February 17, 2019

Nagaland Post www.nagalandpost.com

Vol XXIX No. 71

DIMAPUR, SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2019 Pages 12 ` 5.0

A Good Celebration: Naga Tribe’s 100% Biodegradable Festival Has Lessons For All

Bayern come from behind to beat Augsburg

May prepares for fresh talks with EU

Sunday Post Supplement

sports, Page 12

international, Page 9

India to respond to Pak terror

NEW DELHI, FEB 16 (IANS): In the aftermath of the terror attack by the Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) in Jammu and Kashmir that killed 49 CRPF personnel, the government’s strategy for retaliation seems clear – launch an international campaign for exposing and isolating Pakistan for its complicity in terror activities, while taking all domestic and global players into confidence as it prepares for a befitting reply on a military level. All actions following the dastardly attack indicate that the government’s strategy would be a consensusbased retaliation for which the government has already started talks at different levels as it weighs all options for retaliation. From the US, China, Russia, Canada, Australia and the European Union to Afghanistan, Israel, Saudi Arabia and Indonesia, countries across the world have come in support of India and expressed solidarity with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Just a day after the Pulwama attack, India on Friday started the process of isolating Pakistan on

3-day BSNL strike DIMAPUR, FEB 16 (NPN): Responding to the strike call given by All Union and Association of BSNL (AUAB), the AUAB NE-II Telecom Circle, Dimapur has announced going on a three-day strike from February 18, 2019. In a press release, AUAB NE-II Telecom Circle, Dimapur chairman Sukhai Sema stated that the aim of holding the proposed strike was to demand for the fulfilment of assurances given by Minister of State for Communication on the several demands of the AUAB. The members expressed regret to customers for the inconvenience that could arise out of the proposed strike and appealed the public to support BSNL.

Bharat trade bandh

NEW DELHI, FEB 16 (AGENCEIS): The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) will hold a nationwide protest on February 18 (Monday) in the wake of the deadly Pulwama terror attack in Jammu & Kashmir. The traders’ organisation has reached out to all States and the cities to join them in this nationwide ‘Bharat Trade Bandh’. In a press statement, CAIT said a strong sense of anger has grown among traders and citizens. The bandh is organised to show solidarity of traders with the nation and families of the martyrs.”

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“I also have faith that you will have enough for shopping at Khatkhati after service.” K Y M C

Indian Air Force ‘Garuda’ commandos participate in a drill at the Air Force field firing range of Pokhran on Saturday. (PTI)

the international stage with Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale meeting at least two dozen envoys in the national Capital. It also withdrew the Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status given to Pakistan. According to experts, India’s decision to withdraw the MFN status to Pakistan would adversely impact the neighbouring country’s economy. According to NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar, India’s decision to withdraw the MFN status to Pakistan would adversely impact the neighbouring country’s economy. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has already

declared that terror groups who perpetrated the Pulwama attack cannot hide and “will be punished” as the security forces have been given a “free hand” to tackle the inevitable. US National Security Advisor Ambassador John Bolton has already extended support to his Indian counterpart Ajit Doval for India’s bid to designate JeM chief Masood Azhar as a global terrorist. Ever prepared to deliver ‘appropriate response’: IAF: As India’s military establishment mulls options to avenge the Pulwama attack by Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed terror group, Air Chief Marshal

B S Dhanoa Saturday said the IAF was ever prepared to deliver “appropriate response” as assigned by India’s political leadership. Speaking at the inauguration of the Vayu Shakti exercise, a massive day and night drill here, he did not mention Pakistan or the Pulwama attack but it was clear that he was referring to cross border terror supported by Islamabad. “The IAF is ever prepared to deliver appropriate response as assigned by our political leadership and will always remain at the forefront in executing its missions,” he said in presence of Army Chief Gen. Bipin Rawat and defence attachés of several countries. “I wish to assure the nation of the IAF’s capability and commitment in meeting national security challenges and defending sovereignty of our country,” he said. Around 140 fighter jets and attack helicopters as well as a large range of missiles were used by the IAF in the fire power demonstration close to the border with Pakistan that came two days after the Pulwama attack.

Rain likely in parts of NER DIMAPUR, FEB 16 (NPN): Rain and thundershower activities are expected to occur over many places in North East Region (NER). According to Skymet Weather report, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura would witness scattered light rainfall activity. Along with these rains, hailstorm activity is also expected to occur over some places of Arunachal Pradesh, East Assam and few places of North Nagaland. These weather activities will decrease after 24 hours over the northeastern states. However, light rain and thundershowers will still continue for another 48 hours. Fog will occur during early morning hours over some places. Day temperatures will drop, and night temperatures will increase in Northeast region. At present, a cyclonic circulation persists over Assam and adjoining Meghalaya region. This system is likely to further move northeastwards and extend up to 3.1 km above sea level. Due to this system, clouding is gradually increasing over the region and rain and thundershower activities are expected.

CM announces 15% extra allowance for state police personnel at NPTS

Neiphiu Rio taking the salute during the ceremonial attestation parade, Saturday. (NP)

Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, FEB 16 (NPN): Nagaland chief minister, Neiphiu Rio Saturday announced 15% extra allowance of the basic pay for personnel posted at the Nagaland Police Training School (NPTS) Chümoukedima Rio made the announcement while addressing the 65th batch passing out parade of the newly recruited constables of DEF, PHQ, INT, NPTP & 15th NAP (IR) Mahila battalion, at NPTS parade ground, Chümoukedima. The allowance will also be paid as instructors allowance to all the sanctioned staff posted in the training centres. The chief minister fur-

ther highlighted the importance of imparting superior training and informed DGP Nagaland and senior officials of the department to ensure that the new recruits were given the best training to be at par with other training centres across the country. While urging officers and jawans of the state police force to improve in all aspects, Rio assured that his government was always ready to support and work for the welfare of police personnel. Rio also congratulated the newly trained 390 constables and encouraged them to execute their duties with sincerity, dedication and always remember the motto of Nagaland Police-- “Security, Service and

Sacrifice”. He expressed the hope that the new recruits would perform with the “traditional flair and selfless devotion to duty of the Nagaland Police”. According to reports, out of the 390 personnel who have successfully completed their training, four hold Post Graduate degrees, 33 graduates, 50 class- XII, 114 matriculates and 189 under matric. Rio also congratulated the principal, NPTS and all the training staff for successfully completing the training. The chief minister also appreciated the principal and staff of the training centre for exhibiting a commendable job in imparting basic training since its inception on November 1, 1966. (Cont’d on p-7)

PDA to move resolution on CAB; PAC demands action against erring NPG cadres NNC leaders reject Oppn NPF gears up for debate ‘removal’ of Keyho Correspondent

KOHIMA, FEB 16 (NPN): State government has reportedly moved motion for rejecting the continuous Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016 in the ensuing third session of the 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) scheduled to begin February 21, 2019. Reliable sources told Nagaland Post that state government has notified the assembly secretariat for resolution on CAB. It was also learnt that the assembly secretariat has received letter from the opposition for debate on CAB, but was rejected since the government had already notified on the same issue. Assembly secretariat admitted that some questions were rejected and the same was replied to the concerned MLAs. However,

the secretariat refused to comment on the reason why it was not admitted. Meanwhile, the opposition MLAs, who are all geared up for the ensuing assembly session, said the party would be meeting on February 20 to plan out the strategies for the session. Expressing discontentment over the rejection of some of its questions, the opposition has asked why was the ruling government “so discomfort” in taking questions. Further, the opposition has questioned why the current assembly session was slated to begin on Thursday when assembly session normally begins on Tuesday. To this, commissioner and secretary, NLA, Benjamin Newmai, said assembly can begin on any day and it was the discretion of the concerned authority.

DIMAPUR, FEB 16 (NPN): Public Action Committee (PAC) of the Naga Council Dimapur has warned the Naga Political Groups (NPGs) that it will be compelled to take necessary action, as their requests to act against erring cadres involved in extortion activities etc. seemed to have fallen on deaf ears. In a joint statement, PAC convenor Vekhosayi Nyekha and co-convenor Ghokheto Chophy highlighted the August 1, 2018 incident where “NSCN (U) cadres and group” in a “pre-planned” heist snatched Rs. 600000 from Wilson Kenye of Mathikru, Neizolo of Jessami and Athot Tangkhul at gun point. Citing the FIR filed at Diphupar PS, PAC said the victims who had come to Dimapur to purchase a Dumper truck, were asked to wait at the Agri Expo site area from where they were robbed. However, after the FIR was lodged on August 2, 2018 by Kenye, the latter was arrested and detained at Nagarjan by one

‘maj.’ Toishe of the NSCN (I-M), PAC said. The victim was also asked to pay Rs. 600000 as ransom for his release, PAC added. The family members of Kenye arranged the amount and paid in two instalments on August 22, 2018 and September 9, 2018 to ‘maj.’ Toishe, PAC said. Interestingly, PAC said Dimapur police on November 11, 2018 arrested five persons from Agri Expo site carrying out the same modus operandi of looting on the pretext of selling used vehicles. These were the same persons who looted Kenye and two others from the same spot, PAC said, as Kenye also identified them at Diphupar PS. PAC stated that the following individuals were arrested-jt. secy. NSCN (U), Obeto K. Awomi from Usutomi village and resident of Thilixu village; NSCN (U) ‘maj.’ Phusheto Aye from Vihokhu village and resident of Mishikito village; u/secy. of NSCN (U), Richard Achumi from Alaphumi village and residing at New colony Burma

Camp; Bendangtoshi Lusangri of Changki village and resident of Burma camp and Mughato Swu of Mishilmi village residing at Burma camp. While condemning such criminal activities committed by NPGs on innocent citizens, PAC has asked those responsible to return Rs. 12,00000 to Kenye and party through the PAC. Meanwhile, PAC has once again strongly appealed to the NPGs to act and deliver justice. It said that when the NPGs were supposed to work for the Naga public, such type of destructive activities were detrimental not only to nation building but also the NPGs. PAC also condemned the illegal collection of money by NSCN (K), who had recently joined the peace talks. It said that the NSCN (K) were “on a rampage in threatening the business community.” Therefore, PAC has appealed to authorities of the respective NPGs to discipline their cadres who were demeaning the cause of the Nagas.

DIMAPUR, FEB 16 (NPN): NNC leaders have rejected the NNC and FGN joint meeting resolution which withdrew support to the leadership of ‘gen.’ (Retd) Thinoselie M Keyho as president of NNC from February 13, 2019. In a joint press release, NNC vice president Thüpuswüyi S Keyho, NNC Angami Regional Council president Khriekhotuo and NNC Chakhesang Regional Council president Nüveta Rhakho said the “so called removal resolution” can never be honoured nor recognised, as it was “simply a matter of shame on those people who masterminded it”. The three reiterated that NNC was the only political institution of the Nagas and for the Nagas and not the property of “a few national workers or vested individuals whosoever they may be.” They reminded that NNC had its own convention of functioning with the Central Executive Council (CEC) as the main body which controlled the political and working policy of the NNC. Therefore, they said the power to “ elect or remove any executive official rests with the Central Executive Council.” (Cont’d on p-7)

Pulwama attack: Political parties back govt against terror NDPP resolution on socio-political issues NEW DELHI, FEB 16 (PTI): Political parties Saturday put up a united face as they underlined India’s determination to fight terrorism following the Pulwama terror attack and expressed their solidarity with security forces in defending the country’s unity and integrity. An all-party meeting, called by the government and attended by senior leaders of all major parties, passed a resolution condemning the terror attack and the support being given to it from across the border. Members of the opposition extended support to the government in tackling the challenge. At the meeting chaired by Home Minister Rajnath Singh, the Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad asked him to urge Prime Minister Modi to convene a meeting of the presidents of all major national and regional parties, a view supported by Derek O’Brien of the TMC and D Raja of the CPI. The resolution adopted

Rajnath Singh chairing an all-party meeting to hold consultations in the wake of the Pulwama attack, in New Delhi on Saturday.

at the nearly two-hour meeting said, “India has displayed both firmness and resilience in dealing with these challenges. The entire nation speaks in one voice to express its determination to fight these challenges.” It added, “Today, we stand united in solidarity with our security forces in fighting terrorism and in defending the unity and integrity of India.” The resolution adopted at the all-party meeting did not name Pakistan but asserted that India has been facing the

menace of the cross-border terrorism which of late, it added, is being actively encouraged by forces from the neighbouring country. Sanjay Raut, a member of BJP ally Shiv Sena, asked the government to draw inspiration from former prime minister Indira Gandhi and hit Pakistan directly. In his opening remarks, Singh briefed the leaders about the attack and his visit to the state on Friday. “The government is determined to take

its fight against terrorism to the logical conclusion. The sacrifices of security personnel will not go in vain. The people of Jammu and Kashmir want peace and are with us, but there are some elements supporting the Pakistan-sponsored terrorist groups,” he said. The morale of security forces is high and they have been given a free hand, he asserted. The meeting was also attended by Anand Sharma and Jyotiraditya Scindia of Congress, Sudip Bandyopadhyay of the TMC, Jithendra Reddy of the TRS, Farooq Abdullah of the National Conference and Ram Vilas Paswan of LJP among others. Naresh Gujral of Akali Dal, Sanjay Singh of AAP, Upendra Kushwaha of RLSP and Jai Prakash Narayan Yadav of RJD were among others who attended the meeting. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Narendra Singh Tomar told reporters that parties extended their support to the government.

DIMAPUR, FEB 16 (NPN): Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) Central Executive Board on Saturday adopted several resolutions pertaining to social and political issues of the state. NDPP resolution committee expressed its sincere appreciation to the NDA government for heeding to the sentiments of the North Eastern people and NDA/NEDA partners vis-à-vis the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill by not tabling the bill in the Rajya Sabha. While appreciating the sagacity of the Central government, the committee said timely intervention by chief minister Neiphiu Rio and his cabinet colleagues with the Centre will be remembered by future Naga generations. The committee reiterated that though CAB 2019 might die a natural death, yet NDPP was of the considered view that the problem of illegal immigrants in the State was even more alarming now and needed to be tackled on a war footing. The NDPP committee also took note of the “unprecedented increase of non-locals and their dominance

over the economic and business activities” to the detriment of local entrepreneurs. In this regard the meeting resolved to urge the PDA government to include the foothills into the ambit of ILP, a proposition supported by mass-based social organizations. The party felt that involvement of immigrants in business activities showed “a noticeable drain of resources for the state.” In this regard, the house also urged the PDA to strictly enforce the ILP, unlike the administration under the earlier political dispensation, and also streamline influx of illegal immigrants while ensuring legal migrants are not denied their constitutional rights. NDPP also lauded the coming together of all Naga political groups to the negotiating table with the government of India and said this indicated this was a sign that the desire of Nagas for a permanent and honourable solution has been heeded to by the groups. The NDPP therefore resolved to urge all negotiating parties to “expedite the process of dialogue” so as to usher in permanent solu(Cont’d on p-7) tion. K Y M C

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HIV & AIDS campaign on February 18

Himato (3rd from R), Dr. Naresh (4th from R) and others during the press conference on Saturday. (NP)

Correspondent

KOHIMA, FEB 16 (NPN): With an aim to promote awareness, compassion, education and support on the issue of HIV and AIDS in the region, a first North East (NE) Multi Media Campaign will be held on February 18 at Kohima Local Ground under the theme “North East United against HIV/AIDS.” The event will be hosted by Nagaland State AIDS Control Society (NSACS) with participation of representatives from various state AIDS control society and winners of multi media campaigns from all eight NE states.

