’s recent split with the Iranianbacked rebels, known as Houthis, would have weakened them.
UN envoy arrives in North Korea as nuclear tensions soar Beijing, Dec 5 (Agencies): A senior United Nations official arrived in North Korea Tuesday for a rare visit aimed at defusing soaring tensions over Pyongyang’s nuclear weapons programme. Jeffrey Feltman’s visit the first by a UN diplomat of his rank since 2010 - comes less than a week after North Korea said it test-fired a new ballistic missile capable of reaching the United States. Feltman shook hands with a North Korean foreign ministry official after flying into Pyongyang from Beijing on the North’s Air Koryo. His trip comes a day after the United States and South Korea launched their biggest-ever joint air exercise-manoeuvres slammed by Pyongyang as an “all-out provocation”. The five-day Vigilant Ace drill involves 230 aircraft, including F-22 Raptor stealth jet fighters, and tens
Jeffrey Feltman of thousands of troops, Seoul’s air force said. Feltman, the UN’s under secretary general for political affairs, arrived in China on Monday as Beijing is one of the few transit points to North Korea in the world. He met with a Chinese vice foreign minister while there. China, which is Pyongyang’s sole major diplomatic and military ally, has called on the United States to freeze military drills and North Korea to halt weapons tests to calm tensions.
In the North, Feltman will discuss “issues of mutual interest and concern” with officials, UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said, adding he was unable to say whether the envoy will meet the reclusive state’s leader Kim Jong-Un. “The first step - that North Korea agreed to have (Feltman) visit - is a positive sign,” Wang Dong, an international studies professor at Peking University, told AFP. “If the diplomatic effort is successful, then they will certainly be able to exercise some persuasion. It will be Feltman’s first visit to North Korea since he took office five years ago. “After declaring that the country has achieved full nuclear statehood, the North is likely to reaffirm to the UN envoy its promise that... it will use its nuclear weapons only for defence purposes,” Koh Yu-Hwan, a professor at Dongguk University in Seoul, told AFP.
16-year-old Syrian wins Uncertainty hangs over crisis-hit Gulf summit as UAE, Saudi Arabia form new group Children’s Peace Prize 2017 cultural fields,” according to a decree issued by UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al-Nahyan. Founded in 1981, the GCC is a political and economic union grouping Qatar with Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates as well as Oman
Date : 08th December, 2017 Venue : St. Joseph’s College, Jakhama
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NI SHENA (OLD) UNION, KOHIMA NO OFFICE CUM-CULTURAL KI SHIKEULO KIJEMI KUSHUMI, AMALIMI, AQO AHO ENO LUTHU KHIJEHINO ALAJELI LONO NI KUPHUVETSU AKENO, SHIKIMITHI KUMTSU LAU TSULU ANI, ALHOU NO NONGU KUMGHA TSU PENI. SL.NO NAME AMOUNT 1. ER.PICTO SHOHE PARLIAMENTARY SECY. J&L 1,00,000/2. KIKHETO Y. SEMA (IAS) SECRETARY FINANCE & LRD 1,00,000/3. JOSEPH HESSO COMMISSIONER OF POLICE, DMP 50,000/4. DR. TOIHO ACHUMI NAGALAND UNIVERSITY 50,000/5. HUKAVI ZHIMO ADVOCATE, DMP 30,000/6. DR. IKHETO SEMA NIKOS, DMP 30,000/7. TIESOVISIE METHA PTS. PRINCIPLE 30,000/8. MUGHATO ACHUMI LHOMITHI 20,000/9. ER. GHOSHITO ACHUMI E.E, PADAMPUKHURI 20,000/10. ANITO ACHUMI DTO, MOKOKCHUNG 20,000/11. KAVITO