February 15, 2018 by Nagaland Post

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THURSDAY, February 15, 2018 Pages 12 ` 5.00

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Don’t mix politics & religion: Rijiju

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MON, FEB 14 (NPN): Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday made a fervent appeal to the people to not mix politics with religion, as politics was for the fulfilment of human physical wants and needs such as developmental activities, while religion was for the inner peace of one’s soul and mind. He was speaking at a function organized to kick start the BJPNDPP alliance election campaign here at Mon Town council hall In his speech, Rijiju alleged that the Congress realizing that they are losing ground and finding no faults to accuse the BJP with, had begun to defame the BJP as ‘Anti-Christians’. However, he

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galand needs a capable leader has forged an alliance with the NDPP, with Rio as the chief Ministerial candidate, Rijiju urged the people to vote for the alliance as this election was going to shape the future of Nagaland. He also said that, under his chairmanship, a chapter on the North Eastern states is in the process of being added in the CBSE syllabus. Addressing the gathering, Rio said that despite being in the power at the Centre, the BJP agreeing to a 20-40 seat sharing model displayed the party’s maturity and the respect for the people of Nagaland, which was done keeping in mind the political problem of the Nagas. This, the Nagas should never forget, said (Cont’d on p-7) Rio.

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DIMAPUR, FEB 14 (NPN): Working Committee (WC) of the Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs) Wednesday termed as “unwise” the purported linking of NNPGs’ November 17, 2017 agreement with Government of India and August 3, 2015 Framework Agreement. Though both were for the same people, WC of NNPGs through its media cell stated that the November 17, 2017 agreement was “as clear as the blue sky”, but

the Framework Agreement was “shrouded in mystery and apprehension”. This is the difference between the two, WC added. WC maintained that the signing of the “Agreed Position or a Preamble of the Negotiations” between the government of India and the NNPGs on November 17, 2017 was unprecedented. Meanwhile, seeking to clear the air on the election issue, the WC of the NNPGs affirmed that they would, at all times, stand

by the people’s verdict of ‘solution not election’. WC pointed out that demand for deferment of elections was first resolved in the Nagaland Legislative Assembly on December 15, 2017. Thereafter, it said all tribal Hohos in Nagaland agreed unanimously to seek solution and not election. “A very strong message had been sent to India and outside world that there is a real political problem in Nagaland,” WC stated. (Cont’d on p-7)

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to BJP for alliance. “It is up to them (BJP) to decide whether or not to have an alliance,” he said. Interacting with media persons on the sidelines of the NPF Kohima division kick off rally programme, Zeliang stated that BJP has still not withdrawn from the NPF alliance as two of its ministers and one advisor continue to be under his ministry. Zeliang said it was on the request of the BJP that the NPF revoked its decision of severing ties with the BJP. He said unless the BJP walks away NPF will keep its door open. Zeliang said the only issue with the BJP was on seat sharing. The BJP wanted 15 seats but it was not practical for NPF, he added. When asked about joining hands with NDPP, Zeliang ruled out such an alliance and said he was happy that Rio was in a dif-

KOHIMA, FEB 14 (NPN): Ruling NPF leaders- chief minister, T.R. Zeliang and NPF president Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu- revealed a divergence of views with regard to the BJP. It came to the fore at the launch of the NPF Kohima Division campaign rally on Wednesday. While chief minister T.R. Zeliang spoke of an unbroken relationship despite the NPF and BJP fighting separately or against each other in 20 constituencies, NPF president Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu hit out at some ‘Naga leaders’ forging an alliance with BJP and warned that if they came to power than it would spell doom for the Nagas. Revealing the divergence, chief minister, T.R. Zeliang on Wednesday DIMAPUR, FEB 14 (NPN): maintained that the door Consequent upon the resig- of the NPF was still open nation of its chairman Joel Naga, ACAUT on Wednesday unanimously selected co-chairman, Tia Longchar as the acting chairman of DIMAPUR, FEB 14 (NPN): Nationalist ACAUT, until the time an Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) has alternative arrangement is accused Odisha Governor, Dr. S. C Jamir made. The decision to this of involving himself in the state electioneereffect was made at the gen- ing process. In a complaint letter to the Chief Eleceral meeting held on February 14, 2018 at Tourist lodge, toral Officer, Mokokchung region NNDP Dimapur. The house also president, N. Bendang Jamir alleged that S. adopted several resolutions. C Jamir, who is stationed in Mokokchung, (Full text on p-6) had openly been involved in support of a

KOHIMA, FEB 14 (NPN): Nagaland chief minister, T.R. Zeliang on Wednesday said that the National People’s Party (NPP) had officially entered into a pre-poll alliance with NPF and that the JD (U) will be signing the agreement Wednesday evening. Zeliang revealed this during the NPF Kohima division election campaign kick-off rally. Zeliang maintained that the NPF party had to join the electoral process as it was a constitutional and legal requirement and that the party did not want a repeat the 1998 episode or let the state go through President’s Rule. He also asserted, many self-seekers, political mercenaries and imposters tried to destroy the image of Nagaland however these were weeded out of the party

Framework shrouded in mystery: NNPGs

Zeliang, Shürho differ on relations with BJP

ACAUT selects acting chairman

ferent party, as the party was free without him. Earlier, addressing the NPF Kohima division election campaign kick-off rally, Zeliang said NPF has given a voice to the Nagas for the last 54 years, all for a solution to the Naga political issue before the elections which was the overarching desire of people of Nagaland. Expressing confidence that his party would sweep the 2018 polls, Zeliang said the party will stand by its priority for a solution first, and will pave the way for any new dispensation that would be required once a final settlement is reached. NPF president Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu said 2018 Assembly election will be a selection between the destruction or preservation of the Naga people and their identity and a time of testing one’s faith to God. (Cont’d on p-7)

NDPP accuses S.C Jamir of involving in state polls certain candidate from a certain party. NDPP said this was unbecoming of someone holding gubernatorial office adding that unless these unconstitutional acts are stopped, the post of the constitutional head becomes a mockery. NDPP requested that the Odisha Governor be reprimanded and appropriate directions be issued to him to ensure peaceful conduct of the elections.

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“Change of battle plans. It’s now a fight against communal forces.”

further alleged, it was during the Congress regime, when Christians were persecuted the most. He also claimed that there was an official document to prove it was Nehru who had officially banned missionaries from entering tribal areas under the pretext that the tribal’s should be allowed to live as per their wishes. Stating that after the formation of the BJP government, the ‘Look east policy’ was reframed as the ‘Act east policy’ by Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, to focus on the developmental activities of the North East states. But due to the political instability in the state of Nagaland, nothing much could be done. Asserting that the BJP, with the strong conviction that Na-

NPP, JD (U) forge alliance with NPF

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EDSYO organises ‘common platform’ prog

3 Dimapur III intending candidates during the “common platform” programme. Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, FEB 14 (NPN): East Dimapur Sumi Youth Organization (EDSYO) organised a common platform programme for the upcoming general election for all the intending candidates of 3 Dimapur III assembly constituency under the theme “know your leaders” on Wednesday at Mandeville garden, Jorapukhuri, Purana bazaar. Though the four candidates, Wedie-u Krono (NPP), Azheto Zhimomi (NPF), Tokheho Yepthomi (NDPP) and Lun Tung-

Education department informs institutes DIMAPUR: State school e d u c a t i o n , d i r e c t o r, Wongthungo Tsopoe has informed that the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, would be interacting with the students of schools and colleges on matters concerning how to reduce exam stress on February 16, 11 a.m. to 12 noon. According to DIPR report, the director has informed that the programme will be broadcast live by doordarshan through DD National, DD News and DD India. All the head of institutions (both government and private) have been informed to make necessary arrangements in their respective schools so as to enable the students to view and listen to the telecast. Further, all has been informed that the compliance of the notification should be submitted through email at director. se.nagaland@gmail.com within one week from the date of telecast of the programme.

nung (INC) had filed their nomination to contest with different party tickets, their vision and purpose were mainly to do away with “corruption and tribalism”. Speaking at the programme, Krono, who had been fighting against corruption and backdoor appointments under the banner of NPRAAF said that she joined politics since it has become necessary to enter the system in order to clean it. Azheto said that he will promote and safeguard the rights of minorities, Naga youths and will bring

development in the constituency, while Lun called upon the gathering to look for individuality and not tribalism. While stating that corruption had destroyed Nagaland, families, churches etc, Lun said time has come to change Nagaland with intelligence and not money. Tokheho called upon the gathering to retrospect where things have gone wrong with the elected representatives in the past. With the change of time, Tokheho said he was compelled to take an alternative political stand to bring changes in the constituency.

Earlier, while delivering introductory and presidential speech, president EDSYO, Reuben Chophy said that the common platform was organised with the aim to enable political parties to lay out their party’s manifestos and allow candidates to express themselves and their objectives before the public. Highlights of political manifesto were presented by respective political parties. The platform also witnessed questions and answers between public and the candidates. The programme was hosted by Vitono Haralu.

DIMAPUR: Deputy Commissioner (DC), Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) and District Election Officer (DEO) across the state have issued directives, information related to forthcoming elections. First inspection of shadow register: DC&DEO Dimapur, Sushil Kumar Patel, has informed all intending candidates and their agents that the first inspection of shadow register shall be done by expenditure observers (for all 5 ACs) on February 15, 11 a.m. onwards at conference room, Police Mess, Chumukedima. DC&DEO Dimapur has informed all the intending candidates to send their agents at the said venue. Ve h i c l e r e q u i s i t i o n : DC&DEO Dimapur, Sushil Kumar Patel, has informed all the owners whose vehicles have been requisitioned and who have bit reported for checking on February 10 to report on or before February 15 to transport cell, DC office Dimapur during office hours. DC&DEO Dimapur has warned that failure to comply with the notice would invite penalty which may extend to cancellation of the vehicle permit. MOKOKCHUNG: Schedule for inspection of expenditure

register by expenditure Observers for 25 Mongoya A/C, 27 Mokokchung Town A/C and 28 Koridang A/C has been issued as following. According to DIPR report, for 25 Mongoya A/C, 1st inspection on February 15, 12 noon; 2nd inspection on February 19, 11 a.m. and 3rd inspection on February 24, 11 a.m. at ADC Planning Conference Hall. For 27 Mokokchung Town A/C, 1st inspection on February 17, 11 a.m.; 2nd inspection on February 21, 11 a.m. and 3rd inspection on February 25, 11 a.m. at RO’s chamber. For 28 Koridang A/C, 1st inspection on February 17, 1 p.m.; 2nd inspection on February 21, 1 p.m. and 3rd inspection on February 25, 1 p.m. at RO’s chamber. All the candidates have been asked to produce the expenditure register either in person or through the agent or any person duly authorized by the candidate. It has been informed that general public may also be present during the inspection and can obtain the copy of expenditure register of any candidate on payment of nominal charges. PUGHOBOTO: EAC & EVM, nodal officer, Pughoboto, NuhutaTunyi, has informed that due to the late arrival of BEL engineers, the First Level Check-

Wennyei Konyak speaking at the programme.

DC & DEO Dmu on ‘2nd phase trg and postal ballot’ DIMAPUR: DC & DEO, Dimapur, Sushil Kumar Patel has informed that 2nd round of training for polling personnel drafted for election duty Dimapur district has been scheduled on February 16 and 17 at Dimapur college. On Febr uar y 16, training for presiding officers and 1st polling officers will start from 12 p.m to 2:30 p.m, while training for 4th polling officers (VVPAT) will be from 3 p.m to 4 p.m. On Febr uar y 17, training for presiding officers and 1st polling officers will start from 12 p.m to 2 p.m and that there will be group familiarisation on February 17 afternoon from 2 p.m for all polling officers including grade IV staff. Meanwhile, DC & DEO, Dimapur has also informed that postal ballot will be issued on February 16 and 17 at the training venue to voters enrolled under Dimapur district. He has also directed all polling personnel to attend the training and cautioned that disciplinary action will be initiated against absentees as per relevant sections of law.

Army commander Eastern Command visits Nagaland

DIMAPUR: GOC-in-C Easter n Command Lt. Gen, Abhay Krishna arrived on a two day visit to Kohima on February 14 to review the security situation in Nagaland. Krishna was briefed by inspector general Assam Rifles (North) on the prevailing security situation. Army Commander after reviewing the security situation expressed his satisfaction on the preparations which have been made. He exhorted the officers and troops of Assam Rifles to continue to put their best Lt. Gen, Abhay Krishna arrives. foot forward and work with dedication and pro- expressed his confidence up-to its motto “Friends of fessionalism. He further that Assam Rifles will live the North East”.

General observers organise meetings

DIMAPUR: General Observers of different assembly constituencies across the state have been organising meetings with candidates, election agents, representatives of political parties, nodal officers and sector magistrate etc. for the ensuing general elections to the 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly scheduled to be held on February 27. 6 & 7 ACs: In view of the forthcoming general elections, the general observer held a meeting with BLOs from 6 Tening and 7 Peren A/C on February 13 at old Peren town. According to DIPR report, the General Observer in the meeting impressed on all BLOs to strictly adhere to the rules and regulations laid down by the Election Commission of India. 29 & 30 ACs:

Directives/information for general assembly elections ing (FLC) for 5 (five) VVPATs under 13 Pughoboto AC could not be held on February 15 and that the same would be held on February 16, 9 a.m. It has also been informed that the scheduled second randomization of EVMs and VVPATs for the constituency remains unchanged and will be conducted on February 16, 10 a.m. as intimated earlier. Voter’s slips: Returning Officer, Pughoboto, Tiayanger Jamir, has notified that voter’s slips for all elections under 13Pughoboto AC have been prepared and made ready for distribution. According to DIPR report, SDO & RO has directed all the 33 booth level officers (BLOs) under 13-Pughoboto A/C to report to the Office of RO, Pughoboto on February 15, 11 a.m. to collect voters slips of respective polling stations, failing which disciplinary action will be initiated distribution of voters slips will commence immediately on collection of the same. BLAs of political parties and candidates agents have been informed to liaise with the BLOs during voters slip distribution process. It has been informed that the collection of voter’s slips by BLOs is on February 15, 11 a.m. and distribution of voters slips on February 16 to 20. TUENSANG: DC & DEO,

Women SHGs of NSRLM Mon form ‘BLF’

D I M A P U R : Wo m e n SHGs of Nagaland State Rural Livelihood Mission (NSRLM) under Mon RD block has formed block level federation (BLF) a higher level institution for the women at DRDA resource centre on February 9.

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A press release by district coordinator, Rajuselie Lhousa informed that the first-ever team of office bearers elected for two years will be led by Esther Konyak as president, Rachel Konyak as vice president, Leijoi as general secretary, Ngapnon as as-

sistant general secretary, P. Zemyon as finance secretary and Pheiya as information secretary. During the trainingcum-formation of BLF, project director and district mission manager, Wennyei Konyak in his address to the participants said that

women should take up NRLM, a flagship government programs, sincerely and actively. He said that human mind was like a magnet, when one thought and acted positively, a positive result was definite. He also advised women to pass down information or knowledge they get from trainings to the general populace. Further, he reminded that Mon block having chosen as resource block of NSRLM in Mon district should produce successful qualities for other blocks to follow. Meanwhile, resource persons of the programme ADPM, Hangsa Konyak spoke on meaning and objectives, BPM, Yatao Konyak shared roles and functions of a federation, while district coordinator, Rajuselie Lhousa spoke on financial institutions viable for rural people. DMMU and BMMU staff besides 63 officials representing VLOs from all the 18 villages attended the training.

Tuensang, L. Jamithing Lotha has notified all the polling personnel and police personnel that casting of postal ballot would be held on February 23-24, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Postal Ballot Felicitation Center, Town Hall, Tuensang All government employees and police personnel engaged in election duty have been asked to come along with appointment letter and duty detailment order. Exemption from election duty: DC & DEO, Tuensang, L. JamithungLotha has, has directed all those seeking exemption from election duty on medical ground to report to the medical board on February 17, 11 a.m. at the office of the Chief Medical Officer, Tuensang. DC & DEO, Tuensang has warned that no request or applications of exemption would be entertained thereafter. 3rd round training and meeting: DC & DEO, Tuensang has informed political parties, returning officers and assistant returning officers under Tuensang district that the 3rd round training and meeting on election expenditure, model code of conduct, media certification and monitoring committee would be held on February 16, 11 a.m. at the conference hall of DC Tuensang. All concern has been requested to attend the training and meeting.

Dimapur Excise seize liquor DIMAPUR: District Excise Dimapur check gate duty party has seized 294 bottles of assorted Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) from February 8-14 from the inter-state Excise check gate at New Field Dimapur. A press release by superintendent of Excise and Prohibition, T. Arilong Longkumer has informed that Excise personnel was keeping strict vigil against liquor inflow from across the bordering state of Assam. Arilong also informed that nine persons were booked and three vehicles detained under relevant sections of the NLTP Act 1989. Further, the superintendent that search and surveillances had been intensified at various check posts and other sensitive zones to prevent illegal trafficking of liquor and drugs contrabands from across the state border especially in view of the ensuing state assembly elections.

