December 28, 2018

Nagaland Post www.nagalandpost.com

Vol XXIX No. 23

PAC condemns Dec 24 murder

DIMAPUR, DEC 27 (NPN): Public Action Committee (PAC), Naga Council Dimapur (NCD) has expressed deep shock at the brutal murder of Shenili Shohe by unknown persons at 7th Mile Model village here on December 24 evening.

While strongly condemning such heinous crime committed on a woman, which it termed as cowardly, PAC said the incident should be condemned by one and all.

In a statement issued by its convener Vekhosayi Nyekha and co-convener K Ghokheto Chophy, the committee also appealed to the investigation agency to arrest the culprits involved at the earliest and award most stringent punishment.

It also urged village authorities concerned to extend all possible help and cooperation to nab the culprits.

Expressing its serious concern over repeated incidences of crime, PAC further appealed to security agencies and citizens to stay alert to avoid such incidents.

AR strengthens Indo-Myanmar border areas

KOLKATA, DEC 27 (PTI): Assam Rifles, which guards vast stretches of the Indo-Myanmar border in the north east, is in the process of occupying a number of additional locations along the frontier, officials said on Thursday.

The paramilitary force has taken a number of steps to increase its presence in the remote border areas of the north east, the officials said.

“Assam Rifles is now in the process of occupying number of additional locations all along the Indo-Myanmar Border,” a Defence release said.

The move is aimed at keeping a strict curb on illegal trans-border activities like smuggling of drugs, weapons and contraband items, and also to check unauthorised crossing of civilians in the border areas, it said.

The large stretch of the border along the states of Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur and Mizoram is manned by the Assam Rifles, known as the sentinels of the north east.

The Army, through its Eastern Command, is responsible for the operations in the north east and coordinates the operations of Assam Rilfes along this border.

This is it!

“Mobile phones keep us together but they stop us from talking to each other.”

K Y M C

DIMAPUR, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2018 Pages 12 ` 5.0

Yogi Adityanath tells officials to ensure shelter for stray cows

Pujara puts India in command at MCG

Russia ready to deploy invulnerable n-missile: Putin

national, Page 5

sports, Page 12

international, Page 9

LS passes Triple Talaq bill

Pvt rescuers reach M’laya mine site

OPPOSITION STAGES WALKOUT; CRUCIAL RAJYA SABHA TEST AHEAD NEW DELHI, DEC 27 (PTI): Second time in less than one year, the contentious triple talaq bill criminalising instant divorce by Muslim men was passed by Lok Sabha after a heated debate on Thursday, with the government projecting it as a matter of “Insaaniyat aur insaaf ” for Muslim women, and rejecting the contention that it was aimed at targeting a particular community.

The Opposition, including the Congress, objected to many of its provisions as “unconstitutional” and claimed that its real purpose was not to empower Muslim women but to penalise Muslim men, as it demanded the revised legislation to be sent to a joint select committee of Parliament for greater scrutiny.

With the government rejecting their demand, the bill was put to vote and passed after an over fivehour debate with 245 members voting in its favour and 11 against it. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was not present during the debate.

The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on

Key Highlights The Bill makes all declaration of talaq, including in written or electronic form, to be void (i.e. not enforceable in law) and illegal.

The Bill makes declaration of talaq a cognizable offence, attracting up to three years’ imprisonment with a fine.

The offence will be cognizable only if information relating to the offence is given by: (i) the married woman (against whom Triple Talaq has been declared), or (ii) any person related to her by blood or marriage.

The Magistrate may grant bail to the accused after hearing the woman (against whom Triple Talaq has been pronounced), and if he is satisfied that there are reasonable grounds for granting bail.

The offence may be compounded by the Magistrate upon the request of the woman (against whom Triple Talaq has been declared). Compounding refers to the procedure where the two sides agree to stop legal proceedings, and settle the dispute.

Marriage) Bill was passed

by LS in December 28 last year but got stuck in the Upper House amid protest by opposition parties.

The government had then cleared some amendments, including introduction of a provision of bail, to make it more acceptable.

However, as the bill continued to face resistance in the Rajya Sabha, the government issued an ordinance in September, incorporating the amendments.

The fresh Bill to make the practice of triple talaq among Muslims a penal of-

fence was introduced in Lok Sabha on December 17 to replace the ordinance.

Under the proposed law, giving instant triple talaq will be illegal and void, and will attract a jail term of three years for the husband.

Key opposition parties, including the Congress and TMC as also AIADMK, which has often been an ally of the government in Parliament, staged a walkout soon after Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad concluded his reply. BJP is set to use today’s passage of the bill as a major talking point ahead of

the 2019 Lok Sabha polls.

BJP and its ideological affiliates, including RSS, have long railed against the practice of instant divorce, projecting it as an evidence of its Congress-led “secular” rivals’ vote bank politics.

However, the bill’s fate remains uncertain as it will now go to Rajya Sabha, where the government lacks numbers and it cannot become a law unless passed by both Houses.

Piloting the bill, Prasad rejected the contention of some opposition members that it was aimed at targeting any community. It is about “insaaniyat aur insaaf ” (humanity and justice), he said, adding that it should not be weighed on the scales of politics. Over 20 Islamic countries have also barred the practice, he said, adding that over 477 cases of triple talaq have been reported since January 2017. It has continued despite thLeader of Congress in Lok Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge said the bill was against the spirit of the Constitution and has violated several articles dealing with the rights of individuals.

Rescue operations underway at the Meghalaya mining accident site. (HT Photo)

SHILLONG, D EC 27 (AGENCIES): Two teams of a private pump manufacturing company, which have volunteered to provide equipment to drain out water from the rat-hole coal mine in Meghalaya where 15 diggers have been trapped for nearly a fortnight, arrived at the site Thursday.

Rescuers from the Indian Air Force and Coal India are expected to reach the mine in East Jaintia Hills district Friday. General Manager of CIL’s Northeastern Coalfields, J Borah said the operation will be launched soon after all the equipment and manpower arrives at the site. He said the equipment including

pumps, pipes and survey tools will take some time to arrive as those are being sent by road from different CIL establishments.

SP Sylvester Mongtynger said two teams from Kirloskar Brothers Ltd arrived Thursday to help in rescuing the miners trapped in the 370-foot-deep illegal mine.

NDRF, SDRF and district administration have been trying to rescue the trapped miners but to no avail as the water level in the mine remained very high despite pumps being used to flush out the water.

The search-and-rescue operation was suspended on Saturday after water pumped out of the mine

did not lead to a drop in the water level. On Thursday, NDRF contradicted media reports which quoted it as saying that the trapped minors were suspected to be dead on the basis of the “foul odour” the force’s divers had smelt when they had gone inside the mine.

Meanwhile, sources said Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma discussed the incident with Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh in Delhi Thursday. The details of the meeting were not available.

Senior state minister Lakmen Rymbui and Disaster Management Minister Kyrmen Shylla are scheduled to visit the site on Thursday.

Centre extends deadline PDR urges govt to withhold post- Wild jumbos rampage to update NRC by 6 months retirement benefits to accused farmland in Wokha given by the government in regular intervals as the exercise has not yet been completed.

The draft NRC was published on July 30 and included the names of 2.9 crore people out of the total 3.29 crore applications.

There has been a huge controversy over the exclusion of 40 lakh people from the draft NRC. The current process of claims and objections to the draft NRC will come to an end on December 31 and after that the final list is expected to be published.

For the claims and objections process, forms are available in 2,500 Seva Kendras in Assam, where people can file their appeal in their respective areas.

The Supreme Court-monitored NRC exercise, aimed at identifying illegal immigrants in the state that borders Bangladesh, was carried out only in Assam, which faced influx of people from Bangladesh since the early 20th century.

NEW DELHI, DEC 27 (PTI): The Centre has given an extension of six months to complete the ongoing exercise for updating the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam by June 30.

In a notification, Registrar General of India said the decision has been taken as the exercise to enumerate citizens in the NRC, a list of Assam’s residents, could not be completed within the specified date of December 31, 2018.

“The central government has considered it necessary and expedient in the public interest to complete the said enumeration in connection with the updation of the National Register of Citizens, 1951, by the 30th day of June, 2019,” the notification, issued

by Registrar General of India, Sailesh, said.

On December 6, 2013, the government had issued the first notification setting a deadline of three years for completion of the entire NRC process. However, since then, five extensions were

DIMAPUR, DEC 27 (NPN): Even as the State Vigilance Commission continues its inquiry into irregular appointments in the Legal Metrology & Consumer Protection (LMCP) and Tourism departments, People for Democratic Rights (PDR) has appealed to the State government to withhold all post pension benefits of officials who are already under investigation.

In a press release issued by its media & publicity affairs, People for Democratic Rights also warned of taking recourse to seeking legal remedy in case the probe turned out unsatisfactory or appeared to have shown leniency to any accused official.

Stressing that the current head of Legal Metrology & Consumer Pro-

tection department and former commissioner & secretary of tourism department, were also under investigation and that they would retire in 2019, the rights group explained that it made the appeal as it was a government practice to issue release order of a government servant months ahead of retirement so that pension papers and other retirement papers could be processed in advance.

The rights group pointed out that if the officials got their release orders, then it would tantamount to the government almost giving them a clean chit even as the Vigilance Commission was still investigating the cases involving them.

“Therefore, any such release order should be with the condition that

their post pension benefits be withheld until the ongoing case involving them is cleared,” it emphasised.

People for Democratic Rights cautioned that if the state government discreetly issued the release orders without any such condition, then it would be absolving them from the serious charges of practising nepotism in appointments, promotions, regularisation and violating various government orders.

Urging the state government to withhold their pension benefits until their cases were cleared by the Vigilance Commission, the rights group said, if the release orders had already been issued to them without the above mentioned conditions, then these should be rectified.

DIMAPUR, DEC 27 (NPN): A herd of wild elephant numbering around 30-35 reportedly wandered inside the farmland area at Haili, some 7km away from Mekokla village under Wokha district, and rampaged rubber and sugarcane plantation on the intervening night of December 25 and December 26, 2018.

In a press release, Mekokla village council (MVC) chairman Nyamo Z Yanthan said wild elephants also caused damage to farm houses and properties belonging to more than 25 farmers of Mekokla village. However, MVC said loss of lives was averted as most of the farmers were away in the village for Christmas.

According to MVC, similar incident took place earlier also and the matter was reported to the district administration to initiate remedial measures. However, MVC said so far the responsible department seemed not serious about the matter.

MVC has, therefore, urged upon the district administration and the department of forest to activate wildlife controlling machineries and initiate remedial measure. The council also appealed to the responsible department to depute departmental officials to the village at the earliest and assist the damages and grant adequate compensation to the innocent farmers for the damages of plantation, farm house and properties.

Aspirational distts ranking: Kiphire among least improved Dec 21 accidental firing The Second Delta ranking details the following districts as Least Improved over the period of June – October 2018: Rank

District

State

107

Kiphire

Nagaland

108

Giridih

Jharkhand

109

Chatra

Jharkhand

110

Hailakandi

Assam

111

Pakur

Jharkhand

Spl. Correspondent

NEW DELHI, DEC 27 (NPN): Kiphire district of Nagaland has been placed among the five least improved aspiration districts, as per the Second Delta ranking for Aspiration Districts released by the NITI Aayog on Thursday.

Aspirational Districts were ranked on improved performance over the months of June-October 2018.

Ranking includes, for the first time, validated data from Household Surveys.

Ranking measures the incremental progress made by Aspirational Districts between June 1, 2018 and October 31, 2018,

across six developmental areas of Health and Nutrition, Education, Agriculture and Water Resources, Financial Inclusion, Skill Development, and Basic Infrastructure.

The ranking factors in validated data from Household Surveys conducted by NITI Aayog’s knowledge partners, namely, TATA Trusts and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (IDInsight). The Surveys were carried out in all Aspirational Districts during the month of June 2018 covering more than 1,00,000 households. These surveys were used to validate critical data-points and provide inputs for nine further data-points for which

district-level data is not readily available at regular intervals.

Releasing the Second Delta Ranking, Amitabh Kant, CEO, NITIAayog said “We have constantly endeavoured to ensure transparent, real-time measurement of qualitative development in Aspirational Districts through the use of third-party validated data. This will strengthen the spirit of competitive and cooperative federalism on the foundations of evidence-based policy making.”

The delta ranking is computed in a transparent manner for combined improvements made during June and October 2018.

In the overall ranking, the most improved districts included Virudhunagar (Tamil Nadu), Nuapada (Odisha), Siddharthnagar (Uttar Pradesh), Aurangabad (Bihar) and Koraput (Odisha).

Least improved districts included Kiphire (Nagaland), Giridih (Jharkhand), Chatra (Jharkhand), Hailakandi (Assam) and Pakur (Jharkhand).

The districts which have shown great initiative and dis-

played a qualitative jump in their scores between June and October 2018, have been dubbed as ‘Fast Movers’: The delta ranking of the Aspirational Districts combines the innovative use of data science with pragmatic administration, keeping the district at the locus of inclusive development. This positioning is expected to aid the District Magistrates/Collectors to focus more on these sectors and improve their ranking in future.

Launched by the Prime Minister in January this year, the ‘Transformation of Aspirational Districts’ programme aims to quickly and effectively transform some of the most underdeveloped districts of the country.

The broad contours of the programme are Convergence (of Central & State Schemes), Collaboration (of Central, State level ‘Prabhari’ Officers & District Collectors), and Competition among districts driven by a Mass Movement or a Jan Andolan.

With States as the main drivers, this programme will focus on the

case: Family seeks justice

DIMAPUR, DEC 27 (NPN): Family members of late H Wanang Konyak (46) from Totok Chingnyu village, who was killed in an accidental firing on December 21, have appealed to the law enforcing agencies to “take exemplary action upon those responsible for the crime and show to the world that law is equal for all.”

Hangnyei Konyak father of the deceased and Hinglong Konyak, wife of deceased, in a joint statement, said late H Wanang Konyak is survived by his wife, a daughter and five sons.

The incident took place during the inaugural programme for the newly built residence of the Chief Angh of Totok.

According to the signatories, Wanang Konyak was killed in an accidentally firing by M Longna Konyak, the personal body guard of N. Thongwang Konyak, MLA of 46 A/C Mon town, with his service pistol.

Quoting eyewitness accounts,

they claimed the MLA initially fired five live rounds with the service pistol of the bodyguard, without any reasons. When the bullet got jammed, the MLA reportedly handed over the pistol to his body guard and asked him to fire the gun. When the bodyguard did so, the bullet accidentally hit and killed H.Wanang Konyak, the said, adding the deceased was the sole bread earner of the family.

The family resented the fact that after the incident, the MLA and his entourage fled from the scene and did not even return to attend the funeral.

They instead alleged that the MLA had arranged police protection around his private residence, which not only humiliated the dead more, but also deeply hurt the sentiment of the family. They said that even after undergoing the tragedy, the bereaved family remained hopeful that the law enforcing agencies would deliver justice.

K Y M C

state

2

Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2018

Christmas celebrated across Nagaland

DIMAPUR: Christmas was celebrated by churches and organizations with various activities and programmes across the state.

IDMH Mokokchung: Minister of PWD, Tongpang Ozukum, Tuesday, visited the patients at the Imkongliba District Memorial Hospital (IDMH), interacting and wishing them “Merry Christmas and speedy recover y”.

Minister was accompanied by MTBA associate pastor Yanglu Pongen who pronounced special prayer over each patient. (Correspondent) LBCD: Lotha Baptist Church Diphupar (LBCD) celebrated Christmas day hosted by Church Colony Diphupar comprising of around 70 households.

According to DIPR re por t, pastor LBCD, Limhathung Lotha as main speaker, spoke on the topic, “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever.” Pointing out that religious pluralism has led to many hidden agendas, the pastor exhorted the congregation to hold on their faith to Christ alone who was the same yesterday, today and forever. Special numbers were presented by host group and the church choir.

The devotional programme was chaired by associate pastor LBCD, Yimtsu Yanthan, Loyivani Jungi read the scripture, deacon, Tsonsumo Jami invoked God’s blessings, while Easther T. Ovung was the pianist of the day.

Kohima Chakhesang community: Chakhesang community in Kohima celebrated combined Christmas on December 25 at Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) convention hall, Kohima under the theme “He must increase but I must decrease” (John 3:30). Rev. Dr. Vevo Phesao, senior pastor, Chakhesang Baptist Church Ministers’ Hill, Kohima (CBCMHK) was the speaker. Kewezü G Kenye, MP (Rajya Sabha) also shared greetings.

The service was led by Rev. Dr. Kevekhalo Lasuh, pastor, Chakhesang Baptist Church Kohima. CBCMHK, CCRC upper PWD, KCBCK, CBCK, CCRCK, CLCAG members presented special praises. Rev. Dr. Thupu-o Nyekha, Rev. Zhowhuyi Nyekha, Rev. Neiko Mero, Vesatso Tetseo, Rev. Khrotso Mero, senior pastor CBCK, Vesato Theluo and Akhro-ü Veswüh also attended the celebration.

SFS: St. Francis de Sales (SFS) parish celebrated Christmas, wherein Fr. Peter Pithungo, assistant parish priest of SFS said in his homily that Christmas was a great feast of God where He became flesh for mankind on the day.

As one celebrate Christmas, he said some people get depressed due to various reasons but he assured, saying that Christmas has a message of hope for such broken people because Saviour was born to save mankind. He also referred the words of Isa-

iah and St. Paul speaking about the Redeemer in the Gospel and said “we are saved, beloved, renewed and regenerated.” Holy Mass was celebrated at the parish compound where Christmas songs were led

by Kid’s Choir; Cecilia Kath conducted the service; Albina Tigga and Anthony Dukru read the scripture and prayer of the faithful by Denis Kamei .

Rev. Fr. Richard Fernandes, parish priest of SFS presided over the early morning eucharistic service and also celebrated Angami mass later in the parish.

SXCCK: St Xavier’s Catholic Church Kidima (SXCCK) under the diocese of Kohima celebrated Christmas 2018 with rest of the world at Church premises on December 25.

A press release from SXCCK stated that, administrator of St Joseph’s College, Jakhama , Rev. Fr. Benny Varghese offered Eucharist in the Christmas vigil celebration. Christmas was to share the joy with others, Father Varghase added and appealed the faithful to live simple and humble like Jesus God. Reverend Father Thomas Muttathil, parish priest of Kidima cautioned not to disturb their faith with any other things but to keep Christ in their thought, words, and action. Sister A. Salomi, headmistress of St Xavier’s School-cumsuperior of Franciscan Sisters of Saint Mary of the Angels (FSMA) expressed gratitude for the blessing received from God and the community in particular.

VB Infants’ Digital Home: VB Infants’ Digital Home, (pre-children school), celebrated annual feast and pre-Christmas in the school campus on December 21. A press release from secretary, VB Infants’ Digital Home (Pre-Children School), Mayangtula Jamir, stated that toddlers demonstrated colourful dances, action songs and other attractive items. It was also mentioned that parents and guardians spoke on the celebration.

One senior guardian, A. Ojukum alerted the teachers that pre-schoolers do not understand rules, and encouraged to come up with activities that were fun. Head teacher recited best wishes for Christmas.

MGOS: MGOS Church, Midland celebrated feast of nativity on December 24 and 25. A press release from medial cell, MGOS Church mentioned that message was delivered by chief celebrant vicar, Father Dr. P. S. Varghese, wherein his speech he reminded that Christmas was a message of hope and liberation from bondage.

He mentioned that spirit of Christmas celebration should not be limited during the time of Christmas, rather it should be a lifelong experience to give space to God in our mind throughout. Special service will be held on December 31 evening and Holy Communion on January 1, 6 am onwards.

Tongpang Ozukum, minister along with the staff & nurses of IMDH and others. (NP) LBCD Christmas 2018 host group presenting a special number at LBCD. (DIPR)

Rev. Dr. Vevo Phesao speaking at Kohima Chakhesang community combined Christmas Kid’s Choir of SFS singing hymns during mass on Christmas celebration in Kohima.

Day in Kohima. (Max Marius Khieya citizen journalist)

Children partaking at the annual feast and pre-Christmas celebration.

WTCYA members at the Morning Star Orphanage Home.

