February 16, 2018

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ECI vows to ensure free, fair polls

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KOHIMA, FEB 15 (NPN): Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday made it abundantly clear that under no circumstances will it allow any attempt to vitiate the atmosphere, in any of the 60 Assembly Constituencies, and strongly reaffirmed that the electoral machinery will hold free and fair polls. This was stated by the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) O.P. Rawat while briefing media persons after meeting representatives of all registered political parties on the concluding day of his two-

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day visit at Hotel Japfu, Kohima. Rawat said the commission had directed State level and district level election officials to be fearless, unbiased, neutral and independent from any influence whatsoever. Highlighting the outcome of his meeting with various political leaders,

Rawat said the ECI team noted their suggestions for holding free, fair and peaceful elections and added that the team also reviewed the ground situation with the chief secretary, director general of police, home secretary and other senior officials of the State, including deputy commissioners,

commissioners of police and superintendents of police. According to Rawat, most political parties welcomed the commission’s decision to hold the Assembly elections in the State and allow filing of nomination papers with ROs, instead of DEOs, as it resulted in cutting of expenses. They also

expressed satisfaction on the election arrangements made thus far, he added. The CEC said the parties also urged the ECI team to instruct election observers to be more proactive and take suitable action on complaints and that electionrelated guidelines should be translated into local languages for the benefit of parties, candidates and voters. The ECI team also reviewed the overall lawand-order situation in the State. It directed the State administration and police to take effective steps to beef up security.

NPF party to form next govt, asserts T.R. Zeliang

DIMAPUR, FEB 15 (NPN): Nagaland chief minister and NPF’s chief ministerial candidate, T.R. Zeliang on Thursday asserted that his party, being the oldest and longest surviving regional Party in Northeast India that had guided Naga people since its inception in 1963, would form the next government. Addressing an election rally of NPF at Tuensang town, Zeliang recalled various events since the party’s inception, especially the Assembly election of 1998 in which NPF had heeded to the voice of the Naga people and abstained from participating. He claimed that NPF had led the Nagas in the past, it was leading them today and would continue to lead them in (Cont’d on p-7) the future. (Cont’d on p-7)

T.R. Zeliang led from the back not front: Neiphiu Rio

NDPP chief ministerial candidate former chief minister Neiphiu Rio has hit out strongly at chief minister T.R. Zeliang by holding the latter responsible for the massive corruption, instability, misgovernance, propaganda and lies during his four-year tenure which severely damaged the prospects of the NPF party. According to a press communiqué from NDPP, Rio said this while addressing NDPP rallies in Tening, Peren, Athibung and Jalukie Thursday. He further blasted T.R. Zeliang for lacking vision, strong leadership and commitment and adding that he led from behind rather than from the front. Rio recalled how he resigned from Congress in 2002 as home minister and revived the regional party into NPF and under which he had contested the 2003 polls. (Cont’d on p-7)

NBCC youth dept appeals to young voters JD (U) clarifies State BJP takes on Dr. Jamir Dr. Jamir refutes DIMAPUR, FEB 15 (NPN): With less than 12 days to go for the polls, youth department of Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) has appealed to all young voters to maintain peace and tranquility for free and fair election. In a statement issued on Thursday, NBCC youth secretary Rev Vikuo Rhi also urged everyone to abide by the Clean Election guidelines and respect the pledge made by individuals. Rhi admitted that, while Clean Election campaign was making an impact, challenges like selling and buying of votes still existed. Many young people did not realise that by accepting

money during elections, they were selling their birthright in exchange of the bigger common good, he pointed out. Reminding the youth that they were the hope of today and leaders of tomorrow, the NBCC youth secretary remarked that “change” was the cry of every young mind. But he asked who would bring the change, before quoting the Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi as having said “Be the change you want to see.” Pointing out that the opportunity to bring change was right at their doorstep now and that their votes were powerful, Rhi exhorted them to use their valuable votes to bring positive change. (Cont’d on p-7)

DIMAPUR, FEB 15 (NPN): Reacting to the reports of JD (U) entering into a pre-poll alliance with the NPF party, JD (U) president, Senchumo Lotha clarified that the party has not entered into any pre-poll alliance with any party. He said the statement, purportedly made by chief minister T.R. Zeliang on February 14, “does not hold any truth as there has been no agreement signed between the NPF and the JD (U) till today.” Lotha affirmed the decision of JD (U) to contest alone in the ensuing general elections.

DIMAPUR, FEB 15 (NPN): A day after its alliance partner, Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP), accused Odisha Governor, Dr. S.C. Jamir of involving himself in the state electioneering process, the state BJP on Thursday accused Dr. Jamir of “brazenly” taking part in election campaigns in favour of Congress and NPF candidates while stationed at Mokokchung. A press release issued by state BJP media cell pointed out that, after taking the oath

of office, a governor was not supposed to indulge in any political activity and remain non-partisan while discharging his or her duties. BJP appealed to the President of India Ram Nath Kovind to take action against Dr. Jamir for committing “constitutional impropriety and dereliction of duties”. Pointing out further that Supreme Court had clearly drawn the line for governors to steer clear of political (Cont’d on p-7)

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DIMAPUR, FEB 15 (NPN): Nagaland’s senior-most veteran politician and Odisha Governor, Dr. S.C. Jamir, accused of alleged meddling in state elections earlier by the NDPP and then BJP, has reiterated that these were conjectures. Responding to the allegations in a telephonic talk with Nagaland Post Thursday, Dr. Jamir maintained that he had visited one home in Mokokchung and by doing so “it cannot be described as a campaign (Cont’d on p-7)

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“My election pledge is to make all of you crorepaties within 20 years.”

O.P. Rawat (3rd from left) along with the ECI team briefing media persons in Kohima. (NP)

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Programmes, trainings for ensuing elections

DC & DEO, Dimapur along with general observers for Dimapur briefing the Micro observers Kohima observers along with DC & DEO Kohima and Sr. SP, Kohima meeting with political parties at DPDB Conference Hall, Kohima (DPRO) at DC’s conference hall on February 15. (DIPR)

Engineers checking the VVPAT at DC conference hall, Kohima on February 15. (DIPR)

ADC & ERO, Tuensang, Albert Ezung addressing the training for Presiding officers and 1st polling officers at GHSS Tuensang on February 15. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: Various programmes and trainings are being held across Nagaland for the ensuing general assembly elections scheduled to be held on February 27. Meeting with MOs: Deputy Commissioner (DC) and District Election Officer (DEO) Dimapur along with the general observer held a meeting with the Micro Observers (MOs) of Dimapur district on Thursday at the conference hall of DC Dimapur. According to DIPR report, addressing the meeting, general observer for Dimapur 1, 2 and 3 A/Cs, Dr. Ashwin Kumar Yadav, reminded the micro

observers asked the sector magistrates to ensure that poll process starts on time and also to ensure that mock poll certification are issued. The observers also emphasized on the importance of checking the register of voters by the sector magistrates. DC&DEO along with observers inquired from each sector magistrate about the poll preparedness under their respective polling stations. The sector magistrates apprised them about the number of polling stations under them, status of normal and vulnerable mapping and availability of the basic

observers to present fair and objective reports as independent persons stating that their reports would be of utmost importance in the election process. He also informed that the Micro Observers to report to the Observers on polling day. It was informed that MOs deployed under Dimapur 1,2 &3 Assembly constituencies have to report to Dr. A.K.Yadav (8787527376) while MOs deployed under Ghaspani I&II A/Cs has to report to the General Observer Mahadananda Hazirika (9435063052). The observers briefed the MOs on their role and

duties and advised them for observing the election process minutely at the cutting edge level. It was informed that MOs posted in multiple booth locations have to submit reports to each polling station. During the meeting DC&DEO Dimapur Sushil Kumar Patel, demonstrated the VVPAT. Briefing of SOs: In connection with the ensuing elections, DC & DEO Dimapur, Sushi Kumar Patel, convened a meeting of all the sector officers with general observers on Thursday at the conference hall of DC Dimapur. According to DIPR report, in the meeting, the

amenities including ramps, electricity and water supply as per ECI guidelines. DC&DEO directed the sector magistrates to ensure for proper distribution of voter slip. He further informed them that all undistributed voters slip must reach the RO’s office. The officers were also made to demonstrate the VVPAT one by one, to make them acquainted with the machines. KOHIMA: General Observer, Madhukar Agneya; Police Observer, Akhilesh Mishra; expenditure observers, S. Nataraj and H.C. Verma held a meeting with the representatives of all the contesting

candidates on Thursday at DPDB Conference Hall, Kohima. According to DIPR report, in the meeting, DC & DEO Kohima, Rajesh Soundararajan highlighted the aspects of Model Code of Conduct (MCC) and requested the expenditure agents of all the candidates to adhere the guidelines laid by the Election Commission of India. For holding rallies and meetings by the candidate, he informed them to make use of the SUVIDHA, an online permission portal which will be attended by their concerned Returning Officers. In regard to expen-

diture monitoring, DC & DEO informed that the rate charges have been given to all the candidates, which should be maintained in the expenditure account of the candidate as per the guidelines of ECI. He also highlighted on the calendar of SVEEP mobile van for sensitization of the people and for first level checking and randomization of EVMs and VVPATs, he urged them to participate in the mock poll demonstration. The DC & DEO further requested all the political parties to extend their best support and cooperation to the electioneering officials and district administrative officers in order to have free, fair conduct of the Election. Nodal Officer, EEM, Shashank Pratap Singh gave the structure of election expenditure monitoring mechanism comprising of the expenditure observer, assistant expenditure observers, video surveillance team, video viewing team, accounting team, expenditure monitoring control room, media certification and monitoring committee (MCMC), flying squads and the static surveillance team. He briefed on different aspects of expenditure process and do’s and don’t’s of the MCC as laid down by the Commission. S r. S P K o h i m a , Aotemsu also gave a briefing on security arrangement and other related matters and sought cooperation during the round checking by the patrolling/ mobile patrolling for safety of the people. The observers, DC&DEO Kohima and Nodal Officer, EEM also clarified the queries raised by the expenditure agents of political parties during the meeting.

Directives/information for assembly elections Orgns support ‘clean election’ campaign

DIMAPUR: Deputy Commissioner (DC), Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) and District Election Officer (DEO) across the state have issued directives, information related to forthcoming elections. Information on postal ballot: DC & DEO Dimapur, Sushil Kumar Patel, has informed those who have applied Form 12 for issue of postal ballot to be physically present along with valid identity proof on February 20, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the postal ballot facilitation centre, conference hall of Taxes Commissioner Office, Dimapur to cast their postal ballot. According to DIPR report, all police personnel under Dimapur District, polling duty personnel registered as voters in other districts and all government employees under Dimapur District requisitioned for election duty as sector officer, flying squad team members, static surveillance team members, video surveillance team members, expenditure monitoring team members etc. and all government employees detailed for election duty apart from polling personnel to take note and be present. DC & DEO has further clarified that all postal ballot for the aforementioned employees will be issued/dispatched only at the designated location mentioned above and not through any other means. KO H I M A : A D C Kohima, T.L.Kiusumong Tikhir has requested all the political party representatives to attend the mock poll demonstration on February 16, 11 a.m. at the conference hall of DC Kohima. MANGKOLEMBA: SDO (C) & RO, Mangkolemba has informed that K

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scheduled for inspection of expenditure register by the expenditure observer for 29 Jangpetkong A/C will be as follows. According to DIPR report, 1st inspection on February 15, 11 a.m.; 2nd inspection on February 20, 11 a.m. and 3rd inspection on February 25, 11 a.m. at ADC Office, Mangkolemba. All the candidates have been asked to produce the expenditure register 14 & 15 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. ZUNHEBOTO: Deputy Commissioner & District Election Officer, Zunheboto, Tridibesh Roy, has informed all the general public of Zunheboto district that the two general observers have reached Zunheboto and they can be contacted at the following mobile numbers during office hours. Satya Narayan Rathore, 8787816523, 9402053236 , 9340760821 and S. Natraja, 9402053244, 8974205970, 9442588688. PHEK: Deputy Commissioner & District Election Officer, Phek informed all officials assigned/drafted for election duty that casting of postal ballot at facilitation centre would be held from February 16-21, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Government Higher Secondary School, Phek and Deputy Commissioner Phek Office. According to DIPR report, the schedule has been given as: presiding officer and 1st polling officer

on February 16 at GHSS Phek; 2nd and 3rd polling officer on February 17 at GHSS Phek; 4th polling officer and Gd. IV staff (polling duty) on February 19 at GHSS Phek and others on February 20-21 at DC Phek office. DC & DEO has asked all concerned to attend the training. H&FW deptt. informs on ambulance services: Directorate of Health &Family Welfare has informed that the ambulance services has been made available in various health units for any medical emergency evacuation. According to Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Nagaland, the department has asked all concerned to contact the toll free number 102 or contact the nearest ambulance directly for any medical emergency evacuation during the forthcoming assembly elections. Further, all concerned can call or SMS @ 8413-095255 to report complaints relating to medical services in various health units to the grievance redressal cell in the directorate, which is available 24x7. Webcasting/Videography/Micro Observers: Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Nagaland has informed that to ensure free and fair elections, webcasting would be done in all those sensitive polling stations where internet connection is feasible and rest will be covered by videography by fixed cameras and micro observers. It has been informed that webcasting would be done at 555 polling stations, videography at 1601 polling stations and micro observers would be deployed at 1010 polling stations. VVPAT and EVM at all polling stations: Chief Electoral Officer (CEO)

Nagaland has informed that Election Commission of India (ECI) has directed to all the state government that, VVPAT shall be used with Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) at all the polling stations in all the future elections to the parliament and state legislative assemblies Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) is an independent system attached with the EVM that allows the voters to verify that their votes are cast as intended. It has been informed that the VVPAT is attached to the ballot unit of the EVM and both the ballot unit and the VVPAT are placed in the voting compartment. The VVPAT has a small transparent glass window on it and when a voter comes to vote and presses the blue button on the Ballot Unit (BU) to vote for the candidate of his/her choice, the glass window on the VVPAT lights up and a printed paper slip containing the serial number, name of the candidate and election symbol of the candidate is visible to the voter behind the glass window. The voter witnesses all these details on the paper slip and is satisfied that his/her vote has been cast as intended. The printed paper slip remains visible to the voter through the transparent glass window for seven seconds. After seven seconds, the printed paper slip gets automatically cut and falls into the sealed printed paper slip compartment/ drop box of the VVPAT below followed by a beep sound. Thereafter the light goes off behind the glass window .The VVPAT is thus going to further enhance the transparency and verifiability in poll process, informed CEO.

DIMAPUR: With aims to safeguard democracy and invite the public to pledge to refuse participation in bribery and violence, various organisations have come forward in support of the ‘clean election’ campaign spearheaded by the Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC). AGN: Assemblies of God Nagaland (AGN) as a signatory to the clean election campaign spearheaded by NBCC has strongly appealed to one and all to refrain from resorting to any unethical and “unchristian practices of violence, vandalism, intimidation, threats, illegal forms of enticement etc and ask all to stay true to biblical principles in such hour as this when many are overtaken by election fever”. A press note by superintendent AGN, Rev.

Control room and complaint monitoring cell DIMAPUR: Chief election officer (CEO) Nagaland said that the directorate of income tax (investigation) NER, Guwahati has opened a 24x7 control room and complaint monitoring cell at Kohima. In a press release, CEO Nagaland, Abhijit Sinha, informed that any information pertaining to black money and/or movement of large amount of cash/valuables etc, during the election period, which were likely to be used for bribing of electors, could be reported to the complaint monitoring cell at the following contacts: toll free number - 18003453703, mobile/ whatsapp: 9401991223 and 9401991258 or email - election.nagaland2018@ gmail.com

Tusaya Kath stated that the “features of clean election campaign has the best conglomeration of biblical truth, fascinating Naga culture, ethos and values”. Rev Tusaya Kath noted that if it was successfully implemented, it would not only “create peace and tranquillity” but also “usher in change progress and prosperity that Nagas have been longing for all these years”. Further, Rev Kath said there was so much power that an individual electorate wields in his/her vote therefore, he added that this “power of vote” shouldn’t be dictated by money, empty rhetoric or false promises but rather be “exercised by prayer and wisdom”. “We should vote for right leaders because only right leaders can lead us in the right directions”, he said. Assemblies of God,

Nagaland also requested all “to be prayerful and watchful of any elements which might have already been in work”. “What we need now is discernment and reasons to guide us through this”, it stated. NVC: In view of the forthcoming general election, Nihokhu Village Council (NVC) held an emergency meeting on February 7, wherein the council adopted a four-point resolution. According to chairman of NVC, Akavi Zhimomi, the house extended its support to the clean election campaign and warned intending candidates or his/ her agents not to “entertain voters by means of cash/ materials” within its jurisdictions. It also warned candidates and agents of “doorto-door canvassing” and “camps related to election within its jurisdiction”.

