February 25, 2018

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Only BJP can bring solution: Rijiju

Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, FEB 24 (NPN): Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Kiren Rijiju said that in today’s context BJP was the only party capable of solving the Naga political problem and hammering out a solution. He was responding to a query on why the BJP had pulled out of the January 29 joint declaration by political parties to boycott the polls in favour of a solution to the Naga political problem. Rijiju said this while addressing a press conference at Niathu Resort, here on Saturday on the last day of his scheduled campaigning in the state. The BJP could not commit to bringing in a solution for the Nagas if they had run away from the democratic process of elections, he said. As a National political party and the party governing the nation, Rijiju said, BJP was very clear from day one that it would participate in the electoral process because it wanted to solve the Naga problem. This election is very historic he stated, adding that the elections were not

Gov appeals for peaceful poll DIMAPUR, FEB 24 (NPN): Nagaland Governor, P.B. Acharya has appealed to all citizens, political parties, security agencies, police and other departments to facilitate a peaceful atmosphere during the polling process without any fear. In a communiqué issued by PRO Raj Bhavan, Acharya reminded voters that casting their vote was their valuable right and duty. He said elections play the most important role in shaping the destiny of the people in a democracy, where people constitute the real source of power in the elections as they make their choice and elect only those on whom they have faith. It is the citizen who ensures through the vote if they want a good and clean government, he added. Acharya encouraged all to not let this valuable opportunity go to waste, saying “every vote counts when taking the nation forward on the road to development.” Being in a democratic and secular country, he said all should respect the candidates and parties as important stakeholders in the democratic process and use dignified language and fight the elections on ideologies and issues.

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being held to just form a new government but to define Naga politics and the future of Nagaland. He asserted that the NDPP-BJP alliance would not allow anything to interfere in the implementation of a Naga solution when it is finalized. Congress party did not even recognize the Naga problem because for Congress, the Naga problem was a law & order problem, Rijiju stated. He said that it was Atal Bihari Vajpayee who declared Naga history and its political problem to be unique and he had identified and understood the Naga problem with a commitment to solve it. He lamented that there had been so much instability in governance during the last four years and asserted that the NDPP-BJP alliance

wanted to bring stability. He said that the alliance commits to implementing the promises in their election manifestos through a special action plan to change the lives of the Naga people and usher in development for Nagaland. “The corruption is well known to everybody in Nagaland and Nagaland elections happens to be one the most expensive in the country”, stated Rijuju. Till 2014, corruption had been the main issue at the national level but after Modi took over as the Prime Minister, corruption in the high levels were gone he said. “Now we are catching the corrupt people there is no corruption in the offices of the ministers, prime minister’s office or senior government functionaries because of transparency and accountability,” Rijiju asserted. He praised the Naga people as vibrant and hard working with attractive ways of life but lamented the quality of governance that could not provide basic needs like good roads, good electrification and also the basic needs of schools in rural areas. Highlighting the bad

road conditions, he expressed the view that not only did Nagaland need economic packages, but also transparency in governance. Referring particularly to the Prime Minister’s Tuensang rally, Rijiju said that the response of the people to the BJP meetings and rallies were overwhelming and was a predictor of the positive results the party would see in the polls. Attempting to allay fears that his party had ulterior religious agendas, he stated that “As a federal structure, Nagaland will be governed by Nagas and no random people will turn up and become MLAs, ministers or chief minister.” Attacking the party’s detractors, he said that some had tried to spin a religious angle to the electioneering process because they could not find anything to attack about the BJP. He said he was glad that people had rejected the malicious campaign. “There is no question of the imposition of any faith. India is a secular country every state and region have their own identities,” he asserted. (Cont’d on p-7)

New SOP for 2018 Assembly Polls: Campaign trails development of border areas CM accuses Rio of submitting NDPP calls for electing NDPP-BJP alliance fake educational documents GUWAHATI, FEB 24 (AGENCIES): A new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for disputed border areas of Assam and Nagaland currently under preparation will have specific provisions for facilitating developmental works by the government under various schemes and projects, besides deployment of security forces, reports the Assam Tribune. Stating this in the Assembly, Assam parliamentary affairs minister, Chandra Mohan Patowary said the existing SOP does not differentiate between government-sponsored and private developmental works. He said recently there had been a case of the neutral CRPF force deployed in the disputed sectors stopping various development/construction projects following the construction of two one-storey buildings at Jalal Basti, in Sector 2 by Nagaland. Patowary, replying to a notice by Congress MLA, Roselina, said that at a recent meeting between administrations of Assam and Nagaland, DC Dimapur opposed any new construction or development works.

DIMAPUR, FEB 24 (NPN): Continuing his scathing attack on NDPP chief ministerial candidate Neiphiu Rio, the state chief minister, TR Zeliang, has alleged that Rio submitted fake educational documents during the filing of nomination. NPF chief ministerial candidate stated that Rio claimed to have passed his BA (honours) “but in fact he submitted fake documents”. Zeliang claimed that Rio even wrote to Returning Officer (RO) to return his documents but his plea was rejected. Recently Rio alleged that TR Zeliang lied about his educational qualification, saying Zeliang gave contradicting claims regarding the year of his graduation. NDPP chief ministerial candidate said that this time Zeliang in his affidavit mentioned ‘BA Appeared’ since he was unable to provide his BA certificate and was also embarrassed to say he failed. However, Rio said there was no certificate for ‘BA Appeared’. Addressing election rallies at Jalukie and Athibung rallies on Friday, Zeliang accused Rio of playing ‘dirty games’, saying “Rio is not sincere and he tried to destroy even the existence of NPF before he shifted to NDPP. According to NPF press & media cell, Zeliang stated that political crisis started in the state when Rio attempted to become a union minister but failed and tried to return to state politics. NPF chief ministerial candidate said he was happy that dissidents within the NPF have been filtered out for good before election. “Now we can form a better and stronger government,” he added.

DIMAPUR, FEB 24 (NPN): Reiterating its commitment towards bringing good and transparent governance and draw a new roadmap of progressive development for Nagaland, NDPP has appealed to the citizens of the State to cast their ballot in favour of BJP-NDPP alliance. Appreciating Prime Minister Narendra Modi for visiting Nagaland, NDPP, in a press note issued by its media & communications committee, also expressed its gratitude for reposing faith on the leadership of Neiphiu Rio to head the BJP-NDPP alliance. It also thanked PM for showing his sincerity in hammering out a solution to the vexed Naga issue and for announcing economic and development plans. “All NDPP members in those Assembly constituencies where the party has not fielded candidates are hereby directed to extend full support to the BJP candidates in every possible manner,” the release stated. Appreciating the Clean Election campaign of the church and civil societies, the party assured citizens of the State of supporting the campaign in “letter and spirit”. It directed its workers to carry out their responsibilities without deviating from the model code of conduct and uphold the Clean Election guidelines. NDPP finally appealed to the government machinery, especially the administration, police and law enforcing agencies, to ensure an atmosphere of free and fair elections and discharge their duties with utmost impartiality.

Congress in backMost wanted GNLA chief shot dead Rival party supporters clash in Chungtia village channel talks with NPF Correspondent

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KOHIMA, FEB 24 (NPN): As many as 10 persons were reportedly injured in a clash between supporters of rival candidates at Chungtia village under Mokokchung district Saturday afternoon. Mokokchung police sources informed that two persons received bullet injuries, but were out of danger. Police said eight persons were detained in connection with the clash. The rival groups also exchanged fire and resorted to stone-pelting. Police found empty cases of .22 bullets. The timely intervention of security personnel brought the situation under control. Meanwhile, prohibitory orders (Sec 144 CrPC)

which had been imposed in Chungtia village, was also extended to neighbouring Aliba village. CEO Nagaland, Abhijit Sinha informed that the situation was under control as security personnel were rushed to the area. Sinha informed that all the 281 companies of CAPF had arrived Nagaland. Meanwhile, Chungtia village council chairman, Bendangtemsu had filed an FIR, wherein the latter had alleged that heavily armed supporters of a candidate entered the village and began to fire indiscriminately. The chairman also claimed that the group blasted IEDs where several villagers were injured. The council also identified 28 individuals, allegedly involved in the attack.

NEW DELHI, FEB 24 (PTI): Congress party is in back-channel talks with the Naga People’s Front (NPF) for a post-poll pact in a bid to keep the BJP-NDPP out of power in Nagaland, sources said. The Congress could not enter into a pre-poll tie-up with the NPF. But back-channel talks are now on with the NPF for a post-poll alliance to keep the BJP-NDPP out of power, a Congress leader said on condition of anonymity. The leader said the Congress will reach out to the NPP as well for the alliance “if need be” after the poll result is out on March 3. The incumbent NPF is contesting on 58 of the 60 Assembly segments in the state. The Congress had nominated 23 contenders for the February 27 polls. However, the actual number of its candidates in fray is 18 after five of its contenders withdrew nominations. The Nagaland Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) and the BJP are contesting the election in alliance. Meanwhile, AICC observer for the election, Praveen Davar, said a “secular” government would come to power in the North Eastern state and claimed the Congress would be able to win 10-12 seats. The Congress does not have any member in the outgoing state Assembly. But we are going to attain double digit figure now. We will be a decisive force in the state as people here want a secular government and there is a strong undercurrent against the BJP, he claimed.

WILLIAMNAGAR, FEB 24: Special Force (SF)-10 commandos in Meghalaya on Saturday killed a top Garo rebel leader wanted for his alleged involvement in several killings and bombings in the state. Acting on a tip off, the commandos raided Sudugre area in East Garo Hills district and shot dead Sohan Dalbot Shira, the military wing chief of the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), a police official said. “It is confirmed that he has been killed in a gunfight with the SF-10 commandos at 11.50 a.m. and we are waiting for further details of the entire operation,” Meghalaya DGP, Swaraj Bir Singh said. However, the GNLA is yet to issue any statement confirming the death of Shira. He said the gun battle began when the GNLA rebels fired at the commandos. Shira was wanted in several cases of murder, kidnapping, bombings and extortion in Garo Hills, besides the killing of Nationalist Congress Party candidate, Jonathone Sangma. Sangma was killed along with his bodyguard and two party workers were killed in an IED explosion at East Garo

Sohan Dalbot Shira (File)

Hills when their convoy was returning from a campaign. Congratulating the fearless women and men of the Meghalaya Police that has led an untiring effort and commitment to eliminate enemies of the State like Shira, Chief Minister Mukul Sangma tweeted, “Their effort has been vindicated and they have left no stone unturned in dealing effectively with criminals and anti-national elements to ensure heightened peace which is a prerequisite for growth and prosperity of our state.” Meanwhile, Meghalaya Police has sounded a security alert in Garo Hills. SF10 commandos continued their combing operations to track down other rebels.

Can vote even without EPIC: Election Commission Govt warns against spreading rumours

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KOHIMA, FEB 24 (NPN): To ensure more and active participation of voters across the State, Election Commission of India (ECI) has, for the first time, issued clear directives that voters can cast their ballots by producing various documents as long as his/her number was enrolled in the electoral list. Now, this has boosted the confidence of many voters, especially in those critical and vulnerable polling stations or colonies where voters were threatened by different political parties. There was a complaint during the last election of voter slips being rejected following reports of these being “purchased” by some political parties. However, with introduction of the new system, it is hoped that the percentage of voters’ turnout would increase.

The ECI said that voters unable to produce their electors’ photo identity cards (EPICs) too would be eligible to vote by producing other documents to prove their identity, including voter slips. The commission said those voters unable to produce EPIC, could produce documents like passports, driving licenses, identity

cards with photographs issued to employees by Central and State governments, PSUs and public limited companies, passbooks with photographs issued by banks and post offices, PAN card, smart card issued by RGI under NPR, MNREGA job card, health insurance smart card issued by Union ministry of Labour, pension documents with photographs, authenticated photo voter slip issued by the election machinery, official identity cards issued to MPs, MLAs, MLCs and Aadhaar cards as alternative photo identity documents for establishing their identity. ECI added that authenticated photo voter slip was just one of the 12 documents, in addition to EPIC, for establishing identity of an elector at the time of voting.

informed to all candidates and political parties that the campaigning period for election to the 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly, 2018 will end with effect from 4pm February 25, 2018. In a press release, CEO Nagaland, Abhijit Sinha, has directed the district election administration/police administration to ensure that all political functionaries leave the constituency immediately after the campaign period was over. CEO, however, said that the restriction may not be insisted upon the office bearer of the political party who is in-charge of the state. Further, CEO stated that such office bearer would declare his place of stay in the state headquarters, adding that his movement during the period in question would remain confined Chief Electoral Of- normally between his party ficer (CEO) Nagaland has office and place of his stay.

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DIMAPUR, FEB 24 (NPN): State government has issued stern warning to all responsible that anyone indulging in spreading of rumours through any means, which could cause unrest in the society, would be dealt severely with the appropriate section of law. In a press release, Nagaland Home commissioner, Abhishek Singh, said the state administration has geared up for conduct of free and fair state Assembly polls on February 27. However, it was observed that certain vested interests and antisocial elements were indulging in spreading of rumours that could result in causing unrest and tension amongst various communities. Singh reminded that spreading of rumours through WhatsApp or social media was also a criminal

act. Such offences, Singh said were classified as public mischief and were punishable as per Section 505 of Indian Penal Code. Citing relevant clauses of Section 505 such as Section 505 (1) (b) (c) and 505 (2), Singh said the mentioned clauses would also be applicable if anyone uses WhatsApp or social media for spreading rumours. The state government has requested all responsible to refrain from forwarding any messages, photographs or videos that have not been verified independently. Informing that police and law enforcement agencies were making all possible efforts to ensure safe, secure, free and fair elections, the state government has sought cooperation to ensure that these elections were the cleanest of all election.

