February 14, 2019

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Vol XXIX No. 68

DIMAPUR, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2019 Pages 12 ` 5.0

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CAB set to lapse on June 3

DIMAPUR, FEB 13 (NPN): Business Advisory Committee (BAC) has decided to hold the Third Session of the 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly on February 21, 22, 23, 25 and 26, 2019. In a communiqué, NLA secretariat said the provisional programme for the ensuing assembly session was finalised by the BAC at a meeting held on February 12, 2019 in the Assembly Committee A meeting of the opposition parties on Wednesday evening. (ANI) Room under the chairmanship of NLA speaker intheir earlier differences to from the beginning, with charge, Zhaleo Rio. take on the BJP in the com- Kejriwal’s party being an ing general elections. offshoot of the anti-corrup- PDAD suspends member Sources said the dis- tion movement of Anna D I M A P U R , F E B 1 3 cussion was on a possible Hazare that had targeted (NPN): Following the CBI alliance between Kejriwal’s the Congress government arrest of Lalchand Choudparty and the Congress in in Delhi led by Sheila Dik- hary on charges of bribing Delhi. While the two parties shit.

IOC official Tuesday, the are known for their political Still, the two parties Petroleum Dealers Associarivalry, the opposition lead- had entered a partnership in tion Dimapur (PDAD) has ers are arguing that a lack of 2013, which ended with Mr suspended the accused till an alliance in Delhi is likely Kejriwal’s 49-day tenure as the case was resolved. In to harm the unity agenda, Chief Minister. a press note, PDAD presisources said.

The parties, which dent Neingutoulie Kengrüse Delhi has seven Lok have been at loggerheads said the association strongly Sabha seats, all of which since, had to re-calibrate condemned the “illegal act” were won by the BJP in the their stance after persuasion of Lalchand for his involve2014 national elections. from opposition leaders ment in bribing IOC official But in the subsequent -- Andhra Pradesh Chief Dibyajyoti Datta. CBI had assembly election, Kejriwal’s Minister N Chandrababu stated that IOC official had party had won big. The Aam Naidu, DMK chief MK demanded Rs 5 lakh from Aadmi Party swept the 2015 Stalin and CPM’s Sitaram Lalchand Choudhary of elections, while the Con- Yechury. Co-opted into the Auto Centre Agent of IOC gress drew a blank. united opposition, Kejriwal at Jharnapani for selection/ The Congress-AAP even shared stage with Ra- allotment of petroleum retail dynamics had been skewed hul Gandhi. outlet at Tuli.

political parties and sociocultural bodies have been protesting on the grounds that it seeks to grant nationality to non-Muslims who have come into India up to December 31, 2014, thereby increasing the deadline from 1971 as per the Assam Accord. Also, according to the Assam Accord, all illegal immigrants who have come after 1971, irrespective of their religion, have to be deported and this bill violates that.

Will oppose CAB if it resurfaces: NPP

2001 cease-fire with GoI Shocked by MP Tokheho’s claim: NPF SARDP-NE: PDCSU warns restored: NSCN/GPRN (K) firm against sub-letting

Correspondent

KO H I M A , F E B 1 3 (NPN): As Rajya Sabha was adjourned sine die Wednesday without tabling the contentious Citizenship Amendment Bill, the National People’s Party (NPP) state legislature party leader Imnatiba Jamir said the party would recover in “harsh manner” if the Bill resurfaced.

Speaking to Nagaland Post, Jamir said the CAB issue has brought the North East states together irrespective of political party affiliations. He said the people of the region stood firm and the message was clear that no one can go against the will of the people.

Jamir expressed gratitude to the civil and student organizations that stood strong against the Bill. He reiterated the party stand to oppose the Bill if it resurfaced tomorrow.

He also acknowledged the sacrifice of the NPP chief and Meghalaya chief minister, Conard Sangma, who spearheaded the movement. Jamir said Sangma had highly displayed his “leadership dynamism” by even threatening to sever ties with NDA exhibiting his “deepest concern” for the people of the region.

This is it!

“Congress has bhaibehen and SP-BSP has bua-bhatija. So does BJP have dada-mama?”

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A wave of jubilation swept through Assam and other North Eastern states, in ferment for the last few weeks, after the hugely divisive Citizenship Bill could not be tabled in the Rajya Sabha and was destined to die a natural death with the expiry of the term of the current Lok Sabha on June 3.

Celebrations erupted across Assam with opponents of the bill bursting crackers, distributing sweets and breaking into frenzied dancing on the streets.

Leaders of the AGP, AASU, KMSS, AJYCP--all antagonists of the Citizenship (amendment) Bill, 2019, claimed the Centre’s failure

Staff Reporter

streets overnight, clashing with police. Curfew was lifted this afternoon following improvement in the law and order situation, District Magistrate of Imphal West Naorem Praveen Singh said.

Mobile internet services will, however, continue to remain suspended for some more time.

5-day NLA session to begin on Feb 21

NEW DELHI/GUWAHATI, FEB 13 (PTI/AGENCIES): The contentious Citizenship (amendment) Bill and the one on banning triple talaq are set to lapse on June 3 when the term of the present Lok Sabha ends as they could not be passed in the Rajya Sabha which adjourned sine die on Wednesday. The Budget session was the last Parliament session of the present government. The 17th Lok Sabha has to be constituted before June 3. Lok Sabha polls are due this summer.

Bills introduced in the Rajya Sabha and pending there do not lapse with the dissolution of the Lok Sabha. Bills passed by the Lok Sabha and pending in the Rajya Sabha lapse.

The opposition had been opposing provisions of the citizenship amendment bill and the triple talaq bill in Rajya Sabha where the government lacks numbers.

The legislation was passed by the Lok Sabha during the Winter Session on January 8 and has been awaiting the Rajya Sabha’s nod. There has been strong opposition to the bill in Assam and other Northeastern states.

Student organisations,

Jubilation across NE

to pass the legislation in the Rajya Sabha was a victory of democracy and of the people of Assam and the northeast over “communal” forces.

“Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, Sarbananda Sonowal, Himanta Biswa Sarma hai, hai,” they chanted, as fireworks reverberated in cities, towns and villages of Assam.

The BJP, which stood isolated on the issue, with even its alliance partners in the northeast raising a banner of revolt, however, put up a brave and belligerent face, with Assam minister Himanta Biswa Sarma calling the development a “defeat” for Assam, and declaring his party will contest the Lok Sabha elections with “commitment” to the bill. Sarma, who heads the North-East Democratic Alliance, the NDA’s version in the region, also declared the alliance will bring the bill once again after winning the Lok Sabha elections with a majority.

As the news of the inevitable expiry of the bill reached Manipur, curfew was lifted in state capital Imphal. The restive state’s capital city was under curfew since Tuesday, but furious protesters were on the

2019 polls: Oppn parties ready for pre-poll alliance; to work on CMP

NESO fetes NE people

North East Students’ Organisation (NESO) has congratulated the indigenous people of North East through whose “united and concerted” effort the government was not able to table the Citizenship Amendment Bill in Rajya Sabha.

In a press release, NESO chairman Samuel Jyrwa and secretary general Sinam Prakash Singh described stalling the Bill as a “moral victory”, saying this goes on to show that the government would not concede to demands on a platter but people have to fight and struggle for their protection and survival.

Further, NESO has warned the government not to adopt and implement policies that were detrimental to the interest of indigenous people of North East.

DIMAPUR, FEB 13 (NPN): Opposition NPF has expressed its deep shock at the statement

by State’s lone Lok Sabha member from NDPP Tokheho Yepthomi to the media that he was absent on the most crucial day when the fate of the entire Naga indigenous people was gambled with and placed in “perilous circumstances” in Parliament on January 8.

Reacting to the MP’s claim that he was not only absent on the voting day over Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB), but was attending one district DISHA programme at Zunheboto, the opposition party demanded to know how a responsible leader like him could have acted so irresponsibly as to abstain from voting on such an important issue that pertained to the future of Nagas.

Rebutting Tokheho’s statement that he would never betray the trust of people intentionally, NPF in a rejoinder reminded him that Nagas had

NEW DELHI, FEB 13 (AGENCIES): After a 15party meeting at the home of Sharad Pawar to discuss pre-poll alliances and a Common Minimum Programme (CMP) Wednesday evening, Congress chief Rahul Gandhi indicated both were works in progress.

He, however, indicated that the talks on pre-poll alliances in the states have not made much headway, saying “We will compete with each other as well”.

A call might be taken at the next meeting, which will be held on February 26 or 27, sources said.

“We agreed to start a conversation about a common minimum programme and we have a commitment that we are all going to work together to defeat BJP,” Gandhi said after the meet, which took place after a day-long show of strength at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar.

Besides Gandhi, those attending the meeting included Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his Bengal counterpart Mamata Banerjee -- leaders of three parties that are expected to work closely together despite

elected him to represent “our people” in the Lower House of Parliament, and not to “loiter around in the State”.

The party said if at all he was concerned about the future of Naga people, he should not have shied away on the most crucial day when CAB was being passed in Lok Sabha. It pointed out that he should have been present on the spot to op-

pose the Bill “tooth and nail” and put up a good fight for the rights and future of Nagas.

“Yet, the MP’s intentional escaping on the red-letter day clearly depicts nothing less than a strategy to ignore the welfare of Naga people, and playing absenteeism game is just a lame excuse to fool the people further,” the rejoinder (Cont’d on p-7) alleged.

DIMAPUR, FEB 13 (NPN): Phek District Contractors & Suppliers Union (PDCSU) has warned the Madhucon group, which has bagged the two-lane road project from Zero point to Zunheboto and Pfütseroto-Phek under SARDP-NE, to refrain from subletting works to local contractors.

In a representation to the director (A&F) NHIDCL, PDCSU president Küzhosheyi Soho Alex and general secretary Razou Lohe reminded that the last two-lane project taken up by Gaytri & Maytas was abandoned and ultimately caused immense hardship to commuters besides causing huge economic loss to the public for the past many years.

Stating that it was “duty bound” to extend its support to any firm undertaking the project, the union, however, affirmed

that it would leave no stone unturned to ensure quality works and timely construction considering bad experiences of the past.

After bagging the twolane project, PDCSU said Madhucon Group, despite several reminders, has now begun sub-letting works to local contractors “making a big business out of it.”

In this regard, the union warned the company to refrain from such exercise as that would “diminish quality works and ultimately end-up in another fail project.” Since Madhucon Company has failed to pay heed to its resolution dated April 20, 2018 despite several reminders, the union said it would have no option but to take own course of action and the company would be held responsible for any misunderstanding and consequences that could arise.

NPCC accuses Modi of destroying institutions CC acknowledges role of Nagas

Dr.Jamir ‘s conversations on Naga future

DIMAPUR, FEB 13 (NPN): Putting to rest all speculations that the NSCN/GPRN (K) may sign a new cease-fire agreement with Government of India, the group’s general secretary, Isak Sumi Wednesday categorically clarified that the 2001 cease-fire has come into effect.

Talking to Nagaland Post over telephone, Isak admitted that there was some confusion that NSCN/GPRN (K) would be signing a new cease-fire. He, however, clarified that with NSCN/ GPRN (K) joining the “talks”, the cease-fire with government of India has “automatically come into effect”.

Isak further said that matters like designated camps, security protocols etc. would automatically follow up soon at Cease-Fire Monitoring Group (CFMG) level.

When contacted, deputy National Security Advisor (NSA) and Centre representative for Naga Talks, R. N. Ravi said, “Yes, NSCN (K) is formally engaged with the peace process and rest of the things will automatically follow”.

It may be noted that NSCN/GPRN (K) joined the ongoing peace process as part of Working Committee (WC) of Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs) after the Centre made it clear that it was not ready to start a dialogue with a third party.

DIMAPUR, FEB 13 (NPN): Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of destroying every constitutionally-established institution and dividing India on the basis of religion, class and the long-established mutual love, respect and understanding for the minorities’ voice, which has been allegedly brutally crushed.

Speaking at a function held to welcome BJP, NDPP and NCP members into the Congress fold at Congress office here on Wednesday, NPCC president K Therie alleged that secularism and freedoms enshrined in the Constitution of India were all under threat today.

Welcoming the new members into the party, he further alleged that BJP was blindly driven by the ideology of establishing a Hindu nation, while totally disregarding other religions and sections of the country.

He said the Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) had put identity of Nagaland and other indigenous people of the Northeast under threat, adding that although Congress did not have representative in the State Assembly, it defended interests of the people since the controversial Bill’s inception.

Pointing out that the threat of amendment to the Citizenship Act, 1955 still loomed large as President of India could summon both Houses of Parliament under Article 108, Therie, however, conveyed that Congress was committed to scrap the Bill, if given an opportunity.

Dwelling on the Naga political issue, Therie expressed his appreciation for the negotiating teams and the difficulties of negotiations they had faced. He reiterated Congress’ stand to endeavour to solve the political issue through peaceful and constitutional means. Wel-

Kenye would vote against CAB: NPF

Reacting to reports in a section of electronic and social media platforms that State’s lone Rajya Sabha member KG Kenye would abstain from voting on the Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) in Rajya Sabha, NPF has clarified that, in the event of the BJP-led NDA government pushing ahead CAB in the Upper House, Kenye would vote against the Bill.

In a statement, NPF claimed that a resolution to this effect was adopted by its Central Executive Council (CEC) in a meeting held on January 31 at its central office.

The party also claimed that Kenye, along with other Rajya Sabha members from the Northeast, had issued an appeal to their colleagues on February 11 to vote against the Bill, which showed where it stood on CAB. Therefore, he would be physically present in Rajya Sabha to oppose “tooth and nail” and vote against the Bill as and when it was introduced, NPF spokesperson Achumbemo Kikon asserted.

coming as a “good decision” the induction of Priyanka Vadra and Jyotiraditya Scindia, Therie declared that the Congress’ Lok Sabha candidate for Nagaland would be announced after due consultations with likeminded parties and leaders.

Addressing the programme, NPCC vice-president Jonathan Ao stressed that honesty of members regarding their political stand was the need of the hour. He expressed happiness at the decision of new comers and old-timers to rejoin Congress. He remarked though the initial parting was painful, the members had a taste of various political platforms.

Organised by Dimapur District Congress Committee, the induction programme was chaired by DCC vice-president Kikhevi Yepthomi, welcome address given by DDCC president A Bendang Yanger Jamir,

invocation pronounced by Dimapur Mahila Congress Committee president Sentila, and vote of thanks proposed by DDCC media cell secretary Kutoho Chishi.

Cong reacts to MP’s claim

Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) while expressing regret for the error in alleging that the lone Lok Sabha MP had voted for the Citizenship Bill, however took note of his claim that he was absent due to prior engagement and could not vote.

From his statement, NPCC president K. Therie said it was clear that he did not oppose the Bill. “It was just that he was absent due to a prior engagement. If his conscience was against the Bill, he should have expressed his opposition in the LS and also made known his stand to the people of Nagaland at an appropriate time,” Therie stated.

DIMAPUR, FEB 13 (NPN): Co-ordination Committee (CC) of tribe hohos, CSOs, and indigenous groups of Nagaland has acknowledged the contribution of the Naga people in forcing the government to not table the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill in the Rajya Sabha, which adjourned sine die on Wednesday.

CC through its media cell said Centrw was adamant in its stand to pass the Bill in the Rajya Sabha even brushing aside the strong opposition of its own governments in Assam and Manipur. “It was only because of public protests and mobilisation in Manipur, Assam, Tripura, Mizoram, Nagaland, Arunachal and Meghalaya; after the spectre of revolt and secession in Assam and Mizoram had been raised; that the most controversial constitutional bill in independent India got stalled in the Rajya Sabha,” the committee said.

CC said mere appeals without street protests and agitations in the region would have ensured the easy passage of Bill. It said the state governments should instead be thankful to the organisations and the agitators for saving their face and the destiny and the future of the North East people.

Describing the lapse of the Bill as “moral victory”, the committee said it would continue to closely monitor the situation as entrusted and mandated.

Meanwhile, CC lauded the citizens of Nagaland for the peaceful conduct of February 11, Nagaland bandh. It also appreciated the district administrations and the police force for respecting the sentiments of the people.

Despite the short notice of bandh call and no deployment of volunteers, the committee said a clear message was sent out to NE states and the Centre that Nagas totally opposed the Bill.

DIMAPUR, FEB 13 (NPN): Veteran Naga politician Dr.S.C.Jamir, who is the only survivor among the signatories of the historic 16 Point Agreement signed in 1960 which formed the framework for creation of Nagaland state in 1963, has penned his concerns and hopes in an article (see page 6).

Five-time chief minister and two-time Governor (Goa, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Odisha) , the 88year old Dr Jamir is still mentally sharp and physically active. In his write-up Dr Jamir mentions about the turbulent period from 1947-1963 and that despite six decades of political career and four assassination attempts on his life, he hasn’t quitted pursuing the Naga dream for peace and progress.

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Roses for Valentine’s Day see brisk sale

Flower sellers ply their trade at Nyamo Lotha Road in Dimapur on February 13, a day before Valentine’s Day. (NP) Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, FEB 13 (NPN): Compared to other years, the demand for roses has increased this year for Valentine’s Day (February 14) said “Naro Ki” (Flower shop) Dimapur proprietor, Watila Longkumer.

In Dimapur, particularly at Nyamo Lotha Road, people of all ages were seen buying red roses, chocolates etc ahead of

Valentine’s Day. Talking to this reporter about the sale of roses, popular florist Watila Longkumer said that this year the fresh rose demand had increased exhausting up to ten thousand stems which she had in stock. This is excluding other flowers of which she also had to order more.

Most orders are from students or younger people who buy them in bulk on whole sale rates to sell in

the market and raise funds for various causes, or to earn pocket money.