ZHIMO DY. DIRECTOR, WRD 15,000/12. ER. HOVITO CHOPHI SDO, PWD 11,000/13. DR. SHIKATO YEPTHO DMP 10,000/14. ER. PULOKA K.ACHUMI JE, IRRG 10,000/15. VIKA ACHUMI DIG (RTD) DMP 10,000/16. VITOSHE ACHUMI THAHEKHU 10,000/17. LT. KHUHETO ACHUMI PADAMPUKHURI 10,000/18. ER. KHEVITO ACHUMI DIPHUPAR 10,000/19. HOVISHE ACHUMI DIPHUPAR 10,000/20. K.L. CHISHI FORMER C.M. NAGALAND 10,000/21. CHISHO ASST. ELECTION OFFICER 10,000/22. DR. JOHN SWU NAGALAND UNIVERSITY 10,000/23. LUKHETO YEPTHO DY. SECRETARY, FINANCE 10,000/24. VIKHEHO ACHUMI TRANSPORT, KOHIMA 5000/25. NITOSHE CHOPHY TRANSPORT, KOHIMA 5000/26. ER.LHOSHITO ACHUMI JE,RD 5000/27. HEKISHE ACHUMI Dy. DIRECTOR, S &WC 10,000/28. SATOVI AWOMI S.O, PWD (HOUSING) 5000/29. SHENA OLD UNION, DIMAPUR AREA (SOUDA) 15,000/30. SHENA OLD UNION, ZUNHEBOTO (SOUZ) 10,000/31. SHENA OLD VILLAGE COUNCIL 2,50,000/32. SHENA OLD BAPTIST AKUKUHOU 30,000/33. SHENA OLD BAPTIST AKUKUHOU (WOMEN) 15,000/34. SHENA OLD BAPTIST AKUKUHOU (YOUTH) 10,000/(SHETOVI KITS ACHUMI) CHAIRMAN, SOUK
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Followed by Felicitation 4. Speech by the Chief Guest 5. Vote of Thanks : Dr. S.K. Chhabra Vice-President, NCPF *******Lunch******* 2nd Session Time : 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Interaction with Dr. Abemo, Controller of Exam, Nagaland University, Lumami Followed by : • • • •
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The Kebai Pastorate, Zeme Presbyterian Church, Nagaland had successfully organized a ‘Church Leaders Exposure Tour, during the 21st-26th November 2017 by the grace of our Almighty God. The touring team comprised of Pastor, Church Elders, Active Church committee members altogether 9 members visited some important places of the Presbyterian Church of India (PCI) particularly in Meghalaya and Mizoram. The main objectives behind the touring were to visit some of the important places related to the Presbyterian Church of India, Shillong and some big Church Synod such as Mizoram Presbyterian Church Synod and to interact with them of how the churches are growing spiritually, physically and economically. Apart from these, the team also visited Bible Society India, Shillong Auxilliary, Theological colleges such as John Roberts Theological Seminary Shillong, and Aizawl Theological College, Aizawl, big local churches, orphanage & care and counselling centre, hospitals and some famous tourist spots both in Shillong and Aizawl.
The Kebai Pastorate Church Leaders Exposure Tour Team sincerely acknowledge and extend our heartfelt gratitude to individuals and families who extended their financial support to the success of our touring program. To mention some : 1. Shri Namri Nchang, Parliament Secretary, Sericulture, Home Guard Affairs, Govt of Nagaland 2. Shri Tarie Zeliang, Ex. MLA, 6-Tening A/C. 3. Mrs Zaizai Zeliang, BDO, Ahthibung Block 4. Shri Limasangba, SO, Ahthibung Block May our Almighty God bestow manifold blessings to those individuals and families who meaningfully helped our team. Rev Deisau Pame Pastor I/C, Kebai Pastorate
: Dr. Watijungshi President, NCPF : Students of St. Joseph’s College : Dr. Rev. Sebastian Principal, St. Joseph’s College
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such encounter since the diplomatic crisis erupted in June. Oman Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Yussef bin Alawi sat between them at the meeting which the foreign ministers of the UAE, Bahrain and Kuwait also attended.
