February 8, 2019

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Vol XXIX No. 62

DIMAPUR, FRIDAY, FEBUARY 8, 2019 Pages 12 ` 5.0

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Too many govts & politics : Dr Jamir

Staff Reporter

DIMPAUR, FEB 7 (NPN): Former chief minister and former Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa and Odisha Governor, Dr. S.C. Jamir has attributed the plethora of ills plaguing Nagaland on “too many governments” and too much politics. Addressing the inaugural programme of ICFAI University’s two-day ‘Kairos Festival’ as guest of honour, Dr. Jamir said Nagaland was very small State, and yet had so many governments. He remarked, “The reason of what we all face today is because of too many governments. This should be closely examined, discussed and debated. I urge youngsters to remove the obstacle, which has held the society from progressing.” The former Governor observed that Nagas had put their hopes on politics, while completely discarding humanity, educational, economic and social developments. He added that because of this, “we are stranded in a situation where we cannot move forward but not ashamed to

Diesel price hiked, petrol unchanged NEW DELHI, FEB 7 (AGENCIES): State-run oil marketing companies on Thursday left prices of petrol unchanged for the second consecutive day, while diesel prices went up by 5-6 paise across major cities in the country. In the National capital Delhi, petrol price is stable at Rs 70.44 and diesel is priced at Rs 65.56 a litre as compared to Rs 65.51 on Wednesday, according to data from Indian Oil Corporation website. In Dimapur, diesel costs Rs. 63.07 per litre while petrol was Rs. 68.21. In Kohima, petrol is retailing at Rs 69.03 while diesel costs Rs. 63.70 a litre, 5 paise higher than Wednesday.

Power outage in parts of Kma Feb 9

DIMAPUR, FEB 7 (NPN): Power department’s electrical sub-division 1, SDO (E) Er. Tsiamchi Ndang has expressed regret that power supply to in parts of Kohima will be interrupted on February 9 in view of maintenance work at ITIT sub-station Kohima from 6 a.m. The following feeders will be affected-- 11 KV secretariat, 11 KV Thizama, 11 KV Bara Bosti and 11 KV Bayavü. In this regard, consumers have been requested to bear with the inconvenience.

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Dr. S.C Jamir speaking at the ‘Kairos Festival’ ICFAI. (NP)

move backward.” According to him, honesty has now become very demanding. Regretting that no one dared to speak the truth because of a fear psychosis, he said because of this, political leaders, church leaders, NGOs and civil societies dared not to point out what was evil or good in society. Dr. S.C. Jamir was of the view that “we need to scrutinise what we are now and examine, deliberate and discuss, as during the

last decade the governments that we had elected had abdicated their responsibility.” Talking about the genesis of Nagaland, he encouraged the younger generation to know how the State was “not received as a gift” but formed through “blood and tears of our forefathers”. He urged the people, to live up to the expectation of their forefathers and not to forget the supreme sacrifice made by them. Dr. S.C. Jamir said

as Nagas had a separate identity, they had to make supreme sacrifice through blood and tears, adding that in order to maintain their identity, got involved in World War II too in their struggle for freedom. He called for making Nagaland united, strong, progressive and prosperous, where people could hold their heads high and be proud of being a Naga. The veteran leader pointed out that the strength of a country depended not on its military power, but on its academic strength. And Nagaland could be developed only when it had economic power, which could again be achieved only through knowledge. Vice Chancellor, Dr. C.P. Alexander also addressed the gathering. Introduction of ‘Kairos festival’ was delivered by Rovikotuo Yhoshu. The programme was chaired by Tokaholi Chishi and vote of thanks delivered by students’ council president Chingutho Trakha. On Day one, various competitions were held like photography, short film, painting and recycled crafts. A panel discussion was also held.

Car lifters nabbed; fake registration done in Nagaland

Anti-CAB state-wide bandh on February 11

DIMAPUR, FEB 7 (NPN): Busting of an inter-state gang of car lifters by Maharashtra police on Thursday has pointed to involvement of Nagaland in this nexus. A PTI report quoting a senior official said nine members of an inter-state gang of car lifters, who allegedly stole more than 100 vehicles from several states, have been arrested in Thane, Maharashtra. According to the report, the modus operandi of the gang was to first steal the vehicle, take it to a godown in Pune, and then obtain a fake registration certificate (RC) book for the vehicle from Nagaland. They would later change details of the car’s engine and chassis before selling the vehicles in Belgaum (Karnataka) and Rajasthan, police said. Thane’s Joint CP Madhukar Pandey told reporters that as many as 80 cars valued at around Rs 3.4 crore were seized from Pune, Mumbai, and some places in Rajastan and Karnataka. The gang operated in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat, Rajasthan and the North East region, he said.

DIMAPUR, FEB 7 (NPN): A meeting convened by Nagaland GB Federation (NGBF) and attended by Tribal Hohos and civil society groups on Thursday has decided to hold a total Nagaland bandh on February 11, 2019 against the Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB), 2016. The meeting held at Hotel Saramati, Dimapur on Thursday entrusted all apex tribal organisations to take responsibility in organising the bandh in their own districts. The house also resolved to submit representation to President of India through Governor on February 8, 2019 in Kohima to express Naga people’s opposition to CAB. Public would march from MLA Hostel junction to Raj Bhavan at 11am. A separate representation to Prime Minister would also be submitted through Governor to appeal for solution to Naga political issue as promised by him. Meanwhile, it was resolved that all Naga people would observe prayer day

on Sunday (February 10) in all Churches in Nagaland for the above two issues. Joint Christian Forum, Pastors and Tribal leaders have been entrusted to make necessary announcements. NGBF and Joint Committee on Prevention of Illegal Immigrants (JCPI) would jointly coordinate and supervise the above.

CNSA backs NGBF initiative

Supporting the NGBF’s initiative to oppose the CAB, the Central Nagaland Students Association (CNSA) has appealed to all its constituent units to cooperate and attend the gathering in Kohima on February 8, 2019. In a press release, CNSA president Himato Yeputho also urged the units to enforce bandh called by the NGBF on February 11, 2019. Meanwhile, CNSA said it “fully supports and endorse” the initiative taken by NGBF to oppose the CAB and appeal for an early settlement of the Naga political issue.

ACAUT welcomes appointment of first Lokayukta DIMAPUR, FEB 7 (NPN): ACAUT Nagaland has welcomed the appointment of former Meghalaya High Court chief justice Uma Nath Singh as the first Lokayukta of Nagaland. In a statement, ACAUT said people of the State were patiently praying and waiting anxiously for the Lokayukta. Claiming that it had been persistently fighting against the “cancerous growth of corruption” that had spread its tentacles to all systems of governance in the State, ACAUT observed that Lokayukta would now be the “chemotherapy for detection, control and cure of corruption”. It pointed out that with Lokayukta, all public servants – bureaucrats, technocrats and politicians – would be under the scanner for any genuine allegations or grievances. Now, any concerned public could file a formal complaint against corruption and maladministration and bring it to the notice of Lokayukta, which would investigate it without fear or favour so that citizens got speedy and timely redressal, it added. (Cont’d on p-7)

3 tribal hohos question ENPO opposes CAB Feb 9: 12-hour Assam bandh ahead of PM’s visit RB Thong’s transfer DIMAPUR, FEB 7 (NPN): Expressing resentment against the recent transfer of the senior most IAS of Nagaland cadre, RB Thong, from chief secretary to the post of the newlycreated director general of Administratie Training Institute (ATI), the Rengma Hoho, the Pochury Hoho and Zeliangrong Baudi have questioned on what grounds and circumstances the official had been transferred. In a joint press statement, ZBN president Rangsam N Hau, PHK president Atathu Thurr and Rengma Public Organization, Kohima president Khinyi Woch further questioned “if the humiliation being meted out to the concerned official is based on isms of subjugation and discrimination of minorities.” The signatories said

the three hohos held a joint meeting at Red Cross MC Hall, Kohima on January 31, 2019 and shared their concerns “on various issues of discriminations and suppression of the rights and privileges of the minority communities.” Further, the three Hohos lamented the “suppression of rights and the privileges of the minority communities”, which they felt was “the greatest insult to democracy and humanity.” Pointing out that they would neither tolerate nor remain a silent spectator to “such discrimination and subjugation”, the Hohos said they have decided that if the situation so demands, a joint forum to fight and safeguard the interest of the minority communities would be formed in the near future.

DIMAPUR, FEB 7 (NPN): As resolved by the six tribes namely Chang, Khiamniungan, Konyak, Phom, Sangtam and Yimchunger under the aegis of Eastern Nagaland Peoples’ Organization (ENPO) to totally oppose “the BJP-sponsored controversial Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) 2016”, the ENPO has urged upon the President of India to take into account the desire and wishes of the people. In an open letter to the President of India and the Government of Nagaland, media cell ENPO said that the customary practices of the Nagas as enshrined in Article 371(A) of the Indian Constitution did not give citizenship to anybody basing on any religion. As such, ENPO said the Government of India should take cognizance of the voices of the people. Further, ENPO said the people of Eastern Nagaland would stand ‘tooth and nail’ to protect the legitimate rights of the Nagas. ENPO has urged and reminded the Government of Nagaland to convene a special assembly session before it was too late, to review and pass assembly resolution as per the provision under Article 371(A) of the Indian Constitution, which should totally oppose the bill.

GUWAHATI, FEB 7 (AGENCIES): Ahead of Prime Minister Narandra Modi’s visit to Assam on February 9, the Tai Ahom Yuva Parishad (TAYP) has called for a 12-hour Assam bandh the same day as a mark of protest. The bandh has been called to demand the scrapping of the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2016 and allotment of Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to the six indigenous communities of Assam which includes the Tai-Ahom, Chutiya, Moran, Muttock, KochRajbonghsis, and tea tribes. It may be mentioned that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to arrive in Assam to take part in what has been announced as the “largest rally ever seen in Assam.” PM is expected to make a slew of big-ticket announcements for NE when he will address the mega rally at Amingaon at the outskirts of Guwahati. Many of the leaders protesting the implementation of CAB cautioned the Prime Minister

AJYCP members block a railway track at Kamakhya Jn. in Guwahati, Thursday. (PTI)

that large-scale protests will erupt as soon as he sets foot here. Meanwhile, movement of trains was affected in Assam on Thursday morning as members of a youth organization blocked rail tracks, demanding immediate revocation of the citizenship bill and introduction of inner line permit (ILP) in the state. With banners and placards in hand, the members of Asom Jatiyatabadi Yuba Chatra Parishad (AJYCP) squatted on the tracks for about an hour in several districts of the state,

including Guwahati, Sivasagar, Charaideo, Dibrugarh, Tinsukia, Nalbari and Udalguri, police sources said. At Numaligarh oil town in Golaghat, the agitators came out in large numbers to block National Highway-39 at Rongbong, Letekujan and Panka areas. A massive protest meeting was also organized by All Assam Students Union (AASU) and 30 allied ethnic groups on Thursday at Naharkatia in Dibrugarh, demanding the withdrawal of the legislation.

Gariphema: One village, two tribes, one VC and one Church Over Rs 600 cr allocated for cows in UP budget 2019-20

Correspondent

KOHIMA, FEB 7 (NPN): Talk about faith, favouritism, protection of wildlife and forest, developing work culture, peaceful co-existence, etc, and Gariphema village has set a perfect example, though many do not know about these attributes of the village. The village lies 50 km away from the State Capital and its settlers comprise of two tribes (Angamis and Semas) speak both the languages, has one village council and one church denomination. And in spite of lack of tourist amenities, the village has many untold stories to share. Having one Christian church denomination within a village or community in Nagaland is not very common due to high birth under various denominations as can be seen lately. Located 12 km away from Botsa on NH-61, Gariphema has a population of 1,500 approximately and has 70% literacy rate.

The ‘Trinitarian Spot’ at Gariphema village, where the convention was held in 1962. (NP)

Also, Gariphema village was declared as the first tobaccofree village in the country in 2014. Interestingly, the villagers do not address themselves as Angamis or Semas and are commonly addressed only as Gariphema. According to the history of revival movement in Nagaland, the impact of revival that took place across the State in early and late 1940s culminated in

convening of the first convention at Zhadima (Keruma) village in 1961. Subsequently, as per directive of the Holy Spirit, the second convention was held at Gariphema where the believers sought God’s will for recognition of the denomination. On January 9, 1962, Church elders from different parts of Nagaland met at Gariphema and “with fasting and prayer and under the power of God”, formed Nagaland Christian

Revival Church (NCRC). And today CRC mission has extended across the nation and globe with about 300 Churches in Nagaland, 600 in Arunachal Pradesh, while CRC also has its presence in 25 states in the country and in eight countries worldwide. As per book ‘History of Revival Movement in Nagaland’, God revealed his will through late Vilhounyü of Keruma, late Rongsang Ao of Changtonya village, late Neivilhoulie of Kohima village and Rev Yanarao Lotha. According to the book, it was prophesied by one woman from Gariphema in 1958 that one denomination would emerge from the village that would grow and spread across the world. And it has turned out to be a reality as churches were increasing the world. Speaking to Nagaland Post at Gariphema village on Thursday afternoon, social worker Vibeilietuo Kets offered heaps of praise to God for His abundant grace. (Cont’d on p-7)

LUCKNOW, FEB 7 (AGENCIES): The Yogi Adityanath government of Uttar Pradesh has proposed to spend over Rs 647 crore in the 2019-20 budget on the maintenance of cow-shelters in the state. In the annual budget presented by UP Finance Minister Rajesh Agarwal, Rs 247.60 crore was allocated for the maintenance of cow -shelters in rural areas. Another amount of Rs 200 crore was allocated for the upkeep of cow shelters, under “Kanha Gaushala and Besahara Pashu Ashram” scheme in the urban areas in Uttar Pradesh. It is the third budget of the Yogi government in Uttar Pradesh after having come to power in March 2017. The total budgetary allocations made for financial year 2019-20 was Rs 4.79 lakh crore, which is 12 per cent higher than the previous year’s budget. A separate budgetary allocation for cow welfare follows a series of steps announced by the Yogi

government in recent months. In January this year, the state government issued a special order allowing corporate houses to use corporate social responsibility funds to provide facilities for abandoned cows in rural areas. The Uttar Pradesh Revenue Code 2006 does not allow transfer of grazing ground to any nongovernmental organisation (NGO). The government, therefore, issued a separate order for the purpose. Earlier, the government had announced to impose a cow welfare cess and a special fee on beer and Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) to fund construction of cow shelters in Uttar Pradesh. In December last year, the chief minister government announced setting up a committee under the chief secretary to extend financial help to those rearing abandoned bovines including cows. He also said that the municipal corporations would be given Rs 10 crore for stray cattle management in each district. K Y M C

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KODH & KBC declared tobacco free

KODH and KBC representatives holding their tobacco free certificates, with other officials after the DTCC quarterly meeting on Thursday. (NP) Correspondent

KOHIMA, FEB 7 (NPN): Kohima Orphanage and Destitute Home (KODH), and Kohima Bible College (KBC), were both declared tobacco free on Thursday. The declaration was made by joint director, directorate of Health and Family Welfare, Kohima, and state Nodal officer NTCP, Dr. Hotokhu Chishi during a district level coordination committee quarterly meeting of District Tobacco Control Cell Kohima, held at the Kohima DC’s Conference Hall.

Senior dental surgeon, District Nodal Officer National Tobacco Control Program (NTCP) Kohima, Dr. Arenla Walling, in her address, highlighted the activities of the district tobacco control cell Kohima. According to Dr. Arenla, on September 27 last year, seven hospitals, nursing homes and clinics were declared tobacco free: Naga Hospital Authority Kohima (NHAK), Oking Hospital and Research Clinic Kohima, Bethel Medical Centre Kohima, K.P. Bethesda Hospital Kohima, KOHIMAS Hospital, Putuonuo Nursing Home Kohima and GIVF

Nursing Home Kohima. She also presented activity reports from October 2018 to January 2019, of the Kohima District Tobacco Control Cell (DTCC). She reported that altogether 25 persons were counselled at the Tobacco Cessation Centre, Naga Hospital Authority Kohima from October last year till January this year. In the meeting, Dr. Hotokhu Chishi suggested that people should go for regular check-ups and stronger actions should be taken against defaulters selling tobacco products in the vicinity of educational institutions.

Kohima Police seize contraband ganja DIMAPUR: Anti-extortion cell/DIB of Kohima Police, during routine checking of vehicles at Kidima area on February 7, intercepted one Maruti Van bearing registration number NL-07-0086, Engine No. 2451790, and Chassis No. 570507. According to PRO Kohima Nagaland, 100 kgs of contraband ganja was seized from the vehicle and two persons were taken into police custody. A case has been regisThe seized ganja along with one of the accused tered at Kohima South PS and the vehicle. for further investigation.