Watila said that this year she also came up with an idea to pack strawberries imported from Meghalaya, colourfully wrapped as an optional gift. According to Watila, Valentines is not just about lovers or couples, it’s also about friends and family showing and expressing care and love. Naro Ki is also col-

laborating with stores that sell other items to create gifts besides the traditional flowers and chocolates.

Besides roses, tulips, orchids, daisies and other flowers were being sold in the streets of Dimapur by womenfolk and students.

A single flower wrapped in decorative polythene or by itself cost approximately Rs. 40 to 50. The prices of bouquets ranged from Rs. 250 to 500 depending on

packaging and the number of flowers.

This year, more varieties of gifts were also displayed for sale. Certain shop owners in Dimapur decorated their shops with cupid hearts, teddy bears, flowers and balloons.

Flowers, chocolates, love letters and jewels are typical gifts on Valentine’s Day. Traditionally, some also like to go out for dinner to celebrate the day.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2019

news in Brief CEAN general meet: Civil Engineers’ Association of Nagaland (CEAN) will be holding its 29th general meet on February 16, 11 a.m. at CANSSEA conference hall, Bayavü Hill. Fresh registrations as well as renewals of membership will be done for all Civil Engineering aspirants during the meet. All the members have been requested to support the association by sparing their time for the said CEAN meet 2019. For more details, one may contact 7005211142 or 8787827250.

ACD meeting: Aichisaghemi Community Dimapur (ACD) has convened a general meeting for February 16, at the residence of its banker, Nitoshe Rochill, in Burma Camp, Dimapur, from 9 am. All citizens of Aichisaghemi residing in Dimapur have been requested to attend the meeting without fail. ACD will take action against absentees.

PIB media workshop: Press Information Bureau (PIB) under the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India will be organizing a one-day media workshop, “Vartalap” at the Eastgate Hotel in Kohima on February 14, 10 am. The workshop is being organized for capacity building of local journalists on various centrally sponsored schemes (CSS) being implemented in the state and facilitating a more effective information flow among the CSS implementing departments and the media in general.

NSCN (R) warns imposters; clarifies on ‘taxation’

DIMAPUR: NSCN (R) has cautioned the business community that many “unscrupulous elements” have been serving “information slips and demand letters” to business establishments using the name of its high ranking functionaries.

In a press release, NSCN (R) MIP said such activities not only tarnish the image of the NSCN but

also brings disrepute to the persona of those officials.

In this regard, NSCN (R) has warned imposters to immediately stop such “sordid activities or face severe consequences of serious and of highest nature”.

Further, NSCN (R) has infor med all concerned that it has not yet issued any directives to any NSCN functionaries

to collect “legitimate taxation”. All have been asked to report and reach out to the following numbers: 9862746931, 9366074244 and 7005184377.

It has also warned that after the issuance of the “cautionary notification”, any business establishment entertaining such fraudulent activities would be doing so at their own risk.

NU annual management CYF on Phek road projects ORR for women inaugurated in Peren fest ‘Zoommax 2019’ begins KOHIMA: The Chakhesang Youth Front (CYF) has appealed to the general public to cooperate fully with CYF regarding the two lane road construction project taken up by two companies in Phek district so that development may continue without any hindrances.

The construction projects and their contractors are: Chakhabama to Zunheboto via Chozuba by MUDOKOM and Pfutsero to Phek via Sakraba — by NHIDCL. A press release from Lhuvesayi Lohe, president CYF and Medovelo Sono, general secretary CYF stated that these mega projects will facilitate long term benefit for the district, and in this regard, the youth front has requested citizens of all neighbouring villages and towns, be they

individual or groups, to cooperate fully during the construction period.

“Any unwanted elements demanding or extorting or causing damage to equipments and machineries, the CYF will not tolerate or allow such elements to hamper the live line project in any manner and will take any action deem fit against such person(s)” stated the release.

The youth front also affirmed that they would stand firm with the twolane committee constituted by the Chakhesang Public Organization (CPO) on any decision taken that will benefit the people.

The association has also appealed to the district administration and PWD (R&B) “to act and discharge their duties without any hesitation.”

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Akangjungshi Jamir, convenor, said the manageKOHIMA, feb 13 (NPN): ment fest was a platform The 10th edition of ‘Zoomfor management students max 2019’, an annual manto hone their skills, and agement fest, under the explore and express their theme “Reinvent your thinktalents in various events. ing”, got underway at State T h e p r o g r a m wa s Academy Hall, Kohima on chaired by Imtijungla, KhriFebruary 13. The two-day ethono Lese delivered the fest is being organised by welcome address, NUSU the School of Management miss fresher 2018, Monikha Studies, Nagaland UniVineet Kumar. (NP) Gogoi presented a special versity in association with Dipping into his own song and assistant profesRamietech solutions.

Assistant commission- experience pool, he remind- sor, department of Maner Kohima, Vineet Kumar, ed the students to follow agement, NU, Dr. Ditalak was the guest speaker for their passion and also look Mpanme gave brief highthe inaugural session. In for job satisfaction in what- lights about the event.

Various colleges are his speech, he reminded the ever field they may choose.

Kumar urged the stu- taking part in the fest. The students to set a purpose in life. A directionless life will dents to fulfil their dreams two-day inter-college fest lead to nowhere, he stated. and have faith in themselves will see students competing Vineet called on the stu- pointing out that fear was in various events such as dents to grab opportunities the greatest roadblock. He panel discussions, Mr. & that come their way, saying asked them to not fear mak- Miss Zoommax, beat con“opportunity come to us ing mistakes in their careers. test, business plan, Zoomall the time. It is up to us to He further advice students max race (treasure hunt) to not copy someone else’s etc. grab them.”

DIMAPUR: Nagaland GB Federation (NGBF) has congratulated Qhehezu Tuccu and Tongmeth Wangnao for being elected as the NSCN (I-M) chairman/ yaruiwo and vice chairman respectively.

In a press release, NGBF expressed happiness over the decision of the NSCN (I-M) leadership and appreciated their wisdom for electing both the leaders who are most qualified for the posts. NGBF said it looks forward with “great expectation” to their leadership and prayed to the Almighty to guide them as they “led the Naga political issue and anchor with best possible solution.”

KGPO: Kuhuboto Ghakhu Public Organisation (KGPO) has congratulated Q. Tuccu of Nihoto Village, Kuhuboto sub-division for being elected as chairman/yaruiwo of NSCN (I-M).

Ahthibung Region Club (ARC) under the ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ campaign, In a release, KGPO said the Nagas in collaboration with Assam Rifles sponsored one year’s academic fees and in general and the Sumis in particular books for 12 girl students of the government school at Songlhuh village, celebrate his historic appointment to lead Peren on February 12. (ARC vice chairman, Ahthibung) the Naga people in their struggle for selfCorrespondent

L. David, Rev. Dr. Zelhou Keyho and others after the inauguration on February 7 in Heningkungle.

DIMAPUR: An Operation Restoration Rehab (ORR) for women clients was launched in Heningkungle, Peren on February 7.

A press release from ORR chairman Hauneu Hiekha stated that the ORR has been established through the efforts of CAO Asalu region, L. David to adhere to and protect the NTLF Act 1989.

The ORR brought all

NGOs, and around four to five associations of Peren district together to fight towards eradication of alcohol and to create awareness within the upcoming generation. It is run and monitored by a working committee along with the support of NSCN (I-M) Asalu region.

The ORR was dedicated by Rev. Dr. Zelhou Keyho, general secretary

NBCC in the presence of ZBCC, ZBA (ANM) LBA, RBCN and other NGOs and NSCN (I-M) leaders.

The dedication of the rehab building was also attended by pastors from various communities from Jalukie town and Heningkunglwa, public leaders and choir and singing group from H/Kunglwa.

Operation Salvage also presented special songs.

NGBF, KGPO, ESH congratulate

determination. With his vast experience and his honest dedication to the cause of the Naga Political struggle, KGPO said it was optimistic that the Nagas under Tuccu’s able leadership would progress and the past and present sacrifices made by the Naga people would bear fruit.

The KGPO also prayed to God to guide and protect Tuccu as the Nagas arrive at a “crucial juncture” of talks with the Indian Government for an honourable and permanent solution.

ESH: The Eastern Sumi Hoho (ESH) has congratulated Q. Tuccu and Tongmet Wangnao Konyak, in their recent National Hoho meeting. A press release by ESH president, Vikato Sumi and general secretary, Z Robert Heeto, stated that it thanked the leaders of NSCN (I-M) for having faith in the leadership of the two and also wished the duo good health and prayed that through their able leadership, an acceptable solution would soon come.

Health Sub-Centre Management Committee, Chudi, under the aegis of Nagaland Health Project (NHP), organised an awareness program on ‘Anemia & iron rich diet’ at Chudi Sub-Centre on February 13. (NP)

KVGOA holds biennial conference Pangnyu visits Tamlu PHC

Thejawelie Gregory speaking at the KVGOA Biennial Conference held at Capital Convention Centre in Kohima on February 13. (NP) Correspondent

K O H I M A , F eb 1 3 (NPN): Kohima Village Gazetted Officers Association (KVGOA), which turned 28 this year, held its Biennial Conference at Capital Convention Centre on February 13 hosted by Dapfhütsumia Gazetted K

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The prog ra m wa s graced by key speaker KVC chairman Dr. Neiphi Kire and Kohima DC, Thejawelie Gregory.

Thejawelie Gregory, stated that the association was the cream of society, with aims and goals to make society a better place.

He advised all officers, specially juniors, to overcome the phobia of getting posted to outposts and get out of their comfort zones to learn more about other places and their cultures, and do good and honest work.

In his presidential address, KVGOA president Er. Keviletuo Yiese wel-

comed everyone to the event and congratulated the seven individuals from Kohima village who got through the NPSC exams and newly joined the association. According to Yise, the KVGOA has 434 members.

He stated that one of the most significant issues today was the pouring in of illegal immigrants into Nagaland.

According to Yiese, they had set up a core team to discuss the matter with the council.

He asked the government to deploy an effective action plan for ILP resolution. He also advocated for stopping rampant sale of land to outsiders, stating that one day the younger generations will not have their own land.

Also speaking at the program, Dr. Neiphi Kire thanked God for the 434 gazetted officers in the vil-

lage and encouraged them to be united.

He also stated that it was important to look into matters like the CAB. Checking immigration, according to Dr. Kire, is not only the government’s duty, but citizens can contribute by not renting apartments to outsiders.

He feared that the Nagas may become a minority in their own sate one day.

Earlier, Khedi Baptist Church pastor Neisalie Keretsü blessed the event.

A general secretary’s report presented by Er. Medozhazo Rutsa and Kelhousinyu Solo presented a treasury report.

The KVGOA also elected new office bearers led by president - Vizolie Suokhrie, vice president Zakielatuo Yiese, general secretary- Peter Phewhuo, treasure - Neivotuo Keyho and advisor- Keviletuo Yiese.

Pangnyu Phom along with others at PHC Tamlu on February 12.

KOHIMA: Minister of Health & Family Welfare, Pangnyu Phom visited PHC, Tamlu under Longleng district along with senior government officials and manager of Keystones Infrastructure, on February 12.

According to the media

cell of Health and Family Welfare, the minister interacted with staff from the hospital and inspected infrastructure and promised all possible support to develop the health centre. Phom also lauded the staff for working tirelessly to deliver

good services to the people of the area. On his appeal for construction of an approach road to the hospital, the manager of Keystones Infrastructure, who was involved in construction of a two-lane, promised to construct the road.

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Street Food Mela held in Dimapur KVK Zunheboto Nagaland

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Samuel Zehol talks abut the fish available in the Dimapur market during the mela on February 13 in Dimapur. (NP)

Staff Reporter DIMAPUR, FEB 13 (NPN): A food safety street food mela, organized by the Urban Development department (UDD) in collaboration with Food and Safety Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) Nagaland branch, and the Health and Family Welfare department, was held on Wednesday, at Supermarket, Dimapur, under the theme “Eat Safe, Eat Healthy and Eat Fortified”.

The Shehri Samridhi Utsav (Street Food festival and job mela), under the name ‘Urban Prosperity Festival’, was launched in Nagaland on February 1, along with the rest of the country under the aegis of the State Urban Develop-

ment Agency (SUDA) Urban Development department Nagaland in collaboration with Food Safety, Nagaland under Health & Family Welfare and Kohima Municipal Council (KMC).

Under the aegis of Ministry of Housing and City Affairs, the festival will target city livelihoods and extend the reach of National City Livelihoods Mission (Day-NULM) More than 22 stalls were set up by several Self Help Groups (SHGs) displaying varieties of local food and cultural items.

During the mela, spot quick test of food items were conducted by Food Safety on Wheels, and generated instant reports. A State Public Health Laboratory (SPHL) set up also demonstrated

and outlined how to detect adulterated food items using certain chemicals.

Representing teams from the Chief Medical Office (CMO) conducted quick tests on various types of fishes from local rivers and Assam. FSO, Samuel Zehol, who was operating the spot quick test, explained to Nagaland Post how fish enter the Dimapur market.

The fish from Assam tend to

be smaller and contain a lot of live ones and these are put into the market through auctions at five different places in Zakiesatou colony. These fish are distributed, mostly by house to house fish-sellers on bicycles, to the whole of Dimapur. The primary auction area for fishes imported from Andhra Pradesh however is located in Sematilla, Dimapur where fish is distributed, he added.

Also speaking to this reporter, Urban Development officer and secretary, Akok said that the department had set up two stalls.

One supplied information about activities and facilities available in the department and the other was a State Public Health Laboratory (SPHL) demonstrating the process to test food products for adulteration.

Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Dimapur Albert Ezung and CMO Dimapur Dr. K Vikato Kinimi also attended the Mela and inspected the stalls.

Registration for food dealers

The Health & Family Welfare Department also issued registration forms for vendors, manufacturers, and packagers of food items to obtain licenses under the Food Safety Act 2006. No person will be allowed to sell any article of food unless they register themselves with the department. All food businesses in and around Dimapur have been directed register themselves and obtain the license because it is illegal to deal in food items without being registered under the Act.

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University holds SAC meeting

SAC members, KVK functionaries and others after the Scientific Advisory Committee meeting on February 12 held in Zunheboto.

DIMAPUR: Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Zunheboto, Nagaland University (NU) conducted its 10th Scientific Advisory Committee meeting on February 12 at conference hall, Nagaland University Lumami under the chairmanship of vice chancellor, NU, professor P. Lal. The meeting was attended by director ATARI, Zone – VII, Dr. Bidyut C. Deka as the special guest along with dean in-charge, professor & head Plant Pathology, Dr. Daiho, assistant professor Agri statistics, Dr. Sahu, dean RDC, professor B. Kilangla Jamir, HoDs and representatives of Agri & Allied departments of Zunheboto, PD ATMA, farmers, and others.

A press release from KVK Zunheboto NU stated

that the special guest, Dr. Bidyut C. Deka, appealed to SAC members to come up with a concrete plan about the specific needs of farmers of each block and a road map to address their issues. He emphasized on the need for convergence among departments so that farmers get their due benefits.

PD, LRD also encouraged farmers to try coffee plantation. Vice Chancellor NU, Prof. P. Lal, in his concluding remarks, spoke about various measures which were needed to make farmers aware of new technology and their adoption so that they could get better yields. HoD Horticulture emphasized on developing a vegetable village in the district.

The house discussed various problems faced by

the farming community and measures to be taken to resolve their issues. HoDs of Agri & Allied as well as PD ATMA decided to hold a progressive farmer meeting along with the KVK, where progressive farmers of each block will participate to discuss measures to improve productivity of crops and animals.

A welcome speech was delivered by professor & head, Plant Pathology, SASRD Nagaland University, Dr. Daiho, sr. scientist & head, Dr. Rakesh Kr. Chaurasia, presented the annual progress report of 2018-19 followed by presentation of annual action plan by ACTO (Horticulture), Edenly Chishi.

A vote of thanks was pronounced by ACTO (Agronomy), Dr. Visakho Shunyu.

Health camp conducted in Jalukie CAB: NWHD cautions political parties Sensitization program on DIMAPUR: Naga Women Hoho Dimapur (NWHD) has come out strongly against the Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) and also expressed high appreciation for the NGBF for being at the front lines to protect the rights of Nagas.

In a press release NWHD publicity and information secretary, Keninguno Kath stated that while NWHD was not in favour of any political party, it would

not tolerate any party compromising with the future of the Nagas. It stated that NWHD was ready to come out to the streets to fight against the CAB in order to safeguard the interests of Nagas.

Asser ting that the identity of the Nagas was distinct and could not be compromised by any political or personal interests, the NWHD appealed to all political parties to not take

advantage of the CAB only for the upcoming election. It cautioned political parties to keep in mind that the CAB would burn down the unity and goodwill mission of Naga women. NWHD has further appealed to the governor of Nagaland and the state chief minister to hear the cries of indigenous people of the state, instead of protecting, and giving shelter to, illegal immigrants through the bill.

KSU declares 2019 ‘Year of education’, warns erring teachers

CHC Jalukie bustles with activity during the free health camp on February 12.

DIMAPUR: A one day health camp, which was organized by Apollo Munich Health Insurance Company Limited (AMHICL), along with the State Health Agency (Ayushman Bharat - National Health Protection Mission (AB-NHPM/ PMJAY) Scheme), was

organized at CHC Jalukie on February 12.

A press release from district media officer, Peren, Pezanguno Celine Secii stated that this was an initiation of AMHICL towards a “Healthy Nagaland.” At the health camp, doctor consulta-

tions, tests and medicines were offered.

A BIS drive for beneficiaries enrolled in the AB- PMJAY scheme list was also conducted at Jalukie B. It will continue till February 14 in Heningkunglwa and Old Peren.