Kohima Excise EEM seize liquor

Seized items.

DIMAPUR: In view of the ensuing general assembly elections, Kohima Excise Election Expenditure and Monitoring (EEM) duty party conducted raids on February 14-15 at various locations across Kohima town and seized 160 bottles of assorted Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) and 15 litres of country liquor. A press note by superintendent of Excise & Prohibition and district nodal officer (EEM) Kohima, Vikikhe Aomi, informed that two persons were ar-

rested in this connection and penalised as per relevant sections of NLTP Act 1989. Aomi also informed that Kohima Excise would be carrying out raids/ checking as per the order of Deputy Commissioner (DC) and District Election Officer (DEO) Kohima, Rajesh Soundararajan, till electioneering was over so as to ensure smooth conduct of elections. In this regard, Kohima Excise has appealed all sections of the society to extend cooperation to the department.

1st FLC & 1st randomization of EVMs & VVPATS: First Level Checking (FLC) and 1st randomization of EVMs and VVPATs was held with all the political party representatives on Thursday at the conference hall of DC Kohima. According to DIPR report, altogether 273 (BU) , 256 (CU), 278 VVPAT have been allotted for 40 polling stations under Kohima District assembly constituencies out of which 25 unit each has been allotted for training. TUENSANG: Central Expenditure Observer, Rajiv Ranjan Kumar, called on the entire monitoring cell for election Tuensang District on Thursday at the conference hall of DC Tuensang. According to DIPR report, the monitoring cell included expenditure, MCMC, RO, AROs, video surveillance, political parties, video viewing and flying scouts. The observer briefed on the work function and role of the cells. He also reviewed the activities of the cells and advised all to work with commitment for the successful accomplishment of the election processes. 2nd phase training for polling personnel: 2nd phase training for the presiding officer and 1st polling officer was held on Thursday at GHSS Tuensang. According to DIPR re por t, ADC & ERO, Tuensang, Albert Ezung called upon the officers to be responsible and to conduct free and fair election. He also requested the officials to make maximum use of the training so that may execute their duties properly.

news in Brief Lost & found

: A plastic bag containing clothes has been found lying on the road (near Renault Showroom, Dimapur) on February 15 evening. Rightful owner may contact at 9774015761 to claim the article. Lost & Found : A class 10 (HSLC) marksheet belonging to one Ngiapeu and birth certificate belonging to Teisoviu Suokhrie have been found. Rightful owner have been asked to claim their lost documents at 9089430091.

Dist excise, Dmu apprehends one

DIMAPUR: District excise, Dimapur MVCP duty party led by Yangphungrhomo AIE, Khekavi Buden, Welikha and Khalenthung all excise constables while performing round the clock petrol duty seized 45 cases of assorted IMFL (949 bottles/can) from a place at fellowship colony Dimapur on February 15 and apprehended one John (27) son of Ram Bahadur. Later, the individual was penalised under the relevant section of NLTP Act 1989. A press note by superintendent of excise and prohibition, Dimapur T. Arilong Longkumer stated that in an effort to ensure clean and violence free election, the excise authority will continue its liquor prohibition drive against anti-social elements and traffickers. At the same time cautioned the general public to abstain from the use of alcohol which would unnecessarily invite punitive measures under the NLTP Act. K

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WEATHER FORECAST February 16

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Agartala Hazy sunshine

30 13

Aizawl

Sunny and pleasant

Guwahati Hazy sunshine Imphal

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Itanagar Mostly sunny and delightful

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Dimapur Nice with plenty of sun Mkg

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Tuensang Plenty of sunshine Wokha

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Zunheboto Plenty of sunshine

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Cultural troupe performing at the festival. (NP)

Staff Reporter DIMAPUR, Feb 15 (NPN): “Luira Phanit” – sowing seeds festival of the Tangkhul community was celebrated with pomp and gaiety on Thursday, at Diphupar village local ground, Dimapur. The celebration programme was organised by Dimapur Tangkhul Hoho (DTH) with Naga Hoho vice president HK Zhimomi as chief guest. Speaking at the programme, chief guest in his speech marked the celebration as a day to seek blessing from God and encouraged the gathering to sow the seeds of peace and unity amongst the Nagas.

Zhimomi also spoke on the importance of language and pointed out that Nagas were known for their “uniqueness” with different way of lifestyles, traditions, customs and history. He therefore encouraged the gathering to continue to appreciate and practise the ways of life and uphold one’s unique identity. Further, Zhimomi appealed the gathering to be sincere, honest, committed to one’s own tradition, custom and practices. Earlier, invocation prayer was pronounced by reverend Candid Sareo, welcome address by DTH president Tuithing Kasar and ritual of the festival was by

Tangkhul chief. Various cultural songs competition and folk dances were highlighted during the programme. Miss and Mr Luira Phanit, fancy dress and tug of war were also observed during the programme. Hundreds of Tangkhul community, both young and old attended the celebration programme in their traditional attire. The programme was also attended by residents and organisations of Diphupar village. Meanwhile, vote of thanks was delivered by DTH general secretar y Joyous Shingnaisui, benediction by reverend Neno Zimik which, followed by the festival feast.

Section 144 CrPC imposed in Chungtia

DIMAPUR: Deputy Commissioner of Mokokchung has imposed Section 144 CrPC in Chungtia village on February 14, after having received information of “possible breach of peace”, “disturbance to public tranquillity” and “damage to public properties”.

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such items. ADC W Manpai Phom further stated that “unknown miscreants and disgruntled persons may attempt to create disorder and trouble in Chungtia village area and thereby interfere in the smooth and fair conduct of elections”. Fur ther, the ADC

warned any person found guilty will be liable for punishment under section 188 of the Indian penal code. It may be noted that the order will not apply to government officials involved in the conduct of elections and maintenance of law and order and essential services.

HC on barring 2 Mkg dist candidates DIMAPUR: Gauhati High Court, Kohima bench directed the state government and all to ensure that two candidates, who were allegedly barred from entering their villages and residential premises, be allowed to do so. The court directives also noted that the two should be allowed to contest the election as per the law. Mayang Lima, native of Chuchuyimlang village, NDPP candidate for 22-Arkalong Assembly Constituency and James Imtikumba Yaden, native of Merangkong village, NDPP candidate for 21-Tuli A/C filed petitions against actions of their village councils, obstructing them from entering their own villages. The petition said that the two had also filed complaints with the Chief Electoral Officer, Nagaland and Deputy Commissioner, Mokokchung. The court noted that the barring claims have to be investigated by concerned authorities and reminded DC and SP Mokokchung, who the court considered necessary parties to the matter, that it was primarily their duty to maintain law and order. The court also mentioned Article 21 and with these observations, the court directed the state respondents to ensure that the petitioners were allowed entry into their villages and premises.

Former office bearers of BJP Dmu- KVC cautions bridge III question neutrality of MCMC

DIMAPUR: Former frontal office bearers of 3 BJP Dimapur-III assembly constituency Thursday accused the district administration of biasness for allegedly denying permission to publish news of their resignation in the media. They also questioned the neutrality of media certification and monitoring committee (MCMC) for turning down their request while allowing other parties to publish their resignation in the print media. Speaking to media persons at press conference, former BJP Dimapur-III A/C Mandal president Akato Chishi said that BJP mandal and all its units resigned from the party on February 9 as they had lost faith in the BJP leadership. Vekaho Zhimo, president, ST Morcha of Dimapur-III A/C said that all the units comprising of

Wokha district BJP appeals DIMAPUR: Wokha District BJP Party through its media cell has condemned the poll related damage of vehicles and violence in different localities especially at 37th Assembly Constituency in the past few weeks and has appealed people to refrain from such activities. Wokha District BJP media cell, has appealed the people to restrain from any kind of violence and also to refrain from damaging vehicles, properties and homes as violence would not “bring any solution”. Further, Wokha District BJP has warned that it would initiate prompt and be-fitting action against those behind spreading or encouraging any “communal violence” in the coming days ahead of poll by taking support of the appropriate sections of the law.

AR provides solar street lights to Mohung Changa & Aopao

DIMAPUR: Tizit battalion under the aegis of HQ IGAR (North) provided ten solar street lights to Mohung Changa and Aopao villages of Mon district on February 11. According to Assam Rifles Tizit battalion, the

181 office bearers resigned for the party after their recommended candidate for Dimapur-III A/C was rejected on the ground of seat sharing with NDPP. “So with no candidate of our own, we decided to resign from the party,” he added. However, when the resigned members went to seek the approval of district administration and district polling officers to publish the news of their resignation in the media, their request was reportedly turned down by the media certification and monitoring committee (MCMC). While stating that members resigning and joining other political parties are being published everyday in newspapers in the form of advertisements, Vekaho said that rejection of their request by the MCMC is ‘shocking and discriminatory.’

solar streets lights were installed at the most essential points in the villages to brighten up the dark patches of the remote villages. It further stated that it would help to alleviate the problem of irregular electricity supply in the remote areas.

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DIMAPUR: Kuda Village Council (KVC) has cautioned pedestrians and light vehicles using Dhansiri bridge at Nagarjan, that they will be doing so at their own risk. The DC of Dimapur had also issued a strict order last month banning movement of vehicles and pedestrians over Dhansiri bridge at Nagarjan until repairs were completed. In a press release, KVC chairman, Achubu Meruno, and secretary, Megovikho Khate, said the Kuda village council at an emergency meeting held on February 13, 2018 reviewed the condition of the bridge. They said that in view of the burning down of the barricades erected the council has decided not to take any further responsibility in restricting vehicular or pedestrian movement with immediate effect. Meanwhile, KVC has assured that they will cooperate with the district authorities if any action in connection with the safety of the commuters was to be taken.

Corrigendum Apropos to “OST centre inaugurated in CHC Noklak”, which was published in on February 15 issue, the photo should go under the news titled “DHS Longleng organises trg on village health committee” and not as published.

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UPA govt neglected NE, says Modi the Dorjee Khandu state convention centre. “My visit to Arunachal Pradesh is related to three key projects in the state. The secretariat is already functional and this was a good step taken by the state government,” he said. The prime minister said he would personally tell people to go to Arunachal

Pradesh to hold important meetings at the convention centre. “This is more than a building, it is a vibrant centre that will further the aspirations of Arunachal Pradesh. There will be conferences and cultural activities that will draw government officials and private companies,” he said.

China protests Modi’s visit

Narendra Modi arrives to inaugurate the Dorjee Khandu state convention center at Itanagar in Arunachal Pradesh on Thursday. (PTI) of the people of Arunachal, saying they greet each other with ‘Jai Hind’. He also complimented the state Chief Minister Pema Khandu for the “wonderful work he is doing”. “He has prepared a top quality roadmap on how Arunachal Pradesh should be in 2027. And, he did not only ask officials for inputs but also people from all walks of life,” Modi said. The prime minister dedicated the state civil secretariat building to the people, laid the foundation stone for the Academic Block of the Tomo Riba Institute of Health and Medical Science and inaugurated

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creating an environment for big investors to invest in the state. Noting that Meghalaya can be a centre of international standard healthcare in the northeastern states, the BJP promised to make health insurance of Rs. Five lakhs available to every citizens, besides building sufficient and the relevant infrastructure to promote medical tourism, naturopathy, traditional methods of treatment. Promising 24x7 electricity to every household, the BJP’s ‘Vision Document’ promised to reduce electricity bills by 30 per cent in urban areas and 50m per cent in rural areas by promoting more efficient use of power. Wooing the employees, the vision document promises to ensure moving to the 7th Pay Commission for all employees of the state besides regularizing all government pending post and establishing a strong employment policy for the state. While promising to curb insurgency through development and creations of jobs, the BJP promised to promote the use of latest technology to curb crime and solve cases, besides to ensure the safety and security of women and children against sexual abuse.

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Shillong, Feb 15: BJP on Thursday released its ‘Vision Document’ for the February 27 Meghalaya assembly elections promises to implement Seventh Pay Commission recommendations for government employees who are still being paid as per Fifth Pay Commission besides regularize contractual employees working in government sector and provide one job opportunity to every youth. Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman who released the document focuses on development besides promising one packet of sanitary napkin to all women from Below Poverty Line households. “This document underlines why we are talking about, it is time for change in Meghalaya. This simple message tells you a lot. We are not here because its election season but we are people who believe that change and positive change requires a lot of concerted efforts,” she said. Union Tourism Minister K.J.Alphons, BJP General Secretary in-charge Meghalaya, Nalin Kohli, Meghalaya BJP Chief, Shibun Lyngdoh and former Congress minister Alexander Hek were also present

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IMPHAL, Feb 15: The two-day annual seed sowing festival of the 16 Naga tribes in Manipur, LuiNgai-Ni, kicked off at Noney district headquarters on Thursday. The Lui-Ngai-Ni Festival is one of the biggest festival for major tribesAnal, Mao, Maram, Poumai, Tangkhul, Zemei, Liangmai, Rongmei, Puimei, Moyon, Monshang, Maring, Tarao, Lamkanq,

IMPHAL, Feb 15: Police have recovered tobacco products worth around Rs 2.12 lakh during checking from an Imphal-bound truck along Imphal-Dimapur section of NH-2. Three persons alleged to be the owners of the tobacco products were also detained by the police along with the truck (ASO1EC6416) and handed over to the authority of state food safety office, an official said Thursday. A team of Narcotic Cell of Imphal East district recovered 532 packets (200 gm each per packet) of tobacco products “Baba black deluxe chewing tobacco” packed in 10 cartons, the source said. The three individuals were identified as Md Amir Khan (26) of Kwakta village of Bishnupur district, Md Abdul Haque(30) of Khomidok of Imphal East and Md Abdul Hashim (24) of Paobitek of Imphal West district. A senior police officer said that police have been conducting drive against sale of tobacco items under Food Safety and Standard (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 2011.

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BJP promises to implement 7th Pay BJP ‘match fixing’ with NPP in Meghalaya election: Cong Commission for M’laya if voted to power at the released of the vision document. “Concerted efforts at different levels so that the benefit reaches everybody and that goes consistent with the national message that Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave in 2014 and which is what we are striving to accomplish, ‘sabka sath sabka vikas’. “ Underscoring the need of ‘change’ in this Congressruled state, Sitharaman said, “Why is it that we want change? Change can be brought by any party or government. But if you (Congress) have the advantage that a certain party had for consistently being in power for the last 10 years. The duration, the longer duration which was also with the same party Governing in Delhi, won’t you expect a state like Meghalaya get its due.” Wooing young voters, the vision document promises to provide employment to two lakh youth in the tourism industry besides creating more employment for the educated youth in public and private sectors and provide opportunities for self employability of youth. It also promised to enact and implement a comprehensive labour law for minimum pay security and work-life balance, besides

Majuli /New Delhi, Feb 15 (PTI): Two Indian Air Force pilots were killed in a crash in Majuli Thursday, minutes after their microlight aircraft took off on a routine sortie, defence ministry officials said. The aircraft crashed in the river island around noon, soon after taking off from the Jorhat air base, they said. The pilots killed in the crash were Wing Commander J James and Wing Commander D Vats. “An Indian Air Force Microlight Virus SW-80 crashed around 1200 hrs today, after getting airborne from Air Force Station Jorhat, for a routine sortie,” the defence ministry said in a statement in New Delhi. A court of inquiry has been ordered to ascertain the cause of the accident, the ministry said. The pilots attempted an emergency landing but the aircraft crashed in a sand bar in the northern part of the district and went up in flames, Tezpur-based defence spokesperson Lt. Col. Harshvardhan Pande told PTI. The crash took place at Darbar Chapori, a sand bar in the Brahmaputra where there is no human habitation.