This was announced during a press conference at Hotel Japfü, Kohima on Saturday attended by principal secretary (H&FW) and chairman NSACS Nagaland, I. Himato Zhimomi, deputy director general NACO, Dr. Naresh Goel, project director NSACS, Dr. Ngangshimeren, and other NACO and NSACS officials. Zhimomi said that renowned Naga artistes from various states of the NE will perform in this event. He said HIV & AIDS was a matter of the topmost concern for the department with cases increasing among youth. 91% of the

virus’ transmission in the state is through the sexual route, he added. Dr. Naresh Goel said this multi media campaign was organized to reach out to and create awareness among the youth about HIV/AIDS through music and sports. He said aims and objective of this campaign was to encourage safe and responsible behaviour among youth, reduce the level of stigma and discrimination by demystifying HIV/AIDS and increase general awareness. Dr. Ngangshimeren clarified certain misconceptions about this multi media campaign which

were raised. He said this campaign was to create awareness among youth of the state as 60% of affected persons are between the ages of 15 and 34 years. Answering a question, Dr. Goel promised that shortage of medicines for affected people and other issues that crop up from time to time would be checked. The program will start 9 am onwards and end with a closing and award ceremony at 3 pm. The organizers said that students of 60 schools and 20 colleges in and around Kohima town and others will participate in the event.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2019

news in Brief NNC sets up finance management committee: NNC executive, in its meeting, endorsed setting up a Finance Management Committee (FMC) for an interim period to assist the national executive body. A press release from NNC president, ‘gen. (retd)’ Thinoselie M. Keyho stated that the committee comprises of convenor Zapu-o; member secretary Küzhohü-i and members Khriekhotuo and Serapra Shijo. He appealed to the people to extend cooperation “whenever the nation needs your services.” NPGN/NNC UT-I meeting: UT-1, NPGN/NNC has convened a meeting for February 19, 10 a.m. All staff and region staff under UT-1 have been requested to attend the meeting. For any queries one may contact 9615661479. Phek DCC emergency extended executive meeting: DCC Phek has convened an emergency extended executive meeting for February 20, 10 a.m. at Phek DCC office. All DCC office bearers, NPCC office bearers from Phek district, frontal chiefs (of DMCC, DYC, Seva Dal, NSUI) and all A/Cs’ ACCC and AYC presidents and general secretaries of Phek district have been requested to attend the meeting. ACCC presidents have also been requested to submit list of villages and towns unit constituencys’ Booth Level Agents, Booth Level Committee members, names of A/C media co-ordinator and progress report of ‘door to door campaign’ and fund collection.

USBLA organizes spiritual retreat Correspondent

KIPHIRE, FEB 16 (NPN): A three day spiritual retreat organised by the United Sangtam Baptist Lithroti Ashimukhong (USBLA) under the theme ‘Refreshing the soul’ at Arenthru Tethoyu, concluded on February 15. The program was attended by pastors and Church workers from all Sangtam areas. The speakers of the spiritual retreat were Er. Sao Sangtam and Rev. Alemla Sangtam. Speaking in the devotional service, Er. Sao dwelt on the importance of remembering the vows to work for God’s kingdom. He appealed to the workers to fulfil the purpose of their calling where ever they are serving. Sharing from the book of Genesis, Er. Sao also asked Church workers to remember God’s blessings at all times and not forget God after they had been blessed. A dialog led by Lipichem and Dr. Holiba discussed issues like Church administration, centralization, financial management, evangelism and the vision for 2025. Sharing from his journey “as full time worker”, former executive secretary USBLA, Rev. Tsangkhuchu

A. Sentiyula (left) releasing the two books by Temsula Ao (right) on February 16 in Dimapur. (NP) Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, FEB 16 (NPN): Two books titled, ‘Songs Along the Way Home’ and ‘Aosenla’s Story’ written by professor Temsula Ao was launched here at Dimapur Government College (DGC) auditorium on Saturday in a program organised by Literati and Heritage Publishing House, and hosted by DGC. Professor, Temsula Ao is a recipient of awards like, Padma Sri (Literature and Education) in 2007, The Nagaland Governor’s Award (for distinction in literature) in 2009, The Sahitya Akademi Award (for English) in 2013, and The Kusumagjaj National Literature Award 2015 (for poetry) of Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University, Nashik. The books were released

by associate professor department of English DGC, A. Sentiyula. Speaking at the launching program, Sentiyula underscored the inspiration she has drawn from the author Temsula. According to Sentiyula, Temsula Ao is not just a songwriter, story teller, and chronicler, but also a great teacher and scholar. Expressing hope that young students would be motivated to innovate through the writings, Sentiyula thanked the author on behalf of readers for allowing them to relive history. Temsula expressed gratitude to the DGC principal, faculty and staff for hosting the event. She remarked that this was the first proper book launch in her writing career. “The only other time where a book was formally introduced to a group of people in a gathering like this was

DIMAPUR: Dimapur Police, through its additional deputy commissioner & PRO, has released a batch of their crime reports covering the early period of February 2019.

11 arrested on extortion charges

On February 5, one Vinoka Zhimomi (23), Rajepeyu of NSCN (R), son of Mughato of Kulhopu village, Satakha, Zunheboto and presently residing at Thahekhu village Dimapur was arrested for “extorting money” from butcher shops at Forest Colony, Dimapur. Rs.1340 cash was seized from his possession. On February 5, Dimapur Police arrested five persons for collecting “illegal tax” from truck drivers at 4th mile Dimapur. The arrested persons were identified as Mughavi (32) son of Vitoshi of Phutomi village, Zunheboto and presently residing at 4th Mile Dimapur; Zhimoka Zhimo (20) son of Kuhovi Zhimo of Aghunato village, Zunheboto and presently residing at 5th Mile Dimapur; Akum Yim (21 yrs) son of Hatong of Yamen village, Tuensang and presently residing at Duncan Bosti Dimapur; Niloto Kinimi (20) son of Inaka Kinimi of Sematilla Bosti Dimapur and Ronex (25) son of Pishampuhar of Tsiminu village and presently residing at Padampukhuri, Dimapur. Dimapur Police on February 8 apprehended one person identified as Khetoka Aye (25) son of Khuvihe, Yehemo, Suruhuto and presently residing at Middle Colony Burma Camp, Dimapur, for collecting tax from truck drivers near Dellai Gate Dimapur. Rs 14,600

also encouraged the Church workers reminiscing of the times of struggle when they had no proper facilities to work for the extension of God’s kingdom. Seopi Sangtam, president, USLP also spoke on the occasion and appealed to the Church workers to keep the USLP and Nagas in their prayers. Lilongla Christian education secretary and a number of participants presented a special song. The USBLA has extended its acknowledgement to the participants, and particularly the Power department Kiphire, for ensuring there were no power cuts throughout the program.

AR apprehend suspected NDFB cadres

DIMAPUR: Mon Battalion of Assam Rifles set up an MVCP along MonChenmoho road and apprehended five suspected NDFB cadres at IB Jn Chenmoho Village on February 13. According to PRO HQ IGAR (N), the suspected NDFB cadres were attempting to cross into Myanmar. The apprehended were identified as Ngamya Shimlaolim, 25 years, resident of Yanching, Myanmar; Anaw Narzary, 25 years, resident of Udalguri, Assam; Penjei Konyak, 45 years, resident of Chenloisho, Mon; and Tonwang, 55 years, resident of Yanching, Myanmar; and Yangmoh, 50 years, resident of Yanching, Myanmar. All five were handed over to Mon police station for further investigation.

Two books by Temsula Ao launched Dimapur Police crime reports when a visiting professor from JNU was gently ‘coerced’ to launch my 5th book of poems, ‘Songs From The Other Life’ during a refresher course in our department where I was the HoD”, she added. ‘Songs Along the Way Home’ and ‘Aosenla’s Story’ were both published in 2017, but took almost two years to launch. She said that the year 2018 had not been a very easy year for her as she was confronted with the first real challenges of old age. Temsula maintained that whatever she writes comes from the inner urge to probe, to question and also to acknowledge that she exist in oneness with her fellow human beings. She further hoped that the two books offered to the public will find a sense of affirmation among its readers. The book, ‘Songs Along the Way Home’ is the sixth book of poems from the author. After the success of ‘These Hills Called Home’ and ‘Once Upon a Life’, Temsula Ao returns to Nagaland in ‘Aosenla’s Story’ to bring readers the story of Aosenla, a woman who is coming to terms with herself. The novel opens on a typical summer afternoon that turns into another oppressive evening.

Seopi Sangtam delivering a solidarity speech at the Retreat on February 14. (Kyupise Sangtam)

was seized from his possession. In another incident, Dimapur Police on February 8 apprehended three persons for collecting money from truck drivers near Ghorapatti Dimapur. The arrested persons were identified as Yeshito Sumi (44) son of Lt. Zheito Sumi of Luhozhe, Niuland and presently residing at New Colony Burma Camp, Dimapur; Inahoto Chophy (25) son of Honivi Chophy of Yehemi, Suruhuto and presently residing at New Colony Burma Camp, Dimapur and Nikato Yeptho (25) son of Kahovi Yeptho of Katharu, Asuto and presently residing at Thilixu Dimapur. Rs 75,860 cash and two mobile phones were seized from their possession. Dimapur police AET on February 8 also apprehended one person Vikiho Aye (44), a Centre Council Member of NSCN (K), who was demanding illegal tax in the name of NSCN (K) from various business establishments.

Five held on charges of theft

On February 6 one person identified as Chopika Chophy (23), was arrested by Dimapur Police for stealing one auto tyre and three batteries from a private residence. On February 7, a person identified as Suresh Thapa (23) son of Tek Bahadur Thapa was arrested for stealing a scooter. In another incident, Dimapur police on February 8 arrested three persons identified as Arosing Sangtam (32), Amosmai Phom (37) and Yhunthulo Rengma (28) for stealing a mobile phone and Rs 3200 cash from Blue Hill station area.

Naga Shisha Hoho thanks giving service

Rev. Keholeshii Tepa. (NP) Correspondent

KOHIMA, FEB 16 (NPN): Naga Shisha Hoho Prayer Centre, Pruzie, Kohima organized a service at its prayer centre on Saturday morning to give thanks for the successful conduct of its 25th anniversary celebrations from January 19 to 20. In a thanksgiving message, Rev. Keholeshii Tepa said it was right to express gratitude to God for the special blessings in finance. Finances had been at zero in the beginning and was at a surplus when the program concluded, he said. He reminded the gathering that Naga Shisha Hoho was established according to God’s will during the peak turbulent season of

Vezokho Vero. (NP) Naga society due to the Naga national movement. Pastor Naga Shisha Hoho, Vezokho Vero in his special acknowledgement thanked all persons involved in making the program a grand success. Organizing Committee secretary, Razoukhoyi Rhakho reported that more than nine thousand people of various denominations from different parts of Nagaland and beyond attended the two day celebrations. The program was led by Shan Humtsoe, invocation prayer was said by Rev. Kelholeshu Tepa. A finance report shared by convenor finance committee Keneikhrul Noswe, a special song was presented by celebration stewards.

DDGBA holds thanks giving program MNK celebrates Nyusho festival

The newly elected DDGBA office bearers along with officials of NGBF and ENPO at the thanks giving program held at Hoito village on February 16. DIMAPUR: The new team of office bearers of Dimapur District GBs Association (DDGBA) held a thanksgiving program at the residence of its newly elected president, Khehovi V. Chophi, Hoito village on February 16. A press release from D D G BA s t a t e d t h a t K

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Shalem Konyak, president, Nagaland GBs’ Federation (NGBF), speaking on the occasion, said the federation shoulders immense responsibility as it stands for peace, unity and progress of all tribes. Likewise, he said Dimapur District GBs’ Association (DDGBA) has a huge role to play as it

comprises of many tribes and communities. He expressed the view that its leaders and office bearers should be bold and active and work in unity, cooperation and equality without any divisions along tribal lines. Any differences or misunderstanding between

the leaders will create a bad example for others, the federation president opined. Speaking on behalf of Eastern Nagaland People’s Organisation (ENPO), L. Ponghok Phom congratulated the new team and said GBs were leaders of the people and a GB should be righteous and must be

able to lead the people in the right direction. Also speaking to the gathering, Tokuho Suhoi Neho, former president of DDGBA said the new team of office bearers led by Khehovi Chophi was elected under the guidance of NGBF with a majority mandate from member GBs of the association. He said all GBs concerned should work together for the betterment of society. Representatives of federating units under Dimapur district were among others who spoke on the occasion. Thanking the GBs of the district for reposing their faith on him and electing him to the post of president, Khehovi Chophi said he will serve the people. He called on all GBs of the district to come together and work for the people’s rights and welfare. Pastor of Hoito Baptist Church, Akheto Chophi led the program and prayed for the new office bearers.

Dr. Neikiesalie Nicky Kire interacting with attendees at the opening day of the Nyusho festival celebrations on February 12. DIMAPUR: Müluori Nyusho Kügharü (MNK) celebrated the Nyusho festival “for the 41st session” at Meluri Local Ground on February 12 and 13. A press release from MNK president Rhokuotho Ngouri stated that Dr. Neikiesalie Nicky Kire, advisor, Rural Development attend-

ed the opening day celebrations as special guest. According to the press release, Dr. Nicky said “the present generation has forgotten the culture which is our identity and we must be proud of our ancestors’ culture.” On February 13, ADC Meluri, Rhosietho Ngouri

graced the closing day as guest of honour and he encouraged the present generation to adapt to practicing culture. He lamented that students and youngsters were into gadgets too much and Naga culture was slowly fading away. He also urged the people to their treasure ancestors’ culture. K

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Consumer rights organization launched

DIMAPUR: A “Fitness Day” with the theme, ‘Hum fit toh, India fit’ was observed on February 16 in St. Xavier College Campus, Jalukie to address the importance of health in a student’s life. A press release by students’ president, Akobe, stated that students from College of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry participated in the program which began with a bicycle rally, flagged off by principal of St. Xavier College, Rev Dr Francis Cheerangal. An inspirational talk Members of OCRA with Beizo M Koutsu after the organization’s launching at Phesama was also delivered by Capt

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Dr. Ashita on the importance of good health in youth. Assam Rifles 2 IIC, Mathew motivated the youth to join the forces to better their career opportunities and he also sensitized them on upcoming Army recruitment rallies. Students and management of the institute thanked the Assam Rifles for the program and their other initiatives. The program was coordinated by Maj. Yashvir, post commandant, Athibung. 20 boys and 15 girls participated in a ‘fitness challenge’ followed by a demonstration of different fitness exercises.

Village, Kohima district, on February 16.

KOHIMA: With a vision to protect the interests of consumers, a consumer rights body called ‘Organization for Consumer Rights Awareness’ (OCRA) was officially launched at PVC Hall, Phesama Village, Kohima district on February 16. A press release from the organisation stated that department of Legal Metrology & Consumer Protection (LMCP), Government of Nagaland, additional controller & HoD, Beizo M Kuotsu graced the launching. In his speech, Beizo stated that the inception of such a welfare group would not only empower voices of individuals to fight for consumerism but

also take up the responsibility of acting as a vigilant body to ensure completion of development or other welfare activities. Kutosu admitted that the importance of consumer rights had mostly been understood only in the last few years. “Efforts then broadened in spheres of forming organizations and welfare bodies, organizing programmes for spreading awareness and educating consumers and checking anomalies”, Kuotsu added. “Consumers are legally entitled to a refund, repair, replacement or repeat service if there is a problem with any good or service they buy,” he said. Pointing out that Na-

gas were complacent and modest in their approach to rights, Koutsu called the members present to be assertive against anomalies and corruption. Vipu Zashümo, who delivering the keynote address, said the organization aims to fulfil the dynamic needs of consumerism by checking against the onslaught on consumers and seek redressal against unfair practices. The prog ram was c h a i r e d b y Ke t h o l e t o Zashümo and Vito-o Kuotsu pronounced the invocation. Pamphlets on the Consumer Protection Act 1986 and Protection rules 1987 were also distributed during the launching program.

Blood donation camp organized at SCHE

DIMAPUR: Salesian College of Higher Education (SCHE) Dimapur, organized a blood donation camp at its campus in collaboration with The Blood Bank District Hospital on February 16.

St Xavier College Jalukie fitness day

A press release from SCHE media cell stated that Dr. Tensu, Chief Medical Officer of District Hospital, Dimapur, Dr. Tetseo and others were present for the camp. President of the Red

Ribbon Club welcomed the gathering and introduced the event. Dr. Temsu enlightened the students on “blood donation” and motivated them to step forward and join the campaign and become

blood donors. 80 students including the teaching staff volunteered their blood. The press release added that SCHE organizes blood donation camps ever y year.

