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India launches air strike inside Pak

NEW DELHI, FEB 26 (PTI): In a pinpointed and swift air strike that lasted less than two minutes, India pounded Jaish-e-Mohammed’s biggest training camp in Pakistan early Tuesday, killing up to 350 terrorists and trainers who were moved there for their protection after the Pulwama attack, officials said.

The pre-dawn operation described as “nonmilitary” and “preemptive” struck a five-star resort style camp on a hilltop forest that provided a dozen Mirage 2000 fighter jets of the Indian Air Force(IAF) with a “sitting duck target” and caught the terrorists in their sleep, sources said. The strike is the first by the IAF inside Pakistan after the 1971 war.

“I want to assure the people that the country is in safe hands. There is nothing above the nation,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at a public rally in Churu, Rajasthan, in his first remarks after the strike.

He, however, did not make a direct reference to the attack or give any details of the operation described by some as an aerial surgical strike.

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the actual strike lasted for CRPF personnel, who lost less than two minutes, the their lives in the Pulwama sources said. The aircraft attack, said they have found took off from a number of some solace in the airstrikes Muzaffarabad Mirage 2000 is a French multibases, they said. but pressed for efforts to role, single-engine fighter jet Islamabad W h i l e o p p o s i t i o n wipe out the menace of tercapable of dropping a range of INDIA It was not clear bombs and missile including Rawalpindi leaders, including Congress rorism “once and for all”. whether the fleet of laser-guided bombs. They are Mirage 2000s flew fitted with Thales RDY 2 radar president Rahul Gandhi, Jubilant people came PAKISTAN which can strike at targets with Jammu directly from Gwailor kept their reactions to prais- out on streets and marches Sialkot or from other bases 100% accuracy. ing the IAF, BJP leaders were held as the news of In this operation, a very large number of JeM and their allies used what is the IAF’s strike was hailed terrorists, trainers, senior commanders and groups of jihadis who were being trained for being seen as Indian retalia- across the country. fidayeen action were eliminated. tion following the Pulwama The sentiment also The facility at Balakot, located in a thick forest on a hilltop far away from civilian presence, attack to laud Modi’s deci- echoed in state assemwas headed by Maulana Yousuf Azhar, alias Ustad Ghouri, brother-in-law of JeM chief sive leadership and political blies with the legislatures Masood Azhar will which, they asserted, in Haryana, Maharashtra have driven the response and Chhattisgarh passing resolutions praising the IAF Gokhale told the media around 3:45 a.m. and con- from the armed forces.

Family members of the action. that the “intelligence-led cluded by 4:05 a.m. while operation” on the Pakistanbased terror group’s biggest training camp in Balakot Prime Minister Imran Khan on “Once again Indian government has became “absolutely necessary” as it was planning Tuesday directed Pakistan’s armed forces resorted to a self-serving, reckless and fictimore suicide attacks in In- and citizens to “remain prepared for all tious claim. This action has been done for dia, after the February 14 eventualities” after the Indian Air Force domestic consumption being in election attack on a CRPF convoy jets hit JeM’s training camp in Balakot, environment, putting regional peace and in Pulwama. Sources said Pakistan. A high-level meeting of the Na- stability at grave risk,” said the statement.

Pakistan Army spokesperson Maj. the synchronised operation tional Security Council (NSC) chaired by Khan also “strongly rejected Indian claim Gen. Asif Ghafoor said: “Under forced involved 12 Mirage 2000 aircraft supported by a fleet of targeting an alleged terror camp as well hasty withdrawal the aircraft released payof Sukhoi 30 jets, a mid-air as the claim of heavy casualties”, Dawn load which had free fall in an open area.

No infrastructure got hit, no casualties.” refueller and two AWACS. online reported.

Khan, as per a statement issued af- Ghafoor, also issued a thinly veiled threat The sources said the IAF jets used a number of laser- ter the meeting, “directed that elements to India and invoked Pakistan’s National guided bombs, each weigh- of national power, including the armed Command Authority, the body which ing over 1,000 kg, to destroy forces and the people of Pakistan, remain oversees Islamabad’s nuclear weapons the terror camp, about 20 prepared for all eventualities” and sum- programme. “I said that we will surprise moned a special meeting of the National you. Wait for that surprise. I said that our km from Balakot town. response will be different ”, Ghafoor said.

The operation began Command Authority on Wednesday.

NH, NSF boycott meeting with Ravi

FCI says it is not involved DCCI, EDBA appeal NSCN (I-M) in BPL rice repackaging to lift ban on Sunday shop closure

DIMAPUR, FEB 26 (NPN): A day after the Naga Mothers’ Association (NMA) announced its decision to boycott the meeting with Interlocutor for Naga peace talks RN Ravi, the Naga Hoho (NH) and the Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) have also affirmed not to attend the consultative the meeting with RN Ravi on February 26, 2019 at Hotel Vivor, Kohima and on February 27, 2019 at Rhododendron Hall, Central Police Officers Mess, Chumukedima, Dimapur.

In a press release issued by its communication cell, the NH stated that the decision to boycott the meeting was to show resentment to the government of India for its “insincerity” and lack of political will towards solving Indo-Naga political problem.

The hoho maintained that all Naga frontal organizations under Naga Hoho were expected to follow the steps taken by Hoho at this decisive moment.

In another statement, NSF president Kesosul Christopher Ltu and general secretary Imtiyapang Imsong said decision of the federation not to attend the meeting was taken after taking into serious account of the insincerity of the Government of India.

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“Joining what ruling and opposition said, the budget can be people friendly entertaining budget.”

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Pak PM asks army, citizens to ‘prepare for all eventualities’

DIMAPUR, FEB 26 (NPN): Following a report published on Monday on a video that went viral in social media which purportedly showed BPL rice being repacked in plastic bag to be sold as Andhra Parimal, Food Corporation of India (FCI) clarified that it was not involved in any way.

FCI said the report on the video had put question mark on its integrity and commitment towards ensuring food security to the nation.

FCI clarified that the godown and persons shown in the video were in no way related to FCI and therefore was in no way connected with the racket. There is no mention of FCI in the video, it added.

As per the report published in Nagaland Post, the FCI employee who was interviewed had clearly stated that the godown belonged to a nonNaga private party/contractor and not FCI. Further FCI also said, the Public Distribution System (PDS), as explained by an anonymous FCI official, was erroneous and not based on facts.

It stated that the current PDS did not include BPL families after implementation of National Food Security Act, 2013. It also explained that while it did awarded contracts to transporters, but specifically only for transportation of food grains from its one food storage depot (FSD) to another located in other districts, which was technically called “dispatch” and not “issue” of (Cont’d on p-5) food grains.

DIMAPUR, FEB 26 (NPN): Dimapur Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) and East Dimapur Business Association (EDBA) Tuesday while “considering the impracticality” of Sunday closure have appealed to the NSCN (I-M) to immediately lift Sunday closure on trade/businesses including food joints, confectioneries, medicine, groceries, perishable items and travel and tour agencies.

In a joint statement, the DCCI and EDBA said that since the imposition of shop closure they had met NSCN-UT-I CAO on two occasions and apprised him of the difficulty of the business community, travellers and the public.

Accordingly, they said CAO“responded positively” to relax medicine, confectionaries, travel agencies and lodging hotels. However, they said that in absence of proper directives, there has been huge confusion and unwanted elements taking undue advantage of Sunday closure were harassing the business community.

Further, on other business/ trade, the two associations said they were told by CAO that proper directive from the Home kilonser would be taken and intimated to the business community. However, they said till date no decision has been intimated to the business community. DCCI and EDBA said the business community was therefore “totally disappointed.”

Appreciating the intention of Sunday shop closure as a “Christian state”, the DCCI and EDBA, however, maintained that considering Dimapur was the commercial capital of Nagaland and being cosmopolitan in Nature, the shop closure on Sunday was “impractical and self-defeating”. They said shop closure have not restrained hundreds and thousands of shoppers from Nagaland going to nearby town of Assam for shopping on Sunday resulting in huge revenue loss and heavy losses to those dealing with perishable items and “unwanted problems to the public/ (Cont’d on p-5) consumers.”

Rio lays Nagaland State Power Policy 2018 Correspondent KOHIMA, FEB 26 (NPN): Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio laid the Nagaland State Power Policy 2018 during the last day the third session of the 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly on Tuesday.

Some of the key objectives under this policy includes- building adequate capacities in generation, transmission and distribution infrastructure to attain energy security and handling and to achieve 24x7 power for all by 2021. To bridge the demand and availability gap, the state government shall explore additional power purchase through PPA from the upcoming generation projects for long term and bilateral/ energy exchange etc. as short term measure. The policy aims to renovate and modernize the existing assets to achieve optimum utilisation and quality power supply. As

per its vision statement, the department of Power recognised power as the engine of growth of any developing economy and without which no major economic activities can be sustained.

Therefore the Government of Nagaland’s power policy envisions a turn around of the department from heavy loss making sector to profit making in the shortest time possible by introducing the latest state of art technology to modernize the power distribution, transmission and generation system.

The policy will also encourage private sector participation in the state power sector to achieve competitive and efficient delivery system.

As per the strategy, the state will strive to add generation capacity to meet 20% of the total requirement by 2021.

A state level core committee comprising of chief secretary as chairman, commissioner & secretary, power as mem-

ber secretary and members including finance committee, development commissioner, home commissioner, secretary (NRE), secretary, P&AR, engineer in chief, Power, Chief engineer (T&G), Chief engineer (D&R), director (NRE) will be constituted to take all policy decisions.

These include revision of rules, issues of executive instructions, optimizing operations of the state power utility, matters relating to revenue, generation, transmission, distribution etc which will be submitted to the state cabinet.

All acts and rules promulgated by the government of India and the state shall be applicable for implementation of Nagaland state power policy 2018 under the acts and rules. The policy shall be reviewed from time to time so that essential policy directives and needs of the State are evolved to meet the changing needs of the state.

NLA passes appropriation bill for Rs. 18,026.10 cr Correspondent KOHIMA, FEB 26 (NPN): After more than seven hours of debate, Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) passed the appropriation bill for Rs 18,026.10 crore for 2019-20 on the last day of the third session of 13th NLA on Tuesday. The bill was passed by voice vote as the Nagaland Appropriation Bill (No. 2), 2019.

Leader of opposition TR Zeliang, who raised 27 cut motions out of 82, withdrew at the request of leader of House and chief minister Neiphiu Rio, by stating that he withdrew the cut motions since members would not receive befitting reply. On the discrepancies of figures shown in the Supplementary Demand for Grants and the additional funds provided as furnished in the unstarred question, the chief minister clarified that the opposition members should stop thinking to have known everything about the budget and asked them to study before making wild allegations on the floor of House based on limited knowledge.

Rio clarified that though the total supplementary amount proposed was Rs 2,154.20 crore, the actual net increase under various categories was Rs 109.39 crore only in RE 2018-19 over BE 2018-19.

He explained that the seemingly huge difference of Rs 2,044.81 crore was because savings under one demand could be adjusted in another demand, due to which supplementary was required , and savings in revenue section could

not be adjusted in capital section or vice-versa even within the same demand because of which supplementary was required.

On the question to enhance funds in DUDA, Rio clarified that the budget allocation in 2018-19 was Rs 21 crore and for 201920 he had increased it to Rs 23 crore, an increase of 9.5% over the previous fiscal. However, he said the allocation under DUDA was not necessarily the true and only reflection of developmental activities in Eastern Nagaland.

He said the budget was a financial document that contained estimates of receipts and different items of expenditure during a financial year, including debts and liabilities. Commenting that all members were not expert professionals in budget preparation, he advised them to stop pretending to know and instead make an attempt to understand things better before getting carried away.

On the budget being termed an entertainment budget, lacking in consistency, financial transparency and financial accountability, Rio said the budget was no different from what it used to be during the time of previous governments.

He explained that the focus and thrust areas were different this time and so were the programmes and policies as these reflected his priorities.

On an allegation by opposition member Yitachu, Rio remarked that the member had the habit of labouring hard under misconceptions and mis-

understandings, primarily caused by his inability to understand the financial statements contained in the budget documents. He alleged that Zeliang was not happy at the importance accorded to youth and culture.

After 18 members from both the opposition and treasury benches took part in the debate on budget, Rio in his reply appreciated the legislators for their active participation. He said such a healthy debate would strengthen the democratic system and improve governance in the State. He said the government would be closely studying inputs, grievances and suggestions and take measures accordingly, while assuring that PDA government would continuously strive to carry out its responsibilities in an effective manner.

Earlier, the leader of opposition (LoO) pointed out anomalies in Goods and Services Tax (GST) by pointing out that the growth rate of GST in the State showed diminishing returns. He said it was 25% in 2017-18, which went down to 11.4% in 2018-19 and further estimated to be 9.72% in 2019-20.

Zeliang said, before introduction of GST, the State government should have introduced online system on Central Sales Tax (CST), whose growth rate was 19.60% in 2017-18 from the previous fiscal. He warned that if the government followed the present trend of spending additional amount, this would rise to an unimaginable (Cont’d on p-5) level.

PAC clarifies on Agri Expo incident

DIMAPUR, FEB 26 (NPN): Public Action Committee (PAC) of the Naga Council Dimapur (NCD) Tuesday clarified that the “genesis of the crime committed” at Agri Expo site on August 1, 2018 and thereafter the alleged involvement of some Naga Political Groups were “two sides of the coin that is misconstrued.” The committee through its media cell affirmed to ensure that the “truth behind the crime shall be made public”.

PAC has, therefore, appealed to the responsible NNPGs and to one and all that “whoever resort to threat and intimidation, coerce or force Wilson Kenye or the investigation agency” would be held responsible for “concealing the truth and is thereby a party to the crime.”

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Kohima, Feb 26 (NPN): The third session of the 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) which began on February 21 concluded on Tuesday. Following were some of the highlights of the budget session.

Roads project under Bharat Mala: Deputy chief minister, Y. Patton who is also in-charge of Home and National Highways, told the State assembly that five consultancy services for new National Highways in Nagaland were taken up for preparation of feasibility study and Detail Project Report (DPR).

Patton said this while replying to an unstarrted question raised by opposition member, Yitachu on the numbers of new highways taken up through open e-tendering and roads projected under Bharat Mala. He said that the new national highways were NH-702 from Longleng-Longching-MonTizit-Namtola covering 143 km, 702, NH-702 B covering 104 km from Aboi to Tuensang, NH-D covering 78.5 km, NH-329 A, 229 covering 49 km from Pimla-Junction, Diphu on NH-329, subjail junction on NH-36 to NH-129 A via Thahekhu and Chumukedima to Dimapur bypass and NH-702 A covering 226 km from MokokchungZunheboto & Chazuba to Meluri on NH-702 A under NH (O).

Patton said that as far as roads projected under Bharat Mala, the international connectivity roads in Nagaland stretch from Avankhu-Jessami, from Jessami to Akegwo cover-

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ing 58 km (2 lane) and international connectivity roads in Nagaland from Kohima to Avankhu and road stretch from Akegwo to Avangkhu, 91 km (2 lane).

On economic corridors in Nagaland, Patton said that the stretch started from Numaligarh-Dimapur-Kohima-Imphal, KhatkatiChumukedima with 23 km (4 lane), ChumukedimaJharnapani with 12 km (4 lane), Jharnapani NH-29 with 16 km (4 lane), NH-29 Nagaland-Zubza with 16 km (4 lane), Zubza-Kohima with 36 km (4 lane) and Kohima- Jessami- UrkhulImphal road stretch from Kohima-Yaingangpopki.

Patton also added that projects appointed through e-tendering under Bharatmala were construction of 4/6 lane from 132.375 km to 158.058 of DabokaDimapur section (Dimapur by-pass) on NH 36 & 39 covering 20.68 km, 4-lane Dimapur Kohima section of NH 39 from 123. 840 km to 138.775 km covering 14.94, 4-lane Dimapur section of NH 39 from 138.775 km to 152.49 km covering 13.72 km and 4 -lane Dimapur- Kohima section of NH 39 from 152.490 km to 166.700 km covering 14.21 km. All these are under NH 39 and stretch under NHIDLC, Patton said.

Number of doctors: Replying to the starred question on the total number of doctors under the Department of Health & Family Welfare raised by oppositon member, Yitachu, the minister in-charge of Health & Family Welfare, S. Pangnyu Phom told the state assembly that there are 115 doctors

posted in the PHCs. He stated that there was no sanctioned post of doctors in 23 PHCs. He said the department has created numerous posts to make 100% posting of doctors in rural areas. Pangyu said that the department has formed the roster posting policy in order to ensure posting of doctors in all the remote areas, and in order to fill the posting gaps National Health Mission (NHM) has provided nine specialists, 77 GDMOs, 37 Ayush MOs and 18 dental surgeons. Also replying to a starred question raised by opposition member, C.L. John on the sanctioned strength of various health units in the rural areas, the minister said that to overcome the shortage and to improve the health facilities in remote and under-served areas, the department under the NHM has expanded the network of Health Units.

Since 2012 till date, the numbers of CHCs has been increased from 21 to 25, PHC from 126 to 138 and SC from 396 to 559.

Number of CDPOs: Chief minister and minister incharge of social welfare department, Neiphiu Rio said that the number of CDPOs district-wise was 60 but there are currently 47 CDPOs present which is 13 less due to retirement and promotion vacancies. The total number of children (0-6),pregnant and lactating mothers is 3,64,867. Rio revealed this in his reply to an unstarred question by oppositon member, Y Vikheho Swu on the details on the total number of CDPO under social welfare department.

Scheme taken up u n d e r s c h e m e ‘A r t i -

cle 275(1)’: Minister in charge of planning and co-ordination department Neiba Kronu informed the house about the details of scheme/projects taken up under the scheme ‘Article 275 (1) of the Constitution’ during 2018-19 along with amount, district wise: 24 project in Kohima at the amount of Rs. 1920 lakhs, 12 project in Mokokchung at the amount of Rs. 565 lakhs, 6 project in Peren with amount of Rs.1255 lakhs, 20 project in Dimapur with amount of Rs. 1515 lakhs, 5 project in Zunheboto with amount of Rs. 350 lakhs, 4 project in Tuensang at the amount of Rs.225 lakhs, 7 project in Wokha at the amount of Rs. 579 lakhs, 4 project in Mon at the amount of Rs.225 lakhs, 3 project in Kiphire at the amount of Rs.330 lakhs, 8 project at Phek at the amount of Rs. 980 lakhs, project at Longleng at the amount of Rs. 75 lakhs, Diphupar, Tuensang and Tizit at the amount of Rs. 358.54 lakhs.

Responding to a supplementary question, Neiba Kronu said the sanction of the President of India for release of an amount of Rs. 2,22,60,00 as 1st instalment to the state government towards Grantin-aid-General for grants under Article 275(1) of the Constitution for the head 2018-19 was for recurring cost for existing EMRS @ Rs. 42,000/- per student per annum, tentative number of students- 530.

Anticipated amount on salary: Responding to starred question raised by oppositon member, Yitachu on the total amount spent in salary from 31st March 2018 to 31st Janu-

Northeast CSR forum held in Guwahati

Alemtemshi addressing the corporate from all the Northeast states at the one-day workshop of the NEW CSR Forum held in Guwahati.

DIMAPUR: CEO, Investment & Development Authority of Nagaland (IDAN), Alemtemshi Jamir has called upon the corpo-

rate of all the Northeast states to give back to society in a focused manner so that it would have positive impact in improving the

lives of the people.

Speaking as the chief guest during the one-day workshop of the Northeast Corporate Social Respon-

sibility (CSR) forum held at Taj Vivanta, Guwahati on February 26, Jamir reminded the gathering that economic inequalities led to social injustice. He also said that corporates driven by profit caused large scale catastrophe for which “nature would never forgive us”.

The forum was hosted by the Dalmia Foundation, with participation from all over the Northeast.

During the programme, the CSR heads of many corporates deliberated on the challenges of implementing CSR in the Northeast with a view to improve the position in the coming years.

ary 2019 and the amount anticipated for salary for the month of January, February and March 2019, the minister in-charge of finance, Neiphiu Rio said that expenditure on salary during the period was Rs. 4176.62 crore and the anticipated salary for January and February 2019 is Rs. 1216.22 crore and March 2019 to be drawn in April 2019 is Rs. 476.72 crore.

On the query on disparity of payment, the chief minister replied that payment of TA, MR, leave encashment was made in the month of January, February and March, thereby, the amount is higher in these three months.

Number of teachers appointed during 2018-19: Chief minister Neiphiu Rio told the State assembly that there are 162 teachers vacancies in backward linguistic area, where some cases are under process for consideration on need basis. He said that vacancies could not be filled due to non-availability of trained/ qualified candidates. Rio said this while replying to oppositon member, Muthingnyuba Sangtam starred question on the total number of teachers appointed during 20182019 and whether they were appointed through open interview. Rio also said that 32 primary teachers were appointed on adhoc and need basis during 2018-19 (1st April 2018 till date). 85 GT(Maths) and 52 GT(Science) were appointed through open interview on September 18, 2018. Three graduate teachers and 37 primary teachers were appointed on compassionate scheme on July 6, 2018 and August

NSCN (I-M) welcomes DIMAPUR: NSCN (I-M) has welcomed 14 officials belonging to civil and army wings of NSCN (Unification) into its fold and administered oath on February 26.

According to MIP, GPRN, the NSCN (I-M) has appreciated and warmly accepted the “home comers” for finding the Naga mainstream. The home comers included a kilonser, two deputy kilonsers, two leacys, a razou peyu, two brigadiers, a colonel, two captains, a lieutenant, a corporal & under secretary. Reception and prayer meeting was held at council headquarters (CHQ), Hebron to welcome them.

Naga leaders reiterate demand for ‘immediate solution’

Naga leaders addressing media persons in New Delhi.

DIMAPUR: Seeking global intervention on the longpending Naga political issue, several imminent Naga leaders, at the press conference organized by Naga Students’ Union Delhi (NSUD) on February 25 at the Press Club of India, New Delhi, reiterated the demand for immediate solution to the Naga political issue, which is honourable and acceptable to the Nagas.

