February 6, 2018

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Vol XXVIII No. 60

TUESDAY, February 6, 2018 Pages 12 ` 5.00

Indian Army shall give proper reply to Pakistan, says Rajnath

Barca survive derby; Atletico win

Brinda Karat condemns BJP’s alliance with IPFT

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NPF, NDPP, JD-U and NCP release candidates’ list

Staff Reporter/ Correspondent

DIMAPUR/KOHIMA, FEB 5 (NPN): With barely two days left for candidates to file their nominations, almost all the political parties have come out with the list of candidates for the forthcoming Assembly polls to be held on February 27, 2018.

On Monday, the ruling NPF, which is going to contest in all 60 assembly constituencies, released the names of 58 candidates. The party was yet to finalize the names for Northern Angami –II A/C and 33-Suruhoto.

On the other hand, NDPP released the final list of 38 candidates, as per seat sharing per-poll alliance with the BJP. NDPP had earlier agreed to field 40 candidates however, the party decided not to field any candidate in Mokokchung Town and Mongoya A/Cs. NCP released the first list of six candidates out 10 and its election manifesto, while JD (U) also released the names of 11 candidates in the first list. (See table) State BJP was the first to release the final list while NPP and Congress were yet to make public the list of its

Lotha bodies flay Jan 18 incident DIMAPUR, FEB 5 (NPN): Lotha Hoho and Lotha Frontal Organisations, Wokha, have vehemently condemned the January 18 incident where, they alleged that, one Tumchobemo Kikon, son of late Sungroshan Kikon, of Longsa village, had attempted to shoot Etssorhomo Yanthan, and ended up shooting his son, Renbithung Yanthan twice in the head, at GA Colony, Wokha town.

A press release from Lotha Hoho chairman, Mhao Humtsoe and general secretary, Er. Mhondamo Ovung urged the law enforcing agencies to arrest the culprit immediately.

They said that the culprit was “presumably being sheltered by one of unscrupulous organisations.” It said that the Lotha community, through the Lotha organizations, viewed the matter very seriously. The organizations said that the act of sheltering a criminal was a sin and a crime “as the culprit does not deserve any shelter or protection.”

They urged those responsible to hand the culprit over to the Police, failing which whoever may be providing shelter to the culprit will be considered antiLotha and anti-humanity, the press release asserted.

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PARTY-WiSE Candidates’ list FOR FEBRUARY 27, 2018 NAGALAND ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS Assembly Const.

NPF BJP NDPP JD-U NCP Dimapur I Dimapur II Dimapur III Ghaspani 1 Ghaspani II Tenning Peren Western Angami Kohima Town Northern Angami I Northern Angami II Tseminyu Pughoboto Southern Angami I Southern Angami II Pfutsero Chizami Chazouba Phek Meluri Tuli Arkakong Impur

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Asked whether the NPF would take the lead in submitting nominations, NPF working president, Apong Pongener told PTI that: “Since the Naga tribal organisations have left the decision to political parties whether or not to participate in the election, we will file the nominations.” Pongener

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was confident that NPF “will surely cross the magic figure to return to power even this time.”

JD (U) has also released the first list of candidates comprising of 11 candidates.

Lok Sabha MP and NDPP candidate, Neiphiu Rio expressed gratitude to the NDA leaders led by

Tovihoto Ayemi Supulebten Tokheho Yepthomi N. Jacob Zhimomi Zhaleo Rio Namri Nchang Iherie Ndang Er. Kevisekho Kruse Dr. Neikiesalie Kire Kekhrielhoulie Yhome Neiphiu Rio R.Khing Dr. Sukhato A. Sema Vikho-o Yhoshu Er. Zale Neikha Neiba Kronu Kevechutso Kudecho Khamo Kupota Khesoh Z. Nyusietho Nyuthe James Yaden Magyang Lima T.N. Manen

Prime Minister Modi and BJP president Amit Shah for reposing faith in his leadership and agreeing to have a seat sharing alliance between NDPP and BJP. Rio stated that NDPPBJP alliance would ensure good governance and draw a new roadmap for development under the vision of Modi’s development

Nagaland Congress merges with NPP

(2nd from R): Conrad Sangma along with Nagaland Congress and NPP leaders after the merger. (NP)

Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, FEB 5 (NPN): In a significant political development, Nagaland Congress, which was founded in 2016 as a splinter group of the Indian National Congress, merged with the National People’s Party (NPP) on Monday at NPP office, Walford, Dimapur.

Talking to media persons at NPP office, Na-

galand Congress president, Nillo Rengma said that the merger was aimed at strengthening the hands of young and dynamic leaders under Conrad Sangma, who he said was “the face of North East.”

Rengma strongly felt that under Conrad’s leadership the North East will improve and the party will also be able to highlight the issues of the North Eastern people in the parliament.

Rengma also revealed that the NPP was holding discussions for a pre-poll alliance with the NPF although a final decision was yet to be taken.

NPP president, Ato Yepthomi was confident that the merger would make the NPP party stronger so that it could put up a strong front against other parties.

He said that the national party NPP was mobilizing itself in North East India with a vision to work for the people.

He said none of the other MPs from the region were raising their voices in the Parliament for the people, except for Conrad Sangma. Yepthomi also asserted that the North East had many issues which needed a common platform through which they could be highlighted, and according to him, NPP will serve as that common platform.

jivani’, the animal UID scheme is part of a larger programme for the dairy and fisheries sectors.

These sectors are crucial if officials are to get serious on doubling farmers’ incomes by 2022, a target set by the government. Economists say this is nearly impossible from cultivation alone because a majority of Indian farmers can’t achieve economy of scale as they work on small parcels of land.

In a budget speech seen as pro-poor, finance minister, Arun Jaitley on Thursday announced a Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund and an Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund worth Rs 10,000 crore. About Rs 200 crore has been set aside for an artificial insemination drive to improve cattle breeds, with an aim to “upgrade” the nation’s entire

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Rio also assured that the NDPP fully supports the peace process and political negotiation and committed that the NDPP would not come in the way for any political solution.

Also, addressing the meeting NDPP president, Chingwang Konyak stated that the NDPP was formed

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in response to the people’s desire for an alternative. He encouraged the party workers to work tirelessly for the greater interest of the people and added that the NDPP would deliver transparency and restore the governance system while combating corruption and misgovernance.

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More legislators resign from NLA DIMAPUR, FEB 5 (NPN): NLA speaker has accepted the resignations of seven more legislators from the 12th NLA. NLA commissioner & secretary, N. Benjamin Newmai notified the resignations and consequent acceptance of legislators-- w.e.f. from January 2, Amenba Yaden (Ind) of 21-Tuli A/C; w.e.f.

January 3, Er. Levi Rengma (Ind) of 12-Tseminyu and S. Chuba Longkumer (Ind) of 24-Angetyongpang; w.e.f.

February 2, Y.M. Yolow Konyak (Ind) of 42-Wakching, Toyang Changkong Chang (Ind) of 53-Tuensang Sadar-I and Er. Picto (Ind) of 32-Atoizu and w.e.f. February 3, G. Kaito Aye (NPF) of 36-Satakha.

Correspondent

WOKHA, FEB 5 (NPN): District unit of Janata Dal (United) Wokha, through JD (U) 38 A/C Wokha president, Woshomo Pius Ezung, filed a complaint on Monday with the Deputy Commissioner of Wokha against a rival candidate and his supporters claiming “excessiveness of arson and vandalism.....to dismantle forthcoming elections.”

The complaint in this regard came after a Sunday night incident in Wokha village where supporters of the rival candidate allegedly indulged in arson and vandalism at the house of one Yanphamo Humtsoe, father of JD (U) candidate for 38 A/C Wokha, Mhonbemo Humtsoe. According to reports, six vehicles were set on fire and two houses were vandalised in the incident.

An FIR in was filed at Wokha Town Police Station on the same night and four persons were reportedly arrested. However, on Monday noon, a mob gathered outside the police station demanding release of the four arrested.

When contacted, SDPO Wokha informed that a thorough investigation was underway.

The JD (U) complaint to the Deputy Commissioner had also demanded that the rival candidate be made “liable for prosecution and showcause as to why he should not be barred from contesting”.

It stated that arsons, physical assaults, intimidations had vandalism to properties had been perpetrated, with the tacit knowledge of

the rival, by “his goons since September 7, 2017”.

Among other things, it demanded that under such circumstances 10 polling stations be declared “hyper sensitive” and sec 144 Cr.Pc be promulgated in the entire jurisdiction of Wokha Village “to instill public confidence and prevent further escalation” of violence.

KLH appeals: Kohima Lotha Hoho (KLH) has issued a fervent appeal to the Wokha Village Council, under the leadership of its chairman, to firmly control the “few miscreants who are tarnishing the good name of the village and the name of the candidate for whom they may be in favour.”

A press release from KLH chairman, Nchumbemo Tungoe and general secretary Thunglamo Ovung said that the hoho was pained and concerned over the reported violence at Wokha village. Expressing sadness and regret, they said that Wokha district had been named after Wokha village and thus it was expected to serve as the source of inspiration of democratic values and standards of discipline for all the villages in the district. The incidents of violence that spring up time and again defiles “all of us”, the press release lamented.

KLH asserted that the miscreants should be informed that such acts of violence will only bring defeat for their candidate.

Condemning the acts of unwarranted violence, KLH appealed to the District Administration to arrest the involved miscreants and book them under relevant sections of the law.

No nominations filed till date

KOHIMA, FEB 5 (NPN): Even as the political parties have started issuing party tickets, no candidate has filed nominations so far on the sixth day. “No nomination paper has been filed by any candidate in the state till today,” election officials informed. All candidates across the state are expected to file nominations by February 6 as last date for filing papers is February 7. Scru(Cont’d on p-7) tiny of nominations will be carried out on February 8 and the last date for withdrawal of candidature February 12.(Correspondent)

40 million cows to get UID number

NEW DELHI, FEB 5 (AGENCIES): Just like the 12-digit Aadhaar number for every Indian, the Narendra Modi government is set to assign each of the country’s milk-producing cows a cheap, unique identity (Cont’d on p-7) card or UID, first proposed in 2015.

According to a Hindustan Times report, deliverable targets in this year’s Union budget show Rs 50 crore for the project to cover 40 million cattle.

A dairy department official, requesting anonymity, said the agriculture ministry, which will implement the programme, has already acquired the UID technology that comes with a cheap, tamper-proof polyurethane tag containing the cow’s biological details such as “He tried his best to be breed, age, sex, height and popular by backing Clean special body marks. Each Election, then No Election. card will cost between Rs 8 Now he has to face the and Rs 10. reality of Election.”

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Election related violence in Wokha town; KLH appeals

cattle population.

The agriculture ministry’s Rashtriya Gokul Mission claims that milk from indigenous cattle was healthier due to higher content of “A2 allele of beta casein”, a protein.

It seeks to upgrade commonplace breeds using elite indigenous stocks such as Gujarat’s Gir, Rajasthan’s Sahiwal and Rathi, Deoni, Tharparkar and Red Sindhi of Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. Both projects are part of “output” and “outcomes” targets set in the budget, which will be monitored by the NITI Aayog. India has about 45 million “in-milk”, or milch, cattle.

“Animal husbandry gets only 5.4% of the overall agricultural ministry budget despite livestock being the most critical sector for most marginalised farmers,” Kavitha Kuruganti, a farm activist said.

CCNTHCO calls for emergency meeting

DIMAPUR, FEB 5 (NPN): Core Committee of Nagaland Tribal Hohos and Civil Organisations (CCNTHCO) has called for an emergency meeting with all 11 political parties, that signed the 29 January declaration at Hotel Japfu, 1 p.m. February 6.

CCNTHCO secretary, Joshua Newmai also requested all apex tribe hohos and mass based organisations, negotiating groups to attend the meeting without fail.

BJP revokes suspensions

DIMAPUR, FEB 5 (NPN): State BJP unit, in compliance with the central directive, has revoked the suspension of the Kheto Sema and Tsasepi Sangtam with immediate effect in the greater interest of the party, state BJP general secretary Eduzu Theluo stated through an order.

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Longleng DC and DEO holds meeting with EEMC & IT officers

DC & DEO Longleng briefing the team leaders at his office chamber on February 4.

DIMAPUR: Coordination meeting of the Election Expenditure Monitoring Cell (EEMC) and Income Tax (IT) officers was held at the office chamber of DC & DEO Longleng on February 4 under the chairmanship of DC & DEO Longleng, John Tsulise Sangtam.

The release stated that DC & DEO while welcoming the two IT officers to the district has briefed the officials present about the nature of the meeting. He informed that the IT officers are in the district to assist the EEMC and urged them to work in coordination for clean election in the district.

IT officer, Avish Kumar and IT inspector, Amisdem Das highlighted the nature of their duties and responsibilities during

election. They informed that use of black money was a major issue during elections and that they were deputed as surveillance team to check illegal transactions and use of any such money during election. Seized money will be deposited in the government’s account while inquiry and legal proceeding would be followed by the IT officers, they informed.

They also appealed to the officials to report seized money to the IT department to examine the authenticity of the cash.

The meeting also discussed on opening of new bank account of candidates, legal procedure for seized money, offering gift during elections, expenditure ceiling for the candidates and political parties and requisition of vehicles,

building, places and other items during election.

Meanwhile the DC & DEO, has informed all heads of the department under the district to report /submit the attached official vehicle of the officials to the DC & DEO Longleng office immediately. Failing, which DC cautioned that the heads of the department/officer will be individually responsible for any consequences.

Meanwhile, DC & DEO has informed government employees of Longleng district on election duty whose name are enrolled in any constituency in any districts within the state of Nagaland desiring to cast their votes through Postal Ballot for the forth coming election to collect form-12 from felicitation centre, DC office Longleng

RCH camp held at Sakshi village

Dr. Manyau Phom treating an elderly patient DIMAPUR: Reproductive Child Health (RCH) camp was held at Sakshi village sub-centre on February 5, led by deputy chief medical officer, Dr Thungbemo Patton and DIO (UIP/RCH), Dr Imtiwapang Aier.

Altogether 54 general patients availed treatment wherein 18 children have been immunised, 12 pregnant women have been given ANC (Ante natal) check up, and IUCD to 20 women.

The camp was attended by DVBO (NVBDCP), Dr. Manyau Phom, gynaecologist, Dr. Dennis Phom, staff from district Hospital and NHM, vaccinators, nurses and ASHAs from Sakshi sub-centre.

and submit the filled form on or before February 8, till 4 p.m.

HoDs have also been directed to collect the forms for their respective employees who are on election duty. No application will be entertain after the expiry date.

The DC & DEO, has also informed polling personnel that the first phase of election training for all polling personnel will commence from February 7 and the 2nd phase on February 13.

The first phase of training for the Presiding Officer and First Polling Officer will be held on February 7 at GHSS Auditorium from 11: 00 a.m. onwards while, for the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Polling Officers the training will be held on February 8 at EBRC Hall, Longleng from 11: 00 a.m. onwards. The 2nd Phase of training for the Presiding Officer and First Polling Officer will be held on February 13 at GHSS Auditorium from 11: 00 a.m. while, for the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Polling Officer the 2nd phase training will be held on February 13 at EBRC Hall, Longleng from 11:00 a.m. onwards. All Heads of Department/Offices has therefore been directed to depute all the officials under their jurisdiction to attend the election training/duties without fail.

Any department officials failing to attend the election training/duties shall be prosecuted under the election law.

Johny Rengma appointed as nonofficial director KOHIMA: Johny G Rengma has been appointed as a non official director of the board of Directors of the National Schedule Tribes Finance and Development Corporation (NSTFDC) New Delhi under the Ministry of Tribal affairs, Government of India with effect from February 2 for a period of three years or until further orders whichever is earlier.

This was stated in an order issued by under secretary to the Government of India, K. Chandra Sekar.

Two other persons were also appointed– Amar Singh Pawar and KV Nagandra.

ATMA Dmu conducts demonstration prog

ATMA Dimapur, Niuland Block members after the demonstration programme.

DIMAPUR: Agriculture Technology Management Agency (ATMA) Dimapur Niuland block conducted demonstration programme on the topics “Methods of soil sampling and collection” and “Application and uses of agri lime in ponds” on February 3, at Hozukhe village with KVK-ICAR, K

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Jharnapani ACTO (soil science) James Kikon, as resource person.

At the programme, resource person stated that in agriculture, a soil test commonly refers to the analysis of a soil sample to determine nutrient content, composition, and other characteristics such as the

acidity or pH level.

He mentioned that soil surveys was an important tool for nutrient management planning, they provide useful information for interpreting soil test results and predicting response to added nutrients.

Most of the natural variability in soil nutrient

levels and productivity is due to the characteristics documented in the soil survey.

Further, he elaborated on the favorable influence of liming on fish production in aquaculture. Liming increases the pH of bottom mud and thereby increases the availability of phosphorus added in fertilizer.

Liming increases benthic production in fertilized ponds, apparently through increased nutrient availability. It promotes biological productivity, since it enhances the breakdown of organic substances by bacteria, creating increased oxygen and carbon reserves. Also precipitates suspended or soluble organic materials and decreases biological oxygen demand (BOD).

Liming increases the alkalinity of water thereby increasing the availability of carbon dioxide for photosynthesis.

Earlier, the programme was chaired by ATM-Niuland block Sukhabo.

Altogether, 25 farmers attended the programme.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur TUESDAY, February 6, 2018

news in Brief P&HC Sovima revival and healing crusade: Prayer and Healing Centre (P&HC) will be organizing revival and crusade service from February 9 to 11, 4 p.m. at P&HC Sovima, near cricket stadium, 6th mile under the theme “I am the alpha and the omega” (Rev 22:13).

HOPFJAAN, New Delhi, pastor, Rev Avi Sophie and Shisha Hoho pastor Vezokho Vero will be the speakers during the crusade.

ANHTU Kma unit general meeting: All Nagaland Hindi Teacher Union (ANHTU) Kohima unit has convened a general meeting on February 10, 10:30 a.m. at RBPS school, Keziekie, near Koinonia Baptist Church, Kohima. All government Hindi teachers working in Kohima district have been requested to attend the meeting.

For more information one can contact general secretary at 9089-62-9973 or information and publicity secretary 9856-17-1486.

DC Dmu informs: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dimapur Sushil Kumar Patel (IAS) has informed owners of all requisitioned vehicle for the conduct of 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly 2018, that there will be checking of all requisitioned vehicles on February 10, at state stadium near DC office junction, 8 a.m. All concerned have been informed to produce their vehicles and that after checking vehicles will be released on the same day with further information. Drivers of the requisitioned vehicles have been informed to come with the serial number of their names entered in the E-Roll, number of the polling station on which they are enrolled and number and name of the assembly constituency in which they are enrolled. DC further cautioned that failing to comply with necessary action against the defaulters will be imposed as per section 167 of the representation of the People Act, 1951.

