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Rally against CAB and for solution

Correspondent

KOHIMA, FEB 8 (NPN): Members of civil society groups and tribal organisations, students and elders hit the streets here on Friday to protest against the controversial Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB), besides demanding resolution of the “Indo-Naga” political issue before the announcement of parliamentary elections.

Led by Nagaland GB Federation (NGBF), the rallyists marched from Old MLA Hostel junction point to Raj Bhavan after a brief function and submitted two memorandums (President of India on the Citizenship Amendment Bill and Prime Minister of India on Solution to Indo-Naga Political issue) to the Secretary to Governor PB Acharya, since governor was out of station.

In the memorandum addressed to the President of India, the signatories explained how Citizenship Amendment Bill posed the threat to the Nagas and minorities for the first time in the history of India in its 72 years of existence as a sovereign nation.

Load shedding in Dimapur today

DIMAPUR, FEB 8 (NPN): To prevent power disruption during windy and rainy season, the power department has planned to carry out jungle clearing/cutting on February 9 from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. within its jurisdiction. In a notice, the department has requested the council/community to ask residents/consumers to clear jungle/obstacles obstructing the feeders and LT distribution network in their respective surroundings. The department has also requested the public to help clear the jungle/ obstacles. The department said its 11 KV feeders and LT distribution networks get severely affected by wind and rain hampering stable power supply.

Power deptt cautions

DIMAPUR, FEB 8 (NPN): In view of the charging of new 66kV transmission line from Jalukie to New Peren, the power department has cautioned the public of Peren to keep away from the power line. In a notice, the department said it would be energizing the new 66kV Transmission line on February 11 and would remain charged thereafter. The power line would pass through Samzuiram, Jalukie B, Kejangwla and New Peren HQ.

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“To be in NGO, Civil Society these days we need to be like jack of all trades.”

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Rally participants outside the Raj Bhavan Kohima on Friday. (NP)

They termed as unfortunate that the Union government was so determined to bring the amendment on the basis of religion, which was against the secular spirit of India’s constitution.

Since Nagaland shared a porous border that stretched for more than 400 km with Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, the memorandum said it was practically impossible to totally restrict intrusion of outsiders into Nagaland despite restrictive rules.

Pointing out that a law

was basically enacted to protect, preserve and enhance the betterment of its citizens, the memorandum said the CAB 2016 on the contrary was subjectively aimed at giving rights and protection to foreigners in India at the cost of its indigenous citizens.

Highlighting the consequences and negative impact of CAB, the signatories urged President of India not to give his assent to the controversial Bill even when passed by both Houses of Parliament, besides withholding his

assent even if the Union government tried to bring in an ordinance in this regard.

Also, in a separate representation submitted to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the signatories conveyed Naga people’s hope that BJP leadership’s promise of “Election for Solution” would not be used as a tool to dupe the Naga public.

The memorandum maintained that uncertainties loomed large in view of the last session of Parliament that would

conclude in second week of February, and the Parliamentary election would be announced in a couple of weeks. It added that the hopes of Nagas would once again fade into darkness and there was apprehension that all these years of negotiations might once again become a damp squib.

It said that having negotiated for years, now there was no justifiable reason for the Centre to delay or fail to bring the peace talks to its logical conclusion.

It further appealed to Modi not to fail the Nagas, but rather fulfil all that were promised so that the latter would not be forced to feel betrayed.

Stating that Nagas were now “ever ready” to welcome and receive the outcome of the solution, the memorandum said “the very moment is the best opportunity to strike the deal when the ground is ripe.”

Both the memorandums were signed by the representatives of civil society organisations, tribal bodies and various indigenous groups of Nagaland.

Defence Ministry note on Rafale deal rocks govt; opposition steps up attack NEW DELHI, FEB 8 (AGENCIES): The Narendra Modi government was on Friday rocked by a 2015 Defence Ministry note cited in a media report expressing strong objections to the “parallel” negotiations by the PMO in the controversial Rafale jet deal and came under fresh attack from Congress chief Rahul Gandhi.

T h e C o n g r e s s ye t again demanded a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) probe and AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal going to the extent of demanding an “independent” CBI raid to seize all related files and arrest everyone involved.

Latching on to an article in The Hindu newspaper, which claimed that the Defence Ministry had raised strong objections to “parallel discussions” conducted by the PMO during negotiations for the Rs 59,000-crore fighter jet deal between India and France, the opposition leaders also raised questions on the role of Modi.

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, however, dismissed the media report as “flogging a dead horse” and accused the opposition

of playing into the hands of multinational companies and vested interests. She also said that periodical enquiries by the PMO cannot be construed as interference.

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge asked for a JPC to be constituted on Friday amidst loud protests from the Opposition benches against Modi.

AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh filed a police complaint and sought a first information report to be lodged against ‘direct and indirect beneficiaries’ including the Prime Minister. Singh wrote to the CBI and also marked copies to the Central Vigilance Commission and Comptroller and Auditor General of India. He cited the ‘disclosure’ made in the news report and sought an inquiry based on it.

Earlier, Congress president Rahul Gandhi said that the PM’s involvement in the deal is now in ‘black and white’. “It is black and white that PM himself was carrying out a parallel negotiation. I want to speak to the youth of this country and every single member of the

armed forces. This is about your future. You defend us, you protect us, fight for us and die for us. PM has stolen Rs 30,000 crore of your money, bypassed a process and given it to his friend Anil Ambani. We demand a JPC,” Rahul said.

CPI (M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury alleged that Modi has consistently undermined the Air Force and the Defence Ministry to benefit his “cronies” in the Rafale deal. His actions have hurt the public exchequer & damaged national security.

These facts have been hidden from Supreme Court where a review petition is pending, Yechury tweeted.

DMK President MK Stalin said: “PM Modi has come under the Supreme Court’s contempt. In its sealed envelope to SC, centre never mentioned PMO’s negotiations. Never ever in independent India, a PM was caught in such serious allegations.”

Reacting to the report, former J&K chief minister Omar Abdullah tweeted, “I’d like to see how this one is explained by the talking heads aligned to the BJP...”

CSOs to go ahead with Feb 11 bandh Black flags and torchlight protest greet PM in Assam DIMAPUR, FEB 8 (NPN): Coordination Committee of tribe hohos, civil society organisations, various committees and mass-based organisations under aegis of Nagaland GB Federation (NGBF) Friday informed that the state-wide from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. (10 hours) on February 11 will be imposed as scheduled.

In a press note, the committee explained that the bandh had been called to protest the planned passage of Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) in Rajya Sabha, which it termed as “unconstitutional and against the sentiment” of the people of Northeast. The bandh has also been called to attract the attention of the Centre towards the seven-decade-old Naga issue. The committee has therefore appealed to “all-right thinking” Nagas to observe the bandh wholeheartedly and peacefully.

Claiming that CAB

would strike at the very heart of indigenous people’s existence, the committee said it was imperative that all concerned Nagas should welcome the bandh to show “our deep resentment” to the Central government, that our right to existence cannot be toyed with”.

Urging all tribe hohos to take responsibility of their own districts, the committee said media personnel, medical and emergency services, police, district administration officials, army, paramilitary forces, students and teachers on examination, train and flight passengers, pre-arranged programmes like weddings, etc, have been exempted from the purview of the bandh.

It added that members of NSCN (I-M) attending their National Hoho from February 11 were also exempted from the purview of the bandh. It said respective tribe hohos were free to im-

plement their own modalities in ensuring the bandh in their respective areas.

According to the committee, the message of the bandh to the Central government and successful expression of solidarity to “our North-eastern brethren” lay with the respective tribe hohos of 11 districts and two sub-divisions of Tseminyu and Meluri. It requested Naga Council, Dimapur to oversee enforcement of the bandh in Dimapur district with its 19 federating tribal units. The committee further urged the Naga people to respond to the call of Nagaland Joint Christian Forum for prayer and fasting on February 10 for resolution of the Naga political issue.

Meanwhile, the committee has expressed its gratitude to all those who participated in the public march to Raj Bhavan in Kohima on Friday.

G U WA H AT I , F E B 8 ( AG E N C I E S ) : P r i m e Minister Narendra Modi arrived Guwahati Friday on a two-day visit to Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Tripura was greeted with Black flags even as the North East continues to witness protests against the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill (CAB), 2016.

All Assam Students’ Union members, who were barricaded by security persons inside their Guwahati office were seen waving black flags as the PM’s convoy passed from the airport towards Raj Bhavan.

“The BJP is anti-Assamese and this Bill poses a serious threat to the indigenous people. AASU will organise protests, demonstrations and effigy burning across the state tomorrow,” said Samujjal Bhattacharya, AASU advisor.

As a mark of protest, AASU will burn copies of

‘Govt’s decision to oppose CAB a mockery’: NTC Correspondent

KOHIMA, FEB 8 (NPN): The State government’s belated cabinet decision to oppose the controversial Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB), has been termed as mockery by NTC member Theja Therieh, who alleged that the lone Lok Sabha member from NDPP had voted in favour of the Bill.

Addressing the public rally, Therieh said the NDA government at the Centre bulldozed Joint Parliamentary Committee (JCP) by getting the latter’s clearance and then took Lok Sabha for a ride by successfully managing to get the Bill passed.

He alleged that hectic lobby was going on to pass CAB in Rajya Sabha by the NDA government trying to bring in a Supplementary Bill.

He feared that even if the Bill fail to clear the Upper House of Parlia-

ment, the amendment to the Citizenship Act would be brought about through an ordinance by the Centre and no one could stop them.

Therieh termed the State government’s decision to oppose the Bill as a mockery as the Lok Sabha member voted in its favour and said “the State has no moral right to tell Government of India that we are not for it”.

Citing protests in the neighbouring States against CAB, the NTC leader said Nagas could not raise their voice due to divisions and trust deficit.

He pointed out that Dimapur was completely crushed as there was no mechanism to enforce ILP and appealed to Government of India (GoI) to cover the entire administrative jurisdiction of Nagaland, including Dimapur, under ILP, adding that unless this was done, nothing would

happen as the State government was still was sleeping over it.

He asserted that, if CAB becomes law, protective legislations like ILP and Article 371(A) would not be able to protect the State.

He also questioned the ILP Committee the reason for delay in submitting its final report to the State government.

Therieh also called upon ‘‘sons of the soil’’, (Nagas) must wake up, stand and protect their privileges.

On Naga political issue, Therieh regretted that it had been 21 years since the negotiations had begun, and yet the desire of the Nagas to bring all groups together to the negotiation table as one entity had failed as the Nagas were not united and different groups had their own vested interest.

However, he wondered that when eight NNPGs were in the peace process

and the negotiators had reached a level of understanding, what stopped GoI to sort out the differences and sign a final agreement.

Reminding GoI of its promises of bringing in a solution within 18 months and “election for solution”, Therieh said “If the negotiators are not capable to negotiate on behalf of the Naga people, then better come out,” and asked New Delhi not to give false promises if it could not stand by them.

In her address, NMA joint secretary Malsawmthangi Leyri said CAB would open the floodgates of more illegal immigrants into the State under the guise of religion.

Pointing out that even ILP could not be implemented effectively, she said citing Article 371(A) as a protective gear was unfortunate as Nagas were well aware of the facts.

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AASU activists show black flag to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in criticism of the CAB, in Guwahati, Friday. (PTI)

votes in the 2019 polls,” KMSS chief Akhil Gogoi alleged.

Section 144 promulgated: Section 144 has been imposed in Guwahati city ahead of Modi’s visit. Authorities informed that arrests will be made if effigies are burnt in the city. Assam DGP, Kuladhar Saikia, has requested all organisations to maintain peace.

Tripura MPs to boycott Modi’s visit:Three MPs of opposition CPI (M) on Friday announced that they will boycott Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Tripura on Saturday in protest against the Citizenship Amendment Bill.

“We the 3(three) MPs of Tripura have taken conscious decision to boycott the functions at Agartala to be attended by Modi,” the statement by Jitendra Chaudhary, Shankar Prasad Sutta and Rajya Sabha MP Jharna Das Baidya read.

the Bill on Saturday and also plans to burn effigies of Modi, the report stated.

M e a n w h i l e, A s o m Gana Parishad members took out a torchlight protest a few metres away from the route of the PM’s convoy.

Peasant organisation Krishak Mukti Sangram

Samiti (KMSS) too showed black flag to the PM at Adabari and Fancy Bazar areas.

“Modi has come here to seek votes the people of Assam. The bill has been brought in to give citizenship to Hindu Bengalis from Bangladesh and get their

39009 students to appear for HSLC, HSSLC exams

DDGBA administrative units react to ‘majority’ claim

DIMAPUR, FEB 8 (NPN): Five administrative units of Dimapur District GB Association (DDGBA) have sharply reacted to a group of GBs claiming to be the “majority” who rejected the election of office bearers of the association on January 22, 2019.

In a joint statement, the unit presidents said they had a joint meeting at KGPO Hall, Kuhuboto on February 8 in connection with the statement issued by GBs claiming to be majority. At the meeting, they said the units after thorough deliberation upheld DDGBA election/selection held on January 22. They said the house also condemned “vested interest group of three or four tribes with handful of GBs out of 763 GBs”.

They also pointed out that DDGBA has eight ad(Cont’d on p-12) ministrative units under

DIMAPUR, FEB 8 (NPN): Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE) is all set to conduct HSSLC examination from February 12, 2019 and HSLC examination from February 13, 2019.

This year a total of 39009 students would be appearing for the HSLC and HSSLC examinations.

In HSSLC examination, a total of 15820 candidates (Arts-11860, Commerce-1319, Science-2641) are enrolled and would be appearing from 54 provisional examination centres.

Out of 15820 candidates, 8335 are girls and 7485 are boys. In HSLC Examination, a total of 23189 candidates (11175 boys and 12014 girls) would be appearing for the examination from 79 provisional examination centres and 2 sub centres.

Dimapur district and had nothing to do with tribals GBs union. Further, stating that under DDGBA there were 25 tribes’ GBs including non-Naga GBs in the district, the signatories therefore said that “3-4 tribes with handful GBs cannot claim as majority.”

They said that during the January 22, 2019 election/selection all the other administrative GBs union except Medziphema administrative GBs union participated in the presence of observers of NGBF and elected the office bearers unopposed. The signatories included Kuhuboto unit president Kawoto X. Aye, Aghunaqa unit president Mughavi Awomi, Ato (Nihokhu) unit president Shikavi Zhimomi, Niuland unit president Vikheyi Zhimomi and Chumokedima unit president Tokishe Achumi.

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Students taking albendazole tablets inside their class room during the Special guests along with MS, DPO and school headmaster Dr. Mongo, speaking at the launching program in Tuensang.

National De-worming Day drive at Mezhur Higher Secondary School administering the first Albendazole tablets in Longleng.

Kohima on Friday. (NP)

ing day was implemented in 11 states in February 2015, and successfully de-wormed 89.8 million children in the age group of 1-19 years. World Health Organization (WHO) recommends “de-worming of all school age and pre-school age children” to

WEATHER FORECAST (Temperature in ºC)

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Agartala Partly sunny

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Clouds and sun; nice

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Guwahati Showers around; not as warm 23 16

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Itanagar Rain and drizzle in the a.m.

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Shillong

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Tuensang A couple of showers; cooler

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Zunheboto A couple of showers; cooler

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Wokha

news in Brief LRCA meeting: An emergency meeting of the Lotha-Rengma Contractors Association (LRCA) has been scheduled for February 10, 2 pm, at Contractors Office Wokha Town, pertaining to the ongoing two lane road construction work.

All members have been requested to attend the meeting without fail.

CBCD Church Workers Orientation Program: The Chekhesang Baptist Church, Dimapur ( CBCD) has requested workers and golden jubilee committee members to attend a Church Workers Orientation program it has convened for February 9, 9:30 am at the Church. A photo session will also be held for all committees for the Golden Jubilee souvenir.

GSUK Saraswati Puja program: The Gorkha Students’ Union, Kohima (GSUK) has invited all Gorkha/Nepali students, seniors, ex-executives and well wishers to a Saraswati Puja program on February 10, 9 a.m. at Gorkha Singha Devi Mandir complex, opposite the directorate of Printing and Stationaries, Chandmari, Kohima.

Lost and found: The Dimapur District Autorickshaw Drivers’ Union (DDADU) is in possession of a wallet containing an SBI ATM card, voter’s identity card, driver’s license, registration card of two wheelers, pan card, identity card (government servant), and aadhar card belonging to one Imsutenzuk. The rightful owner has been asked to claim the wallet from the DDADU head office near Hotel Saramati in Supermarket during office hours or call the DDADU joint secretary Renthungo Tsopoe on 9612895889.

Hunting & fishing ban in Moilan DIMAPUR: Moilan Village Council (MVC) has imposed bans and restrictions on hunting and fishing within its jurisdiction.

A press release from MVC stated that the council has also imposed ban on use of chemicals for fishing, use of electric batteries and wildlife hunting. This was decided after a thorough deliberation among council members. The council further informed the public that anyone found violating the resolution will be dealt as per Art 5 and imposed with a fine of Rs. 5000.

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eliminate morbidity due to worms in children, by 2020. The GoI aims to cover at least 90% of all children through the National De-Worming Day program. According to WHO, 65% of children in India between 1-14 years are at risk of worm infestation.

Worm infection in children leads to anemia, weakness, nutritional impairment, loss of appetite, stomach aches, vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss etc. Simply taking one tablet of albendazole (safe and proven) prevents all these.

More NDD reports from across Nagaland

February 9

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur SATURDAY, FEBUARY 9, 2019

Medical officer with the principal administering Albendazole tablets to volunteer students at St. Peter’s School, Longsa Wokha.

Correspondent

KOHIMA, FEB 8 (NPN): With the rest of the country, the first phase of National De-worming Day (NDD) was launched in the state by National Health Mission, Health and Family Welfare, mission director, Dr. Kevichusa Medikhru at Mezhur Higher Secondary School Kohima (MHSSK) on Friday.

The implementing agency is targeting 6,36,161 children for de-worming this year. Last year, 5,97,739 children across the 11 districts were de-wormed, a 93.96 % achievement.

Program officer (RMNCH+ A) department of Health Family Welfare, Dr. Atoshe Sema, in his key note address said National De-worming Day is an initiative of the ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India and it is a fixed day when all children between 1-19 years of age will be targeted to receive treatment for parasitic intestinal worms (Soil Transmitted Helminthiasis-STH) through the platform of schools and anganwadi centres.

Highlighting the goal and objective of the National Deworming Day, he said it aimed to de-worm all pre-school and school-aged children (enrolled

and non-enrolled) between the ages of 1-19 years through the platform of government aided schools, private schools and Anganwadi centres.

Dr. Atoshe also spoke about the importance of hand washing before eating and after using toilet, good sanitation and hygiene as important practices to achieving universal de-worming by 2020.

According to Dr. Atoshe, a mop up follow up drive will be held on February 14 for children that may have been missed out on the de-worming day. He urged all concerned departments like Health and Family Welfare, School Education and Women & Child Development, and also health workers, school teachers and Anganwadi workers, ASHAs and PRI workers to do what they can so that the program achieves high de-worming coverage.

The program was chaired

by Amy Kapfo, assistant teacher, MHSSK; a vote of thanks was proposed by department of Health & Family Welfare, deputy director (RMNCH +4), Dr. Akaba Jamir. After the formal program, the students were given one albendazole tablet each in their class rooms The first national de-worm-

Longleng: Along with the rest of the country, the District Health Society Longleng launched National De-Worming Day at Christian High School in the presence of EAC Yachem, Pichano and EAC Sakshi, Longnyei Konyak along with the District Hospital medical superintendent and Chief Medical Officer Incharge, Dr. Toshirenla on February 8.

A press release by CMO Dr Toshirenla stated that DPO (RCH/UIP), Dr Imnameren Phom, in his keynote address spoke on the importance of de-worming. He listed the health benefits of de-worming stating that it improves the child’s immunity which protects their from chronic illnesses caused by worms, improves concentration and attention making them more productive in school. It increases nutritional uptakes and controls infections such as anaemia, and also helps in preventing future infestations.

Dr. Phom further encouraged the students to wash their hands properly before eating food and after using the toilet, keep their nails short as possible to prevent further worm infections, cover fruits and vegetables at home, keep their surroundings clean, and not eat fruits without washing them first.

Special guest Pichano, in her short speech congratulated the medical department for taking the initiative in launching the program. She also encouraged students to go home and urge their friends who have not taken the de-worming tablets to do so.

After a short program, the first Albendazole tablets were administered by DPO (RCH/UIP), medical superintendent, Pichano, Longnyei Konyak, and MO RBSK. The team was led by Dr Toshirenla; Dr Imnameren Phom; MO RBSK, Dr Suimzenla; MO RBSK, Dr Lirenthung; co-ordinator RBSK, Taula; VCCM; DCM;

and the District Media Officer.