Glimpses from the general convention held in Nagaland, from February 13 to February 15. Each day, around 7,000 believers representing different Dioceses in Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya and Nagaland gathered for a time of prayer, fellowship and studying God’s Word. Altogether, around 20,000 believers attended the convention. (NP)

Led by Swachh Bharat brand ambassador & convenor, Dimapur District, T. Lucas Aier and brand ambassador Dimapur District, Achum Jami, a cleanliness drive was conducted in collaboration with Dimapur Municipal Council along with GBs and council members in ward numbers 1, 9 and 21 in Dimapur on Saturday. (NP)

THIS IS THE BEST TIME TO REVIVE YOUR LICI POLICY AND TO ENJOY YOUR BENEFITS LIC of India has launched Special Revival Campaign from 11.02.2019 and it will be continued up to 30.03.2019. The main benefits are stated below : 1. Up to 30% discount in late fee (interest) on premium, subject to a maximum of Rs. 2,500/-. 2. Relaxation in health requirements. 3. On reviving the policyholder will enjoy all bonuses and loyalty additions announced under the policies. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LICI AGENT OR LICI BRANCH OFFICE TO REVIVE YOUR POLICIES. [PUBLISHED BY LICI JORHAT DIVISIONAL OFFICE]

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Residents of Thinungei in Bishnupur district blocking NH-150 on Saturday. (NP)

Correspondent IMPHAL, Feb 16: At least five people sustained injuries in police action against protestors blocking Imphal-Churachandpur section of NH-150 in Manipur on Saturday. People of Thinungei and its adjoining areas in Bishnupur district imposed the highway blockade in protest against a government order declaring Thi-

nungei as state bird sanctuary. An order on January 3, state forest department declared Thinungei side of Loktak Lake in Bishnupur district where migratory birds take shelter during winter as ‘Thinungei Bird Sanctuary.’ Thinungei and its adjoining villages have been pressing the state government to revoke the order. Wi t h n o p o s i t ive

results to their demand, joint action committee (JAC) declared an indefinite blockade along the Imphal-Churachandpur section of NH-150 that passes through their area with effect from Saturday morning. As the blockade severely hit the normal traffic in this busy section of NH, a strong police team from Bishnupur district police headquarters rushed to

the spot. Police resorted to firing tear gas shells and mock bombs to disperse the protestors. In the police action, several protestors including women were injured and among them five were hospitalised at Bishnupur district hospital. When the police were confronting with the protestors, local MLA L Radhakisohre showed up at the spot and held talks with the protestors. It was only after the MLA assured to discuss the matter with the state forest and environment minister, the protestors calmed down and suspended the road blockade stir with immediate effect, around 11 am. Residents of Thinungei and other affected villages feared that the setting up of bird sanctuary in the region will cut off their livelihood as they solely depend on fishing in the Loktak Lake area.

Two ULFA cadres arrested

D imapu r , F e b 1 6 (NPN): Security Forces engaged in counter insurgency operations apprehended two hardcore ULFA cadres from Rangringkan village in Changlang district, Arunachal Pradesh. Based on specific inputs regarding the presence of ULFA cadres, security forces established a close cordon in the suspected area and apprehended two ULFA cadres, stated PRO (Defence) in a press release. The arrested cadres have been identified as SS Lance Corporal James Rongpi (27 years) and Nabajyoti Baruah (31 yrs).

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Poachers kill rhino in Kaziranga

Jorhat, Feb 16 (PTI): The carcass of the first rhino killed this year by poachers was recovered Saturday at Kaziranga National Park, officials said. The carcass, with its horn missing, was recovered in Bokakhat subdivision, said Kaziranga National Park (KNP) Divisional Forest Officer Ruhini Ballav Saikia. The body of the male adult rhino with bullet injuries was recovered from Hukani forest camp under Agoratoli Range of the World Heritage Site, Saikia said. Bullets of a .303 bore

rifle were fired into the rhino and its horn was chopped off by poachers, Saikia said. Two used cartridges, a pair of shoes and clothing items were found at the site, he added. Gunshots were heard by KNP officials and security personnel at around 7.30 pm on Friday night from North West end side of Agoratoli Range, the DFO said. A team of forest guards and police personnel tried to move into the Range but could not make headway due to darkness,

he added. “This morning, a forest department team led by KNP Director Akashdeep Baruah, Golaghat district Superintendent of Police M Singh, additional SP R Neog Dhurbajyoti Borah along with sniffer dogs launched a search operation and located the hornless carcass of the Pride of Assam,” the DFO said. A massive search operation along the NH-37 and 39 has been launched even as river patrolling has been pressed into service, said KNP sources.

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Felicitation

Dear grandpa H.Thong (apo), We wish you a long and healthy life ahead. A life that’s filled with great joy and wonder. Best Bday to the most amazing grandpa in the world! Ur grandchildren Mhonyani & Benrhoni Mr. Khriesaduyi Yhobü Smti. Akhale Vizol We the Phüsachodümia Union Kohima with immense pride and joy convey our heartiest congratulation to Smti. Akhale Vizol W/o Shri. Kühünezo Khamo (Adu) on being promoted to Director, Deptt. of Tourism. Govt. of Nagaland and Mr. Khriesaduyi Yhobü S/o Lt. Shri Yiefütso Yhobü on being promoted to Divisional Account Officer (DAO) Deptt. of PHED, Govt. of Nagaland. The Union further wishes them and pray that may our Almighty God continue to bless them with good health and guide them in all their future endeavours. KHUSACHO CURHAH BESUYI MEDEO General Secretary President PUK PUK K-428

To my dearest Daddy Many, Many happy returns of the day, my daddy. Words can't explain or show my love for you but on this very special day I just want to thank God for sending and giving you as my Dad. May God's blessing be upon you abundantly. Once again Happy Birthday!! DP-1386

Always yours, daughter, (Genivive Thong)

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The Naga Rengma Hills CAA would like to extend its heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Qhehezu Tuccu (Q. Tuccu) on being elected as the Chairman and Shri. Tongmeth Wangnao on being elected as the Vice President of NSCN-(IM). The region also appreciates Naga leaders for choosing the right and worthy persons to lead the Naga people. Kuknalim.

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Govt gave just Rs 3.50 a day to farmers: Rahul Muzaffarpur case: CM Nitish under probe

Jagdalpur, Feb 16 (PTI): Congress president Rahul Gandhi Saturday hit out at the Modi government, saying that while it waived loans worth Rs 3.5 lakh crore of select industrialists such as Anil Ambani and Vijay Mallya, it promised just Rs 3.50 per day to farmers. Gandhi was speaking at a convention of tribals at Dhuragaon village in Bastar district of Chhattisgarh. “Lakhs and crores of rupees have been given to the people like Anil Ambani, Nirav Modi, Mehul Choksi, Vijay Mallya and Lalit Modi, but farmers will get just Rs 3.50 per day,” he said, referring to the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme, under which farmers cultivating up to two hectares (five acres) will get direct cash support of Rs 6,000 annually. “When the announcement of Rs 6,000 for farmers was made in the Union Budget, BJP MPs were thumping their desks in Lok Sabha...Is this a joke?” he asked. He promised that if the Congress was voted to power after the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, a minimum income guarantee would

Congress President Rahul Gandhi, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel and other senior Congress leaders during a rally in Bastar, Saturday. (PTI) be provided to the poor and the money would be deposited directly into their bank accounts. “The poll promises (made by Modi) regarding transfer of Rs 15 lakh into everyone’s bank account and providing two crore jobs have not been implemented,” he said. “The decision of demonetisation made you stand in queues (outside banks). Have you seen Anil

Ambani, Mehul Choksi, Nirav Modi and Vijay Mallya in queues? If it was a fight against black money then why all the honest people had to stand in queues?” Gandhi asked. People’s money was snatched and loans to the tune of lakhs and crores of rupees of businessmen were waived, he alleged. “After the note ban, Gabbar Singh Tax (GST) was brought at midnight,

which destroyed the business of traders. All small and medium traders had to suffer. After the Congress is elected to power, we will change this tax and make it a ‘sachha’ (true) GST,” he said, referring to the Goods and Services Tax. “There will be a single tax and no five taxes. Those who snatched your money, they will not be able to put pressure on you and you will be able to work hon-

estly. It will be a simple tax and not the Gabbar Singh Tax,” he added. Gandhi also alleged that Modi was going to waive remaining debts worth Rs 12 lakh crore of select industrialists. “Modi ji, after writing off loans worth Rs 3.5 lakh crore of select industrialists, is going to waive their remaining debts worth Rs 12 lakh crore. One after one, he waived loans of people like Anil Ambani, Mehul Choksi, Nirav Modi, Lalit Modi and Vijay Mallya. We had said if chowkidar can write off loans of thieves, the Congress party will waive loans of farmers of Chhattisgarh. We fulfilled our promises in just six hours (of assuming power) in the state,” he said. He said the Congress had implemented all the promises it had made ahead of the Chhattisgarh Assembly polls, saying farmers in the state were now getting Rs 4,000 per sack of tendu leaves. The Congress government in Chhattisgarh is providing minimum support price of Rs 2,500 for paddy and Rs 4,000 per standard sacks of tendu leaves to forest dwellers, he said.

Patna, Feb 16 (AGENCIES): A special POCSO court Saturday directed the CBI to record the statement of an accused doctor in the Muzaffarpur shelter home abuse case and look into allegations made by him against several senior government officials, including Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. Dr Ashwani Kumar, who has been accused of administering sedatives to the victims, filed a petition before the POCSO court alleging that the CBI is “suppressing facts” and that the investigative agency had recorded his statement but did not incorporate it in the chargesheet. Hearing the petition, Muzaffarpur POCSO court in-charge judge Manoj Kumar directed the CBI under 164 of the CrPC to look into the prayers of the petitioner. Appearing on behalf of the jailed doctor, Muzaffarpur lawyer Sudhir Kumar Ojha, told The Indian Express: “Our main prayer before the court was to record the statement of Dr Ashwini Kumar before the judicial magistrate under 164 of CrPC. Even though CBI had questioned the doctor, his version was not produced before the court and the chargesheet was filed. The doctor had told

Nitish Kumar (File) the CBI about periodic reports being submitted by the then senior government officials from Muzaffarpur district administration and social welfare department. When there had been periodic reports by the Child Working Committee and they did not report any discrepancy and sexual abuse or harassment, it meant they had not been doing their job properly because a subsequent report by Tata Institute of Social Sciences revealed sexual abuse and the report also formed the basis of FIRs.” The petitioner requested a CBI probe against the senior officials for not “monitoring periodic government reports”, especially by the Child Working Committee, on the functioning of Muzaffarpur shelter home. Ojha said Dr Kumar had told the CBI that if the case would be probed

thoroughly, so many officials from the top to bottom could face action. “The CM, being head of government, cannot escape responsibility. Let CBI record Dr Kumar’s statement and investigate on basis of facts including sundry government inspection reports of children homes,” said Ojha. On November 20, the CBI had arrested Dr Kumar, a private MBBS practitioner working at Kudani town, who used to “inject sedatives” to female home inmates at the shelter home. Kumar used to visit the shelter home, run by Brajesh Thakur, “on call in name of medical check-ups”. Thakur, the main accused in the case, is currently lodged in jail. Most of the 32 girls had said, in their statement before a judicial magistrate recorded on the direction of the POCSO court, that a doctor used to visit the shelter home often and they would lose consciousness or become semi-conscious after being injected. The CBI narrowed down on the doctor’s “dubious role” after the police had found several types of sedatives from the girls home. CBI spokesperson Abhishek Dayal had confirmed the doctor’s arrest to The Indian Express.

Vande Bharat Express runs Hina Jaiswal becomes IAF’s Gurjars’ stir called off after into trouble a day after flag off first woman flight engineer signing of agreement with govt

Vande Bharat Express, India’s first semi-high speed train, arrives back from Varanasi after its inaugural run at New Delhi Railway Station, Saturday. (PTI) New Delhi, Feb 16 (PTI): A day after being flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India’s first semi-high speed train, Vande Bharat Express, ran into some trouble early Saturday while returning to Delhi from Varanasi. The train reached Delhi around 1 pm on Saturday and is scheduled to begin it’s first commercial run on Sunday with all tickets already sold out. While officials said the problem was caused by “skidding wheels”, those on board the train claimed it was a case of malfunctioning of brakes.

Train 18, which was recently rechristened Vande Bharat Express, had left Varanasi Junction for Delhi at 10:30 pm Friday, nearly 45 minutes after reaching the holy city on its inaugural journey. The first breakdown occurred around 15 kilometres from Tundla junction in Uttar Pradesh around 6:30 am. “It was a case of skidding wheels after the train ran over cattle,” Northern Railway CPRO Deepak Kumar had said in the morning. According to sources, including several journalists

on board the train, it was stuck near Tundla for over an hour. They said before the train came to a halt, its end coaches started making a rattling sound. “There was some smell in the last four coaches which had no power. Also some smoke was noticed. Loco pilots decreased the speed for some time. I heard the officials talking about brake malfunction,” a source on the train said. Around 8:15 am, the engineers fixed the problem and the train started moving at 10 kmph which .was increased to 40 kmph after some time. Then the reporters and officials on board were transferred to another train bound for Delhi. However, around 8:55 am the Vande Bharat express again came to a halt. After necessary repairs it started the last leg of the journey towards Delhi at a speed of over 100 kmph, officials here said. “This disruption appears to be because of a possible cattle run over. The train was returning at night and cattle run over is a possibility at odd times,” maintained Railway spokesperson Smita Vats Sharma.

Hina Jaiswal (File) BENGALURU, Feb 16 (AGENCIES): In an historic moment, Indian Air Force inducted Flight Lieutenant Hina Jaiswal as the first woman flight engineer on Friday. Until last year, the Flight Engineer branch was exclusively the men’s domain. On Friday, the Chandigarh-origin lieutenant, successfully completed the six-month course at the 112 helicopter unit, Air Force Station, Yelahanka, a defence release said. A Flight Engineer is the member of an aircraft’s flight crew who monitors and operates its complex aircraft systems requiring a specialised skill set, according to the release. She was commissioned on January 5, 2015, in the engineering branch of the

IAF and had served as the chief of firing team and battery commander in a frontline surface to Air Missile squadron, before she was selected for the Flight Engineers Course. During the gruelling training, she displayed unflinching commitment, dedication and perseverance, the release said. As a child, she had aspired to become a soldier and aviator. The only daughter of DK Jaiswal and Anita, Ms Hina described her achievement as a “dream come true.” “Finally, her dreams have manifested into reality after successfully graduating from the alma mater of Heli-lift,” the release said. “As a Flight Engineer, she would subsequently be posted to operational helicopter units of the IAF. Hina Jaiswal would be routinely called upon to operate in demanding and stressful conditions, right from the icy heights of the Siachen Glacier to the seas of the Andamans,” it said. Over the past few decades, the Indian defence forces have taken several strides to become more gender inclusive.

Railway tracks, highways and roads are being cleared. (PTI) Jaipur, Feb 16 (AGENCIES): The nine-day-old Gurjar agitation was called off on Saturday after a written draft was signed between Gurjar Aarakshan Sangharsh Samiti (GASS) and the Rajasthan government on five points of demands. The demands include 5 per cent quota to five communities--Gurjars, Raika, Banjara, Gadariya, Rebari--and their six sub-castes in education and government jobs based on economic criteria as per the bill cleared by the assembly recently. “GASS patron KS Bainsla and Rajasthan Tourism Minister Vishwendra Singh along with senior officers signed the draft at the agitation site of Malarana Dungar in Sawaimadhopur district,” Neeraj K Pawan, the state envoy, said. The tracks, highways and roads are being cleared by the agitators on the call given by Bainsla, he said. Among the 5-point draft, the GASS and the government agreed on 5 per cent

reservation as notified on the bill passed by the state Assembly, a guarantee from the state government that if the bill gets stuck in legal tangle, the state government will immediately intervene and help the community. Backlog in services will be filled up for aspiring Gurjars, and there will be strengthening of Devnarayan Yojana and Board which were set up by the state government. Prominent Gurjar leader Himmat Singh, who parted ways with GASS last year, told the media on Friday that Bainsla was allegedly bargaining with the Congress government for vested interests. The trains would resume their run on original routes via Sawaimadhopur district after restoration and inspection, according to WCR sources. While NWR’s blockade on the Jaipur-Sawaimadhopur route was also being restored, its CPRO Abhay Sharma said.