W TC YA : Wo k h a Town Catholic Youth Association (WTCYA) visited District Hospital, Wokha and Morning Star Orphanage Home on December

24. A press release from WTCYA member mentioned that WTCYA, led by its president, Mhathung David Patton visited the hospital and Children’s

GPRN mourns demise of late Thinosalie Dzuvichu DIMAPUR: Government of the People’s Republic of Nagalim (GPRN) through its Ministry of Information and Publicity (MIP), expressed pain at the demise of executive member, steer-

ing committee, late Thinosalie Dzuvichu. Government of the People’s Republic of Nagalim described late hinosalie Dzuvichu as trust worthy national worker in the Angami region who had

served the Naga nation selflessly in various capacities and became executive member, steering committee.

Late Thinosalie Dzuvichu joined the national service in the year 1991 and

was a God-fearing man.

Government of the People’s Republic of Nagalim further conveyed condolences to the bereaved family and prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace

PPVC flays assault of resident DIMAPUR: Padum Pukhuri Village Council (PPVC) has condemned the “heinous action” meted out by a group of unidentified persons on December 24 at one residence in the village.

A condemnation note by PPVC chairman, Vitoka Katty and general secretary, Sanjay Mech, mentioned that some unidentified miscreants with arms came to the residence of VCM, W. Imo Lkr at around 11 am and assaulted his son, Imsu Lkr. Padum Pukhuri Village Council thereby mentioned that any person or group found doing so in the near future within the village jurisdiction, the village authority would initiate strict actions.

K

Y

M

C

Father Dr. P. S. Varghese cutting the Christmas cake.

Children of KODH singing on stage.

home, marking the birth of Jesus Christ. President spoke on significance of Christmas and offered prayers for speedy recovery of patients. The associa-

tion also at the Children’s home, interacted with the inmates, followed by short prayer service. Association presented gifts to the patients as well as the in-

mates.

KODH: Kohima Orphanage and Destitute Home (KODH), Kohima celebrated Christmas with the Koinonia Baptist

Church (KBC), Kohima on December 25. 60 children from the home presented a medley special song in the Christmas service. (Kikruneinuo Liezietsu)

news in Brief DSU annual general meet: Dimapur Sakshi Union (DSU) annual general meeting has been convened on December 29, 10 am onwards at residence of treasurer, H. Molem Phom, Signal Angami Village Dimapur.

All the Union members have been requested to attend without fail and any new members are requested to come and enrol membership on the said date without fail.

ZTSBC intersector grand finale: Zunheboto Town Sumi Baptist Church (ZTSBC) would be celebrating the Intersector Grand Finale 2018 programme on December 30, 3 pm at its church devotion hall.

SVUD Informs: Sitimi Village Union Dimapur (SVUD) informed that annual general meeting would be held on December 29 at Union Banker, 10 am onwards. New executive officials for the next tenure will be elected on the same day. SVUD requests all concern

to attend the meeting without fail.

URF thanksgiving prayer meet: All the members and donors of United Revival Fellowship (URF) in Dimapur have been requested to attend yearly thanksgiving prayer meeting to be held on December 29, 7 am at Nahabari Sunday School hall.

LMUD informs: Lotisa Mapulu Union Dimapur (LMUD) has informed all members to attend its annual picnic-cum-meeting at Green Park, Fifth mile, on December 29 at 9 am. For further information, one may contact at 9856317082/9856447151.

FTC informs: Principal of Faith Thelogical College (FTC), Ura Villa Colony, has informed all those who had participated in the “Open Bible Quest, 2018” to check their results and collect the participation certificates from the college office. For further details, one may contact at 7005091090/9856319201.

K

Y

M

C

nagalandpost.com Poll Q . : Wa s s u r r o g a c y regulation bill a logical decision?

100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%

A B C

3

4

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

A

B

Yes No Can’t say

C

41% 41% 18%

WEATHER FORECAST December 28

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala Hazy sunshine

24 9

Sunshine

Guwahati Not as warm

Partial sunshine; cooler

Itanagar Not as warm; a p.m. shower

19 7 20 14 20 8 21 9

Shillong

Clouds and sun; a few shower 14 5

Kohima

Partial sunshine; cooler

Dimapur Some sun; pleasant

16 5 22 10

A stray t-shower; not as warm 18 5

Tuensang Cooler; an afternoon shower Wokha

2

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

going to be better than the previous year?  Yes  No  Can’t say

Mkg

1

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Next poll

Imphal

TSU, SSU, WTLPO, SYO hold respective general sessions

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Q: Is the new year 2019

Aizawl

3

State

Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2018

Cooler; afternoon showers

Zunheboto Some sun; cooler

11 4 15 9 16 3

LSU senior consultative meeting

Dimapur: Lotha Students’ Union (LSU) has convened a senior consultative meeting on January 7, 2019, 11 am at its office building.

All senior members have been requested to attend the meeting positively.

1: Guest speaker Er. Mhaseto Nakro, principal, Khelhoshe Polytechnic Atoizu speaking during the general session at Thenyizu on December 27. (NP) 2: Keyiekhru Rhutso, Principal, Government Polytechnic, Kohima speaking during the occasion. (NP) 3: (L) Dr. Zuben Kikon speaking on the occasion. Members of WTLPO. 4: Er. Zale Neikha addressing the golden jubilee celebration of SYO on December 27.

KO H I M A , D E C 2 7 (NPN): Thenyizumi Students’ Union (TSU) held its 65th general session under the theme “quality education” at GMS Thenyizu on Thursday.

The guest speaker Er. Mhaseto Nakro, principal, Khelhoshe Polytechnic Atoizu (KPA) speaking at the event said teachers had a major role for students to excel in their respective career, while adding that the parents and community can also play roles in shaping them.

Teachers are the key for students get their requisite lesson, Nakro said while adding that teachers were those who could guide the weaker students to further excel in academic performance.

Quality education depended on the teacher’s way of teaching and moulding the students to excel, he said and that quality education provided all learners the knowledge required for them.

“Give children what they need and not what they require” the principal

advised the parents. He also said that community involvement in the school was required for bringing facelift and facilities for students to learn.

On the other hand, he advised students to “Put all your efforts in what you do, you will be able to achieve your goals”. He further cautioned students to make the best use of electronic gadgets and not let the gadget use them. He also reminded students to respect their elders.

Z h o t h i y i D aw h u o Thenyizumi VCC sharing greetings congratulated the students who have successfully passed the NBSE exam and wished them good luck for their future endeavours.

He impressed upon the students to be more dedicated in their work. Hard work and struggles will bring you success, he assured. Earlier the presidential address was delivered by Medozo Dawhuo, TWSWO and cultural presentation by women society Thenyizumi. (Correspondent) SSU: In a similar pro-

gramme, Sakhabama Students Union (SSU) also celebrated its golden jubilee at Sakhabama Baptist Church (SBC) under the theme “fostering robust future” on Thursday.

The guest speaker, Keyiekhru Rhutso, principal, Government Polytechnic, Kohima in his speech called upon the students to invest in the “present”, make wise decisions in choosing the right career and pursue it. Rhutso underscored the need to open up, change attitude and mindset stating that Nagas were too modest and reluctant to talk about their dreams.

He further advised the students to choose right career and added that all course are equally important and stressed on local importance and need for expertise in their field. Rhutso asked the parents to nurture their children.

President, SSA, Er. Thejangulie Yongo delivering the presidential note said theme “fostering robust future” was to recuperate the dying SSU

and use it as the vehicle to bring promotion, competitiveness, peace and unity within Sakhabama community.

Seyievonuo Y Chielie who was speaking for the closing session advised the students to possess the qualities of grit as a sustainable goal.

During the unveiling of monolith and hoisting of flag, Puleto, convenor, monolith committee chaired the programme and Methazel Kezo, senior pastor Sakhabama Baptist Church prayed for the event.

Officials from Naga Students’ Federation (NSF), Angami Students’ Union (ASU), Southern Angami Students’ Union (SASU), and Southern Angami villages student bodies attended the programme. Sakhabama Youth Organisation (SYO) also celebrated its golden jubilee on Thursday.

(Correspondent) W T L P O : Wo k h a Town Lakhuti Pongdenro Okho (WTLPO) held its 14th general session on December 27 at Pangti

Baptist Ekhumkho Ki with Dr. Zuben Kikon as the speaker.

A press release from WTLPO media in-charge, Yanrenthung J Humtsoe stated that, speaker spoke on the impor tance of knowledge, education and wisdom which were the keys for leaders of tomorrow. He also advised the youths to advocate participatory leadership providing a common platform and sharing common goals. He further asserted that one should be physically, mentally, socially and spiritually alert to achieve a successful career.

A special prayer of blessing was offered for the youths by Phancham Kikon cultural secretary, Wokha Town Lakhuti Eloe Ekhung (WTLEE). Special number was presented by Hachithung Kikon. Meanwhile, Wokha Town Lakhuti Ekhung (WTLE), chairman John Ezung lauded the executives and all its members for their tireless effort in building the communication cap among its members and keeping the

flame alive of the union.

Short speeches were also delivered by Phancham Kikon cultural secretary WTLEE and Nchubomo Ngullie.

The programme was chaired by Yanrenthung Humtsoe, vote of thanks by general secretary WTLPO, Zubemo Patton and concluded with a prayer

by Nchubomo Ngullie.

Earlier, invocation was given by Kongkhen Patton and welcome address from WTLPO president, Sharon Kikon.

S YO : S a k h a b a m a Youth Organization (SYO) celebrated its golden jubilee at Sakhabama under Kohima district on Thursday.

Youth Resources & Sports advisor and Kohima DPDB chairman, Er. Zale Neikha was the guest speaker for the event. In his speech, he reminded the youths that employment avenue in government sector was limited, “no government will be able to provide employment to all the educated youth of the state” he said.

He pointed out that Nagaland University pro-

duces an average 2800 graduates per year according to the statistical report while an average of 14,000 candidates apply for NPSC exam every year for 300 vacancies in various departments in the state. In this regard, he said that an average of 13,700 candidates was left unemployed in the state every year.

He therefore called upon the youth to be sincere, innovative and strive hard to sustain one’s life, other than depending on the state alone for job opportunities.

The minister also stressed on the importance to preserve and promote the rich cultural heritage, and reminded the youths to take keen interest in practicing and learning the art of folk dance, song and indigenous games before all was lost. He also observed that Nagas had the potential to excel and reminded that Nagas are no less than anyone. He also called upon the youth to choose discipline based on their interest, rather than involving in all discipline of sports.

Mon Battalion free health care check-up CL John inaugurates Chenwetnyu Village Council office

DIMAPUR: Mon Battalion conducted a free health care check-up for Langsa Care Home (Orphanage Centre), L/Shengha COB at Mon town on December 26.

According to PRO HQ IGAR (N), medical camp was to provide free medical treatment and check up of children orphanage of Langsa Care Home of L/Shengha village

village council, VDB- village management committee to take assessment in village and plan out works for some period to achieve. On behalf of district administration, SDO (Civil) Mon also delivered short speech.

The programme was chaired

devoid of requisite medical facilities. The medical team was headed by 2IC Kamlesh Kumar, CMO along with nursing assistants and technicians. Total of 31 children along with five caretakers from the care home attended the camp. All the children were administered free health checkups and requisite medicines by CMO of Mon Battalion.

Deacon from Jakhama village ordained as Jesuit priest

by VCC Chenwetnyu, MP Nockpai, welcome address by head GB, Y. Khahwang, special number presented by youth executive Chenwetnyu, and cultural song presented by Chenmoho village council and CASK, Chen town unit.

Second from right, CL John during inauguration of Chenwetnyu village council office on December 24.

DIMAPUR: Chenwetnyu Village Council (CVC) office, constructed under MGNREGA and grant in aid was formally inaugurated by CL John, MLA 45 Tehok and dedicated by Rev. Dr. W. Pongsing Konyak on December 24.

According to DIPR report, CL John congratulated the VCC, secretary and all the villagers for taking initiative in constructing the office building. He said that it was the first complete village council office in Mon district and called it as mini office complex.

He encouraged them to continuously cite the good example to the others and use the building

for progress. He also urged the other neighbouring villages to use government fund/scheme for village/society development. He also released the book “Chenwetnyu Village Council Gaun Bura & Village Council members’ bio – data 2018” BDO Chen, B. Wakhoo, in his short speech said that, development and achievement in the village/society came through unity and cooperation among villagers. He congratulated the Chenwetnyu village for their big achievement. He also mentioned that Chenwetnyu was one of the most progressive villages in Mon district. He urged the

Bishop of Kohima, Rev Dr James Thoppil along with Reverend deacon James Kulvi.

DIMAPUR: Reverend deacon James Kulvi, was ordained a priest on December 27 by Bishop of Kohima, Rev Dr James Thoppil, emeritus Bishop of Daltonganj, Rev Gabriel Kujur, and over fifty priests concelebrated with the bishop in the solemn ceremony.

A press release by the bishop’s secretary, Fr Victor Renthungo, stated deacon James Kulvi, dressed in traditional Angami attire was accompanied by his parents and Saku Francis Xavier Rolnu the eldest among the clan along with the family members to the altar. The motto of Rev James was “I am with you always.” Mt. 28:20.

The prayer of blessing was given along with the calling of the candidate.

Bishop in his homily, while thanking the family and village for offering Fr. James for the service of God in the Church, exhorted the candidate to be humble, building K Y M C

close intimacy with Jesus through the celebration of the Eucharist and prayer. The bishop also exhorted the new priest to stay in touch with the family and friends who can be source of strength in difficult moments of priestly ministry. The bishop further urged family members and the parish community to uphold deacon James in their daily prayers.

Deacon James Kulv Rolnu was born on October 16, 1987 and third child of Kevishel Gilbert Rolnu and Viswepranuo Mary Rolnu from Jakhama village. He underwent the long formation period and is now pursuing his licentiate in Sacred Scripture in the Pontifical Institute in Rome.

The felicitation programme was organized in the same venue. There were special song from choir, speeches from the Rev. Fr. (Dr) Melvil Pereira, regional superior of the Kohima Jesuits and Vithozo Dominic Rolnu

(family representatives) Rev. Fr. James Kulvi, thanked all and recalled that he raised his heart and mind to God in gratitude for all the blessings that God has showered upon him through many people on his journey to vocation. Norbert Nakhro translated the bishop’s message, Dr. Viphrezol Richard Richa anchored the felicitation programme and time was allotted for the well wishers to felicitate the newly ordained personally.

Parish priest of St. John the Evangelist Church Khonoma, Rev. Fr. (Dr) Visosieo Solomon Vizo anchored the programme while Rev Fr Charles D’souza, the parish priest, welcomed Bishop of Kohima, Rev. Dr. James Thoppil, government officials, village leaders, dignitaries, priests and sisters from different parishes, leaders of CAN, NCYM, NCWA, catechists, pastors of different churches, guests, and other participants.

K Y M C

4

Naidu confers ‘Champions of Change’ award to Biren Correspondent

IMPHAL, Dec 27: Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh was Wednesday conferred the ‘Champions of Change’ award by Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu for exemplary leadership in bringing about transformation in governance in the Northeastern state at an event organized at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi.

According to CMO, Biren received the award along with Union minister of state for food processing Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti, Union minister for tribal affairs Sudarshan and Member of Parliament Nishikant Dubey.

The award was instituted by the Centre to identify remarkable progress made in 115 “aspirational” districts whose development is being monitored by NITI Aayog.

Manipur was recognized for all-round development on various parameters in its entire “aspirational” district.

With concerted and collaborative efforts of the state government, district

Vice president, M. Venkaiah Naidu conferring ‘Champions of Change’ award to Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh in New Delhi on Wednesday.

administration and various ministries of government of India, Chandel district in Manipur has achieved saturation in several national programmes.

The award distribution ceremony was attended by eminent jurists, journalists, politicians, social leaders, artists, film makers, etc.

Addressing the event, Naidu lauded the changes in Manipur within a very short period of time. He also stressed that in order to transform India, development has to be made into people’s movement.

He further hailed the efforts of bureaucracy who has been the backbone of progress in the country.

He also remembered the contribution made by former Prime Minister late Atal Bihari Vajpayee for making governance core of politics, a vision that has been taken forward under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the released said.

The award is an initiative of the Interactive Forum of Indian Economy, a government of India recognized NGO, the release added.

northeast Court summons Rajen Gohain in rape case GUWAHATI, Dec 27 (PTI): The CJM court of Nagaon district has summoned Union Minister of State for Railways Rajen Gohain to appear before it on January 8, 2019 in connection with the alleged rape of a 24-year-old woman in the district. In August 2018, a case under IPC sections 417 was registered against Gohain for allegedly raping and threatening the married woman.

The summons, which became public on Wednesday, was issued on November 28. When contacted, Gohain told PTI: "I have heard that the court has issued a summons, but I have not received it yet.

The case is totally false and I am a victim of political rivalry."

The complainant alleged that the incident took place seven to eight months ago at her home when her husband and other family members were not present.

Gohain, who has been representing the Nagaon Lok Sabha constituency since 1999, had claimed that the victim herself went to the court and wanted to withdraw the case, which was not accepted.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2018

82% cast votes in Tripura civic by-polls Agartala, Dec 27 (IANS): Over 82 per cent of around 85,000 voters on Thursday cast their votes for the by-polls to the 8 municipal councils and Agartala Municipal Corporations (AMC) in Tripura, officials said.

Though the officials of the State Elections Commission claimed the polling was peaceful and incident-free, opposition Congress and the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) alleged that the elections were “completely rigged by ruling BJP leaders, workers and their goons as they captured most polling booths”.

The CPI-M in protest against the “farcical elections” withdrew its candidates from 35 seats in six civic bodies while the Congress demanded a re-poll to 50 per cent of the total of 67 seats for which by-elections were held on Thursday.

The State Elections Commission last month declared by-elections to the 158 seats in 14 municipal bodies including the AMC. However, candidates of rulling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) were elected unopposed in 91 seats.

CPI-M state secretary Gautam Das told the media that their candidates could not submit nominations for most seats.

Voters stand in a queue to cast their votes for the seats of civic bodies including Agartala Municipal Corporation, in Agartala, Thursday. (PTI)

“Even though where some candidates submitted their candidature, BJP and their hoodlums attacked them, their houses and properties while the police and the State Elections Commission remained as onlookers,” he told the media on Thursday.

“In allmost all places, most of the polling agents including women, were forced out from polling booths to turn the balloting a total farce. Not only the workers and their goons, BJP leaders including its MLA Dilip Das attacked

the Left party workers and agents,” Das said.

He said that the BJP workers also physically assaulted former Finance Minister and incumbent Public Accounts Committee Chairman Bhanulal Saha in Bishalgarh in Western Tripura.

“With the active connivance of the officials of the State Elections Commission and security personnel, the elections were rigged in Udaipur, Belonia,

"HAPPY 25th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY" 28.12.18

Ajmal apologises for abusing journalist, faces FIR

incident. Several media organisations have threatened to file FIRs against him.

Apologising over the episode, Ajmal, who is also a perfume trader, wrote

Activists’ assault: prime accused surrenders

Resident doctors on mass casual leave in JNIMS hospital, Imphal

K Y M C

Correspondent

IMPHAL, Dec 27: Agitating resident doctors in JNIMS hospital, Imphal on Thursday went ahead with their mass casual leave as their demands were not fulfilled.

The resident doctors were demanding promotion of all eligible senior residents considering long time sufferings and to avoid financial constraints with appointment of new assistant professors and to cancel open direct recruitment till all eligible candidates were adjusted to next higher posts.

The OPD of the hos-

pital was opened but no doctor turned up to attend the patients.

The doctors also carried out a sit-in-protest inside the premises of the hospital.

Members of Teacher’s Association JNIMS went ahead with the one-day mass casual leave and sitin-protest as resolved in the meeting on Wednesday. The meeting further decided to launch a series of agitations if their demands were not considered by the government at the earliest.

The protest was staged in front of Medical Superintendent Office, JNIMS from 9.30 am after all the

badge.

The AIUDF chief got agitated on Wednesday when a journalist asked him if he will side with the party that comes to power in New Delhi.

He was addressing a press conference at Mankachar to honour the AIUDF leaders who won in the recently held rural polls in Assam.

Ajmal not only verbally abused the journalist but also asked him to get out of the venue.