General Observer for 29 Jangpetkong and 30 Alongtaki A/Cs, J. M. Pathania, held a coordination meeting with the village council of the two constituencies on February 12 at the conference hall of Dobashis, Mangkolemba According to DIPR report, in the meeting, the observer urged members of the village council to discharge their duties and responsibilities so as to achieve free, fair and fearless election. He also urged them to insure adherence to the guidelines of the Election Commission of India and the Model Code of Conduct. Pathania expressed optimism that the village councils would render all possible assistance to the personnel deployed for conduct of election and the administrative officers in maintaining law and order.

news in Brief 8 WAAC “common platform”: Western Urban Panchayats’ Union (WUPU) will be organising common platform for 8 Western Angami (WA) Assembly Constituency (AC) under the polling stations - Daklane, New Market, Midland, Naga Hospital and Officers Hill on February 17, 11 a.m. at APO hall Midland. All candidates will be given 20 minutes each to speak during the platform. DC & DEO Mokokchung informs: In view of the forthcoming assembly election in the state on February 27, Deputy Commissioner and District Election Officer (DC & DEO) Mokokchung has informed that the day shall be paid holiday for all government employees. All establishments including government offices and shops have been directed to remain closed on the day of polling. DC & DEO Kiphire informs: Deputy Commissioner and District Election Officer (DC & DEO) Kiphire, Mohammed Ali Shihab has informed that in a partial modification to the office letter, the first level checking (FLC) and randomization of additional EVMs/ VVPATs for the Kiphire district has been re-scheduled on February 16, 12 p.m. at DC office complex Kiphire. All the political parties have been requested to send two representatives for observation of first level checking and first randomization. NCRC Lotha council Wokha district convenes general fasting prayer: Lotha council NCRC Wokha district has convened general fasting prayer day on February 23 at own respective churches for the forthcoming general election in Nagaland. All believers and church members of Lotha NCRC have been requested to participate in the prayer fasting. TBBWA shops to close from February 16-19: In view of the celebration of Tibetan New Year, Tibetan Bhutia Buddhist Welfare Association (TBBWA) general secretary, Tenzing G. Bhutia has informed that all shops and restaurants under TBBWA will remain closed from February 16-19. RCN informs: Rongmei Council Nagaland (RCN) media cell has informed that Rongmei People consultative meeting has been convened on February 16, 11 a.m. at New Jalukie. All frontal organization leader, intellectual, senior member of RCN, student leader, youth leader, village chairman and GBs and woman leader have been informed to attend the meeting.

OST centre inaugurated at CHC Noklak

Viroli Sangtam, DPM speaking during the PowerPoint presentation. DIMAPUR: First Satellite OST (Opioid Substitution Therapy) centre in Nagaland was inaugurated on February 8, at Community Health Centre (CHC) Noklak by deputy CMO, Tuensang Dr. I. Temsu Longchar. At the inaugural programme, Temsu Longchar encouraged parents, civil societies to support the OST program so that a drug dependent person can slowly lead a productive life in the society in future through this service.

During the launching of the satellite OST, nine clients from parent OST centre D.H. Tuensang were transferred to Noklak satellite OSTC and five new clients were registered out of which two clients started the treatment. Earlier, the programme was chaired by medical officer Dr. Relila Sangtam, welcome address was delivered by Dr. Victor N.C. SMO (Noklak), and later vote of thanks was delivered by KSU members while

invocation and benediction were pronounced by Rev. S.Noksa Chiu, E.S. KBCA and LBCNT pastor Rev. B.Chillia. The team from Tuensang was led by Dy.CMO accompanied by M.O. OSTC/ ARTC, P.O.NETSU, DPO DAPCU, DIS and OST counsellor D.H. Representatives from administrative offices, tribal councils, mother associations, KSU, KBCA Noklak, NGOs, Hospital staff and well-wishers attended the function. K

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test series against S. Africa? Depended too much  on Kohli. Top batsmen played as  it were ODI.  Can’t say.

WEATHER FORECAST FEBRUARY 15

(Temperature in ºC)

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Agartala Sunny and pleasant

28 13

Sunny and pleasant

22 10

Aizawl

Guwahati Hazy sun Imphal

Mostly sunny and pleasant

Itanagar A thunderstorm in spots

27 13 24 8 20 12

Shillong

Hazy sun

18 6

Kohima

Mostly sunny

18 5

Dimapur Mostly sunny and nice Mkg

Tuensang Mostly sunny and cooler Wokha

24 10

Partly sunny and not as warm 20 6 A morning shower; cooler

Zunheboto Sunshine and cooler

11 4 17 10 17 4

Roses sold for valentine Day at Nyamo road, Dimapur. (NP)

Staff Reporter DIMAPUR, Feb 14 (NPN): Last year, Valentine’s Day was devoid of heart-shaped balloons and red roses because of the indefinite bandhs, but this year like any other normal Valentine’s Day was marked with the long stretch of Nyamo Lotha road filled with makeshift florist stalls as people, both young and old thronged the town to buy flowers for their loved ones on Wednesday. Gift shops across the town put up crimson

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hearts, soft cushions and chocolates in fancy packaging for sale. Few of the shops also offered discounts in packed gifts for different budgets, special offers and sales on various items. Talking to Nagaland post, florists who were asked about the demand of roses mentioned that the demand had cut down over the year. “These days people hardly ever buy roses on valentine day, maybe because they don’t like the idea of giving flowers or may be love is slowly losing its essence,” lamented

a florist who had been selling roses for the last five years. This year the price of the flowers cost Rs. 50 per rose. Despite a variety of exotic flowers made available, red roses remained the most popular amongst the buyers. Soon, the flower vendors stretched to a larger number in no time and the number of buyers also increased. Meanwhile, restaurants and cafe were also packed with couples and friends celebrating the culture of Valentine’s Day.

DLSC meetings with observers

DIMAPUR: District Level Standing Committee (DLSC) met observers for Tuensang district at DC conference hall on February 13. According to DIPR, Albert Ezung welcomed all the members under Tuensang district and highlighted the activities of the committee. He asserted that all 49th polling stations will be webcast Er. Picto Shohe, candidate for 32 Atoizu AC speaking and the proceedings will during his candidature declaration programme at Atoizu be monitored live from on February 10. CEO’s & AEO’s to ensure free and fair polls in the principle of one man one vote. He also appealed to stakeholders involved in conducting the election to give their best. Meanwhile, observers assured to assist the process and conduct meetings with political parties as per the instruction of the election commission. They further informed that in case of any problems or query related to the election, any individual, candidates and political Tovihoto Ayemi, candidate of 1 Dimapur – I AC agents may contact at 9402053644/ 9402053657/ addressing the public at ward No. 1 on February 14.

9402053623. LONGLENG: DLSC meeting for Longleng district was held on February 12 at Deputy Commissioner & District Election Officer (DC & DEO) chamber Longleng. A report from DPRO said, DC & DEO Longleng, John Tsulise Sangtam welcomed the members and briefed the house about the purpose of the meeting. The house unanimously decided to implement the MCC in both letter and in spirit. The house also resolved to set the timing of campaign from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. It is decided that all the meetings and rallies of any political parties should be concluded positively before or by 6 p.m. and movement back to the respective headquarters should be intimated to the respective ROs and SP. It further resolved that restrict movement of vehicle convoy to two vehicles with a gap of one kilometre from any political party after 6 p.m.

GPS vehicle tracking launched

DIMAPUR: Global Positioning System (GPS) vehicle tracking by N&M Innovation Solutions under the aegis of Naleo and Mor enterprise located at H-390, ground floor lower Bayavyu Hill near Christian Revival Church Kohima was officially launched on Wednesday by home secretary government of Nagaland, Rovilatuo Mor. Speaking at the launching programme, Rovilatuo Mor said that the Information Technology (IT) revolution across the world had taken everybody by storm and cautioned that technologies could be used for good and bad purposes. He also advised the people to adapt oneself with the change in technologies and hoped that the new venture of Global Positioning System (GPS) vehicle tracking will benefit the vehicle user to a great extend. Meanwhile, proprietor Kevirhebi Mor informed that the Global Positioning System Innovative Solutions which is partnered with Bengaluru based technology can track vehicles anytime and anywhere He also highlighted the facilities such as real time tracking, geo-fence, vehicle immobilization, long battery life, track playback, sleep mode, tamper alarm and ACC or Ignition on or off alert on private vehicle, commercial vehicle and trucks or taxi. Earlier, the dedicatory prayer was pronounced by CRC Bayavu pastor, Kevichalie.

ECI team arrives state; holds meeting

CEO Nagaland briefing the ECI team on the SVEEP photo exhibition at Hotel Japfü Kohima on Tuesday. (NP)

Correspondent KOHIMA: A seven member team from the Election Commission of India (ECI), led by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) O.P. Rawat, arrived at the state capital on February 14 on a two-day visit to review the state electoral process. The team held a meeting with various political parties’ representatives of the state in regard to the forthcoming General Elections. Before the meeting, Rawat inaugurated the Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) photo exhibition and released a SVEEP booklet at Hotel Japfu in the presence of the ECI team and election officials of Nagaland. The photo exhibition included the various activities conducted by the Nagaland CEO like

Voter-Verified Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) awareness and demonstration, poster awareness campaigns in different districts, observance of national voters day, street play on ‘eliminating electoral malpractices’ , programmes with differently-abled persons, interactive engagement with student voters, ERO and AERO trainings during special summary of electoral rolls, seminar on “increasing qualitative participation in terms of ethical and informed voting”, door to door EVN/ VVPAT demonstration for PwD electors by district icon, among others. The SVEEP booklet published by Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Nagaland is aimed at encouraging greater election participation for a stronger democracy. The booklet contents include the introduction of

Nagaland SVEEP, for beginners, Nagaland at a glance, constituency and electors profiles, information and motivation and awareness programme for VVPAT. The ECI team also had a review meeting with the Commissioner, DEOs and Security Personnel. They will hold a meeting with the Chief Secretary, DGP, Income Tax, RBI, Narcotics and other senior officials of the state government followed by a press conference at 10.45 a.m at Hotel Japfu on 15th February, 2018. Besides O. P Rawat, the ECI team included Election Commissioners, Sunil Arora, Ashok Lavasa, Deputy Election Commissioner, Sudeep Jain, Director Generals, Dilip Sharma, Direndra Ojha and Principal Secretary, Narendra Butolia.

EEM training for candidates at Bhandari DIMAPUR: Election Expenditure Monitoring (EEM) training for candidates and main agents was organised by additional deputy commissioner and RO 40A/C Bhandari, Tiameren Chang, on Wednesday at the conference hall of ADC, Bhandari. According to DIPR, in the training, the ADC & RO highlighted the rules and procedures laid down under the directives of the Election Commission of India (ECI) and the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) under which the electioneering process would be carried out. He also stressed on acquisition of permission and exemption of vehicles for use for the purpose of election. Tiameren also made it a point that permission and no objection certificate should be obtained from him for all campaign related programmes such as rally and meeting by candidates, political parties or star campaigner within the 40 A/ Constituency. Reminding that every

ADC & RO 40 A/C Bhandari, Tiameren Chang seen with SDPO Bhandari, Lanu Aier, conducting EEM training for candidates and main agents at ADC Conference Hall, Bhandari. (APRO)

expenditure reflected on a candidate would be routed from the amount of the candidate’s separate bank account, he advised them to carefully and diligently maintain that account. Tiameren also stated that since time schedule is provided in a systematic manner for each candidate

for expenditure monitoring updates, he urged the Candidates/Agents to observe and submit their expected expenditure updates on the scheduled time without fail. During the training, SDPO Bhandari, LanuAier, spoke on liability and penalty on purchasing of vote

which may attract punishment under the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The RO reminded the candidates/agents and party workers present in the training to co-ordinate, update or place queries relating to election matters through the designated officials who are available any time.

War of words intensifies between BJP, Cong DHS Longleng organises trg NPCC asks CEC to properly train officials on village health committee

DIMAPUR: With Assembly election less than two weeks away, the war of words between Congress and BJP has only intensified. Following BJP’s sharp attack on Congress the previous day, Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) on Wednesday hit back hard by accusing the saffron party of being ignorant about the country’s political history and of promoting Hindutva. A press release issued by NPCC’s media cell reminded BJP that India was also ruled by its Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee for six years between 1998 and 2004. Its assertion that Congress had ruled the country for 67 years only exposed its ignorance and understanding of political history, the release added. NPCC asserted that India had survived as a secular and democratic nation because of Congress, which thwarted the Hindutva agenda of RSS for many years. Congress further accused Nagaland BJP of being made up of “political defectors and rank opportunists” who had converged K Y M C

without understanding the true ideology of BJP and its mentor RSS. According to the release, Nagaland BJP leaders’ rantings against Congress would continue, but would find no takers. Their main fuel for growth and survival was communalism by polarising politics, it added. NPCC said Nagas could not expect benevolence from BJP and that the saffron party’s talk of one nation, one language and one culture jeopardises the very existence of India as a Union of States. The release further claimed that it was Congress which had always respected the sentiments of the people and had endeavoured to solve the Naga political issue through peaceful and constitutional means. Lampooning BJP’s claim of trying to resolve the protracted issue, NPCC said the big talk of the party and its Prime Minister Narendra Modi was yet to see the light of the day. Asserting that BJP had no idea how to solve the Naga political issue, Congress pointed out that the former’s promise of a solution

within 18 months had now entered 45 months. “Their usual rhetoric of talks being in crucial stage, advanced stage and final stage have been their only achievement,” the release alleged. Asserting that Nagas did not require divisive and communal agenda of BJP and alleging that its sinister agenda based on Hindutva philosophy had no place or respect for Nagas, NPCC demanded that Nagaland BJP leaders clarify as to whether they were accepted as equals or as outsiders by the BJP-RSS high command. Nagas in the past had fiercely fought and paid a heavy price to preserve their identity and way of life and those in the BJP should not compromise all these just for some petty political benefits, it underlined. Accusing BJP of slowly attempting to condition the minds of the populace in the name of “development” agenda, NPCC reminded the people of Nagaland to be wary of the word “development” since in BJPs vocabulary it only meant development of Hindutva agenda.

DIMAPUR: Two-day training on village health committee was organised by District Health Society (DHS) Longleng on February 13 and 14, at IDSP Hall CMO office. In his inaugural speech, CMO, Dr. Kongyan Phom welcomed participants and encouraged them to work harder. He requested them to co-operate and maintain all reports in a systematic way as it not only created confusion in the district but at state level as well. District program manager, Viroli Sang-

tam who was the trainer also presented a power point presentation on healthy living conditions, nutrition, task and duties of ASHA’s, ANM’s and chairman of village health committee, how to maintain maternal death reports, registers, annual plan and monthly meeting, account and expenditure reports etc. Meanwhile, the training programme was attended by 69 members from three blocks, Tamlu, Longleng and Yongnyah, along with CMO staffs and NHM staffs.

WDVCCA condemns

DIMAPUR: Wokha District Village Council Chairman Association (WDVCCA) has condemned the attack meted out by miscreants on Meriyan village council chairman, Alow Khuvung of Wokha district, who is also the vice-president of WDVCCA. In a condemnation note, WDVCCA president, Myingthungo Odyuo, vice president, Mhabemo Enny and joint secretary, Shanthungo Yanthan termed the act as “barbaric when the society is yearning for peace and development for a change”. The association further appealed law enforcing agencies to book the culprit involved and award befitting punishment at the earliest.

DIMAPUR: Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) has asked the Chief Electoral Commissioner (CEC) to impart proper training to deputed officials to strengthen election laws when they perform their election duties. A representation letter to the Chief Electoral Commissioner (CEC) of India, from NPCC vice president, Khriedi Theunuo, said that the Deputy Commissioner & District Election Officer (DC & DEO) had served show cause notices to five veterinarians for failing to show up for the first round of polling personnel training. According to NPCC, this was in contravention to the instances of intimation by the department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences to the DC & DEO of Kohima to exempt Veterinary Doctors and Compounders and Cattle Extension Officers from election related duties. The representation said that this was requested as per the Model Check List for the Chief Electoral Officer, 2009 issued by the Election Commission of India (ECI) which was further substantiated in the Check List for

District Election Officers in connection with Conduct of General Elections, 2014. Besides this, the representation also asked that the ECI to give the 2018 election guidelines for the voters, wide coverage in local dialects. NPCC also wanted poll related violence to be dealt with sternly and also the Election Officers should personally visit the polling stations on the polling day and encourage voters to ex-

ercise their right to vote. It also requested that the CEC direct the CEO and DEO offices to install proper facilities to provide timely information to the media and the public on election matters. The representation sought to remind the ECI that Nagaland Baptist Church Council’s (NBCC’s) “Clean Election Campaign” is further strengthening the conduct of free and fair elections in the state.

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BJP will release more lies in its ‘Vision Document’, Cong claims

Shillong, Feb 14: Continuing with their verbal duel against the BJP, the ruling Congress party in poll-bound Meghalaya on Wednesday said that the BJP will “release more lies and false dreams in its “Vision Document” for the people of this mountainous state. Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday will release the BJP’s “Vision Document’, which will highlight party’s roadmap for development if voted to power in Meghalaya. Election to the 60member Meghalaya Assembly will be held on February 27. “Tomorrow (Thursday), BJP will release its Vision Document. But the question is whether there is a need to release another document when they have not been able to achieve anything that was promised in the 2014

Vision Document,” Congress spokesperson Gaurav Gogoi told journalists here in Meghalaya. “Therefore, what are they going to release tomorrow? But they only release more lies and false dreams and create more frustration to the people of Meghalaya,” he said However, the Assam Lok Sabha member said that it is only the Congress party that can fulfill the aspiration of the young people in Meghalaya and provide world-class institutes. Attacking the Meghalaya-based regional parties for allowing BJP’s falsehoods to come in through backdoor, Gogoi said, “They (BJP-RSS) are using the regional parties as their Trojan horse. People have to realise that voting for a regional party whether it is United Democratic Party (UDP) or National People’s Party (NPP) is same as voting for the BJP.” Stating that NPP has

Rs 17 L seized in poll-bound M’laya Shillong, Feb 14 (PTI): Authorities in poll-bound Meghalaya have seized over Rs 17 lakh cash from six persons in two occasions, officials said Wednesday. A sum of Rs 4.62 lakhs was seized in the Garo Hills region and the rest from a vehicle in the state capital late last evening, they said. Meghalaya goes to poll on February 27 and carrying cash over Rs 50,000 is prohibited unless officially proven, chief electoral officer F R Kharkongor said. Cash Rs 4.62 lakh was seized from five persons carrying hard cash at Ronipara village in Tikrikkilla constituency, West Garo Hills deputy commissioner Ram Singh told PTI. Meanwhile, sector officers deployed in the state capital seized Rs 13 lakhs in cash from a private vehicle and the person carrying could not produce evidence, officials said.