NPF tirade against NDPP-BJP alliance DIMAPUR, FEB 24 (NPN): NPF continued with its diatribe against its political friend-turned-foe BJP with the latest being a charge that it used “churlish, unsavoury phrases and metaphors unbecoming of a national political party” as it (BJP) faces defeat in the ensuing Assembly election. A press communiqué issued by NPF’s press bureau on Saturday, maintained that BJP was being targeted by almost all sections of the society, including the church, political parties and others, for which it was disconsolate. Claiming that in the 15 years of its alliance it managed to contain the growth of its partner in Nagaland, NPF pointed out that BJP won seven seats in 2003, which came down to two in 2008, before being left with just one seat in 2013. (Cont’d on p-7) K Y M C

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MESSAGE DEAR VOTERS, Nagaland is all set to go to poll on 27th of February 2018 to elect its 59 members for the 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly. The voting will be from 7 am in the morning to 4 pm in the evening. As electors of the World’s Largest Democracy, it is our bounden duty to come out and participate in expressing our Freedom of Choice through Voting. Election is actually Voter’s festival. So, let us participate in the Election just like we participate in other festivals. At the same time, I would also like to urge everyone for ethical and informed voting. Let us stand true to the Pledge “ONE MAN ONE VOTE”. Please Remember; Your vote makes your future. Your vote is precious. Do not sell your vote. Every single vote counts. Do not miss this day. Once again, I appeal to the people of Nagaland and specially the newly enrolled electors to come out and exercise their franchise. DC-451

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is being used in all 60 constituencies in Nagaland? Rs. 600 crore @ Rs.10 crore  in each constituency. Rs.1200 crore @Rs.10 in  each constituency.  Could be much more.

WEATHER FORECAST February 25

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Agartala Mostly sunny and hot

34 17

Sunny to partly cloudy

28 13

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Guwahati Nice with clouds and sunshine 29 16

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Itanagar Partly sunny and pleasant

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20 12

Zunheboto Partly sunny

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Wokha

Wokha SVEEP ICON, Dr. Abeny W Khuvung demonstrating EVM/VVPAT. DIMAPUR: To fulfil the commitment of “no voters to be left behind” and ensuring “accessible election” for the forthcoming state assembly election under the direction of the Election Commission of India (ECI), state election department of Nagaland along with state government of Nagaland has arranged to provide amenities to the People with Disabilities (PwDs) or differently abled people to exercise their franchise. According to DIPR,

collaborating with this project the District Election Office (DEO) Wokha has organised a SVEEP campaign on clean election from February 7 to 19 with Wokha district SVEEP ICON, Dr. Abeny W Khuvung. Sharing her experiences, district ICON said that the small contribution they have been making today will surely come to a situation where they will see the fruits of their hard work in the near future and opined that her contribution

towards this project does not go wasted. Stating that working with the aged and special persons helped her realise how important they were, Khuvung said that it was a heart warming moment working with them and appealed them to come out and exercise their rights because they are eligible citizens as much as everyone is, and encouraged them saying that they have equal rights and urged them to exercise their rights by coming out on

February 27 for voting. DEO & DC Wokha, Dr. Manazir Jeelani Samoon thanked district ICON, Miss Wokha 2017 and all NGOs, who have assisted in disseminating message on “clean and ethical voting”. DEO also said that district election machineries has set up one all differently-abled persons manned polling station in the district in tune with the theme “Accessible Election” and added that there will be four model polling station, one in each Assembly Constituency for differently-abled persons. DEO further said that there will be 20 all-women polling station for the district, and appealed to the public to participate in the electoral process and also to maintain peace within the district. Various awareness programmes were also conducted during this period targeting the aged people and differently-abled person to sensitise them about their rights and franchise on the theme “accessibility of voters”. The district ICON toured all the four constituencies covering even the remotest area in the district spreading the message on clean election.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur SUNDAY, FEBrUARY 25, 2018

GHSS Wokha LLC visits central jail

Members of GHSS legal literacy club along with the inmates and others.

DIMAPUR: As part of annual activities, Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS) Wokha, Legal Literacy Club (LLC) visited and conducted legal awareness programme on February 14, at district jail. During their visit, deputy superintendent of district jail, Yanrenthung Kikon welcomed the LLC members and program officials and expressed its gratefulness for paying a visit and spreading legal awareness to the inmates. Further, Kikon encouraged the LLC members to take up such initiatives as it was benefiting the society.

Speaking on “prisoners rights”, resource person, superintendent of observation home, Wokha enlightened the inmates giving special references to the Indian constitution that actually empowers the inmates to get access the fundamental rights especially of Article 14, 19 & 21. He said that the prisoners could not enjoy full fundamental rights but that does not cease certain rights guaranteed to them by just being a human. He also spoke on the rights to cruel and unjust punishment, right to voice out if they are discriminated and right to free legal aid.

He further asked the prisoners to table any grievance to the concerned officials and the court if any. LLC teacher in-charge Mharoni also motivated the inmates to change one’s habits and live a life of dignity. She emphasised on the techniques to transform the old lives and lead a meaningful one. E a r l i e r, t h e p r o gramme was chaired by LLC member, Mercy Khuvung, invocation prayer by LLC Enibemo Kikon and experience sharing by LLC, Hachio. Later, vote of thanks delivered by LLC Libeni Ezung. Altogether 58 participated in the programme.

CMA checks inflow of liquor in its jurisdiction KVYO reaffirms its resolution on ‘free & fair election’

Volunteers establishing check gate near Lekromi village under Phek district. (NP).

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Kohima, Feb 24 (NPN) : As part of the Chakhesang Clean Election Movement (CCEM) for maintaining peace and tranquillity within the Chakhesang area and to ensure smooth conduct of electioneering processes, Chakhesang Mothers Association (CMA) and its units have been checking alcohol or intoxicating items in possession or transporting within Chakhesang jurisdiction.

Talking to media person near Lekromi village on Friday, CMA volunteers informed that its members in various locations under Chakhesang jurisdiction has seized numerous liquor and intoxicating items and also informed that it would continue until the general assembly is completed. In the best interest of the community, the members said that CMA has been authorised to set up social check gate to stop any moving or stationary suspicious

vehicle or person at any place deem fit or justified and carry out this “socialevil controlling measures” within the Chakhesang area during the ensuing election period. However vehicles of security forces, district administration and ECI election observers are exempted. Further, CMA members appealed all peace loving citizens for cooperation and apologised for the inconvenience(s) cause to any individual or groups.

DIMAPUR: In view of the general elections, Kohima Village Youth Organisation (KVYO) reiterated its earlier resolutions to ensure smooth conduct of “free and fair election” under its ancestral land. A press release by KVYO president, Medozhatuo Rutsa and general secretary, Ruokuoneitso Kire informed that KVYO will be strictly monitoring all the polling booths falling under its traditional jurisdiction coming under the following Assembly Constituencies (AC) - 10th Northern Angami 1, 9th Kohima Town and part of 8th Western Angami and 14th Southern Angami 1. KVYO also informed that, with the exception of those permitted by ECI and local recognised bodies, no outsiders other than those registered electorate of the particular polling booth shall be allowed entry into the restricted zones on the polling day. KVYO

cautioned all residents not to entertain or host outside elements during this period in their private premises. The organisation also urged colony panchayats, especially youth bodies to assist in it and the law enforcement in ensuring that free and fair election takes place. KVYO further warned that any person or group caught involved in acts detrimental against KVYO standing resolution shall be severely and promptly dealt with. It also informed all concerned that KVYO will be raiding and checking all booze joints, bars, hotels and shops selling and serving alcohol till elections are over. KVYO considered alcohol as a personal choice irrespective of its prohibition in our state. However public have been requested to understand the action which will compliment people’s desire for a peaceful atmosphere before and during the polls.

V. Uto Chishi Camp Director along with the participants from the ongoing 30 days of production oriented theatre workshop February 20 to March 29 organised by NEZCC in association with Dimapur Government College Dimapur.

Requisitioned vehicles queuing for election duty at public ground Tuensang for various assembly constituencies under Tuensang district. (DPRO)

Information/directives on general elections Naga girl receives Army chief medallion

WOKHA: Deputy Commissioner and District Election Officer (DC & DEO) Wokha, Dr. Manazir Jeelani Samoon has informed that third and final round of training for all polling personnel drafted for election duty is fixed on February 24, 10 a.m. at Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, Wokha. All polling personnel have been informed to attend the training without fail. It further warned that disciplinary action shall be initiated against the absentees as per the relevant sections of law. Directives for BLOs and information for electorates: It has come to the notice that some BLO’s have been giving photo voter slips in bulk to the village council or colony chairman. In this connection, DC & DEO Wokha Dr. Manazir Jeelani Samoon has reiterated that such practice will invite penal action as per election laws. Therefore, all the BLOs have been directed to take appropriate measure to ensure that photo voter slips are given to the concerned person only. DC & DEO Wokha also informed the general public that authentic photo voter slips issued by election department is one of the K Y M C

documents which can be used as an identity proof. There are 11 other documents approved by ECI for establishing identity at the time of voting, i.e. “not having photo voter slip does not mean one can’t vote”. The following documents are passport, driving license, service identity cards with photograph issue to employees by central, state government PSUs, public limited companies, passbooks with photograph issued by bank, post office; PAN card, smart card issued by RGI under NPR, MNREGA job card, health insurance smart card issued under the scheme of Ministry of Labour, pension document with photograph, official identity cards issued to MPs, MLAs, MLCs and aadhaar card. KOHIMA: All the contesting candidates of Kohima district have been informed that “Scrutiny of Form 17A” and other relevant documents will be taken up on February 28, with 9 Kohima Town – 11 a.m, 10 Northern Angami I -11:30 a.m, 12 Tseminyu – 12 p.m at DC Conference Hall, Office of the deputy commissioner, Kohima and 8 Western Angami – 11 a.m, 14 Southern Angami I – 11:30 a.m, 15 Southern

Angami II – 12 p.m at DPDB Hall, Office of the District Planning Machinery, DC Office Complex, Kohima. According to DIPR, D C & D E O Ko h i m a , Rajesh Soundararajan has therefore informed all candidates to take note of the date, venue and time of scrutiny. The candidates himself or his election agent may be present at the time of scrutiny. In case the candidate is represented by his election agent, the concerned election agent should come with a copy of his appointment in form 8. DC&DEO Kohima on candidates and political parties: DC & DEO Kohima, Rajesh Soundararajan has informed all concerned that under Section 126 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, in the period of 48 hours ending with the hour fixed for the close of poll, no campaign can be carried out. In view of the fact that after the closure of campaign period no campaign can take place, the Election Commission of India (ECI) vide letter No.462/ INST/2007-PLN-I dated January 8, 2017 has directed that no political functionaries/party workers/proces-

sion functionaries/campaign functionaries etc. from outside the constituency and who are not voters of the constituency shall remain in the constituency after the campaign period is over. Further, the DC & DEO Kohima has informed all concerned to take note of the restrictions and ensure that no political functionaries/party workers/ procession functionaries/ campaign functionaries etc. from outside the constituency and who are not voters of the constituency shall remain in the constituency from 4 p.m of February 25 till the election is over. EPICs: DC & DEO Kohima Rajesh Soundararajan has informed the general public that the Election Commission of India (ECI) has directed that for the current general election all electors who have been issued EPICs to produce their EPICs for their identification at the polling station before casting their vote. Those electors who are not able to produce the EPIC shall have to produce one of the following alternative photo identity documents for establishing their identity – passport, driving licence, service identity cards with photograph issued to em-

ployees by central/state/ govt/PSUs/public limited companies, passbooks with photograph issued by bank/ post office, PAN card, smart card issued by RGI under NPR, MNREGA job card, health insurance smart card issued under the scheme of ministry of labour, pension document with photograph, authenticated photo voter slip issued by the election machinery, official identity cards issued to MPs/ MLAs/MLCs; and aadhaar card. On polling officials: DC and DEO Kohima Rajesh Soundararajan has directed all government officials who have been assigned polling duty under Kohima district to bring one passport size photograph on February 26 for use in the identity cards for polling officials. D I M A P U R : DC&DEO Dimapur, Sushil Kumar Patel has informed all intending candidates and their agents of Dimapur district for the general election to collect car passes from DC & DEO office for the day of poll i.e. February 27. It has also informed that the car passes issued to them earlier by respective returning officers shall have to be deposited to the DC & DEO.

Yashirenla Imsong receiving the Chief of Army Staff medallion.

DIMAPUR: Associate NCC officer lieutenant, Yashirenla Imsong of 1 Nagaland Girls Bn NCC Kohima, hailing from Merangkong village under Mokokchung district, who accompanied the North Eastern Region Republic Day Camp-2018 contingent to New Delhi was awarded the Chief of Army Staff medallion for her outstanding professional work.

Lieut. Yashirenla Imsong handled large quantum of work over a wide spectrum including NCC training and administrative set up pre-Republic Day camp held at Guwahati and subsequently at Republic Day camp held at Delhi. She had all throughout worked with extraordinary zeal, dedication, hard work and showed remarkable maturity in handling vari-

ous tasks. Her employee foresightedness ever willing demeanour to work and participation in all activities had become her hallmark. Yashirenla Imsong displayed great leadership qualities which made her a role model for others to evaluate which cumulatively result in North Eastern Region (comprising all seven states). K Y M C

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Empty promises

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hen political parties make promises during elections, in most cases, they are not kept because political parties are not committed to the public but to themselves. Therefore, when political parties give out their manifestos during election, most of them do so only to have good sounding words, and schemes adorn their speeches. A political party is in power for five years of a term and may be reelected if people believe them. People still believe in politicians if not their money and so would continue to vote for the same candidate or party but not dependent upon performance and ability to deliver on promises. In other states, politicians get elected and re-elected because they have done well or have managed a winning combination. In Nagaland, a candidate may win more than once or twice on the strength of one’s personality and purchasing power and not necessarily on merit of performance. All political parties in Nagaland have almost the same content in their manifestos; thereby proving that the inherent succumbing to lofty goals and idealism are without merit. Leaving aside the infrastructure and portals of learning on which most political parties have given adequate mention in their respective manifestos; there are a few issues which definitely affects all and sundry and which also demands appropriate response. As for corruption all speak of following a zero tolerance and promises of enacting an ombudsman bill. There are also promises to promote skilling, employment and launching projects that provide employment. Of course, infrastructure connectivity in road, power, rail and air are very crucial to progress. However having a big and beautiful house without power and water will have no meaning. In this regard, none of the political parties have even dared to specifically admit that extortion rings as well as a mafia-like market syndicates are all having a negative impact on the quality of life. Good governance is a tall order, like promise of rooting out corruption but all it takes to achieve a desired level is sincerity and dedication. Political parties in Nagaland must realize that they cannot ignore the elephant in the room. This problematic elephant has been responsible for the downslide and backslide of the socio-economy of the state. It is sadly an accepted fact that extortion by armed elements on all and sundry is having a negative impact. The political parties have not addressed this threat and prefer to sidestep it. The other problem that political parties seem to ignore is the mushrooming of mafia dons and crime syndicates who extort huge sums of money in order to award dealership(s) to businessmen. Syndicate system has destroyed commerce and business and also deprived consumers value for money as they are to buy only what is allowed to be sold. Syndicates control all items coming to Nagaland even such things as a truck load of sand whose cost is nearly four times the rate it is in nearby Assam. Unless the cancer of extortion and syndicates are removed there can be no economic progress and people of Nagaland can never prosper except a regulated prosperity for a handful of powerful dons. This is a very serious problem which is a roadblock against all dream and vision documents for the economic progress of Nagaland.

