February 22, 2019 by Nagaland Post

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Vol XXIX No. 76

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Mulayam slams son Akhilesh over party’s alliance with BSP

Champions League: Man City beat Schalke 3-2

Concrete measures needed to curb child abuse: Pope Francis

national, Page 11

sports, Page 16

international, Page 13

Dimapur to be brought under ILP: Gov

Correspondents

KOHIMA, FEB 21 (NPN): Admitting that the threat posed to the Naga society by illegal migrants, Governor PB Acharya declared that Inner Line Permit (ILP) would be made applicable across the State, including Dimapur. Addressing the first day of third session of the 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA), Acharya informed the House that the committee on ILP had submitted its report and the government had accepted the same, adding directives had been issued for framing rules and guidelines for its implementation. “ILP will be made applicable to the entire State, including Dimapur,” Acharya declared, adding that his government was committed to streamline the ILP system to ensure that no illegal immigrant could come to Nagaland. He appealed for support from civil society, village councils and people in this regard. Naga political issue top priority: The governor also reiterated that early resolution of the Naga political issue was a top priority of the State government, adding it would work with all stakeholders for a solution that was honourable, inclusive, sustainable and acceptable to the people.

Rain alert for Nagaland DIMAPUR, FEB 21 (NPN): Rains in Nagaland are all set to appear starting February 24 and would continue until February 28, 2019. According to Skymet Weather report, the rain on the day of commencement (February 24) would be scattered and light. However, rainfall is all set to pick up pace on February 25 and would increase even further on February 26 and 27 wherein the entire region is likely to witness rains. Northern half would get more showers as compared to the southern areas. Two days of incessant rains would be accompanied with lightning strikes and strong winds. The report cautioned that showers could also cause landslides, inundation, and flash floods. Therefore, residents have been advised to exercise caution in the coming days and remain alert. Nagaland has not seen any good rains since last many years during the winter season. Since the year 2012, rains have been scanty to deficit during the winter season. The month of January was worse wherein the rain deficiency had exceeded 70 percent. However, few days of rains in February reduced the deficient figures to a marginal extent.

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(L) Governor addresses third session of 13th NLA Thursday in the presence of NLA Speaker, Er. Vikho-o Yhoshu. (DIPR)

Acharya asserted that the PDA government was committed to facilitate an early resolution of the Indo Naga political issue through a negotiated agreement that honoured the unique history and rights of Nagas. With the concerted efforts of tribal hohos, civil society organisations, the church, NGOs and NNPGs, Acharya said different groups had come together, stressing now was the most opportune time for the Naga political groups to resolve the decades-old Naga political imbroglio. He also appreciated the efforts of Government of India (GoI) for ensuring that the peace process moved closer to a solution that was inclusive, honourable and acceptable to the Nagas. CAB rejected: On Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB),

Acharya said the issue was challenging and appreciated Centre for listening to the voice of the people. He pointed out that the State government had opposed and rejected the Bill. Likewise, during a consultative meeting with mass-based organisations, civil societies, tribal hohos, NGOs and political parties at Chumukedima on January 31, he said CAB was rejected outright. Acharya recalled that the consultative meeting had unanimously resolved that Nagaland was a product of the 16-point Agreement and, accordingly, Article 371(A) was inserted in the Constitution of India to protect and safeguard rights and privileges of the citizens of Nagaland. Timely release of scholarship assured: Giving priority to welfare of students and improvement of education, the governor

claimed the government had ensured timely release of scholarships to students, even when there was delay in release of instalments from the Centre. He said the government had actively pursued with the Union tribal affairs ministry and thereafter received funds sanctioned for payment of Post Matric Scholarship to ST students of the State. The governor said SCERT and School Education department have introduced Nagaland Heritage Studies textbook for classes 1 to 5 and also introduced a nine-month diploma course on school counselling. Road, rail and air connectivity: Acharya said projects for improvement of road communication were being taken up through special road programmes, NABARD-RIDF, PMGSY and with funds from Union road transport & highways ministry. He said the government was also pursuing with Centre for approval of the greenfield airport at Ciethu, Kohima. In order to augment air services, Acharya said three new routes were taken up under the Regional Connectivity Scheme (UDAN) and very soon he said Dimapur would be connected with Guwahati, Imphal and Di(Cont’d on p-12) brugarh.

Backdoor appts: HC dismisses govt’s plea, claims ACAUT, PSAN DIMAPUR, FEB 21 (NPN): ACAUT Nagaland and PSAN Thursday claimed that a division bench of Gauhati High Court has dismissed the Nagaland govenrment’s plea challenging the judgment and order dated August 3, 2018 passed in W.P. (C) No.145 (K)/2017 filed by ACAUT and PSAN against backdoor appointments to 706 NPSC posts. In a joint statement, ACAUT Nagaland and PSAN media cell said that dismissal of the state government’s appeal by the court was a victory for the public against the “scheming ways” of the authorities and should serve as a reminder that people’s voice “cannot be muted to perpetuity.” According to ACAUT and PSAN, the ground for the state government’s challenge was that the “single judge committed a mistake” in not allowing the state government from regularising the service of backdoor appointees who have completed three years of service as per Office Memorandum (OM) dated 4.8.08 and 11.8.16, though disposed off as not maintainable. However, they said that the division bench by order dated February 7, 2019 dismissed the writ appeal. ACAUT and PSAN clarified that ACAUT first filed PIL

No.11(K)/15 against backdoor appointment and by order dated 5.8.16, the PIL was disposed off on the basis of OM.6.6.16. They said the court gave liberty to ACAUT that in the event of any violation of the clause contained in the said OM, the petitioners would be at liberty to approach the Court. Regardless, they said the state government made another 51 backdoor appointments in Cl-I and II gazetted posts. This, ACAUT and PSAN said compelled them to file W.P. No.145(K)/17 and the judgment and order dated 3.8.17 passed in this case, against which, state government went for appeal. They reminded the state government that any appointment made without advertisement and regularization is not only unconstitutional but also null and void. Further, ACAUT and PSAN reminded the government that any illegal appointment made after the court order 5.8.2016, would tantamount to blatant undermining of the judiciary and contempt of court. Meanwhile, ACAUT and PSAN have thanked the advocates, Zhekheli Zhimomi, Zhevi Swu, Asenla Walling and Toshi O Longkumer for their selfless service.

Panel to work out roadmap for ‘Plastic Free State’ Consultative meetings with

DIMAPUR, FEB 21 (NPN): State government has constituted an empowered committee comprising of different departments and has been entrusted to work out a roadmap and action plan for implementation of “Plastic Free State” declared by the government. According to an official bulletin, the committee headed by principal secretary, urban development, Abhishek Singh, would be assisted by officers from departments such as Home, KMC, Forests, PHE, RD and IPR. State chief secretary, Temjen Toy, who convened a meeting with AHoDs, HoDs and other departments pertaining to “Plastic Free State” at the chief secretary’s conference hall on Thursday, said the present rate of policy implementation on Plastic Free in the state was not satisfied due to poor implementation and non-compliance of government policies besides lack of proper mechanism to control the use of plastics. He emphasised that everyone should implement the policy, saying creating awareness and sensitis-

ing people on discontinuation of plastic use was important for the successful implementation of the programme. Development Commissioner, Sentiyanger Imchen, said that order was already been issued but no follow up action has been taken. He, therefore, reiterated that the home department should issue an order and give directives to all DCs for strict compliance. Retired commissioner & secretary, Thangi Mannen, while sharing her concerns on the issue, stressed on the importance and necessity to have coordination between government and NGOs in order to tackle the issue of Plastic Free in the state. She said the policy for restricting the use of plastics in Nagaland was already in force, but the use of both plastics and other non-perishable products continued in spite of restriction. For that reason, she suggested that government come out with a firm decision on how to go about banning of plastics since clear indication was not

given by the government. She also emphasised on imparting trainings on how to make non plastic bags in order to replace the use of plastic bags. On issue of orders, she urged all the municipalities to issue orders so as to control the use of plastics in their own respective municipalities. “NGOs and Church organisations should be engaged to work hand in hand with the government”, she opined. Commissioner & Secretary, Urban Development, Abhishek Singh, stressed on the importance of mechanism for controlling the use of plastics. He said local authorities should be vested with the powers and responsibilities though violation would continue to happen in spite of strict regulations. He urged the Kohima and Dimapur municipalities to take the lead in controlling the use of plastics. Commissioner & Secretary, PHE, Maongwati Aier, suggested that the state needs to have an Act on the usage of plastics.

Ravi on Feb 26 and Feb 27

DIMAPUR, FEB 21 (NPN): State home department has informed that a consultative meeting with RN Ravi, Deputy NSA and Interlocutor for Naga Peace Talks, has been convened on February 26, 2019 at 5 p.m. at Hotel Vivor, Kohima and on February 27, 2019 from 1pm at Rhododendron Hall, Central Police Officers Mess, Chumukedima, Dimapur. In a circular, the home department stated that invitations have gone to a few civil societies, but if there were any others who want to meet Ravi, they have been requested to submit the details of their organisation and contact number to Special Secretary (Home) at sshnagaland@gmail.com and saravananips@vahoo. com latest by February 23. The additional list of civil societies/NGOs who will be given time to speak will

be finalised by the government, it stated. Further, all the civil society presidents have been asked to attend the meeting on February 26 at 5pm at Hotel Vivor, Kohima and president of all Tribal Hohos along with representatives to attend the meeting on February 26 at 2:30 pm at Hotel Vivor. JLF, NSCN/GPRN meet: NLA secretariat has informed that speaker-incharge and chairman of the Joint Legislators’ Forum (JLF) on Naga Political Issue, Zhaleo Rio, has convened a consultative meeting of the JLF including both MPs from Nagaland with NSCN/ GPRN on February 27 at Rhododendron Hall, Police Complex, Chumoukedima at 3 p.m. NLA secretariat has therefore requested all responsible members to attend the meeting positively.

Astro Turf at DDSC stadium remains a distant dream Correspondent

Kohima, FEB 21(NPN): The long awaited Astro Turf pitch in DDSC Stadium Dimapur seemed to be a distant dream as even as materials have been lying at the stadium since 2017. When contacted, Dimapur district football association president, Joseph Sumi informed Nagaland Post that the artificial astro turf has been lying at DDSC stadium, Dimapur since 2017. He said that the contractor had assured to take up the project this year and expressed hope that project could be completed by the year end. It may be mentioned the mega project was announced by the then Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio in 2003, however the project was yet to be completed even in 2019. According to Joseph, Dimapur was supposed to

have the astro turf. However, he lamented that it went the other way round and the materials kept at the stadium were getting spoilt and being destroyed by rats. He further pointed out and questioned the contractor as to why some of the materials from Dimapur were taken to Kohima, which should not have been the case. When contacted, advisor for Youth Resources and Sports, Er. Zale Niekha said the main issue to complete the project was fund constraints. Neikha informed that the astro turf project for Dimapur and Kohima was funded through Special Planning Assistance (SPA) scheme. He further informed that the department was able to convince to chief minister to allocate additional fund for Kohima (IG Stadium), for which it was done and Astro-truf mat and other materials lying at DDSC stadium now the department was Dimpur since 2017. (NP) preparing to setup the flood

lights. Neikha said state government is unable to give huge amount as additional fund to complete the project in Dimapur and said “since fund constraint is there and non release on SPA fund from Centre, it will take a little time to start the work in Dimapur”. He also that since DDSC stadium was a multipurpose stadium, there was a need to hold consultations with the management and see if the astro turf should be laid or shifted to another location. In an interview in August 2018, the advisor said that the PDA government had planned to establish two astro turf one each in Kohima and Dimapur. On the issue of the incomplete Multi-Disciplinary Sports Centre at Dimapur, Neikha said that in order to complete the project, there was a need of additional fund of Rs. 70-90 crore.

AR empowered to arrest, search sans warrant NEW DELHI, FEB 21 (PTI): Assam Rifles personnel have been empowered by the Central government to arrest anyone and search a place without warrant in North Eastern states of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Nagaland and Mizoram. According to a Home Ministry notification, “an officer of the rank corresponding to that of the lowest rank of members of the Assam Rifles” has been given these powers under the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC). Assam Rifles personnel will exercise these powers and discharge their duties “under sub-section(1) of section 41, sections 47, 48, 49, 51, 53, 54, 149, 150, 151 and 152 of the CrPC within the local limits of the area comprised within the border districts of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Nagaland and Mizoram”, the notification said. The Assam Rifles is the leading counter-insurgency force in the Northeast. It also guards the sensitive India-Myanmar border.

NTUCT calls for ban on riverbed mining DIMAPUR, FEB 21 (NPN): Expressing concern over the extraction of boulders, sand and gravel from Chathe river, the Naga Tribal Union Chümoukedima Town (NTUCT) has appealed to the deputy commissioner (DC) Dimapur to ban riverbed mining “for the sake of safe and clean water.” In a representation to DC Dimapur, the Naga Tribal Union Chümoukedima Town (NTUCT) president Lhousito Khro and Chümoukedima town head GB Kelenguzo Kuotsu pointed out that the river Chathe, which flows all along national highway, was muddy and dirty nowadays unlike previous years due to riverbed excavation beginning from Khanakhurü (Jharnapani) area up to the bridge of Sirhima (Kuki) village and beyond. They stated that the entire population in and around the river were totally depending on the Chathe river water for all kinds of purposes. In the event of long spell of dry season, the signatories said all other sources of water for daily need have already dried up. However, they said that due to the mining activities, the small amount of water now flowing in the river was also not fit for consumption. In the light of the above, the signatories urged the responsible authority to issue a strong directive and immediately take necessary corrective measures.

Kohima DRDA staff on strike over non payment of salary Correspondent

KOHIMA, FEB 21 (NPN): In protest against non-payment of salary for seven months (since July 2018), the staff under District Rural Development Agency (DRDA) Kohima have been on “total cease work” since February 6, 2019. Altogether 39 administrative regular state cadre employees of DRDA Kohima abstained from performing office duty and their rooms remained locked since February 6 paralysing the normal functioning of office, which caters to 90 villages of Kohima district. Sources said the other DRDA staffs of 10 districts in the state were also facing similar problem of non payment of salary for several months. On a query, a staff from DRDA Kohima said that in December last year, the department assured to

release two months’ pending salary before Christmas, but failed to release. They informed that the aggrieved staff had also submitted representation to director rural development blocks on January 23 and February 5, 2019, however, no there was positive response so far. The aggrieved staff informed that they have decided to continue total strike until their pending salaries were released. One of the aggrieved staff told this correspondent that he said can no longer fulfil the family needs, pay school fees for children and pay house rent. The members alleged that the director refused to meet them when they had gone with representation on February 5, saying that aggravated the situation and the staff decided to go for total cease work. (KDVDBU backs DRDA staff see on page-12) K Y M C

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Mon, Wokha prepare for IPPI

Dr. Manazir Jeelani Samoon, Dr. Robin Lotha and others after the IPPI District Task Force meeting in Wokha on February 21. (DIPR) DIMAPUR: A District Task Force Immunization (DTFI) meeting on the Intensive Pulse Polio Immunization (IPPI) campaign was held on February 20 at the DC’s conference hall, Mon under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Mon, Thavaseelan. Media officer Mon, Leeyan Chemshy in a press release stated that DPO (RCH & UIP), Dr. Sashinle Tep, speaking in the meeting explained that although

India had been declared the meeting that the IPPI polio free, there was always campaign would be cona probability of the polio ducted on March 10, targetvirus being transmitted ing 24326 children in the from neighbouring coun- age group of 0-5 years. She tries where reported polio has not IPPI from March 10 that 298 been elimiooths 198 booths in Wokha bc ove nated. She ring 298 booths in Mon 1 3 1 v i l maintained that precaulages were tions still have to be adopted planned for set-up under to prevent re-occurrence of Mon district, which will the crippling disease. be followed by door to Discussing strategies door visits. A total numplanned, the DPO informed ber of 1192 persons have

IMLD celebrated at NU Lumami

Professor N.S. Jamir, addressing the IMLD program held at NU, Lumami on February 21.

DIMAPUR: The International Mother Language Day (IMLD) was celebrated at Nagaland University, Lumami under the theme, “Indigenous languages as a factor in development, peace and reconciliation” on February 21. A press release from NU, Lumami, PRO, Peter Ki stated that professor N.S. Jamir, vice-chancellor in-charge, as the chief guest,

dwelt on the origin of the IMLD celebrations. He also spoke about the efforts being made by the government of Nagaland to promote local languages in school education. Research has revealed, he said, that people’s culture, tradition and values were best passed on from generation to generation through the mother tongue. Short speeches were

given by professor A.K. Singh, Political Science, and professor Sangyu Yaden, controller of examination in-charge. A.K. Singh asserted that in the age of globalisation, the mother tongue was crucial in protecting and preserving culture, history and identity. Sangyu Yaden spoke from experience, highlighting his active involvement in preservation of the Ao language and culture. T h e p r o g r a m wa s chaired by Neizhanuo Golmei, assistant professor of Political Science, introduction was given by Dr. Tiasunep, assistant professor of Anthropology, welcome address delivered by Dr. Kundan Kumar, SMS, KVK and vote of thanks by Dr. Anthony V. Richa, deputy registrar. The program was attended by faculty members, administrative staff members, and students.

Registration for dentists

DIMAPUR: Nagaland State Dental Council (NSDC) has launched a dentist registry in Nagaland as per directives of the Dental Council of India (DCI) under the provision of the Dentist Act, 1948, with subsequent approval of the government of Nagaland on December 16, 2018. The NSDC registrar, in a press release, has informed all category A dentists with a minimum degree of BDS, to reg-

ister themselves in the registry of NSDC with immediate effect. Both fresh registrations and registration for those registered elsewhere (DCI and other state) can be done by obtaining the registration form, available at room No. 212 of the directorate, H&FW, Kohima. Original certificate verification and submission of self-attested copy of the same certificates will be done during registration.

been detailed for the IPPI. Important issues like manpower requirements, vehicle requirements, necessary arrangements for immunization at high risk areas and arrangements to be made at transit points in the district were also touched upon. The meeting was attended by the DC, ADC, medical staff, education and social welfare departments. In Wokha, a District Task Force (DTF) meeting on IPPI was also held on

February 21 at the DC’s Conference Hall. The meeting was attended by all block MOs and other line departments. DIPR repor ts that during the meeting, chief medical officer, Wokha, Dr. Robin Lotha, appealed to all MOs to be in their respective places of posting to ensure that supervision is proper on the day of immunization in their respective blocks. He reported that immunization will be carried out through 198 booths in different blocks under the district and on March 11 and 12; house to house visits will also be undertaken for house marking and to immunize left out children. DC and chairman of District Health Society Wokha, Dr. Manazir Jeelani Samoon appealed to all denizens to cooperate with the implementing agencies and personnel and extend their support for successful conduct of the immunization.

Condolences CCCRC: The Council of Chakhesang Christian Revival Churches Centre Chetheba (CCCRCC) has expressed shock on hearing of the unfortunate road accident its president NCRC Rev. Dr. N. Paphino and his entourage were involved in while on their way to Tura district Meghalaya for a Gospel conference on February 20. In a condolence letter, executive secretary CCCRCC, Rev. Dr. Vevozo Khamo said the vehicle lost control and struck the pillar of an RCC Bridge and flipped onto its side at Hari Tarogaon near Army Camp, Karbi Anglong Assam and killed three persons: Dr. Asenuo Linyii, Donuo and Sakholie Ang. CCCRCC conveyed prayers for the bereaved family and for the Angami CRC Burma Camp Dimapur. Dr. Vevozo, on behalf of the Church Council offered deepest condolences to the bereaved family and prayed that God grant them strength and comfort. “Rest in peace, safe in the arms of Jesus” the note said and wished speedy recoveries to Rev. Dr. N. Paphino, Luolao and Pukroho Kin.

TUD: Tenyimi Union Dimapur (TUD) has expressed shock and deep grief at the tragic February 20 road accident which claimed the lives of four persons. In a message, TUD expressed deepest condolences to the bereaved families and prayed that Almighty God grant them courage and solace to get through this difficult time. It also prayed for the departed souls to rest in peace and for the speedy recovery of those injured. T h e u n i o n u r ge d everyone to continue to uphold the injured and bereaved family members in their prayers. TSUD: Tenyimi Students’ Union Dimapur (TSUD) expressed sincere pain over the unfortunate accident in Dokmoka, which resulted in the loss of the precious lives of late Sakholie Zutso, Dr. Aseno and Zakielhouvinuo. Tenyimi Students’ Union Dimapu in a condolence message expressed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members and prayed that God grant solace to their loved ones. It also prayed for the speedy recovery of Loulau Angami, president CAKU and pastor Phaphino, who were involved in the unfortunate incident.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2019

news in Brief Print and electronic media workshop: Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Nagaland has informed all concerned that an awareness workshop with representatives of all print and electronic media in the state on EVM/VVPAT, paid news, Media Certification and Monitoring Committee (MCMC) and media matters has been convened for February 28, 11 am at Tapi Hall, Japfü Hotel, Kohima, in view of the upcoming general elections to the Lok Sabha 2019. All concerned have been requested to attend the workshop without fail. NSA Kohima unit panel discussion: A Naga Scholars Association (NSA) Kohima unit panel discussion on the Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) will be held on March 4, 12 pm at Kohima College, Kohima. NSA Kohima unit has invited everyone to attend, and participate in, the discussion. ENPUDA General Meeting: Eastern Nagaland People’s Union Diphupar Area (ENPUDA), has convened a general meeting to be held on February 23 at the union treasure, Pamong Phom, GB’s residence, at 10 am. All easterners residing in and around Diphupar area have been requested to attend the meeting without fail in their traditional attires.