PM in Arunachal, Tripura today

New Delhi, Feb 14 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be in Arunachal Pradesh and poll-bound Tripura tomorrow, officials said. In Arunachal Pradesh, he will participate in three programmes, including the inauguration of the Dorjee Khandu state convention centre in Itanagar. He will also dedicate the state civil secretariat building and lay the foundation stone of the academic block of the Tomo Riba Institute of Health and Medical Science. From Arunachal Pradesh, Modi will proceed to Tripura where he will address two election rallies in Shanti Bazaar and Agartala.

Mnp to have new surrender policy

IMPHAL, Feb 14 (Agencies): Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh told the state assembly on Tuesday a new rehabilitation policy for surrendered militants in the state will come into effect from April 1. The CM said as a part of the new policy, suitable stipends and proper skill development training will be imparted to the surrendered rebels. He also warned the police personnel not to threaten any surrendered militant living a settled life, failing which strict action will be taken up against those personnel. Replying to the observation made by Congress MLA Abdul Nasir on the increase of drug abuse in the state, the CM clarified that police have been given adequate power to deal with the menace. The government has also strengthened the narcotics cell, he said, adding that setting up fasttrack courts in each district is not feasible now due to the shortage of manpower.

CLARIFICATION Apropos the news item captioned ‘INFORMATION’ which appeared at page no. 9 of Nagaland Post, dated 13-02-018, it is hereby clarified that the advertisement for Diploma in Computer Application (DCA 6 months) was done out of impulse and in great haste to the extent of even mentioning the last date as 28-02-2018 for availing the said course, and by mentioning the name of Shri. Mhathung Yanthan in the said ‘information’ it is categorically to one and all that, no such date or time bound as mentioned has been made either in private or general in the past more particularly the last 3 (three) months by the said individual and therefore, this clarification is made to address all confusions and doubts with regard to the subject matter and the said ‘information’ stands null and void. Contact: 7005694260 K-456 Regd. No. Y763/2017

AFFIDAVIT

Date : 28/11/2017

I, Mr. T. Renbithung Yanthan, S/o Tsenimo permanent resident of Yimpang village, Wokha, Nagaland and presently residing at H/No. 87-F, East Police Colony, Dimapur, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under :1. That, I am a bonafide citizen of India. 2. That, in my SBI account Passbook and Service Book my name has been recorded as Mr. Renpithung Lotha & in G.P.F as Mr. Rendithung Lotha whereas, in my other officials documents my name is recorded as Mr. T. Renbithung Yanthan. 3. That Mr. T. Renbithung Yanthan, Mr. Rendithung Lotha and Mr. Renpithung Lotha, refers to same and one person. Henceforth now onwards I shall be known and called as Mr. T. Renbithung Yanthan, for all official and correspondence documents. 4. That, the statements made from Para 1 to 3 are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and nothing false therein. Deponent Solemnly sworn before me on this 05th day of December 2017. DP-1429 NOTARY PUBLIC Regd. No. 2764/18

DECLARATION

Date : 13/02/18

I, Smti. H. Thsadila Sangtam, W/o Tsipongkyu, residing at H/No. 18, Block-7, Unity Village, 5th Mile, Dimapur, Nagaland, do hereby affirm and declare as follows : 1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India and resident of above mentioned address. 2. That in my SBI account bearing account no. 35116297854 my name has been entered/recorded as Thsadila Sangtam and whereas in all my other official documents my name has been entered/recorded as H. Thsadila Sangtam. 3. That the name Thsadila Sangtam and H. Thsadila Sangtam is same and one person. 4. That this affidavit is made to declare that Thsadila Sangtam and H. Thsadila Sangtam is same and one person and henceforth I shall use the name H. Thsadila Sangtam for all my future correspondence. VERIFICATION I hereby verify that the above contents from Para 1 to 4 are true to the best of my knowledge and beliefs and nothing are concealed therein. Deponent Solemnly sworn before me. NOTARY PUBLIC DP-1439

become a trojan horse for BJP, RSS, Amit Shah and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Aditya Nath, the Congress leader appealed to the people of Meghalaya to realise that this election is more about “protecting the unique identity and culture and expression of faith of the people of Meghalaya because development is not going to happen under the BJP.” Attacking the NPP’s Chief Ministerial candidate Conrad Sangma, Gogoi said, “My simple question to this CM’s candidate of the NPP is that if you could not get a simple visa of the president of the world Baptist alliance, you could not even secure a visa what highways will you build. What roads will you built what jobs you will create. “ Countering BJP’s accusation that Congress is communalising the Meghalaya elections on religious lines, Gogoi said, “BJP itself needs to answer why

in Madhya Pradesh where they have their own government pastors are beaten, why are they are looking at festivals like Christmas and Good Friday to renamed and convert into a government sponsored programme like Good Governance Day and Digital India Day. So BJP itself is dividing, divisive and anti but Congress as the word suggests means people coming together.” “….Congress is known for ensuring peace, bringing everyone in the same platform, allowing every community to have its own voice, its own political representative and own platform to expressed their culture. Congress is for heterogeneous plural culture which is true to Meghalaya but BJP believes in a uniform culture and in their case is the half pant uniform from Nagpur. People of Meghalaya can teach the RSS one or two things about India,” he said.

Manipur Guv, CM greet people on Lui-Ngai-Ni fest Correspondent

IMPHAL, Feb 14: Manipur Governor Dr Najma Heptulla and chief minister N Biren Singh have greeted the people of Manipur, especially the Naga community on the joyous occasion of Lui-Ngai-Ni festival to be celebrated on Thursday. The Governor extended heartiest greetings on the occasion of Lui-Ngai-Ni which is a composite festival of all Nagas of Manipur celebrated on February 15, every year. Chief minister N Biren Singh, in his message on the occasion, said that the festival not only elevates the

social ethics and inspires a sense of oneness among the Nagas but to spread a message of friendship and oneness among the various communities in the state. “May this seed sowing festival sow love, peace and unity amongst us and bring happiness and prosperity to all sections of the people of the state,” Singh added. Zeliangrong Baudi (Manipur) is all set to celebrate the festival at Longmai public ground of Noney district headquarters under the aegis of United Naga Council (UNC). The festival will be celebrated for two days (February 15 and 16) at the venue.

Dear Mum, On this day I wish you a very happy birthday. God bless you. Love, Ekonbeni yanthan Dear Mhabeni, Giving me countless joy, love and happiness to convey my hearties wishes to you on this remarkable day. You are truly a kind hearted, courageous and humble being who always stands besides me in every situations. We hope and pray that our Almighty God will continue to give you good health and bright future. We wish you a very Happy Birthday. Always, Longyans Sis Mumu (Lovi Ayemi), Happy Birthday to my Sis Mumu. Wishing you a lots of love and I am very happy and excited because today is your birthday may God bless you and may you live a long life and be successes in everything that you do, with lots of love. From, Your loving Sis Asako Shuya

Mizoram urges more security along Myanmar border Aizawl, Feb 14 (PTI): Mizoram Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla has urged Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh to beef up security along the state’s border with Myanmar to prevent Rohingya Muslims from entering the northeastern state, an official

statement today said. Lal Thanhawla had met Rajnath Singh in Delhi yesterday and discussed wide-ranging security issues with him, it said. The chief minister told the home minister that the state could face serious problems if Rohingya refugees and terrorists from the

Rakhine state in Myanmar enter Mizoram. He also expressed concern over the recent clashes between the Myanmar Army and the Arakan militants along the border on the Myanmar side, resulting in the entry of over thousands of refugees to Mizoram, the statement

Left running ‘Sarkar’s sarkar’: Tripura BJP

NRC’s family tree verification from today

Sivasagar to be transformed into tourist destination: CM

Agartala, Feb 14 (PTI): Tripura BJP chief Biplab Deb has said the Modi government will act like a “father figure” to help the poor state stand on its feet and fulfil the party’s campaign promises, if the party comes to power. He accused the Left Front of running a “Sarkar’s sarkar” -- a reference to Chief Minister Manik Sarkar -- and not people’s ‘sarkar’ (government), leading to high unemployment rate and lack of development. Expressing confidence that his party would win the election, Deb told PTI that a BJP government would make the state selfreliant in five years. Though the BJP has not announced a chief ministerial candidate, the youthful Deb (46) is seen by many as its likely choice for the top post if it gets better of the CPI(M), which has been in power in the tiny northeastern state for 25 years, in the elections scheduled for February 18. Asked how a BJP government will fulfil its expensive promises such

as implementing the 7th Central Pay Commission recommendations for state government employees, whose salary is at present as per the Fourth Pay Commission, and giving smart phones to the youth, he said the Centre would help the state. “Prime Minister Narendra Modi is a father figure for us. His government will help the state stand on its feet. In five years, a BJP government will do enough to not only sustain itself but also contribute to the Centre like a son does after he becomes self-dependent,” he said. He added that the state anyway draws 90 per cent of its funding from the Centre. The Left Front, which has cited Sarkar’s image and his gover nment’s work for the poor as its key planks, has rejected the BJP’s promises as ‘jumla’ (rhetoric) aimed at winning votes. “Our vision document in which we have made these promises was released by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. This itself underlines out sincerity.

OFFICE OF THE FOREST COLONY WOKHA TOWN (WARD NO. 11), DIST. WOKHA – 797111: NAGALAND.

CONDEMNATION The Forest Colony Council, Eloe Ekhung, Youth Organisation and Forest Colony public in general strongly condemn the attempt to murder and physical assault of Shri. Alow Khuvung, Ex-Chairman Forest Colony on the 12th February at his private residence at around 6:30 pm by some unidentified persons. In a condemnation note it has termed as a “barbaric act” and appealed to the law enforcing authority to immediately book the culprits and award befitting punishment as per the law of the land. The Forest Colony public in general has strongly resolved that, if any untoward incident happens in near future, the public will initiate any course of action and as per the resolution.

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSDAY, February 15, 2018

Nchumbemo Kikon Chairman Forest Colony Council

Sd/Zumoni Ezung Chairperson Forest Colony Eloe Ekhung

IN THE COURT OF PRINCIPAL DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE DIMAPUR, NAGALAND

NOTICE

S/C No. 33/18

NOTICE INVITING CLAIMS/OBJECTIONS OF OTHER CLAIMANT(S) FOR ISSUE OF SUCCESSION CERTIFICATE UNDER PART-1 OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925. Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate/pension benefits of Late Langpi Khiamn has been applied by Smti. Tsutahoi, W/o Lt. Langpi Khiamn R/o H.No 780/10 Sector-1, Diphupar, Dimapur, Nagaland for possession of : (1) Pension benefits. (2) SBI Bank A/C No. 30823060030 who expired on 25.11.2017. Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate/pension benefits of the said deceased may if she/he so desire appear in this court on or before the said day of 12th March' 18. Given under the hand and seal of the court on this 12th Feb' 18. (S. Hukato Swu) Principal District and Sessions Judge DP-1447 Dimapur : Nagaland

Regd. No. 3621/17 Dt. 07/12/2017 DECLARATION I, Shri. Imtiangshi Ao, permanent resident of Ungma Village, P.O & P.S-Mokokchung, District-Mokokchung, State-Nagaland, do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as follows :1. That, I am the deponent of this affidavit and a bonafide citizen of India, belonging to Ao Naga Tribe hailing from the State of Nagaland. 2. That, my official name is Shri. Imtiangshi Ao. As such, in my Aadhaar Card, PAN Card and in my other official documents my official name Shri. Imtiangshi Ao has been recorded. Whereas, in my HDFC Life Insurance bearing Policy No-15638977, my name has been recorded as Shri. Imti Lkr. 3. That, my name Shri. Imtiangshi Ao and Shri. Imti Lkr are of the same person. As such, the above noted name stands for the same. That, the statements made above are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and nothing has been concealed therein. And I signed this affidavit on this the 7th day of December, 2017. Deponent Solemnly affirmed and declare before me by the deponent on this the 7th day of December, 2017, at Mokokchung. NOTARY PUBLIC DP-1431

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured people the Centre’s full support and our party president Amit Shah has given assurance to the masses in his rallies. So it should not leave any scope for a doubt in anybody’s mind,” Deb said. The CPI(M)-led government, Deb claimed, has done little development during its uninterrupted rule. It did not run a people’s government but “Sarkar’s sarkar” is aimed at serving Left cadres, he claimed. The BJP, which did not win a single seat in the last assembly polls, has emerged as the main challenger to the CPI (M), in what is being seen as a first direct contest in Indian elections between the Left and the Right. Sarkar has expressed confidence of retaining power for yet another term but the BJP has run an intensive campaign led by Modi and Shah, and is banking on its promises and perceived anti-incumbency against the state government to breach the Left fortress.

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Diphu, Feb 14 (NPN): The family tree verification of National Register of Citizens (NRC) will be carried out from February 15 to May 31, informed NRC Observer Amlan Baruah on Tuesday. Addressing media persons at Diphu Circuit House, the observer said that the verification will start from February 15 and therefore urged the citizens of Assam to visit their nearest NRC Seva Kendra. “The citizens should not panic if they are call upon at the NRC Seva Kendra since they will be called for verification purpose. If the citizens have any problem related with the NRC, they should readily visit the office”, Baruah said. During the meeting, Karbi Anglong DC Adil Khan informed that CCTV cameras will be installed in each NSK offices. Superintendent of Police of Karbi Anglong Dr. G.V. Shiva Prasad also attended the press meet.

OFFICE OF THE CHAIRMAN DOYAPUR VILLAGE COUNCIL DIMAPUR : NAGALAND

INFORMATION

The Doyapur Village Council, Doyapur Youth Organisation, Students' Union Doyapur and Women Society Doyapur have passed a resolution on dated 10/02/18, that to ensure clean election in Doyapur, No political party youth camp shall set up in Doyapur jurisdiction for upcoming Nagaland Legislative Assembly Election 2018. Niren Nunisa Assistant GB Doyapur

Pizu Langthasa Head GB Doyapur

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Kumud Sengyung Chairman Village Council, Doyapur

BEFORE NOTARY PUBLIC/JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE 1ST CLASS DIMAPUR : NAGALAND Regd. No. 113/18 Date : 14/2/18

AFFIDAVIT

I, Shri. Alemtoshi Pongener, S/o Shri. Tongdang Pongener resident of H.No. 1153 at Padumpukhuri Village, Dimapur District, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare on oath as under :1. That, the name of my father was mistakenly written as Tongtang Pongener in my Birth Certificate and also written as Tongdang PNR in his Electricity Bill, because PNR is the short form of Pongener. 2. That, the name Tongdang Pongener, Tongtang Pongener and Tongdang PNR are one and the same person of my father's name, but his correct name is Tongdang Pongener. 3. That the contents of this declaration are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing is concealed thereof. Deponent Solemnly affirmed and declared before me by the Deponent. NOTARY PUBLIC DP-1428

Regd. No. 829/17

AFFIDAVIT

Date : M/15/2017

DECLARATION OF ACTUAL NAME I, Shri. Zhegoto Sema, S/o Tsupiki permanent resident of Tsuruhu Village, Dist. Zunheboto, State Nagaland and presently residing at Ampihoto Colony, Dist Zunheboto, State Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare an oath as under. 1. That I am bonafide citizen of India, belonging to Sumi Community resident of the above mentioned address. 2. That my name is inadvertently recorded as (a) T. Zheghoto Aomi in my SBI A/C-11736623348. But my actual name is Zhegoto Sema 3. That the above mentioned names T. Zheghoto Aomi and Zhegoto Sema are one and same person which is referred to me. 4. That, from the date of this declaration, my name shall be used by the name as Zhegoto Sema for all official purpose and legal proceedings and at all times and occasions. 5. That the statements made in para 1-4 are true and correct to the best of my knowledge & belief and nothing material is concealed therein. Deponent Solemnly affirm and declared before me by the deponent on this 4th day of May 2017 at Zunheboto, Nagaland. DP-1452 NOTARY PUBLIC

Guwahati, Feb 14 (PTI): Assam government would take up elaborate measures to transfor m Sivasagar district with its rich heritage into an important tourist destination, Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said Wednesday. The district has all the potential to grow as one of the most sought after tourist destination, the Chief Minister said at the open session of the first International Festival organised in Sivasagar. Assam government would take appropriate measures to boost the tourism prospect of the district, he added. A new tourism policy has been adopted by the state government which would open new opportunity for investment in this sector, the CM said. The Chief Minister said the high quality of construction of the monuments of Ahom period bear testimony to dedication and honesty of the builders and

said.

Over 1,600 Myanmarese nationals have taken shelter in south Mizoram’s Lawngtlai district after the Myanmar Army launched a massive crackdown on the Arakan militants since November 25 last, state government officials had said recently.

called upon people to reflect on the same while performing their duties. He also urged people to reinforce harmony, friendship and brotherhood amongst all communities. “Sivasagar is a confluence of many communities and different cultures. In spite of its diversity this place shows us the example of peaceful and harmonious coexistence,” Sonowal said. The Chief Minister also advocated greater role by the teaching fraternity for building the personality and character of the future generation. He also urged the teachers for promoting the habit of cleanliness and interest in cultural, literary and sports activities amongst the students to empower them as able citizens of the society. Earlier, the Chief Minister offered prayers at the historic Shiva Dol on the occasion of Mahashivaratri.