Outpouring of grief, anger marks final farewell to slain jawans Kerala priest gets 20 yrs in Jail for raping minor Lucknow/Jaipur, Feb 16 (PTI): Sobbing family members Saturday lit the funeral pyres of the CRPF jawans killed in the Pulwama terror attack, joined by other mourners who at places gathered in their thousands. In an Uttarakhand village, a three-year-old child lit his father’s pyre. At another cremation in Rajasthan, a two-month baby was made to symbolically touch the torch used for the last rites. Traders downed shutters and people lined the streets at many places as caskets carrying the remains of the jawans arrived at their native villages and towns across the country, amid the chanting of slogans – some of them anti-Pakistan. Union ministers flew down from New Delhi to join ministers from the states to lay wreaths on the caskets of many of the 40 jawans killed in the suicide attack on the Jammu-Srinagar highway on Thursday. In most cases, the cof-

A large number of people attend the funeral procession of CRPF jawan Ramesh Yadav, who lost his life in Thursday’s Pulwama terror attack, at Masaurhi, in Varanasi, Saturday. (PTI) fins draped in the tricolor arrived from Delhi at the nearest airport, and were then taken by road to the jawans’ villages for state funerals. In a village in Uttarakhand’s Udham Singh Nagar district, three-year-old Rehan lit his father Virendra Singh’s funeral pyre. Union Minister of state for Textiles Ajay Tamta and Uttarakhand minister Yashpal Arya were at the

cremation, where CRPF jawans fired three rounds in the air as a salute to their fallen colleague. Shopkeepers in nearby Khatima, Chakarpur and Jhankat downed shutters. People taking part in a procession in Khatima shouted anti-Pakistan slogans. In Ghalauti Khurd in Punjab’s Moga district, Jaimal Singh’s five- yearold-son Gurprakash lit the pyre. Rohitash Lamba’s

two-month son was made to symbolically touch the torch that lit his pyre in Shahpura town near Jaipur. Thousands of people, including Union minister Jitendra Singh, attended the burial of head constable Naseer Ahmad at Dudasunballa village in the border district of Rajouri in Jammu and Kashmir. Officers from the Central Reserve Police Force and the Army also visited the village to pay

homage, promising to take care of the jawan’s family which includes his wife and two children, officials said. Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman laid a wreath on the coffin of C Sivachandran at Tiruchirappali airport, where his body had been flown on the way to his village. As Pankaj Tripathi’s body reached Harpur Bailhiya in Uttar Pradesh’s Maharajganj district, the villagers broke out in slogans hailing him as a martyr, and also chanting “Pakistan murdabad”. Taking the cue from Prime Minister Narendra Modi remarks, Union minister Shiv Pratap Shukla, who attended the funeral, said, “India will give a befitting reply to the cowardly act of Pakistan.” He announced that the local primary school will be renamed after the jawan. “My son was coming soon to meet me, but it seems that something else was written in my fate,” his mother told reporters.

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 16 (AGENCIES): KANNUR: A catholic priest Robin Vadakkumchery from Kerala’s Kannur has been found guilty of raping and impregnating a minor girl. He will be spending 20 years in jail. The priest, 51, has been sentenced to 60 years in jail in three different cases of rape and abuse of minor girls, but will be in jail for 20 years as the charges are concurrent, explains public prosecutor Beena. “Even though he will be spending 20 years in jail, it is important to understand that he has been found guilty on three counts involving rape and under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act for 20 years each for every charge. But instead of 60 years in jail, he will be spending 20 years in prison as the charges are concurrent,” the advocate told NDTV. “The court has clearly said that criminal proceedings must be initiated

against the parents of the minor mother. I am yet to get the full order copy, but it’s likely to be because the parents tried covering up and changed their statement,” she added. The shocking case first came to light in February 2017 when the girls’ father told the police that he had impregnated his daughter, allegedly under pressure from the priest and his aides. But during the course of investigation, police zeroed down on catholic priest Robin Vadakkumchery as the main accused and arrested him. Amaljit Thomas, the nodal officer for Childline in Kannur, told NDTV how they zeroed on to the priest. “We had to act swiftly and smartly. The new born baby of the minor mother was crucial evidence in the case and needed to be protected. We moved swiftly by seeking permission from Child Welfare Committee. We first grew suspicious based on an anonymous call that we received. Later

as we investigated, we realised no one’s statement was matching, so we alerted the police. Soon the accused was zeroed down as Father Robin”, he said.

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ndia cannot change its neighbours even if one like Pakistan is fighting a proxy war with terror in Kashmir and that Pakistan is also itself fighting a proxy war for China. The threat from Pakistanisponsored terrorism will continue to haunt India’s security. However, since Pakistan won’t change, India will have to live with that reality. The issue is what India plans to do in order to protect its people from cold blooded murderers acting as willing martyrs of their faith? This was seen in 2008 when ten heavily armed terrorists form Pakistan ran a rampage and killed at least 166 people and seriously injured around 300 others in Mumbai on November 26, 2008. The attackers were from Pakistan and were trained and armed by the Pakistani state through proxy handlers such as the Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jama’at-ud-Da’wah both of which are headed by international terrorist Hafeez Saeed. One of the terrorists Ajmal Kasab was captured after a mopping up operation by the NSG commandos on November 29. Ajmal Kasab disclosed that the attackers were members of Lashkar-e-Taiba. He also admitted that he was a Pakistani citizen. He was hanged in Yerwada jail in 2012. This was corroborated on January 7, 2009 when Pakistan confirmed that the sole surviving perpetrator of the attacks was a Pakistani citizen. Despite India having provided all the evidences of the direct involvement of Hafiz Saeed and Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, Pakistan wanted “more concrete evidence” and did nothing. Pakistan has survived through foreign dole and borrowings. The main source of “income” comes from military funding from the US to fight terror. That Pakistan was able to successfully run with the hare and hunt with the hounds, with regard to its partnership with the US and other western nations to fight terror, is testimony to its ability to dupe the west. However, current US president Donald Trump being unconventional and as “mad” as can be has in January 2018, slammed Pakistan, saying that 33 billion dollars in aid were “foolishly given (to) Pakistan” over the last 15 years. Trump also alleged that Pakistan provides safe haven to the terrorists who carry attacks in Afghanistan. The Trump administration subsequently reduced security and military aid to Pakistan, campaigned to add Pakistan to an intergovernmental watchlist for terrorism financing, and imposed sanctions on seven Pakistani firms involved in prohibited nuclear activities. Pakistan does, in fact, support three prominent jihadi militant groups in Jammu and Kashmir: the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Jaish-e-Mohammad, even though these groups are officially banned by the Pakistani government. Pakistan’s military establishment and intelligence agencies consider militant sponsorship an important mechanism for maintaining Pakistan’s sovereignty and national identity. Pakistan’s civilian institutions, too, have evolved to facilitate militant sponsorship by routinely legitimizing expansive executive powers, limiting judicial oversight, and violating civil liberties in the name of the national interest. When both Pakistani military and the civilian elites have this soft corner for their favourite terror outfits, the assumption that bilateral relations between India and Pakistan would end terrorism is a far fetched dream. Pakistan is as rouge as a nation could be. India has to chalk out its own long term strategy that is independent of political rhetoric and sentiments.

DailyDevotion The Inspiration of Spiritual Initiative Arise from the dead… —Ephesians 5:14 Not all initiative, the willingness to take the first step, is inspired by God. Someone may say to you, “Get up and get going! Take your reluctance by the throat and throw it overboard— just do what needs to be done!” That is what we mean by ordinary human initiative. But when the Spirit of God comes to us and says, in effect, “Get up and get going,” suddenly we find that the initiative is inspired. We all have many dreams and aspirations when we are young, but sooner or later we realize we have no power to accomplish them. We cannot do the things we long to do, so our tendency is to think of our dreams and aspirations as dead. But God comes and says to us, “Arise from the dead….” When God sends His inspiration, it comes to us with such miraculous power that we are able to “arise from the dead” and do the impossible. The remarkable thing about spiritual initiative is that the life and power comes after we “get up and get going.” God does not give us overcoming life— He gives us life as we overcome. When the inspiration of God comes, and He says, “Arise from the dead…,” we have to get ourselves up; God will not lift us up. Our Lord said to the man with the withered hand, “Stretch out your hand” (Matthew 12:13). As soon as the man did so, his hand was healed. But he had to take the initiative. If we will take the initiative to overcome, we will find that we have the inspiration of God, because He immediately gives us the power of life.

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Patience is not simply the ability to wait - it’s how we behave while we’re waiting. ~ Joyce Meyer

Nagaland Post, Dimapur SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2019

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he article is an overview analysis of the root cause of the current road development in Nagaland based on the question: who worked hard for the dream of road making materialization in Nagaland? Subsequently, it aims to facilitate a dialogue between a political leader like T.R. Zeliang and the common people. Zeliang fearlessly and strongly states that the current road development in the State is the repercussions of the effort and hard work sacrificed by him and his colleagues during their party power in Nagaland. It helps the Naga people to engage in questioning and knowing the leaders who work hard for the current road development in the Naga society. The author believes in knowing and sharing the concealed hard work of every leader and citizen who works for the welfare of the Naga society based on humanity in need, than political enmity. Poor road has kept the entire Naga territories to backward land and the people in the planet. It exists as a result of poor leaders and poor followers, not poor land and poor economy. Insufficiency emerges from the unlimited wants of the leaders, not from fewer needs. Despite the contended budget that India gives for the development and management of Nagaland, its repercussions remain a poor managed Nation every year. In the midst of the darkest way of lives of the Nagas, more specific, in road development, which is the primary route to the subsistence of the Naga people, there is a leader like T. R. Zeliang, who is worth acknowledging based on his fearless statement that ‘he worked yesterday for a good road today and tomorrow’ in Nagaland. Good road produces sustainable future (Edward R. Carr. 2011), it promulgates the global economy through the feasible engagement of the people in

maximizing own income and well-being through good road. However, Nagas remain behind the global development in the shadow of poor road. It had ruined the entire life existence of the predominant Nagas who face hardship to engage in import and export of any own products in villages and towns. Such men-made famine of road produced poor economy and the poorest Nation. The deprivation of basic development in the state provoked a leader like T. R. Zeliang and his fellow leaders, to willingly work hard for the proposal and approval of the budget sanctioned for the current road development in different parts of Nagaland, during his leadership. According to Zeliang, “On the achievement of road sectors”, the current road development from Dimapur to Kohima (4 lane road), Peren-Maram 2 lane road, were approved in 2004-2005 which was included under SARDP-NE (Phase-A). Despite the problem emerged between the State Government and MoRTH in the issue of its implementation, which the State opted for local tendering system different from MoRTH’s EPC process based on the National Highway’s rule, it was during his leadership as the Chief Minister of Nagaland, under NPF led Dan Government, the reinforcement implementation of the project was finally approved in 2015-2016, followed by the appointment of NHIDCL which tendered the process under EPC mode where ECI and Gayatri, were qualified. Subsequently, they agreed on completing the Dimapur-Kohima 4 lane road in 3 years (2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019-2020). In the presence of Zeliang, the two functionaries assured to complete the project in 3 years and the road would remain under their maintenance for the following 4 years for which they would bear their own cost.

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The Honorable Minister of MoRTH laid the foundation stone of the said project on 3rd November 2016. In addition, Zeliang and his team submitted the Memorandum to the Minister for upgrading the city roads of Kohima and Dimapur. Marking the memorandum as the prioritized needs of the people of the State, the centre ultimately approved and sanctioned the following roads within a year of 2016-2017: 1. Amar Mill-Zion Hospital junction, 2 Land Road, 2. Zion-junction Purana Bazar-Chumukedima Patkai Bridge, 4 Land Road, 3. Dimapur City-by pass Road (Khatkati-Patkai) 4 Land Road, 4. Dimapur Kohima by-pass Road, Nuiland-Zhadima, 5. Kohima City Road (New Check Gate-Lerie) 2 Land Road which was “sanctioned and contract work allotted in 2017”, 6. Kohima City by-pass Road, Jotsoma junction to Kisama via New Secretariat BSF Camp was approved in 2015-2016 with tender floated on 4th February 2019.. Most significantly, including the Jalukie and Kohima road that was approved within Six month, the entire roads projects mentioned above were submitted during the visit of Sh. Nitin Gadkari, Minister of MoRTH, to Dimapur. Many of the approved roads are currently in the progressive journey to complete at the earliest to bring a better future subsistence of the Indigenous Nagas that liberates them from the shadow of poor roads for the past more than 70 years. The primary source of the article indicates that the current roads development in Nagaland is the ground work implemented and well prepared laid by the previous DAN-III NPF led Government under the leadership of Zeliang, which marked as the collaborative team work of the senior party leaders of his government. This achievement has to reach the entire Nagas to know that, as

a leader with leaders, Zeliang with his colleagues had been committed to work for the welfare of the common Nagas regardless of any regions in the State. Despite the emergences of numerous differences in ideas and other approaches within the party leaders, who come from different tribes and regions, down the line, they had undeniably done the works in unity to make good roads in the State to reach many villages and towns with good economy and development for the better survival of the common people. Deliberate “We always say record will speak but unless we explain to the people in appropriate platforms, the general public will not understand” (Zileang. 2019), if such statement and the record have the authenticity to convince the common Nagas, there should be no delay to find the right platforms to deliberately impart the knowledge of true work done for the people. Moreover, if such report is inevitably true before the eyes of God and fellow human beings, people have the right to acknowledge and support leader/s who genuinely works for the development of roads and other means to develop ourselves and our State and to grow together as hardworking leaders and followers of the State. It is important that every leader must carry the transparency of leadership responsibilities and its implementation, with the common people both in times of power and powerless stage to earn timeless trust from the citizens. The author encourages that such analytical view would help many citizens to further search and learns the truth behind every word and deed of the Naga leaders, and support those who speak and do the truth but condemn those who are found wrong. Dr. Lemwang Chuhwanglim (Ph.D), Mon Town, Nagaland, (lemswang@gmail.com)

here is a general sense of euphoria over GST as it has become a successful tax mechanism based on the principle of “One Tax” for the consumers. Its benefits are being reaped all across the country by most of the businessman, service providers, transporters and yet in our state it has not really made a difference. Why is this so? It is not really difficult to fathom. The fact of the matter is that it is not just one taxation mechanism that the entrepreneur of our state has to negotiate but “Multiple Taxation schemes”. As a conscious citizen I really wonder when this principle of GST of a singular tax will come to our state. I am talking about the transformation of the multiple taxation, which we have to pay to survive and to ensure that our business runs smoothly. Metaphorically “GST” for Nagaland will truly arrive when the National Political groups forge unity to do away with individual taxation leading to multiple taxation and impose a singular tax. The time has never been more conducive than now as all the seven National Political Groups are under one umbrella organization and talking one language. This event should naturally transcend into a singular tax for the masses. Hasn’t this been a long standing demand by ACAUT, PAC Dimapur for which the people outpoured and demonstrated their massive support time and again. Before I am labeled as anti National, let me make the perspective clear, the legitimacy of taxation is not being questioned here but only it is urged that the Mechanism and Principle of taxation is streamlined to bring succor to the common man. If the complex multiple taxation of a huge diverse nation like India can be successfully transformed into a Single Tax mechanism then why not in our state(pun intended). For introduction of GST all it required was political will and genuine concern, the same needs to be displayed and demonstrated by the Naga National Political groups. It is the test of their claims to be working for our best interests! Will they rise to the occasion, that only time can and will tell. But for now let us pray for strength to bring forth the weight of the opinion of the people out in open public discourse to influence and charter our own destiny. Trust me it is a much better alternative when compared to what we are doing now, which is – just hoping and waiting, like a pigeon with closed eyes who is oblivious to the happenings and desires for an improbable miracle to happen all by itself! Khumlamo, Akuk Village