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Chothe, Kharam, Chiru, Koireng, and Thangal Naga of Manipur. The festival, hosted by Zeliangrong Baudi (Manipur), was graced by state PHE minister L Dikho as chief guest. MLA Samuel Jendai Kamei and Leshiyo Keishing and president Gaidon Kamei of United Naga Council (UNC) were other dignitaries who attended the opening ceremony of the two-day festival. Addressing the open-

ing ceremony, L Dikho stressed the need for reviving and preserving the unique rich culture of Naga tribes in Manipur. He further appealed the people from different community to live in peace and harmony which is the need of the hour. Representatives and cultural and entertainment troupes from 16 different tribes within the fold of Naga living in Manipur are participating in the Lui-Ngai-Ni- 2018.

Aizawl, Feb 15 (PTI): The Assam Rifles have defused landmines allegedly planted by Arakan militants in Mizoram-Mynarmar border, an official said Thursday. Personnel of the specialised explosive detection unit and the bomb disposal squad of the force defused the landmines in Lawngtlai district of Mizoram, Deputy Commissioner Arun T told PTI over phone. Assam Rifles personnel were conducting patrol along the border, the deputy commissioner said. One woman was killed by a concealed landmine and a man was maimed by another landmine blast in mid-January near the border with Myanmar, following which the Assam Rifles started searching for landmines in the area. The force on January 23 also issued an advisory asking the local people not to venture in the border areas as there was strong possibility of the presence of more hidden landmines.

Shillong, Feb 15: The ruling Congress party in Meghalaya on Thursday accused the BJP of ‘match fixing’ with the National People’s Party (NPP), while the United Democratic Party (UDP), a principal opposition party is a ‘side player’ of the saffron party for the February 27 assembly polls. Ridiculing the BJP’s vision document for Meghalaya polls released by Defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the Congress party said the BJP is “nationally known now for selling dreams, making false

promises and betraying the mandate and people.” Election to the 60member Meghalaya Assembly will be held on February 27 and counting of votes is on March 3. “Even if there are protestation or denials by (NPP national president) Conrad Sangma or the UDP, the BJP that they are contesting separately, I will say they have not mastered the art of double speak to that extent that they can befool the people because they are part of North East Democratic Alliance (NEDA),” Senior Congress leader, Anand Sharma told journalists. Accusing the NPP and

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Diphu, Feb 15: The weeklong 44th Karbi Youth Festival got underway Thursday at Taralangso village. Hundreds of participants representing cultural zones arrived at the cultural parishes built in traditional fashion. Beside conventional events of various tribes, contemporary events like beat contest, beauty pageant, boogie competition for both kids and grown-up have been lined up. Tuliram Ronghang, Chief Executive Member

of Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council will officially declare the festival open as the chief guest while Karbi traditional king, Ramsing Ronghang and Karbi Lammet Amei (literary body) president, Suren Kramsa will be the guests of honour. Around 27 Karbi Cultural Society (Zone wise) will compete in various cultural and customary sports events. 22 zones are from Karbi Anglong and 5 are from Biswanath Chari Ali, Tezpur, Dumura of Sonapur, Guwahati, Meghalaya and Dima Hasao.

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NO. DCP/JDL-12/17 (Vol-I)932 Smti Nupachilu Venuh, New Colony Phek Town has applied for issue of Succession Certificate under the Indian Succession Act. 1925 in order to draw/operate against her husband late Shetsiyi, Dema from SBI Phek for Family Pension and all other dues who expired on 29-12-2017. 1. It is hereby notified that, if anybody has complaint against the succession, he/she may lodge complaint to this office within period of 1 (one) month from date of this notification or date of publication, whichever is later 2. No further complaint shall be entertained after the stipulated period and shall be considered that there is no objection. Sd/- Shanavas C, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, Phek: Nagaland K-458

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WOZHURO RD BLOCK, WOKHA – 797111: NAGALAND. CONDEMNATION The Meriyan Village Council strongly condemns the unlawful intrusion on the residence of its Chairman Shri. Alow Khuvung on the night of 12th February 2018, with an intend to make physical assault by a group of perpetrators without any justification. “The grave injuries that he has sustained are physical, mental and emotional and completely offend his right to life, health, dignity and the legal right to vote as guaranteed under Article 326 of the Constitution of India” the statement said. The Village council therefore appeal to every right thinking citizen to condemn such savage act upon someone life and urge upon the law enforcing agency to arrest those culprit at the earliest and booked as per the provision of the law. Alumo Tsopoe Simon Ezung G. B. Head G.B

UDP of being funded by the BJP, the Congress Rajya Sabha member noted, “I say it with full sense of responsibility that you can check what their sources of funding are and you will find eventually the path leading to Guwahati (Assam’s main city) and they are getting ample funding from the BJP.” “Rage against us by political parties two regional parties – the NPP, the UDP and the BJP – BJP is a non-serious participant because their shadows are contesting… What we are seeing here is match fixing between NPP and the BJP and UDP is a side player,”

Sharma said. Recalling that NPP national president, Conrad K. Sangma was supported by the BJP during the Tura Lok Sabha by-election, Sharma appealed to the voters to be aware of the sinister plot and not to be misled. On BJP’s vision document, the former Congress minister said, “They (BJP) have promised the sun, the moon and the stars, but we have no quarrel they can promise more because they are nationally known now for selling dreams, making false promises and betraying the mandate and people.”

GRATITUDE The Wokha District Women Sports Association (WDWSA) would like to express our deep appreciation and gratitude to the following individuals for their generous contribution in cash and kind and extending moral support towards the success of the 4th Late Emi Merry (IAS) Memorial Football & Volleyball Tournament held at Wokha from 30th January to 6th Feb. 2018. The Association also thank the general public and prays to the Almighty God His abundant blessing will be upon everyone making a grand success. Football Championship: Suren Women Sporting Club, Runners up Tsumang ‘A’ Women SC, 3rd Place - Koio Women SC and 4th Place - Pangti Women Eloe Ekhung SC. Volleyball Championship: Wokha Town Yanthamo Women Ekhung SC, Runners up -Tsumang ‘A’ Sporting Club and 3rd Place - Forest Colony WSC and best Team awarded to Bhandari Town Eloe Ekhung (BTEE) SC. List of doners :1. Shri. Y. Sachio Ovung, Director, Eco & Statistics, : Rs. 50,000/Govt of Nagaland 2. Shri. Y. Patton, Former Home Minister : Rs. 40,000/3. Shri. Joseph Patton, Addl. Secy. : Rs. 30,000/st : Rs. 20,000/4. Shri. Albert Tsanglao, 1 Class Contractor 5. Mrs. Thungdeno Mozhui, PD DRDA Wokha : Rs. 20,000/6. Deputy Commissioner, Wokha : Rs. 15,000/7. Mr & Mrs. Zarenthung Ezung, Jt. Secy. GoN : Rs. 10,000/8. Shri. C. Vanjamo Ngullie, Dy. Dir. Land Resource : Rs. 10,000/9. Shri. Renbomo Ngullie, DAO Wokha : Rs. 10,000/10. Shri. Albert Patton, BDO Wokha : Rs. 10,000/11. Shri. Vungthungo Kikon, Sr. Principal (GHSS) Wokha : Rs. 10,000/12. Shri.A. Robin Lotha Jt. Secretary, GoN : Rs. 10,000/13. Mr & Mrs. Y.M. Humtsoe : Rs. 10,000/14. Wokha Dist Class-I, Contractors Union : Rs. 10,000/15. Shri. Yanrenthung M. Humtsoe : Rs. 7,000/16. Shri. Mhathung Kithan, PD GS & Planning : Rs. 7,000/17. Dr. & Mrs. Chumben Murry, Ex-Minister : Rs. 5,000/18. Mrs. Arona Kithan : Rs. 5,000/19. Shri. Motsuthung Lotha : Rs. 5,000/20. Muslim Union, Wokha : Rs. 5,000/21. Er. Vihoto Achumi (PHE) : Rs. 5,000/22. Dr. & Mrs. K. Tsemomo Humtsoe : Rs. 5,000/23. PWD (R&B) Wokha Division : Rs. 5,000/24. Mrs. Rose Kikon : Rs. 5,000/25. Late Emi Shitiri Sister’s, Pangti : Rs. 10,000/26. Wokha Treasury Staff : Rs. 5,000/27. Er. K.G. Sumi : Rs. 5,000/28. Er. Myanrao Ezung : Rs. 4,000/29. Er. Orenvungo S. Ovung, SDO (Elect) : Rs. 4,000/30. Mr & Mrs. Yankithung Yanthan : Rs. 3,000/31. Shri. K. Mhonthung Tungoe, ADS : Rs. 2,500/32. Mrs. Tsenlumi Murry, BDO Chukitong : Rs. 2,000/33. Shri. Renponthung Ezung : Rs. 2,000/34. Lotha Students Union : Rs. 2,000 35. Mr & Mrs. Chobathung Odyuo : Rs. 2,000/36. Shri. Limhathung Odyuo SDO PHE : Rs. 2,000/37. Shri. Ramongo Lotha, IAS (Rtd) : Rs. 2,000/38. Shri. S. Y. Lotha, Lt. Col (Rtd) Kilonser : Rs. 2,000/39. Mrs. Thungjano Yanthan, Dy. Dir. Art & Cul : Rs. 2,000/40. Dr. & Mrs. T.M. Lotha : Rs. 7,200/41. R. Ekonthung Lotha, Dy. Inspector School Edu. : Rs. 2,000/42. Shri. Benri, OC Tseminyu : Rs. 2,000/43. Janbemo Y. Humtsoe : Rs. 2,000/44. Shri. Y. Benry Lotha : Rs. 2,000/45. ANTA, Wokha Unit : Rs. 2,000/46. Mr. & Mrs. Atheo Humtsoe : Rs. 2,000/47. Shri. Nchumbemo Shitiri : Rs. 2,000/48. Shri. Motsuthung Ezung : Rs. 2,000/49. Dr. & Mrs. Pithungo Kikon : Rs. 1,000/50. Mr. Limhathung Y. Ezung, President (WCSU) : Rs. 1,000/51. Shri. Mhabemo, ASO Dir. Of Tourism : Rs. 1,000/52. Shri. W. Ezamo Ovung : Rs. 1,000/53. Mrs. P. Thungbeni Ezung : Rs. 1,000/54. Smti. Orenboni Lotha, Dy. Dir. (Edu) : Rs. 1,000/55. Shri. Rovilatuo Mor : Rs. 1,000/56. Shri. L. Ekonthung Ezung : Rs. 1,000/57. Shri. Bendang Toshi Aier : Rs. 500/58. DC Wokha for allotment of permit 59. SP & OC Wokha for Security arrangement 60. 28th Assam Rifles for Seat & Tent 61. CMO Dept. for First Aid 62. Thungdemo Kyong – Kings Media 63. Wokha Dist. Football Association (WDFA) 64. DPRO for Sound System & Video Coverage 65. Mr. & Mrs. Thunglamo Odyuo (YourLink) - Player Certificates 66. Nagaland Post & Eastern Mirror 67. Referee Association (Football & Volleyball), Commentators, Volunteers, Ball Boys and all participating teams and well wishers. Nyanbeni A. Ezung Yanbeni Jungi Chairperson, WDWSA General Secy., WDWSA

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unachal Pradesh Express. Seeking to highlight the significance of the region, he said important meetings should not only be held in the national capital but “we must go to all states. And that is why I came to Shillong for a Northeastern Council meeting. An important meeting related to agriculture was held in Sikkim.” Without naming Manmohan Singh, Modi said, the former prime minister could not visit the state on the pretext of workload, “But I am such a PM who cannot stay without meeting you all.” The prime minister hailed the patriotic nature

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I tanag a r , F e b 1 5 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday accused the previous UPA regime of neglecting the North East and said his government has given priority to the region with ministers and senior officials regularly visiting it. Modi was addressing a public rally at the Indira Gandhi Park here after laying the foundation stone for the Tomo Riba Institute of Health and Medical Science. He announced the weekly called Arunachakly Naharlagun-New Delhi Express will run twice a week now and will be called Ar-

China voiced its “firm opposition” to the visit of Narendra Modi to Arunachal Pradesh which it claims as part of South Tibet and said it would lodge a diplomatic protest with India. “China’s position on the China-India boundary question is consistent and clear-cut,” said Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Geng Shuang in response to reports that Modi visited Arunachal Pradesh today. “The Chinese government has never recognised the so-called Arunachal Pradesh and is firmly opposed to the Indian leader’s visit to the disputed area,” Geng was quoted as saying by state-run Xinhua news agency. “We will lodge stern representations with the Indian side,” he said. Geng said that China and India had reached important consensus on properly managing disputes, and the two sides were working to resolve the territorial disputes through negotiation and consultation. “The Chinese side urges the Indian side to honour its commitment and abide by the relevant consensus, and refrain from taking any action that may complicate the boundary question,” Geng said. “(These three areas) located between the illegal ‘McMahon Line’ and the traditional customary boundary between China and India, have always been Chinese territory,” he said in the Xinhua report, adding that the ‘McMahon Line’ drawn by Britain in 1914 was an attempt to incorporate the areas into Indian territory.

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We will not spare anyone found guilty in $1.8 bn fraud: PNB chief NEW DELHI, FEB 15 (IANS): A day after highlevel fraudulent practice to the tune of $1.8 billion in one of the Punjab National Bank’s Mumbai branch was reported to the stock exchange, Sunil Mehta, MD and CEO said it “will not spare anyone” involved in the wrongdoing. The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday launched a nationwide raid on the offices, showrooms and workshops of billionaire diamond trader Nirav Modi. ED teams carried out simultaneous raids on Modi’s in Mumbai, Surat (Gujarat) and New Delhi. “We are known for clean banking. The fraud started in 2011. We have brought it under the notice of regulatory and law enforcement agencies as soon as we came to know about it. We will not spare anyone invoved in the fraudu-

Sunil Mehta lent practice,” Mehta told reporters here in hurriedly called press meet. The PNB chief said the fraud was detected on January 25th and was reported to the investigative agencies, including the Central Bureau of Investigation on January 29th. He said he had received a “vague email” from the customers involved in the fraudulent transaction about settling the dues and the bank had

asked them to send their detailed response. He said the transactions were detected in only one branch and no other branches were involved. As for other banks, he said overseas branches of other Indian banks were affected by the transactions, except in one case. His answer was in response to a question whether any foreign bank branch was also affected. The PNB chief said the finance ministry was taking stock of the matter on a day-to-day basis. “We have the capabilities and capacities to come out of the situation,” he said. “We have not only lodged the comnplaint against the culprits, we have also lodged complaint against our staff who were involved in the matter,” Mehta said.

Kejriwal blames Modi govt for Nirav Modi’s flight NEW DELHI, FEB 15 (IANS): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday accused the Modi government of helping the prime accused in the Rs 11,515 crore PNB fraud, Nirav Modi, to flee from India.“Is it possible to believe that he or Vijay Mallya left the country without active connivance of the BJP(government)?” the Aam Aadmi Party leader asked in a tweet. His remarks came after media reports suggested that the billionaire diamond trader left India before a FIR could be filed against him by the PNB. The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday filed a Rs 11,515 crore case against him and raided properties linked to him. Earlier, the Central Bureau of Investigation booked Modi, his wife Ami, brother Nischal and maternal uncle Mehul Choksi for their alleged involvement in a cheating case of over Rs 280 crore.

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PNB scam: ED raids diamond trader Nirav Modi MUMBAI, FEB 15 (IANS): A day after a massive $1.8 billion fraud was unearthed in a PNB branch here, the Enforcement Directorate on Thursday launched a nationwide raid on the offices, showrooms and workshops of billionaire diamond trader Nirav Modi. ED teams carried out simultaneous raids on Modi’s offices, showrooms and diamond workshops in Mumbai, Surat (Gujarat) and New Delhi. ED officials landed at Firestar Diamond Pvt Ltd. head office in Bharat Diamond Bourse, in Bandra Kurla Complex, Modi’s private office at Kohinoor City in Kurla West, his showroom and boutique at Itts House in Fort in south Mumbai and a workshop in Peninsula Business Park in Lower Parel. In Gujarat, six diamond workshops were raided in Surat SEZ at Sachin town and an office in Belgium Towers on Ring Road, the hub of diamond

Security guards wait outside the showroom of Nirav Modi as Enforcement Directorate team raids his showroom and office at Kala Ghoda in Mumbai on Thursday. (PTI) jewellery trade. Two diamond jewellery boutiques of Modi in New Delhi - in Chanakyapuri and Defence Colony - were also raided. The multi-pronged action came a day after the Punjab National Bank admitted to unearthing a fraud of Rs 11,515 crore involving Modi’s companies and certain other accounts with the bank’s flagship branch (Brady House) in Mumbai and its second largest lend-

ing window in India. At least 10 bank employees have been suspended but it is not clear whether anybody from the crucial PNB Credit Approval Committee or its Board of Directors figure among them. The fraud, which includes money-laundering among others, concerns the Firestar Diamonds group in which the CBI last week booked Modi, his wife Ami, brother Nishal and a mater-

nal uncle Mehul Choksi. It followed a complaint lodged by PNB on January 29 pertaining to an alleged cheating case of Rs 280 crore perpetrated by these four in 2011. It is learnt that Modi - whose operations are spread across Europe, the US, Middle East and Far East besides India - has written to PNB and other banks that he would return their outstandings.