DC & DEO Longleng ban on carrying arms: DC & DEO Longleng John Tsulise Sangtam has banned carrying of licensed arms within the district by any individual after the last date for verification and deposition of Arms is over. Any person found/caught carrying of arms within the district will be seized and the license cancelled thereof. DC & DEO Longleng further informed that under Section 144 of the CrPC 1973 has banned carrying of Licensed Arms in the district till the completion of 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly Election process.

Zunheboto DC & DEO informs vehicle owners/drivers: Deputy Commissioner & District Election Officer, Zunheboto, Tridibesh Roy, IAS, has in a notification informed owners/drivers of the vehicles requisitioned for the conduct of General Elections to the Nagaland Legislative Assembly that the preliminary reporting of the requisitioned vehicles is scheduled to be held on February 6, at local ground Zunheboto from 8:00 am onwards. Form-12 for issue of Postal Ballot to drivers/ handymans of the requisitioned vehicles will also be made available during the reporting of vehicles. All concerned has therefore been requested to report at the venue along with the copy of the requisition order and EPIC card /Electoral details. Last date for submission of filled in Form-12 at the facilitation center at the Deputy Commissioner’s office will be on February 8.

Wokha DPDB meeting postponed: DC and Vice Chairman DPDB, Wokha, Dr. Manazir Jeelani Samoon, IAS, has on February 3, informed that the monthly District Planning and Development Board meeting for the month of February, 2018 which was scheduled to be held on February 9 has been postponed till further information.

Peren DC & DEO informs polling personnel: DC & DEO, Peren, has through a notification, directed all those polling personnel who failed to attend the first round of training, to attend the training scheduled from February 15 to 17, at GHSS, Jalukie from 10:00 a.m. positively. The second round of training for all polling personnel has also been scheduled on February 16 and 17, at GHSS, Jalukie 10:00 a.m. Stringent action would be taken against those who wilfully fail to attend the aforementioned training, stated the notification.

Mkg DC caution students/candidates for recruitment to Maritime Training Institutes: As received from the Commissioner’s office, Nagaland, the Deputy Commissioner, Mokokchung, Sachin Jaiswal, IAS, has cautioned students/candidates recruited through unregistered/ unrecognized Maritime/Sea-faring Training Institutes/

Agencies or Entities that such persons would be doing so at their own risk in case any untoward incident happens.

Such recruitment must be done only through Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) Licensed/Registered Recruitment and Placement Service (RPS) entities, the DC informed.

Mkg DPDB Meeting postponed: Deputy Commissioner, Mokokchung, Sachin Jaiswal, IAS, in a notification, has informed that the scheduled meeting of Mokokchung DPDB for the month of February has been postponed in view of the upcoming general election to the Nagaland Legislative Assembly. Members have been informed to take note of the postponement, the notification stated.

Zunheboto DC & DEO notifies on 2nd phase training: DC & DEO, Zunheboto, Tridibesh Roy, IAS, has informed all polling personnel that the 2nd phase training programme for the forthcoming General Election to the 13thNagaland Legislative Assembly shall be conducted on the dates listed below: February 12-Presiding Officers and 1st Polling Officers, February 13: 2nd and 3rd Polling Officers, February 14: 4th Polling Officers. All polling personnel had been directed to attend the training without fail. Stringent disciplinary action will be initiated against the wilful absentees, informed the DC & DEO. Peren DC & DEO informs drivers on Postal Ballot: DC & DEO,Peren, has in a notification, informed all drivers of vehicle requisitioned for election duty to collect postal ballot form from the facilitation counter, Old DC Office, Peren during office hours from February 5 to 7.

VVPAT demonstration training at Tuensang: A demonstration training on the use of Voters Verifiable Paper Audit Trail was conducted at Tuensang Town Baptist, Lashong; Khiamniungan Baptist Church; Sangtam Baptist Church; Yimchunger Baptist Church, Tuensang; and Tuensang Village on February 4. The training programme was initiated by the District Administration and Election Office, Tuensang. Participants were apprised of the system of working and functioning of the VVPAT machines.

Peren ADC & RO directs requisitioned vehicles: ADC & RO,Peren, Chubawati Chang, has directed all vehicle requisitioned for conduct of election to the 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly in respect of Peren district, who failed to report on February 2 to report to Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS) ground at Jalukie on February 10 at 9:00 am. Necessary action as per section 167 of RP Act, 1951 would be initiated against those failing to comply with the direction, the ADC informed.

Kohima DC & DEO informs on CMCR and call centre: Kohima DC & DEO, has informed that a 24x7 Complaint Monitoring Control Room (CMCR) and Call Centre (0370-2291136) had been set up under Election Expenditure Cell, District Election Office, Kohima.

The Control Room was set up in pursuance of Election Commission of India, Compendium of Instructions on Election Expenditure Monitoring October 2017/Document 6 – Edition 3/Part B.6. All concerned has therefore been informed that complaints related to expenditure and violation of Model Code of Conduct could be registered with at the mentioned cell.

Election Training begins in Phek: Phek district training of polling officials began on February 5 at Government Higher Secondary School, Phek. The training will culminate on February 9. DC and DEO, Phek, Shanavas. C IAS, inspecting the training urged the trainees to maintain discipline and seriousness in the training. Calling on the officials to give their best in their call of duty, he appealed for cooperation with the election department for successful conduct of the polls.

BJP Mangkolemba units dissolved: BJP Mangkolemba unit president, Lanutemjen and secretary Lanulemba, through a press note, has notified that both the parent body and youth wing of the BJP Mangkolemba unit, formed on December 16, 2017 under 29-Jangpetkong A/C, remains dissolved as of February 5, 2018.

NPF 33 Suruhuto A/C dissolved: NPF 33 SuruhutoAsuto A/C has been dissolved and all the party workers have resigned enbloc. Informing of this in a release, ex-president NPF 33 A/C, Kihoi Awomi stated that the party was dissolved to strengthen the candidature of BJP candidate, Khehovi Yepthomi under the constituency.

More condemnations on Dichungbe’s killing

AZSU-AMN: All Zeliangrong Students’ Union Assam, Manipur and Nagaland (AZSU-AMN) has strongly condemned and expressed utter shock and dismay over the merciless killing of late Dichungbe, CAO Asalu Zeliangrong Region NSCN/GPRN by unidentified assailants on the night of February 2 at his residence in Jalukie town.

A condolence note issued by AZSU-AMN president, Nchaheing Kompoing described late Dichungbe as a sincere, dedicated and patriotic national worker, who served the NSCN/ GPRN, Zeliangrong Region, in various capacities, holding the post of CAO Asalu Zeliangrong till his death.

The Union appealed to the concerned investigating agencies to leave no stone unturned to investigate the matter and bring the culprits to book. The union further conveyed its deepest condolences to the bereaved family and prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace.

ZSUN: Zeme Students’ Union Nagaland (ZSUN) has strongly condemned the assassination of deputy kilonser, care

taker CAO Asalu Zeliangrong Region GPRN/ NSCN-(IM), late Dichungbe Nriame who was shot dead by unknown arm miscreant(s) from his residential doorstep on February 2 at around 8 p.m.

A condemnation note issued by ZSUN president, Aakam Pame has termed the act as coward and inhuman. The union stated that killing our own brother would result in nothing rather it creates chaos, hatred, enmity and confusion among the Nagas, saying that such cowardly act has no place in this peace loving society, while Nagas are yearning for peace, unity and amicable solution.

ZSUN urged the concern authority to book the culprit at the earliest and award non-bailable punishment. The Union further expressed its deepest condolences to the bereaved family and prayed that the departed soul rest in peace.

WJC: Whole Jalukie Council (WJC) Nagaland has strongly condemned the cold blooded murder of Dichungbe Riame, a prominent leader among the Zeliangrong people on the night of February 2 by some unknown miscre-

ants from his residence at Jalukie town.

In a condemnation note issued by WJC president, Namgum Hingleu and secretary, Benjamin has termed the incident as cowardly act that has no place in a civilized society where everyone has been striving for peace and tranquillity with the general election round the corner.

The council stated that the incident has created fear psychosis in the minds of the denizens. Further, it urged the law enforcing authority to immediately book the culprit and award befitting punishment as per the law of the land.

RNPO: Rongmei Naga People Organisation

(RNPO) the apex organisation of the Rongmei people has strongly condemned the killing of Asalu Zeliangrong CAO, Dichungbe Nriame on February 2 by some unidentified person at his residence in Jalukie.

In a note from its media cell, RNPO has termed the killing as a “barbaric act”, and urged every right thinking citizen to condemn such acts.

The organization requested authorities to “leave no stones unturned” to book the culprits at the earliest.

RNPO shared its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members and further prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace.

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The DC, after welcoming all the Sector Officers highlighted the importance of ensuring Assured Minimum Facilities (AMF) in all the Polling Stations.

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Correspondent KIPHIRE, FEB 5 (NPN): A meeting of Sector Officers (SO) of 59 AC Seyochung-Sitimi and 60 AC Pungro-Kiphire was conducted under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner & District Election Officer, Mohammed Ali Shihab, IAS, at the latter’s chamber on

by LWS Dimapur informed that Philem Rohan started his tour on January 8 from India Gate, New Delhi, covering a rough distance of 2500 Kms. Philem encouraged the students and teachers to use cycles in place of energy consumed vehicles for better health and environment.

In a reply to a question raised by teachers on the condition of roadways where he had travelled

Dmu DC & DEO informs on Form 12, General & Police Observers

DIMAPUR: Deputy Commissioner and District Election Officer, Dimapur, Sushil Kumar Patel, IAS, has in a circular informed all Government servants requisitioned for election duty to the 13thNagaland Legislative Assembly under Dimapur district to avail Form 12 (application for Postal Ballot) at Revenue Branch 1stFloor, DC office, Dimapur.

The circular informed all personnel drafted for election duty and desirous to vote through postal ballot to collect Form 12 from the above mentioned address and submit the completed form on or before 10/02/18 along with the following documents: a) EPIC or service ID card. b) Election duty appointment order.

While observing that many applicants had submitted Form 12 without the requisite documents or without indicating Sl. No, Part No and A/C details, Sushil Kumar cautioned that such incomplete applications are liable to be rejected for issue of Postal ballot, and requested all concern to ensure that the submitted forms are completed with the requisite documents.

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informed the public about the details of General and Police Observers of different Assembly Constituencies under Dimapur district. The details are as under: 1. a) Name - Ashwin Kumar Yadav (IAS) b) Designation - General Observer for Dimapur 1, 2 and 3 Assembly constituencies c) Contact numbers - 9402053458 and 8787527376 d) Residence - Police Mess, Chumukedima e) Date of arrival - 6th February 2018 2. a) Name - Mahadananda Hazarika (IAS) b) Designation - General Observer for Ghaspani 1& 2 Assembly Constituencies c) Contact numbers 9431682303 & 8974248877 d) Residence - Police Mess, Chumukedima e) Date of arrival - 6th February 2018.

3. a) Name - Amitabh Das, IPS b) Designation - Police Observer for all 5 Assembly Constituencies c)Contact numbers - 9402053466 and 7630098981 d) Residence - Police Mess Chumukedima e) Date of arrival - 6th February 2018.

coming election.

Meanwhile, training for Sector Officers of 59th and 60 A/C was conducted at the Deputy Commissioners Conference Hall on February 5.

Mohammed Ali Shihab, IAS, Deputy Commissioner& District Election Officer urged all the Sector Officers to work diligently for smooth conduct of election in their respective areas of control. He also directed all the Sector Officers to be in station and supervise election process.

The District Level Master Trainers (DLMT) gave training on multiple responsibilities of Sector Officers like Pre-Poll, on Poll-Day, with Voters, handling of EVM Sets, Co-ordination with Polling Parties, BLOs, Electors, Village Elders and Political Parties to make the Election process fair and smooth.

In the final session Sector Officers were given hands on training on Control Unit, Ballot Unit, VVPAT, Web Casting and Videography.

Zunheboto DC & DEO Informs on work assignment of transport Committee DIMAPUR: To streamline and effectively manage all the aspects of vehicle detailment to polling stations, disbursement of POL, hiring charges, driver’s/handyman’s welfare the Deputy Commissioner and District Election Officer, Zunheboto, Tridibesh Roy, IAS, has informed of the work assignment of the transport committee. The work assignment of the committee has been distributed as follows:1. Movement Plan.

All vehicles will be issued POL as per this plan to reduce/avoid congestion at the fuel depot, IOC Zunheboto: i. Bendang Longkumer, DTO-In charge ii. Ghoito Sema, JE, Mechanical-Member i i i . M a s e t s h i l o n g, MVI-Member iv. Hovito, Inspector (TPT DC Office)- Member 2. Vehicle Dispatch Counters.

Counter 1- (31-Akuluto, 32-Atoizu) i. Kakishe Yepthomi SS, NST-Incharge ii. Abel, UDA, DC Office-Member iii. Avito, UDA Transport-Member Counter 2-(33 Su-

his team had undertaken several botanical explorations before confirming it to be the plant.

“The plant species possesses various bio-active substances like Camptothecin, an anti-cancer alkaloid,” said Sarma, who recently published “Medicinal Plants and Mushrooms of India with Special Reference to Assam”.

The book has documented close to 1,400 medicinal and aromatic plant species as well as wild mushrooms that are found in abundance in the wilderness of Assam, with a special focus on their medicinal properties.

He said that the plant, which belongs to the family of icacinaceae, is a small tree largely found in tropical America and in parts of China and Sri Lanka.

“In India, it is found in the western parts of the country in the Nilgiri mountains and Mysore.

Due to over-collection and

Two hurt in blast at Imphal Pologround

Four persons arrested for smuggling heroin

many states, he said that the road in Uttar Pradesh and Assam were the best while the worst road is in Dimapur.

Headmistress LWS Dimapur, Lendina Imsong appreciated Philem for his noble cause and wished him to complete his remaining journey who also urged the general public and parents not to use four wheelers during school hours to avoid traffic congestion in the city.

(Correspondent) IMPHAL, FEB 5: Two security personnel were injured in a bomb explosion at Imphal Pologround Monday evening.

The hand grenade suspected to have been lobbed or placed by militants exploded at the venue of ongoing 15th Director General Assam Rifles

GUWAHATI, FEB 5 (PTI): A militant was Monday killed in a firefight with security forces in lower Assam’s Chirang district, a defence press release said.

“Platoon commander” of militant outfit NDFB (Songbijit)’s was gunned down by a joint Army and police team and arms and ammunition was recovered from him, the release said.

On the basis of intelligence about movement of militants in village Belguri under Amguri police station, a joint search operation was launched by Army and Police in the intervening night of February 4 and 5. As the search party cordoned off the area, it drew heavy fire from a house, the release said.

The security forces retaliated in a controlled manner and an extremist identified as Jordan Narzary of NDFB(S)’s 38th batch was killed, the release said.

Sentinel Cup Equestrian Championship 2018 and 9th Junior State Equestrian Championship.

The championships were being organized by 6 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of IGAR (South) in association with Manipur Equestrian Association.

The wounded personnel warden officer Uttamku-

mar Pal (52) from Mizoram and rifleman Man Bahadur Limbu (38) from Sikkim belong to 6 Assam Rifles stationed at Keithelmanbi of Kangpokpi district.

The injured have been rushed to a nearby hospital in Imphal Police who rushed to the spot recovered two levers of hand grenade from the blast site.

New contraceptives launched in Arunachal

ITANAGAR FEB 5 (PTI): Arunachal Pradesh government Monday launched two new contraceptives - an injectable one and a pill - under separate programmes to expand people’s choice contraceptives, an official statement said.

The injectable contraceptive was launched under the ‘Antara’ programme and the pill under ‘Chhaya’.

Gynecologists of various districts of the state were also trained on the new contraceptives during a programme here,

the statement said.

Family Welfare Director Dr K Lego urged people to take up the responsibility of providing the people the basket of contraceptives to avoid unnecessary abortion, teenage pregnancy and spacing.

India was first country in the world to launch family planning programme as early as in 1952 with the aim of controlling its population, he said. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has launched two new contraceptives in September last year.

Leopard with cubs creating panic in Jorhat

JORHAT, FEB 5 (PTI): A female leopard with two cubs is creating panic in several areas, including the Military Station, in Jorhat town, forcing people to remain alert even during daytime, a forest official said.

The animals have injured three women and

killed four goats and three dogs since January 30.

The leopard and the cubs has been terrorising people in areas such as Surajnagar, Jorhat Military Station, and stretches like Club Road to Mahendra Nagar Open Air jail, and Mission hospital compound to Jorhat Mili-

ruhuto) i. Aowati, JE, Mechanical-Incharge ii. Pongmai Phom, LDA Transport-Member C o u n t e r 3-(Aghunato) i. Ghoito Sema JE, Mechanical-Incharge ii. Newto, UDA DC Office-Member Counter 4-(35 Zunheboto, 36-Satakha) i. Masetshilong, MVIIncharge ii. Hosheto, Typist DTO- Member iii. Jubika, Handyman DC Office-Member Supervisor for the dispatch counter- Bendang Longkumer DTO, Zunheboto.

4. Notice board & Arrangement of parking spaces at the local ground and Government College ground. i. Er. Hokiye Sema, AE, Mechanical-Incharge. ii. Hovito, Inspector (TPT, DC Office-Member. iii. Hekihe, Handyman DC Office-Member. iv. Ghotokhu, Special DB-Member. v. P u l o t o S e m a , Chowikdar (Mechanical)Member. vi. Kughaje, Peon, CAWD-Member. vii. Kiyezhe, Peon,

Transport-Member. viii. All handyman’s, DC office Zunheboto.

5. Felicitation/Help Centre i. Anishe, LDA DC Office. ii. Lovili, LDA DC Office. iii. One representative of Postal Ballot Team. iv. One representative of Manpower Management team. v. One representative from various private vehicles union.

6. Payment of vehicle hiring and halting charges i. The team will be as in the vehicle dispatch counter (SL. NO 2). ii. Slips for obtaining Actual Payment Receipt to be prepared before 15th February 2018. iii. Final payment of vehicle hiring charges will be made during office hours on February 28 or as soon as sanction is received from CEO’s office. iv. Hiring and halting charges to be made only on production of valid slip/ requisition form.

7. AnnouncementDPRO Zunheboto to set up one PA system at the dispatch counters and one at Facilitation/Help Counter.

Assam forester rediscovers ‘extinct’ medicinal plant

G U WA H AT I , F E B 5 (IANS): Over a century after it was first documented and feared to have gone extinct, a rare plant species that contains anti-carcinogenic properties has been rediscovered by a forest officer in Assam.

Popularly known in Assamese as Gandheli, the plant species, Nothapodytes nimmoniana, was rediscovered by Forest Officer Jatindra Sarma recently in the Borjan area in eastern Assam’s Tinsukia district.

The plant was first documented by botanist U.N. Kanjilal in 1914. Its occurrence was last mentioned by Kanjilal in his book “Flora of Assam”, published in 1934.

“The plant is the richest source of Camptothecin and it is the world’s third-most important plantbased bio-molecule for treating ovarian and colon cancers, besides its use against HIV virus,” said Sarma, adding that he and

Philem Rohan with the faculty and students of LWS Dimapur.