Housing finance: An opportunity in a storm

s insignificantly un- revered ‘government jobs’, he recent NBFC (Non-Banking financing of land banks. operational and financial capacity proportionately the more students indulging To elaborate further, we need to will also be able to bring down the Financial Company) crisis in common rights of for academic pursuit of India has brought to the fore understand the concept of “location cost of funding through a diversified the people have been plat- merit is staggeringly headed tered for the production piedmont to obsoleteness. the funding and low equity capitalisa- rent”, which helps to delineate the liability structure. The operational and financial buffet, regression stems up- Pray the trend continue, tion issues, especially of the housing rental value. In common parlance, heaveling in every slightest the future is bleak but our finance company (HFC) sector. The “location rent theory” tells us that advantages of an HFC platform are resistance with everything quest and real emotions problems are serious, and therefore the rent derived from land is the sum symbiotic. For instance, the land bank that is under our star. Call for advancement, progress the regulators and NBFCs have rightly of non-urban use opportunity cost, sourcing mentioned above also transit disingenuous but to cohest and perseverance of Nagas themselves sprung into action to al- the cost of building housing, and the lates into a financial advantage should truly and impartially in the ascending into global culture leviate the situation. However, even rent one pays for the “location as a the HFC platform be able to procure state geared for solidarity, of commerce and humanity with the pessimistic views regarding function of its distance from the city large quantities of land at incremenprogress and tranquillity... will first be devoured to de- the NBFC sector, one must remember centre”. Therefore operationally, the tally better rates. Given just how vital that NBFCs and, especially, Housing HFC platforms can add value by in- a component land prices are to the variety of amendments pin- plete before perishing. creasingly focusing on the correct “lo- value of urban housing, incremental nacled towards healthy inWith the board exams Finance Companies (HFCs) still remain cation” choice for the land banks. an attractive business opportunity in the improvements can be significant drivdividual growth cultured underway, the students -- the It is essential to realise the im- ers of value creation. with knowledge, mutual self future citizens to inhabit and years to come. The one strategy institutional portance of the HFC platform and its A large institutionally-backed respect and nondiscrimina- propel our human culture, operational involvement with the land HFC platform will also have the investors have utilised to participate in tory unscathed medium of there could be much pressure banks on the B2B side when working interaction may feasibly from timely electricity cut- the Indian housing finance market is with real estate developers. The poor capacity to use a more sophisticated through taking equity stakes in housing capital structure than would small reinforce growth and devel- out and also from personal finance institutions. The recent buyout “location” choice and excessive land fragmented players. The ability to opment more profoundly. or extraverted sources of bank values paid have significantly “I must study politics negativity, conundrum and of Aadhar Housing by global asset contributed to asset quality issues issue bonds backed by a strong balmanager Blackstone is an example of ance sheet, utilise capital markets to and war that my sons may self-denial, yet your endurfor the real estate industry in general securitise assets and source relatively have liberty to study math- ance and blatant ignoring this strategy. Alternatively, institutional inves- and non-performing assets (NPAs) low-cost foreign currency funding ematics and philosophy.” of the noises in your surtors interested in the Indian housing for the HFCs. In the past, HFCs have when required are all factors that -- John Adams. rounding and focusing in finance sector can look to aggregate had a mixed result working with real will help an HFC platform deliver With all the intellect your academic prospects smaller housing finance institutions estate developers. Going forward more man may possess, divining with timely consumption of through a “platform structure” and attention to the careful selection of value. For smaller HFCs with limited to upscale high and better supplements like hot drinks grow this through bolt-on acquisitions. the land banks will be essential for a funding sources, chasing high-risk the chances of survival for to relieve your stress and This strategy would allow for the cre- robust HFC balance sheet, and this borrowers has led to a vicious cycle posterity is worthwhile, the anxiety when it has been ation of businesses that stand to benefit is where a significant operator in the of higher NPAs, poorer credit profile rest with his wilful consent forced in your way, while significantly from a country with rising HFC platform space can add value. and consequently a higher cost of is as obscuring as self denial as much shutting out from income levels, high urbanisation and From a financial perspective, funding. The ability to utilise the but congestion in traffic. negativity, you may just relatively low per capita home owner- aggregating smaller HFC companies operational advantages of a large Modern world has increas- make it through with it this ship. The reasons a “platform structure” into a larger platform will help create platform to generate structural balance sheet advantages can indeed help HFC ingly become a tinier space session. focused on housing finance holds value better and low-cost funding sources. platforms deliver value. With a growbut with the power of the Operational scale, capacity to select To truly grow and fluo- in India are twofold. Firstly, due to the internet people can now resce our culture, we should fragmented nature of the market, and better land banks for the housing ing market, the opportunity lies in acobtain volumes of informa- learn to first mind each secondly, due to the sizeable future projects and locational diversity cessing new customers as opposed to through a larger platform will help just competing for market share with tion to harness and render own’s business, privacy and market size. incumbents. (IANS) productivity and to gloat respect and exchange mutual As per an ICRA estimate, India’s create a balance sheet that is more Taponeel Mukherjee (taponeel. peacefully at home. But with rights and then coalesce to housing finance market has more than robust. But over and above these congrowing intellect comes a advance. We should think 80-odd players, but the top five have ditions, a large institution with both mukherjee@development-tracks.com) price of competitiveness, more before sensing every 78 per cent of the market share. More where humans can surge word we hear from our ears, importantly, the average loan size for past basic instincts and fairly HFCs is at approximately Rs 30 lakh apply their respective skills and segregate the truth from ($35,000 as per ICRA at year-end 2018) conjectures. Just like we set for job acquisition. in India, and coupled with a total housIn our state, degraded need our sense of sight, taste, ing demand that ranges from 12 to 20 smell, touch and hearing curve of job opportunities million units give a market size that is is no longer a cursory pro- to accomplish menial and comfortably more than Rs 28 lakh crore jection to unequivocally immediate task in our sur- ($400 billion), thereby providing an idea convince anyone. But the rounding environment, we of the tremendous market potential that Sir, optimal question by regard- need our mind to draw in- housing finance holds. The water supply crisis in Pughoboto and its surrounding villages has ing the economic facets of sights and see clearly what’s From an operational perspective, ahead of us in doing things been damaged by two lane construction company NHIDCL since December output we have for grasp a housing finance platform will have would be how much the the right way. And as we set to identify strategies that help drive 2018.Till today, there is no sense of concern from the NHIDCL neither the government can compensate the march with sound mind, robust quality demand. Aggregation PHED department. The joint villages of Pughoboto, Mishilimi, Lazami and to organise platforms such as our conviction will resonate will create scale and processes that help Natsumi appeal to the concern parties to immediately look into the severe job fairways and encourag- into addictive endeavour to improve systems and utilise technology water crisis faced by the villagers of this area. We also appeal to the district administration to intervene into this situto increase efficiency. ing emerging entrepreneurs. achieve more podium. Aremba Sangtam, Operationally, HFC platforms will ation and ensure that the misery of the people is addressed immediately. And with the tangible satualso have to focus on the selection and Walford, Dimapur GBs of Pughoboto, Lazami, Natsumi and Mishilimi villages ration of the once mostly 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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Kashmiris facing ‘death threats’

Srinagar, Feb 16 (AGENCIES/PTI): Concern prevailed on Saturday among the parents and relatives in Kashmir of the Kashmiri students and traders living in Dehradun and Haryana following alleged threats to them by mobs in the wake of the killing of 40 CRPF jawans in a terror attack on a convoy in Pulwama on Thursday. A Kashmiri student studying in Dehradun reportedly told his relatives in Bandipora that landlords were asking them (Kashmiri students) to vacate. Some Kashmiri students and traders in Haryana reportedly called up their parents and relatives in Shopian and Kupwara, saying they were harassed. A police spokesman in Srinagar said they had spoken to the Dehradun police. Police have set up helplines in most districts of the Kashmir Valley for students and traders in case of any exigency outside the State. There was tension on Friday despite the Jammu Chamber of Commerce’s call to maintain calm. President of the Secretariat Employees Union Ghulam Rasool Mir alleged that police remained silent spectators when

for a shutdown on Sunday for the alleged attacks on Kashmiris.

Curfew continues in Jammu for second day

Army personnel patrol a street during a curfew, imposed after clashes between two communities over the protest against the Pulwama terror attack, in Jammu, Saturday. (PTI)

mobs entered the quarters. “There are brazen attempts to damage the communal harmony and brotherhood,” he said. On Friday, over 50 vehicles of a particular community were either set on fire or smashed by mobs protesting against the Pulwama killing of CRPF jawans. An Army spokesman said Army personnel were helping the civil authorities in maintaining law and order in Jammu. “Eighteen columns have been deployed in Gujjar Nagar, Janipur, Shahidi Chowk, Talab Khatika, Sidhra and other sensitive areas. Flag marches were also conducted,” said the spokesman. The Army was using helicopters and unmanned aerial vehicles “to monitor

the situation”, he added. All factions of separatist amalgam Joint Resistance Leadership also condemned the alleged attacks on students and traders. National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti and the CPI(M) have called for “calm”. Mufti said, “In this time of grief and outrage, attempts will be made to divide us. Our pain must not fuel such diabolical plans. Because eventually, the axe forgets but the tree remembers.” Several traders’ bodies in the Kashmir Valley, including the Kashmir Traders and Manufacturers Forum and Kashmir Economic Alliance, have called

The curfew in Jammu continued for the second day and the Army’s presence was stepped up on Saturday, a day after violent protests rocked the city over a suicide attack that killed 40 CRPF jawans in Kashmir. Nine more Army columns were deployed in the city, bringing the total to 18 columns, and the force staged flag marches in sensitive localities. Officials said the University of Jammu postponed all examinations scheduled for the day and mobile Internet services remained suspended across Jammu region. “The curfew is being implemented strictly and there is no report of any untoward incident from anywhere,” Deputy Inspector General of Police, Jammu-Samba-Kathua range, Vivek Gupta told PTI. Deputy Commissioner (Jammu) Ramesh Kumar said authorities were monitoring the situation and a decision to relax the curfew, which was imposed Friday, would be taken later in the day.

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CM announces 15% extra allowance for state... NESO flays arrest

(From p-1) The chief minister also expressed happiness that a good number of educated youth have joined the police force. He said with advancement in technology the nature of crime has also changed adding that it was essential to have skilled police personnel who can meet the challenges of modern times. Lauding Nagaland police force including the IR Mahila Battalion, Rio said they have proved to be second to none wherever they are posted and thus brought laurels to the state through their exceptional service. “Nagas are also known as a martial race and we expect high of you to be smart, disciplined, dedicated in the service of our State and the nation,” said Rio. A brief report of the training was delivered by NPTS principal; Rothihu Tetso (IPS), where he maintained that

nine months basic course started from March 9 to February 16, for the 390 personnel who have successfully completed their training and have taken oath to serve the State and the nation with the motto of Security, Service and sacrifice comprises of four Post Graduates, 33 Graduates, 50 Class- XII, 114 Matriculates and 189 under matric. NPTS vice principal, I. Karen Chenth and CDI, NPTS, ABI, Pitongse Sangtam were the parade commander and Parade 2 i/c respectively. Oath of allegiance was administered by Principal NPTS. Awards were also given out to the 65th batch recruit personnel on various categories:- best in turn-out was bagged by Melong, DEF Tuensang; best in physical trainingNipavi Achumi, DEF Zunheboto; best in drill- Sedo

Medeo, DEF Kohima; best in weapon handling, Seisanglen Haolai, DEF Mon; best in firing- Zacharia P. Rosu, DEF Kohima; best in legal studies- Phaphal Thomson, INT Kohima; best in police science- Phaphal Thomson, INT Kohima; exemplary conduct- Langkhio, DEF Mon and all round best- Melong, DEF Tuensang. Earlier, dedication prayer was delivered by PBC Chumukedima Pastor Rev Manen. Highlights of the programme also included parade review, inspection of the parade by the chief minister, oath taking ceremony, presentation of trophies and certificates and marching out of the parade. Nagaland DGP, T. John Longkumer and other senor police officials were also present at the passing out parade.

NNC leaders reject ‘removal’ of Keyho (From p-1) The signatories also reminded that NNC president ‘gen.’ (Retd) Thinoselie M Keyho was elected on the May 11, 2016 in the NNC general session through the CEC at Yorüba Village where his tenure would depend on the completion of his tenure or impeachment. They also pointed out that there was no provision whatsoever in the “Yehzabo of Nagaland or conventional practice of our nation” for a joint meeting of “so called NNC and FGN workers” to dictate the NNC, remove or elect NNC president or any other executive official from powers

or office. “A true National Worker cannot be above the Yehzabo or the conventional practice of our people, they said. They also pointed out that withdrawal of support to the NNC president by those elements was “a welcome move”, as even if they did not, they would be expelled from NNC if they “accept a surrendered solution within the Indian constitution.” They affirmed that NNC can never compromise the “popular plebiscite of May 16, 1951 and sovereignty of our nation for a surrendered solution under Indian constitution at any time.”

of student leader; demands release

D I M A P UR , F EB 16 (NPN): North East Students’ Organisation (NESO) has strongly condemned the arrest of Manipur Students’ Association Delhi (MSAD) advisor, Thokchom Veewon, in New Delhi Friday by joint team of Manipur police and Delhi police on sedition charges. In a press release, NESO chairman, Samuel Jyrwa, and secretary general Sinam Prakash Singh said Veewon has been vocal against arrest of Manipur journalist Kishorechandra Wangkhem under NSA and the contentious Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016 and had led protests in Delhi. Stating that Veewon was arrested without providing any reason and arrest warrant, NESO said it was very undemocratic the way the police physically assaulted while picking him up from his residence at Saket in South Delhi. Affirming that it stood in solidarity with Veewon, NESO demanded the government to stop gagging the dissent voices of students. The organisation also demanded “immediate unconditional release” of Veewon otherwise it would not remain silent on the issue.

Pulwama attack: Mumbai shuts down NDPP resolution on socio-political... Mamata Banerjee questions NSA,

Mumbai, Feb 16 (PTI): A candlelight protest, shut shops in several localities, prayer meets in schools and blocking of rail traffic at a suburban station were the various ways Mumbaikars Saturday showed solidarity with the 40 CRPF jawans martyred in the Pulwama terror attack. Scores of people attended a candlelight protest organised by citizens’ groups and several political parties on Saturday evening at the iconic Gateway of India here. An emotionallycharged crowd at the venue shouted anti-Pakistan slogans and demanded that the Centre punish the perpetrators of the Pulwama terror attack and avenge the death of the paramilitary personnel. Earlier in the day, a group of protesters blocked the railway tracks at Nalasopara station, part of Western Railway’s Mumbai suburban network, to protest against Thursday’s terror attack in restive Jammu and Kashmir. Protesters got onto the tracks around 8.20 am and started raising slogans

against Pakistan, leading to suspension of train traffic on the segment for almost three hours, officials said. In a tweet, Western Railway (WR) said, “Several protesters have blocked the tracks at Nallasopara due to which train movement has been affected at Nallasopara & beyond. GRP, RPF are making efforts to convince the people & evacuate the tracks & normalize the train movement.” Chief spokesperson of the WR, Ravinder Bhakar, said the protest started at 8.20 am when people came on the railway tracks and stopped the movement of trains. “Trains are not operating between Nalasopara and Virar stations, while services between Vasai to Churchgate are normal. Forces have been called in to disperse the agitating crowd,” he said. In several parts of the city, shops were shut in protest and schools held prayer meets as a mark of respect. The textile hub in the Kalbadevi area of south Mumbai was the venue of a protest by cloth traders who kept their establishments

closed for the day. “We strongly condemn the horrendous terrorist attack in Pulwama. It is an act of cowardice. We have decided to keep our business shut for the day as a mark of respect for the 40 brave martyrs,” said Rajiv Singal, trustee of the Bharat Merchant Chambers. Shops in Tardeo, Grant Road, Haji Ali were also shut while prayers sessions were held in schools in the metropolis. The Bombay Yar n Merchants’ Association and Exchange Limited also issued a press statement Saturday stating that shops of their members were shut across the city. Similar protests were also witnessed on Friday with BJP MLA Raj Purohit burning Pakistan’s national flag while Shiv Sena MP Gajanan Kirtikar and BJP MLA Bharti Lavekar paid floral tributes in suburban Andheri to the slain CRPF troopers. On Friday, Maharashtra Association of Resident Doctors (MARD) had organised a candlelight protest march at the civic-run Sion Hospital.

(From p-1) On the recent judgement by the ECI rejecting a petition for de-recognition of NDPP, the party expressed appreciation to the Election Commission of India (ECI) for its fair and unbiased decision on the issue. It hit out at the opposition, for being hand in glove in the “frivolous and motivated case filed by a person of dubious character seeking de-registration of NDPP as a political party.” NDPP opined that ECI saw through the “charade” and so passed a “judicious order” that will go down the annals of Indian constitutional history by not to be ever “used and misused to score political brownie points by politically vested interests.” The committee also expressed its gratitude to the civil societies and organizations (CSOs) that attended the consultative meet held at Chumoukedima on January 31 where they all came out openly against the passing of the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill and support to the stand of the CSOs that Article 371 (A) protects

the rights and privileges of the Nagas from all acts of Parliament unless the state assembly resolves by a resolution. NDPP reaffirmed its commitment in protecting the Article from any dilution. Though few groups failed to attend the meet, NDPP said the unity and solidarity shown that day had been widely appreciated by all when Nagas had come together to safeguard the rights and traditional way of life of the indigenous people. NDPP also thanked the PDA coalition for resolving to support the NPDD nominees as PDA consensus candidate for the forthcoming Lok Sabha election and assembly bye poll, and urged the party to work tirelessly to ensure victory. The resolutions were discussed and adopted by NDPP Central Executive Board held at a meeting in its head office in Chumoukedima through the party resolution committee - convenor Merentoshi R Jamir, and four members-Dr John Murry, Tokheli, Obed Quinker and Sebastian Zumvu.

intelligence post Pulwama attack

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee participates in a candlelight march to condemn the Pulwama terror attack, in Kolkata, Saturday. (PTI)

H ow r a h , F e b 1 6 (AGENCIES): West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday hit out at the intelligence department as she expressed her grief over the demise of 40 CRPF personnel in Pulwama terror attack on Thursday. Addressing the media, she said: “People are asking what was NSA and intelligence doing? This is an intelligence failure. Why were so many vans going together when there is a security threat?” Banerjee condemned the attack and

asserted that if Pakistan is involved in it then strong action should be taken against it. “We condemn any terror attack. I don’t want to discuss foreign affairs. But if Pakistan has done something, strong action should be taken,” she added. Elaborating upon the measures taken by her government to help the families of the deceased security personnel she stated, “I spoke to one of the two family members of the deceased personnel and also sent my ministers to their house. We

will give them necessary support for employment.” Around 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were killed after a suicide bomber attacked a CRPF convoy in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district with a vehicle laden with explosives. The convoy comprised 78 buses in which around 2,500 personnel were travelling from Jammu to Srinagar. The slain jawans personnel were travelling in a bus which came under the terror attack.

inside the Line of Control. The officer, a Major, belonged to the army’s corps of engineers. The officer’s death comes amid national outrage over the Pulwama suicide bombing that killed 40 CRPF jawans on Thursday. Defence spokesperson Lt Col Devender Anand said explosion on Saturday

that killed the officer took place around 3 pm. Sources said the officer and soldier, who were out on patrol, had spotted freshly-dug soil on the dirt track.