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and Kuwait. Dominated by Riyadh, it has been a regional counterweight to Iran, Sunni Saudi Arabia’s Shiite rival across the Gulf. On Monday, the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia and Qatar attended round-table talks ahead of the gathering, in their first
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KUWAIT CITY, Dec 5 GCC member Qatar, in the Qatar denies the allega(Agencies): The cri- worst crisis ever to hit the tions and has accused the Saudi-led bloc of aiming to sis-hit Gulf Cooperation council. Council began its annual Qatari Emir Sheikh incite a change of regime summit on Tuesday amid Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani in Doha. Kuwait has been leaduncertainty over whether accepted an invitation to the the leaders of Saudi Arabia summit but with only hours ing mediation efforts within and its allies would join their before talks were due to be- the GCC to resolve the Qatari rival for the talks. gin it was unclear whether crisis, but so far with little The future of the six- the rulers of Saudi Arabia, success. Casting further doubt nation GCC -- formed 36 the United Arab Emirates years ago to bring together and Bahrain would also on the group’s future, the UAE said Tuesday it was energy-rich Sunni Arab attend. Gulf states -- appeared to Those three Gulf states, forming a new military and be hanging in the balance as together with Egypt, cut all economic committee with Mohamad Al Jounde receiving the International Children’s Kuwait prepared to host the ties with Qatar on June 5, Saudi Arabia separate from gathering. accusing the gas-rich emir- the GCC. Peace Prize from Malala Yousafzai. The committee “will This year’s meeting ate of supporting Islamist The Hague, Dec 5 peers and teachers,” he was comes with Saudi Arabia extremists and of being too coordinate between the two (IANS): Sixteen-year-old quoted as saying. and its allies engaged in a close to Shiite Iran, Riyadh’s countries in all military, poMohamad Al Jounde from Al Jounde received the bitter dispute with fellow arch-rival. litical, economic, trade and Syria was awarded the In- prize from Malala Yousafzai, ternational Children’s Peace who won the Nobel Peace Prize here on Monday for Prize in 2014 for her work OFFICE OF THE his efforts to ensure the for children’s rights. rights of Syrian refugee Yousafzai won the Inchildren. ternational Children’s Peace Al Jounde, a refugee of Prize in 2013, for her activist MOKOKCHUNG the Syrian civil war, set up work in education, particua school together with his larly for girls. To, family in a Lebanese refugee “As Mohamad knows, The Executive Engineer, camp that currently provides Syria’s future depends on its 200 children with eduction, children. And their future Department of Power Xinhua news agency re- depends on education. DeMokokchung Division ported. “School is not only spite all they have personally a place where you can learn suffered, Mohamad and his SUMMON NOTICE how to write and read, it is family have helped many also a place where you can children go to school,” she In relation to the publication of Electricity arrear list in local dailies make friends and memories, said. Worldwide, there are by your department which include 18 UEMBs of Mokokchung Town, the learn about new people and currently 28 million disteach other people about placed children and the Syrundersigned Summon you in person to appear before the office of All Ward yourself. School is a place ian civil war alone has led to Union Mokokchung (AWUM) on 11th December 2017 ( Monday) from where you can become who 2.5 million child refugees, you are, where you can most of whom have poor 10:00 am at the Union Treasurer’s Residence. express yourself freely and or no access to education, discuss your ideas with your she added. Signed;
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Miss Nagaland beauty Brief profile of Naga Chef Season-5 contestants pageant on Dec 8 L C her, cooking a meal is one of the most personal and intimate things one can do for someone, so she loves to do it. Rokokhono Rhutso Nyekha: A homem a k e r, a w i f e a n d a mother to 13 years old son,RokokhonoRhutso Nyekhaisan extrovert who caninteract well with any type of person. Her inspirations are her dad, who taught her to cook and her mom, the judge for her
ing as a chef at D,Cafe-Bae, has been in the Hospitality and he loves cooking and cooking skills. Hoinali Jakhalu: Ho- Dimapur, Nagaland. He industry for the past 5 years interacting with people. inali Jakhalu is 28 years old and a mother of a 6 year old son. An ardent food lover, cooking is her passion. She decided to participate in Naga Chef to enhance her culinary skills for her career. Her dream is to see her son become a successful chef in the future. Yuhgang Konyak: Yuhgang Konyak is 23 years and is currently work-
K.S. Nagnyal will be the chief guest, Miss Nagaland 2016-Vilokali Zhimomi will be the guest of honour while FBB Femina Miss India Nagaland 2017 Kaheli Chophy will be the special guest. The event will feature well known artistes including like Mar (Polar Lights), Vitz, Pezet Newme, Vikhriezonuo Yore, Atsula, Zubeni Kikon and Chubatola Imsong. It may be mentioned that the grooming session for the contestants is underway with celebrity makeup artists, fashion choreographer and colour technicianJohnny D’Ascoli, beauty experts from Avon and B Blunt Dr. V. Khamo and Ela Susan as resource persons. Abiogenesis performs at North East Green Summit at Zizina Otis Resort, Pobitora (Correspondent) Sanctuary, near Guwahati in Assam.