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The meet was attended by advisor Naga Mothers’ Association (NMA), Dr. Rosemary Dzuvichii; chairman ADC, Ukhrul, Dr. Yaronsho Ngalung; secretary general, NPMHR, Neingulo Krome; joint secretary NMA, Leyri; department of History, Nagaland University, professor N. Venuh and president NSUD, Luikang Bruce as panellists.

According to NSUD, the “Global Naga calls” focus on the following primary objectives- to reach out to the global communities for support in resolving

Indo-Naga political conflict, give pressure on the Indian government for an early political solution, fulfil the promises of a solution made

by Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, interlocutor RN Ravi, and North East BJP in-charge, Ram Madhav in the last five years.

Dr. Dzuvichii maintained that the strong display of passion for the Naga issue and desires for immediate solution reflects the strength of young Naga generation.

She also raised concern that not only oppressive laws such as AFSPA has been imposed in the Naga areas but the government of

India is introducing repressive laws such as CAB and PRC in the Naga region, besides giving further assurance of immunity upon Assam Rifles. According to Dr. Dzuvichii, the situation was nothing “less than an undeclared secret war” upon the Nagas.

Leyri said that “Nagas have witnessed too many times of pains and tears; mothers are tired of carrying too many dead bodies of Naga compatriots”.

Therefore, Leyri said both “Nagalim” and India should realise the lost caused due to the conflict and arrive at amicable solution at the earliest in this opportune time.

Dr. Ngalung said that Global Nagas call for an immediate political solution came at the right time as the centre government has failed to deliver its promises.

Professor, Venuh reminded that the history of the Nagas movement did not began after the Indian independence, and that it has nothing against the Indian. He also cited the memorandum submitted to the Simon Commission to leave the Nagas alone in 1929.

He said that even during

the British colonial period, the Nagas were under the “excluded areas” from their administration. Therefore, Venuh said that Nagas have lost their trust as nothing could materialized even after more than 70 years of negotiation with the Indian leadership for resolving the conflict. Neingulo Krome substantiated that ever since the second ceasefire was signed between India and the Nagas, NPMHR put every effort to bring all the sections to support the peace talks. However, Krome said that the assurance made by prime minister Narendra Modi on solution was not different from the promises made by the other leaders.

The moderator of the session Lakpachui Siro said that political solution was equally important and beneficial to both Nagas and India, if Indian subcontinent has to become economic powers, and that Naga holds a great gateway towards economic growth. In conclusion, the Naga leaders have appealed to all the media fraternity to reach out to the world community with the message that “Nagas want support for an immediate political solution”.

14, 2018. Also replying to a stared question raised by oppositon member, Kezhienyi Khalo, the chief minister said that regularisation of 496 graduate teachers and 1464 primary teachers is pending.

Total number of voters: Replying to a starred question raised by oppositon member, Yitachu on total number of voters in the state and the steps taken to curb proxy entry, chief minister, Neiphiu Rio, said that the total number of voters in the State is 12,096,13 and preparation of the electoral rolls for all elections to the parliament and legislature of every State was done under the superintendence, direction and control of the Election Commission of India by powers vested under Article 324(I) of the Constitution of India.

Rs.11 cr received under SDRF, Rs.130.73 cr under NDRF: Earlier, on Monday, State chief minister and Leader of the house Neiphiu Rio disclosed that Nagaland received Rs 11 crore under State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) and Rs 130.73 crore under National Disaster Response Fund (NRDF).

The chief minister disclosed this while responding to an unstarred question raised by oppositon member, Chotisuh Sazo on the total funds received for natural calamities from centre government during the year 2018-19.

Rio disclosed that Rs. 9407lakhs (district priority list Rs. 1425 lakhs and state priority list Rs 7982) was sanctioned for the expenditure of NDRF civil work during the year 2018-19.

The fund distributed under district wise

received under SDRF during the year 2018-19 was Rs 6,86,79,226. Dimapur district (1254 beneficiaries) Mon district (2063 beneficiaries), Mokokchung district (263 beneficiaries), Kiphire district (136 beneficiaries), Wokha district (192 beneficiaries), Longleng district (209 beneficiaries), Peren district (690 beneficiaries), Tuensang district (276 beneficiaries), Phek district (764 beneficiaries), Kohima district (179 beneficiaries), Zunheboto district (137 beneficiaries) including the emergency rice distribution to Kiphire, Mon, Tuesnsang and Peren that cost the amount of Rs 1,29,73,00.

Rio clarified that restorative civil works were taken up departmentally and through district disaster management authorities in regard to NDRF allocation so the beneficiary list was not available for NDRF. Rs 1111.11 lakh received under MIDH: Chief Minister and Minister incharge of Horticulture, Neiphiu Rio, stated that total allocation of fund under Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) for the year 2018-19 was Rs. 3555.56 lakh. Out of which, he said the department received Rs. 1111.11 lakh as first instalment which includes state share.

He stated this in reply to an unstarred question raised by oppositon member, Moatoshi Longkumer.

He added that the department has initiated season bound activities such as winter vegetable cultivation and kiwi fruit area expansion. For the remaining components, Rio said the

department has completed district wise allocation and selection of site and beneficiaries were under progress.

In connection with the department of Horticulture, Moatoshi Longkumer asked about the amount received by the department in the year 2018-19 under the Mission Organic Chain Development for the north-eastern region.

Minister in charge, Rio stated that the department received Rs. 246.88 lakh under MOVCD-NER. 74 RD blocks in Nagaland: Chief Minister and minister in-charge of rural development Neiphiu Rio disclosed that there were 74 RD blocks in Nagaland.

He stated this in reply to an unstarred question raised by oppositon member, Y Vikheho Swu, on the number of RD blocks in the state. Rio furnished the detailed numbers of RD blocks in each district in Nagaland; Dimapur (6) Kiphire (5) Kohima (7), Longleng (3), Mokokchung (9), Mon (8), Peren (4), Phek (8), Tuensang (9), Wokha (7), Zunheboto (8) totalling 2,37,954 households in the State under RD blocks.

Rice distributed to hostels: State chief minister and minister in-charge of Food & Civil Supplies, Neiphiu Rio, stated that 358 students’ hostels in the state were distributed with 2,000 metric tonnes of rice that was sanctioned and dispatched by Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution for distributing to students hostel in the month of August, 2018. He stated this in reply to an unstarred question raised oppositon member Kuzholuzo Nienu.

news in Brief SPCSA inauguration: Salesian Provincials’ Conference of South Asia (SPCSA) inauguration of the three-year preparation for centenary of the Salesian Missions in Northeast India in 2022 will be held on February 27 at 9 am at DBIDL, Dimapur (Don Bosco School campus).

CMO’s office Mokokchung shifted: Deputy Chief Medical Officer Mokokchung, Dr. Kibangkumba has informed that the office of the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) has been shifted to the new complex behind Town Hall at Sangtemla Ward, Mokokchung.

MCTE 1st general meeting: Mokokchung College of Teacher Education (MCTE) has convened its first general meeting on March 5 at 1 p.m. at the college campus. All the alumni of the college have been requested to attend the meeting.

SASU executive-cum-presidential meet: Saptiqa Area Students’ Union (SASU) has convened its executive-cum-presidential meeting on March 2 at 11 am at the residence of Khukiye Sema BDO, Electrical

Colony, Kohima. Executive members, advisors and unit presidents have been requested to attend the meeting.

PTAMD general session: Public Transport Association Mon District (PTAMD) has convened a general session for the current financial year 2019 on March 5 at PTAMD office near Haji store, Mon. All the unit presidents and vehicle owners of Mon have been requested to attend the meeting. For further details, one may contact PTAMD general secretary(9436074830).

The FGN, Konyak Region select’s midan peyu: Konyak Region, FGN, Chinge Konyak was unanimously selected during the Leacy Hoho meeting held at Tobu Town on December 31, 2018 and was approved by kedahge, S. Singnya on February 6, 2019. According to a press release issued by P. Khole, speaker Leacy Hoho, Konyak Region, FGN, in this regard, the FGN Konyak region has informed the general public of Mon District and Nagas in general to extend their cooperation to the newly appointed midan peyu.

KVK- Phek conducts 14th SAC meeting

The 14th scientific advisory committee meeting of KVK in progress.

DIMAPUR: The 14th scientific advisory committee meeting of Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Phek was held at KVK conference hall on February 26.

In the meeting, district forest officer, Vetatso Demo, emphasized on soil fertility management through low cost vermin-composting and protected cultivation while EAC Pfutsero, Abeinuo Jasmine Ashau suggested undertaking various climate resilient technologies as contingencies measures during various vagary of nature.

The chairman of the committee, director, ICAR-

NRC on Mithun, Medziphema, Dr. Abhijit Mitra, in his address, suggested infusing various need-based and farm oriented technologies to agrarian community of the district while emphasizing on need-based crop production, processing and marketing of the farmers produce.

He urged farmers to have a sense of belongingness for available resources rather than a subsidy oriented approach. The meeting was chaired by director, ICARNRC on Mithun, Medziphema, Dr. Abhijit Mitra, senior scientist and head I/C, KVK Phek, Dr. Esther

T Longkumer, welcomed the members of the SAC and presented the progress report of 2018-19, while ACTO (horticulture), Dr Rinku Bharali, presented the annual action plan for the year 2019-20. SMS (animal science) KVK-Phek, Dr Debojyoti Borkotoky delivered the vote of thanks.

The programme was followed by a discussion and suggestions from members of the committee that included officials from district administration, agriculture and allied departments, NGOs and progressive farmers.

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A press release by WGC publicity and media cell said that, the AAA team interacted with the principal, IQAC members, heads of department, faculty members, ministerial staff and the students.

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Rev. Dr. Hevukhu Achumi unveiling the Pishikhu Baptist Church Jubilee Stone on February 23.

DIMAPUR: Pishikhu Baptist Church (PBC) celebrated its golden jubilee on February 23 at Pishikhu village. A jubilee stone was unveiled by Rev. Dr. Hevukhu Achumi, executive secretary, WSBAK. A press release from PBC pastor Khekivi Aye, stated that Rev. Dr. Hevukhu Achumi told the gathering that WSBAK considered the Pishikhu Baptist Church a prominent Church among its units. He recalled the days when he was ordained at Pishikhu Baptist Church

and how the Church leaders preached the gospel by visiting villages on foot.

The speaker exhorted the gathering to not only strive to save their souls but also to save the souls of fellow beings. He said a jubilee was the year of confessing sins, forgiving one another and to be set free from the bondage of sin.

The programme was chaired by Khekivi Aye, pastor, PBC and recorded

by Xekishe Chophi, secretary, Jubilee Planning Board.

Opening prayer and hymn was conducted by Tokali Y. Shikhu, associate pastor women. A welcome address was said by Atoshe P. Wotsa, head GB, Pishikhu village and offertory prayer was offered by Mughatoli Yeptho, associate pastor youth. Greeting messages were delivered

by Tokishe Chishi, head GB, Naghutomi Old, and Hukheto Yepthomi, head GB, Lhomithi village.

Vote of thanks was said

by Kaniho Wotsa, chairman of the Jubilee Planning Board.

AAA team and faculty of WGC on February 26.

Dr. Visakhonu Hibo, princi- principal, Mount Tiyi Col- and IQAC coordinator, pal, Japfu Christian College, lege, Wokha and Dr. Vitsosie Dimapur Government ColKigwema, Dr. Apeni Lotha, Vüprü, associate professor lege, Dimapur.

Inter-collegiate commerce festival in Dimapur

DIMAPUR: Department of Commerce, Unity College, organized the annual state level inter-collegiate commerce festival, “COMMVANZA 2019” on February 23, under the theme “Transcending beyond Excellence”.

A press release from HoD, department of Commerce, Dr. Tongpankumla, stated that HoD, Commerce department, NU, professor A.K. Mishra, graced the occasion as the special invitee.

The festival is organized annually with an objective to present platforms to commerce students and colleges to showcase their knowledge, talents and skills and at the same time inculcate a sense of true competitive spirit in students.

Colleges from in and around Dimapur took part in the event, where Unity College, Dimapur was declared the overall winner. while Tetso College, Dimapur, was the runners up of the event.

Deputy National Security Advisor and the governments interlocutor for Naga Peace Talks, RN Ravi called on Governor of Nagaland, PB Acharya at Raj Bhavan Kohima on February 26. (PRO Raj Bhavan)

SM College hosts seminar on Intellectual Property Rights PM-KISAN launched at Shamator

Participants and resource persons at the seminar on February 25.

DIMAPUR: A one-day NAAC sponsored national seminar on “Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and its implications in higher education” was held at

Sakus Mission College auditorium, Dimapur on February 25.

The resource person for the seminar was assistant professor, department of

Political Science, Assam University (Diphu Campus), Dr. Bikash Chandra Dash.

A press release by Dr. Samuel Longkumer of

Sakus Mission College stated that a highly educative and purposeful information on the topic was presented by the following : asst. prof, dept of Education, Government College Dimapur, Harekrushna Parhi; asst. prof, dept. of pol. science, Pranabananda Women’s College, Dimapur, Anil Kumar Das; asst prof; dept of economics, Unity College, Dimapur, R Emilo T; asst. prof, dept. of pol. science, Tetso College, Dimapur, Rajani Das; 6th semester BA LLB student, Ajeenkya D.Y. Patel University School of law, Pune, Lokuh Sangtam; asst. prof, dept. of economics, Sakus Mission College, Dimapur, R.B.Srikant; and

HoD, economics, Sakus Mission College, Dimapur, Aosanen Jamir. The presentation was moderated

by HoD, History, SMC, Gante.

Earlier, the keynote address was delivered by HoD, Pol.Sc, SMC, Pranati Das. The seminar chaired by SMC faculty, Narola Jamir began with an invocation

by SMC chaplain, Amenla Aier followed by the welcome address by principal, SMC, Dr. Arenla Aier and vote of thanks by co-ordinator, IQAC, SMC, Asenla Yanger. The event was followed by presentation of certificates to the presenters and participants.

Farmers and officials at the launching programme on PM-KISAN on February 25.

DIMAPUR: Department of Agriculture on February 25 launched Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme (PM-KISAN) at SDAO office Shamator.

At the programme, keynote address was deliv-

ered by agriculture officer, T. Longri, guidelines on PM-KISAN was highlighted by agriculture officer, Viwoto and speeches on behalf of the farmers were also delivered by Kiutsumong and GB, Rithrong.

The programme was chaired by senior AFA. M. Yinkiu, vote of thanks was delivered by AFA, Hanjikhiung and attended by the staff of the agriculture department and farmers of Shamator.

KDLSA organizes programme for LLCs NBHM beekeeping training programmes DIMAPUR: Nagaland Beekeeping and Honey Mission (NBHM) conducted a series of beekeeping training programmes for beekeepers in different locations across the state starting the month of February 2019.

A press release from NBHM, Sovima, media cell stated that the trainings

were held under the RKVY scheme, under the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperation, GoI. The trainees involved existing beekeepers and agricultural and horticultural farmers from the villages. The villages that were trained included, Yachem village (Longleng district), Yachang A village (Mokokc-

hung district), Mon village (Mon district), Sirhi Angami village (Dimapur district), Shiponger village (Tuensang district), Ghatashi village (Zunheboto district), Sutsu village (Phek district) Tutheze village (Kiphire district), Longsa village (Wokha district) and Nchangram village (Peren district).

Training under Peducha village (Kohima district) is slated to be held by last week of February 2019. Around 275 beekeepers and farmers were covered under these training programs.

NBHM also distributed bee boxes and tool kits to the beneficiaries after the training sessions.

Induction training for ASHAs of Zunheboto

Students, members and teacher in-charge of LLC during the NSLSA theme song competition and legal literacy session on Childs Rights at Hopongkyu Memorial Hall, Kiphire district.

DIMAPUR: Kiphire District Legal Services Authority (KDLSA) organised a legal literacy session on Child Rights for the students of Kiphire district on February 26 at Hopongkyu Memorial Hall, Kiphire.

KDLSA also organzied a competition on NSLSA theme song for the Legal Literacy Clubs (LLC).

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DLSA Kiphire, project assistant, Rebica T. Sangtam stated that, resource person Hotingkiu, panel lawyer, spoke on the child rights and urged the students to know their basic rights and laws such as Juvenile Justice Act, Right to Education and Protection of Children from Domestic violence Act. LLCs from five schools- Cambridge High

School Kiphire, EL-Beth High School Kiphire, Saramati High School Kiphire, Agape High School Kiphire and Government High School, Phelungre participated in the competition.

In the competition, EL-Beth High School won the first prize, Agape High School bagged the second prize and Cambridge High School received the third

prize. The programme was attended by 88 students and five teachers in-charge for LLC. The programme concluded with a benediction

by Yutsala, para legal volunteer.

E a r l i e r, t h e p r o gramme was chaired by Rebica T Sangtam, project assistant and welcome note was delivered by Khiapong, para legal volunteer.

DIMAPUR: An induction training programme for newly inducted ASHAs was organized by District Health Society (DHS) Zunheboto from February 18 to 22.

A press release from CMO office, Zunheboto, district media officer, Shekho Sophie stated that ASHAs were trained on various skills and topics like classifying and management of fever and diarrhoea (HBNC), roles during VHND, intervention in cases of violence against women-case study, HIV and AIDS, malaria, MCTS and malnutrition.

During the induction training, a short documentary on child health and “A step at a time” maternal health was also shown.

Various IEC materials were distributed during the training. The ASHAs were then evaluated at the end of the training.

Dr. K. Akaho Sema, deputy chief medical officer, Zunheboto encouraged the ASHAs and said that they acted as a bridge between the ANM and the community.

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Navy divers retrieving the fifth body at 230 feet in the same rat hole where 3rd & 4th miners were found.

Shillong, Feb 26: Indian navy divers on Tuesday located a fifth body from inside the 370-feet deep flooded coal mine in Meghalaya’s East Jaintia Hills Hills district, where over a dozen miners remain were trapped since December 13, an official said.

“The fifth body, which was detected at 230 feet in the same rat-hole coal mine, where the third and fourth dead miners were located, at 5:10 p m, with the help of a remotely operated underwater vehicle (ROV),” a senior rescue official, who wished not to be named, said.

On Saturday, the divers with the help of their

National Seminar on oral history and traditions in NE

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Diphu February 26: Seminar Convener and head of the department, History Assam University, Diphu campus, Dr. Vulli Dhanaraju has announced that the Department of History, Assam University, Diphu Campus is organizing a two-day national seminar on ‘Problems and prospects of oral history and traditions in Northeast India’ from February 27 at Growth Centre Auditorium at Diphu in collaboration with Indian Council of Historical Research ,New Delhi and Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.

This seminar will be inaugurated by Pro-Vice Chancellor, Assam University, Diphu Campus, Prof.

Sivasish Biswas. Dilip Singh, Joint Director, IGRMS, Bhopal, will deliver voluntary speech highlighting contribution of IGRMS in the field of Museum and research while Department of Folklore Research, Gauhati University, Prof.Anil Kumar Boro, will deliver the keynote address.

Speaking on the importance of the colloquium, Dr Vulli stated that in many societies, history has replaced oral traditions. Similarly, most of the ethnic community in the Northeast India dispossessed any written

records and documents. Due to this, living oral traditions has become avital source of information for studying cultural history of ethnic communities. Recently, scholars from northeast India have also mull over the view that oral history can enhance scholars in reconstruction of the history of the ethnic communities by learning various living oral traditions.

Dr. Vulli Dhanaraju stated that the seminar will look into the problems and prospects of oral history and its relevance for the construction of history of northeast in today’s context. Secondly, it will critically discuss how the concepts of oral traditions have appropriately been used in different historical contexts and how it has changed the course of history of Northeast India. He also stated that this seminar will study oral history as discourse to explore the diverse ways in which the past shapes the present perceptions and focus on a wide range of questions relating to history, migration and identity formations. He believes the effort is not only to explore the historical past but also the role of plural narratives of the ethnic communities that shapes their history, migration and contesting itself in diverse forms of ideas by taking up oral history as discourse.

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER ZUNHEBOTO

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NOTICE

Dtd. Zbto. the 16/01/2019

Smt. Tokheli Sema, wife of Late Nikhuyi Sema of Suruhuto Town, District Zunheboto has applied for the issue of Succession Certificate under the Indian Succession Act 1925 to draw the service benefits, Family Pension and Bank A/c etc. belonging to Late Nikhuyi Sema has expired on 21/11/2018.

Therefore, notice is hereby issued inviting any claims and objections from the public pertaining to the above mentioned property and the same to be submitted to the office of the Additional Deputy Commissioner Zunheboto, within a period of 30 days from issue of this notice. In the event of this office not receiving any claims and objections within the stipulated time, Succession Certificate will be issued to the applicant as prayed for.

(Ajit Kumar Ranjan) IAS Addl. Deputy Commissioner, Zunheboto : Nagaland DP-1626

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

NOTICE

Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate/pension benefits of Late Khuplen Kuki has been applied by Smti Repala Ao, W/o Lt. Khuplen Kuki R/o H.No 78, Indisen Village Dimapur, Nagaland for possession of : 1) PPO 111815981 2) SBI A/C 11846678675 Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate/pension benefits of the said deceased may if she/ he so desire appear in this court on or before the said day of 25th March' 19 Given under the hand and seal of the court on this the 26th Feb' 19.

Principal District & Sessions Judge Dimapur : Nagaland DP-1643

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER MON : NAGALAND Dated Mon, the 15th Feb 2019

NOTICE

Whereas, an application has been submitted by Smti. Ngiplih Konyak with a prayer for issue of Succession Certificate for drawal of entitled pension dues and any other outstanding dues from the Government of Nagaland on behalf of her Husband deceased Late Chemlei Konyak, Ex Pensioner of PPO No. PEN/Com-18081/NL/S/18745 under the establishment of SBI Mon A/C No. 11854142363 who expired on 20/11/2018.

Objections are hereby invited from persons in regards to claims for withdrawal of the dues by the applicant within 30 (thirty) days with effect from the date of issue of this notice. No petition will be entertained after the expiry of the given period.

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IMPHAL, Feb 26: An alleged drug peddler was arrested with contraband drugs estimated Rs 8.5 crore in the international market in Manipur’s border town Moreh on Tuesday.