OFFICE OF THE

MOPUNGCHUKET VILLAGE COUNCIL P.O: Impur - 798615, Mokokchung, Nagaland

FELICITATION

The Mopungchuket Village Council with immense pride and honour felicitates Mr. Maongwati Aier IAS on being promoted to the post of Secretary, Municipal Affairs, Govt of Nagaland. The council wishes and prays that the Almighty God grant him good health and bless him in all his future endeavours. Sd/Council Chairman, Mopungchuket, Nagaland. DC-360 Regd. No. 2765/18

DECLARATION

Date : 13/02/18

I, Smti. H. Therila Sangtam, W/o Moasangba Sangtam, resident at H/No. 272, C/Luse Khel, Naga United Village Dimapur, Nagaland, do hereby affirm and declare as follows : 1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India and resident of above mentioned address. 2. That in my SBI account bearing account no. 34975970852 my name has been entered/recorded as Therila Sangtam and whereas in all my other official documents my name has been entered/recorded as H.Therila Sangtam. 3. That the name Therila Sangtam and H. Therila Sangtam is same and one person. 4. That this affidavit is made to declare that Therila Sangtam and H. Therila Sangtam is same and one person and henceforth I shall use the name H. Therila Sangtam for all my future correspondence. VERIFICATION I hereby verify that the above contents from Para 1 to 4 are true to the best of my knowledge and beliefs and nothing are concealed therein. Deponent Solemnly sworn before me. NOTARY PUBLIC DP-1446

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE COMMANDANT 3rd NAP BATTALION TUENSANG :: NAGALAND

No.3NAP(RO-27)2017-18/1923/

To,

No 35093 Son of

Dated Tuensang the13th February 2018

: C/N Rongota Kezo : Late Atso Kezo A’ Coy 3rd NAP Battalion Tuensang, Nagaland Sub:- FINAL CALLING NOTICE Whereas No.35093 C/N Rongota Kezo, s/o Late Atso Kezo of Half Nagarjan village PO/PS-Dimapur(East) District-Dimapur was found absent from bonafide government duty with effect from 26.12.17 And whereas Calling Notice was issued vide No.3NAP (RO-27) 2017-18/1736 dated 19.01.18 and No.3NAP (RO-27) 2017-18/812 dated 03.02.18 to report back for duty immediately but have failed to report back till date. Now you are therefore once again directed to report back within 7(Seven) days from the date of publication of this Final Calling Notice failing which you will be declared ‘Deserter’ and further necessary action for dismissal from service shall be initiated against you without further notice. Commandant, 3rd NAP Battalion, Tuensang Nagaland. DC-356

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Centre creating hurdles in Delhi’s development: Kejriwal NEW DELHI, FEB 14 (IANS): Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday accused the Modi government of causing hindrances in Delhi’s development and said he could prove wrongdoing by the Centre if its files were made available to him. Speaking at an event to mark the third anniversary of the AAP government, he said the Delhi government was struggling to get approval for its policies from Lt Governor Anil Baijal, an appointee of the Central government. Referring to the government files stuck with the Lt Governor, Kejriwal said the MLAs were forced to virtually camp at his residence whenever this happened. He added that the Shunglu committee, appointed by the Centre, failed to find any wrongdoing in the 440 government files of the Delhi government even

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal being greeted at a function on the completion of three years by the AAP government, in New Delhi on Wednesday. (PTI) after investigating them for months. In turn, he challenged the Modi government to submit its files to him. “Show me your files for four days, and I will teach you a lesson,” the Aam Aadmi Party leader said. He said 16 to 17 bills

passed by the Delhi Assembly were pending with the central government. He accused the Lt Governor of delaying his government’s flagship Mohalla Clinics as he kept sending the files back and forth for one and a half years.

Army slams Owaisi over ‘Muslim martyrs’ comment

Prime accused in Dalit student’s murder arrested

JAMMU, FEB 14 (IANS): The Army on Wednesday said it does “not communalise martyrs”, slamming Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi for his comments on soldiers killed in the Sunjuwan terror attack. “We do not communalise martyrs, those making statements don’t know the Army well,” General Officer Commanding-inChief Northern Command Lt. Gen. Devraj Anbu told reporters. He, however, did not name the Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen Lok Sabha member who on Tuesday asked why those questioning the patriotism of Muslims were silent over the deaths of Muslim soldiers in the Sunjuwan army camp terror attack. The officer said the youth joining militant ranks in the Kashmir Valley continued to be a matter of concern. He said the social media had been used extensively to spread separatist sentiment among the youth.

Asaduddin Owaisi “It is time those who join militant ranks and those who support them understand that it benefits nobody and only brings hardships into the lives of the common man,” he said. He said identifying the terror leadership and eliminating them continued to be the force’s priority as far as tackling terrorism was concerned. “The enemy is frustrated and is trying to strike softer targets. When they fail at borders they attack camps.”

L U C K N OW, F E B 1 4 (IANS): The prime accused in the horrific murder of a Dalit law student in Allahabad was arrested on Wednesday from Sultanpur in Uttar Pradesh, police said. Vijay Shankar was taken into custody from the house of Chandra Bhadra Singh, a political activist. After a scuffle over a trivial issue at an eatery last week, Dileep Saroj was brutally assaulted by four men led by Singh. The 26-year-old LLB student had gone into a coma and later died. The killing had been filmed by a passerby and the clip went viral, leading to outrage. His autopsy showed 30 injuries on his body, including several fractures. Students of Allahabad university went on a rampage after Saroj’s death. The Uttar Pradesh government, after facing much flak, announced a compensation of Rs 20 lakh to the family of the student.

300 militants in Pakistan ready to enter India: Army JAMMU, FEB 14 (IANS): More than 300 militants are waiting across the Line of Control (LoC) in Pakistan to infiltrate into India, the Army said on Wednesday, adding that the Pakistan Army played a key role in planning terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir. Lt Gen Devraj Anbu told the media at the Udhampur headquarters of the Army’s Northern Command: “(A total of) 185-220 terrorists in the south and 190-225 terrorists in the north of Peer Panjal are ... ready for infiltration.” The officer said the Pakistan Army had a direct role in planning terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir, which is divided between India and Pakistan. Asked about possible Indian retaliation against the terror attack on the Sunjuwan Army camp in the state, he said, “Operating along the LoC is quite complex and challenging. I do not feel that we really need to do tit for tat.”

NEW DELHI, FEB 14 (IANS): Iran President Hassan Rouhani will come on a three-day visit to India starting Thursday at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the External Affairs Ministry announced on Wednesday. Modi and Rouhani will hold a bilateral meeting here on Saturday, during the course of which both sides would review the progress achieved in bilateral relations and also exchange views on regional and international issues of mutual interest, according to a ministry statement. Rouhani will also call on President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday. According to Iranian news agency Irna, Rouhani will first arrive in Hyderabad on Thursday where he will meet the city’s Muslim Ulemas. He will also meet Iranian nationals, including students, residing in India. Citing the Iran President’s deputy chief of staff

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HC stays order quashing officer’s appointment CHANDIGARH, FEB 14 (IANS): A division bench of the Punjab and Haryana High Court on Wednesday stayed the order of a single judge bench of the same court which last month quashed the appointment of retired senior IAS officer Suresh Kumar as the Chief Principal Secretary to Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh. The division bench, comprising Justice Mahesh Grover and Justice Rajbir Sehrawat, issued notice of motion to the person who filed a petition against Kumar’s appointment and to Kumar and other respondents for April 17. Former Union Finance Minister and senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram appeared for the Punjab government to challenge the single bench ruling of January 17 setting aside Kumar’s appointment. The government pleaded before the division bench that the appointment of any person as a staff officer to assist him was the Chief Minister’s prerogative. It

A view of Punjab and Haryana High Court in Chandigarh. pointed out that Kumar did not possess the power to pass orders on any file. The appeal added that Kumar neither took any decision nor recorded it. Only the decisions taken by the Chief Minister were recorded on the file. Kumar’s disqualification by the court last month was seen as a major blow to Chief Minister Amarinder Singh. The Chief Minister,

who was clearly upset by the development, had directed Advocate General Atul Nanda to examine the judgment and appeal against it. The single judge bench of Justice Rajan Gupta had ruled that the retired Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer was holding the post “in violation of Article 166 (3) of the Constitution” and thus the appointment was “null and void”.

Kumar is considered close to Amarinder Singh and was seen as the most powerful man in the state after him. Kumar, a 1983-batch IAS officer, was appointed to the key post immediately after Amarinder Singh assumed office in March 2017. Kumar had retired as Additional Chief Secretary in April 2016. He was often referred to as the ‘super CM’ or ‘de facto CM’.

Iran President to arrive India today Centre mulls independent probe

Maha announces Rs 200 cr aid for hail-hit farmers MUMBAI, FEB 14 (IANS): In the wake of unseasonal rains and hailstorms lashing Maharashtra since Sunday, the government on Wednesday announced a compensation package of Rs 200 crore for farmers who suffered damage to standing crops. “An immediate aid package of Rs 200 crore has been cleared by the government to be disbursed as per existing norms and various parameters,” said Agriculture Minister Pandurang Fudkar. “The government will request the Centre to clear the amount even as the final reports from all regions are expected in a couple of days,” he added. Fundkar said according to the preliminary survey reports, agriculture produce in more than 190,000 hectares was damaged or destroyed, hitting around 1,800 villages in at least 11 districts of Vidarbha, Marathwada and surrounding areas. While tentative reports of the losses of in many hailstorm-hit areas had been received, the final report on losses due to unseasonal rains in Buldhana, Nanded, Bhandara, Gadchiroli, Chandrapur and Wardha was expected by Friday, he added. The matter was also discussed in the cabinet meeting presided over by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. The compensation will range between Rs 6,800 and Rs 13,500 per hectare for cereals and between Rs 23,300 and Rs 40,000 for fruits or horticulture, if they are insured.

In view of the 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly Election, 2018 and in accordance with the guidelines issued by ECI regarding preventive action to ensure conduct of peaceful, free and fair poll during the elections and for preservation of public peace and safety. I, Rajesh Soundararajan IAS District Magistrate, Kohima, Nagaland direct all licensed arms holders in Kohima district to deposit their arms and ammunition to the nearest Police Stations w.e.f. 13th February to 20th February 2018. The arms along with ammunition so deposited shall be kept in Police custody till one week after the declaration of result. The Officer-in-charge of respective Police Station shall issue receipt to each depositor and also maintain proper records and safe custody of the arms. Non-compliance with this order shall lead to cancellation of Arms License and Other penal action as per relevant sections of law. Sd/- RAJESH SOUNDARARAJAN IAS District Magistrate & District Election Officer Kohima : Nagaland DC-357

for communications and information Parviz Esmaeili, Irna said following the delegation-level talks on Saturday, both sides will sign a number of agreements. Business leaders of both sectors are also scheduled to hold a joint meeting to review cooperation opportunities and capacities, according to Esmaeili. This will be Rouhani’s first visit to India after he assumed office in 2013. It comes after Modi’s visit to Tehran in 2016 during which a trilateral agreement on transit and transport was signed between India, Iran and Afghanistan. India committed $85

million in investment for the development of the Shahid Beheshti Port in Iran’s southeastern city of Chabahar. The first phase of the port was inaugurated by President Rouhani in December last year, a little over a month after the first consignment of wheat from India to Afghanistan was sent via this facility. The port opens a new strategic transit route between Iran, India, Afghanistan and other Central Asian nations bypassing Pakistan. India-Iran bilateral trade stood at $12.89 billion in 2016-17, according to figures provided by the External Affairs Ministry.

into Cochin Shipyard blast

KOCHI, FEB 14 (IANS): A blast inside the water ballast of an ONGC tanker ship that killed five persons on Tuesday at the Cochin Shipyard here, is being taken seriously by the Centre and an independent probe is likely, said an Union Minister. Minister of State for Shipping Pon Radhakrishnan, who arrived here on Wednesday and inspected the accident site, dropped hints that an independent probe into the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation tanker blast was likely. “At the moment, the Kerala Police, Factories and Broilers Department and the

Shipyard are all probing the accident. “I have also seen the fire occurred at one corner place and it was not a big one. “We will now wait for all the reports to come and then will decide what should be next,” said Radhakrishnan, when asked if an independent probe into the incident would be initiated by the Centre. He also met trade union leaders and other officials of the shipyard. A team of forensic experts reached the accident site on Wednesday and were conducting detailed tests .

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Nagaland Post Vol. XXVIII NO. 69 Dimapur, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2018

Tradition and constitution

ontradiction between the roles and powers of the village (republic) which obtain constitutional legality through the Article 374A of the Indian constitution vis-à-vis the Representation of People Act 1951 and rules made thereunder has become acute especially in the ongoing election campaign in Nagaland. The issue assumes critical importance in the light of the decisions of the village councils or traditional governments at the village levels over the issue of ‘consensus decision’ in selection of a candidate for election vis-à-vis the constitutional mandate for conduct of election under the Representation of the People Act, 1951 and the rules made thereunder. The jurisdiction of the village authorities or councils in matters of application of customary laws and practices lie within their traditional lands. As per Article 371A, no Act of parliament can override the application of traditional customs and practices. Based on the special safeguard, some villages have been declaring the consensus candidate from their respective village through the village councils. Quite obviously, the village involved may be deciding that is has the authority to declare the consensus candidate on the belief that it is only exercising the constitutional authority vested as per Article 371A. Unfortunately, this decision confronts the constitutional provisions for holding elections throughout the country under the provisions of the Representation of People Act 1951. This is something that has to be cleared since there appears to be some kind of cross-connection between the decision making power of the traditional authority with the constitutional mandate of elections. Election is about democratic process of exercising the right to freedom of choice. It is guaranteed under the Fundamental Rights of the constitution where every individual is accorded rights, such as equality before law, freedom of speech and expression, and peaceful assembly, freedom to practice religion and the right to constitutional remedies for the protection of civil rights by means of writs such as habeas corpus. Fundamental Rights are guaranteed by the constitution to all its citizens without any discrimination. They uphold equality of all individual, larger public interest and unity of the nation. This is the fundamental law of the land. Violation of these rights result in punishments as prescribed in the Indian Penal Code or other special laws, subject to discretion of the judiciary. Without prejudice to any, the issue of the declaration of consensus candidate by village authorities and intervention by the court against the decision leaves a bad precedence. The village authorities by taking their authority over the Representation of People Act 1951 are actually inviting unwanted court response. This will prove to be an unhealthy trend since the courts could just take a dim view of such actions which could see them as being in contravention of the Representation of People Act. The village consensus issue may not necessarily be to contravene the Representation of People Act but in order to effect a traditional process of collective selection. Such collective decisions are the hallmark of Naga village authorities who have contributed meaningfully towards governance through the decades. However, in the light of the cross connection the legislative assembly should address this issue through discussions and consultations in order to bring about a coherent policy through consensus and in true Naga traditional style instead of having the court belittle Article 371A.

DailyDevotion The Discipline of Hearing Whatever I tell you in the dark, speak in the light; and what you hear in the ear, preach on the housetops. —Matthew 10:27 Sometimes God puts us through the experience and discipline of darkness to teach us to hear and obey Him. Song birds are taught to sing in the dark, and God puts us into “the shadow of His hand” until we learn to hear Him (Isaiah 49:2). “Whatever I tell you in the dark…” — pay attention when God puts you into darkness, and keep your mouth closed while you are there. Are you in the dark right now in your circumstances, or in your life with God? If so, then remain quiet. If you open your mouth in the dark, you will speak while in the wrong mood— darkness is the time to listen. Don’t talk to other people about it; don’t read books to find out the reason for the darkness; just listen and obey. If you talk to other people, you cannot hear what God is saying. When you are in the dark, listen, and God will give you a very precious message for someone else once you are back in the light. After every time of darkness, we should experience a mixture of delight and humiliation. If there is only delight, I question whether we have really heard God at all. We should experience delight for having heard God speak, but mostly humiliation for having taken so long to hear Him! Then we will exclaim, “How slow I have been to listen and understand what God has been telling me!” And yet God has been saying it for days and even weeks. But once you hear Him, He gives you the gift of humiliation, which brings a softness of heart— a gift that will always cause you to listen to God now.