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oinciding with the ongoing 18th edition of the Hornbill Festival, Miss Nagaland 2017 beauty pageant is all set to find the ultimate queen of the state on December 8 to be held at RCEMPA, Jotsoma at 5 pm. 12 contestants from all the districts of Nagaland who were selected after a series of screening will be vying for the coveted title of ‘Miss Nagaland 2017’. The judges for the contest is said to be high profile personalities who will be coming from different parts of the country. Parliamentary Secretary, Department of Tourism-C. Apok Jamir, will be the chief host for the event while India Eastern Zone LIC zonal manager-
Shiumai Phom: Shiumai Phom is a 24 year old Bakery and Pastry Chef who has been working in Oberoi Grand Kolkata for 2 years. Since childhood, her passion was cooking, so her parents encouraged her to pursue her love for food. Khrusatolu Chuzho: Khrusatolu Chuzho is a passionate cook from Kohima whose best inspirations are her mom and grandmother. According to
The NCRC Sumi Women Standing Committee under the leadership of Tokheli V Assumi, Chairperson and P Livika Achumi, Women Secretary hosted an exposure tour for the Women Pastors to Sikkim, West Bengal and Nepal, 2 – 8 Nov. 2017.
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okokchung Town Lanur Telongjem (MTLT) president Imkumeren, inaugurated the Winter Mela organized by Lungpangshuang Co-operative Society at Imkongmeren Sports Complex on Tuesday. The winter Mela, which is an annual feature of the Mokokchung festive season, will continue throughout the winter season till January 2018. In a brief speech, Imkummeren MTLT president Imkummeren inaugurating Jamir, expressed happiness to the the ‘Winter Mela’ at Mokokchung.
organizers for bringing the Mela to the town which adds colors to the festivities of the town. However, he also requested the organizers to keep the Mela timing in a disciplined way so that the neighbors living around the stadiums, especially the students appearing their exams, are not disturbed. He also suggested if a stall could be allowed or opened so that local entrepreneurs and businesspersons can also showcase and sell their products.
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he Hornbill International Rock Contest 2017 started off this evening at Agri Expo, Dimapur, with seven out of the twenty three competing bands sharing the stage on the first day of the preliminary rounds. The panel of judges for the competition are Artist Aloud, Hungama Media Pvt. Ltd. Vice presidentSoumini Sridhara Paul, Indus Creed frontmanUday Benegal and guitarist of Tetseo Sisters, Rattle & Hum band and Gear Men Dudes-Mhaseve Tetseo. Nine bands out of the twenty three bands will be selected to vie for top honours at the grand finale of this year’s HIRC , scheduled to be held on the 8th of December. The line-up for the first day of the preliminary rounds was: Perfect Stick Figure Illustrations (Gangtok), Radio City (Kohima), Seed of Changes (Bengaluru), Radical Change (Mirik, Darjeeling), Avora Records (Aizawl), Trivial (Guwahati) and The Great Decade (Mokokchung). The show was hosted by Moanungsang Jamir.
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Nadal to play in Abu Dhabi, Sarfraz among three captains to report fixing approaches Brisbane and Australian Open
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Madrid, Dec 5 (IANS): Spanish tennis great Rafael Nadal, ranked No. 1 in the world, said he intends “to play in Abu Dhabi, Brisbane and the Australian Open” but emphasised that “a month (still) remains” and he wants to take things “step by step” with his injured knee. “I didn’t end the season in the best way possible ... My knee doesn’t have to be better right now, the aim is for within a month,” he said on Monday at the
Telefonica Flagship Store, where he presented a virtual reality game starring himself -- “VR Movistar Nadal” -- with which users can train and take part in the Rafa Nadal Challenge, reports Efe. Nadal, who withdrew from the last tourney of the season, the Masters Cup, due to an injury to his right knee, said that on Tuesday he will resume training and intends “to do what’s right to be ready” for the start of the new season.