DIMAPUR: Liz Woodland School (LWS) Dimapur staff and students on February 5, held an interaction programme with a cyclist, Philem Rohan who with a motive to raise awareness on air pollution has travelled from India Gate Delhi to reach Imphal.

The interaction programme was held at the school complex Lengrijan Dimapur.

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tary Station, the official said on condition of anonymity.

People of these areas have been forced to remain indoors as soon as darkness falls and remains cautious during daytime.

The Forest department has placed a cage to trap the leopard, he said.

SHILLONG, FEB 5 (PTI): Four persons including a police constable were arrested here Monday for smuggling heroin and around 46 gram of the banned narcotics was seized from their possession, an officer said.

Acting on a tip off, district Anti Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) apprehended and arrested constable Mebanson Shylla and his friend, Franky Wahlang, from Golflink area here.

Following the lead provided by the arrested constable, a 58-year-old Manipuri supplier identified as Zangkhol A L and Vicky Kipgen were arrested from Madanriting Bazar area in the city, the police officer told PTI. During searches, the ANTF team seized 0.17 gram of heroin from the constable, 4.13 gram of heroin from his friend.

Another 42.39 gram of heroin was also seized from the possession of Zangkhol and Kipgen from Manipur, he said.

According to the ANTF, preliminary investigation revealed that Kipgen was the main carrier who brought the banned narcotic substances from Manipur to Shillong.

massive destruction of habitat, the species was declared endangered,” Sarma said.

He said that Camptothecin found in Gandheli is a new class of chemotherapeutic agent which has special cytotoxic properties that damage cancel cells.

“Experiments carried out across the globe have established the links of Camptothecin to cancer cure,” he said, adding that at present China meets the global demand for Camptothecin.

Among the other rare herbs and plants with medicinal properties recorded in Sarma’s book is Ophiorrhiza mungos L., popularly known as Neuli in Assamese, or the Mongoose Plant in English.

While the root of the plant is used as a bitter tonic to treat hydrophobia, cancer and leprosy, recent research has established the presence of the alkaloid Camptothecin in this plant

as well.

Another such plant is Ophiorrhiza rugosa L., which too has Camptothecin. The root of Ophiorrhiza rugosa L. is used to treat ovarian cancer, colon cancer as also AIDS. Leaf paste is used as poultice for the treatment of arthritis.

“Garcinia cowa Roxb, known as Kau thekera in Assamese, is another such plant which is included in the book. Both the fruit and as well as the leaves of this plant have medicinal properties. While the fruit has anti-dysenteric properties, the leaves have anti-malarial properties,” Sarma said.

According to him, recent research has established the presence of two major compounds -- Xanthones and Phloroglucinols -- in the plant and they are believed to have anticancer, anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-HIV, antidepressant and anti-oxidant properties.

Chamling lays foundation stone of ‘Gyan Mandir’

GANGTOK, FEB 5 (PTI): Sikkim Chief Minister Pawan Kumar Chamling Monday laid the foundation stone of a ‘Gyan Mandir’, a centre of information and learning in the state capital.

Speaking on the occasion, Chamling urged the Sikkimese people to take advantage of reading materials to be made available at the world-class ‘Gyan Mandir’ to acquire knowledge to compete with the best in the country.

“I am sure that the ‘Gyan Mandir’, a centre of information and learning, will hugely benefit the people of Sikkim in acquiring knowledge and go a long way to help in the development of the state,”

he said.

The proposed ‘Gyan Mandir’, spread over 2.36 acres of land, will be built at an estimated cost of Rs 200 crore with a provision for an additional Rs 35 crore for the project.

The project will be executed by a Kolkata-based company, Artech Consultant Pvt Ltd, by January 24, 2021.

The building will have capacity to keep at least at least 20 lakh volumes of physical books, E- books, periodicals, documents, manuscripts.

The architectural design of the building is said to be in the form of an open book consisting of three blocks with a glass pyramid topped internal atrium.

ECI alerts border force in Tripura after arms recovery in B’desh

AGARTALA, FEB 5 (AGENCIES): Election Commission of India (ECI) officials Monday asked border security forces to be extra vigilant following recovery of 10 antitank rockets from Satchari National Park in Chunarughat Upazila of Habiganj district of Bangladesh along Indian border of Khowai on Sunday.

Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Sriram Taranikanta said the matter was informed to security regulatory authority of the state and also directed BSF to interface with its counterpart for ensuring step up vigil in the bordering locations. “All efforts have been put in place to avert any such kind of subversive attempt in Indian parts.

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Manipur CM predicts easy win for BJP in Tripura and Nagaland

Imphal, Feb 5 (Agencies): Manipur chief minister Nongthombam Biren Singh, who’s also the state’s first chief minister from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), is confident that his party would form governments in Tripura and Nagaland in the Assembly elections scheduled this February. About Meghalaya, though, he has his doubts and hopes to do a repeat of Manipur in that state.

In an exclusive interview to News18, Singh said, “We’ll surely be ahead of the Left Front in Tripura and will be forming the government with our alliance partner, the Indigenous People’s Front of Tripura (IPFT). People in Tripura want change, like they have seen in Assam and Manipur. Anti-incumbency will be one of the reasons for the Left’s defeat.”

The Manipur chief minister felt that the efforts put in by BJP General Secretary, Ram Madhav,

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and Northeast Democratic Alliance (NEDA) convenor, Himanta Biswa Sarma, would ensure the party’s victory in Tripura.

Biren also sounded confident that his party would form the government in Nagaland with support from the newly formed National Democratic People’s Party (NDPP), led by former CM and Lok Sabha MP Neiphiu Rio. BJP’s election in-charge for Nagaland and Union Minister of State for Home, Kiren Rijiju on Saturday, announced BJP’s alliance with NDPP on a 20-40 seat-sharing formula.

Gold biscuits seized from ex-Mizoram legislator’s son Aizawl, Feb 5 (IANS): Sleuths have seized 40 gold biscuits of foreign origin smuggled into India and valued at Rs 2.16 crore in the international market from the son of a former Mizoram lawmaker, a Directorate of Revenue Intelligence statement said on Sunday.

The gold biscuits smuggled out of Myanmar and weighing 6.64 kg were found in the backpack of Lalhmangaiha, who hails from Tuiral in Aizawl, when DRI officials raided an area in Burrabazar in the city on Saturday. He has been arrested and presented before a magistrate. The DRI press note said Lalhmangaiha, son of an ex-MLA, was presently staying at a rented flat in north Kolkata.

Preliminary investigation by DRI sleuths have revealed that it was not the first time that Lalhmangaiha has indulged in smuggling activities. “He confessed that the lure of easy money

and lack of employment opportunities made him commit this crime,” the DRI said.

A few days back, DRI officers apprehended two persons travelling by Howrah-bound Kampur Express at New Jalpaiguri station and seized from them 24 gold biscuits valued at approximately Rs 1.26 crore.

The gold biscuits are believed to have been smuggled into India from Myanmar via ZowkhatarAizawl-Guwahati route and were meant for Kolkata.

The two apprehended persons – Prasiddhanarayan Singh and Kanhaiya Lal Baraye, have been arrested under Customs Act. The DRI so far this financial year has seized over 273 kg of gold valued at close to Rs 81 crore in the international market in the region spread over West Bengal and the northeastern States. The gold has been smuggled from Bangladesh, Myanmar and Bhutan.

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Brinda Karat condemns BJP’s alliance with IPFT Agartala, Feb 5 (PTI): The BJP had become “indirectly” responsible for journalist Santanu Bhowmik’s death after entering into an alliance with the IPFT as the scribe was allegedly hacked to death by the members of the tribal party, CPM politburo member Brinda Karat said on Sunday.

Bhowmik (28), a correspondent of local TV channel “Dinrat”, was allegedly beaten to death on 20 September last year when he had gone to Mandai, near the Patnibazar area, to cover an agitation by the Indigenous People’s Front of Tripura (IPFT).

“The BJP is now indirectly involved in the killing because it has forged an alliance with the IPFT, which was responsible for Bhowmik’s killing,” Karat said at a poll rally at Patnibazar, 30 kilometres from Agartala.

The saffron party was aiming to win the upcoming polls by terror, Karat alleged and appealed to the voters of the state to defeat the BJP-IPFT alliance.

Attacking the IPFT over its demand for a sepa-

The chief minister was also hopeful of finding a peace formula to the ‘Solution before Election’ demand by all major Nagaland parties in the context of the long pending Naga political issue.

Meghalaya, though, remained a worrying spot ‘at the moment’ for the leader.

“For the BJP in Meghalaya, there’s a chance of post-poll alliance with the National People’s Party (NPP). We know what happened in last year’s Manipur assembly polls.

There is very much a possibility of doing a Manipur in Meghalaya this time,” he said. Over the past few years, NPP has emerged as a regional political force to reckon with in the Northeast. It is a part of the BJPled coalition government in Manipur, and appears set to contest the upcoming state polls in Meghalaya as Congress’ primary opponent.

Ahead of the polls, NPP chief Conrad K Sangma

decided to go alone but political observers feel the possibility of a post-poll alliance with the BJP cannot be ruled out.

While Vikas (development) and Parivartan (change) remain the top issues for voters in all three poll-bound states, Biren says development has reached the region late and work has only just begun.

“Development is taking place, but we are yet to catch up with what we want. Geographic barriers in Manipur need to be knocked down for development to take place, and in this context, Assam is doing far better. Manipur’s socio-political environment is complex; we have to solve many issues while promoting development,” he said.

Tripura will go to the polls on February 18, followed by Nagaland and Meghalaya on February 27. Counting of votes in all three states will take place on March 3.

Man held with gold bars at Imphal airport

Mizo govt, HPC (D) peace talks to resume

Imphal, Feb 5 (PTI): A Kolkata-bound passenger has been apprehended by CISF officials at the airport here for allegedly trying to smuggle gold bars worth about Rs 24.90 lakh by concealing them in his body cavity.

The incident took place yesterday noon when the personnel of the security force detected metal pieces in the body of a passenger, identified as D Ahuja, during frisking and he was subsequently taken for detailed checking. “During thorough checking, the passenger revealed that he is carrying four gold bars (820 grams in total) wrapped in balloons inside his rectum.

“The Kolkata-bound passenger and the seized gold bars have been handed over to Customs officials at the airport,” a Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) spokesperson said here. The man hails from Thane in Maharashtra, they said.

Aizawl, Feb 5 (Agencies): The peace talks between the Mizoram government and a faction of the Hmar People’s Convention (Democratic), led by H. Zosangbera, are likely to resume this month, a senior official in the state home department said on Sunday.

Home minister R. Lalzirliana said officials will meet on Monday to fix the date for the next round of talks, which would be a political one, he added.

Earlier, Lalzirliana had said the state government planned to begin the talks before Christmas last year. The onus for the talks lies with chief minister Lal Thanhawla.

The Mizoram government and the HPC (D) have been holding the talks since August 2016 to find an amicable solution to the Hmar political imbroglio.

The last official-level talks were held here in September last year. The talks revolved around according autonomy to the existing Sinlung

Hills Development Council (SHDC) which would be rechristened the Sinlung Hills Council (SHC). During the last talks, both the sides also agreed in principle over the draft of memorandum of settlement (MoS) and the Sinlung Hills Council Bill.

Sources said some of the Hmar leaders had recently met Lal Thanhawla, Lalzirliana and health minister Lal Thanzara over the issue. Lal Thanhawla had expressed apology to the leaders for delaying the next round of parleys owing to some inconveniences as he had sent the draft bills to his cabinet and a few party leaders for comments, sources said.

The chief minister said the talks should resume this month and a memorandum of settlement signed as soon as possible, the sources added.

Dissatisfied with the peace accord signed between the Mizoram government and the erstwhile underground HPC in 1994 that resulted in the creation of the

Bodo tribal women perform traditional ‘Bagurumba’ dance during 57th Annual Session of Bodo Sahitya Sabha at Mushalpur in Baksa district of Assam on Monday. (PTI)

BJP releases second list of candidates for Meghalaya

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Shillong, Feb 5: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday announced its second list of two candidates for the Meghalaya assembly elections to be held on February 27.

The Central Election Committee of the BJP headed by party president Amit Shah approved the name of former Congress member of the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council Field Marshall Mawphniang from Umroi assembly seat and Ban Buhai Makdoh from Mawhati assembly seat, BJP Na-

tional Spokesperson Nalin Kohli said.

On Friday, the BJP had announced the first list of 45 candidates which consisted the names of four former legislators who had supported the ruling Congress-led Meghalaya United Alliance government.

Those former legislators include former Health and Family Welfare minister, Alexander Laloo Hek of the ruling Congress, former Deputy Speaker Sanbor Shullai of the Nationalist Congress Party, besides two Independent legislators Justine Dkhar and Robinus Syngkon.

However, BJP had de-

nied a ticket to state unit chief Shibun Lyngdoh’s sister Violet Lyngdoh in favour of former Parliamentary Secretary Justine Dkhar, who quit the assembly and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Lyngdoh, who is a sitting member of Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Council, joined the National People’s Party and will contest the assembly elections from Khliehriat constituency.

The BJP, which does not have a representative in the outgoing Meghalaya assembly, whose term expires on March 6, is confident to unseat the ruling Congressled government.

The Opposition Congress staged a walk out of the Manipur Assembly on Monday in protest after Speaker Yumnam Khemchand refused to allow a discussion on provisions of the Anti-Defection Law over Congress MLA T. Shyamkumar becoming a Minister in the BJP-led government.

Congress MLA A. Mirabai, drawing the attention of the Speaker, said: “The Assembly is for the protection of the Constitution. But is it constitutional the way MLA T. Shyamkumar, elected from the Andro constituency, had crossed the floor?”

She raised a point of order on this issue. Khemchand refused to allow discussion on the issue, saying that it was not the right time.

Protesting against the ruling of the Speaker, the Opposition MLAs walked out of the Assembly.

Later, talking to reporters the Speaker said, “Monday was a busy day since the Budget was presented by Finance Minister Y. Joykumar. It was on this ground that the point of order was not allowed in the Assembly today.”

Congress MLA and MPCC president T.N. Haokip told IANS that

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rate state of “Twipraland”, the Left leader alleged that the party had plans to divide the state. “The BJP, RSS and its Hindutva affiliates were involved in attacks on adivasi communities and persecution of Christians in the name of ‘ghar-wapsi’ in different parts of the country,” she said.

Karat also claimed that there was not even one instance of communal attacks during the CPM-led government’s rule in the north-eastern state in the last 20 years.

“The election is not just important for the state, but also for the country as it will decide the course of development, peace and integrity,” she said.

SHDC, the HPC (D) went underground again and had been demanding a separate autonomous district council in Mizoram by carving out the areas in the northeastern part of the state adjoining Manipur.

However, the demand for creation of autonomous district was dropped by the militants. The peace talks between the Mizoram government and the Hmar militants were revived in 2016, three years after it had ended in a deadlock over extension of period of suspension of operation in 2013.

So far, both the sides had held talks on five occasions. The first round was held in Aizawl on August 10 2016. This was followed by another two rounds of talks on October 5 and December 16.

On December 16, the HPC (D) surrendered arms and ammunition taken from Mizoram police. The fourth round of peace talks was held on April 28, while the fifth round on September 21 and 22 last year.

Germany consul Congress walks out of Manipur general meets Assembly over Speaker’s decision Assam Gov Imphal, Feb 5 (IANS): his party had submitted Guwahati, Feb 5 (PTI): Consul General of Germany Michael Feiner Monday met Assam Governor Jagdish Mukhi and discussed various bilateral issues, specially trade and commerce.

At the meeting Mukhi drew the diplomat’s attention to the tremendous emphasis that the Act East Policy has given to reposition Assam and the entire North Eastern region as a centre of India’s relation with ASEAN and BBIN countries.

“Highlighting an array of investment opportunities in Assam, Mukhi informed him about the just concluded Global Investors’ Summit in Guwahati, which attracted investments to the tune of more than Rs one lakh crore to the state,” a release from the Raj Bhawan said.

Mukhi also apprised him of the state government’s broad road map for connecting the region to ASEAN and Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal through airways, waterways, roadways and cyberways.

The governor urged Feiner to do the needful for frequent business and cultural exchanges between Assam and Germany. Feiner assured that though India and Germany enjoyed balanced business relations he will try his best to increase the relation manifold.

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Always Loved Ones.

petitions to the Governor Najma Heptulla and the Speaker demanding disqualification of those eight Congress MLAs who had joined the BJP and the 12 Parliamentary secretaries.

He said, “In the second reminder to the Governor we pointed out that if suitable actions are not taken up soon regarding the disqualification of the Parliamentary secretaries, we will take recourse to legal redress.”

Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh said, “All the Parliamentary Secretaries had been removed and it is not an issue now.

The government had taken a decision some years ago saying that the office of the Parliamentary Secretary is not one of profit.”

A senior Congress leader said, “Whatever decision a government might have taken is nullified by the recent Supreme Court ruling. It is immaterial whether they had been removed as was shown in some states.”

In the 60-member assembly, the BJP got 21 seats in the 2017 elections, while the Congress bagged 28 seats. But the BJP joined hands with some splinter parties to stake claim for the formation of the new ministry.

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Wishing you a happy life on your 25th Birthday.

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BJP leader’s name in Congress list of candidate for M’laya polls Correspondent

Shillong, Feb 5: The ruling Congress party on Monday released second list of three candidates for the February 27 assembly elections in Meghalaya.

With this announcement, the ruling party has named its candidate from all the 60 assembly seats.

Former Meghalaya Education minister Manas Chaudhuri, who was denied party ticket by the Bharatiya Janata Party, has been named as the Congress nominee from South Shillong assembly constituency.

The other two candidates include Banpynshngainlang Rumnong has been allotted the party ticket from Pynthorumkhrah assembly and Diolinda Dkhar from Khliehriat assembly constituency.

Chaudhuri, who quit from the primary membership of the BJP on Monday, told journalists that he had nurtured the BJP after being promised from the top shot of the BJP that ticket will be allotted to him. “ B J P ’s wo r d s a n d deeds are not matching,” Chaudhuri told journalists.

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On January 27, the Congress had released a list of 57 candidates, including Chief Minister Mukul Sangma, who has been winning for five consecutive terms from Ampatigiri constituency since 1993, will be contesting from two assembly seats - Ampatigiri and Songsak under Tura parliamentary constituency in Garo Hills region.

The list includes the names of Home Minister Horju Donkupar Roy Lyngdoh, Public Works Department Minister Martin M. Danggo, Excise Minister Zenith Sangma, Urban Affairs Minister Ronnie V. Lyngdoh, Information and Technology Minister Ampareen Lyngdoh, Education Minister Deborah Marak, Forest, Environment and Climate Change Minister Clement Marak and Public Health Engineering Minister Celestine Lyngdoh.

Seven women candidates are on the list, including sitting Congress legislator Dikanchi D.Shira, who is also the wife of Chief Minister Sangma.