Excise Wokha destroys liquor worth 4.27L

The team that oversaw the destruction of seized liquor on February 7. DIMAPUR: Department of Excise Wokha conducted a destruction program at its office premises in the presence of citizens and Destruction Board members on February 7. A press release from superintendent of Excise and Prohibition, Vithoselie Ter-

The meeting was chaired by ADC Kohima, Lithrongla Tongpi Rutsa, and was attended by representatives from KRIPA foundation, Angami Women Organization, District Education Officer (DEO), SDPO South and others. It may be mentioned that in Kohima district, four villages have been declared tobacco free and three are in the process of being declared tobacco free. Eighty schools (23 government schools and 57 private schools), and seven colleges have been declared tobacco free besides the seven medical institutions mentioned before.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, FEBUARY 8, 2019

news in Brief ANDMSA calls federal assembly: All Nagaland District Ministerial Service Association (ANDMSA) has informed all its units that a federal assembly will be held on February 14, 11 am at the LCS building conference hall, below Old MLA Hostel Kohima, to discuss the demands of the association. All district units have been directed to attend the meeting without fail. ANDMSA has also requested all departments under Kohima district to send at least five representatives from each department. CRC (NNC) annual general meeting: NNC Chakesang Regional Council (CRC) has convened an annual general meeting on February 12, 11 a.m. at Chozuba village. All workers of Chakhesang region, ex-national workers, rüna peyus and VCCs of villages in the Chakhesang region have been requested to attend the meeting. The annual meeting will be a prelude to the forth coming general session of CRC (NNC) which is going to be held in 2020. ENGBUDD first general session: Eastern Nagaland GB Union Dimapur District (ENGBUDD) has convened its first general session on February 9, 10:30 a.m. at the residence of Pamong Phom GB Diphupar village near Central Jail, Dimapur. All Eastern Nagaland GB’s under Dimapur district have been requested to attend the meeting. ZAPO 46th General Session: Zuketsa Area Public Organisation (ZAPO) has convened its 46th General Session on February 15, 11 a.m. at ZAPO Hall, Zuketsa Phek. All area public leaders, bureaucrats, retired officers and well wishers have been requested to attend the session. Villages under ZAPO have been also requested to send 30 delegates each and ten delegates each from town units. Saturday bazaar in Dimapur from February 9: Saturday Bazaar Committee (SBC) has informed the general public that a Saturday bazaar will begin from February 9 at Super

Market Area, Dimapur. Saturday Bazaar Committee (SBC) has encouraged local farmers and entrepreneurs to be part of the bazaar to offer better and more products for locals. Creative events will also be organized every Saturday to make the shopping experience a better one. ANPSA Kohima workshop for primary teachers: All Nagaland Private Schools’ Association (ANPSA) Kohima unit is organizing a workshop for primary teachers on February 9, 9 am at Hotel Eastgate, opposite War Cemetery Kohima. The resource persons will be principal of Union Chapel School Kolkata & consultant, Harper Collins India, Angela Ghosh, and assistant general secretary ANPSA Kohima unit, Hommiza Mimi Raman. ANTA HQ general meeting: All Nagaland Taxi Association (ANTA) headquarter Kohima has convened a general meeting on February 23, 10 am at D-block Panchayat Hall Kohima to discuss some important issues and plights of drivers and owners. All concerned members under ANTAS HQ Kohima have been requested to attend the meeting. Mao Baptist Church Kohima dedication: The new Church building of Mao Baptist Church Kohima dedication program will be held under the theme “founded in Christ,” on February 10, 9:40 am at Midland, Kohima. Executive secretary MBCA Rev. K. Koda will be the administrator and unveil the dedication plaque. Business Advisory Committee meeting on February 12: Speaker in-charge Nagaland Legislative Assembly and chairman of Business Advisory Committee (BAC), Zhaleo Rio has convened a meeting on February 12, at 1 pm in the Assembly Committee Room to finalize the Provisional Programme for the ensuing Third Session of the Thirteenth Assembly to commence from February 21, 2019. All BAC members have been requested to attend the meeting without fail. (DIPR)

KDYU fasting and prayer program in Pungro Correspondent

T U E N S A N G, F E B 7 (NPN): The Kiphire Displaced Yimchungrü Union (KDYU) observed a ‘Fasting and Prayer’ program on Thursday at Shorih colony Pungro Town, in remembrance the February 7, 2016 incident where Yimchungers of Kiphire town were harassed and houses and properties worth crores were destroyed and burnt down by mobs. The prog ram was chaired by KDYU joint secretary, Tomukam, an invocation was offered by Keoshu, home evangelist PTBC. A short speech was delivered by KDYU president, C. Neoji. PTBC Church secretary, Lohomong led a special prayer and a vote of thanks was proposed by Shorih Colony Pungro Town chairman, Samuel. The union expressed gratitude and acknowledged every Kiphire displaced Yimchungü individual and family for cooperating and participating in the program.

NPP Dimapur district celebrated its first foundation day on February 5, attended by state party president Ato Yepthomi, state general secretary, Sasank Ghatraj, led by district president Limakumzuk Ao. (IPR secretary, Dimapur unit NPP)

Sociology department, Unity College, Dimapur, conducted a field trip under the topic “Role of Self Help Group in sustaining family’s economy”, a case study of Soying SHG , Ekhyo Yan, under Chümoukedima block, on February 2. The trip was attended by honours students of 2nd, 4th and 6th semesters, under the supervision of assistant professors, Cecilia Humtsoe (HOD), Khekali Assumi and Rose Kikon. (Unity College)

huja stated that a total of 1816 bottles of assorted liquor were destroyed. The revenue deposited to the government treasury through fines amounted to Rs.1,44,000. The market value of the destroyed items has been estimated to be around Rs. 4.27 lakhs approximately.

Excise Kohima seize 600 bottles of liquor

The seized liquor in Excise custody. DIMAPUR: Excise Kohima personnel manning Peducha check gate seized 600 bottles of assorted Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) between February 2 and 7. According to superintendent of Excise Kohima, Vikikhe Aomi, the liquor K

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was seized on different occasions from commercial vehicles (taxis). In this connection, Aomi said all accused persons were arrested and penalised under relevant sections of the NLTP Act 1989. The seized liquor has been kept at Excise Kohima mal-

khana. The superintendent said the duty party was led by IE Vipral Tase; 1st I/C and head constable, Yimto; 2nd I/C and constable, Keduoneituo and constables, Vekuto, Nganvung, Akho, Nyimtsemo, Penshak, Shikaho and The recently inaugurated street wall mural, near West Police station, Dimapur, is said to be the longest in the North East. Some Paan/ Tsatsula. Gutka chewers have already started spitting on it. (NP) K

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WEATHER FORECAST February 8

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Agartala Periods of sun; very warm

31 13

Aizawl

Mostly sunny; nice

Guwahati Mostly cloudy Imphal

Sunny to partly cloudy

26 8 27 13 28 7

Itanagar Intervals of clouds and sun

25 12

Shillong

Mostly cloudy

20 6

Kohima

A stray afternoon shower

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Dimapur Clouds and sun; pleasant

28 12

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Some sun; pleasant

Tuensang Some sun; cooler Wokha

Workshop on Blyth’s Tragopan

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Participants, speakers and organizers of the one-day Management & Census of Blyth’s Tragopan workshop held in Dimapur on February 7.

DIMAPUR: A one-day “Management & Census of Blyth’s Tragopan” workshop was organized by Kiphire Wildlife Division in association with Wildlife Trust of India (WTI), New Delhi, at Forest Office Complex, Dimapur, on February 7. Wildlife Warden Kiphire, Suman WM Sivachar, in a press release stated that Satya Prakash Tripathi, PCCF (Wildlife) & chief wildlife warden in his address encouraged the participants to protect Nagaland’s State Bird – Blyth’s Tragopan. He also brought up the success achieved in breeding hornbills at Nagaland Zoological Park, Rangapahar, which, he opined, could be replicated for Tragopans. Special invitee Dr. N Senthil Kumar, CF (RPU),

appreciated the census activities and management of Tragopan by the Wildlife Wing. He also spoke about repercussions if the bird were to disappear from the ecosystem, connecting it to agricultural yield and the people’s wellbeing. An intensive technical session was conducted by the WTI team, led by Adrish Poddar, program manager, WTI. He gave a presentation on the importance of conservation breeding, incubation and on aviary upkeep. Villagers were specifically involved so that techniques of conducting Tragopan census could be applied to additional areas in the upcoming years. Villagers of Fakim, Thanamir and Vongtsuvong had assisted the 2016 and 2018 census earlier.

Free medical camp conducted in Ralan

One of the medical professionals testing the blood pressure of a patient during the free medical camp on February 3.

DIMAPUR: North East Institute of Social Sciences and Research (NEISSR), in collaboration with Eden

Hospital, organized a free medical camp at Chandalashung New village, Ralan sub-division, Wokha on

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2019

February 3. A press release from North East Institute of Social Sciences and Research desk stated that a six-member medical team of three doctors and three nurses were assisted by second semester trainees of Masters of Social Work (MSW) from North East Institute of Social Sciences and Research. Free physical examination and consultation along with medicines, free blood sugar tests, blood pressure and weight tests were provided by the medical team. Approximately 70 patients, from all walks of life from the village benefitted from the medical camp.

Dr Shamshul Ali, veterinarian, Centre for Wildlife, Rehabilitation and Conservation (CWRC), Kaziranga, Assam spoke about how bird rescues should be handled, and the procedure and equipment to be used in handling them. He also spoke about how villagers and the public could coordinate with department staff in rescuing birds. Dr Shamshul also spoke on good management practices in conservation breeding. Dr Koudinya, veterinarian, Kerala Veterinary University spoke on diet requirements of birds in zoos, prognosis of diseases and injuries, specifically in the Tragopan bird. Earlier, delivering a welcome address, Suman WM Sivachar welcomed

the team from WTI. He spoke on the current status of the Tragopan census in the state –an earlier census was conducted in and around the vicinity of Fakim Wildlife Sanctuary, Kiphire with the assistance of WTI in 2016 and 2018. The data and trends have been recently analyzed by WTI and Kiphire Wildlife Division. A vote of thanks was pronounced by Mughaho Chishi. The program ended with a benediction offered by Khatangwu M, participant from Mimi village. The program was attended by representatives from nine villages of Kiphire -- Thanamir, Fakim, Vongtsuvong, Sangtsong, Hakumati, Tsundang, Salomi, Mimi and Penkim. DFO Dimapur, DFO Longleng, wildlife warden Dimapur, director and staff of Nagaland Zoological Park, staff of Tragopan Breeding Centre, Kohima and trainees & personnel of SEFTI were also part of the program. A total of 120 people participated in the workshop. The prog ram was chaired by Mughato Chishi, forester I, Nagaland Zoological Park, Rangapahar. The program began with an invocation prayer by Achemba, forest guard, Kiphire Wildlife Division.

Women SHGs taught value addition and food processing

Trainees hold up their certificates after the post harvest management and value addition training program held from February 1 to 7.

DIMAPUR: Fifteen women representatives of four Self Help Groups (SHGs) and one co-operative society from ‘The Working Woman Project, Dimapur II’ were trained in post harvest management and value addition to garlic, ginger, onion powder, dried Chinese noodles and dried pasta, from February 1 to 7. A press release from manager of Zatara Pvt Ltd, Tia Jamir stated that representatives from the

following SHGs attended the training: Three Dimension, Raitube and Ningtan from Zeliangrong village, Mixed Ladies SHG from Industrial Estate and Roots Co-operative Society from Indisen village. The ladies were taught basic knowledge of food preservation, processing, packaging, FSSAI standards and regulations, branding and marketing of products, by Sentinaro Alley, Washipong Longkumer, Mhonthung Jami

and Tia Jamir from Zatara. The training was conducted by Zatara Pvt. Ltd, funded by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmer’s welfare, Government of India; Skill India, Government of India; STRY program under National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE) and State Agricultural Management & Extension Training Institute (SAMETI), Nagaland.

TDAPC appeals for quality roads

DIMAPUR: Members of Tuensang District Action Plan Committee (TDAPC), paid a visit to the ongoing road construction at NH202, and expressed dismay over the unsatisfactory workmanship and quality of work. A press release from c h a i r m a n , T DA P C , Kaimang Chang, and secretary, TDAPC, Aliba Sangtam, appealed to the concerned contractor of IRQP-202 60.00 km from 66 km, via new Sangsomong village to Angangba village, to execute quality work as it is the only life-line road for

Tuensang and Noklak. The release also stated that the committee found black topping on some parts of the completed portion had already started to break off, leading to pot holes, even before the work was completed. The Tuensang District Action Plan Committee appealed for the pot holes to be refilled and for the best workmanship to be executed on the road for the district’s welfare. Failing to comply with this appeal, the committee Kohima Traffic Police (KTP) on Thursday distributed sweets and pamphlets on road stated that it will not hesi- safety as part of the National Road Safety Week 2019. (Deputy SP, KTP) tate to take its own course of action.

SCMI observes Universal Day of Prayer

SCMI members with Akato Zhimomi after the Universal Day of Prayer for Students program held on February 4.

DIMAPUR: The Universal Day of Prayer for Students was observed by Student Christian Move-

ment of India (SCMI), ICFAI University, Nagaland under the theme “Young people building peace and

overcoming violence,” with speaker on February 4. Akato Zhimomi, associate A press release from youth pastor, Naga United SCMI (North East Zone Sumi Baptist Church as II) program secretary, Tolly

T. Yeptho stated that the speaker shared the word of God from Isaiah 52:7. He encouraged believers to be a channel of God’s peace and help build the world into a better place and prevent any acts of violence. He also encouraged the students by saying that a person could make little difference alone, but coming together could bring big changes to society. The program was led by president (SCMI, ICFAI University), invocation and introductory note was said by Tolly T Yeptho. A short drama on the theme was also presented by SCMI members.

The Nagaland Beekeeping & Honey Mission (NBHM), on Thursday, held a Sensitization and Consultative Meeting with Village Beekeeper Committees (VBKCs), under the initiative of deputy secretary & NBHM team leader, T. Imtiwapang Aier, at the Mokokchung Municipal Council (MMC) Conference Hall. The meeting was attended by more than 60 VBKC members from 28 villages of Mokokchung District. (NP)

IGAR(N) visits Sainik School

DHS Zunheboto district review meeting held

The Ba Süh Rifüba, Northern Colony Phusachodu village under Phek district celebrated Sühkrüh Nyie on January 26. The event was marked by performance of traditional songs and feasting. The celebratory function was chaired Vedühü Chüzho while Hüretsü Chotso exhorted the gathering. A vote of thanks was proposed by Besuhngoyi Medeo. (Ba Süh Rifüba) K Y M C

DIMAPUR: District Health Society (DHS) held its District Review and National De-worming Day Meeting at the CMO’s office, Zunheboto on February 5. A press release by CMO office district media officer, Shekho Sophie stated that Dr. Alemwabang Aier, DPO (RCH & UIP) said Zunheboto would be observing National De-worming Day (NDD) on February 8 followed by a mop up day on February 14. All schools and Anganwadi centers will be implementation sites for the NDD, with the objective to improve the overall health, nutritional status, access to education and quality of life of children. He also said the

program was for children between 1-19 years of age where Albendazole chewable tablets will be provided. The program will be conducted by AWWs/teachers and also by the medical officers, RBSK team, nurses and ASHAs of the district. Earlier, Dr. K. Akaho Sema, deputy CMO, Zunheboto welcomed the participants and motivated them to work with sincerity, competitive spirit and dedication. He also told the participants to come up with fresh inputs and help one another. BPMs gave presentations about achievement and activities of various programs undertaken in their respective blocks.

Major General Pradeep C Nair is escorted into the school past cadets presenting a Guard of Honour.

DIMAPUR: Major General Pradeep C Nair, Inspector General Assam Rifles North (IGAR-North) visited Sainik School Punglwa, on February 7. According to PRO HQ IGAR (N) the general officer was accompanied by Brigadier Manish Kumar, sector commander, 6 Sector and Colonel NMS Thakur, CO 36 AR. On arrival the general officer was accorded a guard of honour by the senior division of NCC cadets of the school. The general officer was briefed by Lt

Col MK Meitei, officiating principal, on the school and its activities. During his brief visit, Major General Nair shared his personal experiences with the cadets and stated that they were fortunate to be in one of the premier Sainik schools which aimed to provide quality education. He also spoke about their parents’ sacrifices to ensure that they get a better education and asked them to make their parents proud by doing good in life. He also encouraged them

to join the Indian Armed Forces and serve the nation at large. In an interaction session with the teachers, Major General Nair said that teachers were gurus and should mould and shape cadets to bring out the best in them. The officiating principal presented a memento and school cap to the general officer. Major General Nair is an alumnus of Sainik School Satara, National Defence Academy and the Indian Military Academy. K Y M C

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‘On road mass protest’ continues

Police trying to disperse anti-CAB protestors at Kakwa in Imphal on Thursday. (NP) Correspondent

IMPHAL, FEB 7: Suspected Anti-Citizenship (Amendment) Bill protestors on Thursday burnt a hoarding with a photo of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Imphal as the ‘on road mass protest’ intensified in Manipur.