year, according to two British dailies. The Telegraph and Guardian newspapers both claimed on Tuesday that the ICC is investigating seven ‘live’ cases of attempts to fix international cricket games. Sarfraz is reported to have
raised with the ICC’s anticorruption unit an approach from a potential fixer before Pakistan’s ODI series with Sri Lanka in the UAE in October, while Zimbabwe captain Graeme Cremer notified of a suspicious approach before a Test match
with West Indies in the same month. Neither newspaper identified the third international captain. According to these reports, amounts ranging from US$5,000 to $150,000 is believed to be on offer to cricketers. The Guardian added
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We the family members of Late Maya Kithan (100 Years) Oldest woman of Yikhum Village, who passed away on 28th Nov. 2017, would like to express our heartfelt and sincere gratitude to all well wishers, family members, friends, officials and members of Yikhum Baptist Church for the moral, financial and spiritual support at her demise. God bless you all abundantly. Family members, sons, daughter & grandchildren
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Your home may be in heaven now, But in our hearts you'll stay. You're always thought of, loved & missed With every passing day. For all the years we had together, And the good times Lt. Mrs. Vizeü that we shared; 6.12.2013 We'll always have our own special memories, to remind us how much you cared.
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Late Kilemsungba Died: 04.11.2017
Late Kazulemla Died: 27.11.2017
We, the family members of Late KILEMSUNGBA and Late KAZULEMLA, would like to express our sincere gratitude to all of you who had supported us spiritually, financially and physically during the illness and demise of our beloved parents. It is our prayer that the Almighty God bless you all abundantly, we regret our inability to thank you all personally . Loving children, grandchildren, in-laws and relatives. DC-2310
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T r i n i da d, D e c 5 (IANS): Uncapped paceman Ronsford Beaton has earned a call-up to the 15member West Indies squad for the three-match One-day International (ODI) series against New Zealand, starting December 20 in Nelson. Cricket West Indies selectors also recalled left-arm spinner Nikita Miller, after a two-year gap to the squad comprising the likes of Chris Gayle and Marlon Samuels, who were part of the Caribbean ODI team against England in September. Besides, Beaton and Miller, pacer Shannon Gabriel was also included for the 50-over games, while Jerome Taylor, Miguel Cummins and leg-spinner Devendra Bishoo missed out on the upcoming tour. For the T20 leg of the tour, starting December 29, the West Indies have recalled leggie Samuel Badree and wicketkeepers Andre Fletcher and Chadwick Walton.
that Under-17 and Under-19 players are increasingly becoming the target of illegal bookmakers. While the ICC has yet to comment, this news indicates that cricket’s governing body has its work cut out to try and eradicate illegal activity.
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“I ended the season with injuries and I need to take the time to recover well. That’s why I’ve taken a few weeks of rest. I need to get started again. I intend to play in Abu Dhabi, Brisbane and Australia. That would be the ideal situation and I’m going to try and make it happen,” said the Spaniard, who has just concluded a vacation in The Bahamas. Despite his premature farewell at the Masters Cup, Nadal ended the season with six titles, including two Grand Slam titles -- at Roland Garros and the US Open -- climbing into the No.1 spot in August, a position he was able to maintain until the season’s close. “We’re in a totally results-oriented world and everyone must follow his own path. When you feel that you have to do things in one way and they don’t go well, then you have to make decisions right away to correct them. This year, I played in 18 tournaments, which is not very many,” Nadal said. “Apart from the obligatory ones, I played in just three: Barcelona, Brisbane and Beijing. I played almost only what the regular calendar dictated, and what happened is that I played many matches, and fortunately everything went well,” he said. The Spaniard also said that Swiss star Roger Federer had had a “fantastic year,” adding that he (Nadal) and his team always work to reach agreement on what is best for his body and his tennis.
NEW DELHI, Dec 5 (Agencies): Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed, whose side beat India to lift the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy at Lord’s, is one of three international captains to have apparently reported approaches by fixers this
It's been a year since you left us for your heavenly abode and our hearts are full of memories, with pride we speak your name, we still deeply miss and remember you. In our hearts with silent tears, you fought a good fight.