PNUK general assembly: Poumai Naga Union Kohima (PNUK) has convened a general assembly for February 23, 10 am at the Poumai Baptist Church premises, Midland, Kohima. All concerned members have been requested to attend the meeting. NNC, FGN joint meeting: The Naga National Council (NNC) and Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN) will hold a joint meeting on February 25, 10 am, at Transit Peace Camp (TPC), Kohima. All central authorities, regional authorities and eligible Naga Army officers of the NNC/FGN have been requested to attend the meeting without fail. DPE general meeting: A Dimapur Pangti Ekhung (DPE) general meeting will be held on February 23 at 9:30 am at Shofar Music Academy, DC Court junction, Dimapur. All members of DPE have been asked to attend the meeting. LHD meeting: Lotha Hoho Dimapur (LHD) has convened a meeting of its executive committee, office bearers, and presidents and secretaries of all units under LHD for February 23 at 2 pm at Hoho-Ki Dimapur. LHD office bearers, executive committee, and unit leaders have been requested to attend the meeting without fail in traditional attire.

Piglets distribution, free veterinary camp in Samzuiram

A piglet is handed over to a beneficiary during the distribution and health camp held on February 20.

D I M AP U R : C o l l e ge of Veterinary Sciences & Animal Husbandr y (COVS&AH) Jalukie in collaboration with ICARNDRI-ERS Kalyani, distributed free piglets with the conduct of an animal health camp, on February 20 at Samzuiram, Peren district. 45 piglets were distributed, and the camp vaccinated dogs against rabies and treated 1011 different cases. A press release from assistant professor CVS&AH Jalukie depart-

ment of Livestock Production Management, Dr. Imtiwati, Ph.D stated that dean COVSC & AH, Jalukie, Dr. Capt. G. Dhanan Jaya Rao expressed a wish to help farmers of Samziuram village to better their livelihood means. He also reported that a team of experienced faculty of the college would be visiting nearby villages regularly to organize free veterinary health camps. Dr. S.K. Das, Dr. A. Sandra and principal sci-

entist of ICAR NDRIERS Kalyani, Dr. D. K. Mandal, also spoke on the occasion. A welcome address was delivered by associate professor of veterinary medicine, Dr. Gunjan Das, and a vote of thanks was proposed by assistant professor, department of Veterinary Physiology, Dr. Uttarani Maibam. The animal health camp was co-organised by the NSS unit of the college under the leadership of Dr. Imtiwati.

informs Hearing impairment screening in Meluri DDCC kick starts district tour NSDU drivers

Members of DDCC and others at the committee’s District Tour Program & Jan Sampark Abhiyan Campaign kick-off on February 21. DIMAPUR: Dimapur District Congress Committee (DDCC) kicked off its District Tour Program & Jan Sampark Abhiyan Campaign at Singrijan Council Hall in Dimapur on February 21. A press release from DDCC media cell stated that DCC president, Bendang in his speech emphasized on the need to strengthen booth workers and encouraged AC workers to deploy polling booth workers at the earliest. He further stated that DMP III was a vast area with a large number of minorities. He urged party workers to be dedicated and work for the victory of the party in K

the Lok Sabha polls. Bendang further highlighted the Jan Sampark Abhiyan and encouraged the party workers to visit each and every house and educate people about the Congress ideology. He expressed hope that Congress would win the Lok Sabha polls both at the centre and the state. N P C C s e c r e t a r y, Temjenyanger, who also spoke on the occasion, said that the Congress had been in the opposition for the past many years but the party was seeing a silver lining at the end of the road. He further said that Congress in the UPA 1 and 2 had introduced many wel-

fare schemes for the public which transformed the lives of many. NPCC secretary, Akavi N Zhimomi encouraged party workers to have faith and work for the victory of the party. He further argued that the BJP does not stand for inclusiveness and the Modi led BJP Government was not accommodative. He added that the Congress party welcomes people from different walks of life to join its fold to preserve and secure secularism and democracy. The village council chairman of Singrijan village, who also attended the meeting, said that the Congress had produced many

stalwarts like Hokishe Sema and Dr. SC Jamir who went on to become Governors of other states in India. However, he regretted that the Congress does not have a single MLA in the assembly. He expressed gratitude to the Congress party workers for coming to the village and educating villagers about the party. T h e p r o g r a m wa s chaired by Nukshiwala, 3 DMP III AMCC president, invocation was offered by Achila, VP AMCC, a welcome speech was delivered by Richard, GS ACCC and Onen Jamir, president, 3 DMP III AC delivered the vote of thanks.

KOHIMA: The Nagaland Secretariat Drivers’ Union (NSDU) has informed all drivers, handymen and mechanics under the Nagaland Civil Secretariat, Transport Special Pool and the NSDU to follow the codes of conduct: Dress in a presentable, neat and tidy manner when on active duty; be punctual at work; abstain from indulging in drinking alcohol, smoking or drugs, or any kind of intoxicating substances; abstain from chewing and spitting tobacco/paan/tamul indiscriminately; to not get into conflict with each other over petty matters; be meek and helpful towards everyone and work their best in order to be a positive influence on their families, fellow employees and society. General secretary, Rukuolatuo, in a press release addressing the drivers stated that they all have spouses, children and family members awaiting their safe return each day. Therefore they should be safe and in good health not only for themselves but for everyone around them.

Dr. Zhimatho Nyusou with students of GMS Meluri town after the screening camp held on February 15. DIMAPUR: A one day awareness and screening camp for those impaired in hearing was conducted on February 15 at GMS Meluri town school premises. A press release from Ngoushutho Ngouri of GMS Meluri town stated that ENT specialist, Dr. Zhimatho Nyusou, and his

audiologist from NHAK conducted the screening for 70 students and gave one hearing aid to one affected student. Free medication was also provided to the school. Staff and students interacted with the visiting physician where doctor encouraged the students to feel privileged and work

hard to become successful in life. He gave the example of his own life and revealed that he was also a product of a government school. The school, in the press release, acknowledged and appreciated the service rendered and stated that it looks forward to more such camps in the future.

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WEATHER FORECAST February 22

(Temperature in ºC)

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Agartala Hazy sun

32 16

Aizawl

Mostly sunny; nice

Guwahati Hazy sun Imphal

Partly sunny; pleasant

26 12 28 14 26 9

Itanagar Mostly sunny; comfortable

24 10

Shillong Hazy sun

21 8

Kohima

A passing afternoon shower

Dimapur Partly sunny; pleasant Mkg

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Tuensang Mostly sunny; cooler

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Zunheboto Mostly sunny

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Dr. Avdesh Kumar addressing one of the NVBDCP State Review meeting sessions held on February 20 and 21 in Kohima.

DIMAPUR: National Vector Borne District Control Program (NVBDCP) State Review meetings were held on February 20 and 21 at the directorate of Health and Family Welfare Kohima. A press release by NVBDCP stated that the two-day meeting was participated in by additional director, directorate of NVBDCP, Ministr y of Health and family Welfare, Government of India, Dr. Avdesh Kumar, NVBDCP state and district officials and staff. The release stated that on the first day, in a welcome address, Mission Director (NHM), Dr. Kevichusa Medikhru, stressed on the elimination of malaria in

the state. He expressed the hope that the deliberations undertaken in the meeting would be helpful in propelling the state towards malaria elimination. In his address, Dr. Avdesh Kumar said that malaria is a difficult disease to eliminate because it is a vector borne disease which involves tackling the agent, host, environment and vector unlike other diseases like polio, TB etc. which only deals with three factors agent, host and environment. He stressed on the importance of maintaining all reports and records at all levels for the malaria elimination certification.

AR offers free medical consultation

DIMAPUR: Kiphire Battalion of Assam Rifles, under the aegis of HQ IGAR (North), offered free medical consultation and examinations at Around Saramati Mountain School, Pungro on February 21. A press release from Assam Rifles stated that 66 students were examined and administered medication for deworming and other maladies. It further stated that the most common ailment found in students was acute respiratory illness and gastro enteritis. Free medicines were An AR doctor examines a student during the free provided to the ailing after they were examined. medical consultation on February 21.

Mini Legal Services Camp in Tseminyu

DIMAPUR: A Mini Legal Services Camp, organized by the Nagaland State Legal Services Authority for Kohima District, in collaboration with various government departments, was organized at Tseminyu Town Hall on February 21. According to DIPR, ADC Tseminyu, Nokchasashi Kichu, delivered a welcome address in which he appreciated and thanked the Kohima District Legal Services Authority for organizing the camp in Tseminyu through which, Nokchasashi said, people would surely benefit. He also encouraged citizens to avail of the opportunity. In the program, Phuleto Yeptho, Chief Judicial Magistrate and secretary, Kohima District Legal Services Authority

(KDLDA), in an introductory note, spoke about the purpose of the camp and about the much needed legal aid for downtrodden people. Limasenla Longkumer, project coordinator, NSLSA gave a brief presentation and said that the purpose of the camp was also to let people know about their rights and the benefits they could avail from public welfare departments. Limasenla also asked those gathered to attend the Mega Legal Services Camp to be conducted in Kohima on February 23. Affidavit registration and Birth certificates by public notary was part of the day long program. Various department officials, citizens of Tseminyu town and adjoining villages attended the program.

BJP Peren holds first meeting with new district president

DIMAPUR: BJP Peren District held its first meeting after the appointment of new district president, Tingsangai John Panmei and conducted a felicitation program at the district head office in Jalukie Town on February 20. A press release issued by the unit’s secretary, Heukulung stated that the new president, in his speech, called the members the foundation of the party who stand against foes

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and keeps the party alive. Crediting his appointment to the party workers, Tingsangai was confident that with their support and cooperation, they would make the party stronger and effective. He also appealed to former president, Huzantadbo, to continue to extend his help and support. The district BJP team expressed appreciation for the decision to appoint a new “young and dynamic

and influential leader” as president. The district BJP unit also condemned the Pulwama terror attack and paid homage with a silent prayer for the deceased. As per the direction of the state office, the house appointed Chingamlak Siarau as president 7th Peren Mandal, Sehlen Lenthang president 6th Tenning Mandal, and Ikuhung as president of ST Morcha Peren District.

According to the WHO 2018 world malaria report, Dr. Avdesh said India stood at number four, out of 11 high malaria burden countries. India is the only country which has reported a decline in malaria cases by 24%, contributed to largely by the North Eastern states, he added. The address was followed by district presentations on program implementation in districts with inputs and suggestions from the participants. T h e p r o g r a m wa s chaired by deputy director (NVBDCP) Dr. Neisakho Kere and an overview of the program was presented by SPO, NVBDCP, Dr. I. Talitemsula.

Special camps for voters DIMAPUR: Special camps will be organized at all polling stations on February 23 and 24 for enrolment of left out eligible voters, in view of the upcoming general elections to the Lok Sabha, 2019. Electoral Photo Identity Card (EPIC) card holders have been informed to check their names in electoral rolls and fill up Form 6, if their names do not exist in the roll for any reason. EPIC is only an identification document and does guarantee franchise if the name of the person is not in the electoral rolls of the concerned Polling Station. Booth Level Officers (BLOs) have been directed to be present in all the camps along with copies of the final electoral roll 2019 and copies of forms 6, 7, 8 and 8A to facilitate filling up forms by interested persons. Electorates have been asked to visit the specials camps in their respective polling stations to verify if their names have appeared in the electoral rolls. Notifications to this effect have been issued by offices of the DC & DEOs of Mon, Mokokchung, Phek, Dimapur, and Kiphire.

Training on value addition to horticultural crops

Trainees prepare various fruits for juice extraction on the first day of the training in Medziphema.

DIMAPUR: Central Institute of Horticulture (CIH), DAC & FW, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India, organized a two day training program on “Post harvest management and value addition of horticulture crops” for rural youth on February 18 and 19, in Medziphema. A press release from CIH media cell stated that the training covered various aspects of post harvest

management and value addition to horticulture produce. Participants were given hands-on training on preparation of different fruit beverages, sauces, and jams on the first day. The second day session consisted of training on other food processing aspects of horticulture crops, such as preparation of different types of candy and dehydrated products. The training was or-

ganized to impart technical knowledge about processing horticulture crops and adding value to them. Altogether 50 participants from Medziphema, Dimapur, Kohima and Senapati districts attended the program. Post har vest technologist, Vinika K. Aomi and other staff members of CIH coordinated the training program and also collected feedback from participants.

ATMA & KVK Tuensang conduct Kisan Mela

DIMAPUR: Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) and ATMA Tuensang organized a two-day Kisan Mela in Tuensang from February 19 to 20. A press release from KVK Tuensang stated that the inaugural program was chaired by ATMA Tuensang, deputy project director Vinoka Y. Kiba. I t wa s g r a c e d b y de puty commissioner & chairman, governing board, ATMA Tuensang L. Jamithung. A keynote address was delivered by Lily Tep, DSCO & project director, ATMA Tuensang. The inaugural program highlighted flagship schemes from the Agri & Allied departments. A vote of thanks was pronounced by Dr. Keviletsu Khate, senior scientist & head, KVK, Tuensang. A farmer-scientist interaction with subject

The ATMA & KVK Tuensang Kisan Mela, held on February 19 and 20, in progress in Tuensang.

experts was also a part of the first day program. The second day program covered a live demonstration of raising coffee in nurseries, vermincomposting, mushroom

cultivation, kiwi plant pruning, soil conservation techniques and preparation of ginger candy followed by field visits. The Agri & Allied departments of Tuensang

set up exhibit stalls that displayed departmental improved farming tools & implements, so that farmers could expand their knowledge. Altogether 48 officials

from Agri & Allied departments and 72 farmers from Kuthur, Chingmilen, Chendang, Chingmei, Ngangpong and Tuensang villages participated in the kisan mela.

Chumoukedima organizations Information for Zunheboto food businesses CMO Office, Zunheboto ingredients; vegetarian or non- vegetarian; resolve against IMFL and drugs DIMAPUR: has stated that it has come to its notice and without logo or FSSAI Lic number.

DIMAPUR: A joint coordination meeting of village councils of Chumoukedima Village, Chumoukedima ‘A’ Village, GBs of Chumoukedima Town, the Naga Tribal Union Chumoukedima Town (NTUCT) and 7th Mile Model Village was held on February 19. Razouvoto Catsu, chairman Chumoukedima village, Kelenguzo Kuotsu Head GB, Lhousito Khro president NTUCT, Imkong Tzudir chairman 7th Mile Model Village and Neikholie Shuya chairman Chumoukedima ‘A’ Village, in a joint press release stated that the meeting deliberated the fight and difficulties faced by women groups of 7th Mile Model Village against rampant sale of

illegal IMFL and banned drugs. The meeting thoroughly deliberated over the issue of drugs and alcohol and passed a three-point resolution unanimously. It resolved to continue frisking drives and also carry out operations against those indulging in the illegal profession in question. Secondly, it resolved to impose harsh punishment against anyone who deliberately opposed the diktat and that the consequence thereof shall be bor ne by the defaulter(s). They also unanimously resolved to cooperate and coordinate for effective results in controlling sale of illegal IMFL, local brewed alcohol, banned drugs and any other anti-social evils.

that Food Business Operators (FBO’s) in Zunheboto district are selling improperly packaged foods. A press release from the CMO Office, Zunheboto, district media officer Shekho Sophie stated that these were packaged foods completely without or improper or tampered labels; without manufactured, best before, or expiry dates; without list of

These, the release stated, is in contravention to Section 2.2 of the Food Safety and Standard Rules (Packaging & Labelling), 2011. The FBOs have been directed to comply with the standard labelling norms, and failure to comply will attract a fine of up to 3 lakh rupees under Section 52 of the Food Safety & Standards Act, 2006.

SAMETI Medziphema field trip

DIMAPUR: Farmers went on a field trip to a pineapple farm school in Molvum village under Medziphema block where farmers’ friend interacted with the farm school teacher, on February 20 and 21. A press release from SAMETI Medziphema stated that farmers were appraised on the functioning and activities carried out in the farm school. The valedictory function

was chaired by Tiajungla Longchar, DPD SAMETI, while feedback on the training was given by Hetoi Kiba, farmer friend of Dimapur and Anna Humtsoe, farmer friend of Wokha. In her valedictory address, Dr. I Amenla, director SAMETI & principal, IETC Medziphema, congratulated the farmers’ friend on the successful completion of the training and encouraged participants to play a key

role and act as agents in their villages to disseminate information. She also advised them to utilise the skills and knowledge gained during the training in their association with the farming community. The training program concluded with distribution of certificates and handouts to the participants. A vote of thanks was proposed by Vikaho Chophi, DPD SAMETI.

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IMPHAL, Feb 21: Manipur government collected revenue amounting to Rs 857.89 crore after the introduction of new tax regime, Goods and Serivce Tax (GST) in July 2017 till January 2019. Informing this in the house of the ongoing budget session of Manipur Legislative Assembly on Thursday, deputy chief minister Y Joykumar Singh, who also holds the finance portfolio, said that the state was projecting Rs 754.78 crore as GST revenue in the next fiscal year 2019-20. However, he maintained that the tax revenue collection rate will depend on the sale proceed. Singh also informed the house that the state government was considering re-introduction of state lottery to enhance revenue. It may be noted that the sale of lottery tickets in the state was suspended following a blanket ban imposed by a rebel group – Revolutionary People’s Front (RPF) - since September 1, 1991. The Manipur State Lottery, however, continues to conduct the lottery by selling the ticket out-

side the state. However, it was also stopped in the wake of a scam during the Nipamacha Singh government’s term (1997-2001) in office. On the second day of the budget session, the house took up motion of thanks on Governor’s address and passed it unanimously. Taking part in the discussion on Governor’s address, state chief minister N Biren Singh said that the state government was committed to uplift all the backward districts to bring inclusive development in the state. Being a state having hill and valley areas, Singh said his government felt the need for a topographical need based budget to bring inclusive development. The state government proposed the same to the Central government after it came to power. As a result, the Central government introduced Hill Area Development Fund (HADF) for states like Manipur, the chief minister said. Under HADF, the centre has selected 90 backward districts including Tamenglong/Noney district.

However, newly created districts of the state could not be included in the list as selection of districts under HADF was done based on the India Infrastructure Index, 2009, Singh said. Informing that HADF is a continuous system, the chief minister, assured the house that the state government would recommend other backward districts of the state for inclusion in the list of beneficiaries. The chief minister also added that development of sports infrastructure has been taken up in different areas of the State under Khelo India scheme. The government is also planning to install outdoor gyms in different areas, he added. Earlier, the motion was moved by health and family welfare minister L Jayantakumar Singh and opposition members took part in the discussion. The house also passed a total of Rs 23,900,451,000 as supplementary grants (2018-19), Rs 1,55,000 for excess grants (2014-15) and Rs 510,658,000 as excess grants( 2015-16) without any debate.

Budget session of Tripura Assembly begins today Agartala, Feb 21 (Agencies): Tripura parliamentary affairs minister Ratan Lal Nath on Thursday said the weeklong Budget Session of the Tripura Assembly will begin from Friday with the customary speech of the state Governor. According to Northeast Now, Parliamentary affairs minister Nath also said Gover nor Kaptan Singh Solanki would address the Budget Session of the Assembly on the inaugural day. An Outlook India report quoted Nath, who also holds the law, education and other backward communities portfolio, as saying: “Deputy Chief Minister (also Finance Minister) Jishnu Dev Varma will lay the budget for the upcoming fiscal 2019-20 on the second day of the session on Monday.” During the Budget Session, which will continue till March 1, a number of important bills would be tabled, informed parliamentary affairs minister Nath. It has been reported that chief minister Biplab Kumar Deb-led BJP-IPFT government is likely to face a stormy session with the CPI(M) legislators getting ready to raise several vital issues.

Sonowal vows to protect indigenous people

Sarbananda Sonowal being felicitated with a Mising sword at the Ali-Aye-Ligang festival at Jonai in Dhemaji district on Wednesday. (UB)

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of tradition and culture and said the government will ensure the safety and security of indigenous identity. Lakhimpur MP Pradan Baruah, minister Naba Kumar Doley, Dhemaji deputy commissioner M.P. Singh and superintendent of Dhemaji police R. Reddy were also present at the function. Ali-Aye-Ligang literally stands for sowing of

roots and fruits. Ali means seeds, aye means fruits and ligang means sowing. The celebration of Ali-AyeLigang marks the beginning of the cultivation of ahu and bau crops. Prayers, dance and feasts are integral to the festival and it is an age-old belief that more the people dance during the festival, the more bountiful their paddy fields will be.

Steps taken to check illegal sand mining: Manipur forest minister

Sand mining going on in Thoubal river. (File)

Agartala, Feb 21 (IANS): The International Mother’s Language Day was observed in Tripura on Thursday with colourful processions, functions, discussions, seminars and other programmes. Thousands of students, tribals and non-tribals and people from all walks of life organised a colourful march here. The also took part in the main function, organised by the Education Department at Rabindra Satabarshiki Bhavan. Sponsored by the government and non-government organisations, a variety of cultural programmes were organised across the state. Addressing a function here, Tripura Education and Law Minister Ratan Lal Nath said in the 1952 Language Movement, many Bangladeshis laid down their lives for supporting Bengali as a state language during the Pakistani rule. Tripura’s Revenue Minister and veteran tribal leader Narendra Chandra Debbarma said the people of eastern India and Bangladesh played leading roles for introduction of the International Mother Language Day in 1999 by the UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation).