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2018

Post-mortem

De-hyphenating Naga problem

bserving through the prism of the latest political steps of the world’s major powerful nations, it is evident that the world is heavily gravitating towards realism. I n Ja nu a r y 2 0 1 7 , America withdrew from the multinational trade agreement, Trans-Pacific Partnership, ending an era of multinational trade partnership. In December 2017, President Trump formally announced the United States recognition of Jerusalem as the Capital of Israel in a rare move which set in reverse the nearly seven decades of American foreign policy. Sensing impending economic as well as political threat from her association with the European Union, the United Kingdom in a 2016 referendum voted to leave the bloc. Closely following the move is Russia who quitted the International Criminal Court in 2016 to fend itself from prosecution for its annexation, some analysts argued, of Ukraine’s Crimea. In the eastern hemisphere of the globe, China had rejected the UN-backed international tribunal on South China Sea which ruled that China had no legal basis for claiming much of South China Sea. On February 10, 2018, India dropped the call for a “united Palestine” marking a radical change in India’s position that she maintained for several decades. These moves were hailed as recognition and acceptance of the ground reality. All previous India’s relationship with west Asia primarily followed hyphenated foreign policy (Israel-Palestine without separating the two) until Narendra Modi became the first prime minister to visit Israel on standalone basis in June 2017. His visit heralded the birth of a new

Nagaland election?

oney money m o n e y. C o n trary to Slogan for clean election. Now election has become collection of money. Wait a minute and seriously think for what Naga public are doing this election. Do we ever think of where all the money comes from? After all, Candidates has no money printing machine to produce crores of Rupees to pay or to fill the public pockets during this election. We should also seriously think and see the source of money from where the intending candidates generate. In order to buy votes or to fulfill the public demands to win the game, most of the candidates sell their assets like Land properties, house/buildings/vehicles, even taking loan with huge interest rate that goes up to 10 to 20% to win the election. And now we talk and demand for all round Development which is impossible for the winning candidates to bring development. It is impossible as a human being. Big No! Just in 5 years term as ministers or MLAs they (Candidates) can never recover or repay the debts they took or spent during election period. My Dear Naga people, let us be very practical. Why don’t we change ourselves first, let us not sell our vote for the sake of few Thousands which ruin our future generation and further development to come. Change begins from you and me. Kashito Kiba, Padumpukhuri, Dimapur

India’s policy on west Asia which strategists termed it as “de-hyphenated” foreign policy. De-hyphenated foreign policy is a policy referring to the establishment of a relationship with a country on standalone basis, without weighing the degree of relationships a country establish with other countries. In his latest visit to the state of Palestine on February 10, 2018, Modi defended the cause of the Palestinians and reached out his hope for early “sovereign, independent Palestine” to the Palestinians in Ramallah, omitting the words “united” and “viable” from the phrase “... sovereign, independent, united and viable Palestine, co-existing peacefully with Israel” he said to the visiting Palestinian president in May 2017. Omission of the word “united” was acknowledged as an acceptance of “new ground realities” and the “facts on the ground” while realigning India’s positions. Back at home, New Delhi continues to apply the conventional hyphenated policy in tackling the Naga problem. The Naga problem was dragged on for about a century as a result of the fall-outs of various talks between the two entities. The inability of the two entities to find an amicable settlement to the vexed political problem gives rise to two hypothetical inferences. The first inference is that the Government of India is indicted for being not dedicated enough to amicably settle the seven decades-old IndoNaga problem. Record, in this case, may be laid that the GoI in tune with the demanding time had categorically realigned its foreign policy in dealing with the problematic Middle East by serving double interests – (a) living up to

“shared” sovereignty? Framing a new outline by the Modi government possess a potential to reignite a spark in the un-eased Indo-Naga relationship in line with the trendsetting foreign policy of the present dispensation in de-hyphenating Israel from Palestine and deemed the erstwhile “united” as two separate entities. The solution to the problem is as simple as recognising the right of the Nagas to be sovereign and independent on historical basis; drop the word “united” (acknowledge India and Naga-Land as two separate entities) by accepting the “new ground realities” and “facts on the ground”; and de-hyphenate (separate) India from Naga-Land as the two cannot live together in the long run just as Israel and Palestine cannot live together in a forced union. The world’s major powers took steps closer to realism to give their economies a needed push. So also, believing that a policy-thrust would bring about economic dividends in the India-Palestine relationship and as this belief underlies the current policy-shift at New Delhi, the same may find relevant and applicable to a friendly neighbour in the form of a free Naga nation than a troubled Nagaland in a forced union. Modi’s bold move towards this reality will reverse the present trend of siphoning of funds sanctioned by the GoI by various elements in the state to being a friendly economic and trade-partner which is a win-win solution for both. A friendly and free Naga-Land in the extreme east of India will propel India’s Act East as she Look West in search of partnerships and power. Nukhosa Chüzho, Kohima

hristmas Festival is over. The world famous Hornbill Festival is over. Now election Festival is here in Nagaland which will be over within two weeks from now. During the last election one voter eat 14 times in a day because there were so many candidates and all the candidates invited all the voters for meal which we could not avoid. This is because if one do not go and eat the party workers will assume that I am not his supporter. So in Nagaland, election is a festival. We get free food, money, women and wine. All the people including the candidates has to enjoy all these facilities. Now everywhere in Nagaland money circulation is going on. During the last five years all the public money were accumulated only in the hands of a few people. This is the right time to circulate public money. During the last five years there was no development. Only accumulating money from all sources because people know and expect that during the election people has to come up with money and distribute. Therefore let me mentioned a few information of money laundering as reported in the newspapers: 1. Rs. 1000 crores accumulated by Rural Development Department 2. Rs. 1000 crores accumulated in the Police department by Additional SP and advisor to the DGP Nagaland M. Pillai including one Police vehicle 3. Rs. 402 crores accumulated by Supply department 4. Rs. 100 crores accumulated by Planning & Coordination Department. Therefore we have Rs 2502 crores available in the hands of the 60 legislators, retired government officers like Directors, Secretary, and all high officials. This is the right time to circulate

this public money because after the election we will not be allowed to meet them in Kohima. Therefore people are happy that they have the opportunity to earn money and construct their houses, purchase vehicles and do all kinds of business so that money will circulate in Nagaland and uplift our economic condition, Therefore nobody should check the bags while travelling and take out the cash. No bank should close the ATM Machine and all the banks should allow to draw cash as much as the customer want to withdraw. The people of Nagaland has seen that no development took place during the last five years and if we elect the same people then they will do the same method of accumulating public money in their account and development will come to stand still. There may be many new parties to induce the people that they will bring development which is a white lie. They are coming wolves in sheep skin. Or old wine in new bottles. The proverbs says: ONCE A THIEF ALWAYS A THEIF”. So my message is that let public money flow all over Nagaland. Take money as much as possible from all the candidate but vote only for one because you are only one. This time there will be video camera and they will take all the picture and if anybody is found going proxy then immediately they will be arrested and put in jail and all the money they have taken from the candidates shall be taken away. Therefore take money as it comes and let us try to see only new faces in the 13 Nagaland Legislative Assembly by March, 2018 KUKNALIM Nokmasen, Mon Town, (nokmasen18@gmail.com)

ACAUT resolution adopted on February 14, 2018

n the general meeting held on 14th February 2018 at Tourist lodge, Dimapur which was attended by its Advisors Mr. Niketu Iralu, Dr. Aotoshi and Pastor Yanbemo along with the ACAUT Nagaland Core Team members and the following resolutions were adopted. 1. The house put on record to accept the resignation of ACAUT Chairman Mr. Joel Naga and ACAUT Spokesperson Mar Longkumer. The house acknowledges their invaluable contributions and sacrifices made toward the cause of ACAUT and the welfare of the society at large. The house also requested Mr. Joel Naga and Mr. Mar Longkumer to continue their contribution in the ACAUT as Advisors which was accepted. 2. The house after carefully studying the facts and evidences tabled and after hearing out from some of the

the expectation of the region’s people, especially by de-hyphenating Israel from Palestine in an implicit endorsement to two-state solution and (b) mustering the goodwill of the region’s nations without upsetting the countries it had established relationship with. Had GoI been squarely committed to settle Naga problem, it would have reoriented its approach by accommodating the expectations of our people and by conceding to the fact that a two-state solution would not stand in the way of a peaceful neighbourly existence. The second inference is that the negotiators representing the Nagas are collaterally accused of compromising the right of the Nagas to be “absolutely sovereign” and “completely independent”. Having successfully engineered factionalism, the negotiators fight not for a united sovereign state yet politicised the issue along the parochial factional ideologies. This approach is partially responsible for perpetuating the hyphenated policy instead of arriving at a deal to delink (de-hyphenate) India and Naga-Land. A question strikes hard on recollection of the Modi government approving the right of Palestine as a sovereign state in such a time when our negotiators believes that only “shared” sovereignty is the lone alternative for us. Aren’t Nagas deserved to be sovereign and independent whose geographical extent is comparatively larger than the state of Palestine or Israel and whose period of conflict predates IsraelPalestine conflict? In our fight for liberation stemming from our historical rights, what has blinded our sight that we are about to end up negotiating for a

Election festival in Nagaland

members who were part of the unfortunate and illegal ACAUT meeting held on 8th February 2018, it was found beyond reasonable doubt that the ACAUT CoChairman, Dr. Khekugha Muru had twisted the facts and misled the members in the meeting leading to the publication of the regrettable press statements. And therefore, the said meeting is declared unauthorized and illegal. 3. That after examining all the records available with the ACAUT, namely the fact that Dr. Khekugha Muru, Joel Naga and Mar Longkumer had participated in the 9th December 2017 meeting at Niathu Resort on the invitation of the NNPGs, and whereupon, the ACAUT Chairman Joel Naga had called for an emergency meeting on the 3rd Jan 2018 citing clear reasons for the aforesaid meeting, the house was made to understand that the decision to write to the

PM on deferment of elections was formally made in a resolution of the ACAUT core committee meeting held on the 3rd Jan’ 2018 at the ACAUT designated office. The house was also appraised of the fact that at the NTC meeting on “Solution before Election” held on 19th Jan 2018 attended by the CNTC, NGBF, ASTD and the ACAUT, 6 ACAUT members including Dr. Khekugha Muru appended their signatures as ACAUT members. This meeting resolved to attend the meeting called by the NJCF on 22nd Jan which eventually birthed the CCNTHCO on 25th Jan. Therefore, the 8th Feb 2018 statement which asserted that Joel Naga and Mar Longkumer attended CCNTHCO meetings in their individual capacities holds no water. Also, the house condemns the press statement published on 8th Feb’ 2018 which stated that the ACAUT never

Be a responsible Christian in the election

he birth of political parties in Nagaland: RSS gave birth to BJP NBCC gave birth to NPF NPF gave birth to NDPP Both NPF and NDPP depend on BJP. Good people make a good party Corrupted people make a corrupted party Clean people make clean election Corrupted people elect corrupted people We need free and fair election. Election cannot be called unholy and unclean. We are responsible for our election. We need to be responsible Christians during elec-

tions. This should be taught in our local churches, schools, colleges and panchayats. If election time is an opportunity for the candidates to give and help the poor and needy, they may be encouraged to do so even by the Church leaders. As responsible Christians, we all need to pray sincerely to God to give us the true leaders who fear God in their private and public life. Leaders who are ready to sacrifice and not to loot to build their palaces and magnificent buildings. Our Christian testimony should be kept/preserved, be it candidates or electorates even as we prepare to go for the election. Rev. Dr. Thupuo Nyekha

endorsed CCNTHCO. On the contrary, the ACAUT Nagaland is privileged to be a part of the august gathering of different tribe hohos and CSOs which sincerely took up the Naga issue in the interest of the next generation. 4. Considering all the above facts and evidences, the house is of the unanimous opinion that Dr. Khekugha Muru, Co-Chairman, has brought the ACAUT into disrepute and at the same time demeaned the good offices of the apex tribe hohos and other civil society organizations. Therefore, he no longer enjoys the confidence of the house and ceases to be a member of the ACAUT Nagaland with immediate effect. 5. Consequent upon the twin resignations, CoChairman Tia Longchar has been unanimously selected as the Acting Chairman of the ACAUT Nagaland and he will continue to hold the

same till an alternative arrangement is made. 6. The press statement of 8th Feb’ 2018 that “Membership in ACAUT ceases automatically if a member joins politics” is devoid of truth and there is no standing resolution as such. The house felt that Khekiye K. Sema has been unfairly maligned by the adoption of spur-of-the-moment decision taken on 8th Feb’ which is arbitrary and demeaning. The ACAUT team wishes Khekiye K. Sema all the best in his endeavour to bring change in the state and it also appeals to all like-minded people to support his vision for a better Nagaland. 7. Finally, the house acknowledges the presence of its advisors, namely, Mr. Niketu Iralu, Dr. Aotoshi, and Pastor Yanbemo, who guided the deliberations with their valuable advices. Media Cell, ACAUT Nagaland

Reader’s Post

Sir,

Clean election means

People’s forget the value of Christian life, chase after easy money, love for bribe, remember our Creator(God)and confess our sins only in time of sickness or at last breath. God is not a teddy bear or an idol, we should be very careful in our life. This time again after five years gap “election”, election means Time to sent our elective member to the state govt, not to run for easy money or to form a group to capture, not to use alcohol for super power, to force his or her vote not their favour but by force. People often waited election for enjoy, to earn easy money, alcohol pleasure etc. If we the people have concept such attitude then how can we elect a well dynamic leader for our constituency as well in state govt, instead of development it will transform into corruption later on we will shout for “development and changes” Clean election in a very simple means “One Man One Vote”. M. Bonglang Phom, Chakesang Walford Colony Dimapur

Reader’s note: Articles or letters published in any of the columns do not reflect the view of this newspaper nor that of the Editor in any manner.

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Punjab National Bank detects $1.8 bn fraud at a Mumbai branch

Punjab National Bank branch (Reuters)

tions (messages) in one of its branch in Mumbai for the benefit of a few select account holders with their apparent connivance,” the filing by the bank said. It had quoted the quantum of such transactions was to the tune of around $1,771.69 million (around Rs 11,515 crore). The amount of fraudulent transactions is

equivalent to eight times the bank’s net income of about Rs 1,320 crore ($206 million). This case has happened at a time when the Indian banking system is already grappling to tackle its swelling non-performing assets. “Based on these transactions other banks appear to have advanced money to

Zeliang clarifies on NIA summons

RSS leader’s killing: Weapons supplier arrested NEW DELHI/MOHALI, FEB 14 (IANS): The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday said it has arrested another person involved in the killing of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader Ravinder Gosain in Ludiana. Parvez alias Farru, a resident of UP’s Meerut, was arrested on Tuesday night on charges of supplying a countrymade weapon to main accused Hardeep Singh. “He was arrested from Meerut in a joint operation with the UP Police,” the agency said in a statement. Earlier, the NIA had arrested Pahar Singh, Ramandeep and Hardeep Singh in connection with the killing of Gosain, 60, who was shot dead on October 17 last year near while returning from a RSS meeting. The NIA took over the case from Punjab Police.

Framework shrouded in mystery: NNPGs

(From p-1) Further, it said that all political parties signed an agreement on January 29, 2018 to desist from issuing party tickets. However, WC said that “deceitful game eventually played by an Indian political party” played spoilsport to the common agenda. Nevertheless, WC said the mood on the ground was “absolutely for solution.” WC said a bandh was called by Nagas and despite the last minute pullouts, the sentiments of the people was there for all to witness. NNPGs also asserted that minister of state for home, Kiren Rijiju, and BJP national general secretary and in-charge of NE, Ram Madhav, must fulfil their slogans, “Election for solution”. Also, citing the purported appeal of interlocutor for Naga Peace talk, RN Ravi, to the Nagas that elections would not come in a

Don’t mix politics & religion: Rijiju

in terms and said BJP entered Nagaland aggressively and asked for seat sharing. However, he said NPF could never commit to such sharing with BJP. On the other hand, he said NDPP grabbed the opportunity with both hands and offered a huge seat sharing of 20 seats to BJP. With such objective, he alleged that NDPP leaders, with their self-interest, were now inviting the BJP to set its root in Naga soil. Dr. Shürhozelie said Nagas should realize that with BJP shouldering with some selfish Naga leaders and penetrating into the state was not just politics but something else where Nagas might lose its identity and faith one day. The programme was chaired by convener campaign committee Khriezobeinuo Sanchu.

T H I RU VA NA N THAPURAM, FEB 14 (IANS): Kerala Congress chief M.M. Hassan on Wednesday urged Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to set up a special investigation team (SIT) to probe the killing of Youth Congress worker Shoaib by suspected CPI-M men in Kannur. Hassan told the media here that it was most unfortunate that even after 36 hours of the brutal murder, police had no clues about what happened that day and no one had been taken into custody. “This is the 21st political murder since the Vijayan government assumed office in May 2016. It appears the hands of police are tied... They are unable to go forward with an impartial probe. “Apart from constituting an SIT, the provisions of Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act should also be invoked against the perpetrators,” said Hassan.

Director of Varrier’s movie booked for hurting religious sentiments HYDERABAD, FEB 14 (IANS): Police in Hyderabad on Wednesday registered a case for hurting religious sentiments of Muslims against the director of a Malayalam movie, whose song featuring actress Priya Prakash Varrier has gone viral. On a complaint by some youths in the old city of Hyderabad, the police registered a case against Omar Lulu, director of “Oru Adhaar Love” and some others. The case under Indian Penal Code’s Section 295 (Deliberate and malicious acts, intended to outrage religious feelings of any class by insulting its religion or religious beliefs) was registered at Falaknuma Police Station, said Deputy Commissioner of Police V. Satyanarayana. According to the police official, the case was registered on a complaint by Abdul Muqeet and others, who alleged that the names of Prophet Mohammad and his wife Bibi Khateeja were used in the song. They sought immediate ban on the song

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ascertaining the facts. The song “Manikya Malaraya Poovi...” went viral in the social media over the last few days apparently because of the wink by Priya. Abdul Muqeet, an engineering student, told reporters that he noticed the objectionable part of the song while listening to it on the internet. He informed his other friends and they decided to lodge a complaint with the police. He said if necessary they would take legal action against the filmmaker. The Malayalam film is scheduled to be released on March 1.

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(From p-1) He also stated that the seat sharing was done in order to facilitate and bring a solution to the Naga political problem and to implement the developmental programs of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, whereby change can be brought about. Expressing full confidence that the NDPP-BJP alliance would form the next government in Nagaland, Rio appealed to all the intending candidates, who were denied NDPP and BJP tickets, to work together and strengthen the alliance instead of bearing grudges and contesting against the alliance. Even if elected, they will be sitting in the opposition bench, with no developmental programs for their constituencies, he added. Pointing to the women candidates contesting on a BJP ticket in Tuensang and NDPP ticket in Mon district, Rio claimed that ‘women empowerment’ begins here. He said that his party alliance would be better equipped to serve women empowerment. Rio further urged the people to elect the women candidates and make history. NDPP-BJP star campaigners-- Transport minister, P. Paiwang Konyak, state BJP president, Visasolie Lhoungu, NDPP president, Chingwang Konyak and NDPP secretary general, Abu Metha also addressed the mammoth gathering.

way of political negotiations, the NNPGs said “These are remarkable utterances in trying times which must be followed in letter and spirit now that democratic process is on.” Reiterating their position of non-involvement in the ensuing elections, the NNPGs cautioned all “National workers” against tarnishing the image of Naga groups. Stating that political negotiations with government of India would also resume after elections, the NNPGs, therefore, appealed to Naga people to remain calm and avoid violence in the “imposed elections.” “Let this process pass off peacefully,” it stated. Irrespective of whichever party comes to power, WC said the members must work towards facilitating an honourable and acceptable political solution between NNPGs and government of India.

ties for the formation of government but a contest between outside forces and the inside force of the Naga people. Speaking at the NPF Kohima division kick off rally at the central office Wednesday, Dr. Without mentioning names, Dr. Shürhozelie said tall Naga leaders who succumbed to power and money would soon put Naga people into trouble if voted to power. He asserted that though India was a secular nation and Article 25 provides protection to all the religion, BJP with their religious wing—RSS, was penetrating and dominating all the other minority states. He said in rural areas NPF was recognized by the ‘cock symbol’ and the BJP was regarded as ‘saffron party’ and said NPF had alliance with BJP for more

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KOHIMA, FEB 14 (NPN): Nagaland chief minister, T.R. Zeliang on Wednesday clarified that his office (CMO) had nothing to do with any banned groups, especially in connection with extortion related matters being probed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA). He was responding to a question on the summoning of three CMO officials by the NIA for interrogation. Zeliang said the three officials-- officer on special duty and two public relation officers were summoned last year but the case had been dropped on July-August. This is not a new case; the NIA has reopened the same case again, Zeliang said. However, the officials will be responding to the summons and explaining their position, he told the reporters. The NIA has the

jurisdiction to investigate matters pertaining to payments being made to terrorist groups, he said. “Like in Nagaland the NSCN (K) has been declared a banned organisation. If anybody is paying them it becomes illegal but, the CMO has nothing to do with NSCN (K) or any other organisation,” he said. Zeliang said that in November 2017, CANSSEA had demanded withdrawal of NIA from the state, alleging that they were being harassed. “We have reported the matter to the Union Home Minister that the NIA should go within their assignment, and we hope they will go according to the law,” he said. The NIA had, on Tuesday, issued summons to three CMO officials to present themselves at NIA’s branch office on February 15 in Guwahati for interrogation.