“I’ll smash your head,” he said, while snatching the boom of the journalist.

members of the association submitted their casual leave applications to their respective heads of departments.

Meanwhile, in a notification, director JNIMS has directed that no leave of any kind will be allowed to the employees of JNIMS and Dental College, JNIMS, except on medical ground.

It further advised All Manipur Health Service doctors who are on deputation to this institution, along with all senior residents/tutors/demonstrators and appointed on tenure basis to this institute, to attend to their duties without fail.

Dear Wapu, The word “Friend” cannot explicitly reveal how I feel about us. You are a source of inspiration, love, happiness and fun. Thank you for everything.

Wishing you a Happy birthday ever.

From your best friend...Gollu Dear Rohita Wishing you a magical birthday filled with wonderful surprises! Once again Happy birthday (Katrina) enjoy your day with lots of joy and happiness.

From your bff (Nisha Mech)

CHESSORE UNION TUENSANG TOWN FELICITATION

With great pleasure and honour the Chessore Union Tuensang Town, Chessore Union Dimapur & Chessore Village Baptist Church would like to extend our hearty congratulation to our Citizen members for their successful achievements on being selected to various positions in the recently declared Combined Technical Examination conducted by NPSC.

Mr. Nzan Kithan & Mrs. Loyie N. Kithan "It seems like we were born under a lucky star, because we have such great parents. You've overcome many life difficulties together and despite of it your love and respect for each became only stronger. It's a real wonder and we're happy to witness it. Congratulations on the anniversary!"

Colossians 3:14

"And above all these, put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony" DP-9712

Your loving sons & daughter.

50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY OF MRS & MR I. VITOKHE ASSUMI

C. Yamukam, Jr. Engineer Water Resources Department

S. Sotsula, Agri. Inspector

Further the Union prays that Almighty God continue to guide them in their assignments and also wish them a bright future in their careers ahead.

(C. SHEAKKIBA) (A. YANTAN) President CUTT Vice President CUTT

OFFICE OF THE ROTOMI VILLAGE COUNCIL B.P.O. AKUHAITO, Pin - 798620 ZUNHEBOTO : NAGALAND

LOVE BEARS ALL THINGS, BELIEVES ALL THINGS, HOPES ALL THINGS, ENDURES ALL THINGS. LOVE NEVER FAILS.

Y. Kikheto Sema

Kumugha K. Shohe

FELICITATION Upon having achieved great success, I, on behalf of the people of Rotomi Village, extend our heartiest congratulations to the following: 1. Dr. Niholi Sumi, wife of Er. Hukato Shohe, Akukau, Roto Village for having being conferred the Doctor of Ministry, Senate of Serampore University.

2. Y. Kikheto Sema IAS, for promotion to the post of Commissioner and Secretary, Government of Nagaland.

3. Kumugha K. Shohe, son of Khekishe Shohe for clearing the NPSC as Junior Engineer (Civil), under Work and Housing Dept.

We are grateful to God for their achievements and pray for success in their lives.

(Kiyeghu Shohe) Chairman Rotomi Village Council DP-9697

HAPPY 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY. DP-9730

Dr. Niholi Sumi

1st CORINTHIANS 13:7-8

Dear Ipuh eno Iza Your 50th Wedding Anniversary is giving us thousands of sweet memories that you provided in our lives. You are our treasure and our ultimate love in this world. You have taught us that love must be taken care of with respect, care and forgiveness. Your unity brings happiness to our hearts and a sense of pride for having you as our parents. May our Almighty God continue to bless you both with more years of togetherness.

DP-9695

S H I L LO N G, D e c 2 7 (PTI): The prime accused in the attack on Meghalaya rights activist Agnes Kharshiing and her aide, has surrendered before the police in East Jaintia Hills district, a police officer said on Thursday.

Nidamon Chullet, who is a leader of the ruling National Peoples Party in East Jaintia Hills district and the prime accused in the assault of the two women, surrendered on Wednesday.

Another accused, identified as Cheerful K Ryngkhlem, also surrendered on the same day, police added.

Earlier, the police had arrested six persons in connection with the attack.

The RTI activist had suffered injuries after she was allegedly assaulted by a group of people suspected to be belonging to the coal mining mafia in East Jaintia Hills district on November 8.Ms Kharshiing and her aide Amita Sangma had gone to the area to capture photographs of illegal coal mining and were stopped by the some people on their way back.

The 58-year-old activist was stopped near Tuber Sohshrieh, from where she was later found in an unconscious state. Her companion too was injured.

Ms Sangma had written to Governor Tathagata Roy seeking the arrest of Chullet, who she had claimed, was the “mastermind” of the attack. The two had demanded a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry into the case to identify all the accused and trace the people who were sponsoring the alleged illegal mining racket in Meghalaya.

Badruddin Ajmal (File)

on Twitter: “Media is the fourth pillar of democracy and I have always respected media persons and everyone knows that. I have sincere regards for them. The Mankachar incident was an unintentional aberration and I sincerely apologize for that to all concerned.”

Guwahati-based Digital Media Journalist Association of Assam (DiMJAA) has said it will file an FIR against Ajmal on Thursday.

Members of the media fraternity also staged a protest on Thursday at Dispur Press Club, wearing black

DP-9720

Guwahati, Dec 27 (IANS): A day after abusing a journalist, and threatening him of “smashing his head”, Lok Sabha MP Moulana Badaruddin Ajmal expressed his apologies on Thursday, saying he respects media persons.

Ajmal, a Lok Sabha MP from Assam’s Dhubri constituency, landed himself in a controversy on Wednesday over the episode.

Ajmal, who leads the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF), faced condemnation from from different sections over the

Santir Bazar in southern Tripura and Kumarghat, Kailashahar, Panisagar in northern Tripura besides in Agartala,” said Das, a member of the CPI-M central Committee.

Congress leader Harekrishna Bhowmik told the media that the party has demanded a re-poll in almost half of the total of 67 seats as the BJP members have totally controled the elections with the help of the administrations.

From your loving Children, Grand Children and In-Laws K Y M C

national

Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2018

Cong misleading farmers on loan waiver: PM Modi

Narendra Modi (PTI) General had found that lakhs of people who were not even farmers benefitted from the then Congress government’s loan waiver scheme.

Modi said the Congress had made similar promises of waiving farm loans before Assembly elections in Punjab and Haryana, but claimed the party had failed to deliver.

While farmers in Punjab got “nothing”, 800 farmers were given token amounts in Karnataka, he added.

Speaking in Hindi, Modi said the Congress had “made a fool” of the people through its loan waiver promises.

The Congress has challenged such claims in the past, insisting its

All vehicles to come fitted with HSRPs from April 1 New Delhi, Dec 27 (PTI): All motor vehicles will come fitted with tamper-proof high-security registration plates (HSRPs) from April 1 to protect against counterfeiting, Parliament was informed on Thursday.

“The ministry has notified ... mandating that HSRP, including the third registration mark, wherever required, shall be supplied by vehicle manufacturers along with the vehicle manufactured on or after April 1, 2019 to their dealers,” Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari told Lok Sabha in a written reply.

Gadkari said the proposal to amend the concerned rule in Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, and revision of the HSRP Order, 2001, was placed in the public domain for soliciting objections/suggestions and was discussed in a meeting on June 5, 2018.

He said transport department officials of states,

representatives from testing agencies like Automotive Research Association of India, Central Institute of Road Transport, Central Road Research Institute, and Society of Indian Automobile Manufactures, attended the meet and supported the proposal.

“HSRPs have certain security features and are protected against counterfeiting. The plates are fastened with non-removable/non-reusable snap lock fitting system,” Gadkari said.

Manufacturers or suppliers of HSRPs, if so authorised by the state concerned, may also supply the HSRP for old vehicles after placing the registration mark, he said.

An HSRP is a chromium-based hologram applied by hot stamping on the number plates both at the front and back besides laserbranding of a permanent identification number, an official said.

governments have implemented the loan-waiver promises in the states and at the Centre.

Modi said the previous Manmohan Singh-led Congress government had also misled the nation by just allocating a meagre budget for the one rank, one pension scheme.

But his own government at the Centre implemented ‘one rank, one pension’ scheme in the real sense, he said.

He said scams totalling 90,000 crore, involving bogus beneficiaries of pension schemes run by the previous government, were unearthed after the Bharatiya Janata Party came to power at the Centre.

Apparently countering Rahul Gandhi’s jibe that the “watchman” had himself turned into a “thief ”, Modi said, “Chowkidar choro ko chhorne ko tayar nahi (The watchman is not ready to let scamsters go).”

Remembering former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Modi said Himachal Pradesh was the leader’s second home and industries were set up in the hilly state at his initiative.

New Delhi, Dec 27 (PTI): Former Congress leader Sajjan Kumar is likely to surrender before a court here on December 31 to serve the life imprisonment awarded to him by the Delhi High Court in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case.

“We will comply with the high court’s judgment,” his counsel Anil Kumar Sharma told PTI. The counsel said Kumar’s appeal in the Supreme Court challenging the high court verdict is not likely to be taken up for hearing before December 31.

The 73-year-old former Congress leader was sentenced to life for the “remainder of his natural life” by the Delhi High Court on December 17 in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case.

The case relates to killing of five Sikhs in Raj Nagar Part 1 area in Palam Colony in South West Delhi on November 1-2, 1984 and burning down of a gurdwara in Raj Nagar Part 2. Riots had broken out after the assassination of then prime minister Indira Gandhi on October 31, 1984 by her two Sikh bodyguards.

The high court had on December 21 rejected Kumar’s plea seeking extension till January 30 to surrender.

NAGALAND: KOHIMA

FELICITATE

K-3737

Pavoma Student Union, Viswema felicitate with great pleasure, on being selected in the recently declared Combine Technical Examination 2017 under NPSC, for their successful achievements in the various selected posts.

1. Mr. Vizoto Valeo, S/o Vikhotsol Valeo, Asst Geologist, Cl -1 Gazetted under Geology & Mining Dept.

2. Mr. Khriezo Kiso, S/o Zhotoho Kiso, J.E Civil Engg Cl-II Gazetted under Works & Housing Dept.

The Union extends our sincere gratitude for bringing laurels to our PSU and congratulating them a great successful in their work. And also pray for the successful candidates in the days to come with healthy life, sincerity, truthfulness and prosperity for their future endeavours.

Tepuvito Zaphu Noketozo Kiso Information & Publicity Secy President ……………………KENUOSI DI KUOLIE………………

OFFICE OF THE PONGO UNION DIMAPUR FELICITATION

Raipur/Jaipur, Dec 27 (IANS): All the 12 ministers in the newly-elected Chhattisgarh cabinet led

by Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel and all the 25 in the Rajasthan Council of Ministers headed by Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, are multimillionaires.

According to an analysis by election watchdog Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR)released on Thursday, two Chhattisgarh

ministers including Baghel and nine in Gehlot’s Council of Ministers face criminal cases. The average assets of Chhattisgarh ministers is pegged at Rs 47.13 crore.

The average assets of the ministers in Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Chief Minister Raman Singh’s cabinet in 2013 stood at Rs 3.04 crore, with 11 of the 12 ministers being multimillionaires, while that of the 2008 cabinet was merely Rs

0.81 crore, with only four of the 13 ministers declaring properties in excess of Rs 1 crore. Richest Minister in the tribal-dominated state is T.S. Singh Deo, who possesses assets in excess of Rs 500 crore, followed by Chief Minister Baghel with properties worth over Rs 23 crore. As regards criminal background, two ministers Korba lawmaker Jaisingh Agrawal and Baghel face criminal cases that include

charges of forgery, cheating and rioting.

Much like in 2008 and 2013, the current Chhattisgarh cabinet has a solitary female Minister.

In Rajasthan, the average assets of the 25 ministers is Rs 15.48 crore, with Nimbahera lawmaker and Co-operative Minister Udai Lal Anjana being the richest possessing properties worth over Rs 107 crore. The average assets of the ministers in

Tikhir Women Association with immense joy and honour congratulate our sisters for bringing laurels for their achievement in the recently declared Combined Technical Exam conducted by NPSC. 1. Er. K. Delemla (J.E. Civil Engg. Cl-II Gazetted), under PHE Department D/o Mr. Khiungmong and Mrs. Vinsang of Pokphunu Village.

2. Er. K. Avila (J.E Civil Engg. Cl-II Gazetted), under Works & Housing Department D/o Mr. C. Khumong and Mrs. Santsüshi of Mütongwong Village. & 3. Er. Rulin. T (J.E Civil Engg. Cl-II Gazetted), under Works & Housing Department. S/o Mr. Y. Tsangli & Mrs. Tsüyimla of Sukiur Village.

May the Almighty God continue to lead you in all your future endeavours as you venture out in to your respective assignment.

Mrs. Caroline Tushila Ms. S. Martina Tsülimshi President, TWA Gen. Secretary, TWA

Commandant, 9th NAP Bn (India Reserve) Saijang, Nagaland.

TEACHERS REQUIRED

Vacancies Kindergarten K-3746

Science

I WATCH SECURITY & ALLIED SERVICES PVT. AGENCY Security Guard Training.

Intending candidates can obtain the forms from the office during office hours (9:00 am to 12:00 pm).

• Height 5.4 and above, • Ed. Qualification : Cl-8 passed and above, • 100% placement, • Limited Seats.

Office Address : H.No 220, Near Army Gate, Nepali Kashiram, Dimapur : Nagaland.

Contact : 8794718628 DP-9737

Maths

Qualification Candidates with minimum two-year Montessori Trained Certificates Candidates with M.Sc. /B.Sc. in Physics/ Chemistry with B.Ed. Candidates with B.Com / M.Com / M.Sc. / B.Sc. / in Mathematics with B.Ed.

Contact Details : St. Mary's Cathedral Hr. Sec. School Kohima Mobile : 9436606213 / 9366835065 N.B : The application with CV can be submitted through the Email: stmarycathedralschoolkohima@gmail.com The application form can be downloaded from the school Website : www.stmarykohima.org The interview for the applied candidates will be held on 5th January 2018 in the school office.

DP-9632

WC-338

FELICITATION

K-3749

DP-9729

OFFICE OF THE TIKHIR WOMEN ASSOCIATION

With immense pride and honour we the Yanthan Hungjantaren of Humtso Village would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Mr. Nzanthung T. Yanthan, S/o. Mr. Tsentsothung Yanthan of being selected for the Post of Fishery Inspector in the recently declared Combined Technical Services Examination 2017, conducted by NPSC. We pray that the Almighty God will continue to bless more wisdom for the inspiration of the younger generations.

clared criminal cases, with Industries Minister Parsadi Lal facing charges of murder, and Youth and Sports Minister Ashok Chandna facing charges of attempt to murder.

TENDER NOTICE Sealed Tenders are invited by the undersigned for supply of the following ration items to 9th NAP Bn (IR) Saijang, for the year 2019-20.

5. Group 'A' - Dry ration (Iodised Salt and Dal).

6. Group 'B' - Fresh vegetables, potato and onion.

7. Group 'C' - MOH CAT 'A' – Khasi/Goat/Sheep and CAT 'B' – Pork.

8. Group 'D' - Firewood, Charcoal and Gas Cylinder.

Tenders forms can be obtained from the office of the undersigned on any working day. Tenders will be received upto 1130 hrs on 16th Jan 2019 and will be opened at 1200 hrs on the same day.

DP-9699

OFFICE OF THE

FELICITATION

BJP Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje’s cabinet in 2013 stood at Rs 4.62 crore, with 22 of the 23 ministers being multimillionaires. As for criminal background, nine Rajasthan ministers have de-

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE COMMANDANT 9TH NAP BN (INDIA RESERVE) SAIJANG : NAGALAND No. 9BN(IR)Q-28/2018-19/715 Dated, Saijang, the 26th Dec. 2018.

Motto : Learn to Serve Admission going on for the Session 2019 from Classes A-10 Hostel Facility available for both boys and girls with special tuition in Maths and Science Contact : 7085493800 / 8729979673

With immense pride and joy, the Tikhir Students' Union Dimapur would like to extend our hearty congratulations to our member Er. Rulin T, S/o via Tsangli Tikhir for qualifying the post of Junior Engineer (Civil Engg.) Cl-II Gazetted, under Works and Housing Dept. conducted by NPSC (Combined Technical Service Examination, 2017).

The Union further conveys best wishes in his future endeavors.

President General Secretary R. Tanthong Rangkhaba K DP-9706

WOKHA : NAGALAND

He said the state government has allotted Rs 10 crore to each of the 16 municipal corporations to arrange shelter for stray cows, while Rs 1.2 crore has been given to every district for setting up gaushalas.

Funds for providing shelter for cows in 69 civic bodies have been sanctioned and the relative amount has also been released, but, so far, work has been completed only in Bareilly and Lucknow municipal corporations, Adityanath said.

The instructions were issued after some BJP MLAs told the chief minister that stray animals, particularly cows and oxen, were damaging standing crops across the state and were also a major reason for road accidents, an official said.

After the Bulandshahr violence on December 3 over alleged cow slaughter that left a police inspector and a local youth dead,

AFFIDAVIT (mismatch of DoB and Title) I, Smti. Merilo Kikon, D/o. Nchemo Humtsoe and a permanent resident of Wokha Town in the District of Wokha, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm an oath as hereunder :1. That, I am a bonafide and law abiding citizen of India and inhabitant of Nagaland.

2. That, my actual and official title is Kikon and my DoB 05/03/1983 and the same is entered in all my official documents ie, Aadhaar card, academic record and birth certificate issued by the competent authority.

3. That whereas, in other official records my title is inadvertently entered as Humtsoe instead of Kikon and DoB is entered 20/04/1989 INSTEAD OF 05/03/1983.

4. That henceforth, my title shall be written and used as Merilo Kikon instead of Merilo Humtsoe and so also my DoB shall be written and used as 05/03/1983 instead of 20/04/1989 and the same shall be reflected to all my official records and correspondence.

5. That, I have verified and mentioned above statement before the competent authority at Nagaland and nothing has been concealed herein any manner thereon.

(Regd. No. 531/18 Dated. 26/12/2018) Deponent Sworn before me by the deponent on this day 26th day of December 2018.

1st Class Magistrate/Notary Oren Humtsoe, Advocate & Notary Public, Nagaland WC-339

We, the Pongo Union Dimapur with exceeding pride and honor take this opportunity to congratulate Mr. S. Chanlei Angh, son of Mr. H. Shahjei Angh for being promoted to the post of Deputy Commissioner of Excise in the Office of the Commissioner of Excise, Nagaland Dimapur.

We all join again in sending you our prayers and best wishes in your future endeavour.

(L. Yingjai Keikung) (Y. Chingtuk) President General Secy Pongo Union Dimapur Pongo Union Dimapur

YANTHAN HUNGJANTAREN HUMTSO VILLAGE

Yogi Adityanath (File)

Adityanath had ordered action against cow slaughter, prompting the opposition parties to accuse him of being silent on the inspector’s killing and questioned his priorities. His latest directive on shelter for cows too has drawn fresh flak from the opposition parties, which accused the ruling BJP of trying to milk cow protection for political gains in the 2019 Lok Sabha election.

Uttar Pradesh Congress spokesperson Dwijendra Tripathi said cows should be protected, but “humans cannot be killed in the name of cow protection”.

“There are already defunct cowsheds in the state.

The government should have renovated them instead of constructing new ones for political mileage,” he said.

Samajwadi Party legislator Sunil Sajan said his party is “not opposed to cows” but is against the atmosphere that is being created in the name of saving the animals.

“We are not against cows, they should be given proper care and shelter and not left in the open to cause problems not just for people but also for the cattle which often get injured because of the barbed wire fences put up by farmers... There is no one to take care of them,” he said.

All Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan ministers multimillionaires

OFFICE OF THE TIKHIR STUDENTS' UNION DIMAPUR DIMAPUR - 797112 : NAGALAND FELICITATION

Dimapur, Nagaland

(Chumdemo Yanthan) Finance Secretary

Lu c k n ow, D e c 2 7 (PTI): At a time when the opposition has alleged that the BJP government in Uttar Pradesh is more focused on cows than human lives, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directed the officials concerned to make immediate arrangements for proper care of stray cows.

He has also ordered clearing of grazing grounds in different parts of the state from encroachments.