Imphal, Feb 21 (Agencies): Manipur forest and environment minister Thounaojam Shyamkumar said the state government has taken up steps to check and stop illegal sand mining and stone quarrying from Thoubal river. According to Northeast Now, the steps include patrolling of quarry sites, prosecution of offenders, imposing of penalty under Manipur forest rules, 1971 and Indian forest Act 1972, involvement of volunteers for overall protection, seeking assistance of district administration,obtaining environmental clearance for declaration of sand/stone quarry for working legally. Minister Shyamkumar was replying to a question by opposition Congress MLA Surjakumar Okram in connection with the running of

Thoubal river with red and muddy waters due to sand mining and stone quarry on the second day of the 7th Session of the ongoing 11th Manipur Assembly on Thursday. Surjakumar also informed the House that the Thoubal river, which is lifeline for 30-40 villages under 6/7 Assembly constituencies, has been polluted for the last one-and-half years to two years due to sand mining and stone quarry. Citing many reports, he also admitted that the river water was unfit for human consumption. He demanded details of the revenue if collected from the mining sites or the action-taken report against the offenders, etc. In his reply, the minister said the location/sites for sand mining and stone

Rahul to kick off LS poll drive in Assam

Gegong Apang joins Janata Dal-Secular

Guwahati, Feb 21 (Agencies): Congress president Rahul Gandhi is all set to start his party’s campaign for the Lok Sabha Polls which is to be held on February 26. Gandhi will be addressing a rally of party workers in Guwahati and hold a meeting of the North-East Congress Coordination Committee, a platform of party leaders from the seven states in the region. While talking to ET, the leader of opposition in Assam assembly, Debabrata Saikia, said, “Rahul Gandhi will address a rally in Guwahati, and with this the campaign for Lok Sabha polls in Assam will begin.” In 2014, the Congress won just three seats out of the 14 Lok Sabha seats in the state while the BJP won seven seats.

I ta nag a r , F e b 2 1 (Agencies): For mer Arunachal Pradesh chief minister Gegong Apang, who recently tendered his resignation from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has joined the Janata Dal-Secular (JD-S) headed by former prime minister H D Deve Gowda. He joined the JD-S on Wednesday. According to Northeast Now, claiming unhappiness regarding the party’s functioning, Apang had on January 15 parted ways with the BJP after remaining in the party fold for almost 5 years. Apang, in his resignation letter, had alleged that the BJP was no longer following the principles of late Atal Bihari Vajpayee and was now a platform to seek power and the leaders no longer believed in the values it was founded on. Speaking to reporters about his new venture with the JD-S, Apang said he

quarry along Thoubal river are Kekru, Heitoipokpi, Ingourok, Heirok Chingjin, Chandrakhong, Inganglok, Khoirom, Changamdabi, Leirongthel, Moirangpurel, Itham and Tumukhong. He, however, said that no lease was granted against the allocation of the sites/ locations for sand mining and stone quarry along the river. Drawing the attention of the concerned authorities including the water resources minister in the House, he also expressed the need to release water from the Thoubal multi-purpose project and Thoubal barrage during lean season as a remedial measure. Last year, a river conservation committee had appealed to the authorities concerned to bring back the river to its natural state.

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joined the party because it is a ‘secular’ one. “I have been a worker with Deve Gowda in the past and this will help me in the long run too,” said Apang while adding that the BJP’s ‘anti-indigenous’ decision to pass the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016 was one of the major reasons he had decided to quit the party. He also expressed his resentment over the BJP-led state government’s decision to grant permanent resident certificates to the non-Arunachalee communities of Namsai and Chanaglang districts.

Answering queries on where he would fight the assembly polls using a JD-S ticket, the former chief minister said he would do so without a doubt. He, however, did not disclose which part of the State he would be contesting the elections from. Apang served as the chief minister of Arunachal Pradesh from January 18, 1980 to January 19, 1999 and again from August 2003 to April 2007. He won the 1978, 1980 and 1984 assembly elections from the then Yingkiong-Pangin Assembly Constituency and later won the 1990, 1995, 2000 and 2004 assembly elections from Upper Siang district’s Tuting-Yingkiong Assembly Constituency.

AFFIDAVIT

I, Shri. SOYIMEREN CHANGKIRI, S/o Shri. Imkongtemsu, Resident of H.No. 7, G Khel, Diphupar A, Dimapur, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under :1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India and a resident of the above mentioned address. 2. That, my official name is "SOYIMEREN CHANGKIRI" as entered/recorded in all my official documents, however in some of my documents my name has been inadvertently entered/recorded as "MERENBA". 3. That, both the names "SOYIMEREN CHANGKIRI" and "MERENBA" belongs to same and single person only i.e. me. 4. That, wherever the names "SOYIMEREN CHANGKIRI" and "MERENBA" appears it should be treated as same and one person only by all concern for all my official purposes. 5. That, this Affidavit is made to declare before the competent office/authority that both the names belong to same and one person only i.e. me. That, the statement made by me from Para 1 to 5 are all true and correct to the best of my knowledge, belief and information and nothing material is concealed therein. DP-1480

D h e ma j i , F e b 2 1 (Agencies): The safety and security of the indigenous identity is mainly on the shoulders of the next generation and only education can enable us to take our cultural heritage to the world, said Assam chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal while attending the Ali-Aye-Ligang festival at Bijoypur village (Jonai) in Dhemaji district on Wednesday. According to The Telegraph, Sonowal also said the government is working on giving land pattas (deeds) to the landless indigenous people. For the first time, the Mising community is celebrating the Ali-AyeLigang under the aegis of the directorate of culture with the help of Dhemaji district administration. Speaking at the festival, Sonowal stressed on the protection and preservation

“We believe that the more we dance the more bountiful our paddy fields will be. That’s why we can’t but dance on this auspicious day. But the dance is also spontaneous, the joy of the beginning of the farming season makes us cheerful as our community is dependent on agriculture,” Mising Autonomous Council executive councillor Joygeswar Kutum told The Telegraph. He appreciated the government’s effort to bring the festival closer to other communities. The stalls of indigenous cuisine and attires attracted the public on the occasion and the organising committee made all necessary arrangements for the success of the program. Mising oh-nitam (folk song) was sung by the youth and lotta soman (group dance), a common cultural practice, entertained the audience.

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Major facelift to Guwahati-Lumding rly section Sack Meghalaya Governor:

Rajen Gohain and other dignitaries at the inuguration function. (Northeast Now) Hojai(Assam), Feb 21 (Agencies): Union minister of state for railways Rajen Gohain formally unveiled the doubling of track from Hojai to Habaipur, new station buildings and passenger amenities at Hojai, Dhalpukhuri, Lanka and Habaipur from Hojai railway station in Hojai district of Assam on Thursday. According to North-

east Now, the programme was also attended by local MLA Shiladitya Deb, MLA of Lumding Sibu Misra, deputy commissioner of Hojai district Tanmoy Pratim Borgohain, general manager of Northeast Frontier Railways Sanjib Roy, general manager (construction) N K Prasad, DRM Lumding Ram Badhaur Rai and several other railway

Assam Border police plans new device to catch illegal foreigners Guwahati, Feb 21 (Agencies): The Border wing of Assam Police is all set to introduce an electronic device so that the details of a suspected person or illegal foreigner can be recorded clearly. According to Northeast Now, the device is equipped with a camera for photos and a biometric device to store fingerprints. Apart from these remarkable features, the electronic device also registers latitudinal and longitudinal coordinates of the location from where the data about a suspected foreigner is entered into the device. The details of all the 900 inmates in Assam’s six detention camps for declared foreigners have been recorded with the help of the electronic device, according to reports, says a media report. The data entered in the device will automatically reflect in the Central server at Border police headquarters in Guwahati. The Border police has 39 of these electronic devices at present and there are plans to introduce a similar kind of device for each of the police stations in the state. Due to higher cost of the device, the Border Police is planning to introduce customized tablets

equipped with fingerprint capturing device and GPS storing software. The customized tablets, estimated to be cheaper than the electronic device will help the police in effective storage of data of suspected persons. The report quoted additional DGP, Border, Bhaskar Jyoti Mahanta, as saying that the Border police will soon come up with a centralised database of suspected and declared foreigners in Assam and any changes in their details will be reflected immediately. The plan to develop a centralized database comes after dissimilarity was found between the data maintained by Border police, Foreigners’ Tribunals, NRC and the Election Registration Officers. Another reason to come up with such a plan is due to the absence of a mechanism to update the status of a doubtful voter after the case is disposed of by the Foreigner Tribunals. The database will be based on the framework of Crime and Criminal Tracking Networks and Systems, a project under the Indian government for creating a comprehensive and integrated system for effective policing through e- governance.

Bandh hits normal life in Itanagar; 21 detained

Itanagar, Feb 21 (PTI): Normal life was hit in Itanagar Thursday as several students’ bodies and civil societies called for a 48-hour bandh, seeking changes in the proposals made by a government-appointed panel on the issue of granting permanent residence certificate (PRC) to non-Arunachalees. The Joint High Power Committee, after holding parleys with the stakeholders, has recommended granting PRC to six communities, who are not natives of Arunachal Pradesh but has been living in Namsai and Changlang districts for decades. The proposal has evoked resentment among several community-based groups and students’ organisations, who claimed that the rights and the interests of indigenous people will be compromised if the state government accepts it. A senior officer said that the agitators, on the first day of the two-day bandh, hit the streets in the state capital and pelted stones at government vehicles, prompting the police to detain 21 of them. They demanded that the government reconsider the JHPC recommendations, which is set to be tabled in the Assembly during the ongoing interim budget session, he said. All business establishments remained closed Thursday and public vehicles stayed off the roads, Superintendent of Police M Harsh Vardhan said. “Apart from a few stray incidents, no untoward incident was reported from any part of Itanagar,” the SP said, adding that the administration has made elaborate arrangements to ensure security of people during the bandh.

officials. Speaking on the occasion, Rajen Gohain lauded the efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the over-all development of the nation in quick span of time. “If Narendra Modi government continues to govern soon India’s name will be listed with the powerful and developed nations of

the world,” Gohain added. He said, “Our Government is committed and is working with the mantra ‘Sab Ka Saath, Sab Ka Vikash‘ without any loophole, every sections of society is being benefited with our welfare schemes.” He further appreciated the employees and engineers of railways for completing the task of doubling 20 km Hojai to Habaipur section within one year of its commission in the year 2018 and the newly constructed buildings of four stations. Hojai’s MLA Shiladitya Deb said, “Historic day for the citizens of Hojai district because in very less time four new stations we never dreamed off, we are grateful to minister of state for Railways Rajen Gohain.” “We request every citizen of Assam and every organization not to stop any train for any demonstration and never ever damage public property for any agitation,” Deb said. He further informed on February 27 next, foundation stones will be laid down

for a fly-over in Lanka and a district hospital for 200-bedded capacity at SankardevNagar in Hojai. Lumding’s MLA Sibu Misra said that due to vote bank politics by previous government it took much time to form Hojai district. He lambasted previous government for neglecting Hojai district and it’s developmental works. “In last three years there was massive development in entire Hojai district and as such communication gap has been reduced,” Misra said. Notably, doubling 20 km Hojai and Habaipur section is part of DigaruLumding (147 km) for decongestion of traffic to upper Assam, Barak Valley, Tripura, Manipur and Mizoram. Also, it will increase traffic carrying capacity and smoothen train operations in crucial Guwahati-Lumding section. This modern stations at Hojai and Lanka are equipped with top class amenities, high standards of aesthetics and enhanced passenger experience.

CPI-M tells President Kovind

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS): The Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) on Thursday asked President Ram Nath Kovind to sack Meghalaya Governor Tathagata Roy for “disgracing” his post and violating the “fundamentals of Constitution”. “Meghalaya Governor Tathagata Roy, in yet another outrageous statement, has endorsed a call for boycott of Kashmir and Kashmiris in the wake of the Pulwama tragedy,” the CPI-M said in a statement. It underlined that Roy’s comments came at a time when Kashmiris, particularly students, in various parts of the country were being “attacked, tormented

Tathagata Roy and forced to leave”. “The Governor holds a constitutional office. As the representative of the President of India, he is expected to act as the custodian of the Indian Constitution. “This is not the first time he has made public comments which disgrace the post he holds and vio-

late the fundamentals of the Indian Constitution. “This is a transgression that is unacceptable. The President of India must immediately sack him,” the party said. On Tuesday, Roy had tweeted: “An appeal from a retired colonel of the Indian Army: Don’t visit Kashmir, don’t go to Amarnath for the next two years. Don’t buy articles from Kashmiri emporia or Kashmiri tradesmen who come every winter. Boycott everything Kashmiri...I am inclined to agree.” His comments, which came in the wake of the Pulwama attack in which 40 Central Reserve Police Force troopers were killed, drew flak from various quarters.

Khandu made historic changes: Mishra

Itanagar, Feb 21 (IANS): Arunachal and participative, where views and sugPradesh Governor Brigadier (Retired) gestions from all sections of the society B.D. Mishra on Thursday said that Pema were sought. With a view to eliminating Khandu-led government has made historic, corruption and to bring in transparency in transformational, systemic, and structural the government procurement procedure, he changes during the past two-and-a-half said a conscious decision of online portal years’ period in the State. Government e Marketplace (GeM) program “The crusade against corruption, for all government procurement, has been maintenance of law and order and a high effectively enforced. “For the first time in trajectory of growth and development are 33 years of the State’s existence, revenue the Grand Trunk Routes being followed by has shown consistent signs of growth. In our government,” he said in his address at 2014-15, our tax and non-tax revenue was the beginning of the Budget Session. only Rs 919.77 crore, which in 2017-18 Stating that the government has zero crossed the mark of Rs 1,500 crore and it “The committee will tolerance for corruption and is “pro-People” is expected to reach a new record high of also take a decision on and “pro-Poor”, Mishra said, the govern- Rs 2,000 crore during this fiscal year,” he whether we will go to polls ment has proactively been consultative told the assembly. in alliance with another party or not,” he said, adding CHRISTIAN INSTITUTE OF HEALTH SCIENCES & RESEARCH that the party is against the Citizenship bill and its stand (REFERRAL HOSPITAL), 4TH MILE, DIMAPUR has remain unchanged. VACANCIES FOR ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES COURSES There were however speculations that the AGP 1. Anesthesia and Operation Technology – BSc from a recognized University -minimum of 2 years teaching experience from MCI recognized Nationally reputed teaching Institution. might join the BJP-led ruling alliance in Assam again 2. MD in Anesthesia with MCI registration – Minimum of 2 years teaching experience from MCI recognized Nationally reputed teaching Institution. as the saffron party failed to table and pass the Citizen- 3. MD Pathology/Microbiology/Biochemistry with MCI registration – minimum 2 Years teaching Experience from MCI Nationally reputed teaching Institute ship Bill in the Rajya Sabha after it was passed by the 4. BSc MLT technologist – minimum 2 years of teaching experience from MCI recognized Nationally reputed teaching Institution. Lok Sabha last month. 5. MSc MLT – 2 years teaching experience from MCI recognized Nationally reputed teaching Institute

AGP sets up panel to devise strategy for Lok Sabha polls Guwahati, Feb 21 (IANS): Assam’s Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), which broke its alliance with the BJP over the Citizenship bill, has set up a nine-member committee to devise its strategy for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, a party leader said on Thursday The regional party was in alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) since the 2016 Assam Assembly polls but broke the alliance after the BJP went

ahead with the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016 despite its stiff opposition. “We had held our executive committee meeting and the committee has instituted a nine-member panel to devise strategy for the Lok Sabha polls. The committee would hold meetings with party members at different levels and assess the party’s strength and strategy on how to face the polls,” AGP leader Ramendra Narayan Kalita on Thursday.

NAGALAND PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION NO. NPSC/ADVT-1/04 (vol-1)

KOHIMA

Dated, Kohima the 21st February,2019.

ADDENDUM With reference to the Nagaland Public Service Commission’s Advertisement NO. NPSC-5/2018 dated 20th Dec, 2018, the following Addendum shall be made as mentioned below: Item No. 27: (a) 3 (Three) posts of Agriculture Officer (Class-II Gazetted) under Department of Agriculture. 1(one) post reserved for BT Sumi of Kiphire. (b) 8 (Eight) posts of Agri. Inspector (Class-III Non-Gazetted) under Department of Agriculture. 1(one) post each reserved for BT Yimchunger, Zeliang & Chakhesang. Item No. 28: 1 (One) post of Assistant Geologist (Class-I Gazetted) under Department of Geology and Mining. Item No. 29: (a) 3(three) posts of Sub Divisional Officer (Class-I Gazetted) under Water Resources Department. 1(one) post reserved for BT Yimchunger. (b) 3(three) posts of Junior Engineer (Class-II Gazetted) under Water Resources Department. 1(one) post Reserved for BT Khiamniungan. Educational Qualification: Item No. 27: (a) B. Sc. (Agri) and above. (b) B. Sc. (Agri) and above. Item No. 28: Masters Degree in Geology from any recognised University or M. Tech in Applied Geology or its equivalent. Item No. 29: (a) B. E Agri. Engg. /Civil Engg. However minimum 50% of these posts shall be reserved for persons possessing Degree in Agriculture Engg. (b) B. E Agri. Engg. /Civil Engg. Or 3 (Three) Years Diploma Course in Agri. Engg. /Civil Engg. from recognised University. However minimum 50% of these posts shall be reserved for persons possessing Degree/Diploma in Agriculture Engg. SCALE OF PAY: Item No. 27(a) & 29(b): Item No. 27(b): Item No. 28: Item No. 29(a):

6. BMRSc (Medical Record Sciences) – 2 years of teaching experience in MCI recognized Nationally reputed teaching Institute. 7. MD in General Medicine/Community Health/Family Medicine with MCI Registration – Minimum 2 years’ teaching experience in MCI recognized Nationally reputed teaching Institution. Candidates should submit the prescribed application form along with their supporting documents by 25th Feb 2019. Application form can be downloaded from our website-www. cihsr. in or collect it from the HR Department. And address it to The HR Department, Christian Institute of Health Sciences and Research, 4th Mile, Dimapur-797112 Or e-mail to: hrd. cihsr@gmail. com Contact Number: 03862-242555 (Extn no. 2213) DC-254

NAGALAND PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION NO. NPSC/CON-35/2009

Elective Subject to be opted: Item No. 27: (a) Agriculture Science (b) Agriculture Science Item No. 28: Geology Item No. 29: (a) Agri. Engg. (Degree)/Civil Engg. (Degree) (b) Agri. Engg. (Diploma)/Civil Engg. (Diploma) Candidates who have already submitted their application form may opt for addition of posts in order of preference by writing an application in plain paper addressed to Secretary, Nagaland Public Service Commission Kohima on or before the last date of form submission. Application form can be downloaded and submitted for Item Nos. 27(a)(b), 28, & 29(a)(b) only with effect from 22-02-2019. The last date for submission of application form is 04-03-2019. Other terms and conditions of the advertisement remain the same. Sd/- KHRUPI SOTHU Secretary Nagaland Public Service Commission Kohima DC-255

Dated Kohima, the 21st February, 2019

NOTIFICATION In pursuance of Personnel & Administrative Reforms Department Letter No. RCBT-5/87(PT) dt. 04. 02. 2019 and in partial modification of the Commission’s Notification of even No. dt. 11. 10. 2018, the Commission is pleased to declare the list of successful candidates of NCS, NPS, NSS & Allied Services 2017 for the following post(s) under the Government of Nagaland. Item No. 2: 12 (Twelve) posts of Deputy Superintendent of Police (Cl-I Gazetted), under Home Department, Police Establishment Branch. Rank Name Roll No Remarks 1st

MEDEMKALA TZUDIR

1706

SEYIECHULHOU

1727

AYANGLA S PONGEN

1210

KEVISEZO SIRIE

1680

5th

LUNSO

1747

6th

SENTIWAPANG

1530

AVIKISHE SEMA

1788

KHETILO SEB

1103

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KOHIMA

KIHIKA SUMI CHISHI

1367

SHETA LOHE

1292

BT Chakhesang

SANGTHING KHIAM

1622

BT Khiamniungan

HAUHJAMHOPONG I CHANG

1149

BT Chang

Item No. 11: 7 (Seven) posts of Inspector of Taxes (Cl-III Non-Gazetted), under Taxation Department. Rank Name Roll No Remarks 1st

LANURENLA I IMSONG

1802

MUGHAPU SWU

1741

NGULLIE AARON M MHONBEMO

1672

VIKAVI Z ASSUMI

1777

ELINYILOU THOPI

1115

BT Chakhesang

M TSUWING KHIAMNIUNGAN

1790

BT Khiamniungan

MONGKO P CHANG

1317

BT Chang

rd th th

DC-252

Sd/- KHRUPI SOTHU Secretary, Nagaland Public Service Commission, Kohima

OPINiON/EDITORIAL

Nagaland Post Vol. XXIX NO. 76 Dimapur, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Suo Moto by Court

fter the messy fight over oil rights and awarding exploration/extraction permits for oil zones in various districts and for which the Lotha Hoho had filed a PIL in the Gauhati High Court over certain clauses of the Nagaland Petroleum & Natural Gas Rules 2012; there appeared to be a silver lining after a successful initiative from the government which managed to win the confidence of the Hoho. The oil operations had run aground when the Gauhati High Court order to the PIL, on October 18,2015 stayed the issuance of permit to MOGPL by the state government pending disposal of the case. After the rapprochement between the state government and the Lotha Hoho and other tribe hohos who were also interested parties a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) was signed on November 20,2018 . Under the powers of Article 371A, the Nagaland government had passed the Nagaland Petroleum & Natural Gas (NPNG) Regulations and the NPNG Rules (both in 2012). The PIL challenged the permit given by the state government to Respondent Number 7(MOGPL) and also against 7 parties, including the Nagaland state government. What had also irked and sparked the Lotha Hoho was that the permit reportedly issued to MOGPL bore no file number and signed by the additional chief secretary and development commissioner and NPNG chairperson and not the officer in the rank of secretary of the department. The expectations after the PIL was withdrawn was however short-lived. In pursuance of the petition for withdrawal of the PIL, the Gauhati High Court absolved the Hoho of the PIL on February 4,2019 .Since the PIL was withdrawn before the court gave its ruling, a Division Bench comprising of Justice M.R.Pathak and Justice Manish Choudhury took up the matter through Suo Moto. The court subsequently then decided to take Suo Moto notice on February 8,2019 over the issues involving the NPNG Rules 2012 which the PIL revolved around. It may be recalled that one of the most contentious aspect of the NPNG Rules 2012 was that the Rule was enacted on the premise that Article 371 A of the constitution had given the state assembly absolute rights to frame rules over land and its resources. There were other issues also in the NPNG Rules which the PIL also contested. A two-judge Bench comprising Justice MR Pathak and Justice Manish Choudhury also suspended the permit granted to New Delhi-based Metropolitan Oil & Gas Private Ltd (MOGPL) on April 28,2014 for exploration, extraction, production, refining and bottling of petroleum and natural gas in Wokha district. The case focussed on Article 246 under the Seventh Schedule of List-I covered by Entry 53 where Parliament has legislative powers to enact laws on oil and natural gas. The state assembly in 2012 framed the NPNG rules on the premise that Article 371A empowered it to frame laws for oil and natural gas explorations. However, the view was that as per Article 371 A, no Act of parliament can be applicable to Nagaland in respect of Naga customary law and procedure, ownership and transfer of land and its resources unless the state assembly so decides. The court therefore maintained that Article 371A, in its view, did not confer the state assembly the power to legislate on a subject(List-I, Entry 53) which was the exclusive domain of the Indian parliament. The case could even impact the future of Art.371A if the issue gets complicated.