NEW DELHI, FEB 14 (IANS): Personnel of the Delhi Police Special Cell on Wednesday arrested a wanted Indian Mujahideen (IM) terrorist from near the Nepal border. He had been on the run since the 2008 Batla House encounter here, police said. According to the police, terrorist Ariz Khan alias Junaid is an expert bomb-maker, executioner and conspirator, and had been wanted for his involvement in various bomb blast cases in Delhi, Jaipur, Ahmedabad and Uttar Pradesh. Khan was arrested from Banbasa in Uttarakhand, where he had come to meet his accomplices. Around 165 people died in the incidents of crime that Khan was involved in, the police said, adding that he was present along with four others in Batla House during the encounter but had managed to escape. After the Batla House incident, he stayed in India for some time before fleeing to Nepal. Some of Khan’s accomplices had links with the Islamic State -- the radical Islamist group, the police said.

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MUMBAI, FEB 14 (IANS): Punjab National Bank, the second largest public sector bank in India, has detected a $1.8 billion fraud in one of its branches here, the bank said in a regulatory filing to the stock exchanges on Wednesday. “The bank has detected some fraudulent and unauthorised transac-

these customers abroad. In the bank these transactions are contingent in nature and liability arising out of these on the bank shall be decided based on the law and genuineness of underlying transactions,” the filing said. The bank informed: “The matter is already referred to law enforcement agencies to examine and book the culprits as per law of the land.” On February 5, the Central Bureau of Investigation had booked billionaire diamond service provider Nirav Modi, his brother, wife and an enterprise companion for allegedly cheating Punjab National Bank of over Rs 280.70 crore last year. Following the complaint, the CBI registered a FIR under the Indian Penal Code sections related to criminal conspiracy, cheating and provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act against the four. The stock of Punjab National Bank was trading at Rs 149.20 per share, down 7.70 per cent at the BSE at 1.59 p.m.

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er Nishal, wife Ami and Mehul Chinubhai Choksi, other banks appear to have advanced money to these customers abroad. All this was being carried out in connivance with officials as high as Deputy General Manager since 2011. The CBI has received two complaints from the PNB against billionaire diamantaire Nirav Modi and a jewellery company alleging fraudulent transactions. Modi, whose jewellery creations are popular among global celebrities, may face a fresh CBI probe as the agency is looking at suitable legal action to be taken in the case. He is already being investigated by the CBI for alleged cheating and fraud involving Rs 280 crore at a PNB branch.

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crore subscribers’ mark. In March, there were about 1.54 crore subscribers. We expect to maintain the same pace of growth next year,” Contractor said. PFRDA also expects that its Asset Under Management (AUM) would grow by 45-47 per cent in the next year. Speaking on the Atal Pension Yojana, he said the pension fund body has the target of reaching one crore subscribers under the Yojana by March 31. “We currently have about 88 lakh subscribers with Rs 4,000 crore and we are trying hard in the remaining days of the year to touch the target. Next year, we will try for another 50 lakh,” the PFRDA chief said.

Mumbai, Feb 14 (PTI): Rising for the third day in a row, gold prices climbed by another Rs 135 to Rs 30,210 per 10 grams here today, tracking a firm trend overseas and increased buying by local jewellers. Silver recaptured the Rs 38,000-mark on increased offtake from industrial units. Standard gold (99.5 purity) climbed by Rs 135 to end at Rs 30,210 per 10 grams from its Monday’s close of Rs 30,075. Pure gold (99.9 purity) also rose by a similar margin to finish at Rs 30,360 per 10 grams compared to Rs 30,225 previously. Silver (.999 fineness) surged by Rs 260 to settle at Rs 38,185 per kg as against Rs 37,925 earlier. The market remained closed yesterday for ‘Mahashivratri’. Globally, Gold rose for a third day, pulling further away from last week’s one-month low as the dollar wilted ahead of

than USD 1 billion at that time. Investigations revealed major irregularities, because the forex transactions were done mainly via advance remittances for import, through newlyopened current accounts. Heavy cash transactions -- sometimes four or five times a day -- were also noticed. The Enforcement Directorate, under the revenue department of the finance ministry, had arrested the businessman duo under money laundering provisions. PNB said in a statement that fraudulent transactions took place in one of its branches in Mumbai for the benefit of a few select account holders with their apparent connivance. Based on these transactions, done by his broth-

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Mumbai, Feb 14 (PTI): The Reserve Bank of India today fixed the reference rate of the rupee at 64.1259 against the US dollar and 79.3879 for the euro. The corresponding rates were 64.2838 and 78.9341 yesterday. The according to an RBI statement, the exchange rates for the pound and the yen against the rupee were 89.1735 and 59.84 per 100 yens, respectively, based on reference rates for the dollar and cross-currency quotes at noon. The SDR-rupee figure will be based on this rate, the statement added.

an impact on tier II accounts also known as non-pension account, he said. NPS manages two types of accounts -- tier I and tier II. “Tier II has no tax benefits. Tier II account would be impacted but investments corpus in tier II is much smaller,” Contractor said. The Budget 2018 had proposed to re-introduce long-term capital gains tax on gains arising from the transfer of listed equity shares exceeding Rs 1 lakh at 10 per cent (excluding cess). The same also implies on mutual funds. The total NPS corpus is currently at Rs 2.25 lakh crore from a base of two crore subscribers. “Our subscriber base is growing by 27-28 per cent a year. We just touched two

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use of money,” a senior official of a public sector bank told PTI. No immediate comments were available from these companies. There is strict instruction from the finance ministry to all banks that no big fish should go scot free and no honest borrower is harassed, the official said. Banks are now looking at their systems and processes so that such frauds are not repeated, the official said. All banks have been asked to present a status report as soon as possible, he added. In 2015, Bank of Baroda -- another public sector bank -- had brought to light a scam in which two Delhi businessmen cheated it of Rs 6,000 crore which slightly less

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New Delhi, Feb 14 (PTI): Major jewellers Gitanjali, Ginni and Nakshatra have also come under the scanner of various investigating agencies following PNB’s declaration of Rs 11,400 crore fraud, committed allegedly by Nirav Modi. Punjab National Bank (PNB) disclosed this morning that it has detected some fraudulent transactions with financial implication of USD 1.77 billion (about Rs 11,346 crore) and the matter has been referred to law enforcement agencies for the recovery. “Four big jewellers -- Gitanjali, Ginni, Nakshatra and Nirav Modi -- are under scanner. The CBI and Enforcement Directorate is looking at their arrangements with various banks and end

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ministry official and chairman at the Centre for Policy Alternatives in New Delhi. “Unless you have capital expenditure, you will not get growth and you will not get jobs. And to increase capital expenditure, you need to reduce subsidies.” Fiscal worries After coming to power in 2014 with the biggest mandate in three decades, Modi signaled his administration would cut the subsidy bill to boost the economy and attract investment. Two months later, his Finance Minister Arun Jaitley proposed to “overhaul” food and fuel subsidies to narrow the fiscal gap. I n Ja nu a r y 2 0 1 6 , Modi said the government planned to rationalize and target subsides rather than end them. But after the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party won a hard-fought battle in Modi’s home state in December, the government’s zeal to cut down handouts seems to be fading. As Modi faces eight state assembly polls this year and national election in early 2019, his administration’s gone quiet on phasing out subsidies. “There is a very clear and imminent risk to fiscal deficit,” said Arvind Ma-

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Hyderabad, Feb 14 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will deliver the inaugural address at the World Congress on Information Technology 2018 (WCIT), beginning here from February 19. Telangana Principal Secretary for IT and Industries Jayesh Ranjan has confirmed that Modi will be delivering the inaugural address through a video link, being organised by the software industry lobby Nasscom along with state government. This is for the first time that the WICT is being held in the country. The WCIT’s official page on the Nasscom website also indicates that Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickramasinghe, Union IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, state Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao and Sophia the humanoid are expected to speak at the three-day event. Other key speakers include Navdeep Bains, Canadian minister, Hans-Paul Bürkner, BCG chairman, and chief national coach of the badminton team Pullela Gopichand, Adobe chief Shantanu Narayen, actress Deepika Padukone and Sadhguru of Isha Foundation, as per the information available on the website.

NEW DELHI, Feb 14 (Agencies): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has allowed his subsidy bill to balloon in the lead up to crucial elections, at the risk of breaching his budget deficit goals. Although Modi has a reputation for reducing India’s huge subsidy expenditure, data shows he’s missed the chance to rein it in. And as he prepares for state and national elections, subsidy reforms — a sensitive issue among much of India’s vast electorate — will be even more difficult in Asia’s No. 3 economy. India’s food subsidies in the financial year staring April 1 have almost doubled from five years ago, the decline in oil subsidies is reversing with rising crude prices, while fertilizer subsidies have largely remained at the same level. For 2018-19, Modi’s overall expenditure rose only by 10 per cent but he allocated 15 per cent more for three major subsidies — food, fertilizer and petroleum — against an increase of 12.6 per cent a year earlier. “He is just like any other government before — he is unable to take hard decisions,” said Mohan Guruswamy, a former finance

Kolkata, Feb 14 (PTI): The proposal of long-term capital gains tax will not have much impact on the National Pension Scheme (NPS), a top Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) official has said. “It will not have much impact on us. The investments in the National Pension System are made by our trust (NPS Trust) which is a tax-exempted body. As far as pension investments are concerned, LTCG will not have an impact,” NPS regulator PFRDA chairman Hemant Contractor said here yesterday. Contractor said this on the sidelines of a conference on the NPS in association with Stock Holding Corporation. However, it will have

yaram, a former top bureaucrat in the finance ministry and the chairman of the CUTS Institute for Regulation & Competition, noting the deficit had already been breached. “The government may have to borrow more than what it has projected in the budget.” When oil prices were falling, Modi seized the moment and linked the price of diesel to market. He tried to plug leakages in the subsidy by introducing the biometric registration and directly transferring cash to bank accounts, leading to savings of Rs 57,000 crore. Still, the overall subsidy bill of the government is not falling. Modi’s initiative to boost liquefied petroleum gas usage in rural areas and provide subsidized food to a widening pool already reeling under rural distress has ensured it remains high. “Commodity prices are going up and there’s a risk that the oil bill will rise quite sharply,” Raghbendra Jha, an economics professor at the Australian National University, said by phone. “The government will like to play safe before elections and increase subsidies that will test the fiscal deficit.”

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Netanyahu defiant after police unearth corruption evidence and his family received expensive cigars, champagne and jewellery worth about a million shekels (about $282,800). Fo l l ow i n g h i s r e election as Prime Minister in 2009, “the scope and frequency of the transfer of goods increased significantly”, the police statement said. In return for the goods, Netanyahu allegedly approached US officials and asked them to extend Milchan’s visa to the US. Milchan, the producer of films including “Fight Club”, “Gone Girl” and “The Revenant”, should face bribery charges, the police said. Netanyahu also acted to promote a law that gives tax exemption for returning Israeli residents who were living abroad for over 10 years, known as the “Milchan Bill”, and helped Milchan to promote his investment in the Israeli media. In another case, dubbed “case 2000”, Netanyahu al-

legedly received bribes from Arnon Mozes, the publisher of Yedioth Aharonoth, one of Israel’s largest newspapers. The police said Netanyahu and Mozes held talks over an “exchange deal” in which the Israeli leader would receive favourable coverage in Yediot Aharonot in return for promoting a law and other measures that would limit the distribution of Israel Hayom, Yedioth’s main rival. Israel’s centre-left opposition alliance, the Zionist Union, called on Netanyahu to resign. But members of his right-wing Likud party defended him. Tourism Minister Yariv Levin called the police statement a “despicable move” to “carry out a government coup”. A final decision on whether Netanyahu should face charges will come down to the Attorney General’s office. A decision could take months to reach.

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JERUSALEM, FEB 14 (IANS): Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has hit back after the police said there was enough evidence to indict him for bribery, fraud and breach of trust in two cases. Speaking on Israeli television soon after the allegations came to light on Tuesday, Netanyahu branded them “baseless” and pledged to continue as the country’s leader, the BBC reported on Wednesday. “Over the years, I have been the subject of at least 15 inquiries and investigations. Some have ended with thunderous police recommendations like those of tonight. All of those attempts resulted in nothing, and this time again they will come to nothing,” he said. “I will continue to lead Israel responsibly and faithfully for as long as you, the citizens of Israel, choose me to lead you,” the 68-year-old said. The police in a state-

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ment recommended that the Israeli leader should be charged as they had “enough evidence” to indict him. Netanyahu is in his second stint as Prime Minister and has served in the role for a total of 12 years, the BBC said. In the first case, dubbed by the police “case 1000”, Netanyahu allegedly accepted bribery from an Israeli businessman and Hollywood tycoon Arnon Milchan and an Australian businessman, James Packer. The police said between 2007 and 2016, Netanyahu

South African police raid the Gupta family compound in Johannesburg.

JOHANNESBURG, FEB 14 (IANS): An elite South African police team on Wednesday raided the luxurious family home of the controversial Gupta family -- a clan of Indian-born businessmen -- known to wield substantial influence in South African politics due to close ties with President Jacob Zuma. The wealthy Gupta family has been accused of “state capture” -- using their friendship with Zuma and a number of senior government officials to influence ministerial appointments, secure multi-million dollar government contracts and gain access to inside information. Both Zuma and the Guptas deny the accusations. The Hawks, South Africa’s priority crime unit, confirmed they searched the

Gupta’s walled compound near Johannesburg zoo. The BBC cited local media reports as saying that one of the three Gupta brothers was arrested. However, the Guptas lawyer Ahmed Ghani said his clients had not been arrested, South Africa’s Times Live reported. Hangwani Mulaudzi, a spokesman for the Hawks, said the raid was part of an investigation into allegations of influence-peddling in the government. It came a day after the ruling African National Congress (ANC) formally asked Zuma, who has been in power since 2009, to resign over a range of corruption charges. The raid is a sign that Cyril Ramaphosa, the new leader of the African National Congress (ANC),

40 dead in Bolivian carnival festivities

Kuwait pledges $2bn to support reconstruction in Iraq

LA PAZ, FEB 14 (IANS): At least 40 people died and over 100 were injured in Bolivia during the carnival weekend due to car accidents, homicides and flooding. Bolivian Interior Minister Carlos Romero on Tuesday said that most of the deaths were the result of traffic accidents while he was being interviewed alongside President Evo Morales on the Kawsachun Coca radio station, Xinhua news agency reported. According to a government report, 16 people were killed in traffic accidents and eight were killed by a gas tank explosion at a mobile food stall near the entrance of Oruro carnival. In addition, six people drowned, four were homicide victims, three committed suicide and an unspecified number died from hypothermia. According to the police data, there were 67 fatalities during the 2017 carnival festivities.

KUWAIT CITY, FEB 14 (IANS): Kuwait will allocate $1 billion in loan and another $1billion in investment in Iraq to help its reconstruction process, Emir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad AlJaber Al-Sabah announced on Wednesday. The magnitude of destruction inflicted on Iraq by terrorists cannot be overlooked. This cannot be endured by Iraq alone and the international community must shoulder its responsibility, Xinhua news agency quoted the Emir

will move swiftly against those associated with the corruption allegations and mismanagement that have characterised Zuma’s tenure, the Guardian reported. Zuma is under pressure to step down, in part because of links to the Guptas. He is expected to respond later in the day to a formal request from the ANC. The embattled Gupta family has a range of business interests in South Africa, including computing, mining, air travel, energy, technology and media. The three brothers, Atul, Rajesh and Ajay, moved to the country in 1993 from India, just as white minority rule was ending. They are known friends of Zuma -- and his son, daughter and one of the President’s wives worked for the family’s firms.

assaying. He made the announcement at the Kuwait International Conference for the Reconstruction of Iraq (KICRI) here. He congratulated the Iraqi people for the defeat of the Islamic State (IS) in the country. The three-day meeting kicked off on Monday in Kuwait City and brought together several economic powers as well as regional and international organisations seeking contributions to rebuilding Iraq after many years of war and conflict.

Rodrigo Duterte unfazed by ICC move Manila, Feb 14 (IANS): Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said on Tuesday that he is not threatened by the complaints lodged against him before the International Criminal Court (ICC), saying that he is willing to be indicted and convicted if it means protecting the interest of the Filipino people. “Do not worry about me. I can face the ICC. If they want to indict me and convict me, fine. I will gladly do it for my country,” Xinhua quoted Duterte as saying at the Malacanang presidential palace.

ISLAMABAD, FEB 14 (IANS): At least four members of the Pakistani security forces were killed in an attack by the Tehreek-eTaliban Pakistan (TTP) in Pakistan’s Quetta city on Wednesday. The Frontier Corps troops were riding two motorcycles along a railway track in the Langoabad area as part of their routine patrol in the morning when unidentified attackers opened fire and killed all four, a police official told Efe news. The TTP claimed responsibility in a statement by its spokesperson, Muhammed Khurasani, saying that “the attack was carried out by a contingent of the TTP Special Task Force and that the attackers left the area without harm”. This marked the first Taliban attack after Khan Saeed Mehsud alias Khalid Sajna, the second most senior leader of the Pakistani Taliban, was killed last week in a drone strike by the US.