In a meeting with senior officials, the chief minister told them to set up a committee to consider measures for providing better shelter facilities for stray cows and directed Chief Secretary Anup Chanda Pandey to present recommendations in this regard in a week.

Adityanath said in case of encroachments on grazing land for cattle, immediate steps be taken for its removal and strict action be initiated against the accused, according to an official release issued here Tuesday.

Besides asking officials to make 750 cows shelters at the Zilla Panchayat level functional, the chief minister told them that proper fodder, shed and drinking facilities should be provided to the bovines both in rural and urban areas, it said.

CAMBRIDGE SCHOOL LENGRIJAN DIMAPUR

PAVO STUDENTS’ UNION, VISWEMA

(Janbemo Yanthan) Chairman

The former Congress leader had sought more time to surrender, saying he had to settle the family affairs related to his children and property and also needed time to file appeal in the Supreme Court against the high court verdict.

Sharma said they had removed the objections in their appeal filed in the apex court but since the court was on vacation till January 1, it was not likely to be taken up for hearing

by December 31 and also the chances of mentioning for urgent listing of the appeal were not there.

The Supreme Court will open on January 2 after the winter break.

“We have removed the objections and the appeal in the apex court has been numbered. At present, there are no benches in the Supreme Court. Even if we mention the matter for urgent hearing, the registrar will decide whether it will be heard by the bench. No time is left now,” Kumar’s counsel said.

He said they were yet to engage a senior counsel who would represent Kumar before the apex court. The former Congress leader had on December 22 approached the Supreme Court challenging the high court’s judgment.

Yogi Adityanath tells officials to ensure shelter for stray cows

DP-9718

Dharamshala (HP), Dec 27 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday accused the Congress of “befooling” farmers on loan waivers, saying the governments led by the party had not fulfilled its promises in the past.

Addressing a rally here to celebrate one year of the Jai Ram Thakur-led BJP government in Himachal Pradesh, Modi also claimed that the previous Congress government had similarly misled ex-soldiers on the implementation of their demand for ‘one rank, one pension”.

His criticism comes days after Congress chief Rahul Gandhi said his party will not let Modi rest till he writes off farm loans across the country.

The recently elected Congress governments in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan have announced loan waiver schemes. The prime minister said the Congress government that came to power in 2009 waived loans worth only Rs 60,000 crore after the party had “promised” to write off an amount of “Rs 6 lakh crore”.

He said a report of the Comptroller and Auditor

Sajjan likely to surrender before court on Dec 31

5

6

OPINiON/EDITORIAL

Nagaland Post Vol. XXIX NO. 23 Dimapur, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2018

F

Polls push agenda

or four years, the Narendra Modi government had shown disdain against agricultural loan waiver and displayed a strong sense of fiscal responsibility. The government’s posturing went to the extent of dismissing any kind of discussions on pro-poor policies since it was extremely confident that its economic policies will bear fruit. The government had a fixation to maintain and check fiscal deficit. If the Modi government succeeded in meeting that target, it was due to the bonanza it received out of low international oil prices for almost four years. The extreme confidence that crossed over to arrogance has had an adverse impact on the government. The coterie within the ruling party at the Centre had insulated themselves from the verbal abuse and lynching by the ‘fringe elements’.

Besides the assaults, abuses and lynching the government had caused one among the biggest upsets in recent memory by undertaking its muchhyped ‘demonetisation’ surgical strike that led to lakhs of SMEs out of business and not forgetting how several people died while having to stand in queues etc. The government had also unveiled the Goods and Services Tax(GST) without heeding to concerns especially on those expressed by the opposition. GST is a universally accepted good thing as it replaces a multitude of state and central indirect taxes with a single tax and over time, works towards just a few rates (ideally a single one) of a single tax. This eliminates cascading (tax on tax) and tax disputes resulting from the multiplicity of rates. Probably the government felt it knew best what was to be the kind of GST; never mind that the BJP had stoutly opposed it when it was sought to be implemented by the previous UPA government. What the opposition had pointed out as flaws in the GST were- tax cascading; levy of central excise duty on manufacturing point; complexity in determining the nature of transaction; inability of states to levy tax on services; lack of uniformity in provisions and rates; fixation of situs- local versus central sale; interpretational issues-whether activity is sale or works contract etc; narrow base and complexities in administration. The strange logic behind the review/ lowering of GST by the Modi government is that it had to salvage whatever it could after the shattering losses at the recent assembly elections where it was voted out in three of its stronghold states- Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. These losses that came just on the eve of the Lok Sabha election in 2019 shook the party government out of its arrogance.

The twin blows dealt by demonetisation and introduction of GST to small businesses and those who depended on them (life at the bottom of the pyramid) constitute the two biggest setbacks of the Modi government. Also the lowering of GST came when oil prices continued to remain volatile but the need to distribute pre-election incentive was more imperative. When GST was introduced in 2017, it created a huge disruption, particularly among small businesses. By lowering the GST rates for several commodities from the high 28 per cent to 18 per cent and holding out the hope that eventually the system may move towards a single standard rate of 15 per cent but the centre has to address reduction of revenues of economically weak states.

DailyDevotion Where the Battle is Won or Lost “If you will return, O Israel,” says the Lord…

—Jeremiah 4:1 Our battles are first won or lost in the secret places of our will in God’s presence, never in full view of the world. The Spirit of God seizes me and I am compelled to get alone with God and fight the battle before Him. Until I do this, I will lose every time. The battle may take one minute or one year, but that will depend on me, not God. However long it takes, I must wrestle with it alone before God, and I must resolve to go through the hell of renunciation or rejection before Him. Nothing has any power over someone who has fought the battle before God and won there.

I should never say, “I will wait until I get into difficult circumstances and then I’ll put God to the test.”

Trying to do that will not work. I must first get the issue settled between God and myself in the secret places of my soul, where no one else can interfere.

Then I can go ahead, knowing with certainty that the battle is won. Lose it there, and calamity, disaster, and defeat before the world are as sure as the laws of God. The reason the battle is lost is that I fight it first in the external world. Get alone with God, do battle before Him, and settle the matter once and for all.

In dealing with other people, our stance should always be to drive them toward making a decision of their will. That is how surrendering to God begins.

Not often, but every once in a while, God brings us to a major turning point— a great crossroads in our life. From that point we either go toward a more and more slow, lazy, and useless Christian life, or we become more and more on fire, giving our utmost for His highest— our best for His glory.

Quotes

Someone told me the smile on my face gets bigger when I play the guitar. ~ Niall Horan

Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2018

Post-mortem

Walking by Truth A Christmas wish with through the New Year a call for new ways of life! W A (And not a life of idiosyncratic or ‘Azandi’)

Christmas Wish: I first of all wish all the readers of NagalandPost a jolly Christmas and a bright New Year!

On Christmas day, we wish that our world is full of joy and merriments at home and churches with our family members and friends.

We believe that the Christmas is also about creating happy memories that will last a lifetime. On this level of our understanding, the Season of Christ is a season that temporarily seems to turn sorrow into joy, bondage into freedom, chaos into order, and all the riches of God in our situations.

The prevalence of the binaries as mentioned in the previous lines good replacing the bad was made possible because of the fact that God was reincarnated. This is about God becoming a person in human form and the faithful remembering the day when Christ was born in Bethlehem more than two millennial years ago. With this divine act, the fate of humanity which was given for damnation in Adam’s generations was once again sealed by giving a hope. In hope, there is this redeeming act of God which we celebrate in the Season of Christ. Under this new dispensation, if we trust and embrace Him, we humans will live in joy and happiness while on earth and afterlife regardless of one’s sin, miseries and deplorable human conditions. This is the actual message of Christmas.

A Christmas Call for New Ways of Life: The significance of Christmas calls for living out the joy and peace received and renewed during the Season of Christ. This joy is a repository of life for the year long and beyond.

On Christmas day, God meant it for good. If so, what about the sufferings we endure in our land before Christmas? Will the miseries of our people cease after Christmas? The message of a real Christmas will last long in our hearts after this event. But as we step out of our homes after Christmas, we go out to the same world of Nagas bereft with a world of sufferings, hardships for common citizens, and corruption which hold us back from progressing.

This is the point where the author would like to relate the message of Christmas to the sufferings of the people of Nagaland within and without. Contrary to the story of Christmas, the land of Nagaland is inherent with a sad story of looters of public resources and funds, all sorts of corruption in Govt/ public offices, nepotism, backdoor appointment, idiosyncrasies, et al.

The image of our land – which is

E

very Government wo r t h t h e n a m e functions under a mandated legal Constitution which is expected to strictly be followed in letter and spirit. No individual, however powerful, has a vested authority to function above the enshrined Law. Interestingly, Part II Article 3 of the NSCN (IM)’s Yehzabo specifies that (Quote): “The Chairman, the Vice-Chairman and the General Secretary shall be impeached in a National Hoho (Assembly), moved by one-third of the Tatar Hoho and convicted by a majority of two-third of the house for violation of the line and the discipline of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland and the Yehzabo.” (Unquote).

At ground zero, everyone knows that such a proceeding happening against the Head GBs of the organization is next to impossible.

It goes without saying, that the NSCN (IM) too claims legitimacy as a National Government with their own Constitution called the “Yehzabo”. But as things stand presently, they seem to have forgotten the “Yehza” part of their constitution and instead seem to be operating with

supposed to be a model Christian majority state – is damaged and lost beyond redemption. It will take a long time to restore it. That is why, I feel the need to reflect on my friend’s article called “The Azandi.” Mr. Kahuto Chishi Sumi’s article appeared in Nagaland Post on December 23, 2018 and previously at online micro-blogs (December 22). I loosely define the term ‘Azandi’ in a single word – idiosyncratic or simply fool, the opposite of wise.

My attention was drawn to Mr. Sumi’s definition of Azandi as equivalent to someone “who lacks manners, acts foolishly, is uncivilized, etc. In short, an Azandi is one who is too stupid to follow the basic rules governing a society.”

Agreed totally with his definition of the word, but I would like to reflect on his treatise and further see what we can do about the new vocabulary, hitherto unknown to many of us. His write-up has many good lessons for us people in Nagaland and beyond in the present days. Regardless of the origin of the term, the derivative meaning and its implication is more important, I feel. That said, I reflect on his Azandi piece in a few lines for the good and progress of Nagas of Nagaland in particular and the larger society in general: A. Azandi in the Individual Level: 1. There is an Azandi in somebody who drives on the National Highway (DimapurKohima or the reverse) without civic sense and damn-care attitude for traffic rules; 2. There is an Azandi in somebody who thinks that the construction of National Highway No. 29 (Dimapur-Kohima) is carried out by the Govt. of Nagaland without realizing that it is the contractual work by NHIDCL (National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited) under MORTH (Ministry of Road Transport & Highways), Govt. of India; 3. There is an Azandi in somebody who drives on our city and towns without caring for traffic rules; 4. There is an Azandi in somebody who blows horn to drive through on public roads when there is a traffic jam already; 5. There is an Azandi in somebody who parks one’s vehicle/bike in Non-Parking Areas or improperly; 6. There is an Azandi in somebody who talks without caring for/listening to others; 7. There is an Azandi in somebody who posts one’s views

on Facebook/WhatsApp without knowing the head and tail of the story; 8. There is an Azandi in somebody who posts one’s views on Facebook/WhatsApp without checking the English grammar; 9. There is an Azandi in somebody who throws garbage in the streets/outside one’s compound wall; 10. There is an Azandi in somebody who awkwardly pees in public places; 11. There is an Azandi in somebody who spits on the streets, offices, hospitals, et al.

12. There is an idiosyncrasy or untruthful belief with our people if we believe that Christmas happens only on Christmas day!

B. Azandi in the Governmental Level: 1. There is an Azandi in somebody who loots public money thinking that it is his/her birthright; 2. There is an Azandi in somebody who employs one’s chamchas in public office believing that it is his/her own government; 3. There is an Azandi in somebody who indulges in ‘backdoor appointment’ thinking that nobody knows his/her wrongdoings; 4. There is an Azandi in somebody who makes tall promises during Election campaigns and hardly or never fulfills them; 5. There is an Azandi on the part of the Govt. of Nagaland – which passed the Nagaland Liquor Total Prohibition (NLTP) Act of 1989 – to think that NLTP Act is good and still feels that Nagaland State is a Dry State; 6. There is an Azandi within our NNPGs who dream that we will achieve freedom when we are a divided house; 7. There is an Azandi on the part of the Govt. of Nagaland which thinks Nagaland State is a welfarist or progressive state when there is no actual Economic Development even after 55 years of statehood. Retrospectively speaking, the Azandi in us kills our society. In other words, the Azandi in you and me prevents the people of Nagaland from becoming a Well-Developed and Modern Nagaland State! Come on, my people, let us deal with our Azandi very shrewdly and firmly!

In the midst of living in Azandiness in our present Naga generation, I once again wish you all a joyous Christmas and a blessed New Year!

S. Temjen Imchen, Serampore College

e have famine of truth today. Families break, companies fail, nations decline, government disintegrates, and the world is infested with greed, dishonesty and manipulation.

For instance, the Israel nation broke into North and South (Israel and Judah) from solidarity when the leaders were divided by selfishness and untruthfulness. We live in a time of relativistic trend of “others do I do”. Everybody knows what is Truth. It is not something that we can buy, pirate, earn, discover or invent.

It is the quality of qualities we all come with on the day we are born. The Psalmist praised his Creator saying that he was wonderfully made (Ps 139:14).

But the Preacher lamented that the quality was corrupted by man’s scheme (Eccl 7:29). May the truth have a new application in us in the coming years.

The Truth: The truth is not deception and fraud. Vocabularies like fact, accuracy, exactness, and honesty can convey the meaning of truth.

Mathematically, 10+10 is 20 and not 10,000. Logically, white is white and not black or dark. Scientifically, accurate and precise, and not foggy.

Spiritually, choosing God or Satan, good or evil. Truth means ‘yes’ and ‘no’. Truth is the principle given by God to regulate life and existence of the world. The other side of truth is deception and unfaithfulness. The power of truth can set us free from clutches of untruth.

Implication of Truth: Christianity stands on the foundation of truth because the Bible is the Word of God. Christians cannot live a life of duplicity which is dichotomy but one liberated life is a totality. A moral life is one with clean hand, clean heart, clean tongue, and clean character.

Living in right relationship with the holy God dismisses cloudy entanglement. Nothing can challenge the truth. Truth has no spectrum. It is the key to success in politics, government, administration, business, church and private life. Truth is reflected and visualized in relation to others.

It is sin to become rich by dishonesty and at the expense of others. But one can become wealthy because no one has right to keep us in poverty as the Gospel has liberated us to work hard and earn a meaningful life.

God’s Commandment “You shall not steal” logically means ‘each person has a fundamental

right to property’. This implies that even a king should not steal or force a citizen’s property for his possession. We must work hard and have enough. People of truth will walk through the course of years with a new dedication.

Consequence of Falsehood: Because of greed and dishonesty, and disobedience and violation, Achan and his family were wiped out (Josh 7:20-26). Also Ananias and Sapphira faced sudden penalty of death because of their misappropriation (Acts 5:1-9).

Virus of dishonesty will never die but will give birth to guilty conscience and heart condemnation. Regrettably, committing sins will never go unpunished (Prov 19:5; Jer 25:29; 29:12).

There are thousands of testimonies about people of dishonesty who end up in misery. But people of truth shall live a free and blessed life. Because God is God of truth.

Principle of Truth: The truth is the truth. Nothing can go against truth. White lie is not the truth. Truth creates integrity and credibility. A man of truth is one who 1. Knows the Source of truth 2. Fulfills his or her word.

3. Fears no nothing.

4. Stands unchallenged.

5. Says ‘No’ to wrongs and lies.

6. Corrects others as role model.

7. Makes the world transparent: Lasting peace and happiness in 2019 and beyond will come from the foundation of truth. Other grounds will sink down. Truth is the key to solution and harmony. The best rule and policy is the TRUTH for family, individuals, society, business, profession, public, and politics. Truth is the backbone of human solidarity.

“Truth can set you free” said the Prince of Peace, Jesus Christ (John 8:32, 34,36). If you are willing, you can be liberated from captivity and bondage of habits and behaviors that chain and enslave you from freedom; think of a swooping eagle in blue sky. The prophet Isaiah (11:9) talks about holy mountain and earth full of the knowledge of the Lord as the waters cover the sea. Your life can be a mountain of joy and an ocean of peace. May the new year and beyond be a journey in the Light of truth. Happy New Year!

Phuveyi Dozo, Naga United Village, Dimapur, (pdozo@rediffmail.com)

An honest reflection before New Year

a concentrated focus on the “abo” part. (In Sumi dialect ‘abo’ means ‘zero’). It does not take any brainstorming to qualify this statement.

All we need to do is review the sequence of event that has taken place. According to Part III Article 4 of the Yehzabo of NSCN (IM) it says (Quote): “The Vice-President acts as the Yaruiwo in the absence of the latter. He automatically assumes the office in the events of resignation, impeachment or demise of the Yaruiwo and holds it till a new Yaruiwo is elected.” (Unquote). Lt. Isak Chishi Swu, the Yaruiwo, breathed his last on the 28th June 2016... that was two and a half years ago...and still NSCN (IM) does not have their Yaruiwo in place because their Big Boss (henceforth referred to in short as BB) got up from the wrong side of the bed and is in no mood to allow the election of a new Yaruiwo. It’s like saying...Yehzabo or no Yehzabo, Tatar Hoho or no Tatar Hoho...Council of Kilonsers or no Council of Kiloncers...Collective Leadership or no Collective Leadership...the will of the BB be done! By any given standard of legal

definition this is a clear he never had the privilege sensitive Naga to let it go maintained an unwavering case of a deliberate viola- of meeting Lt. Vice Presi- unspoken for. NSCN (IM) principle of one simple tion of the constitutional dent personally and has no may consider itself as the truth: that the Nagas were provision and therefore li- reason to be defending the mainstream organization free people and deserved able for prosecution in any dear departed...but parts which may be considered to remain free. Whether civilised court of law, i.e if of the condolence message debatable by many other Lt. Kholi believed in this their Yezabo is to be taken sent by General Secretary Nagaland based Factions. truth from the left bank seriously. But imagine, it is NSCN (IM) was down- That aside, no matter how or the right bank or the so obvious that there is not right insensitive: talking many times Lt.Gen. (retd) mainstream of the river is even a single soul within about mainstream or side- Kholi Konyak may have irrelevant in death.

(To be concluded) the rank and file of NSCN stream after the demise crossed Factional bridges, (IM) who would dare point of a colleague. This was it should have been kept in Khekiye K. Sema IAS out to their BB that their much too provocatively mind that he was a wor- (Retd), 3rd Mile, Thilixu organization is seriously arrogant a display for any thy son of the soil who Village, Dimapur violating Part III, Article 4 of the Yehzabo. Does this not sound more like ‘abo’ performance than ‘Yehzabo’? For all practical purpose NSCN (IM) can at least eliminate hypocrisy if it drops the ‘Yehzabo’ nomenclature and instead adopt the name of their BB Sir, as their constitution...since As we anticipate to welcome 2019 through our New Year’s eve program at their BB seems to be seMokokchung Town Square, I wish to use this platform to address the menace of curely sitting on the Yezabo using fire crackers. in his back pocket.

Over the years, the use of crackers during the program has declined to a great One must be wonderextend because people have become smarter and more educated. I would personally ing why this unsavoury subject has been brought consider last year’s program to be the best so far, not because of how well the event to light now after a lapse went but because the organizers ‘MDMA’ did not burst even a single fire cracker of over two years. Like from their end during the program. It was indeed a strong stand against pollution everyone else, one would which I appreciate.

I wish to see the same even this year. Let’s say NO to crackers. Let us love have remained silent perhaps had it not been for the Mokokchung and not pollute its air and water, let us not create garbage, let us not shabby treatment recently waste our resources.

Therefore, to whoever is organizing New Year Eve’s Program on the 31st, I meted out to Lt. Gen.(retd) Kholi Konyak, Vice Presi- would like to challenge you to say NO to fire crackers. Lead the way and rest will dent NSCN (IM)...at his follow. Let’s all look forward to celebrate New Year with awesome music, smiles death. This author would and laughter not crackers. Mokokchung needs you to say NO to Firecrackers.