The National De –Worming Day was also observed at the respective health units. Tamlu PHC observed it at Christian School, Yachem PHC at Zion School Noksosang village and Yongnyah PHC at Holy Cross School. It was also observed at the respective Sub Centres with the help of nurses and ASHAs. De-worming tablets were distributed in all schools in the district both private and government, and also in the Anganwadi Centres.

T u e n s a n g : Tu e n s a n g D i s t r i c t launched the 1st round of National Deworming Day (NDD) on February 8. It was launched by the Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr. I. Temsu Longchar, along with an RBSK team from the district.

Media Officer Apheng, and SHP co-ordinator, Hoshea, in a press release reported that the launching program was held at Trinity School Tuensang Town. Dr. Mongo, MO (RBSK), gave a briefing on the importance of De-Worming.

The department will be carrying out the De-worming drive in all schools and Anganwadi centres. Altogether, 2500 students were de-wormed on the first day.

The department has appreciated the positive response from all children, teachers and school authorities in helping successfully conduct the first round.

Wokha: National De-worming Day was observed in all schools and Anganwadi centres under Wokha District on February 8. A program was also organized at St. Peter’s School, Longsa Wokha.

A press release from NHM, Wokha media officer Mhonbeni Ezung stated that MO RBSK Dr. Khokholie spoke on the importance of de-worming children.

This, Dr. Khokholie said, was a mission initiated by the Government of India MoHFW which aims to reduce cases of worm infections among children in a targeted age group.

WC, NNPGs condemn alleged attacks

DIMAPUR: The Working Committee (WC) of NNPGs has condemned the alleged attack on NSCN (R) at Kenon and Shallang villages on January 11 and 27 respectively.

Media Cell of the WC of NNPGs stated that on one hand there was serious political dialogue between the Government of India

and the WC of NNPGs, in New Delhi, of which NSCN (R) is a an important partner. On the other hand, it stated, Indian security forces in Naga areas under Arunachal Pradesh appeared to be oblivious of efforts of the two entities to resolve the protracted Indo-Naga political issue.

The release stated that

on January 11, Indian security forces attacked an NSCN(R) camp at Kenon Village and another camp at Shallang village on January 27, adding that “ambush occurs frequently and the peaceful atmosphere is being disturbed by Indian security forces.”

The ongoing political negotiations between

GoI and the Nagas must be respected by men in uniform, the release asserted.

The Working Committee stated that it believes “provocative actions must be stopped immediately because military aggression over the decades did not solve the Naga question.”

The major goal of this campaign is to deworm all children to improve their overall health for better cognitive development among children so that they can live quality lives in future. Infection through parasitic worms (STH-Soil Transmitted Helminthes) is one of the most common infections in children, he added.

The press release stated that according to the WHO, around 220 million children in India are at risk of STH infection.

ICDS supervisors visited all AWCs in urban areas to supervise the activity. The mass de-worming program aims to reach all children in schools and AWCs with the de-worming treatment. Any child not de-wormed on National De-worming Day for any reason, will be de-wormed on the mop-up day, on February 14.

Zunheboto: Along with the rest of the country, National De-Worming Day was marked at at Olympic Higher Secondary School (OHSS), Zunheboto district, premises with an inauguration program on February 8.

A press release from CMO office Zunheboto District Media Officer, Shekho Sophie stated that deputy CMO Zunheboto Dr. K Akaho Sema, administered the first de-worming tablet.

In his address, Dr. Akaho spoke about the importance of a healthy life style and also emphasised on the importance of living in a hygienic environment, saying that to live healthy lives, one has to start from oneself.

He motivated the teachers and students to be ambassadors of creating awareness about different activities carried out by the medical department.

A vote of thanks was delivered by Dr. Shikatoli, MO, RBSK. De worming tablets will be administered to the target group in all government and private schools, health units and Anganwadi centres.

Road Safety Week marked in Kiphire

NASU holds biennial general conference

Correspondent

KOHIMA, FEB 8 (NPN): The Northern Angami Students’ Union (NASU) held its 45th Biennial General Conference in Kijiimetouma under the theme “Ignite excellence.”

The inaugural function was chaired by Dievi Yano and Kijiimetourma Village Students’ Union president Seyietuo Zhale delivered a welcome address.

Addressing the inaugural function as special guest, KD Vizo, commissioner & secretary, IT & Power, called upon the students to adapt to the fast changing world.

“A nation, state, district or village consists of people and it largely depends on the power and potential of the youth to transform itself and we too have all the potential to transform ourselves into a developed society,” he opined. He was of the view that Nagas are capable of achieving anything others can, but lack a clear sense of vision and direction.

Vizo stated that government jobs were now saturated and the younger generation should now also consider professions outside government service. “...if all other opportunities fail, it would also be wise to go back to the

KD Vizo addressing NASU 45th biennial general conference inaugural function in Kijiimetouma. (NP)

agricultural profession where there is tremendous potential,” he said.

Touching on immigration problems, he said that one of the best ways to solve this problem would be local people starting to do manual labour themselves.

Vizo added immigrants were

here because there was scope for them to earn a living in the form of cheap labour and through businesses.

“Our state our economy is largely dependent on government salaries and this not going to take us far. Therefore, the younger generation must think of taking up business as one of the best professions available today,” he said.

On the absence of big industries in the state, Vizo said the service sector, IT related, agro based, hospitality and tourism industries were most suitable for Nagaland.

Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) general secretary Imtiyapang Imsong, Northern Angami Public Organization (NAPO) president Neiyalie Pfüsenuo, Angami Students’ Union (ASU) president Visako Rino, NASU president Kevilelhou Zumu and HVOC convenor Neibou Angami also spoke at the inaugural function.

Dr. Kenei Miachieo, conservator of forests, department of Environment, Forests & Climate Change, Kohima and Menuokholie Kire, joint director, Higher Education & state project director RUSA also spoke in the academic and valedictory sessions respectively.

Khuzah Jurry, Dr. Kumar, Seevituo Solo, Vikiehieto Kinnao and citizens of Kiphire after the National Road Safety Week program held on February 8. (NP)

Correspondent

KIPHIRE, FEB 8 (NPN): The District Executive Force (DEF) of Kiphire, on February 8 observed the 30th National Road Safety Week at public ground Kiphire with hundreds of students from different schools, Taxi Drivers Union and NGO members attending the program.

Addressing the gathering, SDPO, Kiphire, Khuzah Jurry spoke on “Rules and Regulations” and said that it is the responsibility of citizens to follow these rules for safety against road accidents. He said that road accidents are commonly caused by drunk driving, wrong overtaking, over speeding etc.

According to Khuzah, more than 1.3 million people die every year in road accidents and between 20 to 50 million people are left injured and disabled. India accounts for above 10 percent of road accidents worldwide. He also added that

road accidents in India costs the country around 2.4 percent of its GDP. Stressing on the importance of helping victims of road accidents, the SDPO said the Supreme Court of India has issued a judgement to protect good Samaritans. Bystanders who come to the rescue of road accident victims are legally protected from any kind of police or other harassment.

In the program, District Hospital Kiphire medical officer, Dr. Kumar discussed relevant first-aid measures for road accident victims.

Seevituo Solo, Team leader of Project 72 hours, expressed appreciation for the people of Kiphire for banning use of plastics in their town and called for maintaining dustbins in Kiphire town to properly manage waste.

The program was chaired by Officer in Charge, Kiphire Police Station, Vikiehieto Kinnao.

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Advertise vacancies: NSJNU to govt

KMC fixes rates of essential commodities

KOHIMA: The Kohima Municipal Council (KMC) has fixed the rate of certain essential commodities for convenience and benefit of the general public. Market rate boards shall be fixed at the following locations daily: High School Junction, Tin Patti, Razhü Point, Super Market,

Phoolbari, TCP gate, PWD junction, T. Khel Market, A.G. Junction and Jail Colony.

KMC administrator, Kovi Meyase, in a press release informed citizens of Kohima that in case of any complaints, citizens can contact either Sr. Market inspector

or the Sr. Enforcement inspector at the numbers 9436203061 and 8119018161.

Also, sale of Ducks in Kohima is banned until further notice. The fixed rate items include different types of fruits, vegetables, Mutton, fowls, and fishes among others.

Students of various organizations, including Naga organizations, during the Young India Adhikar March in Delhi on February 7.

DIMAPUR: Nagaland Students of Jawaharlal Nehru University (NSJNU), New Delhi, has issued two demands on the government of Nagaland regarding the non-advertisement of 68 Assistant Professor and Librarian posts in Nagaland’s Higher Education department. First, it demanded that the vacancies should be advertised immediately; second, corrupt modes of backdoor recruitments should stop.

A press release by convenors, Apila Mongzar and Jonathan Singsit, said that the NSJNU had decided to strongly stand against any

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form of corruption in the recruitment process of the Higher Education department.

The press release pointed to the “growing student diaspora” to cities, where students come from their hometowns to study in the best institutes and universities the country has to offer.

Yet, on returning home, they are met with a government unwilling to give them a chance to prove their competency, the release added.

In this regard, NSJNU said that a call was issued to all Nagaland tribal bodies and concerned student organizations in Delhi on

February 2, to discuss the advertisement of posts issue.

It was then decided that the matter would be brought to a larger platform by latching onto “The Young India Adhikar March”, which was held on February 7.

This march was taken through the streets from Lal Qila to Parliament Street by representatives and concerned students of Ao (DAKT), Angami Students Union Delhi (ASUD), Easter n Naga Students Union Delhi (DENSU), JNU Nagaland Students, Naga Students Union Delhi (NSUD) and the Lotha Students Union Delhi (LSUD)

marching for the two demands.

Student organizations like AISA, JNUSU, RSYF, YAF, North East Students Forum JNU and many others were also part of the march, with five demands to ensure equal representation, non-discrimination, and academic freedom for higher education in the country.

The release also stated that the union stood in solidarity with the Nagaland Net Qualified Forum (NNQF), who is “taking up this issue on legal grounds”, and appealed to all student organizations in the state to support the cause.

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CAB: Biren cautions against anti-India slogans

Womenfolk during the protest against Citizenship Amendment Bill in Imphal West district on Friday. (NP) Correspondent

IMPHAL, Feb 8: Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh on Friday cautioned against using anti-India

slogans and urged the people to refrain from using words that hurt the sentiments of other communities during their agitations against the Citizenship Amendment

Bill (CAB).

The chief minister made this statement while addressing a function on distribution of loans to fish farmers held at the Chief

Ahead of PM Modi’s visit, tribals protest in Tripura against CAB

Ag a rtala , F e b 8 (IANS): Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to three northeastern states - Assam, Tripura and Arunachal Pradesh - several tribal parties and NGOs on Friday held a massive demonstration in Tripura demanding the withdrawal of the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill.

The protesting groups also demanded the withdrawal of sedition charges levelled by the state police against three tribal leaders.

The several hours long demonstration took place in northern Tripura’s Manughat, 100 km north of Agartala, 10 days after a huge protest rally on the same issue in Khumulwng, 20 km north of Agartala, the headquarters of Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC).

The agitation was spearheaded by the newly formed Movement Against Citizenship (Amendment)

Bill (MACAB), a conglomerate of several NGOs and four tribal outfits, including Tripura’s oldest tribal party Indigenous Nationalist Party of Tripura (INPT).

The North-East Students Organisation (NESO), which on January 8 called an 11-hour shutdown in the entire northeastern region excluding Sikkim to oppose the Citizenship Bill, was also part of the agitation.

All India Congress Committee (AICC) Secretary in-charge of Sikkim and the working President of the Tripura Pradesh Congress Committee, Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debburman, and Tripura Congress General Secretary and tribal leader Dinesh Debbarma also spoke at the demonstrations.

“The sit-in demonstration was peaceful and no untoward incident took place. Vehicular movement was normal in the TripuraAssam National Highway (NH 8),” Dhalai district police chief Sudipta Das told IANS over telephone from

Arunachal tribal forum opposes Citizenship Bill

Itanagar, Feb 8 (PTI): Opposing the controversial Citizenship Amendment Bill, 2016, a tribal forum in Arunachal Pradesh on Friday demanded that the state be exempted from its purview as it is contrary to the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation Act 1873.

The Arunachal Indigenous Tribal Forum (AITF), a conglomerate of various community-based organisations of the state, termed the Bill as “anti-tribal, anti-Arunachalee and monstrous” which would “eat up” the indigenous population of the state in the long run.

“The state is already plagued with the ChakmaHajong refugee issue. The implementation of the Citizenship Bill in the state will pave way for automatic citizenship to the refugees besides increasing influx,” AITF President Bengia Tolum told reporters here.

The Chakmas, Buddhist by faith and the Hajongs, Hindus by faith, were originally residents of the Chittagong Hill Tracts of former East Pakistan, who fled to India following religious persecution in the 1960s. A large number of Chakma and Hajong refugees who are staying K Y M C

in Arunachal Pradesh for over 50 years, are likely to get Indian citizenship if the Bill is enacted.

The All Ar unachal Pradesh Students Union, the state’s largest student body, has been demanding their ouster from the state since 1990.

The AITF had organised a peaceful car rally here against the controversial bill on February 2.

Tolum said that a AITF delegation had held a detailed discussion with Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Thursday and explained to him the overall impact of the Bill in the state with reference to the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation Act 1873.

Arunachal Pradesh is protected under the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation Act 1873, and all Indian citizens need to obtain inner line permit to visit the state. The chief minister has assured that the state government will convey the sentiments of the people to the Centre, Tolum said adding the union home ministry has called for a joint meeting of all the chief ministers of the north east states on February 11 for consultation on the Bill.

the district headquarters.

NH 8 is the life line of the mountainous Tripura.

MACAB Convener Upendra Debbarma and INPT General Secretary Jagadhish Debbarma told the media that their agitation would be intensified if the government did not meet their two demands.

INPT President Bijoy Kumar Hrangkhawl told the gathering that the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, when enacted into an Act, would jeopardise the demography of the indigenous people of Northeast comprising eight states.

Upendra Debbarma, who is also the Vice Chairman of NESO, said that earlier this week a 15-member delegation of NESO met Congress President Rahul Gandhi, Meghalaya Chief Minister and NPP President Conrad Sangma, Trinamool Congress MP Saugata Roy, Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray and leaders of several parties in Delhi and Mumbai and apprised them about the issue.

Minister’s Secretariat today.

He reiterated his government’s stand against the Bill while saying that there was no difference between the government and people so far as opposition to the Bill was concerned.

Singh said that the government strongly opposed the CAB and will continue to oppose it until a clause exempting Manipur from the purview of the Bill is inserted.

The state government has been pressing the Centre to insert a clause that ensure protection of indigenous people of Manipur or North East region or give assent to Manipur People’s Bill at the earliest.

He asserted that like the people, the government also has apprehensions against the Bill passing in its present form. If the Bill happens to pass, the government is with the people and will fight for the people and the state, he added.

Even as the chief minister cautioned against using anti-India slogans, various slogans threatening to demand pre-merger status for

Congress to go alone in Assam in LS election G u wahat i , F e b 8 (Agencies): The Congress in Assam is all set to go solo in the upcoming Lok Sabha election.

According to Northeast Now, Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Ripun Bora on Friday said that as of now Congress is determined to contest alone in the coming election. “We will contest alone in the coming election. But we will closely monitor the developments related to poll process,” said Bora. The APCC president said that BJP will be their main opposition. Referring to the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill (CAB) Bora said that Congress party will issue a whip for its members in the Rajya Sabha.

“February 13 is the last day of this parliament session. Although there is no inclusion of the Bill in the Business list of the Rajya Sabha, we can’t take it easily” he said adding “on 12thour part will issue a whip to all the members in the Rajya Sabha for their presence.”

IN THE COURT OF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DIMAPUR DISTRICT : NAGALAND NOTICE

Dt. Dimapur the 8th 02' 19

NO.REV-1/90-D/9680-81 /Notice is hereby given that Shri/ Smti JAMES AKHAM MARINGNE, resident of Dimapur who has applied for issue of Mortgage Clearance concerning to Patta No. 65 Dag No. 92 measuring an area 03-02-00 located at Block No/Village Padumpukhuri, Mouza No. 03 which has been mortgage in the Allahabad Bank.

Claims & Objection if any on the aforesaid land may be submitted in written in the Court of the undersigned on or before 15-02-19 Deputy Commissioner Dimapur : Nagaland DP-1163(B)

IN THE COURT OF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DIMAPUR DISTRICT : NAGALAND NOTICE

Dt. Dimapur the 8th 02' 19

NO.REV-1/90-D/9678-79 /Notice is hereby given that Shri/Smti Nirmal Kumar Jain resident of Dimapur who has applied for issue of Mortgage Clearance concerning to Patta No. 1442 Dag No. 1945 measuring an area 07-00-00 located at Block No/Village Padumpukhuri, Mouza No. 03 which has been mortgage in the Allahabad Bank.

Claims & Objection if any on the aforesaid land may be submitted in written in the Court of the undersigned on or before 15-02-19 Deputy Commissioner Dimapur : Nagaland DP-1163(A) GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER

ZUNHEBOTO NAGALAND No.JUD-21/SUCCTN/LEGAL GRDNSP/2018/328 ZBTO, Dated the 07/02/2019

NOTICE CALLING OBJECTION FOR ISSUE OF SUCCESSION CERTIFICATE Smti HOKISHE HOLONI SUMI of SUTEMI village under ZUNHEBOTO District has applied for the issue of Succession Certificate declaring that her husband Late JESSE CHISHI has expired on 29/10/2018.

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 the issue of the same.

(AJIT KUMAR RANJAN) IAS Additional Deputy Commissioner (HQ) Office of the Deputy Commissioner Zunheboto, Nagaland DP-1154

Manipur and Manipur’s independence from India if CAB is not withdrawn were used during an antiCAB protest staged today at Thangmeiband.

In Imphal’s Thangmeiband on the second day of the “relay hunger strike” under the aegis of the Thangmeiband United Clubs, placards which read “Go back CAB,” “Pre-merger status for Manipur if CAB passed”, “Manipur’s independent from India” were displayed.

Womenfolk of Thangmeiband Sinam Leikai fasted for the day.

Talking to reporters, a women leader said that the relay-hunger strike will continue until the CAB is completely withdrawn.

Meanwhile, the “on road mass protest” continued at various parts of the state.

Meanwhile nine political parties - CPI, CPI (M), AAP, NCP, RSP, PRJA, JDS, BSP and FB – Friday announced to hold mass anti-CAB demonstrations on Saturday and Tuesday (February 12) across six valley districts of the state.

UNLF claims responsibility for Imphal blast Correspondent

IMPHAL, Feb 8: Rebel group, the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) on Friday claimed responsibility for the twin blasts inside Imphal’s Mapal Kangjeibung in which four persons including three Assam Rifles personnel were injured.

The UNLF, in an emailed statement, claimed that the blast targeting the “Indian Occupational Force (IOF)” was carried out by two cadres of its armed wing, Manipur People’s Army (MPA).

The hand grenades were lobbed allegedly targeting Assam Rifles personnel, who were preparing for an equestrian championship to be hosted

by Director General of Assam Rifles at the Polo Ground.

Meanwhile, police commandos today conducted a cordon search operation in areas of the western side of Mapal Kangjeibung (Polo Ground) in the aftermath of the twin blasts.

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Cong, JD(U) to vote against Citizenship Bill in RS: NESO

Agartala, Feb 8 (PTI): A platform of tribal student bodies of the North East Friday claimed that it had the support of different political parties, including the Congress, the JD(U), who have promised to vote against Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016 in the Rajya Sabha.

The bill, which is being opposed by majority of the student bodies and state governments in the region, had been passed in Lok Sabha on January 8.

North East Students Organisation (NESO) joint secretary Upendra Debbarma said that a 15-member NESO delegation, led by its chairman Samuel Jirwa, met Congress president Rahul Gandhi, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma,

Janata Dal (United) leader Prashant Kishor, Trinamool Congress MP Saugata Roy, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Rawat among others during a visit to New Delhi early this month to garner support against the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill.

“All of them have assured us that they are with the indigenous people of Tripura and the north east...

They have assured us that they will not allow the assault on the interests of the people of north east India. Some of them will go against the bill when it is tabled in the Rajya Sabha,” Debbarma told newsmen here.

The delegation, he said, had also met Shiva Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray at Mumbai.

SC notice to owner of Meghalaya coal mine

New Delhi, Feb 8 (PTI): The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to the owner of a coal mine in Meghalaya where 15 people have been trapped for nearly two months saying he was responsible for the illegal mining due to which the mishap took place.

The top court directed that the owner of the mine be made party in the pending petition seeking urgent steps for rescuing the miners trapped in the rat-hole mine since December 13 last year.

The illegal mine is located at Ksan in East Jaintia Hills district, about 3.7 km deep inside a forest and can be accessed after crossing three streams. It was flooded when water from the nearby Letein river gushed into it.

“The mishappening has taken place because of illegal mining in the concerned mines for which, obviously, the mine owner is responsible. It is, therefore, directed that notice be issued to the mine owner also, namely, Jrin Chullet @ Krip Chullet, R/O Vil-

lage Narwan of District Khliehriat, East Jaintia Hills District, Meghalaya,” the bench said.