DailyDevotion Do You Really Love Him? She has done a good work for Me. —Mark 14:6 If what we call love doesn’t take us beyond ourselves, it is not really love. If we have the idea that love is characterized as cautious, wise, sensible, shrewd, and never taken to extremes, we have missed the true meaning. This may describe affection and it may bring us a warm feeling, but it is not a true and accurate description of love. Have you ever been driven to do something for God not because you felt that it was useful or your duty to do so, or that there was anything in it for you, but simply because you love Him? Have you ever realized that you can give things to God that are of value to Him? Or are you just sitting around daydreaming about the greatness of His redemption, while neglecting all the things you could be doing for Him? I’m not referring to works which could be regarded as divine and miraculous, but ordinary, simple human things— things which would be evidence to God that you are totally surrendered to Him. Have you ever created what Mary of Bethany created in the heart of the Lord Jesus? “She has done a good work for Me.” There are times when it seems as if God watches to see if we will give Him even small gifts of surrender, just to show how genuine our love is for Him. To be surrendered to God is of more value than our personal holiness. Concern over our personal holiness causes us to focus our eyes on ourselves, and we become overly concerned about the way we walk and talk and look, out of fear of offending God. “… but perfect love casts out fear…” once we are surrendered to God (1 John 4:18). We should quit asking ourselves, “Am I of any use?” and accept the truth that we really are not of much use to Him. The issue is never of being of use, but of being of value to God Himself. Once we are totally surrendered to God, He will work through us all the time.

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We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope. ~ Martin Luther King, Jr.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Post-mortem

Is Naga Hoho Search Committee legitimate? ‘Nagaising’ a dangerous modern

here is no argument on the question as to whether the Nagas must revive the common social platform as the Naga Hoho or not required any more. I shared my personal opinion on how Naga Hoho has to be restructured as published by local papers on 4.10.2016, and I continue to uphold it. As for its appropriate nomenclature, it should not be a problem to locate. What Khekiye K. Sema has shared with us pertaining to the very structural set up is akin to the expressed opinion of mine. Whereas, I read the statement of the so called Search Committee carefully as carried by local papers dated 16.2.2019, and I tend to agree with some of the honest expressions as ‘It (Naga Hoho) has not been able to maintain political neutrality for quite a while thereby becoming more and more controversial. ...’ ‘... (Naga Hoho) should not play a subservient role to any party government of the day for the sake of survival....’. The same statement also mentioned that NH was eaten by virus. Sooner or later, the Naga social platform will have to be established one day. Yet, when established, it may come back to square one lest the diagnosed ailments are now divulged for precaution sake though it is not necessarily news. When a vehicle meets road accident, it is by no other than the driver of the vehicle. The reason for one accident varies from another, and yet the vehicle driven to meet the accident is by the driver only in every such accidental case. Similarly, those who have been the drivers of Naga Hoho are solely responsible for the Hoho’s road accident. To my observation, the Hoho drivers were found to be sycophantically drunk believing that in such state better goods can be delivered to our people. In the process, the Hoho became the Chamcha to the power that be and lost its mantle.

What the so called Search Committee lacks gut to mention is that for several years, Naga Hoho has been the sycophant of the State Govt. for the comfort of its drivers. And mostly it remained the NSCN (IM)’s Hoho, and thus talked like IM, laughed like IM and ate like IM. Whoever can behave and act like IM are eligible to be the drivers of Naga Hoho, and whoever refuses to wear that uniform is not eligible for any post in the Hoho. Finally, the NSCN(IM) and Naga Hoho in particular have jointly driven the Naga vehicle to meet the present road accident. Misusing Naga Hoho by NSCN (IM) fetched only short term gain for the organisation but the boomerang was immense in its base erosion as seen. I hope both have leant lesson by now. For future reference, be it political party or NNPG may have to learn from this incident that misusing this platform is a loss to Nagas as a whole. What is imperative now is the admission of the 5 members of the NHSC knowing their limitations had to state that ‘(though not devoid of controversy in its appointment)’ in the same press statement. Will such admission attracts sympathy from member tribes? Who constituted this Committee? If the lame duck NH headed by Chuba Ozukum who claims to be the President in the extended term has constituted the 5 member NHSC, will the NH Constitution justify it? Will those tribal Hohos who refused to work under the existing President, NH and ultimately walked out from NH recognize the NHSC? What is the legal confidence of NHSC to form new NH team without taking member tribes into confidence? Is NHSC more of a puppetry than of legal body? To revive the Naga Hoho, be it a Nomination Committee or Search Committee has to be formed by the

member apex tribal Hohos in an official meeting for finding suitable candidates to be the office bearers. If such committee is mandated by member tribes, whatever are the presentations of the committee can become the legitimate authority of the social platform. Whereas, the statement of the NHSC dated 16.2.19 is vague as to who appointed them. Whereas, if at all, without the consent of the tribes in Nagaland in particular, the NHSC has been on the job, and how will those tribes accept the recommendations? These few questions are not intended to embarrass those NHSC members. The concern is, once the Hoho is revived, it must bring all the controversies enveloping the Naga Hoho to a close. By the newly established Hoho, it must ensure that all the concerned member tribes become participant and are duly accommodated. The NHSC’s contribution should be impartial, rational, respectable and acceptable to all. The NHSC must not add additional controversies to existing uncertainties. The new NH must never become pro-NSCN(IM) nor proany other NNPG nor pro-NDPP nor pro-NPF nor pro-Congress. I believe that is what NHSC is talking, and yet mere propagandas are irrelevant. We have to walk the talk. The new NH must forgo comfort zones, maintain integrity and must never take decisions or speak on the given issues keeping its tail tugged between its legs. The new NH must not repeat the history of adopting resolutions in the official meetings and the consequent press statements much contrary to such resolutions are issued. The honesty and transparency will become the source of courage and integrity. Avoid the birth of controversial Naga Hoho by controversial mother. Z. Lohe

Misconception of theological studies among the Nagas

re Nagas here at home becoming modern? If certain facets like ‘lifestyle’ are to set the parameter, then, one may say yes. And without any doubt, it is a “Mistaken Modernity” as the noted Indian Sociologist Dipankar Gupta applied it to the Indian context. The rural setting has not changed much while the urban landscape has made ‘big’ strides. Today, the people have the luxury of having shopping malls with the spaces near the entrance flooded with ‘chaat, chow, momo and eating joints on cartwheels.’ The World of fashion and clothing brands has reached here to enhance Naga understanding of modernity. The idea of the VIP tag got to a sickening level and somehow managed to bring down on paper, but in continuation, the VIP’s are given the alternative Maharaj umbrella treatment. On the material pursuit, there seem to be nothing worth beyond money that Bob Marley serves a timely reminder – “Some people are so poor, all they have is money.” The Naga weddings are another testament where the preparation for a sanctified ‘I Do’ requires a lot of ritualistic glittering and food over the table. The electronic media too has come with its damaging effects. Leaving the root of traditions, the popular culture has taken a turnaround from music to anime costumes and leading the pack are the excited but innocent children. Arnab Goswami’s high decibel prime time News has manufactured

more fights than insights and news perspectives. Among the many shows and sitcoms, ‘Koffee with Karan’ and ‘Ellen DeGeneres’ have, besides other things, seems to have reawakened Foucault’s ‘nausea’ who struggled with his own sexuality. In short, the land that is being held so dear is becoming mangled with the debris of the past because the Naga Caravan is travelling a “Mistaken Modernity.” This has happened because individual pursuits are engaged in the creation of their own space by willfully shrugging off both tradition and modernity of their larger ideological context and their value system. A re-mix is adopted which serves an interesting metaphor. Rather than re-living the past, it is stripped off of their moral authority. A reawakening like that of Enlightenment seems desirable. Every individual shares a collective moral responsibility towards rebuilding the devastating structure of Naga society and moral values. The ignorant part being, the one controlling the changing system of the society. And so blissfully, within the changing times, Nagas have fallen in love with the existing socialcultural untidiness. To restore humanity and its associated values requires the conditioning of the values that once existed. As the stakeholders of this society the youth at large need to reorient on the roots of Naga identity – a unique. Dr. Asangba Tzüdir

Towards creating a healthier and more productive India

ccording to Oxford diction- Nagas, theology is undermined by he last four years of the it is important to be wary of the even though the Swasth Bharat ary, ‘theology is the study most Nagas. This mindset has conNarendra Modi govern- fact that the problem of poor Yatra has had the buzz going on of God and religious belief ’. tinued till date. Most parents still ment have seen trajectory- diets, bad eating habits and for eating safe, right and fortified, It is typically taught in theologi- remain paradox when it comes to cal institutions and seminaries as sending their children for theological altering policies and programmes unsafe food remains a deeply there is still a dire need to keep a discipline. Christian theology is studies and in most cases, the Child covering a broad spectrum of entrenched problem across the the pace going -- to continue cara study of spirituality and faith. It doing the least good is sent for this areas, from Sagarmala targeting nation, wherein a simple policy rying out of such activities and involves purity and righteousness. purpose. Christian theology is to do the waterways and coastline for or programme would not meet events to magnify the awareness Understanding a particular faith with faith and God. When we see enhancing port development and the magnitude of the concern. A and spread the message of eating requires dedication to the utmost it Biblically, the best ones are to be pushing the growth of coastal nation as diverse and expansive right across the nation. A model of social and beand more so, its implementations offered to God. However, the con- areas; to Digital India enabling as India also continues to battle may require spiritual power. This cept of theology among the Nagas online infrastructure and internet barriers of percolation of aware- havioural movement is not aldenotes that theological study is does not meet this understanding connectivity. India is currently ness to the bottom and lacks ways sustainable; therefore, it is different from other form of stud- and the biblical instruction stands also undergoing a powerful wave streamlined messages to alter the important to take into considies. When we talk about theology, invisible here. of social and behavioural change basic food habits. The regulations eration that for a movement of the will power can be imperative. In Not to diminish anybody but movements, with Swachh Bharat can ensure the supply of safe such magnitude, the government life, we are usually advised to follow this misconception of theological Mission ensuring 601 open def- food, but how will the consumer would not be sufficient in itself our interest. In the same manner, studies among the Nagas has put ecation free districts in 2019. demand safe food or choose food and will need to enter into colin order to know a particular faith, the theologians in a place of disad- This movement towards a clean habits that are aligned with rising laborations and partnerships. The social impact that has one should possess interest and will vantaged. Thus, the significance of India is being complemented by concerns of public health in the been created will hold value if to know and live by it. However, his theological studies is rule out and the ‘Eat Right India Movement’ nation? By being aware. is in absolutely no way mean that theology is look upon as an inferior launched by the Food Safety and This movement has at- and only if such events are made the people who fulfills the aforesaid discipline. While theology should not Standards Authority of India tempted to resolve the demand annual, and there is devolution criteria should only study theology. be used inappropriately to denigrate (FSSAI) under the Ministry of side of food safety and public of responsibility to states and disBuilding a sound theology from the others, this misunderstanding of the- Health and Family Welfare, with health by carrying out a nation- trict food authorities to continue scripture is every Christian’s calling ology among the Nagas need to be its key focus on public health and wide “Swasth Bharat Yatra”, with the on-ground inclusive and and privilege, because the God whom replaced. We should realise that theo- safe food. the world’s biggest cyclothon engaging activities. Once the we would know has first died for us logical institution is not a dumping India stands at a very crucial for nudging the majority of the model is strengthened via devoluand we are set free. It is our bounden place for school dropouts, alcoholics, juncture wherein it is under the population to eat right. India, tion of responsibility and reguduty to know God and His teachings. drug addicts and least good people. rising burden of non-communi- being a diverse nation with a larity of events, it can become While everybody can be a theologian, I mean theological institution is not cable diseases (NCDs), with the population of 122.64 crore, there a benchmark for other matters theological studies require lifelong a rehabilitation centre. A theological prevalence of diabetes increased is a pertinent challenge for any of public interest that indeed spiritual commitment. institution is a place of imparting to 65 million in 2016, as per a movement to create a sustainable require behavioural change as a I’m not much of a religious theological knowledge (of God) Lancet Study. Not only is India social impact. This Yatra has key factor for creating social and person, but as per my humble obser- to people and preparing people for experiencing severe concerns of had its fair share of success by economic impact. Such movevation, Christian theology appears to ministry. For this purpose, the study NCDs, arising out of poor diets covering about 20,000 km and ments also need to be compatible have been misconceptualized among of theology requires willingness and and bad food habits, but the ensuring an outreach of 2.5 crore with the nation’s socio-economic the Nagas. In the sense, most people dedication to the wide. This is vital nation remains critical in terms people. The movement has had a challenges, and the differing have this understanding of attaining because theological studies without of incidences of food-borne dis- meticulous approach in creating cultural, regional, social and transformation through the study of willingness and dedication can invite eases, under-nutrition and micro- awareness which has involved economic challenges within the theology. We are used to believing trouble at the end of the day, and nutrition. In 2017, one of the stakeholder engagements, from nation. Here, it is also important the fact that studying theology can demean its very own profession. My major contributors to concerns of poster competitions for children to see that a commercial marketgive us transformation and mend concern however is not to discour- morbidity due to communicable to Eat Right Awards for bud- ing approach might crumble the our broken life. It is never wrong to age people from studying theology. diseases was acute diarrhoeal ding food businesses. The Yatra, potential of the movement, and have such understanding and it is Theological teachings are imperative diseases (22 per cent). which had been spread across a a ‘social marketing’ approach true that theology comes along the for all Christians and the ones who As is visible, India’s status period of 100 days and ended on should be adopted, since it affects way of transformation. However, it have decided to choose this path of of health due to food-related January 29 in New Delhi, has not only the individuals but the may be wrong to believe that studying study are appreciated. My greater concerns is alarming and that is the potential to be scalable and society as a whole. Therefore, social and behavioural movetheology alone can give us peace and concern is the misconception of why the Eat Right India move- replicable! transformation. However, to throw caution ments like Swasth Bharat Yatra theology among the Nagas which has ment comes as a refreshing The issue in the most basic form diminished the very study of theol- change. The movement started to the winds, it is vital to remem- do have the potential to create a is in sending people for the purpose ogy. This misconception need to be off with a nation-wide campaign ber that such behavioural change healthier and a more productive of studying theology. Most parents ruled out to shape our mind and help to reduce the intake of high salt, movements do not come with a India if approached in the right (IANS) generalize theological institutions as fat and sugar by creating a catchy guarantee and it is important to manner! centres of rehabilitation. With this us view reality from a God-centered ‘Aaj se Thoda kam’ tagline and keep the momentum going to Amit Kapoor, (amit.kapoor@ understanding among the Nagas, perspective. competitiveness.in) In conclusion, in the midst to ensure food safety. However, create a lasting social impact. So, theological institution has become of such prevailing misconceptions, dumping place for school dropouts, drug addicts, alcoholics and in most every right thinking people should cases the black sheeps of the family. impart the true knowledge of theoIn some events, some children are logical studies to the mass. In this forced to pursue theological studies way, theological institutions would by their parents for the purpose of produce good theologians which attaining transformation. This has would result in societal spiritual brought about negative impression growth. More importantly, the right of theological studies among the understanding of theological studies will also help people identify the right Sir, Nagas. The 3-week bandh called to protest the ULB elections in February 2017 had hit the local On another perspective, people place for the right profession and not think that the weaker ones should merely treat theological institutions economy hard then while also causing untold hardships to all sections of the society. This year, we opt theological studies, and on the as remedies for broken life. This will have witnessed several bandhs yet again, some with absolutely no result to show. It appears we are contrary, the smartest, the intelligent also augment the reputation of theo- trying to compete with neighbouring Karbi Anglong in Assam. Agreed, to organize bandhs is our breeds and the able students should logical institutions and theologians democratic right. But before doing so, there should be a throughout deliberation of what purpose it will serve and if the timing is right. Dimapur already looks like a ghost town on Sundays, we don’t opt for engineering, medical science to a greater extent. need anymore bandhs unless it is absolutely necessary. Divito Vese, and any other studies available. With St. Joseph’s college, Jakhama Nzanbeni, Oriental Colony, Dimapur this concept of theology among the Reader’s note: Articles or letters published in any of the columns do not reflect the view of this newspaper nor that of the Editor in any manner.

Reader’s Post

How many more bandhs to come?

Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2019

KAKURO

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23.32 lakh subscriptions and its base by December-end stood at 41.87 crores. The total subscriber base of Airtel was 34.03 crores, down 15.01 lakh from November, the data showed. On region-wise subscription trend, TRAI said that “during the month of December 2018, all service areas except the northeast, showed positive monthly growth in their wireless subscribers”. “In the month of December, 2018, 4.76million subscribers submitted their requests for Mobile Number Portability (MNP). With this, the cumulative MNP requests increased from 407.22 million at the end of November 2018 to 411.98 million at the end of December 2018, since implementation of MNP,” TRAI added.

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mixed following the release of Federal Reserve minutes which showed that the US central bank would be patient on interest rate hikes. The dollar index, which gauges the g reenback’s strength against a basket of six currencies, rose 0.13 per cent to 96.57. Brent cr ude futures, the global oil benchmark, was trading 0.09 per cent higher at USD 67.14 per barrel. Domestic equity indices closed higher for the second straight session Thursday, led by metal, pharma and banking stocks. After a choppy start, the 30-share BSE Sensex settled 142.09 points, or 0.40 per cent higher at 35,898.35. The broader

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS): Reliance Jio continued to increase its subscriber base in December as other major telecom operators Vodafone Idea and Bharti Airtel lost users during the period, data released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) showed on Wednesday. Reliance Jio added 85.6 lakh subscribers during the month under review, taking its total subscriber base to 28.01 crore. “Total wireless subscribers (GSM, CDMA and LTE) increased from 1,171.76 million (117.17 crores) at the end of November 2018 to 1,176.00 million (117.6 crores) at the end of December 2018, thereby registering a monthly growth rate of 0.36 percent,” TRAI said in a statement. “The urban subscription increased from 664.54 million at the end of November 2018 to 666.28 million at the end of December 18, and the rural subscription increased from 529.18 million to 531.59 million during the same period. The monthly growth rates of urban and rural subscription were 0.26 percent and 0.46 percent respectively during the month of December 18,” it added. Vodafone Idea, the largest telecom operator in terms of subscribers, lost around

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The proposal would now go to the Finance Ministry for approval, Gangwar said after the CBT meeting. The Central Board of Trustees (CBT) headed by Labour Minister is the apex decision making body of the EPFO which finalises rate of interest on PF deposits for a financial year. Once approved by the CBT, the proposal requires the concurrence of the Finance Ministry. The interest rate is credited into the subscribers account after the Finance Ministry’s approval. The EPFO had provided a five-year low rate of interest of 8.55 per cent to its subscribers for 201718. The body had kept the interest rate at 8.65 per cent in 2016-17 and 8.8 per cent in 2015-16. It provided 8.75 per cent interest for 201314 as well as 2014-15. The rate of interest was 8.5 per cent in 2012-13.

Mumbai, Feb 21 (PTI): The rupee skidded by 11 paise to close at 71.24 against the US dollar Thursday as rising oil prices and a strengthening greenback weighed on the market sentiment. At the Interbank Foreign Exchange (forex) market, the domestic unit opened strong at 71.06 and rose to 70.91. However, it could not hold on to the gains and fell to a low of 71.29 before finally ending at 71.24 -- a fall of 13 paise. The rupee had closed at 71.11 against the US dollar Wednesday. Foreign institutional investors (FIIs), who had been heavy sellers over the past few sessions, net bought equities worth Rs 55 crore Thursday while domestic institutional investors bought shares to the tune of Rs 202 crore, provisional data showed. Global markets were

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New Delhi, Feb 21 (Agencies): Retirement fund body EPFO has decided to provide 8.65 per cent interest on PF deposits for 2018-19 against 8.55 per cent in the last year to its 6 crore subscribers, Labour Minister Santosh Gangwar said on Thursday. Highly placed sources had earlier indicated that the interest on EPF deposits for this fiscal could be more than 8.55 per cent in view of impending general elections. The move is in line with several populist announcements by the Modi government, including the Budget announcement of income tax relief for the salaried class. All members of the Central Board of Trustees (CBT) of EPFO at a meeting on Thursday agreed to give a higher interest for subscribers for the current fiscal, the minister said.