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India on course as SL totter at 31/3
India’s Shikhar Dhawan plays a shot during fourth day of the third cricket test match against Sri Lanka, in New Delhi on Tuesday. (PTI)
New Delhi, Dec 5 (PTI): India hurtled towards their ninth successive series victory as they left Sri Lanka precariously placed at 31 for three and staring at another humiliation in the third and final Test here Tuesday. The visiting Lankans were set an improbable victory target of 410 to level the three-match series. It will be a miracle if Sri Lanka manage to make it. The 16 overs that they batted during the final 85 minutes of the fourth day’s play was with an aim to survive rather than play positive cricket. If the scoreboard is anything to go by, the ploy
boomeranged on the visitors, who were again seen wearing anti-pollution masks, the second time in the game. Mohammed Shami (1/8 in 3 overs), who was unwell after a three-over burst, bowled a hostile spell and accounted for Sadeera Samarawickrama (5). Shami played on his psyche with well-disguised bouncers into his body – one such he fended awkwardly and offered a simple catch to Ajinkya Rahane in the slips. T h e eve r - a c c u r a t e Ravindra Jadeja (5-2-5-2) had Dimuth Karunaratne caught behind, giving Wriddhiman Saha his fifth catch
of the match. The decision to send Suranga Lakmal (0) as nighwatchman backfired as he played on while trying a forward defensive prod. Skipper Virat Kohli (50 off 58 balls), Rohit Sharma (50 off 49 balls) and Shikhar Dhawan (67 off 91 balls) made useful contributions as India declared at 246 for five, with an overall lead of 409 runs. With a cushion of 163run first innings lead, the Indian batsmen showed intent to score quick runs, scoring at a rate of 4.70 in the 52.2 overs they batted in the second innings. It was a 77-run stand in 17.2 overs for the third
wicket between Cheteshwar Pujara (49 off 66 balls) and Dhawan in the post lunch session that set the platform for Kohli and Rohit to accelerate in the final session. The Indian skipper and his limited overs deputy added 90 runs in only 15.2 overs. Kohli had only three fours but ran brilliantly between the wickets along with Rohit, who, among his five boundaries, had a gorgeous pull-shot to his credit. The moment he reached his sixth consecutive half-century in Tests, Kohli signaled for a declaration. Brief Scores: Sri Lanka 31/3 (De Silva 13; Jadeja 2/5) & (Chandimal 164, Mathews 111; Ashwin 3/90) trail India 246/5 dec. (Dhawan 67, Pujara 49; Sanakan 1/30) & 356/7 dec. (Kohli 243, Vijay 155; Sandakan 4/167) by 379 runs.
Pollution back in focus as Lakmal throws up
The controversial issue of air pollution flared up again in the third and final Test between India and Sri Lanka, with the visiting seamer Suranga Lakmal going off the ground after throwing up here on Tuesday. After the visitors were bowled out for 373 in their first innings on the fourth day, they came out fielding wearing anti-pollution masks.
Lakmal had bowled only three overs when he was seen vomiting on the field, prompting the physio to run to the field. After consultation, the pacer went off the ground. Earlier on Sunday, the second session was marred by interruptions owing to complaints of air pollution. Meanwhile, the BCCI’s rotation policy might do what Sri Lankan team’s complaints of poor air quality could not- keep international cricket away from Delhi at least till 2020. Delhi’s viability as an international sports venue has been called into question after Sri Lankan players complained of breathing problems due to smog and continued to wear anti-pollution masks in the ongoing Test against India here. “The BCCI is pitching for their exclusive home season slot in February-March every year. They will only get that slot in FebruaryMarch 2020 as per the new Future Tours Programme (FTP). Therefore, Kotla may or may not be in line for a Test match before 2020,” said a senior BCCI official. “As per the rotation policy, Kotla has now got its Test match and in November it got an ODI. Their turn will not come next year as India will perhaps have at the most one full-fledged series,” he said.
Hornbill angling competition held Bengaluru FC keeper handed two-match suspension, fined
Participants of the angling competition at Doyang reservoir, Wokha.