Jindal University rape: SC asks HC to decide on appeal in 5 months SC asks 6 states over Godavari water award NEW DELHI, FEB 15 (IANS): The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Punjab and Haryana High Court to decide within five months the appeals of the accused in the O.P. Jindal Global University gang rape case. A division bench of Justice S.A. Bobde and Justice L.N. Rao said that the two accused -- Hardin Sikri and Karan Chhabra -- will continue to remain in custody while another accused Vikas Garg, who was granted protection from arrest, will continue to be out of jail. The bench said: “In the interest of justice, we don’t propose to discuss on merits of the case, since appeals are pending in the High Court. “We find it appropriate that two interim orders passed by this court (SC’s

op Jindal Global University, Sonepat. order staying grant of bail by HC and protection from arrest to Garg)... will remain in force till pending of the appeals.” It added: “We request the Punjab and Haryana High Court to dispose of the appeal as expeditiously as possible, no later than five months. Parties are directed to appear before the High Court on March 6.” The three accused

-- Hardin Sikri, Karan Chhabra and Vikas Garg -- were earlier jailed by a trial court for raping a fellow student but the Punjab and Haryana High Court had suspended their conviction and sentence in September last year on the grounds that the woman was “promiscuous” and had “casual sexual escapades”. Challenging the High Court’s order of suspen-

sion of their sentences, the victim had approached the apex court. She alleged that the accused have been blackmailing her as they have her objectionable pictures and expressed apprehension that those could get circulated. During the course of argument on the issue of sharing the iCloud account password with the victim, senior advocate Shanti Bhushan claimed that his client could not remember the password as he was in jail for more than two and a half years and never used the account in iPhone, which was seized by the investigating agency. Seeking relief for accused Garg, senior advocate Sidhartha Luthra argued that his client was sentenced to seven years jail for rape but not for gang rape and he was on bail during the

trial itself. In January, the apex court had protected Garg from arrest keeping in mind his conduct during the bail period. On April 11, 2015, the victim had lodged a complaint with the university administration alleging that the three accused final year law students of the university, had been blackmailing and raping her since August 2013.

NEW DELHI, FEB 15 (IANS): The Supreme Court on Thursday asked Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Odisha, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh to file an affidavit stating they are bound by the 1980 Godavari River Water Tribunal Award in terms of the Interstate River Water Disputes Act, 1956. The Indira Sagar (Polavaram) Dam also known as Polavaram Dam multi-

purpose irrigation project is being carried out in pursuance to the award. Giving the Chief Secretaries of the six states four weeks time to file the affidavits, a bench of Justice Madan B. Lokur and Justice Deepak Gupta also asked the Secretary of the Union Water Resources Ministry to file an affidavit reaffirming

the position that under the 1956 Act all were bound to accept the Justice Bachawat Godavari River Water Tribunal Award. Asking the Chief Secretaries to file the affidavit, Justice Lokur said in that case they were only left with the interpretation whether the dam under construction was conforming to the award.

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Amit Shah CHANDIGARH, FEB 15 (IANS): BJP National President Amit Shah on Thursday said the party had provided a corruptionfree and stable government in Haryana and the country, and promised it would ensure ‘sabka vikas’ (development for all castes and communities). Addressing the Bharatiya Janata Party’s

(BJP) ‘Yuva Hunkar Rally’ at Pandu Pindara village in Jind district, Shah said the BJP’s governance model was to ensure equal development for all. Shah pointed out that Haryana was infamous for rampant corruption and maladministration in the tenure of previous governments but the BJP regime, headed by Chief Minister

Manohar Lal Khattar, provided a corruption-free and transparent government. He said the welfare schemes initiated by the Central and the Haryana governments were aimed at helping the farmers and the downtrodden. Thousands of security personnel, including Haryana Police and paramilitary forces, kept a strict watch at the rally venue, areas surrounding it and Jind district and nearby areas. BJP ministers and legislators arrived at the venue on motorcycles. The state BJP had asked workers to come to the rally on

bikes. The opposition Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) had threatened to show black flags to the BJP president over the issue of non-construction of the SYL (Sutlej-Yamuna Link) canal and failure of the BJP to fulfil the promises made to the people of Haryana. The police detained INLD leaders and workers in some districts to prevent them from reaching the rally venue, about 200 km from here. Har yana Congress President Ashok Tanwar was also detained in Jind town as he was planning to hold a protest.

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DIRECTORATE OF FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES

NAGALAND : KOHIMA NO.FHQ/RO-4/2017-18/284 Date Kohima, the 15th February 2018 CALLING NOTICE To, Name : F/M Paunamgumlung S/o : Amezi Village : Lambai P.O/P.S : Peren Dist : Peren Whereas, you had been found absent from the Government Bonafide duty since 22/01/2018 and absconding from duties till date. Hence, you are directed to report to your place of posting i.e. Fire Station Longleng within 15 (fifteen) days from the publication of the Notice. Failure to Report within a time frame given will invite disciplinary proceeding against you. D.I.G (P & ES) Nagaland, Kohima DC-366

Army foils infiltration bid in J&K JAMMU, FEB 15 (IANS): An attempt by militants to infiltrate into Jammu and Kashmir from Pakistan was foiled by the Indian Army on Thursday, military sources said. Soldiers noticed suspicious movements in Balakote area of the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district early in the day. “The troops fired and the intruding terrorists were forced to withdraw back into the Pakistani side. A search operation is on in the area,” an official said. The Pakistani Army on Wednesday violated the 2003 ceasefire in Nowshera sector of LoC in Rajouri district. At around 7 p.m., the Pakistan Army used

small arms, automatics and mortars, forcing the Indian side to retaliate “effectively and strongly”, the official added.

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

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

/Dated Tuensang the13th February 2018

To, No 35093 : C/N Rongota Kezo Son of : 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 Nagajan 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 (RO27)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 DC-367 Nagaland.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER CUSTOMS PREVENTIVE DIVISION : DIMAPUR Khermahal Chariali Police Point, Dimapur-797112, Nagaland

Phone: 03862-226688/Fax:03862-226868/Email:cusdmr@yahoo.com

AUCTION NOTICE Date, Dimapur, the 15th February, 2018 It is hereby notified that the under mentioned seized goods will be sold in Auction "As Is And Where Is Basis" at the Office of the Assistant Commissioner of Customs Preventive Division, Dimapur, Khermahal Chariali Police Point, Dimapur on 28.02.2018 at 1100 hrs. All intending bidders are requested to be present on the stipulated date and time. The successful bidder will have to deposit the full auction amount immediately after auction. The Officer conducting the Auction reserves the right to cancel the bid if the bid amount does not fetch the reserve/fair price. For further details and assistance contact Superintendent (Disposal), Customs (Preventive) Division, Dimapur. Sl. No.

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Description of the goods

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Ladies panty (Lili)

4100 pcs

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Sd/(CHUNGKHOLEN) Superintendent (Disposal) Customs Preventive Division, Dimapur

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OPINiON/EDITORIAL

Nagaland Post Vol. XXVIII NO. 70 Dimapur, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2018

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VVIP defaulters

ith the latest disclosure of another gigantic bank fraud in the Punjab National Bank where the amount involved was to the tune of Rs.11,395 crore from the period of 2011 till January 2018, the country’s premier banks have pushed the setting up of a Resolution Corporation under the RBI as close as ever. The RC effectively means that banks with high levels of NPAs will have to merge and any financial meltdown will be at the risk of depositors to the tune of Rs. One lakh only kept in the savings bank account. As usual and expectedly, the culprit who defrauded the bank through a cleverly and disguised loan was a top diamond merchant- Nirav Modi- another hi-fi businessman floating around with the glitterati of Hollywood and Bollywood. This brings to mind striking similarities between the modus operandi of Modi and another Indian billionaire who used and abused the state-owned banks to further his own greed -Vijay Mallya. Any charges of crony capitalism, after the latest PNB saga, will be hard to deflect. In the Rajya Sabha in 2016 the government informed the house that the total amount under all types of fraud at all banks (state owned as well as private) was a staggering Rs 23,902.63 crore in 2016-17. The present fraud of Rs.11,395 crore will certainly lead to a jump in the fraud figure. Public Sector Banks (PSBs) witnessed 8,622 frauds, involving 1,146 staff between 2015-2017. However, keeping in view that PSBs have about 70 per cent market share, the incidence of such frauds in private sector banks is higher than in PSBs-4,156 frauds involving 568 staffs. Initial investigations suggest that Allahabad Bank, Axis Bank and Union Bank had funded close to Rs 7,000 crore in this intricate web of deals and may also face the music. Another state-owned bank, Bank of Baroda, is already under the scanner for alleged compliance lapses in South Africa, pertaining to advances it made to one influential Indian business family there. Prima facie, an initial investigation in these cases has revealed involvement of not only midlevel employees, but also of the senior most management as was reflected in the case of Syndicate Bank and Indian Bank. This raises serious concern over the effectiveness of corporate governance at the highest echelons of these banks. In addition, there has been a rising trend of non-performing assets (NPAs), especially for the PSBs, thereby severely impacting their profitability. Several causes have been attributed to risky NPAs, including global and domestic slowdown, but there is some evidence of a relationship between frauds and NPAs as well. The data reveals that more than 95 percent of number of fraud cases and amount involved in fraud comes from commercial banks. Among the commercial banks, public sector banks account for just about 18 percent of the total number of fraud cases, whereas in terms of the amount involved, the proportion goes as high as 83 percent. In India, the small borrower or ordinary farmer who by default are named and shamed through newspaper summons and later their properties seized and even imprisoned. However if the defaulter is a top honcho, the treatment is totally different. There are 57 borrowers who have not returned loans worth a staggering Rs. 85,000 crore. They are not in jail but enjoying life and are still treated like VIPs.

DailyDevotion “Am I My Brother’s Keeper?”

None of us lives to himself… —Romans 14:7 Has it ever dawned on you that you are responsible spiritually to God for other people? For instance, if I allow any turning away from God in my private life, everyone around me suffers. We “sit together in the heavenly places…” (Ephesians 2:6). “If one member suffers, all the members suffer with it…” (1 Corinthians 12:26). If you allow physical selfishness, mental carelessness, moral insensitivity, or spiritual weakness, everyone in contact with you will suffer. But you ask, “Who is sufficient to be able to live up to such a lofty standard?” “Our sufficiency is from God…” and God alone (2 Corinthians 3:5). “You shall be witnesses to Me…” (Acts 1:8). How many of us are willing to spend every bit of our nervous, mental, moral, and spiritual energy for Jesus Christ? That is what God means when He uses the word witness. But it takes time, so be patient with yourself. Why has God left us on the earth? Is it simply to be saved and sanctified? No, it is to be at work in service to Him. Am I willing to be broken bread and poured-out wine for Him? Am I willing to be of no value to this age or this life except for one purpose and one alone— to be used to disciple men and women to the Lord Jesus Christ. My life of service to God is the way I say “thank you” to Him for His inexpressibly wonderful salvation. Remember, it is quite possible for God to set any of us aside if we refuse to be of service to Him— “…lest, when I have preached to others, I myself should become disqualified” (1 Corinthians 9:27).

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Change is the end result of all true learning. ~ Leo Buscaglia

Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2018

Post-mortem

Election and the Naga Christian

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his writing is purely according to my observation and experiences. Since my childhood till today I have not seen fair and peaceful election in Nagaland. Nagaland is a small state of few population comparing to other states in India and 95 % population are Christians the believers and followers of Jesus Christ. Nagaland as a Christian majority state we used to conduct and organise different kinds of church programme from all over Nagaland every year from the beginning of the year till December last. Eg:- Revival crusade program, Bible study, fasting and prayer program, Jubilee, spiritual awakening program, women program, youth program, fathers program, children’s program, church related seminars and training so on and so forth. All such programmes are being organised in order to renew our Christian spiritual faith and also to strengthen our commitment with God and we all live together as a good Christian. But it is so sad during the time of election we Naga Christian are seems to be totally forgetting all those programme and commitment we made with

God. We sell the truth (vote) by money we caste proxy vote we do not respect the rights of others people, we fight one another, threatening one another, destroying properties burning houses and vehicles randomly, drinks and feasting for many days. All these are ungodly and unchristian activities. Then where is our Christian identity and where is the truth in us. We miserably fail on our part to exhibit the sanctity of Christian life to unchristian people around us. Election comes and go once in five years according to Indian constitution but most important we must remember is that even after election we are going to live together work together worship together pray together and meet one another every day. So let us respect and love each other think for tomorrow and helping one another that every eligible citizens could exercise their franchise peacefully without any disruption according to their own choice. The Bible said, “Buy the truth and do not sell it “(Pro.23:23) But today as we observe the election movement in our state majority of the Christians are easily selling the truth by few

amounts of money which God has prohibited to His chosen people like us. The NBCC has initiated clean election in our state with a sole purpose to do away all corruptions in election for the betterment of our future which is appreciable by one and all. Let us extend our support and pray for Gods interference in this noble mission. I and my family fully supporting have decided to caste our precious vote truthfully and prayerfully in the name of Jesus as we did before. Dear Naga Christians in times like this let no any evil forces takes away your Christians identity and faith with God. Do not commit sins again and again before God through election rather as a Christian let us all stand in truth and integrity. Let us maintain peace and respect. Let us not create violence and not prevent one another to do our fundamental rights specially on voting day i,e on 27th Feb. So that I am sure everyone will be able to press EVM & VVPAT according to one’s own choice candidate and by doing this God will bless our Nagaland. Abemo Jungio, Asso. Pastor, WTBC

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akoda politics’ is one of the trending political topics going on India. Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi jee’s statement, ““If someone opens a ‘pakoda’ shop in front of your office, does that not count at employment? The person’s daily earning of ` 200 will never come into any books or accounts. The truth is massive people are being employed.” has been highly debated in both sides- Ruling party and opposition. The ruling party has taken this statement positive and interpreting positively and the opposition negative and interpreting negatively. In my opinion as a student of Economics that prime minister Modi, helped found a new discipline in economics, pakodanomics. If Modijee gives statement that all women in India are cows,”(means all women are gentle-metaphor) certainly in lack of understanding and with callous attitude the opposition will make it issue and blame Modijee to insult women saying women ‘cows’. Same thing is happening with the Pakodanomics. The Opposition for misguiding the voters and country has been interpreting pokodanomics negatively. What was prime minister Modi really trying to say here? This entire jobs crisis is being overblown. What is important is employment and not jobs which most people in India do not get, given our fascination for sarkari (i.e. government) jobs. Of course, expecting the government to create employment for one million Indians entering the workforce every month and the 8.4 crore Indians who need to

be moved from agriculture to make it economically feasible, is unfair. that nearly half of India’s workforce (46.6 per cent to be exact) is self-employed. Further, 67.5 per cent of India’s self employed make up to ` 90,000 a year. A little over 41 per cent make only up to ` 60,000 a year. What does this tell us? It tells us very clearly that self-employment (selling pakodas for example) does not pay well. The opposition always misguide the citizens of India quoting wrong facts that India is facing unemployment. Yes, employment exists in not only in India but in most of the countries of the world. In India unemployment is not the problem. India has a lower unemployment rate. Latest estimate puts it at around 3.6%, against OECD’s 6.1%. Employment can come in various forms. Even selling pakodas and making ` 200 per day is employment. Selling pakodas on the street is incidental here. What is more important is that the prime minister of India is saying that people can sell stuff on the street, make money and employment can thus be generated. It’s true that prime minister chose a poor example but the point he was making was a serious one, that of the distinction between self-employment and working for someone else. For those of you who are so inclined it is the difference between Form 16 and Form 16A of the Income Tax. Prof Mithilesh Kumar Sinha, Finance Officer, Nagaland University, Lumami