DailyDevotion The Delight of Sacrifice I will very gladly spend and be spent for your souls… —2 Corinthians 12:15 Once “the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit,” we deliberately begin to identify ourselves with Jesus Christ’s interests and purposes in others’ lives (Romans 5:5). And Jesus has an interest in every individual person. We have no right in Christian service to be guided by our own interests and desires. In fact, this is one of the greatest tests of our relationship with Jesus Christ. The delight of sacrifice is that I lay down my life for my Friend, Jesus (see John 15:13). I don’t throw my life away, but I willingly and deliberately lay it down for Him and His interests in other people. And I do this for no cause or purpose of my own. Paul spent his life for only one purpose— that he might win people to Jesus Christ. Paul always attracted people to his Lord, but never to himself. He said, “I have become all things to all men, that I might by all means save some” (1 Corinthians 9:22). When someone thinks that to develop a holy life he must always be alone with God, he is no longer of any use to others. This is like putting himself on a pedestal and isolating himself from the rest of society. Paul was a holy person, but wherever he went Jesus Christ was always allowed to help Himself to his life. Many of us are interested only in our own goals, and Jesus cannot help Himself to our lives. But if we are totally surrendered to Him, we have no goals of our own to serve. Paul said that he knew how to be a “doormat” without resenting it, because the motivation of his life was devotion to Jesus. We tend to be devoted, not to Jesus Christ, but to the things which allow us more spiritual freedom than total surrender to Him would allow. Freedom was not Paul’s motive at all. In fact, he stated, “I could wish that I myself were accursed from Christ for my brethren…” (Romans 9:3). Had Paul lost his ability to reason? Not at all! For someone who is in love, this is not an overstatement. And Paul was in love with Jesus Christ.

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Happiness doesn’t depend on any external conditions, it is governed by our mental attitude. ~ Dale Carnegie

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Disability: The missing issue of Election 2018

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he election campaign circus has been painting the town red with all the usual political dramas, bombastic rhetoric, tired promises we hear every election but which hardly ever see light of day and, of course, the mindless parroting of ‘solution’ ad infinitum by various candidates and leaders of political parties. In fact, one would be forgiven for thinking that general elections in Nagaland have now become about nothing but the Naga issue. As ‘interesting’ as all that has been, there are other very important issues that some people have been waiting to hear about; issues that literally impact their day-to-day living. And so, with voting day just a couple of days away, let’s take a look at what the politicians and political parties have been saying on disability issues and what their positions and policies are on Disability. What are they saying? Well, nothing is the short answer. The grim reality is that People with Disabilities represent the most excluded of all groups in Naga society. They are yet to become visible as equal citizens in our society and, as it stands, they are still completely invisible in politics and to politicians who aspire to be representatives of ‘all the Naga people’. Even as voter demographics of all hues – women, youth, senior citizens, et al – are being thrown into the mix of campaign promises, people with disabilities and disability issues are nowhere to be seen. No big surprise there! Nagas with disabilities are only too used to being ignored and not counted as citizens that matter. Nagas with Disabilities have heard only deafening silence in the campaign when

it comes to their issues and concerns. But have the political parties at least made some policy commitments in their manifestos? Not to speak of a specific Disability Policy, most parties have barely mentioned People with Disabilities. Apparently, they’re all very concerned about empowering women and youth and making sure that senior citizens and widows and even religious groups get all the support they need, but People with Disabilities who are the most marginalised are not significant enough to get on their radar. To their credit, NDPP and BJP have included a separate Disability Policy in their manifestos. The ‘Disability Policy of NDPP’ says ‘The Party recognises that differently-abled/ specially abled people face discrimination, prejudice and social exclusion’. NDPP states that it is, therefore, ‘committed to realising the full promise of The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill 2016’. It says it will work for equal opportunities at Work, access to Education and to Health Services, develop accessible environments and reform disability benefits. One key aspect for the disability community is The Disability Act 2016. Even as People with Disabilities continue to be ignored and their rights as equal citizens grossly violated in the state, Nagaland is yet to make a move towards implementation of the new Disability Act which it was required to do within six months of the Act becoming law in April 2017. The pleas of the disability community have gone unheard so far. There was no response from NDPP to a message asking whether the party was truly committed to the full implementation of the Disability Act if it comes to power.

Give to caesar what belongs to caesar

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lection is the time we seriously reflect on, how to give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and render to God what belongs to God. For, election is a critical period, as Otto Von Bismarck said “People never lie so much as after a hunt, during a war, or before an election”. He knew what he was talking about for he was the first chancellor of German empire. The Dimapur Christian Forum in solidarity with all people of good will urges every voter in Nagaland, to use this God given opportunity to choose leaders who have served the society with integrity and common good of the people, and will uphold the Christian principles of dignity of the individual and freedom of Conscience. Every tree is known by its fruit. The top leadership of the national party that has left lose its fanatic fringe to intimidate, harass, and file frivolous cases against Christian leaders and Christian community in the rest of country should not dish out pious platitudes about ‘protecting the interests of the Christian Community in Nagaland’. The Christian Community does not need protection in Nagaland; it demands its rights as human beings and citizens in the whole country. If some feel that the voice of the Church is too feeble in the face of money and muscle power, we know that to light a candle is better than curse darkness. The voice of the Church will be there to remind us that, failure to exercise our civic right is a failure to exercise our Christian duty. If my vote is not strengthening the base of basic human freedoms, I have not contributed to the development of the nation. The DCF calls upon every voter in the state remembering, “In each and every election, it’s your rights, it’s your freedoms, it’s your interests that are on the ballot.” Give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God. Rev. R.P Murry, President, Dimapur Christian Forum & Fr. Chacko Karinthayil, Secretary, Dimapur Christian Forum Reader’s note: Articles or

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The BJP, in a section termed ‘Differently-Abled Citizens’, says it ‘follows an all-inclusive policy to take the society and country forward’. Mentioning some provisions of the Disability Act 2016 and various schemes and programmes of the central govt, it has stated that all ‘benefits’ will be implemented ‘for the differently-abled sections of the state to ensure their security for a complete life’ BJP president Visasolie Lhoungu said his party and the NDPP-BJP alliance is fully committed to the implementation of the Disability Act 2016. The other major party, NPF, has no specific disability policy. A vague mention comes in the Social Security Concerns: “Poverty alleviation and improving the quality of life for poor and differently abled people is an important aspect of socio-economic development in the State”. Under Education, it says it will set up an ‘Institution for Training of differently abled in Music, Sports and Business Sector’. Since they were the party that had been in power, it has to be reminded that two disability projects – Blind School & Vocational Training Centre for the Disabled and the Composite Regional Centre (CRC) at Dimapur – were removed from the NEC priority list last year despite the urging of the disability community. When contacted on its position on disability and whether it is ready to commit to full implementation of the Disability Act 2016 should the party come to power again, NPF said its president Shürhozelie and chief ministerial candidate TR Zeliang were ‘terribly engaged’ and will be able to respond only after the elections. NPP, INC and JD (U) have

very year I used to go for a vacation just to enjoy the roots from the cities. This time I went home with a different mindset, I came to judge maybe because election is around the corner or I don’t know. I questioned myself why my govt. is so poor and individuals are so rich? I am not saying the individuals should be poor, it’s their hard works and smartness that makes them stable and rich; what I am saying is why on earth a govt. should be poor when she have lots of funds from outside world. I see people living in villas and owns a luxurious cars, but I see my poor roads and shaky offices.I don’t know why, I couldn’t find the answer. I went home that day wanting to talk about society with my parents, because I feel like I haven’t done anything for the society. We sat around the fire and I asked my dad if he is for clean election. “Yes, but my son...” I know what my dad wants to say, so I looked at my mom. She replied, “You guys decide.” I looked at them, I feel sorry for myself because it’s like a tradition that taking money for vote is normal thing for many of us. I remember agents visiting my house and throwing money, we used to happily accept it, buy a bag of rice; mustard oil; eggs and even meat, we even paid our school fees too, those were the days when I don’t know what is good and bad. I took a deep breath and smile, “Daddy! Mommy! those days were over. Let’s change.” I challenged them that if a candidate gives them ten thousand rupees, then, I will give them twenty thousand rupees, I told them to choose which figure they want. We all laughed as twenty thousand is higher than ten. I went back to Kohima as my vacation was getting over, I told my parents to think about the figure for sometimes. I met my three brothers there in the letters published in any of the

also not mentioned People with Disabilities at all in their commitments. NPP did not respond back to the queries while JD (U) could not be contacted for comment. INC said it is a regrettable oversight on their part that they have not included a Disability Policy. Its spokesperson Capt GK Zhimomi said the party is definitely aware of the issue and will uphold and support full implementation of the Disability Act in letter and spirit. All the parties had plenty to say on Education in their manifestos – revamping the department, upgrading infrastructure, smart classrooms, transparent teacher recruitment, provision of quality facilities and amenities, etc. They have made lofty promises to set up medical schools, engineering colleges, law colleges and other technical institutes. But not one has made any mention of accessible schools and classrooms or education that includes children with disabilities. Majority of children with disabilities in Nagaland cannot attend school or get a full and proper education. Many of them will probably never enter a classroom. And it’s not because they can’t learn or don’t want to be at school. They are kept out because of the numerous barriers they face - inaccessible environments, lack of facilities, lack of trained teachers, and so on and so forth. On November 4 last year, hundreds of children with disabilities and their well wishers took out a rally calling for inclusive education. We’re not asking for special privileges, we just want to get an education like everybody else, they said, and begged their government and the people to hear their voice. Sadly, it appears the politicians have not heard them Diethono Nakhro

Vote to save Nagaland

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he Nagaland state was formed under the blood-bath of the freedom strugglers. Since then the state politicians began to indulge in corruption in large scale. The third general election held in 1974 became a landmark in history of corruption in Nagaland, because the people indulged in all kind of immoralities and corruptions. The innocent public were taught to practise dishonesty and immorality, as a result of which the entire population was exploited left and right by the corrupt politicians. All God fearing people wept over the sad situation for which one could do almost nothing. I believe out of 195 candidates, eleven lakhs voters will sincerely decide who can run the state government of Nagaland. I believe Naga people did not lose their conscience, it is too early to bury Nagaland. I hope all Naga people still remember Naga plebiscite (1951) who on behalf of present generation and for the sake of today’s generation, tens of thousands of Naga patriots shed their blood and died. Above all the precious blood of Jesus Christ that has purchased Naga people. At present situation the news does not give us any consolation but it has become bad to worse, alcohol flowing like flood in all constituency, money flowing to all the people. Do Nagas think that such kind of corruption will save our nation? It is not the party, it is the individual’s conscience that will prove whether it is a worthy state or not. If you do not believe that you are living in promise land, the curse would come to your land. God cannot tolerate sinful nature of tongue like an unbridled horse. As now the last hour has come, there is no time to go to church and listen to prophetic voice. Therefore let us by clear conscience, faithfully convince your follower and not by money, keep your conscience clear and vote to save Nagaland. Rev. Dr. V. K. Nuh

I am for clean election!

capital, (two of them) were free.” The election happens not conscience accusing you for both expecting a huge amount too long after the rally, I voted not choosing the right way. this time from our right hand for the first time in my life. The Change is possible: let’s do it candidate, they even sent their candidate gave my parents a together. Amen!” I have also seen a few budgets to my parents. I asked few bucks as a voter’s fee, My them if they want anything parents informed me that they people tirelessly working for during election, in unison had taken the money. I im- the clean election in spite of all they say, “Of course we want mediately warned them. They the criticisms they are receivgood quality shoes. Our shoes returned it the day before the ing everyday. I tell you, “Keep hardly last for a month as the election. I still feel proud when going, do not stop. It might roads are terrible.” I checked I remember that moment and take years and even decades my wallet and I know it’s run- how I could resist that money but let us keep going. One day ning out but I better let them when I didn’t even had a single or other day our children will learn something. So, that day penny. It is the power of Jesus enjoy the fruits which we have sown. Now, you are reaping the we went for shopping, that was that keeps me going. Today, I have seen lots fruits which you have sown to the happiest day in my life. We ate galho and drink lemon of negative comments about me six years back, It’s more tea. I told them not to ask any Clean Election campaign. than hundredfold. I know it money from the candidate, People accusing the church will take more than what you they both smile as they have for playing politics and so on. expect but it will definitely their new shoes (not a good I want to tell those people, “If come one day. Let’s us all keep you want to change then do it going. Amen!” one though). P.S - I am not voting this My elder brother, who is now because you know how always busy in his room editing to change. You know very well time because I am out of the videos and photos don’t care how clean election is all about. country. Best of luck to all the much about election thing. All The clean election will be only candidates and vote wisely he need to do is buy one full possible when you change a dear voters. CLEAN ELECTION frame camera and that’s all. All little bit. It doesn’t matter if NBCC KEEP GOING WE you will be like a black sheep, he asked was, “Brother, I am feeding three bellies including you don’t have to follow the WILL WIN THE BATTLE. Wedekhro Naro, mine, so you know what you crowd. I tell you nothing is Kuwait City, Kuwait more hurting than your own can do for me.” He smiles. My vacation finally gets over, I went back to Kuwait. Everything is back to normal. my mom called up while I was having a cup of coffee. “Ade, we are all on the same page. I have spoken to your brothers and your dad too. We will do it.” Ironically I asked her what she mean to say. She sarcastically says, “We should sponsor our candidate.” The concept of Clean Election was rooted in my Sir, It’s time for election in the state. Being from other state mind while I was in the college, I think it was during 2012 and after visiting few places and meeting individuals, I have when NBCC first started this. come to learn that money is the crucial in the election. I am I remember my college friend not aware who is what or who is putting money but as I have introducing me to one rally that worked with young people of the state and also with community, was held at Kohima, later that I would appeal the voters to be vigilant and vote for change and afternoon she took to me DDK sustainability. I am sure that people have to choose from contesting candito attend a panel discussion on Clean Election. That changed dates. NPF, NDPP, BJP, Congress, NPP, AAP, etc are in the race my life and I am so thankful but it seems that local parties are in more focus. As a supporter to this two people that because of good governance, transparency and accountability, I would of them I am now reaching my appeal people to vote for change and up root corruption. People family members to start this must come and vote if necessary may choose NOTA but people clean election mission. The Bi- must come and vote. Voters may choose or reject but they must ble says, “When you know the come and exercise their rights. Ranjan K Baruah, Guwahati, Assam Truth; the Truth will set you columns do not reflect the view of this newspaper nor that of the Editor in any manner.