Dimapur, Dec 5 (NPN): The two-day Hornbill Angling competition organised by Anglers Association Nagaland (AAN) and District Anglers Wokha Nagaland (DAWN) and sponsored by the Department of Fisheries (GON), was held at Doyang reservoir, Wokha on December 4 and 5. Rex Moirangthem
from Manipur emerged as the winner of the competition while Mhonyamo E-Rui (Wokha) and NabaKishwvor (Manipur) secured the second and third positions respectively. N.Yanbemo Patton (Wokha) and Achum Kithan (Dimapur) bagged the fourth and fifth positions. The competition was held under three catego-
ries- mahseer, pole rod and other category. Altogether sixty anglers from abroad as well as from different states of India and Nagaland took part in the main event. Fifty anglers took part in the traditional pole rod event. Earlier, the competition was graced by deputy director (F), Neitho Kuotsu as the chief guest.
BENGALURU, Dec 5 (IANS): Bengaluru FC goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu was on Tuesday fined Rs 3 lakh and handed a two-match suspension with immediate effect for the Indian Super League (ISL) 2017-18 football season. The All India Football Federation (AIFF) Disciplinary Committee announced the decision on the breach of AIFF Disciplinary Code Article 49 (misconduct against opponents or person other than match officials), based on the referee’s report of violent conduct by Gurpreet in the Indian Super League match between FC Goa and Bengaluru FC on November 30 at the Jawaharlal Nehru
Stadium in Goa. “Gurpreet Singh Sandhu of Bengaluru FC is fined Rs 3,00,000 and is suspended for two matches of Bengaluru FC, from the date of this decision. The amount should be deposited to All India Football Federation within 10 days from the date of communication of this decision and until such payment, the match suspension to continue, over and above two match suspension,” the AIFF Disciplinary Committee report said. Gurpreet will sit out Bengaluru FC’s upcoming two away games, against NorthEast United FC in Guwahati on Friday and FC Pune City next Thursday at Pune.
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Hornbill strongest man & fittest man competition held
Winners of the Hornbill international strongest man and fittest man competition.
Dimapur, Dec 5 (NPN): Hepuni Kajükho won the Mr. Hornbill 2017 title at the 1st Hornbill international strongest man and fittest man competition held at heritage village Kisama on December 5. Tsuknungakun Jamir won the strongest man title and Vizobielie Punyu bagged the second place, while in the fittest man category, Vizobielie Punyu
Participants taking part in the Stilt Bamboo Race at Kisama on December 5. Manloi Phom won the race while Kedesuyi Swuro Chakhesang and Shekivi Sumi bagged the second and third position respectively.
Deepa eyes podium finish at 2018 Asian Games
Bhopal, Dec 5 (PTI): Rio Paralympics silver medallist Deepa Malik is eyeing a podium finish at the 2018 Asian Games at Jakarta. “I was chosen in the Target Olympic Podium (TOP) scheme. Now it is my duty to take training. I am doing that. I am hopeful of bringing a big medal to the country again (in the 2018 Asian Games),” Malik told PTI here today. She participated in a function organised by the Madhya Pradesh government where sports-persons
were feted. Malik was the first Indian woman athlete to win a medal at the Paralympics. According to her, she holds the Asian record and her Asian ranking was number one. “I need your all prayer .. my health should be ok. I am a case of tumor. I suffer from repetitive tumor. It is my duty to work hard and stay healthy,” she added. Malik won a silver medal in the women’s shot put event at the Paralympics.
showcase the potential, endurance, strength and talents of Naga athletes. “There are many fitness options to choose according to our own interest and lifestyle,” he said and further added that fitness was not about destination but a way of life. All together 24 athletes participated in the strongest man while 5 took part in the fittest man competition.
Medoyoto, Ngopisa win indigenous go cart racing
Participants of Indigenous Go Cart Racing 2017 on December 5.