Requisitioning of Private The emerging India-U.S. role reversal in world leadership or the last half of the 20th participation in India’s political par- “...it wasn’t until I became a politiVehicles for State Elections century, the United States ties, it appears that he may encourage cian that I realised how nasty, how

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he annexure to this note, a copy of the Hon’ble Gauhati High Cour t Judgement dated 11.10.10, with copies to the Chief Secretary and Director General of Police, Nagaland, clearly states that private vehicles cannot be requisitioned under the Assam Requisition and Control of Vehicles Act, 1968. In this regard it is requested that the concerned authority clarify if the Act is different for Nagaland. If so, why did the Hon’ble High Court issue copies to the CS and DGP, Nagaland? It is understood that there are two categories of private vehicles; those solely for personal use and those used for commercial activities. It is felt that vehicles are being randomly requisitioned without compunction. As mentioned in an ear-

lier article in our local dailies, the State Government owns a massive fleet of thousands of vehicles of various categories, particularly SUV’s. In addition our overcrowded streets are over-populated with commercial vehicles such as local and regional taxis, buses, goods carriers, etc. through our uncontrolled distribution of permits. These, surely are more than enough for the elections of this small state! Many professionals, teachers, etc. are totally dependent on their personal vehicles. Buses of academic institutions too are not spared now. Does this mean that academic activities should cease for the entire duration of almost two weeks for the elections? Our priorities appear to have been misplaced somewhere in our haste and ineptness. Prof. G.T. Thong

The tsunami of an election

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mages and visions of massive destruction are evoked when one hears the Japanese word ‘Tsunami’. This sea wave tsunami will destroy buildings, properties and everything in its path, and at the same time kill human beings and animals. However it cannot kill the spirit of man for man has a spirit that will never die but will live forever. Therefore, let us be on our guard as a ‘tsunami’is about to hit dry land. Behold, the political election is at hand. This dry land tsunami cannot kill your body but it will kill your spirit. In today’s context in Nagaland, there is no divine politics but only the so called party politics, muscle politics and money politics. Remember your vote is precious as it is your birthright. So do not sell your vote like Esau who sold his birthright to his younger brother Jacob for a morsel of food. Listen to your good conscience and it will tell you whom you should vote for. Let us do our part to keep this election clean Keviswedel Kin, Kohima

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was the world’s beacon for democracy and economic development and India was a laggard. These roles are reversing as the end of the second decade of the 21st century approaches. India is becoming a beacon and the US is becoming a flashlight. In large part, this is a consequence of leadership. India has a leader in Prime Minister Narendra Modi who is pursuing the future. The US has a leader in Donald Trump who is pursuing the past. President Trump is emphasising individualism and isolationism. Prime Minister Modi is stressing engagement and expansionism. Freedom House, in its annual report titled “Freedom in the World 2018” released in January, noted that “A long list of troubling developments contributed to the global decline of democracy, but perhaps most striking was the accelerating withdrawal of the United States from its historical commitment to promoting and supporting democracy.” The report’s aggregate Freedom Score rating (aggregate score) for the US in 2017 was 86 out of 100 points. Its aggregate score for India was 77. This shows that, overall, on the dimensions being measured, the US scores higher. But its score has dropped substantially from 94 in 2008. Today the majority of the countries that rate 90 and above on their aggregate scores are older and smaller. They do not have the size or stature to assume the international democratic leadership mantle if America under the Trump Administration relinquishes it. India does. In the last part of 2017, as Prime Minister Modi called for more democratic processes and

the country to step forward to take on that obligation. Time will tell how this plays out. What is certain, at this point, based upon Modi’s opening address at the Davos Word Economic Forum on January 23, is that the Prime Minister is using India’s democracy as a selling point and putting the country centre stage in terms of its own economic growth and promotion of international cooperation. In his Davos remarks, Modi stressed that India is the “largest democracy on planet Earth” and provided a litany of the enormous opportunities for companies to invest in “inclusive economic development”. He also struck a strong free-trade, globalisation note while calling for international unity to address the issues of climate change, terrorism and protectionism. Modi didn’t directly say that India is open for business. But his message, throughout his comments, was that it is. Trump, on the other hand, in his closing address at Davos, stated explicitly that “America is open for business...” But the implicit message, throughout his comments, was that it is not. At various points during his speech, Trump asserted: “As President, I will always put America first...”; “The United States will no longer turn a blind eye to unfair economic practices...”; “My administration is proud to have led historic efforts... to de-nuke the Korean peninsula”. According to press reports, Trump’s speech was fairly well received while he stayed on script. Trump was, however, booed when he answered a question after concluding his prepared remarks by declaring,

Response to ACAUT Nagaland statement

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he below mentioned ACAUT members who attended the ACAUT emergency meeting held on 8th February 2018 would like to clarify and make it known to the Naga Public that; 1. The resolution which was adopted on 8th February 2018 was unanimous and democratically carried out where the opinion of all the members present were taken in sound mind with full understanding of the issue by each member. Therefore, the allegation on Co-Chairman Dr. Khekugha Muru of misleading the members with twisted facts is totally baseless, unfounded and uncalled for. 2. Contrary to the allegation made, we condemn those people for undermining our intelligence and capability to take decision without any respect to the fact that we are matured individuals, having ability to decide what is right and wrong. This is to clarify once and for all that Dr. Khekugha Muru as a Co-Chariman of ACAUT was duty bound to Chair the meeting in the absence of the Chairman

and performing his duty by chairing the meeting which does not amount to misleading the ACAUT members. Therefore, those few individuals should not mislead the Naga public and portray the ACAUT members as puppets and robots. We take full responsibility of the resolution and we stand by the resolution and not as rendered in the newspaper published on 152-2018 in local dallies. 3. There is no resolution or collective decisions made by ACAUT to join the CCNTHCO in record or in any official circulation among the members, but it was solely decided by few individuals. The decision to attend the meetings called by NGOs does not imply the approval of the ACAUT to join the CCNTHCO. 4. The ACAUT in its emergency meeting held on 8th Feb. 2018, resolved and suspended Mr. Tia Longchar Co-Chairman for trying to hijack ACAUT meeting and for his involvement in CCNTHCO, the said resolution was intimated to him and therefore he has no authority to call

the meeting let alone Chairing the ACAUT meeting until the house resolves to revoke his suspension. With outmost respect and honour to the Consultative members who attended the meeting without knowing the meeting resolution, it is to notify that the meeting on 14th February 2018 was not official. Therefore, any decision taken or arrived at stands null and void. 5. At the moment with the resignation of Media cell convener and spokesperson, there is no media cell; therefore the press release issued on 15th February 2018 is not from official ACAUT media cell. Hence, the Naga public is requested not to be confused. 6. The members further appeal to all media houses, that no Press releases or write up on behalf of ACAUT should be entertained until the matter is amicably resolved internally in the presence of all esteemed consultative body members. 1. Inakato V. Jimo, 2. Nzanbemo Shitri, 3. Hukiye Yeptho, 4. Azolo Nuh, 5. Yisanbeni, 6. Bohoto Achumi, 7. Avi Chase

mean, how vicious and how fake the press can be.” Therein lies the rub. Even in a setting where President Trump was trying to present his more cooperative side, his inherent combative nature and self-centred perspective came though. By contrast, Prime Minister Modi was collaborative and ecumenical in his presentation of self and India. This was most evident when he concluded his speech by observing: “If you want wealth with wellness, work in India; if you want peace with prosperity, live in India; if you want health with whole life, be in India. And our promise is that your agenda will be part of our destiny. We both will have a shared and successful future.” To sum up: Trump’s nationalistic communication to the world at Davos was “My way or no highway.” Modi’s was “Our way is the skyway.” America’s retrenchment under Trump leaves a leadership vacuum in the world. India under Modi appears poised to fill that vacuum. What stands out and is differentiating about Modi is his espousing a positive and constructive agenda in terms of world involvement. There is no assurance exactly where India will conclude its journey to world leadership. It can however be stated unequivocally near the beginning of 2018 that India is on the right trajectory and climbing upward. It can be stated with equal certainty that the US is not. It is on a glide path headed downward. This is true because those who live in the past and retreat from the playing field are restricting their future. Frank F. Islam (IANS)

Reader’s Post

Response to “Be a Responsible Christian in the Election” Sir,

The Nagaland Baptist Church Council is surprised by the news item, “Be a Responsible Christian in the Election”, where NBCC is alleged to have given birth to NPF, a political party of the State. Christians have played an undeniably important role in the nation building process, both in the national as well as in the state level. In the context of Nagaland, the church has been a strong advocate for peace building in turbulent Nagaland, during its formative stage. The Church has always espoused values such as freedom, tolerance, respect for the rule of law, belief in personal and social responsibility, the sanctity of human life, a commitment to the common good and freedom of speech, debate, conscience and religion. Such teachings and practices are fundamental to the health of a society and is expected to motivate positive responses towards the development and welfare of the society. The writer of the article, Rev. Dr. Thupuo Nyekha, apparently has misconstrued the positive role of the church and have carelessly used the Church in an analogy with poor taste. This is to state that NBCC is purely a Church body and has nothing to do with the formation of any political party in the state. Rev. Dr. Hukashe Zhimomi, President, Nagaland Baptist Church Council

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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quite and the government should not merely issue “unsigned” press releases. “They have a lot to answer for.” Accusing the NDA government of trampling upon the entire banking system, Surjewala said risk management system, fraud detection ability’ and the regulatory mechanism of banks have been severally compromised under the Modi government. “Entire system was bypassed. All regulatory mechanisms broke down. Everything escaped the eyes of auditors and investigators. Risk management’ and fraud detection ability came to a naught. Yet, the

ECI vows to ensure free, fair polls

(From p-1) The CEO was accompanied by election commissioners Sunil Arora, Ashok Lavasa, deputy election commissioner Sudeep Jain, director generals Dilip Sharma, Direndra Ojha and principal secretary Narendra N Butolia. Meanwhile, as per details shared by DIPR, general and police observers have been deployed in the State for monitoring security and advising the administration on taking suitable action. Central armed police forces (CAPFs) have also been deployed as part of confidence building measures (CBMs). While arrangement has been made for providing cashless treatment to all polling staff and CAPF and police personnel deployed on election duty, provision for air ambulances has been made for quick evacuation in case of any exigencies. The ECI has also issued instruction for strict implementation of ceasefire ground rules so that move-

ment of armed cadres is curbed in the interest of free and fair election. The commission has directed Assam Rifles to keep a strict vigil on the international border with Myanmar to curb movement of militants from across the border. Police too have been directed to continue identifying and taking action against all identified troublemongers, anti-social elements and people with bad characters so as to not allow anyone to vitiate the election process. Further, for the first time, all police check posts across the State have been put under webcasting and videography 24x7 for the entire period of election. On the other hand, all DEOs have constituted election expenditure monitoring teams as per an ECI instruction. Also, adequate numbers of expenditure observers and Income Tax officials have been deployed for expenditure monitoring, while 178 flying squads and 84 static surveillance teams

have been operationalised to check movement of cash liquor, drugs and other freebies. Polling will be held on February 27 in 59 out of 60 Assembly constituencies as Neiphiu Rio has already been declared winner unopposed from 11 Northern Angami constituency. Voting will take place in 2,156 polling stations where electronic voting machines (EVMs) with voter verifiable paper audit trails (VVPATs) will be used. There are altogether 11.91 lakh voters in the State with 6.01 lakh of them being male and remaining 5.89 lakh female electors. Meanwhile, as per the activity report (as on February 13), the flying squad team/SST has so far seized cash amounting to Rs 24,72,890; 25,856 litres of liquor, 220 kgs ganja, 18683 banned tablets/capsules, 5 gms of heroine/opium, two vehicles, two arms and 33 ammunition. Altogether 96 FIRs have been lodged.

NPF party to form next govt, asserts T.R. Zeliang (From p-1) Likening Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) to that of an “un-recognised village with a global symbol and a nationalist name”, Zeliang alleged that the newly-floated party was least bothered about Nagaland and the Nagas. Expressing his doubt on the 20:40 seat arrangement between BJP and NDPP, Zeliang remarked that seat arrangement in Nagaland was “impractical.” Addressing another rally in the newly-created district of Noklak, the NPF’s chief ministerial candidate cited various developmental activities, particularly road connectivity, taking place in the new district. “Unlike other political parties,

we are highlighting what is taking place and not what will take place,” he told the gathering there. Stating that “trouble-makers” in NPF had formed NDPP, Zeliang expressed the hope that NPF without them would now restore and strengthen the image of the State and Naga people as proud sons and daughters of Naga soil with renewed determination. Calling upon the citizens of the State to give their precious mandate in favour of NPF, Zeliang assured the gathering that a popular government led by the party would be formed as desired by majority of the Nagas. This was stated in a press release issued by NPF press bureau.

volved over 30 banks including Punjab National Bank, Allahabad Bank, Axis Bank, State Bank of India, Union Bank of India, Bank of Baroda, Indian Oversees Bank, Corporation Bank, Andhra Bank, Vijaya Bank, Canara Bank, ICICI Bank, IDBI Bank and the Export Import Bank of India. Posing questions to the Prime Minister, the Congress spokesperson asked how Nirav Modi and his uncle Mehul Choksi duped the entire banking system through forged letters of understanding under the nose of his government. “Who is responsible for the biggest ‘bank loot scam,” Surjewala queried, asking why the Prime Minister did not take any action to protect the banking sector from the fraud despite a written complaint received in July 2016. “Why were all the authorities, including Finance Ministry, its financial intelligence units and all other authorities sleeping?”

State BJP takes on Dr. Jamir

(From p-1) manipulations while in office, BJP stressed that the authority and powers of the governors should be discharged in a fair manner so that democracy flourished. “Governor Jamir has no business to involve himself in electioneering process in Mokokchung district. Why is he using the constitutional post of governor to serve his interest? Isn’t he supposed to be neutral?’ BJP asked. The party told Jamir that, if he was so keen to enter State politics again, he should resign immediately. According to State BJP, election code of conduct was in force, whereas the head of a State was violating the constitutional practices with disdain. “Or is it that Jamir is simply following the diktats of the Congress high command, which is famed for indulging in cheap and dirty politics?” it questioned.

Karti Chidambaram

NEW DELHI, FEB 15 (PTI): Karti Chidambaram, son of senior Congress leader P Chidambaram, today appeared before the ED for the second time in connection with the INX Media money laundering case, official sources said. They said Karti Chidambaram deposed before the investigating officer (IO) of the case as per the scheduled summons for today.

Union minister’s son was referring to his moving of various courts, including the Madras High Court and the Supreme Court, in response to the ED’s action against him. The central probe agency had registered the case against him and others in May last year. It had registered an Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR), the ED’s equivalent of a police FIR, against the accused named in a CBI complaint, including Karti Chidambaram, INX Media and its directors -- Peter and Indrani Mukerjea. The ECIR was lodged under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The sources said the ED was probing the alleged “proceeds of crime” gener-

(From p-1) “Use your God-given birthright to vote for God-fearing person in order to bring positive change and development in our society. Avoid youth camps, physical intimidations, use of alcohol and drugs, stay away from immorality, do not be used as a political tool by some vested politicians for their benefits and avoid proxy voting,” he appealed. Rhi cautioned that buying and selling votes and booth capturing were not only sins but would eventually invite divine judgment. He, thus, appealed to all “responsible” Christian youth to keep their Christian values and principles above individual benefits. He urged them to exercise their franchise with a clear conscience on February 27.

DIMAPUR: Eden Medical Centre, Dimapur has been empanelled by the state government exclusively for cancer patients for treatment and investigations for patients of Nagaland government employees and their family members. As per directive of the Health & Family Welfare department, the empanelment has been made for three years with effect from January 2, 2018.

ated in this case. It was the Enforcement Directorate which had provided information about the alleged illegal payments made by INX Media, based on which the CBI had filed its FIR. The CBI had also carried out searches at the houses and offices of Karti Chidambaram across four cities for allegedly receiving money from the media firm owned by the Mukerjeas to scuttle a tax probe. The Chidambarams, however, have denied all the charges made against them. The CBI had filed the FIR against Karti Chidambaram and the Mukerjeas on charges of criminal conspiracy, cheating, receiving illegal gratification, influencing public servants and criminal misconduct.

use money power to influence his election”. Rio warned voters that if they allowed Zeliang to manifest they would end up in the opposition. He was alluding that the NDPP-BJP combine would win absolute majority and promised that the NDPP candidate Iherie Ndang will be made a minister in the next government if he got elected. He also dismissed T.R. Zeliang’s promise to develop Tening within two years if NPF candidate was elected. He said during the four terms when T.R. Zeliang represented Tening, there was no development at all. So how could T.R. Zeliang achieve in two years which he could not even in 20 years, asked Rio. Rio also clarified that the alliance with BJP was for the protection of Naga rights under Article 371A and to ensure protection of freedom of religion and that NDPP would never compromise with the Christian faith. Those who spoke at the rallies included Namri Nchang (6 Tenning A/C), Iherie Ndang (7 Peren A/C), Neiba Ndang, former minister and advisor NDPP; Vatsu Meru, former minister and senior member, NDPP.