The seized drugs were 2.356 kg of brown sugar, 244 gram of heroin, and 342 packets of WY tablet, each packet containing 200 tablets. The alleged drug peddler was identified as Jilkhongam @ Tarmon Lhungdim (44) son of Sokhothang Lhungdim of Jangoubung village, currently staying at Moreh ward number 2.

Indian currency notes amounting to Rs 23.42 lakh and Burmese kyat amounting to 1.80 lakh was seized during the raid conducted at the current residence of the alleged drug peddler around 7.30 am, a police source said.

The source said that a combined team of state

Huge quantity of illegal drugs seized by police and Assam Rifles from border town Moreh on Tuesday. (NP)

police at the border town and troops of 43rd battalion Assam Rifles conducted the raid based on input.

Police and security forces, particularly Assam Rifles in the border town have been conducting relentless crackdown on contraband drugs the last few days based on input of high profile drug peddlers operating in the town bordering Myanmar.

The police and Assam Rifles have been have been sanitizing the area and after a thorough search of the house, illegal drugs were found concealed at multiple locations.

The recovery on Tues-

day was days after the one of the biggest recoveries of contraband drugs so far this year on February 19 in which Assam Rifles seized a huge quantity of WY (World is Yours) tablets worth approximately Rs 14.58 crore while checking a vehicle originating from the border town.

The police source estimated that in the operations conducted to crack down on drug peddlers, the police and security forces along with other concerned agencies have so far seized brown sugar, heroin and WY tablets worth over Rs 50 crore from the current year till date.

Manipur Democratic Alliance pushes for Manipur People’s Bill 2018 Correspondent

IMPHAL, Feb 26: Manipur Democratic Alliance (MDA), an alliance of 11 political parties including the ruling BJP and its partners on Tuesday, demanded early assent to the Manipur People’s Bill 2018.

A delegation of the alliance on Tuesday met the state Governor Najma Heptulla and submitted a memorandum drawing her attention to give assent to the Manipur People’s Bill 2018, the Bill which is pending for President’s assent.

Even as Manipur Assembly passed the Bill to protect of people of Manipur by regulating the entry into and exit from Manipur for non-Manipur people in July 2018, the Bill was yet to get the necessary assent from the President for enacting as an Act. The Bill is pending with the Rastrapati Bhavan, reportedly awaiting recom-

A delegaiton of MDA meeting Manipur Governor on Tuesday. (NP)

for the MDA, the convenor said that a delegation alliance will be leaving for New Delhi soon to meet the President and ask him to give his assent to the Bill.

He said that conversion of the Bill into an Act was a must for the protection of the indigenous people of the state who have no Constitutional protection at all.

Tombi added that the alliance will continue to work together in the interest of the indigenous people, leaving behind ideology differences of each

party.

MDA is an alliance of 11 political parties including BJP and its allies in the present coalition government in the state which was formed in the wake of widespread mass agitations against passing of Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2016.

The alliance had claimed that the CAB was not tabled in the recently concluded Rajya Sabha session after Central leaders of the ruling BJP were convinced by a delegation of the alliance led by chief minister N Biren Singh.

mendation from the Union home ministry.

Talking to reporter after the meeting with the governor, MDA convenor M Tombi Singh said that the delegation of 11 political parties have submitted a memorandum to the Governor, pressing her to take up the matter with the President.

Claiming that it was the start of the campaign

AFFIDAVIT Regd. No. 16/19 Date : 25/02/19 I, Zonifa Sultana Talukdar, D/o Moin Uddin Barbuyan, R/o H/ No. 68, City Tower, Circular Road, Dist. Dimapur, Nagaland do hereby declare that My name was inadvertently entered as Zonifa Sultana Barbuyan instead of Zonifa Sultana Talukdar in my Pan Card bearing No. BCEPB8600G and both refer to one and same person.

From today my name shall be known as Zonifa Sultana Talukdar in all my official documents.

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Notice calling objection for the issue of Succession Certificate.

Smt Shiholi of North Point Colony, Zunheboto, District Zunheboto has applied for the issue of Succession Certificate/ Guardianship Certificate declaring that her husband Late Yenito Sema has expired on 01-11-2018.

It is hereby notified that if no objection to issue this certificate is received from anyone within a period of 30 (thirty) days w.e.f the date of publication in press, the Certificate shall be issued and no further complaint will be entertained for issue of the same.

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NOTICE INVITING CLAIMS/OBJECTIONS OF OTHER CLAIMANT(S) FOR ISSUE OF SUCCESSION CERTIFICATE UNDER PART-I OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925.

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robot located the third body at 9.30 p.m, while the fourth body was detected at 230 feet at 4:32 p.m on Monday.

The rescue official said all three bodies which are still inside the rat-hole coal mine could “disintegrate” during the retrieval process as the bodies were found to be highly decomposed. “The flesh started

Guwahati, Feb 26 (PTI): Assam Chief Minister SarbanandaSonowal Tuesday hailed the Indian Air Force for carrying outair strikes on terror camps in Pakistan.

In a statement Sonowal thanked the Indian Air Forcepersonnel for carrying out air strikes in Pakistan toneutralise militant outfits that are operating to carrysubversive activities on India soil. He said “130 crore people of India are today elated inresponse to the courage and conviction shown by Prime MinisterNarendra Modi in carrying out offensive against the anti-Indiaforces hell bent to create disturbances in the country.”

Sonowal said “The entire nation is today proud of theactions of the Indian Air Force for the timely actionsundertaken to defend the motherland. In a pinpointed and swift air strike that lasted less than two minutes, India pounded Jaish-e-Mohammed’s biggest training camp in Pakistan.

One held with contraband drugs worth Rs 8.5 crore in Moreh

OBJECTION NOTICE

Date Peren, the Dec 2018 NO.PRN/JUD-5/PT-11/2017 : Smti. Galakle of Tening Town has applied for issue of Succession Certificate declaring that her husband Lt. Haibua has expired on 22/08/2018.

Public are hereby invited to file claims/objection within 30 (thirty) days w.e.f the date of publication in local papers. If no objection is received from the public within the stipulated time the Succession Certificate shall be issued in favour of the applicant.

S Tainiu, Deputy Commissioner Peren, Nagaland DP-1620

AFFIDAVIT I, Smti. DIMPLE JAIN, D/o Ajit Kumar Jain, presently residing at H/No. 60, Jain Bhawan Road, BK Textile Building DMC Ward 17, Dimapur, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare on oath as under :1. That, I am a bonafide and law abiding citizen of India and resident of the above mentioned address.

2. That, I use my name in various ways and is entered and recorded in several ways as such "DIMPLE JAIN" in my Aadhaar & Voter Epic Card & records, "DIMPLE DEVI JAIN" PAN Card, "DIMPLE KUMARI JAIN" in my Birth Certificate.

3. That, the aforesaid names are my names only and are referred to one and the same person.

4. That, I have sworn this affidavit to declare that "DIMPLE JAIN", "DIMPLE DEVI JAIN" and "DIMPLE KUMARI JAIN" are my name only and further to declare that I shall use my name as "DIMPLE JAIN" in my future correspondence and records.

5. That the content of this affidavit from para (1) to (4) are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing material has been concealed therein.

And I have signed this affidavit on this 26th day of February 2019 at Dimapur, Nagaland.

Deponent Solemnly affirmed and declared before me.

Magistrate/Notary Public Regd. No. 137/19, Date : 26/02/19 Dimapur : Nagaland

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tearing off when the ROV tried to get a grip on the bodies," he said The ROV had detected the first body on January 16 and the second on January 26 from the rat-hole coal mine.

Of the 15 trapped miners, the Navy could retrieve only one body on January 23 identified as that of Amir Hussain from Western Assam's Chirang district.

The coal pit disaster at Ksan village took place on December 13, 2018 despite an interim ban on rat-hole coal mining in the state by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) since April 17, 2014.

The tragedy came to light after five miners escaped from the coal pit, flooded by water from a nearby river. The Supreme Court, which is monitoring the rescue operations, has told the government that the trapped miners must be taken out of the mine, "dead" or "alive".

Sonowal hails IAF air strike

Nagaland Post, Dimapur WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2019

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Expecting 20 plus seats: Rahul sets target for NE

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Sabha polls, the Congress members should work towards bringing back the party to power in all the states, from where it was thrown out in a “wrong way”, he added.

“The Congress will fight elections on threefour different aspects in India and Northeast. One

Cong demands compensation for Arunachal violence victims Itanagar, Feb 26 (PTI) The opposition Congress on Tuesday urged Arunachal Pradesh’s governor to announce a compensation of Rs two crore to the families of those killed in police firing recently during violent protests over granting of permanent residency to six non-native communities in the Northeastern state.

In a memorandum to Governor Brigadier (retd) B D Mishra, president of Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committte Takam Sanjoy said the party was committed to help restore normalcy in the Northeastern state, but it felt it will take time to die down in the larger social consciousness of the peaceful state after the “unprovoked killings, injuries and the damages thereof ”.

“Therefore, we would like to place before you the following compensation demands for your kind consideration and subsequent recommendation to the state government for timely implementation. “Rs two crore each to the families of the deceased killed by paramilitary forces with one regular government job to a family member, Rs 50 lakh each to those who sustained bullet injuries and Rs 5 lakh each to the ones with minor injuries,” he said.

Three persons were killed and several others injured during the violent protests over granting the permanent residence certificate (PRC) to six non-Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribe (APST) communities living in Nam-

Assam hooch tragedy toll mounts to 158 Guwahati, Feb 26 (PTI): The death toll in the Assam hooch tragedy rose to 158 Tuesday while more than 300 people are still receiving treatment at hospitals in Jorhat and Golaghat districts, a health department official said.

A man died Tuesday during treatment at the Golaghat Civil Hospital, taking the toll in the district to 56.

More than 50 people are still undergoing treatment in the hospital, the official said.

In Jorhat district, 78 people were recorded to have died at Jorhat Medical College Hospital and another 20 were brought dead, while 260 are undergoing treatment, the official said.

In Titabor sub-divisional hospital of Jorhat district, four persons had died so far, he added. As many as 22 people have been arrested in connection with the hooch tragedy in Golaghat and Jorhat districts, police said.

Following Excise Minister Parimal Suklabaidya’s directions, the Excise department has launched a crackdown on sale and production of illicit liquor in both the districts as well as across the state to prevent recurrence of such tragedies in the future.

sai and Changlang districts -- Deoris, Sonowal-Kacharis, Morans, Adivasis and Mishings -- and to the Gorkhas living in Vijaynagar. Most of these communities are recognised as Scheduled Tribes in neighbouring Assam.

Sanjoy also appealed for full compensation to private individuals and establishments for the damages of movable and immovable properties, including buildings, commercial establishments, vehicles.

The Congress leader said full compensation to the artists who came to perform on the ‘Statehood Day’ for the damages of their equipments, instruments and other high value accessories. “Withdrawal of all pending cases booked against the individuals and groups involved in the PRC protests in the twin capitals and other parts of the state,” Sanjoy said. Curfew was clamped in Itanagar and adjoining Naharlagun town on Saturday, but it did not deter protesters from venturing into the troubled streets that were scene of pitched battles with security forces over the next two days.

No major incident of violence has been reported from anywhere since Monday morning as Arunachal Scouts, an infantry regiment of the Army trained in mountain warfare, marched through the streets of the two towns to instill confidence among people and ward off possible violence, officials said. PTI ACB

is the Citizenship Bill. The Congress stand is clear that we oppose this Bill.

Congress party stood for the Northeast and stopped the Bill from coming to Rajya Sabha,” Gandhi said while giving credit to the widespread agitation against the Bill.

He also criticised the government for “shoddily” implementing the update of National Register of Citizens (NRC) and said that job crisis is a huge issue.

“Corruption is also a big issue. Whenever I mention the word ‘Chowkidar’, all say ‘Chowkidar chor hain’. I apologise to all the ‘chowkidars’ in this country for putting their credibility at risk, but I am saying only one ‘Chowkidar is chor’,” Gandhi said.

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K a l a ba r i , F e b 2 6 (PTI): The family of Assam’s CRPF personnel Maneshwar Basumatari martyred in Pulwama terror attack hailed the Indian Air Force strike on a JeM terror camp in Pakistan Tuesday and thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for avenging the attack.

The slain CRPF head constable’s wife Sunmati Basumatari told reporters at Kalabari in Baksa district, “my husband’s soul will now rest in peace. Even we are at peace now. We saw about the strike in TV today.”

Basumatri’s nephew Kamal Boro said, We are thankful to Modi. Its great news. His soul will rest in peace. 47-year old Basumatari was among the 40 CRPF jawans killed in the terror attack at Pulwama in Jammu and Kashmir on February 14 and is survived

by his wife Sunmati and children Dhananjay and Didmaswari.

Didmaswari, pursuing her graduation course in a local college, mourning the death of her father during his funeral here on February 16 had demanded that a befitting reply be given to those responsible for the Pulwama terror attack “that snatched away my father.

Only if the Government of India takes action against his killers will my father’s soul rest in peace”.

The CRPF jawan’s teenaged son Dhananjay also echoing his sister’s demand had said, “Give a befitting reply to the cowards responsible for the Pulwama terror attack even if that means carrying out surgical strikes across the border. We want justice.

The perpetrators must be punished for killing my father, our jawans “.

FCI says it is not involved in BPL rice...

(From p-1) FCI also claimed that it did not receive release orders (RO) from the food & civil supplies department (FCS) to distribute quantities mentioned in ROs to different fair price shops (FPSs). Instead, State departments submit sub-allocationwise indents to FCI against the allocation made by the Central government to the State.

Based on such indents and on fulfilment of other criteria, FCI issued ROs to the departments concerned, allowing them to lift the food grains from the assigned FCI depots through their approved

stockist-cum-handling agencies, the clarification explained.

The corporation asserted that once the food grains against the ROs were lifted by officials of the department from any of its depot, it was the sole responsibility of the departments to ensure that these food grains reach the targeted beneficiaries.

The corporation expressed lamented that the incorrect information was given by the anonymous sources who did not understand the role of FCI in PDS. FCI claimed that the information given by the source, projected a wrong image and affected the morale of its dedicated employees.

DCCI, EDBA appeal NSCN (I-M) to lift ban ...

(From p-1) Meanwhile, the two bodies have extended support to the Naga Council Dimapur (NCD), Dimapur Urban Colony Chairman Federation (DUCCF) and GB Union Dimapur (DGUD) demand for lifting the Sunday shop closure.

NWHD backs NCD: Naga Women Hoho Dimapur (NWHD) has also come out in support of the appeal made by Naga Council Dimapur (NCD) on opening of utility shops on Sunday.

In a press release, NWHD publicity& information, Keninguno Kath, stated that since Dimapur caters not only to the public of Dimapur but also for people travelling to and fro Dimapur, healthcare, eateries, restaurants and hotels should be allowed to be open.

NLA passes appropriation bill for Rs. 18,02,610.88 cr

He also asked department like public health engineering, rural development (RD), power, etc, to tap Central schemes, else no policies could be implemented.

The LoO pointed out the RD department had received Rs 1,157 crore under MGNREGA in 2017-18, while receiving only Rs 138 crore in two instalments in the current fiscal. He asked the department to immediately convene a meeting and ensure that lapses were taken care of.

According to him, the department was supposed to receive Rs 800-900 crore by now.

Zeliang further pointed out that the additional fund of Rs 735.84 crore released from April 1, 2018 till date, as stated by the finance department and replied by minister in-charge, included re-imbursement amount of Rs 220.09 crore, though the department neither provided the break-up nor the scheme under which re-imbursement has taken place.

He asked how the remaining amount of Rs 514.75 core was spent (minus re-imbursement amount of Rs 220.09 core) and through which department.

On roads, Zeliang asked Rio and his MLAs to refrain from making empty promises and focus more on action, adding that the PDA government did not get even

a single road project from the Central government in the last 11 months and yet continued to build “castles in the air”.

He alleged that the promise of renovating and filling potholes of roads in all district headquarters and to have a comprehensive master plan for maintenance of all major roads was a complete failure.

Zeliang claimed that all ongoing road projects were started during his tenure as chief minister, adding that the PDA government had not brought any new Central road project.

He asserted that in the last 16 years, maximum road projects were taken up during his four-year reign.

He, however, commented that it did not matter which government brought the projects, adding that what was more important was implementation of the projects.

On huge amount being spent on government employees’ salary hindering developmental activities, Zeliang said the State had the burden of pension. He also called for taking up stringent steps to check bogus pensions and other malpractices.

He also spoke on the need to streamline the workforce in the government sector for converting them into an asset as scores of government employees were becoming a liability to the State and its exchequer.

Apart from Kiphire

district, Zeliang said other newly-created districts in the State like Peren, Longleng and Noklak too must be brought on a par with others. He said these districts too deserved government attention and called for adoption of a policy of equal attention and equal distribution of resources.

He reiterated his question as to why release of Rs 1 crore, which was set up for taking up projects to meet the developmental gaps in Kiphire district, was delayed as DPDB had said funds were not released so far.

Seeking details of the expenses incurred at the cabinet meeting held at Kiphire, the LoO remarked that if the government was really serious on developing the district, it should not have wasted a huge amount on a fancy cabinet meeting, and instead allotted it to the DPDB/village councils for implementation of welfare projects.

Zeliang alleged that the student community was yet to receive the final instalment of scholarship for 2017-2018, while not receiving any amount in 2018-2019. Instead of claiming to have ensured timely release of scholarships, which was direct attempt to mislead the people, he asked the government to take up the matter in right earnest and ensure that the students were given what was rightfully theirs.

He also asked the treasury bench to sincerely

work out a solution to the demand of students on land encroachments faced by government colleges, particularly by Kohima Science College.

On the claim that all colleges were accredited by NAAC, Zeliang pointed out that as per the updated record of November 30, 2018, not all colleges of the State featured in the accredited list.

He said it was ironic that while the government was claiming that the higher education system was being strengthened in the State, there was a case against appointment of 177 assistant professors on the ground that these appointments were made without following any procedure.

Asking the government to stop giving lipser vice to the student community, Zeliang said the ex-gratia for students announced last year had failed to see the light of the day till date and that it was not even mentioned in the budget.

He said if the same could not be granted to the student community, the government must not make false promises to the students.

He also asked Rio to enlighten on the initiatives

the PDA government had taken on the Indo-Naga political issue.

Supporting the budget, KT Sukhalu and Mmhonlumo from the treasury bench also took part in the debate, along with opposition member Er Picto.

After finishing all list of business, deputy speaker Zhaleo Rio adjourned the House sine die.

On Naga political issue, he reiterated that all members were on the same page for an early and honourable political solution.

He expressed appreciation on members for reconstituting Joint Legislators’ Forum (JLF) and exuded confidence that the unity would send out the right signal to all sections of the people.

Rio claimed that his government had maintained a consistent stand to

facilitate the peace process and supported the cry of the people for a solution that was honourable and upheld political rights of the Nagas in a just and democratic manner.

He called for welcoming the report of Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs, which had recommended early finalisation of the Naga peace accord, and termed it as a very positive development that showed the Naga issue had struck the right chord in national political scenario.

On the budget, he urged the opposition MLAs not to try and impose their expectations and priorities on the government, adding that it was their budget. He stressed that in a democracy the government had the prerogative of setting its own priorities.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES & PENSIONS DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE REFORMS & PUBLIC GRIEVANCES National Awards for eGovernance 2018-19

Award Ceremony With a view to recognize and promote excellence in implementation of eGovernance initiatives, the Government of India presents National Awards on e-Governance every year.

The National Awards for eGovernance 2018-19 are being given under 6 Categories to Districts, Central/ State Governments and Organizations by Dr. Jitendra Singh, Hon'ble Minister of State (Independence charge) of the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region, Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office; Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions; Department of Atomic Energy and Department of Space.

Presentations will be made on some award winning initiatives.

Date : 27 February, 2019 Venue : Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, 15, Janpath Road, Janpath, Windsor Place, New Delhi - 110001. davp 32101/11/0008/1819

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Guwahati, Feb 26 (PTI): Congress President Rahul Gandhi Tuesday set a target of winning at least 20 out of 25 seats across the Northeast in the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections.

Addressing the Congress’ district and block unit chiefs of all the Northeastern states here, Gandhi said the party will fight the polls in the region focussing on three to four major issues, including contentious Citizenship Bill and “shoddy” implementation of the NRC. “I am expecting 20 plus seats in Northeast from Congress party, nothing less than that. But I think you should try to win 22,” Gandhi told the party workers.

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Nagaland Post Vol. XXIX NO. 81 Dimapur, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2019

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Budgetary ritual

here is no debate that the huge financial deficit faced by the government of Nagaland should have ignited spontaneous measures for strict austerity in order to check unnecessary expenditure and effect saving. The government is still grappling with the huge accumulated deficit, which was pegged at around Rs.1,611.98 for the financial year 2019-20.

It may be recalled that the previous deficit for the year ending March 31,2018 was pegged at around Rs. 1630.67 crore. By ordinary logic, the state’s deficit has more or less remained almost the same between the financial year ending March 31, 2018 and February 25,2019. It will be wrong to blame the financial mess on the politicians only. Bureaucrats in Nagaland have also been responsible, if not mostly, for fiscal indiscipline. Part of the problem is that handling of the finance portfolio seems to be confined to meeting the requirements of politicians in getting and spending money. However the ‘getting’ is mostly from the Centre with very little scope for revenue income. The understanding of proper budgetary management is the saying that one should cut one’s cloth according to one’s size. There is need for clarity and sense of purpose over the issue of austerity. The state government should have set targets on all government departments with quarterly review on how much has been saved. As per the 14th Finance Commission, it has suggested that planning needs to focus on demography and the GDP of a state and also linking outlays to outputs and outcomes. A state with hardly 20 lakh people has over 1,40,000 employed and the number continues to grow. Now there was this suggestion to bring down the number but it is easier said than done. However, if the government is serious about reducing number of employees, it can begin by targeting backdoor appointees and excess staff. It is quite contradictory that in the past employing more youths in the government was seen as an achievement; today it has become just the reverse. One among the factors for over saturation in government services has been rampant decision that upgraded administrative offices has also added to the problem.