L. Alemtemsu Ao, Concerned Citizen, Mokokchung like to make it clear that 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.

Reader’s Post No to firecrackers

Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2018

Arun Jaitley lauds NIA; defends snooping order

New Delhi, Dec 27 (PTI): Finance Minister Arun Jaitley Thursday lauded the NIA for busting an alleged Islamic State terror plot, and defended a recent government order authorising investigative agencies to monitor any computer.

“Well done NIA for cracking the dangerous terrorist module,” he tweeted.

“Would this crackdown of the terrorist module by NIA have been possible without interception of electronic communications?” The National Investigation Agency (NIA) Wednesday arrested 10 persons after raids at 17 locations in Uttar Pradesh and Delhi for allegedly being part of a module of the IS. Jaitley hit out at the Congress, which along with other opposition parties, has attacked the government for “snooping on citizens” through its

Arun Jaitley (File)

order authorising investigative agencies to intercept, monitor and decrypt information stored in any computer.

“Were the maximum intercepts done during the UPA Government? Surely George Orwell was not born in May 2014,” he said in another tweet.

He was responding to senior Congress leader P Chidambaram’s attack on the government saying, “If anybody is going to monitor the computer, including your computer, that is the Orwellian state. George Orwell is around the cor-

ner. It is condemnable”.

Congress president Rahul Gandhi too had attacked the order saying, “It’s only going to prove to over 1 billion Indians what an insecure dictator you really are”.

The order, Jaitley had last week stated, was under a 2009 rule and the opposition was “making a mountain where even a molehill doesn’t exist”.

“National security and sovereignty are paramount. Life and personal liberty will survive only in a strong democratic nation – not in a terrorist dominated state,” Jaitley said Thursday.

The NIA Wednesday said the group — selfappointed and financed — was in an “advanced stage of carrying out a series of blasts” across the country and had “vital installations and important personalities, including politicians” on their target.

national/state Centre bans Khalistan Liberation Force

New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS): Following apprehension of the revival of the Khalistan movement in Punjab, the Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF) has been banned under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).

In a notification issued on Wednesday, the Ministry banned KLF saying that the “Centre believes KLF is involved in terrorism as it has committed and participated in acts of terrorism in India”.

The Centre’s moves follows the National Investigation Agency (NIA) recommending the ban citing KLF’s involvement in “community-specific targeted killings in Punjab” and carrying out multiple terror attacks in the state between February 2016 and October 2017.

The MHA also said that the KLF members India were getting financial and logistical support from their handlers based abroad.

7

Court sends IS suspects to 12-day police custody New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS): A Delhi court on Thursday sent 10 persons, arrested on the suspicion that they are part of a module of the Islamic State (IS), to police custody for 12 days, officials said.

Vacation Judge Ajay Pandey allowed their police custody till January 8.

The members of the IS module, “Harkat-ul-Harbe-Islam”, were presented in the court amid tight security. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) demanded their custody for 15 days. NIA had arrested them on Wednesday, including the group leader, as they were allegedly planning terror attacks targeting some political personalities and security establishments as well as crowded places in Delhi and the national capital region.

The Judge also allowed the family members of six of the accused to meet them in the court.

However, one of the family members was denied the facility as he was not having his identity proof.

Earlier, NIA had car-

The 10 accused arrested in ISIS case being taken to court from the NIA headquarter in New Delhi, Thursday. (PTI)

ried out searches at 17 places -- six in East Delhi’s Jafarabad area, six in Uttar Pradesh’s Amroha, two each in Lucknow and Hapur and one place in Meerut.

Six others, who are suspected to be members of the group, have been detained and they are being questioned.

The agency had registered a case on December

20 under several sections of the Indian Penal Code, the Explosive Substances Act and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. A country-made rocket launcher, 12 pistols, 112 alarm clocks, 100 mobile phones, 135 SIM cards, many laptops and various electronic gadgets, besides 150 rounds of ammunition were also recovered during the searches.

The NIA also seized 25 kg of explosive material, such as potassium nitrate, ammonium nitrate, sulphur, sugar material paste, mobile phone circuits, batteries, 51 pipes, remote control car triggering switch, wireless digital doorbell for remote switch, steel containers, electric wires, knife, sword, ISrelated literature and Rs 7.5 lakh in cash.

Coalition government stable: Siddaramaiah NSCN (R) justifies Jackson’s expulsion

OKYING : WOKHA

FELICITATION

WC-344

The Lothatsu Tsopoe Ekhung extends heartiest congratulations to Mr. Mhonjan R Lotha, S/o. Mr & Mrs. Robin Tsopoe on being selected as Junior Engineer (Cl-II Gazetted) Works and Housing Dept. and Mr. Mhathung T Tsopoe, S/o. Mr & Mrs. KN Thungbemo Tsopoe, Agri. Inspector through the recently conducted competetitive examination.

We pray that Almighty God bless you abundantly in your future endeavour.

Renbomo Tsopoe KN Thungbemo Tsopoe Secretary, LTE Chairman, LTE

OFFICE OF THE

KIDIMA STUDENTS’ UNION KOHIMA : NAGALAND

FELICITATION

K-3750

The Kidima Students’ Union express profound happiness and covey its heartiest congratulations to Mr. Kevileto Rote, S/o Neisal Rote on being selected to the post of Assistant Research Officer (Class – ll Gazetted), under Soil & Water Conservation Department in the recently declared NPSC Combined Technical Services Examination 2017.

The Union acknowledge his effort for bringing laurels to the union and further wishes him the best in all his future endeavours.

(VINGOSAL SACHU) (VILAPA VITSO) President, KSU General Secretary, KSU

HUMTSO UNION WOKHA TOWN WOKHA – 797111 : NAGALAND

FELICITATION

The Humtso Union Wokha Town (HUWT) is delighted and proud to extend our heartiest congratulations to the following persons for bringing laurels to our community in the recently declared Combined Technical Services Examination conducted

by NPSC. 1. Mr. Nzanthung T Yanthan, S/o. Tsentsothung Yanthan to the Post of Fishery Inspector.

2. Mr. L Subenthung Humtsoe, S/o. Mr. Lumchio Humtsoe to the Post of Agri Inspector.

The Union further wishes and prays that the almighty God grant them good health and wisdom in all their future endeavours.

Yilobemo Humtsoe Nyimthungo Yanthan Chairman, HUWT General Secretary, HUWT OFFICE OF THE

HUMTSO YANCHUNGI YANTHAN EKHUNG WOKHA : NAGALAND

FELICITATION

We the Humtso Yanchungi Yanthan Ekhung convey our heartiest congratulations to Mr. Nzanthung T. Yanthan, S/o. Mr. Tsentsothung Yanthan for achieving the Post of Fishery Inspector in Combined Technical Services Examination 2017 conducted by NPSC. We pray that Almighty God will continue to grant you more success in the days to come.

(Yibemo Yanthan) Chairman

(Rulanthung Yanthan) General Secretary

OFFICE OF THE

CHEN AREA UNION KOHIMA NAGALAND : KOHIMA – 797001

FELICITATION

The Chen Area Union Kohima (CAUK) would like to extend its heartiest congratulations to the following members for being successful in the recently declared NPSC Technical Examination, 2017.

1. Ms. Y. YAWING KONYAK, Veterinary Assistant Surgeon (Cl-1 Gazetted) under AH & V Department.

2. Ms. H. MONNGAM, Technical Assistant (C-III NonGazetted) under IT & C Department.

The Union further convey best wishes for their future endeavour.

KHUZU KONYAK LONGNGAM KONYAK President, CAUK F/Secy. CAUK

FELICITATION

We the Wokha Town Lakhuti Eloe Ekhung (WTLEE) with great honor, would like to felicitate Mr. Lijamo J. Yanthan, S/o Mr. James Yanthan & Mrs. Lobeno Yanthan, for successfully qualifying the NPSC/C-5/2012 under the Combined Technical Services Examinations 2017, for the post of JUNIOR LECTURER (Cl-II Gazetted), under Soil and Water Conservation Department.

The Ekhung also further wishes him the best for his future endeavors.

Wokha Town Lakhuti Eloe Ekhung WC-345

FELICITATION

Shangpong Konyak Tingkai Konyak The Longkei Students’ Union with immense pride and honour extends our heartiest congratulations to Mr. Shangpong Konyak, S/o Shri. Menpho Konyak for successfully securing the post of Junior Soil Conservation Officer in the recently declared NPSC Exam. Meanwhile the Union also congratulate Mr. Tingkai Konyak, S/o Shri. Yanlang Konyak for receiving the State as well as National award for best Para Legal Volunteer.

May the Lord Almighty Bless them in their future endeavour.

Mr. Pangteih Konyak Mr. Yatwang

MC-70

DP-9713

OFFICE OF THE

OFFICE OF THE DIMAPUR LAKHUNI SENSO TELONGJEM Dimapur : Nagaland FELICITATION Office of the Dimapur Lakhuni Senso Telongjem (DLST) would like to congratulate Mr. Arlong, S/o Wb. Lanupokyim and Wt. Merenkala for achieving the post of SDO (Electrical Engg.) (Cl-I Gazetted) under Power Department.

The Telongjem further conveys best wishes in all his future endeavours.

President General Secretary DLST DLST

ing out that the expulsion statement of December 18 had fixed a week’s time for return of the arms, it cautioned him that lapse of the stipulated time would attract action.

In case Jackson joined other Naga group, NSCN (R) clarified that the group that inducted him should not take it as a challenge, if the parent organisation took action against him as his issue would remain a “separate chapter.” “The relationship among all Naga groups will continue unshakably, but Jackson’s issue will be operational,” it added.

President, Longkei Students’ Union

Gen/Secretary, Longkei Students’ Union

OFFICE OF THE BHÜMNYÜLA UNION DIMAPUR FELICITATION With immense pride and appreciation, The Bhümnyüla Union Dimapur would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to MISS YINGLONG H. PHOM, D/o Mr. C. Hongya Phom and Mrs. P. Amongla Phom of Bhümnyü village, for clearing the recently declared NPSC Exam for securing the post of Medical Officer (Class-I Gazetted) under Home Department.

May Almighty God continue to lead, bless and guide you abundantly. The Union further wishes you grand success in your future endeavour.

M. Shempheng Phom A. Aying Phom President General Secretary Bhümnyüla Union Dimapur Bhümnyüla Union Dimapur

DP-9702

LOTHATSU TSOPOE EKHUNG

GRATITUDE

We the Shamator Town Students’ Union would like to express our profound and heartfelt gratitude to the Medical Unit under the command of Col. Mohit Singh, Commanding Officer 45 Assam Rifles for relentlessly rendering their service and auxiliary the medication aids towards the denizens of Shamator and its adjacent villages.

The STSU further compliment and pray to God for their future endeavor.

TSUKHUMONG SHOKUM President General Secretary

chief of army staff, GHQ appealed to all Naga Army personnel and civil members to cut off any form of relationship with him.

GPRN/ NSCN (R) also appealed all Government of India agencies to sever ties with Jackson and not entertain him in any manner. However, it reaffirmed of continuing to maintain cordial relationship with all agencies.

M e a n w h i l e, G H Q warned Jackson to return the two arms allegedly taken away by him, adding “least action will be taken in appropriate time.” Point-

OFFICE OF THE

CHENMOHO STUDENTS’ UNION P.O: ABOI ; MON, NAGALAND

FELICITATION

YIKHUM STUDENTS’ UNION FELICITATION

With immense pride and honour, the Yikhum Students’ Union extends our heartiest congratulations to the following individuals for their achievements: 1. Mr. Elithung B. Odyuo, S/o. Benthungo Odyuo for qualifying for the Post of Jr. Soil Conservation Officer (Cl-II Gazetted) through NPSC. 2. Mr. K. Lichumthung Kikon, S/o. Lt. Khochamo Kikon promoted to SDEO. 3. Mr. Bankathung C. Kithan, S/o. Chenirao Kithan for qualifying (ABSI).

4. Ms. Mhayani L. Odyuo, D/o. Lichamo Odyuo for qualifying (ABSI).

5. Mr. T. Lichumo Jungio, S/o. Lt. Tsatheo Jungi promoted to DPO (Planning).

The Union further wishes and prays that may Almighty God continue to bless them in their future endeavours.

Sd/Sd/Chonbenthung Lotha Thungchamo Lotha Gen. Secretary YSU President YSU

Dr. Y. Yawing Konyak Er. H. Mongngam The Chenmoho Students’ Union with immense joy and pride would like to congratulate Dr. Y. Yawing Konyak, D/o Lt. Yanboh & Mrs. Mansha and Er. H. Mongngam, D/o Shri. Honshen and Lt. Manthron for their success in the recently declared NPSC Combined Technical Services Examination to the post of Veterinary Assistant Surgeon (Cl-I Gazetted) under Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Department and to the Post of Technical Assistant (Cl-III Non-Gazetted) under Information Technology & Communication Department respectively.

Manpang Konyak President (Chenmoho Students’ Union)

DP-9710

WC-342

OFFICE OF THE

leadership and threatened to kill the leaders in open daylight. It also asked him with whose support he had taken the decision to attack the collective leaders.

Justifying the move to expel him, MIP claimed in a statement that Naga Army and GPRN started suspecting his character and hence tried to correct him. But instead, MIP alleged that Jackson attempted a military coup in eastern sector (Makury region) without the consent of GHQ or knowledge of the president.

Asserting that Jackson was expelled from GPRN and that he was no more

DP-9704

Felicitation

With immense pride and honour, we the Wokha Town osi Nkonjan Jami Ekhung would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Mr. Konathung N Kyong, S/o. Nrithung Jami and Mr. Lankonthung C. Jami, S/o. Chonkhurhumo Jami, both secured the Post of Junior Engineer (Civil Engineering) Class-II Gazetted, under Works & Housing Department during the recently declared Combined Technical Services Examination 2017 conducted by NPSC. We pray that Almighty God continue to bless them with more wisdom for the inspiration of the younger generations.

(Wobemo E Jami) (W. Nries Jami) Secretary, WTONJE Chairman, WTONJE

With great joy and thanksgiving, the CCRCK extend our heartiest congratulations to Mr. VEZHOYI RINGA, S/O PUSHUYI RIMGA on being qualified to the post of Sub Divisional Officer, 2nd rank (Cl-I Gazetted) in the recently declared NPSC, CTSE. The whole congregation pray and wish all the success in his future endeavour.

(Kahizo Vadeo) (Velezo Thira) Pastor CCRCK Church Secy.

K-3738

D I M A P UR , D EC 2 7 (NPN): NSCN (Reformation) has justified the expulsion of its army chief Jackson Pochury, while reaffirming support to the step taken by GPRN to remove him out from the high position in the military setup for saving the face of the Naga Army.

According to ministry of information and publicity (MIP) of GPRN, the general headquarters (GHQ) of Naga Army regretted having chosen Jackson as chief as his acts allegedly defaced the institution. The GHQ wondered as to how a man like Jackson could challenge the collective

WC-343

WOKHA TOWN OSI NKONJAN JAMI EKHUNG

OFFICE OF THE

CHAKHESANG CHRISTIAN REVIVAL CHURCH, KOHIMA

WC-337

said, “Nothing will happen, the government will not fall.

Government will complete its term; there is no problem at all.” Reacting to the views of JDS leaders that the party should contest the Lok Sabha polls alone, the veteran Congress leader said both the parties had fought the by-elections together and the alliance will remain intact for the 2019 Lok Sabha polls as well.

“I don’t know what you are saying... (JDS wanting to go alone) is news for me,” the former Karnataka chief minister said, adding that the seat sharing formula was yet to be finalised. “About the number of seats, all those things we have not been discussed, it will be

that he was removed from the ministry, so he has gone incommunicado, I also tried, but could not speak to him...

As I understand him, he will remain and work for the Congress,” he added.

Jarkiholi has threatened to quit as Congress lawmaker and is likely to announce his decision soon amid reports that he might join the BJP. Siddaramaiah also said that portfolios to eight newly inducted ministers would be announced after approval from Congress President Rahul Gandhi.

Terming reports about the rift with Parameshwara as “totally false”, he said, “We haven’t spoken at the meeting, as reported.”

WC-336

Siddaramaiah (File)

discussed when we will sit together, which has not yet happened,” he said.

Unhappy with the Congress’ “big brother attitude” in the ruling coalition in Karnataka, JD(S) workers and local leaders have apparently asked the leadership to contest all 28 Lok Sabha seats in 2019 general elections alone. Congress and JD(S) had earlier announced that they would fight the polls together. Expressing confidence that former minister Ramesh Jarkiholi, sulking over being dropped from the ministry, would not quit as party MLA, Siddaramaiah said, “He is basically a Congress man, he will stay with us.” “He may be upset

K-3741

Bengaluru, Dec 27 (PTI): Rubbishing BJP’s claim that the coalition government in Karnataka would collapse due to internal rift, Congress leader Siddaramaiah Thursday said the Congress-JDS alliance was strong and they would contest the Lok Sabha polls together. The leader of the Congress-Janata Dal (Secular) coalition coordination committee also ruled out any differences between him and Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara over portfolio allocation to newly inducted ministers. “They (BJP) don’t want to sit in the opposition and work. By using some wrong means, they want to form the government,” Siddaramaiah said.

He was reacting to senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) lawmaker Umesh Katti’s claim that 15 disgruntled MLAs from the ruling coalition were in touch with him and that the saffron party would form the new government in Karnataka by next week. Speaking to reporters in Hubballi, Siddaramaiah

Er. Manpong Konyak Gen Secretary (Chenmoho Students’ Union)

New Delhi, Dec 27 (PTI): Gold prices Thursday declined slightly by Rs 50 to Rs 32,450 per 10 gm at the bullion market in the national capital, due to weak trend overseas.

Silver, however, witnessed a jump of Rs 525 to Rs 38,650 per kg on increased buying by industrial units and coin makers. Traders said weak trend overseas and lacklustre demand from local jewellers put pressure on the yellow metal in the domestic market.

Globally, gold traded lower by 0.33 per cent at USD 1,268.98 an ounce, while silver was up by 1.07 per cent at USD 15.01 an ounce in New York. In the national capital, gold of 99.9 per cent and 99.5 per cent purities lost Rs 50 each to Rs 32,450 and Rs 32,300 per 10 gm, respectively.

Sovereign gold rose by Rs 100 to Rs 25,100 per piece of eight gram. Silver ready gained Rs 525 to Rs 38,650 per kg, while weekly-based delivery declined by Rs 478 to Rs 37,203 per kg.

Su doku

KAKURO

No. 9092 Yesterday’s solution No. 9091

No. 3711 Yesterday’s solution No. 3710

No. 2737 Yesterday’s solution No. 2736

Across 1 Animal right behind snake (4) 3 Eccentric expert with marijuana (8) 9 Rude tot improved by being taught? (7) 10 30 days of spring each year about 49 after the middle of March (5) 11 Reversing in glider really was wrong (5) 12 America’s capital? American can identify Texas capital (6) 14 Say law is broken constantly (6) 16 Sausage found in noisy old car (6) 19 Jacket’s back on reference book after much delay (2,4) 21 Roofing material that’s least troublesome (5) 24 Number taken in by sweet heroine (5) 25 Journey to get crude oil in capital (7) 26 Calm setting for commercial song (8) 27 Family group back in eternal city (4) Down 1 Where milestones may be seen in passing (2,3,3) 2 Flower in waste recycled (5) 4 Military policeman given the bird (6) 5 Is Malcolm content to return seafood? (5) 6 Turn up with right band, sounding pleased (7) 7 Related to 50 and 500 (4) 8 I had to enter fight before the weekend (6) 13 Foreigner making Marianne confused (8) 15 Observer of timekeeper with queen (7) 17 Attack a lass I converted (6) 18 Condition deplorable at first, it’s said (6) 20 Scottish island in which a river flowed (5) 22 Everyone comes round to reef (5) 23 Some recompense for writers (4)

DP-9723

DP-9696

real estate assets over the Air India is estimated next few years. to have a debt worth over “Till date, Air India Rs 55,000 crore. has realised an amount of Rs 410 crore through sale TOMBOLA of its non-core assets in End of the Year Tombola various cities in India and abroad.” Air India has also P.W.D. Office Parking realised a rental income Dimapur of Rs 314 crore approxiDt. 27th – 31st Dec. 2018 mately,” he said during the Time : 05:00 p.m. to 09:30 p.m.