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Meghalaya’s most-wanted rebel leader gunned down

Cong promises to create 3 lakh new job in Meghalaya Shillong, Feb 24: The ruling Congress in Meghalaya in its manifesto for the February 27 assembly elections has promised that it would create three lakh new job, besides promising to enhance Rs 5 lakh health insurance cover announced by the Centre, if re-elected to power in the state. “It shall be our endeavour to create three lakh new job, and provide one job or livelihood per youth per every needy family,” the Congress manifesto pledged. The 20-page manifesto which highlighted the party’s promises to lure the voters to re-elect it to power, was released on Saturday simultaneously in three different regions of the state. Chief Minister Mukul Sangma released the manifesto at Tura, the district headquarters of West Garo Hills, while former Union Minister Vincent.H.Pala and former Union Minister C.P.Joshi released it at Jowai, the district headquarters of West Jaiñtia Hills and in Meghalaya’s state capital Shillong respectively. Wooing unemployed youth and women to

vote for Congress, the manifesto proposed to launch a new programme ‘Entrepreneurship Program Through Digital Business’ to nurture young people as digital entrepreneurs by enabling digital infrastructure to connect them with market the and business in tourism, hospitality and agriculture sector. Proposing to set up an exclusive market for women at Shillong, Tura and Jowai, where all the retailers shall be women, the ruling Congress promised to provide a lump sum amount of Rs 15000 as a wedding assistance to orphaned girl child. Pledging to provide ‘seed capital assistance’ to cover 4 lakh small and marginal farmers every season, the Congress manifesto said, “We are committed to ‘sustainable agriculture and a gradual shift to natural and organic farming to ensure remunerative price for the produce so as to ensure a remunerative price to the farmers in the national and international markets for their produce.” The manifesto also promised to enhance Rs 5 lakh health insurance cover per family.

Laboratory launched to monitor Loktak Lake

Wild elephants destroy houses

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Williamnagar, Feb 24: Special Force (SF)-10 commandos in Meghalaya killed a top Garo rebel leader wanted for his alleged involvement in several killings and bombings in the state on Saturday. Acting on a tip off, the commandos raided Sudugre area in East Garo Hills district and shot dead Sohan Dalbot Shira, the military wing chief of the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), a police official said. “It is confirmed that he has been killed in a gunfight with the SF-10 commandos at 11.50 a.m. and we are waiting for further details of the entire operation,” Meghalaya police Chief, Swaraj Bir Singh said. However, the GNLA is yet to issue any statement confirming the death of Shira. He said the gun battle began when the GNLA rebels fired at the commandos. Shira was wanted in several cases of murder, kidnapping, bombings and extortion in Garo Hills, be-

sides the killing of Nationalist Congress Party candidate, Jonathone Sangma. Sangma was killed along with his bodyguard and two party workers in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion at East Garo Hills when their convoy was returning from a campaign. Congratulating the fearless women and men of the Meghalaya Police that has led an untiring effort and commitment to eliminate enemies of the State like Shira, Chief Minister Mukul Sangma tweeted, “Their effort has been vindicated and they have left no stone unturned in dealing effectively with criminals and anti-national elements to ensure heightened peace which is a prerequisite for growth and prosperity of our state.” “The committed endeavor of the government to strengthen our internal security apparatus with zero tolerance policy for militancy has started showing positive results, especially with this latest incident,” Sangma tweeted. “It is now time for all

the people from all walks of life to come together and unequivocally pursue the common and shared objective of ensuring the complete restoration of peace in the state and then to maintain it for the kind of development of the state we all envisage and dream of,” the Chief Minister tweeted. Meanwhile, Meghalaya Police has sounded a security alert in Garo Hills. SF-10 commandos continued their combing operations to track down other rebels. The GNLA is fighting for a separate “Garoland” in western Meghalaya, is headed by police officerturned-rogue Champion R. Sangma. It has also forged an alliance with the Bangladeshbased rebel group, A’chik Special Dragon, and operates jointly with the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and the National Democratic Front of Bodoland. Sangma is presently lodged in Shillong jail after being arrested from the India-Bangladesh border on July 30, 2012.

Manipur forest and environment minister, Th Shyam Kumar launching the mobile research laboratory to monitor Loktak Lake on Saturday. (NP)

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IMPHAL, Feb 24: Manipur forest and environment minister Thounaoujam Shyamkumar Saturday launched a floating research laboratory of Institute of Bio Resources and Sustainable Development (IBSD) at Sendra. The mobile laboratory will be used

Sonowal stresses for agri research GUWAHATI, Feb 24 (PTI): Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Friday said that extensive agro research holds the key for balanced agricultural development of the country. The state government was giving importance to organic farming and striving to maintain growth story in sync with ecology, Sonowal said at a programme at the Assam Agricultural University (AAU) at Jorhat. “A g r i c u l t u r a l r e search is the key for balanced development and Assam Agricultural University (AAU) should take the lead in setting an agenda for students to carry out research to propel agricultural growth in the state,” the chief minister said. The state has decided to plant 10 crore saplings to maintain greenery, he said. “I appeal to the AAU to set out a future plan for Assam to take the path of agricultural development and economic growth by taking along all stakeholders,” he added.

to monitor the eco-system of Loktak Lake. Talking to media persons after launching the mobile laboratory, the minister hoped that the floating research laboratory will help in checking the water quality of the Loktak Lake. Stating that Loktak Lake has been polluted by

various reasons, he said scientists can do their research including making organic compost from ‘phumdis’ with the opening of the mobile laboratory. He said, “Scientists are also working on alcohol extraction from a special variety of grass.” The minister informed that the state government’s

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role will be collaborated with the Central government to save the environment and eco-system in and around the biggest fresh water lake in the region. The findings of the research will be used by the concern departments and will take up necessary steps, he said. IBSD will hand over the collected data to the Loktak Development Authority (LDA), he added. Shyamkumar further informed that the department will install toilets in the Loktak Lake area to ease the problems of the public and tourists. Director of Institute of Bio-resources and Sustainable Development (IBSD), Prof Dinabandhu Sahoo informed that IBSD took four months to build the boat, which will operate 24X7 covering the entire lake. He said that a water quality machine has been installed inside the boat to collect necessary data to check deteriorating ecosystem of Loktak Lake.

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ITANAGAR, Feb 24 (PTI): A mysterious object with Chinese writing on it has been found in Kamle district of Arunachal Pradesh, about 100 km inside the Indian territory, police said on Saturday. A few villagers stumbled upon a partly burnt white box, wrapped in a cloth-like material with Chinese writing on it, on Wednesday last. It was found stuck in a tree, Superintendent of Police of Kamle, John Pada, told PTI on the phone. The SP, Range Forest Officer Bunty Tao and a few officers trekked for five hours to Repari village, located at a height of 3,642 feet, to retrieve the object after woodcutters informed them about it. The box opened up on hitting the tree and the black device inside was visible. The lower compartment probably contained a battery to power the device during flight, he said. It had a powdered substance connected to wires, the SP said, adding it could be a meteorological equipment. Director General of Police Sandeep Goel said they were trying to ascertain what the object was.

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Madhav slams Tharoor for ‘wagging tail of BJP’ remark Shillong/New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS): BJP National General Secretary Ram Madhav on Saturday slammed Congress leader Shashi Tharoor for comparing Meghalaya’s regional National People’s Party (NPP) with the wagging tail of a dog -- the BJP, and said the leader was at “his indecent best” and that it is “an insult to the people of Meghalaya”. “This is the indecent remark reportedly made by Shashi Tharoor, who pretends to occupy moral high ground, in Meghalaya about NPP and BJP: It (NPP) was attached to the BJP as a tail ‘that wags whenever the dog barks’. It is an insult to people of Meghalaya. Media is silent?” said Madhav in Twitter. “Tharoor indecent

best,” he added, attaching a Shillong Times report. The Congress member of Lok Sabha, while addressing reporters in Shillong on Friday, said that although the NPP was trying to pose as an independent entity in Meghalaya, it was attached to the BJP as a tail “that wags whenever the dog barks”. Member of Parliament from Tura constituency Conrad Sangma, son of P.A. Sangma, is the head of NPP. The NPP joined the BJP-led NEDA (NorthEast Democratic Alliance), which was formed in 2016 with Himanta Biswa Sarma as its convenor. NEDA was formed after the BJP-led NDA formed its government in Assam in 2016.

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While regretting that he could not visit Noklak and Akuluto with the chopper being unable to take off due to bad weather, Rijiju sent a message to the people there to support BJP and that he would take full responsibility for the development of their areas. He expressed hope that the NDPP-BJP alliance would win in the upcoming general assembly elections, form the government and fulfil the assurances and commitments made by the Prime Minister during his visit to Nagaland on February 22. The press conference was attended by BJP’s national general secretary (Org) , Ram Lal; state BJP president, Visasolie Ihoungu and party workers.

Diphu, Feb 24: 11 houses were destroyed by wild elephant at Deopani Jeng Rongpi village situated within Silonijan Forest Range on Friday. However, no one was injured during the jumbo invasion. According to government record, man-elephant conflicts have intensified in Karbi Anglong in last 3 year with the swelling of population inside (From p-1) elephant habitat.

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KAAC opposes eco-sensitive zone

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Diphu, Feb 24: Karbi A n g l o n g Au t o n o m o u s Council’s Chief Executive Member, Tuliram Ronghang has voiced disagreement at central government’s proposal to declare areas of Kaziranga National Park bordering eastern Karbi Anglong as eco-sensitive zone. The proposal was made at the 10th meeting of the State Board for Wildlife held at Janata Bhawan, Assam Secretariat on Friday.

NPF further reiterated that parting of ways with BJP widely welcomed by many party leaders as the best thing to have happened to NPF. However, with NDPP, in its bid to snatch power by “hook or by crook” had opened the floodgates by offering 20 seats to BJP, whose alien culture was threatening to inundate the Nagas’ way of life, it alleged. Stating that it was now its bounden duty to protect the identity, tradition and culture of Nagas, NPF promised that it would do its best to safeguard “our traditional ways of life”. The party further predicted that the BJP-NDPP alliance would be very brief as the regional party’s supremo Neiphiu Rio would invariably prey on BJP members and make them join his party after the election. Alleging that BJP leaders were suffering from a bout of “collective amnesia”, NPF reminded them that Rio got BJP legislators to merge with NPF in 2004 and repeated the same formula in 2008. The party recalled Rio had even shot off a letter to UPA leader Sonia Gandhi boasting that he had “successfully uprooted BJP from Nagaland”. However, that letter fell in the hands of BJP leaders, which ultimately affected his political ambition as he was not included in the Union Cabinet in 2014. NPF added that BJP, “once uprooted” from Nagaland, would find it really hard to take roots in the State again.

CPI(M) cries foul play in Tripura IMA Manipur Branch protest rally against NMC bill

Agartala, Feb 24 (Agencies): CPI(M) sees foul play in decision of the Election Commission of India (ECI) to hold repoll in six polling stations owing to malfunctioning of EVMs and the VVPATs during election exercise in Tripura on February 18. Its state secretary Bijan Dhar wondered why the ECI ignored demand for re-poll in three booths under Takarjala assembly constituency and opted for places which were never demanded by any political party. Re-election would take place in one polling station each in Sonamura, Dhanpur, Teliamura, Sabroom, Ampinagar and Kadamtala-Kurti assembly constituencies on Sunday.

In a communiqué signed by ECI Secretary Arvind Anand, the commission stated that the fresh schedule of votes was declared in six polling stations after taking submitted reports and material circumstances into consideration. CPI(M) vehemently responded to decision to hold re-poll in areas which were never mentioned by any political party. CPI(M) secretary Bijan Dhar in his harsh reaction described the decision partisan and attempt to ‘boost morale of BJP till the counting due on March 3’. “We believe the commission’s directive was based on reports from state’s Chief Electoral Officer. He and his subordinate officials are fully responsible for

this distress”, he told newsmen on Friday adding they smacked off conspiracy to disturb the election process. People would not accept ‘criminal negligence’ of the election officials to execute transparent poll process. “We are winning and whatever is happening is directed to disturb sure constituencies of the left front”, Mr Dhar opined. He wanted response from the ECI on CPI(M) demand to conduct re-poll in three polling stations in Takarjala. Ruling party alleged that workers of the IPFT, election ally of the BJP, resorted to ‘unprovoked attacks’ and issuing threats to its supporters in the tribal reserved constituency.

No horse-trading in polls: M’laya women warn SHILLONG, Feb 24 (Agencies): In matrilineal Meghalaya, two influential women organisations have warned political parties against horse-trading.The people in this politically-unstable state have always lived with coalition governments. The prospects of a fractured mandate yet again this election has left the two organisations worried. Thama-U-Ranglijuki (TUR) and Civil Society Women’s Organisation (CSWO) asserted that they would not allow the sale of elected representatives this time around.“We want this message to go out

that we will not allow Meghalaya to go the Manipur-way. Horse-trading will be a betrayal of people’s mandate. The civil society in Meghalaya will not allow this to happen,” said TUR chief Angela Rangad. CSWO chief Agnes Kharshiing told The New Indian Express that she had no doubt about post-election horsetrading.“There will definitely be horsetrading. People do not vote for an individual to allow him to get sold off. I just hope the political parties and politicians refrain from horse-trading. We will oppose it in whatever way we can,” Kharshiing said.