Kohima: The Konyak Students’ Union, during the 72nd Federal Assembly, declared 2019 as a ‘Year of Education.’ Under this slogan, the union will be paying special attention to certain programs within Mon district.

In press release, KSU president Bumang Phaiba and education secretary Abo Wangshu, reaffirmed its stand to follow the government norm of “no work, no pay” if a teacher fails to turn up for classes consecutively for five to ten days without genuine reasons. The union has also decided to ban proxy teachers within Mon district and asked “TOT” to immediately report to its original posting place as the government has discontinued extension

of substitution. “Under the RTE free and compulsory education is to be reminded and reinforced” the release stated.

In an emergency meeting on February 9, the union also decided to check Aganwadi sub-centres (pre-schools) for their proper implementation in both villages and towns. The union has warned all teachers to immediately report to their posting places and detach themselves from any political activity and banned their involvement in any social organization and other social set ups that may hamper their teaching.

The union further asked its sub-ordinates student unions and the department of School Education for cooperation and collaboration.

Health & Wellness Centres

DIMAPUR: A sensitization program on Health & Wellness Centres (H&WCs) for VHC members and health unit staff under Dimapur district was held at the CMO’s office Dimapur on February 13.

A press release from CMO, Dimapur stated that Dr. Antoly Suu, deputy chief medical officer Dimapur, as resource person, stated that it was a great privilege for Dimapur district and the selected health units to be upgraded to a H&WC. She said that the H&WC will have more facilities, more staff, and better infrastructure. H&WC will provide services such as blood testing facilities, screening for various cancers, and will also provide services related to non-communicable diseases. It will also install a community health officer trained for six months to manage the centre and s/he will be qualified to handle any emergency situation when no doctor is available.

Dr. Antoly also took the opportunity to highlight the Ayushman Bharat

Project and urged the VHC members to sensitize their communities and urge them to check beneficiary lists and obtain the e-health cards.

The e-health card can be obtained from District Hospital Dimapur, CHC Medziphema, CHC Dhansiripar, PHC Niuland, and PHC Kuhuboto.

Dr. K. Vikato Kinimi, CMO Dimapur as the chairperson briefly highlighted the six sub-centres newly upgraded to H&WCs -- Pimla SC, Doyapur SC, Deizephe SC, Hovishe SC, Zukihe SC, and Hukai SC. He also warned that if service delivery and performance of the newly upgraded H&WCs do not improve, the upgrade will be rolled back and given to some other health unit.

The meeting was attended by the selected six sub-centre VHC committee members and staff. Other officials included Esther, DPM (NHM) Dimapur and Kimnei, DMO (NHM) Dimapur.

Medical officers of all blocks under Dimapur district were also sensitized on the new H&WC on February 12 at CMO’s office, Dimapur.

Nagaland IEI centre inaugurated in Kohima

Newly installed officials of the Nagaland state centre and IEI officials in Kohima on Wednesday. (NP)

Correspondent KOHIMA, FEB 13 (NPN): An IEI Nagaland State Centre was inaugurated at Government Polytechnic Kohima by the Institute of Engineers India (IEI) on Wednesday.

Fellow Indian Engineers (FIE) president IEI, Dr. T. M Gunaraja, speaking on the acassion, said the state unit would provide facilities, and disseminate information. He added that engineers should know what K Y M C

was happening in regard to their field in the country and across the globe.

Secretary and director general IEI Maj. Gen (Retd) Dr. S. Bhattacharyaa said for 2019, IEI intends to focus on the North Eastern (NE) Region stating that it was not just about inclusivity also about learning what else was happening in the NE. He said the IEI felt the need to learn the multi model road way system, buildings and roads which

was constructed with much difficulty in the Himalayan conditions.

He also claimed that the engineering Bill was not regulated in the country. He was however confident that since MHRD had taken up the issue, the bill should clear all problems at the earliest.

According to Bhattacharyaa, the engineers’ institution of India was unique in the world. The body has 15 engineering disciplines covering over

two and half lakh members and has 124 IEI centres in the country.

Bhattacharyaa said four digital programs would be launched soon and engineers can log on to open online curriculums and get more information.

He said the IEI will set up a special cell at its headquarters in Kolkata to provide assistance to all chairmen, secretaries and office bearers in all centres of the NE. The newly installed chairman for Nagaland state centre, Er. D. A Shishak, FIE, in his brief address said the IEI Nagaland would try its best to walk with the other IEIs of the country.

He lamented that engineers lacked ethics in Nagaland, and said as engineers, they have to take care of everything happening in the state. He urged engineers to be ethical and also appealed to them to work together.

Along with the chairman, I.N Jamir was appointed as the honorary secretary. Four other persons -- Rabinderjit S Panesar, Ankur Jain, Visekolie Nakhro and Anand Sethi -- were nominated from various division boards.

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CAB: Curfew lifted in Imphal

CBI to seek SC permission to grill Sudipta, aide

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IMPHAL, Feb 13: The indefinite curfew imposed in Manipur’s capital city has been lifted on Wednesday following improvement in the law-and-order situation.

District magistrates of the twin capital districts, in an order said that the curfew has been lifted as law and order had been improved significantly and it was no longer required.

The development came as the contentious Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) 2016 which was listed in the Rajya Sabha for discussion and passing, was not tabled in the house on the last day budget session on Wednesday.

Mobile internet services which was also shut down since February 11 midnight, also resumed this afternoon.

Authorities had clamped the curfew and suspended mobile internet services across Manipur till February 16 in view of continued protests against the CAB. Earlier in the day, people continued their ‘on road mass agitation’ defying curfew giving the police and security forces a hard time to deal with the agitating people.

Soon after the news of adjournment of the Rajya Sabha without tabling the Bill, protestors dispersed

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MANPAC announcing temporary relaxation of protests in Imphal on Wednesday. (NP)

and following police announcements of the curfew being lifted on loud speaker, people came out for shopping.

Meanwhile, Manipur People Against Citizenship (Amendment) Bill (MANPAC) and People Alliance of Manipur (PAM) have separately announced relaxations to the ongoing agitations with immediate effect on Wednesday afternoon.

However, both the conglomerates of civil society organisations have asked the people to remain alert, asserting that Centre was yet to withdraw the Bill which the people of the state and other North East states were demanding.

MANPAC declared the relaxation of the all agitations spearheaded by it at a press conference at Ima Keithel (Ima Market).

MANPAC convenor Yumnamcha Dilipkumar, however, asserted that people’s demand for complete withdrawal of the Bill was yet to be fulfilled by the government.

“As such we need to remain alert as the Centre may use other tactics to enforce the amendment bill before the general elections to Lok Sabha due by middle part of the current year,” he said.

He urged the state government to pressurise the Centre for early assent to the Manipur People Bill 2018, which was passed by the state Assembly for the protection of indigenous people of the state, still pending at Union home ministry for referring to Rastrapati Bhavan.

The convenor demanded for the state government

to compensate people injured in police action during the anti-CAB agitations and also demanded for immediate unconditional release of all protestors arrested by police.

MANPAC also lifted the social boycott on state forest and environment minister Th Shyamkumar.

Pe o p l e s ’ A l l i a n c e Manipur (PAM), another conglomerate of CSOs protesting against CAB also declared suspension of all forms of the protests.

Speaking to reporters at Manipur Press Club, leaders of the PAM said that even though the protests were suspended for the time being, the conglomerate will keep a close watch as there was still apprehension of other tactics being used by the Centre to enforce the Bill.

Shillong, Feb 13: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is likely to move to the Supreme Court seeking permission to quiz Saradha Group and his close-aide Débjani Mukherjee in connection with the chit fund scam, an official said on Tuesday.

The premier probe agency, which is questioning Kolkata Police Commissioner Rajeev Kumar in the Saradha and Rose Valley chit fund scams in Meghalaya’s capital Shillong will further examine Kumar for another three to four days.

Tuesday was the fourth consecutive day that Kumar was questioned by the CBI. “We are likely to seek the Supreme Court permission to allow us to question Sen and Mukherjee in Shillong,” a CBI official said on condition of anonymity.

“If granted permission, we will make Sen and Mukherjee to confront Kumar on the investigation on the chit fund scam,” the official added.

Former Trinamool Cong ress MP Kunal Ghosh, who arrived in Kolkata on Tuesday after being questioned by the CBI in Shillong, said he lodged an “official complaint” against the top cop for allegedly influencing the ongoing probe.

Khalsa Centre NE starts ‘langar project’ Dearest ango Ewonzeo Kikon Wishing u a very happy 2nd birthday.

We are always thankful to God for ur life and u growing up gracefully.

May the love of God never depart from you. Be strong and be bold.

From Apo,Ayo,Lanchen and Ata. My Dearest Jaan (Mary) “Every now and then someone comes into your life and they turn it upside down in a good way, and you are that someone for me! You are my life and I wish you a very happy birthday to my beautiful wife. I hope & pray this year brings you as much joy and happiness that you have brought and continue to bring into my life Always loving you, Urs crazy husband John & in-laws

The Khalsa Centre langar distributing food on Wednesday.

own father is a cancer patient said, “the gesture has touched my heart and please continue this forever.”

S a r d a r Ja sw i n d e r Singh of Birubari, who had been working hard in the Langar Project expressed happiness on seeing the smile on the face of the patients and called upon others to get associated with it.

Kuljinder Singh who has been associated from the beginning said, feeding and looking after the needy is what Guru Nanak had always preached and

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

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Notice calling objection for the issue of Succession Certificate.

Shri/Smt Kheholi Sema of Zhekiye Village, District Zunheboto has applied for the issue of Succession Certificate Guardianship Certificate declaring that His/Her Wife/Husband Late N. Lhonito Sema has expired on 01/10/2018 It is hereby notified that if no objection to issue this certificate is received from anyone within a period of 30 (thirty) days w.e.f the date of publication in press, the Certificate shall be issued, and no further complaint will be entertained for issue of the same.

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Dated Medz the 25th Jan 2018

NOTICE

Whereas Suresh Gurung, S/o Late D.B. Gurung of Medziphema Town has applied for issue of Succession Certificate under the Indian Succession Act. 1925 to draw/operate his bank account No.50296187259 (Allahabad Medziphema), A/C. NO.-35838091544 (SBI, Medziphema of Late D.B. Gurung who expired on 24/12/2018.

Therefore, public are hereby asked to file objection/claim if any within 30 days of issue of this notice.

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AFFIDAVIT FOR NAME/SURNAME CLARIFICATION I, Shri. Thungchamo Ennio, S/o Ekyimo Ennio, permanent resident of Nungying Village under Chukitong Sub-division in the district of Wokha, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under : 1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India and resident of the above mentioned address.

2. That I am the youngest son amongst eight siblings born from my parents Shri.

Ekyimo Ennio and Smti. Orenimi Ennio of Nungying village.

3. That, my actual and given names/surnames is/was Thungchamo Ennio whereas in my official documents/academic records my name is/was entered/ recorded as Thungchamo Tungoe S/o Shri. Ekyimo Tungoe and Smti. Orenimi Tungoe which is also true and correct.

4. That, Thungchamo Ennio and Thungchamo Tungoe are synonymous and corresponds the names/surnames of one and the same person and that connotes my names/surnames.

5. That, henceforth I shall be made known/called by the name Shri. Thungchamo Ennio for all official and correspondence purposes.

6. That, this affidavit is required for the clarification of my surname.

VERIFICATION I take oath and solemnly declare that the particular furnished above by me are correct and that I have not concealed or misrepresented any fact therein.

Deponent Solemnly sworn before me on this the 12th day of February 2019/ Magistrate/Notary Public Regd. No. 612/2019, Dated : 12/02/2019

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today after the langar, we have seen his teachings in real life.

Capt PP Singh, Chairman Khalsa Centre North East said there can’t be a better way to celebrate Guru Nanak’s 550th birth anniversary than to practically take his teachings of universal brotherhood to the people.

It may be noted that Khalsa Centre North East is running a Khalsa Blood Donors Group for the last nine months and has provided blood to over 200 patients in Guwahati.

I, Mr. LHOUMEGOLIE CHASE, DOB 01/03/1961, S/o Late Hevizo Chase, R/o Tsuuma Village, Medziphema Sub-Division, District Dimapur, Nagaland - 797106 do hereby solemnly affirm on oath and declares as under :1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India and a resident of the above mentioned address.

2. That in my statement of G.P.F Accounts bearing A/c No. NL/EDN 12004, issued by the Office of the Principal Accountant General (A&E), Nagaland, my name has been entered & recorded as LHOUMEGOLIE CHESE, and whereas my ACTUAL & REAL name is LHOUMEGOLIE CHASE. 3. That both the names LHOUMEGOLIE CHASE and LHOUMEGOLIE CHESE pertain to one and the same person.

4. That the contents made from paras 1 to 3 are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, belief and information and nothing material had been concealed therein.

And I sign this affidavit on this 13th day of February, 2019 at Dimapur.

Deponent Sworn before me.

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D I M A P U R , F eb 1 3 (NPN): Khalsa Centre North East on Wednesday started a year long programme to observe the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak by opening a “langar” distributing food to over 600 patients, attendants, institute staff and outdoor patients, etc at Dr. B. Borooah Cancer Institute.

Director of the institute, Dr. A C Kataki, who launched the “Langar Project” along with Sardar Surinder Singh Jee, one of the senior most members of Sikh community along with others, after traditional “Ardaas” had food at the langar and said, “It was a very spiritual and societal programme”.

One of the ladies an employee of Tatas whose

Dear Badal Gurung, Many many happy 24th birthday this is the day you frist cry on this earth but for your parents it was the most joyful moment for them. I wish you very happy birthday, may god bless you abundantly.

Sunita Gurung

Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2019

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND STATE COUNCIL OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH & TRAINING NO. SCERT/NMMS/3/2016

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Dated Kohima, the Feb. 2019

Result of the NMMSS – 2019 ( Exam held on 3rd Nov. 2018)

The under mentioned candidates are declared qualified for Awarding Scholarship under the National Means - Cum - Merit Scholarship Scheme for 2019 – 20.

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Lohani to take charge Oppn leaders take part in AAP’s mega rally asAshwani Air India chief for second time

New Delhi, Feb 13 (PTI): Opposition leaders, including West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, gathered in Delhi on Wednesday for a mega rally organised by Aam Aadmi Party, where they slammed the BJP as a “threat to democracy” which must be defeated in the coming general election.

The rally has been organised nearly three weeks after Banerjee hosted Opposition leaders in Kolkata in a similar show of strength on January 19.

Speaking at the rally, CPI leader D Raja said the Constitution is under attack under Narendra Modi as prime minister and asserted that Parliament has been undermined and bypassed and its role has been minimized under Modi.

“Can you allow a Germany-like situation where Hitler overpowered Reichstag(German parliament),” he said.

“BJP in power is a threat to constitution and democracy. It must be defeated,” he added.

Raja asserted that ever since Modi became prime minister, there have been attacks on constitutional values of the country. He said India is defined as a

(L-R) Opposition leaders from various parties hold hands during AAP’s ‘Tanashahi Hatao, Desh Bachao’ (Remove Dictatorship, Save Country) rally at Jantar Mantar, in New Delhi, Wednesday. (PTI) secular, democratic republic while BJP’s ideology is “sectarian, communal and divisive”.

“Whenever fascist powers have tried to capture power, they first destroy democratic institutions.

“And I am not just taking about CBI, RBI... Institution of Parliament being undermined, bypassing Parliament, minimising its role. It is maximum Modi, minimum governance and minimum Parliament,” he said.

Delhi Chief Minister

Arvind Kejriwal and other AAP leaders were present at the rally.

Huge posters having the image of B R Ambedkar and slogans like “Tanashahi Hatao Loktantra Bachao” dotted the venue.

CPI(M) leader Sitaram Yechury alleged that BJP is professing politics of ‘Dushashan’ by pitting brothers against brothers.

“There is need to replace this government for a better India. This chowkidar needs to be removed to save the country.

“BJP is like Kaurava Sena but the Pandavas (Opposition) will defeat them and save the country,” he said.

Interestingly, minutes before Mamata Banerjee arrived, the two left leaders moved away from the stage.

Other senior leaders including Samajwadi Party’s Ram Gopal Yadav, AAP’s Sanjay Singh, Nationalist Congress Party’s Sharad Pawar and LJD chief Sharad Yadav were also present at the rally.

Stressing that the rally organised by Arvind Kejriwal was “historic”, former Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Gegong Apang said instead of celebrating our diversity, a “minimal, illiberal and monotheistic idea is being imposed”.

“It is appropriate time to fight autocracy and save democracy. People are unhappy with the Modi government,” he said.

He said the central government is also not paying heed to the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill protests in Arunachal Pradesh.

“The Centre has a ‘Look East’ policy but it is against the people of northeast,” he alleged and said he has come to Delhi with a “deep sense of anguish”.

“Mizoram said it will be a different country if this government comes back in power. Arunachal also feels the same. India is a united country and if any government tries to impose CAB in northeast, people will uproot it,” he said.

Sa m a jawa di par ty leader Ram Gopal Yadav said Uttar Pradesh will play a crucial role in 2019 and asserted BJP will not open its account in UP, which has 80 Lok Sabha seats.

Mumbai, Feb 13 (PTI): The government on Wednesday called back retired technocrat Ashwani Lohani to head the cashstrapped national carrier Air India as chairman and managing director for a second time within two years.

The Cabinet committee on appointments cleared Lohani’s re-induction on a contract basis for a one-year tenure and he will assume office Thursday.

He had headed the carrier from August 2017 to September 2017 when he was moved to the Railway Board as the chairman, from where he retired in December 2018. He is a 1980-batch IRSME (Indian Railway Service Mechanical Engineering) officer hailing from Madhya Pradesh.