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have surged by 12.8 per cent on a year-on-year basis while fuel prices in the third quarter were higher than 29 per cent year-onyear, the airline management said. Jet Airways is indebted to employees who have worked tirelessly for the customers despite the recent difficulties, the company added. Meanwhile, Jet Airways’ board has approved a debt resolution plan that mainly includes infusion of funds, restructuring of debt and monetisation of assets. The lenders-led by State Bank of India (SBI) would become the largest shareholders post the debt recast, according to the plan. “Board of Directors, in its meeting held today, inter-alia, considered and approved a BLPRP, received from the State Bank of India CSBI”), appointed as lead lender by consortium of domestic lenders (“Lenders”),” Jet Airways said in the exchange filing.

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they would continue to fight in the market,” said Swati Kalia, an analyst at IIG, CMR. The smartphone market in India grew 14.5 per cent in 2018 with the highest-ever shipments of 142.3 million units, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC). Xiaomi with 28.9 market share shipped 41.1 million units while Samsung with 22.4 per cent market share shipped 31.9 million in FY 2018. Vivo shipped 14.2 mil-

including the likes of Panasonic and Videocon, it makes more sense to look at broader synergies available from new blue sky opportunities such as Internet of Things (IoT) and the connected home,” noted Amit Sharma, another Analyst at IIG, CMR.

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ment in retail stores, hiring more staff and increasing ad spends as users are spoilt for choices, the pinch would soon affect many of those 88 vendors sooner than later, and most will either shut shops or enter newer businesses. However, for Chinese brands with deep pockets and a stagnating market back home, India would continue to remain a attractive bet. “They can afford to bleed, and any profit would be welcome. We believe

lion units with 10 per cent market share while OPPO shipped 10.2 million units and captured 7.2 per cent market share. In such a scenario, the road ahead only gets tougher for the rest of the players. “For large consumer-durable conglomerates,

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brands will be able to survive the hyper-competitive and highly price-conscious Indian market? “As a result of the increased consolidation among the top five smartphone brands, the available potential sphere of play for other smartphone players has significantly decreased,” said Prabhu Ram, HeadIndustry Intelligence Group (IIG) at the market research firm CyberMedia Research (CMR). Over the past two years, feature phone to smartphones upgrade has not picked up as anticipated. “This was primarily due to the spike in refurbished phones/second hand phone market, along with the rapid uptake of 4G feature phones. Coupled with this, the lack of smartphone offerings providing optimal experience under subRs 6,000, is also affecting the upgrades,” Ram told IANS. Amid massive invest-

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New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS): While the top five smartphone brands currently enjoy a market share exceeding 75 per cent in India, whatever is left is now being shared by over 88 smartphone brands - leaving a mere 0.3 per cent market share for each player. Players like Panasonic and Videocon are among those 88 smartphone brands sharing the revenue of nearly Rs 43,560 crore -- or Rs 475 crore revenue per brand (on average). On the other hand, Samsung alone posted sales of over Rs 37,000 crore for its mobile phone business in India in the financial year 2018, followed by arch rival Xiaomi at nearly Rs 23,000 crore. Oppo Mobiles registered nearly Rs 12,000 crore in revenue while Vivo crossed Rs 11,000 crore in the FY 2018. The big question is: How many of these 88

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he added. Even as the aviation sector continues to be challenging for the players including Jet Airways, the airline airline will continue to make steady progress for operational and financial turnaround, the company management said. The bank-led provisional resolution plan has been discussed exhaustively will all the stakeholders of the airline prior to the approval by board, the company management also said. Any further details would only be shared after all the stakeholders approve the plan, it added. The revenues of the airline from code sharing

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exported from Pakistan to India has been raised to 200% with immediate effect,” Union Minister Arun Jaitley tweeted on Saturday evening. The MFN status is given to a trade partner to ensure non-discriminatory trade between two countries. Although India had granted the status to Pakistan in 1996, Islamabad did not reciprocate despite it being required to do so as a member of the World Trade Organisation. Although the Union government says that withdrawing the status will hurt Pakistan at a time when it is struggling financially, the move is mostly symbolic because bilateral trade between the two countries comes up to barely $2 billion a year. India mainly exports cotton, dyes, chemicals, vegetables and iron and steel to Pakistan while importing fruits, cement, leather, chemicals and spices.

New Delhi, Feb 16 (Agencies): Jet Airways CEO Vinay Dube on Friday said that the cash strapped airline has taken a decision to withdraw from some of the international and domestic routes. Addressing shareholders in a conference call, he also said that the net debt of the troubled airline stands at Rs 7,299 crore as of end December, 2018. He also said that the airline operations will be hit in January-March due to closure of Mumbai Airport runway. Some loss-making ATR routes have been removed and the airline is migrating its capacity from wide-body to B737s,

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NEW DELHI, FEB 16 (AGENCEIS): A day after withdrawing the ‘Most Favoured Nation’ (MFN) status granted to Pakistan in the wake of the Pulwama terror attack, India Saturday hiked the basic customs duty on all goods imported from the neighbouring country to 200%. The decision to withdraw the status was taken soon after a convoy of CRPF vehicles was targeted by a Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) suicide bomber on the Jammu-Srinagar highway on Thursday, resulting in over 40 deaths. At the same time, the government also announced its plans to initiate diplomatic steps to ensure the complete isolation of Pakistan in the international community. “India has withdrawn MFN status to Pakistan after the Pulwama incident. Upon withdrawal, basic customs duty on all goods

exchanges on Wednesday after market hours. “The RAR was marked ‘confidential’, and no part of the report or the information was to be revealed except for the information in the form and manner of disclosure prescribed by the regulations,” said the RBI. Earlier, the RBI had found divergence of Rs 4,176 crore in the bank’s reported gross non-performing assets (NPAs) for 2015-16 and Rs 6,355 crore for 2016-17. The RBI in October had refused to give incumbent Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Rana Kapoor an extension for his term. The bank is currently in the midst of a transition Last month, the bank announced that Ravneet Singh Gill, managing director of Deutsche Bank, will succeed Kapoor and join the bank by March 1, 2019. The bank’s Non-executive, Nonindependent Director Ajai Kumar is currently serving as the interim CEO. The bank’s stock closed at Rs 218.70 on Friday, down by 1.04 per cent from previous close.

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Petroleum Corp and Indian Oil Corp would lift same volume in March as they took in February, a governemnt official said. I n Fe b r u a r y, I O C placed an order for 5 million barrels, MRPL for 2 million barrels and HPCL and BPCL for 1 million barrels each. None of the companies responded to a Reuters email seeking comments. In the previous fiscal year that ended on March 31, 2018 Indian refiners cut purchases from Iran due to a dispute on the award of development rights of a giant gas field. Government sources say Reuters’ calculations showing India’s oil imports from Iran in this fiscal year would be higher than the 452,000 bpd, or 22.6 million tonnes, it imported in the previous year, were correct. India’s total oil imports in January were about 4.6 million bpd, a decline of about 10.4 percent from a year earlier, the data showed.

New Delhi, Feb 16 (Agencies): The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has warned YES Bank that it might face regulatory action for allegedly violating a confidentiality clause by disclosing a nil divergence report. In a letter to the private lender, the regulator said the bank had violated regulatory guidelines in the press release where it had made this disclosure last week. “Nil divergence is not an achievement to be published and is only compliance with the extant Income Recognition and Asset Classification norms,” said the RBI’s letter. The central bank said it viewed the disclosure of only one part of the Risk Assessment Report (RAR) as a deliberate attempt to mislead the public. The RAR also identified several lapses and regulatory breaches in various areas of the bank’s functioning, it said. YES Bank’s stock soared 30 per cent on Thursday after it announced that the RBI had observed nil divergences for the year. The bank filed the above RBI letter with the

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declined to about 6 percent from about 10 percent a year earlier, the data showed. After abandoning the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, U.S. President Donald Trump is trying to end Tehran’s nuclear ambitions and ballistic missile programme and curb its support for militants in Syria, Yemen, Lebanon and other parts of the Middle East. In the first 10 months of this fisal year that began in April, India’s oil imports from Iran rose by 14.5 percent to 507,000 bpd as refiners boosted purchases ahead of the U.S. sanctions drawn by discounts offered by Tehran, the data showed. Iran was hoping to sell more than 500,000 bpd of oil to India in 2018/19, its oil minister Bijan Zanganeh said last year, and had offered almost free shipping and an extended credit period to boost sales to the country. Indian refiners Hindustan Petroleum Corp and Bharat Petroleum Corp, Mangalore Refinery and

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New Delhi, Feb 16 (Agencies): India’s oil imports from Iran fell by 45 percent in January to 270,500 barrels per day oil (bpd), ship tracking data reviewed by Reuters showed, below the estimated 300,000 bpd for the month as some cargoes were delayed. The United States introduced sanctions aimed at crippling Iran’s oil revenuedependent economy in November but gave a six-month waiver to eight nations, including India, which allowed them to import some Iranian oil. India is restricted to buying 1.25 million tonnes per month, some 300,000 bpd. January imports from Iran were 10.4 percent lower than December, the tanker arrival data showed. Iran was the seventh biggest oil supplier to India in January compared with sixth in December, and slipped from third position it held a year ago. Last month Tehran’s share in India’s overall oil imports

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California to sue Trump administration May prepares for fresh talks with EU

Los Angeles, Feb 16 (IANS): California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced plans to sue the Donald Trump administration over the President’s declaration of a national emergency to access funds for building a wall on the Mexican border. “President Trump is manufacturing a crisis and declaring a made-up ‘national emergency’ in order to seize power and subvert the constitution. This ‘emergency’ is a national disgrace, and the blame lays solely at the feet of the President,” Newsom said in a statement on Friday hours after Trump’s declaration, Xinhua reported. “Meanwhile, he plans to shut down and divert funds used by California law enforcement that run counter-narcotics operations and fight drug cartels to build his wall. Our message back to the White House is simple and clear --California will see you in court,” the Democratic Governor added. Newsom and Califor-

Trump defends emergency move

Protesters against Donald Trump’s national emergency declaration block traffic near Trump International Hotel & Tower in New York on Friday. (AP/PTI)

nia Attorney General Xavier Becerra did not mention when they would file the lawsuit at a press conference in Sacramento, the capital city of California. “Fortunately, Donald Trump is not the last word, the courts will be the last word,” said Newsom at the press conference. Becerra said California is being called upon to act, noting that they held the press conference because the important matters impact-

ing the state of California and American people. “He can’t do this, because the US Constitution gives Congress, not the President, the powers to direct dollars, the powers of the purse,” he added. US President Donald Trump has defended his move to impose a national emergency in the country, saying that “we have an invasion of drugs, gangs, people, and it’s unacceptable”.

He also confirmed that he will use emergency powers to build a wall on the US border with Mexico, saying “walls work”, the BBC reported on Saturday. “We’re going to confront the national security crisis on our southern border,” he added. The President’s plan was announced after the Congress refused to pay for a wall. California Governor Gavin Newsom, meanwhile, announced plans to sue the Trump administration after the President’s move for national emergency to access funds for building the wall on the Mexican border was made public. Trump had already anticipated that he would be sued for the move, and predicted that the emergency order would lead to legal action which was likely to end up in the Supreme Court. Within hours, the first legal challenge against the declaration of national emergency was launched. A liberal advocacy group, Public Citizen, sued on behalf of a nature preserve and three Texas landowners who have been told the wall may be constructed on their properties. The emergency declaration will give Trump access to billions of dollars for his project. The President said the emergency would allow him to get almost $8 billion for the wall. The money is expected to be diverted from military construction projects and efforts to fight the drugs trade. This is still considerably short of the estimated $23 billion cost of the wall along almost 3,200 kilometres of the US-Mexico border. Building the wall was a key pledge of Trump’s campaign in 2016. The Democrats have described the move as a “gross abuse of power” ahead of the 2020 election.

Five killed in US factory shooting Washington, Feb 16 (IANS): A man who was terminated from his job fatally shot five people at a factory in the suburbs of the US metropolis of Chicago before being killed by the police, authorities said. Five officers were also wounded in the exchange of gunfire with the attacker on Friday at Henry Pratt Company manufacturing warehouse in Aurora, Illinois, Police Chief Kristen Ziman said at an evening press conference. The shooter was identified as Gary Martin, 45, an employee at the com-

pany who was reportedly sacked prior to the attack. He was believed to be acting alone, CNN reported. The first calls to police about the shooting came at 1.24 p.m. from inside the building and officers entered the plant at 1.28 p.m. They were immediately confronted by Martin. The first officer was shot outside the building and the others inside upon entering, the police chief added. The officers searched the 29,000 square foot facility in an attempt to locate and stop the shooter. He was killed later and the chaos at the workplace

Over 60 feared dead in Zimbabwe gold mine flooding

Seven die of gas poisoning in China Beijing, Feb 16 (IANS): Seven persons died due to gas poisoning at a paper mill in China’s Guangdong province, authorities said on Saturday. The incident happened on Friday night at Shuangzhou Paper Co. Ltd, Xinhua news agency reported. Nine workers were trapped inside a sewage adjusting tank of the factory at the time. Firefighters pulled them out but seven died during treatment. Two are recovering. The cause of fire is being investigated. K Y M C

some 200,000 residents located 60 km west of central Chicago. The city’s Mayor called it “a shame that mass shootings such as this have become commonplace in our country”. President Donald Trump reacted to news of the shooting with praise for the police response and an expression of sympathy for the victims and their loved ones. “Great job by law enforcement in Aurora, Illinois,” he wrote on Twitter. “Heartfelt condolences to all of the victims and their families. America is with you!”

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Through this column, we would like to express our profound gratitude to all those who have comforted and touched our lives through prayer, physical and material support during the illness and demise of our beloved Late E. Lithungo Kikon, Additional Director, Economics & Statistics who expired on 09/ 02/2019. While expressing regret for our inability to acknowledge each and everyone of you individually due to paucity of space, it is our earnest prayer that our God Almighty bless you abundantly. We specially thank : 1. Wokha Village Baptist Church. 2. Wokha Village Council. 3. Wokha Village Govt. Employees Union. 4. Wokha Yan, D Khel & E Khel 5. Wokhae Ekhung, Kohima & Dimapur. 6. Old Riphyim Baptist Church 7. Riphyim Eloe Yanpoe Yanpie Okho, Wokha & Dimapur. 8. Kikon Ekhung, Dimapur. 9. Lotha Baptist Church, Bor Lengiri. 10. Lotha Officers’ Association. 11. Dr. & Mrs. Chumben Murry, MLA 12. Mr. & Mrs. Y.M. Humtsoe, PDA Member 13. Shri. Y. Sacheo Ovung, Director and Staff, E&S. 14. District Statistical Officer & Staff, Wokha & Dimapur. 15. B.L.K. Hospital, New Delhi. 16. Eden Medical Centre, Dimapur. 17. Dr. Yiben Tungoe 18. Dr. Nzan Ngullie 19. Dr. Phyobemo Ngullie 20. Renpenthung Patton, Longrithung Kikon & Achumbemo Patton. DP-1359

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ing showdown. Political commentators and some leading politicians are describing the expected showdown in the House of Commons on February 27 as a “high noon” for May, just four weeks before Britain’s planned departure from the bloc. Former attorney-general Dominic Grieve said in the Times newspaper that a dozen or more government ministers could quit during the so-called high noon round of Brexit votes on February 27. The resignations are being threatened if it appears likely that Britain faces

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crashing out of the EU without a deal, say observers. In media interviews, Grieve said that if May failed to remove the threat of no deal, there could be resignations on a scale that might bring down the government. May will present the latest version of her deal to MPs on February 27, but political experts say she is likely to face a number of amendments, including demanding a delay in Britain’s departure date, a guarantee that a no-deal Brexit will be ruled out, or calls for a second referendum or “people’s vote” on her deal. Until now, the EU has insisted that there can be no changes to the so-called backstop, a measure designed to ensure there is no hard border on the island of Ireland in the event of no deal being agreed. Ambassadors from EU member states met the Brexit Secretary in London Friday to brief them on Britain’s latest position.