5 accused behind terrorist’s escape from SMHS hospital in NIA custody SRINAGAR, FEB 15 (PTI): The National Investigation Agency (NIA) today took the custody of five accused arrested by the Jammu and Kashmir Police in connection with the escape of Lashkar-eTaiba terrorist Mohammed Naveed Jhatt from the SMHS hospital, an official spokesman said here. The NIA spokesman said the court of Chief Judicial Magistrate here granted a two-day transit remand of the five accused who had been nabbed by the police on February 8, two days after the escape of 22-year-old Jhatt alias Abu Hanzalla from the busy hospital in the city. The five accused -Shakeel Ahmed Bhat, Tika Khan, Syed Tajamul Islam,

Mohammed Shafi Wani and Jan Mohammed Ganai -- were arrested by the police for allegedly conspiring in the escape of Jhatt. All the five accused are residents of Pulwama. The NIA re-registered the case pertaining to the escape from custody of Jhatt from the SMHS hospital where he was brought in for treatment on February 6. The accused will be produced before the NIA special court at Jammu tomorrow for seeking police custody, the spokesman said. The designated court for the NIA is in Jammu, the winter capital of the state. Two policemen -head constable Mushtaq Ahmed and constable

Babar Ahmed -- of the Jammu and Kashmir Police were killed by Jhatt and his accomplice on the fateful day. Bhat is believed to be one of the masterminds of the escape of Jhatt and his motorcycle had been used in the escape of the terrorist, police said. Khan, a resident of Pulwama, is alleged to have provided his car for further transportation of Jhatt out of the city, police said.

Jhatt is at present believed to be in the Pulwama area of South Kashmir, they said. Shafi, who is from Narbal on the outskirts of Srinagar city, had posed as a patient to provide cover for the terrorists escape. Jhatt had managed to escape on February 6 after at least two other militants attacked the police escort team at the SMHS Hospital here, killing two cops.

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(From p-1) Rio said he had invited T.R. Zeliang numerous times to join NPF but he (Zeliang) “could not muster the courage”. Rio said as chief minister he upgraded Peren to district to fulfill the aspirations of the people. He said it was only after Peren district was formed did T.R. Zeliang join NPF and later accommodated into the cabinet and sent to Rajya Sabaha but returned back and was again re-accommodated as cabinet minister. Rio also described the entire tenure of the government under T.R. Zeliang as one that even the people of Peren district “would be ashamed of his lies and deceit”. He went on to cite the controversy that surrounded Zeliang’s claims of having graduated either in 1979 or 1980 and for which he was yet unable to produce the graduation certificate. After the issue came up, Rio said that T.R. Zeliang could not produce his BA graduate certificate and in the latest affidavit mentioned his educational qualification only as “BA Appeared”. He described T.R. Zeliang as being unrelenting in accepting his mistakes and “trying to

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NEW DELHI, FEB 15 (IANS): The Congress on Thursday lashed out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the Rs 11,500 crore fraud in the PNB and asked him to come clean on the government’s “failure” to prevent the scam and identify those who helped the alleged kingpin, billionaire jeweller Nirav Modi, to flee the country. Posing a series of questions to the Prime Minister and his government, the Congress accused the PMO or any other authority of taking action even after a complaint was filed to the Prime Minister’s Office as early as July 26, 2016. “The Congress demands accountability, responsibility and recovery of the money and answers on who had protected another ‘Chhota Modi’ and helped him flee the country,” party spokesperson Randeep Surjewala told reporters. Pegging the scam at Rs 30,000 crore, he said the Prime Minister and Finance Minister Arun Jaitley should not remain

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(From p-1) as I have not violated either the constitution or the code of conduct”. Dr. Jamir said that he was in his home town for getting two families together to resolve their differences and bring about reconciliation between them. “I have only responded to requests to initiate the reconciliation and if doing so is described as election campaign, then I don’t understand the logic”, said Jamir. Further, Dr. Jamir reiterated that he has not gone out to canvass or campaign for his son as his visit was coincidental. He said those political parties hurling the allegations were only trying to malign his name to gain some political mileage.

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Mumbai, Feb 15 (PTI): Gold prices soared by Rs 365 per 10 grams at the bullion market here Thursday amid a firm overseas trend and increased buying by local jewellers. Silver too followed suit and surged by Rs 470 per kg on increased offtake by industrial units. Standard gold (99.5 purity) climbed by Rs 365 to end at Rs 30,575 per 10 grams from Wednesday’s close of Rs 30,210. Pure gold (99.9 purity) also rose by a similar margin to finish at Rs 30,725 per 10 grams compared to Rs 30,360 previously. Silver (.999 fineness) surged by Rs 470 to settle at Rs 38,655 per kg as against Rs 38,185 earlier. Globally, gold was on track for its fourth straight session of gains as the dollar skidded to its lowest in two weeks on concerns about the impact of high levels of US debt and tax cuts. Spot gold was up 0.2 per cent at USD 1,353.73 an ounce at early trade. Among other precious metals, silver was up 0.3 per cent at USD 16.92 an ounce.

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40.77 per cent in January as against 56.46 per cent in the previous month. Kitchen staple onion witnessed a whopping 193.89 per cent price rise in January. Pulses witnessed deflation at 30.43 per cent, and the same for wheat and cereals was 6.94 per cent and 1.98 per cent respectively. Prices of protein rich items eggs, meat and fish cooled by 0.37 per cent while that of fruits rose 8.49 per cent in January. In the fuel and power segment, wholesale inflation rose to 4.08 per cent in January, while it was 2.78 per cent for manufactured items. Data released earlier this week showed that retail inflation was at 5.07 per cent. The Reserve Bank takes into account retail inflation while deciding on key policy rates.

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New Delhi, Feb 15 (PTI): Inflation based on wholesale prices eased to a six-month low of 2.84 per cent in January on cheaper food articles even as vegetable prices continued to rule high. Calculated on the basis of Wholesale Price Index (WPI), the inflation was 3.58 per cent in December 2017 and 4.26 per cent in January 2017. WPI inflation at 2.84 per cent in January is the lowest in six months. The previous low level was recorded in July at 1.88 per cent. According to the government data released today, inflation on food articles slowed to 3 per cent in January, from 4.72 per cent in December 2017. Inflation in vegetables witnessed some softening with annual inflation at

issuance volumes stood at Rs 4.83 lakh crore as compared to Rs 4.93 lakh crore during the same period last year. However, despite such volatility, medium to longterm prospects for growth of India’s debt capital market remains intact, it said. “The recent volatility as well as surge in long-term bond yields has impacted the growth in corporate bond issuances, however, India’s corporate debt/ GDP penetration remains low in relation to many other countries. Thus, the medium to long-term prospects for growth of India’s debt capital market remains intact,” ICRA group head

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New Delhi, Feb 15 (PTI): The government will change the base year to 2017-18 for the calculation of GDP and IIP numbers while for retail inflation the year will be revised to 2018, Union minister D V Sadananda Gowda said Thursday. “During 2018-19, the ministry is proposing to initiate steps to revise the base years of gross domestic product (GDP), Index of Industrial Production (IIP) and Consumer Price Index (CPI) to accommodate and factor the changes that take place in the economic scenario of the country,” the statistics and programme implementation minister said at a conference on budget provisions. The statistics ministry has proposed the new base year for GDP and IIP as 2017-18 while for CPI it will be 2018.

Ko l k ata , F e b 1 5 (PTI): India’s debt capital markets moderated by three per cent in 2017 with a year-on-year growth of 16 per cent in the value of corporate bonds outstanding as on December, 2017, compared to 19 per cent growth in 2016, rating agency ICRA said Thursday. The rating agency said, the moderation has been driven by a slowdown in bond issuances during FY18 (YTD), with two per cent YoY de-growth in issuance volume during the first nine months of the current fiscal. During April-December’17 of FY18, the bond

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net users in India shop for products online, one in six do travel bookings online and a negligible percentage pay for digital media. Even among those who transact online, only 20 per cent spend a significant 60-65 per cent of their total spends online,” the report said. Around 75-80 per cent internet users atill do not spend online currently, the report said, adding, “this underscores that even though the digital media has gained ground over the last few years, the actual digital spending is still in evolutionary stages in India,” it said. It observed that for the price conscious Indian users, discounts can be a good trigger to drive trials and building comfort with digital and guiding them along the purchase pathway. Google India industry director Nitin Bawankule said, “Digital spending in India are at a cusp of significant wave of change, while we have seen enthusiastic response to adopting newer forms of digital payments in the last few years, the base is still relatively small.”

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procurement target for 2018-19 marketing year, Punjab aims to procure maximum at 11.9 MT, followed by Haryana 7.4 MT, Madhya Pradesh 6.7 MT, Uttar Pradesh 4 MT, Rajasthan 1.6 MT, Bihar 2 MT and Uttarakhand 1 MT. Although wheat marketing year runs from April-March, the bulk of procurement is done in first three months. Food Corporation of India (FCI) and state agencies undertake purchase at the minimum support price. In case of rice, the government has set a target to buy 5.5 MT grown in rabi season of 2017-18 crop year, which is over and above the estimate of 37.5 MT set for buying kharif rice this year. Already, kharif rice procurement has reached 28.97 MT as on February 9 this year.

USD 87.80.billion. Meanwhile, Reserve Bank data showed that the exports in services in December 2017 were valued at USD 16 billion. The imports stood at USD 9.85 billion. In a statement, it said that the trade balance in services (net export of services) for the month was estimated at USD 6.14 billion. Commerce Minister Suresh Prabhu said in a tweet that “export focused initiatives continue to bear fruit”. Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) said that though the shipments are witnessing positive growth for the third time in a row, the rate of growth is declining on month-on-month basis. Expressing concern, FIEO President Ganesh Gupta said with this trend, the trade deficit in this fiscal will touch USD 150 billion. He urged the government to look into the refund issues seriously by undertaking a clearance drive so as to clear all cases by March 31.

from USD 200 million, according to the report. Online users has grown nearly two times in four years to reach 430 million users at present, propelled by cheaper smartphones, cheaper data and more mobile-specific or local language content, it said. The report found that women, new users from non-tier 1 cities and above 35 years shoppers will drive this growth. It also estimates that by 2020, the women shoppers will increase 2.5 times and older shoppers will increase more than 3 times compared to today. “With the improvement of infrastructure, online shopping will take off in India from cities beyond metros and together it is expected to comprise more than 50 per cent of the total online shopper base by 2020,” it said. However, it observed that digital transactions in India still lag far behind, with it being at nearly onethird of China levels and one-fourth of the levels in the US across most categories. “Only one in five inter-

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New Delhi, Feb 15 (PTI): The government Thursday fixed wheat procurement target at 32 million tonne (MT) for 201819 marketing year starting April, as against 30.82 MT purchased by state-owned FCI during 2017-18. A food ministry statement said the decision was taken at a meeting of state food secretaries here to discuss procurement arrangements. The meeting was chaired by Food Secretary Ravi Kant. “In consultation with the states, it has been decided to keep an estimate of 32 MT of wheat procurement during 2018-19 marketing year,” the statement said. Wheat procurement target, however, is higher than the actual purchase of 30.82 MT during 2017-18 marketing year. Out of the total wheat

2017-18 grew by 11.75 per cent to USD 247.89 billion as against USD 221.82 billion in the year-ago period. Imports during the tenmonth period of the current fiscal amounted to USD 379 billion as against USD 310 billion, a growth of of 22.21 per cent. The trade deficit during the period widened to USD 131.15 billion. Exports of chemicals, engineering goods as well as petroleum products grew by 33 per cent, 15.77 per cent and 39.5 per cent in January. However, shipments of ready-made garments declined by 8.38 per cent to USD 1.39 billion last month. Gold imports dropped by 22 per cent to USD 1.59 billion last month as against USD 2.04 billion in January 2017. Oil and non-oil imports during the month under review rose by 42.64 per cent and 20.49 per cent to USD 11.65 billion and USD 29 billion, respectively. During April-January 2017-18, oil imports increased by 26.35 per cent to

Mumbai, Feb 15 (PTI): Online consumer spending is expected to grow 2.5 times to around USD 100 billion by 2020 led by growth in ecommerce, travel and hotel, financial services and digital media, says a report. Indians at present spend around USD 40 billion through digital transactions. “Potential exists for digital transactions to triple from around USD 40 billion to USD 100 billion by 2020,” the report by the Boston Consulting Group in association with the search giant Google said today. E-commerce for products such as apparel and accessories, consumer electronics, durables, food and grocery, is likely to be the biggest constituent with the market size estimated to reach USD 40-45 billion by 2020, from around USD 18 billion at present. Digital payments for travel and hotel is estimated to touch USD 20 billion by 2020 from USD 11 billion at present, financial services to reach to USD 30 billion from USD 12 billion at present, and digital media to reach USD 570 million

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New Delhi, Feb 15 (PTI): India’s exports grew by 9 per cent to USD 24.38 billion in January, helped by a healthy growth in shipments of chemicals, engineering goods and petroleum products, even as the trade deficit widened to an over three-year high. The trade gap soared to USD 16.3 billion in January on account of a 26.1 per cent increase in imports to USD 40.68 billion due to increased inbound shipments of crude oil, as per data released by the commerce ministry. The country’s trade deficit -- the difference between imports and exports -- had touched the figure of USD 16.86 billion in November 2014. The trade deficit in January last year stood at USD 9.90 billion. “Exports have been on a positive trajectory since August 2016 to January 2018 with a dip of 1.1 per cent in the month of October 2017,” the ministry said in a statement. Cumulative value of exports for April-January

M U M BAI , F e b 1 5 (Agencies): The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will be ready to inject adequate amount of extra cash into banks if needed ahead of March-end to give flexibility to lenders to manage their liquidity mismatches that typically happen at quarter-end, it said in a release on Thursday. The Reser ve Bank said it “stands ready” to provide additional cash “using a combination of appropriate instruments” without giving any further details on specific steps, to address any extra demand for liquidity due to advance tax payments and increase in withdrawal of cash from banks towards March-end. The 10-year benchmark bond yield briefly eased by 1 basis point to 7.58 per cent, but came back to 7.59 per cent as hopes of open market purchases of bonds stayed feeble. The RBI will also allow standalone primary dealers to avail term repo auctions on March 28, it said.

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Wa s h i n g to n, F e b 15(PTI): At least 17 people, including students, were killed after a former student opened fire at a Florida high school, law enforcement officials said Thursday. The shooting suspect, identified as Nicolas Cruz, has been taken into custody. The FBI is assisting local officials in the investigation. “Nicolas Cruz was the killer. He is in custody. We already began to dissect his websites and social media that he was on ... some of the things that come to mind are very, very disturbing,” Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel told reporters at a news conference in Florida. Cruz, 19, was a former student of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, where the shooting took place. Israel said Cruz got expelled from the school for disciplinary reasons. The suspect had countless magazines, he added.

UN envoy calls for immediate deescalation in Syria United Nations, Feb 15 (IANS): The UN special envoy for Syria on Wednesday stressed the need for the immediate de-escalation of violence in Syria. “This is as violent and worrying and dangerous a moment as any that I have seen in my time as special envoy,” Xinhua quoted Staffan de Mistura as saying. “I strongly reiterate the appeal of the (UN) secretary-general to all concerned in Syria and the region and beyond to de-escalate immediately and unconditionally, and urge all stakeholders ... to use their influence to help reduce violence.” There has been a gradual return to back-and-forth competition over territory in Idlib and Hama provinces, and heavy and sustained airstrikes across the northwest and in besieged eastern Ghouta, said de Mistura. Civilians has been killed on a horrific scale and strikes have continued to hit hospitals, schools and markets.