“I will take charge tomorrow,” Lohani told PTI over phone from New Delhi.

It was during his tenure that Air India made its first operating profit of Rs 105 crore in FY17 since the merger of Indian Airlines and Air India in 2007.

“The appointments committee of the Cabinet

Ashwani Lohani (File) has approved the appointment of Ashwani Lohani to the post of chairman and managing director of Air India on contract basisfor one year or until further orders,” the department of personnel and training said.

Lohani succeeds the 1985-batch Kar nataka cadre IAS Pradeep Singh Kharola, who earlier this month was appointed as the civil aviation secretary following the superannuation of RN Choubey.

Lohani was appointed as the Railway Board chairman in August 2017 and retired in December 2018.

He also headed ITDC and the Rail Museum in New Delhi, previously.

As the attempt to sell Air India, which has a debt pile of around Rs 51,000 crore, came a cropper last

May, the Modi government is now working on many initiatives, including hiving off a significant chunk of its over Rs 55,000-crore debt into an special purpose vehicle and selling 98 per cent stake in the ground-handling arm AIATSL to turn around the ailing airline.

The carrier’s net loss narrowed to Rs 5,337 crore in FY18 from Rs 6,281 crore a year ago, as per the latest Public Enterprises Survey 2017-18.

One of Lohani’s first decisions as the Railway Board chairman was to ban gifts and ceremonial welcomes and farewells.

He is also the man behind Train 18, the country’s fastest train that will have its inaugural run from New Delhi to Varanasi on February 15.

A s t h e R a i lway s ’ senior-most bureaucrat, he was also part of the team that worked on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project.

In both Railways and Air India, he was able to bridge the gap between his office and employees, using WhatsApp groups mostly, say those who have worked with him.

SC reserves order on Ericsson’s AIADMK ready to fight Lok Sabha polls alone, says Dy CM contempt plea against Anil Ambani New Delhi, Feb 13 (AGENCIES): The Supreme Court on Wednesday reserved its verdict on Ericsson India’s plea seeking contempt action against Reliance Communications Ltd chairman Anil Ambani and two others for nonclearance of its Rs 550-crore dues.

A bench of justices R.F. Nariman and Vineet Saran said it is reserving its verdict.

During the hearing, senior advocate Dushyant Dave, appearing for Ericsson India, said there was wilful disobedience of apex court’s orders and contempt action should be initiated against them.

Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for

RCom, countered the argument and said no contempt was made as no orders of the apex court were violated.

Ambani, Reliance Telecom Ltd chairman Satish Seth and Reliance Infratel Ltd chairperson Chhaya Virani, were present in the courtroom.

The court had on October 23 last year asked RCom to clear the dues by December 15, 2018, saying delayed payment would attract an interest of 12% per annum.

The plea by Ericsson had sought that the court direct Ambani and the lenders forum to hand over the Rs 550 crore with interest from sale proceeds as per the October 23 order.

‘Want to see Modi become PM again’, says Mulayam

Mulayam Singh Yadav (File) New Delhi, Feb 13 (AGENCIES): At a time when the entire opposition looks to corner the BJP-led government at the Centre, Samajwadi Party patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav has heaped praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his speech on the last day of the current Lok Sabha. Yadav said he would like to see PM Modi re-elected to the office again, according to news agency ANI. He said, “I want to congratulate the prime minister.

The prime minister has taken efforts to take everyone along. I want all the members to get elected again and you (PM Modi) become the prime minister again.”

Later PM Modi thanked Yadav for his “blessings” ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. “This house scrapped more than 1,400 laws. There was a jungle of laws. This is a good beginning, much more is to be done…And,

Mulayamji has given his blessings for the same,” said PM Modi in the Lok Sabha.

However, the comments by Yadav did not find support from his own party. “I don’t have knowledge about the context in which Netaji said it. But we want change of government at centre.

The prime minister himself will lose from his constituency,” news agency ANI quoted Samajwadi Party leader Ravidas Mehrotra as saying.

Yadav’s comments have come at a time when his son and the Samajawadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav is trying to cobble up an opposition unity to defeat the Modi government in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

Under Akhilesh Yadav, the SP buried its long rivalry with the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) to enter an alliance in a bid to challenge the BJP in Uttar Pradesh, where the ruling party had won 71 of 80 Lok Sabha seats in 2014.

The Samajwadi Party, however, has seen dissensions over the last one and a half year during which the Yadav was replaced as party chief in show of strength by Akhilesh Yadav. Shivpal Yadav, the younger brother of Mulayam Singh Yadav, broke away from the Samajwadi Party and floated his own political front.

On Tuesday, Dave told the top court that Reliance has committed contempt a number of times and they have not purged themselves.

He said that RCom violated two orders of the top court and even committed perjury by concealing information under oath.

Rohatgi said the deal worth Rs 25,000 crore to sell assets of the telecom company to Reliance Jio has fallen through and now they are in insolvency.

Dave claimed that in its BSE filings Reliance has claimed that they have received Rs 3,000 crore and Rs 2,000 crore from sale of assets to different firms including Reliance Jio recently.

C h e nn a i , F e b 1 3 (AGENCIES): The ruling AIADMK on Wednesday hit back at the Congress, saying it was strong enough and prepared for fighting the elections on its own provided other parties in Tamil Nadu also go without allies.

Deputy Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam made the remarks in the Assembly after the Congress asked the ruling party to assess its strength in the postJayalalithaa era.

During the debate on the budget, Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader K.R. Ramasamy said the AIADMK should prove its strength by facing the polls without allies, saying it has not faced a major election after the demise of late chief minister and party supremo J. Jayalalithaa in

2016. The AIADMK had lost the only poll held after her demise — the December 2017 R.K. Nagar bypoll held to fill the vacancy created by her death, Ramasamy said.

He also made remarks that seemed to indicate the AIADMK was under some kind of ‘problem’ vis-a-vis a possible alliance with the BJP, to which Panneerselvam shot back saying the party and the government were strong. Ramasamy claimed that no party will join hands with the AIADMK if it aligned with the BJP and exuded confidence that the Congress will come back to power in the coming Lok Sabha polls.

Panneerselvam retorted by saying that following the “blow” dealt by DMK founder late C.N. Annadurai to the Congress by

O. Panneerselvam (File) unseating its government in the State in 1967 elections, the national party has been riding “piggy-back” on one of the two major Dravidian parties — AIADMK or DMK — to face elections.

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Minister K.A. Sengkottaiyan recalled that the AIADMK had in the past won absolute majority by facing the polls without any allies.

Municipal Administration Minister S.P. Velumani asked if the Congress could do such a thing.

Later, in an apparent reference to the Lok Sabha polls, Panneerselvam said, “we are prepared to face elections all alone if others also did so.”

He reiterated that his party was strongly placed in the state even in the postJayalalithaa era.

Amidst reports that AIADMK was in touch

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IRAIPETNA KAMLAK KEYISIPEULE LUNGYIHEINA MAJITHUI KONGAULU KUTRANGONGBE HEILUNGBAMBE LUNGZEUBO WIMONBO SUIYIDAULE MARIAM N.ISUIWANG SUIYIPEULE KHENGDAU PAUZIETEIGWANGBE IKIE NZEIWANGLE NREN SAMZAIYILE CERAI IRANGRAIBE HENGAME PEHEUTINGLUNG CERAI

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2. Submit a photocopy of Aadhar Card, Class-8 Passed Marksheet, front page of Bank Passbook and Schedule Tribe/Schedule Caste Certificate. (Aadhar number will be mandatory to avail the Scholarship).

3. Furnish the particulars /information in the given format to the State Nodal Officer, NMMSS, SCERT, Nagaland: Kohima on or before 15th March 2019 respectively. In complete particulars will not be accepted.

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FORMAT FOR NATIONAL MEANS-CUM-MERIT SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME Full name of the student : Father’s name : Date of Birth(DD/MM/YYYY) : Gender : District : State : Pin Code : Aadhaar No. : Bank Name : Bank A/c No. : IFSC Code : Parental Annual Income : Date of birth of the Student : Caste Category : (SC/ST/OBC/General) Religious Minority : (Muslim /Sikh/Christian/Buddhist) Name of the School Studying presently : Month of Enrollment in Class-9 : Year of Enrollment in Class-9 : Class studying presently : Signature of the School Principal /Headmaster (THEJAKHRELIE SEKHOSE) Director SCERT, Nagaland, Kohima Issued by DIPR

with the BJP for a possible alliance for the parliamentary elections, Panneerselvam had recently said the party was indeed holding talks with some national and regional parties.

The Cong ress and DMK, which had aligned for the 2016 assembly polls, are taking forward the tieup with some more parties, with MDMK and the Left slated to join the coalition.

Meanwhile, AIADMK Deputy Co-ordinator and MP R. Vaithilingam on Wednesday said the party was holding ‘discreet’ alliance talks with parties, including the BJP.

NOTICE FOR PUBLIC HEARING

Dated Kohima, the 12th Feb.,‘19 No. NERC/PWR/TARIFF/T-4/2019-20/387 : As conferred under Section 62 of the Electricity Act, 2003, the Nagaland Electricity Regulatory Commission, Kohima shall be holding Public Hearing on 05th March, 2019 at 11:00 am in the Conference Hall of the Engineering-in-Chief, Department of Power, Nagaland on Multi Year Tariff for determination of Tariff for FY 2017-18 to 2019-‘20 as notified by the Power Department, Nagaland on 18th Jan., 2019 in 3 leading daily Local Newspapers inviting suggestions / objections from the general public latest by 06th Feb., 2019.

Public hearing on the above proposals shall be as per schedule given below: Date Venue for Public Hearing Time and Category 10.00 AM to 1.00 PM 05th March, Power Department’s 2019 Conference Hall, A.G. Colony, – For all consumers–focus on domestic, commercial, Kohima agricultural consumers.

2.00 PM to 4.00 PM – For all consumers–focus on Industrial consumers.

Sd/W. Y. YANTHAN Secretary, Nagaland Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Kohima.

Issued by DIPR

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NAGALAND STATE SOCIAL WELFARE BOARD NAGALAND::KOHIMA

NO.NSSWB/SRCW/Advt & Pub/2018-19/398

Dated: Kohima, the 13th February, 2019

NOTIFICATION

With reference to the advertisement of the various posts for schemes under the Ministry of Women & Child Development, GoI published for Mahila Shakti Kendra Scheme vide NO.NSSWB/SRCW/Advt & Pub/2017-18/ 510, dated 26th October 2018 and Sakhi- One Stop Centre Scheme Vide NO.NSSWB/SRCW/Advt & Pub/2018-19/ 337, dated: Kohima, 5th December 2018, the following instructions may be noted: 1. Names of the qualified candidates who have cleared the Written/ Practical test will be displayed on the office notice board from 13th February 2019.

2. No separate intimation letter will be sent to the candidates.

3. All the required Documents in Original are to be produced for verification.

4. Interview shall be held in the office of the Nagaland State Social Welfare Board from 10:00 AM onwards on 19th & 20th February 2019 as indicated below.

NAME OF THE SCHEME NAME OF THE POST DATE OF INTERVIEW Women Welfare Officer Mahila Shakti Kendra (MSK) 19th February 2019 District Coordinator Centre Administrator Case worker Sakhi - One Stop Centre (OSC) 20th February 2019 Counsellor IT staff

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OPINiON/EDITORIAL

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here are many crucial issues confronting Nagaland which need consistent and wise handling in order to steer the state from being pushed to the precipice. These issues have been agitating the minds of the public for several decades and merit serious discussions and there is no better place than the house of the elected representatives ie., the state assembly. Nagaland politics is not only about the political problem but those responsible for various problems. There could be factors that have disabled the elected representatives from pursuing their goals through the constitutional framework.

This then leads to the question of whether state politicians in Nagaland have ever seriously considered the negative consequences of their self inflicted aberration? It is easy to criticize or demonize others and this cynicism among many people in the state is among the most destructive syndrome.

The unchanged trait of absence of work culture and professionalism can be blamed on the Promotion of Political Patronage (PPP) which has legitimized the spoon feeding syndrome. The responsibility of any democratically and constitutionally elected mandated government transcends to all realms of society. It is the responsibility of the government to enforce the rule of the constitutional law, so that citizens can enjoy their fundamental rights in an environment of justice, peace and progress. Nagaland has suffered, in a different way, during the past two decades because leaders chose the easy way out and eagerly grabbed any opportunity for the sake of short term gains that have consequent long term pains. Without free, frank and informed debates, the problems will continue till they become unmanageable. Part of the problem arise when everybody becomes more inclined for a short term, quick fix solution. Such a quick fix solutions are symptomatic treatments. There have been too many symptomatic treatments in the past, which proved to be worse than the disease. Politicians, society’s leaders and thinkers today need to speak honestly and with wisdom, so that society can look towards stepping into the realm of progressive development from the dead sea of rhetoric, insane logic and hegemony of ideology which have possessed people for as many decades. Times have brought about rapid and drastic changes in the human minds and also brought about new awareness and understanding and new challenges. It is no longer revolution but evolution that today’s generation must confront if they are to take their rightful place as people with. Like any other society throughout the world, Naga society too cannot afford to live in isolation since the sinews of global economics has become the driving force that makes modern society inclusive and where rationality is the sublime that provides the nutrients for holistic development. The state is in need of proper direction but unfortunately, all leaders are busy with pursuit of the vicious cycle of money and power and have no time for non-profit ventures. However, society cannot insulate itself from the changed environment in other developing cultures and societies.

The opportunity for the young generation will be lost if insulation pushes them into isolation. Young people are smart and are conscious that they may miss the bus if current condition prevents them from taking their most crucial journey of progress. If that happens, then they won’t be so kind as to forgive the older generation for having left them in the lurch.

DailyDevotion The Devotion of Hearing Samuel answered, “Speak, for Your servant hears.”

—1 Samuel 3:10 Just because I have listened carefully and intently to one thing from God does not mean that I will listen to everything He says. I show God my lack of love and respect for Him by the insensitivity of my heart and mind toward what He says. If I love my friend, I will instinctively understand what he wants.

And Jesus said, “You are My friends…” (John 15:14).

Have I disobeyed some command of my Lord’s this week? If I had realized that it was a command of Jesus, I would not have deliberately disobeyed it. But most of us show incredible disrespect to God because we don’t even hear Him. He might as well never have spoken to us.

The goal of my spiritual life is such close identification with Jesus Christ that I will always hear God and know that God always hears me (see John 11:41). If I am united with Jesus Christ, I hear God all the time through the devotion of hearing. A flower, a tree, or a servant of God may convey God’s message to me. What hinders me from hearing is my attention to other things. It is not that I don’t want to hear God, but I am not devoted in the right areas of my life. I am devoted to things and even to service and my own convictions. God may say whatever He wants, but I just don’t hear Him. The attitude of a child of God should always be, “Speak, for Your servant hears.” If I have not developed and nurtured this devotion of hearing, I can only hear God’s voice at certain times.

At other times I become deaf to Him because my attention is to other things— things which I think I must do. This is not living the life of a child of God. Have you heard God’s voice today?

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Work hard, stay positive, and get up early. It’s the best part of the day. ~ George Allen, Sr.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Post-mortem

Time to revive, restore and reinvent the Naga society

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s any other people on the globe Nagas too yearn for a better tomorrow.

But it has to be fashioned by the Nagas themselves based on realities of the prevailing situation in the world. No useful purpose would be served by chanting and glorifying the bygone days. People should also realize that building castle in the air will not benefit them. Collective wisdom of the Nagas demand that time has come to embark on revival, restoration and reinventing the Naga society. To begin with let us have a panoramic view of the entire gamut of the problem.

Many in the present generation are not aware what sacrifices people have made to uphold the Naga pride. The odds were not only heavily stacked against the Naga people and their leaders, the bigger enemies looming large in the horizon were cultural prejudice, economic divide and social stigma attached with the Nagasconsidered to be primitive.

The period in between 1947 and 1963 when the state of Nagaland came into existence was perhaps the most tumultuous years and luck as I was, the Almighty had ordained me to play my part in the beginning and then, the socio-political developments in India and other states, in Asia and other western nations almost propelled me into the turmoil. Yes, turmoil it was, but as the saying goes the valiant warriors never quit and here I am after six decades of commitment and four assassination attempts on self by elements who are drenched in human blood, writing this to explain to one and all as to where the Nagas are heading, whether the journey they are undertaking will culminate in peace in society for all Nagas and economic abundance to the state and finally sector-wise progress in some key fields like education, health and industry etc!! All these propositions are to be discussed and evaluated to overcome dissent and chalk out plans and programmes on a minimum of 30-year road map. In the process we have to be united-all sections and factions of the Naga society and the state of Nagaland with all their views and counter views included. Let unity determine the future course of action. Let consensus be the key to reinventing our real and true spirit and let the divisive forces and saboteurs be part of the process and thereby become part of a chain of events which posterity would remember as perhaps the most progressive period, rather moment in modern Naga history and perhaps the most definitive and assured step in twenty – first century. The stakeholder might be many, but this is no time, for dilly -dallying or speculation, for the rest of India and the whole of Asia, Africa and western world are moving at a fast pace, can Nagaland be allowed to stagnate and remain static?

It is said ‘Time and tide waits for none’ and can we-or for that matter should we allow time to slip in between our difference of opinion and parochial vision? History will never allow us a second opportunity and history of course, will never pardon us today’s dissenters. High sounding jargon is all for consumption of the idle and day-dreamers. The reality is unless the Nagas join the race with the rest of the world, the Nagas themselves will be left

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behind ! And for whom will the Nagas remain behind ?

Many ask For whom the bell tolls !

It does not toll for others, it tolls for us !!