Question Hour.

Ph. : 8730024071 The minister also said that amount of revenue likely to be generated from monetisation of land and properties depends on the bid process and subject to no-objection certificates from authorities concerned.

WANTED

Cook 2 Nos for Restaurant at 5th Mile, Dimapur, Should know how to make Chow, Momo & Fry Rice Free Fooding & Lodging Salary : Negotiable # 8837262570

DP-9728

group.

A comprehensive financial package, including transfer of non-core debt and assets to a Special

Purpose Vehicle, implementation of a robust organisational and governance reforms by the board and differentiated business strategies for each of the core businesses of Air India are part of the plan.

“Higher levels of operational efficiency by strengthening management and implementing best business processes,” are among the major elements of the plan, Sinha said.

The Minister of State for Civil Aviation also said that Air India has planned to monetise its unutilised and surplus immovable

VACANCY A REPUTED SCHOOL IN ITANAGAR IS IN NEED OF 1. WARDEN (FEMALE) 2. WARDEN (MALE) 3. HOSTEL CARETAKERS (FEMALE) Interested candidates may immediately contact : 9402278006/8787357060 All posts carry free accommodation, fooding & attractive salary.

MISSING

while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net sellers to the tune of Rs 137.63 crore, provisional data available with BSE showed.

FOR SALE

PLOT FOR SALE

SHOP FOR SALE

URGENT

RAZHU POINT, Kohima Ph. No. 8259979052

FOR SALE

Alto Zonal Taxi Ph : 9366028643

DP-9705

CAR FOR SALE Teacher's well maintained Wagon R- Silver color of August’2009 in excellent condition is for immediate sale.

Price : Rs. 2.0 lakhs Interested buyers may contact : 9402278006 / 9868473739

FOR SALE

DP-9722

LOST NOTICE

I, T. Akito Zhimo, applying for duplicate copy of HSLC Admit Card and Marksheet as I have lost it.

Name : T. Akito Zhimo F/Name : T. Tokiho Zhimo DOB : 19/10/1975 HSLC Admit Card and Marksheet Roll No. : 1225 School : Govt. High School (Zbto) Year : 1993 DP-9698

LAND FOR SALE at Naga United

4 minutes drive from Referral Hospital bridge.

Rs 130 per square feet.

Land measuring 120x120 sq. feet.

MKC-340

SCORPIO S6+ Model : 2017 SCORPIO M. HAWK Model : 2014 Contact : 9856791924

Contact : 9862105396 9856365345

Guest House in Guwahati

A Guest House near GNRC Hospital, Six Mile, Guwahati fully furnished with AC, TV. Naga food on menu and kitchen facility also available.

DP-8915

Contact : 9612257286 9077851691

RAFFLE DRAW RESULT

FOR SALE

XYLO E8, 2013 Model

Colour : Maroon Price : 5.3 Lakhs Slightly Negotiable Contact : 7085927121 9436003954 DP-9733 LOST NOTICE A sling bag went missing from my vehicle (Bolero) from the Hazi Park area on the evening of 23rd of Dec. 2018. The items are as follows: 1. Indian Passport bearing No. : P0395133 2. SBI, Axis and IDBI Passbooks, check books and ATM Cards.

3. Aadhaar Card 4. PAN Card 5. Voters Card 6. Vehicle documents including Registration, Insurance, Manual book and Driving License 7. Cash 8. Some keys 9. A file containing some important documents.

Finder may kindly contact Mr. Dhan Prasad Thapa at 8974025243 and 03862-224518.

The act of kindness will be highly appreciated.

LOST NOTICE

Mrs. Arti Rai, W/o Jaghat Rai is missing since 22nd Dec. 2018.

Resident of Sewak Colony, Gate No. 3. Dimapur, Nagaland. She is Mentally Disturbed. Anyone having any information of the whereabouts may kindly inform : 8974928421/ 7628095035

at Unity Colony, Purana Bazaar 'B' Measuring 110 x 110 x 45 x 55.

No Earth Filling Required Price : 13 Lakhs (Nego) Contact : 9862498664

DP-9708

ALTO 800 LXI (2013)

Colour : Grey Price : 2,35,000 (Nego) Ph. No. : 8794812558

Meanwhile, the BSE benchmark Sensex jumped 157 points Thursday amid expiry of December series derivatives contracts and positive global cues.

AIRFIELD YOUTH ORGANISATION WOKHA : NAGALAND 1st Prize : 919, 2nd Prize : 337 3rd Prize : 370 Consolation : 906, 90, 69, 836, 163

WC-340

previous close of 70.06. The domestic unit moved in a range of 70.39 to 70.18 during the day, before closing at 70.35. Brent crude futures dropped 3.78 per cent to USD 53.20 per barrel.

On a net basis, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) bought shares worth Rs 80.28 crore Wednesday,

I, YANSATHUNG T SHITIRI have lost my Wallet (black) containing Aadhaar Card, Pan Card and other ID Cards on 23rd Dec 2018 from Zion Hospital Area Finder May Kindly Contact Cont : 7642920448 Finder will be rewarded

RAFFLE DRAW RESULT

By ELOE Yangro

Infant Jesus Church, 5th Mile

1st Prize : 1260 2nd Prize : 1269 3rd Prize : 0184 Consolation Prizes: 0783, 1498, 1155, 0092, 0011.

DP-9712 CHRISTMAS BUMPER DRAW ON 22/12/2018 RESULT

1st Prize : 443 2nd Prize : 29 3rd Prize : 318 4th Prize : 129 5th Prize : 19 6th Prize : 241 7th Prize : 259 Consolation Prizes: Ticket No. 72, 336, 496, 376, 18, 459, 261, 440, 202, 384.

DP-9721

and the Fed, which calmed investors’ nerves.

Progress in US-China trade negotiations and strong consumer spending data in the US added to the momentum, they added.

At the Interbank Foreign Exchange, the rupee opened sharply lower at 70.27 a dollar against its

DP-9727

Mumbai, Dec 27 (PTI): The r upee tumbled by 29 paise to 70.35 against US dollar Thursday amid strengthening of the greenback even as crude oil prices eased. Brokers said the US dollar firmed up against major global currencies following easing of tensions between the White House

DP-9734(B)

Crossword

Sabha that the government has prepared a revival plan for Air India which focuses on building a competitive and profitable airline

Rs 23,000 crore has already been disbursed, while Rs 42,000 crore is remaining.

Earlier this month, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said the government would put an additional Rs 41,000 crore in PSBs over and above what was announced earlier.

On December 20, the government sought Parliament’s approval for infusion of an additional Rs 41,000 crore.

The recapitalisation, the finance minister said, would enhance the lending capacity of PSBs and help them come out of the Reserve Bank of India’s Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) framework.

Eleven out of the total 21 PSBs are under the RBI’s PCA framework, which imposes lending restrictions on weak banks. These are Allahabad Bank, United Bank of India, Corporation Bank, IDBI Bank, UCO Bank, Bank of India, Central Bank of India, Indian Overseas Bank, Oriental Bank of Commerce, Dena Bank and Bank of Maharashtra.

Rupee dives 29 paise against US dollar

Government has prepared revival plan for Air India: Jayant Sinha

NEW DELHI, Dec 27 (PTI): The government has prepared a revival plan for Air India that provides for a comprehensive financial package, differentiated strategies for each of the airline’s core businesses and robust organisational reforms, Union Minister Jayant Sinha said Thursday.

Various initiatives to turnaround the national carrier, which is staying afloat on a bailout package extended by the previous government, including monetisation of real estate assets are progressing.

Sinha told the Lok

New Delhi, Dec 27 (PTI): The government is likely to infuse Rs 28,615 crore into seven public sector banks (PSBs) through recapitalisation bonds by the end of this month, sources said on Thursday.

The amount infused will help the banks meet regulatory capital requirement, and its disbursement might take place before December 31, sources said. Out of these seven PSBs, Bank of India is likely to get the highest amount of Rs 10,086 crore, followed by Oriental Bank of Commerce, which might get Rs 5,500 crore through recapitalisation bonds, sources added.

Other banks that are likely to receive capital infusion in this round included Bank of Maharashtra which may get Rs 4,498 crore, UCO Bank (Rs 3,056 crore) and United Bank of India (Rs 2,159 crore).

The government had earlier announced an infusion of Rs 65,000 crore in PSBs in 2018-19, of which

K-3748

in India. Similarly, India would be happy to welcome firms from Europe and the US who want to move out of other countries and set up manufacturing bases in India, Prabhu said.

“We will be very happy to give them special status in India,” he added. The comments follow several steps taken during 2018 to further liberalise norms and improve business climate in India to attract greater FDI. In the World bank’s doing business report, India’s rank has improved to 77th from 130th earlier.

Earlier this year in January, the government permitted foreign airlines to invest up to 49 per cent in debt-ridden Air India, and eased norms for investment in single brand retail, construction and power exchanges. Norms were also relaxed for medical devices and audit firms associated with companies receiving overseas funds. The government permitted 100 per cent FDI under the automatic

India, Central Institute of Road Transport, Central Road Research Institute, and Society of Indian Automobile Manufactures, attended the meet and supported the proposal.

“HSRPs have certain security features and are protected against counterfeiting. The plates are fastened with non-removable/ non-reusable snap lock fitting system,” Gadkari said.

Manufacturers or suppliers of HSRPs, if so authorised by the state concerned, may also supply the HSRP for old vehicles after placing the registration mark, he said.

An HSRP is a chromiumbased hologram applied by hot stamping on the number plates both at the front and back besides laser-branding of a permanent identification number, an official said. Third registration mark refers to a chromium-based hologram sticker affixed on the inner side of the vehicles’ windshield which will have the details of registration, the official added.

Govt to infuse Rs 28,615 crore in 7 PSBs soon

DP-9734(A)

Suresh Prabhu (File)

route for single brand retail trading and also in power exchanges that provide an online platform for trading in electricity.

This was the second major liberalisation in FDI policy by the NDA government after major changes effected in June 2016. Total FDI in India, including reinvested earnings, rose to USD 61.96 billion in 201718, from USD 60.22 billion in 2016-17.

In April-June period of the current fiscal 2018-19, the country has attracted USD 16.86 billion of foreign investments. Experts, however, said the government needs to focus on areas like infrastructure modernisation and easing of procedures to attract global investors. “Globally also, FDI inflows have cooled down.

India needs to take steps in areas like infrastructure and procedural easing to further attract investments,” Professor Biswajit Dhar of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) said.

India mainly attracts investments from countries like Mauritius, Singapore, Japan, UK, the Netherlands, the US, Germany, Cyprus, France, and UAE. The sectors that received maximum FDI during 2018 include services, computer hardware and software, construction development, trading, automobile, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and power.

New Delhi, Dec 27 (PTI): All motor vehicles will come fitted with tamperproof high security registration plates (HSRPs) from April 1 to protect against counterfeiting, Parliament was informed Thursday.

“The ministry has notified ... mandating that HSRP including the third registration mark, wherever required, shall be supplied by vehicle manufacturers along with the vehicle manufactured on or after 1 April, 2019 to their dealers,” Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari told Lok Sabha in a written reply. Gadkari said the proposal to amend the concerned rule in Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 and revision of the HSRP Order, 2001 was placed in the public domain for soliciting objections/suggestions and was discussed in a meeting on June 5, 2018.

He said transport department officials of states, representatives from testing agencies like Automotive Research Association of

Gold slides; silver jumps Rs 525

DP-9725

New Delhi, Dec 27 (PTI): India will aim to receive USD 100 billion in foreign direct investments in the next two years and special industrial clusters are being created for countries like Japan, South Korea, China and Russia where their companies can invest and operate, Union Minister Suresh Prabhu said.

The commerce and industry minister said his ministry has also identified sectors and countries which holds huge potential for investments in India.

“I have given a target.

USD 100 billion of FDI should come from different sectors into India. It will not happen in one year. We have identified companies, sectors and countries and now we are going for road shows to attract investors,” Prabhu told PTI in an interview.

He said India would remain a top destination for foreign investors in 2019 and the ministry would look at all sectoral issues that may come come in the way to attracting overseas investments. “For countries like Japan, South Korea, China and Russia, we are creating industrial clusters where they can invest and operate,” Prabhu said. The minister said China has agreed to set up industrial parks in India and the Chinese authorities have been asked to give a list of companies that are willing to set up factories

All vehicles to come fitted with HSRPs from April 1

Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2018

DP-9700

India eyes $100 bn FDI in next two years: Prabhu

business

DP-9711

8

international

Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2018

America cannot be the world’s policeman: Trump

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump greet members of the military at a hanger rally at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq.

Washington, Dec 27 (PTI): US President Donald Trump has defended his decision to withdraw troops from the war-torn Syria, saying America cannot be the world’s policeman, as he made his first unannounced trip to Iraq.

President Trump and First Lady Melania secretly left Washington on Christmas night and visited Iraq on Wednesday to deliver holiday greetings to US combat troops. “President Trump and the First Lady travelled to Iraq late on Christmas night to visit with our troops and Senior Military leadership to thank them for their service, their success, and their sacrifice and to wish them a Merry Christmas,” White House press secretary Sarah Sanders said in a tweet.

Tr ump delivered a speech to around 100 uniformed service members at an air base west of Baghdad where he defended his decision to pull American troops out of Syria.

“The United States cannot continue to be the policeman of the world,” Trump told reporters soon

after he addressed American soldiers.

He said the US could use Iraq as a regional launching pad to carry out operations against the ISIS and Syria.

Trump vowed that his administration will give a “harsh response” if America faced another terrorist attack. “If anything should happen at all, nobody will ever have suffered the consequences they had suffered,” Trump said.

“It’s not fair when the burden is all on us, the United States,” he said, as he defended his decision to withdraw troops from Syria and let regional countries, Turkey in particular, to complete the work of finishing the remnants of the ISIS terror group and Saudi Arabia to invest in development of the war-ravaged country.

In his interaction with reporters, Trump described how he gave “the generals” multiple six-month “extensions” to get out of Syria.

“They said again, recently, can we have more time? I said, ‘Nope’. You can’t have any more time.

You’ve had enough time.

We’ve knocked them out.

We’ve knocked them silly.

“I will tell you that I’ve had some very good talks with (Turkish) President (Recep Tayyip) Erdogan who wants to knock them out also and he’ll do it. And others will do it too. Because we are in their region. They should be sharing the burden of costs and they’re not,” the US President said.

Last week, Trump surprised the world when he suddenly announced that the US was pulling out its troops from Syria.

The US currently has some 2,000 troops in Syria, which are now gradually headed home. US Defence Secretary James Mattis resigned in protest.

Trump has argued that the US now no longer needs to be present in Syria as the ISIS terror group has been defeated. “We don’t want to be taken advantage of any more by countries that use us and use our incredible military to protect them.

They don’t pay for it, and they’re going to have to.

“In Syria, Erdogan said he wants to knock out ISIS, whatever’s left, the remnants of ISIS. And Saudi Arabia just came out and said they are going to pay for some economic development. Which is great, that means we don’t have to pay. We are spread out all over the world. We are in countries most people haven’t even heard about.

Frankly, it’s ridiculous,” Trump added.

The US has kept a sustained military presence in Iraq since the 2003 invasion launched by former President George W Bush.

1ST DEATH ANNIVERSARY OF OUR BELOVED FATHER

Lt. Shri DHURBA KUMAR GAHATRAJ (Died: 28/12/2017)

Those we Love don’t go away, They walk beside us everyday, Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved, still missed and very dear always.

Loving Wife, children, in-laws and grandchildren

China’s former spy chief jailed for life Shenyang, Dec 27 (IANS): China’s former intelligence chief Ma Jian was sentenced to life in prison on Thursday for crimes, including taking bribes and insider trading.

Ma, a former vice Minister in China’s powerful Ministry of State Security which oversees foreign and counterintelligence operations, pleaded guilty and will not appeal, said the Intermediate People’s Court of Dalian in Liaoning Province.

His case is linked to that of one of China’s most wanted fugitives, exiled property tycoon Guo Wengui, who published a series of allegations of corruption among top members of the Communist Party.

Between 1999 to 2014, Ma used his position to help Guo Wengui, who now lives in New York, further his business interests, the court said.

He took more than 100 million yuan ($14.5 million) in bribes and profited by trading stocks based on insider information, it added.

“The defendant Ma Jian’s bribery amount was extremely large and the national and people’s interests suffered a particularly heavy loss, which seriously infringed on the integrity of civil servants,” the court said.

Ma was put under investigation in 2015 and expelled from the Communist Party one year later.

The court on Thursday revoked Ma’s political rights and ordered confiscation of all his personal assets.

9

Russia ready to deploy invulnerable n-missile: Putin M o s c ow, D e c 2 7 (IANS): Russia’s new hypersonic missile system, which Moscow claims is “invulnerable” to the US defences, will enter service in 2019, President Vladimir Putin said after conducting a test of the missile.

The Avangard hypersonic system was tested from the Dombarovsky military airbase in southwest Russia, Putin was cited as saying on Wednesday by the state-run Tass news service.

“Starting from next year, a new intercontinental strategic system Avangard will enter service in the Russian Army and the first regiment in the Strategic Missile Troops will be deployed,” he said.

“Russia is the first in the world to receive a new type of strategic weapon and this will reliably ensure the security of our state and

Vladimir Putin (File)

of our people for decades to come,” Putin added.

Earlier reports said that the Avangard had intercontinental range and the ability to fly as fast as Mach 20, more than 15,000 miles per hour.

As it closes in on its target, the missile with a manoeuvrable gliding warhead can adjust both altitude and direction to avoid defences and fly low enough to avoid most interceptors, Tass said.

“It will be practically invulnerable,” Putin had said about the Avangard during

a March address to the Russian Parliament.

There was no immediate Pentagon comment on Putin’s announcement, but a US official expressed doubt to CNN about the weapon systems which the Russian leader talked about in March, saying they were not close to operational.

General John Hyten, the four-star head of US Strategic Command, had earlier warned that the current generation of US missile-detecting satellites and radars won’t be capable of spotting weapons such as the Avangard. “We are going to need a different set of sensors in order to see the hypersonic threats,” Hyten told CNN at the time.

The geopolitical intelligence website Stratfor, earlier this year, had described hypersonic weapons as destabilizing. “These missiles

will trigger a new arms race for offensive superiority,” it said, adding that “hypersonic weapons encourage first strikes because they leave an opponent little time to consider options”.

Moscow’s Avangard announcement came less than a month after Washington said it would stop adhering to a decades-old nuclear treaty in 60 days unless Russia returns to compliance with it.

The 1987 IntermediateRange Nuclear Forces Treaty forced both countries to eliminate ground-launched ballistic and cruise missiles with ranges between approximately 300 and 3,400 miles.

The US said that Russia violated the INF when it developed and fielded the 9M729 missile system in 2017. Russia denies violating the pact.

France drops probe into Rwandan genocide Paris, Dec 27 (IANS): France has dropped a long-running investigation into the shooting down of a plane carrying former Rwandan President Juvenal Habyarimana, whose death in 1994 was a trigger for the genocide in the country.

Over one million Tutsi people were killed by the then Hutu majority government in the course of 100 days.

“We have to interpret this decision by French judges as a form of resignation faced with a political context which prosecutors did not know how to fight,” the BBC on Wednesday quoted a French lawyer as saying.

“Rwandan authorities have never sought to help bring the truth to light,” he added.

A French inquiry began in 1998 at the request of relatives of the French crew members who died.

In 2006, a French judge had accused Tutsi rebels, led by current President Paul Kagame, of the attack. Arrest warrants were issued for a number of his aides.

French prosecutors had recommended in October the charges be dismissed because of insufficient evidence against the suspects.

The charges were dropped on December 21, a judicial source said on Wednesday.

The plane carrying Habyarimana was shot down by a missile in April 1994, triggering the Rwandan genocide.

Habyarimana, a Hutu who had signed a peace deal with Tutsi rebels,

was flying into the capital, Kigali, when a missile brought the plane down, killing all on-board.

The investigation was a major source of tension between France and Rwanda. President Kagame described it as being politically motivated and accused France - which supported the former Hutu regime - of having played a direct role in the genocide.