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The family of Late Ditsolhi-u Kapfo of Enhulumi Village, Phek, wishes to acknowledge the many expressions of sympathy and gestures of kindness shown to us during the illness and demise of our dear mother on 13th February 2019. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the many friends, neighbours and well-wishers who comforted us. For those who telephoned, travelled long distances, sent floral tributes and messages of condolences, as well as those who made charitable donations, we are truly grateful. A special word of thanks to : 1. Nazareth Prayer & Healing Centre, Kandinu. 2. Doctors, Nurses and Staff of Christian Institute of Health Science & Research. 3. Chakhesang Baptist Church, Toulazouma. 4. Enhulumi Baptist Church. 5. Pfutsemi Baptist Church. 6. Enhulumi Welfare Union. 7. Enhulumi Welfare Union, Dimapur. 8. Enhulumi Women Society, Dimapur. 9. Western Chakhesang Baptist Church Council. 10. Chakhesang Baptist Church, Dimapur Town. 11. Kuzhami Chakhesang Baptist Church, Kohima. 12. United Baptist Church, Toulazouma. 13. Western Chakhesang Hoho. 14. Toulazouma Village Council. 15. Chakhesang Welfare, Toulazouma. 16. Chakhesang Women Society, Toulazouma. 17. Chakhesang Youth Organisation, Toulazouma. 18. Lekromi Clan, Enhulumi Village. 19. Kuzhami Kro, Toulazouma. 20. Life Enterprises, Management & Staff. 21. Executive Engineer Transmission Division, Kohima. 22. NHHDC Ltd., Dimapur. 23. Seitheke Basa, Chakhesang Youth Organisation.

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Harare, Feb 16 (IANS): Over 60 gold miners are believed to have died in two mining shafts after a nearby dam burst in Zimbabwe’s Mashonaland West province, authorities have said. The number of illegal miners who could have been trapped was estimated at between 60 and 70, Xinhua news agency quoted Public Works and National Housing Minister July Moyo as saying on Friday. In a statement, Moyo said hopes of finding survivors are fading following heavy rains that pounded the area during night. Rescuers successfully pumped out water from two interlinked tunnels, and work to retrieve the bodies is expected to start on Saturday, he added. President Emmerson Mnangagwa declared the incident a ‘State of Disaster’ on Friday. Mashonaland West Provincial Affairs Minister Mary Mliswa-Chikoka said the tragedy was a big wake-up call for mining authorities and the miners on the need to adhere to safety standards.

lasted 90 minutes. Five employees were found dead inside the building and one was being treated in hospital for non-life threatening gunshot wounds. The deceased employees and the officers, who had non-life threatening injuries, were not named. The police were searching Martin’s residence and an investigation was continuing at the factory. The incident took place a day after the first anniversary of a school shooting in Parkland, Florida, which left 17 dead. Aurora is a city of

London, Feb 16 (IANS): British Prime Minister Theresa May is to return to Brussels within days to meet European Union (EU) officials in a bid to rescue her Brexit deal. Andrea Leadsom, Leader of the House of Commons, said in a radio interview on Friday that May will go to Brussels in the coming days to continue negotiations, but no timetable was stated. Referring to the Thursday night vote, when MPs were asked to re-endorse May’s Brexit deal, Leadsom said the defeat in the vote was more of a hiccup than a disaster, Xinhua news agency reported. May’s proposed crosschannel excursion follows a humiliating defeat Thursday fuelled by a rebellion by 60 of her own Conservative MPs who voted against endorsing the EU deal she has already agreed. May’s hope is that EU negotiators will present her with enough wriggle-room over the Northern Ireland border issue to win backing from lawmakers in a loom-

Loving Husband, Daughter, Sons and Family Members

Date of Birth : 17/04/1962 – Date of Death : 01/02/2019 We the family of Late Kahuto Kiho would like to acknowledge every individual and well wishers who stood by us during his prolonged sickness and demise on 1st Feb. 2019. We convey our special thanks to :1. Dr. and Nurses of Dimapur Hospital. 2. GPRN/NSCN and UT-I Office. 3. Y. Vikheho Swu, Hon. MLA. 4. Pikuto Chishi, Mudutsugho Village 5. Dimapur Sumi Baptist Church 6. Walford Sumi Fellowship & Youth Dept. DSBC. 7. Northern Angami Colony, Walford. 8. Northern Angami Colony Women’s Society. 9. Walford Area Sumi Community. 10. Northern Angami Baptist Church. 11. Northern Angami Colony, Pre-Christmas Committee. 12. Sumi Aphuyemi Kuqhakulu, Dimapur. 13. East Dimapur Sumi Baptist Church, Purana Bazar. 14. Sumi Aphuyemi Baptist Church, Kohima. 15. Amulimi Group, Walford. 16. Kikimiye Group, Walford. 17. Chisholimi Welfare Dimapur. 18. Pughoboto Town Baptist Church & Women Dept. 19. Chisholimi Baptist Church, Youth Dept. & Women Dept. 20. Chisholimi Village Council. We deeply regret our inability to mention all individually but we pray that the Almighty God bless you all abundantly. Loving Wife, Children, Grandchildren & Relatives DP-1312

IN REMEMBRANCE of our beloved Hero

Late Kiyelho H Yeptho Beautiful Soul, Heart of Gold Our wonderful guide in more ways than one Truly a one in a million Angel Your life was a blessing to us It broke our hearts, to lose you & you are missed beyond measure In life we loved you dearly In death we love you still Rest in blissful eternal sleep until we meet again DP-1372

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acing mounting pressure from its members, the Motion Picture Academy announced that it will present all 24 Oscar categories live during its February 24 broadcast on ABC. The Academy confirmed on Friday that all four of the categories that were to be presented during commercial breaks, followed by taped replays later in the show, will instead be presented live during the Oscars telecast. The initial decision was made to address pressure to shorten the show, which last year ran 3 hours and 53 minutes. The Academy’s brief statement rolling back the earlier decision said that it “has heard the feedback from its membership regarding the Oscar presentation of four awards — Cinematography, FilmEditing, Live Action Short, and Makeup and Hairstyling.” The statement continued: “All Academy Awards will be presented without edits, in our traditional format. We look forward to Oscar Sunday, February 24.” American Society of Cinematographers president Kees van Oostrum wrote a letter to the Academy, thanking it “with great pride and respect,” while saying “it was clear to us from the outset that the

original decision was difficult, making your current direction that much more brave.” He added that ASC looks forward to working closely with the AcademyAn open revolt began and grew after, on Monday, Academy president John Bailey, who belongs to the cinematographers branch, laid out the plan for this year’s show, which included the the presentation of four Oscar categories — cinematography, film editing, liveaction shorts and makeup and hairstyling — during commercial breaks (a break with tradition that was first announced last year but without details and specific categories), followed by video of the presentation later in the broadcast. In that letter to members, Bailey emphasized that the Academy is “still honoring the achievements of all 24 awards on the Oscars.” The Academy had decided to adopt the new format in an effort to shorten the length of the show. According to the Academy, the branches representing the four announced categories had volunteered to to take part in the new format this year. The plan called for a rotation each year, so that at least four different categories would be presented under the format in 2020. As the outcry to re-

verse the decision grew, American Society of Cinematographers members including president Kees van Oostrum, Emmanuel “Chivo” Lubezki, Hoyte va Hoytema and Rachel Morrison meet with Academy CEO Dawn Hudson and Academy president John Bailey (who is himself both a cinematographer and an ASC member) on Thursday night. Van Oostrum described the meeting as “very productive and positive.” Earlier, on Wednesday, an open letter to the Academy and show producers Donna Gigliotti and Glenn Weiss was posted, calling on the Academy to reverse its plans. It has since been signed by more than 200 cinematographers, 75 directors including Martin Scorsese, Alfonso Cuaron and Spike Lee; 80 actors including Bradley Copper, Glenn Close and Emma Stone; as well as members of other branches such as producers, editors and VFX supervisors. Meanwhile, additional statements were released by leaders of ASC, American Cinema Editors, International Cinematographers Guild (Local 600), Motion Picture Editors Guild (Local 700), IATSE and cinematography festival Camerimage. (THR)

he release of Fast & Furious 9 has repor tedly been pushed back. The film was set to be released on 10 April 2020, but The Wrap are now reporting that the release has been pushed back a month to 22 May 2020. It’s not the first time the sequel has been delayed, in 2017 it was reported that distributors Universal Pictures had decided to push the release of the next installment of the popular franchise back a whole year. Fast & Furious 9 is the second film in a trilogy which is set to end The Fast and the Furious series for good, with the final trio of films having been kicked off with Fast & Furious 8 (also known as The Fate of the Furious) in 2017.

After not taking part in the last movie, Jordana Brewster is set to make a come back as the sister of Vin Diesel’s character Dom. In her last appearance, her character was settling into married life with the late Paul Walker’s character Brian. Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson won’t be picking up where he left off for the second instalment in this trilogy, but instead he’s currently working on a spin-off of the series, titled Hobbs & Shaw, which is set hit the big screens in August. It also stars Jason Statham and Idris Elba and fans have already been treated to a clip of the trio fighting. (NME)

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ollowing uproar over his remarks letting of Pakistan after the Pulwama attack in Jammu and Kashmir by Jaish-eMohammad militant that claimed 49 lives, Punjab cabinet Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu has been dropped from the popular “The Kapil Sharma Show” on television. According to a source close to the show, Sidhu will no longer be part of the Sony Entertainment Television comedy. The Punjab Minister, who has been for several years part of Kapil’s show, had on Friday during a media interaction, said, “Nations cannot be held responsible for the dastardly acts of terrorists. “The terrorists do not have deen, mazhab (sect and religion). There are good, the bad and the ugly. Every institution has them. Every nation has them. The ugly

need to be punished...” While the terror attack evoked widespread condemnation and calls for action against Pakistan, Sidhu said that the dialogue with Islamabad should continue. “Where ever wars are fought and such things (Pulwama type attack) happen, dialogue also continues simultaneously. There is a need to find a permanent solution to (issues between India and Pakistan).

“Such people (terrorists) have no religion, no country and no caste. When a snake bites, its anti-dote is also snake poison,” Sidhu had said. His comments led to a huge uproar, with hashtags like #BoycottSidhu #BoycottKapilSharmaShow and #BoycottSonyTV trending on Twitter. Asked if the decision comes after his remarks, the source said: “There might be other reasons as well, but this thing is surely one of them.” Confronted by media on Saturday regarding his removal from the TV show, Sidhu walked away, refusing to comment, sat in his SUV and drove away. (IANS)

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Watford seal FA Cup quarters berth Messi involved in Davis Cup venture: Pique

Madrid, Feb 16 (Agensuggested the competition cies): Lionel Messi is one was in danger of becoming of the investors in the Davis the “Pique Cup”. Cup Finals in Madrid later “I hate it, because it’s this year, according to his not about me and I don’t Barcelona team-mate Gewant my name on the comrard Pique. petition,” Pique said. “Davis Pique’s investment firm Cup history is so big. I hope Kosmos has been instruwe can change this opinion. mental in a revamp for the After a few years, I hope historic tennis competition they go back and say ‘We and has backed the new were wrong, Davis Cup is format of the Davis Cup more alive than ever’.” to the tune of $3bn over 25 “I respect the opinion years. It will jointly run the of Lleyton, he was a great competition alongside the ITF president David Haggerty (L) and Barcelona defender player. I can understand that International Tennis Federa- and Kosmos president Gerard Pique with the trophy after when a footballer comes the draw for the Davis Cup finals in Madrid. tion (ITF). in the tennis world it can The inaugural 18-na- anyone about this because team competition has drawn seem a little bit awkward tion finals, which has re- he is involved in Kosmos,” scorn in some quarters, with or strange, but at the end placed the 16-nation World Pique was quoted as saying. Australia captain Lleyton of the day I’m not going Group played throughout “He is a partner, he is part of Hewitt questioning his cre- to be changing the rules of the year, will take place at the Kosmos family, he likes dentials. tennis.” Madrid’s La Caja Magica tennis. We have a relationThe Davis Cup Finals, “We’re getting run by on November 18-24. ship of 18 years since he ar- a Spanish football player. which will offer a large prize Speaking before draw rived at the club and I always That’s like me coming out money pot, will be staged in ceremony, Pique confirmed try to share with him things and making changes to the Madrid for two years before Argentina forward and fel- I’m thinking, he loves to be Champions League,” He- potentially moving to the Players of Watford and QPR in action during their FA Cup match. low tennis fan Messi, who part of it and he wanted to witt said in January. “It’s California resort of Indian already has a stake in Kos- be part of it.” ridiculous. He knows noth- Wells owned by another his first touch, forcing a fine second half and went close utes of normal time to mos, was involved. Pique’s involvement ing about tennis.” Swiss Kosmos stakeholder Larry save from Gomes as the ball inside two minutes with play. Freeman delivered an“Leo knows more than in the ITF’s 119-year-old great Roger Federer even Ellison. went behind for a corner. Freeman just sending a other good free kick, which But QPR’s waste- shot wide of the post. 15 found Darnell Furlong at The 14th Southern Angami A/C -1 Bharatiya fulness was punished by minutes later, Wells latched the back post. He fizzed the Felicitation Watford on the stroke of onto a poor Christian Ka- ball across the face of goal The Chang Region NSCN (IM) extends its heartiest half-time. Jose Holebas basele pass, drove towards which Leistner came rac- Janata Party (BJP) has Resigned from the Party congratulation to Mr. Q. Tuccu and Mr. Tongmeth delivered an outswing- goal but could only send ing in to meet, but his touch membership with immediate effect. Wangnao for being elected unanimously as Chairman and ing cross, which Cleverley his shot past the upright. sent the ball agonisingly Vice Chairman respectively. VISETO NATSO SOLIE PHIRA mis-hit over on the right of Watford’s best chance of wide of the post as Watford Mandal President Gen. Secretary The Chang Region pray that God bestow our leaders with the area. But the bobbling the second half was in the saw out their victory. 14th Southern Angami A/C-1 14th Southern Angami A/C-1 good health and wisdom as they embark on assignments. ball landed at the feet of 69th minute as a cleared QPR are back in Capoue, who hooked it corner landed to Cleverley, Championship action on Lt. Col. Sipong Chang back across goal and into but his effort from range Tuesday when they host CAO Chang Region. DP-1381 the bottom corner. lifted over the crossbar. West Brom. Watford travel QPR continued to see The hosts should have to Cardiff in the Premier the better chances in the equalised with three min- League on Friday. DP-422

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NSCN/GPRN AO REGION FELICITATION The NSCN/GPRN Ao Region extends our Congratulation to Shri Q. TUCCU and Shri TONGMETH WANGNAO for being elected as President and Vice President respectively at the recently concluded National Hoho held on 11th Feb. 2019 at Council Headquarter. The NSCN/GPRN Ao Region assures our full cooperation and pray that our Almighty God bless them both with good health, wisdom and new vision in their future endeavours. MKC-77

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CORRIGENDUM The result publication for Practical/ Technical Examination vide No. DHFW-5/TRG/Gr-III-Interview/2018Pt/2018/2702-04, published in the local dailies on 16 Feb. 2019, the last 2 (two) roll numbers in Item 3 (Laboratory Technician) Roll No. 2708 and 1789 were erroneously entered. Therefore, they are not qualified for the oral interview on 18th Feb. 2019. The error is regretted.