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“At this point, we believe he had one AR-15 rifle. I don’t know if he had a second one,” the sheriff said in response to a question. The suspect was treated and released to the police. Of the 17 dead, 12 were inside the building, two were shot dead just outside the building, one was on a street outside the school, and two people lost their lives at a hospital. Israel, however, could not confirm the num-

ber of victim students. Authorities said several victims were being treated in the hospital. Three of them are in critical conditions and another three in stable condition. “My prayers and condolences to the families of the victims of the terrible Florida shooting. No child, teacher or anyone else should ever feel unsafe in an American school,” President Donald Trump

said in a tweet. He spoke with the Florida Governor and other top officials and was seeking frequent updates on the tragic incident. The mass shooting, which is said to be 18th school shooting of the year, seems to have rekindled a debate on the controversial gun control legislation in the US. Florida Senator Chris Murphy rued at the incident, claiming it was a fallout of “our inaction”. “This happens nowhere else other than the United States of America... It only happens here not because of coincidence, not because of bad luck, but as a consequence of our inaction. We are responsible for a level of mass atrocity that happens in this country with zero parallel anywhere else,” Murphy said. Every day in this country, 46 children are shot, said Congressman Donald M Payne.

Brazil to intensify bid to enter OECD

Brasilia, Feb 15 (IANS): Brazil will intensify negotiations in a bid to enter the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), an official statement said. Brazil will strengthen its delegation to the OECD from March to meet the requirements for being a full member, Xinhua quoted the statement as saying. At present, the US, Canada, Mexico and Chile are the only full members from the Americas. The OECD is a bloc of 35 member countries that together account for 62 per cent of global GDP and around two-third of international trade. It wields important influence over decisions by other international bodies, including the World Trade Organisation. To apply for full membership, Brazil must show that it has met the 237 recommendations of the OECD. The government said Brazil has met only 36 so far.

SA prez quits; Ramaphosa is acting president Johannesburg, Feb 15 (IANS): South African President Jacob Zuma, who survived a string of corruption scandals and harsh court judgments during his nearly nine-year presidency, has quit finally after intense pressure from the ruling African National Congress (ANC). Deputy President and ANC’s new leader Cyril Ramaphosa is now the acting President until the National Assembly elects a new President‚ South Africa’s Times Live reported. Despite an earlier show of defiance, Zuma announced his resignation in a 30-minute farewell address to the nation on late Wednesday, just an hour before the deadline set for him by the ANC, in an effort to avoid dividing the party. Zuma said he was resigning even though he disagreed with the ANC’s decision. “No life should be lost in my name and also the ANC should never be

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divided in my name. I have therefore come to the decision to resign as President of the republic with immediate effect even though I disagree with the decision of the leadership of my organisation. I have always been a disciplined member of the ANC,” he said. He said he wished to be removed in line with the Constitution, the BBC reported. Zuma, a former member of the ANC’s military wing in the days of apartheid, rose through the ranks of the party to become the President. He led the country for more than a third of its time after apartheid. But he leaves office with several scandals hanging over

him and with South Africa’s economy in dire straits. He apologized to the nation for the errors committed during his term in office. Speaking in Zulu, he said he believed he had performed the task given to him by the country, but where he had erred, “may I please be forgiven”. Zuma said he would continue to serve the party and the country. The ANC said Zuma’s resignation provided “certainty to the people of South Africa”. Influence peddling in his administration was so widespread, according to the nation’s former public protector, that it became a form of state capture in which Zuma’s business partners or friends influenced government decisions for their personal interest. His resignation ended an extraordinary day in the South African politics, which had begun with a dawn raid on the controversial Gupta family -- a clan of Indian-born businessmen -- at the centre

of the graft allegations levelled against Zuma. The Guptas have been accused of “state capture” -- using their close ties with Zuma to influence ministerial appointments, secure multi-million dollar government contracts and gain access to inside information. Meanwhile, acting President Ramaphosa said South Africa was coming out of a “period of uncertainty, a period of darkness and getting into a new phase”. Neeshan Balton, the executive director of the Ahmed Kathrada foundation, an NGO dedicated to the values of the freedom struggle, said Zuma’s resignation would be greeted by a “sigh of relief from all South Africans”. “For the first time in almost a decade, South Africans can rejoice that the sun has set on the Zuma era. We can finally celebrate that the President, who had become a symbol of the erosion of state integrity, has left office,” he said.

Oli sworn in as Nepal PM for 2nd time Civilian casualties fall in Afghanistan: UN report

President Bidya Devi Bhandari administers the oath of office and secrecy to newly-elected Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli.

Kathmandu, Feb 15 (PTI): K P Sharma Oli was Thursday sworn in as Nepal’s Prime Minister for the second time, weeks after his Left alliance with former Maoist rebels swept the historic parliamentary polls, kindling hopes for much-needed political stability in the Himalayan nation. President Bidya Devi Bhandari administered the oath of office and secrecy to 65-year-old Oli at a function held at President’s Office, Shital Niwas, in Maharajgunj. He is the 41st prime minister of Nepal. Known for his proChina stance, Oli had served as the country’s prime minister from October 11, 2015 to August 3, 2016. His PM candidacy was supported by the UCPNMaoists, Rastriya Prajatantra Party Nepal, and Madhesi Rights ForumDemocratic along with 13

other small parties. Earlier, former prime minister and Nepali Congress president Sher Bahadur Deuba had addressed the nation and submitted his resignation to the president. Deuba was elected as the 40th Prime Minister on June 6 with the support from CPN (Maoist Centre) which is now a part of Left alliance and opting for merger with CPN-UML. “The elections of three tiers of government have been successfully held under my leadership setting the foundation to long transition,” Deuba said in the television address. The Left alliance of the CPN-UML, led by Oli and CPN-Maoist Centre, led by Prachanda, secured almost two third majority in the Parliament during the parliamentary elections. Oli’s party CPN-UML secured 121 seats in the 275-member Parliament

and became the largest party in the Parliament. The Nepali Congress has 63 seats while the CPN-Maoist Centre has 53 seats.

Kabul, Feb 15 (IANS): The number of civilian victims in Afghanistan in 2017 was 10,453 -- comprising of 3,438 dead and 7,015 wounded -- nine per cent lower than in 2016, representing the first decline since 2012, the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) said on Thursday. The 2017 report, launched in Kabul, revealed a decline compared to 2016 when 11,434 casualties -3,510 dead, 7,924 injured -- were recorded, Efe news agency reported. As compared to 2016,

the number of deaths fell by two per cent and that of the wounded fell by 11 per cent. The decline was attributed to a reduction in ground operations as well as mortar attacks in the most populous areas, according to the UN. “The chilling statistics provide credible data about the war’s impact, but the figures alone cannot capture the appalling human suffering inflicted on ordinary people, especially women and children,” UNAMA chief Tadamichi Yamamoto said.

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EXAMINATION SECTION No. F.AIIMS/EXAM.SEC./4-5/(PG-JAN-2018)/2017 Dated : 16.02.2018 ADMISSION NOTICE N0.10/2018 OPEN COUNSELING FOR AIIMS PG – JAN 2018 SESSION Open Counselling for filling up vacant Postgraduate Seats for January 2018 session (after 2nd Round of Online Counseling) is to be held on 21.02.2018 (Wednesday) al 8:30 AM in the Jawaharlal Auditorium, AIIMS, New Delhi. The details of vacant seats as of now are available on website i.e. www.aiimsexam.org. Final position or the seats will he displayed on AIIMS website by 5:00 PM on 19.02.2018. In addition, seat/s falling vacant by way of surrender/resignation henceforth till 1:00 P.M on 19.02.2018 will be added to these seats and will be available for Open Counseling. (Any resignation request received along with the penalty amount by way of demand draft will be deemed as resignation and the seat thus vacated will be included in Open Counseling). However, any seat fulling vacant after 01:00 P.M on 19.02.2018 will be advertised in the next session i.e. July 2018 only, The candidates who are interested in attending Open Counseling on the scheduled date will be required to register themselves online for Open Counseling on the AIIMS website i.e. www.aiimsexam.org. The Online Registration will open on 17.02.2018 (Saturday) at 10:00 am & close on 19.02.2018 (Monday) at 5:00 PM and on the day of counseling they will have to produce printout of the slip issued to them at the time of Online Registration for Open Counseling alongwith all original certificates of qualification. Note: Candidates will not be able to attend Open Counseling without the production of printout or Registration Slip issued for Open Counseling at the time of Online Registration. For essential eligibility conditions, other details and terms and conditions, please visit the AIIMS, New Delhi website www.aiimsexams.org. REGISTRAR davp 17112/11/0108/1718

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Aggregate Revenue Requirement and Tariff Petition Filed by the Superintending Engineer (Revenue), Department of Power, Government of Nagaland, with Nagaland Electricity Regulatory Commission for FY 2018-19 1. Notice is hereby given to all consumers and stakeholders that the Department of Power, Government of Nagaland a deemed licensee engaged in the distribution and retail sale of electricity has filed before the NERC Kohima, the Multi-Year Tariff (MYT) application for determination of Aggregate Revenue Requirement (ARR) of distribution for the control period of 2017-18 to 2019-20 and tariff for retail sale of electricity for the year 2018-19 under Section 62 of the Electricity Act 2003 and NERC (Terms & Conditions for Determination of Tariff) Regulations, 2010. The Commission now admitted the Petition of Department of Power and registered the Petition vide case No. __________ of 2018 FY 2018-19. The Summary of the ARR for the year 2018-19 is given in Table below; FY 2018-19 (Projected) 1 2 3 1 Cost of Power Purchase 294.01 2 Cost of Generation 15.90 3 Cost of Fuel 0.00 4 Operation & Maintenance Expenses 116.95 5 Transmission Charges 43.53 6 SLDC Fees & Charges 0.00 7 Intra-State Transmission Charges 0.00 8 Interest and Finance Charges 0.00 9 Depreciation 93.91 10 Interest on Working Capital 11.85 11 Return on Equity 0.00 12 Prior Period Expenses 0.00 13 Provision for Bad Debt 0.00 14 Total Revenue Requirement 576.15 15 Less: Non-Tariff Income 10.35 16 Less: Revenue from Sale of Power Exchange 0.00 17 Net Revenue Requirement (14-15) 565.80 The distribution losses for the year 2018-19 have been projected at 25% It is proposed to partly cover the revenue shortfall through additional revenue from proposed Tariff revision. Copies of the filing and application referred to at Para – 1 above are available in the offices of the Chief Engineer (D&R), Department of Power, Nagaland, Kohima, and the Superintending Engineer (Revenue), Department of Power, Nagaland, Kohima. Interested parties may peruse the said ARR and Tariff proposals and take note thereof during the office hours at the above office of charge. Copies of the above documents can also be obtained from the above office on payment of Rs 100/(Rupees one hundred) per Petition in cash or through DD from Chief Engineer (D&R), Department of Power, Kohima. Summary of Tariff and charges for retail supply of Electricity to consumers proposed by the Department of Power for the year 2018-19 are indicated in the Schedule. Objections/suggestions, if any on the ARR filings and Tariff proposals submitted by the Department of Power, Government of Nagaland, together with supporting materials may be filed with the Secretary, NERC, Nagaland, Kohima, Upper Agri Colony, Kohima – 797001, in five copies in person or through registered post so as to reach him on or before 26th Feb 2018. The objections/suggestions as above should be filed in five copies and carry full name and postal address of the person sending the objections and should be supported by an Affidavit duly attested. If the objection is filed on behalf of any organization or any class of consumers, it may also be specifically mentioned if the person putting in objections/comments also wants to be heard in person. The NERC after perusing the written objections received in response to this Notice may invite such objectors as it considers appropriate for a hearing on the specified dates, which will be notified by the Commission in due course. Superintending Engineer (Revenue) O/o Chief Engineer (D&R) Department of Power Nagaland, Kohima. Sl.

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6.50 7.00 7.70 8.10 8.80 9.00 A Rs 200 pm/kva of contract demand or part thereof. 5.90 6.20 5 Rs 100 pm/kva of contract demand or part thereof. To be recovered from To be recovered from 6 CATEGORY ‘F’ PUBLIC LIGHT consumers consumers 7 CATEGORY ‘G’ INTERSTATE 5.60 5.90 CATEGORY ‘H’ AGRICULTURE 3.00 4.00 8 Rs 75 pm/HP of contract demand or part thereof. Monthly minimum charges DLF Rs 10.00 DLF Rs 10.50 9 CATEGORY ‘I’ TEMPORARY CONNECTION Others Rs 13.00 Others Rs 13.50 10 Kutir Jyoti (Point) Same as DLF Same as DLF 11 SINGLE POINT METERED (RURAL) 3.50 4.00 12 SINGLE POINT METERED (URBAN) 4.50 4.70 Charges for Public Lighting shall be recovered from the consumers of Domestic, Commercial, Industrial and Bulk Categories at the rates shown below; 1 Domestic Rs 10 per connection/month Rs 10 per connection/month 2 Commercial Rs 15 per connection/month Rs 15 per connection/month 3 Industrial Rs 20 per connection/month Rs 20 per connection/month 4 Bulk Supply Rs 25 per connection/month Rs 25 per connection/month OTHER CHARGES Disconnection Charges Rs i. Single Phase LT 150/connection 150/connection (a) ii. Three Phase LT 250/connection 250/connection B iii. HT Consumers (11kv and above) 1500/connection 1500/connection Reconnection Charges i. Single Phase LT 150/connection 150/connection (b) ii. Three Phase LT 250/connection 250/connection iii. HT Consumers (11kv and above) 1500/connection 1500/connection METER RENT Rs Per meter/Month i. Single Phase LT 20.00 20.00 ii. Three Phase LT (whole current) 50.00 50.00 iii. Three Phase LT (CT Operated) 100.00 100.00 C iv. 11kv HT 500.00 500.00 v. 33kv HT 750.00 750.00 vi. 66kv EHV 900.00 900.00 vii. 132kv EHV 1,000.00 1,000.00 METER TESTING CHARGES Rs. Per meter/Test i. Single Phase LT 100.00 100.00 D ii. Three Phase LT 300.00 300.00 iii. Three Phase HT (11kv and above) 1,000.00 1,000.00 SECURITY DEPOSIT Rs. Per connection. i. Single Phase LT 250.00 250.00 E ii. Three Phase LT 750.00 750.00 iii. Three Phase HT (11kv and above) 3,000.00 3,000.00 F SURCHARGE (Delayed Payment) Re. 0.10/kwh p.m or part thereof G Billing Periodicity Monthly Charges of Poles Usage for Advertisement Rs. i. Charges for Application and Agreement Forms. 100.00 100.00 300.00 ii. Charges towards dismantling of hoarding/banners. 300.00 iii. Pole Rental Charges for Advertisments. Rs per month H a. *Cat I: Commercial area (max 3’x2’) 100.00 100.00 b. Cat II: Residential area (max 3’x2’) 60.00 60.00 c. Cat III: National Highway (max 3’x2’) 40.00 40.00 Outside city/town limit. *Cat: Category Issued by DIPR 4