A s s e m b ly S p e a k e r Abu Taher Mondal’s name also figures in the Congress list.

AFFIDAVIT

Date : 05.02.2018

I, Master Calvin Sangma (New Name) and Master Calvin Momin (Old Name) both refer to one and same person, from today my name shall be known as Master Calvin Sangma in all my official DP-1177 academic documents.

NOTICE INVITING OTHER CLAIMENTS TO REPRESENTATION TO COME FORWARD (SECTION 375 OF THE INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925) In the Court of Smti. Sara S. Jamir Additional Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur, Nagaland Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate of Late Sudarsan Ram Deceased, has been filed by Smti. Girija Devi relation wife R/o. H.No. 117 Sovima Village 6th Mile, Dimapur to draw his/her family Pension, Bank Acct etc, who expired on 30.11.2017.

Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate of the said deceased, may if he/she so desire may appear in this Court within 30 days, on the said day of 26/2/18.

Given under the hand and seal of the Court this 25th day of 1/18.

Addl. Deputy Commissioner Dimapur : Nagaland.

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GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE ADDITIONAL DEPUTY COMMISSIONER, PFUTSERO: NAGALAND

No. Jud-4/SC/2014/611

NOTICE Whereas Smti Kezutshu-ü, W/o Zupenyi, Chowkidar, PHED Pfutsero, has applied for issue of Succession Certificate under the Indian Succession Act 1925 to draw the service benefits, family pension, Bank A/C etc. belonging to Lt. Zupenyi of Pfutseromi Village, P.O Pfutsero Nagaland, who expired on 29-12-2017.

Therefore, notice is hereby issued 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 Pfutsero, within a period of 30 days from issue of this notice. In the event of this office not receiving any claims and objection within the stipulated time, succession certificate will be issued to the applicant as prayed for.

Zeneikhonuo Vimero Additional Deputy Commissioner, Pfustero K-348

AFFIDAVIT

Regd.079/2018 Dt.03-02-2018 I, SHRI S.LEPZUNG JAMIR@ LEPZUNGCHIBA JAMIR @ LAPZUNGCHIBA, aged about 25 years, so n of Mr. SUSUNUKSHI JAMIR, permanent resident of Merangkong village, p.o ps Tuli, in the district of Mokokchung, Nagaland, presently residing at Agri Forest Colony, Kohima, Nagaland, do hereby solemnly affirmed on oath an declared as under: 1. That my official name is “S.LEPZUNG JAMIR” I am also otherwise known as “LEPZUNGCHIBA JAMIR “ and “LEPZUNGCHIBA” respectively, which refers to the same and single person i,e my name.

2. That in some of my official document including Aadhaar Card bearing ID NO: 8472 9508 8074, issued by the unique identification authority of India, as well as in my permanent Account Number (PAN) CARD) bearing ID N: BNOPI9899N, issued by the income tax Department, Govt. of India, my name has been inadvertently entered, written, recorded and used in short form as “LEPZUNGCHIBA JAMIR “. So also in my elector photo identity card bearing ID No. GHR0335588, issued by the election Commissioner of India, my name has been inadvertently entered, written, recorded and used short form as “LEPZUNGCHIBA JAMIR “ which shall always be correctly written recorded, called, known as “S.LEPZUNG JAMIR” by all concern.

3. That wherever the name “LEPZUNGCHIBA JAMIR “ and “ LEPZUNGCHIBA “ appears, it shall always be correctly written, recorded, used, known, called and construed as “S.LEPZUNG JAMIR”, by all concerned.

4. That this affidavit is being made to declared the correction/rectification of the name” “S.LEPZUNG JAMIR”, “LEPZUNGCHIBA JAMIR “and “LEPZUNGCHIBA” Being my names, the same and single person and to declare my official name being “S.LEPZUNG JAMIR”, and to produce as a piece of evident before any competent authority wherever necessary.

I further verify that the above statement made in paragraphs 1 to 4 of this affidavit are all true to the best of my knowledge and belief and no part of it is false.

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Doorstep delivery: Kejriwal Mosque door gutted in Kasganj, Indian Army shall give proper promises helpline in 2 months Lucknow police say situation calm reply to Pakistan, says Rajnath NEW DELHI, FEB 5 (IANS): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday condemned the cross-border firing by Pakistan in which four Indian soldiers, including a Captain, were killed, saying he has full faith in the valour of the Indian Army and they shall “give proper reply” to the neighbour.

“Have full faith in the valour of our soldiers, and they shall give proper reply,” Rajnath Singh told reporters.

Earlier, Minister of State for Home Affairs Hansraj Ahir also condemned Sunday’s ceasefire violation in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri and Poonch districts saying that it shall “cost Pakistan dearly”.

“Pakistan has been violating ceasefire along the LoC. And this year the number of ceasefire violations are high,” Ahir said.

“Yesterday (Sunday) also, they again violated ceasefire. We will not for-

Rajnath Singh give Pakistan’s actions,” the Minister said. “The ceasefire violations would prove to be Pakistan’s foolishness and will cost them dearly,” he added.

Union Minister for MSME, Giriraj Singh also slammed Pakistan for the ceasefire violations and said, “Have faith in the Indian Army. When the right time comes they shall give a proper reply to them.”

Referring to the 2016 surgical strikes, the Minister said, “When the Army carried out surgical strikes it didn’t tell the media about it. Similarly they shall act accordingly at the right

Mamata condoles soldiers’ death in Pakistani firing

Mamata Banerjee KO L K ATA , F E B 5 (IANS): Expressing grief over the death of Indian soldiers in ceasefire violation by Pakistan in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said their “sacrifice for the nation will not go down in vain”.

Four Indian soldiers, including a 22-year-old officer, were killed and four other persons were injured on Sunday in Pakistani firing on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu

and Kashmir’s Rajouri and Poonch districts, Army officials said.

The soldiers include Captain Kapil Kundu, who would have celebrated his 23rd birthday on February 10. Hailing from Haryana’s Gurugram, he is survived by his mother Sunita.

The others were, Riflemen Ramavatar, 27, from Baraka village in Madhya Pradesh’s Gwalior, Subham Singh, 23, from Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua, and Havilder Roshan Lal, 43, from Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba.

“Captain Kapil Kundu, Rifleman Ramavatar, Rifleman Subham Singh & Havaldar Roshan Lal were martyred in ceasefire violation by Pakistan in BG (Bhimber Gali) sector of Rajouri. Your sacrifice for the nation will not go down in vain. Heartfelt condolences to NoK,” she said in a tweet.

time.” He said India has been following international laws. “There is a Hindi saying in Bihar ‘latkhor’ (addicted to being beaten), and similarly Pakistan is ‘latkhor’ and thus proper reply would be given to them,” he added.

The Minister’s remarks came in the wake of the increased cross border firing in Kashmir valley.

On Sunday, four Indian soldiers were killed and four others were injured in firing in Rajouri and Poonch districts.

The killed soldiers included Captain Kapil Kundu, who would have celebrated his 23rd birthday on February 10. Hailing from Haryana’s Gurugram, he is survived by his mother Sunita.

The others were Riflemen Ramavatar, 27, from Baraka village in Madhya Pradesh’s Gwalior, besides Subham Singh, 23, from Kathua and Havilder Roshan Lal, 43, from Samba in Jammu and Kashmir.

Vinod Tahiliani appointed CEO of India Gas Solutions MUMBAI, FEB 5 (IANS): Reliance Industries (RIL) on Monday announced the appointment of Vinod Tahiliani as CEO of its joint venture firm with BP -- India Gas Solutions -- (IGS).

IGS, is a 50:50 joint venture company of BP and RIL that has its focus on sourcing and marketing of natural gas in India.

“Tahiliani has over 25 years of international experience in the oil and gas business and project financing and joins IGS from BP, where he was most recently the Vice President, Strategy & Commercial for BP India,” the company said in a statement.

“For BP, he has developed gas value chain businesses and worked on oil, gas and power developments in India, Angola and Vietnam.”

Arvind Kejriwal NEW DELHI, FEB 5 (IANS): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has said the government will launch a helpline in two months to deliver services to people at their doorsteps.

Kejriwal said on Sunday that the helpline number would help people take appointment with “Mobile Sahayak” to access Doorstep Delivery services. In the Doorstep Delivery services, if a person wants a certificate from the government, he would telephone the call centre. “We have increased the old age pension for our elders. We are soon coming up with door step delivery scheme which will make queues and paying touts at government offices for dif-

ferent certificates a history, you will get all your job done at a phone call and at your convenience,” Kejriwal said, after laying the foundation stone of an Under Ground Reservoir (UGR) in Sonia Vihar in east Delhi.

“Within two months, we will launch the helpline number that you can call on any time to get your certificates. A government official will come to your home along with a biometric machine and a scanning machine to collect the necessary data, and your certificate will reach within a week,” the Chief Minister said. In the scheme, a ‘Mobile Sahayak’ would go to the residence or office of the applicant and collect the necessary documents, take photo and biometric details and then process the application.

Applicants can pay the prescribed application fee to the ‘Mobile Sahayak’.

The government will offer over 40 government services ranging from grant of water connection to marriage certificate at people’s doorstep.

Japan successfully launches world’s smallest rocket

BENGALURU, FEB 5 (IANS): In what has been described as “a fantastic achievement”, Japan successfully launched a satellite on Saturday using the worlds lightest rocket outsmarting nations trying to develop cheaper lightweight rockets to cash in on the booming market for micro-satellites.

The SS-520 rocket, about the size of a lamp post and 50 centimeters in diameter, lifted off from the Uchinoura Space Center in Kagoshima and placed its payload in the intended orbit, according to Japan’s space agency JAXA. The three-stage rocket carried a micro-satellite weighing about three kilograms developed by the University of Tokyo to collect imagery of the Earth’s surface. JAXA’s recordsetting flight of the smallest satellite-carrying rocket follows an aborted launch last

year when the flight of an SS-520 had to be terminated shortly after liftoff due to a communications problem leading to loss of power in the data transmitter.

Raghavan Gopalaswami, a retired aerospace systems analyst and former Chairman of Bharat Dynamics Ltd., under the defense ministry, said the Japanese use of a lightweight rocket for satellite launch is “fantastic”.

He said the Japanese may have used “extraordinarily high propellant specific impulse, extraordinarily high strength-toweight ratio materials and micro-miniaturization of electronics which they are known for”.

According to Japanese news reports, the agency used commercially available components found in home electronics and smart phones for the rocket to lower the launch cost.

Would send to Army if I had another son: Kundu’s mother GURUGRAM, FEB 5 (IANS): The mother of Captain Kapil Kundu, one of the four soldiers killed in Pakistani shelling in Jammu and Kashmir, said on Monday that she was anguished over the killings but if she had another son, she would have asked him to join the Army.

Sunita Kundu, 52, said her son always lived for the nation and was very happy after joining the Army.

“We urge the government to conduct more surgical strikes on Paki-

stan to avenge the deaths of martyrs.

Had my son lived for another 15-20 years, he would have done more for his nation,” said Sunita.

Kundu was just six days short of his 23rd birthday on February 10. He was killed in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district on Sunday evening along with three other soldiers -- Riflemen Ramavatar, 28, Subham Singh, 22, and Havilder Roshan Lal, 42.

The Pakistan Army fired five or

six anti-tank guided missiles, at least one of which hit the bunker in which the soldiers were positioned.

“I had spoken to Kapil (Kundu) around 1 p.m. on Sunday over phone.

He said that everything was fine and he would be visiting home to give a surprise to our mother on his birthday,” said Sonia, the elder sister of the slain officer.

His family lives in Ransika village near Pataudi, some 33 km from Gurugram, in Haryana.

Jodhpur to screen ‘Padmaavat’ for HC judge

JAIPUR, FEB 5 (IANS): Jodhpur will become the first city in Rajasthan to allow a special screening of controversial period drama “Padmaavat”, in the state on Monday.

It will be a special screening for an audience of four, comprising High Court judge Justice

Sandeep Mehta and staff members.

The screening was being held following a petition filed by “Padmaavat” director Sanjay Leela Bhansali to quash an FIR filed against him and actors Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh at Deedwana police station in

March 2017.

The FIR was lodged by two persons, Virendra Singh and Nagpal Singh, who alleged that the film distorted “historical facts” and “hurt the image of Rani Padmini”.

Justice Mehta had observed: “This court is of the firm opinion that the

screening of the movie is essential for securing the ends of justice.”

The petitioner gave his consent to screen the film for the court, and Justice Mehta ordered it to be held on Monday.

The period drama would be screened in Inox Mall here at 8 p.m. under high security.

A special password has been given to the hall owners to make sure that there is only one show organised for the film.

A hundred police personnel has been deputed in and around the cinema hall.

Lokendra Singh Kalvi, founder of Shree Rajput Karni Sena, told IANS that the administration called him to ensure whether his group was comfortable with the screening.

“We have no issues for the screening of the film for legal reasons and there will be no problem from our side,” he said.

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Mosque door under fire in UP Kasganj district, Monday.

LUCKNOW, FEB 5 (IANS): The door of a mosque was set ablaze on Monday by unidentified persons in Uttar Pradesh’s Kasganj district, leading to brief tension in the area that was singed by violence and clashes on Republic Day. Police said the situation is calm.

Tension gripped the Sabzi Mandi area on Monday morning when unidentified persons set ablaze the door of the mosque in Ganjdundwara in an attempt to disrupt the communal harmony in the area,

a police officer said.

The fire was doused by locals and a fire tender but the door had been gutted by then, he said. Residents from the area had gathered in large numbers on the streets near the Sabzi Mandi and raised slogans, downed shutters, demanding the guilty be immediately arrested. Senior district and police officials led by District Magistrate R.P. Singh and Superintendent of Police Piyush Srivastava had to rush to the spot to pacify the angry residents.

Court allows CBI to quiz Indrani in INX Media case

Ceasefire violations will cost Pakistan dearly: Minister

NEW DELHI, FEB 5 (IANS): A court here on Monday allowed the CBI to quiz till February 7 former media baron Indrani Mukerjea in connection with the INX Media case.

Special Judge Sunil Rana sent Mukerjea to two-day custody of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) when she was presented in court in pursuance of a production warrant against her.

She will be quizzed in the case allegedly involving Karti Chidambaram, son of former Union Finance Minister P. Chidambaram.

On May 15 last year, the CBI had registered a FIR against Karti Chidambaram on charges of criminal conspiracy, cheating, accepting gratification by corrupt or illegal means, influencing public servants and criminal misconduct.

Hansraj Ahir NEW DELHI, FEB 5 (IANS): Union Minister Hansraj Ahir on Monday condemned the firing across the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, in which four Indian soldiers were killed, saying it shall “cost Pakistan dearly”.

“Pakistan has been violating ceasefire along the LoC. And this year the number of ceasefire violations are high,” the Minister of State for Home Affairs said.

“Yesterday (Sunday) also, they again violated

District authorities had a hard time pacifying them and additional police force was sent to the area to ensure that the situation did not get out of control, an official informed IANS. Senior police officers at the Director General of Police (DGP) office though refused to take calls. Violence had erupted in the district on January 26, during the ‘Tiranga Yatra’ taken out by the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) after which one person was killed and many injured.

ceasefire. We will not forgive Pakistan’s actions,” Ahir told reporters here ahead of Parliament’s Budget Session.

“The ceasefire violations would prove to be Pakistan’s foolishness and will cost them dearly,” he added.

On Sunday, four Indian soldiers were killed and four other persons were injured in the firing in Rajouri and Poonch districts.

The killed soldiers included Captain Kapil Kundu, who would have celebrated his 23rd birthday on February 10. Hailing from Haryana’s Gurugram, he is survived by his mother Sunita.

The others were Riflemen Ramavatar, 27, from Baraka village in Madhya Pradesh’s Gwalior, besides Subham Singh, 23, from Kathua and Havilder Roshan Lal, 43, from Samba in Jammu and Kashmir.

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Nagaland Post

Post-mortem

Vol. XXVIII NO. 60 Dimapur, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2018

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Adrift and at sea

t’s a topsy-turvey situation going around in Nagaland --socially, spiritually, politically and economically. The prevailing environment for some years has troubled many thinkers and concerned citizens who feel that the state has taken a wrong turn in its quest to attain fast and easy development. In fact the ‘easy road’ has proved to be the syndrome which has placed the society in Nagaland under a near-anarchic environment.

This is so because the prevailing situation indicates there is inhibition from authorities to enforce law and individual freedom against those lawless elements who dictate how ordinary citizens should live. The combination of such elements with politics has also led to evolution of politicians who seem disinclined about adherence to rule of law for self benefit. The gradual erosion of rule of law and adherence to the constitution (of India) is not something that should be ignored. This has led to an unnatural happening where the state is unblessed with an ‘all party government’ and the highest public forum is a house without an opposition. Such an unnatural phenomenon cannot be valued as unity. Rather in situations both ruling and opposition can come to an agreement over a situation but not eliminating the crucial role of a parliamentary watchdog. Healthy debates are necessary and not an option in any genuine democracy. They are essential for the nourishment of free and frank discussions which inspire innovation and evolution of knowledge. When democracy is not understood or practiced in its totality because there is an imbalance between rights and responsibilities; it leads to deformity than conformity of the polity. A society where the essentials of freedom and justice do not find common ground as compromise and traditional dogma has rendered them out of sync with the international canon of jurisprudence. There have been so many cases of corrupt practices exposed in recent times in the media and by several RTI activists and organizations but these have amounted to nothing. No action seems to have been taken and it is not known whether there has been any litigation to ensure that rule of justice and law prevails. Therefore, when continued compromises are made they become more of a rule than the exception. Loss of moral authority leads into believing that everything is possible and in the absence such an authority, asociality prevails at all levels. This may also be described as a spreading cancer that has eaten into the vitals of society’s crucial organs. The syndrome of a gripped conscience and morality is like a vine that has taken roots into the people’s psyche. This has practically meant that it is not difficult to get away with offences of corruption.

Rampant corruption has led to the growth a class of nouveau riche whose rising wealth far exceeds their known sources of legal income. There are two known evils as understood- (a) the love of money is the root of all evil and (b) the lack of money also leads to many evils. When there is no authority, both family, institution or public to intervene, there is no compass to guide and that it a worrisome specter.

DailyDevotion Are You Ready To Be Poured Out As an Offering? (1)

If I am being poured out as a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all. —Philippians 2:17 Are you willing to sacrifice yourself for the work of another believer—to pour out your life sacrificially for the ministry and faith of others? Or do you say, “I am not willing to be poured out right now, and I don’t want God to tell me how to serve Him. I want to choose the place of my own sacrifice. And I want to have certain people watching me and saying, ‘Well done.’ ” It is one thing to follow God’s way of service if you are regarded as a hero, but quite another thing if the road marked out for you by God requires becoming a “doormat” under other people’s feet. God’s purpose may be to teach you to say, “I know how to be abased…” (Philippians 4:12). Are you ready to be sacrificed like that? Are you ready to be less than a mere drop in the bucket— to be so totally insignificant that no one remembers you even if they think of those you served? Are you willing to give and be poured out until you are used up and exhausted— not seeking to be ministered to, but to minister? Some saints cannot do menial work while maintaining a saintly attitude, because they feel such service is beneath their dignity.