Relations between the two countries later improved. In 2012, a report by a French judge cast doubt on the idea that the rebels had shot down the plane, and suggested that Hutu extremists could have been responsible.

An inquiry by Kagame’s government said the missile that brought down the jet had been fired from an army camp controlled by Hutus.

25TH DEATH ANNIVERSARY

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Our Dearest Mom, the warmest person with a heart of Gold. Though you left us so suddenly to find peace in your final resting place of heavenly abode; we feel your presence so fresh and alive in our hearts. We miss your cheerful smile and sweet gestures and we always will.

With much thankfulness, we the bereaved family would like to thank each and every individual who stood by us and shared our grief and supported us in every possible way at the demise of our beloved Mom Late Chemshau Phom.

We deeply regret for the inability to thank every individual in person but we earnestly pray that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

K-3751

Loving children and family members

07.09.1977 – 03.12.2018

LT. VIKERÜZO LINYÜ Born on : 15th March 1971 – Died on 28th Dec. 1993 25 years ago you left us but we have never forgotten you. Every day we think of you, we know you are in a better place but we truly miss you, stay blessed dear Amu. We thank God for your life. Dear Amu, you are truly missed, we love you.

“The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away, blessed be the name of the Lord”.

Job 1:21.

K-3739

With love, your near and dearest family member.

1st DEATH ANNIVERSARY

K-3742

of Late H. Kughaka Zhimomi

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT “ For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present to come, “Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord” Romans 8:38-39.

BORN ON :- 08.09.1942 – DIED ON :- 19.12.2018 We the bereaved family members of Lt. C. Wati Pongen would like to express our heartfelt gratitude & sincere appreciation to one and all who have shown their sympathy and gesture of kindness, supporting us through prayer, morally, financially and physically during the prolonged illness and at the sad demise of our beloved on 19.12.2018.

We would also like to convey our special thanks to :1. Doctors, Nurses and Staff of District Hospital, Dimapur.

2. Dr. Temsu, Blood Bank, District Hospital, Dimapur.

3. Ao Baptist Church Diphupar.

4. Ao Senso Telongjem Diphupar.

5. Dibuia Union Dimapur.

6. Dibuia Baptist Church.

7. Dimapur District Ao Pensioner Union.

8. Relatives, Neighbours and Well Wishers.

Loving wife, children and family members.

DP-9693 K Y M C

(23-08-1979 to Died : 26-12-2017)

A year has passed since you left for your heavenly abode, and it hurts us to think that you are no longer with us, but in our hearts, you have a special place no one else can fill in. The only hope that keeps us going is the hope of reuniting with you in heaven someday.

MISSING YOU EVERYDAY WITH SILENT TEARS.

"I thank my God upon every remembrance of you"

Philippians 1:8

DP-9646

DP-9617

Loving wife, children and family members K Y M C

Infotainment

10

Live musical event held in Dimapur S

Shania Twain thanks Lionel Richie for convincing her to due

Organisers and artistes from Dimapur during the live musical event at The Bully, Notun Bosti Dimapur on Thursday evening. (NP)

A

live musical event featuring various upcoming artistes from Dimapur was held at ‘The Bully’, Notun Bosti, Dimapur on Thursday evening. The event was organised by local solo artiste & songwriter, Abeni Jazz Odyuo and country artiste, Yansai Mozhui. The event was organised with support from families and friends in collaboration with new local artiste from different

genres.

Speaking to Nagaland Post, the organizers; local solo artiste & songwriter Abeni Jazz Odyuo and country artiste Yansai Mozhui said that the objective of hosting the musical evening was to give upcoming artistes a platform to showcase their talents.

The duo also rued that despite their zeal and passion for music coupled with talent, they and other

Deepika Padukone clocks in 30 mn followers on Instagram

A

fter actress Priyanka Chopra, newlywed actress Deepika Padukone has garnered over 30 million followers on Instagram. Celebrating the same and thanking her fans for making her reach the mark, Deepika uploaded a video in which she can be seen having fun while doing a moonwalk dance. “Moon-

walking into 30 million...

Thank You for the love,” she captioned the video. It seems 2018 is ending on a good note for Deepika as in November she got married to her long time boyfriend and actor Ranveer Singh in Italy.

Dee pika made her Bollywood debut with superstar Shah Rukh Khan starrer “Om Shanti Om”.

After that, she featured in films like “Cocktail”, “Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani”, “Piku”, “Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela”, “Happy New Year”, “Bajirao Mastani” and “Padmaavat”.

(IANS)

AKUK UNION WOKHA TOWN Wokha : Nagaland Estd: 1980

artistes have limited platform to perform in shows in Nagaland.

The musical event witnessed featuring artistes like Meribeni Patton, Chuba Longchar, Zaren Ngullie, Bobo Achumi, Big Dane, Athono Pignyu, and The Chronicle serenade the young music lovers. The event was compeered by Chumthunglo T Jami and Thumchobeni Ezung.

(Staff Reporter)

(Dr. Benchumi Y Humtsoe)

Cyrus, Hemsworth now married, had planned to first wed in Malibu before wildire

S going to turn down Lionel, but after speaking with him on the phone, she knew she couldn’t resist singing with the soul icon.

“Lionel called my managers up and said, ‘I need to speak to her, I want to do this duet with her on my album.

She can pick any song she wants’,” she continued. “I just kept saying, ‘No.’ Not to say no for the sake of turning down Lionel Richie, because of course I’m going to always jump at that chance. I was too afraid, I really believed I couldn’t do it and I didn’t want to embarrass myself in front of Lionel Richie. I didn’t want to try and then fail…”

“He insisted, (and) my husband (Frederic Thiebaud) said, ‘Look at least turn him down yourself,’ and I said, ‘You’re right, of course I owe him that’,” Shania recalled.

(Hollywood.com)

inger Miley Cyrus and actor Liam Hemsworth are now reportedly married. They had originally planned to wed in their ocean-side home in Malibu before it was destroyed in wildlife.

According to bbc. com, Cyrus has confirmed her marriage to Australian actor and long-standing partner. She shared images from the ceremony, reported to have been held on Sunday, on social media After the couple’s compound was burned down by the devastating California wildfires last month, the stars moved their wedding to Cyrus’ home in Franklin, Tennessee, reports people.com.

“They had planned to get married in Malibu over the holidays when all of their families were together. After their Malibu house didn’t make the fire, they have been living at Miley’s Tennessee house,” a source close to the singer, 26 - who shared touching

I

n the song, the star rapped: “We been getting that Jewish money/ Everything is kosher.” Attention was drawn to them after LeBron James posted an Instagram story in which he quoted the words.

On Twitter yesterday (December 25), 21 Savage apologised for any offence he had caused. “The Jewish people I know are very wise with there money so that’s why I said we been gettin Jewish money I never thought anyone would take

offense I’m sorry if I offended everybody never my intention I love all people,” he wrote.

‘ASMR’ features on the rapper’s new album ‘I Am > I Was’, which was released on Friday (December 21).

The record features guest

FELICITATION With immense pride and happiness we congratulate Er. Longkai N. Chemdok for securing the post of SubDivisional Officer (NPWD) in the recently conducted Combined Technical Services Examination. We thank God for His guidance and immense blessings upon you.

We pray for your good health and wish you more success in the days to come.

DP-9716

appearances from the likes of Childish Gambino, Migos’ Offset, Post Malone, Schoolboy Q and J. Cole.

The album opens with lyrics about Tekashi 6ix9ine, who was arrested on firearms and racketeering charges last month. Titled ‘A Lot’, J. Cole raps on the opening track: “Pray for Tekashi/They want him to rot/I picture him inside a cell on a cot/Reflecting on how he made it to the top/ Wondering if it was worth it or not.”

(NME)

photos from their Dec. 23 nuptials on Wednesday tells PEOPLE exclusively.

Cyrus was heartbroken by the loss of their Malibu home, but recently told Ryan Seacrest she’s in “a really good kind of healing place now.”

Hemsworth, 28, previously shared a striking photo of their burneddown house that showed the letters “L-O-V-E” left

in the ashes.

“That’s literally and physically all that’s left, so I felt that that was really poetic. You can always rebuild a physical structure, but that love that can’t be destroyed is always there and always stays strong,” Cyrus told Seacrest.

“That’s been something that gave me a lot of light at a dark time.”

(IANS)

Artie Lange shares picture of ‘hideously deformed’ nose due to ‘decades’ of drug abuse

21 Savage apologises for F controversial ‘Jewish money’ lyrics

Dad, mom, brothers & sister

(Er. Lichonthung Patton)

hania Twain credits Lionel Richie with helping her find her voice again during her battle with Lyme disease.

The country star developed dysphonia, a vocal cord disorder often caused by stress, following her 2008 separation from producer Robert ‘Mutt’ Lange, and was not able to sing for several years.

The Man! I Feel Like a Woman star was also subsequently diagnosed with Lyme disease, and feared she wouldn’t perform again because of the ailment.

However, she praises Lionel for convincing her to duet with him on their 2011 collaboration Endless Love.

“He’s such a wonderful man, I’m so blessed to have met him,” she told U.S. chat show The Talk. “The Lyme disease battle is just an ongoing thing. Once you’ve had effects from Lyme disease, in my case they’re permanent.

So I really struggle with the damage to my vocal cords.

It’ll be an ongoing therapy for the rest of my life. I felt like that was it for my singing career, that I’d never sing again, let alone record again.”

Shania was initially

Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2018

unnyman Artie Lange provided a heavy reminder of the effects of drug abuse.

The comedian took to Twitter on Tuesday to share a selfie showing his collapsed nose with a somber message describing his prolonged usage of hard drugs.

“This is it but I believe her nose had a septum and had not been hideously deformed due to over 3 decades of drug abuse,” he wrote in the Christmas Day tweet. Earlier in the month, Lange, 51, tested positive for cocaine while serving four years probation for heroin possession, but was spared jail time and ordered to

apply to drug court at state Superior Court in Newark, according to NJ.com.

At the time, Lange told the court that the drug shouldn’t have been in his system.

“I wouldn’t be arrogant enough to come in here after using cocaine for two days,” said Lange. “It’s in my system and it shouldn’t be.”

Traces of cocaine usually exit the body within hours after its use. In a series of tweets at the time, Lange thanked the judge for her leniency following his court

appearance, and also explained that he hadn’t used heroin in 41 days.

“The judge and Prosecutor were unbelievably compassionate,” Lange wrote. “I’m not high. So I see it clearly now. They wanna save my life. 10 days ago when I left rehab I had to touch the flame. I used Cocaine...”

H e c o n t i nu e d , “ I t should’ve left my system. But a higher power wouldn’t let.

[M]E get away with that. I’m a bad addict. I had to see if I could get high. (FoxNews)

FELICITATION With immense joy and pride I convey heartiest congratulation to my First Grand Daughter Dr. Yinglong H. Phom daughter of Mr. & Mrs. C. Hongya Phom for clearing the recently declared NPSC Examination 2018 to the post of Medical Officer (Class - I Gazetted) under the Department of Home.

Further I wish the best for all her further endeavour.

DP-9726

DP-9714

Shri. P. Phaben Phom Grandfather

FELICITATION With immense pride and honour, the AUWT conveys our heartfelt congratulations to the following achievers from Akuk Village during the recently declared NPSC Combined Technical Services Examination.

1. Er. Lichonthung Patton, S/o. Mrs. Abeni and Lt. Lidemo Patton, qualified for the Post of SDO (PHED), 1st Rank.

2. Dr. Benchumi Y Humtsoe, D/o Mrs. Nyimbeni and Mr. Yihamo Humtsoe, qualified for the Post of MO (H&FW), 3rd Rank.

The Union pray and wishes them success in their assigned responsible jobs.

Abel Enny Vice Chairman

DP-9719

P Yanthithung Patton Chairman

WC-334

FELICITATION

With immense pride and joy, we the maternal cousins and relatives would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Miss Dojingla Yimchunger, D/o Shri Akumba Yimchunger (IPS) Rtd. and Mrs. Amongla Yaden for securing the post of Medical Officer (Cl-I Gazetted) under Health & Family Welfare Dept. in the recently declared NPSC Combined Technical Service Examination (CTSE).

May you serve with integrity and dedication and be a blessing wherever you are called to serve.

It's our prayer that God will grant with good health and wisdom as you embark on this new journey and we wish you the very best in your future endeavours.

DP-9707

K Y M C

Loving Sister Thopen, Cousins & Relatives.

DP-9607

DP-9701

K Y M C

11

sports

Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2018

MYO silver jubilee sports meet begins Ranji Trophy: Bihar beat Nagaland by 273 runs

Roko Angami and others during the inaugural function of the MYO silver jubilee meet on Thursday.

Correspondent

Kohima, Dec 27 (NPN): Five-day silver jubilee sports meet of Mengujuma Youth Organisation (MYO) got underway Thursday at Mengujuma village with Nagaland Football Coaches Association (NFCA) president Roko Angami as the special guest.

Roko, a former international footballer, complimented the MYO for attaining 25th glorious years and further urged the organisation to climb the higher ladder as they continue to render valuable service to the community.

Informing that the NFCA has been formed to

strengthen the standard of football in the state and also to groom youngsters at the grassroot level across the state, he said the association will be conducting DLicence Refreshers Course

by January-February next year.

He said that AIFF DLicence Course forms an introductory step to professional football coaching in India. The course deals with teaching the basic principles of football coaching. He also invited coaches from Mengujuma village to join this course and promote football together.

He called upon the youth to grab the various op-

portunities and stay focus in whatever field they are good at. Stating that expression is the crucial factor to lead someone in the right path and also land someone in trouble, he urged upon the youth to be careful while making any sort of utterance and be positive in their approach in the larger interest of the public.

Lamenting that the moral value of respect to elders and parents is diminishing in the present generation, he called upon the youth to recognise the sacrifice and hard labour of their parents towards meeting their daily requirements, entrepreneurship and educa-

tion. He was of the view that the youth ought to repay their parents by maintaining positive attitude and excel in their respective fields.

The inaugural function was chaired by Mengujuma village council secretary Neinguse Mor while MYO president Kelevizo Riirhie delivered presidential address, greeting was shared by jubilee committee convenor Vitsalhou Kesiezie while MYO games & sports secretary Peteneizo Sechii administered oath to the participating teams.

The five day long meet will be marked by football, volleyball, Naga wrestling and track and field events.

Meriema youth sports meet underway Correspondent

Ko h i m a , D e c 2 7 (NPN): The 24th Meriema village youth games and sports meet got underway Thursday at Meriema ground with Vibeilietuo Kets, president, 11 Northern Angami A/C -11 NDPP as special guest.

The five-day long sports meet would conclude on December 31.

Addressing the gathering, Kets said that the present government is giving due importance to sports and to groom the talented youth in the state. In this regard, the government is

reviving the Dr. T. Ao tournament to boost the local youths, he said.

The inaugural program was led by Mhasizolie, invocation prayer was offered by Keduolhoulie Shiiya, pastor, Baptist Church Meriema, special song was presented by CRC Meriama, presidential address was delivered by Medongulie Keditsu while the oath was administered by games and sports secretary Luolazotuo Yaotsu.

Events like athletics, football, volleyball for both men and women would be played during the five-day long meet.

Zverev slams finalset tie-breaks

Melbourne, Dec 27 (Agencies): Alexander Zverev has criticised Australian Open organisers for introducing final-set tie-breaks, claiming players were not consulted and it deprived the tournament of “something special”.

Organisers have decided to follow Wimbledon in abandoning the advantage final set at the opening Grand Slam of the season in Melbourne next month.

Should matches reach 6-6 in the fifth set, the winner will be the first player to reach 10 points.

Tour nament director Craig Tiley said last week consultation had been sought by current, ex-players, commentators, agents and TV analysts but Zverev is not behind the move. “We weren’t (consulted) at all.

I don’t think any players were (asked), to be honest,” Zverev told The Australian newspaper.

“I don’t like the change too much because I think it has something special when you go 12-10 in the fifth set, or something like that.

I really enjoyed those kind of situations, really enjoy those kind of matches, even though they are physically tough.”

The French Open is now the only slam still decided by a traditional long deciding set, with the US Open the first Grand Slam to introduce final-set tiebreaks, with a first-to-sevenpoints game played at 6-6, meaning the four tournaments will all use a different format.

Tiley insisted the choice of the longer 10-point finalset tiebreak would “ensure the fans still get a special finale to these often epic contests”. Wimbledon announced in October it would use a standard first-to-sevenpoints tie-break at 12-12 in the final set from 2019.

K Y M C

DP-9681

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Born in 1917 – Died on 2018 We, the family of our beloved father Late Khewoto Achumi wishes to acknowledge the many expressions of sympathy and gestures of kindness shown to us at the sudden demise of our father on the 18th of Dec-2018. We express our thanks and gratitude to each and every individuals, churches, association, union, families, friends and well-wishers who stood and supported us in prayer, physical, financial and thoughtful material support.

May God Almighty bless you in return.

We extend our special thanks to : 1. Dr. Kitaka and the loving staff of Faith Hospital.

2. a) Thilixu Village. b) Thilixu Village Baptist Church. c) Thilixu Akighinimimuqo, Aphuyesa, Block-1V, Block-V. 3. Thilixu Block-V Welfare Committee and Block-1VGPS Staff.

4. Mrs & Mr. Khehovi Yepthomi, Hon’ble Advisor Art Culture & Tourism.

5. Mrs & Mr. Hezheto Yepthomi.

6. Mrs & Mr. Hokato Vusshe.

7. Er. Toniho Achumi.

8. Mrs & Mr. Kughalu Mulatonu.

9. Rev. Dr. Hevukhu Achumi, Executive Secretary WSBAK. 10. Mrs. Kakheli Inato, Women Secretary WSBAK. 11. Rev. Phushito Chishi, Mission Promoter WSBAK. 12. Khumishi (A) Baptist Akukuhou (General, Women & Youth).

13. Khumishi (A) Union Dimapur.

14. Sumi Baptist Akukuhou, Diphupar (B).

15. Dr. & Er. Vihoto Achumi.

16. Mrs & Er. Ghukhui Zhimomi.

17. Lhomithi Baptist Akukuhou.

18. Mr & Mrs. Jonathan, Nisheli L. Yeptho.

19. Kitami Union, Dimapur, Kitami Inalimi, Dimapur.

20. Hevikhe Village Baptist Akukuhou.

21. Ura Village Council.

22. Bade Village Council.

23. Dhansiripar Block VDB Union, Secretary, BDO and Staff.

24. Mrs & Mr. Vihuto Yeptho.

25. Mrs & Mr. H. Pitoho Awomi.

We deeply regret our inability to thank each and every individual who have been a blessing to us through out. It is our sincere prayer that our good and faithful Lord Jesus Christ be with you and your family.

DP-9694

Beloved wife, children, in-laws, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Ko h i m a , D e c 2 7 (NPN): Despite a poor start from Bihar team in the first innings, a much improved Bihar registered a thumping 273 runs win over Nagaland on December 25.

This is the second successive defeat (back to back) against Bihar as Nagaland also lost their first class cricket debut match by eight wickets in Vijay Hazare Trophy in the month of September this year.

On day-4 and final day in Patna, Nagaland team were bowled out for 173 in pursuit of 446 runs as left arm spinner Ashutosh Aman took five wickets (including Rongsen and Abrar Kazi) in the second innings to help the team win their fourth match in Ranji Trophy.

Chasing a target of 446 runs, Nagaland team were bundled out for 173 runs in 45.5 overs running short of 273 runs.

Nagaland’s captain Rongsen was the bright side of Nagaland team scoring a century off 113 deliveries.

Abrar Kazi, the highest scorer of Nagaland was trapped by lbw in the first delivery by Aman.

Bihar bowlers Vivek Kumar (5-65) and Ashutosh Aman (5-49) finished with five wickets each in the second innings.

Earlier, Bihar team declared the second innings at 505/8 setting a target of 446 runs as Mangal Mehrur and middle batsman Rahmatullah scored a century each.

Mehrur scored 177 runs hitting 24 fours and one six, and Rahmatullah scored 107 runs off 155 de-

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT We the bereaved family members of Lt. DUHELE KENNAO would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to each and every individual, Organizations, Churches, friends, neighbours and well wishers who supported us physically, financially and morally during the prolonged illness till the time of her demise on 23rd Dec, 2018.