The top court sought the mine owner’s reply by February 22 and directed the Meghalaya and Coal India Ltd. to furnish details of other illegal mines operating in the area.

It posted the matter for further hearing on February 22.

Senior advocate Anand Grover, appearing for petitioner Aditya N Prasad, said that the problem of de-watering the mines still

persists.

He said that Kirloskar company has sufficient number of 100 Horsepower capacity pumps and is even ready to supply the same.

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for Centre said that it these pumps would be airlifted to the nearest point of the site and with the help of the Army authorities, they will be installed at the earliest.

Advocate Karan Singh Bhati, appearing for Coal India Ltd. said he wants to file status report on behalf of the company.

On January 28, the apex court was informed that the body of a person, among the 15 miners trapped has been retrieved while another body was spotted by the Indian Navy.

The Centre had told the apex court that a body was recovered on January 24 during the rescue operation and on January 26, the Navy personnel spotted the second body at about 280 feet. The petitioner’s counsel had argued that 14 to 15 high-powered water pumps were required to de-water the mines.

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AFFIDAVIT Regd. No. 05/22/18 Date : 26-09-18 I, Smti. Sezunu Kera, wife of Vinosul Kera, aged about 45 years, and a permanent resident of Khuzama Village, Kohima, Nagaland, do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as follows : 1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India.

2. That my correct and official name is Sezunu Kera.

3. That however in my Office Order No. SDK/WC-4/2002-03/ Dt. Kohima the Aug. ’03 and in my Identity Card issued by the Government of Nagaland, Public Work Department bearing Code No. KMA 0161 my name has been entered as Neithono instead of Sezunu Kera.

4. That the name Sezunu Kera and Neithono refer to one and the same person, i.e myself.

5. That this affidavit is made to declare that my correct and official name is Sezunu Kera and the same shall be used for all their official purposes, documents, correspondences and references.

Notary Public Deponent K-371

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND DIRECTORATE OF SOCIAL WELFARE NAGALAND : KOHIMA NO.SW/NNM-PA-1/2018-19/381

Dated, Kohima, the 8th February, 2019

CORRIGENDUM Reference to the Directorate of Social Welfare, Nagaland, Kohima Advertisement NO.SW/NNM-PA-1/2018-19/356, Dated, Kohima, the 1st February, 2019, wherein submission of duly filled Forms in the Directorate of Social Welfare was slated from 11th - 13th February, 2019. But due to declaration of the proposed Ban on the 11th February, 2019 all over the state, the date for submission of Forms may be extended till 14th February, 2019.

(T. Merangtsungba Aier) DC-172 Director

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 Heinreu, deceased, has been filed by Shri. Dapeing Hairang relation son, R/o H/No - 136, Zeliangrong Colony, Dimapur to draw his/her Bank Acct, Landed Property etc, who expired on 6-5-1996. Covered by Patta No. 826, Dag No - 1029 Block No - 4, Mouza No - 2.

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 appear in this court within 30 days, on the said day of 9/3/19.

Given under the hand and seal of the court this 8 day of 2/19.

Addl. Deputy Commissioner Dimapur : Nagaland DP-1169

SUMMON FOR SETTLEMENT OF ISSUE (ORDER - V, RULE - 1, 5, 20) IN THE COURT OF SHRI. AJONGBA IMCHEN Civil Judge Sr. Division Dimapur, Nagaland Suit No. M.S 465/18 Plaintiff Syndicate Bank, Dimapur Defendants Mr. Akiya Choppy To, Mr. Akiya Choppy S/o Bohoto Choppy H/No. 186, Lhomithi Village, Dimapur Ph. No. 8014059482 Whereas Syndicate Bank, Dimapur has instituted a suit against you for Recovery of Loan of Rs. 9,63,334.93/-.

You are hereby summoned to appear before the Court in person or by pleader duly instructed and able to answer all material questions relating to the suit on 12/03/19 10:00 a.m. without fail.

Take notice that in default of your appearance on the date mentioned the suit will be heard and determined in your absence.

Given under my hand and the seal of the Court 5th Feb day of 2019.

Civil Judge Sr. Division Dimapur : Nagaland DP-1150

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SUMMON FOR SETTLEMENT OF ISSUE (ORDER-V, RULE-1,5,20) IN THE COURT OF SHRI AJONGBA IMCHEN Civil Judge Sr. Division Dimapur Nagaland Suit No. M.S. 464/18 Plaintiff SYNDICATE BANK, DIMAPUR Defendants MR. SHWENILO SEMP To, Mr. SHWENILO SEMP S/O RUCHUSENG SEMP H/No. C 26, D. BLOCK No. 4, UNITY VILLAGE, DIMAPUR Ph. No. 9856307766 Whereas SYNDICATE BANK, DIMAPUR has instituted a suit against you for RECOVERY OF LOAN OF Rs. 9,63,579.17/You are hereby summoned to appear before the Court in person or by pleader duly instructed and able to answer all material questions relating to the suit on 12/03/19 10:00 a.m. without fail.

Take notice that in default of your appearance on the date mentioned the suit will be heard and determined in your absence.

Given under my hand and the seal of the Court 5th Feb day of 2019.

Civil Judge Sr. Division Dimapur : Nagaland DP-1149 K Y M C

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CBI to grill Kolkata police chief in Shillong today Correspondent

Shillong, Feb 8: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will question Kolkata police commissioner Rajeev Kumar on Saturday in connection with the Saradha chit fund case, an official said on Friday.

Kumar arrived in the mountainous state capital of Meghalaya this evening from Kolkata via Guwahati by road with three more West Bengal cadre IPS officers and his younger brother, an official said.

“Kumar will be questioned in the CBI office, Shillong Branch by a team of interrogators in connection with the chit fund case on Saturday,” a senior official said on condition of anonymity.

He said the Kolkata Police Commissioner, who is staying in a private guest

Rajeev Kumar house, is not allowed to meet anyone.

Meghalaya police has provided adequate security for Kumar during his stay in Shillong.

In his order issued on February 6, Rishi Kumar Shukla, the Director of the premier investigating agency attached 10 officers, including one superintendent of police (SP), three additional SPs, two deputy SPs and three inspectors from different zones to the agency’s Kolkata Economic

Offences Wing from February 8 to 20.

The agency directed all the 10 officials to report to the Joint Director of the CBI in Kolkata.

A CBI team was allegedly roughed up and detained for a few hours when it went to question Kumar at his residence in Kolkata on Sunday in connection with its probe into the Saradha and Rose Valley chit fund cases.

Following the face-off between the CBI and Kolkata Police, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee went on a hunger strike for over 45 hours starting Sunday.

The Supreme Court, while hearing the matter on Tuesday, directed the Kolkata Police Commissioner to join the CBI probe at a neutral place, in Meghalaya’s capital Shillong.

Northeast Eviction drive in Karbi Anglong Correspondent

Diphu, Feb 8: Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council, with the support of district administration of Karbi Anglong and Hojai district, has decided to carry out a joint eviction drive along the Karbi Anglong - Hojai inter-district border.

The decision was taken at the meeting held at Council Secretariat conference hall in the presence of Chief Executive Member of Karbi Anglong Autonomous at Diphu on February 7. The meeting was chaired by Chief Executive Member of Karbi Anglong Autonomous, Tuliram Ronghang.

However, the final decision to carry out the eviction drive had been deffered as the Deputy Commissioner of Hojai district could not attend the meeting, sources said.

Therefore, it was decided that the date and time of the evection will be notified in the next joint meeting.

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World Bamboo Workshop concludes in Imphal Correspondent

IMPHAL, Feb 8: The 3rd World Bamboo Workshop hosted by Manipur came to an end on Friday.

Manipur Governor, Dr Najma Heptulla, who graced the valedictory programme, said “Bamboo provides a very good natural resource that is both sustainable and eco-friendly”.

She hoped that the workshop will help enhancing technological and scientific uses of the rich natural resource of bamboo for economic and overall welfare of the people.

She expected that the workshop would throw light on how the state could develop its huge natural potential in bamboo for the advancement of the economy of state and to provide economically viable and gainful alternatives to its people.

She was confident that the deliberations and exchanges of information, knowledge, know-how, demonstration of latest tech-

Manipur Governor Dr. Najma Heptulla and dignitaries at the closing function of 3rd World Bamboo Workshop in Imphal on Friday. (NP) nologies and sharing of the technological advancements in the development of bamboo, would benefit the people of the state.

State textiles, commerce & industry minister, Th Biswajit Singh said that the workshop would surely benefit bamboo artisans of the state. The 3rd World Bamboo Workshop 2019 at Imphal, Manipur should be a game-changer for the

people of Manipur as well as the state government in its engagement to bring about benefits from the state’s rich bamboo resources, he said.

As part of the closing programme, a souvenir of the 3rd World Bamboo Workshop, 2019 was released by the Governor.

She also distributed prizes of various competitions like Bamboo Cooking, Photography, Painting and Poster

making to winners.

The next edition of the workshop will be held in Taiwan as announced by Susanne Lucas, executive director of WBO. Delegates from 34 countries attended the 3rd World Bamboo Workshop and three MoUs were also exchanged between the signing departments/organisations in the closing ceremony.

SDF to field new faces in 50% Protest against CAB -- a whiff of 1979 Assam movement Artificial intelligence to Assembly seats: Chamling create smart cops in Assam ency, which the SDF lost in the 2014 bypoll after the CM had vacated the seat following his victory from two constituencies, Chamling said the SDF will win from the seat this time.

“I regret the fact that my party lost that seat. Even the people are regretting.

This time the party and the local people will work in tandem to win YangangRangang seat,” he said.

The chief minister’s younger brother, R N Chamling, had won from the Yangang-Rangang as an independent candidate.

The SDF chief said that the people of urban areas have realised that they want peace and security and not unrest but in the end, it is up to them to decide who they want as their representative in the Assembly.

Speaking at another event on Thursday, Chaming said providing peace, security and a tranquil environment in the border state had been the most significant achievement of the SDF government.

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coming out on the streets on their own, opposing the Bill. There are protests in some parts of the state every day,” said Lachit Bordoloi, a human rights activist and a member of the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), who had closely witnessed the Assam Movement.

“One has to see the reach of the movement.

People from all walks of life are coming out to oppose the Bill and if the government has failed to understand this, then it’s unfortunate,” Bordoloi said.

Although other northeastern states, including Meghalaya, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh and Tripura, have long been opposing the Citizenship Bill, the movement gained momentum after January 2019 when the Lok Sabha passed the measure. There is no difference between the movement of 1979 and the movement now, albeit one: while the 1979 movement was restricted to Assam, the present agitation has drawn a near-total response from the six other states of the

region as well.

While a series of protests in the form of demonstrations, standing nude in public places, shouting slogans or waving black flags at Assam government ministers and leaders of the ruling BJP-led dispensation at Dispur have become the order of the day in Assam, mass protests against the Bill have also rocked six other states in the recent past.

When Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses public rallies in Assam, Tripura and Arunachal Pradesh on Saturday to inaugurate different developmental programmes, he will also be facing an Assam bandh called by the Tai Ahom Youth Parishad, Assam (TAYPA), a youth organisation of Tai Ahom communities that has a strong influence in Tai Ahom dominated districts of eastern Assam.

The bandh is also supported by two prominent organisations - the Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS) and the Asom Jatiyatabadi Yuba Chatra Parishad (AJYCP).

The All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) that had spearheaded the movement in 1979, has also decided to oppose Modi’s visit on Saturday. While the Prime Minister will be addressing a public rally, AASU members will stage protests in all districts and sub-divisional headquarters.

“We are going to stage protests against the Citizenship Bill tomorrow (Saturday). While our members will stand with black flags in different public places across the state, they would also burn effigies of the Prime Minister and copies of the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2016 to mark their protest,” AASU adviser Samujjal Bhattacharyya said at a press conference on Friday.

“The BJP has got the Bill passed in the Lok Sabha ignoring the protests of the people of Assam and the North-East. We are not going to accept this Bill at any cost and we are bound to organise a greater movement in the days to come to oppose the Bill,” Bhattacharyya added.

predictive policing,” Assam finance minister HimantaBiswaSarma said in his budget speech at the Assembly on Wednesday.

A source in the Assam police said in order to turn the state police into a SMART (strict and sensitive, modern and mobile, alert and accountable, reliable and responsive, techno savvy and trained) force — as envisaged by Prime Minister NarendraModi, the introduction of predictive policing was one of the priorities of the department.

In another shot in the arm to policing in the state that shares borders with Bangladesh and Bhutan, the Centre approved the use of space technology in border management to check intrusion, informed minister of state for home affairs KirenRijiju.

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- [Dated, Kohima the 8th Feb, 2019.

CORRIGENDUM

In reference to this Directorate Order No. DHFW-5/TRG/Gr-III Interview/2018-Pt/ Dated, Kohima the 5th Feb 2019, Practical/ Technical Examination for Laboratory Technician & Sanitary Inspector are rescheduled to 12th and 13th Feb 2019 and not as published earlier due to the total bandh imposed by several organizations.

1. Item 3 (Lab Conference Hall, Directorate of Health & 12th Feb 2019 from 10:00 am Technician) Family Welfare, Kohima 2 . I t e m 4 Conference Hall, Directorate of Health & ( S a n i t a r y Family Welfare, Kohima 13th Feb 2019 from 10:00 am Inspector) SDI-DR. L.TOKUHO CHISHI Director (F W) Directorate of Health & Family Welfare Nagaland, Kohima Issued by DIPR DC-173

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The Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health and Family Welfare is presently examining "The National Commission of Homoeopathy Bill, 2019" and has decided to invite memoranda thereon within 15 days of publication of this advertisement. The Bill proposes to provide for (i) a medical education system that improves access to quality and affordable medical education, ensures availability of adequate and high quality Homoeopathy medical professionals in all parts of the country (ii) promoting equitable and universal healthcare that encourages community health perspective and makes services of Homoeopathy medical professionals accessible to all the citizens and (iii) objective periodic and transparent assessment of medical institutions and facilities maintenance of a Homoeopathy medical register for India and enforces high ethical standards in all aspects of medical services and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. The Bill provides for constitution of National Commission for Homoeopathy and corresponding State Medical Councils of Homoeopathy for the purpose. Those desirous of submitting memoranda may send it to Shri Bhupendra Bhaskar, Additional Director, Rajya Sabha Secretariat, Room No. 411, Parliament House Annexe Extension Building, New Delhi-110001 (Tel. No : 011-23034034), e-mail : rs-chfw@sansad.nic.in. Those who are willing to appear before the Committee for oral evidence may also indicate in their memorandum. However, the Committee's decision in this regard shall be final. The memoranda to the Committee shall be treated as confidential.

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G u wa h at i , F e b 8 (Agencies): The Assam budget 2019-20 has proposed more teeth to Assam police’s capability in stopping crime before it happens by announcing an artificial intelligence-powered data analysis facility for predictive policing.

According to The Telegraph, predictive policing is a method of predicting and identifying potential criminal activity, developed in the US in 2011, that uses mathematical, predictive analytics and other analytical techniques so that the police can take precautions and monitor the suspects better.

“In the ensuing financial year, a big data analysis facility will be raised under the project, which will be based on artificial intelligence technology. This will be a futuristic step for

The Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health and Family Welfare is presently examining "The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine Bill, 2019" and has decided to invite memoranda thereon within 15 days of publication of this advertisement. The Bill proposes to provide for (i) a medical education system that improves access to quality and affordable medical education, ensures availability of adequate and high quality medical professionals of Indian System of Medicine in all parts of the country (ii) promoting equitable and universal healthcare that encourages community health perspective and makes services of such medical professionals accessible to all the citizens and (iii) objective periodic and transparent assessment of medical institutions and facilitates maintenance of a medical register of Indian System of Medicine for India and enforces high ethical standards in all aspects of medical services and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. The Bill provides for constitution of National Commission for Indian System of Medicine and corresponding State Medical Councils of Indian System of Medicine for the purpose. Those desirous of submitting memoranda may send it to Shri Bhupendra Bhaskar, Additional Director, Rajya Sabha Secretariat, Room No. 411, Parliament House Annexe Extension Building, New Delhi-110001 (Tel.No. : 011-23034034), e-mail: rschfw@sansad.nic.in. Those who are willing to appear before the Committee for oral evidence may also indicate in their memorandum. However, the Committee's decision in this regard shall be final. The memoranda to the Committee shall be treated as confidential. For more details and for downloading a copy of the Bill, please visit the website of the Rajya Sabha (http://rajyasabha.nic.in) under the link 'Bills with the Committees'.

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Gangtok, Feb 8 (PTI): The ruling Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) plans to field new faces in 50 per cent seats in the upcoming assembly polls in Sikkim, chief minister Pawan Kumar Chamling said.

The party also proposes to give 30 per cent tickets to women, he told reporters Thursday.

There are 32 Assembly seats in Sikkim where the Assembly polls were last held in April, 2014.

Chamling, who is also the SDF president, said the party will declare its candidates soon after the announcement of poll dates by the Election Commission.

The 68-year-old chief minister said he will contest from Namchi-Singhithang constituency in south Sikkim. “Why should I change my constituency? I have been contesting from this seat for the past 40 years. It is for the eighth time that I will be contesting from Namchi,” he said.

On the Yangang-Rangang Assembly constitu-

G u wa h at i , F e b 8 (IANS): Students’ movements are synonymous with Assam. India’s northeastern state witnessed the world’s longest such movement between 1979 and 1985 when lakh of students took to the streets seeking detection and deportation of illegal foreigners in the state.

The movement, known as ‘Asom Andolan’ (Assam movement), was supported by almost all sections of society due to the illegal influx of foreigners from Bangladesh which had threatened the demography of the state.

Thirty-three years after the Assam Movement, the state is witnessing yet another agitation of similar magnitude against the Central government’s move to pass and implement the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2016, a contentious measure that seeks to grant citizenship to the persecuted non-Muslims from Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Pakistan.

“Our state has witnessed several movements in the past. But this is perhaps the biggest one after the Assam Movement. People are

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OPINiON/EDITORIAL

Nagaland Post Vol. XXIX NO. 63 Dimapur, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2019

Rebound in politics

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ot a week passes by without media, especially television channels making spectacular predictions about the likely outcome of the 2019 Lok Sabha polls. The persistent tone of the questions revolved round the following- Will Narendra Modi return to power? Will Rahul Gandhi beat expectations and win? Will a Third Front government emerge, as in 1996-98? Television channels need TRPs to improve their commercial business prospects and therefore, what better option then election? The rising popularity of poll predictions is because it has become very entertaining and has contributed to increased TRPs for boosting the advertisement revenues. It therefore explains the thinking that predicting elections in India is a mug’s game. Opinion polls and exit polls differ widely from one another, and from reality. This is because, ordinarily ,voters simply do not tell the truth to pollsters. They want to hide their true feelings or if not, many simply tell what the pollsters want. When one polling agency asked a voter whom he would vote for, he replied, “Why should I tell you? What will I get out of it?” In another instance, when asked if he would vote for a particular party, the voter simply said “Yes”.

So, predicting elections has become an entertainment rather than serious analysis. Today, forecasts are seen not as serious tests of skill, but as fodder for everyday conversation. One media had published its spreadsheet on poll predictions that was essentially entertaining but to a majority, it read like a serious analysis. The predictions by the media ran thus: Chances of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), that is BJP and allies, winning outright: 10%. Chances of Modi cobbling together a coalition government post-election: 40%. Chances of a Congress-led government: 30%. Chances of a Third Front government with Congress participation or outside support (as in 1996-98): 20%. In sum, Modi has a 50-50 chance of returning to power. Rahul Gandhi’s chances are somewhat less. And Third Front aspirants should not lose hope. After sweeping the Uttar Pradesh state election in 2017, Modi was widely acclaimed as unbeatable in 2019. That was never rational. In 2014, Modi had swept the Hindi belt more completely than any party in history. He was helped by anti-incumbent sentiment as the Congress was widely seen as corrupt and incompetent. After the RSS-backed IAC smashed the Congress over corruption perception, Modi moved in to sell voters a fabulous dream, promising good governance, rooting out corruption, depositing Rs.15 lakhs in bank accounts of every Indian and a dynamic economy that would create jobs for all. However, the truth is that Modi has failed to accelerate GDP growth or create the 2 crore promised creation of jobs each year and employment for all.

Recent state elections reveal voters in a sour antiincumbent mood, and in 2019, the NDA will be the incumbent. It has lost two allies, the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), PDP, from the north east, the AGP and Shiv Sena, though the latter may rejoin reluctantly before the election. Many regional parties that fought on their own in 2014 are likely to form anti-BJP fronts in 2019. However, if the undercurrent of anti-Modi sentiment causes a huge anti-incumbency, then the gainer could be the disparate regional parties and if by that default, it means anything, then it can only be best understood by the past.

DailyDevotion The Cost of Sanctification May the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely… —1 Thessalonians 5:23 When we pray, asking God to sanctify us, are we prepared to measure up to what that really means?

We take the word sanctification much too lightly.