Quotes

Happiness does not come from doing easy work but from the afterglow of satisfaction that comes after the achievement of a difficult task that demanded our best. ~ Theodore Isaac Rubin

Nagaland Post, Dimapur TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2018

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Solution requires a way

ollective memory cannot be wrong if it is not corrupted with intention of deceits.

Seven months after the commencement of the political talk between the National Socialist Council of Nagalim (NSCN) and the Government of India (GoI) on 1stAugust, 1997, for finding a solution to the longest political conflict in the Indian sub-continent, the Election commission of India declared for state election in Nagaland within the purview of the Indian law. Therefore, the Naga Hoho championed a movement as a protest against the condescending treatment of India to the ongoing Naga-India talks by campaigning for “No election without solution”.

While all the parties upheld the call of the Naga Hoho and refrained from participating in the election, the Congress party, then with its regime in the Centre, filed nominations conspicuously in all the constituencies and declared winning uncontested in 44 seats. Altogether, the Congress won 53 seats and 7 went to the independents.

If the above experience is any indication, the BJP at the Centre today is blatantly following the same suit as the then Congress party in declaring to contest the ensuing Assembly election inspite of the pressing nature in finalising the Framework Agreement signed since 3rdAugust, 2015.

Although the promise of Narendra Modi to find a permanent settlement to the simmering Naga-India conflict within 18 months from the day his government came to power has lapsed long ago, the lure of the prospective formation of a BJP government in the Christian majority state for the first time in India from the current turmoil seem to be too tempting for them.

Now, the Modi party at the centre calls upon the good will of the Nagas to bring BJP in the state for solution, referentially indicating that the regional party like NPF lacks such craft.

In all these delirious moments of indecision, the fear of being inconsequential in the subsequent government and politics has pushed the rest of the parties to follow the footsteps of BJP by declaring their candidates.

Unsurprisingly, most of these candidates are incumbent or ex-legislatures and sworn signatories of Nagaland Joint Legislatures with resolution to vacate their Assembly seats when the solution comes to call them for paving way towards final settlement.

The current momentum although invariably serves as a ground preparation to the imminent arrival of the final settlement, the love for self-aggrandisement veils them from the resolution(s) they signed.

As the saying goes “the devil lies in the details”, the euphoria of

election has begun to spread rough and wide in Nagaland. Since the election practice in India is largely driven by the patronage capacity and indulgence of the political candidates, the famished grassroot voters are easily mobilised by the benefaction and promises. It is no surprise that Nagaland spent Rs. 937.82 crore in the last election by the 184 candidates. Polarisation of the Nagas into clans and tribes, essentially taking ugly turns even at the cost of Naga unity have been commonly witnessed. One cannot rule out that some of the tribal hohos are not dissuaded from the call for “solution without election”, by the fact of the above reasons.

Considering the probability of splintering the Nagas into parochial groups during elections, the Naga civil societies, such as the Naga Hoho, NTC, ACAUT, etc. have sent representations to the government of India for the deferment of election much before the declaration of the election in Nagaland by the Election Commission of India on 18 January, 2018.

The movement of the Core Committee of Nagaland Tribal Hohos and Civil Organisations (CCNTHCO) for deferment of election in view of pressing for early NagaIndia political solution is in no way a surprise call after all. Inspite of the appeals of these frontal

“ Open letter to all Readers and beloved People”

groups representing various Naga tribal bodies, many of the later have taken contradicting positions against the movement of their parent body.

So, any ardent follower of the Naga movement would scratch one’s head for answer. What prompted some of the tribal Hohos to defy the decision of the CCNTHCO? Is it free goodies of election? Or is it the persuasion of the candidates? Or as some say, is it a protest against the leadership of CCNTHCO that comprised of erstwhile renegades of the Naga Hoho, which is a symbol of Naga unity? Or is it cynicism against the Framework Agreement which is currently being drafted?

All of the above questions are self-referential (predicative) in nature, except for the last one. There won’t be easy solution to the protracted Naga-India political problem, and likely the deferment of election is not going to give any ready-made answer.

However, the concerted demands of the Nagas by such constitutional challenge shall build urgency for early solution, prepare the Nagas for solution, sent out the message of Naga unity, and help to create situation that the Naga issue is seriously discussed in the parliament of India at length. Once the Nagas refrain from participating in the election in toto, the President of India will take cognizance that the

constitutional machinery of the state has failed.

After which, the President will either install caretaker government or imposed direct rule. However, to bring the President rule in the state requires assent of the Parliament. If the Nagas resolutely stand against election until the political solution is brought forth, in every six months the President rule in the state will be reviewed by the Parliament for extension thereafter.

This situation will not only educate all the uninformed legislatures and parliamentarians of India on the Naga-India political problems but shall prompt everyone of them to find the solution as early as possible for the fear that Indian democracy would be deemed failed by the world outside.

It is a crafty tactical calculation of the leadership if the election is successfully boycotted; one foot into solution. No doubt, blind faith to leadership is dangerous, but the leadership conglomeration of the recent antagonistic groups and bodies speaking in one voice for common cause is more than an indication that the ongoing negotiation of Framework Agreement is a plausible political structure for the Nagas’ future. Can the Nagas afford to doubt these diverse leaderships in some way representing our own mandate? From the various media sources, the public has been informed

that the political identity of the Nagas will be protected and highest internal autonomy will be given to the Nagas within the newly conceptualised notion of shared sovereignty as proposed by the government of India through the then interlocutor R.S Pandey in 2010. The envisaged structure may not be the ultimate objective of the Nagas, but it sure will be a good foundation of building common future.

One must learn to appreciate the fact that the age-old desires of the Nagas for unity among the Naga nationalist groups and civil societies is manifestly seen through this movement. If there is little contribution every Naga must make at this instant towards achieving the long-cherished goal, it cannot be more nobler than strengthening the leadership commanding the current movement.

As a good fellow Nagas of the indomitable nation, one must learn to unite with the leadership lest the hard-won Naga nationhood fade out into oblivion. In the spirited support of all the Nagas, the Core Committee of Nagaland Tribal Hohos and Civil Organisations (CCNTHCO) be given the required confidence and guidance to lead the movement with a clarion call that the political movement must be steadfast.

Gideon Shadang, Ph.D, Institute of Naga Studies, Dimapur

ARCHITECTURE through the Ages

(From previous issue) beam and cornice which can be seen state of affairs in which buildings The practical-minded Romans in Roman and Greek architecture are not allowed just to happen, at who absorbed Greek culture when were introduced in England in the random, but are definitely planned 1. All intending candidates Second- should work for they conquered Greece in 146 B.C., new public buildings. in a proper sequence. should submit their educa- equal rights of the people. took over the classic formula of The development of architecReferring to the architectural tional qualifications if not Third- built up your status columns and beams, and invented ture is therefore not only affected by heritage of undivided India, Lord illiterate by so that you can exhibit your new designs for the columns and materials and economic conditions, Curzon once commented that it The concer n DC & talents all over the world. new forms of architecture. The great but also by world events, and as was the greatest galaxy of monuDEO so that in future no Fourth- work for those who complication would arise in are suffering and needs discovery made by the Romans travel became easier and the inter- ments of the world. The story of was the use of the arch, which change of ideas more rapid, the this greatest galaxy of monuments public like last timehelp. they developed for bridges and architecture of the countries of the goes back to the pre-historic times in the case of both 7 . N a r a n d r a M o d i other large structures. Later the world has tended to become more when early humans did their ruShri. T.R. Zeliang and Shri. stated in Bangaluru yesterNeiphiu Rio which had day - (4th Feb.2018) that all Romans developed the vault and similar. The 18th century, which dimentary constructions and the invented the use of concrete that produced the so-called Georgian form developed into a full-fledged brought shameful to the Indians are Ram’s Children.

State which is called- We must appreciated him gave birth to concrete structures architecture, was noted for its great architecture towards the beginning Christian State. If the DC as he had already excluded and there are many examples of domestic buildings, the work of men of Christian Era and the Indian architecture reached its zenith dur& DEO fail to publish the us as Nagaland is a Chris- Roman building to-day which can like Kent, Gibbs and Vanbrugh.

With the beginning of the 20th ing the early medieval times with same and in the near future tian State and we are the be seen and admired for their great century, this era of revivals con- temple architecture. With the dawn and unfortunately anything Children of the most high constructional skill. tinued. For churches Gothic style of the medieval period came the In each country the style difhappen then the concern God- Lord and Savior Jesus was still popular, but in domestic Islamic architectural style which fered slightly because of different DC & DEO shall be brought Christ and not the children building, architects like Mackintosh influenced and the two great styles materials and varying climate, and to the of Ram. Thank you Modi, Court as per the rel- you have supported our in England the architectural style and Voysey began to use traditional were attempted to be merged. This of the Benedictine monks is known building materials such as brick and evant law of the land.

Independence Day of 14th as Anglo-Saxon. Simple arch and stone in a straightforward manner experiment at fusion was fully realized during the reign of the mighty 2. All intending candi- August 1947. pier buildings in stone were rein- similar to that of traditional English dates must also submit their 8. Narandra Modi stat- troduced in England. It was still a architecture. In the 20th century mughals in the so-called “Mughal Medical Certificate to the ed in the RS in 2015 that Architecture”. While the mughal simple and solid style of building, more contemporary expression respective DC & DEO. BJP is not a Hindi belt but based on heavy walling and semi- in architecture reached its height, style was still diffusing to other 3. The so called MLAs an Upper Caste Party. Its a parts of the country the British of 60 constituencies should ridiculous statement given circular arches with strong and when Gropius designed his famous had also arrived in India, whatever never involved in Naga in the Upper House of the vigorous designs. Examples can be Bauhaus at Dessau and many great might be the economic and political Political issue as all were Indian Parliament. Hence seen in many English cathedrals, blocks of flats near Berlin.

Modern architects started us- repercussion of their entry into the sweared by the constitution in Nagaland there’s no caste as most of them were founded by subcontinent, as far as architecture of India. We must congratu- system all are equal, being the Normans and their work still ing bricks and tiles and all other is concerned, they made their own materials to produce new and lively late the present Chief Min- a Christian State, we should remains. This style gave birth to architectural designs which shaped contribution to the already rich ister of Nagaland Shri. T.R. never aligned with BJP. Gothic architecture.

Indian architecture tracing back to The word “Gothic” was invent- the world’s architectural history. the Indus valley civilization or the Zeliang when he talked with Well, before too late let Architects to-day are not only conhis counterpart in Assam on us all depart from the BJP ed by the Italians of the Renaissance Harappan culture.

1st Jan.2018 as he declared and join in any regional or period, to describe the form of build- cerned with the designs of adequate (Concluded) that “ Naga problem is an national party where there’s ing which they regarded as the work buildings, but also with the relationManas Chakraverty, ship of one building to another, and of Goths or Barbarians. The princiInternational Issue”. no caste system.

Deputy Registrar, Guwahati pal feature of Gothic architecture is so the new art of town-planning 4. The bandh and strike 9. As a Christian, let us College of Architecture has no meaning to bring any remember this Bible verse the way in which the weight of the came into practice aiming at a building is concentrated in isolated tangible and feasible goal for – 2Cor.6:14, “ Be ye not the Nagas. Let all National equally yoked together with points by means of the pointed arch, workers be reconciled in unbelievers: for what fellow- the pier, the buttress, and the vault. the name of our Lord and ship hath righteousness with Thus English Gothic architecture Savior Jesus Christ- the unrighteousness? and what developed gradually through the years. One of the most out-standing Almighty God who created communion hath light with examples of this is Kings College the Heaven and the Earth. darkness?-Therefore, we Chapel, Cambridge, where one can We have full confidence on must cut ties with whatever see the striving towards lightness of them for our future generaor whomever leads us to structures. During that period of tions.

5 . N S F a n d N M A darkness. (Heavenly Vi- cathedral and church buildings in Sir, Only two reasons control our voting choices: Money or wisdom. should work only for the sion- A very dark cloud is the 12th to 15th centuries, palaces welfare of the students and likely to hit Nagaland from were also built. Colleges at Oxford Many will choose to vote for money and the assumed pleasures it will mothers who needs their Assam side. This may leads and Cambridge were erected in the bring. But hopefully, some will prayerfully and fearfully cast their votes help and should not involve to trouble. Pray hard and get 15th century, but the permanent if the voting does happen. Easy money never gives you an easy life- it more revelations). buildings of the time were primar- is not valued or blessed. If there are no candidates you believe in, just in Naga Problems.

I am not against any ily religious buildings. The Italian hit NOTA (None Of The Above) in the voting booth.

6. All HoHos/OrIf you haven’t digested election money, you have the right to protest ganisations/Associations/ one but to stand firmly for artists and craftsmen employed for much of this work, brought with and complain about government shortcomings. If we sell our votes, Forums etc. First-should the truth for our people.

Dr. Er. Vikuotuolie them the classic decorative details we should SHUT UP about bad roads, electrical supply, infrastructure, work for spreading the good Angami) Ph.D, M.Div, tidings/ news/propagating which then began to appear in salaries etc. for the next five years. We should lie in the beds we make. for forgiveness as our Lord Ex-Law Student of Ko- English architecture. In the 17th We should exercise our right as voters and ask candidates what they are hima Law College, Exand Savior Jesus Christ told century the Classic style completely going to do about our grievances, listen carefully to what they say and us to win the lost soul as Independent Candidate of superseded the earlier Gothic, and make informed choices. Vote wisely.

Nagaland is Christian State. Kohima Town A/C-2013 the classic elements of column, Elie, Dimapur 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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Shah says Modi ended appeasement politics, hits back at Congress NEW DELHI, FEB 5 (IANS): BJP President Amit Shah on Monday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has put an end to the politics of “dynasty, caste and appeasement” and attacked the Congress over its frequent slamming of the government over jobs and GST. Initiating the debate in the Rajya Sabha on the motion of thanks on the President’s address, Shah pitched for simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and the assemblies and accused the Congress of “opposing” the triple talaq bill and the legislation to give constitutional status to the National Commission for Backward Classes.

In his maiden speech in parliament, he took on Congress President Rahul Gandhi over his description of the Goods and Services Tax as “Gabbar Singh Tax”, claiming that problems of employment had been created during 55 years of Congress rule.

He also slammed Congress leaders for their criticism of Modi over his remarks in an interview that people earning Rs 200 a day selling ‘pakodas’ (fritters) can be considered employed, saying: “Selling pakodas is not shameful but comparing it with begging was.”

Citing the BJP’s repeated victories in assem-

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bly polls after the last Lok Sabha polls, he said that “people’s mandate” was the best way to judge the performance of a government irrespective of what its opponents say.

He made special mention of the BJP victory last year in Gujarat -- his and Modi’s home state -- and said the party had won another mandate there after ruling for over two decades and had got almost every second vote polled.

“We can’t help it if some people see victory even in their defeat,” Shah said taking a jibe at Rahul Gandhi and the Congress, which had seen its best results in the state polls in over two decades.

Saying there were “three cancers” - dynasty politics, casteism and appeasement - which were destroying the country, he asserted that “we can proudly say today that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has uprooted all of them from the Indian political system”.

The Prime Minister was present in the

house during Amit Shah’s speech.

Repeatedly cheered by the treasury benches during his about 80-minute speech, Shah said that Modi had brought the triple talaq bill to give rights, equality and social security to women but the Congress was “opposing it”.

As Congress members sought to speak, he said the bill, passed by the Lok Sabha, can be brought tomorrow if they were willing to support it, but recalled how the Congress brought a bill to overturn the court verdict in the Shah Bano case.

On the issue of simultaneous polls, which found a mention in the President’s address, Shah said that “it will save money and prevent the need of frequent elections”.

Calling for a debate on the issue, he said it might seem the BJP has an advantage today but it can be the advantage of some other party tomorrow.

Shah blamed the Congress for unemployment, an issue frequently raised by the main opposition party.

“In 70 years of Independence, it was the Congress which ruled the country for 55 of those 70 years,” he said, adding that the NDA government had found a solution and launched programmes

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NPF, NDPP, JD-U and NCP release candidates’ list

(From p-1) The meeting was chaired by NDPP secretary general, Abu Metha. Earlier, Chang Baptist Church pastor, Zachariah said the invocation. At the manifesto release programme, NCP state unit president Vanthungo Odyuo said the party will field at least 10 candidates and its high command has approved the first six names.

According to NCP manifesto, it will emerge as a leading party in the state capable of playing a decisive role in shaping the future of the state. Besides other promises, NCP also recognized the Naga political issue as a national issue such as Skill India, Start-up and supported the demand for a peaceful and honourable resolution of the issue. NCP said it was also determined to India, Stand-up India and strengthen the government machineries and administration in order to ensure good governance.

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PARTY-WISE Candidates’ list FOR FEBRUARY 27, 2018 NAGALAND ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS Terming the GST as Sl ASSEMBLY CONST NPF BJP NDPP JD-U NCP 24 Angetyongpang S. Chuba Longkumer Alemtemshi Jamir Shashimar Jamir Supongwati the biggest reform ever 25 Mongoya Dr. Ngangshi K. Ao undertaken, Shah said con26 Aonglenden Toshipokba Imtikumzuk trary to the Congress’ alle27 Mokokchung Town C. Apok Jamir gations, the BJP had never 28 Koridang Imkong L. Imchen C. Lima Imchen opposed the reform during 29 Jangpetkong E. T Sunep Dr. Longriniken the UPA government’s ten30 Alongtaki Benjongliba Imna Along ure but its “opposition was 31 Akuluto Khekaho Assumi Kazheto 32 Atoizu Picto Shohe K.L. Chishi to the manner in which it 33 Suruhoto Kehovi was being proposed to be 34 Aghunato Hukiye N. Tissca Pukhayi Sumi implemented”.

35 Zunheboto S. Hukavi Zhimomi K.T. Sukhalu He said the UPA 36 Satakha Zheito Chophy Er. Ghukhui Zhimomi G. Kaito Aye could not implement the 37 Tyui Yankithung Y. Patton Chopathung Odyuo Dr. Thungchemo Ezung 38 Wokha Dr. Chumben Murry T.M. Lotha Mhonbemo Humtsoe GST because it did not 39 Sanis Y. Renbomo Kikon Mhathung Yanthan Ramongo Jami have the trust of the states 40 Bhandari Achumbemo Kikon Mmhonlumo Kikon which were worried what 41 Tizit Khongjah Konyak P. Paiwang Konyak would happen if there was 42 Wakching Y. M. Yollow M.C. Konyak 43 Tapi Tingthok Noke Konyak N. Aphoa Konyak a revenue shortfall.