So, against this backdrop, I want to ask a few questions during the course of this small piece. However, before asking questions let me take all of you, especially the youth of Nagaland, on a brief yet enlightening journey of today’s reality of Nagaland vis a vis pan- Indian as well as prevailing global scenario.

REALITY. The last two decades of the last and the first decade of the present century have already witnessed unprecedented progress, upheaval, turnaround, recovery etc in all key sectors-you only name it, the world had witnessed it. We-especially Nagasneed to analyse what we are, or what is driving force behind such unprecedented change and transformation. The one thing that strikes me most is that ‘knowledge ‘has been the only driving force that has caused unprecedented economic boom and knowledge has caused transformation ! And whichever country or even region has shed away from creation/generation of new knowledge has suffered. Hence the key is knowledge and who will be our drivers of change ? Who will be at the forefront of this knowledge-centric and knowledge driven scenario ? The answer, obviously, is the youth ! only the youth !

So the youth be hijacked by elements that propagate a culture that is devoid of reality ? Colourful phrases like separate homeland, Naga homogeneity, Nagaculture etc are indeed great, but it would be almost like a criminal conspiracy if we try to misguide our youth and in the process push Nagaland into a sort of dark alleys of stagnation, violence, economic and cultural backwardness. The whole exercise would be a three dimensional approach. (a) complete prosperity and progress of Nagaland (b) preservation all that is unique to Naga culture, (c) assimilation of the very best from around the world into Naga society and taking the best of Naga culture to the outside world.

The bottom-line is to have a new progressive culture in every sphere. To be cocooned both in time and space will not serve any purpose. Our youth needs to be ambassadors of culture, literature, industry and perseverance, hard work and commitment. Having a modern mobile set or internet connection does not indicate the state’s overall prosperity. What is vital is how do we use modern IT inventions-to our advantage or disadvantage ? Getting rid of the Naga costume and wearing most modern apparel does not necessarily indicate progress or prosperity. We all know that it is new idea and new knowledge that will henceforward determine where we stand and how we stand , and how we compare ourselves with the very best.

So, as anybody can see a knowledgecentric and idea-driven Nagaland is the need of the hour: a Nagaland that is vibrant, progressive and a centre of activities that Naga culture flag flying high.

This brings us onto a step-by- step course of action. We may identify the

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issues as under:(A) Clear understanding of the Naga society and the Naga perspective; (B) Key ways to progress and prosperity, (C) Identification of Goals and objectives.

(D) Preparation of vision-document, strategy etc.

All these now lead us to shift our focus to identify some aspects which are to be appreciated. Concrete measures, both at the grass root level and at different other levels have to be initiated through a series of activities. Now let us keep in mind that when I use the word vision, I mean it to be an imaginative concept or “a dream of a society with regard to its nature, role and shape of things to come over a long period of time as a lasting phenomenon.”

It is only when you imagine things which implies you visualize things that you are able to take a plunge into a territory that is not yours, but then you become a pioneer and others soon follow and the new territory belongs entirely to you all. Then only today’s vision becomes tomorrow’s reality. Yes, I want vision document and strategy to be prepared for Nagaland and I would our youth to be the hope, strength and flag bearers of Nagaland.

We have to see the negative aspect of our society which is faction-ridden.

Factionalism has become our greatest enemy. Difference of opinion will always be there, for that is the cornerstone of democracy, but factionalism should not blur our vision, hinder our growth and cripple us in our quest and march for a brighter tomorrow. In plain speak; Nagas should never become the enemies either of Nagaland or Naga people.

Outlining my conviction of what we need to embrace and what we need to avoid, I would make a small list:We need to appreciate all that is good and positive, must condemn all that is negative. For the cause of Nagaland we need to trust one another, as individuals and as groups; there is absolutely no place for suspicion in our lives. Building is an area where our focus should be on; and this implies not only to build infrastructure but also to build relationships and bridge the gap-gaps in trust ! There is a trust deficit among the people which is terribly affecting the social cohesion. As Christians we should love one another and trust one another. Let us build Nagaland on the bed rock of truth and righteousness.

Should the Nagas decide to embark on reviving and reinventing their society, through collective efforts and wisdom, the most dreaded disease i.e. unresolved Naga political problem must come to a logical conclusion without which Nagaland can not progress. Once this obstacle is removed, Nagas can shape their destiny in a peaceful manner unhindered by any negative element.

At the same time we need to heal past wounds ; we need to put healing touch on the souls of those who have already suffered a lot-physically and psychologically. The era of fighting among the Nagas themselves be made things of the past and a new era of sanity be ushered in. At the

very year on 14 February people celebrate the $18.2 billion spent in 2017 but slightly lower this day by sending messages of love and than the record $19.7 billion spent in 2016. An affection to partners, family and friends. industry body has valued the Valentine’s Day Couples send Valentine’s Day cards and flowers (V-Day) market in India at USD 27 million and spend special time together to honour their (Rs.15 billion) based on a survey involving 800 love for each other. This day creates a platform executives in major metros and 1,000 students of business i.e. economics from 150 educational institutions. The AssociThe economic impacts of Valentine’s Day ated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of and its on-going commodification are very pre- India (Assocham) said the size of the market dictable – restaurants, jewellery, flowers, lingerie, was this large since V-Day was not a single-day alcohol, and cards. Valentine’s Day creates and fete but was celebrated throughout the week. It supports some local jobs in restaurants and re- starts with Rose Day (Feb 7), followed by Protail and also employment. All this expenditure posal Day, Chocolate Day, Teddy Day, Promise produces economic benefits for someone. Val- Day, Kiss Day, Hug Day and Valentine’s Day entine’s Day cards and gifts (especially flowers (Feb 14) The four distinct economic pay-offs which and chocolates) are a multibillion-dollar industry love gives us are emotional, material, hedonistic that props up whole economies Economics can also tell us how to make and spiritual. There are six costs of love. First, the Valentine’s Day special for our significant oth- cost of search—as singles aim to find their “true ers. First, figure out how to signal to your mate love”. The cost of search is the cost of time and that you really care about him or her. Second, if energy spent in networking, visiting singles bars you want to give your mate a great Valentine’s and information seeking, among other practices. present, spend money on yourself. Finally, one Second, there is the cost of dating and courtship. great gift is to stop hoping for perfection in This is once again a time-cost, and the recurring cost of restaurants and movies. It also includes your mate Like food and locomotion, Love is a human the cost of possible distractions from career or need. Like most other products and services, it studies (we will ignore the collateral cost of being is a scarce resource. Like all economic goods, it pounced on by lumpen elements such as the Sri helps man in his quest for happiness. Since eco- Ram Sene). Third, there is the cost of rejection, nomics focuses on allocation of scarce resources which includes the high emotional cost of being and the cost-benefits thereof, surely there is a dumped. Fourth, we have to consider the cost strong foundation for an economic theory of of maintenance once the love affair has taken love. The economics of it need not be confined a more serious tone. Again, there is significant to commerce, jobs and profits. Self-styled “ro- time-cost but also the cost of gifting and the cost mantic economist” William Nicholson explains of emotional commitment and peace of mind. that there’s much in economic principles that Fifth, we must consider the cost of long-term can be applied to one’s romantic relationships partnership, which is often the natural culmias well. The phenomenon of Valentine’s Day nation of love. Here, apart from explicit costs, prices of red roses is one of the best illustrations there is the opportunity cost of giving up one’s of the Law of Supply and Demand: If nothing freedom in pursuing another potentially exciting else changes, higher demand will raise the price partner, as well as the opportunity cost of career of a good, while higher supply will lower it, and life adjustments. The sixth, and final, cost of love is the cost of a potential incompatibility and vice versa.

Valentine’s Day contributed about $19.6 and break-up, including the inevitable mess that billion in 2018 to the economy, according to the accompanies such separation.

National Retail Federation. That’s more than Prof Mithilesh Kumar Sinha, NU, Lumami Reader’s note: Articles or letters published in any of the columns do not reflect

same time, the Nagas should henceforth be in a position to differentiate between positive and negative. Let us start appreciating positive attributes that promote peace and harmony in society and condemn all negative elements that destroy society.

How to succeed in fulfilling this vision ? (a) Getting the facts right: Genesis of the movement and fall out from the Naga political movement during the last more than five decades. (b) Getting a goal correctly and clearly: The Nagas should define and design their vision without ambiguity.

Nagas have to be part of the twenty first century otherwise they will be left out.

Narrowness and prejudice will make them dwarf in all respects. (c) The tribal ethos like truthfulness, honesty, simplicity, fellow-feeling and community life should be the bed rock upon which the future of Nagaland be reinvented.

The Naga people daily yearn for a better day to come but their dream is shattered by the unresolved Naga political problem.

At the moment, the Naga people expect that the ongoing political talk between the Government of India and the Naga underground political groups would hummer out an honourable political resolution on the basis of the framework agreement of 3rd August 2015 without any further delay. The parties involved should not fail the Naga people at this crucial and critical juncture. Whatever may be the result of the talk, the Naga people should wake up and firmly and solemnly resolved to go ahead by involving themselves actively to revive, reform, restore and reinvent the Naga society for a better and brighter tomorrow.

How to succeed in fulfilling the vision ? (a) Getting the facts right: Genesis of the movement and fall out from the Naga political movement during the last more than five decades. (b) Getting a goal correctly and clearly: The Nagas should define and design their vision without ambiguity. Nagas have to march along with the rest of the world and as such their vision should not be blurred by narrowness and prejudice. (c) The tribal ethos like truthfulness, honesty, simplicity, fellow-feeling, and community life should be the bed rock upon which the future of Nagaland be built.

The people of Nagaland expect that the Naga Underground political groups who are engaged in hammering out a political settlement based on the Frame work Agreement of 3rd August 2015, will not fail the people at this very crucial and critical juncture. Whatever be the outcome of the talks between the Government of India and the Naga Underground political groups, time has come for the entire Naga people to wake up and actively involve themselves to take initiatives for revival, restoration and reinventing the Naga Society. It is sure and certain that the Naga people shall take up this challenge with determination and solemn commitment to build a better future.

Dr S.C. Jamir

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verybody knows that the ear is for hearing and the eye is for seeing.

But strangely enough, both these senses even have the ability to hear and see silence whenever it appears in any landscape. And still stranger is the sinister fact that silence is often louder then sound! My question to India in this context is whether the Government of India noticed or heard the silence that descended over all the territories of Nagaland on Feb. 11, 2019. This silent protest was launched by all Nagas in protest to the Constitution Amendment Bill and the delay in bringing a solution to the Indo-Naga conflict. Life in Nagaland indeed came to a silent standstill on Feb.11, 2019. Ever since 15th Aug. 1947, Nagaland and its people have been compelled to live under the political lie that Nagas are Indians and Nagaland is Indian Territory. Nagas did give a very befitting reply to India on this fictitious lie from 1954 to the present. In the past 65 years, a lot of noise and din was raised as thousands upon thousands from both sides were killed in the conflict. However, for the first time in the Indo-Naga conflict, the Naga people staged a silent protest against India on Feb. 11, 2019 for its illegal occupation of Nagaland. The question is: Did India see or hear Nagaland’s silent protest? If India has failed to either see or hear the silence of Nagaland, India must be both deaf as well as blind.

Kaka D. Iralu

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Street Lights in Wokha!

Sir,

The recent installation of street Lights in the main junctions of Wokha Town has literally delivered the denizens of Wokha from darkness to light.

It is a much needed development that has not only enhanced the beauty of Wokha Town but people now feel more secure walking under the bright lights at night. The people of Wokha are forever grateful to ADC Wokha and administrator WTC, K. Mhathung Tsanglao and the Department of Power for lighting up the streets of Wokha Town.

It is our additional luck that the new street lamps have shed light upon the conspicuous absence of street signs/boards in the district headquarter.

Without signboards, passers-by from other districts are clueless about the streets, areas, colonies and junctions of our town. Therefore, it will do our town and its denizens a great service if the WTC administrator and his team could install LED signages at least in the main junctions and streets of our town. Such development would surely benefit the taxis and other vehicles, especially the passangers.

Lipenthung Ovung, General secretary, ANTA Wokha Unit the view of this newspaper nor that of the Editor in any manner.

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CAG says NDA’s Rafale deal cheaper

New Delhi, Feb 13 (PTI): The Modi government secured a 2.86 per cent cheaper price for Rafale fighter jets than what was negotiated by the UPA regime, the CAG said on Wednesday, but flagged that removal of ‘sovereign guarantees’ only benefitted the French manufacturer, and not India. The muchawaited audit report on the controversy-hit deal also pointed out that certain India-specific enhancements in the new deal were “not required” and the Ministry of Defence overruled the Indian Air Force’s proposal to reduce the number of these enhancements.

Soon after it was tabled in Parliament, the report was lapped up by BJP to hit out at Congress with senior leaders and ministers from the ruling party asserting that the CAG has exposed “lies” of the opposition party chief, Rahul Gandhi, on the Rafale issue and it vindicates their position that Prime Minister Narendra Modi got the country a better deal in purchase of 36 fighter jets. The Congress, however, rejected the CAG audit, saying it was an “eyewash” and “not even worth the paper it was written on” as it did not take into account the “dissent note”

Congress party leaders during a protest over the Rafale deal, near Mahatma Gandhi’s statue at Parliament House complex, in New Delhi, Wednesday. (PTI)

of deal negotiators. The party dubbed the CAG as ‘Chowkidar Auditor General’ and was joined by several other opposition parties in questioning the audit report.

At a press conference, Gandhi alleged that even the “manufactured figure” of 2.86 per cent decline in price shows that Prime Minister Modi, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley and Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, had lied to Parliament by stating that the price of the “new deal” was 9-20 per cent cheaper than the UPAera offer. While CAG was silent on offset partners, a key point on which Congress has been attacking Modi

alleging corruption in Anil Ambani’s Reliance Group getting a key contract, the government auditor also redacted the absolute price details and only referred to percentage change from what were negotiated by the Congress-led UPA in 2007 for 126 jets to those in the final deal clinched by the BJP-led NDA in 2016 for 36 aircraft.

In its 157-page report, the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) observed there was no change in the price of ‘flyaway aircraft package’. Of total 11 counts on which the CAG compared the prices, there was no change in the price under total four heads, while prices

actually rose on four other counts -- the training of pilots and technicians (2.68 per cent), engineering support package (6.54 per cent), performance based logistics (6.54 per cent) and tools, testers and ground equipment (0.15 per cent).

On three parameters, the price came down in the NDA deal -- India-specific enhancements (down by 17.08 per cent), weapons package (by 1.05 per cent) and services, products-operational support equipment and technical assistance, documentation, and programme managements (by 4.77 per cent). The audit report also said the delivery time of Rafale jets under the NDA deal was only a month less than what was negotiated by the UPA. The CAG also flagged drawbacks of settling for a ‘Letter of Comfort’ rather than a sovereign guarantee by the French government and said Dassault Aviation, the French manufacturer of Rafale jets, benefitted from this. The CAG said the new deal was 6.54 per cent expensive in terms of engineering support package and performance-based logistics for the IAF, while the training costs got 2.68 per cent expensive than the 2007 offer.

31 lakh students to take CBSE exams this year New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS): Over 31 lakh students from Class 10 and 12 will appear in board examinations this year at nearly 5,000 centres in the country and abroad, the Central Board of Secondary Examination (CBSE) said here on Wednesday. According to CBSE, 18,27,472 students from Class 10 and 12,87,359 from Class 12 have registered to appear for the examinations this year. For Class 12, the examinations will begin on February 15 and conclude on April 4. For Class 10, it will start on February 21 and end on March 29.

To ease the pressure on students, the board announced that there will be 33 per cent more internal choice questions and it will also give “consideration” to “creative answers”. The CBSE also announced it will try to declare results one week earlier than last year.

Over three lakh people, which will include superintendents, invigilators and nodal officers, will oversee the examinations. After drawing flak last year over the “paper-leak” incident, the CBSE urged the media to confirm with the board before printing any “sensitive news”.

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Shocked by MP Tokheho’s claim: NPF (From-p1) Demanding to know how a member of Lok Sabha who represented entire Naga populace could fail to be on the front for his people in the most trying times, NPF said absenteeism as an excuse to escape from responsibility was ridiculous and devoid of any human value.

It asked the MP, if he was aware and opposed to the contentious Bill that would affect his people back home, why he did not demand in Parliament to exempt Nagaland from the Bill, adding why he was not present to vote against the Bill was a question whose answer was best known to him.

NPF said it was astounded at the way Tokheho had bragged about his absenteeism in Parliament on a day CAB was put up for voting, adding that forsaking his duty and admitting his dereliction of duty with so much pride and show was nothing but a despicable act. The opposition party pointed out that the MP was expected to brief and consult the people on listing of the controversial Bill and present in Parliament to vocif-

erously oppose its passage, but regretted that he had miserably failed to do so.

However, one could not rule out the “secret hidden agenda” of the MP and his party, it added.

NPF said the “stony silence” of Tokheho over a prolonged period of time and coming out only after maximum damage had been done was very unbecoming of him a leader.

It asked, “Is Tokheho so ignorant of the disastrous Bill like his predecessor and present PDA chief Neiphiu Rio when the Bill was introduced in the House in 2016?

Or is Tokheho merely in Parliament as a complementary gift from Rio to compensate his loss in the last Assembly election?

After wilfully betraying the Nagas by failing to turn up in Parliament on the voting day, how can Tokheho be expected to justify his actions or expect others to believe him?”

The party also demanded to know from Tokheho what other issue could be more important or serious in nature than CAB that sought to threaten the very existence of indigenous people, “our identity and our right” and refrain from

attending the Parliament on January 8 and whether he was elected to address the grievances of the State to which he represented or to follow his master’s command.

The party asserted that no amount of justification could undo the damage done already.