Dimapur, Dec 5 (NPN): Medoyoto Kotso and Ngopisa Kotso from Kidima village won the Indigenous Go Cart Racing, organized by Go Travels, Kohima, on December 5. The event was flagged off by Thejakielie Zuyie near NSF Martyrs’ Park in the presence of well-
Root keeps England’s Ashes hopes alive Ad e l a i d e , D e c 5 (Agencies): England require a further 178 runs for victory with six wickets remaining after captain Joe Root’s unbeaten 67 on day four kept his side’s hopes of an improbable victory in Adelaide alive. James Anderson (5-43), ably supported by Chris Woakes (4-36), was the star with the ball for the tourists as his maiden five-wicket haul in Australia helped bowl the hosts out for 138, leaving Root’s side needing 354 runs for victory. Root led from the front in a partnership of 78 with Dawid Malan (29), hitting his 34th Test half-century to frustrate Australia, who lost both their second innings reviews, and keep England dreaming of an Ashes serieslevelling victory. However, they suffered a late blow when Pat Cummins (1-29) struck to end Malan’s 80-ball stay at the crease in the third from last over of the day, but nightwatchmen Chris Woakes (5no) and Root negotiated the final 13 balls to see the tourists through to 176-4 at the close to set up an intriguing fifth and final day. England needed early wickets to build on their superb display under lights at the end of day three and Anderson delivered in his
emerged as the winner and Kutho Neikha bagged the second place. The event was sponsored by tourism department and presented by Zumu Gym Kohima with the theme ‘Exercise yourself towards Godliness (1 timothy 4:7)’. Speaking at the event, proprietor of Zumu Gym said that the event was to promote fitness and also to provide a platform to
wishers and a host of spectators. The event is organized every year as part of the Hornbill Festival to promote and propagate indigenous games. The second and third positions were bagged by Kedo and Kelezo, and Khriedi Mejura and Neilhouvoto
Chuse from Phesama village. Altogether, 40 teams from neighbouring villages vied for the competition. The first and second position holders were awarded two cycles each with gear and the third position winner was awarded two cycles without gear.
Windies to host SL for three-Test series in June
T r i n i da d, D e c 5 (IANS): Cricket West Indies has announced to host Sri Lanka for a three-Test rubber, in May-June next year. The opening game will be played from June 6 at the Queen’s Park Oval in Port of Spain followed by the second (June 14-18) and third (June 23-27) Tests at Barbados and St. Lucia, respectively. The islanders will start with a warm-up game from May 30-June 1 at the Brian Lara Cricket Ground here. This will be Sri Lanka’s fourth Test tour of the CaEngland captain Joe Root plays a shot on day four of second Ashes Test in Adelaide. ribbean since they became fourth over of the day, with Australia with the wicket of man handing catching prac- a Test-playing nation in nightwatchman Nathan Mitchell Starc (20) before tice to Usman Khawaja at 1981. They have won one, lost three and drawn two of Lyon (14) holing out to Stu- Overton picked up the final gully off Starc (2-65). art Broad at mid-off. wicket of Josh Hazlewood With the floodlights the six Tests on tour to date, In his very next over (3) as England bowled their starting to take effect after he picked up his fourth Ashes hosts out for 138. the dinner break, James of the innings when Peter It was a stark improve- Vince (15) gave his wicket Handscomb (12) picked out ment from England as they away to leave his team 91-3. Dawid Malan at gully. gave themselves a slim But Root and Malan were Woakes provided the chance of victory, but Aus- frustrating Australia, whose support at the other end with tralia remained firmly in the desperation for a wicket saw the wickets of Tim Paine driving seat with the tourists them lose both reviews in (11), again well-caught by requiring an improbable 354 the space of three balls. Root and Malan looked to be a diving Craig Overton run- runs to win. ning in from fine-leg to hold They made a promis- steering England to the close onto a miscued hook, and ing start though as Alastair until Cummins produced a beating the defences of first- Cook (16) and Mark Stone- moment of magic to clean innings centurion Shaun man (36) produced an open- up the Middlesex man, and Marsh (19). It was Anderson ing partnership of 53, but it was left to Woakes and his who went on to record his England soon lost Cook lbw captain to see the tourists maiden five-wicket haul in to Lyon (1-37) and Stone- through to stumps.
starting with the visit in 1997 under the captaincy of Arjuna Ranatunga soon after winning the ICC Cricket World Cup in 1996. The Sri Lankans are currently in India for a full series, where the third and final Test is underway with the home side up 1-0. In its most recent fixtures, Sri Lanka was swept 3-0 by India at home before travelling to the United Arab Emirates and sweeping Pakistan 2-0. The Windies, too, haven’t had the best of starts on their ongoing tour of New Zealand, where they went down by an innings and 67 runs in the first Test, but won a Test in England and beat Zimbabwe away recently.
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