44 Phomching K. Konngam Konyak Pohwang On Congress leader P. 45 Tehok C.L.John Er. C. Kawang Konyak Chidambaram slamming 46 Mon Town N. Thongwang Konyak Mankhao Modi’s remarks about sell47 Aboi Eshak Konyak Awan Konyak ing ‘pakodas’ being a form 48 Moka E.E. Pangteang K. Kiko Konyak of employment, he, al49 Tamlu B.S. Nganlang B. Phongshak Phom luding to Modi’s humble 50 Longleng T.L. Semdok Pangyu Phom 51 Noksen W. Chingmak Chang C.M. Chang origins, said: “Today if a 52 Longkhim Chare Muthingnyuba Sangtam Imtilemba Sangtam S.K Sangtam person is earning livelihood 53 Tuensang Sadar I Toyang Changkong T. Mongko Chang by selling pakodas, tomor54 Tuensang Sadar II Kejong Rakhila H. Zungkum Chang row his son would become 55 Tobu Naiba Konyak Bongkhao a big industrialist. A tea 56 Noklak P. Longon Haiying K. Khaming P. Mungla 57 Thonoknyu S. Heno Y.P. Chillio vendor’s son can became 58 Shamator Chessore R. Tohanba Toshi Wungtung H. Mukam the Prime Minister of this 59 Seyochung-Sitimi Kipili Kashiho Sangtam country” amid the opposi60 Pungro-Kiphire Torechu Yankiu Yimchunger T. Yangseo Sangtam Lithriyem Dupongle tion’s hooting.

Noting that “Antoyadya” was the government’s mantra, Shah listed (From p-1) the government’s steps They also highlighted the incident of an to increase incomes and explosion at Tsumang Colony, in the heart provide social security to of Wokha town on February 24, 2015, and farmers. At one point, he said those responsible for the incident had not retorted to interruptions by been arrested so far either. The organizations Congress members, saying said that after three full years, the SIT inquiry they will have to listen to report has still not been “heard of yet” and him for the next six years. they alleged that those responsible being still at large was “an indication that the Law Enforcing Agencies are not sincere or committed.”

“Let not such a laxity, on the part of the Law Enforcing Agencies, be exhibited again”, the an institute established or press release urged. incorporated by or under a central act, a provincial act Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh and other officials in Chandigarh. or a state act.

T h e c o u r t a s k e d C H A N D I G A R H , F E B 5 state exchequer. Taking a serious (From p-1) (IANS): In a move to crack down view, Amarinder Singh said ofwhether the institute folon illegal mining and tax evasion fenders would not be spared at Conrad Sangma who was here to attend lowed the norms prescribed by miners, Punjab Chief Minister any cost. “Illegal mining and tax the programme, welcomed Nagaland Conby the UGC but the ash- Amarinder Singh on Monday evasion had led to heavy losses to gress to its fold and said it was a great moment ram’s counsel failed to give ordered joint departmental teams the exchequer and needed to be a satisfactory reply and headed by respective Deputy checked on priority,” the Chief for the party. Asserting that the party has clearcut ideologies, he said the idea and concept of sought more time.

Commissioners to be set up in all Minister said in a meeting of the the party was to take up matters and issues of The counsel said that districts of the state. sub-committee on finance here, the ashram is a spiritual The Chief Minister warned adding that Punjab could not the North East and highlight them. The party institute. that no political interference afford any more financial losses. is also focused on issues that the religious miThe court told the would be tolerated in the matter The meeting was held after a re- nority have to face, added Conrad.

Later, a six-member election campaign counsel to follow the law and instructed officials to initiate view of the Mining Department’s committee was constituted headed by Nillo as the ashram is not a uni- the crackdown without delay. functioning. versity and also asked the The move follows reports He directed for increased Rengma as chairman, Limanungsang Jamir counsel to file a detailed about rampant illegal mining, vigil on stone crushers, located in as finance secretary, and members Andrew reply on the name and ad- which was causing loss of hun- Rupnagar, SAS Nagar (Mohali) Ahoto, Ringo, Sashank Ghatraj and Joshua dress of all centres.

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“National security has become limited to the speeches of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. There is a 500-time increase in ceasefire violations,” Congress spokesperson Pramod Tiwari said.

“There have been 2,474 ceasefire violations since this government came to power in 2014,” he added.

He also clarified that the Congress was not trying to politicise the issue, it was just “expressing its concern”.

Tiwari also attacked Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Amit Shah for stating in a speech in the Rajya Sabha on Monday that it was for the first time that a surgical strike was carried out in 2016.

“He has insulted every soldier by saying this. The soldiers who took part in the surgical strike were very brave, but were the soldiers who fought before them over the years not brave as well?”

“Surgical strikes took place earlier as well, but we never disclosed it due to security concerns. The BJP is trying to politically use the surgical strike,” he added.

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NEW DELHI, FEB 5 (IANS): Irked by Rohini-based ashram Adhyatmik Vishwa Vidyalaya’s counsel’s submission that women are the gateway to hell, the Delhi High Court on Monday ordered the advocate to leave the courtroom, reminding him to mind his language.

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first cryptocurrency software, Bitcoin, in 2009, the concept has garnered a lot of attention and transactions. As of September 2017, there were around 15 million blockchain wallet users worldwide, an estimated 1.5 million of these users based in India, with 200,000 users being added each month globally, the report said.

“While blockchain development promises to be an exciting new field of work and offers tremendous scope for application, the sector is still in a very nascent stage,” said Sashi Kumar, the Managing Director of Indeed India.

Kumar further said, “the market, globally for blockchain related products and services is expected to reach USD 7.7 billion in 2022, which is indicative of even more jobs being created in the sector in the future.”

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that it could eliminate all elements of nepotism, favouritism and ensure transparency, he added.

“This is the region (South Asia) where the fastest growth in the world is taking place and therefore this is the region where delivery of public services in the years to come really has to be expedited and this subject would be of key importance in this region itself,” Jaitley said. The society has increasingly moved towards absence of any form of flexibility with regard to public procurement, he said.

NEW DELHI, Feb 5 (PTI): Cryptocurrency or blockchain related jobs seem to have caught the fancy of many Indians with job postings in the segment witnessing a significant increase in the last six months even as regulatory uncertainty remains over the virtual currencies, says a report. According to leading global job site Indeed, there has been a material increase in not only the number of searches related to cryptocurrency, but also in the number of blockchain related job postings on the portal.

“In the six months to November 2017, the number of cryptocurrency and blockchain jobs posted on the Indeed website rose by 290 per cent. In the same period, job searches with keywords related to cryptocurrency/blockchain also rose by 52 per cent,” Indeed said.

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NEW DELHI, Feb 5 (PTI): Expediting public services and ensuring fairness in procurement will supplement rapid economic growth in the South Asian region including India, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said Monday.

The pick and choose system in public procurement, he warned, leads to unfairness and serious allegations of corruption and nepotism. Speaking at the South Asia Region Procurement Conference here, Jaitley said: “Countries across the world, and we in India, have have seen this evolve administratively within the governments and jurisprudentially when it came to matters of procurement.

“When it came to matter of awarding largesse, contract, public private partnership itself, there had to be procedural fairness that state had to follow.” Procedural fairness would always ensure

said: “In the personal income tax (category), the salaried ones are paying more compared to business people.”

For assessment year 2016-17, 1.89 crore salaried individuals have filed I-T returns and paid total tax of Rs 1.44 lakh crore, which works out to average tax payment of Rs 76,306 per individual salaried taxpayer.

As against this, 1.88 crore individual business

taxpayers, including professionals, have paid total tax of Rs 48,000 crore which works out to an average tax payment of Rs 25,753 per individual business taxpayer. The department’s number of effective tax payer base has increased from 6.47 crore at the beginning of April 2014 to 8.27 crore at the end of March 2017.

“GST has a very promising future... Honesty will get a premium in Goods and Services Tax,” Adhia said.

With regard to demands for reduction in corporate tax rate, he said that globally the revenue mop up from personal income tax is much higher compared to corporate income tax. “...While in India the personal income tax collection has to go up. Once that goes up then we will have some more scope,” he said.

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New Delhi, Feb 5 (PTI): There is “unevenness” in the taxes paid by the salaried class and business people, as 50 per cent of the 7 lakh companies which file I-T returns show zero or negative income, Finance Secretary Hasmukh Adhia said Monday.

The government, he said, is working on removing the “unevenness in the tax paid by different classes of people” by using foolproof technological system.

He said the tax payer base has gone up after the GST roll out as well as demonetisation and there has been a concerted effort to make India a tax compliance society.

E-way bill and invoice matching in the new indirect tax regime will help curb evasion, he added.

Speaking at the CII post-Budget meet, Adhia

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as the rule guiding increases in Minimum Support Prices (MSPs) and ambitious GST revenue targets could result in some further slippage,” Foster said.

The formal adoption -- as stated by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley when he announced the budget -- of key recommendations by the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Committee (FRBM) as “credit positive”.

These include the objective to bring down the central government debtto-GDP ratio to 40 per cent (from about 50 per cent today) and use of the fiscal deficit target as the government’s key operational parameter, Moody’s said.

For most of India’s corporates, the budget’s measures of higher rural spending, lower corporate taxes, and relaxing restrictions on the ability of financial intermediaries to invest in lower rated corporate bonds are credit positive, it added.

deliver the rate cut given its medium term inflation target of 4 per cent.

The Reserve Bank will err on the side of caution and go in for a status quo in the rates with a hawkish tone at the policy review on Wednesday.

On inflation, which went up to 5.2 per cent in December, it said the headline number will go down to 5 per cent for January and added the central bank will “see through” the rise in inflation, growth and credit offtake as they are being driven by a low-base.

At present, the fears on inflation are “overdone” and the fall in onion prices, after tomatoes suggests the same. If the ‘La Nina’ factor softens inflation, the RBI will cut rates in August,they said.

It can be noted that the brokerage’s earlier view was for a cut in April. The Budget announcement of hiking minimum support prices for agri commodities will have a limited impact on inflation as the revised prices are less than the market prices of commodities, it said.

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2019 strikes a balance between fiscal prudence and growth.

“Slight slippage in the budget deficit targets has no material impact on the country’s overall fiscal strength and is in line with Moody’s expectations,” it said.

The budget benefits corporates as well as infrastructure and insurance sectors, said Joy Rankothge, Vice President - Senior Analyst.

Moody’s expects that the government will meet next year’s deficit target, based on achievable budget assumptions and demonstrated commitment to fiscal prudence.

“However, some ambitious revenue assumptions and uncertainty about some spending items could result in a shortfall to overall fiscal consolidation,” Moody’s said.

“The projected expenditure restraint and strong revenue growth are likely to be broadly achieved, although some measures such

Mumbai, Feb 5 (PTI): The economy will growth 7.5 per cent level in the first half on a lower base, but will slip down to 7 per cent in the second half of the next fiscal, says a foreign brokerage.

Even with the jump, it will continue to trend 1 percentage point lower than the potential growth of the economy, analysts at the Bank of America Meryll Lynch said in a report Monday.

“Although growth will pick up to 7.5 per cent in the April-September quarters, on base effects of note-ban/ GST in FY18, it should slip to 7 per cent in second half of FY19. Even so, we point out that growth will still be 1 percentage point below our estimated 7 per cent potential in the old GDP series,” it added.

The government is expecting growth to rise to 7-7.5 per cent in the next fiscal. Generally, a rate cut is seen as a measure to boost growth but with price rise risks firming up, many observers wonder if the central bank would be able to

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New Delhi, Feb 5 (PTI): The Budget for 201819 strikes a balance between fiscal prudence and growth, and a “slight” slippage in fiscal deficit has no material impact on overall economic strength.

The government has revised its 2018-19 fiscal deficit projections to 3.3 per cent of GDP and for the current fiscal to 3.5 per cent of GDP, against original targets of 3 per cent and 3.2 per cent, respectively.

“The revised fiscal consolidation path is modestly shallower than the previous roadmap, but does not fundamentally alter India’s overall fiscal strength,” says William Foster, Vice President-Senior Credit Officer at Moody’s.

The medium-term target to reduce the central government debt-to-GDP ratio to 40 per cent is supportive of the sovereign credit profile, Foster said.

Moody’s in a statement said India’s budget for the fiscal year ending March

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UK rules out post-Brexit membership of EU Customs Union

935 terrorists neutralised in Syria, says Erdogan I s ta n b u l , F e b 5 (IANS): Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said 935 terrorists have been “neutralised” since Turkey launched a military offensive against Syria’s Afrin held by Kurdish militia, on January 20.

“Of course, we also have martyrs,” the President told reporters on Sunday here prior to his departure for the Vatican for a visit, Xinhua news agency reported. Turkey lost eight soldiers on Saturday, including five killed after their tank was hit by the Kurdish militia known as the People’s Protection Units (YPG), marking the deadliest day for the Turkish troops since they started the so-called Operation Olive Branch along with the rebel Free Syrian Army.

Erdogan said an investigation had been launched into the attack, including trying to determine which countries supplied the weaponry being used by the YPG, considered by Ankara as a terror group. “We have some estimations,” he said.

“When it is finalised, we will share it with the whole world.”

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Maldives oppn urges global community to help end crisis ing India, Sri Lanka, the US, Britain, the EU... to do everything in their power to help return power to the people of the Maldives and restore democracy,” the statement read.

Yameen has faced increasing pressure to respect Thursday’s landmark court ruling, with UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres at the weekend calling for “restraint” as the crisis escalated.

The United Nations, Australia, Britain, Canada, India and the United States welcomed the court’s decision as a move towards restoring democracy in the troubled Indian Ocean nation.

Yameen has faced previous unsuccessful opposition attempts to impeach him for alleged corruption.

But the court order, to restore the seats of 12 government MPs who defected to the opposition, would effectively reduce Yameen’s party to a minority.

Attorney General Mohamed Anil warned Sunday that any move to impeach the president would be “unconstitutional and illegal”.

UK tariff-free trade within the EU and its continued membership after Britain has left the EU would inhibit the country’s ability to strike its own deals with other countries, like India.

MPs within May’s own Conservative party in favour of a so-called hard Brexit, which would see Britain sever all ties with the EU post-Brexit, have been exerting pressure on the British premier to spell out her stance on the Customs Union.

The Downing Street intervention last night came as the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier, set off for Britain for a meeting with UK Brexit minister David Davis.

Following his meeting in London, officials on both sides will be able to move on to focus for the first time on the transition phase or “implementation period” planned after Brexit in deliberations planned in Brussels next week.

“We have to respect the red lines of the British

government, but they have to respect the rules of the Union,” Barnier said, adding that there was “not a minute to lose” on the negotiations.

Po t e n t i a l s t i c k i n g points during this week’s talks include citizens’ rights, with the UK insisting EU nationals arriving during the transition phase should not have the same rights as those who arrived before Brexit day – March 29, 2019.

May is set to chair meetings with her Cabinet ministers on Wednesday and Thursday as her Brexit subcommittee decides the details of the UK government’s policy regarding a customs union. UK Home Secretary Amber Rudd, a member of the sub- committee, sought to dismiss prospects of an acrimonious exchange between camps within the UK Cabinet in favour of and against a hard Brexit and any plot to dislodge Theresa May as prime minister.

“I have a surprise for the Brexiteers...the committee that meets in order to

help make these decisions is more united than they think,” she said.

Rudd stressed that all sides were agreed on the need for “frictionless trade”, the ability to strike international trade deals and to avoid a hard border in Ireland. “We want to have a bespoke agreement. Now we’re not going to surrender before we have that battle,” she added.

In a position paper published in August 2017, the UK had set out two potential options for future long-term customs operations with the EU. A “partnership” arrangement would see the UK “align precisely” with the EU in terms of imports and exports, removing the need for any customs checks between the two.

The UK would continue to operate its own checks on goods coming from outside the EU – and safeguards would be needed to prevent goods entering the EU that had not complied with its rules.

Rohingya abuses could spark regional conflict: Al Hussein

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Resolution of Kashmir S Korea appeals court frees Samsung heir issue must for peace: Pak

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The Chumukedima Ao Senso Telongjem Recognition Trust in the 35th Annual Meeting of the Chumukedima Ao Senso Telongjem held on 3rd February 2018 felicitated Miss Toshimenla Ao (Chuchuyimpang) D/o Mr. Mayangnungba and Mrs. Tiakala for being conferred as Gold Medalist, M.A (Linguistics) from NU, Lumami for her achievement and thereby bringing laurels to the community.

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GENERAL MEETING Ovung tssoa oyamo council thungina Potsow nzan osi nzyu ethan salum nte hanjanala.

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2018 general meeting/ Nzontsu thyutasanta ji February 10 2018, 9:30 am lo oyan community hall jilona khitala.

Hojitsukona oyamo kyon topvuna myanta oyi thetale to jonjia ntsitala. Yithen kakolo theo shi yaka thyutasanta etsa kako jo nnhanjantaka toha ntsijantala.

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nity through the United Nations Security Council Resolutions”.

The prime minister said India refused to allow the visit of the team of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights and the Independent Permanent Human Rights Commission of the OIC to Kashmir, thus denying the international community an opportunity to evaluate the situation on the ground.

“India obviously has much to hide,” he claimed.

The two leaders said that the dream of peace and prosperity in the region will remain elusive without resolving the Kashmir dispute.

Pakistan called upon the international community to urge India to “respect the Human Rights Charter, put an immediate end to the gross human rights violations of Kashmiris...and ensure expedited resolution of the Jammu & Kashmir dispute in line with the UNSC Resolutions and the aspirations of the Kashmiri people.”

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Motto: ‘Rise up and build’

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It is with immense pride and joy that I take this opportunity to congratulate Mr. Senchumo (NSN) Lotha, JD(U) President for his excellent political manoeuvrings and his great success thus far in reviving the JD(U) Nagaland Unit, with the blessings of Mr. Nitish Kumar, JD(U) National President. Wishing him even greater success in all his future political endeavours.

God bless you.

The Union take immense pride and honour to extend our deepest gratitude and congratulate Shri. T L Kiusumong Tikhir ADC Kohima for being conferred with the Governors’ Commendation Certificate on the occasion of 69th Republic Day 26th Jan. 2018.

The Union wishes him a grand success in his administration. May the Almighty God bless and Guide in all his future endeavour.

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Islamabad, Feb 5 (PTI): Pakistan Monday said the dream of peace and prosperity in the region would remain elusive without resolving the Kashmir issue and reaffirmed its support for the people in the Valley in their struggle for the right to “self-determination”.

President Mamnoon Hussain and Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi made these remarks in their separate messages on Kashmir Solidarity Day. The president said, “Pakistan reiterates its unwavering political, moral and diplomatic support to the people of Occupied Kashmir in their struggle for self-determination right in accordance with UN resolutions.”

Prime Minister Abbasi in the official message also expressed solidarity with the people of Kashmir.

He said even after the passage of more than seven decades, the people of Jammu and Kashmir continue to be “deprived of the fundamental right to self-determination in stark contradiction to the promise made to them by the international commu-

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peals court on Monday struck out several of the convictions and reduced the penalty on the remainder to a suspended prison sentence of two and a half years.