The hoarding with Prime Minister’s photo displayed on the roadside along NH-102 at Singjamei Bazar was set afire at around 2.30 pm. Police suspects antiCAB protestors to be behind the burning. Meanwhile, police fired tear gas shells and mock bombs in a bid to disperse

protestors from blocking roads at various places in Imphal. A woman protestor, Mayengbam Kripa Devi (45), fell unconscious during the police action at Kakwa under Singjamei police station where a large number of people blocked the ImphalMoreh section of NH-102.

She was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital. Normal traffic along the national highway was severely hit after a large number of protestors took to the streets and staged protest by blocking the highway at various places from Singjamei to Kakwa. Similar ‘on road mass protests’ staged -- in response to a call given by Manipur People Against Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2016 (MANPAC) -- on main roads at various places were foiled by the police by using force. Meanwhile, amidst the widespread mass protests, members of Thangmeiband United Club began a relayhunger strike in Imphal’s Thangmeiband from Thursday. A delegation of members of nine political parties - CPI, CPI (M), AAP, NCP, RSP, PRJA, JDS, BSP and FB - led by state CPI leader Dr. M. Nara Singh left Imphal for New Delhi to lobby leaders of political parties to vote against the Bill. The delegation will also stage a protest at the national capital, CPI Manipur state council secretary L Sotinkumar told media persons.

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Chidambaram calls for scrapping of sedition law

P. Chidambaram

New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS/Agencies): Senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram on Thursday called for scrapping the sedition law following the BJP-led Tripura government’s order to file charges of sedition against those protesting the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill. “Section 124A of Indian Penal Code that defines the offence of ‘sedition’ must go lock, stock and barrel,” the former Minister said in a tweet. “In Tripura, if you speak against the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, you will be charged with sedition.” The Tripura Police on Tuesday slapped sedition charges against two tribal leaders and one human rights activist for participat-

ing in a rally against the Bill at Khumulwng where allegedly “anti-national” slogans were raised. Earlier, according to Hindustan Times, the three leaders Jagadish Debbarma, general secretary of Indigenous Nationalist Party of Tripura (INPT), Aghore Debbarma, a leader of Indigenous People’s Front of Tripura (IPFT) Tipraha and Anthony Debbarma, a leader from Borok People Human Rights Organization (BPHRO) were present in the rally on January 30 where anti-national slogans were reportedly raised, police said. “The rally was not organised with prior permission. Case was registered on Monday against the three for participating in the rally where anti national slogans were raised,” said an officer in police headquarters. The rally was organised by Tripura United Indigenous Peoples Council (TUIPC), a body of 48 surrendered militants to protest against the Bill. (INPT) General secretary Jagadish Debbarma who is in New Delhi called it a “political conspiracy.”

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PM to unveil projects in Tripura

Agartala, Feb 7 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit the state on February 9 to address a rally here and inaugurate several projects, including a railway line and a new block at Tripura Institute of Technology campus, sources in the chief minister’s office said Thursday. The new railway line,

spanning 23km, will connect Garji to Belonia in South Tripura district. The PM is also scheduled to unveil a statue of Tripura’s erstwhile ruler Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya here, the sources said. Meanwhile, a highlevel team visited the airport and the rally venue to check the security arrangements.

CAB: Meghalaya BJP MLA threatens to quit party Meghalaya govt to amend State month in the event if the proposed bill is passed in Rajya Sabha without taking into consideration the opinion of the people of my state Meghalaya and the people of the Northeastern region,” he mentioned in the letter. MLA Shullai further said that during a continuous meeting in his constituency around 10,000 party supporters had informed him that they would resign if the Northeastern State including Meghalaya is not exempted from the implementation of the Bill. The BJP is part of the NPP-led government in Meghalaya. The letter also said that during the BJP National Convention at Ram Lila Maidan, New Delhi on January 12, Shullai along

Four injured in Imphal blast

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IMPHAL, Feb 7: Four persons – three Assam Rifles personnel and one civilian were injured in a twin hand grenade blast inside in Imphal’s Mapal Kangjeibung (Polo Ground) Thursday at around 6.15 pm. Suspected insurgents reportedly hurled the hand grenades at Assam Rifles personnel, who were preparing for an equestrian championship to be hosted by Director General of Assam Rifles. The injured personnel were identified as havildar BR Prajabati (44) from Garakpur, warrant officer Binod Nath (51) from Assam’s Heilakandi and Chamanlal (40) from

Jammu and Kashmir. The civilian injured in the blast was identified as Anil Kumar Shah (30) from Bihar currently staying in Imphal’s Nagamapal. The civilian was reportedly engaged by the Assam Rifles in the preparation for the championship.

NAGA PEOPLE’S FRONT Wokha Division HQ. Wokha : Nagaland

PRESS RELEASE

The NPF Wokha Division warmly welcomes Shri. Chobhathung Odyuo, former JDU Candidate of 37 A/C, for his wise decision of joining in the NPF party fold. The Party appreciates and hopes that his joining in the NPF will further strengthen the grand old party of the region. (Yanban Shitio) General Secretary, NPF Wokha Division WC-65 OFFICE OF THE

TESOPHENYU GROUP STUDENTS' UNION H.Q. TESOPHENYU P.O/PS. TSEMINYU, PIN-797109

FELICITATION

Tesophenyu Group Students’ Union (TGSU) heartily congratulates and acknowledges Er. Yhunsinlo Tep (Y. Tep) for his elevation to the prestigious post of Chief Engineer under Public Health Engineering Department (PHED), Govt. of Nagaland. The Union lauds his laurel and prays that Almighty God bestow sound health and profound blessings upon him to responsibly perform varied delegations for the greater well-being of all. Ngvüyhun Tep K. Jacinta Magh General Secretary (TGSU) K-358 President (TGSU) K Y M C

with party workers have submitted the memorandum opposing the Citizenship Amendment Bill 2016 citing various reasons which can hamper the demography of Meghalaya and the North Eastern region if the bill is implemented. “The proposed bill has drastically changed the prospect of the party in the North Eastern Region as I have joined the party considering the prospect of the party which has come with a vision to develop Meghalaya and the North Eastern Region. However the decision of the party to implement the Bill in the North Eastern Region is very disappointing as there are various drawbacks in the bill which need to be discussed with stakeholders

of the Region including all political parties, leaders of various NGOs and traditional bodies before implementing the same,” Shullai said while elaborating in his memorandum submitted January 12 various flaws with regard to the bill. Stating that the Bill makes illegal migrants eligible for citizenship on the basis of religion, Shullaid said that it would be difficult to identify people based on religion. He said that Meghalaya and Northeast as a whole do not have proper international boundary and many boundaries of the state are easily accessible by Bangladeshi illegal migrants. “The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued a statement to the effect that

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the approval of any application applying for citizenship under the Bill will be subjected to the approval of the concerned State authority. However, rejection of any application by the authority would invite, and unnecessarily opens doors for litigation once the Bill becomes a law,” Shullai said. The letter was also forwarded to BJP national president, Amit Shah, Union Home Minister, Rajnath Singh and Meghalaya state BJP president, Shibun Lyngdoh. At a rally at Jaïaw on January 31, where over 40 thousand people gathered to oppose the CAB and to demand for implementation of ILP, Shullai had vowed that he would resign from the BJP if the Bill is not withdrawn.

Residents Safety & Security Act

Correspondent

Shillong Feb 7: The Confederation of Hynniewtrep Social Organisations (CoHSO) on Thursday said that the Meghalaya government has promised to bring an amendment to the Meghalaya Residents Safety and Security Act, 2016 by incorporating provisions of the British-era Inner Line Permit (ILP) system. “The Deputy Chief Minister (Prestone Tynosng) has assured us that the political and law departments will work hard to ensure that amendments to the Meghalaya Residents Safety and Security Act, 2016 are made by incorporating provisions of the ILP into

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

OFFICE OF THE ADDITIONAL DEPUTY COMMISSIONER

I, Smti. Kezhawetuo-ü Yhome, aged about 39 years, legal guardian of Master Keneikiethie Yhome, presently residing at Lower L.Khel, Kohima District, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as follows: 1. That I am a bona fide citizen of India belonging to Angami Naga Tribe. 2. That I am the Paternal Aunt and legal guardian of Master Keneikiethie Yhome, aged about 16 years, son of Lt. Kevireizetuo Yhome and Lt. Atele of Lower L. Khel, Kohima District, Nagaland. 3. That the correct name of my nephew is Master Keneikiethie Yhome, however in all his academic records and Date of Birth Certificate his name was inadvertently recorded as Master Keneiketheyi Yhome. 4. That the above mentioned names Keneikiethie Yhome and Keneiketheyi Yhome, represent one and same person. DEPONENT MAGISTRATE/NOTARY PUBLIC

Whereas Smti Lietso-u Lasuh, W/o Lt. Neisatuo Lasuh, Primary Teacher at GPS-A, Zhavame has applied for issue of succession certificate under the Indian succession Act 1925 to draw the service benefits, family pension, SBI A/c etc. belonging to Lt. Neisatuo Lasuh, Primary Teacher at GPS-A, Zhavame who expired on 24-01-2019. Therefore, notice is hereby issued inviting any claims and objections from the public pertaining to the above mentioned property and the same to be submitted to the Office of the Additional Deputy Commissioner Pfutsero, within a period of 30 days from issue of this notice. In the event of this office not receiving any claims and objections within the stipulated time, Succession Certificate will be issued to the applicant as prayed for. Additional Deputy Commissioner, Pfutsero K-365

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

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER ZUNHEBOTO

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S hill o n g , F eb 7 (Agencies): After Mizoram, BJP seems to be in crisis in Meghalaya. One of the two BJP legislators in Meghalaya has threatened to resign from the party if the controversial Citizenship (Amendment) Bill is passed by the Rajya Sabha. According to Northeast Now, former deputy speaker Sanbor Shullai, who switched from NCP to BJP, has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stating that he would leave the party within one month if the bill is passed in the Rajya Sabha. “…Considering the outcome of the proposed bill I have left it to the wisdom of the people of my state and have decided to leave the party within one

No. Jud-4/SC/2014/28

Dated Pfro, the 6th February 2019 NOTICE Whereas Smti Abino Naro, W/o Lt. Wetezulo Naro, Ex-MLA of Forest Colony, Pfutsero under Phek District has applied for issue of Succession Certificate under the Indian Succession Act 1925 to draw the family pension, bank A/c etc. belonging to Lt. Wetezulo Naro who expired on 15-06-1997. Therefore, notice is hereby issued inviting any claims and objections from the public pertaining to the above mentioned property and the same to be submitted to the office of the Additional Deputy Commissioner Pfutsero, within a period of 30 days from issue of this notice. In the event of this office not receiving any claims and objections within the stipulated time, Succession Certificate will be issued to the applicant as prayed for. K-367

Zeneikhonuo Vimero Additional Deputy Commissioner, Pfutsero

AFFIDAVIT (Declaration)

I, Smti. Medonuo Tepa, Wife of Lawrence Yanthan, aged about 30 years, resident of Naga Bazaar Colony, Kohima, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as follows :1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India. 2. That I am the legal and lawfully wedded wife of Shri. Lawrence Yanthan. 3. That my correct and official name is Medonuo Tepa. 4. That however in my Marriage Certificate and in the service records of my husband Shri. Lawrence Yanthan my name has been entered/recorded as Medouno Tepa instead of Medonuo Tepa. 5. That the names Medonuo Tepa and Medouno Tepa refer to one and the same person i.e. myself. 6. That this affidavit is made to declare that my correct and official name is Medonuo Tepa and the same shall be used for all official purposes, future references and correspondences 7. That this affidavit shall also be used as piece of evidence of the fact and proof as mentioned above and also to be used for any rectification if arises in future. That the statements from para 1-7 are true to the best of my knowledge and nothing false has been stated. And I sign this affidavit before the competent authority at Kohima, Nagaland on this the 30th day of June, 2018. Deponent Regd. No. 1586/18 Magistrate/Notary Public Date : 30/06/2018 DP-1130

AFFIDAVIT I, Budha Chandra Singha, S/o Late Fulo Chandra Singha presently residing at Vill. Dakshin Bidhya Nagar, P.O Singaribasti, P.S - Hojai, in the Dist. Hojai, Assam do hereby solemnly affirm and state as follows :1. That, I am an Indian citizen by birth residing in the above noted address permanently. 2. That, My wife's actual and correct name is Bindabati Devi. This is true. 3. That, in my Service record book my wife's name has been wrongly recorded as Smt. Bindyabati Devi instead of her actual and correct name Bindabati Devi. This is true. 4. That, Bindabati Devi and Bindyabati Devi are the names of one and same person i.e of my wife. This is True. 5. That, I am swearing this Affidavit in order to submit the same before the concerned authority as a piece of evidence in regards to its contents mentioned hereinabove. VERIFICATION I, the deponent do hereby verify that the contents made above are true to the best of my knowledge, belief and information and I put my hand on this 30th day of January 2019 at Hojai, Sankardev Nagar Court. Deponent DP-1126

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PFUTSERO : NAGALAND

NOTICE

Dated Pfro, the 1st Feb. 2019

the act,” CoHSO chairman, Robertjune Kharjahrin told journalists. Members of the CoHSO, a conglomeration of 14 organisations, met Tynsong and reiterated their demand for implementation of the ILP to curb the influx problem. ILP is an official travel document issued by the Union government to allow inward travel for an Indian citizen into a protected or restricted area for a limited period. It is obligatory for Indian citizens from other states to obtain permits to enter into the restricted areas.

NOTICE INVITING OTHER CLAIMANTS TO REPRESENTATION TO COME FORWARD (SECTION 375 OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925). In the Court of Shri Albert Ezung Additional Deputy Commissioner Dimapur District, Nagaland Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate of Late PANJOI KONYAK, Deceased, has been filed by Smti HOKANI KONYAK relation WIFE R/O H/No. - 123, SEIURUZHA COLONY CHUMUKEDIMA, to draw his/her family pension, Bank Acct, who expired on 22-01-2019. 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 08/03/2019. Given under the hand and seal of the court this 07 day of 02/2019 Addl. Deputy Commissioner Dimapur : Nagaland DP-1129

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

NO.JUD.21/2017-18

Shri/Smt. Inashi Sumi of Shoixe Village, District Zunheboto has applied for the issue of Succession Certificate Guardianship Certificate declaring that her Husband Late Hukugha V Sumi has expired on 29.08.2018. It is hereby notified that if no objection to issue this certificate is received from anyone within a period of 30 (thirty) days w.e.f the date of publication in press, the Certificate shall be issued, and no further complaint will be entertained for issue of the same. (SHANAVAS C) IAS Deputy Commissioner Zunheboto, Nagaland DP-1128 GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

OFFICE OF THE COMMANDANT

12th NAP BN (INDIA RESERVE)

CHINGTOK : LONGLENG NO.12BN(IR)/RO-10/2018-19/1311 Dt. Chingtok, the 7th Feb’ 2019. To

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER MON : NAGALAND

Dtd.Zbto, the 16/01/2019

Notice Calling objection for the issue of Succession Certificate

SHOW CAUSE NOTICE

Regt/ No. 12135 HAV VISEKHOTO ANGAMI Son of KENEINGUTUO Village – TSUUMA PO –MEDZIPHEMA PS – MEDZIPHEMA Dist –DIMAPUR, NAGALAND. Whereas, you have been found absent from bonafide Govt. duty with effect from 25-01-2019 without any leave or permission from the competent authority till date. And whereas, Calling Notices was issued and served to you through concern P.S vide order No.12BN(IR)/ RO-10/2018-19/1260 Dt. 30/01/2019. The said Regt. No 12135 HAV VISEKHOTO ANGAMI is hereby directed to report to the undersigned within 7 (seven) days from the date of publication of this notice failing which he will be declared as deserter without further notice. Commandant, 12th NAP Bn (India Reserve) Chingtok, Longleng DC-165

During the meeting, CoSHO urged the government to incorporate four provisions of the ILP -- no Indian citizen or foreigner should enter and settle without permission, anyone from outside the state who enters and settles illegally without permission will be penalized, stay of any outsider in the state should not exceed 179 days and a provision related to prevention of sale of indigenous tribal land to outsiders. Kharjahrin said CoHSO also opposed, tooth and nail, the Citizenship Amendment Bill, 2016.

NO.GA/JUD-08/2018-19/2080

Dated Mon, the 28th Nov 2018

NOTICE Whereas, an application has been submitted by Smti. Mongngam with a prayer for issue of Succession Certificate for drawal of entitled pension dues and any other outstanding dues from the Government of Nagaland on behalf of her husband deceased Late Manshok Konyak, Ex Peon under the establishment of Block Development Officer, RD Block Chen who expired on 13/08/2018. Objections are hereby invited from persons in regards to claims for withdrawal of the dues by the applicant within 30 (thirty) days with effect from the date of issue of this notice. No petition will be entertained after the expiry of the given period. DP-1133

Deputy Commissioner Mon : Nagaland.