SEOUL, FEB 14 (IANS): Prosecutors said on Wednesday they have ordered a former vice chairman of Samsung Group to undergo questioning over alleged bribery involving former President Lee Myung-bak. Lee Hak-soo, who headed the now disbanded Samsung control tower between the late 1990s and 2000s, was summoned to appear at the Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office on Thursday, according to the prosecution. The prosecution raided his home last week as part of the probe, Yonhap news agency reported. Lee, 72, was expected to be grilled over his involvement in Samsung’s alleged payment of fees to a US law firm for DAS, a South Korean autoparts maker which is owned by former President Lee’s eldest brother Lee Sang-eun but is suspected of being possessed actually by the former President. DAS raised a suit against an investment advisory firm there, seeking to recoup its 14 billion-won ($13 million) investment in the company.

NEW YORK, FEB 14 (IANS): Oxfam, the British government-funded charity that has campaigned against corruption and sex abuse in India, has itself been rocked by allegations of corruption and sex abuse, according to media reports. Its chairman, Juan Alberto Fuentes, was arrested in Guatemala on Tuesday as part of an investigation into graft and its deputy chief executive, Penny Lawrence, quit on Monday saying she was “ashamed” of how the organisation had handled sex scandals. The charity’s former official who was in charge of safeguarding employees, volunteers and recipients, Helen Evans, accused senior leaders of ignoring evidence that teenage volunteers in its British shops had been abused and staff abroad traded sex for aid, The Telegraph reported. According to the newspaper, she said that ten per cent of staff in some countries had been sexually assaulted by colleagues or witnessed abuse. The Telegraph also re-

ported that Christian Aid recorded two incidents of sex harassment, Save the Children 31 and Oxfam 87 according to figures compiled by charities about cases in Britain and abroad. Former British government Aid Secretary, Priti Patel, said that the revelations were “just tip of the iceberg” and the government knew of 300 cases in the aid sector, the newspaper quoted her. Oxfam had covered up the incidents of “use of prostitutes, downloading pornography, bullying and intimidation in Haiti” by seven of its workers who were dismissed or allowed to resign in 2011, according

to The Times of London which broke the story. Of them, the Oxfam country officer for Haiti, Roland van Hauwermeiren, had earlier left a position with a charity, Merlin, in Liberia after an investigation into sex parties. The Guardian said that Merlin is a medical charity that has merged with Save the Children organisation. He later went to work for a French organisation, Action Against Hunger, as country director in Bangladesh, the newspaper said. There are also allegations of employees using prostitutes in Chad, according to the Telegraph.

Trump’s lawyer ‘paid porn star linked to President’ WASHINGTON, FEB 14 (IANS): A long-time personal lawyer of US President Donald Trump has said that he paid $130,000 out of his own pocket to a porn star who once claimed she had an affair with the President a decade before he took office. “In a private transaction in 2016, I used my own personal funds to facilitate a payment of $130,000 to Stephanie Clifford,” Michael Cohen said in a statement on Tuesday.

“Neither the Trump organization nor the Trump campaign was a party to the transaction with Clifford, and neither reimbursed me for the payment, either directly or indirectly,” the New York Times quoted him as saying. “The payment to Clifford was lawful and was not a campaign contribution or a campaign expenditure by anyone,” Cohen said. He previously said that Trump denied an affair with Clifford, whose stage name

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is Stormy Daniels. She had said the affair took place soon after Trump’s wife, Melania, gave birth to the couple’s son, Barron. The lawyer’s statement about what he called “a private transaction” is the first time that he acknowledged a role in the payment. The watchdog group Common Cause announced in January that it was filing federal complaints alleging that the reported $130,000 payout may have violated campaign finance laws and

been an unreported in-kind contribution to Trump’s campaign. In a letter, Paul S. Ryan, a campaign finance expert with Common Cause, said the settlement should have been considered a campaign expense “because the funds were paid for the purpose of influencing the 2016 presidential general election”. However, Cohen called Common Cause’s claims of campaign finance violations “factually unsupported and without legal merit”.

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I, Shri. TSENCHIBEMO NGULLIE who is presently president, NCP Wokha District do hereby resigned from both the Primary and Active membership of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) with immediate effect and joined Naga People’s Front (NPF) in order to strengthen the hands of NPF Candidate 37 Tyui A/C Shri. Yankithung Yanthan, former MLA for the forthcoming Nagaland State General Election to be held on 27th February 2018. As Shri. Yankithung Yanthan is on the winning side, I appeal the general public of 37th TyuiA/C to come forward and support Shri. Yankithung Yanthan to achieve more development activities in the region in particular and Nagaland in general at par with the rest of the country.

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The Baluki Colony Council had resolved the following for conduct of Clean Election under Baluki Colony jurisdiction : 1. Posting of Posters and setting of camp within the jurisdiction will not be allowed. 2. Public gathering by the candidate may be organized with the prior permission of Council. 3. Campaigning by any political parties within the jurisdiction will not be allowed. Any person found indulging against the above mentioned resolution, the Youth and the Council of Colony shall take necessary action. DP-1442

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The Mars Volta No more films for me, says Kamal Haasan tease reunion F

Nicole Kidman’s daughter honours her with clothing line

ctress Nicole Kidman’s daughter Bella Cruise clothing line gives a subtle shoutout to her. Nicole has not been photographed with her oldest daughter Isabella Cruise since 2006. Isabella is now known as Bella. She recently released her own clothing line called BKC, which stands for ‘Bella Kidman Cruise’. Including the ‘K’ in her name seems to be proof that Bella is proud to be Nicole’s daughter amidst rumours that the mother-daughter are estranged, reports hollywoodlife.com. At the moment, the BKC line only contains six, high-end t-shirts, which are priced at $85 each, and can be viewed on Bella’s website. On the professional front, Nicole is looking forward to season two of “Big Little Lies”, which will premiere in India on Star World. (IANS)

latest album in•ter a•li•a last year. When Zavala stepped away from The Mars Volta, he said in a statement: “What am I suppose to do? Be some progressive housewife that’s cool with watching their partner go

fuck other bands? “The falling out had been four years in the making, so the final announcement on my part was really just to let the children know that mom and dad were splitting up.” (Team Rock)

Natalie Portman reveals why she kept her baby’s gender a secret

ast year Ellen DeGeneres wagered Natalie Portman a $1000 she’d give birth to a baby girl. And while the Annihilation actress kept people guessing throughout her pregnancy, the starlet revealed she actually knew she was having a girl all along during a Wednesday stop by Ellen. Talking about why she kept her little one’s gender a secret, the Harvard alum, 36, explained: ‘I maybe didn’t want to tell everyone in the whole world.’ The mother-of-two looked lovely in a patterned suit paired with ruby red lips while stopping by the show’s Burbank, California studio. After Ellen correctly guessed Natalie’s pride and joy was a girl, Portman put her money where her mouth was and donated the $1000 to to The Ellen DeGeneres Wildlife Fund. The Star Wars alum gave birth to daughter Amalia almost one year ago on February 22 2017. Portman and husband Benjamin Millepied are also parents to son Aleph, six. The Israeli-born ac-

tress also talked about her new tennis hobby. ‘I see that you’re playing tennis. I would love to play with you some day,’ Ellen suggested before asking, ‘Are you good?’ ‘I’m so terrible!’ Natalie complained, giggling, ‘I think it’s really important to do something that you love even if you’re terrible at it, just to enjoy [it]. Portman explained how dealing with extra spectators makes it even harder for her to focus. ‘There’s always paparazzi taking pictures of me and I’m mainly [hitting] balls into the court next to us! ‘One time I hit the ball and I was looking for where it went and I couldn’t figure it out. But it had gotten stuck in the triangle between the racquet and the stick. ‘My instructor said “I’ve never seen that before. I’ve been doing this for 20 years and that’s the first time.” (Celebrity Insider)

Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster 3’ to release on July 27

he third instalment of the “Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster” franchise has been locked for release on July 27. Actor Sanjay Dutt made the announcement on Valentine’s Day on Wednesday. “ ’ S a h e b B i w i Au r Gangster 3’ to hit the screens on July 27, 2018. Mark the date! Produced by Rahul Mittra, directed by Tigmanshu Dhulia.” Sanjay also shared a still from the film. In the photograph, he is seen sitting with a gun in front of a table which has a couple of filled-up shot glasses. Dhulia, who has described the film as “naughty, crispy and twisty”, tweeted: “’Saheb Biwi aur Gangster 3’ ‘ek nayi shararat’ is releasing on July 27.” The first instalment of “Saheb, Biwi aur Gangster” was released in 2011 and starred Jimmy Shergill, Mahi Gill and Randeep Hooda. The film revolved around a royal family of Uttar Pradesh. (IANS)

engaged more and more younger people in our welfare movement over the years including about 250 lawyers. All would become volunteers.” The 63-year-old actor, who is forming a new political party, added, “I am earnest. I am not here to improve my bank account. I could have led a happy, retired, popular life. My decision to come into politics is as I do not want to die merely as an actor. I will die in the service of people and that I have promised myself.” Haasan said the colour of his politics is “black” and he is concerned about saffron colour. He said black in his politics reflects a Dravidian tone and the dark skin. “It’s culturally not a bad colour for us Tamils.” However, he surely does not plan to align with saffron colour (BJP). “Ideologically, I believe in certain kind of India. It’s nothing new. We have always been practising. It worked well for me. I am not a guy who hates change but not this kind of drastic change

-- monolithic and monoculture.” Claiming himself to be a fan of both Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru, the actor said, “This country in all its diversity is what makes India for me.” Asked how alarming Hindu extremism was and the ways to tackle it, Haasan said, “It is not yet looming large but it will if you allow it to go on in this direction, which we should not. We have a reputation to keep. We need to keep talking to them, dialogue is the only way.” Haasan went on to clarify that he is not a Hindu hater. “I cannot be hating Hindus or be the virodhi (opponent) of Hindus as I have

many in the family. I am just saying this kind of extremism is bad for our lot.” On whether there would be any alliance with another superstar of Tamil cinema Rajinikanth, who has also announced his entry into politics, Haasan said if Rajinikanth’s colour of politics is saffron then there would be no alliance. “I am to announce my party and then the guiding principles. He (Rajinikanth) has to do that and then we can juxtapose,” Haasan said adding his party’s guiding principles would be released on February 21. Haasan was at Harvard University to collect ideas

for his project to adopt eight villages in different districts of Tamil Nadu and turn them into model villages. “We will embark on a tour to Rameswaram, Madurai and Sivaganga and other places and will adopt a village. We want to give them the basic requirements -- health, education, power, clean water and it’s not impossible. The villages we have selected are truly neglected villages,” he said. Haasan revealed that his decision to get into politics was made about 10-12 years ago but was not sure of going about it. Now that he has, he said, “I can’t keep complaining and get angry. You have to (get into politics). Unless you do that you cannot bring the reforms I am envisioning for Tamil Nadu.” Though the filmstarturned-politician strongly believes the voters, disenchanted from AIADMK, would favour him over the DMK, he said, “I do not dream of being that (Chief Minister). I dream of things that I can do for the people.” (IANS)

Taylor Swift shakes off copyright lawsuit over hit song

lawsuit accusing singer Taylor Swift of stealing lyrics for her song “Shake It Off ” was thrown out on Tuesday by a judge, who ruled the phrases in question were not sufficiently original to merit copyright protection. Swift’s 2014 song reached No. 1 on the pop charts and marked her evolution from country to pop music. Two songwriters said in a copyright infringement lawsuit filed in federal court in Los Angeles last year that Swift’s song was based on the phrase “players, they gonna play, and haters, they gonna hate,” that they coined for a 2001 song “Playas Gon’ Play” by R&B girl group 3LW. Swift’s lyrics from the chorus of “Shake It Off ” are, “the players gonna play, play, play, play, play, and the haters gonna hate, hate, hate, hate, hate.” Attorneys for Swift asked U.S. District Judge Michael Fitzgerald in January to dismiss the case. “In order for such short phrases to be protected under the Copyright Act, they must be more creative than the lyrics at issue here,” Fitzgerald ruled, according to court papers. The songwriters who sued Swift - Sean Hall and Nathan Butler - did not allege

“He cannot make himself an expert in the music industry, I’m sorry it’s actually embarrassing,” Fox said. A representative for Swift did not immediately return a call or email seeking comment. Hall is a songwriter and producer for artists such as Justin Bieber and Maroon 5, and Swift’s song stole musical elements, the judge said, and phrases about players and haters existed in pop culture before 2001. “In short, combining two truisms about playas and haters, both well-worn notions as of 2001, is simply not enough,” the judge said in his ruling. The judge left the door open for Hall and Butler to file a revised lawsuit. But Gerard Fox, the attorney for the two songwriters, said he had no intention to file an amended complaint and would instead appeal Fitzgerald’s ruling to the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Fitzgerald made a mistake by assessing the originality of the lyrics for himself, instead of relying on experts, Fox said.

Butler has worked with artists such as Backstreet Boys and Luther Vandross. Swedish producer and songwriter Max Martin and Karl Johan Schuster, another Swede who is known professionally as Shellback, are credited as co-writers, along with Swift, on “Shake It Off.” (CNBC)

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edric Bixler-Zavala has hinted that The Mars Volta will reunite. They went on hiatus in 2012 after releasing their sixth album Noctourniquet, with vocalist Zavala confirming in 2013 that he was no longer part of the band after a spat with guitarist Omar Rodríguez-López. But responding to a fan of Twitter who praised The Mars Volta’s material, Zavala responded: “Damn. I wish I had half the confidence your proclamation has! Thank you for the kind words. We will be back soon.” Z ava l a a n d O m a r Rodríguez-López formed the band following At The Drive-In’s split, releasing their debut album DeLoused In The Comatorium in 2003. Since The Mars Volta’s demise, Zavala and López have put their differences aside, with At The Drive-In reforming to launch their

ilmstar Kamal Haasan has said there will be no more films for him as his plunge into politics for the people of Tamil Nadu is final and irreversible. The actor-turned-politician, who is set to announce his party and its guiding principles this month, believes Hindu extremism is a threat and he cannot just keep complaining about it. “Except for the two films which are coming out, there will be no more films for me,” declared Haasan in an interview to private news channel India Today at Harvard University in Boston. On being asked whether he would stick to politics even if he loses the election, he said, “I will have to do something for an honest living. But I don’t think I am going to lose.” As for his confidence, the superstar said, “I may not have been a political entity but we have been in social service for 37 years. In these 37 years, we have collected about 10 lakh loyal workers. “They are with me for the past 37 years. At my instruction, they have

Guns N’ Roses Star Launches New Supergroup

ere’s another new supergroup just shaping up. Sixx:A.M. singer James Michael and guitarist DJ Ashba (ex-Guns N’ Roses) have announced a new band named Pyromantic, which Michael describes in a Monster Energy Facebook video as heavy, “but it’s also got these really, really pop melodies.” “All I can say is I know you’re gonna dig it,” Michael said. “It’s some of the most special stuff I’ve ever heard.” Ashba added, K Y M C

“When we sat down to do Pyromantic, the one big thing was, ‘Let’s create something so new and fresh and create a sound for Pyromantic,’ so when you Pyromantic, it has a very distinct sound. And it’s pretty much… What we went after is a great blend of dance, rock and pop, and you kind of throw that in a blender, and I would say that’s pretty much what Pyromantic sounds like.” (Gibson.com)

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Shaun White celebrates after winning the gold.

Lo n d o n, F e b 1 4 (Agencies): American snowboarder Shaun White cemented his status as the sport’s greatest ever Olympian after winning his third Winter Olympics gold medal in the men’s halfpipe, but his success has been overshadowed by the allegations of sexual assault that clouded his preparations leading up to

the Pyeongchang Games. The 31-year-old needed a storming performance in his third and final run to beat Japan’s rising star Ayumu Hirano, and he fell to one knee when his score was announced – confirming that he had regained the gold medal that he lost at Sochi 2014 – before rising to punch the air in celebration.

But the victory has not gone without its controversy. In 2016, White was accused of sexual assault by the female former drummer in his rock band Bad Things, Lena Zawaideh, who claimed the extreme sports star had “repeatedly sexually harassed her and forced his authoritarian management style on her for over seven years.” His return to prominence in Pyeongchang has seen various US media outlets highlight the previous lawsuit and question why White has not been subjected to questions while competing at the Olympics, especially in the make of the ‘#MeToo’ campaign against sexual harassment, violence and abuse of power from men in high-ranking positions.

Wawrinka loses to Griekspoor in Rotterdam

RO T T ERDA M , F e b 14 (Agencies): Stan Wawrinka hit 41 unforced errors Tuesday as he crashed out of the first round of the ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament, losing 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 to 259th-ranked Tallon Griekspoor. It was the first win in an ATP tournament for the 21-year-old Dutchman, who dominated the second and third sets against a lackluster Wawrinka. Earlier, fourth-seeded David Goffin took just more than an hour to beat Nicolas Mahut 6-1, 6-3. Goffin heard earlier in the day that his planned opponent at the Ahoy convention center, Benoit Paire, had pulled out of the tournament with a back injury, opening the door for lucky loser Mahut. But the Frenchman’s stay in Rotterdam did not last much longer as seventhranked Goffin conceded just four games.