“Park Geun-Hye and Choi Soon-Sil should be seen as the main players in this scandal,” said the ruling, read out in court by one of the judges.

Four other Samsung Electronics executives convicted alongside Lee also had their convictions re-

The VGOK further wishes him great success in his future endeavour.

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duced, with the two who had been given prison terms similarly having their sentences suspended.

Since his father was left bedridden by a heart attack in 2014 Lee has been the de facto head of the sprawling Samsung group, by far the biggest of the familycontrolled conglomerates known as chaebols that dominate Asia’s fourth- largest economy, with its revenues equivalent to around a fifth of the country’s GDP.

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APPRECIATION

The Mungya Village Council, under Wokha District, Nagaland would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to ER. MHATHUNG KIKON, PWD, Roads & Bridges, Wokha for repairing the road from Chukitong to Mungya village under his authority and guidance. The Council also extends appreciation to Mr. NZANBEMO EZUNG, SO PWD, Roads & Bridges, Wokha for taking the initiative to bring about this repair work.

May God Almighty grant success in both of your lives and be a blessing to others through your service.

Sd/Sd/(YANTSAMO EZUNG) (M.EYILO KIKON) Head GB Chairman Mungya Village Mungya Village Council Wokha: Nagaland Wokha: Nagaland

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Üsounuomia Krotho, Kohima vorkezhü tarizha 10th February 2018 nhie keba 10:00am ki Chüziema Rüna nunu Nousi Kehou puo pebatuoüya.

Süla Üsounuomia tsüphrü pete bu vi mu shürho badi vor teisozha hanhie kepekro phreshü nuya.

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It gives the VGOK immense pride and honour to extend our heartiest congratulations to Shri Nosazol Charles Chaya on his promotion, to the post of Additional Development Commissioner (HoD), Department of Planning & Coordination Department, Nagaland.

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Lee Jae-Yong arrives at the Seoul High Court for a hearing in Seoul, South Korea on Monday

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Jakarta, Feb 5 (AFP): The UN human rights chief warned Monday said that possible acts of “genocide and ethnic cleansing” against Myanmar’s Rohingya Muslim minority could fuel a religious-based conflict that spreads beyond the country’s borders.

“Myanmar faces a very serious crisis -- with a potentially severe impact on the security of the region,” UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein said during a speech in Jakarta.

His remarks follow the publication of a report last week about mass graves of Rohingya in Myanmar’s crisis-hit Rakhine state, where government troops have been accused

Washington, Feb 5 (PTI): Astrophysicists have for the first time discovered a population of planets beyond the Milky Way galaxy, using data from NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory.

Researchers at University of Oklahoma in the US used microlensing to detect the objects in extragalactic galaxies that range from the mass of the Moon to the mass of Jupiter.

Microlensing is an astronomical phenomenon that uses the light bent by gravity itself to detect planets. Professor Xinyu Dai and postdoctoral researcher Eduardo Guerras made the discovery with data from the NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory, a telescope in space that is controlled by the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory.

“We are very excited about this discovery. This is the first time anyone has discovered planets outside our galaxy,” said Dai. “These small planets are the best candidate for the signature we observed in this study using the microlensing technique. We analysed the high frequency of the signature by modelling the data to determine the mass,” said Dai.

Seoul, Feb 5 (AFP): A South Korean appeals court Monday upheld Samsung heir Lee Jae-Yong’s bribery conviction but cut his prison sentence to a suspended term, ordering his immediate release.

Lee, vice chairman of Samsung Electronics, the world’s biggest smartphone and memory chip maker, was convicted of bribery in connection with the sprawling corruption scandal that brought down former South Korean president Park Geun-Hye. The 49-year-old was given five years in prison when his original trial concluded in August, making him the first Samsung chief to serve prison time, even though his father was twice convicted of criminal offences and his grandfather was earlier embroiled in scandal. He had been convicted of a range of offences, including bribery, embezzlement, money laundering and perjury of parliament.

The case centred on payments Samsung made to Park’s secret confidante Choi Soon-Sil, with prosecutors arguing they were intended to secure government favours. But the ap-

released because their trials were politically motivated and flawed.

But the strongman leader has remained defiant, suspending parliament, ordering the arrest of two returning opposition defectors and staging a rally late Sunday with hundreds of supporters in the capital Male.

In a letter addressed to the international community, Maldive opposition lawmakers appealed for external support in persuading Yameen to end the tense standoff with the country’s highest court.

“We request the international community, includ-

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District Health Society Wokha observed Anti-Leprosy Day Programme on 30th Jan. 2018 at Chief Medical Officer's (CMO) Conference Hall Wokha. On the occasion Dr. Manazir J. Samoon IAS Deputy Commissioner (DC) Wokha said Leprosy is curable with MDT Treatment and that one can live a normal life. Person affected by Leprosy should contact ASHA and Health workers to get examined for MDT Treatment which is freely available in all Health facilities. Anti-Leprosy pledge was led by DC to work together and fulfill the dream of Mahatma Gandhi to create Leprosy free India in the near future. Dr. Enrithung Lotha CMO Wokha gave the welcome speech. The programme was chaired

by Dr. N. Mhonchan Kithan Zonal Leprosy Officer Wokha. Mr. Bharat Nirola pronounced invocation prayer and vote of thanks

by Mrs. Chumchanbeni ASHA. The programme was attended by programme officers, NHM staff, Block ASHA coordinator, DP-1188 ASHA'S and NLEP Staff.

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Shri. Yanphamo Humtsoe (93 years) of Wokha Village is currently the oldest member among the Humtsoe Clan of Wokha Village.

In the incident, his house was destroyed and Vehicles were burnt down at around 8:00 pm on 04/02/2018.

Thus Wokha Village HUMTSOTHUNG-RUI EKHUNG strongly condemns such barbaric act.

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of waging an ethnic cleansing campaign against the minority. Nearly 700,000 Rohingya have fled to bordering Bangladesh since last August.

Myanmar denied the mass grave report and wider allegations of rights abuses, saying it launched a proportionate crackdown on Rohingya rebels.

But it has blocked reporters and UN investigators from independently accessing the conflict zone and investigating refugee claims about a genocide.

Zeid on Monday said Myanmar had enjoyed strong growth including a focus on socio-economic development in the Rakhine region, but that this could not mask “institutionalized discrimination” against the minority.

The UN rights chief is due to meet with Indonesian President Joko Widodo as well as top government officials and rights groups during his three-day visit.

Among the issues expected to be discussed is a crackdown on the LGBT community in Indonesia, the world’s largest Muslimmajority country.

MALE, Feb 5 (AFP): Opposition leaders in the Maldives urged the international community on Monday to pressure President Abdulla Yameen into obeying a court order to free political prisoners and “restore democracy” to the troubled honeymoon islands.

Yameen’s regime has so far refused to release nine jailed dissidents and reinstate opposition lawmakers as ordered by the Maldives’ top court in a shock ruling last week that has deepened turmoil in the atoll nation.

The Supreme Court on Sunday asked Yameen to comply with its order, saying the dissidents must be

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London, Feb 5 (PTI): British Prime Minister Theresa May’s office was Monday forced to categorically deny any prospect of the UK staying within the EU Customs Union after Brexit.

The issue has been dominating the debate on the contours of Britain’s future relationship with the European Union (EU) as a non-member of the economic bloc and threatened May’s own position as prime minister.

“It is not our policy to be in the Customs Union,” a Downing Street source was quoted as saying. The Customs Union allows the

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Album ‘Grace’ in memory of late Azha released

Zhiebu along with Ameü Üsou Zao and choir during Grace album release on january 3. (NP)

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he 2nd album of Ameü Üsou Zao “Grace” in memory of late Azhanyü Üsou the Production Manager of Ameü Üsou Zao & The Choir, an album collection of choral pieces, echoing God’s great grace and heartfelt melodies of praises to God the Almighty was released by former DGP Zhiebu Kire at state academy hall on February 3.

Kire in his brief address lauded the effort of

Ameü and choir for successfully releasing the 2nd album “Grace” which was released in memory of late Azha. He also recalled that late Rev. Dr. Neiliezhü Üsou had left a lifetime propagating his legacy.

The release programme intertwined with a memorial program bringing back memories of Late Rev Dr Neiliezhü Üsou and Late Azhanyü Üsou.

The programme was chaired by Thejangulie Zao, invocation was made

Hollywood will shift quickly: Greta Gerwig

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ady Bird” director Greta Gerwig feels campaigns like #MeToo are bringing change in Hollywood.

These have been a seismic few months for women in the film industry. The allegations against producer Harvey Weinstein and others have led to the most positive kind of backlash: Through the #MeToo and Time’s Up movements, and the 50/50 by 2020 initiative, which aims to have malefemale parity in the business world in two years.

“I think it’s going to shift much more quickly now,” theguardian.com quoted Gerwig as saying.

She added: “When studios are looking to hire now, they’ll ask themselves -- as they rightly should -- ‘Is there a woman who is qualified for this job?’ That’s tremendously important.

And again, if I were running a studio, I would think that

it’s just good business. Because I look at the audience response to films made by women about women that have done incredibly well and I’d say, ‘Well, that’s a reason right off the bat.’”

As for whether there are any plans for a coordinated protest at this year’s Oscars, in line with the black gowns at the Golden Globes or white roses at the Grammys, both orchestrated by the Time’s Up organisers, Gerwig is unsure, reports theguardian.com. “I am not aware of a dress code,” she said.

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by Tepusaho Tase senior pastor MHBC, Ameü Üsou Zao and choir presented a song titled “Last Serenade” composed by late Azha Üsou.

Memoirs of Late Azhanyü Üsou was shared

by Aleü Üsou, lighting of candles by Rüülhouü Üsou, scripture reading and dedicatory prayer was offered by Rev. Dr. Tseibu Rutsa, while benediction was said by Rev. Ketou Theünuo.

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9th LNKR (All Liangmai Student’s Union Manipur, Assam & Nagaland.

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he 9th LNKR (All Liangmai Student’s Union Manipur, Assam & Nagaland ) Conference concluded successfully from January 31 to February 2 at Oklong Village under Senapati District Manipur.

During the conference Miss Phenriwiliu was crowned as Miss Liangmai 2018 and while Thonjiliu and Sangbonliu were placed in the first and second run-

ners-up respectively.

More than 3000 delegates from 36 Liangmai village student body units participated in the conference.

A team of new office bearers comprising of 15 executives headed by Dinraibou as president and Wisanbou as general secretary was elected for a term of three years (2018-2021).

The next conference will be held in January 2021.

S She added that while it was “lovely to get together” and the group are “talking about opportunities and ideas” for the future, it was still “early stages and there’s nothing set in stone”. “There’s no big announcement,” she said. “But it’s just great to be back in Spice World and to see the reaction.”

On Friday, the group

reportedly released a statement via via publicist Jo Milloy confirming they were talking about working on new projects. “We have enjoyed a wonderful afternoon catching-up and reminiscing about the amazing times we have spent together,” it read.

“We are always overwhelmed at how much interest there is across the

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Despite having played sporadic shows with Skid Row for a year, Theart wasn’t officially announced as the band’s new frontman until January 2017.

Theart stepped into the group following the departure of Tony Harnell, the former TNT frontman who joined Skid Row in April 2015 as the replacement for Johnny Solinger, the band’s singer for 15 years.

Shahid Kapoor, the film is based on 16th century poet Malik Muhammad Jayasi’s poem “Padmavat”. It was caught in a row after protests from Shri Rajput Karni Sena which contended that it distorts historical facts and dents the pride of the Rajput community.

It has received mixed reviews, with some appreciating the movie for its visual brilliance and impeccable performances, while some slamming it for glorifying the practice of Jauhar (self-immolation) and for showcasing Alauddin Khilji as demon-like.

(IANS)

Dimapur : Nagaland

Golden Jubilee 1968 – 2018

Date : 08-02-2018 Chairman

Venue : Public Ground, NUV

Time : 10:00 AM

: Reyopoyi Nyekha, Convenor Org. Committee

Chief Guest : Shri. K. G. Kenye, MP Rajya Sabha

MONOLITH DECLARATION Leader : Pastor Kühüsheyi Chotso, NUVBC Dedicatory Prayer : Shri. C. Danyi Lea, NUVBC, Advisor Unveiling of Monolith : Chief Guest

OFFICE OF THE

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With immense pride and honour, the Vishepu Welfare Society Dimapur would like to congratulate Rev. Hukavi Zhimo on being ordained as Reverend by SBAK Nito Mount.

The Union further wishes and prays that Almighty God grant good health and wisdom in his future endeavour.

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to complete work on the long-awaited EP. “We’ve been writing and writing and writing,” he said (see video below). “[And] we play [out] a lot and we already have 50 shows on the books for [2018]. We’re going back to the U.K. for, like, three weeks and then into [the rest of] Europe.

We’re headlining a couple of festivals. In May, we’ll be five weeks in Europe.

And we’re actually going to Israel; we’ve never

whole world for The Spice Girls. The time now feels right to explore some incredible new opportunities together. We all agree that there are many exciting possibilities that will once again embrace the original essence of The Spice Girls, while reinforcing our message of female empowerment for future generations.”

anjay Leela Bhansali’s “Padmaavat”, which opened to mixed reviews, is going strong at the box office. The film has minted over Rs 200 crore since its release in India.

According to Viacom18 Motion Pictures, which produced the movie with Bhansali Productions, “Padmaavat” had a cumulative collection of Rs 212.5 crore till February 4.

After releasing on January 25, the period drama had marched past the Rs 100 crore figure in its opening weekend.

Starring Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh and

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rather than just in acting. I have started writing...

I am interested in production, how to direct a film and other technical aspects of a film... I see I am g rowing towards that direction,” said the actress, who produced a short film named “Khoon Aali Chithi” last year.

(IANS)

Semato Zhimo Secretary

50th Kingship Anniversary of

Mr. Kahuto Zhimo Akukau Nihoshe Village 1968 - 2018

With immense gratitude, we the family members of Mr. Kahuto Zhimo Akukau extend our sincere thanks to all individual, churches, friends, neighbouring villages, G.B's and well wishers for your kind support and availing your precious time in celebrating the 50th Kingship Anniversary of Mr. Kahuto Zhimo Akukau of Nihoshe Village held on 28-01-2018.

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due to the taxation,” she added.

She also hopes the system of GST is simplified to make it more understandable for the common man “because everyone is hiring a Chartered Accountant”.

Richa, who started her career in 2008 with “Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!” and has worked in acclaimed films like “Gangs of Wasseypur series, “Goliyon Ki Rasleela Ram-Leela”, “Masaan”, “Sarbjit” and the first Indian Amazon Original series “Inside Edge”, is now keen to explore other branches of filmmaking.

“I have started taking interest in other parts of filmmaking

Skid Row hopes to enter studio soon to complete EPs

kid Row plans to return to the studio soon to resume recording the final installment of its “United World Rebellion” trilogy of EPs. The follow-up to 2014’s “Rise Of The Damnation Army - United World Rebellion: Chapter Two” and 2013’s “United World Rebellion: Chapter One” will mark the band’s first release with the South African-born, British-based vocalist ZP Theart (Dragonforce, Tank, I Am I), who officially joined Skid Row last year.

Speaking to Terrie Carr of the New Jersey radio station WDHAFM 105.5 FM, Skid Row bassist Rachel Bolan said that the band was “hoping” to enter the studio around February or March

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he girl group met up last week to reportedly discuss new projects together Mel C has spoken about the Spice Girls reunion talks for the first time, calling them the “worst kept secret in showbiz”.

All five members of the girl group met up last week (February 2) to reportedly discuss reuniting for the first time since 2012.

The band are believed to have talked about working on a series of upcoming projects, including TV shows, endorsements, and a greatest hits compilation.

Speaking to Dermot O’Leary for his BBC Radio 2 show, Mel C said: “The funny thing is, unfortunately, we can’t do anything without it being all over the press. It’s the worst kept secret in showbiz, isn’t it?”

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Timblerlake got the crowd on their feet, the standard concert-style show left fans at home underwhelmed, lacking the gasp-inducing spectacle of recent years, reports dailymail.co.uk.

Sound problems also plagued the live show, with Timberlake’s audio at times less prominent than his backing singers, even appearing to cut out for brief periods.

One stand-out moment came during a tribute to the late Prince, with Timberlake singing a duet of “I would die 4 U” alongside a projec-

Mel C on Spice Girls reunion talks: worst kept secret in showbiz

Govt doesn’t give importance to cinema business: Richa Chadha

ctress Richa Chadha feels the government is ignorant about how the entertainment industry is suffering due to tax. The Union Budget 2018-2019 brought no relief to the entertainment industry.

“Entertainment tax and exhibitors’ tax is killing the business of our cinema and that is a known fact. But I do not think that government gives any importance to that,” Richa told IANS here.

“They invite celebrities to be a part of their social campaigns and other initiatives since entertainment is a soft power. But they ignore how the entertainment industry is suffering

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ustin Timberlake was back at Super Bowl after 14 years since he caused an uproar with the infamous ‘nipplegate’ controversy, and paid a tribute to late American singer-songwriter Prince.

It was a decidedly family-friendly halftime show as Timberlake returned to the Super Bowl on Sunday in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday.

The singer performed an energetic medley, expertly combining his most famous hits with newer tracks. But while a slick professional

tion of the “Purple rain” singer.

The tribute ended with a projection of Prince’s infamous shadow from the 2007 Super Bowl, before an aerial shot showed his hometown Minneapolis turning purple in his honour. A brighter section picked out the icon’s famous symbol within the cityscape.

According to dailymail.co.uk, fans hoping for a cameo from Jackson herself were left disappointed.

For his show, Timberlake kicked off with “Filthy” from his most recent album, then transitioned into a medley of “Rock your body” (the song he dueted on with Jackson back in 2004) and “SexyBack”.

Other tracks included “Suit & Tie”, which he performed on a raised white platform backed by a tuxedo-clad marching band. Taking things down a notch he then took a seat at a white grand piano to perform “Until the end of time”, before launching into a cover of Prince’s “I would die 4 U”.

(IANS)

Invocation Welcome Address Special Song Brief History of NUV Release of Souvenir Greetings

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Rev. Dr. P. Dozo, President, UCTM Shri. Küthokuo Shijoh, VCC, NUV Miss. Jano Nyekha Shri. Sani Chakre, Head GB, NUV Chief Guest 1. Shri. Yitachu, Hon'ble Minister, School Education 2. Shri. Vekhosayi Nyekha, President, WCH Jubilee choir Shri. Chekum Chang, Member, Org. Committee Chief Guest Shri. Mase Vero GB, NUV Pastor Sadem Lemtor, NUV Ao Baptist Arogo

Hallelujah Chorus Acknowledgement Speech Vote of thanks Benediction

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Keshavan aims for last No ‘Plan B’ for Pyeongchang 2018: Bach hurrah in Winter Olympics

NEW DELHI, Feb 5 (PTI): Competing in his sixth and last Winter Olympics, pioneer luger Shiva Keshavan wants to overcome a recent injury and end his international career with a flourish during the Pyeongchang Games, starting this week.