Are we prepared to pay the cost of sanctification?

The cost will be a deep restriction of all our earthly concerns, and an extensive cultivation of all our godly concerns. Sanctification means to be intensely focused on God’s point of view. It means to secure and to keep all the strength of our body, soul, and spirit for God’s purpose alone. Are we really prepared for God to perform in us everything for which He separated us? And after He has done His work, are we then prepared to separate ourselves to God just as Jesus did? “For their sakes I sanctify Myself…” (John 17:19). The reason some of us have not entered into the experience of sanctification is that we have not realized the meaning of sanctification from God’s perspective. Sanctification means being made one with Jesus so that the nature that controlled Him will control us. Are we really prepared for what that will cost? It will cost absolutely everything in us which is not of God. Are we prepared to be caught up into the full meaning of Paul’s prayer in this verse? Are we prepared to say, “Lord, make me, a sinner saved by grace, as holy as You can”? Jesus prayed that we might be one with Him, just as He is one with the Father (see John 17:21-23). The resounding evidence of the Holy Spirit in a person’s life is the unmistakable family likeness to Jesus Christ, and the freedom from everything which is not like Him. Are we prepared to set ourselves apart for the Holy Spirit’s work in us?

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Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the men of old; seek what they sought. ~ Basho

Nagaland Post, Dimapur SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2019

Post-mortem

Government of Nagaland: Insincere noise on cab O ur gullible Nagas political leaders at the helms of governance are still dangerously flirting with surreal conjectures about the CAB... more worried about their immediate political survival alone while indifferently compromising the critical reality that is on the anvil to surreptitiously wipe out the entire Naga identity from within our very own backyard.

The helpless fact that the Nagas are already a resource-less begging underdog minority community solely dependent on the ‘hand-outs’ of India in every sense of the word...be it in terms of financial health of the State or in terms of our population equation vis-a-vis the mainland or our religious beliefs...ought to have triggered a sensitive cord of survival within us all as Nagas and take the initiative without having to be prompted. The verdict of the entire population of Nagaland against CAB has been unambiguously registered by their dismal absence of participation in the Republic Day celebration throughout the State... now rightly being followed up

by Anti-CAB state-wide bandh on February 11. If this is not enough for the present Government to practically and visibly retract from their earlier questionable stand even after a sham consultation, Our Hon’ble Chief Minister along with his entire Cabinet colleagues ought to take coaching classes from the former Chief Minister as to what may happen if the will of the people is so blatantly ignored.

The whole North Eastern States are ablaze in a sustained agitation against this camouflaged ‘Hindutva Bill’ because of the foreseeable future of eminent demographic displacement, where we eventually become a minority, serving an erstwhile immigrant majority being arbitrarily ‘conferred citizenship’ in our very own ancestral land.

Our First generation elders were sensitively apprehensive of such

(From previous issue) After the war and his return from Burma, Phizo was at his pragmatic best when he as President of the maiden Naga political body, the NNC, sent a memorandum to the British Government on the 20th of February, 1947, appealing for the setting up of an interim government of and for the Naga people for a period of ten years, at the end of which the Naga people will be left to choose any form of government under which to live. This was not accepted by the British, but this memorandum of the NNC to the British government did not go unnoticed by the Indian government.

In June 1947, the newly British appointed first Indian Governor of Assam, Sir Akbar Hydari, along with the British Deputy Commissioner of the Naga Hills, Sir Charles Pawsey, held negotiations with the Phizo led NNC. The negotiation led to a compromise on both sides whereby all administrative authority was to be vested upon the NNC as the sole authority in the Naga Hills and that all forests and lands originally in the Naga Hills District would be restored. This agreement was for a period of ten years at the end of which the Nagas would have the right to determine whether to continue with the same or not.

India, however, soon after, went back on its word and declared that there was no question of the Nagas having any right to terminate the agreement. This about-turn in the interpretation of the 9th clause of the 9 Point Agreement was not taken seriously by the majority in the NNC, chiefly due to the oratory skill of Sir Akbar Hydari in convincing the NNC members

a possibility when they submitted the ‘Megna Carta’ Memorandum to the Simon Commission in 1929. If our illiterate forbearers saw through this possible destabilizing factor in their handicapped time without being prompted, what are the so-called ‘literate Naga political leaders’ of today doing to even carry out a consultation to confirm the right and wrong about CAB? It has only sent out a wrong signal that our present leaders are visionless beings on two legs. This is a disgraceful state of affairs to say the least!

One could even charitably say CAB would not matter if Nagaland was guaranteed to become a ‘sovereign’ Nation... but this is not about to happen in the foreseeable future. The recent statement of Mr. R.N. Ravi, Interlocutor that solution is at hand is the same tomfoolery that he has been parroting ever since August 2015 just to keep the Naga anticipation and hope afloat. He is but a puppet dancing to the tune of his puppeteer capable of hollow promises.

Claiming that all Factions are now involved in the talk is a stark misrepresentation of fact... with NNC Accordist group led

by Madam Adino and NNC Non-Accordist Group led by Mr. Thenuosilie Keyho still out of the loop. Be that as it may, unless a miracle does happen, it is certain that the BJP Government under Mr. Narinder Modi, as the Prime Minister of India, even with a majority in Parliament, has no political will to dare settle the Indo-Naga issue during his present tenure...especially with the impending Lok Sabha election round the corner. He is already reeling under heavy barrage by the united opposition for all his past false promises and present scams. Pragmatically speaking, Mr. Prime Minister has no pressurised reason to go out of his way to initiate a drastic amendment of the Constitution of India in the Parliament for the

that Nagas can built upon this agreement.

ZA Phizo, however, knew better and more. He knew for a fact that the Indian government represented

by Sir Hydari, a trusted henchman of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, was adopting the same British policy of saying one thing and doing the other. He had no illusion over the fact that when the Indian government could brazenly give a unilateral interpretation of the most important 9th clause of the agreement after it had been agreed, the remaining eight automatically counted for nothing. To compromise on the 9th clause would be to forfeit, for all time to come, the one legitimate absolute right of the Nagas that encompasses every aspect of the Naga character and heritage. Phizo understood with certainty that as long as the integrity of the 9th clause of the agreement was maintained, anything would be possible, but once compromised, nothing would be possible.

While the majority in the NNC were willing to cut ten times to get a measure, Phizo knew that, once the agreement got inked, India would never give Nagas the chance of even a second cut, and that, it was always better and prudent to measure ten times to get a cut. According to Phizo, to accept the 9 Point Agreement with its unilateral Indian interpretation of the 9th clause would simply amount to nothing short of an outright sellout of Naga right and history.

What if Phizo, in order not to go confrontational and therefore abiding with the wishes of the majority, accepted the 9 Point Agreement? Today, we get to analyze and see that, in that eventuality, Nagas would have fallen, hook, line and

sake of a single inconsequential Nagas Lok Sabha seat...because that is all Nagas are worth to the mainland as of now...a solitary seat in Parliament! He will not knowingly dig his own grave dealing with a potent subject such as the Indo-Naga political solution that is likely to bring the whole Opposition Political Parties including all the North Eastern States up in arms against him especially for the fact that he has kept the Framework Agreement in the dark from them all thus far. The dubious Framework Agreement shrouded in secrecy has already destroyed all sensibility within the Naga leadership circle willing to support something that they know nothing about. We now have CAB to additionally contend with. We are stumbling through one folly after another. It can only present a foreboding conclusion that Nagas are indefinitely stuck with the mainland without a real honourable solution to look forward to...once a Coalition Government comes up in the Centre after the Parliamentary election...with a possible new Interlocutor starting the whole exercise from square one all over again. Nagas have missed the bus once again with our egocentric tribalistic disunity. Under the given realistic scenario...CAB will be the final bloody nail to seal the Naga coffin for good.

The fundamental truth lies in the fact that our Almighty God has still not forsaken the Nagas. It is the Nagas who has abandoned our Almighty God with disunity and non-clarity of political vision in every conceivable way with only a focus on retaining political power to make money and more money. We have no transparency in our daily working system and the word ‘accountability’ no longer exists in the Naga lexicon to right the wrongs. Within the prevalent lax operational management norms, it would be erroneous to think that Article 371A/BEFRA/

ILP will safeguard the Naga interest... Thanks to Advocate L. Moayanger Imchen, who has appropriately highlighted some of the lacunae concerning Article 371A in his recent write-up. It is a fact that the only time the Nagas tried to legally define the meaning of “ownership and transfer of land and its resources” through Legislation in the Assembly on 26th July 2010 in consonance with Article 371A, caused the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India to unilaterally issue an Office Memorandum questioning the Legislative Assembly of Nagaland not being legally empowered to legislate on the subject of regulation and development of mineral oil. Nagas have yet to learn how to use the ‘legal dao’ that the Constitution has provided us. That we are on a sticky wicket even within the already defined parameter of Article 371A does not awaken the Nagas to really want to know what Article 371A means to the mainland. To them it is but a legal joke...it seems. In simple English Article 371A qualifies “transfer of land and its resources” to belong to the Nagas.

‘Below the ground or above the ground’ that the Nagas conclude to be ours has become an issue to GoI. We have still not found it necessary to take this matter to its logical legal conclusion to prove the sanctity of Article 371A. Such is the laxity of our management attitude.

The weakness for power and money is determining every perspective decisions being made by our political Leaders...even at the cost of the future of the generations that are to come.

So when this is our indifferent reality...there is no point in referring to Article 371A/ BEFRA/ or ILP as a protective shield against citizenship being granted to all the IBIs who are already in Nagaland in their thousands and in fact many of them already registered in the Electoral Roll even before CAB has become

A saint of our time

snicker, right into the well laid plan of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, implemented through the office of the Indian Governor and British Deputy Commissioner.

Nagas would have then been condemned to the status of a small hill district of Assam with no escape whatsoever. Slowly but surely, India would have seen to it that the essence of the Naga character get thoroughly diluted. The Nagas are that one race of people who all, even as independent village states, fiercely resisted the British more than any other people in the North-East. Subduing the Nagas was important for India as it would have served as an example to all the other multi ethnic indigenous people inhabiting the North-East to not even think of raising a voice against any decision of the Indian government.

Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, would have never waited for ten years to adopt the classic British policy of playing one Naga tribe against the other.

Phizo was the only glue that had brought the Naga tribes together. Had Phizo not been on the scene then, Nagas would have been so fragmented with its inherent inbuilt superiority complex of existing as proud independent village states that the question of coming up with the idea of an interim Naga government itself would have not arisen.

India would have simply swamped over the Nagas, piece by piece, subduing whatever resistance here and there, and then forcing the Naga villagers to be porters and laborers of the Indian military as they beefed up their presence in the border hills to meet the Pakistani and Chinese challenge.

Statehood with special

provision in the Indian constitution did not come to the Nagas out of the blue. It is not as if out of nothing the Nagaland Legislative Assembly is enjoying power which no other state legislative assembly in India, with the exception of J&K, enjoys. It was the visionary ground work done by Phizo who withstood tremendous unforgiving pressure, both from his peers and the authorities of that time, and his uncompromising stand over Naga right, paved the way that forced India into a corner and compelled it to blink.

an Act. The fact remains that with or without CAB, we are already being overrun by IBIs controlling the vital economic lifeline that we are not even conscious about. Wokha town, as elsewhere, is a glaring example in our hand. The entire business network there is under the control of IBIs with the exception of a few nonentity local business establishments. When this is the scenario even in the absence of CAB, it will become a common feature across the board all over Nagaland when legitimacy is ultimately granted.

There is no denying that ILP could be a definitive machinery to check illegal immigrants. But as things stand even a Bangladeshi dog can casually walk through our Inner-line gate if it has money.

ILP is but a pocket money resource of bureaucrats. There is no firm regulatory management system in place. So...we need to take stock of our strength and weaknesses and not simply take umbrage on the existence of rules that are not followed as a way of day to day management. Just take the example of our hypocritical ‘prohibition’ law where the enforcers are the blatant law breakers... starting from the highest level of the CMO down to the enforcing uniformed excise constable zigzagging his way home after performing an ‘excise’ duty. Such managerial laxity will be the doom of the Nagas where CAB is concerned...with or without ILP. Each irresponsible government functionary will supply the nail to nail our Naga coffin. Rather than risk our fate to irresponsible managerial system that the Chief Minister cannot enforce, CAB must be opposed with every fibre in our being. May the bandh on February 11, 2019 be a successful one to finally wake up GoN to act promptly and visibly like the governments of other North Eastern States.

Khekiye K. Sema IAS (Retd); 3rd Mile Thilixu Village; Dimapur

Phizo gave his all for the Naga people. That he withdrew from the scene to save the people is another story. Yet we (purposefully) misconstructed him and blamed him for not being there. As much as he knew the minds of the British and the Indians, Phizo could read the twisted minds of fellow Nagas. ZA Phizo knew he had to be there, alive, alone, and at a distance so that the Naga people could live together and have a future.

Right from the time he was exiled and detained in Burma, Phizo knew that he

had to ask for ten. Answering the question of a villager as to whether Nagas will get independence, Phizo had said, (Quote) “If they don’t give us ten, atleast we can expect nine. I have not asked for nine, lest they give us eight.” (Unquote). This is ZA Phizo for you. Till his last breath he did not waver, and asked for ten. And for this he willingly shouldered all the blame. He died alone in a far away land so that we could live together at home.

If not a saint, then who is a saint?

(Concluded) Benito Z. Swu

Reader’s Post

Sir,

Criminals thrive on the indulgence of Society’s understanding

Some years back, I was accompanying a goods truck meant for my Aunty’s shop from Dimapur to my village, Chizami. I was not exposed to the corruptions of the society then. At the Check post in Kohima, I was appalled when one of the police officer came to me and said, “Saman kiba bukhia aseh koileh direct kuwih aruh alop adjust kurikeneh jawih” (If you are carrying any contraband items or liquor then tell us directly and pay us some bribe and leave).

I felt insulted and hurt because he has thought that I am involved in illegal activities, hurt because he had the audacity to agree to be in partnership with me for the same. He was a lawman, for God’s sake!!

I kept thinking about his words for the whole of my journey and thought of sending the story about the incident to a newspaper and see that he was punished.

The next morning, after I reached my village I saw a tragic accident of a family in which the husband was killed and my aunty was commenting saying how hard it’ll for his surviving wife and children. My thoughts went back to the policeman, who asked for a bribe and I began thinking about the ramifications if I expose him, how much it might affect his family and his children. If I expose him and action was taken against him, he might lose his job and he might be the only bread earner in the family. Such thoughts crossed my mind and I began to feel sorry for his family.

In the end, I decided to keep quiet and forget about the incident.

Likewise everyone of us must have come across such incidents. One of your cousins got a job through backdoor but you decided to keep quiet or any other illegal activities just because you feel sorry for him/her.

This is one of the most dangerous things that is crippling our society today.

Let us be bold enough to stand up for the truth, speak up for what is right and say enough is enough! We won’t tolerate anymore! We won’t understand anymore.

Only then our Naga Society will thrive.

Kuknalim..

Azo Wetsah, President, TSUD.

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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Nagaland Post, Dimapur SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2019

Return money used on statues: SC tells Mayawati

New Delhi, Feb 8 (PTI): In a strong oral observation, the Supreme Court Friday said BSP chief Mayawati should deposit public money used for erecting statues of herself and elephants, the party’s symbol, at public places in Uttar Pradesh to the state exchequer.

The remarks were made by the apex court which was hearing a petition filed in 2009 by an advocate who had alleged that about Rs 2,000 crore was used from the state budget for 2008-09 and 2009-10, when Mayawati was the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, for stalling her statues and BSP’s symbol at different places. It was contended that public money cannot be utilised for creating own statues and for propagating the political party.

On May 29, 2009 the court had issued show cause notice to the Uttar Pradesh government and Mayawati for using the public money for installing her statues and party’s symbol at parks in Lucknow and Noida, adjacent to the national capital.

When the matter came

Mayawati (PTI)

up for hearing on Friday, a bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi said: “Ms Mayawati, pay all the money back. We are of the view that Mayawati should reimburse all the money she spent.”

The bench, also comprising justices Deepak Gupta and Sanjeev Khanna said: “We are of the tentative view that Mayawati has to deposit the public money spent on her statues and party symbol to the state exchequer.” The bench made it clear that a tentative view was expressed by it as the matter would take some time for hearing. “We will have it for final disposal on April 2.” Senior advocate S C Mishra, appearing for

Mayawati and the BSP, requested the bench to hear the matter in May. However, the bench told Mishra, who is also the party’s Rajya Sabha MP, that it was fixing a date of April 2 as it will require detail consideration.

During the pendency of the PIL, the apex court on February 22, 2010, had asked the Election Commission to examine the plea for removal of installation of these symbols from public places during the 2012 assembly polls. EC on January 7, 2012 had ordered that statues of Mayawati and elephants be covered during the state Assembly election.

The poll panel had said the measure was taken with the idea that no one should get political mileage.

When the the apex court in 2009 had decided to entertain the PIL, it had noted in its order the grievance of the petitioner that “hundreds of crores of public money” is being spent by the Uttar Pradesh government for “personal glorification” by erecting statues particularly of leaders who were in power.

India to train 1,800 Bangladesh civil servants

New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS): India will train 1,800 Bangladeshi civil servants in the fields of e-governance and service delivery, information technology, ethics in administration over the next six years, the Ministry of Personnel said.

The move is part of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that India and Bangladesh signed on Friday. The MoU was signed between the NCGG and the Ministry of Public Administration of Bangladesh during the visit of A.K. Abdul Momen, foreign Minister of the neighbouring country.

As per the MoU, the Bangladeshi civil servants will be trained at the National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG), an institute under the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DAR&PG) of the Ministry of Personnel.

Secretary DAR&PG and the Director General of NCGG K.V. Eapen said the collaboration represents a historic milestone in training and capacity building programmes between India and Bangladesh.

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Cong exposed itself by promising to scrap Triple Talaq Bill: Modi Jalpaiguri, Feb 8 (IANS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the Congress has exposed its ‘real face’ by promising to withdraw the Triple Talaq Bill, and accused the opposition party of “cheating” Muslim women who have suffered because of the practice.

“Congress, which has always lied about women’s rights, has exposed its real face before the nation. Yesterday (Thursday) Congress publicly showed the extent they can go to appease the community,” Modi said while addressing a rally at Churabhandar here.

“Whatever they may say, I would like to assure Muslim sisters and daughters that nobody will be allowed to scrap the Triple Talaq legislation. BJP is committed to safeguard the rights and give justice to women,” he said.

Modi’s remarks came a day after Congress women’s wing chief Sushmita Dev promised to scrap the legislation banning Triple Talaq if the party wins the Lok Sabha elections.

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“They (Congress) have openly said they would allow Triple Talaq to go on, let the Muslim women be exploited and oppose the law that would deter Triple Talaq. Congress said that if they come to power, they would scrap the law in case Modi manages to pass it”, he said.

The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2018, has superseded an earlier Bill passed by the Lok Sabha and is pending in the Rajya Sabha. “Congress has again shown they do not care about the Supreme Court which has already declared

Triple Talaq as unconstitutional. During (late prime minister) Rajiv Gandhi’s time, the mistake that the party made in the Shah Bano case, they are trying to repeat it all over again,” Modi said.

The Prime Minister also slammed the opposition alliance as ‘maha milawat’ (grand adulteration) and said that it does not have any ideals or vision for the country. “This grand adulteration is such an understanding that does not have any ideals or vision for the country...

Yesterday (Thursday) when I mentioned the term ‘maha milawat’ in the Lok Sabha, these people created a ruckus. Their smiles vanished,” he said.

Accusing the Congress of protecting fraudsters, touts and criminals, Modi said he will not let the conspiracy to safeguard the offenders succeed.

“Today all those immersed in corruption are afraid of Modi. I want to tell the parties of the “maha milawat” that Modi will not let you succeed in your attempts.”

Budget inspired by five years of BJP rule: Goyal Mumbai, Feb 8 (IANS): Union Finance Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday that the recent Interim Budget 2019 was inspired by ideas gathered from the past years of BJP rule. Higlighting various benefits given to the people across all sectors in the economy, he told a gathering of prominent corporate leaders that it reflected Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s desire to be “a completely honest budget”. Elaborating on various aspects, Goyal said every consumer will get an electric connection

by March 2019, 98 per cent homes already have toilets, compared to barely one-third of all households, or only 12 crore of 25 crore families having a gas connection, when the NDA government took office in 2014.

Justifying the Rs 6,000 crore direct income allocation for farmers, the Finance Minister said it was only proper that the 14.50 crore small-marginal farmers get support under the Pradhan Mantri Sanman Nidhi Yojana, from a portion of the taxes, adding that the first instalment of these allocations would be disbursed this year itself.

Centre, WB govt tussel continues Lord Ram ancestor of Hindus 30 die after consuming spurious liquor

Kolkata, Feb 8 (PTI): With the Centre considering taking punitive action against five senior West Bengal police officers for attending her recent sit-in, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said Friday she would bestow on them the highest state award if they were stripped of their medals.