Referring to Tokheho denial that he had voted in favour of CAB because he was absent the day voting took place, NPF reminded him that the PDA government had on three occasions declared and assured the central BJP leadership that it would not oppose the Bill with three consecutive cabinet decisions. Hence, a simple mathematical calculation was enough to detect its connivance to make it sound like the absenteeism did not tantamount to supporting the Bill, whereas his vote was already counted as “in favour”, the party pointed out.

The opposition party asserted that the MP had lost all his moral right to represent the Naga people and the State, especially based on his “poor performance and hypocritical role with the intention to sell out the future of Nagas to our adversaries”.

Rajasthan Backward Classes Bill passed 28 students injured in blast in Kashmir tuition centre Bill, Rajasthan Energy and Public Works Minister BD Kalla, who was entrusted with the Bill, said as he tabled it in the assembly.

The statement of the objective and reasons for the Bill says the five castes were the most backward and required separate reservation in government jobs and educational institutes.

“The House has urged the central government to make a constitutional amendment for the reservation,” Speaker CP Joshi said as the House passed

the Bill.

Parliament recently approved 10 per cent reservation for what it calls Economically Weaker Sections of society.

The ruling Congress also asked opposition Bharatiya Janata Party to support the Bill to ensure it doesn’t face legal challenges.

The House also passed a resolution to raise existing creamy layer income of OBC beneficiaries from Rs. 2.5 lakh to Rs. 8 lakh in compliance with the central government’s EWS Bill.

Srinagar, Feb 13 (IANS): Twenty-eight students were injured on Wednesday in a powerful but mysterious explosion in a tuition centre in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district, triggering clashes between civilians and security personnel.

The tuition-cumcoaching centre was being

run in a private school called ‘Falai-e-Millat’ in Narbal village near Kakapora town, about 30 km from Srinagar.

Doctors at Pulwama District Hospital said they received 17 students with injuries and three among these with serious wounds were referred to Srinagar for specialized treatment.

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The Bill, titled The Rajasthan Backward Classes (seats in state’s educational institutes, jobs and posts reservation) (Amendment) Bill, 2019, amends the Other Backward Classes category to accommodate the five castes and six subcastes and was spurred by renewed Gurjar protests that even turned violent.

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DECLARATION OF ACTUAL NAME I, Smti. Viholi Rochill, D/o Kikheto, resident of Amiphoto Dist.

Zunheboto do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under.

1. Viholi Sumi in my documents SBI Pass Book but my actual name is Viholi Rochill.

2. The above mentioned name Viholi Sumi and Viholi Rochill are one and same person.

3. That, from the date of this declaration, my name shall be used as Viholi Rochill for all my official purposes.

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I, Denngam B Phom, am applying for a duplicate copy of Marksheet of Class X CBSE Roll No. 3146741 Year of passing 2014, Class XII CBSE Roll No. 3641259 Year of passing 2016 and Migration Certificate, as I have lost them.

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panies with PAN coming under selected assessment charges, we noticed that 159 companies [19%] were not filing their ITRs.” “From the above, it can be concluded that there is no mechanism with the Income Tax Department to ensure that all the registered companies have PAN and are filing their ITRs regularly,” the CAG said.

In order to rectify this, the CAG recommended that the Central Board of Direct Taxes and the Ministry of Corporate Affairs set up an inter-ministerial arrangement so that when a company is registered with the RoC, the application for a PAN is automatically submitted to the tax department.

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“RoCs did not have information about PAN in respect of 51,670 (95%) of a total of 54,578 companies for which data was made available to audit,” the report said. “It was difficult for Audit to ascertain from the information obtained from RoCs whether these companies were in the tax net of the ITD or not.”

The CAG said that it forwarded the information received from the RoCs regarding the companies without PAN to the Income Tax Department, but received no reply. “Audit attempted to ascertain whether the companies in RoC data with PAN were regular in filing their ITRs,” the report added.

“In respect of 840 com-

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The rupee had surged 48 paise to end at a onemonth high of 70.70 against the US dollar Tuesday. In the last six trading sessions, the rupee had gained a hefty 110 paise. “Dollar buying by the state-run banks on behalf of oil importers has dragged the rupee lower from the day’s high of 70.40,” HDFC Securities Head, PCG and Capital Markets Strategy, V K Sharma said.

Sharma further noted that crude oil prices are on an uptrend on expectation of lower supply by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and this could also weigh on the domestic currency in the short term.

New Delhi, Feb 13 (Agencies): In an audit of assessments made by the Income Tax Department on the real estate sector, the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) found that a whopping 95% of the companies registered with the Registrar of Companies (RoC) did not have a permanent account number (PAN), The Hindu reported.

In an analysis of the data of the RoCs in 12 States, the CAG also noted that there were several companies that the tax net had failed to capture and that the department had no mechanism to ensure that all the registered companies had PAN or that they filed their income tax returns (ITR) regularly.

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Mumbai, Feb 13 (PTI): Snapping its six-day winning run, the rupee Wednesday settled 10 paise lower at 70.80 against the US dollar amid rising crude prices and heavy foreign fund outflows.

Forex traders said dollar buying by oil importers and strengthening of the greenback against major currencies overseas weighed on the domestic unit.

At the Interbank Foreign Exchange (forex) market, the rupee opened on a strong footing at 70.48 and rose further to touch the day’s high of 70.40. However, it pared the initial gains and finally closed at 70.80 per dollar, down by 10 paise against its previous close.

95% of realtors without PAN, says CAG

mand for the precious metal.

Silver was up 0.19 per cent to USD 15.80 an ounce.

In the national capital, gold of 99.9 per cent and 99.5 per cent purities shed Rs 30 each to Rs 34,050 and Rs 33,900 per 10 gram, respectively. The precious metal had lost Rs 200 in the previous two days.

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Rupee snaps 6-day rise, settles 10 paise down at 70.80 vs USD

Marketmen said the fall in gold prices has been mostly attributed to sluggish demand from local jewellers as well as retailers, but a firming trend overseas limited the fall. Globally, gold rose 0.13 per cent to USD 1,313.10 an ounce in New York as the dollar fell from multi-week highs, raising de-

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onwards and the first installment of Rs 2,000 will be given by March.

“The states are in the process of the identifying the eligible farmers. The initial list of beneficiaries should be ready soon,” the official told PTI. Many states such as Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat and Maharasthra have digitalised land records. Telangana, Odisha and Jharkand too have got the data as these states too have announced similar schemes, the official said.

Asked if two installments will be given before the Lok Sabha elections, the official said, “we are getting ready for that. We are hopeful of transferring two installments amounting Rs 4,000 before the Lok Sabha

DTH services have already exercised the option of selecting the channels of their choice, it said.

The TRAI said though the new framework promotes consumer choice and enables the subscribers to pay for what they wish to view but “non-exercise of the option” should not create any inconvenience to the subscribers.

It said that in view of the larger public interest, all DPOs have been directed that those subscribers who do not exercise their options shall be migrated to a ‘best fit plan’.

The subscribers’ old plan shall continue till either the subscriber exercises his/ her option, or he/she is migrated to the ‘best fit plan’, TRAI said.

It also clarified that there will be no ‘lock-in period’ till March 31 for the subscribers who have been migrated to ‘best fit plan’

by DPOs. The TRAI, in March, 2017, had notified the new regulatory framework for Broadcasting and Cable services and re-notified it on July 3, 2018, prescribing the implementation schedule.

DPOs should ensure that payout per month of the ‘best fit plan’ generally does not exceed the payout per month of existing tariff plan of the subscriber, TRAI said.

New Delhi, Feb 13 (PTI): Gold eased by Rs 30 to Rs 34,050 per 10 gram at the bullion market Wednesday on subdued demand from local jewellers even as the yellow metal strengthened overseas.

Silver also fell by Rs 200 to Rs 40,800 per kg on reduced enquiries from industrial units and coin makers.

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New Delhi, Feb 13 (PTI): The Centre is gearing up to give two instalments amounting to Rs 4,000 directly to eligible farmers under the newly announced PM-KISAN scheme before the Lok Sabha elections, a senior agriculture ministry official said Wednesday.

In the interim-budget, Finance Minister Piyush Goyal announced the direct income support scheme called Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PMKISAN) under which Rs 6,000 per year will be given in three installments directly into the bank account of 12 crore eligible small and marginal farmers owning land up to 2 hectare.

Goyal had also said that the scheme will be launched from this fiscal

New Delhi, Feb 13 (Agencies): TRAI has given time till March 31 for consumers to opt for channels of their choice under the new framework for broadcasting and cable services, the telecom regulator said Tuesday.

In a statement, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) said it has also asked all distribution platform operators (DPOs) to create ‘best fit plan’ for its subscribers who have not exercised their options yet.

The ‘best fit plan’ shall be designed based on consumers’ usage pattern, language spoken and popularity of channels, TRAI said.

“The Authority extends time up to March 31, 2019 for exercising the option (of selecting channels) by such subscribers who have not exercised option yet. Subscribers will be free to change their ‘best fit plan’ at any date and time on or before March 31, 2019 and DPOs shall convert their ‘best fit plan’ into the desired (channels) pack within 72 hours from the time choice exercised,” the statement said.

There are about 100 million cable service TV homes and 67 million DTH TV homes in the country and approximately 65 percent of the subscribers of the cable services and 35 percent subscribers of the

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The scheme will be launched from this fiscal onwards and the first installment of Rs 2,000 will be given by March.

elections.”

Since the scheme is being rolled out this fiscal, its implementation will not be affected when model code of conduct kicks in anytime next month, the official added.

The Lok Sabha elections are due in April-May. As per the guidelines of PM-KISAN, all institutional land holders, those holding constitutional posts, all serving or retired officers, employees of central and state government as well as Public sector Undertakings (PSUs), retired pensioners whose monthly pension is more than Rs 10,000, income tax payers and professionals like doctors and engineers are excluded from the scheme.

The government has set February 1, 2019 as the cut off date for determining eligibility of beneficiaries under the scheme and no changes thereafter will be considered to avail the benefit under the scheme for next five years.

The ownership of land which has been transferred between December 1, 2018 and January 31, 2019 will be eligible for benefits under the scheme. However the first installment will be given proportionate from the date of transfer.

Deadline for selecting TV channels extended till Mar 31

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IN THE COURT OF SESSIONS JUDGE CUM PRESIDENT DISTRICT CONSUMER FORUM DIMAPUR NAGALAND

CFD CASE NO 10/17

Complainant: Shri Haradhan Chowdhury Respondent: North East Agency Pvt. Ltd. To, North East Agency Pvt. Ltd. Adjacent to UBI Bank, 1st Floor, G.S. Road, Ulubari Charali, Guwahati-781007, Assam.

Represented by Shri. Swapan Kumar Mandol.

Take notice that the hearing, of the cited above case/complain is scheduled to be heard on 7th March 2019 at 10 AM. You are hereby summoned to appear before this Forum in person or through your pleader duly instructed and able to answer all material questions relating to the said case/complaint on the aforementioned date and time.

Giving under my hand and seal of the Forum, on this 7th day of Feb, 2019.

President President District Consumer Forum Dimapur Nagaland COM.

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Venezuela crisis: Guaido vows to bring in aid

London/ Washington, Feb 13 (Agencies/PTI): Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó has vowed at a rally in the capital Caracas to ensure humanitarian aid blocked by President Nicolás Maduro is brought in to the country.

According to BBC, Mr Guaidó said new collection points and routes into the country would allow volunteers to bring the aid in.

Mr Maduro told the BBC he would not allow aid in, claiming it was a means for the US to intervene in Venezuela. Venezuelans are facing drastic food shortages amid an economic crisis. “ We h ave a l m o s t 300,000 Venezuelans who will die if the aid doesn’t enter. There are almost two million at health risk,” said Mr Guaidó at the rally on Tuesday. Mr Guaidó, who has been recognised by the US and most Western governments as interim president of Venezuela, told his supporters in the capital that humanitarian aid would be brought into Venezuela on February 23. Envoys for Mr Guaidó met with Brazilian

US warns countries, including India, against buying Venezuelan oil

Venezuela’s military blocked the Tienditas Bridge to prevent US aid entering the country.

officials this week and announced plans to create a second aid storage hub in the state of Roraima, on Venezuela’s southeastern border. Mr Guaidó appeared to be relying on volunteers he called on 250,000 people who signed up online to organise themselves over the weekend, “because we’re going to have to go in caravans”. US humanitarian aid trucks arrived last week at the Colombian border city of Cúcuta but were stopped at the Tienditas bridge, which has been blocked by

Venezuelan troops.

Mr Maduro still enjoys widespread support among the Venezuelan population and the loyalty of the military, and his leftist government is backed by Russia and China. Mr Guaidó last week offered an amnesty to military personnel who break with Mr Maduro, telling them that refusing to allow in aid is a “crime against humanity”.

Speaking to the BBC’s Orla Guerin, Mr Maduro called US President Donald Trump’s government a

“gang of extremists” and blamed America for his country’s crisis.

Mr Maduro said he did not see the need for early presidential elections, and reiterated that he would not allow US humanitarian aid into the country. “They are warmongering in order to take over Venezuela,” he said. Relations between the US and Venezuela were already fraught before President Donald Trump’s administration became one of the first to back Mr Guaidó as interim leader.

America’s tough-talking National Security Adviser John Bolton has warned countries, including India, against buying Venezuelan oil, saying nations and firms that support the embattled President Nicolas Maduro’s “theft” will “not be forgotten”.

Bolton’s warning through a tweet on Tuesday came a day after Venezuelan Oil Minister and President of the Latin American state-run oil company PDVSA Manuel Quevedo told reporters in Greater Noida that his sanctions-hit country wants to sell more crude oil to India.

The US has slapped sweeping sanctions on PDVSA with a view to curb Venezuela’s crude exports and put pressure on socialist President Maduro to step down.

“We have a good relationship with India and we want to continue this relationship. The relationships with India will continue, the trade will continue and we will simply expand all the trade and relationship,” Quevedo told reporters on the sidelines of the Petrotech conference in Greater Noida. Venezuela is the third largest supplier of oil to India which is the world’s third-biggest oil consumer. Reacting to Quevedo’s India visit, Bolton said that “Nations and firms that support Maduro’s theft of Venezuelan resources will not be forgotten”.

“The United States will continue to use all of its powers to preserve the Venezuelan people’s assets and we encourage all nations to work together to do the same,” he tweeted and shared a news story about Quevedo’s visit to India to sell more crude oil. Venezuela produces around 1.57 million barrels of oil per day, half of what it produced two decades back.

With the US stopping imports from Venezuela, PDVSA is seeking to retain buyers in other big consuming countries such as China and India.

9 Thailand’s Princess Ubolratana ‘sad’ about election fallout

Princess Ubolratana

Lo n d o n, F e b 1 3 (Agencies): The sister of Thailand’s king has said she is “saddened” by the reaction to her attempted bid to become the country’s next prime minister.

Princess Ubolratana was disqualified by the country’s Election Commission - who are now also seeking to dissolve the party that nominated her.

Her unprecedented nomination broke with the tradition of the Thai royal family publicly staying out of politics. King Vajiralongkorn had called her bid “extremely inappropriate”.

Posting on her private Instagram account, the princess wrote: “I am sad that the sincere intention to work for the country and us Thais

has created a problem that shouldn’t happen in this day and age.”

The photo she posted - of a scenic garden - also included the hashtag #HowComeItsTheWayItIs. The announcement that Princess Ubolratana would stand for election sent shockwaves through Thai politics last Friday.

The US-educated Thai princess relinquished her royal title when she married an American man in 1972.

She returned to Thailand in 2001 after they divorced and has maintained a quasi-celebrity status since - appearing on the entertainment circuit and in music videos. She was nominated as a candidate for the upcoming general election by Thai Raksa Chart last week - a party allied to divisive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.

The March vote will be the first since the current Prime Minister, Prayuth Chan-ocha, took power in a 2014 military coup - overthrowing the democratically-elected government.

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drigo Duterte’s government says it was a normal step in response to a private complaint.

Rappler Inc., the news site which Ressa heads, says National Bureau of Investigation agents served the warrant Wednesday afternoon and she was escorted to NBI headquarters. Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra says Ressa was indicted more than a week ago.

TEHRAN, Feb 13 (Agencies): A suicide bombing targeting a bus carrying personnel of Iran’s elite paramilitary Revolutionary Guard force killed at least 20 people and wounded 20 in the country’s southeast, state media reported.

There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack, which came on the day of a US-led conference in Warsaw that included discussions on what America describes as Iran’s malign influence across the wider Mideast. Staterun IRNA news agency, reported the attack on the Guard in Iran’s Sistan and Baluchistan province.

OFFICE OF THE CHOZUBAMI RAZUVE HOHO FELICITATION

FELICITATION 13th February, 2019 The Khiamniungan Region, GPRN sincerely congratulate Mr. Q Tuccu and Mr. Tongmeth Wangnao for being elected unanimously as Chairman and Vice-Chairman respectively of NSCN. We believe that your commitment and dedication has led you to hold these highest posts. We wish you the best as you commitment and dedication has led you to hold these highest posts. We wish you the best as you endeavour to lead the Naga nation.

Issued by : Lt. Col. T.M. Langoi, CAO, Khiamniungan Region, GPRN DC-197

CONGRATULATION I and my family and the Khukishe Village Community convey our hearty congratulations to Mr. Qhehezu Tuccu the newly elected Chairman of NSCN (I-M). We wish him success in his discharge of duty as head of the organization.

Qhehezu Tuccu was born and brought up at Khukishe Village. He later migrated to Dimapur area along with Dr. Nihoto Chishi. His desire to be in the National Service and now raised to the highest post is by God. Daniel 4:17 : The most high rules in the kingdom of men and gives it to whom he wish".