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IMPHAL, Feb 24: Members of the medical fraternity Saturday organized a rally in Imphal to protest against the National Medical Commission (NMC) Bill. Around 800 members including eminent members from Manipur branch of Indian Medical Association (IMA), medical students of JNIMS and RIMS took part in the peaceful rally which was kick-started from IMA complex in Imphal’s Lamphelpat. In a press release, IMA Manipur branch said that medical profession in India is going through a turbulent phase. It further added, “Issues affecting the medical fraternity and inappropriate responses from the government are affecting the health of the people. And doctor patient relationship is on low ebb and trust deficit exists between today’s doctor and today’s patient.” One of the main issues confronting the medical profession today was National Medical Commission (NMC) bill, president of IMA Manipur state branch, Dr Kh Sulochana Devi asserted. She alleged that the

Medical fraternity of Manipur taking out a rally in Imphal on Saturday. (NP)

bill has the potential to adversely change the character of medical education and healthcare delivery in the country. “Irrevocable damage might occur in public health from which the nation may take generations to recover. This bill promotes ‘crosspathy and quackery’,” she alleged. Terming the bill as

anti-people legislation, the president observed that the legislation will make medical education expensive and make it difficult for economically and socially backward sections of the society to access. Dr Sulochana added that Clinical Establishments Act and violence on doctors and hospitals were some other issues confronting by

members of the medical fraternity. She further said that today’s peaceful rally of the doctors was part of nationwide “IMA Bharat Yatra.” Today’s rally was flagged off by Dr RN Tondon, IMA’s national secretary along with members of IMA Manipur state branch.

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NSLSA digitizes LSC in jails

DIMAPUR: Nagaland State Legal Services Authority (NSLSA) under the guidance of National Legal Services Authority (NLSA) carried out Digitization of Legal Services Clinic (LSC) in all the jails of Nagaland on February 14- 24. A press release issued by NSLSA informed that the project aimed to maintain proper record keeping of the activities in such clinics and to have data with regard to the court cases pertaining to each prisoner readily accessible in the said clinics. It also informed that prisoner data is to be maintained in local computers which can be accessed by the digitized legal services clinic in the respective jails. Particulars of the orders passed by various courts, next date of hearing etc, this along with the names of advocate representing the UTPs in the courts will help and ensure that no UTPs remain unrepresented. Meanwhile, the digitization of LSC in Kohima jail was launched by CJM and secretary Kohima DLSA, Victo Sema on February 14, district & sessions judge and chairman Zunheboto DLSA, N. Suyie launched the digitization of LSC in Zunheboto jail on February 15, JMFC and

Member secretary NSLSA and special judge, TDP vigilance commission, Nino Iralu explaining the concept on digitization of LSC at Kohima jail.

secretary Wokha DLSA, Seyielenuo Mezhu launched the digitization of LSC in Wokha jail on February 16, principal district & session judge and chairman Mokokchung DLSA, Khape Koza launched the digitization of LSC in Mokokchung jail on February 17. superintendent of Mon district jail, Bangwao Konyak launched the digitization of LSC in Mon jail on February 18, JMFC & secretary Tuen-

sang DLSA, Nokshei Kano launched the digitization of LSC in Tuensang jail on February 19, CJM & secretary Kiphire DLSA, M.T. Therieh launched the digitization of LSC in Kiphire jail on February 20, district & sessions judge and chairman Phek DLSA, N. Lonshithung Ezung launched the digitization of LSC in Phek jail on February 21, principal district and sessions judge and chairman of

AR conduct various activities

DIMAPUR: 5 Assam Rifles stationed at Chare, Tuensang conducted an HIV and AIDS awareness camp at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Chare on February 24, at the school campus. Speaking at the awareness camp, deputy commandant, F Company 5 AR Chare Mahesh Dutt, stated that awareness was the biggest weapon for prevention and fight against HIV and AIDS. Pointing out that the first HIV case was detected in India in 1986 and more than 2 crore people in the age group of (15 to 24 years) are infected with HIV, Mahesh maintained that lack of awareness and education contributes in spread of HIV and AIDS and advised the students to concentrate in their studies and educate and sensitise the people in their respective societies. Nursing Assistant, F. Coy, 5 AR Abhishek Kumar Jha also

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enlightened the students on routes of HIV transmission and its prevention measures. Later, vote of thanks was delivered by JNV Chare, Tuensang principal Harish Kalita. Shamatore: Shamatore battalion under the aegis of HQ IGAR (N) organised a lecture at Shamator on February 24 with an aim to educate the local populace about the benefits of government aided housing and other central schemes. A total of 105 villagers attended the lecture. Tuensang: Zunheboto battalion of Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (N) conducted a lecture at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) Chare on “drug free Nagaland” on February 24 with an aim to create awareness on the ill effects of Drugs and HIV and AIDS on the society among the students. 150 students and staff of the school attended the event.

Peren DLSA and Dimapur DLSA, Hukato Swu inaugurated the digitization of LSC at Peren Jail on February 23 and LSC at Dimapur Central jail on February 24, while deputy superintendent of Dimapur district jail, Nikaho Yepthomi inaugurated the LSC at dimapur district jail on February 24. The LSCs were provided with computer desktop, printer, internet connectivity and stationeries.

Election related programmes Pughoboto: A meeting of all election observers with ADC & DEO, Avelu Ruho, and SDPO, Atu Zumvu under 13-A/C Pughoboto was held at the ADC’s office Chambers on February 21. DIPR said that the meeting deliberated law and order situation besides deployment of forces to all the 33 polling stations in 24 villages. A total of 6 CAPF companies, 1 CRPF, and 5 BSF, 1 IRB company and 1 coy 8th NAP have been assigned for smooth conduct of the elections. Police observer, Rakesh Gupta, general observer, Mahesh I. Patel, expenditure observer, Upinderbir Singh, and others security officers attended the meeting. Tuensang: Training for Tuensang district Micro Observers on conduct of the general election was held on February 21 at DC’s Conference Hall, Tuensang. Mokokchung: A programme for distribution of voter slips for 29 Jangpetkong and 30 Alongtaki assembly constituencies was held at ADC’s Conference Hall, Mangkolemba on February 20. DIPR reported that BLOs of the two constituencies were also given brochures, voter slip receipt register, poster and banner for SVEEP & VVPAT at the programme.

CFC Nagaland holds 1st campus base youth camp in Nagaland

Members of CFC along with students at the camp.

DIMAPUR: Couples for Christ (CFC) Nagaland held the 1st campus base youth camp in Nagaland for the students of Don Bosco College Kohima on February 23 -24 at Mt. Tabor Retreat House Kohima. A press release by state coordinator-cum-chapter head CFC Nagaland, Mengukhrietuo Marcus infor med that “youth camp” was the entry point to the CFC Youth for Christ (YFC), the young adults’ programme of the CFC is the youth camp, which officially brings teenagers

and or young adults into an experience with Christ through YFC. It stated that in order to fully appreciate the value of the youth camp and to make the most out of it, it must be seen not just as a two-day experience where the teenagers can have fun, but in the light of the overall objectives of the youth camp, the youth can be responsible and fruitful men and women of God. Further, it informed that the youth camp was a venue for the young to form and build friendships with one another through sports

and games as well as an opportunity for them to share their ideas and experiences, and entertain one another in a wholesome environment, where Christian values are talked about and are actively practiced. Marcus further elaborated that the camp will stimulate the youths to develop their gifts and potentials for leadership and give them opportunities to serve as speakers, facilitators, sports and games coordinators and provide them to grow in other services that are essential to the life of the young.

Candidates organise campaigns and rallies across the state

Dimapur: Candidates of various political parties organised rallies and campaigns in districts across Nagaland. Zale Neikha: Intending NDPP candidate of 15th Southern Angami- 11 assembly constituency Er. Zale Neikha said that he joined politics with the main focus to empower the youths and bring development in his constituency and the state as the whole. He said this while interacting with media persons in Kohima on Saturday. Er. Neikha said he had great burden and concern to create sustainability job avenues and shared his planned to create opportunity and guide for the students to compete in the competitive exam. On resigning from gov-

ernment servant to join politics, Er. Neikha said that representing in the state assembly had greater scope to help and uplift the society. Vikho-o Yhoshii: In a separate occasion, NDPP intending candidate of 14Southern Angami -1 Er. Vikho-o Yhoshii said that he recontested the election with a greater hope to be part of the stable government to serve the people with his best effort. He said this while interacting with the local media people at Kigwema village on Saturday afternoon. Er. Yhoshii said that he has great concern to create job avenues for the young generation passing out from various institutions every year and it need drastic decision to address the issue. Er. Yhoshii said that if

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elected, his top priority is good roads, better communication system, introducing better technology for the farmers. (Correspondent) T.N Mannen: NDPP Mokokchung held a “mass rally” in support of the 23rd Impur A/C candidate, T N Manen at Kobulong Town High School Auditorium with NDPP chief ministerial candidate, Neiphiu Rio as key speaker. Earlier, the programme was chaired by NDPP general secretary (adm) Mokokchung region, S Bendang Aier, invocation by KBA pastor, O Alem, welcome address by intending NDPP candidate from 23rd Impur A/C, T N Manen and short speeches by Kobulong Ad-hoc town committee vice-chairman and NDPP working president,

Across 1 Policeman getting tough about print-out (4,4) 5 Style of jazz with some extra drumming? (4) 8 Gore and Eisenhower are similar (5) 9 Prisoners not out with friends (7) 11 Be entertained by giant from Asia (7) 12 Turning a chunk of wood for modellers (5) 13 When one chooses a woven fabric (2,4) 15 Gerald, perhaps, looked fierce (6) 18 Father backed a horse — he’s a heathen (5) 20 A supporter like this coming round to the point (7) 23 Lose oar that’s tossed about in spray (7) 24 After swindle leave African river (5) 25 Neat sort of sum? (4) 26 Campaigns that could make us scared (8) Down 1 Earth-shattering organ (5) 2 Colourful display — one covered by a brown form (7) 3 A hundred over to be divided (5) 4 Yielding one in factory (6) 6 Think highly of large mammal (5) 7 Scrap Mark did without (7) 10 Woman beginning to mourn first murder victim (5) 13 Road surface making snake stop (7) 14 Rules for punishment in school (5) 16 Was not happy about long note (7) 17 Fitting person to follow tinker? (6) 19 Blush when injured by animal’s horns? (5) 21 Bad scare in sporting events (5) 22 Sites for sights (5)

Alemtemshi, while benediction was said by KBA youth director, Meren Imsong. Dr. Tseilhoutou (Ato): Addressing its final rally at Jail Colony, NPF candidate, Dr. Tseilhoutou (Ato) on Saturday evening said that life was not about what a person could get but what the person could do for the people. He said honesty and community participation will run the government if he was elected and he vowed to show that a government does not belong only to rich people. “With transparency, development will be seen in the state capital” he stated. Dr. Ato asserted that citizens of Kohima, being of the state capital, hold additional responsibility because if peace and development could be brought to Kohima,

the message will spread to the rest of the state and eventually changes should be seen in other districts as well. Neikiesalie Nicky Kire: On the other hand, speaking at a rally at PR junction, NDPP candidate, Dr. Neikiesalie Nicky Kire said that he would show better performance if only he were given a full term without hurdles – thereafter, citizens could judge him after the five years. Lamenting that weak leadership had led to a number of crises during the last tenure of the NLA, Dr. Nicky said such instability will not be repeated. He also appealed to the voters to not confuse his NDPP party symbol with the NPF symbol because they resemble each other. (Correspondents)

ECI notifies on general election

DIMAPUR: Election Commission has notified that the schedule for the general elections of Meghalaya, Nagaland and Tripura has been announced by the Commission Vide Press Note No. ECI/PN/3/2018 dated January, 18. Whereas as per the schedule so announced by the commission, poll for the election in Meghalaya and Nagaland is scheduled to be taken on February 27 and the poll for the election in the state of Tripura is to be taken on January 18. As per the provisions of Section 126A of the Representation of the People Act1951, there shall be restrictions on conduct of any exit poll and publication and

dissemination of result of such exit poll during such period as may be notified by the election commission in this regard: Now, therefore in exercise of the powers under sub-section (I) of Section 126A of the Representation of the People Act. 1951. The Election Commission having regard to the provisions of sub-section (2) of the said Section hereby notifies the period between 7 a.m on February18 and 4:30 p.m on February 27 as the period during which conducting any exit poll and publishing or publicising by means of the print or electronic media or dissemination in any other manner, whatso-

ever, the result of any exit poll in connection with the current general elections to the legislative assemblies of Meghalaya, Nagaland and Tripura announced by the commission vide press note dated January 18 shall be prohibited. Further, it has clarified that under Section 126 (I) (b) of the R.P.Act, 1951, displaying any election matter including results of any opinion poll or any other poll survey, in any electronic media, would be prohibited during the period of 48 hours ending with the hour fixed for conclusion of poll in each of the phases in connection with the aforesaid general elections.