The chief minister’s assertion came amid continued face-off between the Centre and the state after a CBI team made a failed at-

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tempt to question Kolkata police commissioner Rajeev Kumar in connection with the Saradha chit fund scam in which lakhs of investors were duped of their hard earned money with the promise of abnormally high returns.

She had abruptly begun a dharna last Sunday to protest the action, which she called an attempt by the Modi government to “stifle the spirit of the Constitution and federalism”.

The officers, includ-

ing DGP Virendra Kumar, were present at Banerjee’s dharna venue on February 4 in plain clothes.

“I will give these five senior officials the highest state honour ‘Bangabibhusan’, if the Centre takes back their medals. Also, I will send a strongly-worded letter, if they send me one,” Banerjee said on the sidelines of Bengal Global Business Summit, strongly refuting the Centre’s charge that the officials had participated in the dharna.

as well as Muslims: Ramdev

Ahmedabad, Feb 8 (PTI): Asserting that the issue of construction of Ram temple in Ayodhya was linked to the nation’s pride, Yoga guru Ramdev Friday said Lord Ram was the ancestor not only of Hindus, but also of Muslims.

Talking to reporters at Nadiad town in Kheda district, around 70 kms from here, he said the Ram temple issue was not linked to vote bank politics.

“I firmly believe that Ram mandir must be built in Ayodhya. If not in Ayodhya, where would you build it? It is obvious that it will not come up at Mecca, Madina or Vatican City,” he said in response to a query. Ramdev was in Nadiad town to take part in a Yoga Shibir organised by Santram temple.

“It is an undisputed fact that Ayodhya is Lord Ram’s birthplace.

D e h r a d u n, F e b 8 (IANS): At least 30 people died on Friday after consuming spurious liquor in areas located at UttarakhandUttar Pradesh border with 10 others being hospitalized, police sources said, adding the death toll could go up.

The villagers allegedly took liquor containing dangerous methyl alcohol, sources said.

A magisterial inquiry has been ordered into the incident, Uttarakhand state Excise and Finance Min-

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ister Prakash Pant said.

Over a dozen officials of the state excise department in Haridwar district have been suspended, Pant said.

While 14 people died in

Haridwar district of Uttarakhand, 16 others succumbed in bordering Saharanpur district of Uttar Pradesh, police said.

Uttarakhand Director General of Police Anil Raturi said a manhunt has been launched to nab the culprits.

Four police personnel have also been suspended. “We are investigating the matter,” Raturi said. Saharanpur Range Inspector General Sharad Sachan said 16 people have died mostly in Gagalhedi area of the district.

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According to analysts ET spoke to, prior to the change in the FDI rules, both Amazon and Flipkart drove more than half the sales on their platforms either through captive sellers, like Cloudtail and Appario for Amazon, or indirectly through their wholesale units. Their business-tobusiness units — Amazon Wholesale and Flipkart India — were suppliers

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New Delhi, Feb 8 (PTI): Gold prices were ruling flat at Rs 34,175 per 10 gram, while silver dropped

by Rs 570 to Rs 40,930 per kg in the national capital on Friday, according to All India Sarafa Association.

Traders said gold prices fell slightly by Rs 5 on weak demand, but a firm global trend overseas capped the fall.

Globally, gold traded higher at USD 1,309.24 an ounce, while silver held steady 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 dropped by Rs 5 each to Rs 34,175 and Rs 34,025 per 10 gram, respectively.

However, sovereign gold held steady at Rs 26,100 per piece of eight gram.

Silver ready slumped

by Rs 570 to Rs 40,930 per kg, while weekly-based delivery lost Rs 571 to Rs 39,829 per kg.

Basics are unavailable as they are sold exclusively

by Cloudtail and Appario, both partly owned by Amazon. The ecommerce giant also delisted products sold

by Shoppers Stop, in which it had taken a 5% stake in September 2017.

“In the case of Amazon, what they are seeing is more of a drop in value than in units because Cloudtail did a bulk of the phones and appliances sales which are typically high priced compared to other categories,” said a person tracking the sector.

Flipkart had started moving away from driving sales through its preferred in-house seller, WS Retail, two years back. Instead, the Walmart-backed company bulked up sales from thirdparty sellers who bought directly from its wholesale arm.

It continues to sell products through these alpha sellers such as RetailNet, SuperComNet, India Flash Mart, Omnitech Retail and Trunet Commerce.

however, the domestic currency registered a loss of 6 paise.

“Reduction in interest rates and relaxation of foreign investment limits bodes well for the rupee in expectation of overseas inflows. “So far this month, overseas investors bought USD 297.10 million in equity while they sold worth USD 304.70 million in debt market,” said V K Sharma, Head - PCG and Capital Markets Strategy at HDFC Securities.

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ing credit, or in reducing refinancing costs.

“If there is a lot of (government) pressure, then I may cut by a notional 5-10 basis points,” said the head of a big state-run bank who asked for anonymity due to sensitivity of the subject.

“That may have a psychological impact on corporates but will not really help in boosting credit growth or lowering borrowing costs.”

For Modi and new Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor Shaktikanta Das, who is keen to boost private investments by lowering rates, this poses a problem.

Economic growth has slowed, with private investments slumping and consumption gains muted.

Annual industrial output growth in November rose 4.1 per cent, down from October’s 8.4 per cent.

For the banks - often stuck with bad loans and heavy provisioning - any cut in loan rates is unlikely

Mumbai, Feb 8 (PTI): The rupee appreciated by 14 paise Friday to close at 71.31 against the US dollar on persistent foreign fund inflows even as the greenback strengthened overseas amid fresh concerns over global growth. This is the fourth successive session of gain for the domestic currency, during which it has climbed 49 paise.

At the Interbank Foreign Exchange, the rupee opened stronger at 71.37 a dollar. The local unit moved in a range of 71.44 to 71.03, before finally ending at 71.31, showing a gain of 14 paise. The rupee Thursday appreciated by 11 paise to close at 71.45 against the US dollar.

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rates are much lower than peers and pointed out that a reduction in deposit rates will be required to cut the overall lending rates under the MCLR system.

For effecting a rate cut in home loans, the bank will either have to decrease its one year MCLR or can go for a cut in its spreads over MCLR for the product, he said. Within hours of the RBI move, state-run Bank of Maharashtra had announced a 0.05 percent cut in its MCLR for sixthmonth loan tenor.

In a post policy conference with reporters, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das had said he will speak to bankers to ensure a quicker and better transmission of the policy rates in a meeting scheduled to take place in two-three weeks.

When asked about the external benchmark rate which the RBI wants to implement by April, Kumar said it is unlikely to be implemented as the operative guidelines on the same are yet to be released.

MUMBAI, Feb 8 (Agencies): Bankers say piles of bad debt and the high cost of deposits mean they are unlikely to reduce interest rates on loans by as much as the central bank cut its key lending rate in a bid to spur growth.

According to Reuters, the reluctance of bankers to pass on all of Thursday’s surprising 25 basis point rate cut is a potential blow to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government, which hopes lower lending rates will lift growth and job creation ahead of general elections due by May. Making more credit available more cheaply is vital for Modi, who wants to please businesses, farmers and individual borrowers.

Four senior public and private sector bankers told Reuters on Friday that they might only cut lending rates by 5-10 basis points. A move of that size would have a negligible impact in boost-

BENGALURU, Feb 8 (Agencies): Online marketplaces Amazon and Flipkart have seen as much as a third of sales volume disappear on their platforms since the new foreign investment rules in ecommerce came into effect three days ago, people privy to the matter told ET. The new regulations bar some of the business practices that foreign funded ecommerce companies followed, such as having a stake in companies that sold products on their platforms. The rules categorise sellers who drive more than 25% of their overall sales from a single marketplace as entities of that marketplace and bar them, too.

Since Friday, the platforms have pulled product listings from joint-venture and preferred sellers, and capped inventory, leading to fewer selections, higher prices, longer-than usual delivery time, and a 25-35% fall in sales, the people said.

In an emailed response to ET’s questions,

without a corresponding fall in deposit rates, which will require cash conditions to improve significantly, say bankers.

And banks are reluctant to cut deposit rates in the fiscal year’s last quarter, as they are keen to shore up their books while not losing hefty deposits.

Banks price their benchmark loan rates, known as the marginal cost of funds based lending rate (MCLR), mainly based on the cost of deposits.

“MCLR might not come down significantly very soon as any meaningful change will depend on cost of funds,” said Parthasarathi Mukherjee, managing director and chief executive officer of private lender Lakshmi Vilas Bank.

Unless banking system liquidity rises, he said, “we are not seeing any substantial fall in lending rates across the board any time soon.”

Mumbai, Feb 8 (PTI): Within a day of RBI reducing repo rate by 25 basis points, the country’s largest lender State Bank of India Friday announced a cut in interest rates by 5 basis points on its home loans up to Rs 30 lakh. In its sixth bi-monthly monetary policy review announced on Thursday, RBI had cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.25 percent.

“On the back of the monetary policy announced by the RBI, we have taken the lead to cut interest rates on home loans up to Rs 30 lakh,” the bank’s chairman, Rajnish Kumar, said in a statement.

The new rates are effective from Friday.

He said the bank has the highest market share of the home loans market and it is appropriate to empower the large lower and middle class segment by transmitting the rate cut announced by the RBI. Talking to reporters at an event earlier today, Kumar said the banks deposit

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Ba n g ko k , F e b 8 (Agencies): A Thai princess will run for prime minister in March elections, in an unprecedented entry by a royal into frontline politics which pits her against the chief of the ruling junta, throwing into disarray his bid to stay in power.

According to AFP, princess Ubolratana, 67, the older sister of Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn, was announced as a candidate for the Thai Raksa Chart party steered by the divisive Shinawatra political clan.

The Thai monarchy, a revered institution shielded from criticism by a tough defamation law, has traditionally been seen as above the political fray, although royals have intervened in moments of political crisis.

Ubolratana’s nomination has electrified the buildup to a March 24 election which had seemed poised to return the junta and its proxies to power in some form.

It dramatically redraws the kingdom’s political landscape by giving a royal sheen to Thaksin Shinawatra’s political machine, which

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has won every election since 2001.

Her support also potentially builds a bridge between Thaksin’s “Red” shirted supporters and the “Yellow” shirts -- who are arch royalists. Deadly violence and disruption linked to the two groups has defined Thailand’s turbulent last decade.

“The board agrees that the name of Princess Ubolratana, an educated and skilled person, is the most suitable choice,” Thai Raksa Chart party leader Preechapol Pongpanich told reporters. The party falls under the tutelage of Thaksin, a billionaire self-exiled former premier, who stands at the heart of Thailand’s bitter

political schism -- loathed by the army and Bangkok elite, yet adored by the rural poor.

The announcement thrusts him back to the centre stage of Thailand’s political drama just as it appeared the military were set to succeed in sidelining him.

He was toppled in a 2006 coup, and his sister Yingluck was booted from power in a 2014 military takeover and forced into exile to avoid a jail term.

The princess’ move deals a heavy blow to the political aspirations of Prayut Chan-O-Cha, the junta head, who has spent nearly five years trying to recast the political system to limit the power of elected governments and prepare his own return as a civilian leader.

In a day of high political drama, Prayut declared his candidacy for premier, running for the Phalang Pracharat army party, moments after the princess’s announcement.

“I want to reassure that I do not intend to hang on to power. It is not easy for me to make my decision... it is a crucial moment for the country.”

The military under Prayut has cast itself as the protector of the monarchy.

B u t U b o l r a t a n a ’s shock entrance into politics, aligned with the junta’s nemesis -- the Shinawatra family -- undercuts those claims.

Ubolratana, a colourful, public-facing royal in contrast to her more restrained brother King Maha Vajiralongkorn, relinquished her royal titles after marrying the American Peter Jensen in 1972.

But the couple divorced and she moved back to Thailand where she is still considered part of the royal family. Thailand has not had a royal as premier since becoming a constitutional monarchy in 1932.

It was not immediately clear if Ubolratana would be covered by the kingdom’s widely interpreted royal defamation law -- which carries up to 15 years in jail per charge -- or how that could impact debate and criticism in the run up to elections.

“It is unprecedented if she becomes prime minister,” said Puangthong Pawakapan, professor of

political science at Chulalongkorn University.

“Can people treat her like a commoner? Who would dare criticise a royal prime minister?”

Known to the public for lead roles in Thai films, onstage singing performances, a vibrant fashion sense and a sizeable Instagram following, Ubolratana is the firstborn child of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

She was seen at the 2018 World Cup in Russia smiling with Thaksin and Yingluck and has over the junta years given a number of coded nods on social media in favour of the Shinawatras.

Since ascending the throne in 2016, King Maha Vajiralongkorn has reorganised palace affairs.

The vastly wealthy Crown Property Bureau is now under his personal stewardship, he has appointed several new privy counsellors and established a highly trained personal guard. Crucially he has appointed a new army chief from a different faction of the military to the ruling junta.

WASHINGTON, Feb 8 (Agencies): US lawmakers threatened Thursday to take tougher action against Saudi Arabia over the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi amid a new revelation that the kingdom’s powerful crown prince spoke of going after him with a “bullet.”

According to AFP, president Donald Trump faces a Friday deadline set

by Congress to determine if Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ordered the assassination of Khashoggi, who was strangled and dismembered after entering the kingdom’s consulate in Istanbul on October 2.

Special UN rapporteur, Agnes Callamard, said Thursday after a visit to Turkey that the killing of Khashoggi, who had written critical pieces on Saudi Arabia in The Washington Post, had been “planned and perpetrated” by Saudi officials.

The New York Times, citing officials who had seen US intelligence, said that Prince Mohammed had warned in an intercepted

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conversation to an aide in 2017 that he would go after Khashoggi “with a bullet” if he did not return to Saudi Arabia from the United States.

US intelligence understood that the ambitious 33-year-old heir apparent was ready to kill the journalist, although he may not have literally meant to shoot him, according to the newspaper.

The kingdom, after initially denying any knowledge of Khashoggi’s disappearance, has acknowledged that a team killed him inside the embassy but described it as a rogue operation that did not involve the crown prince.

Predicting little movement, a bipartisan group of senators on Thursday proposed a bill to cut off some weapons sales to Saudi Arabia including of tanks, long-range fighter jets and ordnance for automatic weapons.

The bill would also require sanctions against any Saudis involved in Khashoggi’s killing and require State Department reports on human rights in the kingdom and in the conduct of its war in Yemen.

“Seeing as the Trump administration has no intention of insisting on full accountability for Mr. Khashoggi’s murderers, it is time for Congress to step in and impose real consequences to fundamentally re-examine our relationship with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and with the Saudiled coalition in Yemen,” said Robert Menendez, the top Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. The bill enjoys support from top Republicans including Senator Lindsey Graham, usually a close ally of Trump.

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DUBAI, Feb 8 (Agencies): Iranians will chant “Death to America” as long as Washington continues its hostile policies, but the slogan is directed at President Donald Trump and U.S. leaders, not the American nation, Iran’s supreme leader said on Friday.

“As long as America continues its wickedness, the Iranian nation will not abandon ‘Death to America’,” Ayatollah Ali Khamenei told a gathering of Iranian Air Force officers marking the 40th anniversary of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, according to his official website. Trump pulled out

electronic credentials”.

“Robertson, in an affidavit, said she was not involved in the business, and she insisted Cotten -- as QuadrigaCX’s CEO and sole director - was the only person with access to the private digital keys,” the report added.

“The will includes a few details about Cotten’s assets, but those items are limited to a section dealing with property that would have been bequeathed to friends and relatives should Robertson die within 30 days of his death,” added the report. Cotten, 30, was a Nova Scotia resident originally from Ontario.

“Cotten signed his will on Nov 27, 2018 - less than two weeks before he died at a private hospital in Jaipur.

“In an application to probate the will, filed on December 21, 2018, Robertson confirmed that the gross value of Cotten’s personal property - all of which was left to her - was $9.6 million.

She was granted the right to administer his estate as executor on January 2,” the report claimed.

In her affidavit, Robertson said she has been subjected to online threats, slanderous comments and speculation about Cotten’s death, “including whether he is really dead”.

Back in India, Rajasthan police’s NOC (no-objection certificate) to Robertson on December 10, 2018 raised several doubts.

“As Cotton’s death was reported in Jaipur-based Fortis Escorts Hospital,

there was no point of suspicion at that time. The Fortis hospital had sent a letter along with a body; so we gave an NOC. Had the case not been reported by the hospital, we would have opted for a post-mortem,” said Laxman Gaur, additional commissioner of police. He confirmed that the police gave an NOC to his wife to take back his body to Nova Scotia in Canada in December.

Speaking to IANS, hospital sources said Cotten’s condition seemed to be a case of gastroenteritis initially when he was admitted. Cotton had complained of watery stools, vomiting, cramps and abdominal pain.

He was also feeling feverish when he came to the hospital, sources said.

Rio de Janeiro, Feb 8 (IANS): At least 10 people were killed after a fire ripped through a sporting facility of Flamengo, one of Brazil’s biggest football clubs here on Friday, officials said.

The flames took hold in the early hours of the morning in the club’s Ninho do Urubu facility, a state-ofthe-art training centre that was expanded and opened only two months ago. The cause of the fire is not yet known, the BBC reported.

According to the Fire Department, the blaze injured three others, two of them seriously.

It was not known if any players were injured in

the fire, although the club has accommodation for its under-18 players at the ground. “The kids from the Flamengo youth team were sleeping there at the time,” firefighter Douglas Henaut told Globo News.

Firefighters were able to extinguish the inferno but remained on scene to ensure the flames did not revive, according to Efe news.

Some of Flamengo’s most prominent former players include World Cup winners Ronaldinho, Bebeto and Romario.

Ninho do Urubu boasts two soccer pitches, a specific goalkeeper training centre as well as boarding options for the youth team.

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“I recommend that one should not trust the Europeans just as the Americans,” Khamenei said. “We don’t say, don’t have contacts with them, but it’s an issue of trust.”

Toronto, Feb 8 (IANS): As the mystery deepens around the death of Gerald Cotten, CEO of Canadian cryptocurrency exchange Quadriga CX, new details have emerged leading to speculation and allegations.

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Staff of PHED Tuensang with participants after the training session at CKS Hall Tuensang on Thursday.

TUENSANG: A one day training program on Water Quality Monitoring & Surveillance for, WATSAN Committee members, was organized by DWSM, PHED Tuensang Division and sponsored by NRDWP, PHED Nagaland, at CKS Hall Tuensang Town on February 8.

In the training session Er. S. Akangjongshi, JE, PHED Tuensang, spoke on the topic “Sources of water pollution and methods of water treatment”. He explained the meaning of water pollution and how human activity pollutes water sources. He dwelt on the importance of pro-

tecting and treating water sources (such as traditional wells, spring wells etc.) and suggested some methods that could be implemented.

Sedimentation, filtration, disinfection etc are some methods for water source treatment.

IEC consultant PHED Tuensang, Ashale Seb,

spoke on the topic of Water and Excreta related diseases. She stated that there were nearly 50 different types of water and excreta related diseases.

The spread of major infections such as cholera, typhoid, dysentery, hepatitis A and giardiasis were mainly because of biologi-

BEC to organize general convention in Dimapur

BEC members after the Convention briefing on Friday. (NP)

Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR: Believers Eastern Church (BEC) will be organizing a general convention for the North East region in Dimapur which was announced on Friday, at the BEC Tenyiphe premises.

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Speaking about the convention, BEC, North Eastern Archdioces, Archbishop Justin Mor Thomas said that the general convention will be held for four days, starting from February 12 to 15, 10 a.m. onwards at NER Agri expo, 4th mile Dimapur under the

theme “Love and serve”. The convention will be graced by Moran Mor Athanasius Yohan 1 Metropolitan, the supreme head and spiritual father of BEC. He also mentioned that similar conventions will be held in Imphal and Agartala.

Thomas also mentioned that approximately five to seven thousand believers from 18 dioceses from the states of Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Arunachal and Nagaland are expected to attend the four-day convention. Therefore, BEC bishops and leaders have appealed to all Churches, prayer centres, civil organizations, NGOs and the general public for special prayer support and cooperation to make the event a success.

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cal contamination of drinking water.

Tzutippokla Longkumer, chemist, PHED Tuensang, spoke about water quality standards, where she emphasized on the importance of water quality and said that the main objective of water quality surveys were to determine physical, chemical and bacteriological characteristics of water. She listed some of the duties of the WATSAN committee and stated that it was the duty of its members to collect water samples from their respective villages for testing. The trainees were also taught how to collect Newly built footpath slabs over drainage at Mistimukh road near Army supply road samples and how to label Dimapur, has begun to fall apart. (Vikato Zhimomi) them. Tzutippokla also gave hands on training on field testing kits.

The training session was chaired by Er. Shede Swuro, JE, PHED Tuensang and an invocation prayer was offered by Asangba, WATSAN chairman, Khudei village.

State BJP ST Morcha team attends national convention DIMAPUR: BJP ST Morcha Nagaland officials attended a BJP ST national convention in Puri, Odisha from February 2 to 3.