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I, Shri. Vikika Yeptho, S/o Viniho Yeptho a permanent resident of Phushito Colony, Aghunato Town do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as follows. 1. That I had obtained B.Sc (Agri) under N.U SASRD Medziphema, Nagaland bearing Roll No B-349, passed out 2011. 2. That I have lost/damaged my original marksheet/admit card when my house was razed by fire on 27th March 2012. 3. That I am applying for a duplicate mark sheet and admit card for all official and personal purpose as proof of my educational qualification. 4. That the statement made from para 1-2 are true to the best of my knowledge and belief and I have signed this affidavit on this 14th Oct., 2018, at Aghunato Town. Vikika Yeptho (Deponent) Regd. No. 758, Date : 16/2/19

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Dt. Dimapur the 16th 02'19 NO.REV-1/90-D/ /Notice is hereby given that Shri/ Smti Kumsangrenla resident of Dimapur who has applied for issue of Mortgage Clearance concerning to Patta No. 540 Dag No. 872 measuring an area 01-0000 located at Block No/Village padumpukhuri Mouza No. 03 which has been mortgaged in the NIDC Bank/ Society. Claims & Objection if any on the aforesaid land may be submitted in written in the Court of the undersigned on or before 23-02-19. Sd/Deputy Commissioner Dimapur : Nagaland DP-1367

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With immense pride and honour, we the Dimapur Surumi Community (DSC) would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to the following persons for bringing laurels to the community and the village in particular for their outstanding achievements in their respective fields. 1. Shri. L. KHUKIYE AWOMI, on being promoted to Asst. Director, Department of School Education. 2. Er. N. HEKATO YEPTHO, on being promoted to Dy. Director, Department of Land Resources. 3. Rev. AHOKHE AWOMI, State Co-ordinator, AWANA for being ordained as Reverend. 4. Smti. TOSHILI K. AWOMI, on being promoted to Dy. Director (Nursing), Department of Health and Family Welfare. 5. Shri. NIGHATO K. ROCHILL, on being appointed to Supervisor, Department of Industry and Commerce. The Community wishes them a prosperous and bright future; let their achievements be a source of encouragement and inspiration for the younger generation. NITOKHU AWOMI HETOVI AWOMI Chairman General Secretary Dimapur Surumi Community Dimapur Surumi Community

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A detailed briefing on Disaster Management was carried out in El-Shaddai Academy, Dimapur on 16th February 2019. The team of 18 was led by SI. N. Vikiho Awomi under the command of Shri. Akhu Kath, District Commandant, Home Guards & Civil Defence, Dimapur, Nagaland. DP-1378

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The Eastern Sumi Hoho (ESH) extends its felicitations to Shri. Qhehezu Tuccu and Shri. Tongmeth Wangnao Konyak on having been appointed as the Chairman and the Vice Chairman respectively, of the NSCN (IM) at the recently convened National Hoho Meeting. The ESH acknowledges the confidence placed by the leaders of the NSCN (IM) upon them and hopes that an acceptable solution will be effectively brought about under their tenure.

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The Lotha Hoho Medziphema Town extends its heartiest congratulations to Mr. NTUNGTHUNG SHITIRI, son of Mrs. and Mr. Ezamo Shitiri on being appointed as Agriculture Inspector in NPSC Combined Technical Service 2017 in the Department of Agriculture, Government of Nagaland. The Hoho wishes him all success and a bright future ahead. (Khumben Murry) Chairman

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Lo n d o n, F e b 1 6 (Agencies): Etienne Capoue’s goal on the stroke of half-time was enough to send Watford into the quarter-finals of the FA Cup, beating QPR 1-0 on Friday. As four minutes of added time were shown at the end of the first half, Capoue swept the ball home after a mis-hit from Tom Cleverley and it proved to be the winner. QPR created plenty of chances but lacked a clinical finish after playing their fourth game in ten days, with captain Toni Leistner sending the ball wide from close range in the final few minutes. Watford will now be in the draw for the FA Cup quarter-finals, which will take place after Chelsea vs Manchester United on Monday evening. It took a while for the game to get going, but Heurelho Gomes did make a few good collections after the 20-minute mark, first leaping to save a Pawel Wszolek cross before stretching to keep out a free kick from Luke Freeman. Watford also went close not long after as Daryl Janmaat whipped an effort just past the post and it was a similar story at the end too as a cleared corner fell to the feet of Massimo Luongo, but his fierce strike also flew past the upright. QPR ended the half strongly and had two brilliant chances to take the lead. The first was in the 37th minute as Michael Smith headed a Freeman cross just wide of the post - although he was flagged for offside. Four minutes later and Freeman latched onto a woeful midfield pass from Watford, burst down the field before chipping a ball over the top for Nahki Wells. He then struck with

OFFICE OF THE THILIXU VILLAGE COUNCIL 3RD MILE, DIMAPUR : NAGALAND

The Thilixu Village Council and its citizens express heartfelt gratitude to Shri. Neiphiu Rio, Hon'ble Chief Minister, Nagaland and Shri. Tongpang Ozukum, Hon'ble Minister PWD, for approving the construction of Nagarjan – Thilixu Road, the road that has been left neglected for more than two decades. While conveying a deep sense of appreciation we assure co-operation over the stretch of roads that falls within the village jurisdiction, i.e. Doyapur Road 2nd gate to 3rd Mile 1st gate. To the contractor, the council also assures that no workers shall face want of encouragement, leave alone harassment by anti social elements. We will extend every possible assistance and co-operation. We are just hopeful that the contractor will not compromise the workmanship of the road. And we are looking forward to witnessing one of the best roads in Nagaland very soon. (Nikhevi Yeptho) Chairman Thilixu Village Council Dimapur : Nagaland DP-1373 K Y M C

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Saina retains Badminton Nationals crown Infantino optimistic about

Guwahati, Feb 16 (Agencies): Saina Nehwal defeated PV Sindhu for the second year running as she claimed the senior national title in women’s singles once again with a 21-18, 21-15 win in Guwahati on Saturday. Saina had defeated Sindhu in the final in the previous edition of the nationals in November 2017 and the two-time Commonwealth Games gold medallist was at it again. S a i n a ’s r a n g e o f strokes was a bit of a trouble for Sindhu even as the Olympic silver-medallist started better. Saina, who is now known to start slowly in her matches, did the same against Sindhu in the final but then stayed neckand-neck and challenged Sindhu with every stroke. At the break of the first game, Saina led Sindhu by an 11-10 margin but post the break, Saina began to take Sindhu around well to eke out points. Sindhu’s judgement errors did her no good as Saina took an 18-15 lead. The overhead lights got switched off at that point and the match saw a minor stoppage after which Sindhu came back to win two straight points to make it 17-18. However, Saina stuck to her plan and played with a lot of variety and controlled power to take

PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal during the prize ceremony after their final match of the 83rd Senior National Women Badminton Championship in Guwahati on Saturday. (PTI)

the first game 21-18. The second game started in a similar manner with Sindhu taking a 2-0 lead but Saina hit right back to stay alongside the tall Indian. At one point, Sindhu led Saina 5-3 but the experienced Indian pulled out her deceptive strokes to make it 5-5.

From thereon, Saina took control of the proceedings and Sindhu’s judgement and unforced errors were not helping her either. Saina went into the break with an 11-9 lead. After the break, Saina took a 13-9 lead and even though Sindhu tried to stay in touch and fight back,

Saina kept her composure and her lines to defend the title. Saina pace and power was just too much for Sindhu to handle on Saturday. Saina showed better strokeplay and judgement on the court and Sindhu would be left to rue her errent performance.

Martial, Lingard out for up to 3 weeks

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Lo n d o n, F e b 1 6 (Agencies): Manchester United forwards Anthony Martial and Jesse Lingard have been ruled out for up to three weeks due to injuries and will miss their next two matches against Chelsea and Liverpool, manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said on Friday. Lingard and Martial suffered muscle injuries in the first half against Paris St Germain in the Champions League at Old Trafford on Tuesday. “I think they will be out for two to three weeks looking at it now,” Solskjaer told a news conference ahead of Monday’s

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FA Cup fifth-round clash against holders Chelsea. The injury comes as a setback for United, who have won 10 out of their 12 matches under caretaker boss Solskjaer, but it provides an opportunity for forwards Alexis Sanchez and Romelu Lukaku to rediscover their goalscoring touch. Solskjaer said it also opens doors for attacking youngsters Angel Gomes and Tahith Chong, who have been pushing for firstteam action this season. “It is a chance for anyone who plays, whether it is Alexis, Romelu or Angel (Gomes),” the Norwegian

coach added. “Anthony and Jesse have done really well for us, they’re vital, but then again with Rom and Alexis, they’ve got different skill sets and will be able to show what they can do. We still have forward options but Angel and Chongy have been training with us all week, even the weeks leading up to this, so there is a big chance they will be involved.” United are also locked in a battle for a top four Premier League finish with Arsenal and Chelsea, and face title contenders Liverpool at Old Trafford on February 24.

Ko h i m a , Ja n 1 6 (NPN): The 5th edition of the Morning Premier League (MPL), organised and managed by Morning Football Association (MFA), will commence from February 18 in Kohima. The unique one-of-akind league with “Health and Friendship” as its motto is a league basis tournament for players above the age of 31 years. The annual league will see 10 teams compete in the league with the 2 bottom teams relegating at the end of the season. In a ‘home and away’ basis league system, a total of 90 matches will be played in a span of 4 months. The participating teams are Morning Football Club, Amur Falcon Football Club, Morung United FC, Mustang FC, GeThemGo FC, Mrh.FC, All Blacks, Kohima Raiders, KABA FC and Vanguard FC – Old Boys.

Earlier, Sourabh Verma completed a hat-trick of titles at the Senior Badminton Nationals, claiming the men’s singles crown by defeating young Lakshya Sen in straight games. The 26-year-old from Madhya Pradesh, who had won the title in 2011 and 2017, showed great composure and tactical brilliance to outplay 17-yearold Lakshya, a Asian junior champion, 21-18 21-13 in a lop-sided contest. It was their second meeting at the Senior Nationals final, following Sourabh’s triump over Lakshya, 15 then, in February 2017. In men’s doubles, second seeded makeshift pair of Pranaav Jerry Chopra and Chirag Shetty clinched the title after beating top seeds Arjun MR and Shlok Ramchandran 21-13 22-20 in 33 minutes. Chirag and Pranaav came together after the former’s regular partner Satwik Rankireddy was sidelined ahead of the tournament due to an injury. Satwik and Chirag had finished runners-up at the last edition. For Pranaav, it is his third national title, having won the men’s doubles crown along with Akshay Dewalkar in 2013 and 2015 and the mixed doubles title with Prajakta Sawant in 2010.

48-team 2022 World Cup

Fifa president Gianni Infantino speaking during a press conference in Istanbul.

ISTANBU L , F e b 1 6 (Agencies): Fifa President Gianni Infantino said on Friday he was “optimistic” about organising the 2022 World Cup in Qatar with 48 teams instead of 32, but warned that it would be “not easy”. “I’m optimistic, but is it easy? No, it’s not easy, I have to be honest,” said the boss of the International Football Federation at a press conference in Istanbul after a three-day executive summit. Fifa have decided to increase the number of teams that will participate in the 2026 World Cup from 32 to 48, but the Italian-Swiss

president of the world football governing body is campaigning to implement this reform as early as 2022. Fifa are due to announce their decision in mid-March at a meeting in Miami. Qatar, who said they are preparing for a 32-team competition, said it would have a say before deciding to move to an expanded tournament that would lead to logistical and political complications. While Infantino has raised the possibility of organising meetings in neighbouring countries, a serious diplomatic crisis pits Qatar against their neighbours, including Saudi Arabia

– which since 2017 has imposed an economic blockade to the gas-rich state. “I am not that naive to overlook the political situation as well in the region,” said Infantino, while adding that “football can work miracles sometimes”. Taking the example of the 2026 World Cup that will be organised by Canada, Mexico and the United States, Infantino said that “there are a lot of debates about a wall being built” between the United States and Mexico, but “these two countries will organise a competition together, so they will have to work together”.

Bayern come from behind to beat Augsburg

Munich, Feb 16 (Agencies): Champions Bayern Munich twice needed to come from a goal down to beat hosts Augsburg 3-2 on Friday courtesy of Kingsley Coman`s two goals, and cut the gap with leaders Borussia Dortmund to two points. The Frenchman, however, was injured in the final stages of the game, turning his left ankle on which he previously had surgery on. Coach Niko Kovac said of Coman`s injury, “It does not look good. We will know more tomorrow.” Bayern, who take on Liverpool in the Champions League Round of 16 next week, were 1-0 down after only 13 seconds with a Leon Goretzka own goal, in what was the fastest Bundesliga goal for Augsburg. Coman briefly restored order when he tapped in a Joshua Kimmich cross in the 17th minute. When Ji Dong-won netted in the 24th minute to give the hosts a 2-1 lead, it was the first time Augsburg

Kingsley Coman (centre) celebrates with Bayrn Munich team-mates after beating Augsburg.

had scored two goals against Bayern in a competitive game. Robert Lewandowski, needing one goal to equal Claudio Pizarro`s 194 goals for the league`s all-time top foreign scorer, headed onto the crossbar but it was again winger Coman, who came to the rescue on the stroke of halftime to level once more. Bayern`s comeback

was complete when David Alaba fired in from a tight angle in the 53rd before Coman almost got a hat-trick, with his 73rd-minute header tipped onto the bar by Augsburg keeper Gregor Kobel. However, Bayern have now conceded goals in the six matches they have contested in all competitions this year, even though keeper Manuel Neuer returned

on Friday after his injury absence. “We want to keep a clean sheet again,” Neuer said. “Liverpool are an attacking team. We have to be better positioned against them.” The Bavarians are in second place on 48 points with Dortmund, on 50, travelling to bottom club Nuremberg on Monday.

Juventus cruise past Frosinone in Serie A DPS annual sports day held Turin, Feb 16 (IANS): Juventus added to their already formidable lead atop Serie A with a 3-0 victory against 19th-place Frosinone. With 66 points from 24 matches, the Bianconeri have an advantage of 14 points over Napoli, though the southern club have a game in hand. Juventus, still undefeated this season in Serie A, might have been expected to see Friday’s contest against Frosinone as an opportunity to rest key players ahead of next week’s Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid. But coach Massimiliano Allegri left only two regular starters out of the lineup, Miralem Pjanic and Blaise Matuidi, evidently with the idea of securing the three points early so he could afford to take some of his stars off the pitch in the second half. The plan worked to perfection. Paulo Dybala put Juventus up 1-0 in the sixth minute with a blast from 20

Juventus’ Paolo Dybala celebrates after scoring a goal during theirSerie A match against Frosinone.

yards out after taking a pass from Cristiano Ronaldo. Frosinone, who came into the match at Turin’s Allianz stadium after two consecutive away wins, found themselves with no answers against the seven-time reigning Serie A champions. The hosts’ lead doubled in the 17th minute

when defender Leonardo Bonucci nudged the ball into the Frosinone net after a poor clearance by goalkeeper Marco Sportiello. And because no Juventus match this season seems complete without a Ronaldo goal, the Portuguese superstar scored in the 63rd minute with an assist from Mario Mand-

zukic to make it 3-0 for the home side. It was the striker’s 19th goal in Serie A since coming over to Juventus last summer from Real Madrid. Job done, Allegri signalled a double-substitution in the 70th minute: Federico Bernardeschi for Ronaldo and Martin Cac-

eres for team captain and defensive anchor Giorgio Chiellini. Juventus’ domination was such that they could give themselves the luxury of some tactical experimentation, with defender Joao Cancelo shifting from his usual spot on the right to take up an aggressive forward position on the left side of the pitch. Allegri had said on Thursday at his pre-match press conference that he wanted his squad to play well against Frosinone to generate enthusiasm ahead of next week’s visit to Madrid. Italy’s winningest club has set its sights on hoisting the Champions League trophy this season. The Bianconeri reached the final in 2015 and 2017, only to lose to Barcelona and Real Madrid, respectively. Juventus heads to Atletico on Wednesday, after which it travels to Bologna for Serie A duties next Sunday. Frosinone hosts Roma the day before.

Students competing in race during the Delhi Public School, Dimapur sports meet.

Dimapur, Feb 16 (NPN): The annual sports day of Delhi Public School, Dimapur was held on February 15 at the school ground with Kevekha Kevin Zehol, Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur as the chief guest. Interspersed between athletic events that showcased the skills and sports-

manship of the students, colourful and artistic presentations of Drills, Zumba, Yoga, Naga Folk dances and Indian dances kept the gathering entertained. Speaking at the programme, the chief guest encouraged the students to strive for the best by identifying ones uniqueness and potential in order

to contribute positively to society. Ghotsothung Quinker of Class IX C and Lumaren Walling of Class XI C were adjudged as the best boy and girl athlete respectively. The award for best march past went to Tizu House and the coveted champion’s trophy was bagged by Milak House.

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