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

OFFICE OF THE COMMANDANT

12th NAP BN (INDIA RESERVE)

CHINGTOK : LONGLENG NO.12BN(IR)/RO-10/2018-19/1310 Dt. Chingtok, the 7th Feb’ 2019. To

SHOW CAUSE NOTICE

Regt/ No. 121400 C/N SEDEVIZO RUPREO Son of DZIESESIELIE RUPREO Village – NACHAMA PO – CHIECHAMA PS – CHIEPHOBOZOU Dist – KOHIMA, NAGALAND. Whereas, you have been found absent from bonafide Govt. duty with effect from 24-01-2019 without any leave or permission from the competent authority till date. And whereas, Calling Notices was issued and served to you through concern P.S vide order No.12BN(IR)/ RO-10/2018-19/1248 Dt. 29/01/2019. The said Regt. No 121400 C/N SEDEVIZO RUPREO is hereby directed to report to the undersigned within 7 (seven) days from the date of publication of this notice failing which he will be declared as deserter without further notice. Commandant, 12th NAP Bn (India Reserve) Chingtok, Longleng DC-166 K Y M C

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, FEBUARY 8, 2019

People don’t want ‘mahamilavat’ govt: PM

NEW DELHI, FEB 7 (PTI): In a frontal attack on the Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday alleged that those who imposed Emergency, “bullied” the judiciary and insulted the Army were accusing him of destroying institutions. The PM also hit back at the Congress over the Rafale issue, which has been repeatedly raised by its chief Rahul Gandhi, as he alleged that the Congress did not want the Indian Air Force to be strong and asked “which companies are they bidding for that they are acting so shamefully”. Modi took potshots at attempts to cobble a grand alliance of opposition parties to take on the BJP, saying people do not want a “mahamilavat” (highly adulterated) government as they have seen how the NDA government which has a majority can deliver. “Congress imposed Emergency, but they say Modi is destroying institutions. Congress insults Army, calls the Army chief a ‘goonda’ but they say Modi is destroying institutions,” the PM said in a hard-hitting reply to a debate on motion of thanks to President’s address in Lok Sabha. The Congress misused Article 356 to dismiss state governments several times.

gress, Modi said for some BC stands for ‘before Congress’ and AD for ‘after dynasty’.

PM coins new acronyms to take a swipe at Cong

Prime Minister Modi addresses the Lok Sabha during the Budget Session of Parliament Thursday. (PTI) Indira Gandhi herself dis- Trinamool Congress chief missed state governments Mamata Banerjee. 50 times, Modi said. “People do not want a The Prime Minister ‘mahamilavat’ (adulterated) said in a poll year, leaders government of those who have compulsions to make assembled in Kolkata,” he charges but lamented that said. “A government has while slamming Modi and to work for the people of BJP, some people “start at- India, a government has to tacking India”. be sensitive to the people’s He alleged that the op- aspirations. There is no position’s ability to listen to room for corruption. the truth has diminished. “We speak the truth, The Congress, he said, be it in country or outside, questioned the Election in Parliament or outside but Commission and Electronic your ability to listen to truth Voting Machines but is ac- has diminished,” he said, cusing him of destroying targeting the opposition. institutions. Modi said the Congress “Congress bullies the had left the Army handijudiciary but Modi is de- capped and in such a case it stroying institutions. Con- was not in a position to carry gress calls Planning Com- out surgical strikes. mission a bunch of jokers... “Congress does not but Modi is destroying insti- want our Air Force to betutions,” Modi said. come powerful. I am levelHe also took a dig at ling a serious allegation,” the recent opposition rally the prime minister said. in Kolkata organised by the Hitting out at the Con-

Coining new acronyms for ‘BC’and ‘AD’--the two time periods, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday used them to take a swipe at the Congress, saying the opposition party has known only two phases--’Before Congress’ and ‘After Dynasty’. Modi referred to the two phases in years denoted in the Julian and Gregorian calendars while responding to assertions by Congress leaders during the debate on motion of thanks to President’s address on the country’s achievements since Independence. In a marathon reply to the debate, Modi said the Congress keeps bringing up 1947 like BC and AD whenever the current government speaks about its achievements since 2014 when it came to power. “When we speak about history, we use BC and AD. We heard speeches which kept mentioning the periods from 1947 to 2014. “BC and AD have their meanings. BC means ‘Before Congress’ which means there was nothing before the Congress came to power and AD ‘After Dynasty’ which

means whatever happened was after the dynasty,” Modi said in a veiled reference to the Nehru-Gandhi family. The terms AD(anno Domini) and BC(before Christ) are used to label or number years in the Julian and Gregorian calendars. Modi also accused the Congress of defaming the nation. “In discussing Modi and in discussing BJP, they end up defaming the nation. That is why their leaders go to London and do press conferences to show India in bad light,” the prime minister said. Modi made this remark in an apparent reference to a news conference in London by a self-proclaimed “cyber expert” who claimed that the 2014 Lok Sabha polls were rigged through “hacked” Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). Congress leader Kapil Sibal was present at the conference last month through skype by an US-based Indian who identified himself as Syed Shuja. Sibal had said he attended the event in “personal capacity”, in response to the BJP’s allegation that he was there on behalf of his party. Modi also said the Congress did not have vision and has not worked for the benefit of the nation.

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Priyanka attends her first official meeting at the party headquarters. Rahul Gandhi has also called a meeting of state chiefs and Congress Legis-

lature Party leaders on Saturday in the national capital, to review preparedness for the general election.

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will arrive Lucknow Monday on a four-day visit, her first trip to the state after being appointed the Congress general secretary in charge of eastern Uttar Pradesh. Congress president Rahul Gandhi and general secretary in charge of western Uttar Pradesh, Jyotiraditya Scindia, will accompany her on the February 11 visit to the state capital, party spokesperson Anshu Awasthi said Thursday. Preparations are on in the party to accord a big welcome to the three leaders, who will be brought from the airport to the state party office in a roadshow. Rahul Gandhi is likely to return the same day, but Priyanka Gandhi will stay on in Lucknow till Thursday, meeting office bearers and party workers, Awasthi said. Workers representing the party’s district and city units will meet her, a party leader said. The Lucknow visit will mark her first public appearance after formally joining the party. The Congress in Uttar Pradesh is seeing the visit by her and Scindia as the virtual launch of the Congress campaign in the

crucial state for the coming Lok Sabha elections. The two newly appointed in-charges for Uttar Pradesh will take stock of the party’s preparation for the polls. “The impending visit by the senior leaders, especially Priyanka Gandhi, has enthused party workers,” Awasthi said. Priyanka Gandhi was appointed a Congress general secretary last month, a move that ended years of speculation over her induction into the party. Home to 80 Lok Sabha seats, Uttar Pradesh sends the highest number of MPs to Parliament, making it a key electoral battleground. The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party faces a challenge here from the Samajwadi Party-Bahujan Samaj alliance, while the Congress is trying hard to retrieve lost ground in the state. Amethi and Rae Bareli, the Lok Sabha seats held by her brother Rahul Gandhi and mother Sonia Gandhi, are in eastern Uttar Pradesh. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Varanasi constituency and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s stronghold Gorakhpur are also part of this region, under Priyanka Gandhi’s charge.

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Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (PTI)

NEW DELHI/LUCKNOW, FEB 7 (PTI): Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Thursday discussed the party’s strategy for the Lok Sabha polls with AICC general secretaries and in-charges of various states at a meeting here that was attended by his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. The spotlight at the meeting was on Priyanka Gandhi, who took charge as AICC general secretary incharge of the party’s affairs in Uttar Pradesh East on Wednesday, as she arrived at the party headquarters and headed straight for the meeting. Sources said the party’s overall strategy for the Lok Sabha polls and booth-level organisation were discussed during the meet. At the meeting, Priyanka was seated next to Jyotiraditya Scindia, who also took charge on Wednesday as AICC general secretary in-charge UP West. Priyanka Gandhi has been allotted an office adjacent to that of her brother’s

Around 450 terrorists operating in J&K Disgruntled Cong MLAs in K’taka skip assembly session for 2nd day

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Gen. Singh said the terror infrastructure was intact in PoK and Pakistan. “It is sad that the terrorist infrastructure in PoK is still intact. The Pakistan Army, in its bid to support infiltration of terrorists from across the border, carries out ceasefire violations and certain tactical activities along the LoC,” he said, adding that 16 terrorist training camps were operating in PoK and Pakistan. “They (terrorists) are being trained and then brought to the LoC. Then they infiltrate into Jammu and Kashmir. We are keeping these (activities) under surveillance,” the Northern Army commander said. He added that 191 youngsters had joined terrorist groups in the Kashmir valley, but there was a relative decline in the number of people joining such outfits over the last few months. “According to reports, 191 youngsters are reported to have joined militancy. Most of the recruitments

took place up to the month of August. There was a relative decline in the number of youngsters joining militancy from October till now,” Lt Gen. Singh said. He added that there were concerted efforts on the part of the Army to reach out to the youngsters and their parents and teachers so that they prevailed upon the youngsters not to join any outfit propagating terrorism. “We hope that the youth engagement programmes will pay dividends in the months to come,” the Northern Army commander said. Castigating the narrative being created that it was an indigenous movement, he said of the 836 terrorists killed in the state in the last five years, 490 were “Pakistani or foreign terrorists”. Lt Gen. Singh added that there was a significant percentage of Pakistani terrorists, who were being used as cannon fodder and pushed into Jammu and Kashmir to cause casualties among Indian citizens.

BENGALURU, FEB 7 (PTI): Playing hardball, disgruntled Congress MLAs skipped the assembly session for the second day Thursday, even as the BJP blocked proceedings of the House, claiming the ruling coalition has lost majority. Anxiety-gripped Congress has convened a legislature party (CLP) meeting Friday ahead of budget presentation and warned its MLAs that absence would invite action under the AntiDefection Law. Opposition BJP continued its protest against the Congress-JD(S) coalition government from the Well of the assembly for the second consecutive day, forcing the speaker to adjourn the House without transacting any business. “Nine MLAs from the ruling side have not signed the assembly attendance register today,” official sources said. Though a couple of legislators had given prior intimation about inability to attend, absence of legislators allegedly in touch

with the BJP to switch sides, continued to be a cause of worry for the ruling coalition leaders. Four MLAsRamesh Jarkiholi, Umesh G Jadhav, B Nagendra, Mahesh Kumathalli, who had skipped the January 18 CLP meeting and were issued notice, continued to remain absent from the House on Thursday too. J N Ganesh, who is declared absconding after an alleged brawl with a colleague lawmaker at a resort recently, was also among the absentees. From JD(S), lawmaker K C Narayana Gowda, who has not been attending the assembly since Wednesday, was allegedly in touch with BJP, according to top co-

alition sources. However, Gowda speaking to a local channel has cited health reasons for his absence. Senior Congress MLAs have expressed confidence about Jarkiholi, Jadhav, Nagendra and Kumathalli, along with B C Patil, being present at the CLP meeting. Congress legislators have been asked to attend the “special” CLP meeting “without fail” to discuss the budget session, approval to the budget, legislation and other related matters by CLP leader Siddaramaiah. The letter to all party MLAs also states that absence from the meeting would be viewed seriously and action taken against

them under the Anti-Defection law. A similar notice was issued to legislators ahead of the CLP meeting on January 18, which four of them had skipped, leading to resort politics in the state, amid alleged renewed bid by BJP to topple the government by

poaching Congress MLAs. Ignoring whip, nine Congress and one JD(S) MLA had skipped the legislature sitting on Wednesday, that saw BJP members disrupting the address of Governor Vajubhai Vala to the joint sitting of the state legislature.

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UDHAMPUR (J&K), FEB 7 (PTI): The Army on Thursday said 450 terrorists were operating in Jammu and Kashmir and the terror infrastructure across the Line of Control (LoC) was intact with the full support of Pakistan as 16 terrorist camps were operating in the neighbouring country and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). “The number of terrorists is more on the north of Pir Panjal. Around 350 to 400 terrorists are active in the Kashmir valley. On the south of Pir Panjal (the Jammu region), there are 50 terrorists,” Northern Army commander Lieutenant General Ranbir Singh told reporters here. He said most of the terrorists on the south of Pir Panjal were dormant. “The security situation is stable on this side. However, the operations are mostly conducted on the north of Pir Panjal (Kashmir) as more terrorists are present there,” he added. Lt

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hen Priyanka Gandhi Vadra finally and officially joined the Congress as general secretary in-charge of Eastern UP, it was both good and bad news for the party. The good news was that Priyanka will inspire the rank and file of the party which is expected to pay dividend in bolstering the party organisation. The bad news is she carries with her a problematic baggage called Robert Vadra, her husband. Robert Vadra has been in the news for the wrong reasons since Arvind Kejriwal attacked Congress with a virulent and merciless campaign in which Robert Vadra’s shady land deals became the staple food for then opposition and the media. On the day Priyanka joined work at the AICC headquarters, posters of Rahul and Priyanka were removed allegedly by rival party workers. At a press conference, BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra described the posters of Rahul and Robert Vadra as “two criminals” who were out on bail- Rahul in connection with the National Herald case and Robert Vadra in connection with money laundering case. The BJP spokesperson’s description is not only flawed but a defamatory statement meant to harm the reputation of both Rahul and Robert Vadra. They are not criminals since they have not been convicted of the offences they have been booked for. They can at best be described as accused persons but certainly not criminals. Robert Vadra will hounded by the Enforcement Directorate and other agencies to inflict mental stress on Priyanka as she takes up the responsibility of leading the Congress in UP in the run up to the Lok Sabha polls. That Robert Vadra will be placed in the dock once Priyanka formally joins politics, was expected long back since BJP and political rivals would not be able to resist using his dubious deals as ammunition. Robert Vadra’s business sky rocketed from a few lakh rupees capital to a whopping Rs.300 crore within a span of ten years. How Robert Vadra could buy prime land with cent per cent unsecured loan from a national bank is also a question. He bought a prime land worth around Rs.7.5 crore with the bank loan and then sold it to a real estate company for Rs.58 crore. He again received a generous unsecured and interest free loan from the same real estate company with which he bought land. The land soon enough, got notified by the State Governments then ruled by the Congress and which resulted in a big boost in the land price. Exploiting the Gandhi name, Robert Vadra purchased lands in states ruled by the Congress at throw away price and then re-sold them at premium to various firms. He is already being probed by the ED in connection with two PMLA cases - one related to land deals in Bikaner in Rajasthan and another linked to arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari and illegal acquisition of overseas assets. Robert Vadra is also being accused of having made money through routing kickbacks in petroleum and defence deals during the previous UPA government. He has also, allegedly bought benami properties in London and other places. Robert Vadra is the Albatross around Priyanka’s neck and how she fights on two fronts, will determine the future of her family and her political career.

DailyDevotion Spiritual Dejection We were hoping that it was He who was going to redeem Israel. Indeed, besides all this, today is the third day since these things happened. —Luke 24:21 Every fact that the disciples stated was right, but the conclusions they drew from those facts were wrong. Anything that has even a hint of dejection spiritually is always wrong. If I am depressed or burdened, I am to blame, not God or anyone else. Dejection stems from one of two sources— I have either satisfied a lust or I have not had it satisfied. In either case, dejection is the result. Lust means “I must have it at once.” Spiritual lust causes me to demand an answer from God, instead of seeking God Himself who gives the answer. What have I been hoping or trusting God would do? Is today “the third day” and He has still not done what I expected? Am I therefore justified in being dejected and in blaming God? Whenever we insist that God should give us an answer to prayer we are off track. The purpose of prayer is that we get ahold of God, not of the answer. It is impossible to be well physically and to be dejected, because dejection is a sign of sickness. This is also true spiritually. Dejection spiritually is wrong, and we are always to blame for it. We look for visions from heaven and for earthshaking events to see God’s power. Even the fact that we are dejected is proof that we do this. Yet we never realize that all the time God is at work in our everyday events and in the people around us. If we will only obey, and do the task that He has placed closest to us, we will see Him. One of the most amazing revelations of God comes to us when we learn that it is in the everyday things of life that we realize the magnificent deity of Jesus Christ.