A press release from BJP ST Morcha Nagaland president, Er. Cheong Konyak and general secretary, Therali Ezung stated that national president of BJP ST Morcha, Ramvichar Netam inaugurated the tribal convention attended by lakhs of representatives from tribal communities, along with tribal leaders, MLAs and MPs from across the country.

A massive rally was organized, where tribal people protested for rights of tribals and against the anti-tribal policy of non BJP ruled states. Amit Shah, Ram Lal and prominent leaders addressed the valedictory sessions and stated that the Ministry of Tribal Affairs will continue its endeavors for socioeconomic development of Schedule Tribes (STs) through specially tailored educational, infrastructure and livelihood schemes to fill in critical gaps.

Metsubo Jamir, minister for Urban Development & Municipal Affairs, at the 67th Development Authority of Nagaland, Board of Directors meeting at Saramati Hotel, Dimapur. The DAN chairman, DAN secretary, DAN board members, CEO (DMC), officials from the Urban Development and Law and Justice departments attended the meeting. (Taka Meren)

A Passing-Out function for the Bedside Assistance Course was held at Impur Christian Hospital on February 8. Dr. Chubala, CMO Mokokchung and Dr. Medem, MS IMDH graced the occasion as special guests and the passed out students were blessed by Rev. R. Teka Pastor, Impur Baptist Church with a dedicatory prayer.

(Impur Christian Hospital, Chairman, Dr. Sashimeren)

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Opioid Substitution Therapy Centre launched in Chümoukedima

NSACS functionaries and well-wishers at the Satellite Opioid Substitution Therapy Centre launching on February 7.

DIMAPUR: The Nagaland State AIDS Control Society (NSACS) launched a Satellite Opioid Substitution Therapy (OST) Centre at the Rural Area Foundation Drop-in Center, Chümoukedima on February 7. The program was launched with

NU team inspects Sazolie College, Jotsoma

DIMAPUR: An inspection team from Nagaland University (NU) visited Sazolie College, Jotsoma (SCJ), on February 7, in connection with starting post graduate programs (MA) in History and Political Science.

A press release from Sazolie College principal, Dr. Kangzang Thou stated that the team interacted with the management, administration and some faculty members of the college.

They also visited various facilities of the college and verified documents and other necessities.

The team was made up of professor N. Venuh, dean, School of Social Sciences, NU, Meriema Campus, as the convenor and Dr. Moamenla Amer, associate professor of Political Science, NU, Lumami Campus, as member.

Sazolie College was established in 2005 and runs under the aegis of Rüchüniü Academy of Education (RAE).

It is affiliated to Nagaland University and at present, offers Bachelor’s degree in Arts. In 2016, the College was accredited with a B+ Grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), Bangalore.

an objective to reduce HIV-risk behaviours and harms associated with the Injecting Drugs User (IDU) community.

A press release from M&E & accountant, Rural Area Foundation, M. Aka stated that State OST master trainer, Dr. Lawrence

Lotha, in his address, highlighted the benefits of an OST stating that it helps in substantially reducing illicit drug use, HIV-risk behaviours, death from overdose, criminal activities, financial and other stresses on drug users and their families.

Also speaking on the

program, joint director, TI, NSACS, Dr. Bernice Dzuvichu shared how OST transformed the lives of many individuals and helped them start leading respectful lives.

He also urging the IDU community to avail of its services.

An OST client narrated a testimony of his, and the impact OST had in his life. Representatives from Naga Tribal Union Chümoukedima and GB, ChümoukedimaTown also spoke at the program.

The prog ram was led by program manager, CAD Foundation, Purana Bazaar, Alenuo Delie; invocation was pronounced by pastor, Pochury Baptist Church, Chümoukedima, Rev. Hopjoy Sharu; and it concluded with a vote of thanks by chief functionary, Rural Area Foundation, Lapingtsu.

Agro Servicing Centre inaugurated in Chozuba

KOHIMA: An Agro Servicing Centre was inaugurated

by L. Hangshin, joint director, department of Agriculture, in Chozuba under Phek district on January 30.

The centre hopes to enable small farmers who cannot afford farm machineries to avail some farm operation services.

A press release from the department of Agriculture stated that a primary objective of the centre is to make available various farm machineries to poor farmers and to make services of repair and maintenance available for such machinery.

In another event, power tillers and brush cutters under SMAM (component 8) under department of Agriculture, were handed over to beneficiaries in Chozuba sub-division on January 28.

ADC, Theodore Yanthan was present during the occasion. Ten power tillers and four brush cutters were distributed to beneficiaries.

Don Bosco College Kohima (DBCK) felicitated Rüsokhrienuo Chadi, 4th Semester BA Education Honours, the first DBCK NSS volunteer to march in the January 26 Republic Day parade in New Delhi. The felicitation program was held on February 8. (DBCK)

LCU general conference held in Riphyim

DIMAPUR: The Lotha Catholic Union’s (LCU’s) General Conference was held at Riphyim village under the theme “Love one another as I have loved you” (John 15:12), with Rev. Fr. Renthungo Odyuo, secretary to the Bishop of Nagaland as the main celebrant, and Jonas Yanthan and L. Peter Humtsoe as speakers on February 2 and 3.

A press release from LCU general secretary, M. Samuel Ezung stated that in the first session, a holy mass was celebrated by Rev. Fr. Renthungo and in his Homily Rev. Fr. exhorted the gathering to forgive and love one another as a true Christian advocating the principles of Jesus Christ.

The program was chaired

The newly elected office bearers of LCU along with outgoing executives.

by Hayio Francis Ezung and a welcome address was delivered by M. Samuel Ezung.

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Modi flays Mamata; ‘Didi’ hits back

Narendra Modi and Mamata Banerjee. (File)

seen a chief minister sitting on a dharna to save the corrupt. The poor want to know why did you sit on dharna to save those who are accused of negligence in probing the chit fund scam.

“This chowkidar (watchman) will not spare them. Whether it is the perpetrators or their protectors, nobody will be allowed to go scot free,” Modi declared while addressing a BJP rally in Jalpaiguri district.

Baner jee reacted quickly and sharply to Modi’s fulminations, referring to him as “Mr Maddy”.

“The less we talk about this man the better.

Mr Maddy is the master of corruption. He is master of arrogance and a shame for the country. I have no words to describe him.

His standard is so low that we never expected such a

man to be the prime minister. We have respect for the chair but not for this man,” she told journalists in Kolkata.

She accused Modi of complicity in the alleged Rafale scam.

“He (Modi) is the most corrupt man in the Rafale deal. He is the master of notebandi (demonetisation). Devil chants mantra.

He was never a ‘chaiwala’ and doesn’t know how to prepare tea. From chaiwala he has now become Rafalewala. He speaks a bunch of lies,” the West Bengal chief minister said, hitting back at Modi.

Ministers in the Union government and Banerjee are locked in a bitter exchange of words ever since the West Bengal chief minister dramatically launched a dharna to protest the CBI’s bid to question Kolkata police

Lalu flays Nitish over SC order in Muzaffarpur issue

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commissioner Rajeev Kumar in the Saradha chit fund scam in which lakhs of investors were swindled of their money with the promise of astronomical returns.

Modi alleged that the Trinamool Congress dispensation had taken after its predecessor Left Front government in adopting the culture of bloodshed.

“Those you gave power to in Bengal in the name of ‘maa, maati, manush (mother, motherland and man--the TMC’s poll slogan) have followed the culture of bloodshed, violence and atrocity of their Communist predecessors,” he said, branding the TMC government “Communist part 2”.

Recalling Bengal’s rich cultural heritage, Modi said, “Today, law and order is in a shambles, industries and businesses are in ruins and young people are migrating to other states for jobs. This government has defamed ‘maati’ of Bengal and rendered its people ‘majboor’ (helpless).”

Predicting the downfall of the TMC government in the next elections, Modi said BJP’s performance in neighbouring Tripura will be replicated in West Bengal.

Bengaluru/Mumbai, Feb 8 (AGENCIES/PTI): Hours before presenting the State Budget, Karnataka Chief Minister Kumaraswamy released audio clips allegedly of BJP State president B.S. Yeddyurappa trying to lure a JD(S) MLA with the promise of money and position.

At a press meet, he urged all leaders to “call the bluff ” on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “false claims” about many issues, including Karnataka’s loan waiver scheme.

The Chief Minister played a 40-minute conversation, allegedly between Gurmitkal MLA’s son Sharana Gowda and Mr. Yeddyurappa.

He claimed that such a conservation could not have happened without the knowledge of the Prime Minister.

Mr. Kumaraswamy said, ‘’Modi is systemati-

take on the embarrassment caused to the Bihar government. In the first such tweet, he said in the rustic dialect Bhojpuri “ka ho Nitish, kuchh sharm bachal ba ki naahi” (Nitish, are you left with any shame). His Twitter handle is managed by people close to him.

In another tweet, the RJD supremo came out with an acerbic one-liner “habitual protectors of rapists of Bihar will keep quiet.

Chupppp”.

Kumar has been accused by opposition leaders, especially Prasad’s younger son Tejashwi Yadav, of keeping silent over allegations against the accused in the scandal. The case had come to light last year when a report of social audit conducted by Mumbai-based Tata Institute of Social Sciences flagged sexual abuse of inmates at the Muzaffarpur shelter home.

‘Govt’s decision to oppose CAB...

Illegal migrants are SP, BSP vote bank: Shah

(From p-1) She demanded that State government discuss in the Assembly that Article 371(A) protected the State from CAB. Meanwhile, terming the Central government’s slogan “election for solution” as “mockery”, Leyri appealed to the negotiating parties to expedite the peace process to bring a solution to the vexed Naga issue.

JCPI convener and coordination committee member also spoke at the rally.

Meanwhile, Therieh said the State government was working to come out with a mechanism to check inflow of illegal immigrants, including monitoring of entry and exit points like railway station and airport.

Yet, he alleged that State government was nervous to make it operational.

Briefing media persons after the rally, he also informed reporters that even if CAB was imposed forcefully, the Nagas would continue to oppose, adding that further course of action would be decided later.

On the Lok Sabha member Tokheho Yepthomi’s comment of “no final solution” to Naga issue before parliamentary election, the NTC member said it was not the prerogative of the MP to comment and termed it “unqualified statement”.

Maharajganj/ Jaunpur (UP), Feb 8 (PTI): BJP president Amit Shah Friday called illegal migrants a vote bank of the SP and the BSP and also targeted the opposition over the issues of triple talaq and the Ayodhya dispute.

He said “every single intruder” will be sent home if the BJP returns to power.

Shah said the party remained committed to the construction of the Ram temple at the disputed site in Ayodhya, and challenged the opposition parties to spell out their own stands on the issue. He was addressing booth-level party workers in Maharajganj and later in Jaunpur, in a series of such interactions in the run-up to

the Lok Sabha elections.

In Jaunpur, he brought up the surgical strike against militant camps in Pakistanheld territory in 2016.

“When army personnel came back after avenging the death of their colleagues, there was a major change globally as there are only two countries which have avenged the death of their army personnel -- Israel and United States,” he said.

“India was included in that category because of Prime Minister Narendra Modi,” he said.

Raising the issue of illegal migrants from Bangladesh, he said in Maharajganj, “Should the intruders not be thrown out of the country?” He said the recent

exercise on the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam had identified 40 lakh such people, “and the process of throwing them out has started”.

“If UP elects the Narendra Modi government again in 2019, from Kashmir to Kanyakumari, from Assam to Gujarat, from Uttar Pradesh to Uttarakhand, every single intruder will be ousted,” he said.

“These intruders may be a vote bank for “bua” and “bhatija”,” Shah said, referring to alliance partners Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati and Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav. “For us, it is national security that is most important.”

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Changkiri Kidong would further like to express our profound gratitude to the Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri. Neiphiu Rio, and the PDA Government for appointing Shri. T. Temjen Toy, IAS, as the Chief Secretary, Government of Nagaland.

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New Delhi, Feb 8 (PTI): The Supreme Court Friday dismissed RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav’s plea challenging a Patna High Court order asking him to vacate the bungalow meant for the deputy chief minister and imposed Rs 50,000 fine on him for wasting “judicial time”. The apex court did not find fault with the two orders passed by the single judge and the division bench of the high court dismissing the pleas of the former deputy chief minister against the state government’s decision asking Tejashwi to vacate the bungalow for his successor Sushil Modi.

The high court had asked Tejashwi, who is now holding the post of leader of opposition (LoP) in the assembly, to swap bungalow with the present deputy chief minister. “What is this luxury of litigation? Precious judicial time has been wasted,” a bench headed

by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi said when Tejashwi’s counsel, senior advocate A M Singhvi, attempted to establish that the post of a minister and that of the LoP was similar in protocol.

Moreover, there is no separate class like deputy chief minister in law, Singhvi said. He said there is chief minister and the council of

Tejashwi Yadav (File)

ministers, but the state government has created a new category of deputy chief minister for the purposes of accommodation and other benefits. “Was there no deputy chief ministers elsewhere? ...You see, two benches of the high court have held against you,” said the bench, which also comprised Justices Deepak Gupta and Sanjiv Khanna.

“Heard counsel for the petitioner and perused the relevant material. We are not inclined to interfere with the order impugned in the special leave petition.

“The same is dismissed with cost of Rs 50,000 to be deposited within a period of four weeks from today with the Supreme Court Legal Services Committee,” the court noted in the order.

On January 7, a division bench of the high court rejected the RJD leader’s appeal challenging a single judge order on October 6,

2018 turning down his petition against the state government’s direction. “The petitioner has been allotted a bungalow, matching his status as a minister in the government, at 1, Polo Road, Patna. He cannot raise complaint on the decision so taken, simply because the present bungalow is more suited to him,” the single-judge order stated.

Yadav occupies the 5, Desh Ratna Marg bungalow, a stone’s throw from the Raj Bhavan and the chief minister’s official residence.

It was allotted to Yadav in 2015 when he was appointed deputy chief minister of the then ‘Grand Alliance’ government headed by Nitish Kumar.

The RJD lost power in the state and Kumar now heads a NDA government.

The Nitish Kumar government had asked Yadav to swap residences with Modi.

“We find that this squabble over the allotment of a bungalow should not have been made a cause of dispute, as if it was a division of some private property. The rights which are being agitated upon are not such rights so as to place them on the pedestal of legally enforceable, indefeasible rights,” the high court had remarked.

Kumaraswamy releases audio CD of ‘Yeddyurappa luring JD(S) MLA’

Patna, Feb 8 (PTI): RJD national president Lalu Prasad has flayed his arch rival and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar over Supreme Court’s order to transfer Muzaffarpur sex scandal to a POCSO court in Delhi.

The apex court Thursday came down heavily on the Bihar government for its management of 16 shelter homes in the state, other than that at Muzaffarpur, and warned that unsatisfactory response of its queries will force it to summon the chief secretary.

A bench, headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi, directed the Bihar government to render all assistance in smooth transfer of the Muzaffarpur case within two weeks. Prasad, who is serving sentences in a number of fodder scam cases and lodged in a Ranchi hospital for his ailments, came out with tweets offering his

(From p-1) 665 schools are presenting 19953 regular candidates for the HSLC examination. 3232 candidates are repeaters. Two students are appearing again to improve their result and there are two cases of change of centre.

In HSLC Examination, Dimapur district have the highest enrolment of 7598 candidates followed by Kohima district with 3929 candidates.

With the examinations on, the NBSE has conveyed its best wishes to all the candidates appearing for the examination. All candidates have been requested to reach the examination centre in time by moving out from home early. It also requested all the Centre Superintendents and the Invigilators to conduct the examinations as per the rules

Chandigarh, Feb 8 (PTI): Swine flu has claimed 15 lives in Punjab and eight in neighbouring Haryana this year, officials said Friday.

More than 270 patients were found affected by the flu in Punjab this year, said Dr Gagandeep Singh Grover, the state nodal officer for swine flu.

“Fifteen people have died due to H1N1 infection from January 1 until Thursday,” Grover said.

He said 15 others swine flu patients from across Punjab have died, but due to other ailments. Amid the mounting cases of the H1N1 infections in the state, the Punjab government has set up isolation wards at three government medical colleges, 22 district hospitals and 41 sub-divisional hospitals.

It has also announced free treatment for all suspected and confirmed cases.

Health minister Brahm Mohindra, who had recently held a high-level meeting with the senior officers of the health department to review the state’s preparedness, has been constantly monitoring the situation.

Grover said awareness drives are being carried out and health officials are visiting various schools to educate students.

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cally demolishing democracy and misleading Parliament. He is encouraging his friends here to demolish democracy through blackmail.

We will expose how democracy is being demolished by the BJP. Do not sabotage the budget because it amounts to sabotaging the life of people of the State. ‘’I demand that the PM practise what he preaches. Your friends are exposing your real face.

I demand Modi to take action.

‘’Mr. Yeddyurappa made a trip to Devdurg in North Karnataka to make calls to MLAs on the eve of budget and buy up MLAs. Yeddyurappa, in the tape, has claimed to have ‘bought’ even judges so that action cannot be taken against them legally. ‘’Sharana Gowda was called late at night.

Gowda is heard saying in the 40-minute tape ‘I was promised money and party ticket.’ He met him at Devdurga around 12.30 a.m. He was told that he will be given money in Mumbai and also a ‘good position’. ‘’Is the Bharatiya Janata Party paying from its party funds for these dealings? They are inducing and threatening MLAs and their families. I am going to send the audio to Modi, as he repeatedly says he is the only saviour of the country.’’

FELICITATION

The Mekümpong Clan Members of Akhoya Village under Mokokchung district, felicitates the following members for their outstanding achievements.

1. Mr. Jonathan Longkumer, S/o Prof. Rev Rongsen Longkumer for leading the Nagaland State Team to Ranji Trophy under his Captainship and becoming the first Naga Cricketer to make century in the National Level Tournament (Ranji trophy).

2. Dr. Imliwati Longkumer (Lec. FAC) also S/o, Prof.

Rev. Rongsen Longkumer for successfully completing his Ph. D degree in the Department of Chemistry from NEHU. May our Great Lord continue to bless them both and pray that more such outstanding members emerge from our Mekümpong Clan.

From Mekümpong Clan Members, Akhoya Village.

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CHANGTONGYA SENSO TELONGJEM, KOHIMA FELICITATION The Changtongya Senso Telongjem, Kohima with immense pride and honour convey our heartfelt congratulations to the following individuals for their great success and achievements and for bringing laurels to our Changtongya village in their respective fields : 1. Er. R. Takuyangba, S/o Late Mr. Rendinuken for being promoted to the post of Additional Chief Engineer, NPWD. 2. Er. Nungsanginla Longkumer, M.Tech (Gold Medallist), D/o Er. R. Takuyangba for being selected to the post of Assistant Director (Engineering) under Department of Industries and Commerce in the result declared by NPSC (Combined Technical Services) on 17th December, 2018.

3. Mr. Purakum Longkumer, S/o Mr. Nukshitemjen Longkumer for being selected to the post of Junior Soil Conservation Officer under Department of Soil and Water Conservation in the result declared by NPSC (Combined Technical Services) on 17th December, 2018.

4. Miss Mayangchila Jamir, D/o Mr. Takotoshi Jamir for being selected to the post of Demonstrator (Electronics & Electrical Engg.) under Department of Technical Education in the result declared by NPSC (Combined Technical Services) on 17 th December, 2018.

The Union wishes that our Almighty God continue to bless them abundantly in their endeavour.

(IMSENSANGBA) President, CSTK

(LIMATEMSU) G. Secy, CSTK

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C h u r a b h a n da r / Kolkata, Feb 8 (PTI): Escalating his face-off with West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday accused her of trying to protect those involved in chit fund scams and warned neither the perpetrators nor those shielding them will be spared.

The stor my TMC boss quickly returned the fire, calling Modi “master of corruption” and a “shame” for the country.

Addressing his third rally in the state in a week, Modi said Banerjee’s ruling TMC had inherited the legacy of “bloodshed, violence and atrocity” from the previous Communist government, and “defamed” the soil of West Bengal.

Attacking Banerjee, who is at the forefront of efforts to stitch together a broad-based anti-BJP coalition of opposition parties ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, Modi said the proposed ‘Mahagathbandhan’ (grand alliance) was ‘Maha Milawat’ (a grand adulteration) of people who had no ideology or vision for the country.

“Never in the history of our country have we

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NCP hits out at BJP, Fadnavis on bid to lure K’taka MLAs

The NCP Friday attacked the BJP over audio clips in which its Karnataka chief BS Yeddyurappa is purportedly heard wooing a JD(S) MLA with a “Rs 50 crore” offer in an alleged bid to topple the HD Kumaraswamy government in the southern state. Karnataka CM Kumaraswamy Friday released two audio clips purportedly of Yeddyurappa trying to lure JD(S) MLA Nagan Gouda, claiming the BJP was trying to topple his government.

Yeddyurappa has already trashed Kumaraswamy’s charges, dubbing the clip as “fake”.