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The Rutsa Clan takes great pride in congratulating Shri. Viliehu Rutsa, Additional Superintendent of Police, Vigilance and Anti-corruption on being promoted as Superintendent of Police, Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Nagaland, Kohima.

We praise and thank the Almighty God for the blessings through him and bringing laurels to the whole clan. We wish him success in all future endeavours.

Ruokuosielie Rutsa Keduolhoutuo Rutsa G.B Secretary

1979 Islamic Revolution amid heightened tensions between Tehran and Washington.

"About the United States, the resolution of

FELICITATION

With immense pride and honour, we the Pongidong Village Council do extend our heartiest congratulation to Tumbenthung Y. Humtsoe, S/o. Mr & Mrs. Yanbemo and Mhonchumi Humtsoe on being conferred Ph.D (Economics) from University of Hyderabad.

As we share this joyous moment, we pray that Almighty God continue to bless and guide you in all your future endeavours.

Rajamo Humtsoe Secretary, PVC

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6th Tening A/C NDPP Express Gratitude The Chozubami Razuve Hoho extend our heartiest congratulations to DR. MÜDOZO S. KEYHO, S/o SÜLÜLHÜ KEYHO, of Chozuba Village on being promoted to the Post of Director, Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services, Government of Nagaland. We also thank you for bringing one more “ROMMA” to our Village.

May God bless and guide you more in future.

(SEPOYI RINGA) (VETO KEYHO) President, CRH Secretary, CRH

COCO AREA STUDENTS' UNION GOLDEN JUBILEE PLANNING BOARD H.Q. AKUHAITO TOWN

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The CASU, Golden Jubilee Planning Board expresses heartfelt gratitude to all individuals, COCO Area Joint Council, Village Councils, Welfare Units, Students' Unions and well wishers who have rendered valuable support through cash and kind during the Golden Jubilee celebration of CASU held from 27th-29th Dec 2018 at Akuhaito Town.

We convey our special thanks to: 1. Shri. Y. Kikheto Sema, IAS (Magazine, Land & Building) Rs. 6,50,000/2. Er. Picto Shohe (MLA 32 A/C) Rs. 2,00,000/3. Er. Aketo Sema Rs. 2,00,000/4. Er. Akheto V. Sema Rs. 50,000/5. Dr. Maj. Mughavi Y. Sema Certificates & Frame 6. Er. V. Shikato Shohe Rs. 50,000/7. Er. N. Ghunato Shohe Jubilee Programme 8. Er. Toshika Sema Rs. 30,000/9. Mr. Inavi Awomi Rs. 25,000/10. Mr. Vikikhe Assumi Rs. 15,000/11. Er. Hokheto Shohe Rs. 10,000/12. Mr. Yevito Chisho Rs. 10,000/13. Er. Tokhevi Chophi Rs. 10,000/14. Mr. Kughavi Swu Rs. 10,000/15. Mr. Lhokuto Chophi Rs. 5,000/16. Mr. Vikiho L. Shohe Rs. 5,000/17. Mr. Toniho Chisho Rs. 15,000/18. Mr. Amento Yeptho Rs. 10,000/19. Mr. K. Akuto Chishi Rs. 5,000/20. Roto Village Council Rs. 1,00,000/21. Khrimto Village Council Rs. 50,000/22. Phili Village Council Rs. 50,000/23. Akuhaito Town Council (Host) Rs. 20,000/Er. Shikato V. Shohe

Chairman Golden Jubilee Planning Board

Kihoto Chophy

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GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF NAGALIM OFFICE OF THE CENTRAL ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER KHIAMNIUNGAN REGION

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

OFFICE OF THE PONGIDONG VILLAGE COUNCIL Wokha-797111 : Nagaland

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MANI L A , F e b 1 3 (Agencies): Philippine authorities have arrested the head of an online news site that has criticized the president’s policies.

Maria Ressa, who was selected by Time magazine last year as one of its Persons of the Year, was arrested over a libel complaint which Amnesty International has condemned as “brazenly politically motivated.” President Ro-

in Iran bombing

Tehran, Feb 13 (Agencies): Iran's supreme leader said Wednesday that any negotiations with the US would "bring nothing but material and spiritual harm" in remarks before an American-led meeting on the Mideast in Warsaw.

According to AP, the comments from Ayatollah Ali Khamenei were part of a seven-page statement read word-for-word on Iranian state television and heavily promoted in the run-up to its release. They also come two days after Iran marked the 40th anniversary of its

Convener Finance Committee

The 6th Tening A/C NDPP, extend heartfelt gratitude to Hon’ble Advisor, School Education, Govt. of Nagaland, Shri. K. Tokugha Sukhalu for inaugurating SDEO office at Tening Town on 8.02.19, in presence of Local MLA and Advisor, Water Resources Department, Govt. of Nagaland Shri.

Namri Nchang. It stated that under the new government, change have been witnessed each day. With the inauguration of the new SDEO office, now the public of Tening area in particular and Peren district in general would also stand second to none particularly in the field of education. The party further more call upon the public of the area to co-operate with the PDA government and its local MLA so as to achieve an higher rate of development.

The 6th Tening A/C NDPP, also express profound happiness and gratitude to Mr. Charlie Sekhose, Vice President NDPP, Nagaland and incharge of NDPP Peren region for inaugurating the party office at Tening Town on dated 8.02.19, with the existence of its office, now, the party vowed to execute its work and assured of full co-operation towards the PDA government. It also thank the incharge of NDPP Peren region for donating a set of computer, towards the party for functioning its office.

(AKU NHAI) President 6th Tening A/C DP-1280 NDPP

SATAKHAMI UNION DIMAPUR ELECTS NEW TEAM OF OFFICE BEARERS

The search committee for electing the office bearers of Satakhami Union Dimapur have elected the following members as office bearers for 2019-21 which was formally approved by the house during its 25 Jubilee Session.

1. President : Hevito Zhimomi 2. V. President : Kawoto Zhimomi 3. V. President : Ghusheto V. Zhimomi 4. General Secy. : Mughato K. Swu 5. Joint Secy. : Ahokhe 6. Statistical Secy. : Khevishe 7. Information Secy. : Hekishe Awomi 8. Asst. Inf. Secy. : Peketo 9. Treasurer : Mughato N. Swu 10. Banker : Mr./Mrs. Hovito Zhimo st Meanwhile, the 1 Meeting for the newly elected office bearers have been convened on 16th Feb' 2019 at the residence of Mr. & Mrs. Hovito Zhimo (New Banker), NST Colony at 10:00 AM. Therefore all the office bearers are asked to attend the meeting without fail.

HEVITO ZHIMO (MUGHATO K. SWU) President General Secy.

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any issues is not imaginable and negotiations with it will bring nothing but material and spiritual harm," Khamenei said. The supreme leader went on to describe any negotiations as an "unforgiveable mistake."

He also said negotiations would be like "going on your knees before the enemy and kissing the claws of the wolf." That tone is a long way from 2015, when Khamenei approved of talks between Iran and the United States that resulted in the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers. The deal

saw Iran limit its enrichment of uranium in exchange for the lifting of economic sanctions. However, that deal came under the administration of former President Barack Obama. The statement

by Khamenei, who has final say on all state matters, suggests more restriction by the current administration on engagement with the West.

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, during a Cabinet meeting echoed Khamenei's remarks, saying: "If the Iranian nation surrenders to the US, it should surrender until the end."

OFFICE OF THE WOKHA TOWN NGULLIE EKHUNG HQ. WOKHA : NAGALAND NEW OFFICE BEARERS (2019-2023) The 3rd General Session of Wokha Town Ngullie Ekhung (WTNE) was held on 9th February 2019, time 10:00 AM at the residence of Shri. Habemo Ngullie and thereby appointed/elected its new team of Office Bearers for the tenure 2019-2023.

1. Chairman : Mhonsao Ngullie 2. V/Chairman : Robin N Kyong 3. Gen. Secy : Nzanthung Ngullie 4. Joint Secy : Mhabemo Ngullie 5. Treasurer : Athungo Ngullie Sd/(Shanbemo Ngullie) WC-72 Chairman, WTNE

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With joyful heart and gratitude to God Almighty, the TESOPHENYU Group Union Kohima convey our heartiest congratulation to Er. Y. Tep, S/o C.T. Rengma on being promoted to Chief Engineer PHED Govt. of Nagaland.

The TGUK pray that God give him wisdom and good health to serve the people.

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According to Chaudhry, several arrests have been made this week based on misuse of social media to issue fatwas and spread extremist narrative.

“In the next and coming weeks, you will ensure a strict crackdown on this.

People will not be allowed to vent their extremist narrative on social media.”

M e a n w h i l e, t h e C o u n c i l o f Pa k i s t a n Newspaper Editors in a statement said every media category had its specific issues, nature and operating methods and handling all media categories with one single law would be akin to ignoring ground realities, reported the Express Tribune.

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All Nagaland Taxi Association (ANTA) Wokha Unit conveys its heartiest congratulations to Dr. Manazir Jeelani Samoon, DC and DEO Wokha, on receiving the National Award for Best Electoral Practices & Innovative Measures from the President of India on the occasion of National Voters’ Day at New Delhi on January 25.

The Unit also takes immense pleasure in felicitating Dr. Manazir Jeelani Samoon, under whose leadership Wokha District was felicitated and recognized as one of the 25 districts in “Effective Community Engagement” under Beti Bachao Beti Padhao by the Ministry of Women and Child Development on National Girl Child Day 2019.

In offering its felicitations, ANTA Wokha expresses hope and con�idence that Wokha district will continue to scale new heights in all �ields under your leadership.

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Investigation Agency (FIA) and other security agencies, had been set up to regulate social media platforms, Geo News reported.

The government was planning a new body, Pakistan Media Regulator y Authority, which would enforce regulations for the digital, print and electronic media.

“We will monitor social media and work to eliminate fake accounts.

People who violate Pakistan’s cyber laws will be prosecuted.

We want to encourage discourse and debate in the Pakistani society but that is not possible if people threaten each other over differences of opinion.”

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Islamabad, Feb 13 (IANS): The Pakistan government plans will crack down on “hate speech” on social media from next week and set up a new authority, which will enforce regulations for the digital, print and electronic media, Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry said here on Wednesday.

“We have created a mechanism through which we will control hate speech on social media.

The problem is the digital media is taking over formal media and it is important to regulate it,” Chaudhry said.

The minister said a working group, with representatives of the Federal

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not proved myself Lady Gaga defends “brave” Oscar nominees furious Have at all: Arshad Warsi Cardi B after Grammys win backlash over exclusion from telecast

a nominee this year for “Never Look Away”.

Deschanel is referencing the Academy’s annual Scientific and Technical Awards, held two weeks before the Oscars and typically hosted by a celebrity, which honours technical achievement in film.

Deschanel has been nominated six times stretching back to 1983’s “The Right Stuff ”, but has yet to win.

Filmmaker Alfonso Cuaron, a multiple-nominee for producing, directing, writing and cinematography for “Roma”, criticised the Academy’s decision.

“In the history of cinema, masterpieces have existed without sound, without colour, without a story, without actors and without music. No one single film has ever existed without cinematography and without editing,” wrote Cuaron.

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e has been in the Hindi film industry for over two decades now, but actor Arshad Warsi says that he has much more to offer as he has still not proved himself in Bollywood.

Before making his acting debut, he served as an assistant director to filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt in the 1987 film “Kaash”. Then in 1996, Arshad made his acting debut with “Tere Mere Sapne”. He later featured in films such as the “Munna Bhai” franchise, “Hogi Pyaar Ki Jeet”, “Hulchul”, “Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya?”, “Golmaal” franchise and “Ishqiya”.

Asked if he feels he has proved himself in Bollywood, Arshad told IANS here: “I have not proved myself at all. There is a lot in this box. I think there is a lot more that I can do and I am capable of doing a lot more. Sooner or later, it might happen but every time there’s a challenge when I read a script...”

On his journey in the industry, he said: “It has been good. When I started before getting into movies I was working really hard

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ady Gaga has offered a bold defence of Cardi B, after the rapper faced backlash for triumphing at the Grammys last weekend.

The ‘Bodak Yellow’ rapper was previously forced to respond to critics on Instagram, after it was claimed that she didn’t deserve to win Best Rap Album for her acclaimed debut ‘Invasion of Privacy’. This came after Ariana Grande praised Cardi’s victory, but said that the late Mac Miller not being honoured with a Grammy was ‘literal bullshit‘.

While Cardi has since

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With immense pride, we the Nihoto Village Students' Union would like to congratulate Shri.

Qhehezu Tuccu of Nihoto Village Dimapur for being elected as the new Chairman/President of GPRN/NSCN (IM).

The union further wishes him in his endeavours and bestow God's blessing in his leadership.

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esearchers have built a new device to accurately measure fluoride concentrations using only a few drops of water with even low contamination, finds a new study.

In India, low concentration of fluoride - below 1.5 mg/litre - is used to prevent tooth decay and strengthening of bones.

But if it touches above 2 ppm it could cause serious health issues, like dental and bone disease, especially in children and developing foetuses.

That’s where the device - SION-105 - comes in.

It’s portable, considerably cheaper than ones in use now, and can be used on-site by anyone.

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said she had “worked her ass off ” for the award.

“I’ve been taking a lot of shit today. I’m seeing a lot of bullshit today and I saw a lot of shit last night, and I’m sick of this shit. I work hard for my motherfucking album,” she said.

Cardi B’s victory also marked the first time a female solo artist won the award for Best Rap Album.

She was nominated for another four awards but did not win any of them.

Cardi also performed at the ceremony, playing her latest single ‘Money’.

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deleted her Instagram in the wake of the backlash, she’s now found a staunch defender in Lady Gaga.

Posting on Twitter, the singer shared a photo of the pair together and offered a few words of wisdom.

“It is so hard to be a woman in this industry.

What it takes, how hard we work through the disrespectful challenges, just to make art,” wrote Gaga.

“I love you Cardi. You deserve your awards. Let’s celebrate her fight. Lift her up & honor her. She is brave.”

In her original response to critics, Cardi

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o l ly wo o d f i l m makers like Alfonso Cuaron and Guillermo del Toro and leading craftspeople have condemned a decision by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to hand out four awards during commercial breaks in the hope of trimming the shows run time.

Nominees and their colleagues from the commercial-banished categories of cinematography, make-up and hairstyling, film editing, and live action shorts slammed the decision in interviews and via heated posts on social media, reports variety.com.

“I find it depressing that they are doing this.

Hopefully it won’t be like the part of the show where they play clips from the SciTech awards dinner. That always feels a bit sad, like they didn’t get invited to the real party,” said cinematographer Caleb Deschanel,

Three-time Oscar winner Emmanuel Lubezki called it “an unfortunate decision”.

Oscar winner Guillermo del Toro said he “would not presume to suggest what categories to cut during the Oscars show but cinematography and editing are at the very heart of our craft”.

“They are not inherited from a theatrical tradition or a literary tradition.

They are cinema itself,” del Toro said.

Drake Doremus, indie director behind the late Anton Yelchin’s “Like Crazy”, even called for a “boycott”.

In a memo outlining the changes, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences President John Bailey said representatives from categories that were shunted off to the commercial breaks volunteered to have their award presented off-camera.

However, the board members who represent those crafts don’t speak for the unions or guild membership.

The show’s director, Glenn Weiss, will determine what emotionally resonant moments from the four speeches make it to air later in the broadcast, according to an individual close to the production.

(IANS)

and was struggling. Since the time I joined movies, till now my life has gotten better and better,” said Arshad, who has “Total Dhamaal” and “Pagalpanti” in his kitty.

The actor, who is popular as Circuit from “Munna Bhai”, added that he has absolutely no reason to complain.

With films like “Golmaal”, “Dhamaal” and “Salaam Namaste”, the 50year-old has made a name for himself in the comedy genre.

What about getting typecast?

“When a comic actor does a serious role, they start looking odd... The serious films that I have done, nobody said anything... they instead said ‘you were good’. In ‘Seher’, nobody could believe it was the same guy. I thankfully proved that I have worked everywhere,” he said. The “Jolly LLB” actor added that he tries to play all his characters “very differently”.

“Problem lies when you do the same thing over and over again in every film,” he said.

Asked if there is anything else he aspires to do, he said: “I can’t think like that. I go script by script and film by film... That’s how it is. I hope somebody writes something interesting and makes me do that.”(IANS)

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FELICITATION The Kuhuboto Ghakhu Students' Union would like to congratulate Shri. Qhehezu Tuccu of Nihoto Village, Dimapur for being elected as the new Chairman/President of GPRN/NSCN (IM).

We the KGSU further wishes him in his leadership with greater success in his future endeavour.

We the Kulolau Khukishe Ghami Kukhakulu with immense pride and joy would like to convey our heartiest congratulation to one of our bonafide member Shri: QHEHEZU TUCCU for being appointed as Chairman N.S.C.N (IM) at the CH.Q Hebron on February 11, 2019. The K.K.G.K also express gratitude to the collective leadership and honourable General Secretary Th. Muivah for reposing faith and confidence in Shri: Qhehezu Tuccu to head the N.S.C.N (IM) with his able, efficient and dynamic leadership.

The K.K.G.K further wishes him good health, wisdom and vision to guide the long protected Indo-Naga problem to its honourable logical conclusion.

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PSG beat Man Utd 2-0; Roma win in CL

(L) Kylian Mbappe scores PSG’s second goal. (R) Zaniolo is congratulated by team-mate Stephan El Shaarawy following his second goal.

Thomas Tuchel’s side, who were without injured forwards Neymar and Edinson Cavani, gradually gained the ascendancy - with Marco Verratti and Marquinhos dominant in midfield.

Mbappe should have hit the target when he was slipped through by Julian Draxler in the 28th minute but fired wide.