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et another shoddy show by the Government at the Centre. The “leaked” official report reveals plummeting of employment has created huge furor across sections of the Indian society. The National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) in its survey findings indicated that there has been unprecedented and stupendous rise in unemployment/joblessness. A business newspaper cited an NSSO survey pegging the unemployment rate in the country at a 45-year high of 6.1%. This figure goes diametrically opposite to what the PM Modi said in 2014 that 2 Crore jobs a year, which by now after four and half years there should have been at least by now about 9 Crore jobs. While on the other, 6.5 Crore youth are jobless in 2017-18 alone. When questioned, Niti Aayog, a government think-tank, said that it was a “draft report” and not final. In data publication can we have semi-final and then final. Over and above, It has added more fuel in the current backdrop wherein two members of the National Statistical Commission who said that they were bypassed by the government. In addition, many kept asking what were the reason for the government not to release jobs report, which has already been finalized by the National Sample Survey Organization (NSSO) in December 2018? Is it due to a sharp decline in employment post-note ban? In recent times there have been clear manifestations that the autonomous character of the governmental agencies is gradually being clipped. In the case of NSSO, it had finalized the jobs report in December, 2018, and when asked why the report was not published: NITI Aayog vice chairman, Rajiv Kumar said that the numbers have to be approved by the cabinet. Why should the experts have to wait for approval from politicians? To a barrage of questions, he maintained that “the government would approve” and who would approve the

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NSSO data: “I suppose the Cabinet will approve it. I don’t know”. His responses have been evasive and thus posit ambiguity. Negating what the NITI Aayog VC said, former chief statisticians said the cabinet is not supposed to approve NSSO surveys. Pronab Sen, former chief statistician and exchairman of the NSCO said TOI that there was a well laid out procedure for approving NSSO reports and surveys. For the job survey, a standing committee of experts under retired Kolkata University professor S. P. Mukherjee was set up, one of the most respected statisticians, who oversaw the designing and execution of the survey, Sen said. Procedurally, the moment results are submitted they are verified by the committee and a report is prepared and sent to the ministry of statistics and program implementation (MOSPI). Following which the chief statistician and the DG, NSSO sign on the report and then sent to the NSC that thoroughly goes through and approves it. Sen detailed the meticulous procedure and process involved. He also rubbished the argument that the jobs report was not released, because the gover nment wanted a quarter-on-quarter comparison. For this, his response was that “They started the exercise in April 2017, so they have data for 2018 also”. One more government agency has nose-dived and thus lost its credibility, which in turn candidly reveals the ways with the Government at Centre keeps meddling in the affairs and functioning of autonomous agencies. India’s statistical system considered as a source of pride once and now seems to be gradually becoming a proxy for yet another institutional decay. The classic example is what the whole country keep witnessing the ways with which it dealt the recent jobs data. The latest episode manifests its total submission to the government’s dictates. The National Statistical Commission, a body supposed to set up

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he land mark decision to out rightly reject the modified Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) 2016 in the consultative meeting between state government and the civil societies, NGOs, Hohos and Student bodies is the beginning to stand for our rights. Secondly, to have institution of a high power committee on BEFR/ILP in the state is the eye opener to check the illegal immigrants which we all have to be appreciated. Thirdly, we should also acknowledge the wisdom of our law makers of the state has a first step that the cabinet has decided to reject the modified Citizenship Re-Amendment Bill (CAB). In this regard, the government should call an emergency assembly/special session and their resolution should be immediately communicated to the Government of India before the bill is passed by the Rajya Sabha. At this transitional period we should not point finger to each other but need to take joint responsibilities, and do it away by both the state as well as by its citizens for the welfare of the state with the following steps. 1. The state government should act urgently as per their commitment to the people of the State in regard to the (CAB). 2. Even though the Art.371 (A) is not related to the present amendment bill (CAB) the Nagaland state government and its citizen is in need to be more aware of the safeguard provided to the state by the Art. 371 (A) in Indian Constitution. I feel it’s time that the state government should come

standards, looks as if it is being thoroughly hollowed. It also shows and thus adds yet another factor of frequent government’s interference in the functioning of the agency as two of its independent members recently resigned leaving the seven-member body with just two representatives, both from the government. This reveals and leads to multiple questions of the working and functioning of this agency. Its independence and autonomy are now being questioned. People across the country are perplexed with these questions: what made the government not to reveal the job report and was it deliberate move or attempt to hide the data from the people? Neither the agency nor the government at the Centre have no answers because now it has come out in the open that report was ready in the month of December, 2018 and why was it kept secret and not published? The delays rips open many things—the very transparency and accountability of the Government-related agency and the government. Nowadays we come across government agencies invoking methodology as an excuse. Even in this case, NSSO tried to bring in methodology as an excuse or an issue. How to go about and how many are in the job market and out of the market and by employing a viable method to find out from this period to the period designed what really happened. In what way the cabinet would help in altering the figures that have already been arrived? The agency may have waited for the government’s nod or approval, because it would certainly reflect the government’s performance at the Centre, because this huge volume of joblessness has not been accounted in the past 45 years. So massive that goes against the PM Modi’s promises. This is indeed a staggering and stunning revelation for PM Modi and BJP. If this is the fact, what can be done? In what ways the policy-makers would help the ruling dispensation by concealing the facts and

out with complete print in regards to Art.371 (A) with its explanation and implications with the help of parent Law department with co-ordination of learned retired judge, expert judges and law fraternity of the State , and can be translated even to the extend for all the tribal languages. 3. Referring to the resolution adopted in the consultative meeting on 31st Jan. 2019 whereby it says, “Any person who acquires Indian Citizenship through CAB will be or ineligible -for acquiring property or settling down in Nagaland as any other non-Naga including Indlan citizen are presently”, this should not only to be a resolution but should enact in both the Nagaland Land Acquisition and Property Act also in Nagaland Village Council Act. 4. The effective measures of the BEFR/ILP we should also come out with the following steps: (a) bringing non-locals labours by our own Naga leaders for their business and other establishment, without verifying proper documents and getting their temporary ILPs should be re-examined. (b) Adoption of non-locals and given their rights of citizenship should be immediately stopped. (c) While renting out the commercial buildings and residential buildings, if the house and the landowners can do it rationally. Finally, by doing so we should not forget that India is, a democratic country guided by its fundamental rights for the safeguard of every Indian citizen. Kuknalim! S. Supongmeren Jamir, Ex-NSF general secretary

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figures? The bureaucrats do not want to face the wrath of the current regime These are the questions that loom at large as we keep hearing that the report was not made public because it should get the Cabinet’s approval. If this is procedure, one can agree to it, but this is not the case. In support of the government, the top wigs of NSSO keep saying many things, but more they talk, more they contradict. One things comes out clearly that the Government can inflate or deflate the number in order to suit its purposes—be it poverty, unemployment, shelter, toilets, hunger, population, health, wellness, development, amenities provided in the urban and rural households for which methodology comes handy. How does methodology(s) help to derive correct figures? Meddling with data for one’s vested interests and political stakes is immoral and unethical. The Government at the Centre five years ago in its manifesto promised jobs for so many people and at the end of its tenure the graph shows something drastically opposite. Failing to fulfill the promises should not lead to concealment of the data, facts and figures. Hiding the facts and figures is nothing but “cheating” and “betrayal” from the side of the Government at the Centre. The electorates believed you and your election promises delineated in the manifesto and voted for you. The government should not silence the facts by not publishing because the data poses the hard and naked facts of Crores of young Indian lives. To add further, in the year 2017, NSSO initiated a new household survey primarily to publish annual labor force data and its release being delayed no one knows, probably could be after the Lok Sabha elections. Certainly, this is indeed going to be one of the major issues in the 2019-Lok Sabha election because the young India want jobs and development, and certainly not empty rhetoric and promises. Dr. John Mohan Razu

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o achieve common goal we need patience, unity, sincerity, preparedness, and above all prayer. The year 2013 was a year of redemption especially for 10 Naga tribes of Nagaland (Ao, Sema, Kyong, Rengma, Phom, Sangtam, Chang, Konyak, Yimchunger and Khiamniungan) and indeed it was for a long awaited special mission known as “People’s Project” for the construction of the Foot Hill Road. As we all know, the basic, vital and primary path towards development of our socio-economic is only through good road connectivity. The above mention 10 Naga tribes has suffered enough and continue to struggle and suffer till date because of one major problem, i.e. road connectivity. Having realized the urgent needs for the people, the Ao Senden initiated and called upon the other 9 tribes to fulfil the common goal for the construction project of the Foot Hill Road and of which a co-ordination committee was formed. The spontaneous response from the whole 10 tribes along with immense support from its members in general, the “People’s Project” for the construction of the foot Hill Road has come to reality. From the very outset, the 10 tribes pledge full co-operation and support towards this project:- such as no land compensation and no taxation from any organizations etc. The Government of Nagaland also stand committed for the construction of the foot Hill Road and subsequently the state Govt. decided to enclosed this project in the priority list to the Central Govt. Accordingly the Central Govt. sanction Rs.70 Crore vide order dated 21/10/2013 towards the construction of Foot hill Road project and out of the said sanction amount Doyang Bridge and earth cutting at some area was done. However, thereafter no further sanction was received either from Central nor from the State Govt. and the Foot Hill Road project remain half done for the past 6-7 years. I, as a proud member of this “People’s Project” for the construction of the foot Hill Road, I can still sense the same strong commitment and confident from all apex tribal leaders/hohos, Nagaland Foot Hill Road Coordination Committee (NFHRCC) and all members of 10 tribes towards achieving our mission. It is at this phase that certain situation arises just to demoralize our mission, but we all know that we (together) have come so far in achieving this unique and extraordinary project into reality and it’s no time to take it easy nor surrender. Since, no further sanctions/funds from the center and state governments, as mention above, our project has been lying unattended for the past 6-7 years, I wanted to put up one humble suggestion/ opinion. To relieve some pressure in regard to our current financial situation in our “People’s Project” for the construction of the foot Hill Road, that all Govt. employees and pensioners of the respective 10 tribes to contribute one day wage and also the other bonafide members who are unemployed from age 20 yrs and above to contribute Rs. 200/- only towards our project. In conclusion, I appeal to all 10 tribal hohos and its members to continue working towards achieving this dream project into reality, because our today’s work shall determine our future and also to set an example that through togetherness, patience, unity, humble etc, we as a simple human being can achieve and create wonders and have a major positive impact in our future generation. God bless us all. N. Hotongse Sangtam

A saint of our time

he second world war battle as in 1947. fight to throw out the British from of Kohima which was fought It is on record that the British Nagaland and, on a larger scale, from March to June of 1944 never intended to give complete the Indian subcontinent. It is the is so very significant not just for independence to India, and even height of ungratefulness on the Britain and India, but equally so for if push came to shove, to not leave part of us, the Naga people, that the Nagas. It is only in recent times India before 1960. It was only be- due recognition has not been given that any importance is being given cause of the mutiny over the INA to Phizo till date. What if the INA had won the to this great battle because the trails that compelled the British Indain National Congress (INC) to pack early. The INA, therefore, battle of Kohima? The INA and which took power in India then, is directly responsible for India’s the Japanese would have secured had trouble reckoning with who independence in 1947, but the rul- a solid foothold in India, and Inthe winner and the loser was. ing Indian National Congress did dian soldiers in the Royal British On the one side were Indian not care to recognize and honor Army, Navy and the Air Force soldiers, known as the Indian the INA. The Indian National would have defected in droves to Army, fighting under the British Congress simply wanted all the the INA. Irrespective of the final outcome of the world war, the flag, and on the other side were also credit to itself. Indian soldiers from the same pool As much as the Congress British would have been forced of the Indian Army who had joined party failed to give due credit to out of India and Phizo would have Subhas Chandra Bose’s Indian Subhas Chandra Bose, the Naga realized the vision which he had National Army (INA) after the people too have failed to give dreamt of an independent Naga defeat of the British in Singapore, due credit to Phizo. By actively homeland. (To be concluded) along with the Japanese, fighting helping the INA, Phizo was the the British in the hope of liberating one Naga who spearheaded the Benito Z. Swu India from British rule. ZA Phizo was exiled by the British and was there in Burma when war reached it in 1942. He was asked by the INA and the Japanese to assist them and in return was promised the recognition of Nagaland as an independent sovereign state. Phizo and his brother, Kevi Yallay, therefore rendered all possible help to the INA and the Japanese forces, who all, after all, were of the same mongoloid Sir, We the undersigned Combine Technical Association of Nagaland stock and looked very much like (CTAN) appeal to the following concern Departments, Directorate of the Nagas. In the battle of Kohima, the Health and Family Welfare and Directorate of Agriculture Kohima, Indian Army won, and the Indian Nagaland to send the requisition of all the post falling under the National Army lost. Whose vic- preview of NPSC for direct recruitment through NPSC Combine tory was it finally? After the war Technical Services exam 2018 at the earliest without further delay. the INA trails were held and the The CTAN states that NPSC has given advertisement on dated 20th soldiers were pronounced guilty. Dec 2018 and addendum on 1st Feb 2019 for CTSE-2018 exam but The trail of the INA soldiers led no requisition has been sent from these two departments. Further to unrest in the ranks, triggering the NPSC CSTE- 2018 exam has already been delayed by a calendar off a severe mutiny in the Royal year due to delay in sending requisition from departments which is a Indian Navy. This mutiny forced hindrance to the aspirant candidates. the British to leave India as early Meshenlo, Convenor (CTAN), Agri Electrical colony Kohima 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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Rahul Gandhi addresses national convention of AICC minority dept, at Nehru Stadium in New Delhi, Thursday. (PTI)

WASHINGTON, FEB 7 (IANS): Earth’s global surface temperatures in 2018 were the fourth warmest since 1880 and the planet will warm further, especially since greenhouse gas emissions are continuing to rise, NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) have said. Global temperatures in 2018 were 0.83 degrees Celsius warmer than the 1951 to 1980, according to scientists at NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS) in New York. Globally, 2018’s temperatures ranked behind those of 2016, 2017 and 2015. The past five years are, collectively, the warmest years in the modern record. “2018 is yet again an extremely warm year on top of a long-term global warming trend,” GISS Director Gavin Schmidt said in a statement on Wednesday. Since the 1880s, the average global surface tem-

perature has risen about 1 degree Celsius. This warming has been driven in large part by increased emissions into the atmosphere of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases caused by human activities. “Weather dynamics often affect regional temperatures, so not every region on Earth experienced similar amounts of warming,” said NOAA. Warming trends are strongest in the Arctic region, where 2018 saw the continued loss of sea ice. “In addition, mass loss from the Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets continued to contribute to sea level rise. “Increasing temperatures can also contribute to longer fire seasons and some extreme weather events. “The impacts of longterm global warming are already being felt a” in coastal flooding, heat waves, intense precipitation and ecosystem change,” said Schmidt.

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agreement. We don’t want to see the destruction of the trust that we have taken so long to build up. So we don’t understand what the Tatmadaw means.” He declined to comment on the activities of the Assam and Manipur (known locally as ethnic Kathae/Meitei) rebels, but would not deny that there are some groups trying to operate in the area, given its geographical proximity to North Eastern states of India. He added that the Tatmadaw’s move had not resulted in any armed clashes, as the NSCN (K)’s troops had retreated from the headquarters in order to avoid a gun battle. He said some members of the NSCN (K) Peace Committee are still in Taga, but Tatmadaw troops have control of the area. “We are trying not to engage as we value the ceasefire in order to maintain peace. We expect the [Tatmadaw] leaders will understand this and withdraw their troops,” he said.

Gariphema: One village, two ACAUT welcomes appointment tribes, one VC and one Church of first Lokayukta (From p-1)

(From p-1) ACAUT therefore appealed to all people of Nagaland as empowered citizens to be ever vigilant and use their rights judiciously in making use of this anti-corruption authority diligently. It hoped that with Lokayukta in place, transparency and accountability in public services would be paramount, making administrative machinery citizen-friendly. Hoping that there would be a drastic drop in cases of corruption, the group also appealed to gov-

ernment of the day to give enough teeth and necessary support to Lokayukta so that it could carry out its duties and functions in letter and spirit. ACAUT also recalled that it had passed a resolution during a rally at Kohima demanding implementation of Lokayukta in the State, besides organising the “Walk Against Corruption” in 2015 from Dimapur to Kohima, which culminated with submission of a memorandum to then chief minister TR Zeliang seeking appointment of Lokayukta in the State. The statement also

pointed out that the Public Coordination Committee had undertaken a series of democratic protests in 2017 that culminated with a hunger strike, where a “gentleman’s assurance” was given by the government to pass the Nagaland Lokayukta Bill in Winter Session of Nagaland Legislative Assembly. Following this, ACAUT held meetings with a government committee and other likeminded organisations for Lokayukta to see light of the day.

For developing work culture among youth of the village, Kets had initiated coffee plantation and planted more than 80,000 coffee saplings in 2018 with assistance from the land resource department. He said though production might not be high, yet the villagers were harvesting coffees planted in 2015 too. Mentioning that the potential of coffee marketing was immense, he added that he wanted to motivate the youth by engaging them in coffee growing. The village has almost a quarter of its total area as

reserved forest and as the villagers are eco-friendly, they avoid any hunting or fishing in the village. In a lighter vein, Kets remarked that wild animals sometime ate vegetables, yet none dared to kill any. He said the villagers were very supportive of any projects, and thus no effort went in vain. Through the church initiative, the villagers also planted nearly 300 mango trees along the stretch of village road and they carry out awareness drives twice a year to maintain the saplings. The church has also made it mandatory for each head of a family to plant a

mango tree along the road and nurture it so that the village could, in a small way, contribute towards combating climate change. A l s o, i t wa s f r o m Gariphema that a young boy of 19 years performed miracles and the news spread widely in social media. According to Kets, the young boy started performing miracles at a very young age and, as words spread about him, sick people from across the State turned out in massive numbers on a single day in 2018. He claimed that even now the youth performed miracles and healed many sick people.