NCP national spokesperson Nawab Malik Friday said 11 Congress and JD(S) legislators were lodged at hotels in Mumbai and demanded that Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis clarify from where he was going to arrange for the money. “#Karnataka CM @hd_kumaraswamy has revealed a recording that exposes @BSYBJP (#BSYeddyurappa) where he assures a MLA that they will receive 50 Cr in #Mumbai. @Dev_Fadnavis cabinet colleague had said that there will be no @INCIndia government in Karnataka,” Malik said on Twitter.

“This means that @Dev_Fadnavis will fund 11 MLAs the 50 Cr rupees. Mr. Fadnavis must clarify, from where he is going to arrange this money? #Corrupt BJP #CorruptFadnavis,” Malik charged in his tweet.

FELICITATION

The Roni Old Village Elders and Council extends its heartiest congratulation to Shri. T. Renben Lotha on being promoted as Director of Land and Resource Department, Govt. of Nagaland.

The Council and Elders pray that God bestow upon him with good health and wisdom as he embarks on his assignment.

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OFFICE OF THE 26 AONGLENDEN ACCC MOKOKCHUNG, NAGALAND

A CLARION CALL

This is to inform to all concerned that the reorganization of the Indian National Congress (INC) party of the 26 Aonglenden Assembly Constituency under the tireless initiative of Shri. Lanusanen Imsong, former OSD to Governor of Odisha, Dr. S. C. Jamir and devoted veteran Congress workers who in spite of all the difficulties and hurdles could bring back the party once again into the political limelight.

Since the Indian National Congress is mass based political party in India, its foundation is firmly built on the essence of democratic secularism and continuously working for the upliftment of the poor and downtrodden.

Under the dynamic and able leadership of Shri.

K. Therie, President of NPCC, the party unanimously resolved to contest the forth coming by-election to 26 Aonglenden A/C with a visionary and people loving candidate who would steer our people on to a trajectory of progress, development and stability.

Therefore, it is a clarion call to all people to join the Congress party; to re-sound the voice of victory and usher in a new era of transformation.

KUKNALIM (O. BENDANG LKR) President 26 Aonglenden ACCC MKC-70

Pakistan to present strong Committed to depoliticise case against Jadhav: Qureshi Pak’s bureaucracy: Imran

Islamabad, Feb 8 (PTI): Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday said his government was committed to depoliticising and insulating the country’s bureaucracy from “all kinds of political pressures”.

His statement came days after the Supreme Court, in a rare rebuke to Pakistan’s powerful military, prohibited them from engaging in political activities. Chairing a meeting of Task Force on Civil Service Reforms here, Khan said he regretted that bureaucracy was heavily politicised during the past ten years which resulted in its inefficiency and created fear amongst the bureaucrats.

Khan said the government is firmly committed to undertaking structural reforms of bureaucracy to make it efficient and responsive to the need of the hour. “Bureaucracy will be depoliticised and insulated from all kinds of political pressures,” he said.

“During the 60s and 70s, Pakistan’s civil service was one of the best in the region and countries from the region would come to us and learn from us,” Khan was quoted as saying

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“Unfortunately political interference has destroyed the civil service,” the prime minister said.

He said accountability and merit were the only way the system can be made better and it is the government’s mission to depoliticise the bureaucracy.

“No system can sustain or deliver if accountability and merit are missing. We need to restructure and reform our bureaucracy to make it progressive and innovative,” he said.

“We are committed to protecting the integrity and security of tenure of bureaucrats so that they could devote their energies towards translating political vision into reality.

We have to attract the best

minds to serve the country,” Khan said.

Delivering a landmark verdict on the 2017 Faizabad sit-in by the hardline Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) and other smaller groups, a two-member Supreme Court bench on Wednesday directed all government agencies and departments, including those run by the army like spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) to operate within the limits defined by the law.

The bench ordered that members of the Armed Forces were prohibited from engaging in any kind of political activity, which includes supporting a party, faction or individual.

The bench ordered that members of the Armed Forces were prohibited from engaging in any kind of political activity, which includes supporting a party, faction or individual.

“The government of Pakistan through the Ministry of Defence and the respective Chiefs of the Army, the Navy and the Air Force are directed to initiate action against the personnel under their command who are found to have violated their oath,” the court said.

Isla m abad, F eb 8 (PTI): Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi Friday said Pakistan would provide all the evidence of “sabotage activities” by former Indian naval officer Kulbhushan Jadhav to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on February 19.

Jadhav, 48, was sentenced to death by a Pakistani military court on spying charges in April 2017.

India moved the ICJ in May the same year against the verdict.

The world court has halted Jadhav’s execution on India’s appeal pending the final verdict by it.

Both India and Pakistan have already submitted their detailed pleas and responses in the world court and it has decided to hold hearings in the Jadhav case from February 18-21, 2019.

India denies all the charges and maintains that Jadhav was kidnapped from Iran where he had business interests after retiring from the Navy and that he has no links with the government.

In its written pleadings, India had accused Pakistan of violating the Vienna Convention by not giving consular access to Jadhav.

In response, Pakistan through its counter memorial told the ICJ that the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations 1963

applied only to legitimate visitors and did not cover clandestine operations.

India has been maintaining that the trial of Jadhav by a military court in Pakistan was “farcical”.

Qureshi, who is on a visit to the UK, said that Pakistan has all the evidence against Jadhav.

“Pakistan has all the evidence against Jadhav of sabotage activities inside Pakistan. Jadhav has admitted to being involved in such activities. Pakistan’s legal team will present its stance in the case at The Hague on the 19th of this month,” the Geo News quoted Qureshi as saying at a reception in Manchester.

“Pakistan’s legal team will present its stance in the case that the Indian spy has already confessed of being involved in terrorist activities carried out in Pakistan,” another paper, the Express Tribune quoted him as saying.

Pakistan says its security forces arrested Jadhav from Balochistan province in March 2016 after he reportedly entered the country from Iran.

In its submission to the ICJ, Pakistan had stated that Jadhav is not an ordinary person as he had entered the country with the intent of spying and carrying out sabotage activities.

US to withdraw troops from Syria by April

US military is preparing to withdraw all of its troops from Syria by April end.

Washington, Feb 8 (IANS): The US military is preparing to withdraw all of its troops from Syria by the end of April even as the Donald Trump administration is yet to come up with a plan to protect its Kurdish partners from attack when its forces pull out, the Wall Street Journal has reported.

Citing former and current US officials, the newspaper reported on Thursday that unless the Trump administration changed course, the Pentagon plans to pull a significant portion of its 2,000 troops out by mid-March, with a full withdrawal coming by the end of April. The Pentagon

declined to comment on the plans. “We are not discussing the timeline of the US withdrawal from Syria,” Navy Commander Sean Robertson told the Journal.

In December, Trump declared victory over the Islamic State terror group in war-torn Syria and announced that American forces would be “coming home soon”, sparking concern among officials in Washington and allies abroad. But amid an outcry in Congress, he later appeared to have backtracked on the decision, while no clear timetable has officially been set. Earlier this week, Trump said he believed that very soon he would be able

to declare the defeat of the “physical caliphate” of the terror group.

Officials from several European countries have expressed concern about a potential “vacuum” once the US withdraws.

Among the policy decisions still to be made was what to do about the tens of thousands of Syrian Kurdish fighters that US forces had trained, armed and advised to carry out the ground war against the Islamic State.

Turkey, a NATO ally, considers them terrorists and has vowed to drive them out of the northeastern Syrian territory seized from the militants as soon as the Americans leave.

Losing grip on power, Maduro leans on Cuban security forces UK, Norway, Iceland agree on citizens’ rights if no-deal Brexit

LONDON, FEB 8 (AGENCIES): Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro is increasingly leaning on the protection and support of his Cuban backers, amid mounting global pressure to leave office, according to several senior U.S. officials.

Adm. Craig Faller, head of U.S. Southern Command, told U.S. senators on Thursday that Havana “owns the security around Maduro and is deeply entrenched in the intelligence service.” The U.S. and dozens of other nations have recognized Juan Guaido, president of the country’s National Assembly, as Venezuela’s interim president, saying Maduro is no longer fit to govern. But despite international calls to step down and protests against his regime over the weekend, Maduro has clung to power, retaining allegiance from Venezuela’s military.

But while the military remains on his side, the Pentagon said it’s not the embattled president’s own forces ensuring his safety -- it’s members of Cuba’s security service.

“I think it’s a good sense for where the loyalty of the Venezuelan people are that his immediate se-

In this photo released to the media by the Miraflores presidential palace press office, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro jogs ahead of soldiers during a visit last month to Carabobo State. (Marcelo Garcia/Miraflores presidential palace press office via AP)

curity force is made up of Cubans,” Faller told the Senate Armed Services Committee. Cuba is “inextricably intertwined in all areas of Venezuela,” he said.

Last month, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told the United Nations Security Council, “No regime has done more to sustain the nightmarish condition of the Venezuelan people than the regime in Havana.”

Elliott Abrams, the State Department’s newly appointed envoy for the

country, was more blunt, telling ABC News last week, “The only people willing to die for Maduro may be Cubans, who are his security guards.”

Maduro’s faith in his own military may continue to wane. The top Venezuelan air force general and the military attache in Washington already have defected from Maduro’s government, and Guaido has been quick to call for others to abandon the man who has governed Venezuela since 2013, prom-

1MDB scam: Former Malaysian PM to face more charges B ang k o k , F eb 8 (IANS): A court in Malaysia on Friday charged former Prime Minister Najib Razak with three more counts of money laundering linked to a corruption scandal involving state fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad.

Najib, 66, was accused of accepting 47 million ringgit ($11.5 million) in 2014, according to the Bernama agency. The former Prime Minister had pleaded not guilty to the new accusations, which took the total number of charges filed against him to 42, since he was voted out of power in May last year, Efe news reported. The trial over the first seven charges is scheduled to begin on Tuesday next week. Malaysians are following this case closely as this is for the first time that a top national leader will be defending himself against criminal charges even as Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad’s campaign against corruption K

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gathered steam.

The 93-year-old had vowed to crackdown on corruption and punish the guilty in the 1MDB scandal. He had also launched a National Anti-Corruption Plan on January 29, urging citizens and officials to stay away from corruption and promising graft-free governance. Najib, who had repeatedly denied any role in the scandal, had lost the May 9 elections last year against an opposition coalition headed by Mahathir.

Najib was the Prime Minister of Malaysia since 2009, the year he created 1MDB as a state investment fund dedicated to attract investment projects and beneficial developments for the country. The 1MDB corruption scandal was revealed in 2015 by an investigation carried out by The Wall Street Journal and the Sarawak Report that revealed the diversion of 2.6 billion ringgit ($681 million at the time) to his private accounts.

ising amnesty in exchange.

But -- at least for now -- Maduro has the support of his armed forces, which has really kept him in power.

“I think Maduro relies on more than just the Cuban people around him to stay in power,” Ted Piccone, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, told ABC News. “The Venezuela military is fragmenting a little bit, but still unified at least at the senior level behind Maduro.”

If that changes, Ma-

duro could be forced to leave the country entirely, and Abrams suggested he could find safe haven with “friends” like Cuba or Russia. Cuba has long involved itself in Venezuela, but the relationship became particularly close after Venezuela’s former president, Hugo Chavez, came to power two decades ago.

“The Cuba-Venezuela relationship is very close and has been this way since Hugo Chavez and Fidel Castro embraced each other,” Piccone said, describing it as a son-father relationship.

Havana benefited from subsidized oil from Venezuela that floated Cuba’s economy for a long time, he added. In return, Cuba provided social welfare services, including hundreds of doctors, to Venezuela.

But the nation also sent its security and intelligence advisers, who have trained and influenced Venezuela’s military.

“Russia and Cuba are both complicit in Venezuela’s descent into dictatorship, but Cuba is particularly influential in supporting Maduro,” Faller wrote in written testimony to the Senate Armed Ser vices Committee.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

KUOPE NARO

07.05.1972 – 01.02.2019

Most sincerely we wish to offer our heartfelt gratitude to all who stood by us in our most bereaved moment. We are deeply indebted to all for your kind gestures expressed through prayers, physical, material and financial means.

To everyone who helped us in any way that you could, we want you to know that your contribution has made our loss more bearable. Though we are unable to give you anything in return, it is our sincere prayer that our Almighty God bless each one of you abundantly.

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Loving Mother, Wife, Children and Relatives.

Britain and Norway agreed last year to apply the principles of a Brexit agreement in their bilateral relationship, but the new legislation will also cover a no-deal scenario.

London, Feb 8 (Reuters): Britain and the so-called EEA EFTA countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, have reached an agreement on citizens’ rights should Britain leave the EU without a withdrawal agreement, Iceland’s government said on Friday.

“The agreement protects the rights of EEA EFTA citizens living in the UK and British citizens

living in the EEA EFTA states, providing certainty that they can continue to do so in the event of a nodeal Brexit,” the Icelandic government said in a statement.

“This means that citizens’ residence rights have been secured regardless of the outcome of the negotiations between the EU and the UK,” Iceland, an EU outsider, said.

According to Reuters,

Norway’s government said earlier on Friday that it had proposed legislation to secure the rights of Norwegians living in Britain and of Britons living in Norway in the case of a no-deal Brexit.

Britain and Norway agreed last year to apply the principles of a Brexit agreement in their bilateral relationship, but the new legislation will also cover a no-deal scenario.

“We hope Britain will have an orderly exit from the European Union. We must however be prepared for Britain choosing to leave the EU without a deal,” Norway’s Justice Minister Tor Mikkel Wara said in a statement.

Britain, the world’s fifth-biggest economy, is due to leave the EU on March 29 but Prime Minister Theresa May wants more concessions from Brussels to rally her divided Conservative Party behind her exit plan, rejected by parliament last month.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The family of Late Neikhro Kupa of Kuda-B, Born on 21st May 1982 and Died on the 5th Feb 2019, would like to thank most sincerely all those who sympathized with them or us on their great loss. We offer our heartfelt thanks to the many friends, neighbors and wellwishers who visited our home, attended the service and burial and who provided emotional and practical support for us at the difficult time.

For those who called, travelled long distances, sent floral tributes, cards and messages of condolences, as well as those who made charitable donations, we are truly grateful.

A special word of thanks to: Shri Neiba Kronu, Minister for Planning & Coordination and Land Revenue Shri Kewekhape Therie, President-Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee - Chakhesang Baptist Church Dimapur, -Western Chakhesang Hoho, -Chakhesang Baptist Church Children Ministry, -Chakhesang Baptist Church-Jerusalem Fellowship, -Kami Baptist Church, - Dimapur Kami Union, -Kami Women Union Dimapur, -Sishunu Baptist Church, -Tizenzi Group Kohima, -SNNW Sishunu, -Lasumi Women Union Dimapur, -Lasumi Nütsümi Union Dimapur, -United Baptist Church-Ashuhe Mao Colony, -Ashuhe Mao Colony Welfare Union-Kuda-B, -Mao Colony Women Society-Kuda-B, -Kuda Youth Council, -Dr. Thungjamo Ngullie & StaffDistrict Hospital Dimapur, -Central Bank of India-Dimapur, -Samarth Career Institute Dimapur, Kewe Self Help Group.

To those who helped in any way, your contribution made our loss more bearable. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our deepest gratitude.

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Michelle Rodriguez defends Liam Neeson

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iam Neeson, the actor who came under fire earlier this week for admitting that he once wanted to kill a black person for revenge, can’t be racist because he made out with a black person, fellow actor Michelle Rodriguez reportedly said.

“It’s all lies. Liam Neeson is not a racist,” Rodriguez, 40, said at an event in New York on Wednesday, according to Vanity Fair.

“Dude, have you watched Widows? His tongue was so far down Viola Davis’s throat. You can’t call him a racist ever.”

T h e a c t r e s s, w h o starred in 2018’s “Widows” alongside Neeson and Davis, reportedly added: “Racists don’t make out with the race that they hate, especially in the way he does with

his tongue — so deep down her throat. I don’t care how good of an actor you are. It’s all lies. Ignore it. He’s not a racist. He’s a loving man. It’s all lies.”

Neeson, 66, was heavily criticized after he told The Independent while promoting his new film “Cold Pursuit” that he once sought revenge on someone he described as a “black bastard.”

The “Taken” star said that decades ago, a female family member told him she was raped, and that his immediate reaction was, “I asked, did she know who it was? No. What color were they? She said it was a black person.”

Neeson then described waiting outside of pubs with a “cosh” hoping a “black bastard” would spark an

altercation.

“I went up and down areas with a cosh, hoping I’d be approached by somebody — I’m ashamed to say that — and I did it for maybe a week, hoping some [in air quotes] ‘black bastard’ would come out of a pub and have a go at me about something, you know? So that I could… kill him,” he continued.

Neeson expressed remorse for his thoughts, telling the news outlet: “It was horrible, horrible, when I think back, that I did that.

And I’ve never admitted that, and I’m saying it to a journalist. God forbid. It’s awful. But I did learn a lesson from it, when I eventually thought, ‘What the f--k are you doing,’ you know?”

The actor appeared on ABC’s “Good Morning America” and “Live with Kelly and Ryan” after his interview went viral, but later reportedly canceled an appearance on CBS’ “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.” Lionsgate on Tuesday canceled the New York City premiere of his new movie just hours after he appeared on GMA. (FoxNews)

I am an ordinary artiste: Big B Woody Allen sues

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egastar Amitabh Bachchan finds it embarrassing to be tagged as the ‘Star Of The Millennium’ saying the title came his way due to a computer error perhaps, and insists he is just an “ordinary artiste”.

It was in 1999 when the BBC honoured him with the title after an online survey, but Amitabh recalls it was his co-actor Govind Namdev, who told him that he was ‘Star Of The Millennium’. “But I never believed in it... There is one secret behind it. The BBC News, which conferred the honour on me, conducted an online survey where they asked people to vote for an actor whom they thought was the most popular in last 100 years.

“And because of that online survey thing, some votes came my way and I feel it’s a computer error and there is no truth behind it.”

“I feel so embarrassed when people label me with these tags. I am an ordinary artiste and people who are sharing this platform with me are great as today I am so much inspired by their thoughts.” The 76-year-old thespian was addressing the media at actor-turned-author Namdev’s book launch titled “Madhukar Shah Bundela” along with Ram Gopal Bajaj, Satish Kaushik and Chandraprakash Dwivedi on Thursday here.

Talking about Namdev, Big B said: “The first time, he met me was on a film set he was playing a negative role.

Apart from being a great artist, he is fond of his nation, his native Bundelkhand and writing,” he said.

Namdev and Amitabh have shared screen space in “Sarkar Raj”, and when the former contacted him for his book launch, he could not refuse.

(IANS)

Amazon for $68m

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oody Allen has launched legal action against Amazon Studios, accusing it of breaching their contract by refusing to distribute his latest film.

The 83-year-old is seeking more than $68m (£52m) in damages, alleging the company backed out of a multi-picture deal without cause. Amazon released two of Allen’s films and also distributed his TV series, Crisis in Six Scenes.

But it dropped his most recent movie, A Rainy Day in New York.

The BBC contacted Amazon Studios for comment, but did not receive an immediate reply.

According to a lawsuit filed on Thursday in New York, Allen claims Amazon backed out of the deal in June 2018 because of an old accusation that the director had molested his adopted daughter Dylan Farrow in 1992.

(BBC)

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KL Pamei has released a new official music video “Another round” on YouTube.

The song was written and composed by KL Pamei, recorded at Media 24 Studio.

Music was arranged by Sunep Lemtur while it was mixed and mastered by Anupam D. Moran. Video was directed by Sunep Lemtur, cinematography and editing was done by Charles Crezen.

Papersky performing at the KAIROS festival organized by ICFAI University.

Kangana slams Bollywood for ganging up against her

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ctress-turned-filmmaker Kangana Ranaut, who is currently riding high on the success of her latest release “Manikarnika - The Queen of Jhansi”, says the Hindi film industry has called for trouble by ganging up against her.

Kangana in an interview earlier had criticised celebrities for not turning up for the screening of “Manikarnika...”, but contacting her for the screenings of their films.

“Earlier, I used to stand up against sexism, pay disparity and nepotism in Bollywood but now, I will expose everybody. One thing is for sure that they have called for trouble by ganging up against me,” she said.

Asked if her “Manikarnika...” would have got more benefit if her colleagues from Bollywood would have promoted the

film, Kangana said: “I don’t think promotions of my film by other actors will benefit my film. I have already won three national awards and at the age of 31, I have become a filmmaker so who are they to promote me? If they get successful in promoting themselves then, it will be a huge thing for them.”

The “Queen” actress strongly believes that the industry is ganging up against her as she spoke about nepotism in the Hindi film industry.

“I want to ask that

whether Rani Laxmibai is my aunt? She is the iconic figure of this country so, why are they behaving like this? It’s just because I talked about nepotism. They all have ganged up against me asking me why I have talked about nepotism,” Kangana said at the special screening of the film held for school children on February 7.