The fundamentals of economic infrastructure such as power, roads, telecommunications, municipal services etc. is another area where the State will need to play a continuing role. More money does not necessarily translate into improvement of the economy or funding beneficial projects result in a significant improvement of the condition. If there is another area where the state government needs to look at seriously in order to bring about some measure of financial accountability, it is the need for enforcing prudent and judicious use of funds so that runaway deficit and liabilities do not rise to unmanageable levels. Also raising taxes is also not going to create any dent and therefore , it cannot be a solution. Since much of the money goes in to services, there is a need to streamline the outgo of money to the services. The funds are supposed to create assets that are need-based but unfortunately, government handling of such schemes have led to serious allegations of controversial ‘deductions’ at various stages to the extent, that ultimately, there is hardly less than 60% of the budget left to undertake any meaningful work. All in all, the budget should focus more on long term goals rather than on populism for short term gains.

DailyDevotion Our Misgivings About Jesus

The woman said to Him, “Sir, You have nothing to draw [water] with, and the well is deep.” —John 4:11 Have you ever said to yourself, “I am impressed with the wonderful truths of God’s Word, but He can’t really expect me to live up to that and work all those details into my life!” When it comes to confronting Jesus Christ on the basis of His qualities and abilities, our attitudes reflect religious superiority. We think His ideals are lofty and they impress us, but we believe He is not in touch with reality— that what He says cannot actually be done. Each of us thinks this about Jesus in one area of our life or another. These doubts or misgivings about Jesus begin as we consider questions that divert our focus away from God. While we talk of our dealings with Him, others ask us, “Where are you going to get enough money to live? How will you live and who will take care of you?” Or our misgivings begin within ourselves when we tell Jesus that our circumstances are just a little too difficult for Him. We say, “It’s easy to say, ‘Trust in the Lord,’ but a person has to live; and besides, Jesus has nothing with which to draw water— no means to be able to give us these things.” And beware of exhibiting religious deceit by saying, “Oh, I have no misgivings about Jesus, only misgivings about myself.” If we are honest, we will admit that we never have misgivings or doubts about ourselves, because we know exactly what we are capable or incapable of doing. But we do have misgivings about Jesus. And our pride is hurt even at the thought that He can do what we can’t.

My misgivings arise from the fact that I search within to find how He will do what He says. My doubts spring from the depths of my own inferiority. If I detect these misgivings in myself, I should bring them into the light and confess them openly— “Lord, I have had misgivings about You. I have not believed in Your abilities, but only my own. And I have not believed in Your almighty power apart from my finite understanding of it.”

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The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn’t said. ~ Peter Drucker

Nagaland Post, Dimapur WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Thomas Hobbes: A Very Strong Government as a Solution

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magine a world without rules! Nothing is illegal; nothing is immoral; everyone is absolutely free to do anything he or she likes. This might sound like a utopia to you.

But according to a 17th century British philosopher, Thomas Hobbes, it would actually be your worst nightmare.

According to Hobbes, altruism is unnatural; human beings as fallen creatures are dictated by passions and driven by selfinterests. Men by nature do not know how to live in harmony. The struggle of every man against every other is the condition of humanity, and reason is usually impotent against passion. Unless men have some common r ule to govern their behavior, they naturally fall into disarray or destroy each other. Hobbes called this the state of nature, which is “a war of all against all” (bellum omnium contra omnes).

He describes life in such a state as “solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short.”

Thus, the land of “do-asyou-please” sounds great only until you realize that

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everyone else is doing the same. In that kind of an environment, everyone has freedom but not security; because if ever yone is doing whatever he or she wants, you have to watch your back. The strong will dominate. There will be lots of aggression, unrest, insecurity, and even war. As such, this type of anti-system without rules and order is a terrible way to live.

There are also more benefits to cooperating than each individual looking out for his own interest. For example, let’s assume that I want to eat mangoes but have only apples, whereas you want to eat apples but have only mangoes. In the state of nature – where there are no rules – the only way for me to get the mangoes is to steal from you. And the same goes for you and my apples. So, in such a world, we find ourselves stealing from each other and seeing each other as enemies.

But to avoid all this, we could find another way: an agreement. We can promise not to steal but to trade. That way, we can

sees only the next step.”

In this sense, government should be feared, because it holds the “sword” to execute judgment on any wrongdoer.

Because human beings are disposed to conflict, the only solution, then, is a higher, controlling force – the Leviathan, which is the means for establishing order to supplant anarchy and to protect men from one another. In other words, security is possible only after order is established. But to make this possible, “we must first enable the gover nment to control the governed; and in the next oblige it to control itself ” (James Madison). That means the use of force is required to bring order and security.

Only after that can we expect a functioning democracy that is truly civil and orderly.

If Hobbes were to be alive today, what might be his advice to the people of Nagaland which seems like a replica of the “state of nature” as it is a failed state with no functioning institutions, no economy, and many armed young

men? I think he would most likely recommend creating a Leviathan that is powerful enough to monopolize the use of force, thereby protecting the inhabitants from the lawlessness of looting forces and getting rid of all unwanted elements in our society. He would possibly suggest that our Leviathan be invincibly strong so as to be able to crush any erring group, whether over-ground or underground, that harasses the members of the civil society. Also, he might want to see our Leviathan consuming the corr upt amongst us with the fire from its breath and trampling to death all murderers and rapists under its feet.

This sea-monster of ours, Hobbes would possibly say, should be beyond any challenge so that no other forces (e.g., factionalism, tribalism, denominationalism, Hoho-ism, etc.) would dare to mess with it, because that is the only thing that can possibly keep us from tearing each other apart. In short, it should be so powerful for the sake of ensuring order and peace for all.

Post-mortem Feeding on adulterated The organic produce market food in Nagaland

t seems to be commonly agreed that products branded “organic” will sell very well and it just hasn’t found its footing yet. Markets have been opened to this end to sell only organic produce.

Sadly, some of them do not do as well as we all hope they would. Organic produce have a charm to them. People understand that they are free from artificial additives or supplements and are products purely from God’s direct creation without artificial augmentation. Personally, I look at even GMO (Genetically Modified Organism) foods with suspicion and actively avoid consuming them.

But if people love organic produce so much, how come they do not sell as well as they should? Here are some observations from my limited experience of buying vegetables and ferrying my mother and her friends to and from weekly markets.

Foods that are grown using pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, sewage sludge, or with the help of artificial radiation are no longer organic. Animals and poultry injected with antibiotics or growth hormones are also no longer organic - even the eggs. If foods are put through the above criteria, “organic” translates roughly into “local” in the Nagamese creole. “Local gahuri mangso” “Local Murgi mangso” “Local lai pata” etc. So generally, an “Organic Market” is a bazaar where only “local” produce is allowed.

If all the people who cared about organic foods got together and resolved to support a particular market or sale, it would do well for maybe a couple of months

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decide to have a mutually man” to exercise sovereign beneficial arrangement. authority for the common This is what Hobbes called good. (Though Hobbes Contractarianism. Ratio- was opposed to democnal people, he says, would racy, he was still a liberal want a common system, who believed that the lea trade-in of your rights gitimacy of government or individual freedom in derives from the consent exchange for security in a of the governed.) society, so that everyone is “Before the names of better off within a shared Just and Unjust can have contract. place,” Hobbes writes, How, then, would the “there must be some covarious communities with ercive power ….” For competing interests come “where no Covenant hath together preceded … to make a Mazie Nakhro ever y man shared-conhas right to tract? And who would ever ything; and consearbitrate their disputes or quently, no action can be protect them from destroy- Unjust.” In the violent ing each other? world of men, an act is The answer to all this wrong only if it is punishis to be found in having a able. Without a Leviathan very strong government, to punish what is wrong, which Hobbes likens to a there can be no escape from Leviathan, a monstrous social chaos and violence sea “creature without fear amongst the people. … a king over all the chilHobbes says that the dren of pride” (Job 41). In fear of violent death (not his book The Leviathan, fear of punishment for a Hobbes argues that people crime committed) is the should come together, basis of conscience, and sacrificing some of their also of religion. Fear of individual rights in order violent death forces men to create a central au- to behave and to create thority that would ensure civil societies; whereas fairness and peace. They fear of punishment is a could create an “artificial “momentary fear which

before fizzling out. Those who do care enough to seek out an organic bazaar are too small a population to drive the market or have others to do their grocery shopping for them.

Most people don’t really care about organic and inorganic as long as they are cheap and look fresh.

The people who actually drive the vegetable market are those that visit bazaars weekly or monthly and stock up on tomatoes, potatoes and such stuff. They usually have a bazaar they favour and visit it in pairs or in groups and lug around produce they buy in bags that are almost too heavy for them to lift. They get home and like to dispense some good-natured bragging about how cheap they got this and that. Not very often they brag about buying local produce.

Most men on the other hand tend to be impulse buyers. They see something, are reminded of the taste, and buy it to add to their family dinner for the evening. They too do not care much about if what they are buying has been grown without the aid of synthetic pesticides. They just want it on their plate.

It must be seldom that someone selling vegetables is asked if pesticides or antibiotics have been used in the cultivation of his/her goods.

Even if they are asked, the seller has no incentive to admit to any such use and risk losing the sale.

So, will educating people about how great organic foods are drive their sales up and make selling it a viable market? Unlikely. Such a sweeping awareness campaign is difficult; probably impossible.

Organic sections in already established markets may be a better idea. Once word gets out about “Itu side tu sob local saaman he ase (Everything in this section is organic)”, it may see better sales. But that now presents the problem of the organic vendors hiking their prices because “Local”. Higher prices, although not much of a problem for meats, are a deal breaker for the regular shopper of vegetables in local bazaars.

Even if these organic sections should do well, the other vendors may hike their prices too and claim that their own goods are organic as well. This will put the customer back on square one; except now, the goods have a slightly higher price tag.

In this case, if organic vendors can match market prices, they will do better because when it comes to vegetables, people do prefer “Local” slightly above the alternative. But only slightly.

Efforts to promote organic produce by putting its cultivators in markets that involve logistical and commuting expenses on the part of the cultivator, do not seem like a good idea. It is predicated on the assumption that people very badly want to buy organic produce, so the sellers will do well.

They either end up facing losses or barely scraping by.

From what has been seen so far, it would seem people do want to buy organic produce but not enough to change their grocery shopping schedule, location or the amount they pay.

Openness to price haggling also make products attractive for customers in our society.

Samuel, Dimapur

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am convinced that the recent news item that was published in local dailies relating to BPL rice being repacked and sold as Andhra rice was an eye opener for all the citizens of Nagaland. I must congratulate and salute those who boldly exposed the nexus (Syndicate) that had existed and fooled consumers in Nagaland for so long. Like me, many innocent consumers must be doubting about the fall in quality and taste by the day but quietly bearing the pain of being cheated as doubts/suspicion could not be nailed till then. Since years back, I had stopped consuming Andhra rice as the original taste had deteriorated by the day. The parties to the syndicate must have taken advantage of the fact that the demand for it was rising by the day and that we Nagas in general are simple minded and tolerant and not in the habit of filing complaints to authorities. My preference for rice shifted to Broken Basmati commonly known as Dubar. Initially, the taste was good and I was delighted with the fact that I could afford to eat Basmati rice at a much cheaper price. With passage of time, as was the case with Andhra rice, its Aromatic flavour and taste had deteriorated. Now, on being cooked, its tastes and texture are no different from Superfine rice. In short, I am being made to consume broken Super-fine rice instead of Broken Basmati rice by paying more than what I should have. My humble appeal is that since the dirt has been made public, let us all act together to ensure that we get what we pay for and that our tolerance should not be seen as foolishness or weakness to those who are minting money out of it.

My gratitude also goes to Health & Family Welfare Department and its agencies for its

Indo-Naga peace talks: The issues at stake

commendable job in ensuring that formalin treated fishes are not sold in Nagaland and also that food products sold in market are prepared in hygienic environment.

It was a serious crime indeed that for ages, we have been made to consume fishes laced with poisonous chemicals.

We are witness to what was circulated in social media on how dry fish sold in the market are being treated with formalin and insecticide for its preservation. Though it is not right to jump into conclusion, I feel this is something we can’t just write off as fake news but requires closer investigation to establish or disprove what was circulated in the news.

The other matter of concern is the food items being displayed and sold in Tea Hotels. Many a time, I have experienced being served with reheated Samosas, Kachoris, Khajur etc. in these hotels. This plainly implies the food item being served are not freshly prepared but has been kept for days together.

The concerned authority may kindly initiate steps to check on this menace so that the common man is not made to suffer in term of value for money and health. Other interesting and worthwhile effort on the concerned authority would be to conduct regular checks on the quality of fresh milk being sold (to establish or disprove whether adulterants such as maida and cheap ghee are being added to it) and to find out the manner in which dead animals (Pigs, fowls etc) are being disposed off.

Adulteration of food in any form is serious and has direct negative impact on our health. Anyone involved in it are criminals and should be tried under that Code.

M. Kayina, Lerie Colony, Kohima

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n any Indo Naga peace that in any peace talks for undertaken by the Assyrian, defended territories to India talks, in terms of geo- resolution of the Indo Naga Medo-Persian, Greece, Ro- or any of its so called North graphical and population conflict; two distinct and man, Mongolian and Hun Eastern states.

In conclusion, Europe is sizes, a giant is talking with separate entities are talking empires etc. And as all these a dwarf. But in terms of his- to one another. Here nobody colonial eras were but passing a continent as well as a comtorical and political truths, should be misled into think- interludes in human history, pact land mass. But within Sir, My attention was drawn to a photo captwo equals are talking to one ing that a Primary power no present governments can that compact land mass, Geranother. Here two political is talking to a subsidiary redraw international maps man territories are not French tion on newly painted road dividers along entities with equal legal rights power and therefore should based on any of these past territories nor are Norwegian Tajen Ao road. Just as soon as DMC worker are addressing one another. abide by the Primary power’s colonial periods. Here, in territories Swedish territories. paints over with clean white colour, then no Nagas on their part have their dictates. the context of India and Na- These facts are true both at sooner is that used as canvas by artists who own political history and geIn the post European co- galand, how can a Caucasian the NATO as well as EU lev- spew tobacco spittle juice all over it. It is for ography which existed from lonial era, attempts have been nation like Britain from across els. Similarly, both Nagaland the general public to appreciate the good works time immemorial. Within made to re-draw the maps of the seas be made to re-draw and India are within the com- being carried out by concern departments etc that compact history and both South Asia as well as Nagaland and Indian territo- pact land mass of South East and also to comply by keeping one’s envigeography, they had been South East Asia. But every rial maps? Such an attempt Asia. But here again, Naga ronment clean. I have seen the spittle juices politically running their own educated person should know would be, but a preposterous territories are not Indian sprayed on the freshly painted dividers and affairs with their own custom- that the European colonial proposition which can never Territory neither are Burmese therefore appreciate such highlights in local ary laws, educational systems period was, but a passing in- withstand the challenge of territory, Chinese territories. dailies. Road dividers are meant to divide the (Morungs), culture and its terlude in mankind’s turbulent history and international As for Nagas, we know our roads and are painted white so as to make it multifarious functions and history. Also, other colonial law. Let every Naga therefore distinct territories as passed more visible to commuters, so painting it over applications. India too had periods had taken place be- take note that he or she has down to us by our ancestors with coloured spittle juice is truly unaccepther own history, geography fore the European colonial absolutely no legal or politi- through our Morung educa- able and shameful. and systems. Every Naga and period. Notable among them cal obligation to submit their tional institutions.

Benrithung Yanthan, Indian therefore should know were the colonial periods God given and ancestrally Notun Bosti, Dimapur Kaka D. Iralu Reader’s note: Articles or letters published in any of the columns do not reflect the view of this newspaper nor that of the Editor in any manner.

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New Delhi, Feb 26 (PTI): In a relief to e-wallet companies, the Reserve Bank of India Monday extended by six months the deadline for compliance with Know Your Customer (KYC) norms, for prepaid payment instrument (PPI) issuers. The earlier deadline was February 28.

“Based on requests received from various stakeholders to increase the above timeline on account of difficulties in undertaking Aadhaar e-KYC and time necessary to put in place alternative systems for completing the Know Your Customer (KYC) process, it has been decided to allow PPI issuers additional time of six months for completion of the KYC process,” the RBI said in a statement.

PPIs are instruments that facilitate purchase of goods and services, including financial services and remittance facilities, against the value stored on such instruments.

USD 24 billion in 2017 to USD 84 billion in 2021,” the report said.

The report titled ‘Unravelling the Indian Consumer’ said increasing online shopping, smartphone usage and internet penetration across semi-urban and rural segments would help boost the sales.

“India continues to hold a strong position as far as its market potential is concerned and is on its way to becoming the third largest consumer market in the world, poised to grow close to USD 1.2 trillion by 2021,” Anil Talreja, Partner, Deloitte India said.

Given the strong retail and consumer outlook, India is expected to witness redefining trends in the consumer market which will shape the future of the retail industry, the report said.

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to be cautious until further clarity over cross border threat.

In a swift and precise air strike following the Pulwama attack, the Indian Air Force bombed and destroyed Jaish-e-Mohammed’s biggest training camp in Pakistan early Tuesday, killing a “very large number” of terrorists, trainers and senior commanders.

The operation, described as a non-military, pre-emptive strike, was welcomed by the entire political spectrum and military experts who had been advocating retribution after the February 14 suicide attack on a CRPF convoy

in Pulwama, killing 40 jawans.

Among other factors that put additional pressure on the rupee was rising prices of global crude oil, which is seen as a major cause for widening current account deficit.

Brent crude, the global benchmark, was trading 0.91 per cent higher at 65.50 a barrel on Tuesday.

“Rupee opened with sharp cut ...in the early morning trade amid rise in geopolitical tension with Pakistan after India’s air strike on terror camps in Pakistan. The higher dollar demand from public and private firms through bond issuance also weighed on the Rupee...,” V K Sharma, Head PCG and Capital Markets Strategy, HDFC Securities, said.

On Monday, the rupee firmed up by 17 paise to close at 70.97 against the US dollar in line with most Asian currencies amid hopes that the US and China will soon reach an agreement to settle their trade tariff issues.

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Mumbai, Feb 26 (PTI): The rupee Tuesday snapped its gains of previous two sessions and closed 10 paise lower at 71.07 to the US dollar amid fears of escalation in geopolitical tensions following Indian fighter jets’ air strikes on Pakistanbased terror camps.

Besides, weakening investor sentiments in domestic equity market and rising global crude oil prices impacted the rupee movement.

Reacting to rising tensions between India and Pakistan, the domestic currency opened 30 paise lower at 71.27 in the early trade and further weakened to 71.35 as the day progressed.

However, it recovered from early plunge to settle at 71.07, a loss of 10 paise against the dollar.

Similarly, growing geo-political tensions also hit investor sentiments in domestic equity markets, with benchmark Sensex diving 240 points to close at 35,974.

According to analysts, market movement is likely

New Delhi, Feb 26 (PTI): The fast growing e-commerce market in the country will touch USD 84 billion in 2021 from USD 24 billion in 2017 on account of a healthy growth in organised retail sector, a report said Tuesday.

A fast growing economy and robust demographics provide a positive outlook to the consumer businesses in India, the report by Deloitte India and Retail Association of India said.

These factors will fuel the retail market growth in the country, making India the third largest retail market in Asia and fourth largest in the world, it said.

The retail market in India is expected to grow to USD 1.2 trillion by 2021 from USD 795 billion in 2017, it said.

“Further, as the internet penetration in the country increases and more international retailers start operating in India, the share of organised retail market is expected to increase from 12 per cent in 2017 to 22-25 per cent by 2021.”

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New Delhi, Feb 26 (PTI): Gold prices fell by Rs 60 to Rs 34,530 per 10 grams at the bullion market Tuesday backed by weak trend overseas amid easing demand from local jewellers at prevailing levels, according to All India Sarafa Association.

Silver, too, dropped by Rs 195 to Rs 41,405 per kg owing to reduced offtake by industrial units, while its coins strengthened on increased demand.

Traders said apart from a weak trend overseas, decline in demand from local jewellers and retailers at existing levels in domestic spot market, mainly weighed on the gold and silver prices.

Globally, spot gold fell 0.14 per cent to USD 1,326.30 an ounce and spot silver by 0.16 per cent to USD 15.93 an ounce in New York.

In the national capital, gold of 99.9 per cent fell by Rs 60 to Rs 34,530 per 10 grams, while gold of 99.5 per cent shed Rs 40 to Rs 34,400 per 10 gram.

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economist at IBM. A slowing economy could be a concern for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government, which wants to boost lending and lift growth before the election.

In its final budget for this term, the government introduced several tax cuts to support spending and growth in a bid to lure middle-class voters.

“I think their stance from here would be to show that they have pulled out all the stops and that they’ve got a few more rabbits to pull out of the hat if they were to win the election,” said Vishnu Varathan, head of economics and strategy for Asia at Mizuho Bank.

Gross value added growth (GVA), the government’s preferred measure, is expected to be 6.7 percent in the October-December quarter, marginally down from 6.9 percent in the previous three months.

New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS): Foreign direct investment (FDI) into India in April-December 2018 declined by 7 per cent to $33.5 billion over $36 billion received during the same period of the last fiscal, according to latest official data.

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) data showed that India’s total FDI inflows, including reinvested earnings and other capital flows, was $46.62 billion in April-December of the current fiscal.

As per the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data, the annual growth rate of FDI inflows plunge to 1 per cent in 2017-18 from 25 per cent in 2014-15.

Segment-wise, six of the 10 sectors have seen a steep decline in FDI inflows.

THese sectors were computer software and hardware, telecom, construction, infrastructure, pharmaceuticals and power.

The telecom sector suffered the biggest decline of $3 billion in FDI inflows during the period over the year ago months.

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of 8.2 percent in April-June 2018.

The latest poll was conducted amid political uncertainty ahead of a general election due by May and a weakening global economy.

A slowdown in growth momentum supported the Reserve Bank of India’s sudden dovish turn in early February when it cut rates and changed its policy stance to “neutral” to boost expansion after a sharp fall in inflation.