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4-year B.Ed course from next year NEW DELHI, FEB 7 (IANS): The government is going to introduce a four-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed) course from next year with an aim to improve the quality of teaching, Human Resource Development Minister Prakash Javadekar said here on Thursday. “We are going to launch a four-year integrated course from next year. The standard of teaching has gone down because it tends to be last option for those who join. This should be first choice. This should be a professional choice, not some leftover,” Javadekar said while addressing principals of Kendriya Vidyalayas and Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas on the second day of the two-day conference. The B.Ed c ourse, in works for over a year, will be conducted in three streams -- BA, B.Com and B.Sc. The curriculum has been reworked by the National Council for Teacher Education, a statutory body responsible for coordinating teacher education. The course, when implemented, will save one year of aspirants’ since they can join it right after their Class 12, against the current system of first doing graduation and then the two-year B.Ed.

(K) of allowing rebels against the Indian government to shelter in its areas and said it arrested six NSCN (K) members and two Kathae rebels. It claimed to have “evidence that Kathae and Assam insurgents resided [in the area] and relevant documents on [their] links with NSCN (K).” The military therefore said the NSCN (K) violated the first article of the bilateral ceasefire agreement signed with the Sagaing Region government on April 9, 2012 and said necessary actions would be taken. Article 1 of the bilateral ceasefire agreement between the government and the NSCN-K stipulates that the Tatmadaw and NSCN-K were “to stop fighting” on the signed date. U Kyaw Wan Sein, a member of the NSCN (K)’s Central Executive Committee, told The Irrawaddy on Thursday that, “There has been no violation. We have tried our best to maintain peace and the ceasefire

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spare Hindutva ideologue V D Savarkar, mocking him for allegedly taking instructions from the British. Gandhi urged his party’s workers to face the RSS, the BJP and Modi with all their might. If Congress workers stand together, they (RSS, BJP, Modi) will run away as “they are cowards”, he added. The Congress chief said fear was writ large on Modi’s face and asserted that those who spread hatred will be defeated. Declaring that the “image of Narendra Modi is finished”, Gandhi said, “He now knows you can’t

Congress party will always protect all Indians. The aim of the RSS is to set aside the Constitution and run the country from Nagpur, he alleged. “The RSS puts its people in the judicial system, in the Election Commission. The CBI chief if he wants to probe Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he is set aside and an RSS person is put in his place. Their aim is to finish all institutions in the country,” Gandhi alleged. He also alleged that Modi was the face but the government was being run by RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat. “With Narendra Modi as PM, four Supreme Court judges come out and say that ‘we are not being allowed to work’ and in the same line take the name of Justice Loya and indirectly say that BJP president Amit Shah is not allowing the Supreme Court to do its work,” Gandhi said, referring to CBI judge B H Loya who was hearing the Sohrabuddin Sheikh and died in Nagpur on December 1, 2014.

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have a four-inch chest”. “I know his (Modi) character after fighting him for five years...I say to BJP leaders... make Narendra Modi stand with me on stage for five minutes and debate on national security, Rafale,” Gandhi said in his speech in Hindi. “I want to say he is a darpok (coward) person. I have recognised him. He gets scared when he faces someone who says I will not back off, he backs off,” the Congress chief said, walking away dramatically from the mike for visual effect, eliciting applause from Congress workers. In a speech laced with sarcasm, Gandhi did not

rule India by dividing people.” The Congress chief alleged that the RSS was attempting to capture the country’s institutions, from the judiciary to the Election Commission. “We have not merely formed governments in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh... we will ensure that RSS people put in institutions in these states are removed,” he said. Gandhi claimed that Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath informed him that there was a special ministry in Madhya Pradesh under the BJP rule to which Rs 800 crore were given and it was full of RSS people. “In these states (MP, Chhattisgarh, and Rajasthan), one by one, we will do the work of removing RSS people from government’s institutions. The bureaucracy of these states should know and India’s bureaucracy should know that you are not RSS’ bureaucracy, but India’s bureaucracy,” Gandhi said. He asserted that irrespective of language, religion, and caste, the

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NEW DELHI, FEB 7 (PTI): Launching a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress chief Rahul Gandhi on Thursday described him as a “darpok” (coward) and dared him to a five minute face-to-face debate on issues such as Rafale and national security. Addressing his party’s minority department convention here, Gandhi also alleged that the RSS was trying to capture the institutions of the country and asserted that his party’s governments in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhatisgarh will remove the organisation’s loyalists from the system. In his speech covering a range of topics, an aggressive Gandhi slammed Modi for his China policy, saying the prime minister flew to the country and held a summit without an agenda while Beijing sent its army to Doklam. Modi folded his hands before China, the Congress chief said, adding that China realised within two months that “leave alone 56 inches, he doesn’t even

CHIANG MAI, FEB 7 (AGENCIES): Myanmar based NSCN (K) headed by Yung Aung has denied the Myanmar military’s accusation that it violated their bilateral ceasefire agreement and said it expects government troops to withdraw from its headquarters in the Naga SelfAdministered Zone of Sagaing Region peacefully. The group’s headquarters in Taga village were occupied by Myanmar military (or Tatmadaw) troops last week, after the Tatmadaw began an operation against Indian rebel groups disguised as NSCN (K) fighters in the area, The Irrawaddy report stated. From January 29 to February 5, the Tatmadaw seized three outposts and two military training schools run by rebel groups. It also seized small weapons and ammunition, according to press releases from the Office of the Commander-in-Chief of Defense Services. It accused the NSCN

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and telecom service providers cannot seek its linking for mobile connections. Chandra said, once Aadhaar is linked with PAN and PAN is linked with the bank account, the I-T department can find out spending pattern and other details of the assessee. Also since many agencies are linked with Aadhaar, it would be easier to gauge whether the benefits of welfare schemes are availed by eligible persons. Section 139 AA (2) of the Income Tax Act says that every person having PAN as on July 1, 2017, and eligible to obtain Aadhaar, must intimate his Aadhaar number to the tax authorities.

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with Aadhaar is March 31. “By linking with Aadhaar, We will know whether there are any duplicate PAN or not. And there are certain duplicate PANs... If it is not linked, we may cancel the PAN also,” Chandra said while addressing an Assocham event. The Supreme Court in September last year had declared the Centre’s flagship Aadhaar scheme as constitutionally valid. A five-judge constitution bench had held that while Aadhaar would remain mandatory for the filing of I-T returns and allotment of PAN, it would not be mandatory to link Aadhaar to bank accounts

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over its last close. On Wednesday, the rupee had settled 1 paise higher at 71.56 against the US dollar. Rushabh Maru - Research Analyst, Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers, however, noted that the appreciation in the rupee is a temporary phenomenon. Globally crude oil prices are rising gradually and is a matter of concern for the markets. Besides, trade tension and geopolitical matters also remain cause of worry. “Hence we expect the rupee to trade in 71-72 range in the near term with the currency continuing it’s depreciation bias,” he said. Brent crude, the global benchmark, was trading at USD 62.33 per barrel, lower by 0.57 per cent.

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& Capital Markets Strategy V K Sharma said. He further said that the rupee and 10-year gilt prices gained Thursday after the Reserve Bank of India cut the repo rate and changed its policy stance to ‘neutral’ from ‘calibrated tightening’. The RBI also announced removal of a restriction on foreign portfolio investor from having an exposure of more than 20 per cent of its corporate bond portfolio to a single corporate. At the Interbank Foreign Exchange, the rupee opened on a weak note at 71.73 a dollar. The local unit moved in a range of 71.76 to 71.30 during the session before finally ending at 71.45, a gain of 11 paise

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(MPC) cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.25 per cent as inflation continues to remain benign. While four out of the six members, including Das, voted for a reduction in interest rate, all the six members unanimously favoured switch in stance to ‘neutral’ from ‘calibrated tightening’ adopted in October. Emboldened by a slowdown in inflation which fell to 18-month low of 2.19 per cent in December and is expected to be in the range of 3.2-3.4 per cent in April-September to 3.23.4 per cent - lower than previous RBI prediction of 3.8-4.2 per cent range, Dasled MPC weighed more concern about economic

Minister Piyush Goyal said in a tweet. RBI last hiked interest rates in August 2018 by 0.25 per cent. It came on back of a similar increase in June. These hikes were the first since January 28, 2014, when rates were hiked by a similar proportion to 8 per cent. In the subsequent years, RBI cut the interest rate on six occasions. In its last revision, on August 2, 2017, rates were cut by 25 basis points to 6 per cent. “Investment activity is recovering, but supported mainly by public spending on infrastructure,” the MPC said in a statement. “The need is to strengthen private investment activity and buttress private consumption.” Falling food prices have been the main driver of the inflation slowdown, though the core measure -- which excludes food and fuel costs -- remains elevated. The RBI kept GDP growth forecast unchanged at 7.4 per cent for the next fiscal year starting April 1, 2019. “Headline inflation is projected to remain soft in the near term reflecting the current low level of inflation and the benign food inflation outlook,” the MPC statement said, adding that it needs to be watchful of vegetable prices, oil prices, trade tensions, health and education inflation, financial market volatility and monsoon outcomes.

Rupee gains 11 paise to 71.45 vs USD

Mumbai, Feb 7 (PTI): The rupee Thursday appreciated by 11 paise to close at 71.45 against the US dollar after the Reserve Bank of India cut the repo rate and changed its policy stance to ‘neutral’. Forex traders said the domestic currency gained strength after the Reserve Bank of India Thursday cut benchmark lending rate by 0.25 percentage point to 6.25 per cent. Moreover, easing crude prices and fresh foreign fund inflows also propped up the local unit. This is the third consecutive session of appreciation for the rupee, during which it has gained 35 paise. “Rupee appreciated after RBI’s rate cut decision,” HDFC Securities Head PCG

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Mumbai, Feb 7 (PTI): In the first interest rate cut in 18 months, the RBI Thursday shed its hawkish stance to reduce policy rates in the maiden policy meeting under new Governor Shaktikanta Das, a move that may make home and other loans cheaper. Coming just months ahead of the general elections, the move will help boost lending and support the government’s efforts to boost a slowing economy after it last week unveiled an expansionary budget which included a Rs 75,000 crore cash dole to small farmers and income tax rebate to the middle class. The Reserve Bank of India’s six-member monetary policy committee

growth risks, paving the way for more rate cuts. Besides repo rate, reverse repo was reduced to 6 per cent from 6.25 per cent. Repo rate is the rate at which commercial banks borrow money from the RBI; while reverse repo rate is the rate at which RBI collects money from banks. Das, who unlike his predecessor Urjit Patel is seen more amenable to government demands for boosting credit growth, said it was “vital to act decisively and in a timely manner to address the objective of growth once price stability as defined (in RBI’s inflation-targeting mandate) is achieved.” A former bureaucrat, Das was appointed RBI Governor in December as Patel quit amid a debate over central bank’s autonomy. “The shift in stance from calibrated tightening to neutral provides flexibility to address, and the room to address, sustained the growth of India’s economy over the coming months as long as inflation remains benign,” he said. “RBI’s decision to reduce the repo rate by 25 basis point from 6.5 per cent to 6.25 per cent and change of stance to ‘Neutral’ will give a boost to the economy, lead to affordable credit for small businesses, homebuyers etc and further boost employment opportunities,” Finance

Gold sheds Rs 270

New Delhi, Feb 7 (PTI): Gold prices Thursday declined by Rs 270 to Rs 34,180 per 10 gram at the bullion market in the national capital, according to All India Sarafa Association. Silver, however, gained Rs 120 to Rs 41,500 per kg on increased offtake by industrial units and coin makers. Traders said, a weak trend overseas resulted in reduced buying by local jewellers which put pressure on the prices of the yellow metal. Globally, gold traded lower at USD 1,303.94 an ounce, while silver was down at USD 15.63 an ounce in New York. In the national capital, gold of 99.9 per cent and 99.5 per cent purities fell by Rs 270 each to Rs 34,180 and Rs 34,030 per 10 gram, respectively.

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Britain, EU agree to hold more Brexit talks

B ru s s e l s, F e b 7 (Agencies): Britain and the EU agreed Thursday to hold more talks to try to avoid a no-deal Brexit, after a “robust” meeting between Prime Minister Theresa May and European Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker. A joint statement issued after the talks in Brussels said Juncker had again warned that November’s withdrawal ag reement could not be renegotiated -- after May came hoping to persuade Brussels to agree on the need to change the so-called “backstop” clause for the Irish border, AFP reported. But Juncker “expressed his openness to add wording” to a parallel political declaration laying out ambitions for future EU-UK ties if London wants to seek a “more ambitious” closer relationship after Brexit. In a sharp reminder of the urgency of finding a solution before Brexit day on March 29, Bank of England governor Mark Carney warned that Britain’s economy was “not yet prepared” for a no-deal departure. May came hoping to change the backstop so that Britain cannot be “trapped” in the bloc against its will -- and by doing so win over enough MPs at home to

Jean-Claude Juncker and Theresa May agreed to hold further talks on Britain’s withdrawal from the bloc.

get the deal through parliament. She reminded Juncker that the British parliament had mandated her to seek “a legally binding change to the terms of the backstop”, but instead was offered a fresh round of talks. EU negotiator Michel Barnier will now meet British Brexit Minister Stephen Barclay in Strasbourg on Monday. May herself will meet Juncker again before the end of February, a commission spokesman said. A stony-faced May shook hands stiffly with Juncker as she arrived at commission headquarters, refusing to answer questions, but she was expected to make a statement later

Thursday. Expectations for the visit were already modest when, on Wednesday, EU kingpins Donald Tusk and Juncker torched May’s prospects of winning changes to the withdrawal agreement. Juncker told reporters May already knows and accepts that the Union will not reopen talks on the deal, while Tusk, who represents EU member governments as head of the European Council, triggered outrage across the Channel by damning proBrexit politicians for -- in his view -- recklessly failing to plan. “I’ve been wondering what that special place in hell looks like, for those

who promoted Brexit without even a sketch of a plan how to carry it out safely,” Tusk said. But even this latest demonstration of EU unity did not deter Downing Street, which insisted May’s top priority on the trip was to “find a way to guarantee we cannot, and will not, be trapped in the backstop”. Number 10 said that because the British parliament rejected the deal, May must seek material changes to the accord or see it fail. The impasse in Brussels has deepened fears that Britain could crash out of the EU without a deal on March 29, disrupting trade and supplies to manufacturing. May has exasperated EU leaders by repeatedly coming to Brussels without detailed proposals to solve the Brexit deadlock, and Tusk warned her he expected her to bring “a realistic suggestion on how to end the impasse”. Jeremy Corbyn, the leader of the main opposition Labour party, wrote to May on Thursday setting out his five conditions for backing her on Brexit -- including the UK staying in the EU’s customs union. While his demands will not be palatable to many in May’s Conservative party -- not least because of the

deeply entrenched tribalism of British politics -- it suggests there may be room for manoeuvre, if not yet a clear path to a cross-party deal. After seeing Tusk and Juncker on Thursday, May will have dinner with her Irish counterpart Leo Varadkar Dublin on Friday. Varadkar, whose government has stressed the importance of maintaining an open border between Ireland and Northern Ireland after Brexit, said recent “instability in British politics” showed why a backstop was essential. On Wednesday, May discussed the issue with Northern Irish leaders in the British province. Last month, the House of Commons overwhelmingly rejected the Brexit deal that May had negotiated with the EU after 18 months of painstaking diplomacy. May is now looking into changes to satisfy her MPs, who fear the backstop would keep Britain indefinitely tied to EU rules with even closer alignment for Northern Ireland. M ay ’s s p o k e s m a n stressed that she was not coming to Brussels to ask for more time and remained determined to deliver a Brexit deal before the March 29 deadline.

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Donald Trump nominates David Malpass for World Bank president Washington, Feb 7 (PTI): US President Donald Trump has nominated noted economist David Malpass to head the World Bank and ensure that the bank’s dollars are spent “effectively and wisely” and to “serve American interests,” sparking concerns that he may seek to reduce the role of the global lender. A Trump loyalist and a vocal critic of the World Bank, 62-year-old Malpass was a senior economic adviser to the US president during his 2016 election campaign. If approved by the Directors of the World Bank Group, Malpass, currently the undersecretary for international affairs at the US Treasury Department, would replace Jim Yong Kim as the president of the World Bank. Kim stepped down abruptly early this year, effective February 1, three years before the end of his term. Announcing his nomination on Wednesday, Trump declared Malpass, a long-time Republican, as a “special man”, and as someone who was eminently qualified for the position. “America is the largest contributor to the World Bank, giving it over USD 1 billion every year,” Trump said. “My administration

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has made it a top priority to ensure that US taxpayers dollars are spent effectively and wisely, serve American interests and defend the American values,” he added. The president, who frequently criticises multilateral institutions, said he expected Malpass to ensure that the bank’s dollars “are spent effectively and wisely, serve American interests and defend American values.” “Malpass is a strong advocate for accountability at the World Bank for a long time,” said the US president. The US has historically been allowed to choose the head of the World Bank, although that dynamic has more recently faced opposition from other nations. Nominating someone who has been so openly critical of the bank could intensify that resistance. Malpass has been a point person in the Trump administration’s trade negotiations with

China and has overseen the government’s relationship with the World Bank. He is also a longtime critic of the World Bank’s lending practices and its business model and has expressed concern about the power that multilateral institutions exert. If approved, he is expected to push the bank to narrow the focus of its lending to the world’s poorest countries, among other changes. His nomination has stirred debate, as some worry that Malpass will seek to reduce its role. His appointment could also prove controversial given as some analysts fear that the Trump administration could politicise the role and use it to curb China’s growing influence around the world. White House officials said Malpass would be a “pro-growth reformer”. The US controls 16 per cent of the 25-member board’s voting power. Given the vote share of various countries in the World Bank, the confirmation of Malpass as its next president is now a mere formality. In his current capacity as the Under Secretary of the Treasury for International Affairs, Malpass oversees the working of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank.