Chief Electoral Officer, Abhijit Sinha, briefing the media personnel with updated information for the upcoming 13th NLA election. (Media Cell, CEO Nagaland)

CEO notifies on webcasting

DIMAPUR: CEO, Abhijit Sinha in a press release on Webcasting, Saturday has informed that in order to ensure free and fair elections, CCTV surveillance shall be installed in all the polling stations across the state with either webcasting or videography. According to the press note, camera will be mounted in the polling station at sufficient height and shall be so placed to cover the maximum possible area in the polling station without hampering the secrecy of vote and the camera will clearly capture

and transmit the following aspects of the poll proceedings - the mock poll, process of identification of voter by polling officer, application of indelible ink on the finger of the voter, initialization of control unit of EVM by presiding officer after satisfactory identification of voter. He has also informed that voter’s visit to voting compartment for casting vote on the balloting unit of EVM, but without showing cover face of ballot unit/VVPAT so that the voter’s secrecy is preserved under all conditions. K Y M C

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Three fresh cases of banking fraud reported, Rahul attacks PM

New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS): Close on the heels of a massive Rs 11,300 crore PNB scam, three fresh financial frauds have come to light including the alleged involvement of a Delhibased jeweller, who has been accused of defrauding the Oriental Bank of Commerce (OBC) to the tune of about Rs 390 crore through Letters of Credit. The fresh exposure provided Congress President Rahul Gandhi an opportunity to attack Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying that like Vijay Mallya and Nirav Modi, these promoters have also disappeared while the government looked the other way. On Thursday, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) registered a case against Delhi’s Karol Baghbased diamond jewellery exporting firm Dwarka Das Seth International for an alleged bank loan fraud of Rs 389.85 crore involving the Oriental Bank of Commerce (OBC). The agency on Wednesday filed a case against businessman Amit Singla and

Rahul Gandhi others on a complaint of the Bank of Maharashtra (BoM) of criminal misappropriation of a loan he had taken through forged documents. The same day, the agency also filed a case against Inder Chand Chundawat, the then Senior Branch Manager in the Punjab National Bank’s (PNB) Barmer office in Rajasthan, for alleged abuse of his official position by depositing various government subsidies to the tune of Rs 1.57 crore in a fictitious account. The official was suspended following an internal inquiry. Last week, the banking sector was rocked by major

financial frauds -- involving Rs 11,300 crore by diamantaire Nirav Modi and Rs 3,695 crore by Rotomac owner Vikram Kothari -surfaced in which the CBI has filed cases and made several arrests. After the PNB and the Bank of Baroda, the OBC, BoM and Barmer office of the PNB rushed to the CBI with their complaints of fraud, leading to the agency filing three separate cases. The BoM’s FIR names Singla, the proprietor of Delhi-based Ashirwad Chain Co, loan guarantor Roshan Lal Bhalotia, property valuation firm Tech Mach International and unknown officials of the bank. It is alleged that Singla and his company took loans of Rs 9.5 crore through cash credit facility from the bank between 2010 and 2012. The accused allegedly submitted three properties in Delhi and Haryana as collaterals. The properties, at the time of taking the loan, were valued at over Rs 18 crore by Tech Mach International. But, after the loans

Jaitley talks of tougher law to bring scamsters to justice New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS): Without mentioning the Rs 11,300 crore fraud on state-run Punjab National Bank (PNB) involving diamantaire Nirav Modi, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Saturday said Indian law will be suitably amended to bring to bear the full weight of justice on fraudsters. Making his first public comments on the PNB scam that has rocked the banking system, Jaitley had earlier this week said that the state is duty-bound to ensure that those cheating the system are brought to justice. “Indian business has to learn to do ethical business. Those who deviate from this will face the consequences not only in terms of business and civil law, but the criminal law too will be transformed to allow extreme action against such delinquents,” Jaitley said at the ET Global Business Summit here on Saturday. He also said that the

Arun Jaitley Indian industry now needs to seriously introspect about its responsibility to be ethical while doing business. “Rather than always have a close look at what governments are doing, Indian industry needs to look inwards and to a fair bit of introspecting,” the Finance Minister said, adding that the industry, in collusion with chartered accountants, had for years been employing various ways like creating shell companies to “round trip” money and avoid paying taxes. At an event here on Tuesday, he had said: “It is

incumbent on us as a state, till its last legitimate capacity, to chase these people to the last possible conclusion to make sure that the country is not cheated.” In connection with the PNB case, a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Special Court in Mumbai has remanded to police custody till March 3 three accused persons in the case -- PNB Deputy Manager Gokulnath Shetty, Single Window Operator Manoj Kharat and an authorised signatory of prime accused Nirav Modi’s group companies. Besides them, the CBI has also named 10 other directors and officials as accused in the scam. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Saturday said it has attached diamond trader Nirav Modi’s 21 immovable properties worth Rs 523.72 crore in connection with an ongoing probe into the Rs 11,300crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud case.

turned into NPAs, the actual market value of the properties were found to be only Rs 2.5 crore. One of the properties, a double-storied house owned by Roshan Lal in Rohtak, Haryana, was valued at Rs 4.85 crore while sanctioning the loan. When the bank sold it off to recover its dues, it fetched only Rs 73 lakh. Similarly, a commercial property owned by the accused at Chandni Chowk in Delhi was valued by Tech Mach at the time of disbursal of the loans at Rs 4.95 crore, but it was actually worth Rs 31 lakh only. Tech Mach was later removed from the panel of valuers by the bank. In the complaint, the BoM said: “The overvalued valuations were deliberately given in connivance with the borrowers and the guarantors ... to fraudulently induce the bank to finance the borrower.” The FIR also alleged that Singla had submitted inflated stock audit reports and balance sheets, apart from diverting the loans to sister concerns.

In a first, govt to rank medical & dental colleges NEW DELHI, Feb 24 (AGENCIES): In a first, the Centre is planning to rank medical and dental colleges. The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) of the human development resource ministry is working towards adding medical education category to the rankings this year. The rankings assume significance as performance of institutions has been linked with “Institutions of Eminence” scheme. The number of institutions participating in the rankings have risen by over 1,000 this year. The rankings are to be announced on April 2. NIRF, in its first rankings in 2016, had four categories — universities, engineering, management and pharmacy. In 2017, overall and college categories were added. An HRD official said the final call will be taken by the National Board of Accreditation. NBA sources said that close to 100 medical and dental college have applied.

CBI questions PNB MD, Director in $1.8 bn bank fraud New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS): The CBI on Saturday questioned Punjab National Bank (PNB) Managing Director-cum-CEO Sunil Mehta and Executive Director K.V. Brahmaji Rao in connection with the Rs 11,300 crore/$1.8 billion bank fraud case. Both the officials were called at the Central Bureau of Investigation’s (CBI) Mumbai branch and were questioned for over eight hours. Mehta and Rao were questioned first time even since the CBI filed the first FIR in the multi-crore scam on February 14 against diamantire Nirav Modi, wife Ami, brother Nishal, uncle Mehul Choksi and his firms Diamond R US, Solar Exports and Stellar Diamond. Nirav Modi, his family and Choksi have left the country earlier in early January. The FIR mentions fraud of around Rs 6,400 crore. The CBI also filed second FIR in the case on February 15 for Rs 4,886.72 crore fraud against the Gitanjali group headed by Choksi. Letters of Undertaking and Foreign Letters of Credit were used to raise and rollover the amount over several years before the fraud came to light following PNB’s complaint.

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Seven SC judges to retire in 2018 NEW DELHI, Feb 24 (AGENCIES): Beginning March 1, seven judges of the Supreme Court will retire this year. The apex court is already short of six judges even as a recommendation for appointing two judges is pending with the government. On March 1, Justice Amitava Roy will demit office, followed by Justice Rajesh Agrawal on May 4, according to the websites of the Supreme Court and the law ministry. Friday was the last working day for Justice Roy as the top court will reopen on March 5 after the

C h e nna i , F e b 2 4 (AGENCIES): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the Tamil Nadu government’s scooter scheme for women in Chennai. The launch took place at the Kalaivanar Arangam in the presence of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami, Deputy Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam, Governor Banwarilal Purohit and Ministers. K Y M C

Beneficiaries of the scooter scheme will have to provide their Aadhaar details. The requirement of Aadhaar details was notified by the Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women Limited (TNCDW) in the gazette on January 24. In the notification, the corporation’s managing director, Praveen P. Nair, said that the use of the Aadhaar details would help in ensuring accuracy and

in ascertaining the identity of the beneficiaries at the grass-roots level. Prime Minister Narendra Modi begins his address in Tamil, saying: “Anbaana Sagothara, sagotharikale”. He quotes Mahakavi Subramaniya Bharathi in his address, saying: “When we empower women in our family, we empower our country. When we help with a woman’s education,we ensure that the family is educated. When we facili-

tate her good health,we help keep the family healthy. When we secure her future,we secure future of the entire home. He says, “I am told that on Amma’s 70th birth anniversary, 70 lakh plants will be planted across Tamil Nadu. “We have also made a change in the Factories Act and suggested to the States that they allow women to work in the night shift as well. We have also extended

Holi break. Justice J Chalmeswar, the senior-most judge of the top court after the chief justice of India, will retire on June 22, followed by Justice Adarsh Goel on July 6, the websites said. CJI Dipak Misra will himself demit office on Oc-

Haryana, UP to improve law and order Chandigarh, Feb 24 (IANS): The Chief Ministers of Haryana and Uttar Pradesh on Saturday decided to work together to improve the law and order situation in both the states by taking steps to check illegal mining and resolving common issues affecting the people of the two neighbouring states. The decision was taken at a meeting between Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Mathura, a Haryana government spokesman said here. “It has been decided that Directors General of Police from both the states would meet every three months on a regular basis. Senior officers of Delhi Police would

also attend the meeting. Yogi Adityanath said both the states would work together on common issues to facilitate people,” he said. The Chief Secretaries of both states would meet soon to ensure availability of adequate amount of irrigation water in Agra Canal. The two states would also work together for the construction of a bridge on the Yamuna river near Hasanpur in Palwal district of Haryana, the spokesman said. “To solve excise related issues, a meeting of senior officers of both states would be held along with officers from Rajasthan, Delhi, and Madhya Pradesh. Both states would jointly work to put a check on illegal mining,” he added.

11 arrested for Kerala tribal youth’s murder T h r i ss u r , F e b 2 4 (IANS): The Kerala Police on Saturday said it has arrested nine more persons in connection with the murder of a 27-year-old “mentally unfit” tribal man, who was attacked in the forest near Palakkad by a lynch mob for alleged theft. “Apart from these, another four more are to be arrested,” Inspector General of Police M.R. Ajithkumar said. Of the 11 persons named in the Thursday evening attack, police arrested two on Friday while nine were arrested on Saturday. Eight have been charged for murder. Ajithkumar, who is leading the probe, told the media that all 11 accused were in police custody. “The reason for the death is injury caused to the head,” Ajithkumar said quoting Madhu’s autopsy report. The perpetrators have been booked under various sections of the Indian Penal code and the Forest Act, including murder and illegal confinement. The autopsy report of Madhu has revealed that the victim died of severe internal

bleeding. Madhu, who was attacked by the lynch mob in the forest near Palakkad on Thursday evening, later died at a police station, after suffering severe injuries to his head, ribs and chest. Following the autopsy, the body was taken to his home near Agali in Palakkad district on Saturday. Madhu’s sister Chandrika has accused the Forest Department officials of failing to do their duty. “Madhu lived in the forest in a cave and access to this place is only to those who have the right. We are surprised how this group of people managed to go into the forest and beat him up,” Chandrika said. “Moreover, after he was beaten up, he was made to walk from inside the forest to the police station. He was hardly able to walk,” Chandrika said describing the attack that took the social media and the Pinarayi Vijayan government by storm. Chandrika said while an injured Madhu struggled to walk with his injuries, a forest department jeep followed him. State Forest

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tober 2, followed by Justice Kurian Joseph on November 29 and Justice Madan B Lokur on December 30. The string of retirements and shortage of six judges will put a pressure on the collegium to nominate names and the government to make appointments at a faster pace. The Supreme Court collegium had last month sent to the government the names of senior advocate Indu Malhotra and Uttarakhand high court chief justice K M Joseph for their appointment as judges of the apex court. The government is yet to take a call on the recommendations.

maternity leave from 12 to 26 weeks. Under the PM Awaas Yojana, the registry of the House is done in the name of the woman. “Tamil Nadu has been given Rs 200 crore for rural housing. The Union government has been working towards modernisation of fishing in TN. “When there was a Congress-led Government at the Centre, Tamil Nadu received Rs 81,000 crore under the 13th Finance Commission. After the NDA came to power, Tamil Nadu received Rs 1,80,000 crore under the 14th Finance Commission.” The Chief Minister had announced that scooters will be distributed to 1 lakh women at a subsidised rate on former Chief Minister Jayalalithaa’s birth anniversary. The distribution of the vehicles at subsidised cost in Coimbatore will be delayed by a fortnight, sources said. The reason being cited is that since the Prime Minister would return only on Sunday evening, Ministers have to camp in Chennai. As a result, the launch of the scheme in other districts might take place in the first week of March.

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Patna, Feb 24 (AGENCIES): At least nine school children died and 14 injured while crossing the road after school was over in Muzaffarpur district of north Bihar. Among the injured admitted in Sri Krishna Memorial College and Hospital (SKMCH), the condition of four students is said to be serious. “So far, nine deaths have been confirmed,” a senior police official of Muzaffarpur said. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expressed deep sorrow over the death of school children and announced Rs. 4 lakh compensation to the family members of all those students killed in the accident. Police officials said, the students of Dharampur government middle school under Minapur block of Muzaffarpur were crossing road on National Highway 77 when a speeding SUV crushed them leaving as many as nine students dead. The 14 injured students were admitted to the SMCH where condition of four of them are said to be critical. The school is located along with the NH-77.

The victim Madhu who was brutally murdered by a mob on charges of theft in Kerala. Minister P. Raju told media persons that he will look into the matter raised by Chandrika, and appropriate action would be taken against the offenders. Madhu was beaten to death after his hands were tied using his dhoti by a group of people who accused him of theft, according to the victim’s mother. The entire episode was filmed on a mobile phone and posted on social media which evoked a huge furore against the savagery that was committed by the group of people. Chief Minister Vijayan, in a Facebook post on Saturday, announced that

the state government would give ex-gratia payment of Rs 10 lakh to Madhu’s family.

Rahul condemns lynching of tribal man

Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Saturday condemned the lynching of a tribal man in Kerala and said people must guard against growing intolerance in society and speak out against such acts of mindless violence. “I am deeply disturbed by the savage and cruel lynching of a tribal in Kerala yesterday (Thursday), captured on camera,” Gandhi wrote in Twitter.