However, global uncertainty over trade conflicts, Brexit and oil prices could add to growth headwinds in India, the RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee said.

“The RBI’s commentary on growth and the upcoming GDP data should support the central bank’s surprise cut... there should be more dovishness in the next meeting, because of the ongoing slowdown,” said Shashank Mendiratta,

20,000 crore for funding income scheme for small farmers.

According to the data released by the Controller General of Accounts (CGA), the revenue receipts of the government totalled Rs 11.81 lakh crore or 68.3 per cent of RE till January in 2018-19, compared with 72.8 per cent during the same period last fiscal.

According to RE, the government expects to mop up Rs 17.29 lakh crore revenue during the current fiscal, from Rs 17.25 lakh crore budgeted originally.

Tax revenue was 68.7 per cent of RE, compared with 76.5 per cent in the comparable period of the previous year.

According to the CGA data, the total expenditure of the government at January-end was Rs 20.01 lakh crore or 81.5 per cent of RE. The total expenditure for the current fiscal has been raised to Rs 24.57 lakh crore in the RE, from the budgeted Rs 24.42 lakh crore.

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New Delhi, Feb 26 (Agencies): India’s economy likely grew at its slowest pace in over a year in the October-December quarter as weaker rural incomes and softer urban demand weighed on consumption, a Reuters poll showed.

The median forecast from more than 55 economists polled on February 19-25 was for growth of 6.9 percent, compared with 7.1 percent in July-September.

“Consumption drivers should remain modest as tight liquidity persisted through most of the quarter and farm distress restrained rural consumption,” said Charu Chanana, emerging Asia economist at Continuum Economics.

Forecasts for the GDP number, due for release on February 28, ranged between 6.3 percent and 7.9 percent, and suggested a significant drop from a more than two-year high

New Delhi, Feb 26 (PTI): Fiscal deficit touched 121.5 per cent of the full-year revised target of Rs 6.34 lakh crore at the end of January on account of lower revenue collections, government data showed on Tuesday.

The fiscal deficit, or the gap between the gover nment’s expenditure and revenue, stood at Rs 7.70 lakh crore during April-January of the current financial year ending March.

At the end of January 2018, the deficit was 113.7 per cent of the Revised Estimate (RE).

The government had budgeted to cut the fiscal deficit to 3.3 per cent of GDP or Rs 6.24 lakh crore in 2018-19, from 3.53 per cent in the previous financial year.

However, in the Interim Budget 2019-20, the fiscal deficit was revised upwards marginally to 3.4 per cent of GDP or over Rs 6.34 lakh crore, on account of additional outlay of Rs

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UK tells India, Pakistan to avoid Pak media to toe official line on IAF air strikes actions that will risk regional stability

Islamabad, Feb 26 (PTI): Pakistani media gave extensive coverage to the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) pre-dawn operation to destroy a Jaish-e-Mohammed terror camp in the country and most of them stuck to the official line that the Indian fighter jets entered the Pakistani territory by 3 to 4-km without doing any damage.

Hours after the strike, Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale told the media in New Delhi that a very large number of JeM terrorists, trainers, senior commanders and groups of jihadis who were being trained for fidayeen action were eliminated.

Official sources also said the IAF jets used a number of laser-guided bombs, each weighing over 1,000 kg, to destroy the the JeM training facility in Balakot, around 80-KM from the Line of Control.

All major Pakistani TV channels, including the state-run PTV, Geo, Dawn, Express, SAMAA, ARY broadcast throughout the day that Indian jets vio-

India, Pak should exercise restraint: China Beijing, Feb 26 (IANS): China on Tuesday urged India and Pakistan to “exercise restraint” in order to improve mutual relations in the wake of the Indian Air Force striking at Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) camp in Balakot in Pakistan. “I want to say that India and Pakistan are both important countries in South Asia. A sound relationship and cooperation between the two serves the interests of both countries and peace and stability in South Asia,” said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lu Kang.

“We hope that both India and Pakistan can exercise restraint and do more to improve mutual bilateral relations.” Indian fighter jets early Tuesday struck the JeM’s biggest training camp at Balakot killing “a very large number” of terrorists and their trainers.

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lated the Line of Control in early hours of Tuesday, but did not talk much about India’s claim of having destroyed JeM camps in the Balakot valley.

The Indian Air Force (IAF) bombed terror camps at multiple locations across the Line of Control (LoC) on the Pakistani side in a pre-dawn strike, 12 days after the Pakistan-based terror group JeM carried out the Pulwama attack in Kashmir.

There was no other news in the Pakistani media since 11 am on Tuesday except the “Indian aggres-

“Indian Air Force attack is intelligently planned.

They don’t hit actual targets but they derive political advantage at home.

It establishes an incursion below threshold putting Pakistan in an awkward situation as it has no cause to respond,” said GNN TV anchor Moeed Pirzada.

“It was tragic that Foriegn Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi convened an emergency metting at the Foreign Office six hours after Indian aircraft came into our territory. Even a tortise can move faster,” said anchor Syed Talat Hussain.

Known Geo TV anchor Hamid Mir put a question mark on the Indian claim of having destroying the terror camps of JeM. Most media anchors, journallists and security experts also followed this line.

Some TV channels also ran the footage of the locals of Balakote, claiming that no unsual activity took place in their area.

London, Feb 26 (PTI): The UK government Tuesday urged India and Pakistan to avoid taking action that will pose a risk to regional stability and said it was working with international partners to ensure that those responsible for the Pulwama terror attack are held to account.

In its latest statement, the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) said it was engaged in talks with both sides.

“We are concerned by rising tensions. We are encouraging both sides to avoid taking action that will pose a risk to regional stability,” an FCO spokesperson said.

“The UK is working closely with international partners, including in the United Nations Security Council, to ensure that those responsible for the Pulwama attack are held to account,” the spokesperson said.

Earlier, the FCO said in a statement, UK Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt held telephonic conversations

with External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Monday.

“The Foreign Secretary highlighted the UK’s concern about the enduring threat to regional stability from terrorism.

“He encouraged Pakistan and India to improve cooperation and find diplomatic solutions that will create greater stability and trust in the region,” the FCO said hours before Indian fighter jets struck Jaish-eMohammed’s biggest camp in Pakistan in a pre-dawn attack.

The Indian Air Force (IAF) bombed terror camps at multiple locations across the Line of Control (LoC) on the Pakistani side in a pre-dawn strike, 12 days after the Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) carried out the Pulwama attack in Kashmir.

Hunt condemned the Pulwama terror attack and expressed condolences to all those affected, it said.

The FCO statement came amid heightened tension between India and Pakistan after the February 14 suicide attack by JeM terror group that killed 40 CRPF soldiers in Pulwama.

The FCO said that the UK minister reiterated with both Indian and Pakistani counterparts that Britain was committed to working with both India and Pakistan as well as international partners at the United Nations to ensure that those responsible for the attack are held to account.

“The UK has been, and continues to be, in close contact at senior levels in both countries and will be promoting international efforts to tackle the threats of terrorism and improve regional stability,” an FCO spokesperson said.

Hunt had come under pressure in the immediate aftermath of the Pulwama attack for referring to “India-administered Kashmir” in his Twitter statement while expressing his condolences to the victims.

Makes sense to rethink ‘renewable-only’ future: Karin Kneissl Refrain from going to war, New Delhi, Feb 26 (PTI): It “makes sense” to rethink the “renewableonly” energy future because in the process of aiming too high, the countries run the risk of missing their targets of socially acceptable energy transition, said Austrian Foreign Minister Karin Kneissl Tuesday.

“It makes sense to rethink the ‘renewable-only’ energy future, if I may put it like that. I hope I won’t be completely misunderstood but this is a little bit of thought-provoking approach,” Kneissl said here.

“If we aim too high, we run the risk to miss our target, mainly a socially acceptable energy transition. We have to take into consideration the technical and economic constraints, not to mention social ones.

Gas might be important bridge fuel, maybe clean gas with the help of new

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technologies,” she added.

Talking about various new technologies — related to renewable energy — which are being studied across the word, she said “they still need research and they need time”.

Kneissl was speaking on the topic of “The future of Global Energy in-between Oil, Gas and Renewables” at an event organised by the Observer Research Foundation. She said, “I hope that we will spend more of our political energy, in particular in Europe, on

research and innovation and not waste time and money and nerves on other topics that are currently on top of our agenda.”

Dozens of shops were ransacked and cars burned in Paris and other cities in France during the weekly Saturday “yellow vest” protests that erupted in mid-November over high fuel taxes and low living standards.

The Austrian foreign minister said, “French government introduced additional taxes on petrol to reduce CO2 (carbon dioxide) emissions, but suddenly, the French men could no longer afford to drive to work, to

bring the children from school everyday.

Stating that every year Austrians pay around 800 million euros as “green electricity gas” taxes, the minister added, “It amounts to around 800 euros per capita... Otherwise, the renewable energy sources would not be available for the same extent”.

“This is a considerable for consumers and economy. For an average family of about four people, we talk of about 3,600 dollars per year.

So Austria, a highly industrialised country can barely afford the energy transition, the obvious question is how will others manage to do

it?” she added.

“Without affordability, there won’t be public acceptance. Without public acceptance, energy transition can’t happen,” she added.

The minister said the world needs a “bridge fuel” even as it moves toward sustainable energy.

“Until renewable efficiency measures, storage possibilities and new technologies are developed sufficiently to reach climate goals and are affordable for the broader public, the answer — and I have already underlined this — might lay in natural gas as an alternative,” she said.

Shehbaz Sharif tells India

Islamabad, Feb 26 (IANS): Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday urged India to refrain from plunging the region into war after the IAF struck the Jaish-eMohammed’s (JeM) biggest training camp in Balakot in Pakistan.

Following the development, Sharif called on the Indian leadership to “rethink its war strategy” and warned that if India initiated a war, then Pakistan would hoist its flag in New Delhi, Geo News

reported.

“The Indian leadership should come to its senses and act responsibly and should not (plunge) the people of South Asia into war,” Sharif said.

“It will be a significant mistake on the Indian side to mistake Pakistan’s stance as weakness,” said the Leader of Opposition in the National Assembly.

Tuesday’s attack came after a suicide bomber killed 40 CRPF troopers in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district. The attack was claimed by the JeM.

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Pak to raise ‘Indian LoC violation’ at int’l forums Islamabad, Feb 26 (IANS): Pakistan on Tuesday decided to raise the issue of “India’s violation of the Line of Control” (LoC) at international forums after the IAF struck the Jaish-eMohammed’s (JeM) biggest training camp in Balakot in Pakistan.

According to Geo News, the decision was taken at a high-level meeting chaired by Prime Minister Imran Khan and attended by the civil and military leadership, including Army Chief General Qamar Jawed Bajwa and the Ministers of Defence and Foreign Affairs. It was decided that the matter of “Indian LoC violation be immediately raised at the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), UN and with friendly countries”, the report said.

Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi will raise the issue at international forums. The meeting also decided that a joint session will be called to take Parliament into confidence. According to Geo News, participants of the meeting were briefed on the preparedness of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) to respond to any aggression.

“There is a strong mechanism in place to guard the land and air borders of the country,” the report quoted security officials as saying. Ahead of the meeting, Qureshi chaired an emergency consultative meeting at the Foreign Office and said Pakistan had “the right to self-defence and (give) a befitting response” to India.

sion”. Interestingly, the Pakistani media picked up the official line that the Indian planes entered the Pakistani territory by 3 to 4-km and no damage was done.

All the channels gave live coverage to the National Assembly session where leaders of the main opposition parties – PMLN and PPP – talked of unity in the face of “Indian aggression”.

P a k i s t a n Pe o p l e s Party (PPP) senior leader Khursheed Shah and former foreign minister Khwaja Asif said that

the Indian planes entered 30-km inside Pakistan, putting a question mark on the official claim of the Pakistani government that the aircraft entered only 3 to 4-km. The media censored this statement of 30-km.

Talking to C24 News, senior journalist Iftikhar Ahmed questioned if the Indian planes only violated Pakistan’s air space by 3-km, then why the Imran Khan government took more than 12 hours to clarify on it.

After his comment, the news channel took him off the air.

Another senior journalist Anjum Rashid said Pakistani media should not create an environment of “war hysteria” as it would serve no good.

“We should take up this matter with international community to put pressure on India,” he said.

“Why did not we shoot down the intruding Indian fighter jets?” questioned senior journalist Ansar Abbasi.

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DDSL holds coordination meeting

Members of DDSL and Young Brigade after the meeting on February 23.

DIMAPUR: Dimapur District Seva Dal (DDSL) and Young Brigade, held a coordination meeting on February 23, at the conference hall of Dimapur District Congress office with Seva Dal office bearers and Seva Dal volunteers from several districts and constituencies.

A press release from DDSL media cell stated

that during the meeting chief organiser, Dimapur District Seva Dal, K. Aazo Rhakho spoke briefly on the history of the Seva Dal. Rhakho appealed to the gathering to participate in nation building through the Congress’ ideology of secularism, tolerance and pluralism from which the Seva Dal was founded.

Highlighting the need

to “save our democracy from Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) communal agendas and divisive policies like the Citizenship Amendment Bill,” Rhakho emphasized on the urgent need to reach out to the grassroot levels.

In this regard, he added that the Seva Dal will begin its door-to-door campaign across the state from March

5, for which it is training its volunteers.

The meeting which was chaired by Akavi N Zhimomi, secretary (Organization), Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee. An interactive session with participants was also held where they shared their views and suggestions for successful conduct of the door-to-door campaign.

Training for self reliance in Impur

A group of youngsters in Angami traditional attires busy cooking in their traditional set up kitchen during the Sekrenyi Mini Hornbill Festival at Khuochiezie on February 26. (DIPR)

PDPA nominates new team

DIMAPUR: Phek District Pensioners’ Association (PDPA) has nominated new team of office bearers for the tenure 2019 to 2021 on February 22. A press release from PDPA president stated that the team will be headed

by Yeveyi Sapu as president, Khrüzonyi Chüzho as general secretary, and Wezüte as treasurer. Other officials and executives, sub-divisional

in-charges are Chozuba – Puyoi, Chizami – Rachülo, and Meluri – Duhezo.

PDPA thanked its outgoing president Vechopra Curhah, general secretary, Vekhrüyi Nyekha, and treasurer, Welhite Curhah for serving the association for the last tenure and acknowledged their immense contributions and services.

The association has

requested all the pensioners of Phek district to contact any of the officials and executive in-charges of the respective unit for any work related to the association at 9862486757, 7005957038, 8974267658 or 9612724721.

The association has also requested all the pensioners’ of Phek district to renew their ID card latest by April 30.

DIMAPUR: ABAM youth ministry’s Self Reliance II was successfully held from February 19 to 23 in Impur with Imo Yaden from Anakiyimsen village and Meren Ozukum from Mokokchung as resource persons.

A press release from the ABAM executive secretary stated that bamboo crafts and natural pig farming were the subjects focused on during the training. Altogether 23 participants from 12 Churches attended the training. The release stated that ABAM Youth Ministry has been organizing this programme so that youth could be secure about their future in the knowledge of their skill. The objective of the training was to preserve traditional handicrafts, inculcate dignity of labour in the youth, promote the plastic free ideology and help eradicate the sense of total dependency on government agencies.

DDCC door to door campaign

DIMAPUR: Jan Sampark Abhiyan, a door to door campaign, was organized

by Dimapur District Congress Committee (DDCC) at Dimapur –II, Notun Bosti on February 26.

According to DCC media secretary, Kutoho, NPCC secretary, Temjen Yanger at the campaign said that Modi government had launched various schemes for the poor but most of them were not reaching the beneficiaries.

He claimed that public were still benefitting from the schemes which were previously launched by Congress.

Short speech was delivered by Kikhevi Yeptho working president, DCC, wherein he pointed out the need to appoint booth level agents under every constituency before Lok Sabha elections for strengthening the party. He also encouraged the young generation to trust and vote for the right political party. He also talked about corruption in delivering scholarship to students.

Media secretary, Kutoho in his speech talked about lack of quality leadership in present day.

DMCC president, Sentila delivered short speeches on different schemes launched by the BJP government and said that despite “Beti Bachao and Beti Padao” and various other schemes for women, girls were still not safe.

Earlier, the programme chaired by Johny Aier began with an invocation by Imkongmeren, secretary ACCC and welcome speech

by I. Asang Jamir ACCC. More than 300 people attended the meeting. Vote of thanks was presented

by Avi, general secretary AYC and benediction by Alemla.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2019

CM tables Nagaland Startup Policy 2019 Correspondent

Kohima, Feb 26 (NPN): With an aim to accelerate and promote local entrepreneurs in the state, Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio tabled the ‘Nagaland Start up Policy 2019’ in the Assembly on Tuesday. The policy, which is in line with the Startup India scheme, will be effective for a period of five years from the date of its notification or until notified, whichever is earlier.

Industries & Commerce department has been appointed as the nodal department to implement the start-up policy. Nagaland start-up policy also aims to establish Nagaland as a model start-up leader in the region, by creating a culture of entrepreneurship that nurtures creative and innovative youth, allowing them to build successful start-up companies, become job creators and contribute towards building a healthy and sustainable economy.

Some of the objectives under the policy will be to facilitate growth of at least 500 startups in the next five years, with a focus on establishing innovative “Made in Nagaland” products and services. To establish a world class state incubator, in partnership with global leaders on a PPP mode, which will nurture, guide and support existing and aspiring startups to become successful business ventures.

Under funding models & capital availability for entrepreneurs, the State government will establish the Nagaland Investor Network, to provide a platform for key ecosystem stakeholders including venture capitalists and impact investors, international donor and funding agencies, private sector partners, State governments, government of India and UN to invest in and mentor startups in the State.

Nagaland Innovation Fund will be set up in partnership with leading National and international investors, in which the state government will actively invest with matching capital in select Venture Capital investors (VCs) with significant potential. These investors will be selected based on criteria, through an exhaustive process that will be rolled out. Further, fund will flow to the VC based on the investments they make in startups that match selection criteria.

GST reimbursement: Startups selected under this policy shall be eligible for annual reimbursement of state GST paid in sales of goods for a period of 3 years up to a maximum of Rs. 5 lakh per startup per year.

Stamp duty reimbursement: Startups selected under this policy shall be eligible for 100% reimbursement of Stamp Duty/Registration Fee/ Conversion Fee on sale/lease deeds for first transaction.

Digital upgradation subsidy: Startups selected under this policy shall be eligible for digital upgradation subsidy at 50% of capital expenditure for purchase of computers, smart phones, related hardware and software subjected to a ceiling of Rs. 5 lakh per startup.

Broadband connectivity reimbursement: Startups selected under this policy shall be eligible for 50% rental reimbursement for a maximum period of two years subject to a ceiling of Rs. 2 lakh. It may include any rent being paid to an incubator/co-working space.

Power subsidy: Startups selected under this policy shall be eligible for power subsidy @50% subject to a limit of Rs. 10 lakh per annum for a period of 5 years.

Reimbursement of patent filing cost: Startups se-

lected under this policy shall be eligible for reimbursement up to 100% of the actual cost (including filing fees, attorney fees, search fees, maintenance fees) for patent filing with a maximum limit of Rs. 2 lakh for filing domestic patent and up to Rs. 5 lakh for filing international patent. This reimbursement shall be payable 50% after the patent is filed and the balance 50% after the patent has been granted.

Marketing and promotion assistance: Startups selected under this policy shall be eligible for reimbursement of 50% of the actual marketing and promotion costs (including travel costs) incurred by a Startup in listing fees for online and offline advertisements, in store promotions, publishing or digital marketing materials, trade show participation, market research, etc subject to maximum of Rs. 5 lakh per startup.

Regulation: The State Government will ease regulations for registrations and renewals with self-certification and deemed approval for recognized startups to avail Government licenses and services.

Encourage public procurement: The State Government will encourage participation of startups in public procurement by waiving off prior experience or turnover requirements so long as the product meets the desired specifications and encourage consortium of eligible companies with startups in bidding for State Government projects which will bring in the element of innovation and new ideas.

Startups selected under this policy shall be eligible for incentives/provisions under Nagaland Industrial and Investment Policy in force. However, the incentive for the same component cannot be claimed from more than one scheme.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR BELOVED LATE ZAKIELHOUVINUO (DONUO) Born on 03/08/1966 – Died on 20/02/2019

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Romans 14:8 For if we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord, so then, whether we live or whether we die, we are the Lord’s.

19TH APRIL 1962 – 20TH FEBRUARY 2019 Through this column, we would like to convey our heartfelt gratitude to all who stood by us with prayers, physical presence, financial & material support at the sudden demise of Shri. SAKHOLIE ZUTSO in an accident on 20th February 2019.

We convey special thanks to :1. Angami Christian Revival Church, Burma Camp, Dimapur, 29. Diezephe CRC (Krotho Peteko) 30. Medziphema CRC 2. Rev. Dr. D.L Sanchu 31. Medziphema Town CRC 3. Shri. Neiphiu Rio, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Nagaland 32. Tsiepama Village CRC 4. Shri. Vikho-o Yhoshü, NLA Speaker 33. Kohima Village CRC 5. Chakhroma CRC Miapuonuoko Krotho 34. CCRYE 6. Southern Angami Prayer Centre, CRC Kigwema 35. Ziezou CRC 7. Chakhroma CRC Sub-Council 36. Piphema ‘A’ CRC 8. ACRCC, Kohima 37. Sovima CRC 9. Chakhroma CRC, Krotho Peteko 38. ACRC Phevima 10. NST Colony, Dimapur 39. ACRC Nagamese Service 11. NST Colony Tenyimia Krotho 40. House Of Prayer From All Nation, Walford, Dimapur 12. Toulazouma Baptist Church 41. Calvary Church, Tenyiphe Village 13. Toulazouma Angami Krotho 42. Vidima CRC 14. Toulazouma Village Council 43. Nagamese Union CRC, D. Block Kohima 15. Logos Theological College Students 44. Kigwema Chakhro Krotho 16. Progressive Society 45. Kigwema Chakhro Thenupfüko Krotho 17. Urra Village CRC Dimapur Krothoko 45. Officers & Staff of NST Department 18. Nagamese CRC, Urra Village 46. Kuda Razha Angamimiapfü Krotho 19. Crossway CRC,Walford, Dimapur 47. Central CRC, Residency Colony 20. Diphupar CRC, Krotho Peteko 48. Vashum Clan 21. Angami Baptist Church, Diphupar 49. Holy Cross Higher Secondary School, Dimapur 22. NCRC Chakhesang, Diphupar ‘B’ 50. Kuda Northern Angamimiapfü Krotho 23. CRC Tenyiphe 51. Meghalaya CRC 24. Chumukedima CRC 52. Chalakathar CRC (Assam) 25. Chumukedima Town CRC 53. Doboka Residents (Karbi Anglong, Assam) 26. AO CRC, Dimapur 54. Dokmoka Health Care Centre (Karbi Anglong, Assam) 27. Mengujuma CRC 55. Dokmoka Police Station (Karbi Anglong, Assam) 28. Razhaphe CRC We deeply regret our inability to mention each and everyone but earnestly pray that the Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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Loving wife, children & family members

The family of Late ZAKIELHOUVINUO (Donuo) wishes to acknowledge each and every individual for the gestures of kindness shown to us during this hour of bereavement. Words are not enough to express our sincere gratitude for the support shown through prayers, physical, financial; moral contribution at the sudden and sad demise of my beloved wife & our Mother, on 20th day of Feb. 2019.