Myanmar villagers flee after Images suggest Iran launched satellite despite US criticism fresh clash; enter Bangladesh gle camp. They had crossed into Bangladesh on Sunday and Monday after fleeing from two villages in Chin state’s rugged Paletwa township after they heard gunfire and saw helicopters nearby, he said. Some villagers said they later witnessed Myanmar soldiers looting and setting fire to homes, he said. Two spokesmen for the Myanmar military and the government’s main spokesman, Zaw Htay, did not pick up phone calls seeking comment on Thursday. Win Thein said some of the refugee children were seriously ill and had no access to medical care. “There are no blankets at all and it is very cold,” he said. Bangladesh summoned Myanmar’s ambassador on Tuesday to protest over the new arrivals, according to a senior Bangladesh foreign ministry official.

Total rout of IS group imminent: Trump

LONDON, FEB 7 (AGENCIES): US President Donald Trump has said territory held by the Islamic State group in Syria and Iraq could be “100%” liberated as early as next week. “It should be announced, probably sometime next week, that we will have 100% of the caliphate,” he told a gathering of coalition partners. However, he also cautioned that he wanted to “wait for the official word”. US military and intelligence officials say IS could stage a comeback without sustained counter-terrorism pressure. Mr Trump shocked coalition allies in December when he declared that the group had been defeated, amid reports he wanted to pull out US soldiers within 30 days. But he later slowed the withdrawal after several resignations from key defence officials and strong criticism from Republicans and allies abroad. The global coalition against IS, now

numbering nearly 80 nations, was formed in 2014 after the group overran swathes of territory and went on to launch terror attacks outside the region. “Their land is gone,” he told Wednesday’s conference in Washington. “The Isis [IS] caliphate has been decimated.” But the group still had “tiny sections that can be so dangerous”, he said, and “foreign fighters must not gain access” to the US. He also referred to the IS propaganda machine, which recruited fighters from Europe and other regions. “For a period of time they used the internet better than we did,” he said. “They used the internet brilliantly but now it’s not so brilliant.” The US leader thanked coalition partners, saying, “We will be working together for many years to come.” Secretary of State Mike Pompeo pledged the US would continue to fight IS, despite withdrawing troops from Syria.

NAGALAND FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION NOTIFICATION

All Football players above the age of 13 years both male and female should be registered with the All Indian Football Federation Central Registration System. A player should be a member of a football club in their district. The football club in turn will register their players with the Central Registration System. New clubs may be formed where there are no club in existence. Football clubs may contact Nagaland Football Association for further information by email at- nagalandfootballassn@gmail.com Hony. Secretary Nagaland Football Association K-355 K Y M C

A satellite image provided by DigitalGlobe shows a missile on a launch pad and activity at the Imam Khomeini Space Center in Iran’s Semnan province on February 5. (AP/PTI)

The Doosti, a remotesensing satellite developed by engineers at Tehran’s Sharif University of Technology, was to be launched into a low orbit. The U.S. alleges such launches defy a U.N. Security Council resolution call-

ing on Iran to undertake no activity related to ballistic missiles capable of delivering nuclear weapons. Iran, which long has said it does not seek nuclear weapons, maintains its satellite launches and rocket tests do not have a military

component. Tehran also says they don’t violate a United Nations resolution that only “called upon” it not to conduct such tests. Over the past decade, Iran has sent several shortlived satellites into orbit and in 2013 launched a monkey into space. Iran usually displays space achievements in February during the anniversary of its 1979 Islamic Revolution. This year’s 40th anniversary comes amid Iran facing increasing pressure from the U.S. under the administration of President Donald Trump. The likely launch also comes after a Iran’s Telecommunications Minister Mohammad Javad Azari Jahromi reportedly said Sunday that three researchers died “because of a fire in one of the buildings of the Space Research Center,” without elaborating.

Office of the Hoito Village Students' Union Affiliated to KGSU

The Hoito Village Students' Union takes pleasure in congratulating the following students on their recent success/ achievements mentioned below: 1) Ms. Anika Kinni for clearing the NEET Exam & for having being awarded a seat under North East Council (NEC) quota on merit basis to study Bachelor of Homoepathic Medicine & Surgery (BHMS) at Jorhat Medical College, Assam. 2) Mr. Toka K Chophi for clearing the All India (Banking Sector) Debt Recovery Agent Exam. 3) Mr. Hinoka A Chophi on being elected as Vice-President, North East Students' Society Delhi University (NESSDU). 4) Mr. Olegto Zhimo, for being elected as AGS (Asst. General Secretary) Sumi Students' Union, Delhi. We pray that God grant each of you the strength, sincerity and conviction to excel more in the coming days. President Kakugha T Aye

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early December. Myanmar’s leaders have vowed to crush the rebels, who are fighting for autonomy for Rakhine State, and blocked most aid agencies from reaching the area, raising fears of more civilian suffering in an area long scarred by complex ethnic divisions. While Rakhine State is majority Buddhist, in 2017 attacks on security posts by insurgents from the Muslim Rohingya minority provoked a military crackdown that forced 730,000 people from their homes and into camps in Bangladesh’s Cox’s Bazar district, according to U.N. agencies. Win Thein, a member of the nongovernmental Bangladesh Human Rights Commission, said he had visited the refugees, who are members of the Khumi, Cho and Rakhine ethnic groups, in their remote jun-

part “40 years” and “Iranian made,” in different sections. That is likely in reference to the 40th anniversary of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, which authorities have been celebrating this month. Iranian state media did not immediately report on the rocket launch, though such delays have happened in previous launches. Iran has said it would launch its Doosti, or “friendship,” satellite. A launch in January failed to put another satellite, Payam or “message,” into orbit after successfully launching it from the same space center. DigitalGlobe analysts said the images from Tuesday suggest Iran used a Safir, or “ambassador,” rocket in the launch. In the January launch, engineers used a Simorgh, or “phoenix,” rocket. It wasn’t immediately clear what prompted the rocket choice.

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The Zuketsa Area Public Organisation with great honour and pride congratulates the following individuals for their tremendous achievements in various fields and thank them for bringing laurels to the community. 1. MIKHA KENYE - President, Chakhesang Public Organisation 2. WETSHO LASUSHE - EAC 3. WECIE LOMI - Junior Engineer 4. NEITSHOU KROME - Planning Assistant 5. WETO LOMI - Medical Officer 6. GUACHE KREO - JDA 7. MECHIEU KHUTSO - Demonstrator H/TE The organisation wishes them all the best in their future endeavours Sd/Sd/NGUPELO THERIE RITE KHUTSO President General Secretary

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YANGON/DHAKA, Feb 8 (Agencies): Scores of ethnic minority villagers have crossed from western Myanmar into Bangladesh in recent days amid fighting between the Myanmar military and ethnic Rakhine rebels, Bangladesh border guards and an activist said on Thursday. Members of 38 families said they fled their homes fearing attack from military helicopters, said Colonel Zahirul Haque Khan, the Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB) commander in Bandarban district where the group of 136 people are now living in shelters. Clashes between Myanmar’s military and the insurgent Arakan Army, which mainly recruits from the Rakhine ethnic group, have displaced more than 5,000 people in parts of Rakhine and Chin states since

DUBAI, Feb 7 (Agencies): Iran appears to have attempted a second satellite launch despite U.S. criticism that its space program helps the country develop ballistic missiles, satellite images released Thursday suggest. According to Fox News, Iran did not immediately acknowledge conducting such a launch. Images released by the Colorado-based company DigitalGlobe show a rocket at the Imam Khomeini Space Center in Iran’s Semnan province on Tuesday. Images from Wednesday show the rocket was gone with what appears to be burn marks on its launch pad. It wasn’t immediately clear if the satellite, if launched, made it into orbit. In the images, words written in Farsi in large characters on the launch pad appeared to say in

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ormer ESPN host Jemele Hill deleted a tweet in which, describing what a Democratic lawmaker should say at President Trump’s State of the Union address, she jokingly referenced a phrase uttered by an assassin before Malcolm X was gunned down in 1965. It all started when Showtime’s Desus Nice tweeted that he would like Rep. Alexandria OcasioCortez, D-N.Y., to interrupt Trump’s speech by yelling, “Whose mans is this?” Hill, who famously called Trump a “white supremacist” in 2017 before her exit from ESPN, is now a writer for The Atlantic. She responded to Nice with her own vision fof what the freshman lawmaker should shout. “Nah, she gotta yell: GETCHO HAND OUT MY POCKET,” Hill tweeted. While not everyone picked up on Hill’s com-

ment, some history buffs realized it was a reference to assassination. “That statement is a reference to what one of Malcolm X’s assassins yelled out before they killed the 1960s civil rights leader,” NewsBusters’ deputy research director Geoffrey Dickens wrote. Hill deleted the tweet after NewsBusters and other critics put a spotlight on it, but the media watchdog site published an image of the anti-Trump message. On Wednesday evening, Hill apologized and tried to explain. “When I tweeted ‘GETCHO HAND OUT MY POCKET,’ in no way was I suggesting any physical harm to the president. I have used this phrase many times in my Twitter history, always in lighthearted ways, and removed from the context of the movie,” she tweeted. Hill also wrote: “I have often disagreed with many

of the president’s policies, his behavior and rhetoric, but I would never call for violence against him, or any person. I apologize for breathing life into such an absurd assumption.” The Atlantic did not immediately respond when asked for comment. “The joke here is that AOC should have participated in the assassination of the president,” Free Beacon reporter Alex Griswold tweeted. Radio host and author Clay Travis wrote, “So Jemele Hill has moved on from calling the president a white supremacist to now rooting for him to be assassinated during the state of the union. Yikes.” When Hill called Trump a “white supremacist” on Twitter, it illuminated many critics say is a liberal bias at ESPN. She also called Trump a “bigot” who is “unqualified and unfit to be president.” The

now-former ESPN star’s comments back inb 2017 caught the attention of the White House and Press Secretary Sarah Sanders, who said she considered the rhetoric a “fireable offense.” Trump even got involved himself, mocking Hill and ESPN’s lackluster ratings. ESPN initially declined to punish her for the tweet but then sidelined her for two weeks in October 2017, after she violated the company’s social media guidelines again. The second violation occurred when she called on fans to boycott the Dallas Cowboys’ advertisers after owner Jerry Jones told players they would be benched if they did not stand up during the national anthem. Not long after returning from that suspension, ESPN reassigned Hill from its flagship “SportsCenter” to a role at The Undefeated, the company’s site that covers the intersections of sports and race. She left ESPN last September after months of speculation. “The time has come for me to begin a new chapter in my life,” Hill tweeted before singling out a group of people she wanted to thank, including former ESPN president John Skipper — who left the network in 2017 when a drug dealer attempted to extort him by using his cocaine habit against him. Hill joined The Atlantic shortly after her exit from ESPN. (FoxNews)

inger Chris Brown challenged rapper Offset to a fight over another rapper through an Instagram comment on Thursday. The beef started when Brown posted an Instagram video making fun of 21 Savage’s place of birth, which was discovered this week to be in England. “CMON FAM, STOP PLAYING WIT DA MANS DEM,” Brown wrote in the description. Savage’s music is deeply associated with Atlanta, where another fellow rapper Offset is from. Savage and Offset have been close friends for years, according to TMZ. Attorneys for Savage, whose real name is She’yaa Bin AbrahamJoseph, said he has lived in the U.S. since age 7. “Memes ain’t funny lame,” Offset wrote in response to Brown’s video, defending his rapper friend. (FoxNews)

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Police informed that after repeated knocks, her brother Durga Prasad broke open the door with the help of her neighbours to find her hanging from the ceiling fan. According to Jhansi’s relatives, she was in love with a man, Surya, who

was her distant relative, and was reportedly in depression for the last few days. They suspect failure in love to be the reason for the suicide. Jhansi’s mother Annapurna said Surya wanted to marry her and on his insistence she had stopped acting. However, he later changed his mind. J h a n s i ’s m o b i l e phone has been seized and the police are examining the call data and chat records. Her body was taken to the Gandhi Hospital for autopsy and a case is registered in Punjagutta police station. Hailing from Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh, Jhansi acted in several TV serials including “Pavitra Bandhan” on MAA TV. She also ran a beauty parlour in Ameerpet area for the last few months. The actress’ body was shifted to her village for last rites. (IANS)

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Dear Athan, On this very special day of yours, I earnestly pray that Almighty God continue to shower His blessings abundantly upon you in every walk of your life. Happiness and delight became my constant companion, since the day you came into my life. A very Happy Birthday. Warm love, Anchum WC-66

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Man City beat Everton 2-0 to go top

Aymeric Laporte broke free from his marker and was gifted a free header as Everton lost concentration at the set-piece.

of the table. Second-placed Liverpool have a game in hand on City, who were playing Everton in a game brought forward due to a fixture clash with the League Cup final against Chelsea later this month. It was a far from inspired performance from City, but it was enough to turn the pressure back on Jurgen Klopp’s faltering team, who had occupied top spot since December 8. Liverpool’s successive draws against Leicester and West Ham have allowed

City back into the title race, just when it looked like the Reds were set to take control as they chase a first English crown since 1990. The opening goal came from a free kick, needlessly conceded by Idrissa Gueye and taken by David Silva. The Spanish midfielder curled in a perfect delivery which found Laporte unmarked, and only eight yards from goal, for a perfect header. It was the 16th consecutive league and cup game in which Guardiola’s

India face must-win situation vs NZ

Au c k l a n d, F e b 7 (IANS): After the 80-run hammering on Wednesday, a desperate India will be eyeing for a strong comeback against New Zealand in the second contest of the threematch Twenty20 rubber at Eden Park here on Friday. While the visitors face a must-win situation, another victory for the Kiwis

will seal a moral series victory win for them. In the first game, neither the Indian batsmen nor the bowlers clicked as they succumbed before a clinical all-round show by the hosts. Kiwi opener Tim Seifert (84 off 43) hammered the Indian bowlers all around the Park on Wednesday and it would be crucial to pack

back him early on Friday. Experienced pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Hardik Pandya and Khaleel Ahmed had failed to contain Seifert. In such a crunch situation, the Indian team management could replace Khaleel with either Siddharth Kaul or Mohammad Siraj, who missed the last game.

side had scored a first-half goal, a run dating back to their first league defeat of the season at Chelsea in early December. And in the context of the title race, it may yet prove to be one of the more important, although it took until deep into stoppage time of the second half for City to claim their second. Kevin De Br uyne played in Jesus, whose initial run was blocked by Jordan Pickford, only for the ball to sit up kindly for the Brazilian to head into an open goal. That was a cruel finale for Marco Silva’s outof-form team, who had battled admirably in the first half and not given up a single shot on target to that point. In fact, Brazilian Bernard came close to opening the scoring when he met a cross from opposite winger Theo Walcott, and delivered a shot which Ederson was required to turn around his post. City had looked certain to take the lead after 19 minutes when Ilkay Gundogan slid in to meet David Silva’s excellent cross, but succeeded only in scooping his shot against the Everton bar. Laporte had also missed a free header at the far post in a spell of early City pressure, but by

Kohima, Jan 7 (NPN): The 1st Chakhesang Open Wrestling meet 2019 will commence on February 8 at Pfutsero sports complex, Phek district. The event is organized by Chakhesang Wrestling Association (CWA) and 63 wrestlers including two Angami wrestlers have confirmed their participation. Some of prominent wrestlers taking part in the meet are reigning Chakhesang Wrestling champion Venuzo Dawhuo, former NWA champion, Vechita

Khesoh, former NWA Open wrestling champion Pfusato Tetseo etc. Meanwhile, the organizing committee has informed that during the event if any dispute arises, the decision of the referee and judges shall be final, and wrestling norms shall be based on the rules and regulation laid down by the Nagaland Wrestling Association. The champion will walked away with a cash prize of Rs.1, 20,000 and runner up Rs. 80,000. The third and fourth positions will pocket Rs.40, 000 and 20,000 respectively.

DIMAPUR, FEB 7 (NPN): Headhunters reached the semifinals of the 9th Lotha Football Championship (LFC) by thrashing N.Longidang 10-0 at local ground, Wokha on Thursday. Headhunters will now take on Pangti Sports Association in the semifinal on Friday. Pete and Hanglen both scored hat-trick for Headhunters, Haotinmang also contributed two goals. In the other match, Pangti SA beat Forest FC 4-2 to enter the semifinals. Punro and Yanpo scored two goals each for Pangti FC. While Oponthung and Thungchibemo scored a goal each for Forest FC.