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won $1,000 for guessing Interpol join the INMusic Priyanka seeks legal Ellen gender of Natalie’s baby Festival 2018 line-up opinion on Nirav contract E llen Degeneres won $1,000 after she correctly predicted the gender of Natalie Portman’s baby. ctress Priyanka Chopra, The Black Swan actress was heavily the global brand ambaspregnant with her second child when she sador for Nirav Modi, is appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show seeking legal opinion to terminate in December 2016, with host Ellen guessing her contract now that the jeweller Natalie was having a girl and even has been accused of committing a making a bet. major banking fraud, her spokesNatalie and her husband person said on Thursday. Benjamin Millepied welcomed Amid revelations that Nirav daughter Amalia in February Modi was the prime accused in (17), a sibling for their six-yeara Rs 11,515 crore fraud inold son Aleph, and the star has volving the Punjab National now explained that she honored the wager. Bank, there was speculation “You wouldn’t tell anybody what the sex was and I guessed. that Priyanka was suing And you really didn’t know,” recalled Ellenon an episode due to the brand for non-payment air in the U.S. on Wednesday (14Feb18). While Natalie replied, “I of dues. maybe did but I maybe didn’t want to tell everybody in the world. “There are speculative I still made the bet because I thought it would show either way. But reports that Priyanka Chop- I kept good on my bet. Ellen bet $1,000 … You were confident, ra has sued Nirav Modi. you were right to be confident, it’s a girl!” This is not true. However, Natalie went on to share that she didn’t give the money to Ellen she is currently seeking le- directly, but instead donated it to the Ellen DeGeneres Wildlife Fund, gal opinion with respect to which the TV presenter established to support global conservation ew York indie heterminating her contract efforts for animals facing a high risk of extinction. While Natalie is roes Interpol have with the brand in light of currently juggling parenthood with promotion for her new movie joined the line-up allegations of financial fraud Annihilation, she has also recently taken up a new hobby. During for INMusic 13. The festival, which against Nirav Modi,” the her interview, the star shared that she’s enjoying learning to play spokesperson said in a state- tennis, but finds it embarrassing when photographers try and take takes place on the Isle of snaps of her on the court. (Hollywood.com) Youth in Zagreb’s lake Jarment. (IANS) un, has already announced a host of huge names for its 2018 edition, from Queens Of The Stone Age and Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, to Alice In Chains, David underpaid and overlooked They had the same path as love you. There is no one to build the most compli- Byrne, St. Vincent, Portuthroughout her 30-year ca- me, and yet I am nowhere like you’. Okay, then if cated human being but gal. The Man, The Kills, reer, reports people.com. near them. Not as far as there’s no one like me, you what I get is the third girl and Frank Carter & The “I have a career that’s money, not as far as job think I’m that, you pay me from the left,” added the Rattlesnakes. Now, the ‘Turn On probably comparable to opportunities, nowhere what I’m worth.” star of “How to Get Away Meryl Streep, Julianne close to it.” Davis also said she With Murder” -- which The Bright Lights’ heroes Moore, Sigourney WeavDavis, who is black, was disappointed with the is aired in India on Star are set to make their CroaWorld and Star World HD. tian debut at INMusic, one er,” Davis said. said her compensation has roles available to her. of their few appearances “As an artiste, I want (IANS) “They all came out not been comparable to her of Yale, they came out of white contemporaries. Juilliard, they came out “People say, ‘You’re a of New York University. black Meryl Streep … We

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this summer as they ready their upcoming sixth studio album. Set in the heart Croatia’s scenic lakeside, last year’s spectacular saw performances from Kasabian, Alt-J, Kings Of Leon, Arcade Fire, Slaves and many more. INmusic will take place from June 25-27. For tickets and more information, visit here. Last year, Inter pol played a triumphant Alexandra Palace show in support of debut album ‘Turn On The Bright Lights” 15th anniversary. As par t of a post‘Bright Lights’ material encore, they kicked off

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Cristiano Ronaldo (L) prepares to shoot while PSG’s Presnel Kimpembe looks during a Champions League Round of 16 first leg match. (AP/PTI)

MILAN, Feb 15 (Agencies): FIFA president Gianni Infantino revealed on Thursday his despair at Italy’s failure to reach the World Cup finals where he had hoped to hand the trophy to Azzurri captain Gianluigi Buffon. “I’m sad, yes I’m sad for the World Cup. I almost cried,” Infantino, who holds both Swiss and Italian nationality, said in an interview with Italy’s Gazzetta Dello Sport five months ahead of the World Cup final match in Russia. “I think it’s a collective sadness. We’re talking about a team with a great tradition who give their best in events like this. “But those who are in Russia deserved to qualify and in any case Italy stayed out with an Italian President: do we need anything else to say we’re honest and clean?” Infantino, the Swissborn son of Italian immigrant parents, took over the scandal-battered world body from disgraced president Sepp Blatter in February 2016. “I would have liked to have given the cup to Buffon though,” admitted the 47-year-old.

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DI M A P U R , F EB 1 5 (NPN): Three- day Unity Christian Higher Secondary School (UCHSS) annual sports meet commenced on Thursday at its school campus. At the inaugural programme, UCHSS managing director, A Daili highlighted the importance of sports and games. While stating that games and sports are an integral part of a student’s life, he said that schools have a prominent part to play in it as the importance of sports has become even more relevant in the current times. Playing sports leads to

balanced mental and physical growth and teaches children essential qualities like team work, leadership and patience, he added. Meanwhile, g reen house emerged as the winner in march past while red house and yellow house came second and third respectively. In aerobic dance, blue and green house were the winner while red and yellow took the second place. Earlier, UCHSS also held a marathon race wherein the group led by lady in-charge Sureplila emerged as the winner. The inaugural programme highlighted inspection of the contingents and declaration of

the sports meet open by the chief guest, march past, oath taking ceremony, drill display and introduction of rules and regulations. The programme was chaired by teacher Asibeiu, God’s blessing was invoked by Sonao Serou and welcome address was delivered by UCHSS principal, Ashuli Joseph. Later, an exhibition spoon race was played where chief guest emerged as the winner. Matches such as three legged race, volley ballfirst knock out, kabaddi juniors (boys and girls), shot up (senior boys and girls), carom (double boys) and tug-of-war (boys) were played on day one of the meet.

Ruthless Federer thrashes Aubameying ruling ‘makes no sense’: Wenger Bemelmans in Rotterdam

Roger Federer is closing in on reclaiming the world No.1 ranking.

Ro t t e r da m , F e b 15 (Agencies): Roger Federer began his quest to reclaim the world No 1 ranking with a ruthless straight-sets demolition victory over Ruben Bemelmans at Rotterdam’s ABN Amro World Tennis Tournament. The world No 2, who needs to reach the semifinals to replace Rafael Nadal and also become the oldest player at the summit of men’s tennis, marked his return to competitive ac-

Mumbai to take on CSK in IPL 2018 opener NEW DELHI, Feb 15 (Agencies): Mumbai Indians will take on twotime winners Chennai Super Kings in what promises to be a marquee opening game of the Indian Premier League 2018 to be played at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on April 7. The 11th edition of the cash-rich T20 tournament will be played at nine venues across 51 days. Fans in Chennai and Jaipur will get their share of the IPL frenzy as MA Chidambaram Stadium and the Sawai Mansingh Stadium will host home matches of Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals respectively. Kings XI Punjab will play their three home matches in Indore and four matches at home in Mohali. The final between the winner of Qualifier 1 and the winner of Qualifier 2 will be played at Wankhede Stadium on May 27.

youthful backline selected by Unai Emery. Surprise PSG inclusion Yuri Berchiche was fortunate not to be penalised for a foul in the area on Toni Kroos in the early Real onslaught, before Ronaldo fired a volley wide in a frantic opening few minutes. PSG soon found their groove though, with Neymar the chief tormentor of the Real Madrid defence - and the Brazilian played a part in the opening goal, cushioning a Kylian

JAKARTA, Feb 15 (PTI): Indian boxers packed a heavy punch at the Asian Games Test event, signing off with five gold, a silver and four bronze medals on Thursday. India Open goldmedallist Manish Kaushik (60kg) notched up a second successive top finish, continuing his impressive rise to prominence since claiming the national title last year. Pavitra (60kg) was the lone Indian gold-winner in the women’s draw, while three-time King’s Cup goldmedallist K Shyam Kumar (49kg), Shaikh Salman Anwar (52kg) and Ashish (64kg) finished with the yellow metal along with Manish. Salman Anwar defeated Filipino Rogen Ladon 5-0, while Manish defeated Japan’s Rentaro Kimura to claim a gold each in their respective categories. Ashish also claimed a gold by out-punching local favourite Sugar Rey Ocana in a lop-sided contest. Signing off with bronze medals were Muhammed Etash Khan (56kg), Ritu Grewal (51kg), Pawan Kumar (69kg) and Ashish Kumar (75kg) after losing their semi-final bouts on Wednesday.

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tion after winning the Australian Open last month with a 6-1 6-2 victory. Federer, a two-time champion in Rotterdam, accepted a wildcard to feature in the 500 event and will next meet German veteran Philipp Kohlschreiber in the last 16. The 36-yearold top seed broke twice in the first set against the Belgian qualifier and secured the opener with a trademark forehand winner. Bemelmans was broken in his opening service

game of the second set and despite offering some resistance was unable to threaten a dominant Federer, who claimed victory in the pair’s first meeting in 46 minutes. Second seed Grigor Dimitrov recovered from a break deficit in the second set to secure a 6-4 7-6(5) victory against Yuichi Sugita in their first-round meeting. The Bulgarian proved too strong for Japan’s world No 41 in a match which lasted one hour and 46 minutes and he will next meet Filip Krajinovic. Alexander Zverev, world No 4, suffered a surprise 6-4 6-3 defeat to lucky loser Andreas Seppi, who secured his first victory over a top 10 player since the Italian defeated Federer at the Australian Open in 2015. Last year’s ATP Finals runner-up David Goffin cruised to a 6-1 6-3 against Feliciano Lopez in his second match of the week. The Belgian world No 7 will face Tomas Berdych in the last eight after the experienced Czech player defeated Viktor Troicki 6-1 6-2.

Lo n d o n, F e b 1 5 (Agencies): Arsene Wenger has criticised the “nonsensical” UEFA ruling stopping Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from playing for Arsenal in the Europa League. Arsenal were without Aubameyang or injured striker Alexandre Lacazette Arsene Wenger as they arrived in snowy Sweden on Wednesday Aubameyang is cupahead of facing Ostersunds tied due to Borussia Dortin the first leg of their Eu- mund’s involvement in the ropa League last-32 tie. competition, despite having

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only represented the German club in the Champions League this season prior to his £60m move to Arsenal. “Unanimously, I believe that all the clubs agree now this rule has to disappear in Europe,” Wenger said in his pre-match press conference. “Especially because, for example, he played Dortmund, Dortmund has

been reversed in the Europa League and he cannot play.” “When you look at the transfer amounts you spend now, that you have to spend £50, 60, 70m in the middle of the season, that the players cannot play doesn’t make sense. Unanimously everywhere in Europe now the clubs are against this rule.”

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one team in Europe’s elite club competition. PSG dominated the second half but were made to pay for not converting their chances as Ronaldo’s second (83) was followed by a third from Marcelo (86) to give the 12-time winners a healthy lead ahead of the return leg in Paris on March 6. With their season and potentially Zinedine Zidane’s future - hinging on their Champions League campaign, Real flew out of the traps, pressurising the

Mbappe cross into the path of Rabiot, who fired over the diving Keylor Navas. The visitors were well worth their lead and should have doubled their advantage when a close-range Edinson Cavani shot deflected inches wide on 38 minutes, but Real were level within seven minutes. After the impressive Alphonse Areola had tipped a curling Karim Benzema effort behind for a corner, Giovani Lo Celso hauled Kroos to ground in the area, allowing Ronaldo to reach of century of Real Madrid goals in Europe from 12 yards. Navas got down low to deny Mbappe’s first attempt on goal within four minutes of the restart as PSG took control of the second half, which could have been lost had Neymar picked up a second yellow for theatrically going to ground under a Casemiro challenge. Instead, it was the 79th-minute inclusion of Marco Asensio which wrestled control away from PSG as his two low crosses were dispatched by the knee of Ronaldo and Marcelo’s drive in a thrilling threeminute spell which ensured Zidane, and Real’s Champions League defence, lived to fight another day.

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M a d r i d, F e b 1 5 (Agencies): Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 100th and 101st Champions League goals for Real Madrid as the holders came from behind to secure a late 3-1 win over Paris SaintGermain in their last-16 first-leg tie at the Bernabeu. Adrien Rabiot fired PSG ahead in the 33rd minute but Ronaldo equalised on the stroke of half-time from the penalty spot to become the first player to hit a century of goals for

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Kezhaseluo-o is ASA wrestling champ

Kezhaseluo-o Pienyii (hands raised) along with other winners and ASA officials on Thursday. (NP).

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Kohima, Feb 15 (NPN): Nineteen year old Kezhaseluo-o Pienyii of Kohima village emerged as the champion of 46th Angami Sports Association (ASA) Naga style wrestling meet held at Kohima local ground on Thursday. Pienyii, who stand 6.3 feet tall and weigh 115kg, walked home richer by Rs. 1.5 lakh and champion belt. He also bagged the third position during Northern Angami Sports Association (NASA) Naga style wrestling held last month.

Kezhavizo Thevo (20) hailing from Chedema village bagged the second prize and received Rs. 1 lakh. He stands 5.10 feet tall and weighed 96 kg. Mhasilhusie Nagi (25) of Jotsoma village secured the third position and received Rs. 70,000 while Rovilhulie Pier (26) of Khonoma village took the fourth place and received Rs. 50,000. In quarter-final, Kezhavizo Thevo beat Vizakietuo Suohu, Mhasilhousie Nagi defeated Neithongulie Kuotsu, Rovilhoulie Pier beat Seyiekhrietuo Yiese, and Kezhaseluo-o Pienyii

beat Kekhriengulie Whuorie. All the quarter finalists received Rs.10,000 each. Earlier, Rtd. Chief Engineer and former president of Nagaland Wrestling Association, Er. Keneihoulie Keditsu graced the inaugural programme as the chief guest. The programme was led by Kevi Kenneth Senotsu, vice president ASA, God’s blessing was invoked by Rev. Levi Rio while the presidential address was delivered by Viliehu Nguzhii. Special song was presented by Howeho kro-o and oath was administered by ASA wrestling secretary, Khri-

elakuolie Suohu. Altogether 69 wrestlers (15 wrestlers from Chakhroma Sports Association, 18 each from Northern Angami Sports Association, Western Angami Sports Association and Southern Angami Sports association) took part in the Naga style wrestling. The free style (national style) wrestling will be held on Friday from 10am at Kohima local ground. President of Angami public organization, Dr. Kepelhousie Terhüja will grace the valedictory programme as the guest of honour.

Finch, Maxwell to miss start of IPL 2018

Aaron Finch

Glenn Maxwell

MELBOURNE, Feb 15 (Agencies): Big-hitting Australian batsman Aaron Finch is all set to miss Kings

XI Punjab’s opening match of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) as he is due to get hitched with

partner Amy Griffiths on April 7. The 31-year-old was brought by KXIP for Rs 6.2 crore at the IPL 2018 auction in Bengaluru last month. Not only that, Finch’s close friend and another swashbuckling batsman Glenn Maxwell will also skip his team Delhi Daredevils’ opening fixture as he has been appointed to MC [Master of Ceremonies] the wedding. “I saw the fixture this morning - there’s no chance

I’ll be missing my wedding. That’d be a bit tough leaving Amy at the altar, wouldn’t it? The second game we play is on the 13th, that’ll give me plenty of time to get over there and miss only one game luckily,” cricket.com.au quoted Finch, as saying. Maxwell, who played for Punjab for four years, will now feature for DD after being purchased by the franchise for an enormous Rs 9 crore during the auction last month.

Sharapova, Keys pull out of Dubai C’ships

Maria Sharapova

Madison Keys

Dubai, Feb 15 (Agencies): Former world number one Maria Sharapova and US Open finalist Madison Keys have pulled out of next week’s Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, the tournament organisers said on Thursday. Five-time grand slam winner Sharapova, who had accepted a wildcard to make her first appearance at the tournament since

2006, decided to withdraw citing a forearm strain. Sharapova lost her opening round match at the Qatar Open on Monday to Romania’s Monica Niculescu in three sets and is currently ranked 41 in the world. The 30-year-old Russian has a 21-10 win-loss record since her return from a doping ban last April.

American world number 14 Keys, who was expected to make her Dubai debut, has withdrawn due to illness. “Unfortunately both Maria Sharapova and Madison Keys have regretfully had to withdraw from the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships due to injury and illness,” tournament director Salah Tahlak said in a statement. “We are sorry that neither Maria nor Madison will be able to play in Dubai, but we still have one of the strongest fields ever assembled for the WTA event.” The tournament begins on Monday with world number two Simona Halep set to lead the field alongside defending champion Elina Svitolina.

Mughaho conferred national chess instructor certificate

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D IMA P U R , F EB 1 5 (NPN): Mughaho Awomi was conferred the National Instructor certificate by All India Chess Federation (AICF) and World Chess

Federation (FIDE). Mughaho has represented India at international level on various occasions. He was the champion of A2H 12th All India FIDE Rating Chess Tournament at Hyderabad 2014, champion of All India FIDE Rating Chess Tournament 2011 at Jammu and champion of 3rd Delhi Chess Challenge FIDE Rating Tournament 2010. He is also a three-time runner up in FIDE Rating Chess Tournament during the years 2012, 2013 and 2015.

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