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Mr. & Mrs. Neiba Kronu, Minister, Planning & Co-ordination, Land Revenue.

Shri. Moatoshi Longkumer, M.L.A. 2 Dimapur-II A/C. Assistant Commissioner of Traffic Police and his team Rev. Imchayanger.

Mr. & Mrs. Kepel Keditsu.

Mrs. Nini Sekhose President CCRC Women Association & Colleagues Shri. J.S. Khobung, O.C. Dokmoka, Karbianglong, Assam.

Vakhrie Krotho Angami Christian Revival Church, Dimapur.

Angami Christian Revival Church, Youth Department, Dimapur.

Angami Christian Revival Church, Women Department, Dimapur.

Angami Christian Revival Church, Sunday School Department.

Angami Christian Revival Church, Nagamese Service Angami Christian Revival Church, Phevima Kacharigaon, Dimapur.

Angami Christian Revival Church, Women Department, Chumukedima.

Hotoka, Angami Christian Revival Church, Karbianglong, Assam.

Christian Revival Church, URRA Village, Thenu Ko Krotho.

Dimapur Sangsodang Aier Telongjem.

Dimapur Longjang Senso Telongjem.

Longjang Union, Dimapur.

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Christian Revival Church, Sovima Village.

Christian Revival Church, Zhiezou.

Chakhroma, Christian Revival Church, Women Association.

Chakhroma, Christian Revival Church, Sub-Council.

Angami Baptist Church, Diphupar, (Chatouphe).

Nagamese Christian Revival Church, URRA Village.

Christian Revival Church, Kohima Village.

Mengujuma, Christian Revival Church, Kohima.

Christian Revival Church, Razhaphe.

Christian Revival Church, Diezephe.

Chakhroma Revival Church, Youth Fellowship.

Christian Revival Church, URRA Village, Dimapur.

Christian Revival Church, Tsiepama Village.

Central Christian Revival Church, Residency Colony.

Piphema, Christian Revival Church.

Christian Revival Church, Chumukedima Town.

Calvary Church, Tenyiphe.

House of Prayer & Family.

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NCRC, Chakhesang, Diphupar.

Christian Revival Church, Vidima.

Christian Revival Church, Nagamese Union.

Nerhema Thenuko Krotho Nerhema Krotho, Dimapur

We the bereaved family members would like to convey our sincere and profound gratitude to each and every individual, for those who telephoned, travelled long distances, sent floral tribute, gifts, cards and messages of condolences, as well as we are truly grateful to all Churches, Organizations, families, friends and well wishers. Though we are unable to thank each and everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our deepest gratitude and it is our humble prayer that our Almighty God blesses you all abundantly.

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Terror funding: NIA raids 7 places in J&K India successfully test-fires two QRSAMs S r i nag a r , F e b 2 6 (PTI): The National Investigation Agency on Tuesday carried out searches at seven locations, including on the premises of separatists like Mirwaiz Umer Farooq, in connection with a case related to funding to terrorist and separatist groups in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.

The agency said it recovered “high-tech internet communication setup” from the residence of the Mirwaiz.

It also claimed to have recovered letter heads of terrorist groups and visa recommendation letters for admission in Pakistan-based educational institutions from several locations.

The NIA team, accompanied by local police and CRPF personnel, swooped on residences of some of the separatist leaders, including the Mirwaiz, Naseem Geelani, son of pro-Pakistan separatist Syed Ali Shah Geelani, and chairman of Tehrek-e-Hurriyat Ashraf Sehrai, they said.

“During the searches, NIA teams recovered incriminating documents including property papers,

Geelani, son of Sayeed Ali Shah Geelani,” the spokesperson said here.

The NIA had questioned two maternal uncles of the Mirwaiz — Maulvi Manzoor and Maulvi Shafat — and his aides last year. Both of them are retired senior government officers.

The NIA probe seeks to identify the chain of players behind the funding of terrorist activities, including

Officials said during the searches, NIA teams recovered incriminating documents of property papers, financial transactions receipts and bank account details. (File)

financial transactions receipts and bank account details. Electronic devices including laptops, e-tablets, mobile phones, pen drives, communication system and DVRs were also seized during the searches,” the NIA spokesperson said.

“A high-tech internet communication setup was also recovered from the residence of Mirwaiz Umer Farooq,” he said.

Besides these, the houses of JKLF leader Yaseen Malik, Shabir Shah, Zaffar Bhat and Masarat Alam were also raided.

Barring the Mirwaiz and Sehrai, all other leaders were inside jail for quite some time.

“The searched premises included those belonging to top separatist leaders namely Yaseen Malik, Chairman JKLF, Shabir Shah, President JKDFP, Mirwaiz Umer Farooq, Chairman Awami Action Committee, Mohammad Ashraf Sehrai C h a i r m a n Te h r e e k - e Hurriyat,Masarat Alam, General Secretary APHC, Zaffar Akbar Bhat, Chairman JKSM and Naseem

those who pelted stones on security forces, burnt down schools and damaged government establishments.

The case names Hafeez Saeed, Pakistan-based chief of Jamaat-ud Dawah, the front for banned Lashker-e-Taiba, as an accused, besides organisations such as the Hurriyat Conference (factions led by Geelani and Mirwaiz Umer Farooq), Hizbul Mujahideen and Dukhtaran-e-Millat.

Separatists call 2-day shutdown in Kashmir

Separatists Tuesday called for a two-day shutdown in Kashmir against NIA raids at residences of several leaders in connection with its investigation into terror funding through hawala channels.

The Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL), an umbrella coalition of separatist outfits, called for complete shutdown on Wednesday and Thursday against the NIA raids and “threats to tinker with” Article 35-A, which gives special rights and privileges to natives of the state.

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear a batch of pleas challenging the constitutional validity of Article 35A this week.

In a statement, JLR alleged NIA personnel, accompanied by local police officials, straightaway barged into and started vandalizing their houses and intimidating their families.

“This act of clear vengeance in many cases continued from early morning till late in the day and ended after the complete devastation of the houses and families under siege,” it alleged.

Balasore, Feb 26 (AGENCIES): India on Tuesday successfully testfired two indigenously developed Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air missiles (QRSAM) from a test range off the Odisha coast, according to defence officials.

The trials were conducted by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) from Launch Complex 3 of the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur near here, defence sources said.

Describing the launch as “fully successful”, a DRDO official said all the mission objectives were met during the trial.

The two missiles were tested for different altitude and conditions. The test flights successfully demonstrated robust control, aerodynamics, propulsion, structural performance and high manoeuvring capabilities, thus proving the design configuration.

“Radars, Electro Optical Systems, Telemetry and other stations have tracked the Missiles and monitored through the entire flights. All the mission objectives have been met,” a defence statement said. Defence Minister

The trials were conducted by DRDO from Launch Complex 3 of the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur. (File)

Nirmala Sitharaman congratulated the DRDO for the achievement.

“Smt @nsitharaman congratulates @DRDO_ India and the Defence Industry for successful test-firing of two indigenously-developed Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missiles(QRSAM).

The missile have radars with search on move capability. The project was sanctioned by the govt in July 2014,” her office tweeted.

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik also congratulated the DRDO for the success.

“Congratulate @ DRDO_India for successful test flight of quick-reaction

surface-to-air missile off the coast of #Odisha. It will help in strengthening Indian Armys strike capability and nations military might,” he said on Twitter.

The state-of-the-art missile, with a strike range of 30 km, is capable of engaging multiple targets. The all-weather weapon system is capable of tracking and firing with precision, said a DRDO source.

This was the third developmental trial conducted by the DRDO for the Indian Army.

The first trial was conducted on June 4, 2017, and the second on July 14, 2018.

Both the tests were conducted successfully from the same base.

Centre’s response on Gautam Khaitan’s plea sought Pak drone shot down near Gujarat border

New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS): The Delhi High Court on Tuesday sought the central government’s reply on a plea filed by lawyer Gautam Khaitan, challenging a notice issued against him under the Black Money Act. Khaitan, in his plea, sought setting aside of a November 8, 2018 notice, issued by the Income Tax Department under the provision of the Black Money (Undisclosed Foreign Income and Assets) and Imposition of Tax Act. A Division Bench,

headed by Justice Siddharth Mridul, asked the central government to file reply on the plea and listed the matter for further hearing on April 10.

Khaitan’s lawyers -senior advocates P.V. Kapur and Siddharth Luthra, and counsel Pramod Kumar Dubey told the court proceedings of the Income Tax Department for the assessment year 2019-20 is “bad in law as time for filing return of income has not yet expired”.

They also said the question of determination of tax payable for

the previous year 2018-19 does not, and cannot arise before the conclusion of the said previous year.

They also said the question of attempt to evade tax payable under the Act at this stage even before the conclusion of the previous year is illegal, null and void.

Khaitan is also a co-

accused in in a case related to AgustaWestland VVIP chopper deal.

Arrested last month, he is in judicial custody in a money laundering case.

Earlier, Khaitan was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in September 2014 for his alleged involvement in the AgustaWestland deal.

Bhuj, Feb 26 (AGENCIES): A Pakistani unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) was on Tuesday shot down near the International Border in Kutch district of Gujarat, police sources said.

Debris of the UAV was seen near Nanghatad village in Abdasa taluka of Kutch, they said.

On hearing a loud sound around 6 am, villagers went to the spot and found the debris of the UAV, the sources said.

Asked if a Pakistani UAV had been shot down by the Indian armed forces, a police official, on condition of anonymity, said, “Such an incident has happened, we are investigating the matter.” The official, however, refused to elaborate further.

Earlier, government sources said that in a pre-dawn strike, combat jets of Indian Air Force bombed terror camps at multiple locations across the Line of Control on the Pakistani side,

12 days after Pakistan-based Jaishe-Mohammed terror group carried out the dastardly Pulwama attack in Kashmir.

They said the IAF’s Mirage 2000 fighter jets pounded the terror camps in Balakot, Muzaffarabad and Chakoti in the well-planned strike destroying Jaish-e-Mohammed terror camps.

Defence Minister Nir mala Sitharaman briefed Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the operation.

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not adversarial. We would like to give a chance to mediation even if there is one per cent chance,” said the bench, also comprising Justices D Y Chandrachud, Ashok Bhushan and S A Nazeer.

“We would like to know your (both parties) views on it. We do not want any third party to make a comment to jeopardise the entire process.”

“This, we have done keeping in mind that the period of eight weeks that we have allowed to the parties to go through the translations of the oral and documentary evidence could be effectively utilised to try and resolve the issues in the manner indicated above,” the bench said.

“We have suggested to the parties that during

the interregnum a court appointed and court monitored mediation with utmost confidentiality could be initiated to bring a permanent solution to the issues raised in the cases,” it observed.

The bench noted in its order that lawyers representing the legal heirs of original litigants M Siddiq and Mohd Hashim and Nirmohi Akhara are “in broad agreement” with the suggestion of the court about mediation while counsel appearing for Sri Ram Lalla Virajman, Mahant Suresh Das and Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha have “not concurred” with it.

“Do you seriously think that the entire dispute for so many years is for property? We can only decide property rights but we

Kejriwal postpones fast; lauds IAF strike

Arvind Kejriwal (File)

postponed it later.

Earlier, Kejriwal saluted the pilots of the Indian Air Force (IAF) after it carried out the strikes in Pakistan. “I salute the bravery of Indian Air Force pilots who have made us proud by striking terror targets in Pakistan,” Kejriwal said in a tweet.

After the budget session of Delhi Assembly, Kejriwal said the best thing (about the strike) was that there was no casualty on the Indian side and added, “I hope Pakistan learns its lesson and will not repeat what it did in Pulwama”.

NNQF responds to ANGCCTU

DIMAPUR: Drawing attention to reaction of All Nagaland Government College Contract Teachers’ Union (ANGCCTU) to the petition filed in Gauhati High Court Kohima Bench against “backdoor appointments”, the Nagaland NET Qualified For um (NNQF) Tuesday sough to put forth the facts that any category of employment, temporary/ ad-hoc/contractual etc. or even stop-gap arrangements in administrative exigency, without general advertisement was “backdoor appointment.”

While citing UGC rules on appointments of contractual teachers, the NNQF also pointed out that as per RTI responses, there were sanctioned posts being occupied by unqualified contractual “assistant professors” (without NET/SLET/PHD).

The forum asserted that RTI replies clearly showed that there were contractual employees who had been recruited against vacancies arising out of study leave.

However, it said those contractual employees had continued to be in service even after the teachers on study leave reported back for duty. NNQF claimed that some of those contractual employees also were regularised.

The forum maintained

that it was concerned with mode of recruitment (appointment without advertisement) and not the conditions of employment yet.

However, NNQF said that if ANGCCTU was unsatisfied with the exploitative conditions of their work and the meagre salaries, they should join the fight with NNQF for fairness in both the mode of recruitment and conditions of employment in the future.

F u r t h e r, N N Q F claimed that there were more than 100 sanctioned posts to be advertised, which it asserted should be open to all qualified candidates through NPSC exam.

Asserting that it had no intention of demeaning or hurting anyone, the forum, however, expressed surprise as why these contractual teachers were countering NNQF instead of fighting the authorities that exploit them.

NNQF also lamented as to why ANGCCTU reacted against the forum for standing up against the corrupt mode of appointment.

It reminded ANGCCTU not to encourage the government corrupt mode of appointment, but join hands with NNQF in fighting for free and fair competition.

“Indian Air Force entered Pakistan and targeted JeM camps which was very brave. The entire country is feeling proud and I congratulate the forces. The entire country is with the government and the Prime Minister at this time,” he told reporters.

Meanwhile Kejriwal saluted the pilots of the Indian Air Force (IAF) after it carried out air strikes in Pakistan.

“I salute the bravery of Indian Air Force pilots who have made us proud by striking terror targets in Pakistan,” Kejriwal said in a tweet.

India is believed to have carried out air strikes inside Pakistan early Tuesday and targeted terror camps, sources said. The strikes involving several fighter jets of the Indian Air Force successfully destroyed camps belonging to Pakistan-based terror outfits in Balakot in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the sources said

New Delhi, Feb 26 (AGENCIES): Hours after the Indian Airforce destroyed terror camps operated by Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) in Balakot, the Indian Army’s Twitter account shared a poem on being powerful by veteran poet Ramdhari Singh Dinkar.

The poem titled ‘Shakti Aur Kshama’ captures the current mood of the defence forces after the Pulwama attack that killed 40 CRPF soldiers in Jammu and Kashmir a few weeks back. The lines of the poem, tweeted by the official Additional Director General, Public Information handle, translate to, “Docility and meekness in front of the enemy may result in him seeing you as a coward, just how the Kauravas treated the Pandavas. Peace overtures are only an option when you are in a position of power and are capable of achieving victory.”

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FELICITATION

We the TSARÜ ASHIMÜKHONG would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to: 1. Shri NGANGSHIMAKOK SANGTAM IPS DIG (Range) Mokokchung who has been promoted to IGP (NPTO) and 2. Shri N. IMSUSANGBA SANGTAM NPS DIG (IR) North who has been promoted to IGP (HR/SJ) against the re-designated post of IGP (Village Guards).

The TSARÜ SURO ASHIMÜKHONG wishes them the very best in the future endeavours.

Sd/Sd/(N.I. Nokdang) (N.S. Ayang) President TSA General Secretary TSA

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New Delhi, Feb 26 (PTI): Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Tuesday said he has postponed his indefinite hunger strike, scheduled from March 1 in “view of the prevailing Indo-Pak situation”.

His remarks came after India struck Jaish-eMohammed’s(JeM) biggest camp in Pakistan early Tuesday in a major “preemptive” action killing a large number of terrorists and trainers of the Pak-based terror group preparing to carry out suicide attacks in this country.

“In view of prevailing Indo Pak situation, I am postponing my upwas for full statehood of Delhi. We all stand as one nation today,” he posted on Twitter.

This is the second time Kejriwal has postponed going on a hunger strike in the last one year.

Kejriwal had earlier this month said he will sit on fast if the ongoing sealing drive was not stopped in the city by March 31 but had

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PRESS RELEASE

In protest against the non-payment of salary, the DRDA Staff under Mokokchung District held a meeting on 26.02.2019 to deliberate on the non payment of Salary for 6 months, and decided to “total cease work” till the Government releases all pending salary.

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Bharatiya Janata Party Longleng District on behalf of people of Phom Community have the honour to appreciate and congratulate the Council of Ministers of 13th Nagaland Legislature Assembly under the dynamic Chief Minister Shri. Neiphiu Rio and Deputy Chief Minister Shri. Y. Patton for the creation of New Police Station at Yonglok under Longleng District in Nagaland.

Moreover, congratulation to DGP John Longkumer, Police Officers, DC Longleng Shri. John Tsulise Sangtam and administrative officers for inauguration of newly created Police Station at Yonglok on Monday on 18/02/2019.

For maintaining of Peace and Tranquility at such a remote place which was a demand, long cherished by the local people.

Lastly, special thanks to Dr. Longri Nuken Ao, Advisor Law and justice, Border Affairs, Treasury and Account to the PDA Government of Nagaland for fruitful response to our Memorandam as on 7th June 2018, during the 4th Year completion of NDA Government in office celebration programme at EBRC Hall Longleng.

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KOHIMA, FEB 26 (NPN): Following the presentation of budget by the chief minister and minister inholds finance Neiphiu Rio on Monday, the Nagaland Legislative Assembly Tuesday took up discussions and consideration of the budget.

Speaking during the general discussion, opposition MLA, CL John said there was no clarity in the budget and was rather confusing as the budget was mostly on ongoing projects.

While appreciating the budget speech on giving special focus on ENPO areas, John asked the leader of the house to implement the focus not only in speech and written but also in reality. He also sought special attention on education sector for the welfare of the students in ENPO areas.

In tourism sector, MLA questioned the department about the half pending projects in the state such as wayside amenities, rest house etc. and asked for immediate response from the department and government to find ways of getting the pending payment in order to finish the projects.

Opposition MLA Y Vikheho Swu said the budget was focused on entertainment, which he described was ‘like a tourist travelling with light baggage’.

Poi nti ng out tha t “Khumbh Mela” was a Hindu ritual festival, he asked the government to differentiate between cultural festival and religion festival.

On CAB, Vikheho said the opposition did not want to club Article 371(A) with CAB, but the treasury bench wanted to include with CAB. In sports sector, he asked the government to take the privilege of the central scheme to promote sports in the state.

In rural development, MLA questioned the proposal to provide websites for all VDBs, which he felt was “misleading the Naga people as it is not possible.”

He instead suggested the rural development department to focus on providing bank account. He said steps should be taken to see that banking facilities were provided in each district for

the common people.

On road connectivity, Vikheho viewed that there should be a policy for allocating of additional funds, saying pothole repairing was not the solution.

Opposition MLA Moatoshi Longkumer said the budget was appealing, but questioned if the government would be able to translate the work into reality. He also queried whether the Holy Land and pilgrimage tour was to finance Khumbh Mela.

He asked how the government was spending merger amount on few individuals for such pilgrimage when the entire state was reeling under the state budget deficit.

MLA Eshak Konyak ter med the budget as unequal distribution of budget and less focused on backwards areas. He shared concern of pending ongoing projects in various parts of the state, which need the attention of the government to complete in time.

On education sector, Konyak said that many parts of the eastern Nagaland were without school buildings, incomplete projects, no concern officer posted, no B.Ed College and non re placement against the retired teachers. He informed the house that somebody was holding more than one government job and some employees never perform their office duty but continue drawing salary and promoted.

Opposition MLA, Yitachu expressed his dissatisfaction with the budget speech and termed it as lack of consistency, lack of transparency and accountability.

He said the actual budget and additional budget from the centre were confusing and suspicious, saying such things should be avoided.

Taking part in the budget discussion, opposition MLA Dr. Chumben Murry claimed that many of the ongoing roads projects in the state were taken up during chief ministership of TR Zeliang. Dr. Murry lamented the chief minister’s budget speech contained mostly on Naga political issue, which is not related on state budget. He said when the content was analysed it lacked showing important activities of the government the past, pres-

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growth engine for sustainable economy.

Advisor, Law & Justice, Border Affairs and Treasuries & Accounts, Dr. Longrineken said the present government was committed to work for the welfare of the people and ensure all round development.

Unlike the earlier years, he said the road construction was taking place at a rapid rate citing the example of Kohima. He added that if pace of work go at this rate, the entire state would have good roads very soon.

On employment issues, he said the government was introducing start up policy for entrepreneurs to deal with the issue of the employment in the state.

Also, taking part in the budget discussion, minister planning and coordination, land revenue, Neiba Kronu, said the PDA government focused more on road sector as desired by the people. He said the road in Kohima and Dimapur have improved including various colony roads. Referring to budget speech on Nagaland start -up policy, single window clearance, power sector and others, Kronu termed budget as people-friendly.

PHED Minister, Jacob Zhimomi, said the primary agenda of PDA government was to resolve the Naga political issues. He added that government was committed to work towards bringing about early solution.