Kannur Congress worker murder: 3 more in custody

Kannur (Kerala) Feb 24 (IANS): Even as the Congress party continues to demand a CBI probe into the brutal murder of a Youth Congress worker that took place almost a fortnight back, the police on Saturday said they have taken into custody three more persons in connection with the case. With this, the number of persons taken into custody in connection with the murder of 30-year-old Shoaib has become five. Two of them were arrested last week. Superintendent of Police Shiv Vikram on Saturday told the media that the three of them were taken into custody from Veerajpettu, in Karnataka, and the police have started their interrogation. While the two arrested earlier were Communist Party of India-Marxist workers, the three taken into custody on Saturday are also close to the Left party. The brutal incident took place when Shoaib along with his friends was at an eatery near Mattanoor in Kannur district on February 12. Four persons in a car hurled bombs and then

fatally injured him slashing at him with a sword. The state Congress leadership has taken up the heinous incident in a big way, with two separate protests going on against the politics of murder being practised by the CPI-M. While the indefinite protest fast at Kannur by senior Congress leader K. Sudhakaran entered the sixth day, a similar protest is on in the capital city by Youth Congress President Dean Kuriakose. Sudhakaran told the media on Saturday that it has now come to light that the police is now tapping his telephone and those of a few other leaders and also media persons. “Since the ongoing police probe will not reveal anything, the case should be handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation,” said Sudhakaran. A g roup of ang r y Youth Congress protestors in Thiruvananthapuram, who were able to sneak inside the State Secretariat -- which is out of bounds for protestors, was taken into custody before they could enter the office of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. K Y M C

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argot Robbie got a surprise from Bullet From My Valentine and Slipknot‘s Corey Taylor during a BBC Radio 1 appearance. The actor, who is up for Best Actress at the Oscars for her performance in I, Tonya, was a guest on Nick Grimshaw’s Heart Rate Monitor series. In the segment, stars have their heart rates measured while being shown various things from their lives. “When I was younger, I was really into Metallica. I went to a Slipknot concert when I was younger,” she said at one point. “I was into Thrice, Bullet For My Valentine. I loved them back in the day.” The monitor then cut to footage of Bullet For My Valentine dedicating ‘Tears Don’t Fall’ to Robbie, with frontman Matthew Tuck saying: “The

next song we’re going to play is dedicated to a very special, very beautiful, talented young woman. You will all know her from such Hollywood blockbusters as Suicide Squad and The Wolf Of Wall Street. Ladies and gentlemen, make some noise for the amazing Margot Robbie. We’re going to take you back, Margot. This one’s for you.” “You’re kidding me! Oh my god,” she said in disbelief. “I’m dying, this is like my whole childhood. Oh my god, I’m dying. I can’t believe you arranged that. Thank you. I’m honestly so touched, I can’t tell you.” After Grimshaw told her the test was over, he then surprised her with a message from Corey Taylor. “I heard you were a massive fan,” he said. “I heard you came to see

Slipknot a long time ago and I just wanted to thank you and say how chuffed I am about your success. It’s really, really massive. If you ever want to come to another Slipknot show, just let us know – hopefully it’s as crazy as you remember it. Cheers to you and all your success, take it easy.” “I can’t believe this,” Robbie said, before calling Grimshaw her “favourite person in the world”. Watch it above from the 5:55 mark. In 2016, Robbie revealed she had had a “heavy metal phase”. “I was like 14 and I dyed my hair black and I cut it with a razor blade and I’d only wear like band shirts and go listen to the heaviest of heavy metal,” she said. “It was a really weird phase.” (NME)

e ventured into Bollywood in 1992 with “Deewana” and a decade later he got into film production with his home banner “Red Chillies Entertainment” -- superstar Shah Rukh Khan now says he is a producer by choice and wants to make movies that need to be made. Shah Rukh, who has worked in films like “Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge”, “Kuch Kuch Hota Hai”, “Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...” and “Dear Zindagi”, was here on Saturday at the fourth edition of the Economic Times Global Business Summit to speak on “Bollywood’s Digital push: What it means for the stakeholders”. “I am a producer by choice only because I want to make the kind of films that I think should be made... So, I produce films, so I can do different kind of films and showcase it to everyone,” Shah Rukh said. Ta l k i n g a b o u t t h e change, he said: “Things have changed, I think technology has changed. There is a lot more corporatisation... I think we have become more discipline. We finish films on time, date releases and all this was not there... There are rehearsals and everything is fixed and it is mainly

because the stakes are so high. It is really expensive to make a film... It is genuinely a risky business.” Asked when will we get our next SRK, especially with the growth of digitalisation, he said: “I believe that there will be stars bigger than me... not from cinema perhaps but digital part of cinema... There will be digital stars and much bigger stars than I can ever be and I truly believe that... but it may not come for the kind of longevity.” The actor, 52, says that the longevity is going to reduce. “But if you measure from the standard of earnings... We will be even larger,” he added. Talking about what qualifies a hit films nowadays, he said: “It is wonderful what Aamir Khan and Salman Khan have done... But I think it is just scratching the surface right now... We do have very few theatres in our country... there is a bottle neck from wanting to supply to the consumer... That’s why films do so well in China. They have 50,000 to 60,000 theatres in China... and there are only 10,000 to 20,000 here. Shah Rukh says that it is an industry and it’s a job. “I think the more money comes in this business, the better films you can make... I have been very fortunate that the people I have worked with... like Yash Chopra to begin with and up to now the youngsters... they have this sensibilities that we need to make money for this industry,” he said. (IANS)

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i l m m a k e r Fa r a h Khan says that singer Papon is a good human being but his video in which he is seen kissing a minor girl made her feel uncomfortable. “I know Papon and he is really a good guy, but there is no doubt when I saw the video it made me uncomfortable,” said Farah. In a video that went viral on social media, Papon is seen celebrating Holi with the contestants of the singing reality show “The Voice India Kids”. The artiste, who is also one of the judges on the show, can be seen planting a kiss on the minor girl’s lips. Talking more about the video, Farah said: “I don’t think he meant to do it, but if it was my daughter, I would not like it. I think people should not touch other people’s children. Just show affection to your own children. I think he meant in a right way.” Farah further says that if you see the girl in the video, she looked uncomfortable. “If you see the girl’s face after it happened, you will realize how uncomfortable she was, but like I said, he is not a mad person to do it while the camera is going. He must have genuinely meant it, but it didn’t give me a good feeling,” said the filmmaker. Farah Khan inaugurated the 15th showroom here of wall paper dealers Marshalls.

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inger Angarag Mahanta, popular as Papon, has decided to step down as a judge on the singing reality show “The Voice India Kids” after a complaint was filed against him for “inappropriately kissing” a minor. “Since I am in no mental state to fulfil most of my professional obligations, I have decided to step down as a judge on the show till the matter in which I have been falsely implicated is fully resolved and the investigations are over,” Papon tweeted on Saturday. “I have full faith in the judicial system and eventu-

ally the truth will prevail. In the interim, I would appreciate that my privacy is respected,” he added. Earlier this week, a video in which Papon is seen planting a kiss on the lips of a minor girl contestant of the &TV show became viral online. The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) on Friday issued notice to both the singer and the channel. The film industry is divided on the issue. While some came out in support of the singer, others slammed him. (IANS)

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AN APPEAL

In an little over the next 48 hours, the people of Nagaland State shall be exercising their ultimate democratic right to choose their leaders as members of the 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly. The fate of the people and the destiny of the state shall be determined by the people, on the 27th of February 2018. The Naga People’s Front, Mokokchung Division makes this ardent appeal to all the eligible voters to come out and participate in the election process by exercising our God’s given right to Universal Adult Franchise, to decide our own future by our own self, by prayerfully voting for the right party. NPF is the only true Naga Regional Political party that has been steadfastly safeguarding the rights and identity of the Naga People since 1963. The Party with the cock symbol is the only legitimate Naga Political Party that is dedicated to the resolving the Indo-Naga Political problem. True to our commitment, we stood by the call for “Solution Before Election” slogan till the last minute at the peril of risking another repetition of 1998. My dear NPF Workers, all the believers are praying for us, so let us all rededicate our self again and work for the uplift of the Party and our society. The NPF Mokokchung Division support the ABAM/ NBCC call for Clean Election. Further, we appeal for peaceful election. It is our humble prayer that the people would realize the imminent danger of voting for the wrong candidates. We beseech the people of Mokokchung to elect the NPF Candidate in all the 10 Assembly constituencies and proudly lead the way in transforming Nagaland towards a new vision, a new image and a new future. Moasangba Jamir President NPF, Mokokchung Division DC-457

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US imposes more N Korea sanctions EU, Russia vie for influence

thing, may be very, very unfortunate for the world. But hopefully the sanctions will work.” The sanctions’ targets include a Taiwan passport holder, as well as shipping and energy firms in mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore. The actions block assets held by the firms and individuals in the United States and prohibit U.S. citizens from dealing with them. The U.S. Treasury said the sanctions were designed to disrupt North Korean shipping and trading companies and vessels and further isolate Pyongyang. They are also aimed at

In this photo taken Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, a Serbian Army MiG-29 jet fighter received from Russia stands on the tarmac at Batajnica, military airport near Belgrade, Serbia.

BELGRADE (SERBIA), FEB 24 (AGENCIES): For years, Russia has worked to gain influence in Southeast Europe, using Serbia as a foothold to establish a friendly pocket on a hostile continent, reports AP. The European Union finally is pushing back. European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker is embarking on a seven-nation Balkans tour Sunday to promote the EU’s new eastward expansion strategy. Russia mainly wants

to discourage the Western Balkan countries — Albania, Bosnia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Kosovo and Serbia — from joining NATO. But Moscow also is trying to deter them from joining the EU. The EU sees the prospect of membership as an incentive for reform in the volatile Balkans region, which was torn apart by war in the 1990s. Its expansion strategy puts Serbia and Montenegro in position to join should the bloc open its doors to

MANILA, FEB 24 (AGENCIES): Around a thousand Catholics in the Philippines marched in Manila on Saturday to protest President Rodrigo Duterte’s bloody war on drugs and his efforts to reinstate the death penalty, reports Reuters. The protests come a day after students in the capital and provincial universities held

demonstrations against Duterte, and a day before the 32nd anniversary of the “People Power” revolution that drove dictator Ferdinand Marcos into exile. Catholic devotees prayed the rosary and sang hymns as bishops and the Philippines’ own cardinal read sermons against what they say are not “pro-life” policies in the government.

vote was scheduled for later Saturday. Russia’s U.N. Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia has called an immediate ceasefire unrealistic, and in an apparent bid to get Russian support, sponsors Kuwait and Sweden amended the draft resolution to drop a demand that the cease-fire take effect 72 hours after the resolution’s adoption. Instead, the new text circulated Friday night “demands that all parties cease hostilities without delay.” The latest draft resolution says a cease-fire must be followed immediately by access for humanitarian convoys and medical teams

to evacuate the critically ill and wounded. Russia has been a main backer of Syrian President Bashar Assad since the country’s conflict began seven years ago. In 2015, Moscow joined the war on Assad’s side tipping the balance of power in his favor. Syrian opposition activists say Russian warplanes are taking part in bombarding Damascus’ easter n suburbs, a lso known as eastern Ghouta, where many people are hiding in underground shelters with little food and medical supplies amid a tight government siege.

The protesters carried banners and placards with the massage “Protect and Defend the Sanctity of Life and Marriage,” “End Impunity” and “Stop the Killings.” Despite criticism of the Philippine leader’s bloody war on drugs campaign, Duterte remains wildly popular and a trusted public official in the Southeast Asian nation. The Social Weather Station’s (SWS) latest quarterly poll shows Duterte’s trust rating bounced back to “excellent” in December from “very high” three months before. Another survey by the privately-run pollster gave his government the best rating so far for a Philippine administration since surveys started in the 1980s. The Catholic Church protested the pending bills in Congress introducing divorce and re-imposing capital punishment.

KABUL, FEB 24 (AGENCIES): At least 23 people, mostly soldiers, were killed and more than a dozen wounded in a series of attacks and suicide bombings in Afghanistan on Saturday, officials said, the latest assaults on the war-torn country’s beleaguered security forces. In the biggest attack, Taliban militants stormed an army base in the western province of Farah overnight, killing at least 18 soldiers. “Last night a big group of militants attacked an army base in Bala Buluk district of Farah. Unfortu-

nately, we lost 18 soldiers, two soldiers were wounded. We have sent more reinforcements to the area,” defence ministry spokesman Daulat Wazir said. The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack. Deputy provincial governor Younus Rasooli said the authorities had sent a factfinding delegation to Bala Buluk to investigate the assault. In another attack, a suicide bomber detonated his explosives near the diplomatic area of Kabul during the morning rush hour, killing at least three people and wounding five others,

deputy interior ministry spokesman Nasrat Rahimi told AFP. “At around 8:30 am, a suicide bomber on foot, well-dressed with a necktie on, was identified at a checkpoint. He blew up his explosives, killing three and wounding five others,” he said, updating an earlier

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toll. A security source who requested not to be named said the explosion happened near a compound belonging to the National Directorate of Security (NDS), the Afghan intelligence agency. The NDS compound is located near the NATO headquarters and the US embassy.

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Death toll rises to 38 in Mogadishu bombings MOGADISHU, FEB 24 (AGENCIES): Two car bombings killed 38 people in the Somali capital Mogadishu on Friday, the city’s main ambulance service told AFP on Saturday. “We have seen at least 38 people dead,” said Abdukadir Abdurahman Aden of the Aamin Ambulance of the bombings that targeted the presidential palace and a hotel. The first blast, followed by gunfire, occurred at a security checkpoint close to Villa Somalia, the name for the seat of government, while a second followed soon after at a hotel, according to police. The Shabaab Islamist militant group claimed the attacks in a statement posted online, saying it was targeting the government and security services. The blasts follow weeks of relative calm in Mogadishu. According to officials, the main attack involved the use of a vehicle loaded with explosives attempting to breach a checkpoint leading to the presidential palace, but security forces prevented the assault. “The security forces foiled the intent of the terrorists. They were aiming for key targets but they could not even go closer, there were five of them killed by the security force,” said Abdulahi Ahmed, a security officer.

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more members, tentatively by 2025. Serbia is a major target of Moscow’s anti-Western activities in Europe because the two Slavic and predominantly Eastern Orthodox Christian nations share deep cultural and historical ties. The Kremlin is so concerned about losing its ally that Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov repeatedly argued while in Serbia last week that EU membership isn’t all it’s cut out to be. Lavrov also gave a warning; the EU’s repeated calls for Serbia to align its foreign policies with the bloc as a precursor to membership and to impose sanctions on Russia, he said, are the same “mistake” the West made by pressuring war-torn Ukraine to choose between it and Russia. Serbian political analyst Bosko Jaksic thinks the “Russians are getting increasingly nervous as they lose allies one by one in the Balkans.”