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Jio added over 85 lakh subscribers in December

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New Delhi, Feb 21 (Agencies): Shares of public-sector banks surged on Thursday after the government announced plans to infuse Rs 48,239 crore in 12 state-run banks to help them maintain regulatory capital requirements and finance growth plans. The Nifty PSU Bank index surged 1 percent on the development. Corporation Bank surged nearly 20 percent, while Indian Overseas Bank, Bank of Maharashtra and United Bank of India jumped in the range of 13 percent to 14 percent. UCO Bank, Allahabad Bank and Central Bank of India, Andhra Bank and Bank of India shares rose between 8-10 percent. Punjab National Bank and Syndicate Bank shares gained 7 percent whereas Union Bank added 5 percent. “The capital infusion will help the better-performing PCA banks to come out of this framework without the RBI relaxing the PCA norms,” said Motilal Oswal Securities said. The recap will also help ease credit flow to the MSME sector, which has been muted over the last few years, added the brokerage.

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Chinese on-demand service platform Meituan Dianping topped the list, followed by Singapore based ride-hailing company Grab. Meituan Dianping helps in faster booking and delivery of services such as hotel stays and food. Others in the list were Square, Twitch, Shopify, Peloton, Alibaba and Truepic. “Our 2019 ranking of the businesses making the most profound impact on

both industry and culture showcases a variety of ways to thrive in today’s volatile world,” said Fast Company which judged nominations received through an application process. The innovation benchmarking was done on the most profound impact on both industry and culture. Amid sales drops and losses, Apple is expected to refresh its offerings in iPad, MacBook Pro, 6K monitors and iPhone categories in 2019. In the fourth quarter of 2018, sales of Apple iPhones hit 64.5 million units, recording its worst quarterly decline (11.8 per cent) since the first quarter of 2016, according to Gartner. Apple saw iPhone demand weaken in most regions, except North America and Asia/Pacific. For 2018 as a whole, iPhone sales were down 2.7 percent, to just over 209 million units, said Gartner.

stronger dollar following the minutes of the US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC)meeting where the US central bank signalled less dovish stance, keeping the doors open for future rate hikes in 2019. “The dollar index traded near 96.50, recovering 40 bps (basis points) against the six major currencies after FOMC minutes. The progressive trade talks between the US and China has reinstated the investment confidence in world equity markets which is the additional factor for the decline in gold prices,” Patel added. In the national capital, gold of 99.9 per cent and 99.5 per cent purities advanced by Rs 360 each to Rs 34,830 and Rs 34,680 per 10 gram, respectively. The gold prices Wednesday had dropped Rs 210. Sovereign gold also rose by Rs 200 to Rs 26,600 per piece of 8 gram. On the other hand, silver ready declined by Rs 140 to Rs 41,660 per kg, while weekly-based delivery decreased by Rs 51 to Rs 40,501 per kg.

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core GPU and an upgraded eight-core Neural Engine with 6.9 billion transistors that deliver dramatically faster performance.

New Delhi Feb 21 (PTI): Gold prices on Thursday rose Rs 360 to Rs 34,830 per 10 gram at the bullion market here on increased buying from local jewellers, according to the All India Sarafa Association. Silver, however, fell by Rs 140 to Rs 41,660 per kg on decreased offtake by industrial units. Bullion traders said sentiment in the domestic market turned upbeat on the back of increased buying by jewellers and retailers, leading to a rise in the prices of the yellow metal. They, however, added that the further gains were capped by weak global market. Globally, gold was trading lower at USD 1,338.31 an ounce and silver moved marginally down to 15.98 an ounce in New York. Meanwhile, Tapan Patel, senior research analyst (commodities), HDFC Securities, said going forward, global gold prices may see some correction as “negative divergence on daily charts” is signalling. He added that the global prices of the yellow metal came under pressure on

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San Francisco, Feb 21 (IANS): In the wake of dwindling iPhone sales amid overall sluggish global smartphone growth, Apple fell from the first position in 2018 to the 17th spot in the annual “50 Most Innovative Companies list for 2019” by US-based business publication Fast Company. Last year, on the basis of innovations like AirPods, Augmented Reality (AR) and iPhone X, Apple secured the first spot and this year the company is only credited for its “A12 Bionic” processor which has been incorporated in the iPhone XS and iPhone XR models. “Apple’s most impressive new product of 2018 was the ‘A12 Bionic’ chip that debuted as the industry’s first processor based on a seven-nanometer manufacturing process,” said the report. ‘A12 Bionic” processor is the industry’s first 7nm chipset manufactured with a six-core CPU, four-

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Imran authorises Pak army to respond to any attack Islamabad, Feb 21 (PTI): Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday authorised the military to “respond decisively and comprehensively to any aggression or misadventure” by India, amidst heightened tensions between the two sides following the Pulwama terror attack that killed 40 CRPF soldiers. Days after the terror strike by Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad terror group in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said security forces have been given free hand to avenge the dastardly act. Prime Minister Khan, who chaired a key meeting of the National Security Council here on Thursday, said the Pakistan government was “determined to demonstrate” that it is capable of protecting its people. He authorised the armed forces of Pakistan to “respond decisively and comprehensively to any aggression or misadventure by India,” said a statement issued after the meeting. “This is a new Pakistan and we are determined to demonstrate to our people that the State is capable of protecting them,” Khan was quoted as saying by the Radio Pakistan. The country’s top civil-

Imran Khan (File)

ian and military leadership said that “Pakistan is not involved in any way, means or form in Pulwama incident and it was conceived, planned and executed indigenously”, according to the statement. It said Pakistan has sincerely offered investigation of the “incident” and dialogue on the issue of terrorism among other disputed issues with India. “We expect India to positively respond to these offers,” it said, adding that based on the investigation or any tangible evidence provided, Pakistan shall take action against anyone found using its soil. The NSC urged the global community to play its part in resolving the Kashmir issue. In a video message on Tuesday, Khan assured India that he would act against the perpetrators of the Pulwama terror attack if New Delhi shares “actionable

intelligence”, but warned against any “revenge” retaliatory action. India rubbished Khan’s comments, saying disclaiming Pakistan’s link with terrorist attacks is an oft-repeated excuse by the “nerve centre” of terrorism. In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi on Tuesday said India was not surprised that Khan refused to acknowledge the attack on India’s security forces in Pulwama as an act of terrorism, adding his offer to investigate the attack if provided proof is a “lame excuse”. Ahead of the NSC meeting on Thursday, Prime Minister Khan and Army chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa held a one-on-one meeting during which they discussed region’s security situation. The meeting was attended by Army chief General Bajwa, services chiefs, heads of intelligence agencies, security officials and federal and state ministers for finance, defence, foreign affairs and interior. Khan also directed both the interior ministry and the security institutions to immediately accelerate actions on ground to ensure that militancy and extremism are routed from the society and the country.

Pakistan bans Saeed-led JuD Islamabad, Feb 21 (PTI): Pakistan on Thursday banned the 2008 Mumbai attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed-led Jamat-ud-Dawa and its charity wing Falahe-Insaniat Foundation, amid intense global pressure to rein in the militant groups following the Pulwama terror attack. A spokesman of the Interior Ministry said that the decision to ban these groups was taken during a meeting of the National Security Committee (NSC) on Thursday. “It was decided during the meeting to accelerate action against proscribed organisations,” the spokesperson said in a statement. “It was further decided that Jamat-ud-Dawa and Falah-e-Insaniat Foundation be notified as proscribed organizations by the Ministry of Interior,” he added. Earlier, the two outfits were kept on the watchlist of the interior ministry. According to officials, JuD’s network includes 300 seminaries and schools, hospitals, a publishing house and ambulance service. The two groups have about 50,000 volunteers and hundreds of other paid workers. The JuD is believed to be the front organisation for the LeT which is responsible for carrying out the Mumbai attack that killed 166 people. It has been declared as a foreign terrorist organisation by the US in June 2014.

Catalonia protesters clash with police BARCELONA, Feb 21 (Agencies): Protesters backing Catalonia’s secession from Spain clashed with police and blocked major roads and train tracks across the northeastern region on Thursday during a strike called to protest the trial of a dozen separatist leaders. Regional police say they made three arrests when they met resistance trying to clear groups of protesters who had stopped traffic. One protester was arrested for hitting an officer in downtown Barcelona, police said. A second arrest was made on a highway north of Barcelona where protesters threw objects at a line of riot police. A third was made south of Barcelona. Twelve officers also received minor injuries in the clashes, according to police. Protesters threw rocks at police lines and burned tires on some highways. Regional transportation authorities said the disruptions affected main thoroughfares in Barcelona and half a dozen major highways and railway tracks elsewhere in Catalonia. The general strike was organized by small unions of pro-independence workers and students. On paper, they were demanding improved social policies including a 35-hour work

Catalan police officers remove demonstrators blocking a road leading to Barcelona during a general strike.

week and a higher minimum wage, but the protesters carried pro-secession flags and chanted slogans for the release of the 12 separatists currently on trial in the Madrid-based Supreme Court. The main unions in Catalonia did not back the strike, which appeared to have a limited impact on businesses. In Barcelona, students in favour of secession held a march. The pro-secession

grassroots group Assemblea Nacional Catalana ANC) — whose protest slogan is “self-determination is not a crime” — was planning a separate march later Thursday. The Spanish government says regions cannot independently secede, according to the Constitution. The trial into the roles played by the 12 separatists in Catalonia’s failed 2017 secession attempt

is in its second week. On Thursday, former Catalan government member Santi Vila, ANC’s ex-president Jordi Sanchez and fellow activist Jordi Cuixart were scheduled to testify at the court. The trial is expected to last at least three months. Election results and polls indicate that Catalonia’s 7.5 million residents are divided down the middle over the secession issue.

Ready for another Cuban missile crisis if you want: Putin to US Ukraine security service accuses M O S C O W, F e b 2 1 (Agencies): President Vladimir Putin has said that Russia is militarily ready for a Cuban Missile-style crisis if the United States is foolish enough to want one and that his country currently has the edge when it comes to a first nuclear strike. The Cuban Missile Crisis erupted in 1962 when Moscow responded to a U.S. missile deployment in Turkey by sending ballistic missiles to Cuba, sparking a standoff that brought the world to the brink of nuclear war. More than five decades on, tensions are rising again over Russian fears that the United States might deploy intermediate-range nuclear missiles in Europe as a landmark Cold war-era arms control treaty unravels. Putin’s comments, made to Russian media late on Wednesday, follow his warning that Moscow will match any U.S. move to deploy new missiles closer to Russia by stationing its own missiles closer to the United States or by deploying faster missiles or both.

Vladimir Putin addresses the Federal Assembly, members of the Federation Council, regional governors and other high-ranking officials, in Moscow on February 20.

Putin fleshed out his warning in detail for the first time, saying Russia could deploy hypersonic missiles on ships and submarines which could lurk outside U.S. territorial waters if Washington now moved to deploy intermediate-range nuclear weapons in Europe. “(We’re talking about) naval delivery vehicles: submarines or surface ships. And we can put them, given the speed and range (of our

missiles)... in neutral waters. Plus they are not stationary, they move and they will have to find them,” Putin said, according to a Kremlin transcript. “You work it out. Mach nine (the speed of the missiles) and over 1,000 km (their range).” The U.S. State Department dismissed Putin’s earlier warning as propaganda, saying it was designed to divert attention from what Washington alleges are

‘Brexit breakthrough possible within days’ LO N D O N, F e b 2 1 (Agencies): British Finance Minister Philip Hammond said Thursday there had been “some movement” by the European Union that could lead to a breakthrough in Brexit talks in “the next few days”. Progress in the ongoing negotiations could result in a fresh vote next week on Prime Minister Theresa May’s EU divorce deal, which was rejected by lawmakers last month. Unless May can get a Brexit deal approved by the British parliament, she will have to decide whether to delay Brexit or thrust the world’s fifth largest economy into chaos by leaving without a deal on Mar 29. When asked by the BBC what would happen next week, Hammond said: “There may be an opportunity to bring a vote back to the House of Commons there may be an opportunity, but that will depend on the progress that is made in the next few days.” May and the other 27 EU leaders approved a Br-

Philip Hammond (File)

exit withdrawal agreement at a summit on Nov 25 last year, but the British parliament voted against it overwhelmingly on Jan 15. Since then, she and her ministers have repeatedly urged EU leaders and their negotiator Michel Barnier to revise a “backstop” clause in the text on the Irish border that is hated by eurosceptic MPs. EU chiefs have insisted they will not reopen the legally-enforceable withdrawal deal, but could add to an accompanying political declaration which sets out aspirations for the future relationship. May met with European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker on Wednesday hoping for

movement on the contentious backstop, as fears grow Britain could crash out of the bloc without a deal on Mar 29. Hammond said talks between May and Juncker had been good and constructive. “They were good and constructive talks yesterday,” Hammond said, adding that the two sides were talking about giving some guarantees that the Irish border backstop could only be a “temporary arrangement”. “That is a word that hasn’t been used before and I think that is significant,” he said. “Both sides have acknowledged that the political declaration could be expanded, for example, to address concerns that have been expressed in some parts of the House of Commons about workers rights.” The pair also noted discussing “the role alternative arrangements could play in replacing the backstop in future”. Hammond said the statement constituted “some movement from the European side”.

Moscow’s violations of the Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty. The pact, which banned Russia and the United States from stationing short- and intermediate-range, landbased missiles in Europe, is in its death throes, raising the prospect of a new arms race between Washington and Moscow. Putin has said he does not want an arms race with the United States, but that he would have no choice

Nigeria elections on Saturday Abuja, Feb 21 (AFP): Nigeria's rescheduled presidential and parliamentary elections will take place this weekend, the electoral commission said on Thursday, adding there would be not be a second delay. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced a one-week postponement last Saturday, just hours before polls were due to open, triggering widespread anger. Logistical issues in the delivery of ballot papers and election material were blamed, leading to a scramble to be ready in time for the new date. INEC chairman Mahmood Yakubu told a news conference in the capital, Abuja, that the panel was "fully on course" for voting this weekend. Election materials had already been delivered to 19 out of Nigeria's 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory of Abuja, he said. "I want to reassure you that elections will hold on Saturday," Yakubu told reporters.

but to act if Washington deployed new missiles in Europe, some of which he says would be able to strike Moscow within 10-12 minutes. Putin said his naval response to such a move would mean Russia could strike the United States faster than U.S. missiles deployed in Europe could hit Moscow because the flight time would be shorter. “It (the calculation) would not be in their favour, at least as things stand today. That’s for sure.” said Putin. Relations between Moscow and Washington were strained, he added, but the tensions were not comparable to those of the Cuban Missile Crisis. “They (the tensions) are not a reason to ratchet up confrontation to the levels of the Cuban Missile Crisis in the 1960s. In any case that’s not what we want,” said Putin. “If someone wants that, well OK they are welcome. I have set out today what that would mean. Let them count (the missile flight times).”

Russia of meddling in election

KIEV, Feb 21 (Agencies): Ukraine’s State Security Service SBU accused Russia on Thursday of meddling in the electoral process in Ukraine by creating illegal structures to help guarantee victory for a certain candidate. Ukraine holds a presidential election in late March. Its relations with Russia have been very poor since Moscow annexed the Crimea peninsula in 2014 and started backing armed separatists in eastern Ukraine. SBU deputy head Viktor Kononenko told a news briefing that a group of Russian citizens and their Ukrainian collaborators had used financial bribes to set up a network of people ready to vote for a certain candidate and to influence public opinion. “This activity is illegal and implies an impact on the election results,” Kononenko said, adding that the plot involved “citizens of Ukraine who have been cooperating with Russian

A woman stands in front of pre-election posters of opposition politician Yulia Tymoshenko and Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko in Kiev on February 20.

structures for a long time”. Kononenko declined to say which of the 44 registered candidates stood to benefit from the scheme. The incumbent, the pro-Western Petro Poroshenko, veteran opposition leader Yulia Tymoshenko and comic actor Volodymyr Zelenskiy are the frontrunners in the election race. The latest opinion poll puts Zelenskiy in first place, with Poroshenko second and Tymoshenko third. Russian authorities have denied any interference in Ukraine’s election campaign. Kiev has also previ-

ously accused Moscow of orchestrating large-scale cyber attacks as part of a “hybrid war” against Ukraine, which Russia also denies. Kononenko said the organisers of the votebuying scheme hoped that 680,000 people would vote for a certain candidate as the result. “This pyramid involved citizens of Russia, citizens of other countries and citizens of Ukraine who participated in the work of the political headquarters on the territory of Russia. We are working exclusively on the Russian traces,” he said.

Vietnam tightens security ahead of Kim visit DONG DANG, Feb 21 (Agencies): Vietnamese police have stepped up security at a remote rail station on the Chinese border where North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is expected to enter the country by train next week ahead of a summit with U.S. President Donald Trump. Vietnam is preparing for Kim to arrive by train for the Feb. 27-28 summit in the capital, Hanoi, two sources with direct knowledge of security and logistics planning told Reuters on Wednesday. Kim’s train will stop at the border station of Dong Dang where he will disembark and drive 170 km (105 miles) to Hanoi by car, the sources said. Plain-clothed police were also monitoring the area and two prevented a Reuters cameraman from filming, and asked to see his identification. Two other security officers followed the Reuters TV crew on motorbikes, with another keeping watch from a car.

US and North Korean flags were put up along the streets of Hanoi.

Flowers pots have been laid alongside the platform, which appeared to have been recently been cleaned. An official at the local People’s Committee told Reuters provincial authorities had issued instructions for the station to be tidied up. “We have been told to prepare for the possibility of an important event at the train station,” said the offi-

cial, who did not elaborate and was not authorised to speak to media. Two trains, usually carrying goods, pass through the station daily on the way to or from China. Although Vietnam and China have different gauge train tracks, the line to Hanoi from the border can take Chinese trains. Kim Jong Un, however, travels in his own heavy,

armoured train which could pose a problem for Vietnam’s outdated, colonial-era rail network. There have already been four derailments of trains in Vietnam this year, the transport ministry said on Thursday. Travel by train has been a favourite mode of transport for Kim Jong Un, and his father, Kim Jong Il, and grandfather, Kim Il Sung.

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2019

ATMA activity reports from across the State

Thonoknyu block training and demonstration.

Longkhim block inaugurates cardamom farm school.

Panso block training & farm school inauguration.

Tsaru block inaugural training program

Longleng multidisciplinary training on livestock. Farmer-scientist interaction program at Sastami Village.

Chetheba block training and demonstration.

Sangnsangnyu block inaugurates ginger farm school.