‘Death threats’ for Canada’s Boutin

Lo n d o n, F e b 1 4 (Agencies): Canadian short track speed skater Kim Boutin has received online threats and abuse after winning a bronze medal in Tuesday’s 500m final. Boutin took third place after South Korean athlete Choi Min-jeong was disqualified for interfering. But the 23-year-old was forced to block her social media accounts on Wednesday after abuse from angry Korean fans. The Inter national Olympic Committee (IOC) issued a statement asking the public to “respect the athletes”. South Korea’s Yonhap news agency reported “angry” fans rushed

Kim Boutin (right) finished third after South Korea’s Choi Min-jeong was disqualified.

to Boutin’s Instagram and Twitter accounts to attack her, with messages including death threats in Korean and English. The Korean Herald said some became “especially angry after the overjoyed Boutin

hugging her team-mates was broadcast live after she was informed that she had just won bronze”. The newspaper added that at least 10,000 comments, many of them abusive, were posted on Bou-

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tin’s Instagram account. Italy’s Arianna Fontana won a dramatic final, in which Britain’s Elise Christie fell after being clipped by Yara van Kerkhof with the Dutchwoman taking silver. Christie, who regained her feet to finish fourth in Tuesday’s final, was the target of similar online treatment at Sochi 2014 after she collided with South Korean skater Park Seunghi. IOC spokesman Mark Adams said: “None of us can control social media and the public has the right to say what they want but we would ask anyone to respect the athletes and support their work.”

Nishikori wins comeback match in New York

New York, Feb 14 (Agencies): Kei Nishikori returned to an ATP Tour level event for the first time since last August and cruised into the second round of the inaugural New York Open with a 7-5 6-3 win over American wild card Noah Rubin on Tuesday. The Japanese fifth seed, fresh off winning a Challenger event in Dallas, trailed 3-0 in the first set but pulled level and then never looked back against Rubin, who was playing in front of his hometown crowd in Uniondale. It marked the latest step forward for Nishikori, who last August suffered a severe right wrist injury that caused him to miss last year’s U.S. Open and the Australian Open at the start of this season. The former U.S. Open finalist has since eased his way back to competition by playing in Challenger events, dropping a first-

round clash in Newport Beach before his triumph in Dallas. Next up for Nishikori in the tournament that moved from Tennessee to Long Island after four decades, will be a clash against Russian Evgeny Donskoy, a 7-5 6-1 winner over Dominican Victor Estrella Burgos.

ATP to probe ‘racial prejudice’ allegations

New York, Feb 14 (Agencies): The Association of Tennis Professionals on Tuesday says it has launched an internal investigation after the firstround match between two American players at the New York Open boiled over on the court. The ATP Tour officials say they are reviewing “allegations of racial prejudice” after Ryan Harrison and Donald Young exchanged words in the first set and had to be separated by the chair umpire during a changeover

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in play on Monday. “The ATP takes any allegations of racial prejudice extremely seriously,” the organization said in a statement. “A further review of all video and audio recording from the match will take place as this matter is investigated further. “No further comment will be made until the completion of the investigation.” The two continued their exchange later on their social media profiles. African-American Young, 28, posted on Twit-

ter after the match: “I’m shocked and disappointed, Ryan Harrison, to hear you tell me how you really feel about me as a black tennis player in the middle of our NY match.” The 25-year-old Harrison, who won the match 6-3, 7-6 (7/4) shot back on Twitter, “The accusations made by Donald Young tonight following our match are absolutely untrue. I’m extremely disappointed that someone would say this in reaction to a lost tennis match. Any video/audio will 100% clear me.”

Rohit reveals reason for quite century celebration Port Elizabeth, Feb 14 (IANS): India opener Rohit Sharma revealed the reason for his quite celebration despite having slammed a century in the fifth One Day International match against South Africa here. Rohit, who was involved in two run outs, that of skipper Virat Kohli and middle-order batsman Ajinkya Rahane, said two batsmen before him was run out so the the pressure

had mounted on him to deliver and he just wanted to focus on how to carry the same momentum till the end. “Two guys got run out before me so there was nothing to celebrate about. It depends on what kind of mood you are in. Two of our batsmen got run out, so I wanted to carry on and the celebration was not in my mind at all,” Rohit said during the post-match press conference on Tuesday.

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Born : 10th April, 1966 – Died : 6th Feb, 2018 We, the bereaved family of Late Yhunilo Rengma, express our heartfelt gratitude to all those who supported us physically, spiritually, materially and financially during our bereavement. We convey our special thanks to: 1. The officers and staff District Jail, Kiphire 2. Tenyimia Union Kiphire 3. Colleagues who accompanied the body all the way from Kiphire to Kohima 4. The Superintendent and staff District Jail Kohima 5. Neighbours’ and friends, Jail Colony Kohima 6. St. Joseph Catholic Church Tseminyu We regret our inability to thank each and everyone individually but it is our prayer that our Almighty God bless you all richly. Loving family members. K-457

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LATE TEMJENSANGLA (CHANGKI) (Born: 09.03.1931 – Died: 06.02.2018.) With profound gratitude, we would like to thank all those individuals, friends, neighbours, churches, organizations and well wishers who have supported us spiritually, morally, physically, materially and financially at the sudden demise of our beloved mother Lt. TEMJENSANGLA. We are truly humbled and remain indebted for the rich homage paid to the departed soul. We deeply regret our inability to thank each and every individual but it is our prayer that the Almighty God bless each one of you abundantly. Children, grandchildren, great grandchildren & relatives.

We, the bereaved family members of Lt. Zanei Rutsa, would like to express our sincere gratitude to all the families, neighbours, friends, well wishers, organisations and church members who stood by us during his illness and till his last breath on 29th Jan. 2018. We deeply regret for our inability to mention each and every individual but we pray and hope that the Lord Almighty God certainly bless you all abundantly for the gracious deeds. Loving wife, children and grandchildren K-453

We, the bereaved family members of Lt. Y. AKUM PHOM, would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all individuals, churches, villages, communities, neighbours, friends and well wishes who supported and stood with us morally, physically, financially and spiritually at the sad and sudden demise of our beloved on 24th January 2018 at Tuensang Town. We regret our inability to thank each and everyone individually but it is our earnest prayer that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly for your gracious deed. Loving mum, brothers, sisters nephew, niece and relatives. DP-1449

Late Y. AKUM PHOM Born : 16-12-1988 Died : 24-01-2018

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Born: 14-09-1931 Died: 06-02-2018

Words are inadequate to express our profound gratitude to each and every one who stood by us during the sudden demise of our beloved Late J.MAPUTEMJEN (Ex-MLA) on the 6th of February 2018. Your kind deed, compassion and prayers at the toughest time of our life will forever be cherished in our hearts. May our Almighty continue to Bless you all Plentifully. Loving wife, children, grandchildren and relatives DC-361 K Y M C

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We, the bereaved family members of Lt. Nikhi Pohena, would like to express our sincere gratitude to all who stood by us during the prolonged illness and at the demise of our beloved on 6th February, 2018. Your moral, physical, financial and material support has been a constant source of strength for us. We mourn but we take comfort in the fact that Heaven rejoices on receiving a new angel. We extend our special gratitude to: 1. Shri. Deo Nukhu, Hon’ble MLA, 17th Chizami A/C & family. 2. Shri. Rupin Sharma, IPS, DGP, Nagaland 3. Officers and staff of PHQ 4. Doctors and nurses K.P. Bethesda Hospital, Kohima 5. Zhavame Village Council 6. Zhavame Students’ Union 7. Zhavame Women Society 8. Upper P.R. Hill, Panchayat, Kohima 9. Women Group Upper P.R. Hill, Kohima 10. Razeba Women Society, Kohima 11. Zhavame Union, Kohima 12. Ungma Senso Telongjen, Kohima 13. Tsupfüme Union, Kohima 14. P.R. Hill Catholic Krotho 15. Chakhesang Ministerial Staff (PHQ) 16. Razeba Public Organization, Kohima 17. Priests and Sisters, SFS Parish, Kohima 18. Rev. Fr. James T. Sangtam, Parish Priest & Sisters CMC Convent, St. Ignatius Parish, Razeba 19. SFS Catholic Women’s Society, Upper P. R. Hill, Kohima 20. NPP Unit Zhavame We deeply regret our inability to acknowledge each and every individual for your profound act of generosity, kindness and love but it is our sincere prayer that Almighty God bless you all abundantly. Loving wife, children, father, brothers, sister, sister-in-laws, relatives and loved ones K-449 K Y M C

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India clinch maiden ODI series win in SA

India’s Rohit Sharma plays a shot during the fifth ODI cricket match between South Africa and India in Port Elizabeth, South Africa on Tuesday. (AP/PTI)

Port Elizabeth, Feb 14 (IANS): India clinched their maiden ODI series win on South African soil, taking an unbeatable 4-1 lead after outclassing the hosts by 73 runs in the fifth One-Day International (ODI) at the St. George’s Park here on Tuesday. Opener Rohit Sharma led the tourists striking his

17th ODI century before chinaman Kuldeep Yadav returned figures of 4/51 to bowl the Proteas out for 201, in their chase of 274. The Proteas started off fluently with skipper Aiden Markram (32) and Hashim Amla (71) putting on 52 runs in the first powerplay before first change seamer Hardik Pandya struck thrice

in quick succession.Struggling at 65/3, David Miller (36) came to South Africa’s rescue, forging a 62-run fourth wicket stand with Amla, before leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal brought the tourists back into the game with the wicket of the southpaw. Despite losing his partners Amla, meanwhile, con-

tinued to fight a lone battle, reaching his 35th ODI fifty, his first in 13 innings even as he reached the milestone of 7,500 runs in 50-over cricket. But the joy was shortlived for the Proteas, with Pandya showing his magic in the field this time with a brilliant direct throw to dismiss Amla. Chinaman Kuldeep Yadav soon joined the party dismissing any chances of a South African comeback with the wickets of Andile Phehlukwayo (0), Kagiso Rabada (3), Heinrich Klaasen (39) and Tabraiz Shamsi (0) to reduce the hosts from 166/5 to 197/9. Chahal then came back to trap last man Morne Morkel (1) as the visitors erupted in joy. Earlier, India rode on Rohit’s 126-ball 115, laced with 11 boundaries and four sixes to post 274/7 even after the lower order failed to capitalise on the brilliant start. Rohit became the fourth highest century scorer in ODIs for India, after Sachin Tendulkar (49), Virat Kohli (34) and Sourav Ganguly (22). Fo r S o u t h A f r i c a , Lungisani Ngidi was the pick of the bowlers returning figures of 4/51 while Kagiso Rabada picked up a wicket. BRIEF SCORES: India 274/7 (Rohit Sharma 115, Virat Kohli 36, Shikhar Dhawan 34; Lungisani Ngidi 3/35) beat South Africa 201 (Hashim Amla 71, Heinrich Klaasen 39, Kuldeep Yadav 4/51, Hardik Pandya 2/30) by 73 runs. Milestone: After over 25 years of

touring South Africa, an Indian cricket team has managed to beat South Africa in an ODI series. It is no surprise that the team to do so is currently ranked No 1 in ODIs, or that its captain is the talismanic Virat Kohli who has batted on a different level in the ongoing sixmatch series, which India wrapped up on Tuesday against a depleted and spinweary home team. After victories in Durban (by six wickets), Centurion (by nine wickets) and Cape Town (by 124 runs), India were beaten on Saturday in a rain-hit fourth ODI, but stormed back to claim the series with a 73-run victory over South Africa at Port Elizabeth, reported Times of India. Kohli thus became the first Indian captain to win an ODI series in South Africa. His contributions have been exemplary - 429 runs in five innings, with two centuries and a half-century. Leading the bowling and totally flummoxing South Africa’s batsmen in four of five matches have been the wrist-spinning pair of Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal with 16 and 14 wickets respectively. India’s long-awaited ODI series triumph on South African soil came after six tours, dating back to 1992. That first series in South Africa was won by the hosts 5-2. Successive tours in 1996-97 (0-4), 2000-01 (a triangular series also featuring Kenya, where India were beaten in the final), 2006-07 (0-4), 2010-11 (2-3) and 2013-14 (0-2) all ended in disappointment.

confident Chennai Open: Yuki starts with easy win ofSania winning Asian

India’s Yuki Bhambri in action against compatriot Sidharth Rawat during their second round match at Chennai Open ATP Challenger in Chennai on Wednesday. (PTI)

Chennai, Feb 14 (PTI): Top-seed Jordan Thompson of Australia and second-seed Yuki Bhambri of India advanced with straight set wins today in the Chennai Open ATP

Challenger tennis tournament here. While Thompson beat Mohamed Maamoun of Egypt 6-4, 6-2, Bhambri got past Bernabe Zapata Miralles of Spain 6-1, 7-6.

Bhambri blew away the Spaniard’s challenge in the first set, winning it 6-1 in quick time. He broke thrice and dominated the proceedings with strong serves and pun-

ishing ground strokes. In the second set the Spaniard recovered well and played with much more intensity. Both players traded a break before the set moved to the tiebreak which Bhambri won 7-3. In the other match, Thompson was broken twice but he broke back thrice to take the first set 6-4. In the second set also, he broke Karim thrice to win it 6-2. In a surprise result, local lad Abhinav Sanjeev Shanmugam, a qualifier, moved into the second round when Ivan Nedelko of Russia retired due to stomach cramps. Martinez Pedro of Spain beat local lad Prajnesh Gunneswaran, the eighth seed 6-1, 6-4.

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NEW DELHI, Feb 14 (Agencies): Indian tennis star Sania Mirza is confident of continuing her Asian Games record with another medal in this year’s event - if she recovers from injury in time. Sania, regarded as India’s best ever women’s tennis player, has achieved at least one medal at every Asiad meet since 2006 and hopes this year’s games in Indonesia will be no different. But the 31-year-old has been sidelined since October with a knee injury, and her former number one doubles ranking - the first ever for an Indian in the women’s event - has slipped to 14. Sania said she has every intention of competing in the Games starting August, if her knee had recovered.

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Champions League: Man City crush Basel, Spurs hold Juve

Ilkay Gundogan curled the ball home into the corner as Basle players desperately try to block his effort.

Lo n d o n, F e b 1 4 (Agencies): There was plenty of goals in the first set of Round of 16 games in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday night. Though four goals were scored in each of Tuesday’s game, the outcome from both ends was different. In the Basel vs Manchester City game, it was one-way traffic as Pep Guardiola’s men blew away their hosts; beating them

4-0 on their home turf. The Cityzens started brightly with Ilkay Gundogan getting the opening goal 14 minutes into the game while Bernardo Silva doubled the advantage for City in the 23rd minute. Sergio Aguero scored his 39th goal of the season as he made it 3-0 for City before Guendogan completed the rout with a fourth goal in the second half. In Turin, it was a dif-

ferent ball game as Tottenham Hotspur matched Juventus pound-for-pound. The game ended in a 2-2 draw with Gonzalo Higuaín getting the two goals for Juventus while red-hot Harry Kane and Christian Eriksen were the scorers for Spurs. Having gotten favourable results in their first leg ties, Man City and Spurs will hope to seal their passage to the quarterfinals in a fortnight.

Six Indian boxers enter final of Asian Games Test event

JAKARTA, Feb 14 (PTI): Six Indian boxers, including youth world champion Shashi Chopra (57kg), advanced to the finals while four others settled for bronze medals to round off a reasonably good day at the Asian Games Test event here. Shashi and Pavitra (60kg) advanced to the summit stage in the women’s draw. Among the men, India Open gold-medallist Manish Kaushik (60kg), three-time King’s Cup gold-medallist K Shyam Kumar (49kg), Shaikh Salman Anwar (52kg) and Ashish (64kg) entered the finals. Shashi defeated Filipino Riza Pasuit in a split 4-1 decision in her semifinal bout. Awaiting her in the final on Thursday is Thailand’s Ratchadaporn Saoto. Pavitra, on the other hand, defeated South Korean Hwang Hyejung 5-0. She will also face a Thai in Nilawan Techasuep. In the men’s event, Manish, who is also a reigning national champion, sailed past Chinese Taipei’s Lai Chu-Yen in a 5-0 triumph. He will square off against

Japan’s Rentaro Kimura in the gold medal bout. Shyam Kumar (49kg) advanced to the final after getting a walkover from his Malaysian opponent Mohammad Fuad Redzuan. He will square off against Indonesian Mario Blasius. Anwar had to toil hard for a 3-2 win over Japan’s Baba Ryusei and he will take on local favourite Rogen Ladon in the summit clash. Ashish, in contrast, got the better of Indonesia’s Libertus Gha with a unanimous verdict. Up next for him is Filipino Sugar Rey Ocana. Signing off with bronze medals were Muhammed Etash Khan (56kg), Ritu Grewal(51kg), Pawan Kumar (69kg) and Ashish Kumar (75kg). Etash went down 0-5 to Ryan Moreno of Thailand, while Ritu lost 2-3 to Thanthip Wannaphrom of Thailand. Later, Pawan was beaten in a 2-3 verdict by Thailand’s Saylom Ardee, while Ashish bowed out with a 0-5 loss to Chinese Taipei’s Kan Chia-Wei.

Mahmudullah named B’desh captain for 1st T20

Dhaka, Feb 14 (Agencies): The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has confirmed that Mahmudullah Riyad will lead the side for the first Twenty20 international (T20I) of the two-match series against Sri Lanka, starting February 15. He will stand in for regular skipper Shakib Al Hasan, who has been ruled out of the first match because of a finger injury which he sustained during the ODI tri-series final against Sri Lanka in January, reported ANI. Meanwhile, uncapped leftarm spinner Nazmul Islam Apu has been called into the squad as a replacement of Shakib. Mahmudullah had earlier captained Bangladesh in the Test series in Shakib’s absence. Squad: Mahmudullah (capt), Tamim Iqbal, Soumya Sarkar, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Sabbir Rahman, Mustafizur Rahman, Rubel Hossain, Mohammad Saifuddin, Abu Hider, Abu Jayed, Ariful Hoque, Mahedi Hasan, Zakir Hasan, Afif Hossain and Nazmul Ismail. Printed, Published and Edited by Geoffrey Yaden at G.M. Printers, Circular Rd. Dimapur-797112. Ph: Desk 248489, Fax: 225366, e-mail-npdesk@gmail.com, nagapost@rediffmail.com. Adm.& Advertisement :248267 Fax: 248500 e-mail-npostadvt@gmail.com Kohima: 2290567, R.N. 40978/90 RN/NE 707 K Y M C

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