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Airstrikes on suburbs of Damascus claim move lives

BEIRUT, FEB 24 (AGENCIES): A new wave of airstrikes and shelling on eastern suburbs of the Syrian capital Damascus left at least five people dead and more than a dozen wounded Saturday, raising the death toll of a week of bombing in the area to nearly 500, including scores of women and children, reports AP. The latest wave of bombardment came after the U.N. Security Council delayed a vote on a resolution demanding a 30-day humanitarian cease-fire across Syria in hopes of closing a gap over the timing for a halt to fighting. A

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M O S C OW, F E B 2 4 (AGENCIES): Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Igor Morgulov called on Saturday for direct talks between the United States and Russia on North Korea, according to TASS news agency. According to Reuters report, his comments were published after a decision by the United States to impose its largest package of sanctions on North Korea, aimed at pressuring it into giving up its nuclear and missile programs. “I’m sure that the dynamic development of the current situation on the Korean peninsula calls for active Russo-American dialogue on this issue,” Morgulov was quoted as saying. He reiterated Moscow had sent an invitation for talks to Joseph Yun, the U.S. Special Representative for North Korea Policy. Morgulov added the date for talks was still under discussion.

exchanged taunts that have raised fears of war. In August, Tr ump threatened to go beyond sanctions by bringing “fire and fury like the world has never seen,” although his administration has repeatedly said it prefers a diplomatic solution to the crisis. Speaking at a news conference with Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, Trump made apparent reference to military options his administration has repeatedly said remain on the table. “If the sanctions don’t work, we’ll have to go phase two,” Trump said. “Phase two may be a very rough

to-ship transfers of fuel and other products destined for North Korea in an attempt to evade sanctions. He said he could not rule out the prospect of the United States boarding and inspecting North Korean ships. Mnuchin said virtually all shipping currently being used by North Korea was now under sanction and the U.S. government had “issued an advisory alerting the public to the significant sanctions risks to those continuing to enable shipments of goods to and from North Korea.” Mnuchin said the number of sanctions steps taken by the United States against Pyongyang since 2005 was now 450 with approximately half imposed in the last year. Christopher Ford, assistant secretary of state for international security and non-proliferation, told reporters sanctions already had affected North Korea’s weapons programs and this was shown by the lengths North Korea was going to try to evade sanctions.

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On this day, five years ago you left us to be with the Lord. Our Almighty God has granted us with peace. Your footprints have given us the strength and hope and we pray that the seed that you have sowed be imbibed in us in all the days to come. Loving wife, children, brothers, in-laws and family members.

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ships located, registered or flagged in North Korea, China, Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Marshall Islands, Tanzania, Panama and the Comoros. Last month, three Western European intelligence sources told Reuters that North Korea shipped coal to Russia last year and that it was then delivered to South Korea and Japan in a likely violation of U.N. sanctions. Treasur y Secretar y Steve Mnuchin said the new sanctions would help prevent North Korea from skirting restrictions on trade in coal and other fuel through “evasive maritime activities.” “The president is clearly frustrated and rightly so over the efforts that have failed in the past and also over the uptick in testing and the advances we’ve seen in the North Korean program,” a senior administration official told reporters. At another briefing, Mnuchin stood next to enlarged photos he said showed December 2017 images that revealed ship-

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Leicester hold Stoke 1-1 in EPL

Shaqiri is tracked by Leicester City’s full back Ben Chilwell during their EPL match on Saturday.

L ondon , F e b 2 4 (Agencies): Jack Butland’s goalkeeping howler handed Leicester a 1-1 draw with Stoke at the King Power Stadium on Saturday. The Potters looked on course for only their second league victory under Paul Lambert when Xherdan Shaqiri curled a fine effort home two minutes before half-time. But, for the second away game running, a vital three points were surrendered when Butland spilled

a fierce Marc Albrighton cross into his own net on 70 minutes. After Butland atoned with a stunning stop to deny Riyad Mahrez, Leicester struck the woodwork twice, but Stoke held on for a point which leaves them 19th in the Premier League. Leicester climb to seventh. Leicester had Stoke on the ropes with a bright start which yielded three corners in the first two minutes, but that early momentum soon dissipated as

the visitors settled. Badou Ndiaye drew Kasper Schmeichel into a comfortable save from the edge of the area on 13 minutes while Riyad Mahrez, making his first league start since his January move away from Leicester fell through, fired wide on the half hour. An uneventful first half look to be meandering to a close until Wilfried Ndidi lost possession while trying to usher the ball out of play, Joe Allen threaded Shaqiri into space and the

Sushil withdraws from Asian C’ships

Sushil Kumar

NEW DELHI, Feb 24 (Agencies): DoubleOlympic medallist wrestler Sushil Kumar has reportedly withdrawn his name from the Indian squad that was to travel Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan for the 2018 Asian Wrestling Championships. According to a report in The Tribune, Sushil has cited a knee injury for his decision in a letter to the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI). The 34-year-

old picked up the knee injury during the trials for the Asian Championships and Commonwealth Games last year where he beat Praveen Rana. He feels participating in the event might worsen his knee and he wants to focus on the upcoming Commonwealth Games in April. Parveen’s name has been put forward by WFI as Sushil’s replacement for the Asian championships. The bout in December ended

on a controversial note as a brawl broke out between the supporters of the two wrestlers. Parveen had alleged the former world champion personally instigated his supporters to attack him after the selection trials in the national capital. Rana also claimed to have received threats before the national wrestling championships alleging that the walkover he gave to Sushil was because he was struggling with an injury. A day after the scuffle between the camps of the wrestlers, an FIR was filed against Sushil under sections 323 [voluntarily causing hurt] and 341 [wrongful restraint] of the IPC. On the other hand, Sushil claimed that he was bitten by Rana during the bout. “...he bit me but no problem, it might be his tactics to stop me from performing well. All this is a part of sports,” Sushil told reporters after the bouts,” he said.

Switzerland international curled a fine effort beyond Schmeichel at the end of a purposeful run. Shell-shocked after going behind, Leicester so nearly gifted Stoke a second early in the second period as Shaqiri returned a poor Schmeichel clearance with interest from 40 yards, but his effort narrowly missed the target. And the Foxes looked bereft of ideas against a resolute Stoke outfit until an Albrighton’s cross from the right proved too hot for Butland to handle, and he turned the ball into his goal. Butland soon made amends, though, thwarting Mahrez’s shot from the edge of the area with a point-blank save, moments before tipping Harry Maguire’s drive onto the post. A last-gasp block from Kurt Zouma prevented Mahrez from converting a one-on-one before Matty James saw a header cannon against the post in the final minute as Stoke clung on for a point in a game they will feel they should have won. Leicester welcome Bournemouth to the King Power Stadium and Stoke travel to Southampton on March 3

Axelsen pulls out of All England Championship NEW DELHI, Feb 24 (PTI): Recuperating from an ankle injury, World No. 1 Viktor Axelson has pulled out of the prestigious All England championship scheduled to be held at Birmingham from March 14-18. “It’s too big a risk for me to play the All England Open. I won’t be able to make it in time and be fit. I was told by doctors after surgery that I have to play safe and take care of my body. So it is a big disappointment because I love playing in Birmingham, so it is tough,” Axelsen said. The 24-year-old Danish star had been in sensational form last season, winning the World Championship and retaining the Dubai Super Series Final, besides clinching the Japan Open and India Open.

No shooting at 2022 CWG

NEW DELHI, Feb 24 (Agencies): Dashing all hopes of seeing shooting reinstated at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, the Games federation was categorical that it would not rescind on the issue, and that its stand was final and binding on all participating nations. Paying little heed to concerns raised by shooters worldwide, the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) informed that the status of shooting was an “optional sport” after a decision in this regard was made during the 2015 CGF general assembly and later in 2016 when the new CGF constitution was approved. In a letter to the Commonwealth Games Associations (CGAs) issued recently, CGF CEO David Grevemberg has said the decision wasn’t solely taken by the CGF, but the “entire commonwealth of nations” after considering all other optional sports carefully. “Shooting will not feature at the 2022 CWG and the CGF has awarded the Games supporting these plans,” Grevemberg wrote. Birmingham Games’ Organising Committee (OC) has chosen table tennis, judo, gymnastics, wrestling, cycling, diving and 3X3 basketball as the seven optional sports.

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La Liga: Unlucky Deportivo held goalless by Espanyol A Coruna, Feb 24 (IANS): Deportivo La Coruna had to settle for a goalless draw here against Espanyol in a La Liga match that saw the home side hit the post twice and fail to convert on a penalty. Deportivo, winless in their last 10 matches, remain in the La Liga drop zone, 10 points from safety after 25 matches after the goalless draw at A Coruña’s Riazor stadium on Friday, reports Efe. For Espanyol, it was their four straight draw and seventh consecutive game without a victory, but they remain fairly comfortable in the 15th spot, with 28 points. The hosts, in their second outing under new coach Clarence Seedorf, tried to set a tone for the contest with an early onslaught that forced Espanyol keeper Diego Lopez to make a stop inside the first minute on a strike from distance by Pedro Mosquera. Espanyol got their first chance in the 24th minute, when Esteban Granero’s cross found Leo Baptistao unmarked at the far post only for the striker to send the ball over the cross-bar. Unable to play out

Deportivo were held to a goalless draw by Espanyol.

from the back, Deportivo came to rely on deep balls from keeper Ruben Martinez that almost invariably ceded possession to Espanyol. The home side fared better on the counter and would have taken the lead before the half-hour mark if Fede Cartabia’s shot after a Depor takeaway hadn’t bounced off the post. Minutes later, another steal set up a deep pass by Mosquera to Florin An-

done, who sent the ball just wide of the Espanyol net. But Deportivo’s golden opportunity came in the 63rd minute, as Granero fouled Lucas Perez in the box and the referee awarded a penalty. Perez took the shot himself, but Lopez guessed right and was in position to make the stop. In the closing minutes, Andone hit the post and the Espanyol keeper thwarted attempts by Perez and Juanfran.

DBHSS Dimapur sports meet held Dimapur, Feb 24 (NPN): The annual sports meet 2018 of Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, Dimapur was held from February 17 to 23 at the school ground. T h e a n nu a l m e e t kicked off with a cross country race on February 17 with the theme, “Run for Clean Election.” The winners of the race were Mehrin Beck of Red House (Sub-junior Girls), Myinthunbemo of Green House (Sub-junior Boys), Geeta of Yellow House (Junior Girls), Sagar Das of Yellow House (Junior Boys), Chubasangla of Blue House (Inter Girls), Benrithung of Blue House (Inters Boys), Thungrhoni of Green House (Senior Girls) and Hapari of Red House (Senior Boys). Parents and past pupils also participated in the race. The inaugural cer-

Winners of the cross country race with their trophies.

emony of the meet on February 21 was graced by Rev. Fr. PJ Thomas (parish priest and chairman of Holy Cross Higher Secondary School, Dimapur) as the chief guest. He encouraged the students to

take part in sporting events wholeheartedly. The highlight of the ceremony includes march past by Scouts & Guides, NCC Girls, and four houses of both boys and girls, colourful drill display and

aerobics. B l u e H o u s e, Re d House, Yellow House and Green House emerged as champions, first runnersup, second runners-up and third Runners-up respectively.

Winter Olympics: Ledecka seals stunning double Aruna wins bronze at gymnastics WC sian Sochi bronze medallist Alena Zavarzina, who fell in both of her last two races, to complete the podium. While her super-G gold was a complete shock, Ledecka looked in command from the outset in her favoured discipline, setting the fastest time in qualifying and handling the pressure to make her historic achievement look almost routine. Ledecka’s momentous accomplishment of winning unrelated events has seen her lauded by many as the

“Queen of the Games”, a moniker she admits was growing on her. “I don’t feel like that but it sounds good, for sure,” laughed Ledecka, who wore her goggles for the duration of her news conference as she had done after the Alpine skiing triumph. For Joerg, the silver medal could be regarded as a long-awaited redemption after she narrowly missed out on a medal in Vancouver eight years ago.

Melbourne, Feb 24 (IANS): Aruna Budda Reddy created history by becoming the first Indian to clinch a medal at the gymnastics World Cup when she took bronze in the women’s vault event here on Saturday. Ar una registered a score of 13.369 points to finish behind Tjasa Kysslef of Slovenia and Emily Whitehead of Australia who finished with gold and silver, respectively. Kysslef had a score of 13.800, while Whitehead

registered 13.699 in the finals. Pranati Nayak, the second Indian in the fray, finished sixth with an aggregate score of 13.416 after two attempts. This was the third gymnastics medal for India at the world level. Ashish Kumar was the first Indian to claim a gymnastics medal when he took bronze medal at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi. Dipa Karmakar also took a bronze in women’s vault in the subsequent

Commonwealth Games in 2014. Aruna had a good start in the final, scoring 9.066 points on execution after choosing a difficulty level of 4.600, which gave her a total of 13.666 She chose a higher difficulty level of 4.800 in her second attempt, but could score only 8.833 on execution, which gave her a total of 13.633 points. The aggregate of her two attempts were then taken, which gave her a final score of 13.649 points.

Russia’s Sergeyeva kicked out for doping Ester Ledecka, center, stunned the favorites to win the super-G at the Pyeongchang Games.

PYEONGCHANG, Feb 24 (Agencies): Ester Ledecka became the first person in Winter Olympics history to capture gold medals in both Alpine skiing and snowboarding when she won the snowboard parallel giant slalom on Saturday to go with her stunning Alpine super-G gold. The 22-year-old Czech was superb throughout and defeated Germany’s Selina Joerg in the final by 0.46 seconds to become the fifth

person to win gold in two different sports. Three of the four athletes to have won in different sports in the past did so in the closely related fields of Nordic combined and cross-country skiing while Russian Anfissa Reszova did so in biathlon and cross country. Never before has the seemingly unbreachable divide between the old classic of the Games, Alpine skiing, and the popular mod-

ern sport of snowboarding been breached by an athlete winning gold in both. “The best satisfaction is really that I could be here on both and win both,” said Ledecka. “It was a great feeling, every run was a great feeling, it was something very special. I will think about this moment until the end of my life.” Germany’s Theresia Ramona Hofmeister won the minor final against Rus-

Russian bobsledder Nadezhda Sergeyeva has been banned from the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics after failing a doping test, the Court of Arbitration for Sport said on Saturday. The court said that she tested positive for the heart medication trimetazidine and admitted the offense, the fourth doping case to hit the Pyeongchang Olympics and second from Russia. Sergeyeva, who finished 12th in the two-woman bobsleigh, “is excluded from the Olympic Winter Games Pyeongchang 2018”, the court said in a statement. It said the results of the women, competing for

the Olympic Athletes from Russia (OAS), would be discounted. The ruling came as the International Olympic Committee was debating whether to lift a ban imposed on Russia in December for mass doping. The IOC agreed to allow 168 Russians deemed drug-free to take part as the OAS under a neutral flag. But despite extensive vetting Sergeyeva and another Russian athlete failed tests during the Games. Curler Alexander Krushelnitsky was stripped of his mixed doubles bronze medal for taking the banned substance meldonium.

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