DIMAPUR: Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA) has been continually been conducting activities to better the methods and technologies that farmers across the state use. Following are some reports of the activities the agency conducted across Nagaland. ATMA Thonoknyu block training and demonstration: ATMA, Thonoknyu block, Tuensang, conducted training and demonstration programs on January 29 and 30, at Sanglao, Peshu and Thonoknyu town. A press release from ATMA Tuesnsang block, stated that BTM, T. Achetba Longchar and ATM, Yanger I. Walling, were the resource persons and the farmers were trained on various topics covering ginger and French bean cultivation. Vermi wash, and insect pest management on orange and Jhalkund (water harvesting structure) methods were also demonstrated. During the program, farmer groups from three villages were formed, and all together, 12 farmers in peshu, ten in Sanglao and

from Old Tsadang and New Tsadang villages. Altogether 18 farmers attended the inaugural & training/demonstration program. ATMA Longleng multidisciplinary training on livestock: ATMA Longleng, supported by KVK Longleng, organized a multidisciplinary training program on livestock, focusing on strengthening of women in agriculture, on January 25. A press release by PD, ATMA & DSO Longleng, Ngangshimeyu stated that the program was held at KVK training hall and participants were represented by progressive farmers and groups from Longleng block. Resource person Dr. Lily, SMS Animal Husbandry, KVK Longleng encouraged the women trainees to take up piggery, because pork is the main source of protein in diet and also gives good returns within a year. Detailed production technology and care and management of piglets and pigs were taught along with the economics of piggery farming by the resource person. She laid stress on hygienic management of

educated the farmers on insect-pest management in common agricultural crops. The interactive session was chaired by BTM Akuluto, Aolemla Kichu. Altogether 30 farmers, mostly women farmers, from Sastami and Izheto villages, along with SDAO Akuluto and staff attended the program. Chetheba block training and demonstration: ATMA Chetheba block conducted a one-day training, demonstration and mobilization of farmers event on Agri and allied activities at Phuyoba village on January 28. A press release from BTM, Avi-u Liezietsu stated that a farm school on KIWI cultivation was established and farmers were trained by Dzuthozo Chizo ATM on mushroom cultivation, calendar operation for large cardamon, and banana and potato cultivation. He also demonstrated mushroom cultivation and the use of mineral mixture as livestock feed supplement. Altogether 35 progressive farmers and SHG members attended the program chaired by BTM, Avi-u Liezietsu. Some mushroom spawns and samples of min-

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25 in Thonoknyu attended the two-day program. A coffee farm school was inaugurated in Peshu village with S.M. Seyying as the farm teacher. Longkhim block inaugurates cardamom farm school: ATMA Tuensang Longkhim block conducted trainings, showed demonstrations and inaugurated a cardamom farm school at Sangsomong and New Sanasomomg village on January 28 and 29. A press release from ATMA Tuensang Longkhim block stated that, BTM Arenla inaugurated the farm school and also briefly highlighted the importance and role of a farm teacher. Moatemsu ATM spoke on proper cultivation techniques of cardamom and its management. T. Selikyu was appointed the farm school teacher. In a separate program held on January 29 at New Sanasomomg, a training & demonstration session was conducted by Watisenla ATM and Odilemla ATM. They demonstrated how to make proper nursery beds, prepare land, spacing, biofertilisers, usage of

tricho cards and importance of neem oil. Altogether 27 farmers and four ATMA functionaries attended the program. Panso block training & farm school inauguration: ATMA Tuensang, Panso block conducted two training programs on “Pest control management of French bean” and “Cardamom cultivation and its management” on January 28 and 29 at Panso town and Pathso Nokeng respectively with ATM, Zulutoshi and Vesapa as resource persons. A press release from ATMA Tuensang, Panso block stated that a Cardamom Farm School was inaugurated at Yakao village on January 30 with C. Khomo was as the farm school teacher. The concept of farm school and its importance was explained by BTM, Ime Tzudir in the farm school and a demonstration was shown by ATM, Kezhasalie. The farm school teacher also shared his experiences. Altogether 59 farmers attended the program. Tsaru block inaugural training program: Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA),

Tsaru block, Tuensang inaugurated a fishery farm school at Old Tsadang village on January 28. It was inaugurated by BTM, Dr. T. Arenmongla. A press release from ATMA Tsaru block stated that Dr. Arenmongla highlighted the concept of a farm school and explained brief management techniques of fisheries and Kyuchose was appointed as the farm teacher. Trainings and demonstrations on various topics were also conducted. Resource person ATM, Khatemenla, trained the farmers on bunch management of banana and spoke on the importance and use of bio control agents. She also trained the farmers on mushroom cultivation and enlightened the farmers on how mushroom cultivation could elevate their economic statuses. Resource person, Tiyongnaro, ATM, explained the primary nursery and sucker nursery multiplication of cardamom and pond management, fish nutrition and feeding. Trico cards and tricoderma were distributed to all the farmers. Meanwhile, five groups of FIG/FSG/ SHG were mobilized, both

pigsties so that losses would not be incurred in case of diseases or in the event of an epidemic. Dr. Lily also discussed the economics of home based poultry farming in order to better the socio-economic condition of farming families. Altogether, 35 women participants attended the training program. Farmer-scientist interaction program at Sastami Village: Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA) Zunheboto and Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Lumami organised a farmer-scientist interaction and joint visit on January 24 at Sastami Village. A press release by ATMA Zunheboto stated that during the interactive session, various questions pertaining to livestock management, pest management of agricultural crops, mushroom cultivation, soil testing and soil health card etc. were by the farmers and scientists. Resource persons, SMS (animal science), Dr Z Nongothung Ezung, spoke on the general principles of poultry and piggery production and Wapangtoshi Lkr

eral mixtures were also distributed to the participating farmers. Sangnsangnyu block inaugurates ginger farm school: ATMA Tuensang Sangsangnyu block inaugurated a ginger farm school, and conducted training and demonstration sessions at Tuensang village B and L khel from January 28 to 29. A press release from ATMA Tuensang Sangsangnyu block stated that ATM, Mayangthemba trained the farmers on “Post harvest management in Ginger”. Cultivation practices of potato, lady fingers and nursery seed bed preparation of cabbage were also demonstrated. Method of sowing and application of bio fertilizer and precautions while using them, were shown. ATM, Neilhouvou also spoke on piggery management and emphasized on proper housing, feeding, sanitation, diseases and health care. The program concluded with distribution of seeds and biofertilizers to the participants. Altogether 45 farmers from both the villages and three ATMA functionaries attended the program.

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announces free air travel Mulayam slams son Akhilesh Terrorism, climate change Govt for security forces to Kashmir over party’s alliance with BSP biggest challenges: Modi

Seoul, Feb 21 (PTI): Prime Minister NarendraModi on Thursday said terrorism and climate change are two biggest challenges mankind is facing now and Mahatma Gandhi’s teachings can help the world to address the pressing issues. Modi, who arrived here on a two-day visit to strengthen India’s strategic ties with South Korea, along with South Korean President Moon Jae-in and former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon unveiled a bust of Mahatma Gandhi at the prestigious Yonsei University here. “It is a matter of great honour and my good fortune to unveil the bust of Mahatma Gandhi in Korea’s premier university today,” Modi said. “This occasion assumes greater significance since we are celebrating the 150th anniversary of Gandhi and for the world he is the foremost messiah,” he said. “Terrorism and climate change are two biggest challenges mankind is facing now,” he said and underlined that Mahatma Gandhi’s teachings can

PM Narendra Modi and South Korean President Moon Jaein attend an unveiling ceremony for a statue of Mahatma Gandhi in Seoul, Thursday. (AP/PTI)

help the world address the pressing issues. “In the last century through his personality, through his life and values, Mahatma Gandhi showed us what the future will be. In fact he used to say my life is my lesson,” said the prime minister. “Mahatma Gandhi used to say the God and nature have given everything to fulfil a human being’s need but not the greed. The natural resources are not enough if we want to satisfy our greed. He used to say our life should be

need based and not greed based,” Modi said. “Gandhi used to say we don’t have the right to take away the natural resources that belong to the future generations. We should leave a better world for them so that they could breath clean air, get clean water,” the prime minister said. Modi is visiting South Korea on the invitation of President Moon Jae-in. This is his second visit to the Republic of Korea since 2015 and second summit meeting with President Moon Jae-in.

New Delhi, Feb 21 (PTI): Personnel of the paramilitary forces deployed in the Kashmir Valley for counter-terror operations have been entitled by the government on Thursday to take commercial flights to either join duty or go on leave, in the wake of the killing of 40 jawans in a deadly attack on their convoy in Pulwama. The Ministry of Home Affairs issued an order saying it “has approved the entitlement of air travel on Delhi-Srinagar, SrinagarDelhi, Jammu-Srinagar and Srinagar-Jammu sectors to all the personnel of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs)”. This includes, the order said, their journey for joining duty, transfer, tour or going on leave. Till now, officers in the rank of Inspectors and above were given this air travel facility. As many as 65,000 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel are deployed in the state as part of 65 battalions apart from units of the Border Security Force, Indo-Tibetan Border Police, Central Industrial Security Force, SashastraSeemaBal and the National Security

Guard present in the Kashmir valley for rendering a variety of roles in the internal security grid. The decision of the government comes in the wake of the February 14 Pulwama attack in which 40 personnel of the CRPF were killed when a explosives-laden vehicle was blown off by a JeM terrorist, near a force bus that was plying between Jammu-Srinagar as part of a convoy. Questions were raised as to why these troops are not allowed to travel by air so that the risk and threat of travelling on road, in large convoys in the Kashmir Valley, is eliminated. A senior official said jawans and sub-officers, the ranks who were killed in the suicide attack in Pulwama, will now be able to book tickets in regular commercial flights and claim reimbursement from their organisation or force for this travel to and from Kashmir. The home ministry said the new facility is “in addition” to the existing air courier services for CAPFs where an entire aircraft is booked for the force personnel from either Delhi or Jammu to Srinagar and back.

Lu c k n ow, F e b 2 1 (PTI): Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav Thursday made clear that he is upset with the alliance forged by his son and party president Akhilesh Yadav with the Bahujan Samaj Party. Mulayam Singh Yadav expressed unhappiness over the Uttar Pradesh pact ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, questioning why Akhilesh Yadav gave half the seats to Mayawati’s party. The remarks come days after SP patriarch created a stir in Parliament, saying he wished that Prime Minister Narendra Modi returns to power. Addressing par ty workers at the SP headquarters here, he urged them to approach him for the ticket to contest the parliamentary polls and suggested that he could “change” any decision taken by his son. Akhilesh Yadav and Mayawati had jointly announced the alliance in January, saying the SP and the BSP will contest 38 seats each out of the 80 in Uttar Pradesh. Soon after the party patriarch’s comments, the SP and the BSP released the list of Lok Sabha constituencies shared between

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the two alliance partners. The SP now gets 37 seats and the BSP 38. “Now, tell me the basis for giving away half the seats. Now we have only half the seats left. Our party was stronger,” Mulayam Singh Yadav said. “We are strong, our men are weakening the party. What a strong party we had made, and I became the CM and the defence minister as well,” he said, suggesting that the SP has seen better days under him. “The BJP’s election preparation is better. It has an edge over us,” he told party workers, and suggested that the candidates should be announced soon so that they can begin work on the ground. “How many of you have given applications to me? Nobody. Then how will you get the ticket. Akhilesh will give the ticket, but I can

change it,” he said. He mentioned his brother Shivpal Yadav, who broke away from the SP after complaining that Akhilesh Yadav had sidelined him. “Now, Shivpal is not here. He has formed his own party,” Mulayam Singh Yadav said, referring to the Pragatisheel Samajwadi Party-Lohia. The SP founder also expressed a desire to meet Ram Gopal Yadav, seen to be on Akhilesh Yadav’s side in the family feud for power. Party president Akhilesh Yadav had earlier addressed a joint press conference with Patidar leader Hardik Patel. Both then met Mulayam Singh Yadav briefly and left the party office. The senior Yadav’s press interaction followed. SP state president Naresh Uttam sat next to him, taking notes. Mulayam Singh Yadav said women should be given “more tickets” by the party. Speaking on the last day of the 16th Lok Sabha earlier this month, Mulayam Singh Yadav had triggered much speculation when he congratulated Modi for “taking everyone along”.

Maha farmers begin protest march BJP likely to replace 3 dozen MPs in UP

deployed contingents of riot police also agreed to let marchers hit the road fearing an outbreak of violence if the people were restrained, officials said. Apart from a complete loan waiver, the farmers are demanding minimum support price for crops as recommended by the Swaminathan Commission. According to AIKS, the farmers were betrayed by the Maharashtra government that had made a number of promises to them after the first long march last year. Meanwhile, state government officials said talks with the farmers would continue and attempts were Akhil Bharatiya Kisan Sabha members during their Nashik to Mumbai protest march to on to persuade them to call press for their various demands, in Nashik on Thursday. (PTI) off the march before it is M u m b ai , F e b 2 1 India Kisan Sabha (AIKS), government to give things scheduled to reach Mumbai (Agencies): Around which is organising the pro- in writing,” AIKS president on February 27. 50,000 farmers have begun test, negotiations with Ma- Ashok Dhawale said. a long march to Mumbai harashtra Water Resources Several thousand farmfrom Nashik after negotia- Minister Girish Mahajan ers who had assembled at the tions with the Maharashtra on Wednesday night failed Nashik Maidan on Wednesgovernment till the wee to make headway. day began their march to hours of Thursday failed, “The minister agreed Mumbai early on Thursday The Tribune reported. with 80 per cent of our morning. The MaharashAccording to the All demands. But we want the tra government which had

new faces could include MLAs and ministers in the state. The BJP had earlier followed the same trend in Gujarat where it replaced its sitting MLAs with new faces in the Assembly polls. Last year, the BJP had released the report cards of

its ministers and MPs. Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya was tasked to prepare the report card of the party MPs in the state. The sources said the leaders also discussed the party’s preparedness in the state ahead of the parliamentary polls.

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New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS): Opposition leaders will meet here on February 26 to deliberate on a common minimum programme (CMP) to be presented by Congress President Rahul Gandhi, a TDP leader said on Thursday. This follows a meeting of opposition leaders here on February 13 where they decided to have a pre-poll pact and a common agenda to defeat the BJP in the LokSabha elections. A senior TDP leader requesting anonymity told IANS that Gandhi, entrusted with the task of preparing the CMP, will present a copy to the opposition leaders. “The CMP will be finalised after taking suggestions from leaders of all parties,” the TDP source said. On February 13, West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leader N. Chandrababu Naidu, Delhi Chief Minister and AAP leader ArvindKejriwal, former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah and Rahul Gandhi met at Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief SharadPawar’s residence in New Delhi.

Lal Khattar. The meeting lasted for over two-and-half hours. The BJP leadership had dropped enough indications earlier about denying tickets to MPs who were perceived to have been unable to perform. The party would like to try new faces to beat incumbency. The

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New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is likely to repeat its Gujarat model in Uttar Pradesh for the coming Lok Sabha elections by replacing a number of sitting MPs with new faces. Party sources said the party could deny tickets to over 30 sitting MPs in Uttar Pradesh on the grounds of performance. They said that discussions on fielding new candidates in the Lok Sabha elections were held at the residence of party President Amit Shah on Wednesday night. The meeting was also attended by Railway Minister Piyush Goyal, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, his deputy Dinesh Sharma and Haryana Chief Minister Manohar

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PM continued filming after Pulwama attack: Congress

Congress Spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala addresses a press conference on Thursday. (PTI)

NEW DELHI, FEB 21 (AGENCIES): In a scathing attack on ruling BJP in the wake of last week’s Pulwama attack that killed more than 40 soldiers, Congress on Thursday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of shooting a documentary on the day of the attack and continuing filming even after news of the terror strike broke. “The terror attack happened at 3:10pm, but the prime minister was busy shooting for his promotional film till 6.40pm. When the whole country was mourning the loss of lives of our soldiers in the Pulwama attack in the afternoon, Prime Minister Modi was busy shooting for a film till the evening. Is there any PM in the world like this,” Congress leader Randeep Surjewala said at a press conference. On February 14, Modi was shooting for a documentary for Discovery channel on his days in the Himalayas. “PM

Modi, along with the head of Discovery and its camera crew, was watching crocodiles during his boat ride. He had tea and ‘samosa’ at 7pm at a government guesthouse while the nation did not eat. It is absolutely despicable and shameful,” Surjewala alleged. He said that while the country was picking up the remains of our soldiers, Modi was busy with his “propaganda and publicity”. “In his hunger for power, the prime minister has forgotten ‘raj dharma’ [duty of governance],” the Congress spokesperson said. He also flayed Modi for arriving an hour late when coffins of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) soldiers reached the Delhi airport. Earlier, Congress president Rahul Gandhi had said that his party would support the BJP government and not get into any other discussion for the next few days. “I will support the gov-

ernment and jawans in this difficult time,” Gandhi had said. On Thursday, Surjewala said that Congress had exercised restraint in the wake of the terror strike but it was important to “discuss conduct of the PM that insulted martyrs.” “The Congress party and the entire nation stands united with our armed forces as also our government in every step that they take in tackling Pakistan-sponsored terrorism. We are determined in that resolve even today,” he said. He also slammed the BJP government of politicising the attacks, saying “Amit Shah politicised the soldiers’ martyrdom in Assam. He said their martyrdom will not go waste as it was a BJP government in power and not Congress. Did he forget that it was Congress governments who fought wars against Pakistan?” Reacting to PM Modi’s statement that people should not point fingers during a sensitive situation like the Pulwama attacks, Randeep Surjewala presented a video of Narendra Modi criticising the Centre government over their handling of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks. Earlier, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for conducting rallies and critising the Opposition in light of the Pulwama terror attack.

NSSATA appeals DIMAPUR: Acknowledging the state government for “sincerely striving” to streamline the SSA teachers of 2010 and 2013 batch, the Nagaland SSA Teachers’ Association (NSSATA) 2010 & 2013 Batch Thursday expressed hoped that the government would “very soon” put into action the decision to streamline the SSA Teachers 2010 and 2013 into the state cadre. In a press release, NSSATA president Penthungo Y Yanthan, general secretary Vinoka Sohe, and spokesperson Kilangsangla also appealed to the state government to soon implement linking of Biometric Attendance in schools as decided by the Cabinet on October 3, 2018. They urged the gov-

ernment to treat the issue with utmost importance for the welfare of the teachers and the student community as a whole. The association said the government’s sincere effort for its implementation was expected. Meanwhile, the association has acknowledged the state government for approving and granting 7th ROP to the SSA teachers of 2010 and 2013 batch as per the appointment order. They expressed hope that the impending issues would also be addressed in such manner. Further, NSSATA expressed gratitude to NSF and ENSF for extending help to the teachers during the time of their need.

NFRCC convenes emergency meet DIMAPUR: Nagaland Foothill Road Coordination Committee (NFRCC) has convened an emergency meeting with all the participating apex tribal Hohos on February 23, 2019 at 11am at NFHRCC Office, Kher Mahal, Dimapur. NFHRCC has requested all responsible to attend the proposed meeting. In a press release, NFHRCC convenor Supu Jamir and general secretary, W Lemba Chang said the meeting has been convened after a lengthy deliberation in Dimapur on February 20, 2019 on the issue of uncut/fresh cutting portion of the Foothills road connectivity (Nagaland Trans-Expressway) at Ralan area, Wokha district.

KDVDBU backs DRDA staff KOHIMA: Kohima District VDB Union (KDVDBU) has extended solidarity to the staff of District Rural Development Agency (DRDA) Kohima. In a press release, KDVDBU general secretary John Kath said the agitation has hampered smooth functioning of VDBs in the district. Kohima District VDB Union has, therefore, urged the state government to release outstanding salaries of DRDA staffs at the earliest so they could give their best services to VDBs for all round development.

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JeM may release videos on Pulwama attack, warn intelligence sources New Delhi, Feb 21 (Agencies): Almost a week after terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) released a videos of its suicide bomber Adil Ahmad Dar alias Waqas Commando, who is believed to have carried out the Pulwama terror attack, Indian Intelligence agencies on Thursday said that the terror organisation may release few more videos owing responsibility of the attack. According to Zeenews, the intercepts picked by the agencies also revealed that JeM is planning to release videos about their preparations on the Pulwama suicide bombing. Sources said that JeM apparently wants to glorify 20-year-old Adil, who rammed his explosiveladen car into one of the 78 buses of the CRPF convoy on Jammu-Srinagar highway last Thursday. The repor ts about JeM releasing more videos on the recent terror attack comes days after Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan rejected India’s accusations of Islamabad role in the February 14 convoy attack on the CRPF convoy. Sources say that Jaish believes that through the video, they would be able to recruit more gullible and radicalised Kashmiri youth into their camps. About 50 to 60 local Kashmiri youths have been recruited by the JeM in last few months, the intelligence sources said. Fresh intelligence inputs

Security personnel carry out the rescue and relief works at the site of suicide bomb attack at Lathepora Awantipora in Pulwama district of south Kashmir, February 14. (PTI)

received on Hizb-ul-Mujahideen suggested a surge in infiltration from across the Line of Control (LoC) by its terrorists. Local support to Hizbul-Mujahideen terrorists has also risen in the recent past, the sources warned. Earlier in the day, the IB sources warned that JeM is planning to carry out more Pulwama-like attacks in the near future. The security forces have been alerted about fresh intercepts on JeM planning more attacks in the days to come. According to the specific inputs gathered by the intelligence agencies, Pakistan-backed terror outfits like JeM and Hizb-ulMujahideen are planning to carry out an IED attack targeting security forces and military vehicles plying on the Chowkibal and Tangdhar routes in Jammu and Kashmir. Intelligence sources claimed that a green coloured Scorpio vehicle is being prepared to carry

out a ‘fidayeen’ attack very soon. Intelligence sources claimed that at least 5 to 6 trained ‘fidayeen’ are ready to infiltrate into the Indian side. They are presently stationed at terror launch pads along the LoC near Gurez sector and waiting for an opportune time. On Wednesday, top intelligence sources revealed that women and children were recruited by the terror organisation to transfer explosives used in the Pulwama terror attack from one point to another. The explosives were carried from across the border over a period of few months and the actuating mechanism to trigger the explosives were created locally. On February 14, over 2,000 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel travelling in a convoy of 78 vehicles on JammuSrinagar highway was attacked by a vehicle-borne suicide bomber at Lethpora (near Awantipora) in the Pulwama district.

ideas with the aim of promoting the State’s tourism and decided to organise Mini Hornbill Festivals coinciding with respective tribal festivals. He claimed that this had been a huge success as not only the tourism calendar had expanded to being round the year, but also brought tourists to explore all corners of the State. Food safety: Acharya said that the Health department carried out vigorous checks on quality of food products, adulteration and use of harmful chemicals for preservation by vendors. He said such eye opening measures should keep the consumers vigilant and uphold the objective of “Eat Right, Eat Safe and Eat Healthy”. Towards this objective, he reminded that the Municipal Affairs department to organize “Street Food Festivals” in Kohima and other Urban areas as part of Sherri Samridhhi Utsav. Power: In Power sector, Acharya informed that augmentation of power supply to bridge the critical gaps between demand and supply of power has been taken up by upgrading the existing 100 MVA to 200 MVA at Dimapur. He further said that laying of 220KV D/C Transmis-

sion line from Dimapur— Zhadima was in good progress. He also claimed that 100% electrification of households in rural & urban areas under SAUBHAGYA Scheme was completed in December 2018. He also informed that augmentation of Water Supply to Wokha town and New Peren District HO has been commissioned and Zaru project for augmenting the Water Supply to Kohima is ready for commissioning. Meanwhile, deputy speaker Zhaleo Rio presided over in the second half session where obituary references were made to two former members, former deputy speaker and advisor Imtikumzuk and former minister K. Yamakam, who passed away in the interim period of last assembly session. The house observed twominute silence in honour of the departed soul and conveyed condolences to the bereaved family members. Advisor, Tovihoto Ayemi moved the motion of thanks on the Governor’s address while advisor N. Bongkhao Konyak seconded the motion on the first day of the Third session of the 13th NLA.