Asserting that the government was giving emphasis on road sectors, he said the government was trying its best to develop with limited resources in the road sector district wise and phase wise.

While observing that major chunk of the financial support from the central government was spent on salary due to excessive employment, he said it was the collective responsibility and suggested streamlining appointment.

FELICITATION

We the Kangshou Youloushie of Chingmei Village, would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Mr. Mongko P Chang, S/o Mr. K. Phinyang, for securing the post of Inspector of Taxes under Taxation Department, in the NPSC Exam 2017.

We further pray to Almighty God to grant him sound health and success in his future endeavors.

Kangshou Youloushie, Chingmei Village

FELICITATION

With immense pride and honour we the Chingmei Village Council and Chingmei Wedoshi Thangjam, would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Mr. Mongko P Chang, S/o Mr. K. Phinyang, for securing the post of Inspector of Taxes under Taxation Department in the NPSC Exam 2017.

We wish him all success in his future endeavors.

(C.N.CHUBA) (M.LANGA) Village Council Chairman Vice President C.W.T

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ANDMSA WOKHA UNIT GENERAL MEETING

This is to inform all the Ministerial Staff under Wokha District that ANDMSA Wokha Unit will have a general meeting on 28th February 2019, at District Planning and Machinery Cell Conference Hall at 11:00 AM. Therefore, all the Ministerial Employees (LDAs/UDAs/HAs) are requested to attend the meeting along with the format issued to the respective departments by the Association.

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ent and what to be taking up in the future.

Dr. Murry described the budget speech as lacked in showing the right direction to go rather displayed more on expenditure lists.

He also pointed out that budget speech failed to mention anything for the welfare of the women and on natural disaster management which affected in many parts of the state last monsoon season. He also said the budget failed to reflect on how much have done and what more to be done.

Opposition MLA Yollow Konyak said also expressed concern that budget speech focused less on the backwards areas and social justice, which were necessary to grow on a par with the rest of the other districts. Citing the example of ST quota in UPSC exam, he said unless special provision or quota were given to the backwards people the same status would remain.

Konyak lamented that state cabinet suddenly issued ban on coal mining without any consultation with the concern persons who issued the license or affected people. He also stated that the budget failed to show any concern on sensitive border issue which was very important.

M L A T h o n g wa n g Konyak taking part in the budget discussion said that the government must strive for Naga political issue to be in the right track to get the desired result. He also sought allotment of more fund for the backward areas developmental activities.

Advisor of Horticulture Mhathung Yanthan said the budget was aimed for improvement of the state especially for students and the youths.

Through PDA government commitment, he said the budget has given a push in investment agriculture and allied sectors as it was considered to be the

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Supreme Court of India (File)

are considering the possibility of healing relations,” it said.

“Keeping in mind that the mediation suggested by the court is in terms of the mandate under section 89 of the CPC and in an appropriate case it will always be open for the court to invoke its power, we deem it proper to observe that the mediation suggested is only to effectively utilize the time of eight weeks that would be taken to make the cases ready for hearing,” the bench said in its written order.

Senior advocate Rajeev Dhavan, appearing for M Siddiq, said they were agreeable to the “very important suggestion” of mediation but said the court should fix a time frame for mediation as the dispute was a “knotty issue”.

Senior advocate C S Vaidyanathan, appearing for Ram Lalla Virajman, said they did not agree for “another round of mediation” as such attempts have failed in the past.

Senior advocate Ranjit Kumar, appearing for one of the parties, said things have not worked during earlier round of mediation and “everybody wants that the matter should be decided by the Supreme Court”.

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New Delhi, Feb 26 (PTI): The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the contending parties in the politically sensitive Ram Janambhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute in Ayodhya to seriously consider mediation for a permanent solution even if there is “one per cent chance” of success.

Observing it was looking at the possibility of “healing relations” between the parties, a five-judge constitution bench headed

by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi also said it would pass an order on March 6 on whether to refer the dispute to a court-appointed mediator.

The suggestion for another round of mediation, however, drew a mixed response from the parties to the decades-old dispute.

The proposal was mooted by one of the judges, Justice S A Bobde, during the hearing when both the Hindu and the Muslim litigants were sparring over the veracity of documents related to the case which were translated by the Uttar Pradesh government and filed with the apex court registry.

“We are considering it (mediation) very seriously.

You all (parties) have used the word that this matter is

Assembly takes up discussion on the budget

( N. Renchio ) Gen. Secretary, ANDMSA Wokha Unit Contact No. 9862304739

The Benreu Students' Union (BSU) heartily congratulate Mr. Peihauding Reunimswang, S/o Lt. Heiriading Reunimswang for his achievement in participating in the Start Up India Nagaland Yatra Grand Finale 2019 and for winning the 'Start Up Hero of the State'. The Union wishes him success in his future endeavours.

Nzwakheing Iheilung President

APPRECIATION

I, Mr. Porag Bordoloi, resident of Bank Colony, Dimapur would like to express my deepest appreciation to Mr. Kikheto Chishi, CAO Caretaker & Mr. Ghokuto Chishi, Secretary of UT-1 NSCN (IM) for recovering my bike Yamaha R15 V3 (Thunder Grey) which is in my wife's name Joymala Mech, bearing registration No. NL-01E-5387, Chassis No. ME1RG5213J0004164, Engine No. G3K5E0004179 on 25th Feb. 2019. I pray to Almighty God, our Merciful Father to bless them abundantly.

Dated.

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GRATITUDE TO THE CEO, DMC, DIMAPUR

We t h e C h a i r m a n a n d Executive body of S. M. Colony and Vilhume Colony express our profound gratitude to Shri. Moa Sangtam, The Chief Executive Officer, Dimapur Municipal Council, for taking initiative by clearing out the clogged drainage and nullah which usually gets blocked with plastic waste during the monsoon season at S. M Colony, Vilhume Colony and behind Civil Hospital. The said colonies usually gets logged and flooded during monsoon and the initiative taken up by the CEO and his subordinates, Dimapur Municipal Council was a great relief for the colony as the monsoon season are approaching.

We further thank the Employees of DMC for extending their sincere service and selfless effort in our time of dire need.

Chairman Chairman S.M. Colony Vilhume Colony Dimapur Dimapur

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Ayodhya case: SC calls for mediation

Nagaland Post, Dimapur WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2019

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APPRECIATION

Yanmhon Area Public Organisation (YAPO) under 16 (Sixteen) Villages gives special thanks to Kilonser Hokato Vusshe and Secretary Achumthung Lotha for financial support in hour of needs.

YAPO would also like to appreciate the GPRN/NSCN President Neokpao Konyak and Ato Kilonser N. Kitovi Zhimomi and pray for them to live longer for the upliftment of GPRN/NSCN and the Nagas.

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COUNCIL OF MIDDLE COLONY

EAST DIMAPUR, PURANA BAZAAR, DIMAPUR : NAGALAND

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The Council of Middle Colony, express our profound gratitude to the following, for Financial and Material support and also to the members who have put their selfless service towards this work; Renovation and Clearance of Blocked Drainage in our Colony.

1. Shri. Thejavizo Nakhro, E.A.C Chumukedima.

2. Sumi Baptist Church, East Dimapur.

3. Dimapur Hospital Authority, East Dimapur.

4. Well wishers.

The Council regret its inability to thank each and everyone personally, but it is our ardent prayer that the Almighty God bestow his manifold blessings to everyone who have supported us in this "Noble Cause". Thanking You All Once Again.

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EU advises restraint after air-strike

India 47th in ‘Inclusive’ Internet index

ICJ advises UK to return Diego Garcia

Diego Garcia island

New York, Feb 26 (IANS): Mauritius has won a case against Britain at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) involving decolonisation of the strategically important island of Diego Garcia, which is home to a US military base. Britain must give Mauritius control of the Chagos Archipelago in the Indian Ocean, the ICJ said on Monday.

The court in a majority opinion, which included Judge Dalveer Bhandari of India, said decolonisation of Mauritius “was not lawfully complete” when it attained independence because Britain carved away the Chagos Archipelago from it and retained control over it. The opinion, which is non-binding, handed

Venezuela to deport US TV crew

President Nicolas Maduro

C a r a c a s, F e b 2 6 (IANS): Venezuelan authorities have announced they will deport the crew of US broadcaster Univision after they were briefly detained while interviewing President Nicolas Maduro.

The Univision team was at the presidential palace for the interview on Monday where they were detained for two-and-a-half hours after Maduro was displeased with their questions, reports Efe news. SNTP, press workers union of Venezuela, said in a tweet: “It is confirmed that the Univision team will be deported.”

down by the majority of 13 judges said Britain “is under an obligation to bring to an end its administration of the Chagos Archipelago as rapidly as possible”.

The sole dissenter was American Judge Joan E. Donoghue. Britain is not represented on the ICJ Bench after it withdrew the nomination of Judge Christopher Greenwood for re-election in 2017 when he could not get majority votes in the General Assembly against Bhandari.

The court gave the opinion at the request by the UN General Assembly made in a 2017 resolution.

Vehemently opposed by the US and Britain, the resolution received the vote of 94 countries while 15 voted against it and 65

May offers MPs choice to vote on no-deal or delayed Brexit Lo n d o n, F e b 2 6 (IANS): British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Tuesday MPs would be given a choice to vote on no-deal Brexit or a delayed departure from the European Union (EU) if her deal is rejected in a meaningful vote in mid-March.

The Prime Minister said at the House of Commons, “I do not want to see Article 50 to be extended.”

“I know that members (of Parliament) are worried that time is running out. I know too that members are deeply concerned about the effect of the uncertainty on businesses.”

May said she was working hard to win a legally binding assurance on the backstop to avoid a hard border on the Irish Island after the planned exit on March 29, Xinhua

Vandals decapitate 800-year-old Irish crusader

Dublin, Feb 26 (IANS): An 800-year-old Irish “crusader” from a crypt in a Dublin church has been decapitated by vandals.

Archdeacon David Pierpoint said the crusader’s head has been “severed from his body and taken away”, the BBC reported on Tuesday. The discovery was made as a tour guide was preparing to open the crypt of St. Michan for visitors on Monday afternoon.

Archdeacon Pierpoint said he was upset and disappointed that the church has been targeted again by vandals. The crypt was vandalised in 1996.

Crusaders fought in a series of religious wars known as the crusades which were sanctioned by the Church in the medieval period. The most commonly known of the crusades were campaigns in the Easter Mediterranean aimed at recovering the Holy Land from Muslim rule. There were seven major crusades as well as many less significant ones.

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abstained.

Britain opposed the referral to the court saying it was a bilateral matter with Mauritius and indicated it would reject it. There is unlikely to be any challenge to the US Diego Garcia base from Mauritius, either.

“We are not asking for dismantling of the base”, Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth Mauritian said after the ICJ opinion, according the Mauritian newspaper L’Express.

It reported the Prime Minister did not want to reveal the next step his country was going to take, but said he wanted Britain “to recognise the unity of Mauritius”.

Britain cut off the Chagos Archipelago from Mauritius in 1965 before

granting it independence in 1968. The residents of Diego Garcia were forcibly removed by the British colonial administration and it was leased out to the US, which set up its strategic Indian Ocean military base.

About 50 countries gave the court written statements, some against Britain and other in support of it.

Vishnu Dutt Sharma, Legal Adviser of the External Affairs Ministry, submitted India’s statement that said the process of decolonisation was not completed because Britain had not complied with UN resolutions.

In the 1970s and 1980s India had opposed the US base in Diego Garcia. Then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi called the base, 2,000 km from India, a threat.

Since then the strategic environment and India’s interests have changed due the rise of China and threats to navigation from piracy. India, which is now developing close defence ties with the US, toned down its rhetoric.

When the resolution to refer the matter to the court was taken up at the UN in 2017, India’s Permanent Representative Syed Akbaruddin said while supporting the position of Mauritius as “a matter of principle” to uphold the process of decolonisation and the respect for sovereignty of nations, “India shares with the international community, security concerns relating to the Indian Ocean”.

news agency reported. The deal, reached by London and Brussels after months of painful negotiations, has been rejected by MPs. Thus, the Prime Minister needs to talk to the unyielding EU leaders on a revised deal to get her agreement passed by Parliament.

“We will hold a second meaningful vote by March 12, at the latest,” May said.

According to May, once the government’s Brexit plan fails to pass the March 12 vote, the government will table a motion to be voted on March 13 at the latest, “asking this House if it supports the EU without a withdrawal agreement and a framework for a future relationship on March 29.”

And if the House rejects no-deal Brexit, the government will on March 14

“bring forward a motion on whether Parliament wants to seek a short, limited extension to Article 50”, said the Prime Minister.

The British government will ask the EU to approve the extension if Parliament votes for it, May said. Accusing the Prime Minister of “running down the clock,” Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbin said he wanted a “decisive” second referendum on Brexit.

The British voted in a June 2016 referendum to leave the EU. May who rejected the idea of a second referendum have spoken repeatedly that her government is delivering the outcome of the referendum.

The Prime Minister said her government has “clear and firm commitment” to hold future votes on Brexit options.

REMEMBERING OUR BELOVED

LT. A. E. LOTHA

ON HIS 4th DEATH ANNIVERSARY i.e, 27th FEBRUARY 2019

You left this world, with bittersweet memories.

With tears but mostly filled with love.

Your teachings have been our guiding light, taking us through the paths of difficulties.

We only wish to adopt your humbleness.

May your soul find eternal peace in His divine paradise.

You will be in our hearts, forever.

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EU spokesperson for foreign affairs Maja Kocijancic.

B ru ss e l s, F e b 2 6 (IANS): The European Union is following the current situation between India and Pakistan “very closely” after Indian fighter jets struck a terrorist camp at Balakot, an EU spokesperson said here on Tuesday.

“We remain in contact with both countries and what we believe is essential that all exercise maximum restraint and avoid further escalation of tensions,” EU spokesperson for foreign affairs Maja Kocijancic told journalists in Brussels.

San Francisco, Feb 26 (IANS): India ranked 47th in the overall “Inclusive Internet Index 2019” score while Sweden topped the chart, followed by Singapore and the US, a Facebook-led study has revealed.

Men still have more Internet access than women globally but low and lower middle income countries narrowed the gender gap in 2018, the study noted.

According to the Inclusive Internet Index (3i) prepared by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) for Facebook, there are demonstrable benefits from comprehensive female einclusion policies, digital skills programmes and targets for women and girls to study science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

The UK, Namibia and Ireland, followed by Austria, Chile and South Africa, are among the top performers of the year, all with female digital skills training plans.

“Inclusion for women and those with disabilities has improved, with low income and lower middle income countries driving progress,” Robert Pepper, Head of Global Connectivity Policy and Planning at Facebook, said in a blog post on Tuesday.

“However, affordability is declining relative to monthly income in many countries, disproportionately affecting women and people in low income countries, all of whom are more reliant on mobile as their primary means of accessing the Internet,” Pepper mentioned.

While the percentage of households connected to the Internet globally increased, on average from 53.1 per cent to 54.8 per cent, the rate of growth in Internet connections slowed to 2.9 per cent in 2019 from 7.7 per cent in 2018.

“In some countries, fixed-line Internet access is too expensive or inac-

cessible, that’s why mobile services are critical.

“While lower middle income countries had a significant 66 per cent improvement in 4G coverage, low income countries saw a moderate 22 per cent improvement,” informed the report.

The Index this year was expanded to include 100 countries, representing 94 per cent of the world’s population and 96 per cent of global GDP. Web accessibility standards also improved globally, led by low and lower middle income countries.

There are still about 3.8 billion people around the world without fast and reliable Internet access.

“Although the overall gap between those with access to the Internet and those without narrowed, the lowest income countries fell behind because they improved at a slower rate than other countries and much slower than last year.

Trump arrives in Hanoi for 2nd US-N.Korea summit Hanoi, Feb 26 (IANS): US President Donald Trump arrived at the Noi Bai International Airport of Hanoi on Tuesday evening for the two-day second summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.

After disembarking from Air Force One, Trump shook hands with officials who were at the airport to greet him, before heading for hotel, Xinhua news agency reported.

Trump and Kim are

scheduled to meet on Wednesday and Thursday.

Issues like a roadmap for denuclearisation, lifting of sanctions and a warending declaration would be the focal points of the summit.

During his stay, Trump will also meet Vietnamese President Nguyen Phu Trong and Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on Wednesday, according to the Vietnamese Ministry of Donald Trump arrives in Hanoi Foreign Affairs.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Through this column, we the family member of LATE MRS. K.THONGKOI would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all those who stood by us physically, financially, and spiritually at the sudden demise of our beloved wife on 04.02.2019. Although we are unable to mention you individually for your kind deeds, we pray that may our Almighty God blessed you all abundantly.

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2ND DEATH ANNIVERSARY OF KEHOSEL KIKHI (27.02.2017)

Born on 13.02.1980 Died on 04.02.2019

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Days, months, years have passed Seems just like yesterday How blessed are we to have you in our lives So full of loving deeds Who never fails to bring a smile As he went on his way You meant so very much in every single way Words could never explain how life is without you Hope you’re well on the other side You’re remembered with much love Today and everyday Loved ones

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT (1929 – 13 Feb, 2019) Lt. Tunelu Shijo, D/o Lt Lhupurve Phesao (First Chakhesang Christian-convert and missionary) was a woman of faith.

Alongside her father, she has travelled beyond the horizon to evangelise the non-Christians. She has faithfully served the Lord through different responsibilities in the Church, Village and family. She bears a wonderful testimony of God’s faithfulness.

We the bereaved family of Lt. Tunelu Shijo, W/o Dai Shijo of Chozuba village would like to convey our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to all who stood by us physically, financially, materially and spiritually at the demise of our beloved mother.

May the God Lord bless each one of you.

– Children, grandchildren and relatives.

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GRATITUDE Mr. Jehoto Shohe was born in 1949, blessed to be nurtured at Nikuto Village, he completed his theological studies (1971-73) in Pughoboto Town and served God as a pastor for 45 years, eventually retiring as a pastor in Lochomi Village.

1. From 1974-1986 served as pastor in Qhetoi Baptist Village 2. From 1987-2008 served as pastor in Xuivi Baptist Church 3. From 2009-2019 of 6 th January, served as pastor in Lochomi Baptist Village During these 45 years in the Lord's ministry, our Lord has been so faithful to our family by enabling various people as a channel of countless blessings through their unceasing prayer support, kind deeds and also financial assistance. We are deeply grateful to these friends, well-wishers and various families for their generous gestures. Despite of our inability to thank everyone, it is our sincere prayer that our Almighty God will bless each of you, immensely. Our family would also like to convey our special gratitude to : 1. Qhetoi Baptist Church 2. Xuivi Baptist Church 3. Lochomi Baptist Church (General, Youth, Women Department) 4. Lochomi Students Union 5. Officers of Lochomi Village 6. Lochomi Village Council 7. Mission board of Lochomi 8. Officers of Xuivi Village 9. Officers of Qhetoi Village DP-1636

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We the bereaved family members of Late Akangtoshi, Dobashi extend our heartfelt gratitude to all who stood by us through prayers, physically, financially and materially during his prolonged illness till his last journey on 22nd Feb. 2019.

We also pray that our Almighty God bless, each and everyone who came to pay him last respect, abundantly.

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Former Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony recently shot down rumors that he will rejoin the band for a reunion tour this summer. A new rumor has suggested that the original Van Halen lineup — including Anthony, who has not played with the band since 2004 — will reunite in 2019 for a stadium tour. This would be the first time that the four founding members

ueen a nd Ada m Lambert have announced The Show Must Go On, a new film depicting the runaway success of the band’s ongoing collaboration with the American Idol star.

Fresh from their performance at the Oscars on Sunday night, the band confirmed that the documentary will air on ABC in of the band, including singer April – with the two hour David Lee Roth, guitar- film featuring behind-theist Eddie Van Halen and drummer Alex Van Halen, perform together since 1984.

Van Halen and Anthony have not been on good terms for more than a decade, with Anthony not invited to join the reunion with Roth that began in 2007. The subsequent two tours and studio album, “A Different Kind Of Truth”, featured Eddie’s son Wolfgang on bass.

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scenes concert footage dating back to their first shows in 2011. As well as focusing on Lambert’s career since he debuted with Queen on American Idol in 2009, the film will also feature a string of interviews with Bohemian Rhapsody star Rami Malek, drummer Roger Taylor and guitarist Brian May. “So excited about our documentary “The Show Must Go On – The Queen

+ Adam Lambert Story” airing on @ABCNetwork on April 29th!!,” wrote Lambert on Twitter.

The latest Queen film comes after Rami Malek scooped the Best Actor Oscar for his portrayal of Freddie Mercury in Bohemian Rhapsody.

Praising Mercury as he accepted the award, Malek

said: “The fact that I’m celebrating him and this story with you tonight is proof that we’re longing for stories like this. I’m the son of immigrants from Egypt. I’m a first generation American. But my story is being written right now and I could not be more grateful to each and every one of you and everyone who believed in me.”

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The outer side features a live photo of Eddie Van Halen playing guitar on the first world tour, and the inner side of the shoe has 1978 prominently displayed in a circular badge. The Eddie Van Halen logo appears on both the tongue of the shoe and on the back sole, and the back panel features his signature white with black striped pattern.

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In the show, Rajyashree Rathod (Jaya) will kill her son Pushkar (actor Ayush Anand) in a bid to do the right thing and serve justice to her daughter-in-law Vidhita (actress Sana Amin Sheikh), read a statement from &TV channel.

Rajyashree had long known that her son and daughter-in-law had trouble in their marriage. But it has now come to light that her son had tried to kill Vidhita.

“I am glad that I made my television debut with ‘Perfect Pati’, a show that portrays a mother and her role as a mother-in-law in such a strong positive light.

It is imperative that mothers understand their child’s behaviour and not blindly support the wrongdoings or faults in their sons,” Jaya said in a statement.

“Indian society has spent centuries grooming girls to be future good wives (sanskari bahus) but often failing to produce good husbands who deserve them.

While growing up, girls are being conditioned to feel that they have to accept their husbands anyway.”