The 36-year-old, who has represented India in every Winter Olympics since 1998, has decided to call it quits after taking part in the February 9-25 event.

“Age wise I think I can

continue. Even two medal winners in 2014 Sochi edition were above 40. I have represented India for 22 years, but now I think I need to move on and focus elsewhere,” Keshavan said.

He added, “So this Winter Olympics will be my last one, this will be my last international event.”

Son of an Indian father from Kerala and an Italian mother, Keshavan was born and brought up in Manali. He is the reign-

licose posturing by agreeing to send a contingent of athletes.

“The Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018 have allowed another new beginning on the Korean peninsula,” Bach told delegates at the opening ceremony for this week’s Inter national Olympic Committee session.

“They have opened the door for a peaceful dialogue between the Republic of Korea and the Democratic People’s Republic

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of Korea. “The Olympic spirit has brought two sides together that for too long were divided by mistrust and animosity. The Olympic spirit has brought real

CSA wrestling meet on February 7

Dimapur, Feb 5 (NPN): The 24th wrestling meet of Chakhroma Sports Association (CSA) will be held on February 7 at local ground, Chümoukedima.

Rokolhou Angami, director, Naagaamii Infratech Pvt. Ltd. will grace the inaugural ceremony as the chief guest.

More than 80 wrestlers will vie for the title. The winner of the meet will pocket Rs.

50,000, the runner-up will receive Rs. 30,000 while the third and fourth place winner will get Rs.20,000 and

hope for a brighter future for everyone on the Korean peninsula.” Bach said it had been a “long and difficult journey” to organise an Olympics in Korea, whose two sides are divided by a heavily fortified border -- just 30 miles (50 kilometres) from the Games site -- and remain technically at war. Officials from France, Germany and Austria all expressed concerns about sending athletes as tensions spiralled last year, when North Korea fired a

series of missile tests and exchanged threats of war with the United States.

But Bach said: “In all the conversations we had, the Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018 were never put in doubt. On the contrary, we could always feel support.”

“Despite the sometimes worrying political circumstances, we were always standing at the side of our Korean hosts, and never talked of a Plan B,” he added.

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Rs.10000 respectively. The association has requested all to come and witness the traditional event.

CORRECTION

Refer to the 'Acknowledgement' publish in Nagaland Post on 3rd Feb. 2018 Page No. 11 against acknowledgement of Late Imrongsungba, Sl. No. 4 Dr. R. Alemla Jamir of (Dr. Imkongliba Memorial Hospital Mkg) should be read as Dr. R Alemba Jamir and not as published.

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OF OUR BELOVED

LATE KRONEIZU SAKHRIE 06-02-2017

It has been a year since you left us for your heavenly abode and there was never a day passed without missing you.

We silently wipe our tears away with a hope that we are going to meet again.

Loving wife and children.

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ing Asian champion in luge and the speed record holder. He has won Asian Luge Championships in 2011, 2012, 2016, 2017.

Keshavan has been India’s flag bearer in four Winter Games and he said he will miss the honour of “carrying the whole country on his shoulders”.

Unlike in the summer Olympics, very few Indians have taken part in Winter Olympics. Keshavan’s best performance in his five appearances has been a 25th-place finish in 2006.

This time, he has a personal coach for the first time in his career and received financial support from the government as well as some private companies.

“There has been a lot of difference over the years. When I started in 1998, I was just 16. I did not have any equipment, any coach. Even in 2014 I did everything myself.

But in the last three years, I have been training under an American, the first time I’m having a personal coach,” he said.

PYEONGCHANG, Feb 5 (Agencies): Olympics chief Thomas Bach on Monday said the Pyeongchang Winter Games have brought “real hope” to the divided Korean peninsula -- and added there was no “Plan B” even when nuclear tensions put them under threat.

Bach was speaking four days ahead of the opening of the Games, which received a major boost when isolated North Korea ended months of bel-

1st DEATH ANNIVERSARY of our beloved father Late Vivotso Koza "The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away, may the name of the Lord be praised"

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

06/02/2017

With utmost loving wife and children

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13th DEATH ANNIVERSARY Words can't express how much we miss you since you left for your heavenly abode, yet the memories you left behind are still fresh in our minds. For as long as we have your memories you will always continue to live in our hearts.

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It's been a year since you have left us on this day, the 6th of February 2017. The memory of those days when we were all together is always cherished. Your presence is still felt in our hearts fondly.

Loving family members

Late A. Tothsangla Jangbe

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of Lt. M. Kivihe Swu Tw e l v e y e a r s have passed since you left us for your heavenly abode but your memories are still afresh in our hearts. You will be remembered in our hearts until we meet again.

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IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR BELOVED MOTHER LT. K. HETOLI SUMI ON HER 2

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BORN ON: 5/ 02 /1965 - DIED ON 6/ 02 /2016

Dearest Mummy, It’s been two years since you left us, yet it seems like yesterday. You are fondly remembered, Mummy. We miss your laughter, especially your warm hugs and prayers for us; it was the most comforting place.

Moms are special people, especially ones like ours, the times we spent with you, we could tell “Mom, You were an Amazing Lady and an Angel in our Lives.” And as days passed by Mummy You are always Missed, Loved and fondly remembered Every day.

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Loving family

06-02-2017

A year without you in our midst yet there is not a single dayThat you are not remembered.

Memories of you bind us.

We are going to treasure it, Until we meet again.

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Born : 05.01.1951 Died : 06.02.2006

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Born on : 7th July 1976

Died on : 01st Feb. 2018

Born : 20/07/1982 Died : 30/01/2018

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

With profound gratitude, we would like to thank all those individuals, friends, neighbours, churches, organizations and well wishers who have supported us spiritually, morally, physically, materially and financially during the illness and at the sad demise of our beloved father Lt. RONGSENSHILU (Sungratsu) who expired on 30.01.2018.

We are truly humbled and shall remain deeply indebted. We also 22.10.1922 – 30.01.2018 deeply regret our inability to thank each and everyone individually but it is our prayer that Almighty God blesses each one of you abundantly.

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Children, grandchildren and relatives.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

of our beloved Lt. Benathung Lotha

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT We the bereaved family of Lt. Rhanben Odyuo, S/o Lt. Nyimsao Odyuo, who expired on the 30 th of January 2018, would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to each and every individual who stood by us physically, financially and morally at the sudden demise of our beloved. Though we are unable to thank each and everyone individually, it is our prayer, our Almighty God bless each and everyone abundantly.

10/09/1925 – 27/01/2018

With profound grief and utmost sorrow we inform you that our father Shree Monoranjan Paul left for his heavenly abode at 9.50 pm of 27th January, 2018.

His “adyashradhya” will be performed on the 8th February, 2018 at Guwahati.

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Late Mrs. Ajungla Longchar We the bereaved family members of Late Ajungla Longchar would like to extend our sincere gratitude to all individuals, churches, villages, neighbours, friends and well wishers who supported and stood with us morally, physically, financially and spiritually during her brief illness and till her last breath.

We deeply regret and apologize for our inability to mention all the names individually but it is our prayer that our Almighty God bless all abundantly for your gracious deed.

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Loving husband, family and well wishers.

Born : 02.03.1935 – Died : 31.01.2018

Through this column, we the bereaved family of Late Mayangnukshila Ningdangri, W/o Lt Hony Capt Imcha Ao (The First Father of Naga Regiment) would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to each and every individuals and different communities, who stood by us through constant prayer, physically, emotionally and financial contribution during her illness till her last breath on 31st Jan 2018.

We also convey our special thanks to :1. Doctors and nurses of IMDH Mokokchung.

2. Dr. R Akum and children.

3. Mokokchung Town Baptist Arogo.

4. ADC & EAC Mangkolemba.

5. EAC and Staff Longchem.

6. Govt. Hr Secondary School, Longkhim.

7. OC & staff Longtho Police Station.

8. REM Group Longtho.

9. Longtho Baptist Arogo.

10. Moayimti Baptist Church & Women Dept.

11. Moayimti Village Council.

12. Meralenden Fellowship, Moayimti.

13. Dimapur Changki Senso Telongjem.

14. Dimapur Longchari Anoti Telongjem.

15. Baptist Church Changki.

16. Baptist Church Changki (Women).

17. Pensioners Union Changki.

18. Changki Senso Telongjem Mokokchung.

19. Changki Fellowship Mokokchung.

20. Changki Youth Fellowship Mokokchung.

21. Changkilari Kulichaba Mission (MKG Unit).

22. Changki Fellowship,Medziphema & Longtho.

23. Changkilari Union Mangkolemba.

24. Longchari Kidong Mokokchung.

25. Ningdangri Kidong Telongjem Changki.

26. Aliban Kiong Telongjem Changki.

27. Longchari Kidong Telongjem,Changki.

We deeply regret our inability to thank you personally, but it is our sincere prayer that our Almighty God bless you abundantly.

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Barca survive derby; Atletico win

Barcelona’s Messi dribbles past Victor Sanchez and Sergi Darded in wet conditions during the second half.

MPL: All Blacks beat GeThemGo FC

Pique fended off the team’s first league loss of the season by squeaking through with a 1-1 draw against Espanyol. Atletico have a nine-point lead over Valencia, who have 40 points.

Although Stefan Savic and Diego Godin went down to injury in Sunday’s contest, Correa managed to set up a stunning blast into the top corner from middle-distance right by goaltender Neto in the 60th minute.

Atletico kept Neto busy during the outing and despite the loss of Savic in the first half and Godin early in the second they stuck with the job at hand.

Koke passed to Correa, who whirled away from the defenders and fired one right on target and just out of reach of the goaltender, although he was not able to repeat that performance when he had another chance some 15 minutes later.

In the Barcelona derby, Gerard Moreno got Espanyol on the scoreboard 66 minutes into the match, while Pique scored the equaliser with eight minutes to go before the second-half stoppage time.

Initially, Barcelona, with Argentine star Lionel Messi on the bench, struggled to threaten Espa-

Karius comes out to punch the ball ahead of Tottenham’s Dele Alli.

Liverpool, Feb 5 (IANS): Star centre-forward Harry Kane registered his 100th English Premier League (EPL) goal with a late penalty conversion to help Tottenham Hotspur hold Liverpool to a thrilling 2-2 draw at the Anfield Stadium.

Mohamed Salah opened the scoring for the hosts, making the most of a mistake from Eric Dier to score in the third minute, taking his tally to 20 league goals for the season on Sunday. Substitute Victor Wanyama then equalised with a thunderous strike 10 minutes from time before Kane missed from the penalty spot in the 87th minute.

Egyptian Salah marked

his second with a brilliant goal in the 90+1 minute before Kane converted a penalty in the 90+5 minutes.

The game was only three minutes old when Dier, in attempting to make an interception, diverted the ball into the path of Salah, who scored with ease.

Tottenham’s only shot on target in the first 45 minutes came via the boot of Mousa Dembele, but his half-volley was easily saved by goalkeeper Loris Karius as Liverpool dominated the proceedings. After the break, the visitors looked better and almost equalised through Son Heung-min in the 58th minute, but Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius saved well.

The visitors pegged back against the run of play when Wanyama sent a screamer of a shot into the net from a distance.

The final few minutes of the match were breathtaking as first Kane’s tame penalty was saved by Karius after the England striker had been felled in the box.

Later, Salah danced his way past three defenders at the right post and fired into the net from close range to score what looked likely to be the winner.

But Kane got another chance to make amends when Van Dijk fouled substitute Erik Lamela in the box. Kane netted from the spot saving his side the blushes.

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Kohima, Jan 5 (NPN): All Blacks defeated defending champion GeThemGo FC (erstwhile known as PowerComm FC) 3-2 in the first match of the 4th edition of Morning Premier League (MPL) that got underway at Seikhazou ground, Kohima village on Monday.

A goal each from All Blacks Akho and Deo in the 8th and 26th minute left the defending champions dejected. But a goal from GeThemGo FC’s Viposa in the 36th minute kept the match alive as the players leave the field in the first half.

The second half saw a resurgent GeThemGo FC side as Ayie scored the much needed goal to level the score. However their hopes were sealed again when All Blacks captain Weku scored from a through ball from Azo in the 77th minute to give the lead again. At the end of the final whistle, All Blacks won the match 3-2.

Tuesday Match Mrh. FC vs Mustang FC

NEW DELHI, Feb 5 (Agencies): The Supreme Court on Monday sought reply from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) over former Indian pacer S Sreesanth’s appeal against his life ban in connection with the 2013 IPL spot-fixing scandal.

The Supreme Court has given a four-week deadline to BCCI to file their reply in response to the petition filed by Sreesanth.

Last week, Sreesanth had moved to the Supreme Court challenging the Kerala High Court’s order in October wherein the fast bowler was asked to stay away from all cricket activity conducted by the BCCI. Sreesanth was slapped with a life ban by the BCCI for his alleged role in spotfixing while playing for Rajasthan Royals during the IPL in 2013.

A single-judge bench of the Kerala High Court had earlier passed an order that the bowler’s life-ban be lifted but a division bench of the Kerala High Court upheld the life time ban imposed by the BCCI on Sreesanth.

Allowing the appeal filed by the BCCI, the division bench headed by Chief Justice held that there is no violation of natural justice against the cricketer and quashed the single bench order in Sreesanth’s favour.

Spurs hold Liverpool 2-2 at Anfield

Mhasilhousie Nagi (hands raised) with other winners and WASA officials after result declaration on Monday. (NP)

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Kohima, Feb 5 ((NPN): Twenty five years old Mhasilhousie Nagi of Jotsoma village emerged as the champion of 55th Western Angami Sports Association (WASA) Naga style wrestling meet held at Khuochiezie (kohima local ground) on Monday.

Nagi, who is an engineer by profession, was also a former Angami Sports Association wrestling champion and former champion of King of the Rings Series (3E).

He received a cash prize

of Rs.80,000. Kekhriezo Nagi (26) of Sechii Zuba representing western Angami ‘D’ sports association bagged the runner-up and received Rs.60,000.

Vizobeilie Punyii (29) of Khonoma village and Seyiejalie Gwirie (22) of Jotsoma village bagged third and fourth prize and received Rs. 40,000 and Rs. 30,000 respectively.

In semi- final matches, Mhasilhousie Nagi defeated Seyiejalie Gwirie and Kekhriezo Nagi beat Vizobeilie Punyii.

Altogether 60 strong wrestlers participated in

the WASA wrestling meet.

18 WASA wrestlers were also selected to participate in the Angami wrestling meet.

Earlier, deputy director of sports Nagaland University, Kohima campus, Peteroko Zetsuvi graced the inaugural function as the chief guest.

On Tuesday, free style for senior men and junior boys (U-17) will be held from 10am at Kohima local ground. President Nagaland Association, Neivikuolie Khatsii will grace the closing ceremony as the guest of honour.

M a r b e ll a , F e b 5 (Agencies): Cameron Norrie’s brave effort was not enough to prevent Great Britain’s defeat in the Davis Cup at the hands of Spain on Sunday.

Norrie faced a mustwin rubber against Albert Ramos-Vinolas in Marbella, with Great Britain trailing 2-1 in the best-of-five tie, but was beaten 7-6 2-6 7-6 6-2.

Great Britain now face a play-off in September which they must win to remain in the World Group.

Great Britain were without Andy Murray and, although Australian Open semi-finalist Kyle Edmund was eligible to play on Sunday, he also missed out due to injury.

That left Norrie, the world No 114 and Davis Cup debutant, facing an uphill battle against Spain’s far more experienced RamosVinolas who is the ATP’s No 21.

Norrie had previously kept the tie alive on Friday with a brilliant comeback win against Roberto Bautista-Agut, which was his first professional match on a clay

Albert Ramos-Vinolas celebrates after beating Cameron Norrie as his team-mates cheer on.

court. no longer required, was Liam Broady and Roberto He lost the first four due to be played between Bautista-Agut. games against Ramos-Vinolas on Sunday but roared back to 4-4, then broke for 5-5, only to lose a tie-break for the first set.

Yet he brilliantly took the second set, and was only denied the third set by another tie-break which had the Spanish fans relieved when Ramos-Vinolas edged ahead.

Ramos-Vinolas broke Norrie at the first attempt in the fourth set, carrying him through to the victory.

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Madrid, Feb 5 (IANS): Atletico Madrid rode on Angel Correa’s goal to beat Valencia 1-0 to trail La Liga leaders FC Barcelona by nine points after the latter dropped two points following a 1-1 draw against neighbours Espanyol.

Correa struck from outside the box as he salvaged a scoreless tie to Atletico Madrid’s advantage on Sunday, downing the visiting Valencia 1-0 in front of 50,000 home fans at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium here.

Atletico narrowed the gap with Barcelona in Spanish La Liga to “only” nine points after Gerard

nyol’s goal, but as the hosts eased up their pressure, the visitors played more comfortably.

Fo r m e r E s p a n yo l player Philippe Coutinho had Barcelona’s first chance, blasting a shot into the cross bar in the 22nd minute.

With 15 minutes to go before the first-half stoppage time, Espanyol had more opportunities, especially from Baptistao, without being able to break the scoreless deadlock.

Baptistao’s momentum continued after the break, scoring a goal that the official annulled.

Despite taking control, Barcelona missed Messi, who was brought in 13 minutes into the second half.

Just nine minutes later, however, Moreno scored Espanyol’s first goal with a header off Sergio Garcia’s cross.

Seeking more depth, Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde brought in Jordi Alba with the rain affecting Messi and Luis Suarez’s performance.

During the last 10 minutes, Espanyol took their foot off the gas, opening the door for Barcelona to push them with long balls, crosses and corner kicks.

Pique managed to score the equaliser with a header off a cross from Messi on a free kick in the 82nd minute.

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur TUESDAY, FEBrUARY 6, 2018

Nagaland Sepaktakraw team won bronze medal in both men and women event at the ongoing 28th Senior National Sepaktakraw Championship at Kozhikode, Kerala.

Dimapur, Feb 5 (NPN): For the first time in Nagaland, Tata Football Academy (TFA) will be conducting selection trials for induction into the academy at SAI ground, Nagarjan, Dimapur on February 10 from 7:00 am.

Interested candidates must be born between 1-12002 and 31-12-2003. The minimum height should be 5:6 ft approximately and the minimum weight is 55kgs.

Aspirants will be tested on their performance in

match situations, technical skills on the ball, tactical awareness and physical ability, based on which they will progress to the next rounds of the selection in TFA in April-May 2018.

The participating players have been asked to carry copies of birth certificate (original and Xerox) issued by registrar of births & deaths, municipal corporation or any other government equivalent authority during the time of selection trial. The date of registration

of birth mentioned in the certificate should be within one year of the actual date of birth. Players are also asked to carry copy of aadhaar card, letter from the school principal certifying the age and class in which they are studying as per school records (original and a copy) and 2 nos passport size photographs. All aspirants are asked to come with full personal playing kit.

For more information, contact 9402697888 or 8119818928.

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TFA to conduct selection trial in Dimapur

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