Dimapur to be brought under ILP: Gov (From p-1) He said the State had received approval for two helicopters and all district headquarters were connected, helping citizens, especially in medical emergencies. For rail connectivity, he said Rs 500 crore had been earmarked for connecting Dimapur with Kohima in the Union Budget 2019-20. Rs 1 crore for Aspirational district: Acharya said the cabinet after its meeting at the Aspirational District of Kiphire on November 9, 2018 decided to extend the model of better monitoring and supervision of government schemes to all the districts by identifying one Aspirational Block in each of the remaining 10 districts. For Kiphire district, he said a corpus of Rs 1 crore was set up to take up projects to meet developmental gaps. However, as reported in Nagaland Post, the district was yet to receive any fund till date to carry forward the programmes, due to which flagship schemes had not made any progress, as revealed during the DPDB meeting held on February 20. Law & order situation: Acharya claimed that with strengthening of law

enforcement mechanism and active involvement of police and administration, law and order situation in the State was under control. He mentioned that tourist police launched on November 26, 2018 was widely acclaimed for ensuring an incident-free Hornbill Festival. The governor said Nagaland had started women police stations in all the districts to ensure that Nagaland remained one of the safest States for women in the country. He added that Nagaland was also awarded for being the best small State in law & order situation category in the India Today Conclave of States in November 2018. Lokayukta: Keeping in view the Governor objective to ensure transparency and good governance, Governor Acharya said the state government has appointed Lokayukta in the state. This he said will go a long way in tackling corruption and ensuring fair play and justice. With the introduction of the CM dashboard and government websites, Governor maintained that the portals have been made accessible to the people where real time information about key parameters and schemes of various de-

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partments are made available. He further said that the government has plans launch websites for all Village Councils and VDBs soon. Infor mation technology: Pointing out that Information technology (IT) held great potential for the State to create jobs for youth, Acharya said towards this end Software Technology Park of India (STPI) was being set up and was at an advanced stage of completion. Once it was completed, he said it would encourage local entrepreneurs and help promote and boost software exports. He also said that Centre for Excellence for GIS would be established to help the GIS provide GIS services to the entire Northeast. Ex-gratia scheme: He informed about the introduction of ex-gratia scheme for students studying outside the State. Under the ex-gratia scheme, he said Rs 5 lakh would be given as financial assistance to the family of the deceased student, while, for welfare of SSA and RMSA teachers, their scale pay had been approved even though fund for the same has been restricted to fixed amounts

by the Centre. MGNREGS: Stressing that rural infrastructure development was must for the economy to grow in an equitable manner, the governor said the Union rural development ministry had approved 127 lakh person days for Nagaland amounting to Rs 315 crore for Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS). He said livelihood projects under Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana National Rural Livelihoods Mission had been taken up in 639 villages under 43 blocks across nine districts, while 4,545 self-help groups were actively engaged in income generating activities covering 42,200 households. Sports policy: The governor announced that Nagaland Sports Policy was being finalised to create a culture of sports from grassroots level. He said sports infrastructure facilities were being improved with construction of outdoor stadiums at Pughoboto and Mon. He also informed that the newly inaugurated astro turf at IG Stadium, Kohima would soon be equipped with floodlights and host the prestigious Dr

T Ao North East Football Tournament for the second time this year. ST hub for entrepreneurs: Acharya said industries & commerce department launched the National Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe Hub (NSSH) on February 5 with an aim to provide professional support to SC/ST entrepreneurs under the Central Government Procurement Policy Order, 2012. He said exhibitions and trade fairs, vendor development programmes, workshops/ seminars and awareness programmes, skill development and training programmes would be taken up in all the districts under the policy. Health sector: For better healthcare, Acharya said the State government had signed MoU for establishment of a National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) branch at Dimapur. He claimed that due to coordinated efforts of health department personnel and support from public and institutions Measles Rubella Vaccination Campaign achieved 97.80% of the targeted coverage. While the upgraded new hospital at Kiphire was inaugurated on November 9, 2018 and two integrated AYUSH hospitals – 30

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Whereas No. 4505 ABC Ilopu Achumi of DEF Kohima, S/o- Shitoi Achumi, Village – Shena Old, PODiphupar, PS- Diphupar, Dist. - Dimapur is found absent from Government bonafide duty w. e. f 27/12/2018 till date. And whereas this office had issued 3 (three) consecutive calling notices Vide order NO. DEF/KMA/ESSTT/(13)/ (1)/2018-19/3131 Dated 29/01/2019, Even No. 3082 Dated 23/01/2019 and Even No. 3025 Dated 09/01/2019, which were duly served to you but you have failed to report back for duty. You are hereby directed to report for duty within 07 (seven) days from the date of publication of this calling letter, failing which departmental enquiry proceedings will be initiated ex-parte. . Sd/(VEKHOSA CHAKHESANG) NPS Sr. Superintendent of Police, Kohima, Nagaland. DC-250

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bedded at Noklak and 10 bedded at Dimapur – were made fully functional in 2018, the governor said two AYUSH hospitals (at Razha Chedema in Kohima and Sabangya in Mokokchung) were under construction. He added that work order for construction of Medical College Kohima had been issued, assuring that all steps would be taken to ensure the aspirations of people for a medical college becomes a reality. Doubling farmers’ incomes: Acharya further asserted the key focus of the government would be to ensure doubling of farmers’ incomes, with special thrust on organic farming, horticulture, animal husbandry, coffee production and sericulture. He also mentioned that the State had launched the Fostering Climate Resilient Upland Agriculture System Project, in association with International Fund for Agriculture Development, on January 19 this year with the objective of improving farming in the State. Tourism: Expressing the hope that tourism could revitalise the State’s economy and create jobs, Acharya said the government had taken up several innovation concepts and

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Concrete measures needed Massive fire kills 81 in Bangladesh to curb child abuse: Pope Francis

Dhaka, Feb 21 (PTI): A fast-moving fire swept through adjoining apartment buildings and chemical warehouses in a historic part of the Bangladesh capital Dhaka, killing at least 81 people and injuring several others, the latest such deadly blaze in the country. Officials said the fire broke out at night a chemical warehouse on the ground floor of a four-storey building named Hazi Wahed Mansion behind a mosque in Old Dhaka’s congested Chawkbazar area on Wednesday night and the flames then quickly spread through four other buildings nearby, including a community centre where a wedding party was on. “The salvage campaign is ending here,” mayor of Dhaka South Sayeed Khokon said. Fire officials said that the blaze has claimed 81 lives so far. Dhaka Metropolitan Police officials said the fire spread rapidly due to the multiple chemical godowns that were situated in the area. Fire service control room spokesman Kamrul Ahsan confirmed the death toll to be 81 while state-run Dhaka Medi-

Bangladeshi firefighters carry the body of a victim of a fire in Dhaka, Bangladesh on Thursday. (AP/PTI)

cal College Hospital’s director Brigadier General AKM Nasiruddin said 78 bodies were kept at their disposal. Nasiruddin, however, feared that the toll may rise as several people were being treated at the facility with critical burn injuries. Khokon called off the rescue operation around 12:10 PM after nearly 14 hours of efforts. Two-hundred fire-fighters from 37

units doused the blaze, making their way to the scene through narrow lanes with fire engines. “Some of the bodies were burned very badly, difficult to be identified... of the victims, five are children and nine women,” a doctor said. Bangladesh’s fire service chief Ali Ahmed said the blaze may have started with a gas cylinder before quickly spreading through

the building where chemicals were stored. “The flames raced through four adjoining buildings, which were also used as chemical warehouses. There was a traffic jam when the fire broke out. It spread so quickly that people could not escape,” he said. TV images showed the main gate of one of the buildings was locked, leaving its residents trapped,

Islamic State on brink of defeat in Syria

DEIR AL-ZOR, Feb 21 (Agencies): Remaining civilians are expected to be evacuated from Islamic State’s final enclave in eastern Syria on Thursday, U.S.backed forces said, clearing the way for them to wipe out the last vestige of jihadist rule that once straddled Syria and Iraq. Iraqi sources said the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), which has besieged the last IS enclave near the Iraqi border, handed over more then 150 Iraqi and other foreign jihadists to Iraq on Thursday, under a deal involving a total of 502. The village of Baghouz at the Iraqi border is the last scrap of territory left to Islamic State in the Euphrates valley region that became its final populated stronghold in Iraq and Syria after a series of defeats in 2017. Taking it will nudge the eight-year-old Syrian war towards a new phase, with U.S. President Donald Trump’s pledge to withdraw troops leaving a security vacuum that other powers are seeking to fill. Though the fall of Baghouz marks a milestone in the campaign against IS and the wider conflict in Syria, Islamic State is still seen as

Men ride in the back of a truck evacuating hundreds out of the last territory held by Islamic State militants in Baghouz, Syria on Wednesday. (AP/PTI)

a major security threat. The group has steadily turned to guerrilla warfare and still holds territory in a remote, sparsely populated area west of the Euphrates River - a part of Syria otherwise controlled by the Syrian government and its Russian and Iranian allies. The head of the SDF media office, Mustafa Bali, told Reuters the SDF would attack Baghouz once the civilian evacuation was complete - a process he expected to be finished on Thursday. Bali did not say how much more time was needed to finish off the remaining Islamic State militants, or give a new estimate of how many fighters remained. The SDF has previ-

ously estimated several hundred fighters - believed mostly to be foreign jihadists - are still inside. The U.S.-led coalition said on Wednesday “the most hardened” jihadists remain in Baghouz. More than 2,000 civilians left the enclave on Wednesday, the SDF said. It has said more than 20,000 civilians left Baghouz in the days leading up to the start of the SDF’s final push to capture the enclave this month. Balis said on Wednesday the SDF could not be certain if some Islamic State fighters had left Baghouz with the civilians. SDF and coalition forces are recording the names and questioning ev-

eryone who has left in the civilian convoys. Many of the people who left the enclave in civilian convoys have been Iraqis, some of whom said they had crossed from Iraq into Syria as Iraqi government forces made gains against Islamic State on the other side of the frontier. Two Iraqi military sources told Reuters the handover of Islamic State fighters on Thursday was the first of several. “The majority of the fighters are Iraqi,” said a military colonel whose unit is stationed at the Syrian border. “But we have a few foreigners.” The mayor of Iraqi border town Al-Qaim, Ahmed al-Mahallawi, said some fighters’ families were also transferred. “Early this mor ning, 10 trucks loaded with Daesh fighters and their families were handed over by SDF forces to the Iraqi army,” he said, using the Arabic acronym for Islamic State. “The majority of them are Iraqis and the convoy was under maximum security protection headed to the Jazeera and Badiya military headquarters.” Both bases are located in Anbar province.

unable to escape the blaze as it swept through its five storeys. Witnesses said the victims also included passersby, some people who were eating food at a nearby restaurants and some members of a wedding party. Over 50 people, including women and children, were also injured and admitted to nearby hospitals, including Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) and Sir Salimullah Medical College Hospital. Some of the residents were injured after they jumped off the building. The district administration will provide 20,000 taka (USD 238) to the victims’ families for burial, Additional Deputy Commissioner Shafiqul said. The officials said narrow lanes made it difficult for the fire engines to reach the spot. The fire fighters used helicopters and long hose pipes to set off the blaze. President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina mourned the casualties and ordered the best possible treatment for those injured. State-run facilities were asked to provide free of cost services to the injured.

Vatican City, Feb 21 (IANS): Pope Francis said here on Thursday the world was waiting not only for the Catholic Church to condemn child sexual abuse by members of clergy but also for “concrete measures” to eradicate it. The head of the Church said this in his speech at the start of a four-day summit, which is aimed at tackling the child sexual abuse within the institution. The summit -- “The Protection of Minors in the Church” -- is being attended by the heads of all national bishops’ conferences from over 130 countries, the BBC reported. Details of sexual abuse have emerged across the world and the Church has been accused of covering up crimes. “The holy people of God are watching and waiting not for simple and obvious condemnations but concrete and efficient measures,” the Pontiff told 190 representatives of the ecclesiastical hierarchy which gathered at the Holy See for the meeting. The Pope said he wanted to consult those gathered in the Vatican, which included patriarchs, cardinals, archbishops and bishops,

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Lahore, Feb 21 (PTI): At least 26 people were killed on Thursday in the incidents of roof collapse and flash floods, triggered by torrential rains that lashed several cities in Pakistan, according to a media report. At least 10 people were killed in the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province. Four people, including two children and a woman, were killed in landslide and roof collapse incident in Dir, the Express Tribune reported. Uninterrupted rainfall has flooded the provincial

capital Peshawar while flash flood submerged villages near the southwestern town of Lasbella, in Balochistan province, it said. Emergency workers were trying to rescue people from flooded parts of Lasbella, officials said. Heavy rain and snow was witnessed in parts of Punjab, Balochistan, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan provinces. At least one child was killed and two others injured when an avalanche hit the Layyah Valley, the report said.

for its members to take stock of the situation. The summit began with priest Hans Zollner, one of the members of the organising committee and an expert in the fight against abuse, reading the words of a victim of abuse: “Neither my parents nor the ecclesiastical authorities heard my cry. Did God not hear it either?” Pope Francis called for “decisive action” on the issue when he was elected in 2013, but critics say he has not done enough to hold to account bishops who allegedly covered up abuse. Some groups of survivors voiced scepticism that any concrete action will be taken during the event, calling it a “publicity stunt” to cleanse the image of the Church.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Born : 19/11/1939 – Died : 17/02/2019 We the bereaved family of Late Longritekala Longchar of Changki Village would like to convey our deepest gratitude, to all the individuals, friends, neighbours, churches, groups and well wishers ; from the time of her illness till her last breath until she was laid to eternal rest, who stood by us physically, spiritually, financially and with prayer. We deeply regret our inability to thank each and every individuals, but it is our prayer that may the God Lord shower His abundant blessing upon everyone who stood by us. "Sweet memories of you keep us going even though the pain of losing you is still so fresh in our hearts" We miss you, Loving Husband, Children, Grandchildren, In-laws and Family Members. DP-1491

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Date of Birth : 05/02/1986 – Died on 14/02/2019 Words are inadequate to express our profound gratitude to each and everyone who stood by our side to extend their support financially, physically, materially and spiritually at the sudden demise of our beloved brother Late S. Phuhnyei Konyak on 14th February 2019. We express our special thanks to :1. Wakching Union, Dimapur. 2. Shri. Y.M. Yollow Konyak, MLA. 3. Shri. M.C. Konyak, Ex. Minister. 4. Konyak Baptist Bumeinok, Dimapur. 5. Inhabitants of Excise Quarter Complex, Dimapur. 6. Commissioner and Staff of Excise Directorate, Nagaland, Dimapur. Though we are unable to thank all individually may the Almighty God bless you all abundantly. DP-1492

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“in the face of the plague of sexual abuse perpetrated by men of the Church against children”. He hoped the gathering would allow them to “hear the cry of the little ones who ask for justice”, Efe news reported. The Pope said those present at the summit bore a pastoral and ecclesial responsibility to discuss how to confront the “evil” of abuse at the hands of the clergy. Participants would be given some guidelines to aid them in their reflections on the issue, which would act as a starting point, he added. As par t of his address, the Pontiff called on the Holy Spirit to help the Church over the coming days to transform the “evil” of abuse into an opportunity

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5 suicide bombers killed in Iraq Bag h da d, F e b 2 1 (IANS): Iraqi security forces on Wednesday killed five suicide bombers from the Islamic State (IS) group in Iraq’s northern province of Nineveh, the Iraqi military said. A joint force from Iraqi army and paramilitary Hashd Shaabi ambushed five suicide bombers wearing explosive vests and surrounded them in their vehicle in Badoush area in northwest of Mosul, Yahya Rasoul, spokesman of the Iraqi Joint Operations Command, said in a statement. The troops opened fire on the vehicle, killing the five suicide bombers and set the vehicle ablaze, the statement said, reports Xinhua news agency. Earlier, the Iraqi Army’s Chief of Staff Othman al-Ghanimi told reporters at a press conference that Iraqi security forces captured 24 IS militants, including four leaders, who infiltrated from neighbouring Syria to Mosul.

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You are missed each and every day, for you were someone special who meant more than words can say. Unseen, unheard, but always near; still loved, still missed and very dear... God has you in his arm but we have you in our hearts. Deeply missed; Loving wife, children and family members

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

10/05/1957 - 14/02/2019 We the family members of Late Setso Peseyie, would like to express our profound gratitude to all those who stood by us physically, spiritually and emotionally throughout his prolonged illness and sad demise on 14-02-2019. Though we are unable to thank each and everyone individually, it is our humble prayer that our Almighty God bless and reward you abundantly. Loving family members K-474 K Y M C

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2019

4th Northeast India Fashion South Korean musicians to perform in Nagaland Felony criminal charges Week 2019 to be held in Dimapur L against Jussie Smollett approved T A

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particularly when there has been an investigation like this one where information, both true and false, has been repeatedly leaked,” the statement said. “Given these circumstances, we intend to conduct a thorough investigation and to mount an aggressive defense.” In a statement to Fox News on Wednesday, 20th Century Fox Television, which produces “Empire,” and Fox Entertainment, said they had “no comment at this time.” Smollett, who is openly gay and black, reported that on Jan. 29, he was attacked by two masked men as he was walking home from a Subway restaurant. He claimed that the men shouted racial and antigay slurs at him, poured a substance on him, threw a rope around his neck and shouted, “This is MAGA country!” Investigators combed through surveillance video from the area where Smollett claimed he was attacked

but were unsuccessful in locating footage of the beating. They did find and release images of two people they said they wanted to question. Two individuals who were questioned about the alleged crime were arrested, police told Fox News on Friday. Although police did not elaborate on what crime was potentially committed, they said the individuals were not charged. Authorities had considered them to be suspects, however, according to Guglielmi at the time. The two men — whom police identified only as Nigerian brothers — were picked up at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport last Wednesday and taken into custody after returning from Nigeria after police learned that at least one of the men worked on “Empire,” Guglielmi said. He did not know what the man’s job was on the television drama, he said. Guglielmi confirmed that a search warrant was executed at the Chicago apartment where the men lived but did not have any information about exactly what police found. On Friday evening, Guglielmi tweeted that “due to new evidence” obtained through questioning, the individuals “were released without charging.”

said, “This edition will be held here in Nagaland as we Naga’s are very creative and talented when it comes to fashion” and invited interested designers from Nagaland. There are three designer categories – Emerging, Establish and Enthusiast. Forms are available at the website www. northeastindiafashionweek. net and can be submitted at northeastindiafashionweek1@gmail.com or by calling 8761804768. Model casting director, Menty Jamir said that model auditions will be held at The Northeast Window, the Magazine partner of the NEIFW, located at Naharbari Junction, on March 16. Interested models can login to the website or facebook page.

sic schools and music tutors have been invited to join the Master Classes. The event is for a cause to give exposure to the young audience to help define life for them through music education and through classical music performance and arts. Feature: Duet performance: Hyun Ji Park and Zaren Mhabemo E n s e m b l e Pe r f o r mance: NCM Guitar Ensemble and Classical Guitar Tutors led by Normando Villas Jr. (NCM guitar fac-

ulty). Conductor: Jeong Yeol Kim The same artistes will be performing in Kohima on February 26. Nagaland College of Music and Fine Arts (NCMFA) will host the master class. Master class will be held at 10 a.m. at NCMFA and the concert at 4:30 p.m. at RCEMPA. For details one may contact 9774050939, 9862293840, 9612022885, or 8575272730. (LMA convenor, Zaren Mhabemo).

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uthorities in Chicago on Wednesday approved felony criminal charges against “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett, hours after he was “officially classified as a suspect in a criminal investigation” for allegedly “filing a false police report” in connection with his Jan. 29 attack claims, police said. The update in the case was provided by the department’s Chief of Communications Officer Anthony Guglielmi on Twitter, who said the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office approved the “Disorderly Conduct / Filing a False Police Report” charges. “Detectives will make contact with his legal team to negotiate a reasonable surrender for his arrest,” he continued. So far, Smollet has not surrendered, Chicago police told Fox News. His attorneys were made aware of the charges. Earlier Wednesday evening, Guglielmi tweeted that detectives on the case were laying out evidence to a grand jury in Cook County. Smollett’s attorneys Todd Pugh and Victor Henderson released a statement on their client’s behalf. “Like any other citizen, Mr. Smollett enjoys the presumption of innocence,

he 4th edition of Northeast India Fashion Week (NEIFW) 2019 Nagaland chapter will be held in Dimapur from April 26 and 27 at Hotel Acacia where models will showcase designer collections and weavers of Nagaland. NEIFW “The Khadi Movement” is an initiative by Yana in Style, the magical touch of northeast India (You are not alone) a nonprofit organization of the Northeastern region. The fashion week is an effort to embolden Northeast weavers, craftsmen and thus the markets. The chief operating officer of the event, Gloria Ovung, who is also a fashion designer based in Guwahati

ife Music Academy (LMA) - International Classical Guitar Concert and Master Class presents Jeong Yeol Kim and Hyun Ji Park from the Republic of South Korea for master class and concert on February 25 at Hotel Acacia Conference Hall Dimapur. LMA will be hosting the event in association with the Nagaland Conservatory of Music (NCM) guitar department, The Institute of Music Education (TIME), Shofar Music Academy and LIVESOUND. The master class will be held at LMA- CIHSR campus, 4th mile from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., and the concert will be held at 5 p.m. at Hotel Acacia, conference hall. Students from different mu-

Happy 35th Wedding Anniversary Mr. Thungso Humtsoe & Zuthunglo Humtsoe I pray that your love for each other will overflow more and more, and that you will keep on growing in your knowledge and understanding (Philippians 1:9)

It is our joy to celebrate its coral anniversary of togetherness as God mended. We congratulate Mom and Dad for the journey of love. We thanked Almighty for all these years, may you be blessed with many more happy years together. DC-251

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series in front of a nearcapacity crowd at Kensington Oval. England’s highest successful run chase in onedayers was aided by some sloppy West Indies fielding and several dropped catches. C h r i s G ay l e h a d belted 12 sixes in his 135 to help West Indies to a daunting total of 360 for eight, their highest one-day international score against England. The umpires had to

replace the ball more than half a dozen times after several of Gayle’s towering sixes landed outside the stadium, including one that measured at 121 metres. West Indies smashed a word record 23 sixes in total. New Zealand held the previous record of 22 sixes, against West Indies in 2014. Gayle was dropped on nine by Roy, who said the missed chance had been at the “back of his mind”

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APPRECIATION

Aokong Village Council and Indisen Village Council whole heartedly express their gratitude and appreciation to Dr. Atem Longchar, Chief Veterinary Officer, Dimapur for donating cattle feed for pigs on 16th February, 2019. May he be blessed for all his good deeds.