United had to play the second half without forwards Jesse Lingard and Anthony Martial, who picked up injuries, and their night got worse in the 53rd when Kimpembe ghosted in unattended at the back post to volley home a corner from Angel Di Maria. Former United winger Di Maria,

booed from the outset by sections of the crowd, had the last laugh when he collected a fine pass from Marquinhos and set up Mbappe for the second goal.

The Argentine broke down the left and delivered a low cross which was expertly turned in, first time, by 20-year-old France World Cup winner Mbappe who showed lightning speed to get ahead of the defence and turn the ball in with his right foot.

A disappointing night for United got worse when midfielder Pogba was sent off for a second booking after a foul on Dani Alves, leaving PSG in pole position to reach the quarter-finals.

Panghal aims second successive gold at Strandja Memorial

New Delhi, Feb 13 (PTI): A busy international calendar unfolds for Indian boxing from Thursday with the 70th Strandja Memorial Tournament in Sofia, Bulgaria where Asian Games gold-medallist Amit Panghal (49kg) will be eyeing a second successive top finish.

India will have a 19strong representation, 10 of them women, in the annual showpiece of the European calendar which gets underway following a draw on Thursday morning.

Guwahati, Feb 13 (PTI): India’s dream of breaking an 18-year-old title jinx at the All England Championship got tougher after the country’s shuttlers, including P V SIndhu and Saina Nehwal, were handed a tricky draw in the World Tour Super 1000 tournament in Birmingham.

Olympic and World Championship silver medallist Sindhu, who had reached the semifinals last year, will open her campaign against South Korea’s Sung Ji Hyun, while Indonesia Masters champion Saina takes on Scotland’s Kristy Gilmour in the first round.

Both Sindhu and Saina are currently playing at the Senior National Championships and will head straight to Birmingham from here for the prestigious tournament, starting March 6.

Sindhu will have to be cautious against Hyun, who had defeated her at the Hong Kong Open last year. If she gets past Hyun, the Indian is likely to face third seed Chen Yufei in the quarter-final. Former world no. 1 Saina, who had

Amit has not competed after picking up India’s sole boxing gold at the Asiad in Jakarta. Commonwealth Games gold-medallist Gaurav Solanki (52kg), who won a silver at this event last year, will be aiming for a better finish on the podium this time around.

The 2017 World Championships bronze-medallist Gaurav Bidhuri (56kg), on the other hand, will be seeking a strong return to topflight competition after recovering from a back injury that kept him out of action

for most of the last year.

In the women’s team, former world silver-medallist Sonia Lather (57kg) would be eager to put behind a disappointing 2018, during which she ended medal-less at the Asian Games.

Also there in the squad are former CWG bronzemedallist Pinki Rani (51kg) and world bronze-medallist Lovlina Borgohain (69kg).

Missing from the line-up is the celebrated MC Mary Kom, who won a silver in 48kg category in the last edition.

In Rome, Teenager Nicolo Zaniolo scored a quickfire double to earn AS Roma a 2-1 win against Porto.

The 19-year-old continued his superb breakthrough season by finding the net twice in six secondhalf minutes to become the youngest Italian to score two goals in a Champions League match. Porto substitute Adrian Lopez, however, quickly responded with what could prove to be a crucial away goal.

The result ended a fivematch winning run in Europe for Porto, who will welcome Roma to the Estadio do Dragao for the second leg on March 6. Roma’s Edin Dzeko struck the post

with the best chance of an uneventful first half, but the game opened up after the break as Bryan Cristante stung Porto goalkeeper Iker Casillas’ palms with a fierce shot and Porto midfielder Danilo headed a corner narrowly wide.

Zaniolo broke the deadlock after 70 minutes when he raced onto a Dzeko layoff to fire low into the corner, before Dzeko’s longrange shot came back off the post six minutes later for the teenager to tap in his second.

Porto responded almost immediately when Lopez latched onto a miscued effort by Tiquinho Soares to fire in from an angle with 10 minutes remaining.

P V SIndhu and Saina Nehwal

reached the All England final in 2015, made a good start to the new season with a semifinal finish at the Malaysia Masters and a title win at Indonesia.

But the London Olympics bronze medallist is expected to face world no.

1 Tai Tzu Ying of Chinese Taipei in the quarter-finals.

Saina had lost her last 11 encounters against Tai, who had an injury-marred end to the last season.

The Indian duo will also fancy their chances after three-time world champion Carolina Marin of Spain has been ruled out due to the knee injury suffered during the Indonesia Masters final.

In men’s singles, Ki-

dambi Srikanth, who missed the Senior Nationals due to a minor issue with his ankle, will take on Frenchman Brice Leverdez in the opening round. He is likely to meet world no. 1 Kento Momota in the quarterfinals. The seventh seeded Indian had lost to Momota five times last season.

Sameer Verma, who reached the semifinals at World Tour Finals, will start his campaign against former world no. 1 Viktor Axelsen of Denmark.

Among others, B Sai Praneeth and H S prannoy will face each other in the opening round with the winner likely to take on Indonesia’s Anthony Ginting.

Rhodes picks Raina as Ex-wrestler Bhola convicted in drugs case (Punjab), Feb other 49 accused were pro- for the verdict in the case on best fielder in modern era Mohali 13 (IANS): Former interna- duced in the Central Bureau Wednesday and several of

New Delhi, Feb 13 (Agencies): For mer South African player Jonty Rhodes revealed his top five fielders in the modern era cricket on Wednesday, The Indian Express reported. In a candid chat with the International Cricket Council (ICC), Rhodes put India’s Suresh Raina at numero uno. Here’s the list of Jonty’s top five fieldersAt number five is Andrew Symonds from Australia, followed by South Africa’s Herschelle Gibbs.

England’s Paul Collingwood is at number three, while Mr 360 AB de Villiers is at the second spot. Explaining the

reason behind his choices Rhodes said that Andrew Symond’s strength helped him take catches at tight angles. On Collingwood, he said, “He is a fantastic cricketer, very similar what regards to me in fielding in the same positions.”

Rhodes has been a long time admirer of Suresh Raina. According to Rhodes what sets him apart from others on the ground is that he never thinks before he dives and neither does he hesitate even while playing in torrid weather conditions.

Raina follows Rhodes’ philosophy of ‘if you never go, you will never know.’

tional wrestler and Arjuna of Investigation (CBI) court them were convicted. awardee Jagdish Bhola was on Wednesday convicted by a CBI court here in a multicrore drugs racket, busted by the Punjab Police in 2013.

Funeral service of Bhola had served as Punjab’s Deputy SuperintenLate YAJENKALA AMRI dent of Police (DSP) but was (01.03.1929-13.02.2019) dismissed from service in 2012 after his links with the At 10:00 am drugs racket were revealed.

The Punjab Police had arIndisen Village, rested Bhola in November Dimapur 2013 in connection with a Rs 700-crore drugs racket. Subsequent police action against FIRST DEATH ANNIVERSARY the drug mafia led to the OF LATE LOSHULE KENT WIFE OF LATE RONGA KENT busting of a Rs 6,000-crore 14-02-2018 drugs racket. Bhola and

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MANCHESTER, Feb 13 (Agencies): Manchester United’s Champions League hopes were hanging by a thread after they lost 2-0 at home to Paris St Germain in their round-of-16, first leg match and had talisman Paul Pogba sent off late in the game on Tuesday.

Second half goals from Presnel Kimpembe and Kylian Mbappe gave the impressive French side a clear advantage ahead of the return in Paris on March 6 and Pogba’s dismissal for a second yellow card in the 89th minute makes the task even harder.

It was United’s first defeat under caretaker manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer since he took over from the sacked Jose Mourinho in December and in many ways it was a reality check after 10 wins in 11 games domestically for the Norwegian.

United made a highly aggressive start to the game but too often their forwards chose the wrong option or failed to deliver the right pass, although Marcus Rashford and Pogba both tested PSG’s 41-year-old keeper Gianluigi Buffon with near post shots.

All England Championships: Tough draw for Indian shuttlers

Sole aim is to be the No.1 team: Holder Ajvü Nnyühorile njvükegwa, ntho kegwa nnyun kenshü, genyu agun ko nzochüpvü sabinyo le. Nne agun khe kela le chen me pen laso ayi nthu ayi agun zen-o dun kebin hontse gwenzinle. Sunggigü zen-o agun genyu hibin lo keteno kemvüthen.

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The West Indies team poses with the Wisden trophy after day four of the third cricket Test match against England at the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground in Gros Islet, St. Lucia, Tuesday. West Indies won the series 2-1. (AP/PTI)

S t Lu c i a , F e b 1 3 (IANS): Ater a convincing 2-1 series victory over England at home, West Indies captain Jason Holder aims to make his side the No. 1 Test team in the world.

After years of being down in the dumps, the West Indies team, which is presently lying at the eighth spot in the ICC Test team rankings, seems to have rediscovered some of the spirit of their illustrious predecessors.

England came into the series as overwhelming favourites over the caribbean side after having whitewashed Sri Lanka 3-0 in their own den, and outclassing India 4-1 at home.

However, Joe Root’s men were taken aback by the outcome of the opening two Tests, where they were humbled by 381 runs in the first game and then by 10 wickets in the second fixture before salvaging

pride with a 232-run win the third and final affair.

“We need to continue to build and not rest on our laurels. Our number one goal is to be the No. 1 team in the world, so there is a lot to improve on,” Holder was quoted as saying by the ICC. Prasing his bowlers, who were the driving force behind their victory, Holder further said: “Our bowlers have done an outstanding job. It is up to our batsmen to contribute more.”

LeBron top earning NBA player New Delhi, Feb 13 (Agencies): LeBron James continued his reign as the top-earning NBA player for the fifth year in a row.

James leads the way ahead of Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook and James Harden. The Lakers superstar was on top of a survey list conducted by Forbes. According to The Indian Express, as the income K Y M C

of several NBA players witnessed a significant hike through off-field activities, Forbes’ survey confirmed that James still remained the top-earning member of the elite basketball league.

As per the report, the annual income of James was estimated at around $88.7 million in 2018-2019.

The report stated that the LA Lakers star gener-

ated $35.7 million from salary and bonuses, while $53 million were earned through endorsements. Golden State Warriors player Stephen Curry was placed second on the list as his earnings were estimated around $79.5 million for the respective time period. Curry earned $37.5 million from salary, while another $42 were added through endorsements.

Significantly, pacer Kemar Roach, who was adjudjed Man of the Series, led the charge, scalping 18 wickets in the just concluded three Tests.

However, it was the batsmen, who let the Carribean side down in the final Test.

With the Tests over, both the sides will now indulge in a five-match ODI rubber before the three-match Twenty20 International series.

God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be so he put his arms around you and whispered, "Come to Me".

With tearful eyes we watched you and saw you pass away and although we love you dearly we could not make you stay A Golden heart stopped beating hard working hands at rest.

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A loving mother & a caring grand mother.

We still remember your love and constant prayers for us each passing day.

We miss you dearly.

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29/06/1994 – 29/12/2018 Through this column, we the bereaved family members of Putchong T. would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all those who stood by us physically and financially at the sudden and untimely demise of our beloved brother who left for his heavenly abode.

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Mumbai/Fatorda (Goa), Feb 13 (PTI/ IANS): Hosts Mumbai City FC suffered their third defeat in a row after going down 0-2 to North East United FC in a lop-sided Indian Super League game here Wednesday.

Mid-fielder Rowllin Borges (4th minute) and striker Bartholomew Ogbeche (33rd minute) scored for the visitors as they grabbed three crucial points from the game played at the Mumbai Football Arena.

After this loss, Mumbai City FC moved down to the third spot with 27 points, while North East have jumped to the second position with 27 points and are in fray to make the last four.

Before this match, Mumbai had gone down 1-0 to Jamshedpur FC in an ‘away’ game and 2-0 to FC Goa in their previous home game.

North East displayed aggressive style of play from the beginning and it paid dividends in the fourth minute itself as they took the lead following a splendid goal by midfielder Borges.

Keegan Pereira made an excellent run down the left-hand side and cut it back to Borges, who had ample time and space. The 26-year-old Borges, then found his spot and placed it to the top-left corner of the goal, to take his side ahead.

While the North East defense was up-to the mark as they kept the Mumbai strikers at bay for most part of the first half, Mumbai custodian Amrinder Singh

Players of Northeast United celebrate a goal against Mumbai City FC on Wednesday. (ISL)

was kept on his toes.

And 34-year-old Ogbeche doubled the lead in the 33rd minute.

A powerful cross from the right flank by Reagan Singh reached skipper Ogbeche, after PanagiotisTriadis failed to collect it.

The ball then ricocheted off the knee of Ogbeche and rolled into the net. With the goal, Ogbeche became the leading goal-scorer of this season, with 12 strikes to his name.

Mumbai had couple of good chances, but failed to convert on both the occasions. At the half-way mark, North East led 2-0.

After the change of ends, the pace of the game drastically dropped. In the 57 th minute Mumbai had a chance to pull one back.

Marko Klisura failed to get on a long ball from RaynierFernandes under his control as the North East goal-keeper Pawan

Kumar collected it safely.

Mumbai had some more chances but could not convert any of them as the visitors emerged triumphant.

ATK look to strike back against Goa

ATK doesn’t have much of a choice rather than to go all out and secure a win against FC Goa that will enhance their chances of qualifying for the play-offs at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Thursday.

Steve Coppell’s team has the joint best defensive record in the league this season, having conceded just 15 goals in 15 matches.

However, they also have the joint worst record in the final third, having scored just 15 goals so far.

With 21 points, the sixth-placed Kolkata-based club can equal fourthplaced NorthEast Unit-

ed on points with a win against Goa, but Sergio Lobera, thanks to an improved defence this season, has developed his team into a solid, well oiled unit.

There were no goals in the last meeting between these two teams, but a repeat of that result will do no good to either team’s play-off hopes.

The league’s highest scorers will have to find a way past the ATK backline which has looked a bit shaky of late.

ATK are coming off

a disappointing 2-2 draw against FC Pune City where they conceded a late equaliser.

In fact, they have leaked in late goals in their last three matches, something that will concern the visitors.

ATK’s key to unlock the opponents will be the combination of Manuel Lanzarote and Edu Garcia in the attacking third. The duo were lethal against Jamshedpur in Kolkata, but couldn’t do the same in the last game.

ISL STANDINGS

Bengaluru FC NorthEast United FC Mumbai City FC FC Goa Jamshedpur FC ATK FC Pune City Delhi Dynamos FC Kerala Blasters FC Chennaiyin FC

P 15 16 16 14 15 15 14 15 15 15

W 9 7 8 7 5 5 4 2 1 2

D 4 6 3 4 8 6 3 6 8 2

L 2 3 5 3 2 4 7 7 6 11

Pts 31 27 27 25 23 21 15 12 11 8

Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Senior Badminton Nationals: Rituparna, Riya in pre-quarters Guwahati, Feb 13 (IANS): Former champion Rituparna Das of PSPB and top seed Riya Mookerjee of the Railways put on a brilliant display to book their berths in the prequarterfinals of the 83rd Senior National Badminton Championships here on Wednesday.

Also winning on Day 2 of India’s biggest domestic badminton event was former champion Sourabh Verma and 2017 runnerup Lakshya Sen, both of whom made it to the prequarters.

World No.57 Das, who was crowned the champion in 2017, needed only 24 minutes to breeze past Namita Pathania 21-10, 21-7.

Riya, placed 114th in the world, staved off some stiff resistance from the ninthseeded Gayatri Gopichand to win 21-17, 21-17.

Riya Mookerjee was made to work hard by Gayatri Gopi Chand.

The 14th seeded Sen continued his fine run from the Inter-Zonal competition with yet another facile 21-10, 21-10 victory over Bengal’s top seed Arintap Dasgupta.

Verma, the winner of the Nationals in 2011 and 2017, was equally dominant in his 21-13, 21-14 triumph over Munawer Mohammed.

Harsheel Dani of Ma-

harashtra was made to work hard by Kartikey.

The World No.131 fought back from a game down to register a 16-21, 21-18, 21-8 win in 56 minutes.

Sixth seed Aryamann Tandon beat Madhya Pradesh’s Priyanshu Rajawat 21-15, 21-10 while fifth seed Rahul Yadav from Telangana emerged a 21-12, 21-11 winner over Jaswanth D.

DDCA bans cricketer for assault

New Delhi, Feb 13 (PTI): Tainted cricketer Anuj Dedha, who had assaulted former India pacer and Delhi selector Amit Bhandari, was Wednesday banned for life by the state association. After being rejected for the state U-23 team, Dedha along with his hired goons had attacked senior and U-23 selection committee chairman Bhandari at the St Stephen’s ground on Monday when a practice game of the senior team was on.

The cops later nabbed him and he is currently under police custody. It was former Delhi captain Gautam Gambhir, a member

of DDCA’s apex council, who proposed a life ban for Dedha during a meeting with DDCA president Rajat Sharma and the selectors.

“Anuj Dedha will be banned for life and the decision was taken at a meeting which was also attended by the selectors and Gautam Gambhir, who is a member of the apex council. We will get the recommendation ratified at a general body meeting,” DDCA president Rajat Sharma told PTI. “Henceforth, Dedha will also not be allowed to play in any club match or any tournament affiliated with the DDCA. It was Gautam, who mooted the

idea of a life ban and also suggested that from now on, no parents, relatives or friends will be allowed to watch the trials. Only the players whether U-14 or U-16 will get entry inside the stadium premises,” Sharma added. Dedha was among the 50 plus Delhi probables for the National U-23 one day meet but missed out on squad selection which irked the player.

On the day, he and his accomplices attacked Bhandari with hockey sticks, iron rods and cricket bats and Bhandari had to be rushed to the hospital with multiple injuries on his forehead, ear and leg.

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