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Madrid. Wednesday’s game came just 101 days after Barca beat Madrid 5-1 in La Liga but a lot has changed since then. Santiago Solari, celebrating 100 days in charge, has replaced Julen Lopetegui for a start. There were five changes to the Madrid side from that defeat, too. Barça, meanwhile, only made two. There was one constant, though: Messi didn’t start. He was on the bench this time, mind. Madrid were quicker out the blocks. Toni Kroos had already gone close when Lucas opened the scoring after good work from Vinicius and a glorious touch from Karim Benzema. Los Blancos remained on top. Gerard

Pique, brilliant on the night, twice blocked Vinicius shots when the Brazilian should have perhaps passed. Led by Nelson Semedo and Malcom’s link up on the right, Barca gradually came back into the game. The latter should have scored when sent through by Luis Suarez. Keylor Navas saved and the flag went up for offside but VAR would likely have reversed that decision. The Brazilian was onside. Both sides had chances to win it. Gareth Bale, fresh on off the bench, spurned Madrid’s best opening, while Messi sent a free kick into the wall and then saw another chance snuffed out by Navas.

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1st Death Anniversary LATE TOKUGHA YEPTHOMI Son of Late Khehokhu Yepthomi Born: 7 Nov 1961 Died: 8 Feb 2018 Your life was a blessing, Your memory a treasure... You are loved beyond words And missed beyond measure. DP-1144

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We the bereaved family of Late Lovika Achumi convey our profound gratitude to all those who stood with us physically, mentally and financially on 05-02-2019. We are unable to thank everybody personally, but we pray that Almighty God shower His blessings upon all of you immensely. Our special thanks goes to: 1. ADC Jalukie and Staff. 2. O.C Jalukie and Staff. 3. Jalukie Town Council. 4. Jalukie Baptist Church. 5. Sumi Baptist Church, Jalukie. 6. Jalukie Youth Organization. 7. Zeliang Students Union, Jalukie. 8. Kiyavi Village Public. 9. Police Station Fellowship, Jalukie. 10. Sitimi Union, Dimapur. 11. Mr. Zheshito Chishi, President, Western Sumi Hoho and Colleagues. 12. Mr. Matu Zeliang and Family. 13. Mr. Khusheto, Jalukie. 14. Mr. L. Tohoshe Achumi, Jalukie. 15. Mrs. Elica Achumi, Jalukie Town. 16. Mr & Mrs. Khenivi Chophy, Jalukie. 17. P. Kughavi Yeptho, Headmaster, GHS, Jalukie ‘B’. 18. Mr. Toivi Aye, Sitimi. 19. Mr. Khuiho Kiho, Sitimi. 20. Mr. Zhevihe Chophy, Sitimi. 21. Mr. Yanglise Sangtam, Sitimi. 22. Mr. Kaino Chishi, Sitimi. 23. Mr. Yeveto Kiho, Sitimi. 24. Ikashe Aye, Sitimi.

Barcelona, Feb 7 (agencies): Malcom’s second half goal earned Barcelona a draw against Real Madrid as a run of three Clasicos in 25 days kicked off at Camp Nou on Wednesday. Madrid took an early lead in this Copa del Rey semifinal first leg through Lucas Vazquez but Malcom equalised in the second half. Lionel Messi, only deemed fit enough to star on the bench, came on after but Barca were unable to find a late winner at Camp Nou. The two teams will meet in the second leg at the Santiago Bernabeu on Feb. 27 -- just three days before they meet in the league in

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the time he redeemed himself at the end of the half, Everton appeared to have weathered the worst of it. Indeed, by the halfhour mark, Guardiola cut an increasingly frustrated figure on the touchline, arms waving at every overhit pass and misplaced and over-hit through-ball. But the first goal, and its timing, eased the pressure on City and turned it, in no uncertain terms, on Everton’s cross-town rivals Liverpool. After the restart, Pickford failed to deal with a deflected Gundogan cross, with Sergio Aguero shooting wide with an overhead attempt, before Guardiola brought on substitute Raheem Sterling in an effort to introduce a more clinical edge. It almost worked, as the England forward saw a shot deflected on to the roof of the net following a spell of uncertain defending from Everton and a couple of failed clearances. Team P GD Pts Man City 26 48 62 Liverpool 25 41 62 Tottenham 25 27 57 Chelsea 25 22 50 Man Utd 25 14 48 Arsenal 25 15 47 Wolves 25 1 38 Watford 25 -1 34 Everton 26 -2 33 Bournemouth 25 -7 33

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Late IMKONGMAYANG (Chungliyimsen Village) Born On : 23rd Oct 1962 – Died On : 24th Jan 2019 Most sincerely we would like to share our hearty gratitude to all those who have stood by our side during the sustained illness through till the demise of our beloved. Your prayers and support in all the kinds will be always in our hearts. We would also like to share our special thanks to: Dr. Kilangwapang Pongen, Dr. Lima Yanger, Nurse Tiarenla, Nurse Limasenla, Nurse Ayangla, Doctors and Nurses of IMDH, Mokokchung, Doctors and Nurses of Impur Clinic, Mokokchung, The Pentecostal Church, Mokokchung, Sungkomen Baptist Church, Mokokchung. We pray our loving God to bless each one generously. Wife, children and family members MKC-68

MRS. LATE MHABENI NGULLIE CHANG A year back on this day, our lives felt empty and sorrows immeasurable when you left us for your heavenly abode. Yet, your unshakable Christian faith and perseverance till your last breath have kept us strong. Acknowledging these, we held on to the scriptures. Rev. 14:13 – And I heard a voice from heaven saying, write; blessed are the dead which die in the lord from henceforth : Yea, saith the spirit, that they may rest from their labors; and their works do follow them. Until we meet again. "Loving Husband and Sons" DP-1089

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Born : 23.08.1986 – Died : 29.01.2019 We the bereaved family members of Late PUTUINLA, who passed away in the Himalayan Hospital Dehradun, Uttarakhand while serving the Lord, would like to thank most sincerely to all who stood by us and showed great kindness and support during her illness and in the time since she left us for her heavenly abode on 29th Jan. 2019. She lived her life fulfilling God's purpose on this earthly journey. At this moment, our joy seems gone and our hearts sad, evolved with grief. Yet, we are confronted by God's divine grace who wipes our tears in the assurance that she is now with our heavenly father in her eternal home. Sincere thanks are owed to our dear and near ones, without whose support, we could not have passed through the hour of sorrow. Our hearts are filled with gratitude and are truly indebted to : 1. NCF (Naga Christian Fellowship) Dehradun. 2. Naga Himalayan Network, Uttarakhand. 3. Doctors and Staff of Himalayan Hospital, Dehradun. 4. Delhi Ao Baptist Church. 5. Dimapur Ao Baptist Arogo. 6. Yajang Union, Dimapur. 7. Longjemdang Union, Dimapur. 8. Longjemdang Baptist Arogo, Longjemdang. 9. Lirmen Tamang Telongjem, Dimapur. 10. Manna Prayer Group. 11. Neighbours, relatives and friends. DP-1132

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LIVERPOOL, Feb 7 (Agencies): Manchester City seized first place in the Premier League on Wednesday with a 2-0 win over Everton that moved the champions above Liverpool on goal difference. Pep Guardiola’s side took the lead through Aymeric Laporte’s header on the stroke of halftime at Goodison Park. Gabriel Jesus struck in the closing seconds to seal a victory that moved City level on points with Liverpool, and allowed them to return to the top

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Delhi hold Northeast to 1-1 draw Nagaland pulls out of Santosh Trophy Correspondent

Players of North East United FC (in red) and Delhi Dynamos FC in action during their match at the 5th edition of ISL football tournament, in Guwahati on Thursday. (PTI)

G u wa h at i , F e b 7 (Agencies): NorthEast United FC were left to rue missed chances, particularly at the end, as they settled for a 1-1 draw against Delhi Dynamos FC in an Indian Super League (ISL) clash at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium here on Thursday. NorthEast United have won only one of their last seven matches but continue to be in contention for a semi-final spot. The point

sees them move four points clear of fifth-placed Jamshedpur FC but have played a game more, while Delhi Dynamos remain eighth. After an even first-half, Marcos Tebar put the visitors in the lead in the 67th minute. Star striker Bartholomew Ogbeche equalled Ferran Corominas in the race for the Golden Boot race by scoring his 11th goal from the spot in the 71st minute.

The Highlanders went for the kill towards the end but saw chance after chance go amiss including a shot from Rowllin Borges which was clawed on to the crossbar by an alert Delhi goalkeeper Francisco Dorronsoro and had to settle for a point. NorthEast looked to get Ogbeche involved in the game right from the start with several long balls. However, the offside flag and timely interceptions

by the Delhi backline prevented the Nigerian from getting a free sight on goal. NorthEast custodian TP Rehenesh almost gifted a goal to the opposition when he misplaced a pass straight to Lallianzuala Chhangte in the 24th minute. The winger took the ball into the box and tried to side-foot it into the net but the goalkeeper made up for his error by parrying the shot away. The game opened up as

the first half wore on and the hosts went close three times at the stroke of half-time. Delhi goalkeeper Dorronsoro kept out Borges’ attempts on goal twice before a curled effort by Triadis ricocheted off the post. After the break, NorthEast kept probing and Ogbeche missed a glorious chance in the 49th minute. With the Delhi backline looking to push up, Robert Lalthlamuana released the Nigerian behind the defence but the striker was unable to hit the target from a one-onone with Dorronsoro. After holding firm at the back post the break, Delhi took the lead in the 67th minute against the run of play. Marcos Tebar started a flowing move, spread the ball wide to Nandhakumar Sekar on the right flank. The winger crossed into the box and Rehenesh could only parry it towards an onrushing Tebar who tapped it home. The goal triggered an immediate response from the hosts. Borges fed Ogbeche into the box and he was brought down by Narayan Das and the referee awarded a penalty for the home side. Ogbeche stepped up and scored his 11th goal of the season from 12 yards, sending Dorronsoro the wrong way. FRIDAY’S MATCH Jamshedpur Vs Mumbai City: 7:30 pm

Kohima, Feb 7 (NPN): Nagaland football team, after failing to register players in the Centralised Registration System (CRS), has backed out of participating in the Northeast Zone qualifying round for Santosh Trophy which is scheduled to begin in Aizawl, Mizoram from February 11, and continue till February 16. Nagaland was set to play against Assam in the first match on February 12 but now Assam will get a walkover in the qualifying match. Backing out this year from the tournament means that the State team has now failed to participate in Santosh Trophy for the third consecutive year. Nagaland Football Association (NFA) president Atuo Mezhur confirmed that Nagaland would not be participating in Santosh Trophy and told this correspondent that there have been some problems with registering for the CRS. The president clarified the names for the players have to be submitted 15 days before the match, but the association was unable to do so because district presidents gave no response despite being told beforehand that detailed information of players

would be required. “We already have about 100 football players that are already registered under CRS but only 6 of them were selected for Santosh trophy”, he added. When asked about the players stationed in the preparation camp at IG Stadium, he said senior players will be sent back home, but U-21 players will stay back in the camp to prepare for the upcoming U-21 Dr. T. Ao. Trophy. Kwethelhi Thopi, former Aizawl FC player said the Nagaland Football Association had earlier asked football players to register in 2013, which “some of did but most didn’t”. He added that the NFA did not put any restrictions on players playing tournaments out of the CRS banner, which he felt should have been controlled. One source said it was lack of professional clubs in the state, due to which teams failed to register in the CRS. The source point-

ed out that every district football player for every age group should be registered under CRS to play in the national level.

CRS registration mandatory for all football players

All India Football Federation (AIFF) has made mandatory registration of all the players and clubs in the Centralised Registration System (CRS). According to footballcounter.com, the players who fail to register in CRS will not be allowed to take part in any district, state, and national competitions as per the AIFF rules and regulations. Nagaland Football Association, through a notification, has requested all football players above 13 years of age to register in the AIFF CRS. Football clubs can contact Nagaland Football Association for further queries by email at nagalandfa@ gmail.com.

Vidarbha beat Saurashtra; retain Ranji Trophy ASA sports meet underway in Kohima

Vidarbha team poses with the trophy after defeating Saurashtra in the final cricket match of the Ranji Trophy 2018- 19, in Nagpur on Thursday. (PTI)

Nagpur, Feb 7 (IANS): Left-arm spinner Aditya Sarwate starred with the ball to help defending champions Vidarbha retain their Ranji Trophy title by thrashing Saurashtra by 78 runs in the summit clash at the VCA Stadium here on Thursday. Chasing a target of 206, Saurashtra folded up for 127, with Sarwate emerging the wrecker-in-

chief, bagging six wickets in his 24 overs in the second innings. He had picked up 5/98 in the first innings. Needing five wickets on the final day to clinch the title second time in a row, Sarwate, who finished with six wickets in the final innings, guided his team to the domestic title. The left-armer emerged the hero of the 85th Ranji title clash after he scalped

11 wickets and scored 49 vital runs but more importantly negated the threat of India Test star Cheteshwar Pujara, dismissing him in both innings. Off-spinner Akshay Wakhare provided the perfect support, claiming seven wickets in the match. Vidarbha started the day on a positive note as, in the second over of the day, Sarwate dismissed Kam-

lesh Makvana (14) who along with Vishvaraj Jadeja forged a 33-run stand for the sixth wicket. Wakhare then dismissed Prerak Mankad (2) in the very next over and kept the pressure on with his tight line and length. Needing 115 r uns more with three wickets remaining, Dharmendrasinh Jadeja (17 runs in 56 balls) supported Vishvaraj Jadeja (52 runs in 137 balls) handsomely but Sarwate again came into the picture and picked up the set batsman. Vishvraj was adjudged leg before wicket. After that, no other lower-order batsmen fought as skipper Jaydev Unadkat (7) then got dismissed and after couple of overs, Jadeja was sent packing by Wakhare. With this result, Saurashtra have now lost all the three Ranji Trophy summit clashes that they have played so far. Vidarbha thus joined Mumbai, Maharashtra, Delhi, Karnataka and Rajasthan as teams to have won two or more successive titles previously. BRIEF SCORES: Vidarbha: 312 and 200 beat Saurashtra: 307 and 127 all out in 58.4 overs (Vishvaraj Jadeja 52; Aditya Sarwate 6/59) by 78 runs.

Er. Zale Neikha with the players of SASA and CSA and others at IG Stadium, Kohima on Thursday. (NP)

Correspondent

Kohima, feb 7 (NPN): The 47th meet of Angami Sports Association (ASA) got underway at new Astroturf football ground at Indira Gandhi Stadium, Kohima on Thursday. Advisor, youth resources and sports, Er. Zale Neikha, who graced the meet as special guest, said that PDA government has framed the “Nagaland Sports policy” which will be introduced shortly and expressed hope that it would benefit the sportspersons in the state. He also hoped that the new sports policy will generate interest among the youths. Pointing out that Nagas tend to take sports very lightly, Neikha

reminded the budding talents that in order to excel in sports they have to choose a discipline in which he or she was good at and according to his or her physique. He also told them that vigorous trainings with dedication, hardwork and perseverance was needed to achieve in sports. Earlier, Meyieto Sachu, asst. games secy, ASA led the oath taking ceremony, welcome address was delivered Viliehu Nguzhu, president, ASA and the programme was chaired by Neiketouzo Kenguruse, vice president, ASA. The programme began with an invocation by Rev. Fr. Dr. Visosie-o Solomon Vizo. The events of the meet are foot-

ball for men and volleyball for men and women. Four units under ASASouthern Angami Sports Association (SASA), Western Angami Sports Association (WASA), Northern Angami Sports Association (NASA) and Chakhroma Sports Association (CSA) are vying for the championship title. In the first football match for men, SASA defeated CSA 3-2, while WASA overcame NASA 4-2 in the second match. SASA will now take on WASA in the final match, and CSA will play against NASA for the third place on Friday. The valedictory function on January 8 will be graced by Pfüduolhuo Kense, advisor, Nagaland Wrestling Association as guest of honour.

Returning from injury, Chanu wins gold

Saikhom Mirabai Chanu

New Delhi, Feb 7 (Agencies): Indian weighlifter and 2017 world champion Saikhom Mirabai Chanu made a strong return from injury by winning a gold medal at the EGAT’s Cup in Thailand on Thursday, 7 February.

According to The Quint, Chanu, who stormed to the 48 kg gold at the Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast last year, had been out of action for more than half of 2018 with a lower-back injury which threatened to derail her Olympic hopes.

But the 24-year-old showed her recovery is well on track with an effort of 192 kg in the silverlevel Olympic qualifying event in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Chanu, according to PTI, lifted 82 kg in the snatch and 100 kg in the clean and jerk to finish on top of the podium in what was her first competition since her record-breaking CWG gold. Japan’s Miyake Hiromi (183kg) claimed the silver, while the bronze went to Papua New Guinea’s Loa Dika Toua (179kg). Even more pleasing to Chanu than the medal would be the points that she gains in the qualification tables for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. “My next target is the Asian Championships in China, followed by the world championships, which is very crucial for me,” Chanu told PTI. The back injury, after which she required extensive physiotherapy, forced Chanu out of the Asian Games in Indonesia as well as the world championships, which served a gold-level qualifier for the Olympics.

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