We convey our special thanks to: 1. Viswema Baptist Church 2. Viswema Baptist Khriesarü-ü Krotho 3. C.R.C Burma Camp, Dimapur City 4. Doctors, Nurses and Staff, Eden Medical Centre, Dimapur.

5. Er.Zale Neikha, Advisor, Youth Resources & Sports.

DUHELE KENNAO 6. Kennao Clan, Viswema.

Died on 23rd December, 2018.

7. Sweba Youth Society, Viswema.

8. Sweba Women Society, Viswema.

9. Zheri Women Society, Viswema.

10. Kewhira Zherimia Krotho, Kohima.

We regret our inability to mention each and every one of you personally. However, it is our sincere prayer to our Almighty God to bless you all abundantly.

Loving children, in-laws, grandchildren and great grand children.

K-3740

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We the bereaved family members of Lt. K. Benthungo Ovung would like to express our heartfelt gratitude and sincere appreciation to one and all who stood by us spiritually, financially, materially and physically during his prolonged illness and till the time of his demise on 20th Dec 2018.

We deeply regret our inability to thank each and everyone personally, yet it is our humble prayer and belief that our Almighty God bless you abundantly and reward your good deeds.

Loving wife, children and family members.

WC-341

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

"LOVE ONE ANOTHER AS I HAVE LOVED YOU".

John 15:12

LATE PAUL ASINGBA

1967 – 2018 The Family of Lt. PAUL ASINGBA, deeply appreciate and gratefully acknowledge your benevolent gesture, to all the Organisations, Churches, Associations, Individuals and Well Wishers for all your Physical, Financial, Moral and Spiritual support during the unexpected tragic accident on Tuesday the 18th Dec. 2018 between Marari river and Zuketsa.

Though we are unable to mention all the Names of each and every individual particularly, the kindness and compassion you extended to our Family during this time of great sadness will always be remembered and cherished in our hearts. May the Almighty God bless you all.

Loving Wife, Children & Relatives.

DP-9735

liveries hitting 9 fours and 3 sixes. Utkarsh (46) and Vikash Ranjan (53) were among the highest contributor for Bihar team.

All rounder Kazi claimed five wickets (5-97) and Rachit Bhatia took two wickets (2-89) for Nagaland in the 2nd innings.

Left arm spinner Aman received the manof-the-match award for the third time from four matches for Bihar team.

Ashutosh Aman is the highest wicket taker with 51 wickets in 6 matches (10 innings) in Ranji Trophy. While guest player Abrar Kazi playing for Nagaland is the fourth highest scorer with 686 runs in six matches (11 innings) so far.

After six matches in Ranji Trophy, Nagaland

are placed in 7th place (eight points) in Plate group out of the nine teams. Bihar are in second place (27) points and 10 points behind leaders Uttarakhand with two matches remaining.

Up next in the round 8, Nagaland team will take on Arunachal Pradesh in Dimapur from December 30 to January 2.

After the end of the group matches, the top team from Plate group along with top two team from Group C will progress to the quarter final round to be played from January 15 onwards.

Brief Scores: Bihar 150 and 505/8 declared Vs Nagaland 209 and 173 (Rongsen Jonathan 100; Ashutosh Aman 5/49, Vivek Kumar 5/65).

1st Death Anniversary

of Lt. Chumbenthung Lotha (27-12-2017) It’s been a year since you left us for your heavenly abode.

Although you are no longer with us, Your presence is always felt.

We deeply treasure your memories in our hearts.

Rest in peace till we meet again.

Loving family members.

WC-335

DP-9704

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

“If we live, we live for the Lord, and if we die, we die for the Lord.

So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.”

Romans 14:8

We, the bereaved family members of Late T. SELIBA SANGTAM would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to all the churches, organizations, associations, unions, individuals and wellwishers for your moral, physical, financial and spiritual support/help during the tragic vehicle accident on 18/12/2018 between Marari river and Zuketsa.

Words of gratitude, appreciation and thank you seems so insufficient for the kindness and sacrifice you have extended to us ,and we deeply regret our inability to thank each and everyone of you but its our sincere prayer that our Almighty Lord will bless you abundantly.

May God bless you.

Deeply Missed DP-9732 Loving wife, daughters & family members

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We the family members of LATE VIRÜYA ANGAMI wish to acknowledge the many expressions of sympathy and gestures of kindness shown to us following our sad loss on 18-12-2018.

We offer our heartfelt thanks to the many friends, neighbours and well wishers who stood by us and provided emotional, practical and prayer support at this difficult time, as well as those who made charitable donations, we are truly grateful.

VIRÜYA ANGAMI A special word of thanks to the following :Age: 87 years 1. Christian Revival Church, Phesama 2. Christian Revival Church, New Reserve 3. St. Paul Catholic Church, Phesama 4. St. Xavier Church, New Reserve 5. Baptist Church, Phesama 6. Baptist Revival Church, Phesama 7. Christian Youth Union, Phesama 8. Angami Catholic Union 9. Southern Angami Catholic Union 10. Western Angami Catholic Union 11. Bethesda Prayer Fellowship, Upper Agri, Kohima 12. Angami Students’ Union 13. VDB, Phesama 14. Phesamiapfü Mechü Krotho 15. Phesama Village Council 16. Er. Vikho-o Yhoshü, Speaker, Nagaland Legislative Assembly 17. Vilelie Khamo & Family 18. Secretary and Staff of DAN, Dimapur 19. Spikes Club, Kohima 20. Tekhuba Khel 21. Viyiema Mechü To all those who helped us in any way, your contributions made our loss more bearable and your kindness brought us comfort.

Forgive our inability to thank everyone individually. Please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our deepest gratitude.

Wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren

K-3747

Correspondent

K Y M C

12

sports

Pujara puts India in command at MCG

Melbourne, Dec 27 (IANS): Australian openers survived the early jitters to post 8/0 at stumps on Day 2 of the third Test after India declared their first innings at a mammoth 443/7 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) here on Thursday.

Aaron Finch (3 batting) and Marcus Harris (5 batting) went back unscathed after the Indian new ball duo of Ishant Shamra and Jasprit Bumrah bowled some hostile stuff to spice things up for an exciting contest on Day 3.

Earlier, India’s massive total was powered by a classic century from Cheteshwar Pujara (106) and excellent half centuries from skipper Virat Kohli (82), debutant opener Mayank Agarwal (76) and Rohit Sharma (63 not out).

To add to Australia’s woes, Indian Vice Captain Ajinkya Rahane (34) and stumper Rishabh Pant (39) also got decent starts and more importantly, were engaged in crucial partnerships with Rohit.

Resuming the final session at 346/4, India lost Rahane quickly to his old nemesis, Nathan Lyon, who sweated for 40 overs to get that one wicket in India’s first essay.

Interestingly, this was

the ninth occasion Rahane fell to Lyon, making it the most number of times the tweaker has dismissed any player.

Australia could have had Rohit dismissed even before Rahane’s departure if only substitute fielder Peter Siddle had not dropped a sitter at backward square leg off Lyon and on the very next ball Travis Head made a mess of a catch, when the Mumbai righthander was on 15.

Rohit, who by now had added 62 runs for the fifth wicket with his Mumbai teammate Rahane, took full advantage of the two lives to not only get to a crafty half century but also add another vital 76-run stand with Pant for the sixth wicket.

Pant looked in fine touch but inexperience overpowered the southpaw as he succumbed to pacer Mitchell Starc once the third new ball was taken.

New man Ravindra Jadeja hardly got his eyes in before being caught behind, even as Kohli signalled the declaration of the tourists’ first innings, leaving almost 6-7 overs for Australia to bat.

Earlier, resuming the second day at 215/2, Kohli and Pujara played out a wicketless first session,

Cheteshwar Pujara (right) is congratulated by Virat Kohli after scoring a century on Thursday. (AP/PTI)

scoring 62 runs to take it to 277/2 at lunch.

After coming back, Kohli (82) made his intentions clear and went after the Australian bowlers un-

til he jarred his back while playing a pull shot against Starc.

The back continued to trouble the India skipper, who eventually fell playing

an uppercut off Starc to be caught comfortably by Finch at third man.

Interestingly, this is the first time Kohli has not reached three figures after reaching 50 in first innings in Tests in Australia.

Two overs after Kohli’s departure, Pat Cummins, the sole wicket-taker on the opening day, doubled the joy for the hosts with a fuller delivery that ended Pujara’s 319-ball marathon innings.

Pujara was undone by a ball that stayed too low and crashed into his stumps, once again underlying the confusing nature of the pitch at the MCG here.

For the Aussies, pacer Pat Cummins emerged the hero with the cherry, returning with figures of 3/72 on a docile MCG track while Mitchell Starc contributed well with two wickets. Josh Hazlewood and the lone spinner Nathan Lyon worked hard for their one wicket apiece.

Brief scores: Australia (first innings): 8/0 (Marcus Harris 5 batting, Aaron Finch 3 batting) vs India (first innings): 443/7 (Cheteshwar Pujara 106, Virat Kohli 82, Mayank Agarwal 76, Rohit Sharma 63 not out; Pat Cummins 3/72).

Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2018

Jonathan, first Naga cricketer to score a century in first class cricket Correspondent

Ko h ima , D e c 2 7 (NPN): Nagaland’s captain Jonathan Rongsen became the first Naga cricketer to score a century in first class cricket. He scored the century against Bihar in the 7th round of the ongoing Ranji Trophy in Patna on Tuesday (December 25).

Jonathan completed his 100 runs facing 113 balls hitting 12 fours and 3 sixes. But Bihar’s bowler Ashutosh Aman managed to trap the captain in his next ball off lbw.

The 32 year old Jonathan made his first class debut for Railways in 2013-14 Ranji Trophy on December 6, 2013. He was transferred from Railways to Nagaland team for Ranji Trophy 2018-19.

According to ESPNcricinfo, in his first class cricket career, Jonathan has scored a total of 697 runs in 22 innings with a century and six half centuries.

Talking to this correspondent, Jonathan Rongsen said, “I have been working very hard and I know, I have got the skills in me and believe in myself. I feel very lucky and overwhelmed and I know hard works never let you

Jonathan Rongsen

down”.

Even though he was satisfied with the century, Jonathan was optimistic that the best was yet to come. “Now I have shown the road that it’s possible for us Naga cricketers,” he said.

The captain dedicated his first ever century to his mom and dad and said, “without them I am no one.”

Jonathan hails from Akhoya village under Mokokchung district.

Jonathan was also a regular starter in the Karnataka Premier League (KPL) after he became the highest paid player in 2016 for the league and also the second highest run scorer crossing 1000 runs this year.

Talking about his re-

sponsibility on shouldering the arm band of the Nagaland, the captain said he was lucky enough to be the 1st captain for Nagaland in the first class cricket arena but said there are lots of responsibilities as well. “I want my Nagaland cricketers to learn fast and adjust to the standard of the level of 1st class cricket in India,” he added.

Former Shivamogga Lions (KPL) players sharing his experience about the Ranji Trophy suggested that Nagaland needs talent hunt for young cricketer in the state and proper coaching in order to excel in the field.

The captain was of the view that it may take another 4-5 years for Nagas to compete in the national level without any guest players.

“Hopefully after the season gets over we will start the hunt. Our Naga’s still don’t come or approach the Nagaland cricket association because they think there is no future in cricket which is not true at all”, said the captain.

He further hoped that one day Nagaland can become the Ranji Trophy champions and also play for India.

North Eastern Warriors register first win in PBL4

Nagaland Sepaktakraw team will be participating in the 29th Senior National Sepaktakraw Championship 2019 to be held at Jodhpur, Rajasthan from January 2-6. Both men and women team will play in team and regu event. Viseyie Koso from Nagaland Police and Puleno Neikha, Sepaktakraw coach will lead the team.

Peren district open volleyball tournament

D imap u r , D e c 2 7 (NPN): The Old Jalukie Youth Organisation (OJYO) will be organising Old Jalukie Village Shifting Day Memorial cum Peren District Open Volleyball Tournament From Janu-

ary 10, 2019 at Old Jalukie Village. The champion team will receive a cash prize of Rs.20,000 while the runners up will pocket Rs.10,000. The semi-finalists will also receive a cash prize of Rs. 2000

each while the individual winners - best spiker and best setter, will get Rs.500 each. For more informations, interested teams/ organisations can contact 9383380188, 9402236471 or 8837254794.

Hyderabad, Dec 27 (Agencies): Tanongsak Saensomboonsuk showed nerves of steel to get the better of Mumbai Rockets trump Anders Antonsen in three games to help North Eastern Warriors register their first win in the fourth edition of the Premier Badminton League at the Gachibowli stadium in Hyderabad on Thursday.

The Warriors beat the Rockets 4-1 after winning the first three matches of the best-of-five tie. Sameer Verma and the men’s doubles pair of Kim Ji Jung and Lee Yong Dae won the last two matches for the Rockets but that wasn’t enough to beat the Warriors.

It was a much-needed win for the North Eastern Warriors, who had lost their opening tie against Ahmedabad Smash Masters 1-4.

It was the mixed doubles combination of Liao Min

Chun and Kim Ha Na who got them rolling.

Liao and Kim gave little opportunity to Kim Gi Jung and Pia Zebadiah of putting up a fight with a perfect game plan to win the first match 15-6, 15-13.

Tanongsak was then up against the Rockets’ trump with a chance to put his team on the road to victory.

The Thailand shuttler began strongly and used his smashtap routine to great effect against Antonsen to clinch the opening game.

However, the Dane changed tactics in the second and engaged his opponent in longer rallies. He forced the left-handed Tanongsak into committing unforced errors and took the match into a decider.

Antonsen looked more comfortable in the first half of the third game and changed ends with a onepoint advantage. But this

Tanongsak Saensomboonsuk

was when Tanongsak managed to change gears and found a way to break the Dane’s defence to win 15-9, 10-15, 15-11.

Former national champion Rituparna Das then wrapped up the tie for the North Eastern Warriors,

EPL: Liverpool thrash Newcastle to stretch lead at top L o n d o n, D e c 2 7 (Agencies): Mohamed Salah scored again to help stretch Liverpool’s Premier League lead to six points, as a 4-0 home win over Newcastle United gave Jurgen Klopp his 100th Reds victory.

Klopp’s 181st game in charge saw Liverpool take an early Boxing Day lead at Anfield, Dejan Lovren smashing in a superb halfvolley to set up their eighth straight Premier League win.

And when Salah stepped up to convert a penalty he won himself immediately after the restart, Rafael Benitez’s side were heading to defeat on his Anfield return.

Xherdan Shaqiri and Fabinho added late goals for the rampant hosts and Manchester City’s 2-1 loss at Leicester City means the 2017-18 champions fall further behind Klopp’s men ahead of their clash at the Etihad Stadium on January 3, with Tottenham moving up to second after thrashing Bournemouth.

Joselu and Shaqiri missed clear chances in an open start at Anfield, with Liverpool taking the lead in the 11th minute.

A diabolical clear-

Xinhua news agency.

The champions also ended with just ten men following Fabian Delph’s straight red card in the 89th minute.

City have lost four of their last three league matches and have now slipped seven points behind leaders Liverpool and one point behind Tottenham Hotspur.

City dominated the game and in the 14th minute, Sergio Aguero spotted Silva’s clever run and fed the ball to the Portuguese who calmly flicked it past

Kapser Schmeichel.

The lead lasted just five minutes as Albrighton received a pass from Jamie Vardy inside the box and made no mistake from close range to level the scores. City continued to control the game in the second half but Leroy Sane’s poor header in the 81st minute was punished with a spectacular finish from Ricardo.

Manchester City will play Southampton on December 30, before a home game against league leaders Liverpool on January 3.

Chelsea edge past watford 2-1

Shaqiri, one of three players brought into the team on Wednesday, looks to hold off Paul Dummett during the first half.

ing header from Jamaal Lascelles fell straight to Lovren, who smashed a wonderful half-volleyed finish high into the roof of the net.

Martin Dubravka denied Sadio Mane and then made a fine save to keep out a deflected Shaqiri freekick before the interval.

But Liverpool extended their advantage two minutes after the restart,

Salah beating Dubravka from the penalty spot after he was tugged on the arm

by Paul Dummett.

And with City dropping points again, Liverpool gave their fans an ideal late Christmas present when Shaqiri tapped in a Trent Alexander-Arnold cross and Fabinho headed in Salah’s corner for a close-range fourth.

Meanwhile, Man-

chester City dropped to third place after suffering a 1-2 defeat to Leicester City in the English Premier League.

Pep Guardiola’s men on Wednesday took an early lead through a Bernardo Silva goal at Leicester’s King Power Stadium but the 2015 English champions fought back with goals from Marc Albrighton and Ricardo Pereira, reports

Eden Hazard scored a brace to give Chelsea a 2-1 victory against Watford and lift the former champions back into the top four of the English Premier League (EPL) at the mid-point of the 2018-2019 season.

The sides looked set to head to the dressing rooms 0-0 until a minute into first-half stoppage time, when Chelsea’s Mateo Kovacic stole the ball in midfield and found Hazard in scoring position for the 1-0.

But the advantage lasted barely two minutes, as Roberto Pereyra beat Chelsea keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga with a low blast from outside the area to level the score at 1-1. The deadlock continued until Watford keeper Ben Foster tackled Hazard in the box in the 58th minute and the Belgian international converted the penalty to put Chelsea up 2-1.

Despite the loss, Watford remain in the top half of the table with 27 points, while Chelsea find themselves just 4 points behind defending champions Manchester City in third place.

For Hazard, the double increased his goal total with Chelsea to 101.

but not before Shreyanshi Pardeshi gave a good fight.

Das, who had upset Kristy Gilmour in the Warriors’ first tie, was listed as the team’s trump and knew that she had to clinch the match to end any chance of a Rockets fightback.

Though she started strongly, Pardeshi fought back well, chasing every shuttle and forcing Das to go for some expansive shots to find a winner.

Pardeshi eventually pocketed the opening game but the experience of Das made the difference from the second game onward.

The 22-year-old used her supple wrists and better understanding of the conditions to win the match 12-15, 15-10, 15-12 and gave her team an unassailable 4-(-1) lead in the tie.

Sameer Verma then brought his team on the board by beating Tian Houwei 15-6, 15-13. Kim Ji Jung and Lee Yong Dae then got another point for the Rockets, as they defeated Chun and Yoo Yeon Seong 15-12, 13-15, 15-7 in the men’s doubles match. However, it was too little too late for the Rockets.

Modric, Perkovic win Croatian sports awards

Sandra Perkovic and Luka Modric were named the Croatian Sportswoman and Sportsman of the Year.

Zagreb, Dec 27 (IANS): The best football player in the world Luka Modric got his first Croatian Sportsman of the Year award while discus thrower Sandra Perkovic won her seventh Croatian Sportswoman of the Year title.

Croatian sports daily newspaper Sportske Novosti was handing out the awards for the best man, woman and team for men and women for the 67th year in a row and this time the jury didn’t have an easy task with a group of world and European champions among the candidates.

However, the majority of the votes from 322 sports journalists that took part in the process went to the best footballer of the year and the discus queen who won the European champion title in 2018 for the fifth time in

a row, reports Xinhua news agency. Modric and Perkovic got 299 and 284 votes respectively.

“I am a faithful reader of Sportske novosti since my childhood and I know how prestigious this title is and how hard is to get it because Croatia has so many great sportsmen. It is a really great honour for me to be voted as the best,” Luka Modric said on Wednesday after he received one more personal award this year.

Modric won the Golden Ball award as the best player of the World Cup in Russia despite the fact that Croatia lost the final against France, followed by UEFA and FIFA awards for the best player and, to top it all, he became the first Croatian to win the Golden Ball by France Football.

Printed, Published and Edited by Geoffrey Yaden at G.M. Printers, Circular Rd. Dimapur-797112. Ph: Desk 248489, Fax: 225366, e-mail-npdesk@gmail.com, nagapost@rediffmail.com. Adm.& Advertisement :248267 Fax: 248500 e-mail-npostadvt@gmail.com Kohima: 2290567, R.N. 40978/90 RN/NE 707 K Y M C

K Y M C