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Internet connections slowed to 2.9 per cent in 2019 from 7.7 per cent in 2018.

“In some countries, fixed-line Internet access is too expensive or inaccessible, that’s why mobile services are critical.

“While lower middle income countries had a significant 66 per cent improvement in 4G coverage, low income countries saw a moderate 22 per cent improvement,” informed the report.

The Index this year was expanded to include 100 countries, representing 94 per cent of the world’s population and 96 per cent of global GDP. Web accessibility standards also improved globally, led by low and lower

atista made his first appearance in WWE in months Monday when he attacked Ric Flair while the Raw roster was celebrating the wrestling legend’s 70th birthday.

Batista, whose real name is Dave Bautista, was seen on the jumbotron sneaking into Flair’s locker room and then dragging the 16-time world champion’s lifeless body out.

He then tur ned to the camera and addressed WWE executive Triple H. “Hey Hunter, do I have your attention now?” he said, referring to Triple H’s moniker Hunter Hearst Helmsley.

The attack appears to be a prelude to a possible match at Wrestlemania 35 between Batista and Triple H. As Cage Side Seats noted, this was the “Guardians of the Galaxy” star’s first appearance since he noted on the Smackdown 1000 iver Story, a short special that Triple H hasn’t documentary film, beat him. d i r e c t e d b y Ya (NME) pangnaroLongkumer, has

Asian Women’s Film Festival 2019 in New Delhi. The film is produced by Samaj Pragati Yogana and Supported by Films Division, Mumbai.

The 15th edition of the IAWRT Asian Women’s Film Festival is going to be held from March 5 to 7, at the India International Centre (IIC) New Delhi.

The festival will showcase over 50 films from 20 countries, all directed by Asian women filmmakers.

The countries include Armenia, Bangladesh, China, Estonia, India, Iran, Sri Lanka, Syria, Turkey, Taiwan and others. There is also a country focus on films made by women from Georgia.

The Asian Women’s Film Festival was first held in New Delhi in the year 2005. The festival has grown in strength and popularity over the years with increasing participation by filmmakers.

This year the festival organisers received over 700 entries from 37 countries, the highest ever received.

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has improved, with low income and lower middle income countries driving progress,” Robert Pepper, Head of Global Connectivity Policy and Planning at Facebook, said in a blog post on Tuesday.

“However, affordability is declining relative to monthly income in many countries, disproportionately affecting women and people in low income countries, all of whom are more reliant on mobile as their primary means of accessing the Internet,” Pepper mentioned.

While the percentage of households connected to the Internet globally increased, on average from 53.1 per cent to 54.8 per cent, the rate of growth in

middle income countries.

There are still about 3.8 billion people around the world without fast and reliable Internet access.

“Although the overall gap between those with access to the Internet and those without narrowed, the lowest income countries fell behind because they improved at a slower rate than other countries and much slower than last year.

“Internet connections in low income countries increased by only 0.8 per cent compared to 65.1 per cent last year,” the findings showed.

More than half (52.2 per cent) of respondents said they are not confident about their online privacy.

“Yet the majority of respondents (74.4 per cent) think the Internet has been the most effective tool for finding jobs,” the report said.

The ‘Inclusive Internet’ score was based on the scores of availability, affordability, relevance and readiness categories.

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ndia ranked 47th in the overall “Inclusive Internet Index 2019” score while Sweden topped the chart, followed by Singapore and the US, a Facebook-led study has revealed.

Men still have more Internet access than women globally but low and lower middle income countries narrowed the gender gap in 2018, the study noted.

According to the Inclusive Internet Index (3i) prepared by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) for Facebook, there are demonstrable benefits from comprehensive female einclusion policies, digital skills programmes and targets for women and girls to study science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

The UK, Namibia and Ireland, followed by Austria, Chile and South Africa, are among the top performers of the year, all with female digital skills training plans.

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Leipzig stay on course for Champions League

Leipzig’s Willi Orban celebrates with team-mates after scoring a goal against Hoffenheim.

Leipzig, Feb 26 (IANS): A goal from defender and captain Willi Orban one minute before the end allowed Leipzig to salvage a 1-1 draw against Hoffenheim in an electric Bundesliga duel here.

Leipzig and Hoffenheim showed at the Red Bull Arena here on Monday why they are two of the most attractive teams in the German Bundesliga, reports Efe news.

Both teams’ attacking spirit led to a thrilling duel in which only the lack of success at the final whistle prevented a true festival of goals.

There were more than enough chances for both Leipzig and Hoffenheim to increase their score, but both fell short of expectations.

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in the 22nd minute, sending Leipzig’s Hungarian goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi’s rebound into the net after an initial shot from Brazilian Joel inton.

The goal did not deter Leipzig, who, despite the risk of Hoffenheim’s dazzling counter-attacks, eagerly sought the equaliser, which was avoided in the last play of the first half by visiting goalkeeper Oliver Baumann when he miraculously cleared a shot by Austrian Konrad Laimer with his foot.

It was not the only superb action of the Hoffenheim goalkee per who avoided the home team’s equaliser in the 54th minute with another classy intervention , after a header from Leipzig captain Orban.

But even as Leipzig proved continuously dangerous, their opponents were no less incisive, and

they nearly increased their lead five minutes from time with a header from their Hungarian striker Adam Szalai forcing the local goalkeeper to shine.

However, the Hoffenheim goalkeeper could do nothing to prevent Orban’s late goal, which he scored in the 89th minute, finally achieving the 1-1 draw, aft er a left-footed cross from Marcel Halstenberg.

Leipzig, who were without their striker Timo Wer ner due to illness, stays in fourth place of the Bundesliga, the last spot to qualify for the Champions League.

T h e d r aw a l l ow s four th-placed Leipzig to stay alive in the fight for third place with Moenchengladbach, and Hoffenheim to keep a close eye on European places, now being only three points below them.

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that sports helps in building discipline and character IMPHAL, Feb 26 (NPN): among the children, Singh Manipur chief minister N said, “We need to produce Biren Singh said that his more sportspersons and government was working reduce the number of hoson a “Sports Policy” to en- pitals in the state.” courage and produce more Maintaining that Masportspersons in the state. nipur occupies a promiSpeaking at the Play- nent place in the field of ers’ Day 2019 at the main games and sports in both stadium of Khuman Lam- national and international pak Sports Complex, Im- arena, the chief minister phal, the chief minister said that President of India said, “in order to encour- Ramnath Kovind referred age sportspersons in the Manipur as ‘Sports Capital state, the government has of India’. reserved 5% sports quota Manipur has produced in government jobs and a number of national and was offering government international players injobs to gold medallists in cluding one Padma Bhunational and international san, four Padmashri, 18 tournaments.”

Arjuna Awardees, three The chief minister Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratalso appreciated the ef- na Awardees, one each Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Vijay Shankar and Krunal Pandya during a practice forts of the local clubs in of Dronacharya, Dhyan- session ahead of the 2nd T20 cricket match against Australia, at Chinnaswamy Stadium encouraging youths to get chand Awardee and 17 in Bengaluru on Tuesday. (PTI) involved in sports. Stating Olympians.

Bengaluru, Feb 26 Considering the cap- Yadav leaked runs and was (PTI): The focus remains tain’s current frame of not able to defend 14 in the firmly on the World Cup mind, both K L Rahul and final over. but India would also be Rishabh Pant are likely Pant, a strong condesperate to ensure that a to feature in most of the tender for a World Cup home series does not slip games against Australia. berth, will be itching to out of their grip when they India rested opener perform after getting out take on Australia in the sec- Shikhar Dhawan to give cheaply on Sunday, and ond and final T20 Interna- game time to Rahul, who so will be Dinesh Karthik, tional here on Wednesday. grabbed the opportunity who is left with just one India are 0-1 down with both hands by smash- game to make a compelafter an inexplicably poor ing 50 off 36 balls in his ling contribution before the batting performance led to comeback game.

World Cup. a three-wicket loss in the He had a disastrous All eyes will once Kepa Arrizabalaga lung-opener in Visakhap- Test tour of Australia be- again also be on MahenLondon, Feb 26 (Agencies): Chelsea have fined atnam. fore he and Hardik Pandya dra Singh Dhoni the batsgoalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga a week’s wages after his The below-par 126 were provisionally sus- man who struggled to an bust-up with Maurizio Sarri at Wembley. with the bat on Sunday pended for their loose talk unbeaten 29 off 37 balls The Spaniard and his Italian boss held talks on Mon- denied bowlers a decent on women during a TV as India managed 126 for day over the ‘keeper’s public display of defiance towards shot at securing a win even show. The ban was later seven in Vizag. the end of extra-time in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday, though the Jasprit Bumrah- revoked though they still Debutant leg-spinner which the Blues lost to Manchester City on penalties. led attack did all it could to face an inquiry.

Mayank Markande (0/31 Both men brushed it off as a misunderstanding at full- keep the home team in the With the series on the in four overs) did not pick time but Arrizabalaga has personally apologised to Sarri, game till the final over of line, it remains to be seen up a wicket but bowled his team-mates and the club in full acknowledgement he the match. if Dhawan is brought back well according to Kohli. made “a big mistake”.

India skipper Virat into the side to open along- The 21-year-old might get His wages will go to charity, and he said, “I have Kohli has already said that side Rohit Sharma or the another game. thought a lot more about yesterday’s events. Although there his squad composition for team retains the opening Australia, on the other was a misunderstanding, on reflection I made a big mistake the World Cup in May-July combination which fea- hand, will be fancying a with how I handled the situation.” is “more or less sorted” but tured in Vizag. rare series win against In“I wanted to take the time today to apologise fully has not ruled out rewardW h i l e B u m r a h dia in recent times, espeand in person to the coach, to Willy, my team-mates and to ing standout performances showed his class after com- cially after losing the Test the club. I have done this and now I want to offer the same over the course of two T20s ing back from a break, and ODI series at home to apology to the fans,” said Kepa. and five ODIs. the other pacer in Umesh Kohli’s team.

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Federer chases 100th title in Dubai

Roger Federer returns a shot to Philipp Kohlschreiber during the first round match of Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships.

Dubai, Feb 26 (Agencies): Roger Federer began his latest quest for a 100th ATP title with a battling 6-4 3-6 6-1 win over Philipp Kohlschreiber in the first round of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on Monday.

Competing for the first time since his fourth round defeat by Stefanos Tsitsipas at last month’s Australian Open, world number seven Federer overcame a blip midway through his match before rallying to beat Kohlschreiber.

Despite enjoying a 13-0 head-to-head record against Kohlschreiber coming into the contest, Federer

said his mindset ahead of the deciding third set was to somehow avoid an early defeat against the German.

“Just somehow get through. Somehow try not to lose,” the 37-year-old said.

“I’m very pleased I was able to find a way. I actually played a really good third set.”

The 20-times Grand Slam champion, who has been stuck on 99 titles since triumphing at his hometown Basel tournament last October, next faces Fernando Verdasco after the world number 32 got past Italian qualifier Thomas Fabbiano 3-6 6-3 6-2.

“I think he (Verdasco) has got one of those wonderful forehands on tour.

We’ve seen the great shotmaking he has been able to produce over the course of his career,” Federer added.

“I’m happy he’s still going. He’s a good player. He can definitely peak against the top guys. That’s why he’s still playing, for those kinds of matches, so I have to be careful.”

The second seeded Swiss has never lost to Verdasco in six meetings, last beating the 35-year-old Spaniard in Dubai en route to the title four years ago.

Federer’s task in the tournament became a bit

AIFF to conduct selection trial in Kohima Correspondent

Kohima, Feb 26 (NPN): All India Football Federation (AIFF) scouting team will be conducting trial/ selection camp in Kohima during first week of April 2019 for the age group of under-21, under-18 and under-17.

Team manager of Nagaland U-21 football team, Khrielievio Tsumvu, who reached Kohima after participating in 2nd Dr T Ao Centenary NEC International Gold Cup Football

Championship (U-21), said that AIFF scouting team has assured to Nagaland team to conduct trial/selection camp.

On experience in the tournament, the manager said, “We couldn’t bring expected result this time.

Our boys had a good experience with other north eastern states besides foreigners players like Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladesh.

This kind of exposure for the upcoming young players will be very beneficial in taken football forward

for our state.”

The manager also said many outsiders still believe that Nagaland will produce more Dr. T Ao. Midfielder Muleyi Medeo, a product of State Spor ts Academy who scored three goals in five matches, said that the tournament was a great exposure for Nagaland team.

“The state team didn’t lack physicality or game play to compete with the other states but it lacked discipline and unity,” he added.

SJC basketball super league concludes

Players of Legendary Achilles and Powerful Poseidon before the final match.

Dimapur, Feb 26 (NPN): St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Jakhama Basketball Super League, initiated and organised by the sports committee, concluded on February 23 in the college campus.

In the final, team Legendary Achilles defeated

team Powerful Poseidon to emerge as the champions.

Chumyanthung was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the league.

The other teams which participated in the league were Majestic Zeus, Mighty Titans, Fierce Kronos, Brave Perseus, Warrior Kratos

and Gigantic Hercules.

The league was initiated and organised by the sports committee with an aim to give platform to the enthusiastic basketball lovers giving them chance to gain knowledge and experiences to nurture for bigger avenues.

easier with seventh seed Milos Raonic and fourth seed Karen Khachanov, both in the same half of the draw as the Swiss, suffering opening round exits.

Russian Khachanov was felled by world number 19 Nikoloz Basilashvili who prevailed 6-4 6-1, while Raonic was beaten 6-4 5-7 6-4 by German JanLennard Struff.

Defending champion Roberto Bautista Agut later defeated wildcard Ramkumar Ramanathan 6-4 6-3.

Meanwhile, top seed Kei Nishikori cruised into the second round of the Dubai Tennis Championships with a straight-sets victory over Benoit Paire of France on Tuesday.

The world No. 6 from Japan wrapped up the 6-4, 6-3 win against his 65thranked opponent at Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium in 1 hour, 21 minutes.

Nishikori, coming off a semifinal loss to Stan Wawrinka at the ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament in Rotterdam, broke Paire three times while holding serve throughout the match.

The 29-year-old U.S. Open semifinalist will meet 77th-ranked Hubert Hurkacz of Poland in the second round. The unseeded Hurkacz advanced with a 6-3, 7-5 win over French qualifier Corentin Moutet.

West Indies’ captain Jason Holder flips the coin as England’s captain Eoin Morgan looks on. (AP/PTI)

while Chris Woakes - rested for the second ODI in Barbados as he nurses a knee issue - regained his spot from Tom Curran.

Windies, who named

an unchanged XI and handed a 100th ODI cap to Darren Bravo, drew level in the series on Friday with a 26-run win at Kensington Oval, a game in which

Lo n d o n, F e b 2 6 (Agencies): The English Football Association (FA) has charged Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino with improper conduct for confronting the referee after Saturday’s shock 2-1 Premier League defeat at Burnley.

Defeat dented thirdplaced Tottenham’s title hopes and Mauricio Pochettino appeared to vent his frustration at referee Mike Dean in a furious confrontation.

“It is alleged the Tottenham Hotspur manager’s (Mauricio Pochettino) language and/or behaviour at the end of the fixture - both on the pitch and in or around the tunnel area - amounted to improper conduct,” the FA said in a statement.

Pochettino was charged for two breaches of the FA’s Rule E3 which concerns general behaviour and faces the prospect of a fine or a touchline ban.

“I think I am going to accept everything that can happen from the FA. The thing happened on the pitch and I hope that it’s not going (any) further,” he said on Saturday.

The Argentine has until Thursday to respond to the charge.

Injury-hit Man United call up youngsters for Palace trip

Manchester United’s Jesse Lingard lays on the ground after getting injured during their EPL match against Liverpool.

Lo n d o n, F e b 2 6 (Agencies): Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has turned to his Under-23 players after a spate of injuries left him short of options for Wednesday’s Premier League trip to Crystal Palace.

Having lost Nemanja Matic before Sunday’s goalless draw with Liverpool, United’s injury woes worsened as Ander Herrera, Juan Mata and Jesse Lingard picked up knocks in the first half and Marcus Rashford completed the game with an ankle problem. Anthony Martial, Matteo Darmian,

Antonio Valencia, Phil Jones and Mason Greenwood are also doubtful for the trip to London. “We’ve not really had a session yet so I don’t think there’s a lot of positives. I don’t know,” Solskjaer, who has guided United to eight wins in 10 league games since taking over in December, told a news conference.

Solskjaer has called up midfielders Angel Gomes, Tahith Chong and defender Jimmy Garner and backed the three teenagers to step up to the challenge. “They have been part of our training for a long time,” Solskjaer

added. “Angel has been with England Under-17s with Jadon Sancho, Phil Foden and Callum Hudson-Odoi.

The Norwegian admitted the decision to rush Lingard back for the Liverpool game was hasty and he will not make a similar mistake with Martial.

“In hindsight you could maybe say Jesse was eager, he ticked all the boxes in training. He’d done the recovery work and rehab but maybe it was a couple of days too early,” Solskjaer added. United are fifth in the table with 52 points from 27 games.

Major wins gold medal at ISSF World Cup

UEFA charges Simeone for obscene gesture Manu Bhaker, Heena Sidhu fizzle out in qualifications

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Paris, Feb 26 (Agencies): UEFA announced on Monday they have started disciplinary proceedings into improper conduct by Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone.

The Argentinian celebrated his side’s first goal in their 2-0 Champions League last 16 first win over Juventus on February 20 by grasping his genitals and thrusting out his groin.

Simeone apologised for his behaviour the following day and said it was to recognise the courage his team showed in the victory.

Juve’s Massimiliano Allegri and the Italian club also face disciplinary action for the late kick-off of the game in the Spanish capital.

Atletico also face charges that their fans blocked stairways and threw objects during the match.

No date for the hearing has been set by the governing body.

The second leg of the tie will be played in Turin on March 12.

3rd ODI between WI, England washed out G r e na da , F e b 2 6 (Agencies): Windies and England were left frustrated as persistent rain washed out the third oneday international in Grenada.

Drizzle stopped temporarily allowing a delayed toss to be completed - England winning the coin flip and electing to bowl first.

However, the players and spectators endured an exasperating day as the covers were pulled on and off over the course of five hours as stop-start rain thwarted any possibility of play.

Ben Stokes was ruled for England after rolling his ankle in training and was replaced by Alex Hales,

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Sheldon Cottrell took five wickets and Shimron Hetmyer scored an unbeaten century.

England, on a run of nine bilateral ODI series victories on the bounce, won the opener, also in Barbados, by seven wickets last Wednesday thanks to centuries from Jason Roy and Joe Root.

Andre Russell will return to the Windies squad for the fourth and fifth ODIs - in Grenada on Wednesday and St Lucia on Saturday - but his bowling could be restricted by a knee problem.

Russell has played 52 ODIs for Windies, scoring 998 runs at 28.51 and taking 65 wickets at 32.73.

New Delhi, Feb 26 (PTI): Hungary’s Veronika Major on Tuesday won a gold medal in 10-metre air pistol event, with 245.1 points at the ongoing ISSF World Cup in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Taipei’s Chia Ying Wu won a silver medal, with 238.4 points while Korean Bomi Kim came third, with 218.3 points.

Meanwhile, India’s Anish Bhanwala could not make up for Manu Bhaker and Heena Sidhu’s failure to reach the women’s 10m air pistol final, finishing fifth in his event on a lacklustre day for India.

Anish, who was placed fifth in the qualification too, shot a total of 14 to finish outside the podium in the six-man final of the men’s 25m rapid fire pistol competition. The event started 20 minutes late due to a technical snag in one of the targets.

The International Shooting Federation (ISSF) has offered to reimburse all the expenses of the winner and runners-up in this event since its Olympic quota status was withdrawn after Pakistani shooters were denied visa in the wake of the Pulwama terror attack.

Gaayathri Nityanadam and Sunidhi Chauhan also failed to qualify for the final in the 50m rifle 3 positions at the Dr Karni Singh Shoot-

Gold-medallist Veronika Major, silver medalist Wu Chia Ying (L) and bronze medalist Kim Bomi (R) celebrate after the finals of women’s 10m air pistol shooting event. (PTI)

ing Range.

Hoping to make up for her meltdown in the 25m pistol final, the 17-year-old Bhaker was in for more disappointment, finishing a lowly 14th with 573 in the qualifications.

The more experienced Heena Sidhu suffered a similar fate and was placed 25th with 571.

Shooting in her maiden World Cup, Anuradha, employed with the Indian Navy, was 22nd with 571.

In the day’s other event, the women’s 50m rifle positions, India’s Nityanadam was 36th with 1163, while Chauhan was 49th with 1156.

Nina Christen, from Switzerland, won the 50m

rifle 3 positions event with a score of 457.1 points, beating silver medallist Shi Mengyao of China, and Kazakhstan’s bronze winner Yelizaveta Korol.

In the day’s last final, men’s 25m rapid fire pistol, Olympic champion Christian Reitz of Germany claimed the gold medal with 35, shooting a perfect 5 four times out of the six series.

China’s world champion and world number one Junmin Lin claimed the silver after scoring 31, while the bronze went to Korea’s Junhong Kim (22).

Anish, the youngest Indian to win a Commonwealth Games gold, started with 3 each in the first two series before hitting all the

targets in the third series.

However, four misses in the next series pulled him down and it became an uphill task for him from thereon.

The 16-year-old survived a shoot-off with France’s Clement Bessaguet, but a 3 in the next series was not enough to keep him in the hunt.

The two Olympic quota places went to Switzerland and the China.

With Wednesday’s mixed events not offering Olympic quota places, hosts India will have to be content with only one 2020 Tokyo Games berth from the tournament. They will now have to wait until the next World Cup to secure quotas.

Smriti to lead India in T20Is vs England Mumbai, Feb 26 (IANS): Explosive opening batswoman Smriti Mandhana will lead the Indian T20I side in the absence of injured regular skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, as the BCCI on Monday named the squad for the three-T20I rubber against England, to be played in Guwahati.

Harmanpreet was ruled out of the series against England after suffering an ankle injury, and a BCCI statement stated that the star all-rounder will continue her rehab at the National Cricket Academy.

The three T20Is will be played on March 4, March 7 and March 9 in Guwahati.

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