She added: “It’s like a class full of students where the class of 60 students are ganging up against one student and they are constantly bullying him so, tell me how does it feels?”

The 31-year-old actress, who had sparked the infamous debate by calling filmmaker Karan Johar a “flagbearer of nepotism” during her appearance on his chat show “Koffee With Karan” in 2017, labelled Bollywood celebrities as shameless.

(IANS)

sing smartphones to capture photographs of patients’ eyes for check-up may lead to misdiagnosis as camera colour sensors vary and as a result, images of the same eye may appear different depending on the model of smartphone used, warn researchers.

The study, published in the journal Scientific Reports, suggests that calibration of phone cameras is vital to capture accurate data.

Eye examinations to look for redness in the eye can indicate a variety of conditions including conjunctivitis, dry-eye disease and tear-gland dysfunction.

Clinicians increasingly use smartphones in conjunction with ophthalmic imaging equipment, such as the eyepiece of a slit lamp, because of their portability, ease of use and relatively low cost.

The connectivity also allows for upload to the Cloud, which is useful for telemedicine - the remote diagnosis and treatment of patients using telecommunications technology - and Artificial Intelligence applications that store thousands of images from different institutions.

H oweve r, t h e a u tofocus algorithms and hardware specifications of cameras may be different for different manufacturers which means different cameras can produce different results for the same

scene.

“It is important that clinicians bear this in mind,” said lead study author Carles Otero from Anglia Ruskin University in England.

For the study, the researchers took 192 images of eyes using three smartphone cameras, two different lighting levels and two zoom levels.

The images were duplicated and one set was white balanced and colour corrected (calibrated) and the other left unaltered.

The researchers took photographs in autofocus mode with the iPhone 6s, the Google Nexus 6p and the Bq Aquaris U Lite, and found that the iPhone results were significantly different from the other two devices, when computing relative redness of each eye, and when compared to a clinician’s diagnosis.

However, when the images were calibrated, the differences between lighting levels and camera types were significantly minimalised - with differences between smartphones reduced by approximately 30 per cent.

“Our results show that while the clinician’s subjective evaluation was not affected by different cameras, lighting conditions or optical magnifications, calibration of a smartphone’s camera is essential when extracting objective data from images,” Otero said.

(IANS)

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this win, Chennai City FC (33 points) have now leapfrogged Real Kashmir (32) to the top of the table.

Chennai, as expected, started the game on an attacking note, in their effort to bag the three points.

However, the young Indian Arrows, known for a solid defence, stood true to their reputation denying the visitors any clear chance. The visitors, who forged the attack mostly from the right

flank, came close to scoring twice in the first half.

A beautiful header from Chennai City’s Manzi, that was called off-side was saved by the Arrows keeper Samik Mitra. A second opportunity came the visitors’ way when confusion within the Arrows area led to Jitendra almost heading in an own goal, but thanks to an alert Gill, the young Arrows were saved from an embarrassing moment.

3rd DEATH ANNIVERSARY

In Loving Memory of Lt. Yehato Chishi

22/08/1930 – 09/02/2016 Dear Dad, Three years have gone by but the memories of you are the sweetest. Your love and gentle ways will always be treasured in our hearts. We'll love you no matter how many years goes by. You are the best Dad, husband and grandpa. God take care of you.

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We the family members of Late Saloni Awuh (Laii) offer our heartfelt gratitude to all individuals, churches and organizations who stood by us physically, emotionally, financially and through prayers during our saddest hours.

We deeply regret our inability to mention each and every individual, but it is our fervent prayer that God Almighty bless you all abundantly.

We would like to convey our special gratitude to : 1. M.L Markson, Chairman ADC Spt Manipur 15.02.1975 – 05.02.2019 2. Poumai Hoho Dimapur 3. Poumai Baptist Church, Dimapur- 5 mile 4. Poumai Baptist Church, Dimapur Town 5. Poumai Baptist Fellowship Tenyiphe E Khel 6. Laii Baptist Church 7. Laii B.C. BYF 8. Vafiimai Union, Dimapur 9. Paorei Village 10. Chumai Village 11. Laii 3 Village Driver Union 12. Napomai Talukhrai (SHG) Vaopomai 13. Chahpaowunah 14. Vaopomai Youth Laii By loving Wife, Daughter and Relatives

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We the bereaved family of Lt. Thepfüchütuo Chielie of Tsiesema Village expresses our heartfelt gratitude to those who stood by us spiritually, individually, physically, materially and financially at the untimely demise of our beloved brother.

We would like to convey our special thanks to :1. Mr. Temjen Imna Along & Family Hon’ble Minister for Technical Education, Govt. of Nagaland 2. Director and Staff of Directorate of 16-01-2019 Technical Education 3. K.C Angami, Former President (NGRC-1 CU) 4. Tsiesema Village 5. Tsiesema Basa Village 6. Chüziema Village 7. Kohima Village K-370

Mhathung, Yiben and Yanshelo scored for Vungotchu FC while Liben and Rolland scored for Mt.Morashen. While Headhunters beat Pangti

Sports Association 8-1.

The final will be graced by director, Urban Development, Zanbemo Ngullie as the special guest.

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BORN : 05.05.1914 – DIED : 05.02.2019 "CENTURY OF JOURNEY YOU WALKED WITH COMPASSION, BRAVERY AND HONESTY. MAY YOUR JOURNEY OF ETERNITY BE FILLED WITH PEACE AND HEAVENLY BLESSINGS." WE THE BEREAVED FAMILY MEMBERS OF LT. KHOSHAKO TSOPOE WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS OUR PROFOUND GRATITUDE TO ALL THE PANGTI VILLAGE PEOPLE AND WELL WISHERS WHO STOOD BY US AND SUPPORTED US PHYSICALLY, MORALLY AND FINANCIALLY AT HIS DEMISE. THOUGH WE ARE UNABLE TO THANK EVERYBODY PERSONALLY, WE PRAY TO ALMIGHTY GOD TO SHOWER HIS BLESSINGS UPON ALL OF YOU ABUNDANTLY. LOVING WIFE, CHILDREN, GRANDCHILDREN, GREAT GRANDCHILDREN AND GREAT GREAT GRANDCHILDREN

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We, the bereaved family members of Lt. Tsenthungo Ovung would like to express our heartfelt gratitude and sincere appreciation to one and all those who stood by us spiritually, financially and physically during his prolonged illness till the time of his demise on 29th January 2019.

Though we are unable to Lt. Tsenthungo Ovung Born in 1958 thank each and every one Died on : 29/01/2019 individually, we pray that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

Loving Wife, Children & Family Members.

LATE I. LONGRILIBA AIER 01/11/1946 – 02/02/2019

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We deeply regret our inability to thank each and every individuals, groups by name, but it is our fervent prayer that your good deeds will always remain in our hearts.

May God bless you all abundantly.

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Tsasepi Sangtam of Yingshükur village would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to one and all who stood by us at his sudden demise in a tragic incident on 25/04/2018 at Kiphire. We regret our inability to mention each and every individual by name but may our good Lord bless you all abundantly.

We would like to especially thank: 1. District Disaster Management Authority Kiphire.

2. Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority.

3. Yingshükur Village Council.

4. Yingshükur Village Union Kiphire Town.

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trict Football Association at local ground, Wokha.

On the way to final, Vungotchu FC beat Mt.Morashen by 5-3.

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Bhubaneswar, Feb 8 (IANS): Chennai City FC regained the top spot in the I-League points table with a 2-0 win over Indian Arrows at the Kalinga Stadium here on Friday.

Chennai drew first blood in the 71st minute through Spanish midfielder Sandro’s free kick and concluded their game with another goal from substitute N. Vijay (90’+1) during second half injury time. With

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Seconds later, Chennai City came close with another opportunity to score from a corner kick but full marks to Mitra for denying the dominant visitors any moment to take the lead, thereby wrapping up a goalless first half.

Chennai City kickedoff their second half on an attacking note again, looking desperately for a lead. Their efforts finally paid dividends when a silly tackle in the 71st minute from Indian Arrows from the edge of the box, led to a yellow card for Suresh Singh, gifting the visitors a free kick from a dangerous spot. Chennai’s Spanish midfielder Sandro R made no mistakes thereafter, as he stole the opportunity, ensuring that this time the ball sailed into the goal.

Chennai City FC kept attacking at regular intervals and they again found success in the first minute of the added time when substitute Vijay scored the second goal for the visitors on a rebound to finally seal the three points.

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Kezhavizo wins Chakhesang wrestling title SASA emerges overall

Kezhavizo Thevo along with other three finalists and Chakhesang wrestling association officials at Pfutsero on Friday. (NP)

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Kohima, Jan 8 (NPN): Angami wrestler, Kezhavizo Thevo on Friday was crowned the champion of the 1st Open Chakhesang Open Wrestling meet 2019.

In the final bout, the 22 year-old Thevo from Chedema village defeated

Mudotü Veswüh of Süthozu.

The event was organized by Chakhesang Wrestling Association (CWA) at Pfutsero Sports Complex, Phek.

Earlier, in the semifinals, Thevo defeated Venuzo Vadeo. He also defeated title contender and reigning CWA champ

Weightlifter Lalrinnunga wins silver medal in Thailand event

The 16-year-old lifted 131kg in snatch and 157kg in clean and jerk for a total of 288kg.

New Delhi, Feb 8 (Agencies): Youth Olympics gold medallist Jeremy Lalrinnunga on Friday clinched a silver in men’s 67kg category, fetching India’s second medal in the EGAT’s Cup International Weightlifting Championships in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

According to Scroll.in, the 16-year-old lifted 131kg in snatch and 157kg in clean and jerk for a total of 288kg.

The promising Mizoram weightlifter was, however, far behind the gold medal winner. Deni of Indonesia lifted 303kg (132+171). Ruben Katoatau of Kiribati took the bronze with a total lift of 285kg (125+160).

Lalrinnunga had won a gold in the Buenos Aires Youth Olympics in October last year in the 62kg category with a total lift of 274kg (124+150). This tournament is a silver level Olympic qualifying event. The points won in this tournament will be counted when the final rankings for Tokyo 2020 cut are done. Swati Singh and Kopparthi Shireesha finished sixth and ninth in 59kg category with total lifts of 195kg and 189kg respectively. On Thursday, world champion Saikhom Mirabai Chanu had won a gold in the women’s 49kg category with a total lift of 192kg (82+110).

Venuzo Dawhuo in the pre-quarters, followed by his victory against another veteran wrestler Pfusato Tetseo in the quarters. It may be noted that both Dawhuo and Tetseo are former champions of the Nagaland Wrestling Association (NWA) open championship.

With the victory, The-

vo pocketed a cash award of Rs. 1,20,000 along with citation, while the first runner-up Mudotü Veswüh, received a cash award of Rs. 80,000.

The third position was bagged by Venuzo Vadeo of Porba village, while Putuzo Keyho of Phek finished in fourth position.

They both received Rs.

40,000 and Rs. 20,000 respectively, sponsored by the staff of ADC Pfutsero and Traders’ Union Pfutsero Town.

A total of 63 wrestlers, including two Angami wrestlers, participated in the championship.

The inaugural function was graced by Nikhrolo Khalo, vice president of Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) and former Nagaland Wrestling Association president.

Earlier in his address, Khalo appreciated the CWA for organising the first open wrestling meet.

He expressed hope that events like this will encourage wrestlers in their attempt to excel.

He also said that with the financial support from the state government, the sportspersons in the state will be able to achieve their goals in their respective discipline.

He also appreciated the efforts of PDA government for trying to promote sports in the state.

He further said that Naga style wrestling will be inducted as a state sports, and for this the government had already written a letter to the Nagaland Wrestling Association.

Au c k l a n d, F e b 8 (IANS/PTI): Skipper Rohit Sharma’s quickfire halfcentury and useful contributions from Shikhar Dhawan (30) and Rishabh Pant (36 not out) saw India outplay New Zealand by seven wickets in the second Twenty20 International match here on Friday. With this win, India have levelled the three match series 1-1.

Chasing 159, the Indian openers --Rohit and Dhawan-- played fearlessly and in no time the duo slammed 79 runs in 9.2 overs before Rohit was dismissed by spinner Ish Sodhi. Rohit played brilliant shots all around the park to complete his half century. The Mumbai batsman played 29 balls and slammed three boundaries and four sixes.

In the very next over, Dhawan was also dismissed.

He was caught by Colin de Grandhomme off Lockie Ferguson at backward point.

Rishabh Pant and Vijay Shankar (14) then tried to keep up the momentum set by the Indian openers but in te process Shankar fell prey to Daryl Mitchell. He was caught by Tim Southee at

Jamshedpur players celebrate after scoring a goal against Mumbai City FC.

most of the action restricted to the midfield. There were a few careful attack-minded moves scattered throughout the first 25 minutes, but both sides lacked the cutting edge in the final third and both goalkeepers remained relatively untested.

After the 25-minute mark, the match slowly started swaying towards Mumbai and the Islanders should have taken the lead right on the 30-minute mark.

Rafael Bastos beat his man down the right flank and

SASA players and officials after receiving the trophies and citations at IG Stadium, Kohima on Friday. (NP)

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Kohima, Feb 8 (NPN): Southern Angami Sports Association (SASA) emerged as the overall champions of the 47th meet of Angami Sports Association (ASA) by winning the men’s football, and volleyball in both men and women category.

The two-day event came to an end on Friday at Indira Gandhi stadium.

In men’s football final, SASA beat Western Angami Sports Association by a solitary goal. While Chakhroma Sports Association secured third place after defeating Northern Angami Sports Association.

In men’s volleyball final, SASA secured the title by defeating Western Angami Sports Association 3-1. Northern Angami Sports Association finished in third position.

Souther n Angami Sports Association also defeated Western Angami Sports Association in women’s category 3-1 in the final to clinch the title.

The third position was bagged by Northern Angami Sports Association.

Pfüduolhou Kense, advisor, Nagaland Wrestling Association graced the valedictory function as guest of honour and gave away prize to the winners.

India beat New Zealand by 7 wkts to level T20 series the boundary while trying for a six with the score at 118 in 14 overs. Pant and wicketkeeper-batsman Mahendra Singh Dhoni then joined hands in the middle and completed the proceedings with ease. For New Zealand, Lockie Ferguson, Ish Sodhi and Daryl Mitchell scalped one wicket each.

Earlier, all-rounder Colin de Grandhomme’s brilliant half-century and Ross Taylor’s disciplined innings helped New Zealand post 158/8. Losing four wickets for just 50 runs in 7.5 overs, Taylor and Grandhomme forged a crucial 77-run partnership for the sixth wicket and helped their team post a good total.

Opting to bat, New Zealand started the proceedings cautiously but in the third over, Bhuvneshwar Kumar picked up Tim Seifert (12), who was the top scorer in the last match.

Colin Munro (12) and Kane Williamson (20) then came together. Munro was dismissed by spinner Krunal Pandya in the sixth over while trying to up the scoring rate. Krunal dismissed Daryl Mitchell (1) also in

Mitchell’s controversial LBW raises new debate on DRS

India’s Rohit Sharma bats fielded by wicketkeeper New Zealand’s Tim Seifert during their Twenty20 cricket international at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand on Friday. (AP/PTI)

the same over.

With the scoreboard reading 43/3, Krunal came in again in the eighth over and dismissed Williamson.

He was adjudged leg before wicket. Taylor and Grandhomme then joined hands and played sensibly. The duo played some beautifully crafted shots in the process.

But just when things seemed good in the mid-

Jamshedpur stay alive with 1-0 win over Mumbai in ISL

Jamshedpur, Feb 8 (Agencies): Jamshedpur FC boosted their chances of qualifying for the semi-finals with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Mumbai City FC at the JRD Tata Sports Complex in Jamshedpur on Friday.

The result takes the Miners just one point behind fourthplaced NorthEast United FC and sets up an interesting sprint to the finish in this season’s race to secure a play-off berth.

Both teams made a tentative start to the match, with

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put in a brilliant cross in to find Paulo Machado at the far post. Machado rushed his attempt and failed to hit the target.

Jamshedpur almost brought about their own downfall minutes before the half-time whistle. Defender Pratik Chowdhary played a loose back pass, giving Mumbai’s top scorer Modou Sougou a sniff at goal. Jamshedpur custodian Subrata Paul did well to come out and clear the ball just before the striker could get to it.

The half ended goalless, with Mumbai looking the better of the two sides.

With rain pouring in at the JRD Tata Sports complex, the home team came out with renewed purpose and looked much more of the threat after the break.

Mumbai, meanwhile, maintained their constant probes for counter-attacking opportunities. With both sides going for it and the pace of the match quickening due to the rain-soaked surface, it made for a much more entertaining affair with endto-end action.

As the match wore on, Jamshedpur upped the ante and almost reaped the benefit. Lucian Goian was forced to try a dangerous acrobatic clearance to see off Pablo Morgado’s chip inside the box. The ball took an awkward deflection off the Romanian and went out for a corner after missing the post by inches.

Mumbai were pegged back in their own half as the Miners launched wave after wave of attacks, particularly down the right hand side.

For Mumbai, the absence of Arnold Issoko was evident as they struggled to find a proper outlet to carry and hold the ball in the opposition half. With the Islanders defending in numbers, Sougou cut an isolated figure as the lone man forward for the Islanders.

The constant pressure finally paid off on the 80th minute. Sergio Cidoncha delivered a dangerous free kick inside the Mumbai box, prompting goalkeeper Amrinder Singh to come off his line to punch the ball away. The Mumbai custodian, however, failed to get enough power behind his punch and the ball fell to Memo just inside the edge of the box. With Amrinder off his line, the Spaniard placed his cushioned header into an empty net to give Jamshedpur a precious lead.

Mumbai tried to throw men forward in the final 10 minutes, but failed to find the equaliser.

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dle, Grandhomme was sent packing by all-rounder Hardik Pandya in the 16th over. Grandhomme played 28 balls and slammed one boundary and four sixes.

Unperturbed by the fall of wickets, Taylor kept on playing his shots but lack of support from the lower order batsmen cost him. He was run out by Vijay Shankar in the penultimate over. In

his 32-ball stay, Taylor hit three boundaries. For India, Krunal scalped three wickets while Khaleel Ahmed picked up two.

B R IE F S CO R E S : New Zealand: 158/8 (Colin de Grandhomme 50, Ross Taylor 42; Krunal Pandya 3/28) against India: 162/3 (Rohit Sharma 50; Lockie Ferguson 1/31, Ish Sodhi 1/31)

An inside edge was apparent even without the Hotspot technology but New Zealand batsman Daryl Mitchell fell to a contentious LBW call during the second T20 International against India which also triggered a debate on the spirit of the game. Mitchell, who made his debut in the first T20 in Wellington, was at the centre of a massive DRS controversy during the second game here. He was given out LBW to Krunal Pandya in the seventh over of New Zealand’s innings by the on-field umpires and opted for a review on the insistence of his skipper Kane Williamson, who was at the non-striker’s end.

TV replays clearly showed there was an inside edge and a huge spot on the hotspot could also be detected as the ball passed the bat but he was still given out by third umpire Shaun Haig. “This is a horror decision,” said the on-air commentators.

P V Sindhu signs approx Rs. 50 crore deal with Li Ning NEW DELHI, Feb 8 (Agencies): Olympic and World Championship silver medallist P V Sindhu has signed a whopping four-year sports sponsorship deal in the tune of Rs 50 crore with Chinese sports brand Li Ning.

According to Daily Excelsior, the record deal comes after compatriot Kidambi Srikanth was offered a cool Rs 35 crore over a period of four years by the Chinese company last month.

“Sindhu’s deal is one of the biggest in world badminton. It is close to Rs 50 crore for sponsorship and equipment,” Mahender Kapoor, director, Sunlight Sports Pvt Ltd, the multinational exclusive partner of Li-Ning in India, said.

“It will be a deal which is very close to Puma’s deal with Indian cricketer Virat Kohli in terms of yearly sponsorship. Sindhu will get Rs 40 crore as sponsorship while the rest will be

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for equipment, so it is close to Rs 50 crore,” Kapoor claimed.

In 2017, Puma had signed Kohli for reported deal of Rs 100 crore endorsement deal for a period of eight years, which came down to 12.5 crore per year.

Sindhu, who rose to stardom after becoming the first Indian woman to win a silver medal at the Rio Olympics, was listed as the world’s seventh-highest paid sportswoman on the

Forbes list last year.

This is Li-Ning’s second stint with Sindhu, who was with them for two years in 2014-2015 for a sum of Rs.1.25 crore a year.

In 2016, Sindhu was back with Yonex for a Rs 3.5 crore per year contract for a period of three years.

Li-Ning also roped in men’s doubles pair of Manu Attri and B Sumeeth Reddy for a deal of Rs 4 crore each for two years, while former Commonwealth Games champion Parupalli Kashyap has been offered a Rs 8 crore deal for two years.

The Chinese sports brand had also signed a two-year deal with Indian Olympic Association last year. As part of the deal, it will provide Indian athletes and officials with competition and training apparel, leisure-wear and footwear for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

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