KOHIMA, Feb 21 (NPN): Defending champions Nagaland suffered their second successive defeat at the hands of Meghalaya at the ongoing 2nd Dr T Ao Centenary NEC International Gold Cup Football Championship (U-21) at Guwahati on Thursday. Two goals from Meghalaya team in the first half was enough to secure a victory. Meghalaya got off to a better start as Figo Syndai opened the account for Meghalaya in the 4th minute and Batskhem Thangkhiew doubled the lead in the injury time to make it 2-0 at the end of first half. In the second half, Muleyi Medeo did found the net in the 53rd minute for Nagaland but Meghalaya defended the score to win at the end of the match. With the win, Meghalaya have won three matches registering nine points. While Nagaland failed to register a win in two matches having lost against Manipur and Meghalaya. Nagaland team will have an uphill task as they take on Mizoram team on February 23. In other matches, Assam team was held to a 1-1 draw by Arunachal Pradesh. Mizoram defeated Manipur by a solitary goal and All Nepal Football Academy blanked Tripura 8-0.

Sevilla players acknowledge the crowd after beating Lazio.

SE V I L L E , F e b 2 1 (Agencies): Five-times Europa League winners Sevilla advanced to the last 16 of the competition with a 2-0 home win over Lazio on Wednesday, with a goal in each half sealing a 3-0 aggregate victory as both sides finished the game with 10 men. French forward Wissam Ben Yedder, scorer of the only goal in the Spanish side’s 1-0 win in Rome last week, gave Sevilla a two-goal cushion in the tie 20 minutes into the game by pouncing on the rebound after Thomas Strakosha had parried Franco Vazquez’s shot. Lazio required two

goals to stay in the competition and they missed a golden opportunity to get back into contention early in the second half when defender Francesco Acerbi sneaked into the area but was thwarted by Sevilla keeper Tomas Vaclik. The Italians’ hopes of a comeback were boosted when Sevilla midfielder Franco Vazquez was sent off for a second yellow card with half an hour remaining and former Sevilla forward Ciro Immobile sent a shot on to the roof of the net. But Simone Inzaghi’s side surrendered their numerical advantage 11 minutes later when Adam Mar-

usic was given a straight red card for striking Roque Mesa in the face. Sevilla midfielder Sarabia closed out the tie in the 78th minute with a well-worked goal, playing a one-two with Jesus Navas down the right wing and racing into the box to smash the ball inside the near post. The win eased the pressure on Sevilla coach Pablo Machin after Sunday’s chastening 3-0 defeat at Villarreal in La Liga and should boost their confidence ahead of Saturday’s game against leaders Barcelona. Lazio suffered their third straight defeat in all competitions.

OFFICE OF THE CONCERNED CITIZEN FORUM

GRATITUDE

MOKOKCHUNG : NAGALAND

Nepali Baptist Church, Pughoboto celebrated its 25th Anniversary on 16-17th Feb. 2019. On behalf of Nepali Baptist Church Pughoboto, I would like to convey my gratitude and acknowledge every individuals, associations, churches, committee members and well wishers for your valuable services, donations, prayers and support towards the celebration. Words are inadequate to express our gratitude, especially SABAK and Pughoboto Town Baptist Church for your untiring support; physically, financially and spiritually and making the celebration a grand success. Once again thanks to all. May our Almighty God bless each and everyone. We extend our sincerest gratitude to: 27. Mr. Y. Vikheho Swu, Hon’ble MLA 1. Sumi Aphuyemi Baptist Akukuhou 28. Mr. Viyikhu Wotsa, Vice-Chairman Kuqhakulu Adhoc, Pbto 2. Pughoboto Town Baptist Church 29. NAP F Coy 3. Association of Gorkha Baptist 30. Rev. Vitoshe Wotsa, Pbto Churches, Nagaland 31. Rev. Akhato L Achumi, Pbto 4. Sumi Aphuyemi Baptist Church, Kohima 32. Mr. & Mrs. Nihoshe Swu, Pbto 5. Mishilimi Yepaqa Baptist Church 33. Mr. Kakuto Chishi, Pbto 6. Mishilimi Baptist Church (Phuye) 34. Mr. Hotovi Swu 7. Police Baptist Church 35. Mr. Mohan Gurung 8. NCRC, Pughoboto 36. Ms. Inavili Lohe,HBC 9. Mudutsugho Baptist Church 37. Mr. Chandra Darnal 10. Natsumi Baptist Church 38. Mr. Kaqheto Swu, Pbto 11. Puneboqa Baptist Church 39. Mr. Visheto Wotsa, Pbto 12. Iphonu Baptist Church 40. Mr. Mughato, Pbto 13. Kichilimi Baptist Church 41. Mr. Kivito V Sheqi 14. Aoyimkum Baptist Church 42. Mr. Zukiye Assumi, Pbto 15. Gorkha Baptist Church, Botsa 43. Mr. Qhejeto L Swu, Pbto 16. Nepali Baptist Church, Chumukedima 44. Mrs. Chunu Maya 17. Gorkha Baptist Church, Mon 45. Mrs. Sovino Thapa 18. Gorkha Baptist Church, Diphupar 46. Mrs. Shanti Sunam 19. Nepali Baptist Church, Zubza 47. Mr. Kumar Darnal 20. Nepali Baptist Church, Peducha 48. Mr. Gopal Darnal 21. Nepali Baptist Church, Wokha 49. Mr. Prakash Limbu 22. Nepali Baptist Church, Pephima 50. Mr. Biru Chetri 23. Nepali Baptist Church, Thahekhu 51. Mr. Akhato Wotsa, Pbto 24. Nepali Baptist Church, Midland, Kohima 52. Mr. Kiyelho Assumi, Pbto 25. Gorkha Baptist Church, Tseminyu 53. SABAK Centre Chapal 26. Gorkha Baptist Church, Tsonsa K-472

CONGRATULATION

The Concerned Citizen Forum, Mokokchung (CCFM) extend its sincere congratulations to Mr. Q. TUCCO & Mr. TONGMETH WANGNAO as Chairman and Vice Chairman of the NSCN,GPRN. The CCFM look forward to your able leadership and wish you both a good health and wisdom to lead the Naga Nation. May God bless you all. Concerned Citizen Forum Temjen Paul, Convenor Limasashi, Co-convenor

FELICITATION

Ino Tongmeth Wangnao Ino Qhehezu Tuccu We the LIRIKI AWOMI KUGHUKO KUPOSHUKULU, DIMAPUR, NAGALAND would like to convey our heartiest congratulations to Ino Q. Tuccu and Ino Tongmeth Wangnao on being elected as the President and Vice President respectively of the NSCN (IM). We acknowledge the faith and confidence placed by the leaders of the NSCN (IM) upon them. We pray that our Almighty God grant them good health and wisdom. (HOITO LIRIKI AWOMI) (ITOKHU LIRIKI AWOMI) Secretary Chairman Liriki Awomi Kughuko Kuposhukulu Liriki Awomi Kughuko Kuposhukulu

OFFICE OF THE CHOZUBAMI WELFARE FORUM KOHIMA FELICITATION

The Chozubami Welfare Forum, Kohima extend our heartiest congratulations to:1. SMTI. NÜVOTSOLÜ for being promoted to Joint Director, Department of School Education, Government of Nagaland. 2. SHRI. SANÜZO NIENÜ for being promoted to Joint Director, Department of Agriculture, Government of Nagaland. 3. SHRI. RÜDUPRA KEYHO for being promoted to District Agriculture Officer, Department of Agriculture, Government of Nagaland. 4. DR. KHRÜTO S. KEYHO for being promoted to Medical Superintendent, Department of Health & Family Welfare, Government of Nagaland. The Forum further wishes that Almighty God continually bless and guide them in all their future endeavors. (RISÜHLÜ RHAKHO) (VELATA SHIJO) Statistical Secretary, CWFK Chairman, CWFK

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With profound joy and immense pride, The Dimapur Anaki Phom Union appreciates and acknowledges the achievement of Ms. Manjai Phom, D/o Mr. Pangaok Phom and Mrs. Imkongjungla for bringing laurels and securing the post of Horticulture Extension Assistant, under the Department of Horticulture. The Union lauds her dedication and wishes the best in her future endeavours. Secretary President H. Chingvih Phom Taükup Phom

FELICITATION

The GPRN NSCN, Rengma Region expresses its profound joy to congratulate SHRI. QHEHEZU TUCCU and SHRI. WANGNAO TONGMETH KONYAK on being appointed as the Chairman/President and Vice Chairman/Vice President respectively. The Rengma Region repose its faith and confidence on their leadership to lead the Nagas to greater heights.

SITIMI AREA GB’S UNION & ELDERS APPRECIATION

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CONGRATULATION NOTE

With a heavy heart, the undersigned would like to appreciate the workmanship undertaken by BRO 100.RCC for restoring the Bailey Bridge at Tsutha River between Aghunato under Zunheboto District and Seyochung Town under Kiphire District which was washed away by monsoon since 2015. DP-1499

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Lo n d o n, F e b 2 1 (Agencies): Harry Kane could be available for Tottenham’s trip to Burnley on Saturday with the striker facing a late fitness test after he returned to training this week. Kane has been back in full training since Monday having missed their last seven games with an ankle ligament injury. Kane was originally supposed to be out until March after sustaining the injury at Wembley but is back ahead of schedule in what is a crucial period for Spurs that includes games against Chelsea, Arsenal and Borussia Dortmund. Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino said: “He [Kane] is very good. I think we need to assess him in tomorrow’s training session and then decide.” “But I think he’s doing well, I’m happy with him and maybe he’s going to be available to be part of the squad for Saturday. I don’t think he’s ahead of schedule but everyone knows Harry is an animal.” “He wanted to be ready as soon as possible and he did everything to recover. The injury he suffered is tough to recover from but we are so happy that in the last 10 days he was fantastic in training and can be available again - it will have a massive impact for everyone.”

“We will discuss all possible options tomorrow and do what is best for the country,” Edulji told PTI. A top BCCI source said even if a note is sent and the ICC agrees to put it out in front of member boards for a vote, India is unlikely to find any support from other nations. “In case India writes to ICC for Pakistan’s removal, then we have to build consensus first to move a resolution at its Annual Board Meeting in April. We no longer enjoy majority in the ICC board right now. If this goes for floor Test we are certain to lose,” he said. “Not only that, serious doubts will emerge on our chances to host 2021 Champions Trophy and 2023 World Cup,” he added.

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and the matter is likely to come up on the sidelines of the ICC meetings between February 27 to March 2 in Dubai. “There is absolutely no constitutional or contractual way this could happen. the ICC constitution allows members the right to participate in ICC events as long as they’ve qualified,” a BCCI official told PTI. Amid the spiralling speculation, the CoA, comprising Chairman Vinod Rai and former women’s captain Diana Edulji, will be meeting in Delhi on Friday to discuss the issue of multiple bodies claiming representation of Uttarakhand. But the Pakistan conundrum is likely to cast a shadow on what was to be a routine meet.

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New Delhi, Feb 21 (PTI): The Committee of Administrators (CoA) and the BCCI have not prepared any note seeking a ban on Pakistan at the upcoming World Cup and even if such a move is made, the International Cricket Council (ICC) is bound to reject it. The Pulwama terror attack, that claimed the lives of over 40 CRPF personnel, has escalated the diplomatic tensions between India and Pakistan, the reverberations of which are also being felt in the sporting arena. Already, Pakistani shooters couldn’t make the World Cup in Delhi, starting Saturday, after not getting visas. And there is a demand for India to boycott its June 16 World Cup clash against the neighbours

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Jason Roy (left) and Joe Root hit centuries as England pulled off a record 361-run chase in their first ODI against West Indies.

when he took the crease. “You want to step up a bit and do something good for the team,” said Roy, who more than made amends by compiling his score in only 85 balls in a match-winning knock. “It was a nice (batting) surface. We were chasing a big total, so it was quite daunting at the start.” Roy laid a foundation for Root to all but take England across the line with a stylish innings based on strokemaking and astute placement of the ball. Ro o t wa s d e n i e d hitting the winning run when he was caught on the boundary with the scores tied and left to a standing ovation. Captain Eoin Morgan chimed in with 65. “We went about the chase well, with a short side (boundary) and a howling wind,” said Morgan, who felt the conditions and placid nature of the pitch had made the chase slightly easier than the target score. West Indies captain Jason Holder lamented his team’s fielding. “We didn’t bowl as well as we would have liked and didn’t help ourselves in the field,” he said. “Our energy and body language in the field wasn’t up to scratch today. We’ve got to pull up our socks.” The second match will be played on the same ground on Friday.

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Bridgetown, Feb 21 (Agencies): Jason Roy and Joe Root scored centuries as England clinched a record-breaking victory over West Indies in a display of pure power hitting and shot making by both sides in their opening oneday international in Barbados on Wednesday. Roy made 123 and Root 102 as the visitors scored 364 for four to win by six wickets with eight balls to spare and take a 1-0 lead in the five-game

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2019

The Office of the Pangmi Region, GPRN congratulates Sir Q. Tuccu and Sir Tongmeth Wangnao on their appointments as President and Vice-President of NSCN, GPRN respectively. We have a great pleasure on their appointments and have faith in them. May Almighty God bless them with wisdom, knowledge, understanding etc. to lead NSCN, GPRN in particular and Naga people as a whole wisely and in godly way. And also appreciate collective leadership led by Baba Muivah, Ato Kilonser for the wisdom of appointing them. God bless Nagalim ! Kuknalim ! DP-1509

Mr. Jenngo Rumsu CAO Pangmi Region GPRN

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Champions League: Man City beat Schalke 3-2

Gelsenkirchen, Feb 21 (IANS): Ten-man Manchester City scored twice in the last five minutes of regulation time to defeat Schalke 3-2 in the first leg of their Champions League round-of-16 tie. The hosts on Wednesday were leading 2-1 when City’s Nicolas Otamendi was sent off in the 68th minute after picking up his second yellow card of the night. For Schalke supporters, the prospect of defeating the reigning Premier League champions was tantalizing, which made the outcome even more painful. The visitors attacked from the opening whistle and had a chance to take the lead in the 7th minute as Sergio “Kun” Agüero got his head to a David Silva free kick only for Schalke goalkeeper Ralf Fährmann to turn away the shot for a corner. But Agüero was not to be denied. In the 18th minute, a poor pass by Fährmann allowed Silva to strip the ball from defender Matija Nastasic. The Spaniard then found Kun unmarked in front of the empty net for an

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Manchester City’s Leroy Sane celebrates with his team-mates after scoring the equaliser during their Champions League round-of-16 match against Schalke.

easy goal. Schalke reacted and began to create opportunities. A blast from a distance by Mark Uth in the 25th minute went just wide of the left post. Ten minutes later, Fährmann easily parried a free kick by Kevin de Bruyne to launch a counterattack that culminated with a Daniel Caligiuri strike that hit Otamendi’s arm. Chief official Carlos del Cerro Grande spent sev-

eral minutes consulting with the video assistant referee before signalling a penalty. Nabil Bentaleb converted for Schalke to level the score at 1-1. With the first half winding down, City’s Fernandinho fouled Sadio Sane in the area and the referee again pointed to the spot. Bentaleb made no mistake and Schalke led 2-1. Though City were similarly dominant in the second

half, they were still down a goal when Otamendi went off and Schalke seemed to be well-placed to see out the match. Instead, the supporters watched former Schalke player Leroy Sane equalise for City with a great goal in the 85th minute and Raheem Sterling get the winner in the 90th on a deep ball from visiting goalkeeper Ederson that caught the German defenders off guard.

Atletico Madrid earned an impressive victor y over Juventus on Wednesday to put one foot in the Champions League quarter-finals. Defenders Jose Gimenez and Diego Godin grabbed the goals late on after VAR had ruled out a header by substitute Alvaro Morata. In the first half Atletico were awarded a penalty but the video referee system downgraded their appeal to a free-kick after correctly seeing Diego Costa was fouled by De Sciglio outside the box. The decision to rule out Morata’s goal for a push was a bit harsher. But it wasn’t until the 78th minute that Atletico broke the deadlock, with Gimenez stabbing home from close range after a scramble in the box at a corner. Then Godin blasted in the second in the 83rd, his effort deflecting in against Cristiano Ronaldo, the perfect ending for Atletico. The second leg in Turin takes place on March 12.

Nagaland T20 team and support staff with Irfan Pathan at Vijayawada after the match.

Dimapur, Feb 21 (NPN): Nagaland Thursday made its debut in the senior men’s premier T20 trophy, Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy, at Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. P l ay i n g t h e f i r s t match, Nagaland lost to Jammu and Kashmir by 9 wickets. After opting to field, Irfan Pathan and Mujtaba Yousuf got rid of Nagaland openers within the first two overs. Pathan struck first with the scalp of Rohit Jhanjhariya (1) in the very first over. Yousuf then had

Sedezhalie Rupero caught for 3 in the second over. Nagaland were struggling at 37/3 from where they first recovered through captain Rongsen Jonathan who contributed with 31 off 42. KB Pawan topscored with an unbeaten 53 of 37, hitting three fours and as many sixes. With decent partnerships with Abrar Kazi (11) and then Imliwati Lemtur (17*), Pawan managed to take them to 136/6 in 20 overs. Chasing 136, J&K openers Abdul Samad and

Jatin Wadhwan str uck quickfire half-centuries to overhaul the target in 15.5 overs. Samad remained unbeaten on 76 off 51 with eight fours and three sixes. Wadhwan scored 62 off 40 with seven fours and two sixes but was dismissed when J&K needed just 17 runs to win. Nagaland will take on Andhra Pradesh on February 22. It will also play against Manipur on February 25, Jharkhand on February 27, Kerala on February 28 and Delhi on March 2.

Ligue 1: PSG go 15 points clear at top

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Angel di Maria congratulates Kylian Mbappe after the later scored a goal during their Ligue 1 match against Montpellier.

Paris, Feb 21 (Agencies): Paris Saint-Germain moved 15 points clear at the top of Ligue 1 after they thrashed Montpellier 5-1 on Wednesday. Kylian Mbappe scored his league-leading 20th goal of the season as he has led PSG’s attack with ease in the absence of Edinson Cavani and Neymar. The 20-year-old France forward has netted in three straight games since both forwards were ruled out of PSG’s trip to face Manchester United in the last 16 of the Champions League last week. This goal was deflected, however, as he completed the scoring in the 79th minute with a shot that looped off 41-year-old Brazilian defender Vitorino Hilton and over the goalkeeper. A minute earlier,

Hilton deflected another Mbappe shot but this one was given as an own goal. L e f t - b a c k L ay v i n Kurzawa put PSG in front when he headed in a cross from right back Dani Alves in the 13th minute. Montpellier midfielder Florent Mollet equalized in the 31st minute with a free-kick from the right angle of the penalty area which looked to have been saved by goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon, but the referee awarded it after goal-line technology ruled the ball crossed the line before Buffon scooped it away. Angel Di Maria’s superb curling free kick put PSG 2-1 up on the stroke of half-time and after the break, PSG scored three goals in six minutes with the first coming from midfielder Christopher Nkunku’s de-

flected header and finished of by the Hilton own goal and Mbappe strike. In the other match, 13th-place Bordeaux drew 0-0 at home to last-place Guingamp. Striker Josh Maja made his second start for Bordeaux since joining from third-tier English side Sunderland. The 20-yearold showed neat touches and took up good positions, but was substituted for the more physical and less technical Andreas Cornelius at half-time. After heading against the crossbar from close range right at the end of Guingamp’s 2-1 loss at Lyon last Friday, striker Nolan Roux miscued again when he scooped the ball over an open goal from close range in the closing stages.

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K O HIMA , F e b 2 1 (NPN): Governor P. B Acharya Thursday said that Nagaland Sports Policy was finalized to create a culture of sports from grass-root level. He said this in his address on the first day of the third session of the 13th Nagaland Legislative assembly that began Thursday. Achar ya informed that sports infrastructure facilities have been increased by construction of outdoor stadiums at Pughoboto and Mon. The governor said the installation of astro turf at IG Stadium, Kohima was completed and inaugurated on January 28, 2019 to commemorate the centenary celebrations of Dr T Ao and also hosted inter district football tournament. He added that the stadium will soon be equipped with floodlights and host the prestigious Dr. T. Ao North East Football Tournament this year. Acharya asserted that Dr T. Ao Football Academy in Dimapur has been initiated and will go a long way in providing world class training avenues for the talented sportspersons.

Naga cyclists take part in MTB Kibithoo

The four Naga cyclists who took part in the MTB Kibithoo in Arunachal Pradesh.

Dimapur, Feb 21 (NPN): Four cyclists from Nagaland participated in the MTB Kibithoo, mountain biking expedition organised by Sports & Youth Affairs, Arunachal Pradesh. During the 5-day

event, cyclists travelled from Tezu to Kibithoo. The four cyclists from Nagaland were Alemba Thongliu Tikhir, Kevilebo Zhotso, Kezevito Viswentso and Hedichising Hinglak.

Mountain Biking is growing at an exponential rate in India and especially in the North East. Governments from various states are adopting the sport as a catalyst to enhance tourism industry.

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